In this episode of Beyond the Surface, Belinda sits down with Julia Rangiheuea, host of Soberly Speaking, one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing podcasts on sobriety and addiction, with over 1 million downloads in its first year.

Julia has turned her own journey through addiction and recovery into a movement that’s breaking shame and helping everyday people feel seen, heard, and less alone.

Together, they explore her transformation from “party girl” to purpose-driven creator, and how she turned her experiences into a platform that’s changing lives.

They unpack:

• The messy, honest reality of addiction and recovery
• The truth behind the “party life” and what lies beneath it
• Emotional rebuilding and rediscovering identity that comes with sobriety
• The role of shame, vulnerability, community and curiosity in healing
• The unexpected gifts sobriety gives you
• Why authenticity matters more than ever in a world that glamorizes escape

This heartfelt, grounded conversation is a reminder that your story can become someone else’s lifeline and that it’s never too late to rewrite your life with purpose.

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Instagram (Julia Rangiheuea): https://www.instagram.com/juliarangiheuea/

Instagram (Soberly Speaking): https://www.instagram.com/soberlyspeaking/

Spotify (Soberly Speaking Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/5L6HER07FkCgWjYUVqsnt1?si=99ec4d2197974695

Youtube (Soberly Speaking Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6PxkdN4foktZBN4w2zWeKg