Tanya Hennessy: “ I put fertility over career. What if it doesn't work?”
Tanya Hennessy has been in the entertainment industry since 2011. She’s a radio host, comedian and producer. She’s written three kids’ books, two non-fiction novels, created three podcasts, gone on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and you’ve probably been sent one of her viral videos on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok. But five years ago she made the decision to put her fertility ahead of her career, and seven rounds of IVF later, Tanya and her husband Tom are still trying to become parents. On today’s episode of Something To Talk About, Tanya joins me to discuss why she decided to share so much of her private life with her followers, the realities of being funny for a living when you’re going through something very dark, and why she hates being called an influencer. This episode touches upon pregnancy loss and the topic of fertility. If you or someone you know needs support, visit Miscarriage Australia. Find Tanya on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook. Watch the full episode with Tanya here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The family business of Mamamia: in conversation with Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens
When Mamamia co-founder Mia Freedman first hired Jessie Stephens to write for her, she had no idea she had also just hired her eldest son's future wife, and the mother of her first grandchild. That was 10 years ago. Since then, Mia and Jessie have gone on to sit opposite each other as two of the co-hosts of the Mamamia Out Loud podcast and have recently wrapped production on the second season of Strife, the TV drama loosely based on Mia’s memoir, on which Jessie worked as a co-producer and writer and Mia as an executive producer. The mother and daughter-in-law duo sat down with Sarrah in the Something To Talk About studio for their first-ever interview together to talk all things work and family - and whether truth really is stranger than fiction. Strife season two will premiere on BINGE May 8. Watch the full episode with Mia and Jessie here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Meet the Fishers: family life with Chloe, Paul (AKA Fisher) and Bobbi
Chloe Fisher has made a name for herself speaking about the things that don’t often get spoken about. For the past five years, she’s opened up about grief, infertility and miscarriage on Darling, Shine! – the podcast she co-hosts with her best friend Ellidy Pullin. On this episode of Something To Talk About ahead of marking her first Mother’s Day as a mum, Chloe sits down with Sarrah to discuss the double-edged sword of being so open with her followers, the hard-won joy of becoming a parent to her daughter Bobbi after a five-year fertility journey, and “the insane ups and downs” of her relationship with her DJ husband Paul (AKA Fisher). You can see Chloe and her daughter Bobbi in The Iconic’s Mother’s Day Campaign here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rodger Corser: “Do you want the truthful response to that?”
Rodger Corser is one of Australia’s best-known actors. He’s been nominated for three Gold Logies over the course of his 30-year career. He’s starred in shows such as McLeod’s Daughters, Spirited, Glitch and Doctor Doctor – and has also appeared on stage and in musicals, like his wife Renae. But his new role, as a game show host for the Nine Network’s new show The Floor, is perhaps his most challenging job yet. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Rodger opens up about the twists and turns of his career to date, how he feels about his daughter Zipporah following her parents into the entertainment industry, and why getting a second opinion when his wife Renae was diagnosed with cervical cancer was the best thing they’ve ever done. Watch the full episode with Rodger here. The Floor premieres Monday, April 28, on Channel 9 and 9Now. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From cancer at 23 to four kids at 33: Tessa James’ life now
When Tessa James was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 23, she didn’t know what the rest of her life would look like. Her acting career, her ability to have children, her health - everything was up in the air. But 10 years on, Tessa is exactly where she wants to be: still married to husband Nate Myles, but now with four young children in tow, and with a career that has expanded well beyond acting. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Tessa joins Sarrah to explain what the past decade of her life has taught her, why she feels grateful for her cancer diagnosis – and share the transformative insights that have come with having and raising a family. Watch the full episode with Tessa here. Tessa is an ambassador for the 2025 Witchery White Shirt Campaign, which raises awareness and vital funds for ovarian cancer research. For every Witchery White Shirt sold from April 8 – May 8, Witchery will donate 100 per cent of gross proceeds to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or stellarmag.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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