Belinda Carlisle’s unmistakable voice has spanned decades. Rising to fame as the lead singer of the Go-Go’s Belinda redefined what women in rock could be. From the punk scene of LA to topping international charts, she’s forged a career marked by creativity, resilience, and reinvention. 

In this candid conversation, Belinda opens up to Jess about her extraordinary life on and off the stage. She shares the exhilaration and challenges of breaking barriers with the Go-Go’s, the impact of media scrutiny on her body image, and her long struggle with imposter syndrome, even at the height of fame. Belinda shares her journey through addiction, the turning point that led her to sobriety, and how mindfulness and meditation transformed her life.

Content Warning: This conversation touches on substance addiction and you'll hear some detailed descriptions of the damage that addiction can do to your mind and body

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LINKS:

• Belinda’s new studio album, Once Upon a Time in California, is a nostalgic trip through the songs and stories that shaped a generation. Pre-order today ahead of its August 29 release
• Keep an eye out for Belinda's 2027 Australian tour details here
• If you loved this chat with Belinda we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Kate Ceberano
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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Belinda Carlisle
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.