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Best of Special | Shaped with Ash Barty
To celebrate the Australian Open, we’re revisiting one of our most powerful conversations on Shaped - our special best of episode with Ash Barty, one year on.
Ash Barty is one of Australia’s most loved champions - a former World No. 1, three time Grand Slam winner, and a proud Indigenous woman who shocked the world by stepping away from tennis while still at the top. In this special Best Of episode, Ash sits down with Trent Cotchin to share the real story behind the milestones: the foggy headspace, the pressure, the homesickness, and the moment she realised she’d attached her worth to results and public opinion.
This conversation goes far beyond tennis. Ash opens up about the lonely years between 14 and 18, why she walked away the first time at 18, and how her “2.0” comeback was built on courage, boundaries, and a strict no dickhead policy. Together, they unpack identity beyond sport, learning to separate the athlete from the person, and what success looks like when you choose happiness, family, and values over endless achievement. Ash also shares the purpose behind the Ash Barty Foundation, and why helping young Australians find their own “lightbulb moment” matters most now.
You’ll learn:
- How Ash navigated the pressure of fame at 15, and why junior Wimbledon was both one of the best and hardest moments of her life
- The mindset shift that changed everything in her comeback, from building the right inner circle to separating “Ash the athlete” from “Ash the human”
- Why she retired at 25 despite reaching the top, and how she defines success now through happiness, values, and family
This is a timeless episode about slowing down, trusting yourself, and choosing a life that actually feels like yours — even when the world expects you to keep going. If you’ve ever struggled with identity, pressure, perfectionism, or people’s opinions, Ash’s honesty will land hard, in the best way.
This episode is proudly supported by Ezee Mobile.
Stay connected with unbeatable value and flexible prepaid plans designed for every lifestyle. Simple, affordable, and available now at Chemist Warehouse
https://ezeemobile.com.au/
#athlete #tennisaustralia #tennis #tennisplayer #tennislife #ashbarty
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By Stitch UpTo celebrate the Australian Open, we’re revisiting one of our most powerful conversations on Shaped - our special best of episode with Ash Barty, one year on.
Ash Barty is one of Australia’s most loved champions - a former World No. 1, three time Grand Slam winner, and a proud Indigenous woman who shocked the world by stepping away from tennis while still at the top. In this special Best Of episode, Ash sits down with Trent Cotchin to share the real story behind the milestones: the foggy headspace, the pressure, the homesickness, and the moment she realised she’d attached her worth to results and public opinion.
This conversation goes far beyond tennis. Ash opens up about the lonely years between 14 and 18, why she walked away the first time at 18, and how her “2.0” comeback was built on courage, boundaries, and a strict no dickhead policy. Together, they unpack identity beyond sport, learning to separate the athlete from the person, and what success looks like when you choose happiness, family, and values over endless achievement. Ash also shares the purpose behind the Ash Barty Foundation, and why helping young Australians find their own “lightbulb moment” matters most now.
You’ll learn:
- How Ash navigated the pressure of fame at 15, and why junior Wimbledon was both one of the best and hardest moments of her life
- The mindset shift that changed everything in her comeback, from building the right inner circle to separating “Ash the athlete” from “Ash the human”
- Why she retired at 25 despite reaching the top, and how she defines success now through happiness, values, and family
This is a timeless episode about slowing down, trusting yourself, and choosing a life that actually feels like yours — even when the world expects you to keep going. If you’ve ever struggled with identity, pressure, perfectionism, or people’s opinions, Ash’s honesty will land hard, in the best way.
This episode is proudly supported by Ezee Mobile.
Stay connected with unbeatable value and flexible prepaid plans designed for every lifestyle. Simple, affordable, and available now at Chemist Warehouse
https://ezeemobile.com.au/
#athlete #tennisaustralia #tennis #tennisplayer #tennislife #ashbarty
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.