In this raw and vulnerable episode, I open up about the unfiltered reality of motherhood burnout, the mental fatigue of balancing work with baby Pia, and the power of giving yourself grace. I'm joined mic-side by my producer, Emilia, to reflect on the hard work, personal growth, and standout guest moments that defined The Ella Era over the past year.

My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

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Welcome back to another completely unfiltered episode of The Ella Era! You all know this podcast has always been about going way deeper than the reality TV headlines, and this week I’m sitting down with Bec Zacharia to uncover the raw, messy truth about life after the cameras stopped rolling. We dive into how she is navigating therapy and body dysmorphia today. Bec even pulls out her phone to read the exact, final text messages exchanged with her ex Danny, exposing the dramatic breaking point of their relationship once and for all. 

We also tackle the internet-breaking news surrounding her recent trip to Bali for that $14k "snatched waist" rib-contouring surgery AND we react to the latest bombshells currently blowing up our feeds, from Gia’s shock pregnancy to Stella and Filip’s sudden breakup.

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Bec's socials
INSTA instagram.com/bec_zac
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@beesnees555

My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

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This might be one of my favourite chats to date for just how raw and real this week’s guest, Tilly Whitfeld was. We dive deep into her shocking cosmetic regrets, from getting veneers at 18 and suffering temporary blindness during a DIY freckle disaster, to surviving toxic Breast Implant Illness and navigating a miracle pregnancy following a devastating infertility diagnosis. She also opens up completely about a traumatic emergency C-section where she fell off the operating table mid-labor, her struggles with eating disorders, and navigating severe postpartum depression and intrusive thoughts as a new mom.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains deeply sensitive and raw discussions regarding eating disorders, severe mental health struggles, traumatic birth experiences, and distressing postpartum thoughts about wanting to harm a child.

Resources & Support Services

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the topics discussed in this episode, please reach out to the following professional resources:

Perinatal Mental Health & Postpartum Depression

• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): Call 1300 726 306 (Mon-Fri) or visit panda.org.au for specialized perinatal support.
• Gidget Foundation Australia: Perinatal psychological support services. Call 1300 851 758 or visit gidgetfoundation.org.au.

Eating Disorders & Body Image

• The Butterfly Foundation: National eating disorders support helpline. Call 1800 33 4673 or visit butterfly.org.au.

Crisis Support & Mental Health

• Lifeline: 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Call 13 11 14 (Australia) or text 0477 13 11 14.

Beyond Blue: 24/7 mental health support. Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au.

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Tilly's socials
INSTA instagram.com/tillywhitfeld
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@tillywhitfeld

My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

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In this highly anticipated episode, I sit down with one of the most quietly compelling contestants from Married at First Sight, David Momoh. From walking out of his final vows before Alissa could even finish her speech, to selling his MAFS wedding ring on Facebook Marketplace, no topic is off-limits.

David drops truth bombs on hiding in the bathroom with Scott, to what it's really like to maintain your faith in "the depths of hell," and how his dating pool quadrupled overnight.
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David's socials
INSTA instagram.com/davidxmomoh
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@david_momoh

My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

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Welcome back to the Ella Era! In this episode, I sit down with the talk of the town: Lily Phillips, Only Fans headliner and breakout star of Stan’s brand-new hit reality docudrama, Turned On: Dirty Sexy Money.

We dive headfirst into the reality TV chaos, the mental gymnastics of on-screen arguments, and why Lily actually welcomes internet trolls for her business algorithm. Plus, Lily shares the wildly bizarre behind-the-scenes details of her custom requests- including what producers made her do for that infamous "cake-sitting” scene.

Finally, Lily reveals a massive personal shift in 2026: why she is returning to her faith, getting baptised, and enforcing a strict new boundary that has completely changed her content. You do not want to miss this one!

If these topics aren't for you, listener discretion is strongly advised!

And just a reminder... interviewing a guest on this platform is not an endorsement of their views or actions.

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Lily socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/lilyphillip_s
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@lily_phillipss

My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Australia’s most trusted parenting expert, author, and psychologist, Dr. Justin Coulson. He breaks down the terrifying neurobiology of public scrutiny and trolling, explaining why high emotions equal low intelligence- and why your brain literally starves itself of oxygen when you’re under online attack. 

Finally, we dive into the digital battleground our kids are facing. As a dad of six daughters, Justin delivers some hard-hitting, candid truths about the shockingly early age Australian kids are being exposed to violent online pornography.

You’ll hear Julie Inman-Grant is also featured on this episode as I reflect on a conversation I had with her last year about this topic. If you are a parent, a creator, or just someone trying to survive the lawless wasteland of the internet, this episode is an urgent wake-up call. 

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His socials
INSTA instagram.com/drjustincoulson
WEBSITE happyfamilies.com.au
PODCAST podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-justin-coulsons-happy-families/id1082244480

My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

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From being rejected daily on reality TV to becoming a global sensation, Lucinda Light is the breath of fresh air we all needed. In this deeply candid (and hilariously witty) episode, Lucinda sits down to spill the tea on her life before, during, and after Married at First Sight Australia  and her experience in the UK on Celebs Go Dating.

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Lucinda's socials
INSTA - instagram.com/lucindaslight
WEBSITE - lucindalight.com/

My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

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This episode was shot LIVE episode from the brand-new Baby Bunting Mentone store. I, with my live audience talk about the things I wish I knew I needed when I was pregnant (and which things I didn’t).

I’m joined by leading pediatric nutritionist, Abby McClennan to demystify the terrifying world of transitioning to solids. If you are terrified of choking, confused by the "mum community" backlash on TikTok, or don’t know your purees from your iron-rich finger foods, this episode is your ultimate no-BS guide.

This episode is sponsored by Baby Bunting for their June Storktake Sale. Shop babybunting.com.au now to get 20% off selected products across the entire store.

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Abby’s socials
INSTA instagram.com/mum_bub_nutrition/
PETITE MEAL CO instagram.com/petitemealco/
WEBSITE mumbubnutrition.com/  

My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

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I tackle the topic of the reality of Reality TV and online bullying, it's a topic that has been weighing heavily on my chest all week. Triggered by back-to-back, last-minute guest cancellations from reality TV personalities who are simply "not okay," I strip back the glitz of instant celebrity to expose the brutal mental health toll of online life.

From cyberbullying and toxic "pile-ons" to the chilling reality of death threats, I unpack the blurred line between true public accountability and outright cruelty. She gets deeply personal, opening up about her own battles with defamatory TikTok pages, navigating a year-long stalker file, and she officially sets the record straight on her emotional Mother’s Day reconnection with fellow MAFS Alum.

My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

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In this raw episode, I sit down with model and content creator Mia Fevola. Growing up in the spotlight as the daughter of a controversial AFL icon, Mia opens up about bonding over losing our fathers as babies, navigating family addiction, and her mother’s incredible strength.

We also discuss the childhood memories her brain blocked out, the breathtaking moment her time on I'm a Celebrity... came true, the impact of trolls and she clears the air on those viral Robert Irwin dating rumors.

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Her socials

INSTA instagram.com/mia.fev/
YOUTUBE youtube.com/c/MiaFevola
MALT COLLECTIVE instagram.com/malltcollective/

My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

LINK TO BABY BUNTING / LIVE RECORDING T&Cs

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Welcome back to the Ella Era! In this explosive episode, we are sitting down with Married at First Sight fan-favorite Rachel Gilmore, and she is holding absolutely nothing back. After capturing the hearts of the nation as the relatable 9-to-5 corporate girly, Rachel opens up about the jarring reality of overnight fame, navigating the dating world after 16 years of being single, and the real reason she and Steven are no longer on speaking terms.

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HER SOCIALS

INSTA instagram.com/rachlea_x/

MY SOCIALS

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/ellamayding

PODCAST IG: instagram.com/ellaerapodcast

TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@emayding

WEBSITE: ellamayding.com.au

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