Let's Be Real

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 Birt 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 Birt 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 Birt 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 Birt 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.

When Sarah Grynberg got her dream job in breakfast radio, she never thought she'd find herself working herself to exhaustion. The burnout had detrimental effects on her health, which saw her collapse on her kitchen floor in waves of dizziness. It prompted Sarah to look for more balance in her life, and she started researching happiness and human behaviour. Now Sarah is an author, speaker and podcast host, helping people grow their greatness. In this episode, Sarah and Emilee talk about how so many women are drowning in survival mode, feeling mum guilt and empowering tips for overcoming burnout. LINKS Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok Follow Sarah Grynberg on Instagram Check out Sarah's podcast 'A Life Of Greatness' 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 GrynbergExecutive Producer: Damien HaffendenDigital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Let’s Be Real - a safe space for women juggling it all, motherhood, work, identity, and everything in between.  In this second episode, my best friends and sisters, Amy and Tammy are back as we unpack some of the unseen parts of our lives. We're going deep in this episode: I open up about the grief and aftermath of losing my son Jamal at 29 weeks, while Tammy discusses her very public divorce and Amy talks about the burden she often felt being the older, protective sister.  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 Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm Emilee Hembrow, and welcome to Episode 1 of Let’s Be Real.This pod is a safe space for women juggling it all, motherhood, work, identity, and everything in between. For my first episode I thought I would sit down with my best friends and sisters, Amy and Tammy for a chat to talk about the highs and lows of trying to 'have it all.' 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 Birt Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s be real. Life doesn’t come with a rulebook, but it does come with lessons, stories, and conversations that shape who we are. Join Emilee Hembrow as she sits down with some of Australia’s most influential voices and lifts the curtain on what it really takes to ‘have it all.’ Whether you’re chasing kids, dreams or deadlines it’s time for us to get honest about the juggle of modern life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.