The Secret Sunday Session

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The Secret Sunday Session is brought to you by charity organisation, The Secret Burden, hosted by co-founder and media presenter Ashlee Thomas. From professional athletes to well-known therapists, wellness influencers, motivational speakers and media personalities, this podcast humanises those we aspire to become in hope to motivate listeners to live a purpose-filled life.  Listen in to start the conversation because every conversation counts, and every story deserves to be heard.  Connect with us: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburdenhttps://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ *This podcast is proudly supported by MultiCool Air Conditioning and Daikin.  Please support our podcast contributors.  MultiCool Air Conditioning: https://www.multicool.com.au/ Daikin: https://www.daikin.com.au

  1. S5.EP15 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session with Mia Findlay

    DEC 13

    S5.EP15 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session with Mia Findlay

    Fat phobia!, Body monitoring, *disordered eating and the ongoing discussion around relapse. In this week's episode we unpack the road to eating disorder recovery, whether it be from a diagnosis or a behaviour of concern, highlighting the importance of not only ‘getting well’, but ‘keeping well’.  S5 | EP.15 The Secret Sunday Session with Mia Findlay *Episode trigger warning - content related to eating disorders and disordered related behaviour.  Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Advocate, Mia Findlay from Beyond Body Coaching, shares some of the first steps someone can take in eating disorder recovery, how to support someone going through recovery and the impacts of body monitoring and checking on recovery. We open up the conversation about the importance of disrupting behavioural patterns and facing the discomfort of recovery with support.  This episode is an extremely insightful and practical episode to help someone who may be experiencing disordered eating or questioning behaviours they may find bordering on disordered eating.  Start the conversation and press play! Connect Further: The Secret Burden https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ Host - Ashlee Thomas https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://the-secret-burden-pty-ltd.square.site/product/survivingthejungle Guest - Mia Findlay https://www.beyondbodycoach.com/ https://www.instagram.com/whatmiadidnext/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvnKA-Oef-wruoTQ3SsLFA We start to make the necessary change and challenge perspectives when we are invited to have one conversation, so let us be your one for today! If you found this episode triggering please reach out to the below support services: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/ https://www.1800respect.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

    55 min
  2. S5.EP14 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session with Brock McLean

    SEP 20

    S5.EP14 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session with Brock McLean

    157 games as an AFL athlete. 63 matches in a Carlton jersey. At the top of his career, yet at the bottom of his mental health. Bulimia, alcohol abuse, drug misuse, and a longing to just be enough!  S5 | EP.14 The Secret Sunday Session with former AFL athlete, Brock McLean. *episode trigger warning - content related to eating disorders and disordered related behaviour.  In this week’s episode Brock opens up about his struggles with bulimia during his professional career, discussing his need to feel of worth and sustain an idea of perfection.  Brock shares how the glorification of ‘eating disorders’, ‘perfection’, and ‘silence’ prevented him from seeking help when he knew he was struggling mentally. Brock goes into why he is speaking out about his experiences and what we can do to start the conversation in the eating disorder and mental health space to ride the shame.  Start the conversation by pressing play! For more - The Secret Burden:  https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ Ashlee Thomas:  https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://the-secret-burden-pty-ltd.square.site/product/survivingthejungle Brock Mclean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brock-mclean We start to make the necessary change and challenge perspectives when we are invited to have one conversation, so let us be your one for today! If you found this episode triggering please reach out to the below support services: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/ https://www.1800respect.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

    56 min
  3. S5.EP13 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session Special Episode with Gel Pupillo

    AUG 30

    S5.EP13 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session Special Episode with Gel Pupillo

    What the influencer did you say?!!  S5 | EP.13 A special co-hosted episode with Gel Pupillo from This is Your Body Nutrition.  On this week’s episode host Ashlee Thomas and special episode co-host Gel,  collaborate to bring you the best tools, tips and lived experience stories to navigate a noisy wellness culture.   In light of their new mini series collaboration on socials, The Health Effect, this episode unpacks the ‘blurry’ health line between what is disordered and what is “healthy”.  From calling out content on social media, to discussing casual dieting conversations and ways to navigate stigma, tune in to start the conversation and get clear on ‘what is healthy’ and what is borderline ‘disordered.’  For more -  The Secret Burden:  https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ Ashlee Thomas:  https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://the-secret-burden-pty-ltd.square.site/product/survivingthejungle Gel Pupillo: https://www.thisisyourbody.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisyourbody_nutrition/ We start to make the necessary change and challenge perspectives when we are invited to have one conversation, so let us be your one for today! If you found this episode triggering please reach out to the below support services: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/ https://www.1800respect.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

    1h 8m
  4. S5.EP12 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session with Belinda Norton

    AUG 2

    S5.EP12 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session with Belinda Norton

    “It’s about coming back to self”. Health trends, fitness fads, wellness hacks, are we on the right path to honour our health? Is our ego getting in the way? What are we running from? Do we need to sit in the pain? S5 | EP.12 The Secret Sunday Session with Sustainable Health and Fitness Educator, Belinda Norton.  On this week’s episode we talk about “health” in the media, coming back to your “true self”, modalities to honouring your health and wellbeing in a modern era, and understanding how to change learnt behaviour. We discuss the need for safe and honest conversations with children, navigating the ‘adult ego’, and creating environments that both parents and children can thrive in.  Time to get to it…start the conversation by pressing play! Hear more from us:  https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ Connect with Belinda: https://belindanorton.com/ https://www.instagram.com/belinda.n.x/?hl=en Get your hands on Belinda’s book: https://belindanorton.com/shop/ We start to make the necessary change and challenge perspectives when we are invited to have one conversation, so let us be your one for today! If you found this episode triggering please reach out to the below support services: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/ https://www.1800respect.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

    40 min
  5. S5.EP11 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session with Gen Muir

    MAY 31

    S5.EP11 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session with Gen Muir

    Parenting in the modern era... are we getting it right? Are we too soft, hard, expressive, controlling? What can we learn about the way we are parenting our children. S5 | EP.11 The Secret Sunday Session with Parent Educator, Gen Muir from Connected Parenting.  In this week’s episode we discuss the impacts of raising young people in a different 'village'. We start the conversation about discipine, self-expression, compassionate parenting styles and techniques, and the pressures associated with parenting your child 'right'.  Gen shares stories of parents overcoming challenging situations in the family home, providing her suggestions on raising children. This episode provides great practical insight into how to help our children express themselves with compassion, while setting realistic boundaries.  Start the conversation by pressing play! Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ Here more from the host: https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleethomastsb/ Connect with Gen: https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-muir-31841733 https://www.facebook.com/connectedparentinggenmuir Check out Connected Parenting: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/ We start to make the necessary change and challenge perspectives when we are invited to have one conversation, so let us be your one for today! If you found this episode triggering please reach out to the below support services: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/ https://www.1800respect.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

    43 min
  6. S5.EP10 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session with Emma Tabacaru

    MAY 10

    S5.EP10 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session with Emma Tabacaru

    Motherhood. Womanhood. From being a teen and idolising your mum, to being a mum and admiring your children, this week we unpack the expectation and temptations of being a mum in the 21st century.  S5 | EP.10 A unique Mother’s Day edition with Emma Tabacaru from Pippin Girl.  This episode explains what it means to “mask your child’s curiosity”, how to define a “healthy reference point” for your children, how to raise young children in an influential area and the expectations of a modern-day mum.  We start the conversation around parenting, motherhood, family dynamics, and how we need to purposefully create a village to raise our children.  Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers and mother-like figures doing their best to raise and care for their children, today we thank you.  Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ Connect with Emma: https://www.instagram.com/pippin.girl/ Check out Pippin Girl: https://www.pippingirl.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pippingirl We start to make the necessary change and challenge perspectives when we are invited to have one conversation, so let us be your one for today! If you found this episode triggering please reach out to the below support services: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/ https://www.1800respect.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

    1 hr
  7. S5.EP9 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session with Asha Holland

    MAY 3

    S5.EP9 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session with Asha Holland

    From Frank Green drink bottles to the latest Mecca products, chasing perfection has never been so addictive and dangerous. S5 | EP.9 The Secret Sunday Session with Asha Holland.  In this week’s episode we speak with confidence coach and body image educator, Asha Holland about the dangerous sides of striving for perfection.  Asha opens up about her past struggles with addictive perfectionism; discussing how the trends and outside 'noise' led her down a path of limiting beliefs, body image issues and negative self-worth.  We share how women can “take back their power”, and how managing your inner critic can lead you to confidence. Time to dive in…start the conversation by pressing play! Hear more from The Secret Burden: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ Hear more from the host: https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ Connect with Asha: https://ashaholland.com.au https://www.instagram.com/ashaholland_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/asha-holland-31621b180/ We start to make the necessary change and challenge perspectives when we are invited to have one conversation, so let us be your one for today! If you found this episode triggering please reach out to the below support services: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/ https://www.1800respect.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

    51 min
  8. S5.EP8 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session with Michael Willing

    APR 26

    S5.EP8 🎙️ The Secret Sunday Session with Michael Willing

    Fractured systems, lost trust, the effects of being a first responder. How covid negatively impacted our trust in senior authority.  S5 | EP.8 The Secret Sunday Session with Michael Willing APM In this week’s episode we speak with former NSW Deputy Police Commissioner and current Fortem Australia CEO, Michael Willing APM about the pressure to be a senior officer, policing in the 21st century, rebuilding trust between the public and the police force, and what it takes to be a leader through national crisis’.  Michael shares how his entire career and identity was stripped away in “30 minutes”, openly admitting the tole of his sudden public dismissal and the controversial media coverage as a result.  This episode is going to open your eyes into the pressures, the unspoken challenges for senior officers, and humanise the leaders we are quick to criticise in the public eye.   Start the conversation by pressing play! Hear more from us: https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ Connect with Michael: linkedin.com/in/michael-willing-apm-gaicd-049ab54 Check out Fortem Australia: https://fortemaustralia.org.au We start to make the necessary change and challenge perspectives when we are invited to have one conversation, so let us be your one for today! If you found this episode triggering please reach out to the below support services: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/ https://www.1800respect.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

    1h 12m
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The Secret Sunday Session is brought to you by charity organisation, The Secret Burden, hosted by co-founder and media presenter Ashlee Thomas. From professional athletes to well-known therapists, wellness influencers, motivational speakers and media personalities, this podcast humanises those we aspire to become in hope to motivate listeners to live a purpose-filled life.  Listen in to start the conversation because every conversation counts, and every story deserves to be heard.  Connect with us: https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburdenhttps://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/ *This podcast is proudly supported by MultiCool Air Conditioning and Daikin.  Please support our podcast contributors.  MultiCool Air Conditioning: https://www.multicool.com.au/ Daikin: https://www.daikin.com.au

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  • Creator
    The Secret Burden
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 The Secret Sunday Session
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