This one got a little heavier than planned, but sometimes that’s what voice journaling is for.
In this episode, I talk through therapy decisions, pausing my ADHD diagnosis and a moment of raw grief over a photo from my brother’s wedding. I also get real about weight, clothing sizes, and the shame I’ve carried about my body - even in recovery. It’s emotional. It’s honest. And it's always a reminder that there is hope.

00:00 – Introduction and Trigger Warning

00:38 – Welcome to the Podcast

01:17 – Creative Funk and Self-Discovery

02:12 – Vocabulary and Reading

06:42 – Therapy and Mental Health

13:29 – Body Image and Self-Esteem

17:09 – Conclusion and Gratitude

18:18 – Wrap-Up

Mentioned

He Would Never by Holly Wainwright: https://open.spotify.com/show/1QhiVb5PtBiHArfBlGRc3K

Facing Codependency by Pia Mellody: https://www.booktopia.com.au/facing-codependence-pia-mellody/book/9780062505897.html

Dr. Daniel Amen – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/

No Bad Parts: The Internal Family SystemsPodcast with Dr. Richard Schwartz: https://www.internalfamilysystems.com/podcast

Support Resources

Butterfly Foundation: https://butterfly.org.au/

Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/