7 episodes
Why Do I Feel This Way? Kate DeAraugo
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4.8 • 65 Ratings
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Kate DeAraugo was crowned Australian Idol champion in 2005... but not all fairytales have happy endings and Kate’s life quickly spiralled out of control.
In 2017, Kate was convicted of drug possession, drug driving and weapons possession.
Six years later, Kate is sober, happily married and with a new baby – so she's decided to turn her difficult experiences into a podcast where she can talk about her life in the hope of giving hope and offering a safe space for other to acknowledge their own hardships.
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The Loved Ones
We've heard Kate's story from Kate herself, but addiction often effects more than just the addict.
In this episode, we talk to Alex & Eliza - Kate's younger siblings. We unpack everything from the moment they knew Kate was in trouble, to witnessing their parents heartbreak & how they all began to rebuild once she was sober. -
The Rebuild
From the depths of addiction to a happy home with a beautiful baby boy, Kate details the steps she took in order to create a life that she loves.
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Rehab
Kate steps into rehab (again) but this time it sticks. In this episode, Kate describes the moment she knew this rehab experience would be different & how she began to rebuild her life.
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After The Show
In this episode Kate reveals the depths of her addiction... and nothing is off limits. We learn what her ‘rock bottom’ was, the effects of being in a toxic relationship & the lengths her family went to try and save her.
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Australian Idol
In this episode we talk about Kate’s experience with Australian Idol, THAT comment made by Kyle Sandilands & what happened once the cameras stopped rolling.
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The Very Beginning
In order to understand Kate’s full story, we need to take it back to the very beginning. In this episode we talk about Kate’s upbringing, her school life & the start of her journey with Australian Idol.
Customer Reviews
Loved this!
Really loving this podcast. It has given me the feels, especially understanding kate & her story. Especially the episode about family, it helped me understand how I feel is okay, as I to have a family member is an addict.
Totally honest and inspiring
Kate, we watched you and loved you on IDOL. You are highly articulate and emotionally intelligent.
Reality shows need to take some responsibility for what happens after the show ends!
Thanks for being raw and teaching us about the anatomy of addiction and recovery.
I hope everyone can find hope in listening to you.
Claudia as the interviewer, you rock. Props to you for asking probing questions in a sensitive way.
Extraordinary
I just binge listened to this podcast. I have been a sister and now mother to a loved one in addiction. I have also worked as a drug and alcohol counsellor. Kate does a beautiful job of articulating the journey from an addicts point of view. I cried when I listened to her siblings as I too have felt what they felt and had those big emotions. But I cried for Kate’s Mum as I have also been there too and it’s so different to being a sibling. Being the mother of someone in active addiction is the most heartbreaking thing in the world. Thank you Kate and Claudia for this wonderful podcast. Addiction and Mental Health issues do not discriminate and I am so happy that you are recovering and have found happiness in your life ! You deserve it! Can’t wait to listen to your new music, your voice is extraordinary!