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Natalie Bassingthwaighte has spent decades building a life in the public eye, but in recent years, everything changed.
In this episode, she shares the moment that shifted her world, the quiet but undeniable turning point that led to the end of her marriage and a complete rethinking of who she is.
She speaks openly about the confusion of that time, the impact on her family, and the courage it took to step into something new. Now engaged to her partner Pip Loth, Natalie reflects on finding love in a way she never expected and what it means to live more truthfully.
Love Like This: A Memoir by Natalie Bassingthwaighte (Hardie Grant Publishing) is out now.
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CREDITS:
Guest: Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Host: Kate Langbroek
Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Executive Producer: Bree Player
Assistant Producer: Coco Lavigne
Video Producer: Josh Green
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Do you ever feel like you’re constantly the one listening, supporting, and showing up for others, until one day you hit a wall and think, I can't do this anymore?
In this episode of But Are You Happy, host Ashani Dante and clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis unpack empathy fatigue; why being the “strong,” supportive one can leave you emotionally drained, and how to tell the difference between compassion and burnout.
You’ll also learn:
What empathy fatigue actually is (and why it’s more common than you think)

How constant emotional labour impacts your mental health

Why setting boundaries doesn’t make you selfish

Practical ways to protect your energy while still caring about others

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CREDITS:
Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Audio Producer: Tina Matolov
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Have you ever wondered if you might have ADHD but feel nervous about saying it out loud? Or maybe you’ve been diagnosed already, but all you hear are confusing myths?
In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis is breaking down the many ways ADHD can show up, clearing up some of the biggest myths, and sharing what to do if you think you might need to go and get a diagnosis.
You'll also learn:
The three types of ADHD and how their symptoms differ
How ADHD is actually diagnosed
The common myths about ADHD you might have seen on the internet
How to manage your ADHD day to day if you've been diagnosed
For resources, visit the ADHD Foundation Australia website.
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
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With the rise of weight loss injections and the return of skinny culture, it feels like we’re moving backwards in the body positivity movement, right?
In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis unpacks what these weight loss injections actually are, how we can start to reframe the idea of the “ideal body,” and the signs that this shift might be taking a toll on your mental—and physical—health.
You'll also learn:
What these weight loss injections actually are
The signs of disordered eating & the different types of eating disorders
How to start building a healthier relationship with your body
How to navigate the negative body conversations you see on social media
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Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us a voice memo. Our hosts are ready to hear your dilemmas—think of it as free therapy!
CREDITS:
Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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What happens when you need a gap year from real life? When you’ve worked hard, climbed the corporate ladder and saved every penny to buy your first apartment in the big city, only to find yourself in a trap?
Tim Abbott was living the quintessential city life. By 28, he had cracked the Sydney property market, secured a stable corporate career, and built a thriving side hustle making memes for over 100,000 Instagram followers. But behind the scenes, a shocking $11,500 quarterly strata bill and the crushing weight of the cost-of-living crisis brought him to breaking point.
Tim realised he was "cosplaying adulthood" in a life he couldn't afford and didn't enjoy. So, he engineered what he calls a "Financial Gap Year."
In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson speaks with Tim about his decision to trade his laptop for a tractor. Tim explains how he quit his job in digital marketing, rented out his apartment, and moved to a rural farm in Queensland to work on a timber plantation. Now, living in a caravan and cutting his expenses by 90%, he is on a mission to regain his financial freedom with a massive goal in mind: To save $100,000 in just 12 months.
We unpack the "ego death" of leaving a "cool" city identity for high-vis and manual labour, the unexpected joy found in a simple existence, and how to tell the difference between what society wants for you and what you actually want for yourself.
Join us for an honest and hilarious conversation about taking back control of your own timeline.
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CREDITS:
Guest: Tim Abbott
Host: Sarah Davidson
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Senior Producer: Sally Best
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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