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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. The DisorderED Series: Walking on Eggshells — Parenting Through an Eating Disorder

    17H AGO

    The DisorderED Series: Walking on Eggshells — Parenting Through an Eating Disorder

    In this deeply honest episode two of The Disordered Series, Ashlee and Kendall open up about what it really feels like to navigate an eating disorder from both sides of the relationship—parent and child. From unspoken fear and constant second-guessing to conflict, guilt, and emotional distance, Kendall shares the reality of “walking on eggshells” while trying to support her daughter. Ashlee reflects on how those same moments felt from the inside, where love often felt like pressure, and silence could feel just as heavy. Together, they unpack the tension, the misunderstandings, and the small but powerful shifts that helped them move from disconnection to support. This episode is for parents, carers, and anyone supporting a loved one through disordered eating, or an eating disorder, offering reassurance that you’re not alone, and that even in the hardest moments, connection still matters. You can learn more about support, advocacy, and resources through The Secret Burden, a charity supporting individuals and families impacted by eating disorders. https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/?hl=en https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden *Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support:  https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

    55 min
  2. The DisorderED Series: The Secret Illness

    MAR 24

    The DisorderED Series: The Secret Illness

    Eating disorders are often called the secret illness. Hidden behind smiles, routines, and the illusion of being “fine,” many people suffer silently while the world around them sees nothing wrong. In this first episode of The Disordered Series, mother–daughter duo Ashlee and Kendall Thomas explore why eating disorders are so often invisible and misunderstood. Drawing from lived experience, they discuss the signs that are commonly missed, the role of secrecy and shame, and how stigma keeps people suffering in silence. Together they unpack: - The signs of eating disorders that often go unnoticed - Why these illnesses thrive in secrecy - Where eating disorders commonly hide - The impact of stigma and misunderstanding - What happens when the illness is finally exposed - How to start compassionate conversations about eating disorders Through personal reflection and honest discussion, this episode aims to bring visibility to a deeply misunderstood illness and encourage more open conversations about recovery and support. You can learn more about support, advocacy, and resources through The Secret Burden, a charity supporting individuals and families impacted by eating disorders. https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/?hl=en https://linktr.ee/thesecretburden *Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support:  https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

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

    12/13/2025

    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 *Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support:  https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

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

    09/20/2025

    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 *Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support:  https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

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

    08/30/2025

    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/ *Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support:  https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

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

    08/02/2025

    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/ *Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support:  https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

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

    05/31/2025

    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/ *Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support:  https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

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

    05/10/2025

    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 *Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Listener discretion is advised. Please reach out to the below services for support:  https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/ https://butterfly.org.au/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ This podcast is proudly supported by Multicool Air Conditioning, Daikin and Star Air Conditioning.

    1 hr
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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Secret Sunday Session
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