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The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show

Australian Journalist, TV Presenter and author Jessica Rowe jumps past the small talk, and goes big and deep with her guests. From love to loss, and everything in between Jess shows you a different side of her famous guests in these raw and honest conversations.

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52 min•
1 Oct

Kasey Chambers ‘I wrote it from this really lonely place’

Kasey Chambers is a beloved singer, songwriter, producer, author, mum and the youngest woman to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Hailed as bringing Australian Country music into the mainstream, her heart felt lyrics and distinctive voice have earned her the rightful position of one of the most popular and acclaimed artists of her generation. In this episode Kasey opens up about the importance of connection to herself, and the wisdom she’s found from listening to her inner voice, her ‘foghorn’ as she calls it. Jess and Kasey also dig deep on the importance of setting boundaries and being comfortable with saying no. With a career spanning over 25 years, Kasey shares the impact that public scrutiny had on her self perception in the early days, and how she now sees only strength and beauty in her imperfections. Know someone who'd enjoy this episode?  Why not share it with them by tapping the 3 dots above ⬆︎ and passing it on LINKS: Kasey's new album 'Backbone', and book 'Just don't be a dickhead' are available here as well as tickets for Kasey's Backbone Tour in 2025 If you loved this chat with Kasey,  we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Keith Urban here  If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify Is there someone you'd like to hear on the podcast? Send Jess your guest ideas here CREDITS: Host: Jessica Rowe Guest: Kasey Chambers  Executive Producer: Nic McClure Audio Producer: Chris Marsh  Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos The Jess Rowe Big Talk Showacknowledges 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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37 min•
24 Sep

How do I Silence my Inner Critic? with Megan Dalla-Camina

In this episode Jess is joined by best selling author and expert in women's leadership and empowerment Megan Dalla-Camina to help answer our BIG question: How do I silence my Inner Critic? Jess and Megan dig deep on how to identify and quieten the inner voice that makes us second guess ourselves, and the various archetypes of the inner critic including the perfectionist and the people pleaser. There’s also so much to learn about setting boundaries and why its essential for self care, and how to find joy in everyday moments and live a life of grace and ease. Know someone who'd enjoy this episode?  Why not share it with them by tapping the 3 dots above ⬆︎ and passing it on LINKS: If you want to reclaim your power, Megan's latest book Women Rising is your compass! If you loved this chat with Megan, we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Trinny Woodall  If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify Is there someone you'd like to hear on the podcast? Send Jess your guest ideas here CREDITS: Host: Jessica Rowe Guest: Megan Dalla-Camina  Executive Producer: Nic McClure Audio Producer: Chris Marsh  Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos The Jess Rowe Big Talk Showacknowledges 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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40 min•
17 Sep

Liane Moriarty ‘It feels like I got drunk at a dinner party and talked too much’

Writer Liane Moriarty is an international bestselling author, having sold over 20 million copies of her books worldwide. Liane has a gift for capturing women's experiences and peeling back the facade of her characters to reveal their inner lives, something Nicole Kidman and Reece Witherspoon recognised before snapping up the rights to the Emmy Award Winning Series Big Little Lies. In this conversation, Jess and Liane dig deep on her writing process and how her own personal experiences, including her breast cancer diagnosis, have influenced her writing and her reflections on life. Liane also opens up about her friendship with Nicole, and why her experience of Hollywood might just surprise you. Know someone who'd enjoy this episode?  Why not share it with them by tapping the 3 dots above ⬆︎ and passing it on LINKS: Liane Moriarty's latest novel Here One Moment explores the themes of mortality and destiny. If you loved this chat with Liane,  we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Lisa Taddeo here  If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify Is there someone you'd like to hear on the podcast? Send Jess your guest ideas here CREDITS: Host: Jessica Rowe Guest: Liane Moriarty  Executive Producer: Nic McClure Audio Producer: Chris Marsh  Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos The Jess Rowe Big Talk Showacknowledges 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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40 min•
10 Sep

Elle Macpherson ‘At that time I was not confident, I wasn't comfortable, I was fearful’

Elle MacPherson is an Aussie icon, supermodel, businesswoman, actor, author, and a celebrity who we all know simply by her first name. Until now, Elle seemingly had the perfect existence, but what you’ll learn from this conversation is that our lives are never quite what they seem. In this compelling episode Elle opens up about the highs and lows of her life, including her journey to sobriety and why self-love and letting go of control are key to her wellbeing. Elle also shares some of her biggest life lessons with us, and why not listening to her heart was a lonely place when trying to live up to other peoples expectations of what her life should look like. Elle also shares her experience with breast cancer and why she chose a non-medical approach in response to herdiagnosis. Elle’s decision to treat her cancer holistically is her story to tell and we listened respectfully. If you are facing a serious illness, please seek advice from medical practitioners and specialists. Look at the science and the research and make an informed decision that’s right for you and your unique circumstances.   Know someone who'd enjoy this episode?  Why not share it with them by tapping the 3 dots above ⬆︎ and passing it on LINKS: Grab your copy of Elle's incredible memoir here If you loved this chat with Harry, we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Alison Brahe here If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify Is there someone you'd like to hear on the podcast? Send Jess your guest ideas here CREDITS: Host: Jessica Rowe Guest: Elle MacPherson  Executive Producer: Nic McClure Audio Producer: Chris Marsh  Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos The Jess Rowe Big Talk Showacknowledges 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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39 min•
3 Sep

Harry Garside 'The man I am now is because of those things'

Champion Boxer and Mental Health advocate Harry Garside captured our hearts at the Paris Olympics with his emotional interview after his dreams of a gold medal were crushed, something he'd been working towards for 20 years.  In this episode Jess sits down with Harry to see where his mind is at now, and how he’s found his power in self acceptance throughout the highs and lows of his career. Harry also shares the sliding doors moment that changed the trajectory of his life and taught him to ‘collect evidence’ of his worthiness. There is so much to learn from Harry in this conversation about challenging societal expectations and embracing your authentic self, flaws and all. Know someone who'd enjoy this episode?  Why not share it with them by tapping the 3 dots above ⬆︎ and passing it on LINKS: Grab your copy of The Good Fight here  If you loved this chat with Harry, we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Hugh Sheridan here  If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify Is there someone you'd like to hear on the podcast? Send Jess your guest ideas here CREDITS: Host: Jessica Rowe Guest: Harry Garside  Executive Producer: Nic McClure Audio Producer: Chris Marsh  Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos The Jess Rowe Big Talk Showacknowledges 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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36 min•
27 Aug

SAFE SPACE: What's it like to experience fatphobia and weight stigma?

In this SAFE SPACE episode we're going to find out what it's like to experience fatphobia as a bigger bodied person when Jess sits down with Milo Hartill to hear her experience of living with discrimination, prejudice and weight stigma. Millo is an actor, model and advocate for ‘fat liberation’ and body acceptance, and while she is joyful about her size, her relationship with her body isnt straightforward. Milo openly shares some of the darker moments and challenges she’s faced as a bigger-bodied person in the entertainment industry and the pressure to conform to societal beauty standards. There is so much we can learn from Milo about self-acceptance and body respect, regardless of how others perceive you. Is there somebody you'd like to share this episode with? Just tap the 3 dots above ⬆︎ and pass it on LINKS: Catch Milo on stage in Flat Earthers: The Musical here Experiencing Fatphobia can be distressing, The Butterfly Foundation is available for anyone concerned about eating disorders or body image issues, whether you need support for yourself or someone you care about. If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify Is there someone you'd like to hear on the podcast? Send Jess your guest ideas here CREDITS: Host: Jessica Rowe Guest: Milo Hartill  Executive Producer: Nic McClure Audio Producer: Chris Marsh  Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos The Jess Rowe Big Talk Showacknowledges 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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