To celebrate the Australian Open, we’re revisiting one of our
most powerful conversations on Shaped - our special best
of episode with Ash Barty, one year on.
Ash Barty is one of Australia’s most loved champions - a former
World No. 1, three time Grand Slam winner, and a proud Indigenous
woman who shocked the world by stepping away from tennis while
still at the top. In this special Best Of
episode, Ash sits down with Trent Cotchin to share the real story
behind the milestones: the foggy headspace, the pressure, the
homesickness, and the moment she realised she’d attached her
worth to results and public opinion.
This conversation goes far beyond tennis. Ash opens up about the
lonely years between 14 and 18, why she walked away the first
time at 18, and how her “2.0” comeback was built on courage,
boundaries, and a strict no dickhead policy. Together, they
unpack identity beyond sport, learning to separate the athlete
from the person, and what success looks like when you choose
happiness, family, and values over endless achievement. Ash also
shares the purpose behind the Ash Barty Foundation, and why
helping young Australians find their own “lightbulb moment”
matters most now.
You’ll learn:
How Ash navigated the pressure of fame at 15, and why junior
Wimbledon was both one of the best and hardest moments of her
life
The mindset shift that changed everything in her comeback,
from building the right inner circle to separating “Ash the
athlete” from “Ash the human”
Why she retired at 25 despite reaching the top, and how she
defines success now through happiness, values, and family
This is a timeless episode about slowing down, trusting yourself,
and choosing a life that actually feels like yours — even when
the world expects you to keep going. If you’ve ever struggled
with identity, pressure, perfectionism, or people’s opinions,
Ash’s honesty will land hard, in the best way.
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