This episode brings to light that things aren't always as they seem, and that there can be a lot going on below the surface. Especially when it comes to my guest host, Aimee Morrisby.  Looking at her, you wouldn't in a million years think that she is unwell, let alone living with an incurable disease, and that she has had to fight to survive her whole life! Like the episode title reads, things aren't always as they seem.

Disclaimer: I was not able to record a disclaimer at the start of this episode, so I hope you all read this! We talk about topics in this episode that might be traumatic or triggering (see below).  I am so grateful to Aimee for opening up to me, and sharing her most vulnerable and raw self. I'm honoured to have been able to hold a space for her to discuss her Hysterectomy operation, post surgery, and early menopause, as a result of her surgery. I swear a lot in this episode, but it is purely because I'm hearing this information first hand, and I don't think there really is any appropriate reaction to what Aimee shares, it is a lot to process, as a listener.  I am so grateful for her sharing this, because I believe it is so important for her to get her story out in the world, so that someone else out there, going through the same experiences or similar, can find some sort of comfort, knowing they aren't alone. 
It isn't all heavy, we do chat about some light-hearted topics, including some Toowoomba-based gossip based around the CBD, and the new billboards that are doing the rounds.  This may ruffle some feathers, but it had to be discussed! I apologise if anyone takes offense to our references to religion, neither one of us is religious, so we are just talking about what we know from our own perspectives.  I'm always open to discuss this topic, if you would like to offer a different opinion/perspective.  We finish it off with a chat about influencing on Instagram, and how 2020 might really change people's minds on it! Huge thanks again to Aimee for joining me on today's episode.

Please Note there is a 10 second silence around the 1 hour mark, as I have muted some names.

Trigger Warnings: Hirschsprung's Disease in babies/children, Surgery on Infants, Miscarriage, Infertility,  IVF, Surrogacy, Hysterectomy, Traumatic Post-Surgery,  Mental Health and Menopause. We also discuss Pornography, Religion, Domestic Violence, and briefly touch on Child Trafficking and Consent to Pornography.

If you would like to reach out to Aimee, you can get in touch with herhere.

Supporting Resources:

Aimee Morrisby

Hirschsprung Disease

Hysterectomy Surgery

Australasian Menopause  Society

A City Free From Porn

Free From Porn Campaign