Let's Be Real

Dating a man with kids… where do you fit in? Step-parent coach Kris Byrnes joins Emilee for an honest chat about blended families, boundaries and the pressure to get it all right. When to meet the kids. Navigating the ex. And what happens when you hear, “You’re not my mum”? 🤍 Plus, Emilee opens up about her own childhood, and we ask the uncomfortable question… what if you love him, but don’t like...

Amy and Tammy are back, and someone’s already threatening to unfollow their own sister. Family therapy is in session. 😂 We’re talking motherhood meltdowns, kids getting phones and watching them grow up. Then… could you ever forgive a cheater? 👀 On the Hembrow Hotline, a listener hates her best friend’s fiancé. Speak up or keep the peace? We’ve been there… Plus, Dad drops in: who’s his favourite...

How do you start again when your whole future changes overnight? Ellidy Pullin opens up about unimaginable loss, becoming a mum and a future she never saw coming. The decision that changed everything. The village that showed up. And opening her heart again… 🤍 Plus, a surprise proposal and baby before the wedding? 00:00 Catching up with Emilee 03:01 Ellidy’s new chapter 09:34 Strict parents, rebel...

Season two is here!🤍 and of course Amy and Tammy are back with some sister stories probably should’ve stayed off the internet. An unexpected run-in gets awkward, a first-meeting confession comes out, and suddenly we’re asking… should we really be telling this? 👀 Then, a listener’s boyfriend is giving his ex a little too much attention. Is she overthinking it—or ignoring something she shouldn’t?...

In this episode of  Let’s Be Real , I’m joined again by my sisters Amy and Tammy Hembrow for a very honest conversation about love, relationships, dating, and how social media has completely changed the way we connect with each other. We chat about everything from meeting people online versus in real life, the pressure of sharing relationships online, and whether social media has...

On this episode of Let's Be Real, I'm sitting down with one of Australia's OG fitness queens - the one and only Kayla Itsines. Kayla talks about her journey from training women in a small gym to building one of the world’s biggest fitness communities, creating the iconic BBG program and navigating the highs and lows of building a global business. She also shares the lessons she learned from...

In this episode, I'm chatting with model, TV presenter, mum and entrepreneur Rachael Finch. You might remember Rachael as Miss Universe Australia in 2009, or from her appearances on Dancing With The Stars , Celebrity MasterChef or Sunrise . Now she runs a wellness business and cafe with husband Michael. This is an an honest conversation about motherhood, wellness, body image, business, and what it...

What does real confidence actually look like? In this honest and refreshing conversation, I sit down with content creator and Moana founder Karina Irby to talk about body image, business challenges, social media pressure and choosing a life that feels right for you, even when it doesn't fit society's expectations. Karina opens up about one of the toughest periods in her business journey, including...

I've got my sisters back on the pod this week, and not only are we catching up on life, but we're delving deep into what people on social media get wrong about us. Tammy, Amy and I are breaking down the wrong assumptions people make about us, the real stories behind some of our viral social media posts, and Tammy opens up about her ADHD diagnosis. But there's so much more in this episode, so don't...

In this episode of  Let’s Be Real , I sit down with content creator and mum of twin boys (and another on the way!), Katie Bunton, for an honest and refreshing conversation about modern motherhood, fertility, low-tox living, and creating a life outside the norm. Katie opens up about leaving behind her fast-paced Sydney lifestyle to raise her family in Byron Bay, why she chose a slower an...

In this episode, I sit down with 102.9 Hot Tomato radio host, podcaster and mum-of-two, Emily Jade O'Keefe, for a raw and honest chat about parenting in the age of social media. Emily opens up about why she believes  devices are the bigger issue (not necessarily social media itself), and the strict rules she has in place around phones, bedrooms and monitoring apps. We also chat about how...

In this raw and refreshingly honest episode of Let's Be Real, I sit down with viral content creator and mum of four Aims Connor, to talk about what motherhood really looks like behind the highlight reel. From her popular TikToks about fussy eaters and leftover food hacks, to navigating the constant juggle of kids, career, and online criticism, Aims has built a loyal community simply by showing up...

Most mums are dealing with exhaustion and a lack of sleep these days and feeling like there's no end in sight. In this episode, I sit down with Australia’s leading sleep expert, Olivia Arezzolo, to unpack why so many of us are exhausted, wired, and waking up at 3am, and what we can actually do about it. Olivia shares her powerful personal story, from battling severe mental and physical healt...

Most people think they know Carina Mirabile from the hit TV series Married At First Sight … but what you see on screen is only part of the story. In this episode, Carina joins me for a raw and unfiltered conversation about what really happens behind the scenes of reality TV — from strict rules and emotional pressures, to the mental toll of being watched (and judged) by millions. She o...

This episode deals with suicide, bullying and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Elsana Lower is a nurse, a mindset coach and a mum. In the last episode, she shared the raw reality of losing her teenage daughter Rylee to suicide following abuse and online bullying. In the deeply moving conclusion to our conversation, Elsana Lower explores the transformative power of forgiveness and the...

This episode deals with suicide, bullying and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. This is one of the most raw and heartbreaking conversations I’ve ever had. In this deeply emotional episode, I sit down with resilience coach, nurse and mother Elsana Lower, who opens up about the unimaginable loss of her 15-year-old daughter, Rylee. It's a powerful and confronting story about the ver...

Natalie Bassingthwaighte is one of Australia's best-known entertainers, thanks to her years in musical theatre, starring role on soap Neighbours and fronting dance act Rogue Traders. This week, Nat joins me on Let’s Be Real for one of her most raw and honest conversations yet. After years in the spotlight, Natalie opens up about the story behind the headlines, and what it was really lik...

In this episode, I sit down with Georgie Stevenson - entrepreneur, podcaster and founder of  Nu Harvest  supplements, and  Rise & Conquer , the self-development platform brand built on manifestation and self-trust.  Georgie shares her journey from studying law and working at a corporate firm to walking away from it all to follow...

What if trauma, grief and emotional pain don’t just live in your mind — but in the rest of your body too? Dr Sarah Jane is a chiropractor, holistic counsellor and founder of Spinal Energetics , a powerful approach to healing that works with the nervous system, the spine and the body’s stored emotional experiences. In this deeply honest conversation, Sarah discusses how she coped...

In our last chat, fitness coach, entrepreneur and mum of five, Chontel Duncan told us the harrowing tale of finding her young son drowned in their backyard pool. Luckily he survived, but that wasn't the only near-tragedy to strike Chontel and her family. In this episode, she opens up about the health problems that plagued her premature twins just weeks after their birth, and how the symptoms...

In this deeply honest and emotional episode of Let’s Be Real , I sit down with fitness coach, entrepreneur and mum of five, Chontel Duncan. From building a successful fitness empire with her high school sweetheart to raising five young children in a loud, love-filled home, Chontel shares what life really looks like behind the social media highlight reel. She also recounts the terrifying mome...

In this episode, my sisters Tammy and Amy are back on the Let's Be Real couch, and Tammy is spilling the tea behind those viral photos of her at the Gold Coast airport recently.  Plus we talk body image and the pressure to look good, how our ideal bodies have changed over the years, and bust the online myths about the surgeries that we've had - from boob jobs to butt implants! Nothing is off...

This week on Let's Be Real - some important health advice for all women that I wish I'd known earlier. Sarah Percy is a Women's Health Physiotherapist who specialises in pelvic floor education. She has some valuable insights and advice when it comes to pregnancy, intimacy, bladder weakness and so much more. We even chat about the shaming she received online after revealing she was having a cesarea...

In this episode, I've got my sisters Tammy and Amy back on the Let's Be Real couch. We're catching up about Valentine's Day, who's blocking who in our group chats, and whether family can successfully work together. Tammy and Amy will be joining me regularly, so DM me on Instagram if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to be real about! LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and...

If you're like me, you probably got a bottle of Who Is Elijah in your purse, but the story behind the brand is as amazing as the fragrance itself. Raquel Bouris was working a 9-5 corporate job when she stumbled across this phenomenal scent, and decided to build a business around it. She's gone from bottling in her lounge room to a million-dollar global brand.  This week, Raquel reveals to me...