110. The Secret Burden: Start the conversations of eating disorders with Ashlee Thomas
It started with wanting to be healthy.
That's how it starts for so many people. Clean eating. Cutting out certain foods. Following what social media tells you is "wellness."
And then it takes over your life.
In this episode, I sit down with Ashlee Thomas, founder of The Secret Burden, a platform and charity supporting people with eating disorders, to hear her story.
Ashlee developed an eating disorder from what looked like harmless "healthy eating" content online. What started as wanting to feel good in her body became something that consumed her.
She shares what it was like to go through it, how her family helped her survive, and why she wrote her book Surviving the Jungle to help others who are walking the same path.
We talk about:
- How eating disorders can start from seemingly innocent wellness culture
- The early signs and symptoms to look out for (in yourself or someone you love)
- Why eating disorders affect both women and men
- The importance of getting educated and seeking support early
This conversation is honest, grounded and deeply important.
If you or someone you know has struggled with disordered eating or if you just want to understand it better, this one's for you.
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https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/
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π©· Connect with our host: Katelin Vincent π§‘
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