REPLAY: Living with Borderline Personality Disorder: Keneshia Prefumo's Story
Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including suicide.Hey my loves — yes, I’m still on a break, working hard to get the pod back in your ears ASAP. But while I do, I had to bring back this conversation — one of my favourite guest episodes to date. There’s so much to take away from this deeply personal chat, and I hope you love it as much as I do. 💗Joining me today is one of the strongest women I know… my best friend, Keneshia.Keneshia gets brutally honest about her life with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and the chaos that came with it.From being bullied so badly she had to leave school, to navigating toxic relationships, sex work, and eventually rebuilding both herself and her business from the ground up — her story is one you need to hear.In this episode you’ll hear:•What living with BPD really feels like (the highs AND the lows)•How bullying pushed Keneshia to her breaking point, and why leaving school saved her life•Why she was engaged at 17 and almost a divorcee before 19•What happened when she went cold turkey on all her meds•Her advice for breaking free from toxic cycles and rebuilding your life 💕If you love Emotional Content and want to see more behind the scenes, come connect over at @_emotionalcontent or @amyjanebrand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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REPLAY: Losing My License Was Just the Start... My ADHD Journey
Hi my loves, while I’m still on a short break, I wanted to bring this episode back because it struck a chord with so many of you — and it was the first time I ever opened up about my experience with ADHD.Getting diagnosed as an adult changed everything for me, but it also hit hard. Nobody really talks about the grief you go through when you realise how different life could have been if someone had just noticed earlier.In this episode, I talk about the teachers who failed me, the time I got my license suspended and my car impounded (lol), and the GP who bluntly told me I “definitely had ADHD” in the most hostile way possible. I also share how my cycle makes my symptoms 10x worse during my period and what I’ve learned to do about it.If you’ve ever felt like you’re navigating ADHD on your own, or you’re wondering if this might be what you’re dealing with too, I hope this episode gives you some clarity and connection.I’ll also share how I finally got diagnosed, and the handy little hack that saved me months of waiting!If you love Emotional Content and want to see more behind the scenes or connect head over to @_emotionalcontent or @amyjanebrand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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REPLAY: Secret Sex Work & Why I Stopped
Hi my loves! I’m still on a short break, don’t worry I’m coming back, but while I’m working on an epic re-launch I wanted to repost one of my most raw episodes.This was a story I never told in full – not to my family, and not even to the friends who know parts of it. But in this episode, I decided it was time to put everything on the table (and believe me it wasn’t easy to do at the time)If you’ve been following Emotional Content from the beginning, you’ll know the mission here is to create a space where people feel safe to share their raw, unfiltered truths. For that to happen, I had to lead by example.So today, I’m diving back into a chapter of my life I once never thought I’d share – a time that shaped me deeply and left me with emotions I didn’t expect. I won’t give too much away, but I talk about how I ended up in sex work, why I kept it secret, and the moment I knew I had to stop.It’s real, it’s vulnerable, and it might surprise you as much as it surprised me.Big love and deep respect to all sex workers – this line of work isn’t easy, and I hope my story can shed light on both the risks and the realities that are rarely talked about.If you want to continue the conversation, head over to @_emotionalcontent or @amyjanebrandFor immediate support, contact 1800 Respect at 1800 737 732.Additional resources are available at emotionalcontent.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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REPLAY: Facetune, Laxatives & the Industry’s Dirty Secrets
Hi my loves, I’m still on a short break but I couldn’t not bring this episode back to the surface. It’s one of the most honest things I’ve ever shared about my body image, the pressure to shrink, and what really goes on behind the filtered side of the industry.Yep… we’re going there today, queens.After years of lying about my size with Facetune and hiding behind story filters just to feel okay posting online, I became so dysmorphic that I truly started to hate myself.From starving myself to fit in, to binge eating through heartbreak, to witnessing full-blown eating disorders and almost going down that path myself, this is what it was actually like behind the curated posts you see online.In this episode, I’m sharing: • How I was told to lose weight at a size 6 • The disordered ways I would prep for photo shoots • The lies myself and so many influencers told using Facetune • My thoughts on fitspo creators with zero transparency • How gut health, trauma and stress were keeping my body stuck no matter what I didIf you’ve ever struggled with your body or felt the pressure to shrink to be accepted, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone, and that your worth was never meant to be measured in numbers.🎧 Also recommended:My US Visa Horror Story on Apple & SpotifyIf you love Emotional Content and want to see more behind the scenes or connect head over to @_emotionalcontent or @amyjanebrand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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REPLAY: The Truth About My Binge Drinking
Hi my loves! While I’m on a short break, I’m replaying another one of the most honest episodes I’ve ever recorded — where I share my chaotic relationship with alcohol and binge drinking.It’s raw, messy, and full of the stories I used to laugh off, but deep down they were covering so much more. Alcohol was wrecking my confidence, fuelling my anxiety, and making my ADHD symptoms worse... I didn’t even realise how bad it had gotten.From cuddling a goon bag to drinking vodka straight from bed at 10am, this episode is filled with wild moments, regret, and the turning point that made me stop.If you’ve ever questioned your own drinking or used alcohol to escape, I hope this one makes you feel seen.You’ll hear:•Why I once woke up cuddling a goon bag•The time I was dragged by my hair and thrown down the stairs in a club•How I accidentally spent $$$$ at a strip club in a blackout•Why I was drinking vodka straight from my bed at 10am•How alcohol was making my ADHD and anxiety SO much worseIf you love Emotional Content and want to see more behind the scenes or connect head over to @_emotionalcontent or @amyjanebrand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emotional content is more than just a podcast. It's a movement. In a world full of surface level connections, emotional content is here to break down walls and dive into the questions that reveal who we really are. I'm your host, Amy Jane Brand, and I created emotional content to help people go deeper with themselves and each other.Each episode is a journey into vulnerable stories and conversations with guests who have faced their own challenges … and with me opening up like never before, sharing everything that's happened behind the scenes and the secrets I've kept hidden up until now. Join me every Tuesday morning for your weekly dose of Emotional Content because we all have more in common than we think.If you want to continue the conversation head over to @_emotionalcontent or @amyjanebrand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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