The Experts talk to WA’s ‘Biggest Loser’

The Experts podcast has had many experts and media on the weekly show but not since former broadcaster Heidi Murphy’s appearance has the podcast got the attention of listeners like the one that has just dropped this week.

One of Australia’s best known Biggest Losers West Australian Alison Braun went on the show weighing 121kgs to come off weighing 66kgs. The weight loss was dramatic as was the emotional and mental challenges that came after the show. Braun for the first time 15 years later talks candidly with Nic Hayes and Carmen Braidwood about her experiences coming off the show, her relationships with her family, friends, and the public, that wanted to know her story.

A façade of confidence and happiness was put on by the woman who lost her only known identity overnight on a reality TV show because she managed to lose so much weight. Not to mention six months coming off the show she lost her husband to suicide. Inside Braun was frightened, confused, and suffering from an explosive case of imposter syndrome but that was protected by her cloak of perceived confidence and commitment to the narrative that you are thin so you must be happy.

“Alison has done more media than a vast majority of people I have ever worked with, but I don’t think anyone knew the challenges that Alison faced when she came off the show.” Hayes said. “This very open chat about her time on reality TV is the first time Alison has been able to talk about her experiences being in the spotlight.”

Hayes added: “By no means is Alison looking for sympathy or to be branded a victim, she is speaking confidently now because she has worked through her demons and is in a good place to share.”

The mental and emotional strain is only recently something Braun can talk more freely about. An insightful chat with a remarkable resilient woman that is finding her voice to tell her story.

To tune into The Experts podcast featuring Alison Braun on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Experts Podcast is hosted by Nic Hayes and Carmen Braidwood. A podcast for those that are working in the media or looking to amplify their expertise by becoming a media asset. Each week Hayes and Braidwood chat to an expert or media with the view to finding out what motivates them? Why do they do what they do and what can be learned from their experiences?