Trigger warning.

Some of you may find this episode uncomfortable to listen to as it covers topics such as mental health, eating disorders, sexual assault and R-word.

After she stopped filming Married At First Sight in August last year, Katie’s life fell apart and she turned to binge eating, a form of self-soothing she’s battled with for years. Tim’s instant rejection on their wedding day wasn’t just heartbreaking to watch, but it brought so much unresolved trauma to the surface relating to an incident that happened to her when she was 20.  

What happened to Katie back then, how she spiraled afterwards and how it’s still something she’s working through is something I can very much resonate with, as I was victim of the same thing and also allowed it to destroy my life afterwards.

As Katie continues this journey she’s on, she is now working with nuut, a plant-based nutrition brand.

If you’ve been impacted by anything discussed in this episode, 1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.

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