The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show – Details, episodes & analysis

Elle MacPherson is an Aussie icon, supermodel, businesswoman, actor, author, and a celebrity who we all know simply by her first name. Until now, Elle seemingly had the perfect existence, but what you’ll learn from this conversation is that our lives are never quite what they seem.

In this compelling episode Elle opens up about the highs and lows of her life, including her journey to sobriety and why self-love and letting go of control are key to her wellbeing. Elle also shares some of her biggest life lessons with us, and why not listening to her heart was a lonely place when trying to live up to other peoples expectations of what her life should look like.

Elle also shares her experience with breast cancer and why she chose a non-medical approach in response to her diagnosis. Elle’s decision to treat her cancer holistically is her story to tell and we listened respectfully. If you are facing a serious illness, please seek advice from medical practitioners and specialists. Look at the science and the research and make an informed decision that’s right for you and your unique circumstances.  

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LINKS:

• Grab your copy of Elle's incredible memoir here
• Fill out our survey for the chance to win a $100 voucher here  
• If you loved this chat with Harry, we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Alison Brahe here
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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Elle MacPherson 
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Chris Marsh 
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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Champion Boxer and Mental Health advocate Harry Garside captured our hearts at the Paris Olympics with his emotional interview after his dreams of a gold medal were crushed, something he'd been working towards for 20 years. 

In this episode Jess sits down with Harry to see where his mind is at now, and how he’s found his power in self acceptance throughout the highs and lows of his career. Harry also shares the sliding doors moment that changed the trajectory of his life and taught him to ‘collect evidence’ of his worthiness. There is so much to learn from Harry in this conversation about challenging societal expectations and embracing your authentic self, flaws and all.

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LINKS:

Grab your copy of The Good Fight here 

If you loved this chat with Harry, we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Hugh Sheridan here 

If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify

Is there someone you'd like to hear on the podcast? Send Jess your guest ideas here

CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Harry Garside 
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Chris Marsh 
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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AFP Assistant Commissioner Hilda Sirec was one of the first investigators to access the MH17 crash site in eastern Ukraine 10 years ago today. It was Hilda’s police training and skillset as a bomb technician which was instrumental in the collection of evidence that formed a major part of the criminal investigation and ultimately the successful criminal trial.

In this compelling BIG question episode Hilda shares her remarkable first-hand account of arriving at the MH17 crash site, and the challenges of working in an active conflict zone without conventional crime scene protocols. Hilda opens up about the enormous responsibility of finding the truth for the 298 victims and their families,  and the profound impact the disaster and investigation has had on her life. There is so much to learn from Hilda in this conversation about the importance of connection and expressing love to each other, as well as the need for perspective and self-care. 

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content that may be distressing for some listeners. If content in this podcast causes you any distress, please contact Lifeline for support on 13 11 14

LINKS:

If you'd like to know more about the recovery mission and the investigation of MH17, listen to Search Among the Sunflowers HERE or wherever you get your podcasts.

If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify

Is there someone you'd like to hear on the podcast? Send Jess your guest ideas here

CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Hilda Sirec  Assistant Commissioner, Southern Command
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall 
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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My BIG QUESTION this week is around tuning in to our inner voice, and why it often requires stepping back from our daily grind to access it.

Our daily routines don't always leave a lot of time to reflect and think about where we’re at in our life, what we want to change, what is it that is going to make us happy? 

So in this episode I’m going to share with you the major decision I made when I was on holiday and able to tune into my inner voice, which was telling me I wasn't happy

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

Show Credits:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nicola Sitch
Digital Content Producer: Amy Code 

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Indian Australian actor and dancer, Pallavi Sharda is an international film star, first making a mark in Bollywood and now in Hollywood. She's starring in Wedding Season on Netflix, where she's the first South Asian woman to lead a mainstream studio romcom film.

In this episode Pallavi and Jess discuss her passion for making space for actors of color, growing up as a migrant child in Australia, and the past trauma of being quietened. Pallavi is passionate about building empathy and breaking down bridges, and she also happens to be Jess’s husbands hall pass.

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

Show Credits:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nicola Sitch
Digital Content Producer: Amy Code 

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My Big question this week is around Reality TV, and just how much of it is actually real.

In this episode I'm going to do a deep dive on this and share my experience with reality television over the years. I’ll reveal to you which shows I’ve been offered and said no to, and the ones I’ve said yes to and why. 

Plus I’m joined by special guest Hugh Sheridan where we share what happened behind the scenes on a Reality TV show we worked on together where everything was not as it seemed.

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

Show Credits:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nicola Sitch
Digital Content Producer: Amy Code 

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I wanted to share one of my favourite conversations that I've had this year, and this time I wasn't asking the questions, I was the guest on Turia Pitts Podcast Turia Pitt is Hard Work.

Turia is at the top of my list of people I think are the ants pants. So I couldn't wait to sit down and be on the other side of the microphone and chat with her.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I loved having it!

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

Show Credits:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nicola Sitch
Digital Content Producer: Amy Code 

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My BIG question this week is: Is it better being an older cover girl?

It's something I’ve been reflecting on as I am very excited to be on the cover of the Australian Women's Weekly Christmas Edition.

So in this episode I’m going to share with you what came up for me as a 52 year old women being on the cover, how it makes me feel when I look back on my younger modelling years, and when I've been most comfortable in my own skin.

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

Show Credits:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nicola Sitch
Digital Content Producer: Amy Code 

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Sean Szeps is an award-winning podcast host, presenter, and content creator, he’s also a husband, father to twins, and fabulously gay.  Sean’s hilarious Instagram videos about his love-hate relationship with parenting often go viral garnering millions of views.  

In this episode Sean reveals what it was to grow up without seeing himself represented and and how it fuels him to make the world a better place for the next generation of Queer kids. He shares the challenges he’s faced in Australia being a gay dad, and how stepping into parenthood has been a huge gift and opportunity to relieve some of the anxiety he’s lived with since the age of 10. Sean wants us to each create a ‘village’ and find the people who we can be honest with to make our our lives easier and more fulfilling.

If you're like us and cant get enough of Sean, catch his podcast 'Come Out Wherever You Are'  here and connect with him on Instagram here 

If this episode raises any emotional distress for you, please talk to someone, or call Lifeline for 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services on 13 11 14

Or call QLife on 1800 184 527 for a free phone service every day from 3pm or visit their website for a free webchat

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

Show Credits:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nicola Sitch
Digital Content Producer: Amy Code 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My BIG question this week is around school reunions, and why they can bring up all sorts of emotions for us.

It's something I experienced recently and want to talk through with you, because school can be a fraught time for some of us trying to make sense of who we are and we might not want to revisit those teenage years at a reunion.

When you are around a group of people from a certain formative time in your life you can fall back into those ways of behaving and seeing yourself and it can be triggering and bring up all sorts of emotions.

So in this episode I’m going to share with you the emotions that came up for me at my 35 year reunion, and why I was happy I made the decision to go.

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

Show Credits:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nicola Sitch
Digital Content Producer: Amy Code 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.