Processing In Public

Ashleigh
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Processing In Public is a podcast about the intersection of personal stories and the systems that shape our lives. Through thoughtful but imperfect conversations with activists, artists, parents, humanitarians, cycle breakers and everyday people, the podcast explores how politics, society, culture, power, and inequality show up in real human experiences. Everyone has a story. From feminism, mental health, and motherhood, to identity, abuse, protest, global issues and social change, each episode explores what’s happening in the world and how it feels to live through it. This isn’t a podcast about having all the answers. It’s a space to think critically, feel deeply, and explore complex issues through the people affected by them. Because sometimes understanding begins with listening.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Part 2 - With Jack Hellmrich

    This conversation delves into the themes of healing, self-nurture, and personal growth through therapy, self-care, and reparenting. It also explores the impact of childhood experiences on adulthood, the journey of self-reliance, and the importance of emotional expression and cultural change. This episode also touches on trauma stored in the body, and various trauma healing modalities. Crisis Support Lifeline Australia13 11 14 (24/7)Lifeline AustraliaSuicide Call Back Service1300 659 467 (24/7)Suicide Call Back ServiceBeyond Blue1300 22 4636Beyond Blue General Mental Health Support Head to HealthFree information, resources, and service navigation.Black Dog InstituteEvidence-based resources on depression, anxiety, trauma, and wellbeing. headspaceMental health support for young people aged 12–25. 1800RESPECT Australia’s national domestic, family and sexual violence support service. Free, confidential, and available 24/7. 📞 1800 737 732 📱 Text: 0458 737 732 🌐  1800RESPECT Provides counselling, information, safety planning, referrals, online chat, and video counselling MensLine Australia Free 24/7 telephone and online support for men experiencing relationship difficulties, family violence, mental health concerns, or emotional distress. 📞 1300 789 978 🌐  MensLine Australia Full Stop Australia 24/7 support for people affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence. 📞 1800 385 578 🌐  Full Stop Australia For People Using Violence Who Want Help to Change Men’s Referral Service Support, counselling, and behaviour change referrals for men concerned about their use of violence or controlling behaviour. 📞 1300 766 491 🌐  Men's Referral Service

    47 min

  2. 6d ago

    Small Town - Big Wounds. The Work of Becoming Someone New with Jack Hellmrich

    What happens when two people who grew up in the same small rural town reunite after 18 years to chat about what life was really like in that tiny little coastal haven. In Part One of this two-part conversation, I sit down with Jack Hellmrich, someone I grew up alongside who also experienced domestic violence, family instability, and the challenges of low socioeconomic living. We reflect on how our childhood experiences shaped our beliefs, behaviours, and sense of self, and the ways anger can become a survival strategy when pain goes unprocessed. Jack shares his journey from carrying that anger through adolescence and into adulthood to discovering new pathways for healing through personal development work and a multitude of therapeutic approaches. Jack has now stepped into a coaching role to support others on their own healing journeys.  Together, we share stories from our upbringing, discuss the lasting impact of childhood adversity, what it means to consciously rewrite the narratives we inherited. “Millennial cycle breakers” you could say.  This is Part One of a two-part conversation. If you’ve ever wondered how early experiences shape who we become—and whether real change is possible—this episode is for you. Crisis Support Lifeline Australia13 11 14 (24/7)Lifeline AustraliaSuicide Call Back Service1300 659 467 (24/7)Suicide Call Back ServiceBeyond Blue1300 22 4636Beyond Blue General Mental Health Support Head to HealthFree information, resources, and service navigation.Black Dog InstituteEvidence-based resources on depression, anxiety, trauma, and wellbeing. headspaceMental health support for young people aged 12–25. 1800RESPECT Australia’s national domestic, family and sexual violence support service. Free, confidential, and available 24/7. 📞 1800 737 732 📱 Text: 0458 737 732 🌐  1800RESPECT Provides counselling, information, safety planning, referrals, online chat, and video counselling MensLine Australia Free 24/7 telephone and online support for men experiencing relationship difficulties, family violence, mental health concerns, or emotional distress. 📞 1300 789 978 🌐  MensLine Australia Full Stop Australia 24/7 support for people affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence. 📞 1800 385 578 🌐  Full Stop Australia For People Using Violence Who Want Help to Change Men’s Referral Service Support, counselling, and behaviour change referrals for men concerned about their use of violence or controlling behaviour. 📞 1300 766 491 🌐  Men's Referral Service

    1h 15m

  3. Jun 2

    My 10-Year Battle with Bulimia - A Discussion with Steph Pritchard

    In this deeply personal episode, I share my decade long battle with bulimia and discuss the experiences that I believe contributed to its development. Steph and I chat about what it was like growing up in an unstable home environment marked by abuse, criticism, and a lack of emotional safety, and how these experiences shaped my sense of self-worth from an early age. Feeling unseen, unworthy, and constantly put down influenced the way I viewed myself and my body. I also unpack the impact of beauty standards and body image pressures that began as young as six years old for me. While I often felt I didn't measure up to society's ideals, I simultaneously received praise for my athletic physique. Over time, that praise became intertwined with my sense of value, creating a hyper-fixation on maintaining my body and appearance. What initially seemed like validation eventually became a source of pressure, fear, and obsession. One that took years of joy away from my life.  This episode is an honest conversation about the complex relationship between trauma, self-worth, body image, and eating disorders. While these reflections are based on my personal experience, I hope they offer insight, connection, and understanding for anyone navigating similar struggles.  Crisis Support Lifeline Australia13 11 14 (24/7)Suicide Call Back Service1300 659 467 (24/7)Beyond Blue1300 22 4636 🦋  Butterfly Foundation Australia’s national charity for eating disorders and body image concerns. They provide support for people experiencing eating disorders, as well as families, carers, and loved ones. Services include a national helpline, online chat, email support, support groups, and treatment resources. Their National Helpline operates 7 days a week from 8am–midnight (AEST/AEDT National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) A government-funded organisation that provides evidence-based information about eating disorders, recovery, treatment options, and support pathways. Their resources are particularly useful for individuals, families, educators, and health professionals. General Mental Health Support Head to HealthFree information, resources, and service navigation.Black Dog InstituteEvidence-based resources on depression, anxiety, trauma, and wellbeing.

    45 min

  4. Jun 2

    Binge Eating Disorder & Mental Health with Stephanie Pritchard

    I am joined by a good friend, Stephanie Pritchard, to explore the realities of binge eating disorder and bulimia, challenging the common misconception that eating disorders only affect people who appear visibly underweight. We discuss how individuals living with eating disorders in larger bodies are often met with less understanding, less empathy, and face significant barriers to being taken seriously. Our conversation examines the complex relationship between childhood trauma and disordered eating, unpacking how early experiences can shape coping mechanisms, behaviour, self-worth, and our relationship with food. We also discuss mental health more broadly, such as anxiety and depression.  Finally, we touch on the shame many girls experience when they begin menstruation, and how a lack of education and positive messaging about our bodies can contribute to feelings of embarrassment, disconnection, and self-criticism. We share a few laughs and a movie quote or two, but this episode is a compassionate and honest discussion about the experiences that often exist beneath the surface. And the importance of approaching mental health and eating disorders with curiosity, understanding, and empathy rather than judgment. If this episode raises concerns for you, support is available. Contact the Butterfly Foundation’s National Helpline on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 334 673), visit Butterfly.org.au, or speak with your GP about accessing eating disorder treatment and support. If you are in crisis, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 000 in an emergency 🦋  Butterfly Foundation Australia’s national charity for eating disorders and body image concerns. They provide support for people experiencing eating disorders, as well as families, carers, and loved ones. Services include a national helpline, online chat, email support, support groups, and treatment resources. Their National Helpline operates 7 days a week from 8am–midnight (AEST/AEDT National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) A government-funded organisation that provides evidence-based information about eating disorders, recovery, treatment options, and support pathways. Their resources are particularly useful for individuals, families, educators, and health professionals. Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) Offers peer support, counselling, telehealth services, support groups, and resources for both people experiencing eating disorders and their carers. While based in Victoria, many of their resources are available online.   👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  Eating Disorders Families Australia (EDFA) Provides education, support, and advocacy specifically for families and carers supporting someone with an eating disorder.

    1h 5m

  5. Jun 1

    Feminism & Media Literacy with Dr. Nicole Kennedy

    In this episode, Dr Nicole Kennedy joins me to unpack feminism, media literacy, and the importance of questioning the narratives we consume. We discuss the timeline of rights women have fought for, why many of these changes are more recent than people realise, and how race and gender intersect to shape different experiences of inequality. A conversation that challenges assumptions and invites deeper reflection.

    1h 46m
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About

Processing In Public is a podcast about the intersection of personal stories and the systems that shape our lives. Through thoughtful but imperfect conversations with activists, artists, parents, humanitarians, cycle breakers and everyday people, the podcast explores how politics, society, culture, power, and inequality show up in real human experiences. Everyone has a story. From feminism, mental health, and motherhood, to identity, abuse, protest, global issues and social change, each episode explores what’s happening in the world and how it feels to live through it. This isn’t a podcast about having all the answers. It’s a space to think critically, feel deeply, and explore complex issues through the people affected by them. Because sometimes understanding begins with listening.

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  • Creator
    Ashleigh
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ashleigh
  • Show Website
    Processing In Public

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