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Why Do I Feel This Way?

Kate DeAraugo
Addiction
Mental Health
Recovery
Australian Idol
Drugs
Domestic Violence
Grief
Narcotics Anonymous
Eating Disorders
Psychotherapy
Family Support
Self-Care
Rehab
Sober Living
Motherhood
ADHD
Boundaries
Addiction Recovery
Media Industry
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Kate DeAraugo was crowned Australian Idol champion in 2005... but not all fairytales have happy endings and Kate’s life quickly spiralled out of control. In 2017, Kate was convicted of drug possession, drug driving and weapons possession. Six years later, Kate is sober, happily married and with a new baby – so she's decided to turn her difficult experiences into a podcast where she can talk about ... more

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Have you ever had problems discussing the things you want... in the bedroom?

Mental health and sex, are two topics we've never talked about on the pod. You talk about these sorts of things with your friends, but sometimes you just don't talk about ... more

We took a big break. Turns out we both needed it.

In this episode we detail what we've been up to over the last few months and why we needed some space.

If you, or anyone you know is struggling, call Lifeline now on 13 11 14.

With a mother supplying drugs, multiple home invasions and a police raid, Hope was surrounded by addiction and abuse throughout her entire childhood - but she refuses to let that define who she is today.

This is a story of recovery, resilience and b... more

Ben Besant was the tactical officer who shot and killed terrorist Man Monis in the 2014 Lindt Cafe siege. However for a decade he was only publicly referred to as "Officer A" due to a suppression order from the government.

In part 2 of our chat with ... more

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Hope Richards
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Independent speaker/Recovery advocate
Episode: Born Into Addiction with Hope Richards
Ben Besant
Former TAU officer who participated in the Lindt Cafe siege
Australian Police (TAU)
Episode: Ben Besant & The Lindt Cafe Siege
Gavin Crosisca
AFL legend, former Collingwood footballer, recovery advocate
Collingwood Football Club
Episode: AFL legend Gavin Crosisca on playing while high
Adam DeMamiel
Co-founder and CEO of Boys To The Bush
Boys To The Bush
Episode: Boys To The Bush
Sangeeta Kocharekar
Lifestyle editor of Pop Sugar and The Latch
Pop Sugar and The Latch
Episode: I quit, but I'm not an addict
Lili Higgins
A vibrant personality fighting Crohn's disease and advocating for awareness.
Episode: Living With An Invisible Illness
Belinda Walsh
Intervention specialist and founder of Sober Living Rehab
Sober Living Rehab
Episode: Intervention Specialist, Belinda Walsh
Keeshia Pettit
Executive producer and host of the podcast Cloud, discussing ADHD and late diagnosis.
Episode: Late Diagnosis with Keeshia Pettit
Lockie Welch
Mental health advocate and social media influencer
Episode: Lockie Welch

Hosts

Kate DeAraugo
Co-host and speaker with strong ties to recovery narrative and personal storytelling.
Claudia Coy
Co-host and interviewer known for probing, empathetic conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Where have you gone?

    Love this podcast and have been wondering what’s happened to it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Minniedaisy1234
    Australia2 months ago
  • Honest and Beautiful

    The way these two hold their guests 🥹

    The space you create for each other and your guests is special. Thank you ladies.

    And Kate, thank you for sharing your story. You have helped me, more than you’ll ever know x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel, 46
    Australiaa year ago
  • Loved this!

    Really loving this podcast. It has given me the feels, especially understanding kate & her story. Especially the episode about family, it helped me understand how I feel is okay, as I to have a family member is an addict.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maddie PC
    Australia2 years ago
  • Totally honest and inspiring

    Kate, we watched you and loved you on IDOL. You are highly articulate and emotionally intelligent.

    Reality shows need to take some responsibility for what happens after the show ends!

    Thanks for being raw and teaching us about the anatomy of addiction and recovery.

    I hope everyone can find hope in listening to you.

    Claudia as the interviewer, you rock. Props to you for asking probing questions in a sensitive way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Athlete61
    Australia2 years ago
  • Extraordinary

    I just binge listened to this podcast. I have been a sister and now mother to a loved one in addiction. I have also worked as a drug and alcohol counsellor. Kate does a beautiful job of articulating the journey from an addicts point of view. I cried when I listened to her siblings as I too have felt what they felt and had those big emotions. But I cried for Kate’s Mum as I have also been there too and it’s so different to being a sibling. Being the mother of someone in active addiction is the mo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gina Hansen
    Australia2 years ago

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I quit, but I'm not an addict
Q: Did you find yourself fixated? Because when you give up something, you kind of fixate on something else.
Sangeeta mentions she didn't replace drinking with another habit but instead became very vocal about her sobriety, passionate about discussing it.
I quit, but I'm not an addict
Q: Was the goal to like when you're drinking, was it, okay, let me get as drunk as I can possibly get, or was it that you wanted to have a social lubrication?
Sangeeta explains that she did not particularly enjoy the taste of alcohol, and it was more about social lubrication to chat with people, which often led to exceeding limits.
Late Diagnosis with Keeshia Pettit
Q: As someone who grew up in media, how did your diagnosis affect your career?
It helped me understand my struggles with emotional regulation and impulsivity, allowing me to manage my expectations better.
Late Diagnosis with Keeshia Pettit
Q: When did you get diagnosed with ADHD?
I was pretty sure I was 29 years old when I got diagnosed with ADHD.
Lockie Welch
Q: Are there any daily practices that keep your mental health well and safe?
Fitness is crucial for me, and I also focus on gratitude for my life and acknowledging the progress I've made.

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Route into personal resilience and recovery, this show centers on real stories of addiction, mental health, and life after hardship. Across episodes, listeners hear intimate conversations about sobriety, navigating chronic illness, handling grief, motherhood, and trauma, all framed with honesty, vulnerability, and practical takeaways like therapy, self-awareness, and surrounding support. A notable strength is the candid, survivor-centric approach that blends lived experience with expert or guest perspectives, making it a potentially hopeful resource for anyone exploring recovery, coping strategies, or self-improvement. A consistent thread is reframing difficult experiences as opportunities for growth, empathy, and connection, which can appe... more

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2. Ben Besant
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