Part 2 | Brittany Hockley on Long-Distance Love and Living Without a Backup Plan
In part two of our inspiring chat, Brittany Hockley returns to share how she navigates long-distance love with her husband Ben, and how she was inspired to leave her stable medical career behind to pursue her passions.
Lorna and Brittany unpack what it really takes to grow a business from scratch, the vulnerability behind Life Uncut’s success, and why sometimes you have to burn the backup plan to move forward.
The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen! But it’s also important to us that we give back – So to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.
Brittany’s charity is RizeUp - whose mission is to drive awareness of domestic and family violence within society by generating life-changing, practical support for the families affected.
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Part 1 | Brittany Hockley on Love, Vulnerability & Building a Media Empire
From heartbreak on national television to co-hosting one of Australia's most beloved podcasts, Brittany Hockley has turned vulnerability into power. In this episode, Brittany joins Lorna Jane Clarkson to share how a breakup on The Bachelor Australia sparked a career shift into media, and how she built Life Uncut from a two-woman hustle to one of the most popular podcasts in Australia.
Brittany also opens up about protecting her privacy in the spotlight, working with close friends, and what it really takes to never give up on your dreams—even when the world tells you no.
The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen! But it’s also important to us that we give back – So to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.
Brittany’s charity is RizeUp - whose mission is to drive awareness of domestic and family violence within society by generating life-changing, practical support for the families affected.
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Building an Authentic Life In and Out of the Spotlight - Lorna Jane Chats with Jules Sebastian
To her surprise, Jules Sebastian has led anything but a normal life. From her modest Adelaide beginnings to becoming a sought-after stylist, podcaster, and author of Tea & Honesty, Jules has built a career on creativity, authenticity, and genuine self-expression.
In this candid conversation on Never Give Up, Jules shares her journey of turning challenges into career stepping stones —from being a rock for her husband singer Guy Sebastian’s rise to fame to building her own brand and co-founding The Sebastian Foundation.
This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. For this episode, Lorna is giving to Jule’s own charity — The Sebastian Foundation, whose mission is to take a proactive, early intervention approach to youth mental health.
This episode contains references to mental health difficulties. If you or someone you know is struggling, please see the resources available below:
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Ironwoman, Icon, Unstoppable Force - Lorna Jane Chats with Candice Warner
Candice Warner is a powerhouse. As an Australian Ironwoman Champion and Elite Surf Lifesaving competitor, she’s won three world championships, 20 Australian championship medals and 60 state championship medals — 36 of them gold!
But her story goes beyond trophies—it’s about resilience, reinvention, and thriving under pressure. From navigating life in the public eye to balancing elite sport with motherhood and marriage to cricketer David Warner, Candice shares what it truly takes to stay strong.
This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Candice’s chosen charity for this episode is Women's Community Shelters, a network that works with communities to create safe crisis accommodation for women and children.
This episode contains references to mental health difficulties. If you or someone you know is struggling, please see the resources available below:
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Fitness Empire Builder & Mum of Five - Lorna Jane Chats with Chontel Duncan
Chontel Duncan is the visionary behind HIIT Australia and Neuform, transforming fitness into a global movement. From Muay Thai trainer to CEO, she’s built a brand that empowers millions to prioritize physical and mental strength.
In this episode, Chontel shares how she balances a thriving business with motherhood (to five kids!) alongside her husband Sam, plus speaks about her viral pregnancy and life in the public eye.
This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Chontel’s chosen charity for this episode is The Lady Musgrave Trust, a charity dedicated to providing safe and supportive housing to young women in Queensland.
This episode contains discussions that reference child mortality and domestic violence. Listener/Viewer discretion is advised.
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