Let's Be Real

This episode deals with suicide, bullying and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. This is one of the most raw and heartbreaking conversations I’ve ever had. In this deeply emotional episode, I sit down with resilience coach, nurse and mother Elsana Lower, who opens up about the unimaginable loss of her 15-year-old daughter, Rylee. It's a powerful and confronting story about the very real dangers of online bullying, grooming, and the devastating ripple effects of teen suicide. Elsana courageously walks us through the events leading up to that night, the warning signs that she missed, and the reality many parents aren’t prepared for. But within her grief, Eslana ultimately found the power of resilience through forgiveness and healing, and renewed purposed in sharing her story and what it takes to keep going after such a devastating loss. There's more to this story from Eslana coming next week - don't miss it. SUPPORT:If this episode raises concerns for yourself or a loved one, help is available:Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 or https://kidshelpline.com.au/Lifeline - 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/RESOURCES:Online and social media info for parents: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parentsBullying support: https://dollysdream.org.au/help-and-support  LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Eslana (@eslanalower) on Instagram Listen to Eslana's podcast 'Why Mindset Matters' Check out Eslana's book 'Resilience After Great Loss' Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Eslana LowerExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalie Bassingthwaighte is one of Australia's best-known entertainers, thanks to her years in musical theatre, starring role on soap Neighbours and fronting dance act Rogue Traders. This week, Nat joins me on Let’s Be Real for one of her most raw and honest conversations yet. After years in the spotlight, Natalie opens up about the story behind the headlines, and what it was really like to unravel the version of herself she had been living for so long. Natalie speaks candidly about juggling fame, motherhood, marriage, co-parenting, coming out later in life, and the terrifying but freeing process of choosing authenticity. She opens up about the moment that changed her life while performing in the stage production of Jagged Little Pill, the “electric” connection she felt when she met her now-fiancée Pip, and the reality of navigating such a deeply personal journey as the world watched. This is a conversation about heartbreak, healing, identity, blended families, public pressure, therapy, and learning to honour your heart. You can read more about Nat's story in her book Love Like This, which is out now. LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Natalie (@natbassingthwaighte) on Instagram Grab Natalie's book 'Love Like This' in stores now Check out the 'Love Like This' audiobook here Catch Nat live on tour with Rogue Traders Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Natalie BassingthwaighteExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Recorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I sit down with Georgie Stevenson - entrepreneur, podcaster and founder of Nu Harvest supplements, and Rise & Conquer, the self-development platform brand built on manifestation and self-trust.  Georgie shares her journey from studying law and working at a corporate firm to walking away from it all to follow a path that felt more aligned with her values. What started as a creative side hustle quickly evolved into multiple thriving businesses.   But this conversation goes deeper than business.  We unpack the power of manifestation and what it really means (and what most people get wrong), the value in identity shifts, and why becoming the person you want to be matters more than chasing external success. Georgie breaks down practical tools to help you get unstuck, rewire your thinking, and step into a new version of yourself - even when it feels uncomfortable.  If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or like you’re capable of more, this episode will change the way you think about growth, mindset, and what’s possible for your life.  LINKS  Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Georgie (@georgiestevenson) on Instagram Listen to Georgie’s podcast ‘Rise & Conquer’ Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.  CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guest: Georgie Stevenson Executive Producer: Damien Haffenden Digital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Recorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if trauma, grief and emotional pain don’t just live in your mind — but in the rest of your body too? Dr Sarah Jane is a chiropractor, holistic counsellor and founder of Spinal Energetics, a powerful approach to healing that works with the nervous system, the spine and the body’s stored emotional experiences. In this deeply honest conversation, Sarah discusses how she coped after experiencing five miscarriages. We talk openly about her fertility struggles, grief, resilience, and how the body processes trauma, as well as why healing isn’t something someone else “does” to you, but something your body already knows how to do. Sarah shares how the devastating losses, grief and unanswered questions that ultimately led her to create a healing method now used to help thousands of people around the world. We also discuss the connection between trauma and the body, and how emotional experiences can shape your nervous system for years. It's a raw and unfiltered conversation about loss, healing, and finding meaning after unimaginable pain. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Sarah (@drsarahjanechiro) on Instagram Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. SUPPORT For immediate support in a crisis, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 More resources are available from Miscarriage Australia or Pink Elephants Support Network CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Dr Sarah JaneExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany BirtRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our last chat, fitness coach, entrepreneur and mum of five, Chontel Duncan told us the harrowing tale of finding her young son drowned in their backyard pool. Luckily he survived, but that wasn't the only near-tragedy to strike Chontel and her family. In this episode, she opens up about the health problems that plagued her premature twins just weeks after their birth, and how the symptoms could have been written off as cot death if not immediately treated. Chontel also reveals the parenting tips and tricks that help keep her family of 7 running like a well-oiled machine. There was so much to speak with Chontel about, don't miss part one of our conversation! LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Chontel on Instagram @chontelduncan Listen to Part One of this chat here Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Chontel DuncanExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany BirtRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this deeply honest and emotional episode of Let’s Be Real, I sit down with fitness coach, entrepreneur and mum of five, Chontel Duncan. From building a successful fitness empire with her high school sweetheart to raising five young children in a loud, love-filled home, Chontel shares what life really looks like behind the social media highlight reel. She also recounts the terrifying moment she found her two-year-old son at the bottom of their backyard pool and how instinct, CPR training and staying calm under pressure ultimately saved his life. But there's so much more to Chontel's story, and she'll be back for part two in the next episode. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Chontel on Instagram @chontelduncan Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Chontel DuncanExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany BirtRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, my sisters Tammy and Amy are back on the Let's Be Real couch, and Tammy is spilling the tea behind those viral photos of her at the Gold Coast airport recently.  Plus we talk body image and the pressure to look good, how our ideal bodies have changed over the years, and bust the online myths about the surgeries that we've had - from boob jobs to butt implants! Nothing is off the table in this chat, so get comfy as we get real. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Amy Hembrow on Instagram @amy_isha_hembrow and TikTok Follow Tammy Hembrow on Instagram @tammyhembrow and TikTok Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuests: Amy and Tammy HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany BirtRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Let's Be Real - some important health advice for all women that I wish I'd known earlier. Sarah Percy is a Women's Health Physiotherapist who specialises in pelvic floor education. She has some valuable insights and advice when it comes to pregnancy, intimacy, bladder weakness and so much more. We even chat about the shaming she received online after revealing she was having a cesarean. When we sat down to record this, we were joined on the couch by Sarah's then- The advice contained in this episode is general in nature and may not be suitable for applicable for everyone. Consult your own physician or physiotherapist for tailored advice. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Sarah on Instagram @femalephysiosarah More info on Female Physio Co Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuests: Amy and Tammy HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany BirtRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I've got my sisters Tammy and Amy back on the Let's Be Real couch. We're catching up about Valentine's Day, who's blocking who in our group chats, and whether family can successfully work together. Tammy and Amy will be joining me regularly, so DM me on Instagram if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to be real about! LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Amy Hembrow on Instagram @amy_isha_hembrow and TikTok Follow Tammy Hembrow on Instagram @tammyhembrow and TikTok Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuests: Amy and Tammy HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany BirtRecorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're like me, you probably got a bottle of Who Is Elijah in your purse, but the story behind the brand is as amazing as the fragrance itself. Raquel Bouris was working a 9-5 corporate job when she stumbled across this phenomenal scent, and decided to build a business around it. She's gone from bottling in her lounge room to a million-dollar global brand.  This week, Raquel reveals to me exactly what it took to make the business a success while juggling being a mum, the truth about working with her husband on a daily basis, her lessons in personal and business failure, and her thoughts on whether women can have it all. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Rory (@rorywarnock_) on Instagram Grab Rory's book 'Unlock Your Breath' Listen to Rory's breathwork sessions on Spotify Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Raquel BourisExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breathwork has long been lauded for its benefits to both physical and mental health, but most of us don't really know how to do it properly. Rory Warnock is a Scottish-born, Sydney-based performance and wellness coach, who specialises in breathwork and nervous system regulation. His new book unlocks the secrets of breathwork and how it can help improve your mood, boost focus and performance, beat stress and sleep better.  In this episode, Rory explains the true benefits of breathwork, the science behind his techniques, and how it can help transform almost every aspect of your life. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Rory (@rorywarnock_) on Instagram Grab Rory's book 'Unlock Your Breath' Listen to Rory's breathwork sessions on Spotify Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Rory WarnockExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Zoe Marshall speaks to Emilee about hitting rock bottom, then finding a way back to life. From surviving abuse, embracing grief and redefining manifestation as a grounded, embodied practice, Zoe shares what real healing looks like when you don’t bypass the pain. Together, Emilee and Zoe explore motherhood, and raising emotionally intelligent children while still healing yourself. This episode serves as a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t come from positivity alone, but from feeling it all. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Zoe (@zoebmarshall) on Instagram More on Ariise Listen to Zoe's podcasts Ariise and The Deep Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. SUPPORT For immediate support in a crisis, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 More resources are available from Beyond Blue CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Zoe MarshallExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the new year, so no doubt your social media feed has been fall of tips and hacks for losing weight and getting fit. It can be hard to sort he fact from the fiction when trying to make good choices for yourself and your family. So this week, I'm speaking with clinical nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo. You may know her from Sunrise or one of her many books.  This week, Sarah is breaking through the social media spin and giving us the facts on everything from how much coffee you should be drinking to practical school lunchbox advice. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Sarah (@sarah_di_lorenzo) on Instagram Check out Sarah's books including her latest 'The Power Of Protein' Listen to Sarah's 10:10 Be Well podcast with Sally Bowrey Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Sarah Di LorenzoExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I'm thrilled to be joined by one of the OG Instagram influencers and the woman behind the gorgeous Babyccino Bear range - Hannah Polites. As a mum of four herself, she knows the struggle of juggling kids, a growing business and a massive online audience. In this episode we unpack just how her Insta-fame began, the challenges of balancing family and business, and our common enemy - laundry! LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Hannah (@hannahpolites) on Instagram Check out Babyccino Bear Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Ashy BinesExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quick message from Emilee to celebrate the New Year! LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I'm putting my dad in the hot seat! We chat about why he walked away from his growing career in Hollywood, how he managed to look after three crazy girls, and busts some myths about our lives and how we grew up. Plus there's a little tease of a project coming in 2026! LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Mark (@grandpahembrow) on Instagram Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Mark HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashy Bines needs no introduction - one of Australia's original social media stars, her Bikini Body Challenge took the internet by storm. What followed was a gym and her own activewear brand as she built her fitness empire. But Ashy is slowing things down now that she's a mum, thanks to a wake-up call from a major health scare last year.  In this episode, Ashy gets real about how her expectations of her own body have changed over the years, how online trolls nearly got the better of her, and why she's grateful for her brain aneurysm diagnosis. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Ashy Bines (@ashybines) on Instagram and TikTok Listen to Ashy's podcast She Rises More info on Ashy's Hideaway brand Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Ashy BinesExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting a good night's sleep can be hard when you have little ones. Restless newborns and toddlers can keep the whole house awake, leaving us all crabby and on edge. This week, The Sleep Teacher Beck Behan joins me with some top tips on getting more rest for children aged four and under, that will help everyone rest a little easier. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial) Follow Beck Behan (@thesleepteacher) on Instagram Find more info and resources on Beck's The Sleep Teacher website Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Beck BehanExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining me this week is someone who needs no introduction. You might know her from her time on Big Brother or I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! You might even know her from the very popular podcast she hosts with bestie Callum Hole, Skye & Callum. But behind the glam, Skye Wheatley is still a mum of two, dealing with her share of relationship and work dramas. In this episode, Skye gets real about her chaotic life, her ongoing battle with body dysmorphia and the day-to-day life of a content creator. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Skye Wheatley on Instagram Listen to the Skye & Callum podcast Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. SUPPORT Follow information or support for body image issues, contact the Butterfly Foundation CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Skye WheatleyExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, I'm catching up with one of the OG fitness influencers, Emily Skye. Making a name for herself with the hugely popular Emily Skye FIT app, she's grown her community by keeping it real and showing the ups AND downs of her life as an entrepreneur, public figure and a mother trying to juggle it all. We chat about the insecurities that plagued her growing up, her struggle with perfectionism and the traits she doesn't want to pass on to her kids. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Emily Skye on Instagram Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. SUPPORT For support with depression and bullying, reach out to Beyond Blue, the Black Dog Institute or Dolly's Dream. CREDITSHost: Emilee HembrowGuest: Emily SkyeExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.