Today's episode is about a beautiful mother by the name of Kathie who has been a carer to her child, Miranda, for the past 15 years. Miranda suffered what seemed to be a little injury at school but was in fact a major brain injury that has changed her life and her family's life forever. This is a heavy conversation, it is also heartbreaking. Listen to this with a big open heart and be ready to cry. Because life is so unfair sometimes. Content warning: this episode mentions suicide. For help plea...
Feb 21, 2022•54 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Today I speak with Luna who has direct contact with aliens. At first I was pretty unsure, and I'm sure many of you are listening to this about to roll your eyes. I get it. This episode will push you to the edge but keep your mind open. It is wild and so funny at times whilst also quite beautiful and profound whether you end up believing or not. Content warning: this episode briefly mentions suicide. For help please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Names and images have been changed for privacy reas...
Feb 14, 2022•44 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Today we get to speak to the beautiful Molly who we've heard from before. She is a Mum of two young girls who were sexually assaulted by her long term partner. We had a tremendous response from her episode with so many listeners asking about the court case, about how the girls were and showing so much love and support. Some even wanted to give money to her and the girls who at the time were displaced and not living in a permanent home. Before listening to this I encourage you to go back and list...
Feb 07, 2022•57 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Today I speak to The Bodzilla also known as April. She is a trailblazer. A woman that has created a space for body acceptance and fat positivity. We are talking about Fat.. the shame, the stigma, the attitudes towards it and how we need to banish Fat being bad. This is a really honest conversation between two very different women, our relationships with our bodies and how we need to change the narrative around the word FAT. Content warning: This episode discusses child abuse, restrictive eating,...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 2
The Deep acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Aj is a proud indigenous woman and educator. You would have heard our invasion day conversation this time last year. Seeing as we are here again and the date still hasn't changed - we still have much more to discuss and educate ourselves. I have asked Aj what she feels has progressed sin...
Jan 24, 2022•31 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Today I speak to Mr Iconic, aka Chris, who is Australia's most popular male pornstar. We've had a lot of sex workers on The Deep, but never a male sex worker. We cover what it's like to have children whilst being in the sex industry, the impact his career has had on his parents and what it is like when there is real passion away from the scenes he is shooting. Content warning: This episode contains sexually explicit content. You can follow Mr Iconic on Instagram @mriconic.officialx.og and find t...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Today I speak to Grace Hyland - A trans woman who you may have seen go viral on Instagram and Tik Tok. Grace is articulate, smart and so glamorous. Today we talk about it all! From knowing she was transgender as young as four. Her reassignment surgery, dating and how it is to be a trans woman in 2021. Content warning: This episode discusses medical procedures and suicide. For help, children can contact Kids helpline on 1800 55 1800. Adults can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Follow Grace on Instag...
Dec 06, 2021•59 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Today I speak to Jonathon Moran also known as JMo and... Australia's biggest gossip columnist. Over the years I have had my time with JMo - sometimes happy, sometimes disgruntled at the angle the stories he has written about me have taken. Today I ask him all the questions about one of the world's most controversial jobs. Who hates him, how awkward it is, does he sleep at night after writing something horrible about someone. This episode has so many levels - just like JMo. The most surprising pa...
Nov 29, 2021•55 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Do you think you could watch your lover get dolled up for an evening, putting on perfume and their sexiest undies... knowing they were about to sleep with someone else? So many of us couldn't even imagine, but many people can - and do. Being in an open relationship or living in "the lifestyle" for some is liberating and is the most loving way they know to honour their partner. Content warning: This episode contains sexually explicit content. Credits: Joanne Helder - Producer Caleb Jacobs - Music...
Nov 22, 2021•55 min•Season 6Ep. 5
This week’s episode is very different, we’ve never really done anything like this on The Deep before. Danae, my birth doula who you heard from last week, came to see me about four months after Ever’s birth. We hadn’t seen each other since and we wanted to debrief together. The conversation was so good that I just had to stop her, grab a microphone and put it between us to start recording before we continued the chat. You may notice that the audio is a bit different because we only used the one m...
Nov 15, 2021•45 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Finally three and a half months later I got to record my birth story. I wanted to do this in the first 6 weeks, but the Universe had other plans. This is a three-part story so if you haven't listened already, go back to last week's episode and hear my husband Benji's perspective. Next week you'll hear from my doula Danae about what went down on June 15th. And today you get to hear the story of Ever's arrival from my doula Danae's perspective. I asked my friend Alison to interview us - I am so gr...
Nov 08, 2021•50 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Finally three and a half months later I got to record my birth story. I wanted to do this in the first 6 weeks, but the Universe had other plans. This is a three-part story so if you haven't listened already, go back to last week's episode and hear my husband Benji's perspective. Next week you'll hear from my doula Danae about what went down on June 15th. And today you get to hear the story of Ever's arrival from my perspective. I asked my friend Alison to interview us - I am so grateful for her...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Finally three and a half months later I got to record my birth story. I wanted to do this in the first 6 weeks, but the Universe had other plans. This is a three-part story - you are going to hear this story from my perspective, as well as my husband Benji and my doula Danae's point of view of what went down on June 15th. I asked my friend Alison to interview us - I am so grateful for her, she has a beautiful mind and asked such beautiful questions. Today you'll hear the story of Ever's arrival ...
Oct 25, 2021•36 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Today's mini episode is a little update from Zoe on what's been happening for her in the last few months, where she's at now and what the future plans are for The Deep. We also have a very important question we'd like your input on for the next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 06, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Today’s episode is part 2 of Zoe answering your questions… and there were some great ones! She talks about what it takes to be a guest on The Deep, why we stopped recording earlier than planned and the episodes that got pulled for legal reasons. Zoe also spills on who her dream interview would be, how she copes with the uncomfortable moments with guests and shares her thoughts on whether or not she crosses a line into playing therapist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Aug 16, 2021•31 min•Season 5Ep. 8
In today’s episode Zoe answers your questions, including why she doesn’t want to share more of her own story, which episode was surprisingly the hardest for her to record, why some episodes can’t go to air, one of the hardest heart-breaking things about doing The Deep, the very popular question of how we find & select guests and so much more. Zoe also talks a little about early guest Sandra Pankhurst who was a major inspiration for The Deep. Since this episode was recorded, Sandra sadly pass...
Aug 09, 2021•27 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Tarang is a wise and fierce feminist. And yes he is also a man. A man who has endured one of the most painful things a brother ever can... his sister Nikita was murdered by her partner in the most brutal way. Her life stolen from her. Tarang's family robbed. This is a story of a man's fight for women's rights. This is where we would love all men to meet us women and Tarang is leading the way, through his grief and rage, he continues to make real impact. Content warning: This episode contains gra...
Aug 02, 2021•53 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Stacey is a madam, she manages everything when it comes to brothels and sex workers, including clients. After 16 years she wants out, but not before she tells us everything she has experienced. Content warning: This episode contains sexually explicit & graphic content. Credits: Joanne Helder - Producer Caleb Jacobs - Music AJ Davis - Comms Manager Please DM us your thoughts and burning questions to @whatsthedeep or head to zoemarshall.com/thedeep . The Deep is a place for you. If you love it...
Jul 26, 2021•39 min•Season 5Ep. 5
What happens when you get the worst call of your life? The worst call imaginable for any parent? What do you do? How do you cope? Today Jay shares her story of losing her precious son Jaike to suicide. You will hear how brave she is, how much she loves talking about her boy and you will also hear the whole way through, how cathartic but also how hard it is for her to speak about these moments. How her life is forever fractured and will never be the same without him. Content warning: this episode...
Jul 19, 2021•46 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Hailey is a self described Sensitive, this means she can see, hear and communicate with spirits. Sometimes it's nice and can help those grieving connect. And sometimes it's terrifying! Either way, Hailey loves it and wouldn't change a thing. Credits: Joanne Helder - Producer Caleb Jacobs - Music AJ Davis - Comms Manager Please DM us your thoughts and burning questions to @whatsthedeep or head to zoemarshall.com/thedeep . The Deep is a place for you. If you love it please subscribe and leave us a...
Jul 12, 2021•31 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Kate and Chris are a beautiful couple. And I mean that in a totally superficial way. They are hot. They have beautiful bodies and beautiful faces... They also have beautiful sex! How do I know? Because for a while now, they have been filming their most intimate moments together... for millions of people to see. They like to call it conscious and ethical porn. I bet you won't be able to resist checking them out! Content warning: This episode contains graphic sexual content. Follow Kate and Chris ...
Jul 05, 2021•53 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Kirsten and her brother Shaun were inseparable - they grew up together in a close knit family. They were best friends. Shaun was successful, married, happy. Then one day without warning... he took his life. This is a powerful episode that will challenge the way you look at suicide. Content warning: This episode discusses suicide. If you are triggered or need assistance please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Credits: Joanne Helder - Producer Caleb Jacobs - Music AJ Davis - Comms Manager Please DM us y...
Jun 28, 2021•41 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Last week we spoke to Jaclyn, today we get to speak to Craig. He is Jaclyn’s husband, the one who cheated. The one who left his family for another woman. Very rarely do we get to hear from the adulterer. Why did they do what they did? What were they thinking? It’s a conversation that is full of shame, regret, lessons learned and so much love. It's his first time speaking about this publicly. Credits: Joanne Helder - Producer Caleb Jacobs - Music AJ Davis - Comms Manager Please DM us your thought...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 8
What would you do if you were pregnant, had a 2 year old son and found out the love of your life was leaving you for someone they met at the gym? How would you deal with the betrayal? Would it make you crazy? Would you do things you regret? Would you take them back? This is a wild story of infidelity, forgiveness and redemption. Follow Jaclyn on Instagram @forthewildfemme . Credits: Joanne Helder - Producer Caleb Jacobs - Music AJ Davis - Comms Manager Please DM us your thoughts and burning ques...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Today we have a special episode- a friend of the family shares his story of mental illness, rock bottom and suicide. I met Fatz when I started dating my husband. He was a fellow footy player who had just returned to Sydney after an incident had occurred in the UK. I didn’t know exactly what happened back then but I knew his close circle was really worried. It was serious. Today Fatz talks about where his mental illness started, how he spiralled and at what cost. Content warning: this episode dis...
May 24, 2021•30 min•Season 4Ep. 6
So, today is a bit different, were going to hear from two men, Nass and Lino. Both familiar with the struggle of mental health issues, rock bottoms and suicide. First we hear from Nass, a young father from the Gold Coast. Nass is Maori, works as a labourer, he’s big, burly, tattooed and handsome. He doesn’t fit the stereotype of someone that is fighting mental illness. And that’s the point. There is no one type of man that fits a stereotype. Nass bravely shares his story with us today. Then we h...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Kim used to work as a palliative care nurse, now she is a death doula. A woman who supports the dying and their loved ones, during their end of life experience. In today's episode, she shares about her unique rituals and work with people who are dying, to make the transition a gentle and beautiful one. Content warning. This episode contains mentions of suicide. For assistance please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Credits: Joanne Helder - Producer Caleb Jacobs - Music AJ Davis - Comms Manager Plea...
May 10, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Rachel Wotton has been a sex worker for 20 years. She has done it all and then some! But there's a unique element of Rachel's work, because a lot of her clientele are people living with disability. This is at times an awkward conversation. I always want to ask the questions that you're all going to be thinking, and sometimes with a smart, strong, opinionated woman like Rachel... that does not fly! Credits: Joanne Helder - Producer Caleb Jacobs - Music AJ Davis - Comms Manager Please DM us your t...
May 03, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Isla is Frankie's daughter. I wanted to speak to someone who's parent survived deep trauma. I wanted to hear what it was like to witness your mother become an addict, what impact this has on a child and who they become because of it. Content warning: this episode discusses drug abuse. If you are suffering or are triggered by the content, please contact the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015. Credits: Joanne Helder - Producer Caleb Jacobs - Music AJ Davis - Comms Manager Plea...
Apr 26, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 2
As a 14 year old girl Frankie was kidnapped and gang raped for hours and hours. This is her incredible story of survival. It's a story of abuse, addiction, domestic violence, a mother's love and forgiveness. Content warning: this episode discusses rape, abuse, domestic violence, addiction and disordered eating. If you are suffering or are triggered by the content, help services are listed below. Domestic violence assistance 1800 Respect Act For Kids to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect w...
Apr 19, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 1
