
Inherited
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Eilish Gilligan on the person behind the podcast
EHello! Today, we are bringing you a very special interview with Shameless Media’s very own Eilish Gilligan. Pop culture has always been a huge part of Eilish’s life, but before she started working on the Shameless Podcast, she was pursuing a career as a solo artist in music. In this conversation, Eilish speaks about her non-linear career trajectory and the moment she was dropped by her music manager, out of the blue, after years of hard work. She also opens up the ebbs and flows of her mental health, and how she found the strength to walk away from a toxic relationship when everyone else around her was settling down. Big thanks to Target for supporting this episode of Inherited. Celebrate the season in style, without blowing the budget. Shop the festive range in-store or online at Target. And shoutout to Never Never! Head here to find the Panettone Negroni from our friends at Never Never. Your guest today was Eilish Gilligan (@eilishgilligan). Inherited is hosted by Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), produced by Annabelle Lee 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

3 Life Lessons with Maggie Zhou
EHello! Today, we speak to writer Maggie Zhou. Maggie is a writer, content creator, and the co-host of the Culture Club podcast. Maggie has been online for the past decade, and in the conversation, she reflects on how it's shaped her career and what her relationship with content creation is like today. She also shares her views on ambition and why, for her, it’s not directly tied to her work, as well as her approach to activism and working in the slow-fashion industry. Thanks so much to Apollo Motorhomes for supporting this episode of Inherited. Head here to experience the North Island of New Zealand with Apollo Motorhomes. It’s a short flight, but a big escape. And shoutout to Anastasia! Grab your tickets now at Anastasiathemusical.com.au. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Maggie Zhou (@yemagz). Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee 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

Dance Academy's Dena Kaplan on getting sober
EHello! Today, we speak to Dena Kaplan. Dena played Abigail in the Australian television series, Dance Academy. Dena has had a varied life; she moved overseas and landed a job in music and is now a mother to her two-year-old daughter Maya and is the co-host of her podcast, Life Academy with Alicia Banit. In this conversation, Dena reflects on her early 20s, filming Dance Academy, and how the TV show really shaped her life. She also opens up about the dependency she developed on prescription medication, her journey to sobriety, and the invisible string that reconnected her to her partner Alex, 11 years later. For help and support about the themes covered in this episode, call our National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015. To support Dena, you can follow her on Instagram @denaamy, and listen to her podcast Life Academy wherever you get your podcasts. Big thanks to Mejuri for supporting this episode of Inherited. Mejuri’s biggest sale of the year starts now! Save up to 30% when you spend just $150 – shop now at mejuri.com. And shoutout to ANASTASIA The Broadway Musical, too! Grab your tickets now at Anastasiathemusical.com.au. Inherited is hosted by Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), produced by Annabelle Lee 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

3 Life Lessons with Trent Dalton
EHi! Today, we are so thrilled to be bringing you this Life Lessons conversation with award-winning author, Trent Dalton. Trent Dalton is the author of so many novels you’ve probably read already, including All Our Shimmering Skies, Lola In The Mirror, Love Stories, and, of course, his widely acclaimed, semi-autobiographical novel, Boy Swallows Universe, which has been adapted into a seven-part Netflix series and theatre production. In this conversation, Trent discusses some of the beautiful, vivid memories that comprise the story of his childhood, as told in Boy Swallows Universe. He also shares a truly magical anecdote about falling in love with his wife, Fiona, and the lead-up to the moment he eventually opened up about his feelings for her at a Powderfinger concert. Pick up Trent’s new book, Gravity Let Me Go, right here. Thank you so much to Target for supporting this episode of Inherited. For style, confidence and value this summer, shop Target’s new collection online and in-store. And shoutout to Chemist Warehouse and Selfish Supps, too! Available now, exclusively at Chemist Warehouse here. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Trent Dalton (@trentdaltonauthor). Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee 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

Jase Hawkins on the heartbreak of losing both parents
EHello! Today, we are joined by Jase Hawkins. Jase likely needs no introduction; he’s the co-host of Nova 100’s Melbourne breakfast show, alongside the brilliant Lauren Phillips. Jase and Lauren started out together on KISS; in fact, they first were introduced in a hotel room, where their initial chemistry test took place, but in 2024, they lost their breakfast slot to Kyle and Jackie O, who began broadcasting out of Melbourne. However, there is much more to Jase than his warm and hilarious radio persona. In this conversation, Jase opens up about his early radio career and why he owes it all to Kyle Sandilands, how he’s processed the grief of losing both of his parents in the space of three years, and why he will give everyone the time of day, no matter who they are. To support Jase, you can follow him on Instagram @jase_hawkins. Thank you so much to ANASTASIA the Broadway Musical for supporting this episode of Inherited. Catch the Australian premiere of ANASTASIA at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre from December 20th. ANASTASIA will then head to Perth’s Crown Theatre in March, followed by Sydney’s Lyric Theatre from April. And shoutout to Selfish Supps! You can shop the full Selfish Supps range here, exclusively at Chemist Warehouse. Inherited is hosted by Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), produced by Annabelle Lee 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

Eleanor Pendleton on closing her successful beauty publication for motherhood
EHello! Today, we speak to Eleanor Pendleton. Eleanor is a mother and one of Australia’s most trusted beauty editors. In 2014, she founded Gritty Pretty, Australia’s first digital beauty publication. In this conversation, Eleanor discusses the moment she landed her first editorial position at Cosmopolitan when she was 18, the day she quit magazines to launch her dormant Gritty Pretty blog, and the hardest decision she’s had to make in business: closing Gritty Pretty. Eleanor also gives us a sneak peek into her new beauty brand, Haléau. To support Eleanor, you can follow her on Instagram @eleanorpendleton, and you can check out Haléau right here. Thank you so much to Target for supporting this episode of Inherited. Target has an incredible collection, full of statement prints, billowy shapes and resort-inspired accessories – all at accessible prices. And shoutout to Selfish Supps, too! Inherited is hosted by Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), produced by Annabelle Lee 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

3 Life Lessons with Kate Reid
EHi! Today, we speak to Kate Reid, the founder and owner of Lune Crossainterie. Kate has just released her debut memoir, Destination Moon, a reflection on fast cars, French pastries, and finding purpose. In this conversation, Kate reflects on landing her dream job in aerospace engineering within the F1 and the disillusionment that came when it almost killed her. She also speaks candidly about the extraordinary people who supported her throughout her recovery from anorexia, and the difficulty of being a woman. This episode touches on eating disorders. Help and support are available at the Butterfly Foundation by calling 1800 022 222 or visiting their website here. Pick up Kate’s memoir, Destination Moon, right here. Thank you so much to La Roche-Posay’s Fight With Care initiative for supporting this episode of Inherited. To learn how you can support someone you love through treatment – in both big ways and small — head to cancersupport.com. And shoutout to Chemist Warehouse and Selfish Supps, too! Available now, exclusively at Chemist Warehouse here. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Kate Reid (@ms.lune). Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee 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

Sam Guggenheimer on when TikTok turns on you
EHello! Today, we are joined by Sam Guggenheimer. Sam is a Melbourne-based content creator and the host of her podcast, Hotter Than Yesterday, and she’s recently returned to Melbourne after spending most of the year living abroad in London. In this conversation, Sam speaks about her friendship with Izzy Armitage and why they decided to go their separate ways in business and pursue their own podcasts. She also opens up about how it feels when the internet rumours take their toll and what she makes of the public criticism, why she won’t date in Melbourne, and her recent European summer fling. Thank you so much to La Roche-Posay’s Fight With Care initiative for supporting this episode of Inherited. To learn how you can support someone you love through treatment – in both big ways and small — head to cancersupport.com. And shoutout to Mejuri, too! Explore the Stevie, Charlotte, Dôme, Heirloom and Brioche collections at Mejuri.com. To support Sam, you can follow her on Instagram @s4mguggenheimer, and you can listen to her podcast, Hotter Than Yesterday, wherever you’re listening to this right now. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee 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

Olivia Molly Rogers on the moment her mum said 'call off the wedding'
EHi! Today, we are joined by Olivia Molly Rogers. Olivia is a media personality, mental health advocate, and the host of her weekly interview podcast Tell Me More. In this conversation, Liv opens up about being sexually assaulted at a Melbourne bar by a stranger on the dance floor, and what happened when she decided to report it to police. She also speaks about going through with her wedding day, despite having major doubts in the lead up, how she healed through the divorce, and the newfound love she's discovered with her partner, Hugo. Thank you so much to La Roche-Posay’s Fight With Care initiative for supporting this episode of Inherited. To learn how you can support someone you love through treatment – in both big ways and small — head to cancersupport.com. And shoutout to Chemist Warehouse and Selfish Supps, too! Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Olivia Molly Rogers (@oliviamollyrogers). 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

Em Davies on losing her mum before becoming one herself
EHi! Today, we are joined by digital creator Em Davies. Em’s online content is adored by hundreds of thousands of people – it’s where she vulnerably shares her journey with grief and motherhood. Em lost her Mum, Sue, to terminal cancer, in her early 20s. Today, she opens up about how the grief has shown up over the years, and now into motherhood. She also talks about the moment she fell for her now-husband Joel, how they chose to honour Sue on their incredible wedding day, and how they are embracing parenthood together. Just a note: as with all Shameless Media shows, our editorial content is not influenced by our commercial partners. This episode touches on a personal cancer story, and this episode has fallen with our La Roche-Posay cancer support initiative that’s running all month. The two are completely separate from one another. Thank you so much to La Roche-Posay’s Fight With Care initiative the for supporting this episode of Inherited. To learn how you can support someone you love through treatment — in both big ways and small — head to cancersupport.com. And shoutout to The Lovers, too! The Lovers is open from 31 October to 23 November at Theatre Royal Sydney, and you don’t want to miss it. Tickets are available at TheLoversMusical.com.au! Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Em Davies (@emdavies___). 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

Melissa Leong on why her marriage fell apart
EHello! Today, we speak to Melissa Leong. Melissa is one of Australia’s most beloved food writers and TV personalities. In 2020, she was the first female judge on MasterChef Australia, joining Andy Allen and Jock Zonfrillo, and she has just released her memoir, GUTS – where she bares her truth for the first time. In this conversation, Melissa speaks about the day she got the call-up for Masterchef, and the subsequent success that followed, the reality of being a woman in the hospitality industry, and how she’s processed the shame she has carried, years after being sexually assaulted, and why her previous marriage fell apart. To support Melissa, you can follow her on Instagram @fooderati, and you can buy her memoir GUTS at any good bookstore, or right here. Thank you so much to La Roche-Posay’s Fight With Care initiative for supporting this episode of Inherited. To learn how you can support someone you love through treatment — in both big ways and small — head to cancersupport.com. And shoutout to Skipper, too! If you want in, use code ‘NAKEDINHERITANCE’ or head here for $40 off their best-selling bundle. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee 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

3 Life Lessons with Tim Minchin
EHi! Today, we speak to Tim Minchin. Tim is a composer, actor, satirist, singer, writer and an all-round extraordinary entertainer. His career skyrocketed when he composed Matilda the Musical, and he’s just released his new album: Tim Minchin Time Machine, ahead of his 2025 Australian Tour ‘Songs The World Will Never Hear’. Twelve years ago, Tim was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of WA when he shared his 9 Life Lessons with the graduating class. His speech went viral, with 5.6 million views on YouTube. So, instead of our regular format, we’re mixing things up this Tuesday and releasing a Life Lessons episode featuring the very philosophical Tim. In this conversation, Tim speaks about becoming a parent, the 30-year relationship he shares with his wife, Sarah, marriage, fidelity, and how they’ve stuck together, amongst all the fame. He opens up about how he’s dealt with public criticism, why he’ll never consume something he’s created, the importance of setting micro ambitions and achievable goals, and why it all comes down to luck. Head to www.timminchin.com to purchase Tim’s new album and for his tour dates. Big thanks to La Roche-Posay for supporting this episode of Inherited. Support a loved one through cancer with La Roche-Posay’s Fight With Care initiative. Visit cancersupport.com. (Depending on the type of treatment and the severity of the side effect. Aizman et al., The influence of supportive oncodermatology interventions on patients' quality of lif,e JDD 2020 19(5).) And shoutout to Sunbeam, too! Learn more about the Sunbeam Origins Sense coffee machine at sunbeam.com.au. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Tim Minchin. 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

3 Life Lessons with Tessa Bona
EHello! Happy Tuesday! Welcome to our monthly Life Lessons episode. Today, we speak to podcaster and content creator, Tessa Bona. In this conversation, Tessa opens up about her sexuality, and the moment she realised she was a lesbian, how toxicity has shown up in her past romantic relationship, her take on being friends with an ex, and what opening herself up to love again feels like, with her new girlfriend, Riley Armitage. Big thanks to The Body Shop and their Spa of the World™ premium body care collection for supporting this episode of Inherited. It’s the perfect way to bring the spa home, and right now, every purchase puts you in the running to win 1 of 5 luxe spa prize packs worth over $400. Head here to check it out. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Tessa Bona (@tessa_bona). 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

Tarang Chawla on losing his sister Nikita to domestic violence
EHello! Today, we speak to Tarang Chawla. Tarang is an Indian-born Australian academic, writer and anti-family violence advocate. In 2015, Tarang’s younger sister Nikita was murdered by her then-husband at the age of just 23. In the years since, Tarang has become one of the country’s leading campaigners for gender equality and advocates for women and children’s safety from family violence. In 2017, he was named a Young Australian of the Year finalist in Victoria and has written across topics including men's violence against women, discrimination, racism, masculinity and human rights. In this conversation, Tarang speaks about migrating to Australia with his parents and the racism he encountered in Kindergarten, and how he felt about the anti-immigration protests that recently took place around Australia. He then opens up about the moment he found out his sister, Nikita, had been murdered by her ex-husband, and how he turned his grief into advocacy work. Content note: 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. Big thanks to The Body Shop for making this episode possible. Explore The Body Shop’s Spa of the World™ premium body care collection right here, and bring the spa home today. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Tarang Chawla (@tarangchawla). 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

Mitch Brown on being the first male bisexual AFL player
EHello! Today, we speak to ex-AFL player Mitch Brown. Mitch likely needs no introduction – a few weeks ago, his interview with The Daily Aus made worldwide news and AFL history when he came out as the first openly male bisexual player. In 130 years, no player in the men’s league has ever identified as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and the AFL is one of the last professional male sports leagues in the world for someone to identify as queer. In this conversation, Mitch speaks about moving to Perth at 18 to play for West Coast, and how it feels to be so apologetically himself after years of hiding his identity. We also discuss the response to his announcement, how he feels about the AFL clubs that remained silent, and the three core values that make up the relationship he shares with his girlfriend, Lou. Thank you to Sunbeam for supporting this episode of Inherited. To learn more about the Sunbeam Origins Sense, head to sunbeam.com.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Mitch Brown (@mitchbrownie). 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

Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall on going solo
EHello! Today, we were lucky enough to speak to British icon Jade Thirlwall. Jade made her start on the UK X-Factor, where Little Mix was formed. Fourteen years later, Jade has just released her debut solo album, That’s Showbiz Baby, with her no.1 hit single, Angel of My Dreams. In this conversation, Jade opens up about the highs and the lows of establishing herself in the music industry, her history with an eating disorder, how she prioritises her privacy now, the moment she met her boyfriend, Jordan from Rizzle Kicks, and what she wants out of her solo career. Big thanks to ANZ for supporting this episode of Inherited. Take the overwhelm out of choosing a credit card with the ANZ Credit Card Finder tool. Head here or search ANZ Credit Cards today. And thank you to Sunbeam for also supporting this episode. To learn more about the Sunbeam Origins Sense, head to sunbeam.com.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Jade Thirlwall (@jadethirlwall). 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

Hannah Ferguson on becoming a public figure
EToday, I speak to Hannah Ferguson, the CEO of Cheek Media Co. Hannah's independent news platform reaches more than two million Australians on Instagram every single month. She’s also the host of the news and pop culture podcast Big Small Talk and the author of Bite Back and Taboo. In this conversation, Hannah opens up about what it’s like to run a media company with her identity attached to it and how it felt to receive death threats for sharing her political leanings. She also speaks about the power of friendship and how her oldest friends showed up for her at one of her lowest points, the moment she began dating her now-boyfriend, 'Meatball Tony', how her parents' divorce shaped her perception of love and romantic relationships, and the kind of mother she hopes to be one day. Thank you so much to ANZ for making this episode possible. If getting a new credit card has been sitting on your to-do list, this is the perfect moment to check it off. Search ANZ Credit Cards to get started. And, shout out to Sunbeam – you can learn more about the Sunbeam Origins Sense coffee machine at sunbeam.com.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Hannah Ferguson (@hannahferguson__). If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on Instagram and TikTok at @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday. See you then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Life Lessons with Madeleine Madden
EHello! We're officially bringing back Life Lessons once a month! And today, we're releasing a bonus episode with Actress Madeleine Madden. Madeleine is best known for playing Egwene al’Vere in The Wheel of Time. In this conversation, she speaks about her acting career, how she's found her voice in the industry, and the time she spoke up for herself on set. 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 Life Lessons episode next month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Wood on building a $71 million fitness empire
Hello! Today, we speak to Sam Wood. Sam is an entrepreneur and the founder of his online fitness business, 28 By Sam Wood, and he became a household name on the third season of The Bachelor Australia when he met his now wife, Snezana Wood. In this conversation, Sam opens up about Snezana being the first woman he was introduced to on the Bachelor red carpet, how their relationship progressed throughout the series, and how he felt meeting Snezana’s daughter, Evie, for the first time. Sam also speaks about how losing his Mum to cancer at 15 has shaped his approach to parenting his four beautiful daughters. Thank you so much to Moonpig for making this episode possible. Our Inherited listeners get 50% off all cards, just in time for Father's Day. Just head to Moonpig.com and use code ‘SHAMELESS50’. And thank you to OnePass for supporting this episode, too! Join OnePass today - there is a half price limited time offer - $20 for the first year!! T&Cs, exclusions apply. Visit onepass.com.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Sam Wood (@samjameswood). 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

3 Life Lessons with Steph Claire Smith
Hello! We’re officially bringing back Life Lessons once a month! And we’re kicking things off with a very special guest, Steph Claire Smith. Steph is the co-founder of Kic App and the co-host of Kic Pod. In this conversation, Steph opens up about why her postpartum experience is so different the second time around, after welcoming her daughter Billie to the world, and how she’s come to terms with the fact that not everyone will like her. Steph also touches on the beautiful, unexpected moment her best friend and business partner, Laura Henshaw, announced she was pregnant. Thanks so much to Moonpig for supporting this episode of Inherited. Head here to send a personalised surprise to the fathers in your life this Father’s Day – and use code SHAMELESS50 for 50% off. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith). 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 Life Lessons episode next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tayla Harris on the kick that defined her career
Hi! Today, we speak to AFLW player, Tayla Harris. Tayla was 17 years old when she was drafted to play for the Brisbane Lions back in 2017, marking the first official season of the AFLW. Eight years on, she’s had her fair share of scrutiny, on and off the ground, and today she reflects on it all… In this conversation, Tayla opens up about how a fierce photo of her kicking a goal became one of the most talked-about moments in Australian sporting history, and why she chose to stand up for herself and others facing similar harassment online. She also speaks about where we’re at with equality when it comes to women’s sport and the 2025 AFLW season ahead. Thank you so much to ANZ for supporting this episode of Inherited. If getting a new credit card has been sitting on your to-do list, this is the perfect moment to check it off. Just head here, or search ANZ Credit Cards to get started. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Tayla Harris (@tayla_harris). 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

Tessa James on Home and Away and cancer at 23
Hello! Today, we speak to Tessa James. Tessa is an Australian actress, interior designer, and mother of four. Her acting career took off when she was a teenager, appearing on Neighbours and Home and Away. In this conversation, Tessa opens up about the moment she met her husband, Nate, the way their love for each other grew quickly in those early days, and why they decided to get engaged months later. She also speaks about her gratitude she holds for the most difficult season of her life, being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at just 23, and her wonderful appreciation for motherhood. Thank you so much to ANZ for supporting this episode of Inherited. If getting a new credit card has been sitting on your to-do list, this is the perfect moment to check it off. Just head here, or search ANZ Credit Cards to get started. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Tessa James (@tessacharis). 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

Lech Blaine on the Christian fanatics who tried to kidnap his foster siblings
EHello! Today, we speak to award-winning writer Lech Blaine. Lech has had an extraordinary life. In 2009, he survived a head-on collision that killed three of his best mates, which he wrote about vividly in his debut memoir, Car Crash. His latest family memoir, though, Australian Gospel, is an astonishing true story of his unconventional family held together by love and courage. Lech grew up in rural Queensland with his parents, Tom and Lenore Blaine, who were no strangers to the foster care system; they provided a warm and loving home to hundreds of children before they permanently raised Steven, John and Hannah, the biological children of Christian fanatics, Michael and Mary Shelley. Content warning: This conversation touches on themes of child abuse and pregnancy loss, so please listen with care. Thank you so much to Moonpig for supporting this episode of Inherited. Inherited listeners get 50% off all cards when using the code ‘50BDAY’, so head to Moonpig.com to celebrate untraditional milestones and send your first card! Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Lech Blaine (@lechblaine). 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

Ash London on the difficulty of adapting to motherhood
EToday we speak to Ash London. Ash is a radio host, podcaster and author of her debut novel, Love on the Air. In this conversation, Ash opens up about her transition to agnosticism and the moment she began to doubt her faith. She reflects on the first time she met her husband, Adrian, at the ARIAS, knowing early on that he was the one for her, and the disconnection she felt in her first few weeks of motherhood with their son, Buddy. Thank you so much to ANZ for supporting this episode of Inherited. No matter what stage of life you're in, ANZ has a credit card for you. Just search ANZ Credit Cards to get started. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0) and the guest was Ash London (@ash_london) 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

Guy Montgomery on the jokes that didn't land
EToday, we speak with award-winning comedian, and TV personality, Guy Montgomery. Guy moved to Canada and New York to pursue his stand-up comedy career. He’s appeared regularly on Australian game shows, Thank God You’re Here, and Have You Been Paying Attention, and he hosts his very own, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee, which is an absolute joy to watch. In this conversation, Guy shares why he chose to move to the other side of the world to give stand-up a crack, the jokes that didn’t land at New York open mic nights, the pre-show ritual that calms his nerves, and the genesis of Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont spelling bee. As mentioned in today’s conversation, Guy has been nominated for best new talent at this year’s Logie awards. If you’d like to support Guy, you can vote here. Thank you so much to Elite Eleven for supporting this episode of Inherited. Check out the new collection now in-store and online today. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0) and the guest was Guy Montgomery (@guy_mont). 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

S1 Ep 47Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe on the toughest year of her life
Hello! We’re back from our break, and bringing you a very special interview with Shameless Media’s Style-ish Podcast co-host, Maddison Sullivan-Thorpe. Maddie is a ball of light – hilarious, driven, and undeniably resilient. However, three years ago, she was faced with the toughest period of her life: a long-term relationship breakdown, and six rounds of IVF. In this conversation, Maddie opens up about her battle with infertility, the way it altered her relationship with her body, and the sadness she feels when she looks back at her 23-year-old self. Thank you so much to Moonpig for supporting this episode of Inherited. Inherited listeners get 50% off all cards when using the code ‘LESSON’, so head to Moonpig.com to celebrate untraditional milestones and send your first card! Here is a link to the poem behind Maddi’s relic. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Maddie Sullivan-Thorpe (@maddisonsullivanthorpe). 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

S1 Ep 46Inherited Highlights: Tarrah Jordan on 10 rounds of IVF
Hi! Inherited is taking a little break, but while we do, we wanted to share one part of our very special conversation with Melbourne content creator Tarrah Jordan. Tarrah has openly documented her fertility and IVF journey on TikTok, taking millions of people into every ebb and flow of the infertility journey in real-time. And she’s just welcomed her beautiful baby boy, Aspen, with her husband, Alexander. In this conversation, Tarrah opens up about her 10 rounds of IVF, pregnancy loss, and the moment she found out she was pregnant with Aspen. Just a note before you get into the episode: this chat touches on miscarriage. Help and support is available via SANDS, on 1800 308 307. To listen to Tarrah’s full interview on Inherited, head here. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Tarrah Jordan (@tarrah_jordan). 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

S1 Ep 45Inherited Highlights: Nagi Maehashi on her top food tips
Hello! Inherited is taking a little break, but while we do, we want to share some foodie tips from our conversation with Nagi Maehashi, the marvel behind the wildly successful food blog RecipeTin Eats. Nagi is passionate about creating simple yet delicious recipes for the everyday kitchen. So, yes, this conversation is one for the foodies. In it, Nagi shares her cooking tips and tricks, and all-time favourite recipes. To listen to Nagi’s full interview on Inherited, head here. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Nagi Maehashi (@recipe_tin). 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

S1 Ep 44Inherited Highlights: Laura Henshaw on financial independence
Oh, hi! As you may know, Inherited is taking a little break for the next three weeks. During this break, though, we wanted to drop some moments from interviews we’ve done over the last 6 months. We’re starting with a moving moment from my conversation with Laura Henshaw. Laura Henshaw is the co-founder and CEO of KIC, a wellness empire she built alongside her best friend, Steph Claire Smith. Here, Laura opens up about the pancake recipe that takes her back to childhood, her memories of her parents’ marriage before their eventual divorce, and how these pivotal moments shaped her. To listen to Laura’s full Inherited interview, head here. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). 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
S1 Ep 43We're going on a three-week break
We'll be back with a very special interview on July 22! See you then. Toni Lodge on humour as medicine Lucy Jackson on the other side of heartbreak Michelle Andrews on the very best and worst of life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 Ep 423 Life Lessons with Annabelle Lee
Hello! Welcome to the final episode of our bespoke Life Lessons series! Today, we’re joined by Shameless Podcast’s on-air producer and Everybody Has A Secret host Annabelle Lee. In this chat, Annabelle and Ruby chat about the pressure we put on a “dream job”, asserting boundaries in our personal and professional lives, and letting love in… Thank you so much to Moonpig for supporting this episode of Inherited. When you want to send a small token just to let someone know you're thinking of them, head straight to Moonpig.com and use the code ‘LESSON’ to get 50% off all cards. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Annabelle Lee (@annabe11e1ee). 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

S1 Ep 41Poh Ling Yeow on leaving Mormonism
Hello! Today, we speak with cook, author, painter and MasterChef judge Poh Ling Yeow. Poh has lived an incredibly rich and colourful life - this conversation illustrates exactly that. In it, Poh speaks about moving to Australia when she was 9, her beloved Aunty Kim’s role in her upbringing, and the heaviness of being away from home when her mum passed away. Poh shares how she and her then-partner Matt broke away from Mormonism around the time they decided to get married, and then, her divorce from Matt after their 10-year relationship, and how his subsequent marriage to Poh’s best friend affected her. Poh has also been nominated for her first-ever Gold Logie, so if you’d like to support Poh, head here to vote. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Poh Ling Yeow (@pohlingyeow). 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

S1 Ep 403 Life Lessons with Hugh van Cuylenburg
Hello! Today, we’re joined by Hugh Van Cuylenburg, co-host of The Imperfects podcast and Founder of The Resilience Project. Hugh opens up about the moment he decided to stop drinking alcohol and how this decision has completely changed his life. He explains why he feels the happiest when his phone is nowhere near him, and why doing one defining event every year sets you on track for success. Thank you so much to Moonpig for supporting this episode of Inherited. When you want to send a small token just to let someone know you're thinking of them, head straight to Moonpig.com and use the code ‘LESSON’ to get 50% off all cards. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Hugh van Cuylenburg (@hughvancuylenburg). 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

S1 Ep 39Kelsey Mulcahy on life after losing her fiancé
Hello! Today, we speak to Kelsey Mulcahy. Kelsey is a content creator who describes herself online as ‘grief’s big sister’. In 2022, Kelsey lost her fiancé, Joseph Day, in a devastating accident when they were living abroad in Bristol. In this conversation, Kelsey tells us of her and Joe’s beautiful love story, the beauty of slow-burning love, and the wedding they had planned. Kelsey takes us to the moment she knew something wasn't quite right, the day she found out Joe had passed away, and how she navigated self-blame and guilt in the aftermath of it all. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Kelsey Mulcahy (@kelsey_mulcahy). 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

S1 Ep 383 Life Lessons with Zara McDonald
Well, hello! Welcome to the first episode of our very special three-part series. Life Lessons will drop every Thursday for the next three weeks, and host Ruby Hall will speak to a different guest about their top three life lessons and why they're so important to them. First up, Shameless Media co-founder, Zara McDonald… Thank you so much to Moonpig for supporting this episode of Inherited. When you want to send a small token just to let someone know you're thinking of them, head straight to Moonpig.com and use the code ‘LESSON’ to get 50% off all cards. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald). 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

S1 Ep 37Brooke Blurton on being separated from her siblings at 11
EHello! Today, we speak to Brooke Blurton. Brooke is a podcaster and content creator who first rose to fame after appearing on the 2018 season of The Bachelor. But there’s a lot more to Brooke’s story than her media notoriety. In this conversation, Brooke speaks about her childhood, the moment she found her Nan in the garden after her stroke, and how she made sense of being separated from her siblings after her Mum’s death. Brooke also speaks about her relationship with her girlfriend Mia, and how special it feels to finally feel ‘seen’. Brooke speaks so beautifully about grief, abandonment and love – and her resilience is very inspiring. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Brooke Blurton (@brooke.blurton). 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
Coming next week... Inherited life lessons!
trailerNext Thursday, we're releasing Inherited's first bespoke series, Life Lessons. It's a three-part series that unpacks a guest's three life lessons. There's a lot of wisdom and worldviews to learn from. We'll be joined by Shameless Media co-founder Zara McDonald, co-host of the Imperfects, Hugh van Cuylenburg, and Shameless Media's Annabelle Lee. We are very excited to bring you this series, which will run alongside the regular Tuesday episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 Ep 36Dr Emily Musgrove on why we're not broken
EHello! Today, we speak to Dr Emily Musgrove. Em is a clinical psychologist who regularly appears on The Imperfects podcast. And, she’s just published her first book, Unstuck. In this conversation, Em opens up about the day she found out she had breast cancer and how it shifted her values, the special friendships that have picked her up when she’s needed it most, and why she chooses to reframe the feeling of being ‘broken’ to being ‘stuck’. It’s a very eye-opening and helpful conversation. Head here to pick up Em's book, Unstuck. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Dr Emily Musgrove (@dremilymusgrove). 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

S1 Ep 35Rebecca Daniher on Neale defying the odds
Hello! Today, we speak to Rebecca Daniher. Bec is the campaign director of Fight MND and the daughter of Neale Daniher. Her dad, Neale, was named this year's Australian of the Year for his incredible fight against Motor Neurone Disease, defying the average life expectancy of just 27 months. Today, Bec opens up about the moment she nearly thought she had lost her dad, how she balances her own emotional wellbeing while leading Fight MND, and the special memories she’s been able to make with her dad. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Rebecca Daniher (@becdaniher). 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

S1 Ep 34Kath Ebbs on public heartbreak
EHello! Today, we speak to Australian content creator and podcast host Kath Ebbs. Kath is a presenter, DJ, and host of their podcast, Conversations with Kath, and co-host of And I’ve always said that. Today, Kath reflects on what it was like to grow up online in the mid-2000s, their experience with suicidal ideation, and why they don’t mask their depression anymore. They also discuss their recent break-up with US reality TV star JoJo Siwa. Content note: This conversation details experiences of suicidal ideation and self-harm. If you or someone you love is struggling with their mental health or suicidal ideation, please head here or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Kath Ebbs (@kathebbs). 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

S1 Ep 33Tony Armstrong on opening up his heart
EHello! Today, we speak to Tony Armstrong. Tony likely needs no introduction - he has become one of Australia’s most beloved television personalities. And, a year ago, Tony quit his full-time role at the ABC..Today, he opens up about what that was like and what’s been going on for him since. Tony also speaks about his relationship with his partner Rona, the moment he fell for her, why it’s OK to fail, and how he looks back at his early career with the AFL. Purchase Tony’s new picture book, Maggie the Dragon, at any good bookstore or via this link. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Tony Armstrong (@tonaaayy). 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

S1 Ep 32Matt Zukowski on what it means to be a stepdad
EHey! Today, we speak to Matt Zukowski – he was the runner-up on the second season of Australian Love Island, and he also co-hosts the Where’s Your Head at podcast with his Love Island co-star Anna McEvoy. Late last year, Matt tied the knot with his wife, Tammy Hembrow. In this conversation, Matt opens up about auditioning for Love Island and how he feels about publicising his love life. He shares the moment her met his now wife, Tammy Hembrow, their special proposal and wedding day stories, what it’s like to become a step-father to her biological children, Wolf, Saskia and Posy, and how he protects himself from the media noise. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0) and the guest was Matt Zukowski (@mattzukowski). 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

S1 Ep 31Kayla Jade on OnlyFans and taking the world by storm
EHello! Today, we speak to Kayla Jade. Kayla has become one of Australia’s biggest TikTok stars for the content she posts about her life as a full-service sex worker. Her millions of followers adore how openly she speaks about what it’s really like to work in the sex industry and her intimate client stories. In this conversation, Kayla shares the moment she first started posting on OnlyFans and how her family found out about her line of work. She also discusses why advocating for herself is a non-negotiable, the realities of being a full-service sex worker, and why she will always look out for her mental health. Head here to listen to Kayla’s new podcast, Storytime with Kayla Jade. Big thanks to Moonpig for supporting this episode of Inherited. Use the code ‘INHERITED’ to get your first card for free. Head to Moonpig.com and make this Mother’s Day something she’ll truly remember. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0, and the guest was Kayla Jade (@blueeyedkaylajadee). 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

S1 Ep 30Dominique Elissa on mourning her mum days after her wedding
EHi, everyone! Today, we’re joined by Dominique Elissa. Dom’s story is incredibly heartbreaking. She lost her beautiful Mum to cancer days after marrying her husband, Tom Bull. In this conversation, Dom speaks about the moment she met Tom, the early days of their relationship, why their wedding was planned in weeks, and the conflicting emotions she felt when she was told her Mum was too sick to attend. Dom is making space for both the highs and the lows and opens up about how life feels now, saying goodbye to her beloved Mum. If you’d like to support Dom and purchase a Selfdom gratitude journal, she has kindly created a discount code for Inherited listeners. Head to selfdom/au and use ‘INHERITED’ at the checkout for 20% off. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0) and the guest was Dominique Elissa (@dominiquelissa). 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

S1 Ep 29Brooke Boney on lessons from her marriage breakdown
EHi, everyone! Today, we’re joined by Brooke Boney—journalist, broadcaster, and now author. Brooke has just released her debut memoir, All of It, a collection of heartfelt essays that trace her life. In this conversation, Brooke opens up about her early career, what it meant to represent her community on screen, and the courage it took to walk away from a job she loved. She also reminisces on her childhood in rural New South Wales—growing up with five siblings, the sacrifices her mum made, and the moment she opened up to her grandparents about the breakdown of her past marriage. Pick up Brooke’s debut memoir, All of It, right here. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0) and the guest was Brooke Boney (@boneybrooke). 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

S1 Ep 28Jessie Stephens on the relationship that's defined her life
EHello hello! Today, we speak to Jessie Stephens. Jessie is a best-selling author, podcast host and journalist. Her career began at Mamamia over a decade ago when she was first hired as an editorial assistant. You will know Jessie’s voice very well; she co-hosts Mamamia’s thrice-weekly podcast Mamamia Outloud. In this conversation, Jessie shares the moment she met her husband: the early days of working together and how she felt about the age gap between them. She also speaks about her experience with depression, why she never takes a failure or a success home, and her wonderful, eye-opening journey to motherhood. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0) and the guest was Jessie Stephens (@jessiestephens90). 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

S1 Ep 27Ryan Jon on mourning the birth mother he never knew
EHello, everyone! Today, we sit down with Ryan Jon, the co-host of The Toni and Ryan Podcast. You might remember Ruby’s beautiful conversation with Ryan’s co-host and business partner, Toni Lodge, last year. Well, today, it’s Ryan’s turn! In this conversation, Ryan shares his adoption story, what it was like to attend his birth mother’s funeral, and reconnect with his biological father later in life. He also speaks about the moment he met his beautiful wife, Bridgette, and how special it has been to start a family of his own. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0) and the guest was Ryan Jon (@ryan.jon). 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

S1 Ep 26Vicky Andrews on cherishing the time she has left
Today, Michelle sits down with her beautiful mother, Vicky Andrews. As you might've heard in last week’s episode, Vicky was recently told she has incurable brain cancer, which carries an average prognosis of 12 to 14 months. Almost immediately after that diagnosis, Vicky turned her mind to opportunity and legacy; to how she can spend the rest of her days loving her favourite people with all her might, as well as speak to the importance of communication and speech, all while raising awareness for brain cancer. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au. 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

S1 Ep 25Michelle Andrews on the very best and worst of life
EHello, everyone! Today, Ruby speaks to Michelle Andrews, co-founder of Shameless Media, and the co-host of Shameless Podcast. In this conversation, Michelle opens up about the rule that has defined her career – and what it’s like to run one of Australia’s most successful youth media companies alongside her best friend, Zara McDonald. She also speaks about the way spirituality has weaved its way into her life, why her pregnancy was kept a secret for so long, and the moment she found out her beloved Mum, Vicky, was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inheriting. Early Childhood Education in Victoria is expanding, and jobs are now available. Come to Victoria for the career and stay for the lifestyle as you embark on your best career move yet. Check out vic.gov.au for more information. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0) and the guest was Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1). If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1 Ep 24The Psychology of your 20s' Jemma on her quarter-life crisis
EHello hello! Today, I speak to Jemma Sbeg, the host of The Psychology of Your 20s podcast. Jemma recorded her first episode in the back of her car—today, her show is adored by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. And at 25, Jemma knows first-hand just how confusing and chaotic your 20s can be. Before Jemma pursued her podcast full-time, she worked in the mental health space, working closely with people at risk. In this conversation, Jemma speaks about the moment she quit her full-time job to pursue her passion project, why Ruthie Rodgers gifted her a handwritten letter at The River Cafe, how her grandmother’s love story has shaped her own outlook on love, how to date in your 20s and why she’ll never take her mental health for granted again. Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education in Victoria is expanding, and jobs are now available. Come to Victoria for the career and stay for the lifestyle as you embark on your best career move yet. Check out vic.gov.au for more information. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0) and the guest was Jemma Sbeg (@thatpsychologypodcast) (@jemmasbeg). If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices