Uncut with Sam Frost - When it's all too much. Talking depression, pile ons and walking away from a career she loved.
Apr 23, 2024
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Sam Frost, actress and mental health advocate, discusses her reality TV experiences, struggles with mental health, backlash in the media, leaving Home and Away, fear of motherhood, and how it changed her life. She shares insight on navigating challenges in the public eye and future plans with partner Jordy and son Ted.
Sam Frost bravely discusses her battle with mental health, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and sharing struggles openly.
Through hard work and dedication, Sam overcame criticism and doubts in the acting industry, proving her worthiness and achieving success on Home and Away.
Despite initial fears, Sam embraces motherhood with joy and gratitude, highlighting the positive aspects of parenting and the love she shares with her son Ted.
Deep dives
Sam Frost's Journey with Mental Health and Personal Struggles
Sam Frost, known from reality TV and Home and Away, shares her struggles with mental health. Despite her successful career, she opened up about battling depression and anxiety for years, feeling isolated and misunderstood. The conversation at a live show brought new aspects of Sam's life to light, reflecting on cancel culture and online trolling.
Reflections on Postnatal Depression and Embracing Motherhood
Sam reflects on her fear of postnatal depression after becoming a mom. She sought a psychologist's help to address concerns and ensure a secure attachment with her son, Ted. Despite the challenges of parenthood, she expresses joy and gratitude for the positive experiences and the bond she shares with her child.
Entertainment Industry Challenges and Resilience
Sam discusses her entry into acting after reality TV, facing criticism and doubts about her worthiness in the industry. She outlines the hard work, study, and dedication she invested to prove her critics wrong. Sam reflects on how her role on Home and Away led to both success and challenges.
Finding Love and Starting a Family
Sam reveals how she met her partner, Jordi, who was on Survivor, leading to a happy relationship and the birth of their son, Ted. Despite initial concerns, Sam embraces motherhood with joy, dispelling fears about the impact of having a child on her life and mental health.
Sam Frost's Adventurous TV Show and Mental Health Advocacy
Sam embarks on a new TV show, 'Jordi, Sam, and Ted's Adventures,' showcasing their travels in a caravan across Australia with their newborn. She emphasizes the importance of balancing motherhood, career, and personal well-being. Through her openness about mental health struggles and personal journey, Sam advocates for mental health awareness and resilience.
Podcast Discussion and Support for Mental Health
In a candid podcast episode, Sam engages in conversations about mental health, relationships, and the reality of parenthood. Her vulnerability and honesty provide a platform for sharing experiences and supporting those in similar situations, reinforcing the importance of seeking help and prioritizing mental wellness.
Joining the podcast today is the wonderful Sam Frost. Sam is an actress, an author, a mental health advocate and a mum. She originally graced our screens on the bachelor 10 years ago when she was just 24 years old. Sam has had many ‘eras’ and we address all of them in today’s chat! We speak about:
Being so young when she entered the reality TV world and what those experiences were like
Being so open about the darkness of mental health and mental illness
Becoming an actress on Home and Away, and navigating the criticism of whether she was ‘worthy’ of the opportunity
The vaccination conversation and public backlash that Sam endured in 2021
Why she actually decided to leave Home and Away
The fear of becoming a mum as someone who already experiences mental illness
How motherhood has changed her life
What’s in line for her and her partner Jordy’s future with their son Ted