In this SAFE SPACE episode we're going to find out what it's like to live with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia so we can understand it better and help reduce some of the stigma surrounding this mental wellbeing issue.

Jess sits down with 45-year-old Phoebe Kingston who has a lived experience of mental distress including a diagnosis of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and more recently, Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Phoebe openly shares the stigma and discrimination they've faced, which can often be more distressing than the symptoms of the illness itself. You’ll hear first hand what it's like to experience an acute, psychotic and delusional paranoid episode.

There is so much we can learn from Phoebe including the importance of compassionate listening and human connection, while debunking some common myths and misconceptions surrounding Schizophrenia.

Phoebe works in several roles across the mental health sector, and is a lived experience peer ambassador for SANE Australia. Phoebe has a special interest area in advocacy for alternative understandings of mental & emotional distress. So in this conversation you'll hear Phoebe use non clinical language from a carefully chosen framework of understanding and self-identity. Everyone's personal lived experience story is unique, and Phoebe is termed a ‘critical democratic peer worker’ for their overarching perspectives on mental well being.

Content Warning: This episode touches on suicide and you’ll hear some detailed descriptions of what it’s like to experience psychosis. If anything in this story has caused you distress you might like to contact lifeline 13 11 14 or Blue Knot Foundation that deals with childhood trauma

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If you need support or want to learn more about Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder or or you’re looking to connect to other people in this situation Sane Australia

Visit The Warren Academy for more of Phoebe’s recommended resources

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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Phoebe Kingston
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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In this first episode of the SAFE SPACE series we're going to find out what it's like to live with an addiction to Methamphetamine, also known as Ice. Jess sits down with 51 year old mum Nicole who survived 28 years of drug abuse and has now been abstinent from all substances for seven and a half years.

Nicole shares her experience of living with an addiction, the initial allure of the drug, and the devastating impact it had on her life, relationships, and body. There is so much we can learn from Nicole about what addiction does to your brain, the importance of the words we do or don't use when it comes to drug use, as well as the judgements we can unfairly make when we see people affected by drugs.

Nicole is now a senior peer support worker at Mission Australia and helps guide people through addiction into recovery.

Content Warning: This is a conversation about substance addiction and you'll hear some detailed descriptions of the damage that addiction can do to your mind and body, it also touches on suicide.

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If you need support or want to learn more about substance addiction the National Alcohol and other drug hotline provides confidential support for people struggling with addiction. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1800 250 015.

Family Drug Support is also available 24/7 if you're dealing with drug and alcohol use in your family and after some support 1300 368 186

And if anything in this story has caused you distress you might like to contact lifeline 13 11 14.

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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Nicole Bowering
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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Across the month of August Jess is changing things up with a special mini-series where she opens up the microphone beyond her famous guests, and talks to Australians who are often marginalized, ignored or misunderstood, and don't get a chance to share their stories and perspectives in a SAFE SPACE without judgment.

Over 4 episodes hear Jess speak with women who have a lived experience of Ice Addiction, Schizophrenia diagnosis, Racism as an Asian Australian and Obesity Stigma.

New episodes will publish every Wednesday kicking off tomorrow 6th August.

CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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In this bonus episode Jess answers the BIG question, What really goes on at the Logies? Get a sneak peek behind the curtain into what we don't see on the TV broadcast including: Do the winners get a secret heads up? The nerve wrecking side of the red carpet we don't hear about, and which Gold Logie winner is known for sneaking out to play the pokies when the ceremony drags on.

Jess also reveals the moment she ‘first clapped eyes on Peter’ at the after party, the huge secret she hid while hosting the red carpet broadcast, and the intentional leak of personal news that put Peter in a deeply uncomfortable position and changed Jess’s career trajectory forever.

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Click HERE to vote for Peter Overton for the Silver Logie for Best News or Public affairs presenter https://www.tvweeklogies.com.au/

If you enjoyed this episode we think you'll love Jess's full chat with Peter Overton here

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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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In this BIG question episode Jess is joined by the worlds foremost Psychic Medium John Edward who shares his advice for living your best life as he's learned from those who've passed.

Find out what they want us to know, how we can remain in touch with our loved ones who've passed, how we can tell if they are around us, and the biggest lessons we can learn from those who have crossed over.

Jess and John also dig deep on grief and share the most helpful ways we can move through it, and if you dont know what to say (and what not to say) to someone who’s experienced a deep loss, this episode is for you.

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See John connect with the other side when he returns to Australia for his national tour with question and answer sessions and messages from loved ones on the other side and more, tickets and info here

If you enjoyed this episode we think you'll love Jess's earlier chat with John Edward

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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: John Edward
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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Acting icon Sam Neill has graced our screens for over 50 years. Once a shy boy with a stutter he has gone on to become a hugely successful actor with a long career, and at 76 Sam is still doing what he loves.

In this episode Jess and Sam dig deep on the surprises life has brought him including the diagnosis of a rare form of cancer and how its changed his perspective on life. Sam also opens up about the importance of friendships in his life, including companion and fellow actor Bryan Brown. He also shares his love for winemaking and the joy he finds in his vineyard.

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LINKS:

Catch Sam in The Twelve Season 2 reprising his role as Barrister Brett Colby on Binge, Hubbl or Foxtel

If you enjoyed this episode we think you'll love Jess's chat with Bryan Brown

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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Sam Neill
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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AFP Assistant Commissioner Hilda Sirec was one of the first investigators to access the MH17 crash site in eastern Ukraine 10 years ago today. It was Hilda’s police training and skillset as a bomb technician which was instrumental in the collection of evidence that formed a major part of the criminal investigation and ultimately the successful criminal trial.

In this compelling BIG question episode Hilda shares her remarkable first-hand account of arriving at the MH17 crash site, and the challenges of working in an active conflict zone without conventional crime scene protocols. Hilda opens up about the enormous responsibility of finding the truth for the 298 victims and their families, and the profound impact the disaster and investigation has had on her life. There is so much to learn from Hilda in this conversation about the importance of connection and expressing love to each other, as well as the need for perspective and self-care.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content that may be distressing for some listeners. If content in this podcast causes you any distress, please contact Lifeline for support on 13 11 14

LINKS:

If you'd like to know more about the recovery mission and the investigation of MH17, listen to Search Among the Sunflowers HERE or wherever you get your podcasts.

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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Hilda Sirec Assistant Commissioner, Southern Command
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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Captain Sandy Yawn is a renowned Superyacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience, she’s also the series lead on TV’s Below Deck Mediterranean now in its ninth season. There is so much to learn from Sandy in this episode, including the importance of being comfortable in your own skin.

Sandy also answers a BIG question from fan Peter Overton, and shares her experience of staying true to herself on reality TV regardless of outside pressures. Sandy and Jess also dig deep on her journey of sobriety and why its transformed her life beyond her wildest dreams, and wait until you hear how her incredible her love story with Leah Rae unfolded.

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Stream Captain Sandy in the brand new season of Below Deck Meditterranean on Hayu now

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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Captain Sandy Yawn
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.