Pop Therapy (Formerly The Curious Life Podcast)

To the outside world, the model life appears to be one of luxury and glamour, with expensive shoots in exotic locations and a fast paced version of the high life. But what happens to a young mind when the pressures to conform to dangerous industry standards become overwhelming? Former Miss Universe Australia, Olivia Rogers tells us exactly what happens when the business of baring your body becomes...

You may remember Sam Wood as the quintessential good guy, who rose to fame (literally) as The Bachelor on the third Australian series, breaking the hearts of millions of viewers when he found love with the gorgeous Snezana. Fast forward a few years and they are now very happily married with three beautiful daughters and are the shining example to all the Bachie contestants that have followed in th...

You asked for a juicy ep and you got it! Our resident sexpert, Counselling Psychologist and Clinical Sexologist Sarah Calleja is back in a powerful episode, unpacking the common myths and fears around pornography and the impact it can have on kids. Using Emily Rothman's Pornography Literacy programs as a launching pad, Sarah shares her thoughts on how we can use porn as a tool for teaching kids ab...

The global refugee crisis is a political football that gets thrown around in parliamentary discussions and across the media, with the often simplistic focus of whether or not to "let people in". The issue itself is far more complex and broad but at the heart of it are real people, who have suffered immeasurable trauma, who are seeking refuge in a safe place. Someone who is actively doing something...

In this episode we chat with Australian actor, writer, yogi and storyteller Rachael Coopes, who shares her philosophies on life, parenting and following your passion. Rachael has been on our screens for decades in shows such as McLeod's Daughters, Life Support and The Secret Life of Us, and is a much loved presenter and writer on the Australian television treasure that is Playschool. We take a loo...

It is only fitting that in Episode 13, we tiptoe down the hallway of paranormal activity and chat with part-time Paranormal Investigator, David Nesbitt. David shares some of his spine tingling encounters as a Ghost Hunter, that have taken him into some of the most active locations in Victoria, witnessing and recording the sights and sounds of the spirit world. We exchange personal stories about ex...

Have you ever wondered how couples bounce back from what might appear to be insurmountable challenges? How people are able to forgive humiliating or heartbreaking ruptures of trust? Are you wondering how to move forward in your own relationship? Well, our resident Sexpert is back to crack the lid on what is so often a tightly held secret, rarely shared outside of the relationship or the counsellin...

Jessie Cole is the author of the exquisite Staying: A Memoir, which was shortlisted for the 2019 Victorian Premier's Literary Award. It is an exceptionally written account of an otherwise idyllic and enchanting childhood, fractured inexplicably by the loss of two family members to suicide. In this episode, Jessie graciously takes us on the journey of wading through the trauma and loss, and shares...

In this episode, we meet entrepreneur, lawyer and twin mum, Dinzi Amobi-Sanderson. Dinzi was born in Nigeria, to Nigerian and English parents and moved to London at the age of eight. She shares her journey across the continents, from her deep and rich African roots to her contrasting British schooling, and what brings her now to be raising her family in Australia. We talk about the perception of c...

*Content Warning: this episode contains a personal account of childhood sexual abuse, that may be distressing to some listeners* Dassi Erlich has been leading the charge in an ongoing international battle for justice, that has waged unrelentingly for many years now. Dassi was a student at The Adass Israel School in Melbourne, when her then Principal Malka Leifer, began grooming and then sexually a...

In this episode, we chat with the enigmatic storyteller, Cory Porter, aka Mr Congo. Born and raised in the small town of Tarpon Springs in Florida, Cory is now living and raising his family in Melbourne, Australia. The two places in his heart couldn't be further apart in terms of community, culture and identity. But this has only enhanced his perspective as we talk race and identity, in and around...

In this episode, we chat with former Bachelor villain and current Bachelor in Paradise sweetheart, Alisha Aitken-Radburn. Alisha is a formidable talent, who is incredibly articulate and intelligent, with a number of strings to her bow. We get the lowdown on how she found herself suddenly in the good graces of the Australian public, after receiving the villain treatment on her season of The Bachelo...

In this episode, we chat with leading obesity expert and author of "Interval Weight Loss" and "Interval Weight Loss For Life", Dr Nick Fuller, about the common misconceptions around dieting and weight loss, that so many of us have bought into. Dr Fuller shares startling statistics on the obesity epidemic in Australia and the reasons that we are all dieting ourselves fat. We chat about influencers...

James spent his entire childhood and formative years, sequestered away as a member of Scientology's Sea Org, a "fraternal religious order, comprising the church's most dedicated members". For the first time, James shares his experiences of being a child growing up in Scientology and the events that led to his leaving the Church, despite it being all he knew... not to mention his billion year contr...

Counselling Psychologist and Clinical Sexologist Sarah Calleja knows her body and wants you to know yours too! We chat about her work as a sex therapist, helping couples navigate their way through sexual anxieties, ways to reinvigorate your relationship and tips on exploring and increasing intimacy after kids. Sarah also shares her thoughts on pornography and the impact, both positive and negative...

Carla Fetter is an award winning real estate agent and partner at her agency, who is known for her sales and negotiation skills and selling some of the most sought after real estate in Melbourne. Last year, Carla gave birth to her beautiful daughter Teddy who was created thanks to the assistance of IVF, using her partner's egg and donor sperm. Carla talks frankly about her experience with IVF, the...

In this episode we get serious with Sydney comedian Josh Hawkins, known as Hi Josh, who catapulted to fame thanks to a viral video that demonstrated the Australian obsession with abbreviation. His recent "Bad Lip Reading" videos for Married At First Sight (MAFS) has seen his Instagram followers double almost overnight, as he has found himself becoming a pop culture comedy king. Not that the incred...

In honour of Trans Day of Visibility celebrated on Mar 31st this year, we chat with Katherine Wolfgramme, a transgender woman and advocate. We take a look at her personal experiences and exceptional achievements along her nearly 30 year journey. Katherine shares her insights into transitioning at a time of great change, the challenges she faced as a young trans person growing up in Fiji and how we...