Jo Bouris is a wife, mum of three,  and self-confessed coffee snob who has been working in radio and  television for the past 15 years on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and  Sydney. She’s also the host of the ACC TV talk show, “Be That”. 

She talks to Jenny Baxter about the concept behind the show, and some of the deeper issues we all face as mums.

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The concept of “Be That”–which recently finished its second season–is  to create connection, conversation and change. It aims to bring up life  topics that you generally don’t talk about to girlfriends about over  coffee, but we generally all face. It’s about sharing “the real stories  of individuals who have journeyed through those hardships to find  freedom.” It began around discussions of Be That Woman, and has  progressed into other areas including Be That Man, Be That Marriage and   Be That Family.

GUEST: Jo Bouris

HOST: Jenny Baxter

Show Notes – Being Real with Jo Bouris on “Be That”

• Jo loves being real, and having deep conversations in the public space, encouraging other women that they’re not alone.


• In  each episode Jo is joined by a clinical psychologist and two guest  panelists to discuss a particular topic. Viewers can then download  topics for further discussion after each episode.


• Underneath the  beautiful persona we often don’t address the real stuff. Social media  doesn’t help the pressure to be a “perfect mum”.


• Comparison is  one of the biggest issues women face these days, especially with social  media. It’s important for us to know what our own strengths are. We’re  also giving so much to our families, but we’re not superwomen.


• Jo  has learned the hard way that she needs to fill her soul and spirit; a  hard season of early parenthood led to anxiety and panic attacks. She   suffered great fear and anxiety about the future, not being able to keep  them safe, something she had to work through continually. She quotes  Psalm 55:22 “Leave all your care to the fear of the Lord and His grace  will strengthen you” (Jo’s paraphrase). It’s a beautiful reminder for us  to hand over to God those day-to-day cares, and allow Him to sustain  us.