The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show

Indira Naidoo is a  much loved journalist, author, TV anchor and radio host. Over her 30 year award winning journalistic career, Indira has become well known to many Australians. In this episode Indira and Jess discuss the power of slowing down, putting down our devices and being present in nature to heal. Indira reveals why it was important to not only accept her younger sisters death, but through her grief find meaning and a greater sense of purpose on why she’s here. Indira wants us to know that the joy and the connection that we can find in nature is all around us, we just have to notice it. Follow Indira on instagram and find out more from her beautiful book ‘The Space Between the Stars” Content Warning: This conversation touches on suicide, if this brings up any issues for you, help is available by calling 13 11 14 for a safe place to talk day and night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Urban is a global superstar. He’s a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. But Keith’s not keen to put a label on what he does, he wants his music to do the talking.  Jess and Keith sat down for this intimate conversation ahead of the launch of his latest single ‘Nightfalls’, a song about making it matter right now. Which is also a theme in this revealing conversation: Keith's pursuit of Mindfulness and living in the present moment. In this episode you’ll hear Keith and Jess dig deep, discussing everything from his music, love, parenthood and how we get through this crazy thing called life. Keith says that practicing gratitude and having a good tribe around him keeps him balanced and steady and in the flow of life.  For Keith, the best songs lift him up and pull him forward and ‘Nightfalls’ is definitely that, check it out hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nazeem Hussain is one of the biggest stars of Australian Comedy and a much loved television and radio personality. A regular on international stages, Nazeem is now enjoying a different kind of success with his ground breaking sketches going viral on Tiktok. In this episode you will learn there is so much more to the cheeky comic than his ability to make us laugh. Nazeem and Jess go deep on how he challenges the assumptions and inbuilt prejudices we can unknowingly have about people, and why he loves to flip the power dynamic and make us laugh with him about it. While stand up comedy is his first love, nothing comes in the way of his love for his mum, Nazeem says that success only matters when he knows his mum is proud. He also opens up about his Muslim faith and how it enriches his life by helping him stay centered, gives him a sense of community and belonging, and a reminder that there is a lot to be thankful for. Tickets are now available to see Nazeem in this live show Hussain That? For details visit livenation.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special International Women's Day episode, Jess and her guests share stories of smashing stereotypes, influencing behaviour, challenging bias, celebrating women's achievements, and raising awareness. Themes that resonate around this years important event. Guests include Abbie Chatfield, Julia Morris, Dannii Minogue, Courtney Act, Karl Stefanovic, Jess Mauboy, Jackie O, Urzila Carlson, Poh Ling Yeow, Candice Warner, Sarah Wilson, Casey Donovan and Mitch Tambo  Hear Jess reflect on a time early in her TV career when she was reading the news with a male co-anchor and the gender bias that restricted her on air role. Jess spoke up and changed things for women presenting news around the whole country, and she encourages all of us to speak up and raise our voices when we can to help build a more gender equal world. Thanks for joining us for these powerful conversations, we hope they inspire you to live a bigger and brave life! To get involved or find out more about IWD visit here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Overton is one of Australia’s most loved Journalists. As well as anchoring the News in Sydney every night, he is a reporter for 60 minutes and has clocked up 31 years at Channel Nine, his dream job since he was a boy. Peter is also Jessica’s beloved husband of 18 years. Jess had to convince him to be a guest on todays episode as ‘Petee’, does not like talking about himself, he wants the focus to be on other people and their stories. What you'll learn about him in this conversation is relationships are critical to  Peter who sees everyone as cogs in a wheel, he’s friends with the cleaner, plumber, and the garbo, because they enrich his life and are all part of the same success he enjoys. In this episode Peter also reveals how Jess has brought him out as a person and taught him about mental health, and the moment Jess admitted to him she was silently battling depression with their newborn baby. Peter has since become a passionate advocate for speaking up about Postnatal depression for the fathers out there. We hope you enjoy this beautiful story of ‘Petee’ and his pussycat Jess, proof that opposites really do attract!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor, author, philanthropist and mum of 6 Madeleine West decided that she didn’t want to live a life of waking up in the morning and going through the motions of the day to get back into bed. She wanted something more, she wanted a life that fits her. In this episode Jess and Madeleine get raw and honest about how she managed to turn her world upside down and inside out to restart her life, and the impact it had on those closest to her. Madeleine reveals that on the other side of her struggles, hardship, tears and pain is a life she never thought in her wildest dreams she could have and that all good things in life are worth making the effort to achieve. In this episode we also hear of the incredible moment a stranger taught Madeline the power of kindness, and how her relationship with her appearance changed after she was involved in a horrific accident being hit by a bus. Madeleine's podcast ‘Restart’ is available to listen to wherever you get your podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a meteoric rise to fame at the age of 16, Casey Donovan has gone on to become one of Australia’s most versatile performers. The singer, songwriter, TV host, actress, author and proud Indigenous woman continues to inspire us with her strength to keep getting back up no matter what challenges she is faced with. In this episode Jess and Casey dig deep into how she has learned to love herself and be comfortable in her own skin. It’s been hard for Casey to trust people, but through self-work and setting boundaries, she is no longer afraid to speak up about what she wants. Casey reveals to Jess that through learning to respect and accept herself, she was able to find love in the pandemic, and boy is she glowing. Casey has a simple message for us in this episode: Lets judge less and send more love and acceptance into the world. Casey is lighting up the stage in 9 to 5 The Musical. For show info and to find out where else you can catch Casey live visit her website hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abbie Chatfield has built an empire off the back of reality television with her smart and self-deprecating views on sex, politics and body positivity. Her unfiltered opinons have seen her resonate with podcast, TV and radio audiences, proving this tenacious 26 year old is a force to be reckoned with. In this episode Jess and Abbie explore where her confidence comes from, and how we all might all be inspired by Abbie to embrace the younger, wilder parts of ourselves again. Abbie also opens up about her struggle with anxiety and depression from an early age, and how the ‘insane’ volume trolling she’s received since appearing on The Bachelor has impacted her mental health. Abbie is also a great believer in going to therapy when things are good, as that’s when the actual work happens. 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 If you're like us and cant get enough of Abbie, catch her podcast 'Its a Lot' here, or tune into Abbie's Hot Nights Radio show, 7-9pm weeknights on your local HIT station.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Jessica Mauboy's career continues to skyrocket, you might be surprised to know the singer, songwriter and actor has considered walking away from it all.  Behind the confidence and joy she radiates, has been a feeling of disconnect and a yearning for her loved ones … but something keeps pulling Jess back to her music. In this episode Jess opens up about the moments she’s questioned if she was done with music, feeling torn between her career and the pull of her close knit family back in NT. Jess reflects on growing up in an Indigenous cultural community and why bringing Indigenous languages into schools is important to her …and like a true Boss Lady Jess reveals why her songwriting process has changed with more confidence, and why she’s unapologetic about owning who she is and what she’s entitled to. To bask further in the Glow of Jess, and her music, tour dates and more click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning Kiwi-South African comedian Urzila Carlson has become one of the biggest names in comedy. Her trademark deadpan humour and cheeky wit has seen her win fans worldwide for her television appearances and live shows. But life hasn't always been easy for Urzila,  In this episode Jess goes deep to discover how this much loved television favourite has used pure grit and laughter to change the course of her life. From a childhood of poverty, violence and bullying, Urzila reveals why her purpose in life is to ‘crack people up’ and how she’s used laugher as a coping mechanism for the tough times. Urzila also explains why she’s never followed the pack and always backed herself, even if it means disapproval from others. URZILA is returning to Australia with her brand-new show, It’s Personal in 2022, tickets are on sale nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.