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Full Plate

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Hosted by former Australian netball captain Liz Ellis, Full Plate is a podcast about life, told through food. Each episode, Liz sits down with extraordinary women from all walks of life to find our what's on their plate and the meals that power them. They explore the stories, struggles, rituals and realities that shape them, through the meals they make, crave, share, or barely have time to eat. From elite athletes and comedians to chefs, frontline workers and everyday women navigating the juggle, these are honest conversations about ambition, burnout, identity, family, culture and what keeps u...

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Life Changing Potatoes, The Power Of Ice Water, And Life Hacks With Firefighter Karen Moore 10.07.2026 34:34

In this episode of Full Plate, Liz Ellis sits down with Karen Moore, a firefighter stationed in one of Western Sydney’s busiest districts. After a decade in a corporate office, Karen made the life-changing leap to firefighting at age 43. Now, her "office" involves extreme heat, heavy gear, and 24-hour shifts where the call to action can come at any second. We dive deep into why Karen traded...

Peanut-Butter Toast, Neurodiversity & Changing The World Of Surgery 03.07.2026 49:50

In this episode of Full Plate, Liz Ellis speaks with Dr. Rhea Liang, a trailblazing breast surgeon, medical educator, and champion for cultural change within medicine. For nearly thirty years, Dr. Liang has broken barriers—including serving as the first woman in her surgical department—while navigating the profession as an autistic woman. She reveals how her neurodivergence fosters the...

Emu Eggs, Connection & Cooking The Best Kangaroo with Sharon Windsor 26.06.2026 45:25

In this episode of Full Plate, Liz Ellis sits down with Sharon Windsor, a proud Ngemba woman and the founder of Indigiearth. Sharon shares her journey of turning a lifelong passion for collecting bush fruits and catching yabbies into a successful business that champions native Australian ingredients.  She discusses the challenges of being a pioneer in the native food industry, the importance...

The Perfect Bowl Of Cereal, Chilli Honey On Eggs And A 90-Year-Old Housemate With Teigan O’Shannassey 19.06.2026 35:13

Professional athlete and nutritionist, Teigan O'Shannassy is a cereal expert and ex-perfectionist with a very full plate - who also has a 90 year old housemate.  In this episode, host Liz Ellis, former netball champion turned busy mum, sits down with the NSW Swifts defender to talk about life at "game on" pace. Balancing elite sport with the mental load of her business, Tossed Together, Teiga...

Raw Dogging Chia Seeds, Eating The Frog And Life After Burnout with Turia Pitt 12.06.2026 40:48

In this episode, Liz Ellis sits down with author, athlete, coach and entrepreneur Turia Pitt. Known across Australia as a beacon of fierce resilience, Turia reveals a candid, hilariously unfiltered side of herself as she opens up about the chaotic reality of parenting two young boys while running a business.  She shares how she had to unlearn her hyper-competitive athlete mindset to survive t...

Yogurt on a Plate, Car Dates and Sandwich Press Magic with Lizzy Hoo 05.06.2026 40:40

Comedian Lizzy Hoo has a very full plate.  Host Liz Ellis, former netball champion turned busy mum, sits down with comedy star Lizzy Hoo to talk about life at "game on" pace. Trading a corporate 9-to-5 for the unpredictable chaos of the stage, Lizzy discusses balancing a high-octane career with the everyday messiness of her 40s. They explore how she manages a "full plate" when she's mid-tour,...

Your New Favourite Podcast: Full Plate with Liz Ellis 27.05.2026 1:48

Sporting legend Liz Ellis used to define "full plate" by world cup trophies and championship games. Today? It's the beautiful chaos of everyday life. In this series, Liz talks to incredible women, all at different stages of their lives and careers, and asks them what makes their plates full. Through conversations about food and nourishment, we learn about the ingredients that truly matter: resilie...