Turia Pitt's Pep Talk

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Loved having a chat with Luke Darcy from Empowering Leaders podcast — we talked about a bunch of things including my morning routine, how I got through the pandemic, and also some recent important parenting lessons. Check out more of Luke's podcast, Empowering Leaders: https://link.chtbl.com/EmpoweringLeadersPodcast Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt Want more chats...

The insight gained from Victim ID Specialist, Adele Desirs will open your eyes to some of the real dangers our kids face online and in everyday life. Listen to find out the extent of online child abuse and what you can do to keep your kids safe. This is one I hope you will share with your mates so we can help raise awareness about the issue. I was inspired to talk to Adele after I heard hear story...

I was lucky to be a guest on Jess Rowe's Big Talk Show earlier this year. Jess' podcast is always a phenomenal listen. Check out her other episodes, if you aren't already following: https://link.chtbl.com/r5yPYdEU   Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt Want more chats with Turia? She writes a weekly newsletter, get it here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang See omnys...

My podcast producer, Mike Williams jumps on and we kick around some of our favourite moments from the show this year. From the hilarious (asking Tom Tilley about the first time he had sex) to the heartbreaking (dealing with still birth) and all of the things we learned in between. 2022 has been an incredible year for the podcast and we're only just getting started, so thank you for coming alo...

Hey mate, this is the story about the time I found a stack of old photos that were taken just after my accident. We all go through hard shit, and I wanted to share this story with you to explain how I coped. I hope it gives you something to reflect on and thanks for listening xx Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt Want more chats with Turia? She writes a weekly newsletter,...

Zoe Marshall — podcaster and friend of the show — opens up about her experience in an abusive relationship. She explains 'love bombing', why it is so hard to leave a controlling partner, and the healing breakthrough she had years later when she reclaimed her power. Heads up, this episode mentions domestic abuse, physical and sexual abuse, and suicide. Support is always available. 1800RES...

How much adversity can one person face in a lifetime? Marlene Parrott from Geelong could test the limit. Her story begins in an orphanage, where she was sent when her parents were no longer able or willing to care for her. Things turned around when she met her curly-haired partner of 38-years, Dale. They had two beautiful kids. Both kids faced their own hurdles though, including drug use and tragi...

I really enjoyed hanging out with You Beauty's Leigh Campbell. After several miscarriages, Leigh decided to go down the IVF path. If you don't know, IVF can be a difficult for lots of reasons; injections, hormones, cost, and no guarantee that it'll lead to a child. Leigh documented the journey, which became more complex than she imagined when — after everything she'd been throu...

Ali Donaldson was one of the first journalists on the ground after the Bali bombings in October, 2002. Twenty years on, Ali shares never before heard detail from investigators, medics, and survivors who were there when the horrific explosion ripped through the Kuta night district. Bali is a fav holiday destination for so many of us and the impact of this terrorist attack reverberated far beyond th...

Brooke Blurton is known for being the first star of the The Bachelorette to give roses to both men and women. The pansexual First Nations icon has waved the flag for representation — but how much has this responsibility weighed her down? It's a thought the 27-year-old links back to her turbulent childhood, growing up with the loss of her mother and grandmother. We talk about intergenerational...

"The best possible outcome from the most tragic situation is upon us". This is how Ellidy Pullin reflects on her story and the birth of her "miracle" daughter, Minnie. We were shocked when her partner and winter Olympian, Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin died in an accident in 2020. Since then, Ellidy has created resources for others dealing with grief. Ellidy joined me to chat a...

My mate Jacob Stanley asked me to be a guest co-host on his podcast, Just the Gist. The show gives you 'just the gist' on incredible stories (profiles, true crime, scandals) so you sound smart at a dinner party. The story he shared with me is a doozy! It's so wild, I thought I'd share it with you here in my podcast. Shark Arm Murder Mystery: It was the afternoon of April 26th,...

Feed Play Love is a podcast that provides essential, expert advice for new parents. From the hilarious to the humbling — and all the nitty gritty in between. I asked host, Shevonne Hunt, to share some of the BEST wisdom she's learnt along the way and she didn't disappoint. From helping your child navigate big feelings, like anxiety, to resolving conflict with a romantic partner, or even...

“Talking about the death of a child is a taboo… and I think we NEED to talk about this stuff”, says author, Rebecca Sparrow. I invited the self-described agony aunt for teens and tweens on to talk about friendship and how we can help our kids navigate those tricky transitional years. It turns Rebecca's advice can be applied to adults too (which I found pretty handy!). But as we began to talk...

A cave in Thailand, an adventurous soccer team, and an Aussie anaesthetist who just happened to list cave diving a hobby. We won’t spoil it when we say this story has a happy ending, you already knew that. But what we discover in this chat with Dr Richard Harris is the specifics of how he ended up inside that cave and the complex moral decisions he faced, all while the world watched on. Just wait...

Viral video creator Briony Benjamin had been feeling off for a while. She thought she was just getting old, but her mum knew better. A couple of tests later Briony found out she had cancer and immediately began treatment. Soon after, she sought to document the rollercoaster of emotions. In this chat Briony shares some of some essential lessons from the experience, including how to approach pain, t...

At some point, you’re going to need a doctor. We rely on them during the toughest moments in life. But who's taking care of our doctors and other health care professionals? Through her new book, 'The Registrar', Doctor turned author Neela Janakirmanan shines a light on some serious systemic issues facing our health industry: racism, sexism, mental health, and poor training practices...

"I lay down on the floor and spread out my arms and thought, 'he will definitely kill me now' and I kind of had that moment where I thought, 'OK God, ready or not, here I come." More about Louisa Hope: https://www.louisahope.com/about   Hear more of Louisa's story The Sydney Siege podcast: https://podfollow.com/1587645298   Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Inst...

Jess Rowe is one of our favourite journos and she’s not afraid to reinvent herself. Her journey to ‘crap housewife’ and learning to embrace imperfections first began with the birth of her child. After experiencing postnatal depression, Jess found herself preparing for one of the most difficult conversations of her life. Enjoy the courage and colour of Jess Rowe. Are you listening to The Jess Rowe...

It’s no wonder certain media outlets are intimidated by Yassmin Abdel-Magied. The Sudanese-Australian author, engineer, and advocate is a powerful voice. The 31-year-old has packed a lot into life already, and you’ll find out what drives her fearless attitude to try new things. We also go through the story of how Yassmin got ‘cancelled’; how that affected her family, and why she has no plans to co...

Gracious, wise, funny, and utterly JULIA. I’m so excited to bring you this chat with our country’s first female leader, former Prime Minister, Julia Gillard. As well as leadership advice, surviving male-dominated workplaces, and being a high school rebel… I asked her about how she feels about Tony Abbott now, if she wished she’d called out the sexist media commentary earlier (she does), and of cou...

“Preparing for pregnancy and labour is no different than an athlete preparing for an Olympic event”, says Sophie Walker, host of Australian Birth Stories podcast. Despite almost 300,000 births each year, many Australians still don’t know much about what’s involved in carrying a baby to term, or how it can impact the body, outside of their own direct experience. Sophie explains why she wants to cha...

Respected author Rebecca Sparrow needed an exercise plan but there was a key element missing.      "It takes a village to do anything big in life", she said, and that includes health goals. Enter: Run with Turia, a supportive, private community where women can learn and encourage each other to level up. Discover more about the Run with Turia: https://www.turiapitt.com/run/   See omnystud...

Introducing my right hand woman and business partner, Grace McBride . From an early age Grace was convinced that fitness was not part of her identity. So when I wanted to start a running program for women, she thought it was a good idea but flat-out refused to take part. Until one day, Grace realised, in order to work on the project she'd need to reluctantly sign up. What happened next change...