Heal Your Inner “Friend”: Rewriting Our Stories with Ashlee Thomas

Every mum needs to listen to this episode. It’s a gentle but powerful reminder of the silent impact we have on our kids. Even when we think we’re doing everything right, even when we don’t realise they’re watching, even when we’re trying so hard to get it right.

In this conversation with Ashlee Thomas, survivor of anorexia nervosa, co-founder of The Secret Burden charity, and author of Surviving the Jungle you’ll discover why her insights stretch far beyond food or body image. 

You’ll hear about:

·         What it means to grow up in a world that values achievement over truth

·         How disconnection from your body can begin quietly and early

·         The ways our children absorb not just our words, but our habits, avoidances, and self-treatment

·         Why naming your eating disorder as its own “being” can help reclaim choice and compassion

·         The power of creating unhurried, safety-filled spaces for genuine regulation and connection

This isn’t about shame, it’s about perspective, influence, and the small moments that truly matter. Let these ideas land and shift the way you show up for yourself and your little ones.

Connect with Ashlee here

Continue the conversation with Sarah here:

@i_am_sarahadele
https://sarahadele.com.au/

This podcast is produced by Nikki Voxx from Quintessential Being.

Chapters

• 0:00 sarah-adele-video (1)
• 1:36 Introduction and Greetings
• 1:37 Journey into Journalism
• 2:02 Realizations and Career Shift
• 3:34 Eating Disorder and Recovery
• 15:58 The Role of Parents and Environment
• 26:41 Writing and Storytelling
• 41:57 Understanding Emotions and Homeostasis
• 44:41 The Importance of Expression Over Regulation
• 47:36 Personal Baselines and Self-Discovery
• 1:02:30 The Journey of Recovery and Self-Honesty
• 1:07:11 The Secret Burden Charity and Its Mission
• 1:15:56 Following Your Impulses and Life Choices