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Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss
Behind the Smile is a mental health, recovery and personal growth podcast hosted by TEDx speaker and coach Ash Butterss. Exploring alcohol, addiction, sobriety, trauma and emotional wellbeing, it reveals the raw reality behind the facade of people's "perfect lives." After getting sober in 2020 and leaving corporate life, Ash now shares raw conversations, expert insights and powerful stories to help you heal, grow and reconnect with your true self. Expect honesty, practical tools and real talk…
Episodes
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 129. The Son of a Bank Robber Who Chose a Different Path, with Peter Norris
In this episode, Ash is joined by author Peter Norris, a CEO, world-class athlete and the son of one of Australia’s most notorious bank robbers.Peter’s early…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 128. Sobriety, Spirit & Showing Up Fully: Sheridan Rose Shaw on Leading with Heart
In this heartfelt episode, Ash is joined by Sheridan Rose Shaw, an award-winning creative director celebrated for her work in the hairdressing industry. She…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 127. GRIT Over Glory: Former AFL Star Steven Baker on Grief, Identity & Redemption
In this raw and inspiring conversation, Ash is joined by former AFL player Steven Baker who opens up about his story including life after football, hitting…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 126. Inside the Messy Middle: Divorce, Identity & Rebuilding from Rock Bottom with Shannon Pirie
In this powerful episode, Ash is joined by Shannon Pirie, a global beauty executive with decades of experience and a heart-first approach to leadership. From…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 125. The Power of EMDR: Rewiring Trauma and Reclaiming Your Truth, with Boaz Gilboa
In this episode, Ash Butterss sits down with Boaz Gilboa, founder of MindCalmr, osteopath, and trauma-informed coach, to explore what it really takes to…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 124. The Lie of Moderation and the Freedom That Follows, with Georgie Irvine
In this week’s episode, Ash is joined by Georgie Irvine, a sobriety and mindset coach and owner of Thrivalist, a global community for sober-curious women…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 123. From The Moulin Rouge to Meditation: Kristian Crowe’s Spiritual Return
In this episode, Ash Butterss sits down with yoga and meditation teacher Kristian Crowe, whose story is one of reinvention, dharma, and finding peace after…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 122. The Holistic Psychologist: Why I Chose to Leave My Relationship with a 6-Month Old Baby
In this episode, Ash reconnects with Laura Corcoran, a Holistic Psychologist and mother of three. Just four weeks after a life-altering breakup and with a…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 121. The Truth About Recovery (That No One Talks About), with Ian Cron
In this latest episode, Ash sits down with Ian Cron, a bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, and Episcopal priest, to explore the power of…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 120. One Decision to Change Your Entire Life, with Kate Goold
In this episode, Ash sits down with Kate Goold, a working mum of two who recently celebrated her first year alcohol-free. Kate’s journey began with chronic…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 119. From Million-Dollar Listings to a Midlife Reawakening, with Andrew Campbell
In this week’s episode, Ash sits down with Andrew Campbell, founder of Hush Property and a respected figure in Melbourne’s high-end real estate market. Known…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 118. Rewiring The Subconscious and Healing Your Trauma, with Katharine McLean
In this powerful episode, Ash sits down with Katharine McLean, a holistic counselor, trauma-informed mentor, and founder of The Light Becomes Her. With over 23…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 117. Learning to Grow Through What You Go Through, with Rod Butterss
In this deeply personal episode, Ash sits down with her dad, Rod Butterss, a seasoned entrepreneur, former AFL club president, and long-time member of the…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 116. Finding Freedom in Fitness, with Niki Kiskiras
In this latest episode, Ash sits down with beauty corporate executive and fitness instructor Niki Kiskiras. Beyond her career achievements, Niki shares her…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 115. It’s Never Too Late to Start Over, with Belinda Stark
In this episode, Ash sits down with Alcohol and Midlife Coach, Belinda Stark, who shows that it’s never too late to transform your life after making her own…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 114. The True Cost of Success, with Ryan Trainor
In this latest episode, Ash has a deep and powerful conversation with Ryan Trainor, exploring his transformative journey from a successful entrepreneur to a…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 113. Navigating Divorce in Sobriety, with Kath Elliott
In this episode, Ash welcomes back a friend of the show, Kath Elliott, an alcohol mindset coach now entering her sixth year of sobriety. Kath returns to share…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 112. From Reality Star to Rock Bottom and Recovery, with Davey Lloyd
In this episode of Behind the Smile, Ash is joined by former reality TV star Davey Lloyd, who you might recognise from shows including The Bachelorette and…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 111. Solo Episode: How I Made It To 5 Years Sober!
In this special solo episode of Behind the Smile, Ash Butterss marks a huge milestone—five years of sobriety. Reflecting on her journey from rock bottom to a…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 110. The Truth About Healing at 20+ Years Sober, with Dean Beattie
In the latest episode of Behind the Smile, host Ash speaks with Dean Beattie, a longevity coach who’s overcome his own struggles with addiction. Having been…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 109. 100 Days To Change Your Life, with Sober Flourish Founder Jodi Clark
In this week’s episode, Ash sits down with Jodi Clark, a business mentor and alcohol-free coach, to discuss her journey towards sobriety and…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 108. From Poverty to Purpose with Alex Crouch
In this latest episode, Ash has a deep conversation with psychotherapist Alex Crouch, who shares his journey of overcoming alcoholism and the impact it had on…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 107. Infidelity and Alcohol Addiction with Psychotherapist, Mel Watkins
In the latest episode of BTS, Ash speaks with Mel Watkins, a Psychotherapist specialising in addiction and mental health. Mel shares her personal journey of…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 106. Staying Sober Through Life’s Challenges, with Patrick Kennedy
In this week’s episode, Ash welcomes back Patrick Kennedy to hear how he’s been managing life’s ups and downs in sobriety since recording their last episode…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp. 105 Parenting with Compassion: Jacintha Field on Self-Regulation and Emotional Healing
In this episode of Behind the Smiles, Ash engages in a heartfelt conversation with Jacintha Field, a family and child counselor, about her transformative…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp. 104 Manifesting A Life Beyond Your Wildest Dreams, with Hayley Lloyd
To kick off season four of Behind The Smile, Ash welcomes Hayley Lloyd, a business and authority building mentor. Hayley shares her journey from a corporate…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp. 103 Why New Years Resolutions Rarely Stick and What To Try Instead with Psychotherapist Diane Young
To kick off the New Year, I’m sitting down with Trauma and Addiction Specialist Diane Young to discuss all things New Year’s Resolutions!In this conversation…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 102. SOLO EP: 37 Life Lessons that that have made a huge impact on my world!
It’s my birthday this week and I’m turning 37, so to celebrate I wanted to give you all a gift! In this week’s solo episode, I’m sharing with you all my 37…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 101. Finding Inner Peace: The Journey of Emotional Regulation, with Amy Mason (The Unedited Woman Series)
Welcome to The Unedited Woman series! In this episode, Ash has a deep conversation with Emotional Regulation Coach Amy Mason. They explore the journey of…
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Ep 100. How Breathwork Helped Me Breakthrough (The Unedited Woman Series)
Welcome to The Unedited Woman series! In this episode, Ash shares her transformative experience attending a breathwork facilitator training in the Snowy…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 99. How to Embody and Befriend Your Nervous System, with Danni Carr (The Unedited Woman Series)
Welcome to The Unedited Woman series! In this episode, Ash welcomes Danni Carr for a heartfelt conversation about nervous system regulation, personal growth…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 98. Discovering Your Purpose Through Human Design, with Aviva Joffe (The Unedited Woman Series)
Welcome to The Unedited Woman series! In today’s episode, Ash is having her Human Design chart read live on the podcast. Ash is joined by Human Design expert…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 97. Sharing my Engagement Story (The Unedited Woman Series)
Welcome to The Unedited Woman series! In today’s episode, Ash is sharing her recent engagement story. She discusses the story of how she met her fiancé and the…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 96. Preventing Burnout through Breath (The Unedited Woman Series)
Welcome to The Unedited Woman series! In today’s episode, Ash is sharing an episode with you around the importance of mindfulness and its role in avoiding…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp. 95 I'm Coming Home: The Podcast Relaunch
In this episode of Behind the Smile, Ash Butterss returns to share her journey of transformation and the importance of authentic conversations about mental…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 94. The Farewell Episode, with Ash Butterss
In this final episode of Behind the Smile with Ash Butterss, I find myself caught between waves of emotion, from sadness to gratitude to a deep sense of…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 93. From Debauchery to Devotion, with Lissie Turner
This week I sat down with Lissie Turner, also known as Mel Bampton from Triple J’s ‘Mel in the Morning’ and creator of ‘Like a Version’. Now an author…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 92. Uncovering the Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health, with Dr. David Wiss
In this week’s episode, I sat down with Dr. David Wiss, a registered dietitian nutritionist who specialises in treating eating disorders and substance…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 91. People Pleasing, Rewiring Core Beliefs and Embracing Empowerment, with Laura Corcoran
In this studio episode, I’m joined by Empowerment Specialist Laura Corcoran who is known for assisting women in boosting their energy, confidence, and…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 90. Forging Your Own Path and Staying True to Yourself, with David Titeu
In this studio episode, I sit down with David Titeu - a mindset coach, mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the mental health support app…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 89. The Journey from Lawyer to Drug Dealer to Recovery Advocate, with Nicole Obrigavitch
In this week’s episode, I sat down with recovery and social justice warrior, Nicole Obrigavitch. Nicole went from being a practicing lawyer, wife and mother…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 88. Maintaining Spiritual Fitness in Recovery, with Dom McKenna
In this episode, I’m joined by Dom McKenna – a husband, father, business owner, and fitness advocate from Melbourne. Dom candidly shares his struggles with…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 87. Solo Episode: 4 Years of Sober! The Highs, Lows and Everything in Between
In this week’s solo episode, I’m celebrating four years of continuous sobriety and in the spirit of stepping out from behind the smile, I wanted to reveal the…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 86. Owning Your Sobriety, with Jess Jackson
In this studio episode, I sit down with Jess Jackson, a meditation teacher and founder of the Bondi born skincare brand 'Good Living Only'.Jess talks openly…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 85. Unpacking Attachment Styles with Dating Coach, Sabrina Zohar
In this episode, I sat down with Sabrina Zohar, a wildly successful entrepreneur, podcast host, and dating coach. In this candid conversation we spoke about…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 84. The Other Side of Mental Health and Addiction, with Joe Fishburn
In this week’s episode, I sat down with Joe Fishburn, a psychiatric mental health nurse with extensive experience working in hospital systems, community…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 83. Building an Empire while in the Grips of Addiction, with Christina Galbato
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Christina Galbato, a dynamic entrepreneur and the brains behind 'Create Her Empire.' She opens up about…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 82. Unmasking Bipolar, with Sara Schley
In this episode, I talk to Sara Schley, an organizational consultant, spiritual leader, author, entrepreneur and bipolar human, about her journey with Bipolar…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 81. Addressing the Stigma of Porn Addiction, with Jeremy Lipkowitz
In this episode, I'm joined by Jeremy Lipkowitz, a meditation teacher, coach, and porn addiction recovery expert. Jeremy shares his personal recovery story and…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 80. How Nutrition Can Heal Your Relationship with Alcohol, with Dr. Brooke Scheller
In this week’s episode I sat down with Doctor of Nutrition and Author, Dr. Brooke Scheller. Dr. Scheller is on a mission to help people heal their relationship…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 79. Why NY Resolutions Rarely Stick and What to Try Instead with Psychotherapist Diane Young
To kick off the New Year, I’m sitting down with Trauma and Addiction Specialist Diane Young to discuss all things New Year’s Resolutions! In this conversation…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 78. SOLO EP: 36 Life Lessons that have made a huge impact on my world!
It’s my birthday this week and I’m turning 36, so to celebrate I wanted to give you all a gift! In this week’s solo episode, I’m sharing with you all my 36…
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Ep 77. Losing your identity and ignoring red flags, with Isabella Ferguson
In this week’s episode I sat down with registered counsellor, alcohol coach and podcast host Isabella Ferguson. Bella identifies as having been a “grey-area”…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 76. Overcoming anxiety and social phobia with Meg Webb
In this week’s episode I sat down with Sober Coach, Teacher’s Aide and mum of three, Megan Webb. From early childhood, Meg experienced crippling anxiety and by…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 75. From Soccer Mum to Jailhouse Shot Caller: The Many Lives of Lara Love Hardin
In this week’s episode I sat down with New York Times Best Selling Author, Prison Reform Advocate and mother of four, Lara Love Hardin. Lara’s recently…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 74. Giving up one thing and gaining everything else, with Ali Burke
In this week’s episode I sat down with Aussie Ranger and single mum, Ali Burke. After spending decades immersed in a celebrated drinking culture, Ali reached a…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 73. From dope dealer to Hope Dealer, with Fausto Castellanos
In this week’s episode I sat down with Spiritual Advisor, Clinical Counsellor and Motivational Speaker, Fausto Castellanos. Known as “the hope dealer,” Fausto…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 72. The healthy way to get high, with Mary Tilson
In this week’s episode I sat down with Recovery Coach, Yoga Teacher and host of the Sun and Moon Sober Living podcast, Mary Tilson.Mary has been sober for over…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 71. Luke Bayliss on self-medicating co-existing mental health conditions including ADHD, Bipolar and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
In this week’s episode I sat down with musician, running enthusiast and sobriety advocate, Luke Bayliss. From a young age, Luke experienced bullying at school…
Behind The Smile with Ash ButterssEp 70. Finding connection and embracing change with Michelle McDonald
In this week’s episode I sat down with life and sobriety coach Michelle McDonald. Since getting sober in 2021, Michelle has been on a mission to support other…