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Hello! Today Ruby sits down with Bonny Rebecca. Bonny is an influencer and content creator who has been navigating the depths of the internet for over a decade. Just last week, Bonny and her best-friend Emily posted a reaction to Taylor Swift’s Encore release on their popular YouTube channel, Chats and Reacts, and it went viral for all of the wrong reasons.  In this conversation, Bonny opens up about the Life Lessons that have shaped her as she steps into her authentic self, how she’s choosing to handle an online controversy, several years later, why she thinks Swifties cop it so much, and what it’s felt like processing a recent heartbreak, alongside all of the hate. If you’d like to support Bonny, you can follow her on Instagram (@bonnyrebecca), and you can subscribe to her YouTube channel, Chats and Reacts.  Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Bonny Rebecca (@bonnyrebecca).  This episode of Inherited was produced by Ruby Hall and Eilish Gilligan, and edited by Scott Walton. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today’s guest, Aisha Dee, is an Australian actress and singer. She started her career as a teen star on The Saddle Club and has since built an impressive acting portfolio, particularly on popular TV shows such as The Bold Type and Apple Cider Vinegar.  In this conversation, Aisha speaks about finding love out on the streets of LA and now that she’s found it, holding it as a precious part of her life. She spoke about how being on The Bold Type helped her come out publicly and why she’s had to fight for her own health journey with pain.  Aisha’s Instagram is here, if you’d like to follow her! This episode of Inherited is brought to you by Prime Video. Your new favourite rom-com movie, The Love Hypothesis, is available exclusively on Prime Video. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Aisha Dee (@aishtray).  Inherited is produced by Olivia Tan.  If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Happy Thursday, we're back with our monthly Life Lessons episode. And today, Ruby sits down with Brit Selwood. Brit likely needs no introduction; she’s the wife of AFL legend and former Geelong captain Joel Selwood, and mum to her two young boys, Alfie and Joey.  In this conversation, Brit opens up about the three Life Lessons that have guided her through some of the toughest years of her life. Grief is no stranger to Brit and her beautiful family, in recent years they've faced deep loss, all while undergoing IVF treatment to fall pregnant. Brit also shares what it was like to experience mum guilt, the admiration she has for her husband Joel, and how, quite literally, stopping to smell the roses with her young boys has put everything into perspective. If you or someone you love is struggling with their mental health or suicidal ideation, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit ⁠lifeline.org.au⁠. For support on the themes of pregnancy loss covered in this episode, please take care and contact Red Nose 1300 308 307, or ⁠head here. ⁠ If you’d like to support Brit, you can follow her on Instagram @britselwood_. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Brit Selwood (@britselwood_).  Inherited is produced by Olivia Tan and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today’s guest, Gretta Ray, has been writing music since she was 7 years old. After winning Triple J Unearthed High in Year 12 with her song ‘Drive’, Gretta’s music career was going strong. She moved overseas, wrote two studio albums, and performed with the likes of Gang of Youths, Maisie Peters, James Bay, Sam Fender, and Paul Kelly. All that changed when, two days after moving to London, Gretta was admitted to hospital with a heart infection, which put her life and career on pause. In this conversation, Gretta opens up about how her experience with severe illness changed her perspective on gratitude, friendship, and success, and how it informed her third studio album, Heartsong, which she co-wrote with Matt Corby. Gretta also talks about her approach to grief and accepting the unexpected changes that life throws her way. If you’d like to support Gretta, you can follow her on Instagram @grettaray. This episode of Inherited is brought to you by Prime Video. Your new favourite rom-com movie, The Love Hypothesis, is available exclusively on Prime Video. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Gretta Ray (@grettaray).  Inherited is produced by Olivia Tan and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today’s guest, Chloe Pink, is so much more than the wife of a professional athlete. But after an article was published sharing the photos of her elopement to North Melbourne Kangaroos player Toby Pink last year, the comments section was flooded with body-shaming abuse, all because she didn't fit the typical "WAG" mould. In this conversation, Chloe shares what the period after her wedding was like and that, despite the online fallout, she still thinks back to the moment she and Toby exchanged their vows as her happy place. She also talks about starting IVF at the age of 26, and her determination to be a mother. This conversation touches on themes of body image. If you or a loved one needs support, contact the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673. Lifeline's 13 11 14 crisis support service is available 24/7. If you’d like to support Chloe, you can follow her on Instagram @chloepink__.  You can access bullying support by visiting the Dolly’s Dream website dollysdream.org.au. Thank you so much to Swisse for supporting this episode of Inherited. Their range of women’s health supplements is designed to support women through different stages of life. Find out more at wearehysterical.com.au.  Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Chloe Pink (@chloepink__).  Inherited is produced by Olivia Tan and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today’s guest, Krissy Marsh, tells us she’s more than a Real Housewife of Sydney. Krissy shares some wild stories, from her first job on the trading floor of Sydney's stock exchange at just 17 years old, encountering Princess Diana and Madonna while working at the Ritz Carlton, and climbing Huangshan mountain while living in China. In this conversation, Krissy reveals the drama on Real Housewives is more chaotic than what we see on screen, and why she decided to step away. She also discusses the secrets to a long-term marriage and how proud she is of raising her three children while being a working mum. If you’d like to support Krissy, you can watch her on The Traitors, which is streaming now on Paramount Plus.  For support on the themes of pregnancy loss covered in this episode, please take care and contact Red Nose 1300 308 307, or head here. Thank you so much to Swisse for supporting this episode of Inherited. They’re pledging funds to help close the research gender gap with their new initiative, wearehysterical.com.au.  Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Krissy Marsh (@realkrissymarsh).  Inherited is produced by Olivia Tan and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today’s guest, Shabana Azeez, shares what it was like filming on the set of HBO series The Pitt after landing the role of medical student Victoria Javadi and moving to LA on a whim. Her role in the award-winning medical drama sees Victoria juggling the high-pressure environment of a hospital emergency department while also living up to the expectations of her successful surgeon mother. In this conversation, Shabana opens up about the loneliness she felt when she moved to Los Angeles, the people who tried to befriend her once she became famous, having a parasocial relationship with herself online, and the friendships that have grounded her during her rise to fame. If you’d like to support Shabana, you can watch her in the new SBS series The Airport Chaplain, which is streaming now on SBS On Demand. New episodes air Wednesdays at 8:30pm on SBS. Thank you so much to Moonpig for supporting this episode of Inherited. Moonpig is helping Aussies celebrate every kind of Dad. Head to www.moonpig.com.au and use the code SHAMELESS50 for 50% off.  Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Shabana Azeez (@shabanaazeez_).  Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today, we’re joined by No. 1 New York Times and Sunday Times author, Lisa Jewell. Lisa has written 24 novels and has sold over 10 million books worldwide.  In this conversation, Lisa opens up about her first marriage, where she was a victim of coercive control and emotional abuse. Lisa found herself in her 20s, isolated from her friends and family, and stuck in a situation she felt she couldn’t escape. It wasn’t until Lisa met her now-husband that she felt safe enough to leave. Lisa also speaks about how these experiences have helped to shape her writing, and how she feels about her two daughters dating in 2026.  If you’d like to support Lisa, you can check out her new book, It Could Have Been Her, here or at any good bookstore. This conversation touches on themes of coercion and abuse. If you or someone you know needs support, contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or head to 1800respect.org.au. Thank you so much to Moonpig for supporting this episode of Inherited. Moonpig is helping Aussies celebrate every kind of Dad. Head to www.moonpig.com.au and use the code SHAMELESS50 for 50% off.  Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Lisa Jewell (@lisajewelluk).  Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another interview on Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today’s guest, Reuben Williams, shares a deeply personal story about sexual assault, the six-year court process that followed, and what it meant to spend much of his 20s trying to bring his perpetrator to justice.  In this conversation, Reuben speaks candidly about telling the people closest to him, the role therapy played in his recovery, and the 70 sessions he kept as a kind of digital journal - something he’s now grateful to be able to listen back to.  We also talk about life now: his relationship with his now partner, Alice, and why he thinks some men aren’t quite ready to jump into relationships.  If you’d like to support Reuben, you can check out Sports Grad here.  This conversation touches on themes of sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs support, contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or head to 1800respect.org.au. This conversation also details themes of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or suicidal ideation, please head here or contact LifeLine on 13 11 14. Thank you so much to Moonpig for supporting this episode of Inherited. Moonpig is helping Aussies celebrate every kind of Dad. Head to www.moonpig.com.au and use the code SHAMELESS50 for 50% off.  Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Reuben Williams (@reubenjwilliams).  Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with our monthly Life Lessons episode on Thursday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today, we speak to the co-founder of The Breakout Hack and Bouf Haircare, Rachael Wilde. Rach was just 23 years old when she started her business alongside her mum, growing it into a multi-million dollar company. You can find out all about her business journey and advice over on Style-ish. Today though, we’re going deeper into Rach’s personal story. In this conversation, Rach opens up about living with anxiety, the reality of having panic attacks, and how her partner, Josh, has supported her through it over the years. She also opens up about her pregnancy journey and what her own mum (and business partner) has taught her about motherhood. Rach talks openly about how she feels about balancing motherhood and career through this next exciting chapter.  Thank you so much to Connoisseur for supporting this episode of Inherited. Romantise your life with one of their gourmet vanilla ice cream sticks, made with fresh Australian cream and encased in premium milk chocolate. Buy yours ⁠online or at your local leading supermarket today⁠. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Rachael Wilde (@rachhwilde).  Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg 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 on Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today, we have a Life Lessons episode with one of Australia’s most beloved comedians, Shaun Micallef. You might recognise Shaun from his satirical news program Mad As Hell or Talkin’ About Your Generation. More recently, he’s appeared on SBS on Shaun Micallef's Origins Odyssey and ABC’s Going for Broke.  In this conversation, Shaun opens up about the pivotal decision he had to make at 30: stay in law and join a partnership, or take a risk and pursue his passion for comedy. Ultimately, this decision changed his entire life. Shaun also takes us into some of his biggest life revelations - the birth of his first child, the moment he realised God didn’t necessarily need to exist and the first time he discovered he could make other people laugh. He speaks about public embarrassment, raising his three sons and how he defines success now at the age of 64. If you'd like to support Shaun, you can buy tickets to Melbourne Theatre Company's Uncle Vanya here! or Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey: Season 1 is available to stream now on ⁠SBS On Demand⁠⁠. Thank you so much to Deakin University for supporting this episode of Inherited. Research by Deakin University and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute shows the relationships we have at 13 shape the relationships we have at 30. You can learn more about the research at deakin.edu.au/research.  And a shoutout to Moonpig. Moonpig is helping Aussies celebrate every kind of Dad. Head to www.moonpig.com.au and use the code SHAMELESS50 for 50% off.  Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Shaun Micallef. Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today we’re joined by Australian icon, Robert Irwin! Robert likely needs little introduction… he’s the son of Steve and Terri Irwin, and one of the world’s most beloved conservationists and television personalities.  In this conversation, Robert speaks candidly about some of his more unexpected adventures, from the worldwide response to his Bonds campaign (and his family’s reaction) to stepping into the ballroom on Dancing with the Stars. Robert and Ruby also chat about love, relationships and the lessons he’s learned from the incredible women in his life.  Robert also opens up about what it was like growing up watching his dad, Steve Irwin, inspire millions of people around the world. He reflects on the unique experience of being able to witness his father’s life and legacy before Robert was born, and how he continues to learn from him years after his passing. Robert becomes emotional while sharing the profound impact Steve has had on generations of people globally, and explains why he never feels protective over sharing his dad with the world. Thank you so much to Deakin University for supporting this episode of Inherited. Research by Deakin University and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute shows the relationships we have at 13 shape the relationships we have at 30. You can learn more about the research at deakin.edu.au/research.  And a shoutout to Wild. For an eco-friendly stick deodorant with 24-hour odour control, head to their website here and use code INHERITED for 20% off their range.  Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Robert Irwin (@robertirwinphotography). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg 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 on Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hello! We’re back with another Life Lessons episode. Today, we’re joined by Maddy Prespakis. Maddy is best known for her incredible talent on the football field as a star of Essendon’s AFLW side. More recently, you may have seen her online alongside her now-fiancée, Sophie Cachia. In this conversation, Maddy opens up about becoming a mum to her daughter, Esmé, after Sophie conceived through sperm donation, and what it was like going through the pregnancy as their relationship was beginning. She shares what it was like to navigate such a life-changing experience so early in their relationship and the online trolling they faced after going public. Maddy also speaks candidly about the body-shaming she has experienced online and reflects on the powerful mid-game statement she made, which resonated with women everywhere.  This episode touches on themes of body image. If you or a loved one needs support, contact the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 or head to www.butterfly.org.au. Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Maddy Prespakis (@maddy_prespakis). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg 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 on Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today, we're joined by OG Australian beauty vlogger, Lauren Curtis. Lauren first rose to fame in 2011 after launching her YouTube channel, where she taught an entire generation of girls how to do their makeup. Since then, she’s built a community of more than 4 million followers across her social platforms and remains one of the most recognisable faces in the Australian creator space. In this conversation, Lauren reflects on the early days of YouTube, sharing what it was like to build a career online and some of the more unsettling experiences that came with having such a public platform. She also opens up about how spending years in front of the camera shaped the way she sees herself, and speaks candidly about her view on cosmetic procedures.  Lauren also shares the incredibly difficult journey she and her husband, Reece, have endured over the past few years, leading up to his recent liver transplant. She reflects on the perspective this experience has given her and the gratitude she now feels for the opportunity to grow old together.  If you’d like to support Lauren, you can learn more about organ donation at donatelife.gov.au. Thank you so much to Deakin University for supporting this episode of Inherited. Research by Deakin University and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute shows the relationships we have at 13 shape the relationships we have at 30. You can learn more about the research at deakin.edu.au/research.  Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Lauren Curtis (@lozcurtis). Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg 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 on Thursday!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices