She was once called "Australia’s worst female serial killer." Kathleen Folbigg spent 20 years imprisoned for the deaths of her four children, convicted by a flawed system. In 2023, science proved she was innocent, leading to an immediate pardon and release. In this deeply personal interview, Kathleen speaks about the trauma of her long ordeal and the bittersweet reality of her freedom. She reveals what it was like to be suddenly released, the pain of seeing her private diaries weaponised, and th...
Nov 07, 2025•52 min
Today, we’re stepping into a world most of us have only ever heard whispers about: the world of swingers clubs. When she was just twenty, Jess Cattelly went on a third date that would change her life. Her date, a man named Lawrence, suggested they open a swingers club together—and she said yes. A decade later, that club—Our Secret Spot—has become one of Australia’s most talked-about spaces for people exploring sex, desire, and connection in unconventional ways. In this episode, Jess shares how a...
Nov 02, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Sara Bareilles has built a career on being brave enough to tell the truth, even when it hurts. In this episode of No Filter , she opens up about the story behind her breakthrough hit Love Song... and it’s not what you think. Sara reflects on the pressures she faced growing up, the challenges of trying to fit in, and a letter she once wrote to her 17-year-old self. Along the way, she shares the lessons she’s learned about resilience, creativity, and finding your voice in a world that often tells ...
Oct 29, 2025•42 min
For years, the Duggar family was one of America’s most famous and most controversial reality TV dynasties. Their show 19 Kids and Counting turned their strict religious beliefs and enormous family into entertainment. But behind the carefully controlled public image was a much darker reality. Amy Duggar King, known to viewers as the “rebel” or “crazy cousin,” grew up alongside the Duggars, but her childhood looked very different. Now she’s telling her story about what it was really like growing u...
Oct 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Lucy Ormonde thought she was too young to get breast cancer. She wasn’t. At 37, Lucy believed she was healthy, she had no family history or any of the risk factors we generally associate with cancer. But cancer found her anyway. In this special episode of No Filter, Holly Wainwright speaks with Lucy to mark the end of Breast Cancer Awareness month. No woman in Australia hasn't been touched in some way by breast cancer. And Lucy has some hard-won wisdom to share with us: like, what's the most use...
Oct 22, 2025•1 hr 1 min
On this episode of No Filter , Kate Langbroek speaks with Sarah Kopp, a survivor, advocate, and the founder of Step In For Kids. Sarah’s story is heartbreaking, complex, and ultimately inspiring. As a teenager, Sarah was groomed by her teacher. That relationship would go on to become even more complicated when she married him. Years later, she found the courage to report him to police and confront her past, taking control of her story in a way that took extraordinary bravery. Today, Sarah is ded...
Oct 19, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary first met on MasterChef Australia: Back To Win , a high-pressure, career-focused environment that unexpectedly sparked a romance. In this episode, they share the story of how their friendship grew into love, navigating the challenges of reality TV, an 11-year age gap, and blending their lives together—including introducing Declan to Sarah’s 14-year-old son, Phoenix. From their first mountaintop breakfast date in the Grampians to moving in together in Melbourne, Sarah...
Oct 12, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill had the kind of jobs most people only dream about. They were the women behind some of the world’s most glamorous magazines — InStyle, Harper’s Bazaar, WSJ. Magazine — sitting front row at fashion week, rubbing shoulders with celebs on covershoots, and setting the cultural agenda. But then, both of them got fired. In an industry built on power, prestige, and appearances, being shown the door at the very top should have been devastating. Instead, it sparked a frien...
Oct 05, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Aisha Dee isn’t afraid to speak her truth. On this epsiode of No Filter, guest hosted by Laura Brodnik, The Bold Type star opens up about stepping into her queerness on screen, the ways her iconic character helped her explore her own sexuality, and the struggles of being a young woman navigating Hollywood while staying true to herself. She gets candid about her decade-long battle with endometriosis and PCOS - the chronic pain, the surgeries, and the fight to have her experiences taken seriously....
Oct 01, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Clare Stephens has spent more than a decade telling other people’s stories — as a writer, editor, podcaster, and now, novelist. As Senior Editor at Mamamia, she helped shape the conversations that defined a generation. But stepping away from the brand, the platform, and the noise forced her to ask: Who am I, really? In this conversation, Clare opens up about the emotional toll of being cancelled online, the experience of being constantly compared to her twin sister, and the fear - and freedom - ...
Sep 28, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Perrie Edwards has lived many lives - from global pop stardom with Little Mix to navigating heartbreak and motherhood in the public eye. But now, she’s stepping into something new: a solo career that’s deeply personal and entirely her own. In this conversation, Perrie opens up about the pressure of going solo after years of success with one of the biggest girl groups in the world, the heartbreak behind her first solo single 'Forget About Us', and how becoming a mother shifted everything. She tal...
Sep 24, 2025•43 min
When Ally Hensley was a teenager, she received a life-changing diagnosis: she was born without a uterus, cervix, or vaginal canal; a rare condition known as MRKH syndrome. That moment would shape everything: how she saw her body, her future, her self-worth, and her relationships. In this raw, unflinching, and darkly funny conversation, Ally opens up about what it’s like to navigate sex, intimacy, identity, and trauma while carrying a secret she felt she couldn’t share. She speaks candidly about ...
Sep 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Minister Katy Gallagher carries deep, personal grief, and she's still fighting for the future of women. Australia’s Minister for Finance, Women and the Public Service, Katy Gallagher joins Kate for a candid and deeply personal conversation about politics, motherhood, grief, and the quiet work of driving change at the highest levels of government. From the heartbreaking loss of her partner to raising three children, one with complex needs, Katy shares how life experiences have shaped her politica...
Sep 14, 2025•1 hr 9 min
There’s one thing you definitely know about Elizabeth Gilbert. She wrote Eat Pray Love - a book that became a global phenomenon, a movie, and a blueprint for millions of women seeking transformation. It made Liz one of the most famous writers in the world. But behind that fame was a deeper story - one Liz never told. Until now. In her new memoir, All the Way to the River , Elizabeth Gilbert tells the truth about the love of her life, her best friend-turned-partner, the late Rayya Elias. It’s a s...
Sep 10, 2025•59 min
Rosie O’Donnell has lived almost every version of life in the spotlight. From her breakout in Hollywood alongside Tom Hanks and Madonna, to her groundbreaking daytime talk show that redefined television, Rosie was one of the most famous women in America. But with fame came ridicule, public feuds, and moments that cut deeply. She’s been celebrated, mocked, and at times turned into the punchline of her own story. And one of the most painful moments came when Ellen DeGeneres told the world they wer...
Sep 07, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Tanya Hennessy has never shied away from letting us into her world. But behind the jokes and the videos that rack up millions of views, Tanya has been fighting a battle that so many women know all too well. For years, Tanya has shared her struggles with endometriosis, her fertility journey, and the heartbreak of wanting a baby so badly while facing setback after setback. And she brought her audience along for every raw, vulnerable moment. Now, Tanya is finally pregnant. In this candid conversati...
Aug 31, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Content warning: This podcast contains graphic details of violence and assault. On this episode of No Filter, guest host Jessie Stephens speaks to Dr Mohammed Mustafa, known as Dr Mo, is a Perth-based emergency doctor, about his firsthand experiences providing emergency care in Gaza, the practical and emotional challenges of working in such extreme conditions, and the human stories behind the headlines. He also discusses the impact on children and families, and his ongoing efforts to establish a...
Aug 27, 2025•57 min
G Flip is one of Australia’s most exciting and versatile musical talents. Known for their electrifying performances, genre-blurring sound, and fearless authenticity, they’ve won fans around the world. But behind the music, G Flip’s life has been just as compelling. In this episode of No Filter, they open up to Kate Langbroek about their marriage to Chrishell Stause, navigating love in the public eye, and the emotional rollercoaster of trying to start a family through IVF. G Flip talks candidly a...
Aug 24, 2025•58 min
On this episode of No Filter , Kate Langbroek sits down with Mel Robbins, the woman who has turned life advice into a global movement. Mel’s journey from nearly losing everything to becoming one of the most influential voices in self-help is nothing short of remarkable. She’s built a brand, a business, and a worldwide following—and she’s here to share the lessons that could help you take control of your own life. Mel opens up about the struggles that shaped her biggest insights, explains her ‘Le...
Aug 17, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Kayla Jade didn’t plan to become one of the most recognisable women on Australian TikTok. She didn’t plan to become a sex worker, or a mum, or a viral sensation. But somehow, she’s all of those things and more. In this episode of No Filter , Kate Langbroek sits down with Kayla to talk about the story that wasn’t supposed to be told. The one that includes a man named Peggy Sue, an A-Lister who asked for too much, falling for one of her clients and that infamous meet up with Drake. It's deep dive ...
Aug 10, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Sally Hepworth is one of Australia’s most successful and best-loved authors. Her novels are regularly top bestseller lists around the world. She’s known for writing darkly funny, page-turning stories about marriage, motherhood, secrets and betrayal. But in this episode of No Filter , Sally shares her own story — and it’s as layered and compelling as one of her books. Sitting down with Kate Langbroek, Sally talks candidly about ending her 20-year marriage, co-parenting with her ex, and why she no...
Aug 03, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Osher Günsberg has been one of the most recognisable people on Australian television. The face of The Bachelor , The Bachelorette , The Masked Singer , and Australian Idol , he’s been in our living rooms for over two decades. But TV has changed. The work slowed. And suddenly, one of the most familiar faces in the country found himself scrambling to pay the mortgage. In this episode of No Filter , Osher sits down with Kate Langbroek for a raw and revealing conversation about what happens when the...
Jul 27, 2025•51 min
CJ Hendry is one of the world’s most successful working artists. But she didn’t go to art school. She didn’t have a plan. And for a long time, she didn’t even call herself an artist. She was a uni dropout working in retail, with a side obsession for beautiful things. One day she sold her entire wardrobe on eBay, bought some pencils and paper, and started to draw. She shared her work online. Then Kanye West bought one of her pieces. And everything changed. In this conversation, CJ tells Kate Lang...
Jul 20, 2025•51 min
Bethany Clarke and Simone White were best friends. They’d known each other since they were kids. So when they set off on a long-awaited backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, it was meant to be a joyful, carefree adventure. But just three days into their holiday, everything changed. At their hostel in Laos, Bethany and Simone attended happy hour drinks by the pool. What they didn’t know was that the drinks had been contaminated with methanol, a toxic and often fatal chemical sometimes found in...
Jul 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Deborah Frances-White is the woman behind The Guilty Feminist , the podcast that’s sparked global conversations about modern feminism, contradiction, and calling ourselves in. She’s a comedian, an author, a screenwriter, and a performer. But underneath all of that is someone who knows what it means to live in silence. Adopted at birth and raised in a strict religious community, Deborah grew up in a world shaped by rules, obedience, and fear. She was taught to conform. To behave. To stay quiet. A...
Jul 06, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Before Australian actor, Tim Pocock, was cast as young Cyclops in X-Men Origins: Wolverine , he was a teenager growing up in a strict Catholic home - navigating a world where being gay wasn’t just discouraged, it was treated as something to be fixed. In this raw and powerful conversation, Tim opens up about his time at Redfield College in Sydney - a school linked to Opus Dei. He speaks candidly about surviving conversion therapy, and the years he spent battling internalised homophobia. Tim also ...
Jun 29, 2025•1 hr 10 min
What do Zumba and Greek dancing have to do with bone density? Why should you shave first and soak later? And who gets to decide whether you can have a hysterectomy for health reasons if you haven’t had kids yet? In this episode, Endocrinologist Dr Sonia Davison from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health talks about whether diet and exercise can prevent dementia and what waist circumference has to do with healthy ageing. She also discusses how stomping, sleeping and strength training should all be part ...
Jun 27, 2025•30 min
Celeste Barber built a global following by being “real” - pulling faces in big knickers, parodying celebrity perfection, and making millions of people laugh on Instagram. But this is the side of Celeste that Instagram doesn’t see. In this intimate and revealing conversation, Celeste opens up about the chaos of her childhood, her ADHD diagnosis, the burnout that nearly broke her, and the pressure of being the internet’s favourite funny woman. She talks about her marriage to ‘Hot Husband’ Api and ...
Jun 22, 2025•1 hr 10 min
On paper, Vincent Fantauzzo’s life looks perfect. He’s one of Australia’s most celebrated portrait artists, winning the People’s Choice Award at the Archibald Prize four times. His subjects have included some of Australia’s biggest names - Heath Ledger, Baz Luhrmann, Matt Moran - and his work hangs in galleries, private collections, and museums around the world. He’s married to beloved actress Asher Keddie, they’re raising two boys together, and from the outside, it looks like Vincent has it all...
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 5 min
You might know Poh Ling Yeow as an artist, a chef and a regular fixture on television ever since she was first introduced to Australia on MasterChef. But that’s just the public side of Poh. The version you see is only part of her truth; behind it lies a layered, often painful journey. In this conversation Poh opens up about her years spent in the church before walking away from it, which left her untangling years of belief and identity. She shares the profound grief she has experienced with the ...
Jun 08, 2025•55 min
