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Melissa Leong on why her marriage fell apart
Hello! Today, we speak to Melissa Leong. Melissa is one of Australia’s most beloved food writers and TV personalities. In 2020, she was the first female judge on MasterChef Australia, joining Andy Allen and Jock Zonfrillo, and she has just released her memoir, GUTS – where she bares her truth for the first time. In this conversation, Melissa speaks about the day she got the call-up for Masterchef, and the subsequent success that followed, the reality of being a woman in the hospitality industry, and how she’s processed the shame she has carried, years after being sexually assaulted, and why her previous marriage fell apart. To support Melissa, you can follow her on Instagram @fooderati, and you can buy her memoir GUTS at any good bookstore, or right here. Thank you so much to La Roche-Posay’s Fight With Care initiative for supporting this episode of Inherited. To learn how you can support someone you love through treatment — in both big ways and small — head to cancersupport.com. And shoutout to Skipper, too! If you want in, use code ‘NAKEDINHERITANCE’ or head here for $40 off their best-selling bundle. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.
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3 Life Lessons with Tim Minchin
Hi! Today, we speak to Tim Minchin. Tim is a composer, actor, satirist, singer, writer and an all-round extraordinary entertainer. His career skyrocketed when he composed Matilda the Musical, and he’s just released his new album: Tim Minchin Time Machine, ahead of his 2025 Australian Tour ‘Songs The World Will Never Hear’. Twelve years ago, Tim was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of WA when he shared his 9 Life Lessons with the graduating class. His speech went viral, with 5.6 million views on YouTube. So, instead of our regular format, we’re mixing things up this Tuesday and releasing a Life Lessons episode featuring the very philosophical Tim. In this conversation, Tim speaks about becoming a parent, the 30-year relationship he shares with his wife, Sarah, marriage, fidelity, and how they’ve stuck together, amongst all the fame. He opens up about how he’s dealt with public criticism, why he’ll never consume something he’s created, the importance of setting micro ambitions and achievable goals, and why it all comes down to luck. Head to www.timminchin.com to purchase Tim’s new album and for his tour dates. Big thanks to La Roche-Posay for supporting this episode of Inherited. Support a loved one through cancer with La Roche-Posay’s Fight With Care initiative. Visit cancersupport.com. (Depending on the type of treatment and the severity of the side effect. Aizman et al., The influence of supportive oncodermatology interventions on patients' quality of lif,e JDD 2020 19(5).) And shoutout to Sunbeam, too! Learn more about the Sunbeam Origins Sense coffee machine at sunbeam.com.au. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Tim Minchin. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.
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3 Life Lessons with Tessa Bona
Hello! Happy Tuesday! Welcome to our monthly Life Lessons episode. Today, we speak to podcaster and content creator, Tessa Bona. In this conversation, Tessa opens up about her sexuality, and the moment she realised she was a lesbian, how toxicity has shown up in her past romantic relationship, her take on being friends with an ex, and what opening herself up to love again feels like, with her new girlfriend, Riley Armitage. Big thanks to The Body Shop and their Spa of the World™ premium body care collection for supporting this episode of Inherited. It’s the perfect way to bring the spa home, and right now, every purchase puts you in the running to win 1 of 5 luxe spa prize packs worth over $400. Head here to check it out. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Tessa Bona (@tessa_bona). If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.
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Tarang Chawla on losing his sister Nikita to domestic violence
Hello! Today, we speak to Tarang Chawla. Tarang is an Indian-born Australian academic, writer and anti-family violence advocate. In 2015, Tarang’s younger sister Nikita was murdered by her then-husband at the age of just 23. In the years since, Tarang has become one of the country’s leading campaigners for gender equality and advocates for women and children’s safety from family violence. In 2017, he was named a Young Australian of the Year finalist in Victoria and has written across topics including men's violence against women, discrimination, racism, masculinity and human rights. In this conversation, Tarang speaks about migrating to Australia with his parents and the racism he encountered in Kindergarten, and how he felt about the anti-immigration protests that recently took place around Australia. He then opens up about the moment he found out his sister, Nikita, had been murdered by her ex-husband, and how he turned his grief into advocacy work. Content note: This conversation touches on themes of family and domestic violence, so please listen with care. If you or a loved one needs support, please contact 1800 RESPECT. Big thanks to The Body Shop for making this episode possible. Explore The Body Shop’s Spa of the World™ premium body care collection right here, and bring the spa home today. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Tarang Chawla (@tarangchawla). If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.
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Mitch Brown on being the first male bisexual AFL player
Hello! Today, we speak to ex-AFL player Mitch Brown. Mitch likely needs no introduction – a few weeks ago, his interview with The Daily Aus made worldwide news and AFL history when he came out as the first openly male bisexual player. In 130 years, no player in the men’s league has ever identified as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and the AFL is one of the last professional male sports leagues in the world for someone to identify as queer. In this conversation, Mitch speaks about moving to Perth at 18 to play for West Coast, and how it feels to be so apologetically himself after years of hiding his identity. We also discuss the response to his announcement, how he feels about the AFL clubs that remained silent, and the three core values that make up the relationship he shares with his girlfriend, Lou. Thank you to Sunbeam for supporting this episode of Inherited. To learn more about the Sunbeam Origins Sense, head to sunbeam.com.au. Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0), and the guest was Mitch Brown (@mitchbrownie). If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.
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