Turia Pitt's Pep Talk

It's Refugee Week and I wanted to share the story of Abbas Nazari. He was just a boy in 2001 when his family fled Afghanistan to escape persecution from the Taliban. They wound up on a rickety boat headed to Australia with 400 other hopeful asylum seekers. Shit got real when the engine stopped and the boat was stranded in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The situation became known as the Tampa...

I just had this crazy reality TV experience on Celebrity Apprentice and I wanted to share some of the things I learnt… including how I got through so much time away from my kids (hint: it involved wine).  Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @turiapitt . Sign up for Turi...

You might have seen me 'pumping up' Bronte Campbell on Celebrity Apprentice, and why bloody wouldn't I? Bronte's an Australian Olympic champion swimmer who breathes determination, discipline and grit. As a kid immigrant she made a decision to become the best at swimming and that's exactly what she did. But becoming world champion didn't solve all of her problems and i...

Carla from Bankstown is the drag queen who shot to fame on social media during the pandemic with her hilarious videos. We became fast friends recently when we were on Celebrity Apprentice together. My goal for this chat was to find out how ‘Carla’ was born and dig into the story of the man behind Carla, Benjamin James. Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt . See omnystudio.c...

Appearing on Celebrity Apprentice to raise money for my chosen charity ( Interplast ) has been an incredible opportunity. I want to explain why I did it and some broader thoughts on the workplace. We’re always going to be tested at work — here are some of my tips for handling difficult situations. Listening to this and need immediate support? Call Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 See omnystudio.com/liste...

Jelena Dokic was a teenage tennis sensation but off the court she was experiencing mental and physical abuse from her coach and father. Jelena explains how sharing her story empowers her to carry on and grapple with some of the hardest moments of her past — including the time she was forced to switch countries during the middle of the Australian Open. Read 'Unbreakable' by Jelena Dokic....

Hope exists — this is Jazz Thornton’s message. The author, filmmaker and young New Zealander of the year is living proof. After overcoming childhood abuse and depression, Jazz went on to help change the conversation around suicide. She shares why she forgave her bullies, how she learnt to handle conflict, and the difference between surviving life’s struggles and fighting for change. Read 'Sto...

Being a politician is hard work. Linda Burney has made history with her political career, being the first Aboriginal woman to serve in the House of Representatives. Linda tells Turia Pitt about connecting with her Aboriginal heritage, how she built resilience through caring for, and losing her aunt and uncle at a young age, why she chose politics as a career path, and what changes she's hopin...

Living with a disability is hard work. Kurt Fearnley's perception of his disability changed the day his school principal put every kid in the school in a wheelchair, and suddenly they were all on the same playing field. From there, he went on to become a world class athlete, Paralympic gold medalist, NSW Australian of the year and more, and he shares with Turia Pitt some of the many lessons h...

Running an ultramarathon is hard work. Kate Sanderson was running the same ultramarathon as Turia Pitt ten years ago, when they were caught in a devastating fire and suffered severe burns. Just like Turia, Kate was told she would never run again. Despite this Kate went on to compete in marathons, races, and even become a volunteer firefighter. Turia and Kate share their experiences of that day, th...

Being a lawyer is hard work. But Rabia Siddique took her law career to the next level, not only working as a criminal and human rights lawyer, but serving as a legal aid in the British Army. It was during her service in Iraq that she was taken hostage, but the aftermath when she was rescued and returned home is what pushed her to fight for justice. Rabia opens up to Turia Pitt on this fight, her p...

Performing is hard work. Hard enough as an adult, but how does facing the music industry as a child change the way you grow up? Nikki Webster opens up to Turia Pitt on the decisions she had to make as a young performer, and how she's built her life and career since then on Turia's quest to find out what we learn from doing hard things. Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @T...

Neurosurgery is hard work. Amongst the handful of people who know just how hard it is, there’s Professor Charlie Teo – a globally renowned surgeon known for taking on cases others deem too risky. Turia Pitt and Professor Charlie go deep into how to cope with the stress of such a high stakes job, what pushes Charlie to go to work every day, and the surprising impact of politics in the world of surg...

What pushes us to do hard things? Author, athlete, and coach Turia Pitt wants to know.  Join her as she interviews some of the worlds most resilient figures, and asks them to reflect on what they’ve learned from doing hard things. Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @tu...