Trent Dalton is one of Australia’s most celebrated storytellers – a journalist-turned-bestselling author whose debut novel Boy Swallows Universe became a global phenomenon that leapt from page to Netflix and the stage. Now he’s back with Gravity Let Me Go, a novel he calls his most personal yet.

In this episode, Trent opens up about the impact that the success of Boy Swallows Universe had on his family, why living with him isn’t always the love story readers might imagine, the lessons fatherhood keeps teaching him, and the unfiltered message he has for Australian men. Along the way, he shares the small, grounding moments – like wandering his local supermarket in a hi-vis vest – that remind him where the real stories begin.

Trent Dalton’s new novel, Gravity Let Me Go, is published by HarperCollins Australia on September 30. 

Watch the full episode with Trent Dalton here. 

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It’s been a month since actor Miranda Tapsell gave birth to her son Vincent, adding to an already busy household that also includes her husband James and their three-year-old daughter Grace. But Miranda hasn’t really had the chance to take parental leave, since she’s also busy welcoming another baby of sorts into the world: Top End Bub, an eight-part TV series four years in the making that explores parenthood and kinship in ways rarely seen on Australian screens.

In this episode, Miranda opens up about the joy and chaos of her growing family, how her upbringing as an only child being raised by a “village” in the Northern Territory influenced her approach towards motherhood, the power of a good rom-com, and why she refuses to wait for permission to tell the stories she knows the world needs to see.

Watch the full episode with Miranda Tapsell here. 

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Jelena Dokic became one of the biggest names in tennis as a teenager, reaching world No.4 and defeating some of the sport’s top players. And in the years since leaving the court, she has spoken openly and powerfully about surviving family violence, struggling with mental health and navigating body shame – from others and herself. 

In this episode, Jelena discusses her recent Logie win for Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story, her work advocating for young women in a new campaign with World Vision, and – on the first Father’s Day since his death earlier this year – her “complicated” grief around the late Damir Dokic, from whom she had been estranged for a decade. She also talks about going public with her new relationship, and explains how she reached a place of greater confidence and self-acceptance: “I could easily say I’m the happiest I’ve ever been.”

To find out more about World Vision's 1,000 Voices For 1,000 Girls campaign, or to sponsor a girl before International Day of the Girl on October 11, visit www.worldvision.com.au 

Watch the full episode with Jelena Dokic here. 

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Kathleen Folbigg was once considered Australia’s worst female serial killer after she was wrongly convicted of killing her four children. She spent 20 years in prison before being exonerated in 2023.

In her first ever podcast, Kathleen and the woman who stood by her for two decades, Tracy Chapman, sit down for an exclusive conversation to talk about their fight for freedom.

In part one of this two part interview, Kathleen speaks openly about remembering her children, what it was like to see her private diaries used against her during her trial, and the complicated relationship she had with her ex-husband, Craig, whose actions played a pivotal role in sending her to prison. 

Listen to part two here. 

Inside Out by Kathleen Folbigg and Tracy Chapman, out 2 September. Available in stores, as an eBook and audiobook.

 

Watch the full episode with Kathleen and Tracy here. 

 

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Listen to part one here. 

Kathleen Folbigg spent 20 years in prison after she was wrongfully convicted of killing her four young children. Two years after being exonerated, Kathleen sat down with her best friend, Tracy Chapman, to write their new book, Inside Out.

In part two of this exclusive conversation, Kathleen and Tracy share what it was really like inside that world, from the daily battles to stay strong and the rare friendships that became lifelines to the extraordinary scientific breakthroughs that finally proved what they’d always known.

While Kathleen fought on the inside, revealing untold prison stories, Tracy fought from the outside, spending years advocating for her friend’s freedom, convincing people everywhere she went.

Inside Out by Kathleen Folbigg and Tracy Chapman, out 2 September. Available in stores, as an eBook and audiobook.

 

Watch the full episode with Kathleen and Tracy here. 

 

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Michelle Bridges has built an empire on fitness, starting out as a trainer on The Biggest Loser and later launching her own company, 12WBT. But five years ago, everything changed. She felt like a stranger in her own body and was suddenly self-conscious about the way she looked, and her weight. 

After being prescribed antidepressants by her GP, Michelle’s search for answers led her to a new chapter she knew nothing about - perimenopause.

In this candid interview, Michelle opens up about the hardest years of her life, navigating ageing in the fitness industry, being a single mum, what intimacy looks like in her 50s, and why she’s determined to change the conversation about menopause for good.

Watch the full episode with Michelle here. 

Michelle’s new book The Perimenopause Method The Only Menopause Guide You’ll Ever Need is available here. 

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As the woman who’s been dubbed “breakfast TV’s greatest survivor”, Natalie Barr has woken up with the nation for more than two decades — all while building a life with her husband and raising two sons. Yet she insists she’s far more interested in what’s coming up on next week’s Sunrise than in celebrating milestones or reflecting on just how far she’s come.

In this episode, Nat takes a rare moment to look back — on the highs and lows of a stable, successful marriage and a long-running media career, and on how she’s adjusting to life as an empty nester. Plus, she opens up on the unique partnership she’s built with her work husband, Matt Shirvington - and shares an update on a few of her former on-air co-hosts including David Koch and Samantha Armytage.

Watch the full episode with Nat here. 

You can see Nat weekdays on Sunrise on the Seven Network.

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By 17, Indy Clinton was making money on Instagram. By 26, she was a mum of three. Today, she’s not just a content creator – she’s a businesswoman standing up to online hate.

In this episode, Indy opens up about the nose job she didn’t ask for (yes, the one that made international headlines) and why she spent $8000 on a private investigator to unmask her worst trolls. She shares what was in the 64-page dossier, how it has changed her relationship with the internet, and why she’s finally drawing the line.

You can follow Indy on her Instagram page @indyclinton

Watch the full episode with Indy here. 

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In 2024, Erin Molan lost every job she had. She always thought that was her greatest fear – but, she reveals, it has proven to be just the beginning of a whole new approach to life. 

On today’s episode, Erin announces her new career move with a US-based media platform. She also opens up about the real story behind those high-profile job losses, why she’s not planning on manifesting a man anytime soon – and the heartbreaking reason she doesn’t see a wedding in her future. 

The Erin Molan Show launches this month on the Salem Network and YouTube

Watch the full episode with Erin here. 

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand

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Our previous episodes with Erin:

Listen: Erin Molan on grieving in public, a future in politics and the unspoken truth of being a single mum

Listen: Erin Molan: “I’ve hated my body since I was 14. And I’ve had enough”

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When Glennon Doyle was diagnosed with anorexia in her 40s, her wife Abby was grieving the sudden death of her brother, and her sister Amanda had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a year that brought all three of them to their knees — and became the unlikely foundation for their new book, We Can Do Hard Things. In this episode, Glennon opens up about what it means to keep showing up when the people you usually rely on are struggling, too.

We talk about the power of friendship, the myth of having it all together, and the moment Glennon stopped hiding her illness — even on the red carpet. She reflects on visibility, activism, and why the most honest people often feel like the biggest messes. And for the first time, Glennon reveals how she felt when she saw Ivanka Trump holding a copy of her book Untamed in an Instagram post. Raw, wise and unexpectedly funny – just like this conversation is a reminder that none of us are doing this alone.

Glennon’s new book We Can Do Hard Things is available here. 

Watch the full episode with Glennon here. 

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