Inherited

Hi! Today, we are joined by Olivia Molly Rogers. Olivia is a media personality, mental health advocate, and the host of her weekly interview podcast Tell Me More.  In this conversation, Liv opens up about being sexually assaulted at a Melbourne bar by a stranger on the dance floor, and what happened when she decided to report it to police. She also speaks about going through with her wedding day,...

Hi! Today, we are joined by digital creator Em Davies. Em’s online content is adored by hundreds of thousands of people – it’s where she vulnerably shares her journey with grief and motherhood. Em lost her Mum, Sue, to terminal cancer, in her early 20s. Today, she opens up about how the grief has shown up over the years, and now into motherhood.  She also talks about the moment she fell for her no...

Hello! Today, we speak to Melissa Leong. Melissa is one of Australia’s most beloved food writers and TV personalities. In 2020, she was the first female judge on MasterChef Australia, joining Andy Allen and Jock Zonfrillo, and she has just released her memoir, GUTS – where she bares her truth for the first time. In this conversation, Melissa speaks about the day she got the call-up for Masterchef,...

Hi! Today, we speak to Tim Minchin. Tim is a composer, actor, satirist, singer, writer and an all-round extraordinary entertainer. His career skyrocketed when he composed Matilda the Musical, and he’s just released his new album: Tim Minchin Time Machine, ahead of his 2025 Australian Tour ‘Songs The World Will Never Hear’.  Twelve years ago, Tim was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University...

Hello! Happy Tuesday! Welcome to our monthly Life Lessons episode. Today, we speak to podcaster and content creator, Tessa Bona. In this conversation, Tessa opens up about her sexuality, and the moment she realised she was a lesbian, how toxicity has shown up in her past romantic relationship, her take on being friends with an ex, and what opening herself up to love again feels like, with her new...

Hello! Today, we speak to Tarang Chawla. Tarang is an Indian-born Australian academic, writer and anti-family violence advocate. In 2015, Tarang’s younger sister Nikita was murdered by her then-husband at the age of just 23. In the years since, Tarang has become one of the country’s leading campaigners for gender equality and advocates for women and children’s safety from family violence. In 2017,...

Hello! Today, we speak to ex-AFL player Mitch Brown. Mitch likely needs no introduction – a few weeks ago, his interview with The Daily Aus made worldwide news and AFL history when he came out as the first openly male bisexual player. In 130 years, no player in the men’s league has ever identified as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and the AFL is one of the last professional male sports league...

Hello! Today, we were lucky enough to speak to British icon Jade Thirlwall. Jade made her start on the UK X-Factor, where Little Mix was formed. Fourteen years later, Jade has just released her debut solo album, That’s Showbiz Baby, with her no.1 hit single, Angel of My Dreams.  In this conversation, Jade opens up about the highs and the lows of establishing herself in the music industry, her hist...

Today, I speak to Hannah Ferguson, the CEO of Cheek Media Co. Hannah's independent news platform reaches more than two million Australians on Instagram every single month. She’s also the host of the news and pop culture podcast Big Small Talk and the author of Bite Back and Taboo.  In this conversation, Hannah opens up about what it’s like to run a media company with her identity attached to it an...

Hello! We're officially bringing back Life Lessons once a month! And today, we're releasing a bonus episode with Actress Madeleine Madden. Madeleine is best known for playing Egwene al’Vere in The Wheel of Time. In this conversation, she speaks about her acting career, how she's found her voice in the industry, and the time she spoke up for herself on set. If you enjoyed this episode, click 'follo...

Hello! Today, we speak to Sam Wood. Sam is an entrepreneur and the founder of his online fitness business, 28 By Sam Wood, and he became a household name on the third season of The Bachelor Australia when he met his now wife, Snezana Wood. In this conversation, Sam opens up about Snezana being the first woman he was introduced to on the Bachelor red carpet, how their relationship progressed throug...

Hello! We’re officially bringing back Life Lessons once a month! And we’re kicking things off with a very special guest, Steph Claire Smith. Steph is the co-founder of Kic App and the co-host of Kic Pod. In this conversation, Steph opens up about why her postpartum experience is so different the second time around, after welcoming her daughter Billie to the world, and how she’s come to terms with...

Hi! Today, we speak to AFLW player, Tayla Harris. Tayla was 17 years old when she was drafted to play for the Brisbane Lions back in 2017, marking the first official season of the AFLW. Eight years on, she’s had her fair share of scrutiny, on and off the ground, and today she reflects on it all… In this conversation, Tayla opens up about how a fierce photo of her kicking a goal became one of the m...

Hello! Today, we speak to Tessa James. Tessa is an Australian actress, interior designer, and mother of four. Her acting career took off when she was a teenager, appearing on Neighbours and Home and Away. In this conversation, Tessa opens up about the moment she met her husband, Nate, the way their love for each other grew quickly in those early days, and why they decided to get engaged months lat...

Hello! Today, we speak to award-winning writer Lech Blaine. Lech has had an extraordinary life. In 2009, he survived a head-on collision that killed three of his best mates, which he wrote about vividly in his debut memoir, Car Crash. His latest family memoir, though, Australian Gospel, is an astonishing true story of his unconventional family held together by love and courage.  Lech grew up in ru...

Today we speak to Ash London. Ash is a radio host, podcaster and author of her debut novel, Love on the Air. In this conversation, Ash opens up about her transition to agnosticism and the moment she began to doubt her faith. She reflects on the first time she met her husband, Adrian, at the ARIAS, knowing early on that he was the one for her, and the disconnection she felt in her first few weeks o...

Today, we speak with award-winning comedian, and TV personality, Guy Montgomery.  Guy moved to Canada and New York to pursue his stand-up comedy career. He’s appeared regularly on Australian game shows, Thank God You’re Here, and Have You Been Paying Attention, and he hosts his very own, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee, which is an absolute joy to watch.  In this conversation, Guy shares wh...

Hello! We’re back from our break, and bringing you a very special interview with Shameless Media’s Style-ish Podcast co-host, Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe. Maddie is a ball of light – hilarious, driven, and undeniably resilient. However, three years ago, she was faced with the toughest period of her life: a long-term relationship breakdown, and six rounds of IVF.  In this conversation, Maddie opens up...

Hi! Inherited is taking a little break, but while we do, we wanted to share one part of our very special conversation with Melbourne content creator Tarrah Jordan. Tarrah has openly documented her fertility and IVF journey on TikTok, taking millions of people into every ebb and flow of the infertility journey in real-time. And she’s just welcomed her beautiful baby boy, Aspen, with her husband, Al...

Hello! Inherited is taking a little break, but while we do, we want to share some foodie tips from our conversation with Nagi Maehashi, the marvel behind the wildly successful food blog RecipeTin Eats.  Nagi is passionate about creating simple yet delicious recipes for the everyday kitchen. So, yes, this conversation is one for the foodies. In it, Nagi shares her cooking tips and tricks, and all-t...

Oh, hi! As you may know, Inherited is taking a little break for the next three weeks. During this break, though, we wanted to drop some moments from interviews we’ve done over the last 6 months. We’re starting with a moving moment from my conversation with Laura Henshaw. Laura Henshaw is the co-founder and CEO of KIC, a wellness empire she built alongside her best friend, Steph Claire Smith. Here,...

We'll be back with a very special interview on July 22! See you then. Toni Lodge on humour as medicine  Lucy Jackson on the other side of heartbreak  Michelle Andrews on the very best and worst of life  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Welcome to the final episode of our bespoke Life Lessons series! Today, we’re joined by Shameless Podcast’s on-air producer and Everybody Has A Secret host Annabelle Lee. In this chat, Annabelle and Ruby chat about the pressure we put on a “dream job”, asserting boundaries in our personal and professional lives, and letting love in… Thank you so much to Moonpig for supporting this episode o...

Hello! Today, we speak with cook, author, painter and MasterChef judge Poh Ling Yeow. Poh has lived an incredibly rich and colourful life - this conversation illustrates exactly that. In it, Poh speaks about moving to Australia when she was 9, her beloved Aunty Kim’s role in her upbringing, and the heaviness of being away from home when her mum passed away.  Poh shares how she and her then-partner...

Hello! Today, we’re joined by Hugh Van Cuylenburg, co-host of The Imperfects podcast and Founder of The Resilience Project. Hugh opens up about the moment he decided to stop drinking alcohol and how this decision has completely changed his life. He explains why he feels the happiest when his phone is nowhere near him, and why doing one defining event every year sets you on track for success.  Than...