The Secret Sunday Session
The Secret Burden
The Secret Sunday Session is brought to you by charity organisation The Secret Burden, hosted by co-founder and media presenter Ashlee Thomas.
Each episode sees a new guest come on to share their stories of triumph, adversity and resilience, highlighting the power of storytelling to inspire, empower and educate.
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!
Every conversation counts and every story deserves to be heard.
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The Secret Sunday Session with Shaun Lane
The Secret Sunday Session
11/16/24 • 45 min
10 Professional Rugby League seasons, 150+ games in an NRL jersey, three clubs, a psychology degree and one story that motivates it all.
S4 | EP.29 The Secret Sunday Session with Shaun Lane.
In this episode of The Secret Sunday Session, Shaun opens up about his family’s battle to support his father who is experiencing depression.
Shaun unpacks his childhood while shinning the light on the elephant in the room...mental illness. We dive into conversations about finding meaning, establishing your purpose, how to find your why, and learning to understand depression from the inside out.
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 Shaun:
https://www.instagram.com/slane_94/?hl=en
linkedin.com/in/shaun-lane-8bbb001a1
https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2024/03/07/out-of-my-lane/
We start to make the necessary change and challenge the perspectives we are to know when we start 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.com.au/
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
The Secret Therapy Session: Identifying your "internal system"
The Secret Sunday Session
10/21/24 • 25 min
The Secret Therapy Session: Identifying your internal system - “parts” therapy.
The first of many short episodes discussing the new revelations, informative takeaways and the in-depth lessons as I navigate my way through this jungle.
From my younger self to the primary protector, my teenage self to my adult self, learning to understand all my parts within my "internal system". To rid the shame of the evil tendencies I thought were part of me and learn to love all the versions of myself.
In this episode I unpack our “internal systems”, specifically looking at our “internal parts”. Discussing who I am from the inside out. How my system learnt to “survive”, even if unhelpful and toxic traits were present.
Where my eating disorder came from. Why I had a void. How two conflicting beliefs kept me isolated, yet craving connection. Who it made me come.
This is ‘The Secret Therapy Session’ with my internal parts.
*Please be mindful that this episode is based on lived and learnt experience. Please seek professional advice for further insight, information or medical advice.
Get your hands on: "Surviving the Jungle":
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Hear more from us:
https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/
https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/
https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/
https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/
We start to make the necessary change and challenge the perspectives we are to know when we start 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.com.au/
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
The HER Series: Fighting Her
The Secret Sunday Session
10/28/24 • 63 min
The HER Series: Fighting Her with host Ashlee Thomas
*During this series, “Her” is referred to as Anorexia Nervosa. The eating disorder Ashlee developed at 14.
HIGH TRIGGER WARNING ON THIS PODCAST: EATING DISORDER RELATED CONTENT DISCUSSED!!
Why I decided to fight "Her". The founding of The Secret Burden Charity.
The pursuit of my advocacy work against eating disorders. The lessons
I’ve learnt. The perspective I’ve gained. Where the story has led to today.
In this podcast episode of the “Her” series, we discuss how to choose recovery, how to get back into society after an illness, the see-saw affect, functioning without Her and finding my voice to help others rid the shame of their eating disorder.
This is “Fighting Her.”
Don’t forget to check out:
"Surviving the Jungle" out now:
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Hear more from us:
https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/
https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/
https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/
https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/
We start to make the necessary change and challenge the perspectives we are to know when we start 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.com.au/
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
The Secret Sunday Session with Kyle Bruce
The Secret Sunday Session
07/20/24 • 40 min
S4 | EP.17 The Secret Sunday Session with Kyle Bruce
*Trigger warning! Discusses content concerning eating disorders.
As we venture into Olympic territory we bring you another inspiring athlete heading to Paris, Australian Olympic Weightlifter, Kyle Bruce.
Kyle shares his struggle with body dysmorphia as an adolescent, and how losing his father influenced his need to obsess over diets, performance and his body.
In this episode we start the conversation around disordered eating and body ideals for men, the “gym-junkie” era, the impacts of avoiding grief, enhancing performance, and what it takes to be an Olympic Weightlifter heading to Paris 2024.
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 Kyle:
https://www.instagram.com/kylebruce89/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@kylebruce90?lang=en
We start to make the necessary change and challenge the perspectives we are to know when we start 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.com.au/
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
The Secret Sunday Session with Charlotte Grimmer
The Secret Sunday Session
06/22/24 • 51 min
S4 | EP.13 The Secret Sunday Session with Charlotte Grimmer
*this podcast has a trigger warning, discussing eating disorder related content*
LISTEN MINDFULLY!
After going through binge eating disorder while living out her dreams in New York and NIDA, actress and teacher Charlotte Grimmer is now exposing harmful "health" trends and influencers online.
In this podcast episode we hear Charlotte's story and start the conversation about diet-culture, having an accountability buddy during your eating disorder recovery, and learning to manage the pressure to be perfect.
We dive into conversations concerning social media feeds, body ideals and learning to love the life you have.
Start the conversation by pressing play!
Where you can find more:
https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/
https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/
Connect with Charlotte:
https://www.instagram.com/charlotteisgrim/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@charlotteisgrim?lang=en
We start to make the necessary change and challenge the perspectives we are to know when we start 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.com.au/
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
The Secret Sunday Session with Rhiannon Clarke
The Secret Sunday Session
08/03/24 • 48 min
S4 | EP.18 The Secret Sunday Session with Rhiannon Clarke
The Paralympics are approaching and in today's episode we sit down with para-athlete, Rhiannon Clarke.
Rhiannon has cerebral palsy and openly admits her initial embarrassment for having a disability that was unseen.
The 22-year-old Paralympic sprinter shares her story in this open and honest conversation about people living with a disability.
We start the conversation about trying to fit in, navigating a life that has limitations, able-body comparisons and Rhiannon's mission to shine a light on disability awareness as she paths her path to Paris 2024.
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 Rhiannon:
https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonclarke_/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/p/Rhiannon-Clarke-100063483549251/
We start to make the necessary change and challenge the perspectives we are to know when we start 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.com.au/
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
The Secret Sunday Session with Hayden Sargeant
The Secret Sunday Session
11/02/24 • 33 min
From local construction worker to Australian Olympic competitor.
S4 | EP.27 The Secret Sunday Session with Hayden Sargeant
In this podcast episode we hear Hayden's incredible story as a local Rugby Union player to a big time green and gold representative at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Hayden shares how self-belief, resilience, and doing the work (plus surfing!!) can help you achieve your dreams, even when world pandemics, injuries and people are against you.
We start the conversation about what's it's like to be a full time athlete, how to prepare yourself for the unplanned losses, and standing out to increase your chances of "making 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 Hayden:
https://www.instagram.com/haydenrsargeant/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-sargeant/
We start to make the necessary change and challenge the perspectives we are to know when we start 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.com.au/
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
The HER Series: Recovering from Her
The Secret Sunday Session
09/28/24 • 64 min
The HER Series: Recovering from Her with host Ashlee Thomas
*During this series, “Her” is referred to as Anorexia Nervosa. The eating disorder Ashlee developed at 14.
HIGH TRIGGER WARNING ON THIS PODCAST: EATING DISORDER RELATED CONTENT DISCUSSED!!
How I recovered from Her.
The moment I was discharged from hospital, to pursing recovery at home. What worked, what didn’t. Why I sat in "quasi-recovery". What got me through, what almost undid it all.
In this podcast episode of the “Her” series, we discuss how structure plays a pivotal role in eating disorder recovery and how choices define your outcome. Starting the conversation about life without an ED, family dynamics as you recover, weekly challenges to keep moving forward and the difficulty to choose recovery when all odds are against you.
This is “Recovering from Her”.
Get your hands on: "Surviving the Jungle" PRE-ORDER out now:
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Hear more from us:
https://www.thesecretburden.org.au/
https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/
https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/
https://www.instagram.com/thesecretburdencharity/
We start to make the necessary change and challenge the perspectives we are to know when we start 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.com.au/
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
The Secret Sunday Session with Allira Potter
The Secret Sunday Session
06/15/24 • 39 min
S4 | EP.12 The Secret Sunday Session with Allira Potter
*this podcast has a trigger warning, discussing sensitive content*
After overcoming an abusive relationship with drugs and alcohol, Allira Potter is now shaking up the digital world with her empowering message to be more present and love yourself without conditions.
We hear Allira's story while starting the conversation about intuition, self-care, and becoming more present in the digital era.
We dive into conversations concerning social media feeds, body ideals, and learning to control the content you are consuming.
Start the conversation by pressing play!
Where you can find more:
https://www.facebook.com/thesecretburden/
https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.thomas/
Connect with Allira:
https://www.instagram.com/allira.potter/?hl=en
https://www.allirapotter.com.au/
Grab Allira's book:
https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Wild-Witchy/Allira-Potter/9781761101878
We start to make the necessary change and challenge the perspectives we are to know when we start 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.com.au/
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
The Secret Sunday Session with Daniel Principe
The Secret Sunday Session
07/06/24 • 46 min
S4 | EP.15 The Secret Sunday Session with Daniel Principe
*Trigger warning - discusses content related to sexual assault and domestic violence.
A must watch to #starttheconversation about leading young men and championing boys.
In this episode we discuss the effects of external influence on young men, how negative labels contribute to poor behaviour and the demand to lead a generation that needs better role models.
We dive into conversations concerning sexual abuse, violence, emasculation and the impacts of social media on a young generation.
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 Daniel:
https://www.danielprincipe.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/lastoftheromans/?hl=en
linkedin.com/in/daniel-principe-8b7556ab
We start to make the necessary change and challenge the perspectives we are to know when we start 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.com.au/
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Secret Sunday Session have?
The Secret Sunday Session currently has 44 episodes available.
What topics does The Secret Sunday Session cover?
The podcast is about News, Health & Fitness, Self-Help, Mental Health, Body Positivity, Wellness, Storytelling, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Support, Health and Wellbeing.
What is the most popular episode on The Secret Sunday Session?
The episode title 'The Secret Sunday Session with Allira Potter' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Secret Sunday Session?
The average episode length on The Secret Sunday Session is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Secret Sunday Session released?
Episodes of The Secret Sunday Session are typically released every 13 days, 18 hours.
When was the first episode of The Secret Sunday Session?
The first episode of The Secret Sunday Session was released on Feb 12, 2023.
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