On this season of Extraordinary Stories, we’re looking at the young woman who fooled not only her hundreds of thousands of followers, but the most prestigious book publishers in Australia, the tech giants of silicon valley and even her family and friends into believing she was something she was not: sick. And making hundreds of thousands of dollars as she did it. 

You’re going to hear from the people she tricked. The people who sat face to face with her. And the people who had never seen anything like it, ever…

This is Extraordinary Stories: Belle Gibson. 

To hear the full episode, head to https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/extraordinary-stories/belle-gibson-episode-1

On this season of Extraordinary Stories, we&rsquo;re looking at the young woman who fooled not only her hundreds of thousands of followers, but the most prestigious book publishers in Australia, the tech giants of silicon valley and even her family and friends into believing she was something she was not: sick.&nbsp;And making hundreds of thousands of dollars as she did it.&nbsp;
You&rsquo;re going to hear from the people she tricked. The people who sat face to face with her. And the people who had never seen anything like it, ever&hellip;
This is Extraordinary Stories: Belle Gibson.&nbsp;
To hear the full episode, head to <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/extraordinary-stories/belle-gibson-episode-1">https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/extraordinary-stories/belle-gibson-episode-1</a>

Immerse yourself in a different world, every week, as host Emma Gillespie and guests dig deeper into the truth and tragedy of some of the world’s most remarkable women. From Ita Buttrose to Charlotte Dawson to Amanda Bynes.....Extraordinary lives, told by extraordinary people. Welcome to Extraordinary Stories.

Immerse yourself in a different world, every week, as host Emma Gillespie and guests dig deeper into the truth and tragedy of some of the world’s most remarkable women. From Ita Buttrose to Charlotte Dawson to Amanda Bynes.....Extraordinary lives, told by extraordinary people. Welcome to Extraordinary Stories.

Extraordinary lives, told by extraordinary people. Welcome to Extraordinary Stories.

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Introducing Extraordinary Stories: Belle Gibson

All Samantha wants is to understand why her mother wasn’t there for her. All Marie wants is a chance to make things right with her daughter — and to be part of her granddaughter’s life. But after years of distance, hurt, and misunderstanding, can a fractured bond ever truly be repaired?

In this session, a mother and daughter confront the truths left unspoken, ask the questions long avoided, and search for a small patch of common ground on which to rebuild their relationship.

Listen to the second part of Samantha & Marie's session here

Resources (Australia-only)
1800RESPECT: The national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information, and support service.
Beyond Blue: For support with anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention.
Lifeline Australia: For 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Motivated Minds: Learn more about host Sarah Bays’ practice.
Relationships Australia: A leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families, and communities.

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All Samantha wants is to understand why her mother wasn&rsquo;t there for her. All Marie wants is a chance to make things right with her daughter &mdash; and to be part of her granddaughter&rsquo;s life. But after years of distance, hurt, and misunderstanding, can a fractured bond ever truly be repaired?
In this session, a mother and daughter confront the truths left unspoken, ask the questions long avoided, and search for a small patch of common ground on which to rebuild their relationship.
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-is-why-we-fight/samantha-and-marie-part-two/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=tiwwf">Listen to the second part of Samantha &amp; Marie's session here</a>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=1800+respect&amp;rlz=1C5CHFA_enAU733AU733&amp;oq=1800+respect&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIMCAEQABgKGLEDGIAEMgcIAhAAGIAEMgcIAxAAGIAEMgcIBBAAGIAEMgcIBRAAGIAEMgcIBhAAGIAEMgcIBxAAGIAEMgcICBAAGIAEMgcICRAAGIAE0gEIMjQ5MGowajeoAgCwAgA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#:~:text=family%20and%20domestic%C2%A0...-,Home%20%7C%201800RESPECT,https%3A//1800respect.org.au,-1800RESPECT%20is%20the">1800RESPECT:</a> The national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information, and support service.</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">Beyond Blue</a>: For support with anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention.</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline Australia</a>: For 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://motivatedminds.com.au/">Motivated Minds:</a> Learn more about host Sarah Bays&rsquo; practice.</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.relationships.org.au/">Relationships Australia: </a>A leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families, and communities.</li>
</ul>
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<li aria-level="1">Host: <a href="https://motivatedminds.com.au/">Sarah Bays</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Executive Producer: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/naima-brown/">Naima Brown</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Studio Engineer: Lu Hill</li>
<li aria-level="1">Audio production: Thom Lion and Jacob Round</li>
<li aria-level="1">Production support: Leah Porges and Coco Lavigne</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisiswhywefightpod/">This Is Why We Fight</a> on Instagram for sneak peeks and more relationship therapy content</li>
</ul>
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Introducing: This Is Why We Fight. A Mother & Daughter Estranged For Years.

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In 2015, Australian con woman Belle Gibson was living the dream. Her app The Whole Pantry was hugely popular and she was about to launch a book of the same name.

With hundreds of thousands of followers online, Belle had become a celebrated wellness influencer who'd overcome terminal cancer and had cured herself with healthy eating and holistic therapies. But it was all a lie.

The truth came to light when her friend, Chanelle McAuliffe, noticed gaps in Belle's story. The moment she exposed her deception is now the focus of the Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar.

Today, Chanelle tells us what the show got right and wrong, the challenges she faced as a whistleblower, and how she feels about Belle and her crimes now, a decade on.

Find more episodes of True Crime Conversations here.

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Guest: Chanelle McAuliffe

Host: Gemma Bath

Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

In 2015, Australian con woman Belle Gibson was living the dream. Her app&nbsp;The Whole Pantry&nbsp;was hugely popular and she was about to launch a book of the same name.
With hundreds of thousands of followers online, Belle had become a celebrated wellness influencer who'd overcome terminal cancer and had cured herself with healthy eating and holistic therapies. But it was all a lie.
The truth came to light when her friend, Chanelle McAuliffe, noticed gaps in Belle's story. The moment she exposed her deception is now the focus of the Netflix series Apple Cider&nbsp;Vinegar.
Today, Chanelle tells us what the show got right and wrong, the challenges she faced as a whistleblower, and how she feels about Belle and her crimes now, a decade on.
Find more episodes of True Crime Conversations <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/true-crime-conversations/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=extraordinarystories">here</a>.
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CREDITS 
Guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chanellesarahlouise/?hl=en">Chanelle McAuliffe</a>
Host: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmabath/overlay/photo/">Gemma Bath</a>
Producer: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahli-blackman-205a891b7/?originalSubdomain=au">Tahli Blackman</a>
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
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If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on <a href="tel:1300 22 4636">1300 22 4636</a>.
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

"What REALLY Happened When I Confronted Belle Gibson"

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Belle Gibson fooled not only her hundreds of thousands of followers, but the most prestigious book publishers in Australia, the tech giants of silicon valley and even her family and friends into believing she was something she was not: sick.

If today, her name is synonymous with the weighty infamy of a notorious scam, there was a time before that, when she was celebrated as an inspiration.

On this episode of Extraordinary Stories, we look at the rise of Belle Gibson.

From tall tales in school drama classes to international acclaim and influence, how did Annabelle Natalie Gibson become the pinup girl for the wellness movement?

Listen to part two here

Listen to part three here

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With thanks to Bronwyn McCahon, Doctor Brad McKay and Kylie Willey 

RESOURCES WE USED:

The Woman Who Fooled The World by Beau Donnelly and Nick Toscano 

Fake Medicine by Brad Mckay

The Girl Who Conned Us All by Clair Weaver https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/real-life/belle-gibson-the-whole-story-10129

https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/local-news/belle-gibson-speaks-for-the-first-time-since-her-whole-pantry-controversy-13532 

With thanks to Tara Brown from 60 Minutes 

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Host: Emma Gillespie

Writers: Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright

Producers: Melanie Sauer and Emma Gillespie

Audio Production: Elissa Ratliff and Madeline Joannou

Executive Producer: Holly Wainwright and Elissa Ratliff

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Belle Gibson fooled not only her hundreds of thousands of followers, but the most prestigious book publishers in Australia, the tech giants of silicon valley and even her family and friends into believing she was something she was not: sick.
If today, her name is synonymous with the weighty infamy of a notorious scam, there was a time before that, when she was celebrated as an inspiration.
On this episode of Extraordinary Stories, we look at the rise of Belle Gibson.
From tall tales in school drama classes to international acclaim and influence, how did Annabelle Natalie Gibson become the pinup girl for the wellness movement?
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/extraordinary-stories/2-belle-gibson-the-email-no-one-wanted-to-believe">Listen to part two here</a>
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/extraordinary-stories/3-belle-gibson-reckoning-reinvention/">Listen to part three here</a>
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With thanks to Bronwyn McCahon, Doctor Brad McKay and Kylie Willey&nbsp;
RESOURCES WE USED:
The Woman Who Fooled The World by Beau Donnelly and Nick Toscano&nbsp;
Fake Medicine by Brad Mckay
The Girl Who Conned Us All by Clair Weaver&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/real-life/belle-gibson-the-whole-story-10129">https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/real-life/belle-gibson-the-whole-story-10129</a>
<a href="https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/local-news/belle-gibson-speaks-for-the-first-time-since-her-whole-pantry-controversy-13532">https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/local-news/belle-gibson-speaks-for-the-first-time-since-her-whole-pantry-controversy-13532</a>&nbsp;
With thanks to Tara Brown from 60 Minutes&nbsp;
GET IN TOUCH:
Feedback? We&rsquo;re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
Need more lols, info and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/
CREDITS:
Host: Emma Gillespie
Writers: Emma Gillespie and Holly Wainwright
Producers: Melanie Sauer and Emma Gillespie
Audio Production: Elissa Ratliff and Madeline Joannou
Executive Producer: Holly Wainwright and Elissa Ratliff
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

The True Story Behind Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar 

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Introducing Extraordinary Stories: Belle Gibson

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