Inherited

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Today, we're joined by Australian icon Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Nat is a singer, actor, and television personality who rose to fame in 2003 with her role on Neighbours as Izzy Hoyland. Nat’s resume is extensive - with features in theatre shows like Grease, Footloose, Chicago, and more recently, Waitress. In 2004, she was recruited as the lead singer of the electro-pop band, The Rogue Traders, and has released a solo album, too.

In this conversation, Nat speaks about the early closing of Waitress and shares what she believes needs to change to keep Australia’s theatre industry alive. She also opens up about the affair she had in her 20’s that led to a tumultuous relationship and has had a lasting impact on her mental health. Most candidly, Nat speaks about her journey with sexuality, and why, at 50, she has never felt more certain of herself.

If you’d like to support Nat, you can purchase her memoir, Love Like This, at any good bookstore.

For support on the themes of pregnancy loss covered in this episode, please take care and contact Red Nose 1300 308 307, or head here.

Thank you so much to Deakin University for supporting this episode of Inherited. Research by Deakin University and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute shows the relationships we have at 13 shape the relationships we have at 30. You can learn more about the research at deakin.edu.au/research.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Natalie Bassingthwaighte (@natbassingthwaighte).

Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

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We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday!
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Today, we're joined by Australian radio and television presenter Zan Rowe. One of Australia’s most recognisable voices, Zan spent more than two decades behind the microphone at Triple J and Double J before making the leap to television with Take 5, the TV adaptation of her iconic radio segment. Today, she’s working on her latest hosting role on the 2026 season of Race Around the World.

In this conversation, Zan reflects on her early life and the unexpected sliding-doors moment that led her to get a very unusual tattoo. She shares what it was like to achieve everything she’d worked towards in her career, only to find herself so burnt out that she couldn’t enjoy it, and explains why she ultimately decided to leave radio after more than 20 years.

Zan also opens up about her relationship with her partner, Geoff, revealing how the pair made the difficult decision to end their engagement after seven years together. She shares how they found their way back to each other and why the space apart made their relationship stronger than ever.

If you’d like to support Zan, you can watch Take 5 or Race Around the World on ABC iview now!

Thank you so much to Deakin University for supporting this episode of Inherited. Research by Deakin University and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute shows the relationships we have at 13 shape the relationships we have at 30. You can learn more about the research at deakin.edu.au/research.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Zan Rowe (@zanrowe).

Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday!
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Today, we're joined by Sofia Levin. Sofia is an Australian food journalist, food critic, travel writer, and MasterChef Judge.

In this conversation, Sofia shares some of her most memorable food and travel stories, reflects on how she built a career in food journalism, and explains the path that led her to becoming a Logie-nominated MasterChef judge.

Sofia also opens up about one of the most difficult periods of her life. As her marriage was coming to an end, her dad was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). She speaks candidly about navigating divorce alongside anticipatory grief and the lessons she carries with her after losing her dad.

If you’d like to support Sofia, you can check out her website The Seasoned Traveller here and sign up to her Eat Curiously newsletter here! You can also donate to MND Victoria here.

Thank you so much to Oura for supporting this episode of Inherited. If you'd love to look deeper into your health, keep on top of stress, or even track your cycle, check out the new Oura Ring 5 at ouraring.com now!

Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Sofia Levin (@sofiaklevin).

Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday!
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Today, we're joined by the wonderful Georgie Tunny. Georgie is a highly regarded broadcaster, podcast host, and now author of her debut novel Over To You! 

In this conversation, Georgie opens up about navigating ambition in one of Australia’s most competitive industries, and how a trip to NYC gave her the realisation that she doesn’t need to do it all before she starts a family. She speaks about the importance of embracing authenticity and how this changed the course of her career, the heartbreaking end of her dream job at The Project, and the challenge of staying friends with people you're also competing against.

Georgie also talks about why her relationship with fiancé Rob Mills has helped her slow down and appreciate life’s biggest moments, as well as their plans for the (very near) future.

If you’d like to support Georgie, you can buy her book Over To You here or at any good bookstore. You can also check out Georgie’s podcast with Abbey Gelmi, Two Good Sports, here!

Thank you so much to Prime Video for supporting this episode of Inherited. Watch the highly anticipated series, "Every Year After", exclusively on⁠ ⁠Prime Video⁠⁠.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠⁠), and the guest was Georgie Tunny (@georgie_tunny).

Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday!
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We’re back with another Life Lessons episode. Today, we’re joined by Mohamed Semra, the Mayor of the City of Maribynong and the first person of Sub-Saharan African descent to be elected mayor in Australia. Born in Sudan, Mohamed arrived in Australia as a refugee at the age of three with his mum, Samira, and five siblings. 

In this conversation, Mohamed shares the pivotal moments that shaped his journey into leadership. From overcoming a childhood stutter with the support of a teacher and finding confidence through debating, to speaking out after a viral incident of racial profiling that ultimately led to changes in inclusion practices at Apple stores around the world.

We also discuss Mohamed’s path into public service, the importance of representation, and his vision for creating positive change in the community. At just 27 years of age, Mohamed is truly only getting started. 

If you’d like to support Mohamed, you can follow his Instagram page @mayor_mohamed_semra.

Thank you so much to Prime Video for supporting this episode of Inherited. Watch the highly anticipated series, "Every Year After", exclusively on ⁠Prime Video⁠.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠), and the guest was Mohamed Semra (@mohamedsemra).

Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday!
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