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