Inherited

Hello! Today I’m joined by Sashi Perera. Sashi is a former refugee lawyer turned wildly successful comedian, who made the bold decision to change careers in her mid-30s. In this conversation, we dive into the moment Sashi realised her ex-partner was leading a double life, her journey into comedy, and how losing her dad reshaped her relationship with work and life. She also speaks openly and candidly about her experience with infertility, and why, after four years of trying, she and her partner Charlie made the difficult decision to stop. If you'd like to support Sashi, you can buy tickets to her upcoming show, Pear Tree, at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival here or you can buy her book, Standstill, here! For support on the theme of pregnancy loss covered in this episode, contact Red Nose 1300 308 307, or head ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Thank you so much to Intrepid for supporting this episode of Inherited. Intrepid Travel's small group trips connect you with a local leader and like-minded travellers, helping you build lasting connections while experiencing the heart of each destination. Book at intrepidtravel.com or contact your travel agent. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠⁠), and the guest was Sashi Perera (@sashbomb). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today I’m joined by Stephanie Browitt. Stephanie is a survivor of a volcanic eruption that tragically claimed the lives of her sister and her father. She experienced severe burns to 70% of her body and has since shown incredible strength throughout her recovery, documenting her journey online. In this conversation, Stephanie reflects on her time recovering in hospital, the deeply emotional experience of saying goodbye to her dad, and the promise she made to find the strength to walk to the lectern and speak at her sister’s and father’s funeral. She also talks about the incredible support from her mum, Marie, who, even while grieving the loss of her husband and daughter, was always there for Stephanie. This is an incredible story of resilience and a powerful reminder of the importance of family. If you'd like to support Stephanie, you can purchase her book Out of the Ashes here! Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠⁠), and the guest was Stephanie Browitt (@stephaniecoral96). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! A very exciting episode today! We’re joined by Rhiannon Joyce, Shameless Media’s Chief Commercial Officer. In this conversation, Rhi opens up about her relationship with accountability and how labels can sometimes become a convenient way to justify behaviour. We explore how she shows up as a leader, the balance between leading with facts versus feelings, and why being direct can be both a strength and a challenge. Rhi also reflects on her relationship with her husband, Lewis, why a house by the lake in Yarrawonga is her favourite place in the world, and the importance of recognising that it’s okay not just to want your partner, but to need them too. Thank you so much to ⁠Pandora⁠ for supporting this episode of Inherited. Tell your story or help a loved one tell theirs with Pandora’s engravable pieces. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Rhiannon Joyce (@rhiannonjoyce). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today I’m joined by Matthew Johnson, better known as Matty J. Matty first rose to fame here in Australia on The Bachelorette, before stepping into the spotlight as The Bachelor. It was during this journey that he met the love of his life, Laura Byrne. Today, Matty and Laura are married with three beautiful daughters and are widely considered one of Australia’s most successful reality TV love stories. In this conversation, Matty opens up about growing up in a big family and the strong influence of his mum. We talk about the “sliding doors” moment when he met Laura, and he shares honestly about the challenges he faced supporting her through the early stages of parenthood. We also dive into more personal topics, including miscarriage, his close friendship with Ash from Two Doting Dads, and just how much he truly loves being a dad. If you'd like to support Matty, head to his podcast Two Doting Dads! For support on the theme of pregnancy loss covered in this episode, contact Red Nose 1300 308 307, or head ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Thank you so much to ⁠Pandora⁠ for supporting this episode of Inherited. Tell your story or help a loved one tell theirs with Pandora’s engravable pieces. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠⁠), and the guest was Matt Johnson (@matthewdavidjohnson). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today I’m joined by Courtney Ugle. Courtney is a proud Ballardong/Wardandi Noongar woman, the founder of Waangkiny, a passionate advocate in the domestic violence space, and a seriously talented football player. In this conversation, Courtney shares the experiences that have shaped who she is today. She speaks about losing her dad when she was just 11, and later losing her mum to domestic violence when she was 19, and the grief, love and resilience that have followed her through those chapters of her life. We also talk about the strength she’s built along the way, the importance of community, stories about her relationship with her partner, the footy sock ritual she just can’t shake, and the work she’s doing today to help drive meaningful change. If you'd like to support Courtney, head to Waangkiny website or follow Waangkiny on Instagram. This conversation touches on themes of family and domestic violence, so please listen with care. If you or a loved one needs support, please contact 1800 RESPECT. Thank you so much to Intrepid for supporting this episode of Inherited. Intrepid Travel's small group trips connect you with a local leader and like-minded travellers, helping you build lasting connections while experiencing the heart of each destination. Book at intrepidtravel.com or contact your travel agent. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠⁠), and the guest was Courtney Ugle (@courtneyugle_). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today I’m joined by British pop artist Maisie Peters. Maisie is quite literally a ray of sunshine. At just 25, she’s already supported Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour, and made her debut at Glastonbury. Maisie grew up busking on the streets of Brighton and sharing her music on YouTube. In this conversation, we talk about how she eventually signed to Ed Sheeran’s label and how important that relationship has been for her over the past few years. Maisie also chats about collaborating with Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg, choosing Benny Drama to play the heartthrob in the music video for her latest single My Regards, and how falling in love has influenced the lyricism on her new music. If you'd like to support Maisie, head here! to pre-order her new album, Florescence. Thank you so much to ⁠Pandora⁠ for supporting this episode of Inherited. Tell your story or help a loved one tell theirs with Pandora’s engravable pieces. Design online and use code INHERITED15 to get $15 off when you spend $100 or more. Available online only for a limited time. T&Cs apply. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠⁠), and the guest was Maisie Peters (@maisiehpeters). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today, I’m joined by Jamila Rizvi. Jamila is an author, public speaker, and Deputy Managing Director of ⁠Future Women,⁠ where she champions gender equality across Australian workplaces. At just 31, and a first-time mum to her son Rafi, Jamila was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour. What followed were countless medical appointments, two brain surgeries, and 36 rounds of radiation. Today, the tumour is the size of half a grain of rice, a tiny physical reminder of a life-altering chapter that reshaped her perspective in profound ways. In this episode, we also talk about building a career inside government at a young age, navigating ambition alongside motherhood, and the power of asking for help from friends and family during the hardest seasons of life. If you'd like to support Jamila, head to the ⁠All About Women Festival⁠ on International Women's Day, this Sunday, the 8th of March. This conversation touches on themes of body image and disordered eating, if you or are loved needs support, please contact ⁠The Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 4673. ⁠ Thank you so much to ⁠Pandora⁠ for supporting this episode of Inherited. Tell your story or help a loved one tell theirs with Pandora’s engravable pieces. Design online and use code INHERITED15 to get $15 off when you spend $100 or more. Available online only for a limited time. T&Cs apply. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠⁠), and the guest was Jamila Rizvi (⁠@jamilarizvi⁠). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Australian beauty content creator and first-time mum, Madeleine Edwards. In this conversation, Madeleine opens up about her journey in the beauty industry, from building her platform to navigating the ever-evolving (and often unrealistic) standards that shape the world of beauty. We also dive into a more personal chapter of her life: falling pregnant with her daughter, Carmine, stepping into motherhood, and the terrifying moment during birth when she thought she might lose her. Thank you so much to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show for supporting this episode of Inherited. Don't miss Melbourne's most inspiring lifestyle event. Book your tickets now at melbflowershow.com.au. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Madeleine Edwards (@madeleineedwards). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today, I’m joined by Sophie Cachia. Sophie is a Melbourne-based content creator, business owner and mum to her three children, Bobby, Floss and Esme. After more than a decade in the public eye, Sophie has learned to tune out the noise and live life on her own terms. In this episode, she opens up about marrying and divorcing in her 20s, the deeply personal journey of coming to terms with her sexuality, and navigating the challenges of dating and relationships in the spotlight. Sophie also shares insights into her blended family, the beautiful co-parenting dynamic she’s built, and the role her partner, Maddy Prespakis, plays in their lives. She speaks candidly about online criticism, including commentary around their 10-year age gap, and why she no longer lets strangers’ opinions define her. Thank you so much to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show for supporting this episode of Inherited. Don't miss Melbourne's most inspiring lifestyle event. Book your tickets now at melbflowershow.com.au. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠), and the guest was Sophie Cachia (@sophiecachia_). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi!! Welcome to our new three-part series, Love Stories. Every Thursday for the next three weeks, I’ll sit down with a guest who tells me about their love story. Today, I’m joined by Scott O’Halloran and his husband, Marcus Sellen. Scott is a Melbourne-based content creator and co-host of The Luke and Sassy Scott Show, the hit podcast he shares with his brother, Luke. Scott and Marcus share so openly today. From the first time they connected and what it meant to truly find each other, to the journey of embracing their identities and building a life grounded in honesty, shared values, and deep commitment. In this heartfelt conversation, Scott and Marcus reflect on the conversations that strengthened their relationship, the milestones that shaped them, and their incredible journey to parenthood. They generously share their experience with egg donation and surrogacy, and how welcoming twin boys into their lives has transformed their world and deepened their love. This is Scott and Marcus’ love story. Thanks so much to Bumble for supporting this episode of Inherited. Start your year with intention and find meaningful connections on Bumble today. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠), and the guests were Scott O'Halloran (@scottohalloran) and Marcus Sellen. Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today, I’m joined by Guy Sebastian. Guy is one of Australia’s most successful and grounded pop artists. After winning the first season of Australian Idol at just 21, Guy went on to sell more than 7 million records and earn seven ARIA Awards. In this conversation, he reflects on discovering his love of music through school and church, the spontaneous decision to audition for Idol, and how life changed overnight in 2003. He also shares insights into his 20-year relationship with his high-school sweetheart and wife, Jules, his perspective on grief, and the values he hopes to pass on to his two sons, Hudson and Archie. If you'd like to support Guy, you can follow him on Instagram (@guysebastian) or find tickets to his upcoming tour, 100 Times Around the Sun, right here! You can also find out more about the Sebastian Foundation here! This conversation contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please head ⁠here⁠ or contact ⁠LifeLine⁠ on 13 11 14. Thank you so much to Pandora for sponsoring this episode of Inherited. Tell your story or help a loved one tell theirs with Pandora’s engravable pieces. Design online and use code INHERITED15 to get $15 off when you spend $100 or more. Available online only for a limited time. T&Cs apply. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠), and the guest was Guy Sebastian (@guysebastian). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi!! Welcome to our new three-part series, Love Stories. Every Thursday for the next three weeks, I’ll sit down with a guest who tells me about their love story. Today, I’m joined by Tully Smyth and her partner, Ned Rohrt. Tully is a familiar and much-loved voice in Australia’s digital media space. She first captured the nation’s attention in 2010 when she entered the Big Brother house, and since then has built a deeply personal career as a writer and online creator. Over the years, Tully has shared her life with honesty and heart, opening up about love and heartbreak, the devastating loss of her beautiful mum, and her journey through egg freezing, creating a community that has grown alongside her. Ned first came across Tully on the dating apps, but it wasn’t until a second swipe, two years later, that their story really began. From that moment on, everything clicked. Now, Tully and Ned are stepping into their biggest chapter yet, as they prepare to welcome their first baby in July 2026. Thanks so much to Bumble for supporting this episode of Inherited. Start your year with intention and find meaningful connections on Bumble today. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠), and the guests were Tully Smyth (@tee_smyth) and Ned Rohrt (@drnedrohrt). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices