The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show

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 RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nicola SitchDigital 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 RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nicola SitchDigital Content Producer: Amy Code See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Byrne and Brittany Hockley are best friends, podcasters, and now authors with their new self-help book We Love, Love. The pair first bonded after being contestants on separate seasons of the Bachelor, and that supportive friendship blossomed into an incredibly successful media partnership.  In this episode nothing is off limits including nudes in the smart phone era, why Laura is aroused when Matty J does the housework, and the reason Brittany wants people to stop reminding her of her biological clock. We also hear about Laura’s turning point for letting go of looking ‘perfect’, why ‘loving yourself’ is a constant work in progress for Brittany and why we need less comparison and more understanding of other women. Laura and Brittany are the unexpected love story of The Bachelor and as Friends and business partners, they’ve become a powerhouse in Australian Media. Connect with Laura & Brittany here and find out more about their book We Love Love  Content Warning: This episode contains some adult language so if you have small people around, you might want to pop your headphones in to listen. This conversation also touches on Domestic Violence. If this brings up anything for you, help is available by calling 13 11 14 or 1800 respect for a safe place to talk day and night. 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.

Are you ready to feel less Crappy and more Happy? Join Psychologist and Mindfulness expert Cass Dunn for conversations that explore the psychological, physical and emotional ways to help overcome your own personal barriers and create a more meaningful life for yourself and those around you Health, happiness, relationships, money, parenting - there is something for everyone! Cass chats with interesting, inspiring guests including Turia Pitt, Clare Bowditch, Rob Mills, Nicole LePera, Ali Daddo & Layne Beachley who all have something to share with YOU that will help you feel less crappy and more happy. Search 'Crappy to Happy', or download the LiSTNR app and listen here for freeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My BIG question this week is around embracing our grey ‘sparkles’ and is it a brave thing to do? It's something many of us faced during the Covid lockdowns when we couldn't get to the hairdresser. But if its how we naturally look, and matches the stage of life we’re in, is it the right time? It's also one of those topics that raises the issue of double standards between men and women. Why is it when a male celebrity embraces his grey hair he’s a silver fox and sexy, but when famous woman dares to do the same, she's labelled as brave? Join me as I talk this through, and let me know what you think 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.

Jan Fran is a Walkley-award winning journalist, TV presenter and social commentator. She’s known for her work on TV shows The Project, The Feed, and Question Everything. As well as podcasts The Briefing and The Pineapple Project. Regarded as the voice of progressive young Australians, Jan’s online opinion segment The Frant has been viewed more than 25 million times. In this episode Jan shares the powerful lesson from her dad that gave her a sense of self, and the confidence to speak out, and how becoming a mum has helped her see her mother in a new light. Jess and Jan also dig deep on what it means to be Lebanese Australian, how the Cronulla Race Riots were a confirmation of her worst fears, and why she would love to never talk about diversity again.  You can catch Jan Fran hosting Question Everything, with Wil Anderson Wednesday nights on ABC TV and ABC iview Language Warning: This episode contains some adult language so if you have small people around, you might want to pop your headphones in to listen. 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.

My Big question this week is: Is it anyone else’s business to weigh in on your body shape? In this episode I’m going to share with you my own experiences with this including the time I was publicly set up, how it made me feel, and how I choose to respond to this now.   I also want to talk about the difference between being helpful and hurtful, and why we need to reconsider the way we discuss other womens bodies. If you enjoyed this episode, you’ll love my chat with Moana Hope 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.

Trinny Woodall is the Queen of makeovers. She's an English fashion expert, TV presenter, author, and mom. She's also the founder and CEO of Trinny London, a make-up empire that she started in her fifties. Trinny gives women permission to stand out and be our best, and the tools to discover how to do it In this episode Jess & Trinny dig deep on how the challenges in her life allowed her to identify and empathise with other women, including stepping away from her marriage and processing the grief that followed her husbands death.  After struggling with imposter syndrome ‘on steroids’, Trinny shares the key driver to launching her business empire at 53, and why meditation and other daily practices keep things in perspective and set her up for success. Trinny's latest skincare range is Plump up and she wants to spread the love for it here, you can also connect with Trinny 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.

My Big question this week is Should we give Meghan Markle a break? The anti-Meghan outcry is far from over, and its something I want to talk through with you, because even after stepping back from Royal duties, it appears the world is still divided over Meghan Markle.   Here is a strong woman who says what she believes in, and has been very open about her Mental health. So why do we have a problem with that? and why is she put under intense public scrutiny for speaking out about her struggles? If this episode brings up anything for you, help is available by calling lifeline on 13 11 14 or visiting Beyond Blue   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.

It was clear from an early age that Hugh Sheridan had the performance gene. From dancing with the Australian Ballet School to acting at NIDA, Hugh went on to become a household name in Packed to the Rafters which shot Hugh to instant fame winning multiple awards.  Hugh is also an avid humanitarian, and is passionate about mental health awareness. So in this episode, Jess and Hugh dig deep on the highs and lows of his life, including the decision to open up about his private life, why labels cut us off from each other, and how it felt to be silenced while experiencing cancel culture first hand. Hugh is also quite the matchmaker, and reveals how he helped bestie Rebel Wilson find true love. Music has played a key role in his career as a performer so Hugh is excited to bring his show Solitary Man to the stage, ticketing info available hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.