Unfiltered with Mia Findlay

Mia decided to cut down on alcohol late last year. She also decided to share this on social media. The response was... interesting. Mark and Mia discuss how they relate to alcohol, their experiences around alcoholism and binge drinking culture.

Josie Doodles never knew her hobby and creative outlet would become a source of joy and connection for more than 85,000 people. In this episode, my best mate of 28 years talks about the highs and lows of having a successful social media platform, her experience with imposter syndrome and how motherhood has changed her. Josie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josie.doodles/?hl=en Josie's Website: http://www.josieeadie.com/doodles

Mark opens up about his experience of being told he sounded 'too gay' to make it in media. We dive into how marginalised voices have been under-represented in all areas of society and why it is so crucial for change and progress to continue.

This week we're diving into Meghan Markle's New York Times op ed about her miscarriage, whether it's okay to share grief publicly and why you should be nicer to Uber Eats drivers.

This week we dive into the origins of the viral #freebritney movement. We unpack all the facts and conspiracy theories behind the public's attempt to free Britney Spears' from a highly controlled and arguably overzealous conservatorship. Plus, Mark makes Mia cry when sharing a heartwarming story he covered this week. Laurie article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-12/sydney-pensioner-emotional-reunited-with-stolen-scooter/12873902

Biden has won the US election. We're exhausted, emotional and relieved after the longest election day in history. What does this mean for the rapid spread of Covid? Will Trump have to be physically removed from the White House? Has Mark kind of fallen in love with Kamala Harris?

The US election is a matter of days away and anxiety is starting to run high. What will a Democratic win mean for America? What does another 4 years of a Trump presidency look like? And will there be civil unrest either way?

This week we dive into all of your excellent and very personal questions. We share our most embarrassing memories together, Mark's coming out story, how Mia hid her eating disorder and much much more.

In a recent survey of 400 Tinder users, 175 respondents reported they had been sexually assaulted by someone they met via the app. That's a frightening statistic for our largely digital dating world. We discuss the hidden dangers of online dating, how to keep yourself safe, Mia's recent catfish experience and why Mark was banned from Tinder.

William Tyrrell vanished from his foster grandmother’s home on the NSW mid north coast when he was just three years old. Six years on, what happened to him is still unknown. The inquest into William’s disappearance came to a close this week - Mark attended these hearings over the last 19 months in his role as a crime reporter. He gives us his incredible insight and experiences covering the inquest.

Trump and Melania tested positive for Covid late last week and in today's episode we discuss the possible outcomes and consequences of their diagnosis. Is this an effort to garner sympathy votes? Will the election be delayed? What kind of health risks is Trump facing? We also dive into the shocking muck up day prank challenge created by Shore school students for end of year celebrations.

Paris Hilton was the original sex tape star, influencer, and ‘famous for being famous’ celebrity. In today’s episode, we discuss her recent documentary ‘This is Paris’, how she hid her trauma for two decades and why we should never compare to people who seem to have it all. We also dive into the wild world of Pete Evans and his bizarre beliefs about Covid, cancer and autism.

MY podcast is now OUR podcast. I am so excited that Mark Reddie, my very talented and hilarious friend, will now be joining us every week for these episodes. This week, we're talking about the very different ways we have coped with Covid and lockdown. Mark is a raging extrovert and I couldn't be more the opposite. We chat about coping mechanisms, accidentally getting drunk at home, where we'll travel to when this is all over, Mark's hatred of camping (glamping is okay though) and much more.

Todays’ episode has been in the making for a couple of months now. Today’s guest, Nia Patterson, reached out to me when I uploaded a video responding to a YouTuber who was making some pretty fat phobic, privileged comments about eating disorder recovery. Posting response videos is always anxiety inducing, but I am so grateful I posted this one in particular, because it introduced me to Nia’s amazing work. Nia is a writer and advocate who generously shares her own eating disorder recovery online, particularly on Instagram at The Friend I Never Wanted and her podcast Body Trauma. She also speaks about fatphobia and racism within eating disorder recovery spaces and her own journey towards becoming anti-diet. We get into all of that, and much more, in today’s podcast. Given the events of the past 4 or 5 weeks, since the murder of George Floyd, I think this episode could not be more timely. We need to do better in eating disorder awareness and treatment spaces, that much will be clear by the end of this episode. But words are not enough. Nia kindly nominated two charities, where I will be donating all of my online revenue for July, including the Adsense from this podcast. Nia has nominated The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Colour Network and a GoFund Me which was set up for Rayshard Brooks. Let me be clear that money is also not enough. I am committed to continuing to educate myself on anti-racism, particularly as it relates to my role as an eating disorder recovery coach and advocate. I hope you will all join me in doing the same. Nia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefriendineverwanted Nia's 'The Dapper Dolphin' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedapperdolphin Nia's blog: https://www.http://thefriendineverwanted.com/ Nia's podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/body-trauma-a-storytelling-podcast Where I will be donating: The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Colour Network: https://www.nqttcn.com/#:~:text=National%20Queer%20and%20Trans%20Therapists%20of%20Color%20Network%20(NQTTCN)%20is,people%20of%20color%20(QTPoC). Official GoFundMe for Rayshard Brooks https://au.gofundme.com/f/official-gofundme-for-rayshard-brooks

Hi guys and welcome back to another episode of Unfiltered. I say that as if the podcast hasn’t been on hiatus for the past 9 months or so. As many of you would know, I took a break from podcasting after losing my Dad late last year, but have felt really compelled to come back to this format recently. My return to the podcast is actually thanks to you guys. A few weeks ago, you were repeatedly tagging me in a post by content creator and activist Raffela Mancuso, who created a viral Instagram post commenting on the overwhelming number of thin white women taking up space in the online body positivity community. As soon as I saw what she had to say, I knew I had to reach out to her and have a conversation. I’m going to read Raffela’s post in this episode, to give you some context for what we’re going to talk about. In the post, she featured and tagged the creators she was talking about. The post absolutely blew up, in both positive and negative ways, but most crucially it sparked an incredibly important conversation about body positivity. What it is, who it’s for and why we need to see more diverse bodies in this space. So now that you’re familiar with what Raffela had to say, we’re going to chat to her about: - What motivated her to make such a controversial post and how it was received - The true definition of body positivity - The importance of calling people out (or calling them in) on social media - Receiving criticism for supposedly not supporting other women I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I loved chatting to Raffela. Make sure you go and find her on Instagram, show her some love and support. I’m also going to leave a list of smaller, inspiring body positivity accounts I love and which you should also check out. Find Raffela here: IG and Twitter: @raffela_mancuso YouTube: Raffela Mancuso FB: Raffela's Journey Check out these accounts too!: @thefriendineverwanted @mollyahiggins @marquimode @yrfatfriend @voluptuousleah @the_feeding_of_the_fox The Fragility of Body Positivity How a Radical Movement Lost Its Way by Evette Dionne https://www.bitchmedia.org/article/fragility-body-positivity

Binge eating disorder affects more people than anorexia and bulimia combined, but we see so little mention of it in media and advocacy. I'm speaking to Sarah Bryan from Kindful Body and Mind about her own experience with BED, why it is so overlooked and what can be done to change that. Kindful Body & Mind Website: https://www.instagram.com/kindfulbodymind/ Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindfulbodymind/

We all have one thing in common in recovery... we all suck at it. That's a prerequisite for recovery. But there are ways to be better at it, especially when it comes to how you set your goals. In today's episode, I set out some strategies and approaches which might help you suck at recovery a little less.

With the recent passing of our father, my sister and I have both been surprised by how our grief has unfolded. In this follow up episode, we discuss the many complex emotions and experiences which come up when navigating the process of loss. Nora McInerny Podcast: https://www.ttfa.org/ TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/nora_mcinerny_we_don_t_move_on_from_grief_we_move_forward_with_it?language=en

At the height of her battle with an eating disorder, Millie Thomas was told there was no hope left. Her treatment team stopped ongoing treatment and advised her to start preparing for the end of her life. Millie is now four years recovered and helping others to overcome their own eating disorder battles, as both a recovery coach and advocate. She has worked tirelessly with End ED​ towards the creation of Australia’s very first residential inpatient facility, to be located on the Sunshine Coast. In this episode, Millie and I chat all about what it means to be a fully recovered coach, her journey out of her disorder and what we both find the most infuriating about outdated treatment approaches. Have a listen anywhere you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud we’re everywhere!). You can’t miss out on meeting this incredible woman - someone I am proud to know. Find Millie and End ED here: Personal IG: instagram.com/millietnz End ED IG: instagram.com/endedaustralia End ED FB: www.facebook.com/endingeatingdisorders Email: millie@ended.org.au

In the inaugural episode of Unfiltered, my sister and I sit down to talk about the recent loss of our Dad. In his final hour, he endured a level of pain no one should have to experience at the end of their life. We wanted to share our experience in caring for him, tell you a little about the amazing man we were proud to call our father and discuss the very touchy subject of end of life rights.