Writer Liane Moriarty is an international bestselling author, having sold over 20 million copies of her books worldwide. Liane has a gift for capturing women's experiences and peeling back the facade of her characters to reveal their inner lives, something Nicole Kidman and Reece Witherspoon recognised before snapping up the rights to the Emmy Award Winning Series Big Little Lies.

In this conversation, Jess and Liane dig deep on her writing process and how her own personal experiences, including her breast cancer diagnosis, have influenced her writing and her reflections on life. Liane also opens up about her friendship with Nicole, and why her experience of Hollywood might just surprise you.

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Liane Moriarty's latest novel Here One Moment explores the themes of mortality and destiny.

If you loved this chat with Liane, we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Lisa Taddeo here

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Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Liane Moriarty
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Chris Marsh
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

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Elle MacPherson is an Aussie icon, supermodel, businesswoman, actor, author, and a celebrity who we all know simply by her first name. Until now, Elle seemingly had the perfect existence, but what you’ll learn from this conversation is that our lives are never quite what they seem.

In this compelling episode Elle opens up about the highs and lows of her life, including her journey to sobriety and why self-love and letting go of control are key to her wellbeing. Elle also shares some of her biggest life lessons with us, and why not listening to her heart was a lonely place when trying to live up to other peoples expectations of what her life should look like.

Elle also shares her experience with breast cancer and why she chose a non-medical approach in response to her diagnosis. Elle’s decision to treat her cancer holistically is her story to tell and we listened respectfully. If you are facing a serious illness, please seek advice from medical practitioners and specialists. Look at the science and the research and make an informed decision that’s right for you and your unique circumstances.

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Grab your copy of Elle's incredible memoir here

If you loved this chat with Harry, we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Alison Brahe here

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Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Elle MacPherson
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Chris Marsh
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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Champion Boxer and Mental Health advocate Harry Garside captured our hearts at the Paris Olympics with his emotional interview after his dreams of a gold medal were crushed, something he'd been working towards for 20 years.

In this episode Jess sits down with Harry to see where his mind is at now, and how he’s found his power in self acceptance throughout the highs and lows of his career. Harry also shares the sliding doors moment that changed the trajectory of his life and taught him to ‘collect evidence’ of his worthiness. There is so much to learn from Harry in this conversation about challenging societal expectations and embracing your authentic self, flaws and all.

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Grab your copy of The Good Fight here

If you loved this chat with Harry, we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Hugh Sheridan here

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Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Harry Garside
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Chris Marsh
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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In this SAFE SPACE episode we're going to find out what it's like to experience fatphobia as a bigger bodied person when Jess sits down with Milo Hartill to hear her experience of living with discrimination, prejudice and weight stigma.

Millo is an actor, model and advocate for ‘fat liberation’ and body acceptance, and while she is joyful about her size, her relationship with her body isnt straightforward. Milo openly shares some of the darker moments and challenges she’s faced as a bigger-bodied person in the entertainment industry and the pressure to conform to societal beauty standards. There is so much we can learn from Milo about self-acceptance and body respect, regardless of how others perceive you.

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Catch Milo on stage in Flat Earthers: The Musical here

Experiencing Fatphobia can be distressing, The Butterfly Foundation is available for anyone concerned about eating disorders or body image issues, whether you need support for yourself or someone you care about.

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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Milo Hartill
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Chris Marsh
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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In this SAFE SPACE episode we're going to find out what it's like to experience racism, when Jess sits down with Alyssa Huynh who shares her experience of living with racial prejudice as a young Vietnamese Australian.

Alyssa hasn't always felt empowered to speak out, and you’ll hear first hand what it's like to experience internalized racism and self-hatred as she openly shares the shame she felt as a ‘Self Hating Asian’ and the objectification she’s faced in dating and sex.

There is so much we can learn from Alyssa including the crucial role we can play as Allies by standing up against racism in our own social circles, and the importance of challenging and unlearning biases and stereotypes to create a safe space for all Australians to share their experiences.

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Alyssa's book Safe Space is available HERE

Experiencing racism can be distressing and traumatic. If you've experienced racism, you may want to seek support. Click HERE for access to a selection of National Support Services available to you

And if anything in this story has caused you distress you might like to contact lifeline 13 11 14.

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Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Alyssa Huynh
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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In this SAFE SPACE episode we're going to find out what it's like to live with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia so we can understand it better and help reduce some of the stigma surrounding this mental wellbeing issue.

Jess sits down with 45-year-old Phoebe Kingston who has a lived experience of mental distress including a diagnosis of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and more recently, Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Phoebe openly shares the stigma and discrimination they've faced, which can often be more distressing than the symptoms of the illness itself. You’ll hear first hand what it's like to experience an acute, psychotic and delusional paranoid episode.

There is so much we can learn from Phoebe including the importance of compassionate listening and human connection, while debunking some common myths and misconceptions surrounding Schizophrenia.

Phoebe works in several roles across the mental health sector, and is a lived experience peer ambassador for SANE Australia. Phoebe has a special interest area in advocacy for alternative understandings of mental & emotional distress. So in this conversation you'll hear Phoebe use non clinical language from a carefully chosen framework of understanding and self-identity. Everyone's personal lived experience story is unique, and Phoebe is termed a ‘critical democratic peer worker’ for their overarching perspectives on mental well being.

Content Warning: This episode touches on suicide and you’ll hear some detailed descriptions of what it’s like to experience psychosis. If anything in this story has caused you distress you might like to contact lifeline 13 11 14 or Blue Knot Foundation that deals with childhood trauma

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If you need support or want to learn more about Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder or or you’re looking to connect to other people in this situation Sane Australia

Visit The Warren Academy for more of Phoebe’s recommended resources

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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Phoebe Kingston
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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In this first episode of the SAFE SPACE series we're going to find out what it's like to live with an addiction to Methamphetamine, also known as Ice. Jess sits down with 51 year old mum Nicole who survived 28 years of drug abuse and has now been abstinent from all substances for seven and a half years.

Nicole shares her experience of living with an addiction, the initial allure of the drug, and the devastating impact it had on her life, relationships, and body. There is so much we can learn from Nicole about what addiction does to your brain, the importance of the words we do or don't use when it comes to drug use, as well as the judgements we can unfairly make when we see people affected by drugs.

Nicole is now a senior peer support worker at Mission Australia and helps guide people through addiction into recovery.

Content Warning: This is a conversation about substance addiction and you'll hear some detailed descriptions of the damage that addiction can do to your mind and body, it also touches on suicide.

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If you need support or want to learn more about substance addiction the National Alcohol and other drug hotline provides confidential support for people struggling with addiction. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1800 250 015.

Family Drug Support is also available 24/7 if you're dealing with drug and alcohol use in your family and after some support 1300 368 186

And if anything in this story has caused you distress you might like to contact lifeline 13 11 14.

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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Nicole Bowering
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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Across the month of August Jess is changing things up with a special mini-series where she opens up the microphone beyond her famous guests, and talks to Australians who are often marginalized, ignored or misunderstood, and don't get a chance to share their stories and perspectives in a SAFE SPACE without judgment.

Over 4 episodes hear Jess speak with women who have a lived experience of Ice Addiction, Schizophrenia diagnosis, Racism as an Asian Australian and Obesity Stigma.

New episodes will publish every Wednesday kicking off tomorrow 6th August.

CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.