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Hockeyroo Anna Flanagan: fame, addiction and the long road to recovery for former World Young Player of the Year
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A meteoric rise to fame gave retired Hockeyroo, Anna Flanagan, even further to fall. Anna first represented Australia when she was 17 and she had 50 caps to her name by the time she competed in the London Olympics when she was only 20. But behind the scenes, Anna was battling with eating disorders and alcohol addiction.
Anna joins host Sam Squiers to discuss:
- Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD
- How she made attracted big name sponsorships including Red Bull and Nike
- Her struggle with eating disorders and why no one noticed she was losing weight
- How her drinking spiralled into alcoholism and forced to leave hockey
- Getting sober
- Becoming a role model for other women in recovery
If you liked this episode, you should check out our episode with hockey player Georgia Wilson.
If you're looking for support for yourself or someone you know, please contact:
The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673
Lifeline on 13 11 14
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Manage episode 326894469 series 2943119
A meteoric rise to fame gave retired Hockeyroo, Anna Flanagan, even further to fall. Anna first represented Australia when she was 17 and she had 50 caps to her name by the time she competed in the London Olympics when she was only 20. But behind the scenes, Anna was battling with eating disorders and alcohol addiction.
Anna joins host Sam Squiers to discuss:
- Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD
- How she made attracted big name sponsorships including Red Bull and Nike
- Her struggle with eating disorders and why no one noticed she was losing weight
- How her drinking spiralled into alcoholism and forced to leave hockey
- Getting sober
- Becoming a role model for other women in recovery
If you liked this episode, you should check out our episode with hockey player Georgia Wilson.
If you're looking for support for yourself or someone you know, please contact:
The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673
Lifeline on 13 11 14
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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