Mary Coustas was going through one of the hardest times of her life; when it clicked all of a sudden; she was going through menopause. That was when she realised that women weren't talking enough about the nuances of menopause. Mary hadn’t even spoken to one of her best friends, Naomi Watts about it, despite Naomi founding a business breaking down the stigma around menopause.

So Mary decided to write a book, MaryPause, about her experience and to help other women navigate menopause. You're not going to want to miss this hilarious, heartfelt and honest chat.

You can buy Mary's book MaryPause here: https://www.maryandeffie.com/store/p/manual-n853w

And see her on tour: https://www.maryandeffie.com/tour-dates

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During menopause, for a lot of us sex and intimacy feels like the last thing we want to do. Dryness, sensitivity, and mood swings aren't exactly sexy. But you might also not want to throw in the towel on sex, especially when you have a partner you want to be intimate with. Jess is joined by clinical psycholosexual therapist Dr Margaret Redelman who doesn't hold back on her straight-forward advice on feeling sexy, keeping your sexuality alive, and communicating with your partner.

You can find out more about Dr Margaret Redelman here: https://societyaustraliansexologists.org.au/Sys/PublicProfile/51143153 

Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/UwHnp0xNlA8

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Pip Edwards is an icon; the fashion designer, entrepreneur and business woman always seems to be doing a hundred things at once. But behind the scenes, she was struggling with a whole host of symptoms that turned out to be early perimenopause. In this honest conversation, she opens up about what this time in her life was like, what perimenopause has taught her about herself and how she's finally slowing down.

You can find out more about Biolae here: https://www.biolae.com.au/

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Laura Brown edited the glossiest magazines in the world, then she got fired. Laura had ended up at the very top of the fashion food chain as editor- in-chief of Instyle, until she and most of her team were shown the door. Instead of hiding she turned it into a movement. With her friend Kristina O’Neill, she co-wrote the book All The Cool Girls Get Fired and co-hosted a podcast, helping women reinvent themselves after the rug gets pulled out from you. You’ll hear in this chat why getting fired might be the best thing that ever happens to you. Laura will always be the ultimate cool girl.

You can buy All The Cool Girls Get Fired here: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/n46YX7

You can watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vHtJnBWB2Kw 

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Miranda Kerr has been a household name since she was a teenager. Since first entering the modeling industry at only 13, she's gone on to walk the Victoria's Secret runway, start her own business with Kora Organics skincare, and more recently made headlines for paying the medical debt of over 250,000 Californians alongside her husband, Evan Spiegel.

She's also had her share of hard times, and opens up to Jess about keeping her light shining no matter what, being the mum of four boys, and what she loves about running her own successful business.

Find out more about Kora Organics here: https://koraorganics.com/ 

Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oYshP0cfUo 

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Lucia Domenica's life has been nothing short of fascinating. She's an author, a mother, and her career has spanned from working as a phone sex line operator, to working as a receptionist at brothels. Her stories are incredible, and they’re part of her memoir Operator 56. In this compelling conversation, Lucia opens up to Jess about her time in the sex industry, what she learned about men, and how she found a different kind of family with the women she worked with.

You can find Lucia's books, including Operator 56, here: https://luciadomenica.com.au/

And if this conversation has brought anything up for you, you can call or text 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Denise Scott is a national treasure - she has graced our televisions since the 90s with her warm and cheeky brand of humour. She joins Jess to speak about being a part of Shaun Micallef's Origin Odyssey. Surprisingly Denise says she has lived a ‘small life’, and she talks about how she managed breast cancer treatment while filming Mother & Son. This is a side of Denise you might not have seen before.

Watch Shaun Micallef's Origin Odyssey here: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/shaun-micallefs-origin-odyssey

And find tickets to Denise's live show here: https://comedy.com.au/tour/denise-scott/

You can watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/YOXu-knhyIs

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Bridey Drake is a name that you might have heard of if you have a young woman in your household; or perhaps you follow her on social media yourself. Considering she has 12 million followers across her social accounts, the chances are pretty high. Despite her enormous following, Bridey is remarkably down to earth, and determined to be a positive force in the world.

She joins Jess to open up about her struggles in school before finding her way, how she built a business empire, and her new documentary Bridey Drake: Pure Average.

You can watch Bridey's documentary now on Stan here: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/bridey-drake-pure-average

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Danielle Spencer has lived many lives; on the screen, behind the microphone, and as a mother while her famous ex pursued his career. Now, with a new album aptly titled 'Regenerate', she's creating art for herself, and it's glorious. She joins Jess to speak about burnout, how she deals with trolls, and the surprising way she manages her chronic pain.

You can find Danielle's album to buy or stream here: https://daniellespencermusic.com/ 

Watch the whole interview here: https://youtu.be/d_p1URMxctU

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If you are travelling to Sydney Airport, chances are you might drive over the newly built Deborah Lawrie Flyover. Its namesake is the remarkable Captain Deborah Lawrie, who was the first woman in Australia to become a pilot for a commercial airline, after a ground‑breaking legal battle. Despite being qualified, Deborah Lawrie’s applications to be a pilot were repeatedly rejected due to her gender, but her will to fly and stand up for what is right helped her pave the way for women everywhere.

She’s written a remarkable memoir called Touching the Sky, which you can find here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/touching-the-sky-deborah-lawrie/ebook/9781460718599.html?srsltid=AfmBOorKh_e6KQU4bs2A4tO5muqCfjISstM_Qd057JsQOHuRrqyke9E4

Deborah is a trailblazer in every sense of the word, and she’s still flying for Virgin Australia. This is conversation is not to be missed.

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In this special bonus episode, guest Annabel Crabb turned the tables on Jess Rowe to ask her about her experiences in the media, good and bad.

Make sure you listen to the full interview with Annabel first, and you can watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/jzdLpXirGQc

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