Behind the Smile is a mental health, recovery and personal growth podcast hosted by TEDx speaker and coach Ash Butterss. Exploring alcohol, addiction, sobriety, trauma and emotional wellbeing, it reveals the raw reality behind the facade of people's "perfect lives." After getting sober in 2020 and leaving corporate life, Ash now shares raw conversations, expert insights and powerful stories to help you heal, grow and reconnect with your true self. Expect honesty, practical tools and real talk that proves when we recover out loudly, no one has to suffer in silence.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss
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Behind the Smile is a mental health, recovery and personal growth podcast hosted by TEDx speaker and coach Ash Butterss. Exploring alcohol, addiction, sobriety, trauma and emotional wellbeing, it reveals the raw reality behind the facade of people's "perfect lives." After getting sober in 2020 and leaving corporate life, Ash now shares raw conversations, expert insights and powerful stories to help you heal, grow and reconnect with your true self. Expect honesty, practical tools and real talk that proves when we recover out loudly, no one has to suffer in silence.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 26, 2026
Ep 185. She Nearly Lost Her Life: Addiction, Violence and Recovery, with Shannan Walsh
Host Ash Butterss interviews Shannan Walsh about her harrowing journey through addiction, violence, and homelessness to find profound recovery and self-trust.
July 19, 2026
Ep 184. Ask Me Anything: Sobriety, Spirituality, Purpose & Relationships, with Ash Butterss
Ash Butterss shares personal insights on sobriety, spirituality, purpose, and relationships in this candid "Ask Me Anything" episode.
July 12, 2026
Ep 183. The Transformational Power of Meditation, with Tom Cronin
Host Ash Butterss interviews meditation teacher Tom Cronin about his journey from financial markets breakdown to finding profound freedom through Vedic meditation.
185 total episodes available with 11 transcripts
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Alisha Burns
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Laura Corcoran
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Rosie Eldershaw
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Rachel Pfeiffer
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Peter Norris
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