Before the spotlight, before the cameras, and before the world knew her name—Ella May Ding was quietly fighting for herself.

On the couch with me this week, the Married At First Sight star opens up about the five-year battle with binge eating that nearly broke her, body image wounds she hid from the world, and the quiet healing that began long before she ever stepped onto a TV set.

We talk about what Covid stripped away and revealed. We explore how self-worth, nourishment, and a desire for something deeper led her to completely rebuild her life, brick by brick. And for the first time, she shares what the cameras didn’t show: the pain, the patterns, and the power of finally choosing herself.

Whether you're navigating your own body story, battling burnout, or trying to rewrite your inner narrative, this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways

Binge eating recovery is possible – Ella shares how her five-year struggle began to unravel when she finally slowed down during Covid.

Body image starts in the mind – The real work was about how she felt in her body, not how it looked.

The spotlight doesn’t fix you – Fame magnified Ella’s insecurities but also forced her to confront them.

Covid became a catalyst – Isolation gave her space to reflect, seek help, and start again.

Self-worth changed everything – From who she dated to what she ate, Ella’s healing came from within.

You can reinvent yourself – Publicly or privately, it’s never too late to grow, shift, and become more you.

Where to Find Our Guest

Ella May Ding’s Website: https://ellamayding.com.au

Ella May Ding on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellamayding/

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What if the very thing you've been taught to fear is actually key to healing?

This episode is a mind-opening conversation with Tania de Jong, a social entrepreneur, performer, and founder of Mind Medicine Australia. Tania shares her unbelievable story: a woman who never touched drugs, never got drunk, and yet found herself stepping into the world of psychedelics for healing.

We get honest about the broken mental health system, the trauma we carry (including intergenerational wounds), and why ancient medicines are finding their rightful place in modern healing. Tania doesn’t just talk theory, she walks us through the science, and what it’s taken to bring psychedelic therapy into the mainstream in Australia.

If you've ever felt let down by conventional treatments, or you're searching for hope in the darkest corners of anxiety, PTSD, or depression, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

Key Takeaways

Psychedelics as Medicine – Plant medicines like psilocybin and MDMA offer profound healing far beyond conventional treatments.

The Power of One Dose – Just 2–3 carefully administered psychedelic therapy sessions can produce up to 80% remission in depression and PTSD.

Healing Through Connection – The root of many mental illnesses is disconnection; psychedelics work by restoring a deep sense of unity with self and others.

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science – These aren't new solutions—they're ancient healing tools finally supported by today’s research.

The Mental Health Crisis is Real – One in four Australians suffers from mental illness, and traditional approaches are often falling short.

Hope is Here – Legal, safe psychedelic therapy is now available in Australia—and it's already transforming lives.

Where to Find Our Guest

Mind Medicine Australia: https://www.mindmedicineaustralia.org/

Tania de Jong's Website: https://www.taniadejong.com

Tania de Jong's IG: https://www.instagram.com/taniadejongam/

Tania de Jong's LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/taniadejong

Links & Resources

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Have you ever sat in total frustration thinking, “Why can’t I keep up?” or “What’s wrong with me?” You’ve done the supplements, the hormone testing, the self-care. You’re trying all the “right” things, and yet you're still exhausted, still not yourself.

This conversation with Human Design expert Aviva Joffe is the permission slip so many of us need. After walking away from a career in New York fashion, feeling completely burnt out, Aviva returned to Melbourne and discovered Human Design in the quiet of the pandemic. It was a full-body exhale. Her chart explained the way she naturally functions something she’d always felt but never understood.

Now, Aviva helps others do the same. Whether you’re navigating a career change, relationship shift, or hormonal rollercoaster, this episode will help you understand your energy, trust your intuition, and stop living by rules that were never meant for you.

Key Takeaways

Your energy type matters – Understanding how you’re built to operate helps you stop burning out and start thriving.

Burnout isn’t always hormonal – Many women are energetically misaligned, not broken.

Stop comparing – You weren’t meant to work, rest, or parent like anyone else.

Live by your design – When you align with your natural energy, decision-making gets easier.

Clarity over hustle – Human Design helps you work smarter by honoring your internal compass.

Self-trust is everything – You don’t need to be fixed. You need to remember who you are.

Where to Find Our Guest

Aviva Joffe’s Website: https://www.lovemydesign.com/

Aviva Joffe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemydesign_/

Aviva Joffe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviva-joffe-b027a789/

Links & Resources

Love My Design Human Design Guidebook: https://www.lovemydesign.com/

Book a Reading with Aviva: https://www.lovemydesign.com/services

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