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One Family, Two Unthinkable Tragedies May 15, 2016

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Ruby Rose lost her mum when she was only two years old...

In 2009, the Heuston family's world changed for ever when Chloe Waterlow was murdered by her brother in Sydney's east.

Chloe was mother to the three Heuston kids, then aged 5, 2 and 4 months. Those children would grow up without their mum. Their father Ben, lost the love of his life.

Five years later, another unthinkable tragedy has struck the family.

Ben and Chloe's only daughter Ruby Rose was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and suffered a haemorrhage that has left her permanently blind at just nine years old.

As a single dad, Ben is trying to do the best for his daughter, and his two sons. But he needs your help.
TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP RUBY ROSE - CLICK HERE.

In this searingly emotional interview, Ben discusses life after loss, dealing with Ruby's shocking diagnosis and what it takes to rebuild a family, not once, but twice.

Show Notes

If find out more about how you can help the Heustons, go to Rise For Ruby Rose, here.

Your host was Mia Freedman

With thanks to Ben and Penny Heuston.

This show was produced by Elissa Ratliff.

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BONUS: Madison Missina is an award-winning porn star. And she's gay. May 09, 2016

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She has slept with around 12,000 people. Many of them men.
But for as long as she can remember, Madison Missina has lived part of her life in the closet.

As an award-winning porn star, sex worker, sex therapist and business owner - she's gotten used to not revealing her real name, or any parts of her previous life.

But now she is coming...out. In every possible way.

She speaks to Mia Freedman about what it's like to be a gay woman, having straight sex on camera. And why it was time for her to stop living a lie.

And a warning: This podcast includes explicit content.
Show Notes

Your host was Mia Freedman

Huge thanks to Madison Missina. Learn about her ground-breaking Raw exhibit, here (warning: the content is explicit). Find out more about the Prude and the Pornstar here.

This show was produced by Elissa Ratliff.

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Julia Morris Wants A Gold Logie May 01, 2016

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The much loved comedian and actor may have clocked a long career on stage and screen, a book, a battle with breast cancer and botox, but there's still something on the wish list.

Julia Morris lays it all out in this hilarious interview with Mia Freedman, spanning topics from miscarriage to magazines, the papparazzi and how to best mask your menopausal rage.

Your host is Mia Freedman

Huge thanks to the divine Julia Morris

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Rebecca Sparrow on Surviving and Thriving After Loss Apr 17, 2016

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"I cannot believe that is how my cards fell. I cannot believe I should have a six-year-old daughter." Rebecca Sparrow is an author, columnist, mother, and Oprah worshipper. She's also one of the wisest women Mia Freedman knows. After the death of her daughter Georgie, these two women connected and forged an unlikely friendship. In this interview with Mia, Rebecca talks about the loss of her daughter Georgie, the surrealness of losing a baby, and her new role as a teenage agony aunt, canvassing teens worst fears and anxieties in her new books.

Your host is Mia Freedman.

With thanks to special guest Rebecca Sparrow. Find all of Bec's books here.

This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff

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Natasha Stott Despoja Apr 04, 2016

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Natasha Stott Despoja famously walked into parliament, at age 26, wearing Doc Martens. It set the tone for a political career that would shake things up.

The former Leader of the Australian Democrats Party and mother ot two was once asked if she could breastfeed on a schedule. Now as the Ambassador for Women and Girls, she joins Mia Freedman to talk about her life in politics, her children and why we never question men about their work/life balance and "having it all".

Your host is Mia Freedman.

With thanks to special guest Natasha Stott Despoja, find out more about OurWatch here

This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff

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Peter FitzSimons Mar 24, 2016

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"The dominant partner in any relationship will always sleep on the side of the bed closest to the door."

So says Peter FitzSimons. It's one of his little theories of life, of which he has many. The author, columnist and former Australian rugby player has written 27 books, holds the record for the longest radio interview ever, and is the Chair of the Australian Republican movement.

Peter FitzSimons rips the bandana off while talking to Mia Freedman. They cover love, writing, religion, philosophy, his 24 year marriage to Today show host Lisa Wilkinson, leaning out, and why Australia will be a republic in the next five years.

Show Notes

Your host is Mia Freedman.

With thanks to special guest Peter FitzSimons, his website is PeterFitzsimons.com.au

This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff

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'Hey Dad!' Actress, Sarah Monahan Mar 08, 2016

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The Hey Dad! child star blew the whistle on her TV dad.

Robert Hughes, who played her father on the popular Australian TV show, was found guilty of repeatedly molesting her over a period of many years.

Hughes was sentenced to a maximum of 10 years and nine months jail. But now, he's appealing for a second time.

Monahan details the moment she 'snapped', facing Hughes in court, and why she's decided to never become a mother herself.

Show notes

Your host is Mia Freedman

With thanks to Sarah Monahan. Her memoir, Allegedly, is out now through New Holland publishers.

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This show was produced by Elissa Ratliff and Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Women's Network

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Michelle Bridges Feb 22, 2016

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Michelle Bridges gets stuff done.

She is an entrepreneur, a personal trainer, a television personality, and a new mum to son Axel. And did we mention she has written 13 books? Yeah.

But what you might not know about Michelle is that she is a survivor of sexual assault, is an absolute "sook" about her baby son, and that on the day she sat down to talk to Mia Freedman about her new book Make It Happen, her boobs were killing her. Welcome to No Filter.

Show Notes:

Your host is Mia Freedman.

With thanks to special guest Michelle Bridges

This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff

Make It Happen is released on March 1.

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This show proudly supports Rize Up, a wonderful grass roots community organisation who help to provide the comforts of home to women and children fleeing from family violence. Find out more here.

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Samantha Armytage Feb 16, 2016

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Sam Armytage has had a rough few days.

As co-host on Australia's highest-rating breakfast TV show Sunrise, Sam is used to everyone having an opinion about her. But after an interview with Hollywood star Kristin Davies took an unexpected turn last week, that attention has taken a particularly negative turn.

Sam talks to Mia about how breakfast television works, how it feels to be labelled a "mindless bimbo" by a peer in print, and how a cheesy celebrity skit can spin into a national discussion about feminism. Again.

Show Notes:

Your host is Mia Freedman.

With thanks to special guest Samantha Armytage.

This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff

CONTACT US

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Mary Coustas Feb 08, 2016

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She is one of Australia's funniest women. But behind the big hair of her famous character, Effie, it's Mary Coustas' unfaultering desire to become a mother that has provided her life's biggest challenges.

Through 23 IVF attempts, Mary suffered unimaginable losses, faced unenviable decisions and ultimately, found the joy that she'd been looking for all along. Here, she shares with Mia what got her through that experience, and what she wishes she'd known back at the very beginning.

Show Notes:

Your host is Mia Freedman.

With thanks to special guest Mary Coustas. Find out more about her show, Effie, The Virgin Bride here

This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff

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Effie the Virgin Bride Tour dates:

Feb 04, 2016

Comedy Theatre, Melbourne - Preview Show (8pm) All Ages