This week we are joined by the incredible Dena Amy Kaplan, who you might recognise from Dance Academy, but has since had a wild career as an actor, singer, dancer and DJ.

However, her time in the limelight wasn't without struggle. Her diagnosis with PMDD and addiction to Xanax lead her down a path she wouldn't wish on her worst enemy. Dena has been incredibly open about her journey and we are grateful for her strength and vulnerability.

If you know anyone struggling with mental health and/or addiction, please visit these resources for support.

https://www.sharc.org.au/

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/alcohol-and-drugs/alcohol-and-other-drug-treatment-services

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/servicesandsupport/alcohol-and-drug-treatments-and-programs

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

If you'd like to hear more of Dena, you can check out her podcast Life Academy.

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This week we are joined by the incredibly talented Madison Griffiths - author, artist and producer based in Melbourne.

Her book 'Sweet Nothings' unpacks the stories of four women who had relationships with their university professor while they were a student. In this conversation we dive into the themes of love, power, validation and the complexities of being a woman in this dynamic.

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This week we sit down with Mitch Brown, former professional AFL footballer, to talk about the power of authenticity in a world where masculinity is often misunderstood.

Mitch shares the highs, the fears, and the freedom that came with coming out, and the importance of supporting the people you love, whether they’re queer or not.

We also discuss homophobia in AFL culture, and the ripple effect of words spoken in locker rooms.

If you (or someone you know) need further support we recommend Rainbow Door, a free hotline and support specialist service LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends and families.

https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/

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This week we are joined by Dr Raelia Lew, a fertility specialist at Melbourne IVF. Her role in guiding prospective parents through their fertility journey has not only changed lives but also brought life (thousands, in fact) over the course of her career. Now she's here to answer your questions and debunk misconceptions around all things fertility.

We cover everything from the significance of age, how egg retrieval works, endometriosis and PCOS, and the emotional considerations when it comes to egg freezing.

You can also listen to her podcast 'Knocked Up' for more stories on fertility from real patients.

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This week's episode is a little different to usual because, well, Liv is pregnant!!! ✨ Liv spills the tea on how she found out, the journey so far and all the warm and fuzzy feels between her and Hugo. The secret's out, and we are so excited to finally share the news with everyone.

If you'd like to submit a question or voice note, you can do it here:

tellmemorepodcast.com/pages/feature-on-tell-me-more

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This week we are grateful to have Chloe Pink in the studio to share her honest experience after a news article of her wedding was published earlier this year. 💍

Her strength and vulnerability in dealing with online hate comments has inspired many to speak up and fight back, and she won't stop until negativity around body image is a thing of the past.

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This week we are joined by Jamie Marinos, best known for her appearance on Married at First Sight but dearly loved for her authenticity and the community she's built after the show.

We chat about love before, during and after MAFs, confidence and how to show up for yourself.

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In this episode we are joined by Sam Mcguane, CEO of the Brain Cancer Centre. He gives us some insight into the work that goes behind finding a cure, where they're at with current research and their plans for the future.

With hope, persistence and the continuous incredible effort from the Brain Cancer Centre (as well as you guys, who continue to generously donate funds) we are getting closer to finding the cure and eradicating brain cancer for good.

You can read more about the recent clinical trial breakthrough here:

https://thebraincancercentre.org.au/world-first-clinical-trial-brings-new-hope-for-brain-cancer-patients/

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This week we are joined by Ben and Mason, who started Speak & Share (along with their best mate Nathan) in 2021.

The belief "a problem shared is a problem halved" came about when they noticed the impact of lockdowns were entrenching isolation and people were struggling. Their shared passion to help others led them to build an incredible community that encourages vulnerability and supports one another.

In this episode we learn how this all started, how to check in with your mates (even the happy ones) and breaking the stigma behind men's mental health.

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Alex Light talks about her experience of unlearning body shame and reclaiming her self worth through compassion and advocacy. We deep dive into diet culture, what recovery looks like for her now and how you can find body acceptance within yourself too.

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