You’re Gonna Want To Hear This

What happens when the life you've been told to want no longer fits?
In this episode of You're Gonna Want To Hear This, Marie Claire Editor Georgie McCourt sits down with broadcaster, author and Better Homes and Gardens presenter Myf Warhurst to discuss her powerful new book Middle Rage and the realities of life, love and womanhood in midlife.
Myf opens up about her experience with perimenopause, the anxiety that left her struggling to go on air, and the late ADHD diagnosis that helped explain so much about her life. Together, Georgie and Myf unpack why so many women feel exhausted, overwhelmed and angry in midlife, and why that anger might actually be one of our greatest strengths.
They discuss the cultural conditioning that teaches women they need to be chosen, how romantic films like The Notebook shaped our expectations of love, and why more women are choosing to live independently, downsize after divorce and create lives on their own terms in the new series, Better at Home, hosted by Myf.
The conversation also explores the gender data gap in medicine, why women's health has been overlooked for generations, the rise of AI-driven ageism in the workplace, and the importance of trusting your intuition, backing yourself and staying visible as you get older.
Funny, thoughtful and deeply honest, this is a conversation about reclaiming your voice, trusting yourself and embracing the freedom that can come with age.
This episode covers:
Myf Warhurst's new book Middle Rage
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms women aren't warned about
Anxiety, burnout and the hidden impact of hormonal changes
Receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life
Why ADHD often goes undiagnosed in women
Women's anger, people-pleasing and setting boundaries
The cultural pressure to be chosen in relationships
Dating, divorce and finding happiness on your own terms
The reality behind romantic movie tropes
Creating a fulfilling life without following traditional expectations
Better Homes and Gardens and the rise of women designing lives their own way
The gender gap in medical research
Why women's health outcomes are often worse than men's
AI-driven ageism and women in the workplace
Trusting your intuition and backing yourself in midlife
Why knowledge is power for women
Middle Rage is on sale now! And you can watch Better At Home here
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Credits:
Host Georgie McCourt
Edited by Helen Smith
Head of Vodcasting Rachel Fountain
With thanks to our amazing team at Marie Claire
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CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses child loss. Please know help is available contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support, or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
Danielle Lilley and Melissa Carlton know what it means to have a life changed in an instant. Both are mothers who lost children suddenly, both were left searching for answers, and both eventually discovered that a rare genetic condition called PPA2 was at the centre of their stories.
Marie Claire Australia Editor Georgie McCourt brings Danielle and Melissa together for an incredibly honest conversation about grief, motherhood, unanswered questions and what happens when the answers come too late.
Danielle lost her son Sunny at nine months old after what appeared to be a mild illness. Years later, when her daughter Airlie became critically ill and suffered a cardiac arrest, doctors finally discovered that Danielle and her husband were carriers of PPA2 and that both children had inherited the condition. The diagnosis finally explained what had happened to Sunny, but it came only after another child had been put at risk.
Melissa lost her daughter Abi at nine years old after a sudden cardiac arrest. Then, on Christmas Day 2025, her five-year-old daughter Molly also died after becoming critically ill. It was only after Molly's death, following months of testing, that Melissa and her husband Tom discovered they were carriers of PPA2 and that Abi may have had the same condition.
They speak candidly about anger, particularly the anger that came with discovering that genetic testing might have provided answers earlier. For Danielle, that realisation became the catalyst for The Coroners Project and her advocacy for better genetic testing, referral pathways and support following unexplained childhood deaths. Melissa is also campaigning for greater access to genetic testing after discovering that her family could potentially have known about PPA2 earlier.
Melissa also opens up about sharing grief publicly, the support she found online after Abi's death, and the devastating criticism and abuse she experienced after Molly's death. She talks about why she eventually spoke about the online bullying and how she and Tom created Hello Angel, an app designed to support grieving families and help people maintain a continuing bond with someone they have lost.
And beneath all of it is a conversation about their children who Sunny, Airlie, Abi and Molly were, the memories they have left behind, and what it means to continue being a parent after losing a child.
Read more on Marie Claire: Two Mothers Lived Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare – Twice. Now They Want Answers
Follow Melissa @melissamaecarlton Follow Danielle @our_rarelife
This episode covers:
Danielle and Melissa's experiences of sudden child loss
The stories of Sunny, Airlie, Abi and Molly
PPA2 and rare genetic conditions
Sudden unexplained death in children
The search for answers after an unexplained death
Genetic testing and why earlier answers matter
The emotional impact of discovering a diagnosis after loss
Grief and parenting surviving children
Living with unanswered questions
Anger, advocacy and the healthcare system
The Coroners Project
Sharing grief on social media
Creating Hello Angel
Continuing bonds and keeping memories alive
Turning grief into advocacy
Why community matters after child loss
What Danielle and Melissa want other families to know
If this conversation raises issues for you, support is available. In Australia, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support, or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
If you have experienced loss from SUDC, you can have your say in changing the coronial process with Melanie Andrew-Manning’s survey here.

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Credits:
Host Georgie McCourt
Edited by Helen Smith
Head of Vodcasting Rachel Fountain
With thanks to our amazing team at Marie Claire
You're Gonna Want to Hear This is a production of Marie Claire and Are Media https://www.marieclaire.com.au/life/youre-gonna-want-to-hear-this-podcast/
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What does it really mean to be a woman today? Is progress making life easier, or are we just facing a new set of challenges?
This episode discusses domestic violence and other strong themes. Please know support is available, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support, 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 for domestic, family and sexual violence support.
In this special October Issue episode of You're Gonna Want To Hear This, Marie Claire Editor Georgie McCourt and Deputy Editor Mel Gaudron dive into the stories shaping this month's issue, from the realities of growing up as a girl in the age of social media to the men working to end violence against women.
They unpack the pressures facing girls today, including online safety, body image, digital culture and the growing influence of misogynistic online communities. They also discuss the mental load women carry at home, asking what would happen if mums simply stopped doing everything, and whether "doing less" might actually be the key to a happier family.
The episode also explores the booming longevity industry and why ageing has become the latest frontier for wellness marketing. Georgie and Mel question whether biohacking, supplements and expensive treatments are really helping us live longer, or simply giving us another impossible standard to chase.
Plus, they discuss one of the most astonishing true stories featured in the issue: an adopted woman who reunites with her biological father, only for the relationship to take an unexpected turn. And they celebrate cover star Teresa Palmer, who opens up about motherhood, ambition, self-belief and landing the biggest role of her career at 40.
This episode covers:
Marie Claire Australia's October Issue and Teresa Palmer cover story
What it's really like to grow up as a girl today
Social media, online safety, consent and the challenges facing teenage girls
Advice from inspiring women on confidence, ambition and backing yourself
The mental load and what happens when mums stop managing everyone's lives
Gender roles, household labour and modern relationships
Male advocates working to end violence against women
Why men need to be part of the conversation on gendered violence
The longevity boom, biohacking and the business of wellness
Whether expensive anti-ageing treatments actually deliver results
The extraordinary adoption reunion that led to a five-year relationship
Genetic sexual attraction and the complexities of identity and belonging
Teresa Palmer on motherhood, career reinvention and her new role in God of War
"Vagina maxxing", intimate wellness trends and the growing commercialisation of women's bodies
Why women's health should be based on evidence, not perfectionism

Further reading from the October Issue:
International Day Of The Girl: Three Young Women On What Needs To Change For Australian Girls By Harriet Sim
Can Women Really Stop Doing Invisible Labour? One Writer Finds Out By Dilvin Yasa
AI, Toxic Masculinity And Diagnosis-By-Algorithm: The Reality Of Raising Teenage Girls Today By Dilvin Yasa
Follow male advocates on Insta @tarangchawla @itsharrijames @lastoftheromans

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Hosts: Georgie McCourt and Mel Gaudron
Edited and Produced by Helen Smith
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Money can be a source of stress, confusion and avoidance, but what if being good with money wasn’t just about building wealth but an act of self-care?
This week, Marie Claire Australia Editor Georgie McCourt is joined by financial adviser, author and SugarMamma founder Canna Campbell to talk about money mindset, financial freedom and how taking control of your finances can be a powerful way of taking care of yourself.
Canna shares practical advice on setting specific financial goals, creating a simple budget, spending intentionally, and building additional income streams. They also discuss superannuation, investing, income protection, the gender retirement gap and FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early).
Plus, how childhood beliefs can shape our relationship with money, why social media can distort our perception of wealth, how couples can have better conversations about finances, why decluttering can reveal more about our spending habits, and the one financial task Canna says you should stop putting off.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, ashamed or simply unsure about your finances, this is a reminder that getting better with money doesn't have to mean doing everything at once. Sometimes, looking after your money is simply another way of looking after yourself.
This episode covers:
Canna Campbell on what financial freedom really means
Changing your mindset around money
Letting go of shame and inherited beliefs about finances
Setting specific, meaningful financial goals
Why you don’t need to fix your entire financial life at once
Taking small, achievable steps towards financial freedom
Creating a simple budget that actually works for you
Building a financial “float” for unexpected and annual expenses
Spending intentionally and prioritising what you value
How social media can distort our perception of wealth
Canna’s “Thousand Dollar Project” and the power of compounding
Understanding and taking control of your superannuation
Income protection and protecting your ability to earn
FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early
Money and relationships, and how couples can talk about finances
Why having your own financial assets matters
Decluttering and what your spending habits can reveal about you
What to do when you’ve been avoiding your finances
Why the best time to start is now
Find out more about Canna's book Twelve Months to Financial Freedom and https://www.sugarmamma.tv/
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Host Georgie McCourt
Edited by Helen Smith
Head of Vodcasting Rachel Fountain
With thanks to our amazing team at Marie Claire
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What can 20 years of working in family law teach you about marriage, divorce and what makes a relationship last?
In Part Two of Georgie McCourt's conversation with family lawyer, author, mum and TikTok sensation Fidan Shevket, Fidan gets candid about her “Don’t worry about it” philosophy, dealing with trolls, her decision to have a breast reduction and everything her career has taught her about relationships.
Fidan reveals what ultimately led her to have a breast reduction after years of people commenting on her body, and how the procedure changed her life after she began experiencing chronic back pain.
As a family lawyer, Fidan has spent more than two decades watching relationships break down. She shares what she believes are some of the most common reasons marriages end, from communication problems and falling out of love to couples gradually living separate lives. She also talks about what she's learnt from those experiences and how she applies them to her own relationship.
Fidan and Georgie also get into the world of prenups, or binding financial agreements, including when Fidan believes they can make sense, why they can be complicated, and the importance of getting good legal advice before signing one.
And, of course, there's food. Fidan gives Georgie a glimpse into her latest cookbook project and explains why salads, platters and finding joy in the everyday have become such a big part of her online world.
This episode covers:
Fidan's “Don't worry about it” philosophy
Dealing with trolls and criticism online
Why she eventually decided to have a breast reduction
The back pain that led to the decision
What 20 years in family law has taught her about relationships
The common reasons marriages break down
Communication, compromise and making an effort in a relationship
Why couples need to maintain their own interests
Fidan's views on prenups and financial protection
What women should consider before signing a settlement
Her advice for anyone feeling worn down during a divorce
Her approach to intimidation and confidence
Her latest cookbook project
Finding joy in the everyday
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Credits:
Host Georgie McCourt
Edited by Helen Smith
Head of Vodcasting Rachel Fountain
With thanks to our amazing team at Marie Claire
You're Gonna Want to Hear This is a production of Marie Claire and Are Media https://www.marieclaire.com.au/life/youre-gonna-want-to-hear-this-podcast/
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