At only sixteen Gabriella Cilmi was experiencing incredible success; she had a hit single with 'Sweet About Me' and a number 1 album, and six ARIA award wins. But behind the scenes, she was struggling under the pressure of the music industry and her figuring out who she really was. Almost 2 decades later, she's releasing music again on her own terms, with her new album Pure Love coming out on the 9th of October. This is Gabriella Cilmi, in her own words.

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John Edward is the most popular guest we've ever had on The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, and for good reason. His ability to make people feel seen, heard, and connected to loved ones who have passed has earned him millions of fans. John joins Jess again to discuss the power of choosing hope over negativity, how you can protect your energy and why some people don't like what he does. John also answers some of your questions about life after death.

See John live here: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/john-edward-tickets/artist/803926 
And watch him on EvolvePlus TV: https://evolveplustv.com/

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Steph de Sousa has millions of people who follow her for easy, no-fuss recipes. She shares her love of food with the world, but in this conversation with Jess, she opens up about so much more.

From her mental health, to raising four kids and now being a grandmother, and her new cookbook No Stress Recipe Queen, this is a side of Steph you probably haven't heard before.

You can find her new book, No Stress Recipe Queen: Take the Chaos Out of the Kitchen Every Night of the Week, here: https://harpercollins.com.au/products/9781460768730

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For most of Bek Condello's life, she had everything decided for her, and controlled by someone else. Growing up in a closed-off doomsday Pentecostal church, she experienced abuse and coercive control until she found the courage to upend her life and leave, cutting her off from everyone and everything she knew. Her story of bravery and resilience will floor you, and today Bek is living her best life, and has authored her first book, Can You Handle A Girl Like Me.

Bek's story is a reminder that it's never too late to start the life you want.

You can buy Bek's book Can You Handle A Girl Like Me via Penguin: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/can-you-handle-a-girl-like-me-9781761357886

This episode touches on themes of suicide and abuse. If you need help, Lifeline is always there on 13 11 14 or at lifeline.org.au

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Kris Fade has lived a fascinating life; his radio show attracts millions of listeners, he has lived in Dubai for the last 19 years, and he's a reality TV star and a business owner. Despite all this, he is remarkably down-to-earth, and honest about his struggles with identity, depression and anxiety.

He joins Jess Rowe to speak about a side of his life you might not see on social media or his radio show.

Kris also has a podcast One on One with Kris Fade. And his protein bar business Fade Fit will land in Australia in October.

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Improving our communication is so much easier said than done, but it can honestly change your life. Enter: communication expert and lawyer Jefferson Fisher. He has helped his millions of social media followers have better conversations, argue less, and get more out of your interactions with others. He joins Jess on the podcast to give practical advice about how to have hard discussions, setting boundaries, and dealing with rude people.

This episode is bound to leave you feeling a lot calmer, and ready to have those hard conversations.

You can see Jefferson live in Australia and NZ, information here: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/events

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Daniel MacPherson has been gracing Australian TV screens for almost 30 years, on iconic shows like Neighbours, The Bill, and Dancing With The Stars. But now he's stepping into his toughest role yet, in the film Beast alongside Russell Crowe. Daniel joined Jess to reflect on the physical and mental lengths he had to go to for this role, why acting is the main focus in his career now, and how fatherhood has changed everything for him.

You can stream Beast on Stan now: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/beast-2026

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Paul de Gelder has experienced what most of us would consider a living nightmare. While working as an elite Navy clearance diver, Paul was attacked by a bull shark in Sydney Harbour. Paul lost his hand and leg and almost lost his life in the attack. This is a story of resilience and facing your fears. Paul has gone on to inspiring heights through his motivational speaking, advocacy, international tv career and now as the host of Shark! on Channel 9. He joins Jess to speak about what that day of the attack was like, what his life looks like now, and why he doesn't consider himself 'brave'.

Watch Shark! on Channel 9 and 9Now: https://www.9now.com.au/shark

This episode touches on themes of suicide. If you need help, Lifeline is always there on 13 11 14 or at lifeline.org.au

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Debra Lawrance is Australian TV and stage royalty, from her iconic role as Pippa on Home and Away to her current role as Clairee in the stage production of Steel Magnolias. But this conversation is about so much more than her brilliant career; it's about how she sees and moves through the world. From her start at NIDA with Mel Gibson to marrying her on-screen husband in real life, nothing about Debra's life has been ordinary. She has so much wisdom to offer, and she's not slowing down any time soon.

You can find more information and get tickets to see Debra Lawrance in Steel Magnolia here: https://www.steelmagnoliasplay.com/

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Jo Frost, also known as Supernanny, has built a career helping parents raise children for over 20 years. These days, however, parenting looks very different from the early 2000s. With social media and the internet connecting teenagers, and things like 'The Manosphere' rising in popularity, it can be difficult to know how best to look after our kids. Jo's no-nonsense thoughts on raising children in the internet age are fascinating.

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Kathy Lette has never been one to shy away from saying what she really thinks. The best-selling author has a new book, The Sisterhood Rules, and joins Jess to chat about what the sisterhood means to her, and well as sex, motherhood, feminism, being friends with literal royalty, and everything in between.

You can find Kathy's new book here: https://www.kathylette.com/books/the-sisterhood-rules/

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