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- 754 - Jennifer Robinson On Amber Heard, Brittany Higgins & The Price Women Pay For Speaking Out
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Jennifer Robinson has spent her career standing beside people who have found themselves up against some of the most powerful institutions in the world.
The Australian human rights lawyer has represented Julian Assange and Amber Heard, and her new documentarySilenced examines what can happen to women who speak publicly about violence and abuse.
In this episode of No Filter, Jennifer talks to Kate Langbroek about the grandmother who inspired her life’s work, what she witnessed while representing Amber Heard, and how social media shaped the public response to the Depp-Heard case. She also explains why Brittany Higgins’ story became central to Silenced, and the extraordinary personal cost that speaking out can carry.
Jennifer also takes Kate inside her 14-year fight to help bring Julian Assange home, and reflects on what that case taught her about power, the media and her continuing belief that change is possible.
At the heart of the conversation is a difficult question: what is the price women pay for speaking out, and how do we make it safer for them to use their voice?
Silenced is in cinemas now.
What To Listen To Next:
Listen: Everyone Thinks Ally Langdon Has It Together. She’s Here To Tell You She Doesn't Listen: "I Went to a Really Dark Place": Jessie Stephens on the Six Months Nobody Saw Listen: Sophie Delezio Wouldn’t Change A Thing Listen: Liane Moriarty Was Terrified To Write A Big Little Lies Sequel. She Did It Anyway. Listen: Harriet Dyer: "It Should Have Been A Dealbreaker. I Chose Him Anyway" Listen: Amy Shark: “There’s No Way I Should’ve Made It”You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE.
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CREDITS:
Guest: Jennifer Robinson
Host: Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Audio and Video Producer: Josh Green
Content and Social Producer: Jess Chan
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Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 753 - Special Episode: Blanche D’Alpuget Has Died
Blanche d’Alpuget has died aged 82.
To remember the celebrated author, activist and widow of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke listen back to this episode from 2018, when Blanche spoke to Mia Freedman about love, lust, longing and the great loves of her life.
It was 1970 in Jakarta when a then married Blanche met a then married Robert Hawke. She thought his name was Robin. Little did she knew he would go on to become the great love of her life. Six years later, in 1976, she met Robert again. Their affair began and continued on and off until 1995 when they married.
In person, Blanche was extraordinarily beautiful down-to-earth, quick to laugh, searingly honest and still madly in love with the man who has - along with her career and her son - been the big love of her life. She joined Mia to talk about Bob, love and her book On Lust and Longing…
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What To Listen To Next:
Listen: Everyone Thinks Ally Langdon Has It Together. She’s Here To Tell You She Doesn't Listen: "I Went to a Really Dark Place": Jessie Stephens on the Six Months Nobody Saw Listen: Sophie Delezio Wouldn’t Change A Thing Listen: Liane Moriarty Was Terrified To Write A Big Little Lies Sequel. She Did It Anyway. Listen: Harriet Dyer: "It Should Have Been A Dealbreaker. I Chose Him Anyway" Listen: Amy Shark: “There’s No Way I Should’ve Made It”You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE.
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CREDITS:
Host: Mia Freedman
With thanks to special guest Blanche d'Alpuget
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Producer: Elissa Ratliff
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Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - 752 - Everyone Thinks Ally Langdon Has It Together. She’s Here To Tell You She Doesn't
Ally Langdon has spent more than 25 years at Channel Nine, reporting from war zones and natural disasters for 60 Minutes, surviving the brutal hours of breakfast television and eventually taking over one of the most coveted chairs in Australian TV as host of A Current Affair.
But for someone millions of Australians feel they know, Ally has kept much of her life firmly out of the spotlight.
In this episode of No Filter, Ally joins Kate Langbroek for a funny, candid and surprisingly personal conversation about the woman behind the television career.
She talks about raising two children with husband Mike Willesee Jr, the years they spent barely seeing each other while both had demanding careers, why she refuses to read the comments about herself and what really went through her mind when she was offered the A Current Affair job.
Ally also takes Kate back to her childhood on a farm on the NSW Mid North Coast, reflects on the stories that have stayed with her after decades as a journalist and explains why, despite everything she has witnessed, she still believes there is far more good in the world than bad.
And ahead of R U OK?Day, Ally shares the deeply personal story of her friendship with Maryanne Larkin and her late husband Gavin, the founder of R U OK?, and how their families have remained connected through extraordinary love and unimaginable loss.
To find more information on R U OK?Day click here.
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What To Listen To Next:
Listen: "I Went to a Really Dark Place": Jessie Stephens on the Six Months Nobody Saw Listen: Sophie Delezio Wouldn’t Change A Thing Listen: Liane Moriarty Was Terrified To Write A Big Little Lies Sequel. She Did It Anyway. Listen: Harriet Dyer: "It Should Have Been A Dealbreaker. I Chose Him Anyway" Listen: Amy Shark: “There’s No Way I Should’ve Made It” Listen: Everyone's Talking About Rosie O'Donnell. This Conversation Explains Why Listen: Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes: "I Have Been a Narcissist Most of My Life"You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE.
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CREDITS:
Guest: Allison Langdon
Host: Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Audio and Video Producer: Josh Green
Content and Social Producer: Jess Chan
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.
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Fri, 04 Sep 2026 - 751 - Gloria Steinem Has Died. This Is The Conversation We Keep Coming Back To
Gloria Steinem, one of the most recognisable voices of modern feminism, has died at 92. In tribute, we're re-sharing this 2016 conversation between Gloria and Mia Freedman, recorded during Gloria's visit to Australia.
Gloria talks openly about the illegal abortion she had in London in 1957, her decision not to have children, her marriage later in life to "the friend I married," and the mother whose own ambitions were given up for family. She reflects on ageing in public, the pressure on women to stay young, celebrity feminism, and her friendships with a younger generation of feminists including Lena Dunham.
It's a candid, wide-ranging conversation with a woman who shaped the modern women's movement — full of the warmth, wit and clarity she was known for.
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What To Listen To Next:
Listen: "I Went to a Really Dark Place": Jessie Stephens on the Six Months Nobody Saw Listen: Sophie Delezio Wouldn’t Change A Thing Listen: Liane Moriarty Was Terrified To Write A Big Little Lies Sequel. She Did It Anyway. Listen: Harriet Dyer: "It Should Have Been A Dealbreaker. I Chose Him Anyway" Listen: Amy Shark: “There’s No Way I Should’ve Made It” Listen: Everyone's Talking About Rosie O'Donnell. This Conversation Explains Why Listen: Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes: "I Have Been a Narcissist Most of My Life"You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE.
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CREDITS:
Guest: Gloria Steinem
Host: Mia Freedman
Executive Producer: Eliza Ratliff
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.
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Thu, 03 Sep 2026 - 750 - "I Went to a Really Dark Place": Jessie Stephens on the Six Months Nobody Saw
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Jessie Stephens, co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and bestselling author, sits down with Kate Langbroek for a completely candid conversation about the last six months of her life. Ten weeks early, on the day she finished up for maternity leave, Jessie gave birth to twins Margot and Harry, while at home raising her toddler daughter, Luna.
Jessie opens up about something she's never spoken about publicly before, a moment in NICU when she found herself in what she describes as "a really dark place." She also talks about growing up an identical twin, falling for her now husband Luca while they worked together, and building a marriage and family and a career when it's all intertwined.
Jessie will be back on Mamamia Out Loud in September.
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What To Listen To Next:
Listen: Sophie Delezio Wouldn’t Change A Thing Listen: Liane Moriarty Was Terrified To Write A Big Little Lies Sequel. She Did It Anyway. Listen: Harriet Dyer: "It Should Have Been A Dealbreaker. I Chose Him Anyway" Listen: Amy Shark: “There’s No Way I Should’ve Made It” Listen: Everyone's Talking About Rosie O'Donnell. This Conversation Explains Why Listen: Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes: "I Have Been a Narcissist Most of My Life"You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go toveryperi.com.auand join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40%
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CREDITS:
Guest: Jessie Stephens
Host: Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Audio and Video Producer: Julian Rosario
Content and Social Producer: Jess Chan
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.
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Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 749 - Sophie Delezio Wouldn’t Change A Thing
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Most Australians met Sophie Delezio when she was two years old, after a car crashed into her childcare centre and left her fighting for her life. She survived — and then, extraordinarily, survived a second catastrophic accident just a few years later. She grew up in hospitals, in the headlines, and in the hearts of a country that has been quietly following her ever since.
But the woman sitting across from Kate today isn't the little girl from those front pages. She's 25, married to her childhood sweetheart, and a new mum working out — like every new mum — how to hold onto herself in the middle of it all.
Sophie and Kate talk about what actually happened the day of her first accident, and the impossible decision her parents faced over keeping her on life support. They talk about growing up with her disability treated as simply normal, and the moments at school where other people tried to decide what she could and couldn't do. Sophie shares what it was like moving to London at eighteen to study and live completely independently for the first time, and how a high school friendship with her now-husband Joseph blossomed years later into a marriage.
She opens up about giving birth to their son Frankie, and the particular fear a caesarean brought up for someone who has spent a lifetime in operating theatres. And she explains why she deleted social media completely for a year, what brought her back, and why her new podcast, Kids' Health Explained, made with the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, has become one of the most meaningful projects of her career.
Through all of it, Sophie is clear about one thing: she considers herself lucky, not unlucky, and wouldn't change a single part of her story.
Sophie's podcast, Kids' Health Explained, from the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, is out now wherever you get your podcasts.
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What To Listen To Next:
Listen: Liane Moriarty Was Terrified To Write A Big Little Lies Sequel. She Did It Anyway. Listen: Harriet Dyer: "It Should Have Been A Dealbreaker. I Chose Him Anyway" Listen: Amy Shark: “There’s No Way I Should’ve Made It” Listen: Everyone's Talking About Rosie O'Donnell. This Conversation Explains Why Listen: Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes: "I Have Been a Narcissist Most of My Life"You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go toveryperi.com.auand join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40%
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CREDITS:
Guest: Sophie Delezio
Host: Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Audio and Video Producer: Jacob Round
Content and Social Producer: Jess Chan
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Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 748 - Liane Moriarty Was Terrified To Write A Big Little Lies Sequel. She Did It Anyway
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Liane Moriarty is one of the most successful authors in the world — the writer behind Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers, Apples Never Fall and The Husband's Secret. Now, for the first time in her career, she's written a sequel: Big Little Truths, returning to Madeline, Celeste and the rest of the Big Little Lies world a decade on.
In this conversation, Liane and Kate talk about why she avoided writing a sequel for so long, the pressure of returning to characters millions of readers already love, and the surreal experience of watching Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Meryl Streep bring her imagination to life on screen — including the story of how she wrote a role specifically for Meryl Streep before ever meeting her.
They also get into Liane's family of writers (three of five sisters are published authors), her own breast cancer scare, marriage, motherhood, writing teenagers, envy as a creative motivator, and why — even after decades of success — she still braces for criticism before a single review is written.
While the conversation avoids any major spoilers, Liane and Kate do discuss Big Little Truths. Some listeners may wish to read the book in advance of listening to this episode.
Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty is out 25th August.
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Listen: Harriet Dyer: "It Should Have Been A Dealbreaker. I Chose Him Anyway" Listen: Amy Shark: “There’s No Way I Should’ve Made It” Listen: Everyone's Talking About Rosie O'Donnell. This Conversation Explains Why Listen: Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes: "I Have Been a Narcissist Most of My Life" Listen: Bek Condello Was Born Into A Cult. Escaping Was The Easy Part Listen: Harrison James: What Every Parent Should Know About Grooming Listen: Jessica Rowe On The Brutal Public Humiliation That Changed Her ForeverYou can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go toveryperi.com.auand join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40%
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CREDITS:
Guest: Liane Moriarty
Host: Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Audio and Video Producer: Julian Rosario
Content and Social Producer: Jess Chan
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.
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Fri, 14 Aug 2026 - 747 - Harriet Dyer: "It Should Have Been A Dealbreaker. I Chose Him Anyway"
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Harriet Dyer spent years chasing an acting career, navigating rejection, self-doubt and the uncertainty that comes with trying to make it in one of the toughest industries there is.
Then she co-created Colin From Accounts with her husband, Patrick Brammall—and everything changed.
In this episode of No Filter, Harriet joins Kate Langbroek for a candid conversation about building one of Australia's most successful television shows, why she and Patrick have chosen to end it while it's still at its peak, and the unexpected cost of creating something that consumed almost every part of their lives.
Harriet also opens up about growing up shy, being rejected from NIDA twice, becoming a mother while writing and filming three seasons of television, the guilt of balancing work and family, and why she believes the best creative partnerships are built on trust, honesty and knowing when to let go.
This is a conversation about creativity, ambition, marriage, motherhood and the courage to keep choosing the life you want—even when it's the harder one.
The third and final season of Colin From Accounts is streaming now on Binge.
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What To Listen To Next:
Listen: Amy Shark: “There’s No Way I Should’ve Made It” Listen: Everyone's Talking About Rosie O'Donnell. This Conversation Explains Why Listen: Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes: "I Have Been a Narcissist Most of My Life" Listen: Bek Condello Was Born Into A Cult. Escaping Was The Easy Part Listen: Harrison James: What Every Parent Should Know About Grooming Listen: Jessica Rowe On The Brutal Public Humiliation That Changed Her Forever Listen: Esther Perel: When You Choose Your Partner and Lose Your Family Listen: Georgie Tunny & Rob Mills: The Marriage And Baby Conversation Everyone Keeps Asking AboutYou can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go toveryperi.com.auand join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40%
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CREDITS:
Guest: Harriet Dyer
Host: Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Audio and Video Producer: Julian Rosario
Content and Social Producer: Jess Chan
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.
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Fri, 07 Aug 2026 - 746 - Amy Shark: “There’s No Way I Should’ve Made It”
Amy Shark doesn't know how ended up here.
Before the ARIA Awards, the platinum records and sold-out tours, there were years of cover gigs, day jobs, rejected demos and wondering whether it was finally time to give up. She came within days of walking away from music altogether before one song, Adore, changed everything.
In this episode of No Filter, Amy joins Kate Langbroek for a deeply personal conversation about the fifteen years it took to become an 'overnight success', why she believes the universe had other plans for her, and what fame actually looks like once you've achieved everything you thought you wanted.
She talks about growing up on the Gold Coast with young parents, the grandmother who believed in her before anyone else did, falling in love with her husband and manager Shane, navigating marriage inside the music industry, and the burnout that left her feeling as though she had nothing left to give.
Amy also reflects on finding joy in songwriting again, making her fourth album Soft Pop, and why she's finally learnt that success isn't about constantly chasing the next milestone.
This is a conversation about perseverance, creativity, love, grief and what happens when the dream you've spent your whole life chasing finally comes true.
Amy Shark's new album Soft Pop is out now.
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What To Listen To Next:
Listen: Everyone's Talking About Rosie O'Donnell. This Conversation Explains Why Listen: Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes: "I Have Been a Narcissist Most of My Life" Listen: Bek Condello Was Born Into A Cult. Escaping Was The Easy Part Listen: Harrison James: What Every Parent Should Know About Grooming Listen: Jessica Rowe On The Brutal Public Humiliation That Changed Her Forever Listen: Esther Perel: When You Choose Your Partner and Lose Your Family Listen: Georgie Tunny & Rob Mills: The Marriage And Baby Conversation Everyone Keeps Asking AboutYou can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go toveryperi.com.auand join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40%
Discover moreMamamia Podcasts here.
Watch No Filter onYouTube. Follow us on Instagramhere. Follow us on TikTokhere.
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CREDITS:
Guest: Amy Shark
Host: Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Audio and Video Producer: Julian Rosario
Content and Social Producer: Jess Chan
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.
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Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - 745 - Everyone's Talking About Rosie O'Donnell. This Conversation Explains Why
Rosie O’Donnell has lived almost every version of life in the spotlight. From her breakout in Hollywood alongside Tom Hanks and Madonna, to her groundbreaking daytime talk show that redefined television, Rosie was one of the most famous women in America.
But with fame came ridicule, public feuds, and moments that cut deeply. She’s been celebrated, mocked, and at times turned into the punchline of her own story. And one of the most painful moments came when Ellen DeGeneres told the world they weren’t friends.
In this conversation, Rosie is raw, funny and reflective. She speaks about growing up in the shadow of losing her mother, her shy first attempts at romance, the highs and lows of talk show success, and the very public feuds that made headlines. She shares what it was like to be blindsided by Ellen’s rejection, and why that moment stayed with her. And yes, she even talks about her recent return to our screens in And Just Like That.
Rosie O’Donnell has lived a big, messy, fascinating life — and in this episode, she tells it all.
You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE.
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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 - 744 - Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes: "I Have Been a Narcissist Most of My Life"
For more than three decades, Dave Hughes has made Australia laugh. But behind the unmistakable voice and self-deprecating humour is a man who's spent much of his life trying to understand what drives him.
In this deeply personal conversation with his longtime friend and former radio co-host Kate Langbroek, Hughesy reflects on his childhood in Warrnambool, giving up alcohol and drugs at 22, the self-doubt that has followed him throughout his career, and why he now believes he's "been a narcissist all my life."
He opens up about the need to be a hero, the surprising relationship between insecurity and success, the pressures of fame, his marriage to Holly, raising three teenagers, and the political opinions that have sparked headlines across the country.
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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 - 743 - Your Most Urgent Perimenopause Questions, Answered By 25 Leading Experts
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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 - 742 - Bek Condello Was Born Into A Cult. Escaping Was The Easy Part
Bek Condello didn't choose the world she was born into.
Raised inside the Geelong Revival Centre, a church she now describes as a cult, every aspect of her life was decided for her — what she believed, who she could trust, who she could marry, what she wore, and what would happen if she ever left. By the time she was an adult, she had never kissed anyone, never questioned the rules she'd grown up with, and genuinely believed the outside world was dangerous.
In this conversation with Kate Langbroek, Bek explains why leaving wasn't the hardest part. The real challenge came afterwards: rebuilding an identity from scratch, grieving the parents she feels the cult stole from her, navigating a marriage that was never really her choice, and learning to trust her own instincts after a lifetime of being told not to.
Bek also speaks candidly about the lasting impact of growing up in an environment where sex was framed as shameful, revealing how it contributed to a diagnosis of vaginismus after her wedding and the profound effect it had on her first marriage.
This isn't simply a story about escaping a cult. It's about what happens when everything you've ever believed is stripped away, and you're left to answer one terrifying question: who are you when you've never been allowed to decide for yourself?
Can You Handle a Girl Like Me? by Bek Condello is available now.
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Sun, 12 Jul 2026 - 740 - Harrison James: What Every Parent Should Know About Grooming
Please note: In this episode, Harrison James shares his personal account of childhood sexual abuse. The allegations discussed have not been tested in court, and no findings have been made against the individuals referred to. This conversation reflects Harrison's lived experience and perspective.
What happens when a child doesn't realise they're being groomed?
For years, Harrison James believed he was in a relationship. It wasn't until he was 19 that he began to understand what had happened to him as childhood sexual abuse.
In this extraordinary conversation, Harrison shares the story he's carried for years. He reflects on growing up in a violent home before moving in with his father as a teenager, where he was groomed and sexually abused by his stepmother. With remarkable honesty, he explains why he believed he was in love, the shame and confusion that kept him silent, and the psychological reality of grooming that so many people misunderstand.
Harrison also speaks about becoming a father while he was still a child himself, the devastating moment everything unravelled, what it meant to finally be believed by his mother, and how he's transformed his experiences into advocacy for survivors across Australia.
This is a powerful conversation about trauma, masculinity, resilience and recovery, and why understanding how grooming really works could help protect the next generation.
Harrison's book, Transform Your Pain into Purpose, is available now.
Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of child abuse
If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contactBravehearts— an organisation providing support to victims of child abuse. If you are concerned about the welfare of a child, you can get advice from the Child Abuse Protection Hotline (1800 688 009) or the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line (131 478).
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Sun, 05 Jul 2026 - 738 - Jessica Rowe On The Brutal Public Humiliation That Changed Her Forever
Jessica Rowe has lived much of her life in the public eye.
As one of Australia's most recognisable television journalists, she reached the pinnacle of breakfast television when she joined the Today show in 2006. But what followed was one of the most brutal public takedowns in Australian media. Jessica was criticised for everything from her laugh to her appearance, became the target of relentless headlines, and was ultimately let go while on maternity leave.
In this deeply personal conversation with Kate Langbroek, Jessica reflects on that extraordinary period of her life and the lessons that came from surviving it. She speaks candidly about workplace sexism, being sexually assaulted early in her career, learning to raise her voice, the apology from Karl Stefanovic that helped her finally let go of years of resentment, and why she no longer believes in shrinking herself to make other people comfortable.
Jessica also shares why she's happier at 56 than she's ever been, the joy she's found in embracing imperfection, and the advice she hopes her daughters will carry with them into adulthood.
This is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, forgiveness and what happens when you finally stop apologising for being exactly who you are.
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Sun, 28 Jun 2026 - 737 - How Faith Ward Became A Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader
Earlier this year, Kate Langbroek sat down with Faith Ward, an Australian–New Zealand dancer who went from thinking an unexpected message was a scam to becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. With the hit series now out on Netflix, we're revisiting this episode to give fans the scoop of what was really going on off-screen.
Faith takes us behind the uniform to talk candidly about what it actually takes to make it — and stay — inside the world’s most recognisable cheer squad. From the brutal audition process and constant scrutiny, to discipline, image control, and the realities of pay, Faith shares what the public rarely sees.
We talk ponytails, pressure, pay rises, and perfection — the details that reveal how much is demanded of the women who wear the uniform, and what it costs to belong to such a powerful global brand.
This is a behind-the-curtain conversation about ambition, sacrifice, identity and what happens when the glamour meets the reality.
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Thu, 25 Jun 2026 - 736 - Esther Perel: When You Choose Your Partner and Lose Your Family
From Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz-Beckham to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, we've watched family rifts play out publicly. But behind the headlines is a dilemma many people face in their own lives: what happens when the person you love doesn't fit into the family you come from?
This week, Kate Langbroek sits down with world-renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel to discuss one of the most emotionally complicated tensions of adulthood — choosing your partner while trying to maintain your relationship with your family.
Why do some parents struggle to accept their child's partner? Why can falling in love feel like betrayal? And when family conflict erupts, how do you protect your relationship without losing the people who raised you?
Together, Kate and Esther unpack family estrangement, difficult in-laws, loyalty, intimacy, and the relationship patterns we inherit from our parents — and whether it's possible to build a marriage that looks different from the one we grew up with.
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Sun, 21 Jun 2026 - 735 - Georgie Tunny & Rob Mills: The Marriage And Baby Conversation Everyone Keeps Asking About
"When are you getting married?"
It's the question Georgie Tunny and Rob Mills get asked more than any other. Closely followed by: "What about babies?"
After seven years together and four years engaged, the couple sit down with Kate Langbroek to talk about the future they're building together, why they're in no rush to follow anyone else's timeline, and the DM that started it all.
From Georgie leaving Rob on read for months to the first coffee date that changed everything, this conversation is full of the stories you've probably never heard before.
They talk about ambition, career setbacks, long engagements, mental health, life in the spotlight, Georgie's debut novel Over To You, Rob's dream role in Waitress, and why the Paris Hilton chapter of his life is one they're both quite happy to laugh about now.
Mostly, though, this feels less like an interview and more like sitting at a table with three friends catching up on all the gossip.
Georgie Tunny's debut novel, Over To You is available now.
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Sun, 14 Jun 2026 - 734 - The Love Of My Life Was My Best Friend. Then She Died At 34.
Grace Rouvray thought she knew what grief was.
Then her best friend Katie died.
In this deeply moving conversation with Holly Wainwright, Grace shares the story behind her memoir Is It Too Early To Bitch? — a love letter to the friendship that shaped her life, and the devastating loss that changed it forever.
Grace and Katie met at drama school in 2009 and quickly became inseparable. Through awkward share houses, terrible dates, career highs, creative projects and countless late-night phone calls, they became each other's person. The kind of friendship that can feel every bit as profound, intimate and life-defining as a romantic relationship.
Then, in 2021, Katie died suddenly at just 34 years old.
Grace reflects on navigating unimaginable grief during lockdown, what it means to lose the person who knows you best, and the unexpected ways loss reshaped her understanding of friendship, family and herself.
This episode explores the bond between female friends, the reality of life after loss, and why some of the greatest love stories aren't romantic at all.
Buy Grace's book, Is It Too Early To Bitch?is available now.
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Social Media Producer: Olivia Colman
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Sun, 07 Jun 2026 - 733 - Jeni Haynes Created 2681 Personalities To Survive Her Abusive Father
Dr Jeni Haynes survived years of horrific abuse by creating what she describes as 2,682 personalities — voices and protectors who helped carry trauma, fear, and survival.
In 2019, she became the first person in Australian legal history to have those personalities accepted as evidence in a criminal trial against her father.
Now the subject of the documentary We Are Jeni, Jeni joins Kate Langbroek for an extraordinary conversation about trauma, memory, resilience, and survival.
We Are Jeni premieres on Sunday 7 June 2026 at 7:30 PM on SBS or stream on SBS On Demand.
Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of child abuse
If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contactBravehearts— an organisation providing support to victims of child abuse. If you are concerned about the welfare of a child, you can get advice from the Child Abuse Protection Hotline (1800 688 009) or the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line (131 478).
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Executive Producer:Bree Player
Assistant Producer: Coco Lavigne
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Social Media Producer: Olivia Colman
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Sun, 31 May 2026 - 732 - How Sally Hepworth Survived Her Divorce
Sally Hepworth is one of Australia’s most successful and best-loved authors. Her novels are regularly top bestseller lists around the world.
She’s known for writing darkly funny, page-turning stories about marriage, motherhood, secrets and betrayal. But in this episode of No Filter, Sally shares her own story — and it’s as layered and compelling as one of her books.
Sitting down with Kate Langbroek, Sally talks candidly about ending her 20-year marriage, co-parenting with her ex, and why she no longer believes marriage is a good deal for women.
She also explains why she’ll never live with a man again, how her family reacted to her decision, and why, despite the heartbreak, this next chapter might just be her happiest yet.
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Thu, 28 May 2026 - 731 - Kate Ceberano Has Spent 40 Years Trying To Figure Herself Out
In this episode of No Filter, Kate Langbroek sits down with ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Kate Ceberano for a conversation that feels less like a formal interview and more like two women circling the biggest questions of identity, ambition, creativity and reinvention together.
There’s also a deeply personal connection between them that slowly reveals itself throughout the episode, shaping the intimacy and honesty of the conversation in unexpected ways.
Kate Ceberano reflects on growing up in Melbourne’s music scene, the chaos and excess she witnessed as a young artist, and the ways drugs and alcohol shaped — and destroyed — parts of the industry around her. She speaks candidly about feeling like an outsider for much of her career, navigating the boys’ club of Australian music, and the opportunities she walked away from, including a role in Strictly Ballroom that she still thinks about today.
The conversation also moves into marriage, motherhood, ageing, creativity, identity, and what it means to still be searching for yourself after forty years in the spotlight.
After last years sell‑out national tour, Kate Ceberano is returning with an “encore” of her "Australian Made Tour” - Tickets at KateCeberano.Com
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Sun, 24 May 2026 - 730 - Maisie Peters Has Moved On From Mid Men
British pop star Maisie Peters first came to Australia supporting her friend (and boss), Ed Sheeran. Since then, she’s released one of the most beloved breakup albums in modern pop, toured with Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour, gone viral for reasons both good and brutal, and built a fiercely devoted fanbase drawn to her razor-sharp songwriting about love, heartbreak and, yes, “mid men”.
Now, Maisie is back with a new album, Fluorescence — a record that feels softer, happier and more grounded than the chaos of The Good Witch.
In this conversation with No Filter Executive Producer Bree Player, Maisie opens up about the “mid men” who inspired her biggest songs, the online backlash that followed her viral Eras Tour moment, what it was like recovering from serious vocal issues behind the scenes, and how falling in love changed the way she writes music.
They also talk about songwriting as emotional archaeology, growing up online, why happiness is actually harder to write about than heartbreak, and the surprisingly healthy reality of being in a relationship while still performing songs about exes night after night.
Plus: Ed Sheeran as a boss, secret boyfriends with emoji faces, and why Maisie Peters considers all of Australia her hometown.
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Thu, 21 May 2026 - 729 - EXCLUSIVE: Stephanie Browitt Survived The White Island Volcano. This Is Her Mother’s Story Too.
In December 2019, Stephanie Browitt boarded a tour to Whakaari, also known as White Island, with her father Paul and younger sister Krystal during a family cruise through New Zealand.
At 2:11pm, the volcano erupted.
Krystal was killed on the island. Stephanie and Paul survived, but suffered catastrophic burns. Weeks later, Paul died from his injuries too.
Stephanie spent months in hospital undergoing surgeries, skin grafts and rehabilitation, while her mother Marie faced the unimaginable reality of caring for her surviving daughter while grieving both her husband and youngest child.
In the years since the eruption, Stephanie has spoken publicly about her recovery and become a powerful advocate for burns survivors and body acceptance. But Marie has rarely spoken in depth about what happened to their family — until now.
In this extraordinarily intimate and emotional conversation with Kate Langbroek, Stephanie and Marie sit down together for their most extensive interview to date, speaking candidly about survival, visible scars, grief, motherhood, survivor’s guilt, humour, resilience, and the bond that carried them through unimaginable loss.
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Out of the Ashesby Stephanie and Marie Browitt is out now.
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Sun, 17 May 2026 - 728 - The Story Kayla Jade Wasn't Supposed To Tell
Kayla Jade didn’t plan to become one of the most recognisable women on Australian TikTok. She didn’t plan to become a sex worker, or a mum, or a viral sensation. But somehow, she’s all of those things and more.
In this episode of No Filter, Kate Langbroek sits down with Kayla to talk about the story that wasn’t supposed to be told. The one that includes a man named Peggy Sue, an A-Lister who asked for too much, falling for one of her clients and that infamous meet up with Drake. It's deep dive into the wild, unfiltered life Kayla’s built - one storytime at a time.
From her rise on OnlyFans to becoming a full-service sex worker, from co-parenting in the Gold Coast hinterland to managing fame, surgery, shame and survival, Kayla speaks with extraordinary candour about everything she’s lived through and what she’s still learning.
And yes, we talk about the pegging story that may or may not have impacted the federal election.
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Thu, 14 May 2026 - 727 - Sophie Smith Lost Her Premature Triplets And Then Her Husband. This Is How She Kept Going
Sophie Smith thought she was about to become a mother to three baby boys.
Instead, after going into premature labour halfway through her pregnancy, she and her husband Ash found themselves facing unimaginable heartbreak. Over the course of 82 days, they lost all three of their triplets; Henry, Evan and Jasper.
In this deeply moving conversation with Kate Langbroek, Sophie speaks about those months of hope and heartbreak, the grief that followed, and the extraordinary way she and Ash channelled that pain into purpose by founding Running for Premature Babies — a charity that has since helped save the lives of thousands of premature babies across Australia.
Sophie also opens up about the second devastating loss that would change her life forever: losing Ash to brain cancer in 2016, after years of treatment and remission, and what it meant to continue raising their two young sons while carrying such enormous grief.
This episode is about motherhood, resilience, love, loss, and the ways we learn to keep going even after life turns out nothing like we imagined.
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Sun, 10 May 2026 - 726 - Patrick Brammall Turned Down The Devil Wears Prada 2. Then He Got A Call
You might know Patrick Brammall from Offspring, No Activity, the global hit Colin from Accounts, and as the voice of Uncle Rad on Bluey.
Now, Patrick stars opposite Anne Hathaway in the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, a film with a global audience, a cultural legacy, and a level of attention he hasn’t experienced before.
And to think he originally turned it down.
In this conversation, recorded the day before the film’s release, Patrick talks to Kate Langbroek about the long road that got him here. From a childhood shaped by serious health challenges, to the uncertainty of an acting career, to finding his voice as a writer and creator.
He opens up about building a life and a family with Harriet Dyer, becoming a father, and how that’s changed the way he thinks about success, ambition, and the opportunities he chooses. He also shares what it was like stepping into a franchise like The Devil Wears Prada, including the surprise of having a steamy scene cut from the final film.
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Sun, 03 May 2026 - 725 - Dee Salmin Went ‘Boy Sober’ For Three Years. This Is What She Learnt
Dee Salmin has spent years talking to other people about love, sex and relationships as the host of triple j’s The Hook Up. But behind the mic, her own dating life was far more complicated than you might expect.
In her early twenties, Dee found herself stuck in a pattern — chasing men who were hot and cold, accepting behaviour she now knows she deserved better than, and constantly seeking validation that never quite stuck.
So she made a radical decision. She stopped dating entirely.
For nearly three years, Dee went “boy sober”, stepping away from apps, relationships and even casual flings to figure out who she was without men at the centre of her life.
In this conversation with Kate Langbroek, Dee opens up about what that time taught her, the therapy that helped her understand her patterns, and the moment everything shifted.
She also shares what it’s been like to find love again — this time in the public eye — and how she’s approached building a relationship on her own terms, without losing herself in it.
And beyond her own story, Dee reflects on the reality of modern dating, why so many women feel like the bar is on the floor, and what it actually takes to build a relationship that feels secure, respectful and real.
Dee Salmin's book is It’s Not Love, Actuallyis out now.
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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 - 724 - How Robin Bailey Survived Repeated, Unimaginable Loss
Robin Bailey is one of Australia’s most recognisable radio voices. Warm, open, and deeply relatable, she’s built a career on making other people feel less alone.
But behind that voice is a life shaped by repeated, unimaginable loss.
In this conversation, Robin sits down with Kate Langbroek to share the moments that changed everything. From losing her father as a child, to the devastating death of her first husband, and later, the loss of her second husband to cancer, Robin speaks with a level of honesty that is at times breathtaking.
She reflects on the moment she had to tell her three young sons that their father had died, and the decision she made about how they would face that grief together. She also opens up about the more complicated chapters of her life, including the choices she’s wrestled with and the long road back to herself.
This is a conversation about grief, but it’s also about resilience. About motherhood, survival, and what it really takes to keep going when life keeps changing in ways you never expected.
Robin’s memoir, Flamingos Aren’t Born Pink is out now.
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Sun, 19 Apr 2026 - 723 - Lisa Wilkinson Was Everywhere. Then She Wasn’t
Lisa Wilkinson was one of the most recognisable faces in Australian media.
Then, almost overnight, she was gone.
In this episode of No Filter, she sits down with Kate Langbroek to unpack what led to that moment, and what came after.
From her early career in magazines to the highs and pressures of breakfast television, Lisa reflects on the roles that defined her, and what it meant to lose them.
She speaks candidly about not getting the chance to say goodbye, becoming the focus of intense public scrutiny, and navigating a period that forced her to reassess everything.
At the same time, she was writing her most ambitious project yet, a book about Titanic survivor Evelyn Marsden, a story that became both an escape and a way through.
This is a conversation about success, backlash, identity, and the reality of starting again.
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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 - 722 - Candice Fox Sat In A Cage With A Serial Killer — And Asked Him Why
On this week’s episode of No Filter, Candice Fox joins Holly Wainwright for a conversation that goes beyond crime fiction and into the reality behind it.
Candice is one of Australia’s most successful crime writers, with more than 20 books and collaborations with James Patterson. But her understanding of crime didn’t start on the page. She grew up surrounded by chaos; foster children, real-life stories, and a world where darkness was never far away.
In this episode, she shares the moment that changed everything: coming face-to-face with a serial killer on death row, and what it revealed about fear, instinct, and human behaviour.
She also explores why so many women are drawn to true crime — and what we’re really trying to understand when we listen.
And then, the story she couldn’t let go of. A real-life cold case that stayed with her for decades, and became the foundation for her latest novel - a way of grappling with grief, justice, and the limits of storytelling.
Redbelly Crossing by Candice Fox is out now.
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Sun, 05 Apr 2026 - 721 - Natalie Bassingthwaighte: “The Night That Ended My Marriage”
Natalie Bassingthwaighte has spent decades building a life in the public eye, but in recent years, everything changed.
In this episode, she shares the moment that shifted her world, the quiet but undeniable turning point that led to the end of her marriage and a complete rethinking of who she is.
She speaks openly about the confusion of that time, the impact on her family, and the courage it took to step into something new. Now engaged to her partner Pip Loth, Natalie reflects on finding love in a way she never expected and what it means to live more truthfully.
Love Like This: A Memoir by Natalie Bassingthwaighte (Hardie Grant Publishing) is out now.
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Sun, 29 Mar 2026 - 720 - Chloé Hayden Says Her Autism Is 'Palatable'. Here's What She Means
For most of her childhood, Chloé Hayden felt like she didn’t belong.
She was bullied at school, moved through ten different schools and struggled to exist in environments that didn’t understand her. When she was diagnosed as autistic at thirteen, there were almost no conversations about neurodivergence and no one she could look to who felt like her.
Today, she has become that person for millions of others.
Through her role as Quinni in Netflix’s Heartbreak High and her advocacy online, Chloé has become one of the most visible autistic women in the world.
But becoming a voice for others comes with its own cost.
In this conversation with Kate Langbroek, Chloé opens up about the pressure of representation, the emotional toll of advocacy and what it means to build a life that belongs to her, not just the movement she helped create.
Heartbreak High Season 3 premieres globally on March 25, 2026 on Netflix.
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Guest: Chloe Hayden
Host:Kate Langbroek
Group Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Assistant Producer: Coco Lavigne
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Video Producer: Josh Green
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Sun, 22 Mar 2026 - 718 - Concetta Caristo Changed Her Name to Escape a Violent Home
After being crowned Jungle Queen and winning $100,000 for charity, Concetta chose to donate the prize to Full Stop Australia, the organisation that helped her family escape domestic violence when she was growing up.
As a child, Concetta lived in a home where violence and fear were constant. Eventually, her mother made a secret call to a domestic violence hotline and began planning what the family would later describe as their escape.
Concetta, her mother and her sister left their home, fled across the country and started again under new names.
In this conversation with Kate Langbroek, Concetta speaks openly about the childhood she kept secret for years, the moment everything changed for her family, and the complicated journey of rebuilding a life after violence.
She also reflects on the strange path that led her to comedy, the inner critic that still lives in her head, and the joy she has found in finally being able to live freely.
If this conversation raises anything for you, support is available. Full Stop Australia runs a 24-hour confidential helpline for people affected by sexual, domestic and family violence. Details are in the show notes.
You can listen to Concetta Caristo on triple j Breakfast.
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Guest: Concetta Caristo
Host:Kate Langbroek
Group Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Assistant Producer: Coco Lavigne
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Video Producer: Josh Green
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 15 Mar 2026 - 717 - Rachel Ward Looks Her Age. When Did That Become Radical?
Rachel Ward recently went viral for a video filmed in a paddock on her farm. The internet had a lot to say about how she looked.
At 66, the former Thorn Birds star suddenly found herself at the centre of a global conversation about ageing, beauty, and what people expect women who were once famous for their looks to look like decades later.
In this episode of No Filter, Rachel talks to Kate Langbroek about the viral moment and why she believes the reaction had very little to do with her and everything to do with society’s discomfort with women ageing in public.
Rachel reflects on her extraordinary life, from British aristocracy to international fame, from Hollywood film sets to regenerative farming on the mid north coast of New South Wales.
She also speaks candidly about mental health, the “crumbles” that forced her to reassess everything, and the instinct she has learned to trust when it is time to leave one chapter of her life behind and begin another.
CREDITS:
Guest: Rachel Ward
Host:Kate Langbroek
Group Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Assistant Producer: Coco Lavigne
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Video Producer: Josh Green
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 08 Mar 2026 - 716 - Lainey Wilson Was Rejected For 15 Years. Then She Went Viral For Something Unexpected
For 15 years, Lainey Wilson chased a dream that didn’t seem to want her back.
She was rejected. Overlooked. Living in a camper trailer in Nashville while the industry moved on without her.
Now she’s one of country music’s biggest stars.
In this episode of No Filter, Lainey reflects on the decade-and-a-half grind behind her so-called “overnight success” from auditioning for Idol and The Voice, to impersonating Hannah Montana for five years, to going viral in a way she never expected.
She talks about faith, exhaustion, ambition, meeting Miley Cyrus after years of portraying her on stage, and the advice from Keith Urban that reframed everything.
You can find Lainey’s latest music, tour dates and more at laineywilson.com.
CREDITS:
Guest: Lainey Wilson
Host:Kate Langbroek
Group Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Video Producer: Josh Green
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 01 Mar 2026 - 715 - Supermodel Rachel Hunter Was The Ultimate 90s Muse - Then She Walked Away
In the 1990s, Rachel Hunter was one of the most recognisable women in the world.
A Sports Illustrated cover star and defining face of the supermodel era, she went from a teenager in New Zealand to global fame almost overnight. She later married Rod Stewart, becoming part of one of the decade’s most talked-about love stories.
From the outside, it looked like the ultimate 90s fairytale.
In this episode of No Filter, Rachel reflects on rising to fame at 17, her whirlwind marriage to Rod Stewart, and what it was really like to live inside that cultural moment.
After recently appearing on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, she speaks candidly about motherhood, public scrutiny, and why the life everyone envied eventually wasn’t enough.
This is a conversation about identity, reinvention, and finding yourself beyond the spotlight.
CREDITS:
Guest: Rachel Hunter
Host:Kate Langbroek
Group Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Video Producer: Josh Green
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 22 Feb 2026 - 714 - Michelle Slept by Her Son’s ICU Bedside for Most of Last Year
When Michelle Burgess’ young son Leo became unwell while their family was on holiday in Tasmania, it initially seemed like a virus — something that would pass with rest and time. But within days, Leo lost the ability to move his body, was transferred between hospitals across two states, and was eventually placed into an induced coma while doctors tried to understand what was happening.
Leo was later diagnosed with GFAP astrocytopathy — an extremely rare autoimmune neurological condition that causes inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. What followed was months in hospital, intensive treatment, and the beginning of a recovery that is still ongoing.
In this deeply personal conversation, Michelle takes Kate Langbroek inside the terrifying early days of Leo’s illness — from the moment she realised something was wrong, to the long weeks spent sitting beside his hospital bed in intensive care, unsure whether he would survive. She shares what it means to advocate for your child when there are no clear answers, how she coped with fear and exhaustion, and the extraordinary resilience Leo showed as he slowly began to recover.
It’s an experience Kate understands in a profoundly personal way. When her eldest son was a child, he was diagnosed with leukaemia — an illness he survived — and she recognises the unique fear that comes when a parent is forced to watch their child fight for their life.
This episode is about motherhood, uncertainty, and the kind of love that refuses to give up — even when the future is impossible to imagine.
Michelle and Leo are sharing their story in support of the Starlight Super Swim which aims to raise $4.3 million to bring happiness to more than 110,000 sick kids in hospital. You can donate via superswim.au/NoFilter
If you find yourself needing to talk to someone after listening to this episode please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
CREDITS:
Guest: Michelle Burgess
Host:Kate Langbroek
Group Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Video Producer: Josh Green
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 15 Feb 2026 - 713 - Payrises & Ponytails: Inside Faith Ward’s Life as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader
What is life really like inside one of the most famous in American pop culture?
In this episode of No Filter, Kate Langbroek sits down with Faith Ward, an Australian–New Zealand dancer who went from thinking an unexpected message was a scam to becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Faith takes us behind the uniform to talk candidly about what it actually takes to make it — and stay — inside the world’s most recognisable cheer squad. From the brutal audition process and constant scrutiny, to discipline, image control, and the realities of pay, Faith shares what the public rarely sees.
We talk ponytails, pressure, pay rises, and perfection — the details that reveal how much is demanded of the women who wear the uniform, and what it costs to belong to such a powerful global brand.
This is a behind-the-curtain conversation about ambition, sacrifice, identity and what happens when the glamour meets the reality.
CREDITS:
Guest: Faith Ward
Host:Kate Langbroek
Group Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Additional Production: Coco Lavigne
Audio Producer: Jacob RoundVideo Producer: Josh Green
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 - 712 - The Suburban Mum Who Lost $500,000 to Poker Machines
For more than a decade, Kate Seselja lived a double life.
Outwardly, she was a well-spoken suburban mum raising six children. Privately, she was trapped in a devastating poker machine addiction that would cost her more than $500,000, push her family into overwhelming debt, and bring her to the brink of suicide.
In this deeply confronting episode, Kate takes us back to the years when gambling consumed her life — the highs of winning, the crushing shame of losing, the secrecy, and the relentless hope that the next spin would fix everything. She reflects on how poker machines are designed to hijack the brain, why addiction thrives in silence, and how stigma keeps people trapped for far too long.
Kate also speaks candidly about her rock-bottom moment while pregnant with her sixth child, what stopped her from ending her life, and the long road to recovery that followed. Now an advocate and founder of The Hope Project, she dedicates her life to helping others understand gambling harm as a public health issue and not a personal failure.
This episode is a powerful reminder that gambling addiction doesn’t look the way we expect it to and that it can happen to anyone.
If this episode brings up anything for you, support is available. You can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Kate Seselja, along with at GHLEE (Gambling Harm Lived Experience Experts) are calling for each state and territory to enforce loss limits on poker machines of $100 per day, $500 per month, and $5000 per year. This simple act will literally save lives. You can find out more information and sign their petition here.
CREDITS:
Guest: Kate Seselja
Host:Kate Langbroek
Group Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Executive Producer:Bree Player
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Video Producer: Josh Green
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 01 Feb 2026 - 711 - Angie Kent Always Knew She’d Be A Solo Mum
Angie Kent first joined No Filter back in 2019, she was fresh off The Bachelorette, newly in love, and stepping into a very public chapter of her life. A lot has changed since then.
In this episode, Angie returns with Kate Langbroek for an honest, deeply reflective conversation about what it means to choose a life that feels right, even when it doesn’t look the way you once imagined.
Angie opens up about her decision to become a solo mum by choice, sharing her IVF journey, the public reaction (both supportive and critical), and the internal certainty that led her here. She reflects on her search for love, the pressure women still face around partnership and timelines, and why companionship now matters more than financial stability, especially when so many women are finding men aren’t meeting them where they are.
This is a conversation about autonomy, motherhood, healing, and unlearning the scripts we’re handed. About trusting your instincts. About choosing yourself. And about what it really means to say, “I am the right person.”
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Executive Producer:Bree Player
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Video Producer: Josh Green
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Sun, 25 Jan 2026 - 710 - Jonathan Van Ness: Addiction, HIV and the Wake-Up Call That Saved My Life
Jonathan Van Ness is one of the most recognisable and beloved figures in pop culture today - but in this conversation, they open up about the chapters of their life few people truly understand.
Jonathan speaks candidly about addiction, relapse, sex addiction, and living with HIV, including the moment they realised contracting HIV ultimately saved their life by forcing them to confront a dangerous relationship with meth. With extraordinary honesty, Jonathan reflects on survival, recovery, shame, joy, and what it really means to heal.
We also talk about identity, coming out as non-binary, people-pleasing, impulse behaviour, and why healing isn’t a destination — it’s a lifelong practice. Alongside the heavy moments, Jonathan brings humour, warmth and deep compassion, sharing how movement, group fitness, love, and chosen family helped them rebuild a life they want to stay in.
This is a powerful, vulnerable and deeply human conversation about staying alive, finding joy after trauma, and learning how to come home to yourself.
For information about Jonathan's upcoming Hot and Healed Tour head here.
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Host: Naima Brown
Executive Producer: Bree Player
Audio Producer: Tina Matalov
Video Producer: Josh Green
Recorded with Session in Progress studios.
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 18 Jan 2026 - 709 - New Year, Same Me — Celeste Barber Keeps It Real
In a world of New Year, New Me promises, Celeste Barber has built a career on doing the opposite. She keeps it real—big knickers, unflattering angles, and a refusal to pretend life is anything other than messy.
Celeste built a global following by parodying celebrity perfection and making millions of people laugh on Instagram. But in this episode of No Filter, she steps away from the selfies and punchlines to talk about the parts of her life the internet rarely sees.
In this candid conversation with Kate Langbroek, Celeste opens up about the chaos of her childhood, her ADHD diagnosis, the burnout that nearly broke her, and the pressure of being the internet’s favourite funny woman. She talks honestly about her marriage to ‘Hot Husband’ Api, what it’s like raising kids under public scrutiny, and the work she’s done to decide which parts of her life stay private.
She reflects on what fame has given her, what it’s taken, and why resisting the urge to constantly “fix” herself has become an act of self-preservation.
Yes, she’s hilarious. But she’s also thoughtful, vulnerable, and still figuring it out—one small, imperfect win at a time.
This is the real Celeste Barber, beyond the selfies, the knickers, and the punchlines.
You can follow Celeste Barber and find tickets to her upcoming Australian regional tour Backup Dancer here.
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Host:Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Senior Producer:Bree Player
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not constitute medical advice. Any references to medications, including Ozempic, are made in the context of cultural commentary only. This podcast does not endorse, promote, or recommend any prescription medicines or treatments. For personalised medical advice, please consult your healthcare professional.
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Sun, 11 Jan 2026 - 708 - Introducing: This Is Why We Fight. Jess & David Have Different Definitions Of Cheating
When it's just Jess and David, everything is fabulous. But in public, Jess feels like a secret. David doesn't post photos of them, he hasn't introduced her to his family, and she barely knows his friends. Jess is left feeling like a "side piece," good enough for him, but not for his image.
In this session, a couple confronts the painful gap between their private connection and their public life. They’re facing different definitions of what constitutes cheating, a history of trust issues, and the raw feeling of being ashamed by the person you love.
Listen to the second part of Jess & David's session here
Resources (Australia-only)
1800RESPECT: The national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information, and support service. Beyond Blue: For support with anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention. Lifeline Australia: For 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. Motivated Minds: Learn more about host Sarah Bays’ practice. Relationships Australia: A leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families, and communities.The End Bits
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Thu, 08 Jan 2026 - 707 - Tanya Hennessy: The Christmas Baby Story That Started Here
By the time you’re listening to this, Tanya Hennessy will have welcomed her baby girl. So this conversation now lands in a very different chapter of her life.
Tanya has never shied away from letting us into her world. Behind the jokes and the videos that rack up millions of views, she has been open about living with endometriosis, navigating fertility treatment, and the long stretch of heartbreak that came with desperately wanting a baby.
In this episode of No Filter, Tanya sits down with Kate Langbroek to talk about the road that led her here. She reflects on the years of uncertainty, the emotional toll of trying to conceive, and what it was like to finally reach a moment she once worried might never come.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
Living publicly through infertility and endometriosis
The fear, hope and vulnerability that shaped Tanya’s fertility journey
What it meant to finally share her pregnancy after so many setbacks
How humour helped her survive some of the hardest years of her life
Funny, emotional and deeply honest, this is Tanya Hennessy in full voice—open, unfiltered, and profoundly human.
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Guest: Tanya Hennessy
Host:Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Senior Producer:Bree Player
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Video Producer: Josh Green
Recorded with Session in Progress studios.
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 04 Jan 2026 - 706 - You Asked, We Listened — The Full Mel C Conversation
She’s about to take centre stage at the Sydney New Year’s Eve countdown on the harbour, but before that, here is Melanie Chisholm (aka Mel C) for her most open conversation yet.
You know the name—Sporty Spice. But before the world tours, the crop tops and the legacy of Girl Power, Melanie was just a 20-year-old answering a flyer to audition for a girl band. In this episode of No Filter, Kate Langbroek speaks with Melanie in a rare, full-length conversation that goes far beyond the headlines and the pop mythology.
Melanie reflects on the real story behind the Spice Girls, what it was like to rise to global fame almost overnight, and the personal cost that came with it.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
The dizzying highs and private heartbreaks of being in one of the biggest girl bands of all time
How sudden fame shaped Melanie’s mental health and sense of self
The bond she still shares with her Spice sisters today
Why she’s finally made peace with that chapter of her life
Honest, grounded and deeply reflective, this is Melanie Chisholm as you’ve never heard her before.
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Host: Kate Langbroek
Guest: Melanie Chisholm
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 28 Dec 2025 - 705 - G Flip On Chrishell, Change and Choosing Happiness
G Flip is one of Australia’s most exciting and versatile musical talents. Known for their electrifying performances, genre-blurring sound, and fearless authenticity, they’ve won fans around the world.
But behind the music, G Flip’s life has been just as compelling. In this episode of No Filter, they open up to Kate Langbroek about their marriage to Chrishell Stause, navigating love in the public eye, and the emotional rollercoaster of trying to start a family through IVF.
G Flip talks candidly about the challenges and joys of building a life together, the moments that tested their relationship, and the truths about love, identity, and family that rarely make it into the headlines. It’s a heartfelt, honest conversation about the highs and lows of life both on stage and off.
You can follow G Flip here.
You can find G Flip’s Dream Ride Tour information and tickets here.
G Flip’s album Dream Ride is out now.
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Host:Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Senior Producer:Bree Player
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Video Producer: Josh Green
Recorded with Session in Progress studios.
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 21 Dec 2025 - 704 - Bonnie Blue requested an interview with us. We almost said no
Inside Mamamia, we spent weeks debating whether this interview should happen at all.
Every woman on the team had strong feelings about Bonnie Blue. We talked, argued, researched, and questioned whether giving her any space was responsible. We knew our audience would feel the same tension we did.
So why did we do it?
Because Bonnie Blue asked us for this interview. She reached out to No Filter, specifically and we needed to understand why.
In the lead-up, we watched every interview she has done. Most were either sensationalist, openly hostile, or enthusiastically cheering her on. None of them asked what we genuinely needed answered:
Does she understand the implications of what she does?
Does she understand the misogynistic language she uses about women?
Why does her behaviour evoke such visceral anger in women?
And crucially — does she care?
What we learnt, very quickly, is that behind the shock value and headlines is a deeply strategic marketing machine — one built on outrage, provocation and attention. Bonnie Blue told us plainly: she rage-baits on purpose. She knows that women’s fury spreads faster than anything else online, and she has learnt how to leverage that to build her name and her business.
This episode is not designed to rehabilitate her image, and it certainly isn’t designed to promote her.
It is designed for one purpose only: to understand what she’s doing, why she’s doing it, and what it means for the rest of us.This is a conversation that unsettled us, challenged us, and left us with more questions than answers.
But it is an important one — because it sits at the crossroads of sex, power, misogyny, internet fame, and the culture that rewards outrage above everything else.THE END BITS:
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Sun, 14 Dec 2025 - 703 - “I Love My Husband. I Also Love My Boyfriend.” How an Open Marriage Really Works
What really happens when you open up your marriage?
This week on No Filter, Kate Langbroek sits down with writer Deepa Paul, whose book Ask Me How It Works chronicles the decade she has spent in an open marriage with her husband, Marcus. While the conversation around open relationships has been everywhere lately, Deepa’s story offers a different perspective. For her, non-monogamy didn’t break her marriage. It reshaped it.
Deepa was raised in the Philippines, where divorce is still illegal and the expectation for women is clear: marry once, stay devoted, stay desirable, stay monogamous. But after moving to Amsterdam with her husband, Deepa discovered a version of herself she’d never had permission to explore. One that included desire, autonomy, and eventually, a boyfriend she also loves deeply.
In this candid conversation, Deepa answers the questions so many people have about open marriage but rarely ask out loud:
How does it work? How do you handle jealousy? What happens when one partner gets more attention? How do you parent inside a non-traditional structure? And what do you do when you fall in love with someone else?You can follow Deepa Paul here.
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Sun, 07 Dec 2025 - 702 - The Confession Turia Pitt Hid For Months
Turia Pitt has been called inspiring, extraordinary and resilient, but her new book is about something far less shiny: selfishness.
After surviving the fire that changed her life, Turia built a career as an author, speaker and endurance athlete. From the outside, she looked unstoppable. Inside, she was exhausted, overwhelmed and edging towards a breakdown she didn’t see coming.
In this conversation, Turia opens up to Kate about the moment she realised she needed help, how burnout crept into her life without her noticing, and why putting everyone else first was slowly destroying her. She talks honestly about motherhood, boundaries, the pressure to be grateful, and the small habits that pushed her to the brink.
This is a side of Turia Pitt you haven’t heard before. It’s thoughtful, surprising and full of the kind of honesty that makes you rethink your own life.
Turia Pitt’s new book, Selfish, is out now.
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Sun, 30 Nov 2025 - 701 - She Lost Five Babies. Now Chloe Fisher Is a Mum and Pregnant Again
After five miscarriages, Chloe Fisher had almost given up hope of becoming a mother.
Behind the glamorous life she shares with her husband, DJ and producer Paul Fisher, was a story of heartbreak, IVF and years of quiet grief that few people ever saw. In this deeply emotional conversation, Chloe sits down with Kate Langbroek to talk about the love that carried her through unimaginable loss, the friendship that helped her heal, and the miracle that changed everything.
She opens up about the physical and emotional toll of infertility, the painful things people say when they don’t know what else to say, and how her bond with Ellidy Pullin—forged through shared grief—became one of the great loves of her life. Chloe also reflects on the moment she finally held her daughter Bobbi, the peace that followed years of heartbreak, and the joy of now being pregnant again.
Her story is one of love, resilience and an unshakable belief that even after everything, hope can return.
You can follow Chloe Fisher here.
If you or someone you love has experienced miscarriage or fertility loss, you can find support through The Pink Elephants Support Network.
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Sun, 23 Nov 2025 - 700 - Dita Von Teese's Life as a Showgirl
Dita Von Teese has spent her life turning beauty into power.
Born Heather Sweet in small-town Michigan, she grew up dreaming of old Hollywood glamour, satin corsets, and the kind of femininity that shimmered on the silver screen. When she opened her first bra as a teenager—a plain white cotton thing inside a plastic egg—she was deeply disappointed. That moment, she says, is where it all began. If the world wouldn’t make things beautiful, she would.
In this conversation, Dita opens up about the art and discipline behind the spectacle that made her a global icon. She talks about her early days as a model and Playboy cover star, the power and intention behind creating the Dita Von Teese persona, and how she’s kept mystery alive in a world prone to oversharing.
She also shares what it was like collaborating with Taylor Swift on Bejeweled and how rare it is, even now, to be approached by another artist with such genuine respect for her craft. Dita explains that while many have imitated her, Taylor came to her as a true collaborator.
Now, as she brings her new show Nocturnelle to Australia in 2026, Dita talks about control, longevity, and the quiet strength behind the glamour. Click here for tour information.
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Video Producer: Julian Rosario
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Sun, 16 Nov 2025 - 699 - From Prison Cells to Country Stardom: The Incredible Story of Jelly Roll
He was born Jason DeFord in Nashville, Tennessee. By the time he was a teenager, he was in and out of jail, surrounded by addiction, violence, and survival. He thought his life would end the same way it began: in chaos. But somewhere inside those walls, he started writing lyrics and dreaming about music.
Today, the world knows him as Jelly Roll, one of the most unlikely success stories in country music. He has gone from a decade behind bars to the top of the Billboard charts, winning CMA Awards and earning Grammy nominations along the way. His songs are raw, confessional, and painfully honest. They are about addiction, faith, shame, forgiveness, and the long, slow road to redemption.
In this deeply moving conversation with Kate Langbroek, recorded backstage at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney minutes before he hit the stage, Jelly Roll went deep about how he turned his pain into purpose. He shares the stories of the people who saved him, including his wife, Bunnie XO, and his children. He opens up about his years in prison, his mother’s struggles, his faith, and the moment he learned that forgiveness starts with yourself.
It is the story of a man who refused to give up on himself, even when the world had. A boy who became a better man, a husband, a father, and one of the most honest voices in country music today.
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Sun, 09 Nov 2025 - 698 - Once Called "Australia's Worst Female Serial Killer." Kathleen Folbigg Sets The Record Straight
She was once called "Australia’s worst female serial killer." Kathleen Folbigg spent 20 years imprisoned for the deaths of her four children, convicted by a flawed system. In 2023, science proved she was innocent, leading to an immediate pardon and release.
In this deeply personal interview, Kathleen speaks about the trauma of her long ordeal and the bittersweet reality of her freedom. She reveals what it was like to be suddenly released, the pain of seeing her private diaries weaponised, and the enduring grief of belonging to the "unfortunate club of the childless mum."
This is a powerful, raw conversation about survival and the lifelong consequences of a devastating miscarriage of justice.
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Fri, 07 Nov 2025 - 697 - Jess Cattelly Turned a Third Date Into a Swingers Empire
Today, we’re stepping into a world most of us have only ever heard whispers about: the world of swingers clubs.
When she was just twenty, Jess Cattelly went on a third date that would change her life. Her date, a man named Lawrence, suggested they open a swingers club together—and she said yes.
A decade later, that club—Our Secret Spot—has become one of Australia’s most talked-about spaces for people exploring sex, desire, and connection in unconventional ways.
In this episode, Jess shares how a 20-year-old retail manager became the co-founder of a thriving sex-positive community. She opens up about what it’s really like behind closed doors, the challenges of running a swingers club, and how she’s built a business around curiosity, courage, and connection.
Whether you’re fascinated, intrigued, or just a little bit curious, this is the story of a woman who turned a wild idea into a groundbreaking reality.
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Sun, 02 Nov 2025 - 696 - Sara Bareilles Still Won't Write You A Love Song
Sara Bareilles has built a career on being brave enough to tell the truth, even when it hurts. In this episode of No Filter, she opens up about the story behind her breakthrough hit Love Song...and it’s not what you think.
Sara reflects on the pressures she faced growing up, the challenges of trying to fit in, and a letter she once wrote to her 17-year-old self. Along the way, she shares the lessons she’s learned about resilience, creativity, and finding your voice in a world that often tells you to stay small.
Her hit musical Waitress is now coming to Australia, and if you’ve ever needed a reminder that it’s never too late to start again, this conversation and Sara’s music, will give it to you.
For more information and tickets to see Waitress go here.
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Wed, 29 Oct 2025 - 695 - ‘Crazy Cousin’ Amy Saw Everything The Infamous Duggars Tried To Hide
For years, the Duggar family was one of America’s most famous and most controversial reality TV dynasties. Their show 19 Kids and Counting turned their strict religious beliefs and enormous family into entertainment.
But behind the carefully controlled public image was a much darker reality.
Amy Duggar King, known to viewers as the “rebel” or “crazy cousin,” grew up alongside the Duggars, but her childhood looked very different. Now she’s telling her story about what it was really like growing up on the fringes of that world, what she saw happening behind the scenes, and why she refuses to stay silent.
In this episode of No Filter, Amy opens up about family loyalty, generational trauma, and how she’s reclaiming her voice after years of being told to be quiet.
If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) — the National Sexual Assault, domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service.
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Sun, 26 Oct 2025 - 694 - At 37, Lucy Ormonde Joined A 'Boob Club'
Lucy Ormonde thought she was too young to get breast cancer. She wasn’t. At 37, Lucy believed she was healthy, she had no family history or any of the risk factors we generally associate with cancer. But cancer found her anyway.
In this special episode of No Filter, Holly Wainwright speaks with Lucy to mark the end of Breast Cancer Awareness month. No woman in Australia hasn't been touched in some way by breast cancer. And Lucy has some hard-won wisdom to share with us: like, what's the most useful stuff you can do when somebody is right in that heat of finding out that everything in their life has shifted in just a few words that came out of their doctor's mouth, why it's not over when it's officially over, and what really happens to your priorities and your life when you go through something as profound as this.
You can find Lucy's Substack 'A Year of Healing' here.
More information on the Breast Cancer Network Australia here.
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Wed, 22 Oct 2025 - 693 - Sarah Kopp Married Her Groomer, Then Fought Back
On this episode of No Filter, Kate Langbroek speaks with Sarah Kopp, a survivor, advocate, and the founder of Step In For Kids. Sarah’s story is heartbreaking, complex, and ultimately inspiring.
As a teenager, Sarah was groomed by her teacher. That relationship would go on to become even more complicated when she married him. Years later, she found the courage to report him to police and confront her past, taking control of her story in a way that took extraordinary bravery.
Today, Sarah is dedicated to protecting children and supporting survivors through her work with Step In For Kids, transforming her painful experiences into a force for change.
In this conversation, Sarah shares her journey with honesty, courage, and compassion. She talks about surviving trauma, reclaiming her voice, and the work she’s doing to make the world a safer place for children.
Step In For Kids was founded by survivor and educator Sarah Kopp to protect children from grooming and sexual abuse. For more information go here.
Content warning: This article contains descriptions of child abuse. If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contact Bravehearts — an organisation providing support to victims of child abuse. If you are concerned about the welfare of a child, you can get advice from the Child Abuse Protection Hotline (1800 688 009) or the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line (131 478).
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Sun, 19 Oct 2025 - 692 - MasterChef Lovers Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary Have Very Exciting News
Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary first met on MasterChef Australia: Back To Win, a high-pressure, career-focused environment that unexpectedly sparked a romance. In this episode, they share the story of how their friendship grew into love, navigating the challenges of reality TV, an 11-year age gap, and blending their lives together—including introducing Declan to Sarah’s 14-year-old son, Phoenix.
From their first mountaintop breakfast date in the Grampians to moving in together in Melbourne, Sarah and Declan open up about the highs, the anxieties, and the everyday moments that have shaped their relationship. They also reveal the details of some very exciting news...
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Sun, 12 Oct 2025 - 691 - Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill Had the Coolest Jobs in Magazines - Then They Got Fired
Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill had the kind of jobs most people only dream about. They were the women behind some of the world’s most glamorous magazines — InStyle, Harper’s Bazaar, WSJ. Magazine — sitting front row at fashion week, rubbing shoulders with celebs on covershoots, and setting the cultural agenda.
But then, both of them got fired.
In an industry built on power, prestige, and appearances, being shown the door at the very top should have been devastating. Instead, it sparked a friendship, a book, and a movement. Their manifesto All the Cool Girls Get Fired is about stripping away the shame of job loss and reframing it as a rite of passage.
In this conversation with Kate Langbroek, Laura and Kristina open up about what it’s really like to lose your dream job, the night out that led to their viral “all the cool girls get fired” post, and how even icons like Oprah and Lisa Kudrow have their own firing stories.
It’s about friendship, resilience, and reinvention — and why getting fired might just be the best thing that ever happens to you.
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Host:Kate Langbroek
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Senior Producer:Bree Player
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Video Producer: Josh Green
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Sun, 05 Oct 2025 - 690 - How The Bold Type Made Aisha Dee Brave Enough to Be Herself
Aisha Dee isn’t afraid to speak her truth. On this epsiode of No Filter, guest hosted by Laura Brodnik, The Bold Type star opens up about stepping into her queerness on screen, the ways her iconic character helped her explore her own sexuality, and the struggles of being a young woman navigating Hollywood while staying true to herself.
She gets candid about her decade-long battle with endometriosis and PCOS - the chronic pain, the surgeries, and the fight to have her experiences taken seriously. Aisha also talks about her latest project, Watching You, an intense psychological thriller, and why she’s drawn to messy, morally gray characters that push her to take risks.
From the highs of red carpets to the quiet victories at home with family, Aisha shares the moments that shape her life, career, and identity, all with honesty, humour, and heart.
You can follow Aisha Dee here.
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Wed, 01 Oct 2025 - 689 - Clare Stephens Was Always ‘The Twin’ or ‘The Editor.’ What Happened When She Walked Away?
Clare Stephens has spent more than a decade telling other people’s stories — as a writer, editor, podcaster, and now, novelist.
As Senior Editor at Mamamia, she helped shape the conversations that defined a generation. But stepping away from the brand, the platform, and the noise forced her to ask: Who am I, really?
In this conversation, Clare opens up about the emotional toll of being cancelled online, the experience of being constantly compared to her twin sister, and the fear - and freedom - that came with walking away from the brand where she built her name.
With her debut novel The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done about to be released, Clare speaks candidly about the uncomfortable exploration of cancel culture, morality, and what happens when you become the villain in someone else’s story.
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Sun, 28 Sep 2025 - 688 - The Relationship Perrie Edwards Refuses to Regret
Perrie Edwards has lived many lives - from global pop stardom with Little Mix to navigating heartbreak and motherhood in the public eye. But now, she’s stepping into something new: a solo career that’s deeply personal and entirely her own.
In this conversation, Perrie opens up about the pressure of going solo after years of success with one of the biggest girl groups in the world, the heartbreak behind her first solo single 'Forget About Us', and how becoming a mother shifted everything. She talks honestly about her decade-long relationship with footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, the quiet grief of pregnancy loss, and the challenge of carving out her own space away from the spotlight.
With her debut solo album set to launch and another baby on the way, Perrie is stepping into a whole new chapter both personally and professionally. This is a conversation about what happens when you stop trying to please everyone else and finally make something just for you.
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Wed, 24 Sep 2025 - 687 - What Happened After Ally Hensley Was Told She Had No Vagina
When Ally Hensley was a teenager, she received a life-changing diagnosis: she was born without a uterus, cervix, or vaginal canal; a rare condition known as MRKH syndrome. That moment would shape everything: how she saw her body, her future, her self-worth, and her relationships.
In this raw, unflinching, and darkly funny conversation, Ally opens up about what it’s like to navigate sex, intimacy, identity, and trauma while carrying a secret she felt she couldn’t share.
She speaks candidly about infertility, shame, and the complexities of abusive relationships when you already feel broken - and what it takes to reclaim your voice and your story. Today, Ally is a writer, speaker, and advocate who has turned her pain into purpose.
This is a story of resilience, identity, and what happens when you stop hiding and let yourself be seen.
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Recorded with Session in Progress studios.
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Sun, 21 Sep 2025 - 686 - Minister Katy Gallagher on Grief, Power, and the Moment Her Life Changed Forever
Minister Katy Gallagher carries deep, personal grief, and she's still fighting for the future of women.
Australia’s Minister for Finance, Women and the Public Service, Katy Gallagher joins Kate for a candid and deeply personal conversation about politics, motherhood, grief, and the quiet work of driving change at the highest levels of government.
From the heartbreaking loss of her partner to raising three children, one with complex needs, Katy shares how life experiences have shaped her political purpose and grounded her leadership style. She opens up about her biggest goal: ending violence against women and children within a generation, why financial security for women is essential to equality and what the finance portfolio really involves (hint: everything).
Kate and Katy talk about the challenge of engaging men and boys in the gender equality conversation and why men need to be part of the solution. They also unpack what it means to wield power responsibly - and why Katy thinks Australia’s democracy is something worth fiercely protecting.
Warm, insightful, and full of purpose, this is a conversation for anyone who wants a better, fairer Australia.
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Sun, 14 Sep 2025 - 685 - Yes, Elizabeth Gilbert Plotted To Murder The Love Of Her Life
There’s one thing you definitely know about Elizabeth Gilbert.
She wrote Eat Pray Love - a book that became a global phenomenon, a movie, and a blueprint for millions of women seeking transformation. It made Liz one of the most famous writers in the world.
But behind that fame was a deeper story - one Liz never told. Until now.
In her new memoir, All the Way to the River, Elizabeth Gilbert tells the truth about the love of her life, her best friend-turned-partner, the late Rayya Elias. It’s a story that’s fierce, complicated, and far from the romantic ideal many people projected onto them. It’s also about Liz’s own descent into addiction; not to drugs or alcohol, but to sex and love.
“I am a sex and love addict,” she writes. “I have caused tremendous harm to myself and others.” In this brutally honest conversation, Liz opens up to Holly about the darkest chapters of her life; the chaos of living with a partner relapsing into addiction, the shame of her own destructive patterns, and the moment she contemplated something unthinkable.
But this is also a story about healing, truth, and grace. About the kind of honesty that can save your life. And about what happens when you stop running, and finally let yourself be seen.
This is Elizabeth Gilbert like you’ve never heard her before: Unfiltered. Grieving. Funny. Fierce.
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Wed, 10 Sep 2025 - 684 - Rosie O’Donnell on the Day Her Friendship With Ellen Fell Apart
Rosie O’Donnell has lived almost every version of life in the spotlight. From her breakout in Hollywood alongside Tom Hanks and Madonna, to her groundbreaking daytime talk show that redefined television, Rosie was one of the most famous women in America.
But with fame came ridicule, public feuds, and moments that cut deeply. She’s been celebrated, mocked, and at times turned into the punchline of her own story. And one of the most painful moments came when Ellen DeGeneres told the world they weren’t friends.
In this conversation, Rosie is raw, funny and reflective. She speaks about growing up in the shadow of losing her mother, her shy first attempts at romance, the highs and lows of talk show success, and the very public feuds that made headlines. She shares what it was like to be blindsided by Ellen’s rejection, and why that moment stayed with her. And yes, she even talks about her recent return to our screens in And Just Like That.
Rosie O’Donnell has lived a big, messy, fascinating life — and in this episode, she tells it all.
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Sun, 07 Sep 2025 - 683 - Tanya Hennessy’s Hard-Won Pregnancy Announcement
Tanya Hennessy has never shied away from letting us into her world. But behind the jokes and the videos that rack up millions of views, Tanya has been fighting a battle that so many women know all too well.
For years, Tanya has shared her struggles with endometriosis, her fertility journey, and the heartbreak of wanting a baby so badly while facing setback after setback. And she brought her audience along for every raw, vulnerable moment.
Now, Tanya is finally pregnant. In this candid conversation, she opens up to Kate about the long, difficult road to get here, the fears she still carries, and the joy of finally sharing this news with the people who have supported her along the way.
This is Tanya Hennessy like you’ve never heard her before — funny, emotional, unfiltered, and profoundly human.
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Sun, 31 Aug 2025 - 682 - Dr Mo. Will Never Forget What He Saw In Gaza
Content warning: This podcast contains graphic details of violence and assault.
On this episode of No Filter, guest host Jessie Stephens speaks to Dr Mohammed Mustafa, known as Dr Mo, is a Perth-based emergency doctor, about his firsthand experiences providing emergency care in Gaza, the practical and emotional challenges of working in such extreme conditions, and the human stories behind the headlines. He also discusses the impact on children and families, and his ongoing efforts to establish a children’s hospital in Gaza.
The son of Palestinian refugees, Dr Mo has travelled to Gaza twice in the past two years to volunteer as an emergency doctor, working alongside local medical teams in hospitals under extreme conditions. Through video and social media, he has drawn global attention to the experiences of patients and medical staff working under intense pressure.If you wish to help the children of Gaza, you can donate to Save The Children here.
If you or anyone you know have experienced targeted violence, please contactLifeline(13 11 14),Kids Helpline(1800 55 1800), both of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
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Wed, 27 Aug 2025 - 681 - Inside G Flip’s Marriage to Chrishell Stause
G Flip is one of Australia’s most exciting and versatile musical talents. Known for their electrifying performances, genre-blurring sound, and fearless authenticity, they’ve won fans around the world.
But behind the music, G Flip’s life has been just as compelling. In this episode of No Filter, they open up to Kate Langbroek about their marriage to Chrishell Stause, navigating love in the public eye, and the emotional rollercoaster of trying to start a family through IVF.
G Flip talks candidly about the challenges and joys of building a life together, the moments that tested their relationship, and the truths about love, identity, and family that rarely make it into the headlines. It’s a heartfelt, honest conversation about the highs and lows of life both on stage and off.
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G Flip’s album Dream Ride is out September 5.
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Sun, 24 Aug 2025 - 680 - Mel Robbins On The Only Life Lesson You Need To Know
On this episode of No Filter, Kate Langbroek sits down with Mel Robbins, the woman who has turned life advice into a global movement. Mel’s journey from nearly losing everything to becoming one of the most influential voices in self-help is nothing short of remarkable. She’s built a brand, a business, and a worldwide following—and she’s here to share the lessons that could help you take control of your own life.
Mel opens up about the struggles that shaped her biggest insights, explains her ‘Let Them’ theory and how it can change the way you approach your life, and shares how she transformed advice into a business and a global movement. She also reveals practical tips to stop overthinking and start living, and exclusively for Australian and New Zealand fans, Mel shares some huge news you won’t want to miss.
If your life feels messy, chaotic, or overwhelming, this episode is packed with insights and strategies to help you get out of chaos mode—and start living on your terms.
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Sun, 17 Aug 2025 - 679 - The Story Kayla Jade Wasn’t Supposed to Tell
Kayla Jade didn’t plan to become one of the most recognisable women on Australian TikTok. She didn’t plan to become a sex worker, or a mum, or a viral sensation. But somehow, she’s all of those things and more.
In this episode of No Filter, Kate Langbroek sits down with Kayla to talk about the story that wasn’t supposed to be told. The one that includes a man named Peggy Sue, an A-Lister who asked for too much, falling for one of her clients and that infamous meet up with Drake. It's deep dive into the wild, unfiltered life Kayla’s built - one storytime at a time.
From her rise on OnlyFans to becoming a full-service sex worker, from co-parenting in the Gold Coast hinterland to managing fame, surgery, shame and survival, Kayla speaks with extraordinary candour about everything she’s lived through and what she’s still learning.
And yes, we talk about the pegging story that may or may not have impacted the federal election.
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Sun, 10 Aug 2025 - 678 - How Sally Hepworth Survived Her Divorce
Sally Hepworth is one of Australia’s most successful and best-loved authors. Her novels are regularly top bestseller lists around the world.
She’s known for writing darkly funny, page-turning stories about marriage, motherhood, secrets and betrayal. But in this episode of No Filter, Sally shares her own story — and it’s as layered and compelling as one of her books.
Sitting down with Kate Langbroek, Sally talks candidly about ending her 20-year marriage, co-parenting with her ex, and why she no longer believes marriage is a good deal for women.
She also explains why she’ll never live with a man again, how her family reacted to her decision, and why, despite the heartbreak, this next chapter might just be her happiest yet.
Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth is out October 14 and The Family Next Door premieres on Sunday 10 August at 8pm on ABC TV, with all episodes available to stream on ABC iview.
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Sun, 03 Aug 2025 - 677 - Osher Günsberg On What Happens When TV Fame Ends
Osher Günsberg has been one of the most recognisable people on Australian television. The face of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, The Masked Singer, and Australian Idol, he’s been in our living rooms for over two decades.
But TV has changed. The work slowed. And suddenly, one of the most familiar faces in the country found himself scrambling to pay the mortgage.
In this episode of No Filter, Osher sits down with Kate Langbroek for a raw and revealing conversation about what happens when the cameras stop rolling. He opens up about the financial strain of losing multiple prime-time jobs, the reality of hustling for gigs to make ends meet, and the ego hit that comes with watching an industry move on without you.
Osher also speaks openly about his ongoing mental health journey and the therapy that’s helped him survive some of his darkest moments.
You can follow Osher and find his book, So What? Now What?here.
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Sun, 27 Jul 2025 - 676 - Why You Immediately Need To Know The Name CJ Hendry
CJ Hendry is one of the world’s most successful working artists. But she didn’t go to art school. She didn’t have a plan. And for a long time, she didn’t even call herself an artist.
She was a uni dropout working in retail, with a side obsession for beautiful things. One day she sold her entire wardrobe on eBay, bought some pencils and paper, and started to draw. She shared her work online. Then Kanye West bought one of her pieces. And everything changed.
In this conversation, CJ tells Kate Langbroek how she built a global art business from scratch, without a gallery, a degree, or any of the traditional paths artists are expected to follow. She talks about the moment the Andy Warhol Foundation threatened to sue her, and how she turned it into an international scavenger hunt. She opens up about marriage, motherhood, money, and why Sundays nearly break her. And she shares how a rebrand in Year 5 became the first step in becoming who she is now.
CJ also makes a major announcement during this episode — one that her fans will not want to miss.
Whether you’ve never heard of CJ or have been following her work for years, this is the story of what can happen when someone doesn’t wait for permission.
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Sun, 20 Jul 2025 - 675 - Bethany And Simone Did Everything Together - Until a Toxic Drink Took Simone’s Life
Bethany Clarke and Simone White were best friends.
They’d known each other since they were kids. So when they set off on a long-awaited backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, it was meant to be a joyful, carefree adventure.
But just three days into their holiday, everything changed.
At their hostel in Laos, Bethany and Simone attended happy hour drinks by the pool. What they didn’t know was that the drinks had been contaminated with methanol, a toxic and often fatal chemical sometimes found in unregulated alcohol.
Within 24 hours, both women were seriously unwell and found themselves in hospital. Simone didn’t survive. Bethany did.
This is the story of what happened next - the decisions no one should have to make in a foreign hospital, the grief of losing your best friend, and the unbearable weight of being the one left behind.
You can follow Bethany Clarke’s advocacy account and sign her petition here:
https://www.instagram.com/simonewhitemethanolawareness/
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Host:Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Bree Player
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
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Sun, 13 Jul 2025 - 674 - Deborah Frances-White Isn't Afraid To Take On The Manosphere
Deborah Frances-White is the woman behind The Guilty Feminist, the podcast that’s sparked global conversations about modern feminism, contradiction, and calling ourselves in.
She’s a comedian, an author, a screenwriter, and a performer. But underneath all of that is someone who knows what it means to live in silence.
Adopted at birth and raised in a strict religious community, Deborah grew up in a world shaped by rules, obedience, and fear. She was taught to conform. To behave. To stay quiet. And she did, for a while.
In this episode of No Filter, Deborah shares the story of walking away from everything she was raised to believe, and how she found her voice in the aftermath. We talk about her new book, Six Conversations We’re Scared to Have, and why she's choosing to say the things most of us are too afraid to.
She speaks about gender non-conformity, shame, free speech, cancel culture, and the emotional impact of being publicly shunned. We also talk about comedy, and how it became the way she processes pain, connection and truth.
This is a conversation about identity, courage, and what happens when you stop being the person everyone expected you to be.
You can follow Deborah and find her book, Six Conversations We're Scared to Have, here:
https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz/?hl=en
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Host:Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Bree Player
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 06 Jul 2025 - 673 - The Marvel Star Who Survived Opus Dei as a Gay Teen
Before Australian actor, Tim Pocock, was cast as young Cyclops in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, he was a teenager growing up in a strict Catholic home - navigating a world where being gay wasn’t just discouraged, it was treated as something to be fixed.
In this raw and powerful conversation, Tim opens up about his time at Redfield College in Sydney - a school linked to Opus Dei. He speaks candidly about surviving conversion therapy, and the years he spent battling internalised homophobia.
Tim also shares what it was like to grow up silenced, how that trauma shaped his relationship with his body, his family and his faith, and what it took to finally unlearn it all - and live as himself.
This is a story of survival, truth, and reclaiming identity.
You can follow Tim and find his book, The Truth Will Set You Free, here:
https://www.instagram.com/timjpocock/?hl=en
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Host:Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Bree Player
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 29 Jun 2025 - 672 - WELL: From Body To Brain Health: How To Go The Distance As You Get Older
What do Zumba and Greek dancing have to do with bone density? Why should you shave first and soak later? And who gets to decide whether you can have a hysterectomy for health reasons if you haven’t had kids yet?
In this episode, Endocrinologist Dr Sonia Davison from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health talks about whether diet and exercise can prevent dementia and what waist circumference has to do with healthy ageing. She also discusses how stomping, sleeping and strength training should all be part of the puzzle as you get older.
We also talk about intermittent fasting and how cups of tea with your girlfriends could be just what the doctor ordered.
And, is it possible to delay your ‘hormone window of chaos’?
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CREDITSHosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam
Guest: Dr Sonia Davison
Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sasha Tannock
Audio Producer: Scott StronachMamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
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Fri, 27 Jun 2025 - 671 - Celeste Barber Got Famous For Being Real. Then It Got Complicated
Celeste Barber built a global following by being “real” - pulling faces in big knickers, parodying celebrity perfection, and making millions of people laugh on Instagram.
But this is the side of Celeste that Instagram doesn’t see.
In this intimate and revealing conversation, Celeste opens up about the chaos of her childhood, her ADHD diagnosis, the burnout that nearly broke her, and the pressure of being the internet’s favourite funny woman.
She talks about her marriage to ‘Hot Husband’ Api and what it’s like raising kids while the world watches. She shares what fame has given her, what it’s taken, and the quiet work she’s done to figure out what parts of her life are just for her.
Yes, she’s hilarious. But she’s also honest, vulnerable, and still figuring it out one little win at a time, just like the rest of us.
This is the real Celeste Barber - beyond the selfies, the knickers, and the punchlines.
You can follow Celeste Barber and find tickets to her upcoming Australian regional tour Backup Dancer here: https://www.instagram.com/celestebarber/?hl=en
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Guests: Celeste Barber
Host:Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Senior Producer:Bree Player
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not constitute medical advice. Any references to medications, including Ozempic, are made in the context of cultural commentary only. This podcast does not endorse, promote, or recommend any prescription medicines or treatments. For personalised medical advice, please consult your healthcare professional.
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
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Sun, 22 Jun 2025 - 670 - Vincent Fantauzzo On The Trauma He Hid From Asher Keddie
On paper, Vincent Fantauzzo’s life looks perfect. He’s one of Australia’s most celebrated portrait artists, winning the People’s Choice Award at the Archibald Prize four times. His subjects have included some of Australia’s biggest names - Heath Ledger, Baz Luhrmann, Matt Moran - and his work hangs in galleries, private collections, and museums around the world.
He’s married to beloved actress Asher Keddie, they’re raising two boys together, and from the outside, it looks like Vincent has it all. But his real story is far more complicated.
In this conversation, Vincent opens up about the trauma he’s carried since childhood: neglect, abuse, crime, poverty and the trauma that shaped him long before he ever picked up a paintbrush.
He speaks about growing up completely illiterate, the violence he witnessed and was part of as a teenager, and how boxing became the unlikely path that led him to art, and ultimately, to healing.
This is a conversation about survival, love, redemption, and the parts of someone’s story you’ll never see just by looking at their life from the outside.
You can follow Vincent and find his book, Unveiled, here:
https://www.instagram.com/vincent_fantauzzo/?hl=en
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Guests: Vincent Fantauzzo
Host:Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Bree Player
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
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Sun, 15 Jun 2025 - 668 - From Husbands to Friends, Poh Ling Yeow Has Mastered Breakups
You might know Poh Ling Yeow as an artist, a chef and a regular fixture on television ever since she was first introduced to Australia on MasterChef. But that’s just the public side of Poh.
The version you see is only part of her truth; behind it lies a layered, often painful journey.
In this conversation Poh opens up about her years spent in the church before walking away from it, which left her untangling years of belief and identity.
She shares the profound grief she has experienced with the loss of her mother, and as well as the heartbreak of two marriage breakdowns and how those moments led to loneliness, questioning and rebuilding.
But through it all, she’s discovered something quite extraordinary: an ability to find beauty in the sorrow, light in the mess, and humour in the most unexpected places.
This is a conversation about identity, resilience, creativity, and what it means to truly move on and start over.
You can watch Poh on this season of MasterChef on Network 10 and you can follow her here:
https://www.instagram.com/pohlingyeow/?hl=en
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Host:Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer:Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 08 Jun 2025 - 667 - David Holmes Was Harry Potter's Stunt Double... And Then He Was Paralysed
David Holmes is the Harry Potter you’ve never heard of. That’s because he was Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double.
At just 25 years old, David Holmes was living the dream. He was working on the biggest film franchise in the world, out partying, and fully immersed in a life of sex, drugs, and rock and roll.
A former gymnast turned stuntman, he was in all the Harry Potter films—growing up alongside the cast, almost like a big brother to a group of pre-teens who would go on to become global stars. But while rehearsing a stunt for the final Harry Potter film—a move he’d done many times before—something went terribly wrong. David was flung into a wall and broke his neck. He now refers to his injury as “the gift that keeps on taking.”
Over 15 years later, David has the use of only one arm. But as you’ll hear in this conversation, he doesn’t see himself as a victim. Life, he says, guarantees nothing. It’s what you do with what you’ve got that counts.
And David is doing a lot. From writing a novel to producing a documentary with his friend Daniel Radcliffe, hosting a podcast, advocating for disability rights—and yes, having the best sex of his life.
You can follow David and find his book, The Boy Who Lived, here: https://www.instagram.com/davidholmes83/?hl=en
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Host: Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 01 Jun 2025 - 666 - Introducing 'But Are You Happy': The 5-Minute Method To Stop Your Spiral
Do you ever get stuck asking yourself a bunch of hypothetical, “what if” questions that make you more and more stressed, even though the situation isn’t actually happening? You've probably found yourself in a stress spiral. In this episode of But Are You Happy, Dr. Anastasia Hronis will teach you the 5-minute method to stop a stress spiral in its tracks. You will also learn:
The difference between a panic attack and stress When to seek help, and how. Why anxiety isn’t always a bad thing - and what it’s trying to teach us Why we worry and stress so much in the first placeIf you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support.
Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us a voice memo. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas—think of it as free therapy!
CREDITS:
Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Our studio is styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton visit.
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Wed, 28 May 2025 - 665 - Gracie Otto Watched Her Dad’s Health Unfold From Behind The Camera
The Otto Legacy. An Award Winning Documentary. High End Fashion.
Gracie Otto is one of the Ottos—you know, Barry and Miranda Otto, Australian cinematic royalty. But she has carved out her own space in the industry. She’s the director behind The Other Guy, Deadloch, The Artful Dodger, and Heartbreak High.
However, it’s her most recent film, the AACTA-winning documentary Otto by Otto, that pulls back the curtain on the Otto family. What began as a project documenting her father, Barry, as he prepared to premiere a one-man show became something far more personal. Through her lens, Gracie realised she was capturing the unfolding reality of her dad’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
What You’ll Hear:
How Otto by Otto became a heartbreaking portrait of her father, Barry Otto The highs and lows of a career in Australian film and theatre The challenge of documenting a loved one’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis in real time How and why she never stops workingTHE END BITS:
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Host: Kate Langbroek
Guest: Gracie Otto
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 25 May 2025 - 664 - Brooke Boney Doesn’t Know What’s Next… And She’s Ok With That
Brooke Boney had one of the best gigs in the world. For years, we woke up with her on morning TV. It was a job that changed her life—until one morning, she made a decision that would change her life again. She announced, live on air, that she was done. Not just with breakfast television, but with Australia. She was heading overseas to study at Oxford.
She’s back in Australia now - wiser, thoughtful, and unsure of what her next move will be. She’s collected her wisdom in a new book, All Of It, and that pretty much sums up this special episode of No Filter.
In this conversation, you’ll hear Kate & Brooke discuss:
Fame & Stalkers (yes, plural) Why Brooke loves sport so much Family, Fertility, and Love Being the first Indigenous woman on commercial TV So much more…You can find Brooke’s book, All Of It, here:https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Brooke-Boney-All-of-It-9781761068003
You can follow Brooke on Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/boneybrooke/
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Guests: Brooke Boney
Host: Kate Langbroek
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 18 May 2025 - 663 - Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally: Beyond Parks & Rec And Will & Grace
Even if you don’t think you know Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, you do, trust us.
Nick is widely known for his role as Ron Swanson in NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. He has appeared in Fargo, The Last of Us, Civil War, Ice Age and the Sing film franchise, and co-hosted reality competition series Making It with Parks co-star Amy Poehler.
Megan is best known for playing Karen Walker in the NBC sitcom Will & Grace, for which she received eight Primetime Emmy Awards, winning twice. She has appeared in Party Down, 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, The Great North, Reservation Dogs, The Simpsons and The Umbrella Academy.
But, the roles that Nick & Megan are most proud of is as husband and wife - and the creative partnership that infuses their marriage - and it is this partnership that Nick & Megan discuss on this special episode of No Filter.
Nick & Megan are coming to Australia to perform “Unscripted & Unfiltered” on Saturday, 14 June for Vivid Sydney. You can get more information here.
You can follow Nick here: https://www.instagram.com/nickofferman/
You can follow Megan here: https://www.instagram.com/meganomullally/
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CREDITS:
Guests: Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally
Host & Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Wed, 14 May 2025 - 662 - "I Was A Neo-Nazi Skinhead" [Part One] How Christian Picciolini Was Radicalised
[Part 1 of 2] At fourteen years old, Christian Picciolini was lost, confused and looking for guidance. If he’d been approached by a footy coach or a skateboarder - he reckons he would have followed their lead. But instead, he was recruited by the leader of the notorious Chicago area skinheads, and found himself deeply entwined in a violent, racist and dangerous neo-nazi hate group.
Today, however, Christian spends every day of his life trying to undo the harm he caused, and to help other young people disengage from hate groups. So how did Christian go from being the lead propagandist for an extremist organisation to actively working to bring them down?
It’s a story you’ll have to hear to believe - and it’s a story that’s more important today than ever before.
Listen to Part 2 of this conversation here.
You can follow Christian on Instagram here
And learn more about his books and the work he does, here
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CREDITS:
Host: Kate Langbroek
Guest: Christian Picciolini
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 11 May 2025 - 661 - The Women Behind "Strife": Asher, Mia, Bruna And Jessie
It’s been 18 months since Evelyn Jones burst onto our screens—fictional, yes, but her story couldn’t feel more real to the women who brought her to life.
In this special episode of No Filter, host Jessie Stephens—who is also a writer on the show and Mamamia’s Executive Editor—is joined by Mia Freedman, whose memoir Work, Strife, Balance inspired the hit Binge series Strife, along with Asher Keddie, who plays Evelyn, and executive producer Bruna Papandrea.
They reflect on Season 1, including Mia’s emotional spiral before the premiere, and give us a sneak peek at what’s to come in Season 2, dropping Thursday, May 8.
Together, these powerhouse creatives open up about what it means to be a woman in the media and entertainment industry today—the competition, the comparisons, the fear of cancellation, and the constant balancing act between public and private life.
And of course, they talk about ambition: what it costs, why it matters, and how the world still struggles when women dare to want more.
Season 2 of Strife premieres on Binge Thursday May 8th,.
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CREDITS:
Host: Jessie Stephens
Guest: Mia Freedman, Asher Keddie and Bruna Papandrea.
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Wed, 07 May 2025 - 660 - Georgia Love On Private Pain In A Public Life
Georgia Love — and yes, that is her real name — has always had a lot of love to give.
Almost a decade ago, she stepped onto our screens as The Bachelorette, searching for just that: love. She found it, too, forming a relationship in the public eye that captured hearts around the country. But now, almost ten years on, that same relationship is ending — also in full view of the public.
Georgia is no stranger to loss — both the kind she has chosen to share with the world, and the kind she's fought fiercely to keep private.
Georgia discuss losing her mum just days after her Bachelorette finale aired The very public cancellation she endured that still stings... Stepping away from her career, a heartbreaking friendship breakup, and the ways in which she's been changed by public scrutiny. And, of course, her very recent separation from her husband, and how she's picking up the pieces.
In this conversation, you'll hear:Georgia has weathered more storms than most. Each time, she's picked herself up, rebuilt her life, and somehow stayed open-hearted. Resilient, vulnerable, and tougher than she often gets credit for, Georgia Love is a woman who has lived many lives in one.
You can follow Georgia Love here.
You can listen to Georgia's Mamamia Podcast, Everyone Has An Ex, here.
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Host: Kate Langbroek
Guest: Georgia Love
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 04 May 2025 - 659 - Oprah-Approved Gabby Bernstein Wants To Help You Fix Your Life
Gabby Bernstein is the kind of person you mention in a group chat and instantly get five voice notes back saying, “Oh my God, she changed my life.”
She’s Oprah-approved, a New York Times best-selling author many times over, a spiritual teacher and the voice behind the wellness movement that’s got us all manifesting, journaling and choosing our battles. In this episode of Holly Wainright's podcast MID, Holly sat down with Gabby to talk about feeling stuck, dealing with change, and the relentless voice in your head, you know the one, the inner critic.
If you’re looking for some clarity, a push to change things that aren't working for you, or just a little positivity, this conversation is for you.
Gabby Bernstein is touring the country in May follow the links here get tickets for Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
Order Gabby's latest book, Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life here and get a free gift! Follow Gabby on Instagram and try her gabby coaching membership app for free here.
Or, you can learn about Gabby's 21 day challenge here.
If you'd like to listen to more MID you can listen to season four here.
CREDITS:
Host: Holly Wainwright
Guest: Gabby Bernstein
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Producer: Tahli Blackman
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Thu, 01 May 2025 - 658 - Mel C. Sporty Spice. Melanie Chisholm [Part 1]: What Being A Spice Girl Cost Her
[Part 1 of 2] You know the name—Sporty Spice. But before the world tours, the crop tops, and the legacy of Girl Power, Melanie Chisholm was just a 20-year-old answering a flyer to audition for a girl band.
In this episode Kate Langbroek sits down with Melanie to talk about the real story behind the Spice Girls—what it was like to rise to global fame overnight, and what it cost her.
What you’ll hear in this conversation:
The highs and heartbreaks of being in one of the biggest girl bands of all time How fame impacted Melanie’s mental health The deep bond she still shares with her Spice sisters Why she's finally made peace with that time in her lifeMelanie is honest, grounded, and full of insight. This is the side of Sporty Spice you’ve never heard before.
Listen to part two of this conversation here.
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Host: Kate Langbroek
Guest: Melanie Chisholm
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 27 Apr 2025 - 657 - Teresa Palmer And The 10 Page Letter That Changed Her Life
Teresa Palmer is the ultimate working mum. From boldly walking into a talent agent’s office and declaring she’d be a mother first and an actor second, to negotiating flights and breastfeeding breaks into every project—she does it all on her terms.
Now pregnant with her sixth child, Teresa Palmer lives life with her heart on her sleeve—dreamer, doer, and total open book.
You might know her from The Mother Daze podcast, her acting roles, or her bestselling book The Zen Mama Guide to Finding Your Rhythm in Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond, but in this chat, she’s all heart, humour, and raw honesty.
What you'll hear in this conversation:
- The ten-page letter she wrote to manifest her husband
- Her new role in The Last Anniversary
- The wild ride of raising five kids across two countries
- The village of women who keep her sane
- What motherhood has taught her about identity, creativity, and connectionTeresa is as real as they come. This one’s for anyone trying to do it all—and keep their heart intact while they’re at it.
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CREDITS:
Host: Laura Brodnik
Guest: Teresa Palmer
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Thu, 24 Apr 2025 - 656 - Jameela Jamil Knows How To Take Down Andrew Tate
Jameela Jamil may as well be Aussie, she feels like one of us—funny, unfiltered, and refreshingly nonchalant.
You might know her as Tahani from The Good Place, but these days she’s just as well known for her fearless activism on body image, mental health, and gender equality.
What you'll hear in this conversation:
Why she refuses to give men like Andrew Tate airtime Her call to rethink the way we talk about masculinity The link between friendship and mental health Why she’s counting down to turning 40 And how she’s learnt to appreciate aging, change, and letting go of the pressure to please.Jameela doesn’t hold back—and thank god. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t quite fit the mold, who’s had a complicated relationship with their body or their mind, or who simply wants to hear a refreshingly honest take on what it means to be a woman right now
Jameela is currently touring the country, if you would like learn more and get tickets, follow the link here.
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CREDITS:
Host: Kate Langbroek
Guest: Jameela Jamil
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 20 Apr 2025 - 655 - The Doctor Who Turned His Diaries Into A Hit Show
Adam Kay knew exactly who he wanted to play him in the TV version of his life.
After spending years working in hospitals across the UK, mostly in obstetrics and gynaecology, Adam—completely burnt out—took a break. What was meant to be a short pause turned into 14 years and counting.
During his training in the labour wards, Adam kept a diary. Those diary entries would later become a best-selling book (This Is Going To Hurt, which sold over 5 million copies), and eventually a hit TV series starring Ben Whishaw as Adam.
In this candid, emotional, and at times hilarious conversation, Adam talks about:
– The human cost of being a doctor
– Why mental health support in medicine is so urgently needed
– What changes are essential—both in the UK and here in Australia
– And… the strangest things people have turned up to hospital with inside their bodies.This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever been a patient, worked in healthcare, or simply wants to understand the real cost of caring.
If you'd like to see Adam Kay live in Australia, he's currently touring the country. You can look at his tour dates here.
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Guest: Adam Kay
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 13 Apr 2025 - 654 - The True Story Behind "Dying For Sex" [re-release]
This is an episode about an epic friendship between two women.
It transcends marriages, divorce, miscarriage and sex and ends in the most poignant, tragic, beautiful way.
When Molly was 41, she was given a life-changing diagnosis. And instead of living out the life she'd built with her husband, she left their 15-year marriage to go and have hot sex with strangers. Dozens of them.
And her friend Nikki... what was she to do? Judge her? Encourage her? Support her?
Well, they started a podcast together, called Dying For Sex.
In this episode, Mia Freedman sits down with Nikki Boyer, actress and podcast host, to discuss her lifelong friendship with Molly, some hilarious sex stories and what happens when you lose your best friend.
For everything Molly and Nikki, head to https://dyingforsexpodcast.com/
You can follow Nikki on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/nikkiboyer/?hl=en.
Want to see those pics of Molly Nikki and Mia were talking about? Go to https://www.instagram.com/dying4sex/?hl=en
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CREDITS:
Host:Mia Freedman . You can find Mia onInstagram here and get hernewsletter here.
With thanks to our guest: Nikki Boyer
Producer: Leah Porges
Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff
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Fri, 11 Apr 2025 - 653 - Madeleine West On Confronting Her Monsters And Motherhood At 47
Madeleine West has lived many lives— from Neighbours’ Dee Bliss to Underbelly’s Danielle McGuire, she’s been a fixture on Australian screens for decades.
Beyond acting, she’s also an advocate, a survivor, and now, at 47, she’s stepping into a surprising new chapter... motherhood for the seventh time.
What she first thought was menopause turned out to be an unexpected pregnancy, something that took time to embrace. But that’s not the only battle Madeleine has faced. Just a few years ago, she made the courageous decision to help police uncover a pedophile—the man who abused her as a child.
In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Madeleine opens up about:
How she came to terms with becoming a mother again at 47 The media storm that forced her to announce her pregnancy before she was ready The darkness she had to push through to become the woman she is today The moment she wore a wire to confront her abuserThis is a story of survival, strength, and reclaiming your own narrative - no matter how impossible it may seem.
If you or anyone you know needs support, call Lifeline on 131 114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
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Host: Kate Langbroek
Guest: Madeleine West
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 06 Apr 2025 - 652 - What Really Happened To Amanda Knox
You probably know the name Amanda Knox but not for the reasons she would have wanted.
At just 20 years old, Amanda found herself at the centre of a global media storm, wrongfully convicted of her roommate’s murder in Italy. She spent four years in prison before being exonerated, but the damage was done. The world had already decided who she was.
What You’ll Hear:
The media’s obsession with Amanda and how the truth got lost The psychological tactics of police interrogations How she navigated life in prison and found an unlikely role for herself What it means to start over after global scrutiny Motherhood, justice and protecting her own daughter’s futureThis is a story of survival, resilience and reclaiming a life that was nearly stolen. Amanda Knox is finally Free.
You can buy Amanda Knox memoir Free, here. Or her first book, Waiting To Be Hear, here.
Or you can listen to her podcast Labyrinths.
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Host: Kate Langbroek
Guest: Amanda Knox
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Sun, 30 Mar 2025 - 651 - Riley Hemson And The Price Of Being Online
Self-Worth, Social Media & Loving The Skin You're In.
Like most young girls growing up in a media-driven world, there comes a moment when you realise your body is being compared to others. For today’s guest, Riley Hemson, that moment came at just 10 years old—when she first believed that her worth was entirely tied to how her body looked.
Ironically, her journey to realising that wasn’t true came through social media—the very thing that often makes people feel less than. Now, Riley is not just an Instagram influencer—she's a business owner, the founder of Remmie by Riley, and a proud ambassador for L'Oreal Paris' Talk Their Worth Campaign, using her platform to inspire women to embrace their value unapologetically and without compromise.
What You’ll Hear:
- Riley’s journey from paramedicine to social media influence
- How sharing her life online helped her find confidence
- The impact of body image struggles from a young age
- Her experience launching Remmie by Riley and becoming a L’Oréal Paris ambassador
- The power of embracing your worth—online and offlineThis episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with self-doubt, body image, or the pressures of social media.
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Host: Kate Langbroek
Guest: Riley Hemson
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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