The Secret Burden: Eating Disorder Recovery w/ Ashlee Thomas

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. // Ashlee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Ashlee.thomas The Secret Burden: https://the-secret-burden-pty-ltd.square.site // 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