Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no new Ep this week but here is a great ep from a few months ago. In this hilarious and eye opening episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with NOVA 969 and Celebrity Apprentice star, Michael “Wippa” Wipfli. Wippa opened up about his childhood, dealing with early onset puberty, his bromance with Hamish Blake, the craziest stunt the Fitzy and Wippa team wanted to do but never made to air and his stint on Celebrity Apprentice where he raised over $180k for the Cooper Rice Brading Foundation.  For more information on the Cooper Rice Brading Foundation, head to their website: https://www.crbf.org.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Note from Anita: This episode may not be for everyone as it discusses spirituality, human design and allowing the universe to help you create your desired life. In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats with Phi Dang. Phi is a Human Design Life Coach who is wildly passionate about helping people overcome negative self-talk so they can conquer anything.  Anita and Phi chatted about the power of manifestation, taking inspired action, how to overcome that pesky negative self-talk and how to create lasting and positive change no matter the day! Follow Phi on Instagram here and check out her website here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changing Your Life At Any Time with Life Coach Phi Dang

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats with Josh Reid Jones from the Just Be Nice Project. Josh is a social impact professional and social entrepreneur. From a childhood marked by poverty, violence, and challenging circumstances to a purpose-led life, founding the Just Be Nice project to change how people help people; until they are housed, employed, and have positive mental health outcomes.  Josh has been relentless in his pursuit of creating an environment that ensures people in need, gets the help that they need, when they need it, for as long as they need it, regardless of how they come to need help. During this chat, Josh gives food for thought on how YOU can make a difference every single day and even made Anita question the motive behind her choices in helping others. It is inspiring and will certainly give you food for thought. Find out more about the Just Be Nice Project here. Follow Josh on Instagram here and find out more about him here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changing How People Help People with Josh Reid Jones

BEST OF - A Good Chat with Michael "Wippa" Wipfli

Season 4 of the hit horror drag competition series, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, streaming on Shudder, is horror mixed with the glamorous world of drag. In this episode, Anita Anabel chats with Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet, the hosts of this exciting competition show. They chatted about the Boulet Brother's journey to drag, why they never reveal their true identities and why it's important to give everyone a platform to show their weird, creative side. Plus, the Boulet Brothers find a drag persona for Anita! Follow the Boulet Brothers on Instagram here. Stream horror, thrillers and the supernatural on Shudder, and watch season four of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horror, Glam and Creating Drag Names with the Boulet Brothers

CONTENT WARNING: This episode of The Good Chat contains references to sexual assault, mental health and drug addiction. Sippy is a Sydney born bass music machine and anyone who’s spent time on the Australian bass music circuit knows the name. She’s built her career by blasting her signature gut-rattling seizure-inducing sounds through the sound systems of her country’s famous clubs and festivals. Now she's in LA, touring with the best of them, including releasing a track with Marshmello. Sippy and I met at F45 when she was a trainer during COVID and is the most down-to-earth person you'll ever meet — but when she's on the decks, she's a powerhouse. We talked about her rise to fame, the recent Astroworld tragedy and what it's like being a woman in a male-dominated field. You can follow Sippy on Instagram here. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact BeyondBlue on 1300 224 636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a sexual assault, please contact the Sexual Assault &amp; Domestic Violence National Help Line on 1800 Respect (1800 737 732) or head to The Australian Human Rights Commission for a list of state by state resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women and the Male Dominated DJ Industry with Sippy

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats to the star of the Australian production of Hamilton, Jason Arrow. Jason is a WAAPA graduate and has appeared in the Aussie productions of Disney’s Alladin and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, before landing the lead role of Alexander Hamilton. Anita and Jason chatted about what it was like going back onstage after 117 days because of the COVID lockdown, why the South African born performer migrated to Australia with his family and what measures he went through to assimilate in a new country. We also spoke about the power of Hamilton, how it’s the most culturally diverse musical in the world, why it resonates with an Australian audience and just how long he’d like to play the role for! You can buy tickets to Hamilton via Ticketmaster, playing now at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Follow Jason on Instagram here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Power of Hamilton with Jason Arrow

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats to Kirstie Clements. Kirstie is a bestselling author, editor, journalist and speaker. She served as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Australia for thirteen years from 1999 to 2012, as Deputy Editor at Harper's Bazaar from 2019 to 2020 and is currently a contributor on The New Daily. Anita and Kirstie chatted about her role at Vogue, how the fashion industry has changed, how you can develop your own personal style and what it's like to be a woman at the top of her field. You can find Kirstie on Instagram here and purchase her new book Why Did I Buy That? from any good bookstore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vogue, Fashion and Creating Your Own Style with Kirstie Clements

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita speaks to Dr Imaan Joshi. Dr Imaan chose medicine as a great way to help people while empowering and educating them on their medical and health needs. She is surgically trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology however, has now ventured into Aesthetic Medicine. More recently, Dr Imaan has been a vocal advocate for the COVID vaccine and is passionate about educating the wider public from a medical standpoint.  In this chat, Anita and Dr Imaan spoke about the great vaxx debate that is still plaguing our nation, the dangers of social media and medical misinformation, whether vaccines should become mandatory, what the plan is for children under 12 to be vaccinated and whether we will ever be able to live without masks again. For more information on COVID, head to health.gov.au. You can also find Dr Imaan Joshi on Instagram here and Skin Essentials here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medical Misinformation, the Ongoing Vaxx Debate and the COVID Vaccine for Children

On today's episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats to TV presenters Teigan Nash (Saturday Disney, The Road Less Travelled) and Liv Phyland (The Loop, The Living Room), who are soul sisters with a purpose.  These two women not only know the value of living a positive existence for themselves, but they also help young girls navigate through their teenage years with social media, mental health, nutrition and more. They chatted about their initiative, Girls Who Glow, the power of affirmations and why saying 'no' is the secret to manifestation. Follow Girls Who Glow on Instagram here, Liv here and Teigan here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manifestation and Affirmations with Liv Phyland and Teigan Nash

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains lived experiences with poor mental health and references to suicide.   In today's episode and in honour of Mental Health Month in Australia, Anita chats to Associate Professor Simon Rosenbaum who is a Scientia Fellow in the School of Psychiatry at UNSW Sydney and the Black Dog Institute. Simon is the president of the Australasian society for traumatic stress studies, the co-chair of the Olympic Refuge Foundations Think Tank on sport in Humanitarian Settings and he was previously a mental health officer with the UN in Bangladesh working in the Rohingya Refugee response. Anita and Simon discuss mental health in Australia, the importance of social connection, the difference between mental health and mental illness, factors that can contribute to poor mental health and ways to look after yourself. If you or anyone you know is struggling and needs support, call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, both of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7. You can also speak with someone confidentially at Headspace by calling 1800 650 890 or chat online here. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. RESOURCES Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/  Beyond Blue - https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/  Mental Health Australia - https://mhaustralia.org/ Head to Health - https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental Health with Associate Professor Simon Rosenbaum

Trigger Warning: This episode contains details surrounding suicide intent and mental health.  In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with SAS Australia recruit, Jessica Peris. Jessica is a force to be reckoned with. She's an advocate for at-risk indigenous youth, a mother to 12-year-old Isaac, an athlete and daughter of Olympian Nova Peris. While she is many things to many people, Jessica's own story has been rocky and unforgiving. From public breakups to a drug test that served her a four-year-ban from Athletics to a suicide attempt that ultimately changed her life.  Jessica was so open and honest, and the chat allowed her to share her story in a way a newspaper or TV screen could never achieve. It was simply astounding. Catch Jessica on season 2 of SAS Australia on 7 and 7Plus and follow her on Instagram here. If you or anyone you know is struggling and needs support, call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, both of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7. You can also speak with someone confidentially at Headspace by calling 1800 650 890 or chat online here. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with SAS Australia's Jessica Peris

Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and mental health.  In this magical episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with Back to the Rafters star, Hugh Sheridan. In this chat, Hugh told the full story about they saved a man from harming himself the day after R U OK day 2021, how they too had a near death experience because of depression in the aftermath of being cast in Hedwig, how Jessica Marais felt relieved to not play Rachel Rafter and why Georgina was the perfect person to re-cast her with. Hugh was so generous and vulnerable and shared stories from how they came out — including how their NIDA teacher told them not to publicise their sexuality or they would never get work — and how the Australian Ballet and the Network Ten series I Will Survive led him to write and direct his first feature film in 2022 called The Dancer. If you or anyone you know is struggling and needs support, call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, both of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7. You can also speak with someone confidentially at Headspace by calling 1800 650 890 or chat online here. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Actor Hugh Sheridan

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats to Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham from SAS Australia. In one of the best chats is this series, Billy talked about how stealing a hat from an old man led him to a life in the army, how he built a school with actor Sean Penn in Haiti and what being a bodyguard for some of the world’s most high-profile celebrities, including Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, involves. He’s a humanitarian and a motivational speaker and relies solely on the university of life and this chat is not to be missed. We recorded this episode way back in March when Billy arrived in Australia and was quarantining before filming of the most current season of SAS began. Catch Billy on SAS Australia on Channel 7 and 7Play and follow him on Instagram here @billingham22b.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with SAS Australia DS Mark "Billy" Billingham

On today’s episode of The Good Chat, Anita chatted with actor Zoe Terakes who is starring in both Nine Perfect Strangers on Amazon Prime alongside Nicole Kidman and on Foxtel’s Wentworth — The Final Season. Zoe, 21, chatted about being on set with some of the world's biggest stars, how auditioning with self-tapes has ended with police being called and how living their truth as a transgender male put them on the path to success. Follow Zoe on Instagram here and watch them play Glory on Nine Perfect Strangers, on Amazon Prime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Zoe Terakes

On this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats to director Gracie Otto and producer Cody Greenwood, who are the powerhouse team behind the new documentary Under the Volcano.  This film tells the true life story of the remote Caribbean island, Montserrat, where under the shadow of an active volcano, Sir George Martin and the world's biggest recording artists made music and myth that defined an era.  We chat about how Montserrat became such an important place for artists, how Sting brought his own psychic to the island and how both Gracie and Cody want to see the industry changed for women. It was such an enlightening chat and if you want to see the doc, Under the Volcano can be purchased and downloaded on iTunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Gracie Otto and Cody Greenwood

Trigger Warning: This podcast talks about mental health and may be triggering to some listeners. In the next episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with Steen Raskopoulos. He is a podcast host, actor, comedian and improv extraordinaire and can also be seen on The Duchess and Feel Good on Netflix and BBC Three's Top Coppers. You may also remember him from Whose Line Is It Anyway? (Australia) and he's also one half of the award-winning improvisation duo The Bear Pack. If you want a laugh, check out Steen's improv podcast Congrats on the New..., where he gives some very famous comedians a new book, TV show or play to talk about. The catch? It's all made up! Anita chats to Steen about his rise to fame, his very famous school mate (Luke Cook from the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix) and how he uses his stand-up shows to talk about mental health. You can follow Steen on Instagram here and watch his hilarious improv pre-COVID 19, where he gets members of the audience to rub sunscreen on him here. If you or anyone you know is struggling and needs support, call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, both of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7. You can also speak with someone confidentially at Headspace by calling 1800 650 890 or chat online here. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Steen Raskopoulos

On this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with model and WINK Models founder Taryn Williams. Taryn is one of the most extraordinary women Anita have met and talks about the modelling industry — including the controversy at fashion week 2021 and what we need to see changed in the industry plus chats about her fascinating early years, including an epilepsy diagnosis at 21 and living in FIJI without a television.  We recorded in the studio before the most recent lockdown in NSW and had the most beautiful time. Follow Taryn on social media here and her businesses WINK Models and The Right Fit Agency.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Taryn Williams

Is everyone really doing all that great? Former One Tree Hill stars, James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti, answer that same question in their new series Everyone Is Doing Great. The guys Zoomed in from LA and had a chat with Anita, in this charming episode of The Good Chat.They chatted about their new hit series (which is so bingeable you'll watch it in one sitting), what the Aussies on their show have taught them about our country and even discuss if a One Tree Hill reunion will ever happen.Stream Everyone Is Doing Great on Paramount+ from August 11, 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti

Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to children at the end of life.In the most fascinating episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, yet, Anita chats with The Living Room star, Baz Dubois.Baz talks about running for senate, how the future is “uncertain” for the next generation and opens up about his cancer battle.For more information on Baz’s run for senate, visit www.TeamBaz.com.au.For more information on Hummingbird House, visit their website and to learn more about RUOK Day, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Baz Dubois

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with comedian and viral sensation, Josh Hawkins a.k.a Hi Josh!.With mega hits like How to Speak Australian, reality TV bad lip reading and now a hilarious take on Olympic Icon Dean Boxall, Josh is a one of the greatest content creators of our generation.Josh talks about how he went from Youth Pastor to comedian, why his comedy is so successful and how he makes magic out of everyday situations.Follow Josh at @hijosh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Josh Hawkins a.k.a Hi Josh

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with influencer Holly Lee Boorman. Holly talks about what an influencer really does all day, why she's not happy about the new Netflix series Byron Baes and opens up about suffering from imposter syndrome.You can follow Holly on Instagram here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Holly Lee Boorman

Trigger Warning: This episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel references domestic violence.In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with TV personality and Share the Dignity and Always Discreet ambassador, Michelle Bridges.Michelle sheds light on some staggering stats surrounding period poverty in Australia, the crazy hours on Celebrity Apprentice and if The Biggest Loser would be appropriate today.The 50-year-old also revealed how Kerri Anne Kennerley discovered her, how she started teaching aerobics illegally at the age of 14 and how she has dealt with negative press in the public eye specifically her comments about falling pregnant with now 5-year-old Axel.Image: Channel 9.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Michelle Bridges

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats with Luxe Listings Sydney star, Simon Cohen. Simon talks about how he became a buyer’s agent, what the most expensive house he sold was and what his current relationship status is. He also revealed that the infamous “Copper House” from the series recently sold — and it was for a pretty penny!Stream Luxe Listings Sydney exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Luxe Listing Sydney's Simon Cohen

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with star of new feature film, Great White, Tim Kano.Tim opens up about filming before COVID, how they made the CGI shark look so real, what he would be doing if he wasn't acting and of course, his role as Leo Tanaka on the hit series, Neighbours.Great White will be available to buy on all major digital platforms including Apple and YouTube Movies June 30, and on Blu-ray, DVD and digital rental July 7.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Tim Kano

Trigger Warning: This episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel discusses infant loss and may be triggering to some listeners.In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with star and finalist of Big Brother Australia 2021, Sarah Jane “SJ” Adams.SJ talks about her upbringing, why she never identified as a girl, her time in the Big Brother house and explains all of those tears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Big Brother's Sarah Jane "SJ" Adams

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with star of Stan's RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under and Winner of season 1, Kita Mean.Kita talks about what it's like to make RuPaul herstory, discusses what RuPaul and Michelle Visage are really like, spills on the one piece of advice Ru gave the Queens off camera and talks about how drag saved her life.Congratulations on the win, Kita!Check out Kita Mean's brand new single, Kita Mean, and her video clip here.Stream RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under now, only on Stan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Winner, Kita Mean

In this hilarious and eye opening episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with NOVA 969 and Celebrity Apprentice star, Michael “Wippa” Wipfli.Wippa opened up about his childhood, dealing with early onset puberty, his bromance with Hamish Blake, the craziest stunt the Fitzy and Wippa team wanted to do but never made to air and his stint on Celebrity Apprentice where he raised over $180k for the Cooper Rice Brading Foundation. For more information on the Cooper Rice Brading Foundation, head to their website: https://www.crbf.org.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Michael "Wippa" Wipfli

Trigger Warning: This episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel contains references to mental health and a personal experience in a psychiatric ward. It may be triggering to some listeners. If you or someone you know needs help, contact lifeline on 13 11 14.In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with former KIISFM Kyle and Jackie O executive producer, Bruno Bouchet.Now known as 'The List King', Bruno has made a name for himself ranking popular items, sporting teams and even Sydney suburbs, causing a buzz online.During their chat, Bruno opened up about his mental health struggles, detailing a particular time he was admitted to a psychiatric ward and also talks about the importance of medication in his life.He also spoke about his time on Kyle and Jackie O and his career as Kyle Sandilands right hand man at King Kyle Holdings.If you or someone you know needs help, please contact BeyondBlue on 1300 224 636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.A quick note, all experiences and opinions regarding the topic are our own and we are aware that it may differ for many others.InstagramFollow @thegoodchatpod and @anitaanabel_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Bruno Bouchet

Trigger Warning: This episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel contains references to mental health and suicide which maybe triggering to some listeners. In this next episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with fashion and celebrity stylist, style icon and LGBTQ activist, Deni Todorovic.Deni came out at 19 and was the very first male Cosmo fashion editor. Then, during the global pandemic, Deni came out for a second time as non-binary. Both times, they experienced suicidal thoughts.Here, Deni shares their inspirational story detailing their career in media and answers Anita’s questions about the queer community and how to be a stronger ally.If you or someone you know needs help, please contact BeyondBlue on 1300 224 636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Deni Todorovic

Trigger Warning: This episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel contains references to mental health and suicide which maybe triggering to some listeners. In the very first episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with Married At First Sight star Lizzie Sobinoff.In her first interview since leaving the reality TV franchise, Lizzie talks about being misdiagnosed with a chronic illness, how the medication left her with medically induced schizophrenia and how she had to make a decision whether to live or die.Lizzie also opens up for the first time about her relationship with Seb Guilhaus and reveals if there really was a contract for them to stay together for six months after the show.If you or someone you know needs help, please contact BeyondBlue on 1300 224 636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.Note: This episode was pre-recorded in March 2021.InstagramFollow @thegoodchatpod and @anitaanabel_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Good Chat with Lizzie Sobinoff

Trigger Warning: This episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel discusses pregnancy and infant loss and may be triggering to some listeners.In this next episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with actor/model/producer and director, Tahyna MacManus.You may know Tahyna MacManus as star of early 2000s series Blue Water High, however, since then, the mother-of-three has gone on to star in X Men Origins: Wolverine, begin her own production company Neon Jane, start the Australian Women’s Film Festival and create and share her story in Stan’s Misunderstandings of Miscarriage.Here, Tahyna talks about her family’s colourful career (wait until you hear the story about The Greatest Showman), being a teen actor, why she went behind-the-scenes and how the entire cast of Blue Water High would absolutely do a reunion!Note: This episode was pre-recorded in April 2021.If you or someone you know needs help, please contact BeyondBlue on 1300 224 636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.Learn more about pregnancy loss at the The Pink Elephants Support Network and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month..InstagramFollow @thegoodchatpod and @anitaanabel_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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