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Courtney Ugle Isn't Letting Her Past Dictate Her Future Sep 27, 2020

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Just a heads up, this is a conversation about domestic and family violence. If you or someone you love needs help, please call 1800 Respect.

This week, No Filter is partnering with Commonwealth Bank's Next Chapter program to raise awareness of financial and family violence.

In this episode, Mia Freedman talks to Courtney Ugle, a proud Noongar woman and AFL player. Courtney is trying to live the best life she can, given the dramatic circumstances she grew up in.

This episode of No Filter was made possible by Commonwealth Bank's Next Chapter program.

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Host: Mia Freedman . You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

With thanks to our guest: Courtney Ugle

Producer: Leah Porges

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Disclaimer: According to a June 2020 community attitudes survey of over 10,000 Australians about financial abuse, commissioned by Commonwealth Bank of Australia and conducted by YouGov.

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RBG, Hillary & Trump Sep 23, 2020

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As if 2020 hasn't already been enough, over the weekend we learnt that Ruth Bader Ginsburg, feminist icon and Associate Justice of the American Supreme Court, had passed away.

With the US election only 40 days away, stakes have never been higher.

Curtis Sittenfeld is an American novelist best known for her fictional retellings of the lives of First Ladies such as Hillary Clinton in Rodham and Laura Bush in American Wife.

She's also one of Mia Freedman's favourite authors, which is why Mia was so excited to sit down with Curtis to discuss what the heck is going on in America right now...

The End Bits

You can buy Rodham here - https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/oEQJO.

Pre-order Curtis' new book, Help Yourself, here - https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/RvJEN.

To listen to the podcast by Slate that Curtis mentioned, head here -https://slate.com/podcasts/amicus.

To watch the documentary Hillary, click here -https://www.hulu.com/series/hillary-793891ec-5bb7-4200-ba93-e3629532d670.

If you're interested in reading Chasing Hillary by Amy Chozick, you can find it here - https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/59OBn.

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Host: Mia Freedman . You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

With thanks to our guest: Curtis Sittenfeld

Producer: Leah Porges

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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Nikki Boyer: Dying For Sex Sep 20, 2020

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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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Host: Mia Freedman . You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

With thanks to our guest: Nikki Boyer

Producer: Leah Porges

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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Madeleine West Has Found Her Voice Sep 13, 2020

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If you’re a fan of Australian TV, then chances are you know the name Madeleine West.

From Neighbours, to Playing For Keeps, to Underbelly and Satisfaction, Madeleine has starred in some of Australia’s biggest TV shows.

But during one of the many peaks of her career, at 21, Madeleine was hit by a bus. And that changed the way she viewed herself, and her life, forever.

As well as being an actress, Madeleine is also an author. An activist. And, because she’s not busy enough - the single mother of 6 kids.

On this episode of No Filter, Madeleine discusses the ins and outs of having 6 children who range in age from 5 to 14, moving from Melbourne to Byron Bay, how she navigates her family life with her ex partner, celebrity chef Shannon Bennet, and the day she literally stopped traffic.

Want more of Madeleine’s parenting hacks? Listen to her episode of I Don’t Know How She Does It here… https://bit.ly/339xkv4.

Madeleine has a new podcast out now, called Invisible Heroes. You can find it here… https://bit.ly/2RdpRp8.

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Host: Mia Freedman . You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

With thanks to our guest: Madeleine West.

Producer: Leah Porges

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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Layne Beachley Had Three Mothers Sep 06, 2020

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Layne Beachley has done a lot in her life. She’s held world records, won world titles and is regarded as the most successful female surfer in history. She’s suffered setbacks, career threatening injuries and conquered 50 foot waves.

But those facts? They’re probably the least interesting things about Layne’s story.

Layne sits down with Mia Freedman to discuss everything from her marriage to INXS guitarist and sax player Kirk Pengilly, to losing her mum and then finding out she was adopted to the mistakes she made while touring the world.

To find out more about Awake Academy, go to https://awakeacademy.com.au/.

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Host: Mia Freedman . You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

With thanks to our guest: Layne Beachley.

Producer: Leah Porges

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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BONUS: William McInnes On Being The Best Single Dad Possible Sep 05, 2020

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Today is Father's Day.

And whether it's a happy, sad or complicated day for you, here at No Filter we wanted to share a special episode that serves as a reminder of how powerful the bond between fathers and their children can be.

You might remember William McInnes from Seachange, or Blue Heelers, but what you may not know about him is that he can really tell a story. He’s been doing it for the past 30 years, first as an actor and later as a writer.

William has written over 11 books. A lot of them, around the themes of growing up in Australia. And his latest, Fatherhood, is a personal tribute to Aussie dads everywhere.

William lost the love of his life, his wife Sarah in 2011. He raised their two children, Clem, and Stella by himself. He knows hardship and he isn’t afraid to share what he’s learned or get honest about his feelings.

This interview isn’t about grief or loss, it’s about a man doing the best he can for his family.

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Host: Mia Freedman . You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

With thanks to our guest: William McInnes

Producers: Elissa Ratliff

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Miriam Margolyes' Very Extraordinary Life Aug 30, 2020

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Miriam Margolyes is an actress, comedian, documentary maker and all-round incredible woman.

If you don’t know Miriam’s name, you’ll definitely know her face.

She played Professor Sprout in Harry Potter, starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Romeo + Juliet, and was the voice of Fly in Babe.

She's also made many documentaries, including her latest one for the ABC, Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian.

In this conversation, Miriam talks about coming out as gay to her Jewish parents in the 1960's, why her and her partner live in different countries and body image. She also manages to sneak in a nice little plug to her Southern Highlands Airbnb.

Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian is currently available to watch on ABC iview - https://iview.abc.net.au/show/miriam-margolyes-almost-australian.

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Host: Mia Freedman . You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

With thanks to our guest: Miriam Margolyes.

Producer: Leah Porges

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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A Wedding, A Funeral And A Beard That's Saving Lives Aug 23, 2020

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Today's No Filter episode features a man with a beard. But it's not just any beard.

Jimmy Niggle's life changed forever 10 years ago when he was 26 and sitting at his best friends wake. As beers were being passed around and stories told, Jimmy decided to change his life.

But how exactly is a beard life changing?

Since that moment, Jimmy has become a bit famous but not just because of his beard or the heartfelt story behind it. Earlier this year, he married the love of his life and their wedding unexpectedly became a massive media story for all the wrong reasons.

In this conversation, Jimmy discusses friendship, love and what happens when your wedding becomes a national health crisis.

You can check out Beard Season here - https://beardseason.com/ and here https://www.instagram.com/beardseason/?hl=en.

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Host: Mia Freedman . You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

With thanks to our guest: Jimmy Niggles.

Producers: Leah Porges

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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Dotty Charles On Outrage: Why Everyone Is Shouting And No One Is Talking Aug 16, 2020

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It all started with a holiday to Thailand and a hoodie with a picture of a monkey on it. That’s how Dotty Charles knew that the world had reached peak outrage.

Dotty, also known as Ashley, Amplify Dot or A.Dot, is an English rapper, former BBC presenter and broadcaster. She's just started a new job as Lead Cultural Curator of Black Music for Apple and she's written a book called Outraged: Why Everyone Is Shouting But No One Is Talking.

Dotty’s message is clear: there are many valid things that we should be outraged about but if we’re outraged about everything all the time, outrage itself becomes almost meaningless. And nothing changes.

So how do we break this outrage cycle of addiction so many people seem to be stuck in?

And how do you talk about outrage culture without being destroyed yourself?

You can buy Dotty's book here.

Listen to our newest podcast Me After You here.

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Host: Mia Freedman . You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

With thanks to our guest: Dotty Charles. You can find her book on Booktopia here: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/nGKW6

Producers: Leah Porges & Luca Lavigne

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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Why Everyone's In Love With Michael From Love On The Spectrum Aug 09, 2020

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Australians, and now the world, have fallen in love with a man named Michael.

And if you don’t know why, you’re about to.

At the end of 2019, the ABC released a four-part documentary series called Love on the Spectrum, which told the stories of young adults on the autism spectrum who were dating, in relationships and falling in love for the first time.

One of those young adults on the series is a man named Michael.

At 26, Michael’s dream in life is to become a husband, and he’s so determined to reach this goal he has a pair of love ducks that sit on his bedside table at his home in Wollongong where he lives with his family.

In this conversation, Michael and his mum Vanessa talk about everything from love in lockdown to why finding a partner is so important to him.

Watch Michael in action on Love on the Spectrum here.

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Host: Mia Freedman . You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

With thanks to our guests: Michael and his mum Vanessa. You can watch Love On The Spectrum on Netflix now.

Producer: Leah Porges

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff and Melanie Tait

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