
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 47 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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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.
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Love this podcast and have been wondering what’s happened to it!
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
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.
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.
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
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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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