Grace Tame - "Sexy-time, Scissoring, Autism"

About this episode

<p>In this Vulnerabilitea House, Grace addresses her adolescent self with a simple message - &ldquo;It wasn&rsquo;t your fault.&rdquo;</p> <p>Australian of the Year, Next Generation Leader (as voted by Time Magazine), ultra-marathon runner and changer of laws, Grace Tame can't be tamed.</p> <p>Here she discusses the uncomfortable truths of her child sexual abuse, grooming &amp; rape. She shares how survival mode became her new normal while dealing, and continuously recounting, her trauma in the public eye.</p> <p>Talking body, Grace is honest about her struggle with anorexia and the relief (after a whole lot of pain) of a recent endometriosis diagnosis.<br><br>Ohh and she talks about autism, in the most beautiful unfiltered way!&nbsp;</p> <p>Grace, it was the biggest privilege to have you in the studio. We love you immensely.</p> <p>To see Grace speak live (we implore you to), tickets for her show, Lightening the Load with Grace Tame are available here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3MitxTh">https://bit.ly/3MitxTh</a>.</p> <p>To watch the full episode on YouTube, <strong>follow this link: </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/4cMEvLC">https://bit.ly/4cMEvLC</a></p> <p>📖Things to Read</p> <ul> <li>The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner: A Memoir - <a href="https://bit.ly/3AMZX5z">https://bit.ly/3AMZX5z</a></li> <li>Betrayed by my body - Michael Salter - <a href="https://bit.ly/3AzB2m0">https://bit.ly/3AzB2m0</a></li> </ul> <p>💻Things to check out</p> <ul> <li>The Grace Tame Foundation - <a href="https://bit.ly/4cEHtld">https://bit.ly/4cEHtld</a></li> </ul> <p>📺Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>Grace&rsquo;s Australian of the Year Award Speech - <a href="https://ab.co/3yVZBJr">https://ab.co/3yVZBJr</a></li> </ul> <p><br>🦋 If you or someone you know if experiencing an eating disorder, these are some helpful resources to look into:</p> <ul> <li>The Butterfly Foundation - <a href="https://butterfly.org.au/">https://butterfly.org.au/</a></li> <li>Eating Disorders Families Australia - <a href="https://edfa.org.au">https://edfa.org.au</a></li> <li>Uncovery - <a href="https://bit.ly/3x4IOCO">https://bit.ly/3x4IOCO</a></li> </ul> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p>Or visit the below support services.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Beyond Blue - <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au">https://www.beyondblue.org.au</a></li> <li>Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 - <a href="https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/">https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/</a></li> <li>Reach Out - <a href="https://au.reachout.com">https://au.reachout.com</a></li> </ul><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>