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Sophie Monk met her husband, Josh, on a 16-hour flight home from filming the first season of Love Island Australia. Three hours in, she asked if he was single.  This year she hosts her eighth season, from the Love Island USA villa in Fiji. She talks openly about insecurity, anxious attachment and the self-sabotage that kicks in when a relationship feels too good to be true. She also has a Love Island secret she isn’t allowed to share yet.  In this conversation, Sophie Monk joins Marie Claire Editor Georgie McCourt to talk about love, ego and her 26-year career, from Bardot to Hollywood.  This episode covers:  How Sophie Monk met her husband, Josh Gross, on a 16-hour flight  Inside Love Island Australia season 8 and the Fiji villa  The biggest misconception about Love Island  Anxious attachment, codependency and self-sabotage  Falling in love later in life  Why your “type” is probably wrong  Ego, rejection and why playing hard to get still works  Growing up with ADD  Dating through the paparazzi years  26 years from Bardot to Hollywood  Can money buy happiness?  Love Island Australia season 8 streams Monday to Thursday from 10am on 9Now, and at 8.30pm on Channel 9. Watch on 9Now  Stay up to date with Marie Claire Australia on Instagram @marieclaireau  🎧 Listen to You’re Gonna Want to Hear This and follow us on Apple Podcasts  Listen and follow on Spotify  👀 Watch and subscribe to You're Gonna Want to Hear This on YouTube 📺 for full episodes and clips.  Credits:  Host Marie Claire Editor Georgie McCourt  Supervising Producer Helen Smith  Edited By Helen Smith  Head of Vodcasting Rachel Fountain  Learn More: You're Gonna Want to Hear This is a production of Marie Claire and Are Media https://www.marieclaire.com.au/life/youre-gonna-want-to-hear-this-podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the life you've been told to want no longer fits?  In this episode of You're Gonna Want To Hear This, Marie Claire Editor Georgie McCourt sits down with broadcaster, author and Better Homes and Gardens presenter Myf Warhurst to discuss her powerful new book Middle Rage and the realities of life, love and womanhood in midlife.  Myf opens up about her experience with perimenopause, the anxiety that left her struggling to go on air, and the late ADHD diagnosis that helped explain so much about her life. Together, Georgie and Myf unpack why so many women feel exhausted, overwhelmed and angry in midlife, and why that anger might actually be one of our greatest strengths.  They discuss the cultural conditioning that teaches women they need to be chosen, how romantic films like The Notebook shaped our expectations of love, and why more women are choosing to live independently, downsize after divorce and create lives on their own terms in the new series, Better at Home, hosted by Myf.   The conversation also explores the gender data gap in medicine, why women's health has been overlooked for generations, the rise of AI-driven ageism in the workplace, and the importance of trusting your intuition, backing yourself and staying visible as you get older.  Funny, thoughtful and deeply honest, this is a conversation about reclaiming your voice, trusting yourself and embracing the freedom that can come with age.  This episode covers:  Myf Warhurst's new book Middle Rage  Perimenopause and menopause symptoms women aren't warned about  Anxiety, burnout and the hidden impact of hormonal changes  Receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life  Why ADHD often goes undiagnosed in women  Women's anger, people-pleasing and setting boundaries  The cultural pressure to be chosen in relationships  Dating, divorce and finding happiness on your own terms  The reality behind romantic movie tropes  Creating a fulfilling life without following traditional expectations  Better Homes and Gardens and the rise of women designing lives their own way  The gender gap in medical research  Why women's health outcomes are often worse than men's  AI-driven ageism and women in the workplace  Trusting your intuition and backing yourself in midlife  Why knowledge is power for women  Middle Rage is on sale now! And you can watch Better At Home here Stay up to date with Marie Claire Australia on Instagram @marieclaireau  🎧 Listen to You're Gonna Want to Hear This and follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify    👀 Watch and subscribe to You're Gonna Want to Hear This on YouTube 📺 for full episodes and clips. https://www.youtube.com/marieclaire  Credits:     Host Georgie McCourt     Edited by Helen Smith   Head of Vodcasting Rachel Fountain   With thanks to our amazing team at Marie Claire    You're Gonna Want to Hear This is a production of Marie Claire and Are Media https://www.marieclaire.com.au/life/youre-gonna-want-to-hear-this-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses child loss. Please know help is available contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support, or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.  Danielle Lilley and Melissa Carlton know what it means to have a life changed in an instant. Both are mothers who lost children suddenly, both were left searching for answers, and both eventually discovered that a rare genetic condition called PPA2 was at the centre of their stories.  Marie Claire Australia Editor Georgie McCourt brings Danielle and Melissa together for an incredibly honest conversation about grief, motherhood, unanswered questions and what happens when the answers come too late.  Danielle lost her son Sunny at nine months old after what appeared to be a mild illness. Years later, when her daughter Airlie became critically ill and suffered a cardiac arrest, doctors finally discovered that Danielle and her husband were carriers of PPA2 and that both children had inherited the condition. The diagnosis finally explained what had happened to Sunny, but it came only after another child had been put at risk.   Melissa lost her daughter Abi at nine years old after a sudden cardiac arrest. Then, on Christmas Day 2025, her five-year-old daughter Molly also died after becoming critically ill. It was only after Molly's death, following months of testing, that Melissa and her husband Tom discovered they were carriers of PPA2 and that Abi may have had the same condition.  They speak candidly about anger, particularly the anger that came with discovering that genetic testing might have provided answers earlier. For Danielle, that realisation became the catalyst for The Coroners Project and her advocacy for better genetic testing, referral pathways and support following unexplained childhood deaths. Melissa is also campaigning for greater access to genetic testing after discovering that her family could potentially have known about PPA2 earlier.  Melissa also opens up about sharing grief publicly, the support she found online after Abi's death, and the devastating criticism and abuse she experienced after Molly's death. She talks about why she eventually spoke about the online bullying and how she and Tom created Hello Angel, an app designed to support grieving families and help people maintain a continuing bond with someone they have lost.  And beneath all of it is a conversation about their children who Sunny, Airlie, Abi and Molly were, the memories they have left behind, and what it means to continue being a parent after losing a child.  Read more on Marie Claire: Two Mothers Lived Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare – Twice. Now They Want Answers Follow Melissa @melissamaecarlton Follow Danielle @our_rarelife This episode covers:  Danielle and Melissa's experiences of sudden child loss  The stories of Sunny, Airlie, Abi and Molly  PPA2 and rare genetic conditions  Sudden unexplained death in children  The search for answers after an unexplained death  Genetic testing and why earlier answers matter  The emotional impact of discovering a diagnosis after loss  Grief and parenting surviving children  Living with unanswered questions  Anger, advocacy and the healthcare system  The Coroners Project  Sharing grief on social media  Creating Hello Angel  Continuing bonds and keeping memories alive  Turning grief into advocacy  Why community matters after child loss  What Danielle and Melissa want other families to know  If this conversation raises issues for you, support is available. In Australia, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support, or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.  If you have experienced loss from SUDC, you can have your say in changing the coronial process with Melanie Andrew-Manning’s survey here.   Stay up to date with Marie Claire Australia on Instagram @marieclaireau  🎧 Listen to You're Gonna Want to Hear This and follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify    👀 Watch and subscribe to You're Gonna Want to Hear This on YouTube 📺 for full episodes and clips. https://www.youtube.com/marieclaire  Credits:     Host Georgie McCourt     Edited by Helen Smith   Head of Vodcasting Rachel Fountain   With thanks to our amazing team at Marie Claire    You're Gonna Want to Hear This is a production of Marie Claire and Are Media https://www.marieclaire.com.au/life/youre-gonna-want-to-hear-this-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it really mean to be a woman today? Is progress making life easier, or are we just facing a new set of challenges? This episode discusses domestic violence and other strong themes. Please know support is available, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support, 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 for domestic, family and sexual violence support. In this special October Issue episode of You're Gonna Want To Hear This, Marie Claire Editor Georgie McCourt and Deputy Editor Mel Gaudron dive into the stories shaping this month's issue, from the realities of growing up as a girl in the age of social media to the men working to end violence against women. They unpack the pressures facing girls today, including online safety, body image, digital culture and the growing influence of misogynistic online communities. They also discuss the mental load women carry at home, asking what would happen if mums simply stopped doing everything, and whether "doing less" might actually be the key to a happier family. The episode also explores the booming longevity industry and why ageing has become the latest frontier for wellness marketing. Georgie and Mel question whether biohacking, supplements and expensive treatments are really helping us live longer, or simply giving us another impossible standard to chase. Plus, they discuss one of the most astonishing true stories featured in the issue: an adopted woman who reunites with her biological father, only for the relationship to take an unexpected turn. And they celebrate cover star Teresa Palmer, who opens up about motherhood, ambition, self-belief and landing the biggest role of her career at 40. This episode covers: Marie Claire Australia's October Issue and Teresa Palmer cover story What it's really like to grow up as a girl today Social media, online safety, consent and the challenges facing teenage girls Advice from inspiring women on confidence, ambition and backing yourself The mental load and what happens when mums stop managing everyone's lives Gender roles, household labour and modern relationships Male advocates working to end violence against women Why men need to be part of the conversation on gendered violence The longevity boom, biohacking and the business of wellness Whether expensive anti-ageing treatments actually deliver results The extraordinary adoption reunion that led to a five-year relationship Genetic sexual attraction and the complexities of identity and belonging Teresa Palmer on motherhood, career reinvention and her new role in God of War "Vagina maxxing", intimate wellness trends and the growing commercialisation of women's bodies Why women's health should be based on evidence, not perfectionism   Further reading from the October Issue: International Day Of The Girl: Three Young Women On What Needs To Change For Australian Girls By Harriet Sim Can Women Really Stop Doing Invisible Labour? One Writer Finds Out By Dilvin Yasa AI, Toxic Masculinity And Diagnosis-By-Algorithm: The Reality Of Raising Teenage Girls Today By Dilvin Yasa Follow male advocates on Insta @tarangchawla @itsharrijames @lastoftheromans   🎧 Listen to You’re Gonna Want To Hear This and follow on Apple Podcasts Listen and follow on Spotify👀 Watch and subscribe to You’re Gonna Want To Hear This on YouTube for full episodes and clips:https://www.youtube.com/@marieclaireau Credits:Hosts: Georgie McCourt and Mel GaudronEdited and Produced by Helen Smith Learn more at Marie Claire You're Gonna Want to Hear this is a production of Are MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money can be a source of stress, confusion and avoidance, but what if being good with money wasn’t just about building wealth but an act of self-care?  This week, Marie Claire Australia Editor Georgie McCourt is joined by financial adviser, author and SugarMamma founder Canna Campbell to talk about money mindset, financial freedom and how taking control of your finances can be a powerful way of taking care of yourself.  Canna shares practical advice on setting specific financial goals, creating a simple budget, spending intentionally, and building additional income streams. They also discuss superannuation, investing, income protection, the gender retirement gap and FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early).  Plus, how childhood beliefs can shape our relationship with money, why social media can distort our perception of wealth, how couples can have better conversations about finances, why decluttering can reveal more about our spending habits, and the one financial task Canna says you should stop putting off.   If you've ever felt overwhelmed, ashamed or simply unsure about your finances, this is a reminder that getting better with money doesn't have to mean doing everything at once. Sometimes, looking after your money is simply another way of looking after yourself.  This episode covers:  Canna Campbell on what financial freedom really means  Changing your mindset around money  Letting go of shame and inherited beliefs about finances  Setting specific, meaningful financial goals  Why you don’t need to fix your entire financial life at once  Taking small, achievable steps towards financial freedom  Creating a simple budget that actually works for you  Building a financial “float” for unexpected and annual expenses  Spending intentionally and prioritising what you value  How social media can distort our perception of wealth  Canna’s “Thousand Dollar Project” and the power of compounding  Understanding and taking control of your superannuation  Income protection and protecting your ability to earn  FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early  Money and relationships, and how couples can talk about finances  Why having your own financial assets matters  Decluttering and what your spending habits can reveal about you  What to do when you’ve been avoiding your finances  Why the best time to start is now  Find out more about Canna's book Twelve Months to Financial Freedom and https://www.sugarmamma.tv/ Stay up to date with Marie Claire Australia on Instagram @marieclaireau  🎧 Listen to You're Gonna Want to Hear This and follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify    👀 Watch and subscribe to You're Gonna Want to Hear This on YouTube 📺 for full episodes and clips. https://www.youtube.com/marieclaire  Credits:     Host Georgie McCourt     Edited by Helen Smith   Head of Vodcasting Rachel Fountain   With thanks to our amazing team at Marie Claire    You're Gonna Want to Hear This is a production of Marie Claire and Are Media https://www.marieclaire.com.au/life/youre-gonna-want-to-hear-this-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.