Inherited

Host Ruby Hall explores the Relics, Recipes, Rituals and Rules that profoundly shape who we are.

  1. 1d ago

    'I asked my Instagram followers to be my surrogate' with Lisa Messenger

    Hello! Today’s guest, Lisa Messenger, has a daughter on the way - but another woman is giving birth to her. In this conversation, Lisa opens up about her tumultuous fertility journey and how everything changed when her friend Sarah offered to carry her first baby for her.  Now Lisa is expecting her second child via surrogacy – this time, her surrogate is a stranger. In Australia, surrogacy must be altruistic, which is why when Lisa posted on her Instagram story asking if anyone would carry her baby for her, she was surprised when a stranger said yes. Lisa also talks about being a new parent in her 50s, and the complex process of surrogacy in Australia. If you’d like to support Lisa, you can follow her on Instagram @lisamessenger. Thank you to Afterpay for supporting this episode of Inherited. And a shout-out to Roadshow! Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠), and the guest was Lisa Messenger (@lisamessenger).  Inherited is produced by Olivia Tan. This episode of Inherited was edited by Scott Walton. Our social media team includes Erin Taylor and Naima Fatema, and our partnerships team includes Georgina Woolcock and Grace Scorgie. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with a Life Lessons episode on Thursday!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    'I asked my Instagram followers to be my surrogate' with Lisa Messenger
  2. 6d ago

    Ellidy Pullin: 'I want another baby'

    Hello! This Thursday we’re bringing you a very special bonus episode, where Ruby sits down with Australian podcaster and influencer, Ellidy Pullin. Ellidy is no stranger to grief; in 2020, she tragically lost her partner, Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin, in a free-diving accident. After his death, Ellidy accepted that she’d probably ‘be alone forever’, but 6 years later, she’s just announced her engagement to her long-term boyfriend, Brock Wadsworth.  In this conversation, Ellidy shares her initial fears about opening up her heart to love again after the pain of losing someone you love and the unimaginable grief that comes with it. She speaks about how the two can co-exist, and that she’s giving herself permission to move forward while honouring Chumpy’s memory, in her words: ‘Your heart can grow, and grow, and grow’.  Ellidy also tells Ruby about the moment Brock proposed to her mid-flight, how she feels about having a second baby, and the beautiful relics and memories of Chumpy’s she’s already passing down to her daughter Minnie.  If you’d like to support Ellidy, you can follow her on Instagram @ellidy_. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠), and the guest was Ellidy Pullin (@ellidy_⁠).  Inherited is produced by Olivia Tan. Our social media team includes Erin Taylor, and Naima Fatema, and our partnerships team includes Georgina Woolcock and Grace Scorgie. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ellidy Pullin: 'I want another baby'
  3. Sep 23

    Brit Selwood on unimaginable grief

    Hello! Happy Thursday, we're back with our monthly Life Lessons episode. And today, Ruby sits down with Brit Selwood. Brit likely needs no introduction; she’s the wife of AFL legend and former Geelong captain Joel Selwood, and mum to her two young boys, Alfie and Joey.  In this conversation, Brit opens up about the three Life Lessons that have guided her through some of the toughest years of her life. Grief is no stranger to Brit and her beautiful family, in recent years they've faced deep loss, all while undergoing IVF treatment to fall pregnant. Brit also shares what it was like to experience mum guilt, the admiration she has for her husband Joel, and how, quite literally, stopping to smell the roses with her young boys has put everything into perspective. If you or someone you love is struggling with their mental health or suicidal ideation, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit ⁠lifeline.org.au⁠. For support on the themes of pregnancy loss covered in this episode, please take care and contact Red Nose 1300 308 307, or ⁠head here. ⁠ If you’d like to support Brit, you can follow her on Instagram @britselwood_. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Brit Selwood (@britselwood_).  Inherited is produced by Olivia Tan and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Brit Selwood on unimaginable grief
  4. Sep 21

    Gretta Ray on the heartbreak of severe illness

    Hello! Today’s guest, Gretta Ray, has been writing music since she was 7 years old. After winning Triple J Unearthed High in Year 12 with her song ‘Drive’, Gretta’s music career was going strong. She moved overseas, wrote two studio albums, and performed with the likes of Gang of Youths, Maisie Peters, James Bay, Sam Fender, and Paul Kelly. All that changed when, two days after moving to London, Gretta was admitted to hospital with a heart infection, which put her life and career on pause. In this conversation, Gretta opens up about how her experience with severe illness changed her perspective on gratitude, friendship, and success, and how it informed her third studio album, Heartsong, which she co-wrote with Matt Corby. Gretta also talks about her approach to grief and accepting the unexpected changes that life throws her way. If you’d like to support Gretta, you can follow her on Instagram @grettaray. This episode of Inherited is brought to you by Prime Video. Your new favourite rom-com movie, The Love Hypothesis, is available exclusively on Prime Video. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Gretta Ray (@grettaray).  Inherited is produced by Olivia Tan and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Gretta Ray on the heartbreak of severe illness

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Host Ruby Hall explores the Relics, Recipes, Rituals and Rules that profoundly shape who we are.

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