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Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss

Ashleigh Butterss
Mental Health
Sobriety
Recovery
Addiction
Trauma
Mindfulness
Relationships
Addiction Recovery
Self-Development
Breathwork
Resilience
Personal Development
Alcoholism
Self-Care
Substance Abuse
Alcohol Addiction
Vulnerability
Meditation
Personal Growth
Parenting

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 hel... more

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Fresh from running her retreat in Bali, Ash is back with another solo episode exploring  why so many of us feel disconnected from ourselves, and how a simple daily spiritual practice can help us step off the hamster wheel and come back to what truly ... more

My guest this week is Sanjay, a father in recovery who has been sober for 21 years. Born in Uganda, raised in London and now living in Melbourne, Sanjay grew up watching his father drink before taking his own first drink at fifteen. He spent the next... more

My guest this week is Dr. Edith Shiro, a clinical psychologist and author who has spent more than three decades working with trauma survivors, refugees, and communities navigating profound adversity. She is also the granddaughter of Holocaust survivo... more

My guest this week is Mark Purser, a yoga teacher, meditation guide, and founder of the Yogic Meditation Institute, based in Byron Bay. With over 20 years of study across almost every major yoga tradition, Mark brings a rare depth of knowledge to his... more

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Mark Purser
Yoga teacher and founder of the Yogic Meditation Institute
Yogic Meditation Institute
Episode: Ep 187. The Spiritual Thread Between Recovery and Yoga, with Mark Purser
Alexandra McRobert
Yoga teacher, meditation guide, founder of Mindful Life Practice and Mindful Bali Yoga School
Mindful Bali Yoga School / Mindful Life Practice
Episode: Ep 186. How Sobriety Revealed the Truth About Her Sexuality, with Alexandra McRobert
Shannon Walsh
Mum of three from Adelaide, recovered addict, studying alcohol and other drugs, aspiring counselor
Self-identified recovery advocate
Episode: Ep 185. She Nearly Lost Her Life: Addiction, Violence and Recovery, with Shannan Walsh
Tom Cronin
International keynote speaker, author and leadership trainer specializing in peak performance, resilience, burnout prevention and mental wellbeing
Stillness Project / Zen Academy
Episode: Ep 183. The Transformational Power of Meditation, with Tom Cronin
Shanaye Kuntze
Psychic, healer, mindset coach, breathwork facilitator, and podcast host
SK Body Works
Episode: Ep 179. Burnout, Breathwork and Being Guided By Your Intuition, with Shanaye Kuntze
Alicia Burns
Founder of Solo Mum Society, coach, author, solo mum by choice
Solo Mum Society
Episode: Ep 177. What It Takes To Be A Sober Solo Mum, with Alisha Burns
Rosie Eldershaw
Speaker, sobriety advocate, recovering alcoholic
Episode: Ep 175. A Rapid Road to Rock Bottom and Finding a Life Worth Living, with Rosie Eldershaw
Taylah King
Embodied dance artist and coach who shares her lived experience with divorce, substance use, psychosis, and recovery
Self-employed dancer/coach
Episode: Ep 173. Dancing Through the Dark, Depression and Psychosis, with Taylah King
Blake Bauer
Author and teacher focused on self-love and healing; author of You Were Not Born to Suffer
Unconditional Self-Love / Unconditionalselflove.com
Episode: Ep 172. How to Value Yourself and Start Living Differently, with Blake D. Bauer

Host

Ash Butterss
Host focused on mental health, recovery, and personal growth; shares lived experience with sobriety and healing.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 292 ratings
  • Duffy

    Beautiful person with a great podcast, learning each episode

    7 years sober

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sobergirl uk
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • ‘My Religion’

    Ash butterss - thank you. Ash gives herself and holds space for guests so beautifully. I am forever grateful for this podcast. Thanks to ash sharing so much of her self and path, I too have found myself stepping into the rooms of AA. Though sober before I started behind the smile (but only just), ash has opened my world up to meditation, wellbeing, prayer and now of course AA-the power plug! You are saving peoples lives ash-just by being you and sharing. Thank you 🫶🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel, 46
    Australiaa year ago
  • Thank you!

    I have really enjoyed listening to you. You’re a good listener and let your guests speak.

    Wishing you the best in your future endeavors! 🍀🍀🍀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    momo21964
    United States2 years ago
  • Content great

    Really enjoy your podcast, the content is very helpful and inspiring. You also have a great professional delivery, it may be a little easier to digest if you were slightly more relaxed/natural, less polished.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sobergal1
    Australia3 years ago
  • Very privileged

    Not a bad podcast but comes from an extremely privileged position.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Geraldine0902
    Australia3 years ago

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Ep 187. The Spiritual Thread Between Recovery and Yoga, with Mark Purser
Q: What made that last drink different from earlier attempts at sobriety?
A lonely, painful night followed by a decisive choice to seek structured help, leading to a period of rehab and a commitment to daily practices that anchored sobriety.
Ep 184. Ask Me Anything: Sobriety, Spirituality, Purpose & Relationships, with Ash Butterss
Q: What would you tell your younger self?
You are loved and guided; it's safe to let go of control, stop earning love, and begin the spiritual journey that leads to wholeness.
Ep 184. Ask Me Anything: Sobriety, Spirituality, Purpose & Relationships, with Ash Butterss
Q: What is the biggest lesson you've learned?
Life is a journey with lessons arriving as you grow, not a destination, and every heartbreak or joy shapes who you become.
Ep 184. Ask Me Anything: Sobriety, Spirituality, Purpose & Relationships, with Ash Butterss
Q: How has sobriety changed your relationships, friendships and marriage?
Sobriety brought healthier boundaries, acceptance of others' timelines, and a deeper, more honest partnership with her husband based on shared spirituality.
Ep 184. Ask Me Anything: Sobriety, Spirituality, Purpose & Relationships, with Ash Butterss
Q: What daily practices have had the biggest impact on your life?
A structured morning routine including meditation, inspirational readings, gratitude practices, journaling or two-way prayer, and regular movement.

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A candid, recovery-forward show centered on mental health, sobriety, and personal growth. Conversations span burnout, breathwork, spirituality, trauma, and practical tools for lasting change, often anchored in real-life recovery journeys and community support. Noteworthy are recurring themes around embodiment, mindfulness, and building sustainable habits, plus occasional deep dives into organized retreats, energy work, and the social dynamics of sobriety. The host leans into authentic storytelling and actionable guidance, making it helpful for listeners seeking relatable recovery narratives, practical self-care, and strategies to live more intentionally.

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Recent guests on Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss include:

1. Mark Purser
2. Alexandra McRobert
3. Shannon Walsh
4. Tom Cronin
5. Shanaye Kuntze
6. Alicia Burns
7. Rosie Eldershaw
8. Taylah King

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