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Pop Therapy
Jana Firestone is a therapist of 20 years, twice published author, and unapologetic pop-culture obsessive. Jana is a therapist, whose own therapy is pop culture and reality TV. Jana uses her clinical eye to decode the human behaviour behind reality TV’s biggest scandals, feuds and fallouts. From red-carpet interviews to revealing long-form conversations with some of reality TV’s biggest names, Jana brings rare access, razor-sharp insight and a die-hard fan’s obsession to every episode. Smart…
Episodes
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POP THERAPY: So Bad it's GREAT with Ryan Bailey
This week we welcomed back the legend that is Ryan Bailey, from So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey. And what a treat it was! This is the ultimate Bravo…
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Past Life Parenting with Amy Molloy
What if there really is life, before life? Journalist, editor, podcaster and author Amy Molloy has spent time exploring just that. Do we have past lives? And…
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Southern Hospitality and ADHD with Emmy Sharrett
Emmy Sharrett is a rising star and bonafide Bravoleb, who you might know from Bravo's "Southern Hospitality". With three seasons now under her belt, Emmy has…
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Erika Cramer - The Queen of Confidence
In this electric episode, I sit down with The Queen of Confidence herself—Erika Cramer. From a childhood in foster care, to surviving abuse, a lifechanging…
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Master Your Relationship Anxiety with Georgie Collinson
Georgie Collinson is one of Australia’s leading anxietyexperts who has turned her lens to relationships. Anxiety is such a common experience and affliction for…
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Courage and Chaos with Chef Tzarina
Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph is the Head Chef on Bravo's Below Deck Down Under, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. She's a firecracker, a private chef and a…
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MAFS: The Paul-Plosion!
We’ve nearly made it to the end friends, our evenings will be reclaimed and our outrage quelled. But before then, we are here to say all the things you’ve been…
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MAFS Lies and Fakery!
It's the MAFS shakedown with Yvie Jones and Jana Firestone. The cast is back from home town visits and all we can think about is Jacqui's lies and trolling…
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MAFS The Dave of It All with Yvie Jones
MAFS Shakedown: We are back and Yvie Jones and Jana Firestone are just as confused as you are. What happened to Green Flag Dave? Was it a sudden change of…
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POP THERAPY: Reality Life with Kate Casey
Kate Casey is an unscripted television expert and host ofthe highly acclaimed podcast Reality Life with Kate Casey. She has worked in crisis PR in the…
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MAFS Retreat and Apology Party with Yvie Jones
TW: This episode discusses family violence, coercive controland abusive relationships. After a few technical glitches and gremlins (and some imperfect audio)…
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The MAFS Shakedown with Yvie Jones
EMERGENCY EPISODE! TW: this episode includes an open discussion about family and domestic violence, abusive patterns in relationships and coercive control. You…
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MAFS as a Therapeutic Tool
When this week’s guest couldn’t make it to the recording, I rolled up my sleeves and took to the mic alone, in my first ever solo episode. Given how much brain…
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POP THERAPY: Reality Rant with Ryan Bailey
POP THERAPY: This week I am joined by return guest and one of my favourite podcasters of all time, Ryan Bailey. You know him from So Bad It’s Good with Ryan…
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Half Truth with Nadia Mahjouri
Nadia Mahjouri is a counsellor and group facilitator specialising in maternal mental health, with a professional background in research, focussed on ethics and…
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POP THERAPY: A Bravo Deep Dive with Dana Regan
Welcome to the first official POP THERAPY episode of The Curious Life! As you may already know, I am a therapist with 18 years’ experience in the field of…
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All Signs Point To You with Jordanna Levin
We are back with the first episode of 2025! Kicking off Season 7 – we have returning guest, author, podcaster and astrologer Jordanna Levin, to talk all things…
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Parenthood with Leonie Akhidenor
Leonie Akhidenor is property developer, a relationship coach and the host of the Parenthood Podcast, which was a finalist in the 2024 Australian Podcast…
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10 Things I Wish You Knew with Dr Billy Garvey
Dr Billy Garvey is a renowned developmental paediatrician and one of the hosts of the brilliant Pop Culture Parenting podcast. His new book Ten Things I…
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Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids with Dr Nick Fuller
Dr Nick Fuller is a leading obesity researcher and internationally recognised health expert, who is committed to helping families get the best start in life…
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Shed Your Shit with Heidi Anderson
Heidi Anderson is a bubbly ball of brilliant energy, who has pivoted from a life in the reality and radio spotlight, to PR and confidence hype queen. But she's…
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This Is Not A Game with Marc Fennell
Returning guest and one of our favourite documentarians, Marc Fennell sat down to unpack his new project that explores the early days of the internet and where…
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A Thousand Wasted Sundays with Victoria Vanstone
Victoria Vanstone has lived the nightlife of a rockstar – blazing through bars across the world, waking up in random locations with hazy memories of the night…
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Not So Late Nights with Chris Franjola
We are back with Season 6 and we’re kicking things off with a huge announcement! Plot Twist! You’ll hear it here first and I’m so thrilled to finally be able…
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Not Like Other Dads with Sean Szeps
Welcome to the final episode for 2024… And what an ep it is! In this lucky last conversation for the year, I had the absolute privilege of meeting one of my…
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The Road to Self with Rachael Coopes Part 2
Get ready for Part 2 of The Road to Self via Paris, with Rachael Coopes. This episode opens with a personal interruption, that could not have been more…
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The Road to Self.. Via Paris with Rachael Coopes Part 1
Apologies for the delay in releasing this episode, although I know many of you will understand. With so much grief and horror unfolding in the Middle East, and…
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Spankie Jackzon
In this episode, I had the distinct privilege of sitting down with RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, S2 WINNER, Spankie Jackzon! I became a huge fan of Spankie’s…
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Big Love with Brooke Blurton
You might know Brooke Blurton as Australia’s first Indigenous, bisexual Bachelorette. Or perhaps as the contestant who walked away from the Honeybadger, on his…
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The Kingdom with Marc Fennell
Ever wondered what really happens inside the stadiums of Hillsong? Or what exactly it is that draws people into these large-scale production religious events…
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So Bad It's Good with Ryan Bailey
This episode is a little bit different to our usual style, here at The Curious Life, and that’s because we all need a little brain break from time to time. For…
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Welcome to Sex with Yumi Stynes
Yumi Stynes is a broadcaster, a host, an author, a cook, a parent of many and so much more. Her new book Welcome to Sex¸is the fourth in the “Welcome To”…
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Asking For It with Jess Hill
Content warning - this episode contains a frank discussion around sexual violence, education and consent. We are opening the new season with a bang. A bang…
Pop TherapyBest Laid Plans with Georgie Abay
This is one of those episodes that when listening back, I was crying, laughing and doing both at the same time. Georgie Abay gets it. Georgie’s new book Best…
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Putting On A Show with Rob Mills
Rob “Millsy” Mills rose to fame on Australian Idol in 2003 and spent the immediate years following, under the dizzying and intense spotlight of fame. At the…
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The Girl Who Fell From The Sky with Emma Carey
At age 20, Emma Carey literally fell out of the sky. She landed at full speed on the ground, with an adult male strapped to her back – and survived. But that’s…
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Cover to Cover with Chris Franjola
Chris Franjola is a writer and comedian, who you may know from his years on Chelsea Lately and After Lately with Chelsea Handler, from his stand up work, or…
Pop TherapyLove on The Spectrum with Jodi Rodgers
You might recognise Jodi Rodgers from the smash hit series, "Love On The Spectrum" which aired on ABC and is now available on Netflix. Jodi is a qualified…
Pop TherapyThe Self-Love Bible with Ariella Nyssa
Ariella Nyssa is a breath of fresh air. Not only is she an incredible advocate for body positivity, she is also the author of The Self-Love Bible, which is…
Pop TherapyIt's All True with Chezzi Denyer
Chezzi Denyer is an accomplished television producer, broadcaster, podcaster and believe it or not - former car salesperson! But that's just the tip of the…
Pop TherapyApollo & Thelma: A True Tall Tale with Jon Faine
Jon Faine is an award-winning broadcaster, known for his tenacity, fearlessness and as Tony Abbott once put it, his always being prepared to ask the "mongrel…
Pop TherapyMake You Happen with Jordanna Levin
Welcome to Season 4 of The Curious Life Podcast! In the first episode of the new season, you'll meet Jordanna Levin. Jordanna is the author of three successful…
Pop TherapyGirl Transcending with AJ Clementine
AJ Clementine always knew she was a girl. Even when her mum was pregnant with her, she was certain she was having a girl and had all the cravings and symptoms…
Pop TherapyFearlessly Failing with Lola Berry
You might know Lola Berry from her myriad endeavours as a nutritionist, television presenter, podcaster, yoga instructor, entrepreneur and author. She is…
Pop TherapyCiao Bella! With Kate Langbroek
Kate Langbroek has been a shining star of radio and television for the last two and a bit decades and is known for her quick wit and mirthful observations -…
Pop TherapyFuture Woman with Jamila Rizvi
Jamila Rizvi is a best-selling author, sought after public speaker, thriving podcaster presenter and gender equality advocate. You may remember her incredibly…
Pop TherapyLife Is Tough But So Are You with Briony Benjamin
Briony Benjamin, is the kind of woman you want to be best friends with. She is a self-confessed video mischief maker, global storyteller, keynote speaker and…
Pop TherapyNothing But My Body with Tilly Lawless
Tilly Lawless is a queer, Sydney-based sex worker who is using her platform to break down the many misconceptions and stereotypes about the sex industry. But…
Pop TherapyA Princess Found with Princess Sarah Culberson
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to discover you were descended from royalty? This week's guest didn't have to imagine. Princess Sarah Culberson…
Pop TherapyDo Something For Nothing with Joshua Coombes
Joshua Coombes is the founder of the #DoSomethingForNothing movement, that encourages people to contribute their skills, time or simple acts of kindness to…
Pop TherapyTiger Heart with Tanya Hennessy
In this episode, we hear from the firecracker with a tiger heart - the sparkling Tanya Hennessy. Tanya is a comedian, writer, TV presenter and now Junior…
Pop TherapySingle Pringle with Stacey June
In this episode, you'll hear from Stacey June who you may remember from her radio program and podcast, The Thinker Girls and The Stacey June Show. Stacey is…
Pop TherapyTea & Honesty with Jules Sebastian
Content Warning: This episode includes an open discussion about suicide. In this episode, I chat with the lovely Jules Sebastian, who you might know as a…
Pop TherapyOf Gold & Dust with Samantha Wills
If you haven't read Of Gold & Dust, by Samantha Wills - pause this podcast immediately and go out and get yourself a copy. If you don't already know, Samantha…
Pop TherapyThinking Big with Teddy Briggs
You might recognise this week's guest as the cheeky intruder on Love Island Australia, who shared his vulnerabilities with the world. What you might not know…
Pop TherapyFrom Grit to Gold with Tyler Mahoney
This week's guest is the essence of grit, charisma and determination. Tyler Mahoney is a fourth generation gold prospector from Kalgoorlie, WA, whose happy…
Pop TherapyCalm in the Storm with Candice Warner
Candice Warner has weathered many a storm in the glaring eye of public scrutiny. After surviving a compromising video being leaked nearly 15 years ago, an…
Pop TherapyMagic Mic with Mike Goldman
If you watched Big Brother any time in the last 20 years, you will know this week's guest. Mike Goldman has narrated the show, hosted Up Late and Friday Night…
Pop TherapySex and Death on The Spectrum with Kathleen Lee
Welcome to Season 3! In our first episode of the new season, we chat with writer, director and actor Kathleen Lee about her compelling Australian web series…
Pop TherapyGrabbing at Life with Gabrielle Scawthorn
In this episode, we meet the incredibly funny, bright and brilliant Gabrielle Scawthorn who went from Ipswich school girl to Channel V presenter and contender…