My BIG question this week is around Mothers Day, and why it isn't a Hallmark card for many of us. Mothers day can bring up all sorts of difficult, conflicting, hurtful memories and in this episode I want to talk about why its okay to not buy into the commercial messaging that surrounds it. Mothers Day can increase your sense of isolation, aloneness, and grief, feelings that I want to talk about with you. So pop the kettle on, or your joggers and join me for a walk as we work our way through this BIG conversation surrounding Mothers Day. 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 RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat MarshallDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Designer Camilla Franks is a force of nature. She has a global fashion business with her designs worn by everyone from Robbie Williams, Oprah, Beyonce, and J Lo, through to Jennifer Coolidge in White Lotus.  In this episode Jess and Camilla dig deep on how she was able to shift terror and fear into a sense of power when diagnosed with breast cancer. While cancer was the catalyst for Camilla’s journey of self discovery, she continues to tap into these learnings around the power of the mind and the practice of self love when things get hard.   Hear Camilla describe the moment she looked in the mirror after losing her locks, and the sense of empowerment and strength that came from it. Camilla believes we need to get uncomfortable to get comfortable, and wait until you hear about her zoom call with Robbie Williams that takes this to a whole next level!  Explore Camilla’s incredible designs here Both Camilla and Jess support the National Breast Cancer foundation. To find out more about their vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer visit here  he 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 RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat MarshallDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My BIG question this week is around internet trolls and why their comments still hurt. I’ve received unsolicited commentary about my body for years, and I’ve had enough, it needs to stop.  We know it's easy to say unkind things when you’re anonymous, but isn't it time we all considered the wider consequences of these inciteful words? While I'm hurt by recent words, I’m not broken and in this episode I’ve got some big questions for all the bullies out there hiding behind their keyboards.  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 RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat MarshallDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Matt Agnew is best known for his role on the Bachelor, but he's so much more. Matt is an astrophysicist and he's passionate about educating people about the beauty and magic of science. What you're about to hear is one of the most intimate conversations Jess has had on the podcast. For the first time, Matt opens up about his long battle with mental illness, and how disruptive it's been to his life and career.  In this episode Matt reveals his constant battle with his own mind which he describes as exhausting and ‘an enemy that never tires’. He also shares a personal message for anyone at a low point or battling mental illness including the importance of having uncomfortable conversations with our inner circle of support. For Bachelor fans, Matt also opens up about the regret he felt after the show, and how he feels about Abbie Chatfield and her success now. Content Warning: This conversation touches on suicide and self harm. If it raises any emotional distress for you, please reach out to someone, or call Lifeline for 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services on 13 11 14 You can reach out to Matt here, and check out his book called Dr. Matt's Guide to Life in Space here 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 RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Chris Marsh Digital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting his career as a stand up comedian, Rove McManus went on to create one of the most successful talk shows in Australian TV history ‘Rove Live’. He’s been a permanent fixture on our entertainment landscape winning logies, hosting radio, creating The Project, and touring his standby up shows.   But how much do we know about the man behind this incredible body of work? Jess sat down with Rove to find out how he navigates life in the spotlight, you might be surprised to learn that behind his confidence is discomfort and awkwardness when it comes to his public persona. While his wife Tasma describes him as ‘annoyingly half glass full’, Jess and Rove also talk about the sadder times, and how he dealt with them when the world wanted to pry. If you’d like to catch Rove on stage for his Awesome Sauce Tour, You can grab your tickets here 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 RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Chris MarshDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My BIG question this week is around social media filters; Are they harmful or helpful to our self confidence? Are they making us feel inadequate by seeing an airbrushed version of ourselves instead of how we look in real life? And could this be having an impact younger people becoming more obsessed with their appearance? A new trend called the teenage filter is taking this to a new level where users can turn into a younger version of themselves which is causing everything from tears right through to cosmetic procedures. So in this episode I’m going to share with you what happened when I tried them out,  and why I think we need to have more conversations around this growing trend. 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 RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Chris MarshDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Helliar is one of Australia’s favourite comedians, and has been a regular fixture on our TV screens for over 20 years. First appearing on Rove live in 1999, Pete has been entertaining us as a stand up, writer, producer, actor, presenter and author, and makes the difficult business of being funny look dead easy. In this episode we find out how Peter is managing the next stage of his life after walking away from The Project and if he has any regrets about his decision. Not one to attract headlines, Pete enjoys a private life and is selective on what he shares publicly and on stage. Behind his upbeat exterior there has been heartbreak, as we discover his decision to share the story in the hope of helping others. Pete is currently touring his his brand new standup show, Deconstructed Origami, you can find dates and ticket info HERE 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 RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nicola SitchDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Dickson, aka Dicko, is best known for his role as the tough-love judge on Australian Idol, making him a household name and a staple part of Australian TV & Radio for the last 20 years. Prior to Idol, Dicko spent over 20 years in the record industry in the UK. But Dicko is far more complex than the person we tuned into each week. In this episode he opens up to Jess about his addiction to fame, and why his confidence was rocked when the phone stopped ringing. Behind his charm and confidence Dicko was battling imposter syndrome, just ‘waiting to be found out’. Once described as the most hated man in Australia, Dicko says he meant every word he said on TV, and shares the confronting moment he realised his words carried a weight. You're also going to hear who he is when the cameras stop rolling, and you might be surprised to learn that Dicko cares a lot about what other people think of him. Content warning: This conversation touches on some heavy topics including drugs and sexual abuse. Dicko has returned to his roots mentoring artists and producing live music festivals here. He also has a podcast called Game on Mole  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 RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nicola SitchDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since recording Part 1 of their chat with Jess, Deni has been caught up in a public backlash after partnering with Seafolly for a campaign during World Pride.  While the campaign is being proudly celebrated by many Australians for its diversity, others called to boycott the brand. In this episode Jess checks in on Deni, and we hear about the confronting level of online bullying and hatred that both they and their beautiful mum are being subjected to A quick content warning: This episode is created for adult audiences only, and contains colourful language and references to sex and drug use 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 RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Chris Marsh Digital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deni Todorovič  is a queer and human rights activist, an LGBTQIA+ educator, a podcast host and a celebrity fashion stylist.  In Part one of this chat, Jess and Deni discuss what it means to be non-binary and how we can have better conversations around the spectrum of identity. Deni reveals their path to identifying as gender nonconforming, and why it's important we continue asking questions to learn.   Growing up Deni endured relentless bullying for their ethnicity and sexuality, and shares how they’ve built resilience through a sense of spiritual protection and the support of both their biological and chosen family. Coming up in Part two, we check in with Deni over the recent backlash they faced when they partnered with Swimwear brand Seafolly for World Pride.  A quick content warning: This episode is created for adult audiences only, and contains colourful language, and references to sex and drug use, and the holocaust. If you’d like to send Deni a message of support you can DM them here or grab a copy of their book ‘I love this for you’ at all good bookstores 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 RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Chris Marsh Digital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.