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  1. Sarah Wilson: Why I’ve Broken Up With Hope | Collapse, AI & Motherhood

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    Sarah Wilson: Why I’ve Broken Up With Hope | Collapse, AI & Motherhood

    What happens when one of Australia’s most recognisable wellness voices, bestselling I Quit Sugar author and TED Talk speaker Sarah Wilson, stops talking about sugar and starts talking about the collapse of civilisation? This week, marie claire editor Georgie McCourt sits down with journalist, author and activist Sarah Wilson for one of the most provocative conversations You’re Gonna Want To Hear This has aired yet, landing as Sarah launches her powerful new book, I Eat the Stars. For more than a decade, Sarah has been researching what she calls collapse: the unravelling of the systems we’ve built around endless growth, convenience and consumption. In this deeply personal, often wildly funny and at times confronting conversation, she shares why she’s “broken up with hope,” why letting go of hope brought her relief, and why, despite everything she believes is coming, she says she’s never been happier. In this conversation, Sarah Wilson joins marie claire editor Georgie McCourt to talk collapse, climate anxiety, AI, tech bros, motherhood, pregnancy loss, Paris, midlife reinvention, hiking, nature, philosophy, critical thinking and what it means to stay human in uncertain times. This episode covers: Why Sarah Wilson says “I’ve broken up with hope” What collapse actually means and why Sarah believes we’re already living through it Climate anxiety, burnout and how to live with uncertainty AI, tech bros and why Sarah says “the robots aren’t coming” Why young women should study philosophy, critical thinking and the humanities The question many women are asking right now: should I still have children? Why Sarah says the answer is “absolutely” Pregnancy loss, motherhood, grief and finding peace with a different path Moving to Paris before turning 50 French men, midlife reinvention and starting again Hiking, nature, mental health and cathedral thinking Sarah Wilson’s new book, I Eat the Stars Sarah Wilson’s new book I Eat the Stars is out now. 🎧 Listen to You’re Gonna Want to Hear This and follow us on Apple Podcasts Listen and follow on Spotify 👀 Watch and subscribe to You're Gonna Want to Hear This on YouTube 📺 for full episodes and clips. Credits: Host: Marie Claire Editor Georgie McCourt Edited by: Charlie Potter Executive Producer: Jessie-Lee Klass Head of Vodcasting: Rachel Fountain Learn More: You're Gonna Want to Hear This is a production of Marie Claire and Are Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min
  2. MAY 1

    The Pleasure Issue: Orgasms, Divorce Dating & Sarah Pidgeon

    What actually gives women pleasure, and why are we still so bad at talking about it? In this special Pleasure Issue episode of You’re Gonna Want To Hear This, Marie Claire Editor Georgie McCourt and Deputy Editor Mel Gaudron go inside the pages of the new issue, from the small joys that make life better to the bigger, messier conversations: They unpack the orgasm gap, why women are still statistically being left behind when it comes to sexual satisfaction, dating after divorce, sex toys, long-term relationships, kissing, quitting friendships, hobbies that don’t make money, and the joy of yapping. They also discuss Marie Claire’s May cover star Sarah Pidgeon, her role as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story, the ongoing obsession with Carolyn and JFK Jr, and why Carolyn’s style, mystique and story still have such a hold on women. This episode covers: Marie Claire Australia’s Pleasure Issue The orgasm gap and women’s sexual wellbeing Dating after divorce Sex toys, desire and long-term relationships Why kissing still matters Hobbies, friendship breakups and small pleasures Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Ryan Murphy’s Love Story Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and JFK Jr Fashion, beauty, dermaplaning and sex dreams Why women need to talk more openly about pleasure The May issue of Marie Claire Australia, starring Sarah Pidgeon, is on sale now. 🎧 Listen to You’re Gonna Want To Hear This and follow on Apple Podcasts Listen and follow on Spotify 👀 Watch and subscribe to You’re Gonna Want To Hear This on YouTube for full episodes and clips:https://www.youtube.com/@marieclaireau Credits:Hosts: Georgie McCourt and Mel GaudronEdited by Charlie Potter Learn more at Marie Claire You're Gonna Want to Hear this is a production of Are Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min
  3. APR 29

    Maggie Walters: I Have Dissociative Identity Disorder - Motherhood Helped Me Heal

    CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion about abuse and trauma.  Maggie Walters has lived a life most people could barely comprehend. Diagnosed in her twenties with Dissociative Identity Disorder, formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder, Maggie came to understand that her mind had created different parts, or “alters”, to help her survive severe childhood trauma. In her first book Split, Maggie shared the story of that trauma and introduced readers to “the girls”, the parts of her who protected her through experiences no child should ever have to endure. Now, in her new book Fractured Motherhood, Maggie explores what came next: becoming a mother, adopting three children from the Philippines, and learning how to parent with love, courage and honesty while navigating DID, trauma and fear. In this deeply powerful conversation, Maggie joins You’re Gonna Want To Hear This and tells Marie Claire Editor Georgie McCourt about what DID really is, why it is so misunderstood, how trauma shaped her childhood, and how motherhood helped her break a cycle of intergenerational harm. This is not a story about being defined by trauma. It is a story about survival, hope, identity, parenting, and the extraordinary ways people find a path forward. This episode covers: * Maggie Walters’ diagnosis with Dissociative Identity Disorder / Multiple Personality Disorder * What DID really feels like from the inside * How childhood trauma can lead to dissociation * Why Maggie calls her alters “the girls” * Writing Split and Fractured Motherhood * Adopting her three children from the Philippines * The fear of passing trauma on to your children * Mothering while navigating mental health challenges * Breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma * Why Maggie believes change and hope are always possible If this conversation raises issues for you, support is available. In Australia, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support, 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 for domestic, family and sexual violence support, or Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380 for support around complex trauma and childhood trauma. Maggie Walters’ new book Fractured Motherhood is out now. 🎧 Listen now to You’re Gonna Want To Hear This on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify  👀 Watch You’re Gonna Want to Hear This on YouTube 📺 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min
  4. APR 23

    The Day I Learned My Stepdad Was A Child Killer - Sherele Moody

    For more than a decade, journalist and activist Sherele Moody has been documenting the stories too often reduced to statistics - every known Australian woman and child killed by violence. Through Australian Femicide Watch and the Red Heart Movement, her work has become a powerful, living record - one that ensures these lives are seen, named and never forgotten. But this isn’t just advocacy for Sherele, it’s very personal. In this deeply confronting and essential conversation, Sherele joins You’re Gonna Want To Hear This to share the story that changed her life - the moment she discovered her stepfather was responsible for the murder of two young girls. A revelation that would go on to shape her life’s work. From a childhood marked by abuse and instability, to building one of the most significant databases of violence against women in Australia, Sherele speaks with unflinching honesty about trauma, survival, and the cost of speaking out. She also unpacks the systemic failures that continue to put women at risk - and why the question isn’t why women stay, but why it remains so difficult to leave. This episode covers: The personal story behind Sherele’s activism The reality of femicide in Australia - and what the numbers miss Why domestic violence systems are failing women The emotional toll of documenting over 3,000 deaths How community, connection and action can drive change If this conversation raises issues for you, support is available. In Australia, contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline (13 11 14). To find out more about Sherele's work, go to australianfemicidewatch.org 🎧 Listen now to You’re Gonna Want To Hear This 🎧 👀 Watch You’re Gonna Want to Hear This on YouTube 📺 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  5. APR 18

    Lisa Wilkinson: Behind The Career You Think You Know

    For decades, Lisa Wilkinson has been one of the most recognisable and trusted voices in Australian media - asking the questions, shaping the national conversation, and, at times, carrying the weight of the stories she tells. But in this episode of You’re Gonna Want To Hear This, she turns the lens inward. Lisa joins Georgie McCourt for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build - and sustain - a career at the highest level. From backing her instincts early on (including taking a chance on a then-unknown Nicole Kidman), to walking away at pivotal moments, she reflects on the risks, reinventions and resilience that have defined her path. She also opens up about motherhood, self-doubt, and the pressure many women carry - even at the height of success. At the centre of the conversation is her new book The Titanic Story of Evelyn  - a deeply researched work of historical non-fiction uncovering the story of Evelyn Marsden, the only Australian-born survivor of the Titanic. What began as curiosity quickly became something more personal - a story Lisa felt compelled to tell. This is a conversation about instinct, evolution, and never standing still. In this episode: Why Lisa says “none of it was guaranteed” The career risks that shaped her path The decision to step away - and what it taught he Motherhood, ambition and self-doubt The story of Evelyn Marsden - and why it stayed with her What it really means to keep evolving 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and watch our full episodes and clips on YouTube Follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   Connect on Instagram And Go deeper on our website If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it or see it. And don't forget to rate us and leave a review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  6. APR 16

    Alexa Leary Was Told She’d Die - Now She’s a Gold Medallist

    Paralympic gold medallist Alexa Leary joins us for one of the most raw and powerful conversations we’ve ever had. At just 19, Alexa was involved in a catastrophic cycling accident that left her with a severe traumatic brain injury. Doctors told her family she wouldn’t survive. She lost her memory, had to relearn how to walk and talk, and now describes herself as living a “second life.”In this episode, Alexa opens up about the reality of brain injury - the emotional highs and lows, the loss of friendships, the struggle to regulate her behaviour, and the daily challenges most people never see.She shares what it felt like to be told she might die, what recovery really looked like behind hospital doors, and how she went from ICU to standing on the Paralympic podium.We also talk about her new book Sink or Swim, why she’s chosen to tell her story so honestly, and the message she wants every woman to hear.This is a story about resilience, identity, and what it truly means to start again. In this episode, we cover: The accident Alexa can’t remember - and the moment everything changed Being told she wouldn’t survive What it’s really like living with a traumatic brain injury Losing friendships and rebuilding relationships Emotional regulation, anger and recovery From hospital bed to Paralympic gold Why she says she’s living a “second life” The truth behind her memoir Sink or Swim Learning to love and accept herself again Follow & Listen Don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min
  7. APR 9

    Kathy Lette: Your Husband Isn’t Forever. Your Girlfriends Are.

    In this episode of You’re Gonna Want To Hear This, marie claire editor Georgie McCourt sits down with one of Australia’s most fearless, funny and enduring voices - Kathy Lette.With more than 20 bestselling novels and a career spanning five decades, Lette has built a legacy out of saying the things women are often told not to say out loud - and making us laugh while she does it.In this conversation, Kathy unpacks the realities of modern womanhood - from the politics of ageing and the persistence of sexism, to the power of female friendship and the truth about love, marriage and divorce.She also opens up about her latest book The Sisterhood Rules, which explores the intensity of female relationships - including loyalty, betrayal, and why the friendships we build can be the most enduring relationships of our lives.This is a conversation about finding your voice, owning your power, and why life - and confidence - only gets better with age.In this episode, we cover: Why Kathy believes ageist sexism is the next big battle for women The moment she was told “no one wants to read about middle-aged women” - and how she proved them wrong Why women come into their power after 50 (and the “I’ll feck it” effect) The truth about marriage, divorce, and starting again Why female friendship can be life-saving - and sometimes devastating The inspiration behind The Sisterhood Rules The “pleasure gap” - and why equality still hasn’t made it into the bedroom Why humour is one of the most powerful tools women have As Kathy tells us, never wait to be rescued. Build a life - and a sisterhood - that sustains you. Follow You’re Gonna Want To Hear This so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min
  8. APR 2

    Stephanie Browitt: “I Survived the Volcano. Half My Family Didn’t.”

    Could you survive a volcanic eruption? It's a question Stephanie Browitt never thought she'd have to answer. And yet in 2019, a volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s White Island changed Stephanie's life forever. At just 23, she suffered burns to 70 per cent of her body and lost her younger sister, Krystal, and her father, Paul, in the tragedy. Seven years later, she's written a book about it. Out Of The Ashes has just been published, co-written with her mother Marie. In this episode of marie claire's podcast You’re Gonna Want To Hear This, Stephanie shares, in extraordinary detail, what it felt like to be caught in the eruption - the moment she heard the bang, the fight to stay conscious, and the thought that kept her alive - getting back to her mum.What you'll hear is a deeply moving conversation about survival, grief, and recovery. Stephanie speaks openly about the physical and emotional toll of her injuries, the long road back, and the moment she had to relearn how to see love again. Today, she is an advocate for body positivity and resilience, using her story to challenge perceptions of beauty, strength, and what it means to rebuild a life after unimaginable loss. This episode is confronting, powerful, and ultimately, a story about love.In this episode, we discuss: The moment the White Island volcano erupted The fight to stay conscious and survive The loss of Stephanie’s father and sister The role of her mother in her survival and recovery The realities of burn recovery and rehabilitation Body image, identity, and learning to live with scars Grief, resilience, and rebuilding a life  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts Follow You’re Gonna Want To Hear This for new episodes every week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min

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Who’s on your celebrity fantasy dinner party list? Marie Claire have got access to the biggest celebrities and fascinating favourite people you love.  With unique pairings, the type of conversations where fun and frankness is always in style. Trust us…you’re gonna want to hear this! 

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