Inherited

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 sit down with Phoebe Simmonds, co-founder of The Memo, to share her personal love story with husband Shaun Caton. In her mid-30s, single and career-focused, Phoebe was dating with intention when she met Shaun. Shaun was navigating life after the devastating loss of his former partner, Sam, and Phoebe stepped into their world with patience and care, embracing co-parenting Shaun’s young son, Tyler. With a strong desire to have children of her own, Phoebe and Shaun went on to grow their blended family, welcoming their son Remy. Phoebe’s journey to motherhood might not have been what she expected, but it’s been one of the most rewarding experiences yet, and she’s been so grateful to have Shaun, who is no stranger to parenting, right by her side.  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 guest was Phoebe Simmonds (@phoebeactually). 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.

Hello! Today, I’m joined by Roísín Tarrant. Roísín has built a loyal and engaged online community under her Instagram and TikTok handle, @geebungalow, where she generously shares the ins and outs of her career and motherhood journey. Late last year, she added another string to her bow with the launch of her kidswear brand, By Gee The Label. In this conversation, Roísín reflects on the steady process of building her online profile alongside her now-husband Zac, and the deep personal challenges they’ve faced together, including infertility and pregnancy loss. She speaks candidly about resilience, partnership, and what it means to keep showing up when life doesn’t go to plan. Roisin also opens up about the juggle of parenting three children under three, the boundaries she’s intentionally set around sharing her children online, and how her own difficult childhood has shaped the way she wants to parent. 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. 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 Roísín Tarrant (@geebungalow). 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.

Hello! Today, we speak to lawyer-turned-entrepreneur, Sarah Davidson. After quitting her job in law, Sarah and her now-husband, Nic, created their wildly successful brand together, Matcha Maiden. Since then, Sarah has propelled herself into a huge social media career and more recently, embarked on her motherhood journey when she welcomed her son Teddy into the world. In this conversation, Sarah speaks about the leap she took when she decided to quit her full-time job in corporate law, why meeting people where they are takes away the friction in relationships, and how being adopted when she was five months old shifted her perspective on motherhood. 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 Moonpig for supporting this episode of Inherited. Every love deserves a Moonpig card! Our Inherited listeners get 50% off all cards. Just head to moonpig.com and use code SHAMELESS50. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Sarah Davidson (@spoonful_of_sarah). 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.

Hello! Today, I speak to former professional athlete, reality TV star & now one of the most unexpected & recognisable faces of BookTok, Luke Bateman. What began as a love for reading in his tractor on his farm in rural QLD quickly evolved into Luke building one of the most engaged reading communities online. In this conversation, Luke speaks candidly about his gambling addiction & the moment he realised he needed support when he decided to make the call to head to rehab. He opens up about the lessons he learnt through his time in rehabilitation & how, at the end of the day, family relationships really are the most important thing. We dive deep into books, BookTok and how reading transformed from an escape into a passion that rewrote his entire future. This conversation explores themes of addiction, recovery & mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling and needs support, please head to the National Gambling Helpline website here or contact the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858. Thanks so much to SAILY for supporting this episode of Inherited. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code inherited at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/inherited. Your guest today was Luke Bateman (⁠⁠@lukebateman_). Inherited is hosted by Ruby Hall (⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠), 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 Life Lessons episode on Thursday.

Hello! Today, we speak with Daniel Gorringe. Daniel is best known for his unfiltered online sketch comedy and wildly successful AFL podcast, Dan Does Footy. At 18, Dan was drafted as a top-10 pick after pouring his teenage years into footy, but he decided to retire seven years later, when he reached one of the lowest points of his life. In this conversation, Dan opens up about losing himself after finishing up with the AFL and the moment he nearly took his own life. He speaks about his journey into the AFL media space & why having your own back is the most important lesson of all. He also speaks about his relationship with his wife, Ana, and why becoming a Dad to his daughter, Poppy, sets the tone for everything. This conversation details experiences of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or suicidal ideation, please head here or contact LifeLine on 13 11 14. 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. Your guest today was Dan Gorringe (⁠@danielgorringe_). Inherited is hosted by Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), 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.

Hello! Today, we speak to writer Bri Lee. Bri has just released her brand new novel, Seed. She is also the best-selling author of Eggshell Skull, Who Gets To Be Smart, and The Work.  In this conversation, Bri explains why you’ll never be great if you don’t like being under the hood, focusing on what actually matters, how she balances the success, the feedback on her writing work, and the life-changing epiphany that came over her in Antarctica: choose love always.  Thank you so much to Pandora for supporting this episode of Inherited. Jewellery designed to tell your unique story. If you’d like to create something personal of your own at Pandora, head here and use the code SHAMELESS10 for 10% off your next purchase. And shoutout to Pillowtalk, too! Pillow Talk will help you create your summer sanctuary. Head here to check them out. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Bri Lee (@bri.e.lee). 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.

Hiiii! A very special episode for you all today! In this interview, Inherited’s producer, Annabelle Lee, sits down to interview host Ruby about her life lessons. In this conversation, Rubes reflects on the year that was and how 2025 was a big year of change in her personal life. Thank you so much to Pillow Talk for supporting this episode of Inherited. Transform your guest room into a cosy space that feels like a getaway for your guests. Explore Pillow Talk in-store or online now. And shoutout to Apollo Motorhomes, too! New Zealand’s North Island is a short flight, but a big escape. Jump in an Apollo Motorhome and see for yourself. Your host today was Annabelle Lee (@annabe11e1ee), and the guest was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0). 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.

Hello! Today, we speak to Clare Stephens. Clare is a writer, podcaster, former editor-in-chief at Mamamia, and host of the podcasts But Are You Happy and Cancelled. She’s just released her new podcast, The Pile On, and has published her first novel, The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done.  In this conversation, Clare discusses the nature of pile-on culture and why women are always hated for something, how becoming a mother to her daughter, Matilda, taught her that everything is temporary, and why we all need to empathise more with people.  Thank you so much to Pillow Talk for supporting this episode of Inherited. Transform your guest room into a cosy space that feels like a getaway for your guests. Explore Pillow Talk in-store or online now. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Clare Stephens (@clare.stephenss). 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.

Hi! Today, we speak to Danni Duncan. Danni is a child-free content creator who has since launched her own global online community, The Others Club, for people who have decided against having children. In this conversation, Danni explains how she came to realise having children wasn’t for her, and why it was so important for her to make her online community. She also speaks about the hardest season of her life, being in an emotionally abusive marriage, the moment she decided to leave, and why it’s OK to fail.  Thank you so much to Pillow Talk for supporting this episode of Inherited. Transform your guest room into a cosy space that feels like a getaway for your guests. Explore Pillow Talk in-store or online now. And shoutout to Apollo Motorhomes! Head here to take a path less travelled to New Zealand’s North Island. For help and support regarding the topics discussed in this interview, please call 1800RESPECT or visit 1800respect.org.au. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Danni Duncan (@danni_duncan). 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.

Hello! Today, we speak with Chloe Fisher. Chloe is a mum, the wife of DJ Fisher, Paul, and co-host of the Darling Shine podcast alongside her best friend Ellidy Pullin. And now, Chloe is also an author.  In this conversation, Chloe speaks about falling in love with Paul on a girls’ trip to Bali, the beautiful modern family they’ve created with her best friend, Ellidy, and her daughter, Minnie, the highs and lows of her infertility journey, and the unexpected moment she fell pregnant with her daughter, Bobbi.  For support on the theme of pregnancy loss covered in this episode, contact Red Nose 1300 308 307, or head here. Big thanks to Never Never for supporting this episode of Inherited. Never Never’s Panettone Negroni – ready-to-drink, tastes like Nonna’s Christmas kitchen, and perfect to gift and share. Pick it up in the gifting section at your local Dan Murphy’s. And shoutout to Pillow Talk, too! Find the gift of rest and relaxation at Pillow Talk, in-store and online.  Your guest today was Chloe Fisher (@chloe.fisher). 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.

Hi! Today, we speak to Shameless Media’s Style-ish Podcast co-host, Anika Joshi-Smith.  Anika is ambitious, hard-working, and someone willing to take risks. She left her hometown in New Zealand at 21 to propel herself in the Melbourne fashion scene, and it absolutely paid off; she’s the director of Sage agency. In this conversation, Anika opens up about her 12-year relationship with her husband, James, and how losing her Dad and experiencing repeated pregnancy loss brought the two of them closer together than ever. Anika is now pregnant, and she’s reflecting on the next phase of her life, slowing down to prioritise parenthood. For support on the theme of pregnancy loss covered in this episode, contact Red Nose 1300 308 307, or head here. 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. Your guest today was Anika Joshi-Smith (@anikajoshismith). 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.

Hello! 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.

Hello! 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.

Hello! 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.

Hi! 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.

Hello! 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.

Hello! 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.

Hi! 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.

Hello! 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.

Hi! 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.