In this episode, I interview Ashlee Thomas, an eating disorder survivor and fierce recovery advocate. Together with her Mum, Ash started a mentoring and eating disorder advocacy business, The Secret Burden. TSB starts conversations, challenges stigma and creates change in the world of disordered eating and mental health. Ash’s story is a mighty empowering one, which she delves into in this podcast.

In this episode:

- The dangers of diet culture, the thin ideal, beauty standards and social media

- Eating disorder treatment and recovery

- Ash’s near death experiences

- Recovery awakenings

- Advocacy, purpose and mentoring

- And so much more!

Plug in and prepared to be IMPOWERED.

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Ashlee's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/Ashlee.thomas

The Secret Burden:

https://the-secret-burden-pty-ltd.square.site

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Support Services:

Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14

Beyond Blue Support Service: Call 1300 22 4636

The butterfly foundation: Call 1800 HOPE (1800 33 4673), https://butterfly.org.au

Kids helpline: Call 1800 55 1800

Eating disorders victoria: 1300 550 236,  https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au

National Eating Disorders Collaboration: https://nedc.com.au/eating-disorders/eating-disorders-explained/the-facts/eating-disorders-in-australia/

Eating Disorders Queensland: https://eatingdisordersqueensland.org.au