This might be one of my favourite chats to date for just how raw and real this week’s guest, Tilly Whitfeld was. We dive deep into her shocking cosmetic regrets, from getting veneers at 18 and suffering temporary blindness during a DIY freckle disaster, to surviving toxic Breast Implant Illness and navigating a miracle pregnancy following a devastating infertility diagnosis. She also opens up completely about a traumatic emergency C-section where she fell off the operating table mid-labor, her struggles with eating disorders, and navigating severe postpartum depression and intrusive thoughts as a new mom.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains deeply sensitive and raw discussions regarding eating disorders, severe mental health struggles, traumatic birth experiences, and distressing postpartum thoughts about wanting to harm a child.

Resources & Support Services

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the topics discussed in this episode, please reach out to the following professional resources:

Perinatal Mental Health & Postpartum Depression

• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): Call 1300 726 306 (Mon-Fri) or visit panda.org.au for specialized perinatal support.
• Gidget Foundation Australia: Perinatal psychological support services. Call 1300 851 758 or visit gidgetfoundation.org.au.

Eating Disorders & Body Image

• The Butterfly Foundation: National eating disorders support helpline. Call 1800 33 4673 or visit butterfly.org.au.

Crisis Support & Mental Health

• Lifeline: 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Call 13 11 14 (Australia) or text 0477 13 11 14.

Beyond Blue: 24/7 mental health support. Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au.

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