Unbound

• Ep 10: Eating Disorder to Embodied Freedom: Unlearning Shame & Breaking Free of Diet Culture

  In this raw and revelatory episode of Unbound, host Georgia Vavasour sits down with her sister, Scarlett Vavasour, to explore Scarlett’s courageous journey of healing from a 15-year binge eating disorder and breaking free from the pervasive grip of diet culture.Forget everything you think you know about food, body image, and self-worth—this conversation goes far beyond the Instagram sound bites. Together, they expose the cultural, historical, and psychological programming that keeps so many of us trapped in cycles of shame and self-criticism.Scarlett’s story isn’t one of overnight healing—it’s a deeply human account of endurance, awakening, and reclaiming wholeness. Georgia and Scarlett unpack the roots of disordered eating, how diet culture is woven into our upbringing, and the billion-dollar industries that profit from our insecurities. They challenge myths about health (hello, BMI), call out normalised body shaming, and offer a radical redefinition of self-acceptance that feels both grounded and liberating.If you’re ready to question what you’ve been taught about your body, learn practical tools to deprogram diet culture, and hear what true freedom can feel like, this episode will move and empower you. Whether you’re navigating your own food or body struggles, or wanting to raise children free from this conditioning, Scarlett’s story offers profound wisdom and hope.Key Takeaways:• The hidden origins and economic forces behind diet culture and body ideals• How to dismantle shame and cultivate genuine self-acceptance at any size or age• Real talk on intuitive eating, “health at every size,” and why BMI is misleading• Practical advice for parents to help the next generation break the cycle• The ripple effect of body acceptance—beyond food, weight, and appearanceThis episode is a powerful invitation to challenge ingrained beliefs, heal generational patterns, and reclaim your own definition of beauty, health, and freedom.Resources:Scarlett's body positive instagram account: @yourbodysnobodys_'Embrace Yourself' by Taryn Brumfitt 'Body Positive Power' - Megan Jayne CrabbeStudies: Association of All-Cause Mortality with Overweight and Obesity using Standard BMI Categories (Is our Fat Killing Us Study), Katherine Fleigl.Article: Is BMI Accurate? New evidence says no.HAZE informed counsellor Lisa at Four LeavesFurther Body Positive influencers: @stylelikeu, @meganjaynecrabbe, @growing.intuitive.eatersIf this conversation resonates, please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to Unbound to keep these conscious conversations flowing.

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• Ep 9: Unbound in Your 20s: Clarity, Success & Saturn Return

  Ever feel like you’re drifting, falling behind, or drowning in choices during your 20s? You’re not alone. This episode of Unbound explores the real challenges (and hidden gifts) of early adulthood. From the weight of social media comparison and endless possibilities to the freedom of questioning your path, embracing uncertainty, and even enjoying a little hedonism - this conversation is a deep breath for anyone trying to figure it all out. Georgia shares her own journey through depression, divorce, and cancer, revealing how life’s toughest plot twists can unlock unexpected wisdom and growth. Together, she and Hannah unpack what success really means, how to cope with anxiety and feeling like you're lagging behind, and why letting go of rigid timelines is liberating. They also dive into the significance of Saturn return, the art of surrender, and the secret weapons they wished they'd had in their 20s. If you’ve ever wondered “Am I behind?” or “What’s next for me?”, this episode will leave you feeling lighter, supported, and more at peace with exactly where you are. Show Notes Snapshot – Georgia’s personal journey: depression, divorce, cancer → growthSocial media, comparison, and the overwhelm of optionsThe benefits of being lost, questioning, and exploringBreaking free from timelines and the “life conveyor belt” Success redefined: fulfillment as an inside job Saturn return explained and how to navigate it Practical tools for anxiety, uncertainty, and lacking direction or purposeSurrender, surprises, and trusting the breadcrumb trail of lifeSend this episode to someone you know in their 20s, or who's questioning their path in life. This practical & liberating wisdom will allow you to come home to yourself with deeper clarity & support you taking the next aligned step.

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• Ep 8: Breaking through the Bday Blues

  Ever feel unexpectedly low on your birthday - even when everything looks like it should be a celebration? You’re not alone. In this tender and insightful solo episode, Georgia unpacks the phenomenon of the “birthday blues,” revealing why these milestone days can sometimes stir feelings of lack, highlight old wounds, or trigger unmet expectations. Drawing from her own experience, including navigating illness, singledom, and starting over in a new town—she shares a fresh perspective on how to turn birthdays into days of self-honour rather than self-critique. You’ll hear about the deeper forces at play (including the astrology of the solar return), how childhood conditioning sneaks into adulthood, and the practical ways you can reclaim this day as a ritual of appreciation and empowerment. If birthdays often leave you feeling unseen, disappointed, or adrift, consider this your invitation to rewrite the script. Georgia’s heartfelt roadmap - rooted in gratitude, self-compassion, and conscious intention -will help you shift from comparison and expectation into presence and celebration, no matter your circumstances. Tune in for grounded wisdom, soulful tools, and gentle reminders you can carry with you not just on your birthday, but every day you want to feel a little more unbound.

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• Ep 7: Get Unstuck: The Truth about Happiness

  What does it really mean to be happy? What about when you feel stuck, stagnant & low?In this honest and refreshingly real episode of Unbound, Georgia and Hannah strip away the self-help slogans and dive into the messy, nuanced journey toward true contentment. From the myth of “just be happy” to how stress, privilege, and everyday chaos impact joy, they share raw personal stories - Georgia revisits her journey through depression, and Hannah reflects on the challenge of simply finding space to begin. You’ll discover why happiness is an inside job, how body chemistry is more involved than you think, and the role of meditation and micro-actions in creating inner bliss. Plus, practical ways to shift your state when you feel stuck, reset your baseline, and invite joy into the everyday, imperfect present.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy “just be happy” is the least useful advice (0:45)Georgia’s raw account of depression, privilege guilt, and finding that true happiness isn’t circumstantial (3:00)The science + spirituality of bliss: body chemistry, meditation, and stress (9:00)Why you can’t fake your way to joy (and what actually works)Stillness vs. overstimulation: reconnecting to your real feelings (15:00)The power of contrast: retreats, rest, and resetting your baselineHow to know if you’re really happy - or just busyActionable tools: movement, momentum, and the magic of micro-actions (52:00)The sacredness of asking for help, and why starting small is transformationalThis episode will meet you wherever you're at with practical & actionable tools & advice to shift your state & understanding the full picture when it comes to true & lasting happiness.

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• Ep 6: Manifestation beyond the hype: What they're not telling you

  Think you know manifestation? Think again. In this ep Unbound cuts through the hype and glossy vision board culture & explosion of manifestation coaches to uncover the real mechanics of manifesting and abundance. Forget “think positive harder”—this is about understanding why so many mainstream approaches keep us stuck in craving, and how to access the deeper alignment that actually shifts your reality.This episode unlocks what the manifestation coaches won't tell you: why attachment sabotages desires, why happiness doesn’t live at the end of your wish list, and how to move from wishful thinking into genuine fulfilment.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeThe biggest myth about manifestationHow to really find happinessHow you might be getting in the way of manifestationAligned desires vs needinessTools for letting go—without giving up on what you loveWhen things aren't manifesting: moving through loneliness, comparison, and frustration when life takes longer than plannedHow to minimise friction in creating the life you dream ofHow to enjoy the journey while still holding your visionTune in for radical wisdom, clear guidance, and a little tough love as Georgia and Hannah go deep into co-creation, resistance, and living in flow—without getting lost in the hype.

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