Madeleine West

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  1. Breaking her silence: Madeleine West Pt.1

    02/13/2024

    Breaking her silence: Madeleine West Pt.1

    When Aussie actor Madeleine West was four, she was attacked by a paedophile. The horrific abuse happened for years - all at the hands of her next door neighbour. As a way to escape the dark reality of her childhood, Madeleine became an actress - but the twisted memories soon flooded back. Madeleine joins Gary Jubelin to speak publicly for the first time. Get episodes of I Catch Killers a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime X+ today. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au  Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 4m
  2. Pivot Club: From M&A Law To 'Sushi Counter' - Why Alex Marks Risked Her Life Savings

    FEB 10

    Pivot Club: From M&A Law To 'Sushi Counter' - Why Alex Marks Risked Her Life Savings

    What happens when you have the ‘perfect’ corporate job at a top-tier firm with a clear path to partnership, but deep down, you feel a pull towards something else? For Alex Marks, the founder of New York’s cult-favourite ‘Sushi Counter’, that pull wasn’t just a distraction - it was the catalyst for trading a high-flying legal career for a world of total uncertainty. Before she was serving thousands of rolls a day, Alex was a successful M&A lawyer at the top-tier firm Herbert Smith Freehills. She loved the late nights, the adrenaline, and the "in the trenches" camaraderie. But a dream transfer to New York became the catalyst for her pivot when she faced an immediate culture clash. Realising the US corporate world was an "individual sport" she didn't want to play, Alex was faced with a choice: Stay in a job that wasn't a fit, or risk it all. She chose risk. Pouring her entire $100,000 USD life savings into an idea, she quit her job and, a week later, signed a lease for a tiny shop to sell the Australian-style sushi she couldn't find anywhere in the city. In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Alex about this massive industry leap. They unpack the "messy middle" of her entire journey: From the "primitive" Excel model that convinced her to take the leap, to the humbling reality of hand-filling 50,000 soy sauce fish with a syringe in her living room. Alex shares the unfiltered story of how she navigated intense online backlash just one week after opening and how she scaled from a team of one (plus a supportive boyfriend) to a staff of 30. Join us for a raw and practical lesson in naive optimism, a look into the grit required to build a business from the ground up and a powerful reminder that sometimes, the fear of regret is far scarier than the fear of failure.   THE END BITS: Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au  Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Alex Marks Host: Sarah Davidson Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Senior Producer: Sally Best Audio Producer: Thom Lion This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min
  3. The Moment Madeleine West Realised Her Relationship Was Over

    01/30/2022

    The Moment Madeleine West Realised Her Relationship Was Over

    From the outside, Madeleine West had it all. A successful acting career, six beautiful kids, life in Melbourne, and a marriage of 15 years. Until a conversation about placemats made her question, 'Is this really what I want?'. It was at this moment that, Madeleine West chose to press 'Restart' on her life. It was hard- really hard in fact. So has it all been worth it? In the first episode of Restart, Madeleine explores something almost half of all Australian adults will go through at some point in their lives: divorce. Madeleine speaks to Divorce Coach & Legal and Separation Strategist (and divorcee) Nikki Parkinson, about the reality of separation. PLUS has a truly heartbreaking and hilarious chat with comedian and podcast host Helen Thorne, whose marriage became immediately unraveled after she found a love note in her husband's jacket pocket...that wasn't from her. No stone will be left unturned as Madeleine West explores what it is really like to restart your life. THE END BITS Buy Get Divorced, Be Happy by Helen Thorn and listen to her podcast Scummy Mummies. Learn about The Divorce and Separation Hub. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. CREDITS Host: Madeleine West Producers: Emmeline Peterson Executive Producers: Tia Ucich, Elissa Ratliff & Holly Wainwright  Audio Production: Madeline Joannou Guests: Nikki Parkinson and Helen Thorn. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more at mamamia.com.au  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min
  4. The Things You Don't See On My Instagram

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    The Things You Don't See On My Instagram

    Two years ago, Madeleine West hit restart on her life. She packed up her life in Melbourne and moved to Byron Bay, split up with her partner of 15 years and the father of her six kids and she started life again. And now she wants to find out why and how women from across the country are restarting their lives. For 10 weeks, Restart will look into why more and more women are pressing refresh on their lives, and how the hell they’ve done it. From divorce to health, to appearance, to career, to sex. Restart, it’s never too late to change everything. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  5. Let's Talk About Sex & How To Re-Enter The Dating World

    02/06/2022

    Let's Talk About Sex & How To Re-Enter The Dating World

    Madeleine West has done a lot of sex scenes through her roles on Underbelly and Satisfaction. But when it comes to facing real intimacy with someone new after a 15-year relationship? Well, that is very different.  On this episode, we look at how women can restart their sex lives & their relationships - whether they’re in a long-term relationship or starting again.  Madeleine speaks to author Rebekah Campbell, who set herself the challenge of going on 138 dates in one year to try and shake herself out of a dating slump. Plus, psycho-sexologist, author and host of Sealed Section, Chantelle Otten, joins us to talk about how you can rediscover yourself and your sexuality.  THE END BITS Listen to Sealed Section, hosted by Chantelle Otten. You can get Rebekah Campbell's book 138 Dates here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. CREDITS Host: Madeleine West Producers: Emmeline Peterson Executive Producers: Tia Ucich, Elissa Ratliff & Holly Wainwright  Audio Production: Madeline Joannou Guests: Chantelle Otten and Rebekah Campbell. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more at mamamia.com.au  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  6. Coming Soon...

    01/20/2022

    Coming Soon...

    It’s never too late to change everything. Coming January 31st.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  7. Introducing: Invisible Heroes

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing: Invisible Heroes

    What makes a hero? Join actress and story-teller Madeleine West as she speaks to extraordinarily ordinary Australians who are making the world a better place.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min
  8. Pivot Club: From Head Of Podcasts To Student Teacher - Lize Ratliff On Walking Away From The Top

    FEB 5

    Pivot Club: From Head Of Podcasts To Student Teacher - Lize Ratliff On Walking Away From The Top

    What happens when you're not just climbing the ladder, but standing at the very top? For Lize Ratliff, that meant achieving her dream job as Head of Podcasts at Mamamia, after 10 years hustling to get there. Lize’s journey is a masterclass in pure tenacity. She started at 19 as an intern from a small country town, so determined to work for Mia Freedman that she "literally didn't leave”. Over the next decade, she climbed the ladder through nine different titles - from intern to Mia's EA, to the first-ever producer of No Filter - eventually becoming the woman running the entire 29-show operation. For Lize, the birth of her first child was the catalyst for an enormous change. Realising the demands of the job were incompatible with the life she wanted as a mother, she and her husband came to a terrifying realisation: they needed to ‘blow up their life.’ In a move that left many stunned, they both quit their high-profile Sydney jobs, moved to Newcastle, and Lize enrolled in a Master's degree to pursue a completely new career: As a high school English teacher. This is a raw and candid look at what it means to walk away from the top. We cover the creative job application that got her hired, the moment she crashed her boss's car (and kept her job), and the overwhelming "what have I done?" feeling that hits after you trade a high-prestige career for a student ID. Get ready to learn why sometimes, you have to "just jump.” THE END BITS: Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au  Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.   CREDITS: Guest: Lize Ratliff Host: Sarah Davidson Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Senior Producer: Sally Best This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  9. Madeleine West On Confronting Her Monsters And Motherhood At 47

    04/06/2025

    Madeleine West On Confronting Her Monsters And Motherhood At 47

    Madeleine West has lived many lives— from Neighbours’ Dee Bliss to Underbelly’s Danielle McGuire, she’s been a fixture on Australian screens for decades. Beyond acting, she’s also an advocate, a survivor, and now, at 47, she’s stepping into a surprising new chapter... motherhood for the seventh time. What she first thought was menopause turned out to be an unexpected pregnancy, something that took time to embrace. But that’s not the only battle Madeleine has faced. Just a few years ago, she made the courageous decision to help police uncover a pedophile—the man who abused her as a child. In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Madeleine opens up about: How she came to terms with becoming a mother again at 47 The media storm that forced her to announce her pregnancy before she was ready The darkness she had to push through to become the woman she is today The moment she wore a wire to confront her abuser This is a story of survival, strength, and reclaiming your own narrative - no matter how impossible it may seem. If you or anyone you know needs support, call Lifeline on 131 114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review CREDITS: Host: Kate Langbroek Guest: Madeleine West Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    57 min
  10. Pivot Club: Meet The Nutritionist Who Founded A Swimwear Label

    FEB 3

    Pivot Club: Meet The Nutritionist Who Founded A Swimwear Label

    What happens when you decide to take the leap with a dream you’ve been sitting on for years? For Lyndi Cohen, that dream meant pivoting into an industry she knew nothing about, long after she’d built her own successful empire.  Lyndi’s first journey began after a decade-long battle with binge eating, leading her to build an anti-diet media brand from the ground up. She shortly evolved into who we now know as ‘The Nude Nutritionist’, becoming a renowned TV expert, author and app founder, helping thousands heal their relationships with food and body image.  But one niggling idea wouldn’t go away...And now, Lyndi is making her most dramatic pivot of all. Leaping from the world of nutrition and landing herself straight into her very own fashion debut: launching a swimwear brand, Fearless.  In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Lyndi about this massive industry leap. They unpack the "messy middle" of her entire career: graduating with no job prospects and using "SEO hacks to manifest a media career", to the $180,000 investment that was required to build a swimwear line from scratch. Lyndi shares her core belief that "the key to success is embarrassment" and why it's been essential for this new fashion venture. Join us for a raw and practical lesson in constant evolution, a deep dive into the strategy of scaling an idea and a powerful reminder that all the dots (even a high school fashion class) eventually connect, proving that you have to "do it terrified”.   THE END BITS: Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay.Discover Fearless website and Fearless on Instagram. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au  Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.   CREDITS: Guest: Lyndi Cohen, aka The Nude Nutritionist  Host: Sarah Davidson Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Senior Producer: Sally Best This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min
  11. Pivot Club: All Life’s Hurdles With Jana Pittman

    JAN 29

    Pivot Club: All Life’s Hurdles With Jana Pittman

    What happens when your entire identity is built on being the best in the world? For Jana Pittman, one of Australia's most famous athletes, the singular goal of Olympic gold was repeatedly torn away by devastating injuries and gut-wrenching losses. You might think her biggest pivot was swapping the running track for the bobsled, becoming one of the very few athletes in history to compete in both the Summer and Winter Olympics. But that wasn't it. Her real pivot was walking away entirely from being an elite athlete to become a doctor - all while raising six children. In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Jana about this massive career change. They unpack how you cope with failure when your mindset is "silver is the first loser", and how you go from being one of the best in the world to a complete beginner back at the bottom of the ladder, surrounded by people half your age. Jana shares the unfiltered story about how this profound pivot emerged from a period of intense personal and professional struggle - through divorce, miscarriages, failed exams and the financial lows of moving back into her own garage to make ends meet. Join us for a raw lesson in resilience, a look into the unseen "messy middle," and a powerful reminder that your lowest moments can be the fuel for your greatest chapter yet.   THE END BITS: Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au  Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Jana Pittman Host: Sarah Davidson Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Senior Producer: Sally BestThis show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min
  12. Introducing: Pivot Club - Changing Tack With Jessica Watson

    JAN 13

    Introducing: Pivot Club - Changing Tack With Jessica Watson

    INTRODUCING Pivot Club: What happens when you achieve the biggest dream of your life at 16? After national treasure Jessica Watson sailed around the world solo at 16, she had to figure out what to do next. The world expected more adventure, more record-breaking, something bigger and more dramatic. But, her first pivot was one no one saw coming: she went back to school, went to uni, got an MBA and built a career as a management consultant. After being homeschooled, study was a daunting prospect, but Jess didn’t let fear get in the way of making change. But that’s not the only pivot this conversation is about. Years after her voyage, Jess faced a challenge far greater than any storm at sea: the sudden, catastrophic loss of her long-term partner, Cam. That, she says, was her real pivot. In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Jess to find out how she navigated both of these life-altering changes. They discuss handling the crushing weight of expectation, building an identity separate from the one thing everyone knows you for, and the "messy, human kind" of resilience required to rebuild your entire "compass" after it’s been shattered by grief. Join us for this story of strength that is a profound reminder that sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is to find joy in a quiet life, right where you are.   THE END BITS: Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au  Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.   CREDITS: Guest: Jessica Watson  Host: Sarah Davidson Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Senior Producer: Sally Best Audio Producer: Jacob RoundThis show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
  13. Introducing... MID

    05/21/2024

    Introducing... MID

    Follow MID on Apple Podcasts Follow MID on Spotify Introducing our brand new podcast MID, the grown-up conversations women deserve. This season brings you compelling conversations full of fun, frank wisdom from an impressive line up of well loved names, in the second act of life who share it all. MID goes deep on self-care with zero shame and rich experiences you can cherry-pick for wisdom to share, changes to make and attitude we can borrow. This episode we speak to Julie Goodwin who has had an extraordinary ordinary life. And in the last few years, she has had an extraordinary ordinary wrestle with her mental health. While you were buying Julie's cookbooks, watching her two stints on Masterchef and listening to her on the radio, she was taking care of everyone but herself (sound familiar?) and some issues she thought she'd successfully shoved in a low drawer spilled out and began to take over. In this first conversation for Mid, host Holly Wainwright talks to Julie about the winding road back from a "breakdown" and what happens when you stop doing everything for everyone all at once. If this episode brings up anything for you Lifeline is always there on 13 11 14.  THE END BITS  Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Follow us on Instagram @MidbyMamamia or sign up to the MID newsletter, dropping weekly here.  Want to go in the running to win a $50 voucher? Answer this short survey. Want to get yourself a copy of Julie's incredible book Your Tim Starts Now? Click here CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Assistant Production: Sandy McIntyre Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  14. How do I support my teen through exams?

    12/05/2021

    How do I support my teen through exams?

    Exams. Chances are, each one of you reading these show notes has sat one before. Maybe some of you fared better than others, but that's beside the point. Now, those same exams that you once loved, loathed, or feared are now being taken on by your teen. But these days, students are under immense pressure to study hard, pursue perfect results and above all else, achieve the ultimate ATAR. Sometimes, this messaging can come into a student's life as early as Year 7. It's a level of duress that could unsettle even the steadiest of teens. In this episode, Madeline & Angela examine what role we can play in helping our teens through the exam period, how to strike a balance between a detached approach and an overzealous one, and what strategies we can recommend for helping them in making the most of their study time. Thanks to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgment of country. For more tips and tricks for taking care of your teenagers, be sure to follow the show on Instagram @meanagerspodcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  15. Madeleine West Has Found Her Voice

    09/13/2020

    Madeleine West Has Found Her Voice

    If you’re a fan of Australian TV, then chances are you know the name Madeleine West.  From Neighbours, to Playing For Keeps, to Underbelly and Satisfaction, Madeleine has starred in some of Australia’s biggest TV shows.  But during one of the many peaks of her career, at 21, Madeleine was hit by a bus. And that changed the way she viewed herself, and her life, forever.  As well as being an actress, Madeleine is also an author. An activist. And, because she’s not busy enough - the single mother of 6 kids.  On this episode of No Filter, Madeleine discusses the ins and outs of having 6 children who range in age from 5 to 14, moving from Melbourne to Byron Bay, how she navigates her family life with her ex partner, celebrity chef Shannon Bennet, and the day she literally stopped traffic.  Want more of Madeleine’s parenting hacks? Listen to her episode of I Don’t Know How She Does It here… https://bit.ly/339xkv4.  Madeleine has a new podcast out now, called Invisible Heroes. You can find it here… https://bit.ly/2RdpRp8.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Check out our No Filter YouTube channel here... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvoiVNEFfHiJl8nC4NepRNw?view_as=subscriber CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman . You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.  With thanks to our guest: Madeleine West. Producer: Leah Porges  Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  16. Hit By A Bus: Madeleine West

    07/26/2020

    Hit By A Bus: Madeleine West

    What would you do if one day you were hit by a bus. Not a metaphorical bus, a literal bus. For actress Madeleine West, in the middle of her soapy drama career acting on TV soap ‘Neighbours’ she found herself laid out on a hospital bed after a freak accident saw her hit in the head by a bus on a busy Sydney street. What followed was a diagnosis of an acquired brain injury, years of therapy, and a long road to recovery. The invisible hero of this episode is a woman Madeleine will probably never see again. A woman who helped her overcome a trauma that had paralysed her for 18 years. CREDITS Host: Madeleine West @madmadswest Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Technical Production Assistance: North Coast Events For more Smooth podcasts visit our website https://www.smooth.com.au/podcast/invisible-heroes/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  17. Reclaiming Aboriginal Identity: Tony Albert

    08/09/2020

    Reclaiming Aboriginal Identity: Tony Albert

    Tony Albert of the Kuku Yalanji people is one of the most lauded and prolific Australian artists you’ve probably never heard of. His work has attracted enormous attention and a slew of major art prizes for his extensive body of work centred on ‘Aboriginalia’; his self-coined descriptor for kitsch, divisive representations of Indigenous culture and characters popular in the 50s and 60s. Tony charges these naive objects and their implied stereotypes with highly political sentiments exploring representations of race and difference. We explore Tony’s lived experience as a young gay man, ambitious and educated, confronted with decades of endemic stereotyping and discrimination. And how it is that despite all the reasons for anarchy, Tony’s art is steeped in themes of unity and forgiveness. CREDITS Guest: Tony Albert @tonyalbert Host: Madeleine West @madmadeswest Executive Producer and Editor: Elise Cooper @elisejcooper Additional Audio Production Support: North Coast Events https://www.northcoastevents.com.au/ LINKS: - Duty Of Care, Glassworks https://bit.ly/3kaBtGK - You Wreck Me https://bit.ly/youwreckme - Hyde Park War Memorial https://bit.ly/hydepark-tonyalbert - We Can Be Heroes https://bit.ly/tonyalbert-heroes - Projecting Our Future – Art Gallery of NSW https://bit.ly/projectingourfuture - Catalogue of previous exhibitions and work available online at https://tonyalbert.com.au/#Exhibitions  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  18. Madeleine West Has A Busy Job, Six Kids & Her Skin Is Amazing

    12/18/2019

    Madeleine West Has A Busy Job, Six Kids & Her Skin Is Amazing

    You may know today’s guest Madeleine West from TV shows including Neighbours, The Wrong Girl, House Husbands and Playing for Keeps. She’s been a permanent fixture on Aussie screens for over two decades (but who’s counting?). The author and mum-of-six is a lover of quick and minimal fuss beauty products. In this episode of You Beauty, Madeleine shares her favourite natural beauty brands, as well as how she manages to take care of her skin and children at the same time.  And in our Spendy Savey segment, she reveals her favourite shampoo and conditioner treatment to splurge on.       The list of products mentioned in this episode are below;  Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Oil 50ml, $16.80. https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/39927/Thursday-Plantation-Tea-Tree-Pure-Oil-50ml QV Moisturiser, $8.49. https://www.priceline.com.au/ego-qv-cream-tube-100-g Go-To Face Hero, $45. https://www.mecca.com.au/go-to/face-hero/I-038679.html Go-To Very Useful Face Cream, $41. https://www.mecca.com.au/go-to/very-useful-face-cream/V-038685.html?cgpath=brands-goto Hunter Lab Cleansing Facial Scrub, $39. https://hunterlab.com.au/product/cleansing-facial-scrub/ Cancer Council SPF 50+ Day Wear Face Matte Invisible, $14.95. https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/89014/cancer-council-spf-50-day-wear-face-matte-invisible-75ml-tube?rcid=715 Chantecaille products https://www.mecca.com.au/chantecaille/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_djEn6Cx5gIVizgrCh2cdgetEAAYASAAEgKiifD_BwE Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream, $15.95. https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/64315/Garnier-BB-Cream-Miracle-Skin-Perfector-SPF15-02-Light-50mL Rimmel Hide The Blemish Cover Stick, $10.50. https://www.priceline.com.au/rimmel-london-hide-the-blemish-cover-stick-4-g Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Red Square, $41. https://www.mecca.com.au/nars/velvet-matte-lip-pencil/V-000490.html?cgpath=brands-nars Paw Paw Ointment, $6.60. https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/41820/lucas-papaw-ointment-25g?rcid=2311 EyEnvy Mascara (available in selected salons and spas) http://www.eyenvy.com.au/eyenvy-mascara.html Go-To Exception-Oil, $51. https://www.mecca.com.au/go-to/exception-oil/I-038686.html?cgpath=brands-goto-body Spendy: Olaplex Hair Protector, $50. https://www.sephora.com.au/products/olaplex-no-dot-3-hair-perfector/v/100ml Savey: Paw Paw Ointment, $6.60. https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/41820/lucas-papaw-ointment-25g?rcid=2311 CREDITS Host: Amy Clark With thanks to: Madeleine West Producers: Lem Zakharia and Leah Porges GET IN TOUCH: You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here .... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/ Got a beauty question you want answered?  Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386.  Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here... https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112109512358240/ Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox?  Subscribe to our podcast newsletter...  https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  19. From Victim To Victorious: Abdul Razzaq

    08/30/2020

    From Victim To Victorious: Abdul Razzaq

    Content Warning: this episode contains discussions of self-harm and suicide. If this raises any issues for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or at lifeline.org.au Since arriving on our shores 11 years ago, fleeing persecution in Pakistan, Abdul and his wife Lubna have faced inconceivable obstacles and personal tragedy in their efforts to become Australian citizens. With no home, income, means to support themselves or access to medical care, even in the face of breast cancer, Abdul and Lubna have clung to a philosophy of extreme positivity, striving not only to not give up, but give back. Still waiting for residency, Abdul meanwhile created the All Nations Cricket cup which creates communities and connections for societies disenfranchised, while working the equivalent of a 9-5 job rolling together volunteer work. His story continues and is epic in its intensity. CREDITS Guest: Abdul Razzaq Host: Madeleine West Executive Producer and editor: Elise Cooper Audio Support: North Coast Events LINKS - Abdul Razzaq and the ASRC https://www.asrc.org.au/doctors/abdul-razzaq/ - All Nations Cricket Club https://www.facebook.com/allnationssocialcricket - Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Dandenong https://www.asrc.org.au/ish-dandenong/ - Lifeline Crisis Support https://www.lifeline.org.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
  20. How do I Talk to My Teen About Sex?

    01/24/2022

    How do I Talk to My Teen About Sex?

    How do I talk to my teen about Sex?   In all likelihood, the idea of a sex conversation with your teen probably makes you squirm a little just reading it. Chances are, your teen would probably feel the same way!   So, to ease your sense of dread about sex discussion, Madeline and Angela are back this week to chat through the key tools to fostering an open and comfortable sex discourse, including:   -        Why having “the sex talk” doesn’t work   -        How honest should we be about our own sexual experiences?   -        When’s the right time to discuss contraception?   NEXT WEEK    How do I help my teen control their anger issues?   CREDITS:   Host: Madeline West.   Co-Host: Angela Murray. Editor: Lachie Flannigan.   GET IN TOUCH:   Follow the show on Instagram @meanagerspodcast. Got a meanager question you’d like answered on the show? Leave a message on SpeakPipe here.   Meanagers is a podcast by Smart Fella Media. You can find more of our shows here.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
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