Let's Be Real

Amy and Tammy are back, and someone’s already threatening to unfollow their own sister. Family therapy is in session. 😂 We’re talking motherhood meltdowns, kids getting phones and watching them grow up. Then… could you ever forgive a cheater? 👀 On the Hembrow Hotline, a listener hates her best friend’s fiancé. Speak up or keep the peace? We’ve been there… Plus, Dad drops in: who’s his favourite daughter, who caused the most trouble, and who would he call from prison? His answers need explaining. 🤍 Subscribe for more sister catch-ups and family debates we probably should’ve had off camera. 00:00 Coming up & sister arguments 04:52 When should kids get phones? 08:15 TV nerves, mum life & almost losing it 12:16 The parenting reminder that makes us emotional 14:44 Could you forgive a cheater? 17:09 Hembrow Hotline: “I hate her fiancé” 21:16 Dad joins: who’s his favourite daughter? 28:12 Dad’s health update & Instagram antics LET’S BE REAL: ⁠Instagram 📸 ⁠ EMILEE HEMBROW: ⁠Instagram 📸 ⁠ ⁠TikTok🎵 ⁠ Watch The Podcast On YouTube▶️ ADVERTISING: klaudia@pivotalconversations.ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you start again when your whole future changes overnight? Ellidy Pullin opens up about unimaginable loss, becoming a mum and a future she never saw coming. The decision that changed everything. The village that showed up. And opening her heart again… 🤍 Plus, a surprise proposal and baby before the wedding? 00:00 Catching up with Emilee 03:01 Ellidy’s new chapter 09:34 Strict parents, rebellious kids & stepmum life 19:45 The day everything changed 21:26 The decision to become a mum 25:42 The village that showed up 31:14 Keeping her dad’s memory alive 41:10 A surprise proposal & baby before the wedding? LET’S BE REAL: Instagram: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/letsbereal/ EMILEE HEMBROW: Instagram: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/emileehembrow/ TikTok: 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@emileehembrow PARTNERSHIPS: klaudia@pivotalconnections.ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season two is here!🤍 and of course Amy and Tammy are back with some sister stories probably should’ve stayed off the internet. An unexpected run-in gets awkward, a first-meeting confession comes out, and suddenly we’re asking… should we really be telling this? 👀 Then, a listener’s boyfriend is giving his ex a little too much attention. Is she overthinking it—or ignoring something she shouldn’t? Plus, family drama, fake accounts and a prank call to Mum that we couldn’t resist. Sorry, Mum. 😂 If you’ve followed us over from the old channel, welcome back. If you’re new here, you’ve picked quite the episode. Subscribe for more sister catch-ups, honest conversations and the stories we probably shouldn’t tell. 00:00 Coming up: should we tell this story?00:27 The sisters are back01:08 Tammy’s kid-free Singapore escape02:58 Family therapy is in session06:50 Dad’s missing boogie board drama09:37 Why making friends feels so awkward13:38 “Love you”… or passive aggressive?15:16 Fake accounts & online lurking19:26 Calling out the trolls23:21 Hembrow Hotline: is she overreacting?26:27 An unexpected encounter28:11 The first meeting we need to explain32:17 Mum, we have a question… LET’S BE REAL: Instagram 📸 EMILEE HEMBROW: Instagram 📸 TikTok🎵 A new season, a new chapter—and now represented by the team at Pivotal Connections. 🤍 ADVERTISING: klaudia@pivotalconversations.ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Let’s Be Real, I’m joined again by my sisters Amy and Tammy Hembrow for a very honest conversation about love, relationships, dating, and how social media has completely changed the way we connect with each other. We chat about everything from meeting people online versus in real life, the pressure of sharing relationships online, and whether social media has made it harder to trust in modern relationships. Tammy opens up about lessons she’s learned from past relationships, rebuilding trust, recognising red flags, and understanding the difference between love, lust, and being love-bombed. Plus, we share our biggest relationship red flags and green flags, what we look for in a partner, and the lessons we’ve learned as we’ve grown older. This one is a real sister chat — honest, uncensored, and full of conversations about love, heartbreak, growth, and what makes a relationship truly work. This episode also wraps up Season One of Let's Be Real. We'll take a quick break but return with Season Two! LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Tammy Hembrow on Instagram @tammyhembrow and TikTok Follow Amy Hembrow on Instagram @amy_isha_hembrow and TikTok Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guests: Tammy Hembrow & Amy HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Recorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Let's Be Real, I'm sitting down with one of Australia's OG fitness queens - the one and only Kayla Itsines. Kayla talks about her journey from training women in a small gym to building one of the world’s biggest fitness communities, creating the iconic BBG program and navigating the highs and lows of building a global business. She also shares the lessons she learned from selling her company, how success is more than just money, and realising that 'having it all' looks different for everyone. Kayla also opens up about her experience with endometriosis, pregnancy loss, anxiety during pregnancy, and the emotional journey of becoming a mum. She also speaks openly about the pressure women feel around pregnancy, their bodies and to 'bounce back' after giving birth. In a truly emotional moment, Kayla also reveals why she blocked me online - and I have to say, I can't blame her. This episode is a rollercoaster, but I hope you enjoy it. LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Kayla (@kayla_itsines) on Instagram More on Sweat with Kayla Itsines Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Kayla ItsinesExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Recorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I'm chatting with model, TV presenter, mum and entrepreneur Rachael Finch. You might remember Rachael as Miss Universe Australia in 2009, or from her appearances on Dancing With The Stars, Celebrity MasterChef or Sunrise. Now she runs a wellness business and cafe with husband Michael. This is an an honest conversation about motherhood, wellness, body image, business, and what it really means to create a balanced life. Rachael opens up about her journey from the pressures of the modelling industry to finding a healthier relationship with food, fitness, and herself. She shares the lessons she’s learned around feeling healthy versus simply looking healthy, the importance of longevity, and why consistency will always matter more than quick fixes. We also delve into the realities of modern motherhood — from mum guilt and raising confident kids, to navigating social media judgement and staying grounded in your own values. Rachael also shares how meditation and mindfulness have transformed the way she manages the demands of parenting, running businesses, and showing up for herself. From her move from Sydney to the Gold Coast, to redefining success beyond external validation, Rachael shares the mindset shifts that have helped her create a life centred around health, connection, purpose, and presence. LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Rachael (@rachael_finch) on Instagram Check out Rachael's Kissed Earth range Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Rachael FinchExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Recorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does real confidence actually look like? In this honest and refreshing conversation, I sit down with content creator and Moana founder Karina Irby to talk about body image, business challenges, social media pressure and choosing a life that feels right for you, even when it doesn't fit society's expectations. Karina opens up about one of the toughest periods in her business journey, including the backlash surrounding her recent rebrand and the lessons she's learned about people-pleasing, staying true to yourself and trusting your instincts. She also shares how a vulnerable post about her eczema unexpectedly changed her life, sparked a movement of body acceptance and helped thousands of women feel less alone. Karina also speaks candidly about her decision not to have children, the criticism that often comes with that choice, and what happiness looks like when you stop living by other people's expectations. It's an episode packed with powerful reminders about self-acceptance, learning from your mistakes and living unapologetically  LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Karina (@karinairby) on Instagram and TikTok Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Karina IrbyExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Recorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've got my sisters back on the pod this week, and not only are we catching up on life, but we're delving deep into what people on social media get wrong about us. Tammy, Amy and I are breaking down the wrong assumptions people make about us, the real stories behind some of our viral social media posts, and Tammy opens up about her ADHD diagnosis. But there's so much more in this episode, so don't miss it. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Tammy Hembrow on Instagram @tammyhembrow and TikTok Follow Amy Hembrow on Instagram @amy_isha_hembrow and TikTok Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuests: Amy and Tammy HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany BirtRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Let’s Be Real, I sit down with content creator and mum of twin boys (and another on the way!), Katie Bunton, for an honest and refreshing conversation about modern motherhood, fertility, low-tox living, and creating a life outside the norm. Katie opens up about leaving behind her fast-paced Sydney lifestyle to raise her family in Byron Bay, why she chose a slower and more intentional way of living, and how becoming a mother completely changed the way she views health, wellness, and parenting. We dive into everything from PCOS and infertility struggles, to the pressure women face on social media, unconventional education, and the backlash Katie received after sharing her experience with having an au pair. Katie embodies living your best authentic life and I think you'll really enjoy this conversation. LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Katie (@ktbunton) on Instagram and TikTok Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Katie BuntonExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Recorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with 102.9 Hot Tomato radio host, podcaster and mum-of-two, Emily Jade O'Keefe, for a raw and honest chat about parenting in the age of social media. Emily opens up about why she believes devices are the bigger issue (not necessarily social media itself), and the strict rules she has in place around phones, bedrooms and monitoring apps. We also chat about how she juggled her early morning duties hosting the Gold Coast's #1 breakfast show while raising a family, handling multiple ADHD diagnoses in her family, and how she's instilling a solid work ethic in her daughter as they collaborate on a podcast. With 30 years' experience as a broadcaster, it was great to hear Emily's insights on women and mums in the media industry, and her pivot into social media and podcasting. LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Emily Jade (@emilyjadeokeeffe) on Instagram Listen to Emily Jade & Millie's podcast Move Over Mama Hear Emily Jade weekdays on the Gold Coast's 102.9 Hot Tomato  Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Emily Jade O'KeefeExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Recorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this raw and refreshingly honest episode of Let's Be Real, I sit down with viral content creator and mum of four Aims Connor, to talk about what motherhood really looks like behind the highlight reel. From her popular TikToks about fussy eaters and leftover food hacks, to navigating the constant juggle of kids, career, and online criticism, Aims has built a loyal community simply by showing up exactly as she is: unfiltered, relatable, and real. But with that visibility comes judgment, pressure, and the challenge of knowing where to draw the line. In the chat, we dive into her journey from working as a nurse to finding purpose online, how her daughter’s autism diagnosis reshaped her approach to parenting (especially around food), and the reality of raising kids in a world where everyone has an opinion. Aims also opens up about her past struggles with alcohol, what it took to get sober, and how that decision ultimately gave her the life she once only imagined. This episode is a powerful reminder that we don’t have to be perfect to be doing a great job. And that sometimes, the most meaningful connection comes from simply being honest. LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Aims (@aims.lc) on Instagram and TikTok Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Aims ConnorExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most mums are dealing with exhaustion and a lack of sleep these days and feeling like there's no end in sight. In this episode, I sit down with Australia’s leading sleep expert, Olivia Arezzolo, to unpack why so many of us are exhausted, wired, and waking up at 3am, and what we can actually do about it. Olivia shares her powerful personal story, from battling severe mental and physical health challenges as a teenager to rebuilding her life and becoming one of the most trusted voices in sleep, stress, and holistic health. This isn’t just a conversation about getting more rest. It’s about understanding your body, your hormones, and the hidden factors that could be quietly sabotaging your wellbeing. We dive deep into the science of sleep, covering everything from cortisol and melatonin to the real impact of stress, blue light, fasting, and alcohol on your sleep quality. Olivia also breaks down her “Five Fundamentals” for better sleep - simple, actionable strategies you can start implementing tonight, no matter how busy your life is. Whether you’re a busy mum, a high performer, or just someone who wants to feel better, clearer, and more energised, this episode is packed with insights that could genuinely change your nights (and your days). Information contained in this episode is general in nature and is not intended as medical advice. If you have concerns about ongoing sleep issues, consult your health professional. LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Olivia (@oliviaarezzolo) on Instagram Find out more about Olivia on her website Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Olivia ArezzoloExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people think they know Carina Mirabile from the hit TV series Married At First Sight… but what you see on screen is only part of the story. In this episode, Carina joins me for a raw and unfiltered conversation about what really happens behind the scenes of reality TV — from strict rules and emotional pressures, to the mental toll of being watched (and judged) by millions. She opens up about spending her own money to keep up her on-screen image, the truth about her relationship with Paul on MAFS, and why the experience changed the way she sees love, identity, and herself. We also dive into the darker side of fame — online trolling, anxiety, and what dating looks like after reality TV in a world of apps and questionable intentions. Can't get enough Married At First Sight? Check out the MAFS Funny Podcast. LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Carina (@carinamirabile) on Instagram Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Carina MirabileExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode deals with suicide, bullying and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Elsana Lower is a nurse, a mindset coach and a mum. In the last episode, she shared the raw reality of losing her teenage daughter Rylee to suicide following abuse and online bullying. In the deeply moving conclusion to our conversation, Elsana Lower explores the transformative power of forgiveness and the mindset required to survive the unimaginable. This episode dives into the mechanics of 'learning to live and grieve simultaneously', offering a roadmap for anyone sitting in the "depths of hell" and is searching for a reason to choose life. Elsana discusses how choosing forgiveness was not a gift to those who hurt her daughter, but a necessary disconnection to save her own life and release her attachment to their outcomes. She also talks about the importance of breaking self-isolation by showing up for social connections, even when your "social battery" feels empty, and using gratitude to retrain the brain to look for the "best part of the day," making it harder for the mind to dwell on the negative. Listen to Part One of this conversation here. SUPPORT:If this episode raises concerns for yourself or a loved one, help is available:Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 or https://kidshelpline.com.au/Lifeline - 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/RESOURCES:Online and social media info for parents: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parentsBullying support: https://dollysdream.org.au/help-and-support  LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Eslana (@eslanalower) on Instagram Listen to Eslana's podcast 'Why Mindset Matters' Check out Eslana's book 'Resilience After Great Loss' Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Eslana LowerExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode deals with suicide, bullying and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. This is one of the most raw and heartbreaking conversations I’ve ever had. In this deeply emotional episode, I sit down with resilience coach, nurse and mother Elsana Lower, who opens up about the unimaginable loss of her 15-year-old daughter, Rylee. It's a powerful and confronting story about the very real dangers of online bullying, grooming, and the devastating ripple effects of teen suicide. Elsana courageously walks us through the events leading up to that night, the warning signs that she missed, and the reality many parents aren’t prepared for. But within her grief, Eslana ultimately found the power of resilience through forgiveness and healing, and renewed purposed in sharing her story and what it takes to keep going after such a devastating loss. Listen to Part 2 of this story here. SUPPORT:If this episode raises concerns for yourself or a loved one, help is available:Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 or https://kidshelpline.com.au/Lifeline - 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/RESOURCES:Online and social media info for parents: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parentsBullying support: https://dollysdream.org.au/help-and-support  LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Eslana (@eslanalower) on Instagram Listen to Eslana's podcast 'Why Mindset Matters' Check out Eslana's book 'Resilience After Great Loss' Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Eslana LowerExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalie Bassingthwaighte is one of Australia's best-known entertainers, thanks to her years in musical theatre, starring role on soap Neighbours and fronting dance act Rogue Traders. This week, Nat joins me on Let’s Be Real for one of her most raw and honest conversations yet. After years in the spotlight, Natalie opens up about the story behind the headlines, and what it was really like to unravel the version of herself she had been living for so long. Natalie speaks candidly about juggling fame, motherhood, marriage, co-parenting, coming out later in life, and the terrifying but freeing process of choosing authenticity. She opens up about the moment that changed her life while performing in the stage production of Jagged Little Pill, the “electric” connection she felt when she met her now-fiancée Pip, and the reality of navigating such a deeply personal journey as the world watched. This is a conversation about heartbreak, healing, identity, blended families, public pressure, therapy, and learning to honour your heart. You can read more about Nat's story in her book Love Like This, which is out now. LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Natalie (@natbassingthwaighte) on Instagram Grab Natalie's book 'Love Like This' in stores now Check out the 'Love Like This' audiobook here Catch Nat live on tour with Rogue Traders Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Natalie BassingthwaighteExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Recorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with Georgie Stevenson - entrepreneur, podcaster and founder of Nu Harvest supplements, and Rise & Conquer, the self-development platform brand built on manifestation and self-trust.  Georgie shares her journey from studying law and working at a corporate firm to walking away from it all to follow a path that felt more aligned with her values. What started as a creative side hustle quickly evolved into multiple thriving businesses.   But this conversation goes deeper than business.  We unpack the power of manifestation and what it really means (and what most people get wrong), the value in identity shifts, and why becoming the person you want to be matters more than chasing external success. Georgie breaks down practical tools to help you get unstuck, rewire your thinking, and step into a new version of yourself - even when it feels uncomfortable.  If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or like you’re capable of more, this episode will change the way you think about growth, mindset, and what’s possible for your life.  LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Georgie (@georgiestevenson) on Instagram Listen to Georgie’s podcast ‘Rise & Conquer’ Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Georgie Stevenson Executive Producer: Damien Haffenden Digital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Recorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if trauma, grief and emotional pain don’t just live in your mind — but in the rest of your body too? Dr Sarah Jane is a chiropractor, holistic counsellor and founder of Spinal Energetics, a powerful approach to healing that works with the nervous system, the spine and the body’s stored emotional experiences. In this deeply honest conversation, Sarah discusses how she coped after experiencing five miscarriages. We talk openly about her fertility struggles, grief, resilience, and how the body processes trauma, as well as why healing isn’t something someone else “does” to you, but something your body already knows how to do. Sarah shares how the devastating losses, grief and unanswered questions that ultimately led her to create a healing method now used to help thousands of people around the world. We also discuss the connection between trauma and the body, and how emotional experiences can shape your nervous system for years. It's a raw and unfiltered conversation about loss, healing, and finding meaning after unimaginable pain. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Sarah (@drsarahjanechiro) on Instagram Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. SUPPORT For immediate support in a crisis, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 More resources are available from Miscarriage Australia or Pink Elephants Support Network CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Dr Sarah JaneExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany BirtRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our last chat, fitness coach, entrepreneur and mum of five, Chontel Duncan told us the harrowing tale of finding her young son drowned in their backyard pool. Luckily he survived, but that wasn't the only near-tragedy to strike Chontel and her family. In this episode, she opens up about the health problems that plagued her premature twins just weeks after their birth, and how the symptoms could have been written off as cot death if not immediately treated. Chontel also reveals the parenting tips and tricks that help keep her family of 7 running like a well-oiled machine. There was so much to speak with Chontel about, don't miss part one of our conversation! LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Chontel on Instagram @chontelduncan Listen to Part One of this chat here Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Chontel DuncanExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany BirtRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this deeply honest and emotional episode of Let’s Be Real, I sit down with fitness coach, entrepreneur and mum of five, Chontel Duncan. From building a successful fitness empire with her high school sweetheart to raising five young children in a loud, love-filled home, Chontel shares what life really looks like behind the social media highlight reel. She also recounts the terrifying moment she found her two-year-old son at the bottom of their backyard pool and how instinct, CPR training and staying calm under pressure ultimately saved his life. But there's so much more to Chontel's story, and she'll be back for part two in the next episode. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Chontel on Instagram @chontelduncan Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Chontel DuncanExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany BirtRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, my sisters Tammy and Amy are back on the Let's Be Real couch, and Tammy is spilling the tea behind those viral photos of her at the Gold Coast airport recently.  Plus we talk body image and the pressure to look good, how our ideal bodies have changed over the years, and bust the online myths about the surgeries that we've had - from boob jobs to butt implants! Nothing is off the table in this chat, so get comfy as we get real. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Amy Hembrow on Instagram @amy_isha_hembrow and TikTok Follow Tammy Hembrow on Instagram @tammyhembrow and TikTok Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuests: Amy and Tammy HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany BirtRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Let's Be Real - some important health advice for all women that I wish I'd known earlier. Sarah Percy is a Women's Health Physiotherapist who specialises in pelvic floor education. She has some valuable insights and advice when it comes to pregnancy, intimacy, bladder weakness and so much more. We even chat about the shaming she received online after revealing she was having a cesarean. When we sat down to record this, we were joined on the couch by Sarah's then- The advice contained in this episode is general in nature and may not be suitable for applicable for everyone. Consult your own physician or physiotherapist for tailored advice. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Sarah on Instagram @femalephysiosarah More info on Female Physio Co Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuests: Amy and Tammy HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany BirtRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I've got my sisters Tammy and Amy back on the Let's Be Real couch. We're catching up about Valentine's Day, who's blocking who in our group chats, and whether family can successfully work together. Tammy and Amy will be joining me regularly, so DM me on Instagram if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to be real about! LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Amy Hembrow on Instagram @amy_isha_hembrow and TikTok Follow Tammy Hembrow on Instagram @tammyhembrow and TikTok Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuests: Amy and Tammy HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany BirtRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're like me, you probably got a bottle of Who Is Elijah in your purse, but the story behind the brand is as amazing as the fragrance itself. Raquel Bouris was working a 9-5 corporate job when she stumbled across this phenomenal scent, and decided to build a business around it. She's gone from bottling in her lounge room to a million-dollar global brand.  This week, Raquel reveals to me exactly what it took to make the business a success while juggling being a mum, the truth about working with her husband on a daily basis, her lessons in personal and business failure, and her thoughts on whether women can have it all. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Rory (@rorywarnock_) on Instagram Grab Rory's book 'Unlock Your Breath' Listen to Rory's breathwork sessions on Spotify Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Raquel BourisExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breathwork has long been lauded for its benefits to both physical and mental health, but most of us don't really know how to do it properly. Rory Warnock is a Scottish-born, Sydney-based performance and wellness coach, who specialises in breathwork and nervous system regulation. His new book unlocks the secrets of breathwork and how it can help improve your mood, boost focus and performance, beat stress and sleep better.  In this episode, Rory explains the true benefits of breathwork, the science behind his techniques, and how it can help transform almost every aspect of your life. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Rory (@rorywarnock_) on Instagram Grab Rory's book 'Unlock Your Breath' Listen to Rory's breathwork sessions on Spotify Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Rory WarnockExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Zoe Marshall speaks to Emilee about hitting rock bottom, then finding a way back to life. From surviving abuse, embracing grief and redefining manifestation as a grounded, embodied practice, Zoe shares what real healing looks like when you don’t bypass the pain. Together, Emilee and Zoe explore motherhood, and raising emotionally intelligent children while still healing yourself. This episode serves as a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t come from positivity alone, but from feeling it all. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Zoe (@zoebmarshall) on Instagram More on Ariise Listen to Zoe's podcasts Ariise and The Deep Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. SUPPORT For immediate support in a crisis, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 More resources are available from Beyond Blue CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Zoe MarshallExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the new year, so no doubt your social media feed has been fall of tips and hacks for losing weight and getting fit. It can be hard to sort he fact from the fiction when trying to make good choices for yourself and your family. So this week, I'm speaking with clinical nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo. You may know her from Sunrise or one of her many books.  This week, Sarah is breaking through the social media spin and giving us the facts on everything from how much coffee you should be drinking to practical school lunchbox advice. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Sarah (@sarah_di_lorenzo) on Instagram Check out Sarah's books including her latest 'The Power Of Protein' Listen to Sarah's 10:10 Be Well podcast with Sally Bowrey Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Sarah Di LorenzoExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I'm thrilled to be joined by one of the OG Instagram influencers and the woman behind the gorgeous Babyccino Bear range - Hannah Polites. As a mum of four herself, she knows the struggle of juggling kids, a growing business and a massive online audience. In this episode we unpack just how her Insta-fame began, the challenges of balancing family and business, and our common enemy - laundry! LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Hannah (@hannahpolites) on Instagram Check out Babyccino Bear Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Ashy BinesExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quick message from Emilee to celebrate the New Year! LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I'm putting my dad in the hot seat! We chat about why he walked away from his growing career in Hollywood, how he managed to look after three crazy girls, and busts some myths about our lives and how we grew up. Plus there's a little tease of a project coming in 2026! LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Mark (@grandpahembrow) on Instagram Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Mark HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashy Bines needs no introduction - one of Australia's original social media stars, her Bikini Body Challenge took the internet by storm. What followed was a gym and her own activewear brand as she built her fitness empire. But Ashy is slowing things down now that she's a mum, thanks to a wake-up call from a major health scare last year.  In this episode, Ashy gets real about how her expectations of her own body have changed over the years, how online trolls nearly got the better of her, and why she's grateful for her brain aneurysm diagnosis. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Ashy Bines (@ashybines) on Instagram and TikTok Listen to Ashy's podcast She Rises More info on Ashy's Hideaway brand Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Ashy BinesExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting a good night's sleep can be hard when you have little ones. Restless newborns and toddlers can keep the whole house awake, leaving us all crabby and on edge. This week, The Sleep Teacher Beck Behan joins me with some top tips on getting more rest for children aged four and under, that will help everyone rest a little easier. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Beck Behan (@thesleepteacher) on Instagram Find more info and resources on Beck's The Sleep Teacher website Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Beck BehanExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining me this week is someone who needs no introduction. You might know her from her time on Big Brother or I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! You might even know her from the very popular podcast she hosts with bestie Callum Hole, Skye & Callum. But behind the glam, Skye Wheatley is still a mum of two, dealing with her share of relationship and work dramas. In this episode, Skye gets real about her chaotic life, her ongoing battle with body dysmorphia and the day-to-day life of a content creator. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Skye Wheatley on Instagram Listen to the Skye & Callum podcast Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. SUPPORT Follow information or support for body image issues, contact the Butterfly Foundation CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Skye WheatleyExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, I'm catching up with one of the OG fitness influencers, Emily Skye. Making a name for herself with the hugely popular Emily Skye FIT app, she's grown her community by keeping it real and showing the ups AND downs of her life as an entrepreneur, public figure and a mother trying to juggle it all. We chat about the insecurities that plagued her growing up, her struggle with perfectionism and the traits she doesn't want to pass on to her kids. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Emily Skye on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. SUPPORT For support with depression and bullying, reach out to Beyond Blue, the Black Dog Institute or Dolly's Dream. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Emily SkyeExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sarah Grynberg got her dream job in breakfast radio, she never thought she'd find herself working herself to exhaustion. The burnout had detrimental effects on her health, which saw her collapse on her kitchen floor in waves of dizziness. It prompted Sarah to look for more balance in her life, and she started researching happiness and human behaviour. Now Sarah is an author, speaker and podcast host, helping people grow their greatness. In this episode, Sarah and Emilee talk about how so many women are drowning in survival mode, feeling mum guilt and empowering tips for overcoming burnout. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Sarah Grynberg on Instagram Check out Sarah's podcast 'A Life Of Greatness' Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Sarah GrynbergExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Let’s Be Real - a safe space for women juggling it all, motherhood, work, identity, and everything in between.  In this second episode, my best friends and sisters, Amy and Tammy are back as we unpack some of the unseen parts of our lives. We're going deep in this episode: I open up about the grief and aftermath of losing my son Jamal at 29 weeks, while Tammy discusses her very public divorce and Amy talks about the burden she often felt being the older, protective sister.  LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Amy Hembrow on Instagram @amy_isha_hembrow and TikTok Follow Tammy Hembrow on Instagram @tammyhembrow and TikTok Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuests: Amy and Tammy HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm Emilee Hembrow, and welcome to Episode 1 of Let’s Be Real.This pod is a safe space for women juggling it all, motherhood, work, identity, and everything in between. For my first episode I thought I would sit down with my best friends and sisters, Amy and Tammy for a chat to talk about the highs and lows of trying to 'have it all.' LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Amy Hembrow on Instagram @amy_isha_hembrow and TikTok Follow Tammy Hembrow on Instagram @tammyhembrow and TikTok Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuests: Amy and Tammy HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s be real. Life doesn’t come with a rulebook, but it does come with lessons, stories, and conversations that shape who we are. Join Emilee Hembrow as she sits down with some of Australia’s most influential voices and lifts the curtain on what it really takes to ‘have it all.’ Whether you’re chasing kids, dreams or deadlines it’s time for us to get honest about the juggle of modern life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices