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The world’s most famous menopause doctor on the perimenopause symptoms doctors dismiss: rage, brain fog, insomnia, belly fat. And what actually works.

Playwright, screenwriter and memoirist Lally Katz joins Marie Claire Editor Georgie McCourt to talk My Cursed Vagina, emotionally unavailable men, psychic curses, herpes stigma, motherhood, miscarriage, Vegas weddings and the stories women tell themselves in the pursuit of love.

Emily Maitlis joins Georgie McCourt for a sharp, funny and fascinating conversation about the (then) Prince Andrew interview, the Epstein files, difficult questions, power, confidence and why the real skill is knowing when not to move on.

Georgie McCourt and Mel Gaudron go inside Marie Claire’s Pleasure Issue, from the orgasm gap and dating after divorce to Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.

Journalist and activist Sherele Moody joins You’re Gonna Want To Hear This to share the deeply personal story that shaped her life’s work: the day she learned her stepfather was responsible for the murder of two young girls. In this confronting and powerful conversation, Sherele speaks about trauma, survival, family violence, coercive control, and why Australia continues to fail women and children at risk.

Paralympic gold medallist Alexa Leary joins us for one of the most raw and powerful conversations we’ve ever had. At just 19, Alexa was involved in a catastrophic cycling accident that left her with a severe traumatic brain injury. Doctors told her family she wouldn’t survive. She lost her memory, had to relearn how to walk and talk, and now describes herself as living a “second life.”In this episode, Alexa opens up about the reality of brain injury - the emotional highs and lows, the loss of friendships, the struggle to regulate her behaviour, and the daily challenges most people never see.She shares what it felt like to be told she might die, what recovery really looked like behind hospital doors, and how she went from ICU to standing on the Paralympic podium.We also talk about her new book Sink or Swim, why she’s chosen to tell her story so honestly, and the message she wants every woman to hear.This is a story about resilience, identity, and what it truly means to start again. In this episode, we cover: The accident Alexa can’t remember - and the moment everything changed Being told she wouldn’t survive What it’s really like living with a traumatic brain injury Losing friendships and rebuilding relationships Emotional regulation, anger and recovery From hospital bed to Paralympic gold Why she says she’s living a “second life” The truth behind her memoir Sink or Swim Learning to love and accept herself again Follow & Listen Don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could you survive a volcanic eruption? It's a question Stephanie Browitt never thought she'd have to answer. And yet in 2019, a volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s White Island changed Stephanie's life forever. At just 23, she suffered burns to 70 per cent of her body and lost her younger sister, Krystal, and her father, Paul, in the tragedy. Seven years later, she's written a book about it. Out Of The Ashes has just been published, co-written with her mother Marie. In this episode of marie claire's podcast You’re Gonna Want To Hear This, Stephanie shares, in extraordinary detail, what it felt like to be caught in the eruption - the moment she heard the bang, the fight to stay conscious, and the thought that kept her alive - getting back to her mum.What you'll hear is a deeply moving conversation about survival, grief, and recovery. Stephanie speaks openly about the physical and emotional toll of her injuries, the long road back, and the moment she had to relearn how to see love again. Today, she is an advocate for body positivity and resilience, using her story to challenge perceptions of beauty, strength, and what it means to rebuild a life after unimaginable loss. This episode is confronting, powerful, and ultimately, a story about love.In this episode, we discuss: The moment the White Island volcano erupted The fight to stay conscious and survive The loss of Stephanie’s father and sister The role of her mother in her survival and recovery The realities of burn recovery and rehabilitation Body image, identity, and learning to live with scars Grief, resilience, and rebuilding a life  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts Follow You’re Gonna Want To Hear This for new episodes every weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of You’re Gonna Want To Hear This, marie claire editor Georgie McCourt sits down with writer and author Belle Burden for a conversation about love, loss - and what happens when your life changes overnight. During the early days of Covid lockdown, Belle believed she was safe inside a happy, 20-year marriage. Then, within 24 hours, everything changed. A phone call from a stranger revealed her husband was having an affair. By the next morning, he had packed a bag, told her he wanted a divorce, and left. There was no warning. Just what he later described as “a switch” that had flipped. In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Belle takes us inside that moment - and the aftermath that followed. From the shock of abandonment and the physical reality of heartbreak, to the patterns many women are now recognising in their own lives, this episode explores what it means to lose not just a partner, but the life you thought you were living. Belle also speaks candidly about the financial lessons she learned, the expectations placed on women to stay quiet, and how writing her memoir Strangers became a way of reclaiming her voice.This is a conversation about devastation, but also about rebuilding. About identity. About resilience. And about the possibility that, even in the wake of something unimaginable, a new life can take shape. In this episode, we cover: The moment Belle’s marriage ended - and what happened the night before The psychology of sudden abandonment and “runaway husbands” The physical and emotional impact of shock and heartbreak Why so many women are recognising themselves in this story The financial blind spots that can leave women vulnerable in long marriages Co-parenting, emotional detachment, and navigating life after divorce Rebuilding identity - and finding yourself again after everything changes About Belle: Belle Burden is a writer and former lawyer. Her Modern Love essay for The New York Times was one of the most widely read columns of the year. Her memoir, Strangers, expands on that story - exploring marriage, betrayal, and the process of rebuilding a life from the ground up. A note to listeners:This episode discusses themes of infidelity, divorce, and emotional distress. Please listen with care. Listen now: Follow You’re Gonna Want To Hear This on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you loved this episode, rate and review - it helps us grow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of You’re Gonna Want To Hear This, marieclaire editor Georgie McCourt speaks with Danielle Bensky - a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’strafficking network - about grooming, silence, survival and the long road to reclaiming yourvoice. Before the headlines and court cases, Bensky was a 17-year-old ballerina in New York withdreams of a career in dance. In this conversation, she reflects on how the intense culture ofballet - with its pressure for perfection, body scrutiny and constant need for approval - createdvulnerabilities that Epstein later exploited. Bensky shares how she was first introduced to Epstein while searching for ways to earnmoney as a teenager, and how what began with conversation and flattery slowly becamemanipulation, coercion and abuse. She also speaks candidly about the moment her mother’sbrain tumour diagnosis deepened Epstein’s control over her life. But this episode is not only about what happened inside Epstein’s world. It’s also about whatcame after: the years of silence, the trauma and dissociation that followed, and the healingpower of creativity, community and finally speaking the truth. Today, Bensky is an advocate for survivors and accountability. In this moving conversation,she explains why telling the story matters - not only for justice, but for the countlesssurvivors who still feel too ashamed or frightened to speak. Her message is simple but powerful: you are not alone. In this episode we discuss: Danielle Bensky’s life as a teenage ballerina in New York How grooming and manipulation often begin with trust and promises The culture of vulnerability within the dance world The moment Epstein used her mother’s illness as leverage Why so many people around Epstein remained silent Trauma, dissociation and the long path to healing How art and movement helped Bensky reconnect with her body The power of survivor communities Why speaking out can help break cycles of shame and silence A note to listeners:This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse, trafficking and trauma. Listener discretionis advised. Resources:If this conversation raises difficult feelings for you, support is available. 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 Lifeline - 13 11 14 Follow Danielle Bensky on Instagram here See more:  Jeffrey Epstein Survivors Margot Robbie Things Changing In Hollywood  👀Watch and listen to the full episode of You’re Gonna Want To Hear This  here and wherever you get your podcasts.  Visit Marie Claire for style and substance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on You’re Gonna Want to Hear This, marie claire editor Georgie McCourt sits down with Australia’s iconic Governor-General, Sam Mostyn, for a deeply personal conversation about power, purpose and the formula for a happy life.   When the Prime Minister called to ask whether she would accept the role, Mostyn had just 24 hours to decide - and couldn’t tell anyone. It was her daughter who cut through the noise with one simple question: Will it make you happy? In this episode, Sam opens up about:  Why so many women assume they won’t get the job - even when they’re more than qualified  The difference between determination and confidence  The early days of her legal career in Melbourne - including being told she couldn’t wear trousers to court  The equal pay arguments that shaped her leadership style  How to have difficult conversations without anger  Why “yes, and” can change the way you lead  The misogyny that still follows women in public life  Why care, kindness and listening are not soft skills - but strengths  And what happiness actually means when you’re holding one of the highest offices in the land  From corporate boardrooms to national tragedy, from equal pay battles to representing Australia overseas, Mostyn reflects on what it takes to stay in the room and have hard conversations. This isn’t a political interview. It’s a conversation about service, resilience, partnership, ambition and the courage it takes to say yes before you feel ready.  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Read more at marieclaire.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of Marie Claire’s You’re Gonna Want To Hear This, editor Georgie McCourt sits down with one of Australia’s most recognisable women - and hears her in a way we never have before. This is a show where fun and frankness is always in style.  Fresh from her milestone 50th birthday and as the cover star of Marie Claire’s January issue, Megan Gale reflects on a life lived largely in public - and the private decisions she has fiercely protected along the way. In a candid, deeply personal conversation, Megan opens up about what fame really feels like from the inside, the scrutiny and comparison that shaped her early self esteem, and why learning to care less about other people’s opinions has been one of the greatest gifts of ageing. She revisits the 18-year-old who arrived in Sydney with big dreams, the Italian chapter that changed everything, and the surreal experience of walking runways alongside Naomi Campbell - before turning to where she’s landed now: clearer, calmer and more grounded than ever. Then comes the revelation she has chosen to share exclusively with Marie Claire: Megan quietly married her partner Shaun Hampson in an intimate overseas ceremony - and kept it private for an entire year. In the episode, Megan shares the details behind the decision, including: Why she and Shaun chose to marry in Fiji at a place deeply meaningful to their family How they planned an intimate ceremony with just their children and mothers present The moment they told their families the night before the wedding Why keeping the day private mattered after decades in the public eye The joy of watching their children take part and why that made the ceremony feel complete Megan also reflects on love, long-term partnership, motherhood, boundaries, perimenopause and communication, and why marriage didn’t need to change what already worked. Warm, honest and powerful, this episode is a rare insight into the woman behind the icon. Thank you for listening ❤️   But before you leave...        🗣️ Get in touch  What did you think? We are a brand new podcast and would love to hear from you as we build this together. Join our friendly Marie Claire community and share your thoughts (link DM us on Instagram)   👀 See more  Marie Claire and Megan Gale Behind The Scenes With Our Megan Gale Shoot Watch Megan on You're Gonna Want To Hear This The Good News Stories of 2025 🙏 Our special thanks making You're Gonna Want To Hear This Megan Gale Pro Podcast and Lou Hoyle Learn More about the F5 Collective Our Marie Claire Team  See more visit us at Marie ClaireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode of You’re Gonna Want To Hear This, marie claire editor Georgie McCourt sits down with beauty entrepreneur, author and Trinny London founder Trinny Woodall for one of the most candid and compelling conversations of the season. At 60, Trinny says she feels “fucking amazing” - but getting here required reinvention, resilience and a willingness to dismantle everything she thought she needed. She opens up about selling her beloved Notting Hill home to fund Trinny London, parenting her daughter as a single mother, and the loneliness that shaped her as a young girl and still shadows her today. Trinny reflects on the myths and pressures around “ageing gracefully”, why she believes visibility matters more than ever for women, and the beauty rules that actually make a difference - including the skincare approach that changed her life after years of battling acne. Trinny and Georgie dive into: What ageing in her 60s really feels like Why she believes “ageing gracefully” is often code for becoming invisible The moment she realised she had to sell everything to build her business Navigating motherhood, grief and single parenting The skincare non-negotiables she wishes every woman knew Why failure taught her more than success ever could What she hopes every woman takes into her next decade This is Trinny at her most open, funny, unfiltered and deeply wise - a reminder that reinvention doesn’t have an expiry date, and confidence can be learned at any age. You’re Gonna Want To Hear This is supported by F5 Collective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unlikely but perfect pairing, comedian Celeste Barber and supermodel Cindy Crawford sit down for a wildly entertaining, surprisingly raw conversation about reinvention, real bodies, and what confidence really looks like beyond the filters and the runway lights. Celebrating Marie Claire's 30th birthday in style at a unique parody cover shoot. From viral parody queen to beauty founder, and from original ’90s supermodel to ageless icon, they unpack how to stop chasing perfection and start owning the skin you’re in at any age. This is body positivity, comedy, and celebrity storytelling rolled into one binge-worthy episode.​ You’ll hear Celeste’s take on why “how I look, and my body, is the least interesting thing about me” and why she’s done with the beauty industry’s “bullshit” rules around women’s bodies. Cindy shares what it’s really like to age in the spotlight, why she believes “aging is a privilege,” and how “age maintenance” is about feeling strong and present in your life—not trying to look 20 forever. Together they swap backstage stories, mum moments, and the small daily rituals that keep them grounded when the world is watching. This is the ultimate self-acceptance conversation...with a sneak peak into Cindy Crawford's beautiful lounge room. Trust us 'You're Gonna Want To Hear This' Special thanks:  Celeste Barber Cindy Crawford See more from our 30th birthday shoot:  Behind The Scenes  Celeste being amazing  The amazing interview continues See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.