The Ella Era

This week, it’s just you and me. I’m stripping it all back to talk about the reality of being a self-managed working mum. From the terrifying panic attack I had before my first in person event to how I'm keeping all the plates in the air, we’re diving deep. Plus, I answer your most-asked questions: Why did I stop breastfeeding? Is screen time actually a "no-go" for Pia? And how am I really doing with the post-baby relationship juggle? Grab a coffee and let’s catch up.

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You’ve seen her hilarious reenactments all over your FYP, and she’s bringing that energy to the mic. This week, I sat down with Katie Lamb, the voice of Triple M Perth and the genius behind those spot-on MAFS skits.

We dive deep into the "unhinged" behavior of the latest season, Katie explains why certain contestants make for the perfect comedy fodder and how she manages to find humor in even the most "vile" situations.

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TIKTOK tiktok.com/@katielamb929

My socials
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instagram.com/ellaerapodcast

TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding

WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

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This week’s guest is perhaps the most perfectly fitted to a show about ‘eras’ ever. From the high-pressure stadium lights of the NRL to the rose ceremonies of The Bachelor, to Book-Toker, podcaster and most recently, a top-three finish in the jungle, Luke Bateman has lived many lives.

But beneath the "Alpha" athlete exterior, Luke was a boy who hid his love for fantasy novels in locker room toilets and a man who fought a debilitating, million-dollar gambling addiction. Luke shares how he overcame all of that and the path he’s now on.

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TIKTOK tiktok.com/@lukesreads
PODCAST In The Good Books

My socials
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instagram.com/ellaerapodcast

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This week we’re hearing the other side of the story. After our explosive chat with Chris earlier this week, his other half, Sam Stanton, joins us to set the record straight.

Sam, the Adelaide gym owner, and one half of MAFS 2026’s first gay intruder couple. While their wedding looked like a fairytale, the honeymoon phase didn't last long. Today, Sam opens up about the "slow burn" that frustrated Chris, the red flags he saw on the very first morning, and why he felt he had to bring a journal to the dinner table. We also discuss his support of Bec throughout the season and now after.

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His socials

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My socials
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In this explosive episode, MAFS Chris joins me to peel back the curtain on what wasn't shown that went down between him and Sam. From the shock of being called to get married with only a four-day turnaround to the heartbreak of two failed surrogacy attempts, Chris leaves nothing off the table.

He reveals the crucial unseen footage that changed the context of his "defensive" behavior, the truth behind the bonfire breakup, and the regrets he carries regarding his friendship with the season's "arch-nemesis," Gia. This is the therapy session we both desperately needed.

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His socials

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BUSINESSES 
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My socials
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I HAD to jump on the mic and give you my thoughts after that finale!! I was shook

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This week I’m talking peptides again. I promised I would get a peptide ‘guru’ to explain more about them. I’m joined by certified naturopath and biohacking expert Lucas Aoun (founder of Ergogenic Health) to pull back the curtain on the industry.

While influencers and celebrities are "glowing" on camera, Lucas reveals the good, bad and the interesting about the many trending peptides we’re hearing about online. We move beyond the TGA warnings to discuss the science of human optimization.

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YOUTUBE youtube.com/c/boostyourbiology
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MY SOCIALS

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This week, I sat down with this season's MAFS contestant, Stephanie Marshall, the real estate powerhouse who survived one of the most polarizing matches in MAFS history with groom, Tyson. Stephanie tells us about the red flags we didn't see, the drama at reunion and the new love she found once the cameras stopped rolling.

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HER SOCIALS

INSTA instagram.com/stephaniekatemarshall/

MY SOCIALS

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Whether you ARE a parent or know a parent, this common sense approach will give guidance. This week, renowned Pediatrician and author, Dr. Golly pulls back the curtain on how to manage some of the trickiest parts of parenting by leaning into biological truths of human development. 

From debunking viral "regression" myths to explaining why we were never meant to raise children in isolation, this is essential listening for everyone. What if the hardest parts of raising a child aren't actually "natural" but a result of how we live today?

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MY SOCIALS

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WEBSITE: ellamayding.com.au

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FREE NEWBORN GUIDE drgolly.com/freebies/preperation-for-a-newborn-guidelines/

FREE ILLNESS TRACKER  drgolly.com/illness-tracker/

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A bonus episode for your weekend! I am joined by current MAFS bride, Julia Vogl, for a conversation that is as unfiltered as it gets. Julia isn't holding back as she breaks down the "blatant lies" shown on screen, including what really happened with that infamous anniversary letter.

Julia also opens up about Grayson's "hot-headed" and "abrasive" behaviour that was left on the cutting room floor and why she feels her character was "obliterated" and why the show’s portrayal of her sexuality was "misunderstood".

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WEBSITE juliavogl.com.au/

MY SOCIALS

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/ellamayding

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TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@emayding

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