The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show

Imagine if you could take a drug to quieten the voices in your brain, but it meant gaining 30kgs? This was a decision media personality Osher Günsberg faced when hosting live national television and the public critique that came with it. In this raw and honest conversation Jess Rowe and Osher talk about what it meant to be diagnosed with social anxiety, and despite his desperation to dull the anxiety with alcohol, drugs and gambling still feeling ordinary about himself. Osher reveals his moment of clarity before asking for help and why daily exposure therapy is a non-negotiable for him. After coming out of the other side of darkness Osher wants you to know that around the corner from pain and suffering are the good bits of life. If his story brings up issues for you help is available by calling Lifeline 13 11 14 for a safe place to talk day and night. To catch Osher on his latest TV project on TEN check out his Instagram @Osher_gunsberg for details For more episodes download the free LiSTNR app See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self-conscious and insecure is not how you would expect Sophie Monk to describe herself, but that's how the Aussie TV star felt while she endeared herself to the Australian public. In this episode Jess Rowe and Sophie dig deep on what it was like as a young woman to have curves on TV and the impact it had on her self-esteem, while behind her confident exterior was a highly sensitive person living with anxiety and ADD from an early age. Sophie also reveals to Jess the impact the LA audition process had on her soul, and how her past high-profile relationships hindered her career.   To catch Sophie on her current TV project on Nine check out her Instagram for details @SophieMonk For more episodes download the free LiSTNR appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think you know Karl Stefanovic? You might think again after this. Karl is one of Australia's most well known television journalists and co-hosted the Today show with Jess Rowe in 2006. It was a tumultuous time, and they haven't spoken since.  In this episode Karl sits down with Jess for the first time in 14 years to talk about his most important life lesson and how it significantly changed his outlook, why he’s deeply sorry for not being a ‘better and stronger man, and the reason he’s been able to keep a thick skin when faced with ‘monumental’ criticism. Karl also explains why his divorce taught him the difference between a psychologist and psychiatrist, and how finding love again with Jasmine has kept him on course. Spoiler Alert: This episode contains tears, laugh snorts, and a whopping amount of vulnerability You can catch Karl on The TODAY show weekdays from 6am on Nine  For more episodes download the free LiSTNR app See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Journalist, TV Presenter and author Jessica Rowe jumps past the small talk, and goes big and deep with some of our most loved personalities. From love to loss, and everything in between Jess will show you a different side of her guests who might seem to have it all together in these raw and honest conversations about the things that matter.    For all episodes download the free LiSTNR appSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.