Most people think they know Carina Mirabile from the hit TV series Married At First Sight… but what you see on screen is only part of the story.

In this episode, Carina joins me for a raw and unfiltered conversation about what really happens behind the scenes of reality TV — from strict rules and emotional pressures, to the mental toll of being watched (and judged) by millions.

She opens up about spending her own money to keep up her on-screen image, the truth about her relationship with Paul on MAFS, and why the experience changed the way she sees love, identity, and herself.

We also dive into the darker side of fame — online trolling, anxiety, and what dating looks like after reality TV in a world of apps and questionable intentions.

Can't get enough Married At First Sight? Check out the MAFS Funny Podcast.

LINKS 
Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial)
Follow Carina (@carinamirabile) on Instagram
Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube
Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. 

CREDITS 
Host: Emilee Hembrow 
Guest: Carina Mirabile
Executive Producer: Damien Haffenden

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au 

Most people think they know Carina Mirabile from the hit TV series <a href="https://www.9now.com.au/married-at-first-sight/season-12">Married At First Sight</a>&hellip; but what you see on screen is only part of the story.
In this episode, Carina joins me for a raw and unfiltered conversation about what really happens behind the scenes of reality TV &mdash; from strict rules and emotional pressures, to the mental toll of being watched (and judged) by millions.
She opens up about spending her own money to keep up her on-screen image, the truth about her relationship with Paul&nbsp;on MAFS, and why the experience changed the way she sees love, identity, and herself.
We also dive into the darker side of fame &mdash; online trolling, anxiety, and what dating looks like after reality TV in a world of apps and questionable intentions.
Can't get enough Married At First Sight? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://novafm.com.au/podcast/mafs-funny-podcast/bd199b78-91b0-4cea-900a-3f97391c41b8">MAFS Funny Podcast</a>.
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CREDITS&nbsp; Host:&nbsp;Emilee&nbsp;Hembrow&nbsp; Guest: Carina Mirabile Executive Producer:&nbsp;Damien Haffenden
Find more great podcasts like this at <a href="http://novapodcasts.com.au/">novapodcasts.com.au</a>&nbsp;

Life doesn’t come with a rulebook, but it does come with lessons, stories, and conversations that shape who we are. 

Join Emilee Hembrow as she sits down with some of Australia’s most influential voices and lifts the curtain on what it really takes to ‘have it all.’

Whether you’re chasing kids, dreams or deadlines it’s time for us to get honest about the juggle of modern life.

Life doesn&rsquo;t come with a rulebook, but it does come with lessons, stories, and conversations that shape who we are.&nbsp;
Join Emilee Hembrow as she sits down with some of Australia&rsquo;s most influential voices and lifts the curtain on what it really takes to &lsquo;have it all.&rsquo;
Whether you&rsquo;re chasing kids, dreams or deadlines it&rsquo;s time for us to get honest about the juggle of modern life.

Join Emilee Hembrow as she sits down with some of Australia’s most influential voices and lifts the curtain on what it really takes to ‘have it all.’

Let's Be Real

Life doesn’t come with a rulebook, but it does come with lessons, stories, and conversations that shape who we are.

Join Emilee Hembrow as she sits down with some of Australia’s most influential voices and lifts the curtain on what it really takes to ‘have it all.’

Whether you’re chasing kids, dreams or deadlines it’s time for us to get honest about the juggle of modern life. 

Life doesn&rsquo;t come with a rulebook, but it does come with lessons, stories, and conversations that shape who we are.
Join Emilee Hembrow as she sits down with some of Australia&rsquo;s most influential voices and lifts the curtain on what it really takes to &lsquo;have it all.&rsquo;
Whether you&rsquo;re chasing kids, dreams or deadlines it&rsquo;s time for us to get honest about the juggle of modern life.&nbsp;

Life After 'Married At First Sight': Carina Mirabile Spills The Tea

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What does real confidence actually look like?

In this honest and refreshing conversation, I sit down with content creator and Moana founder Karina Irby to talk about body image, business challenges, social media pressure and choosing a life that feels right for you, even when it doesn't fit society's expectations.

Karina opens up about one of the toughest periods in her business journey, including the backlash surrounding her recent rebrand and the lessons she's learned about people-pleasing, staying true to yourself and trusting your instincts. She also shares how a vulnerable post about her eczema unexpectedly changed her life, sparked a movement of body acceptance and helped thousands of women feel less alone.

Karina also speaks candidly about her decision not to have children, the criticism that often comes with that choice, and what happiness looks like when you stop living by other people's expectations.

It's an episode packed with powerful reminders about self-acceptance, learning from your mistakes and living unapologetically 

LINKS 
Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial)
Follow Karina (@karinairby) on Instagram and TikTok
Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube
Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. 

CREDITS 
Host: Emilee Hembrow 
Guest: Karina Irby
Executive Producer: Damien Haffenden 
Recorded at:Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast 

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au 

What does real confidence actually look like?
In this honest and refreshing conversation, I sit down with content creator and <a href="https://aus.moanabikini.com/">Moana</a> founder Karina Irby to talk about body image, business challenges, social media pressure and choosing a life that feels right for you, even when it doesn't fit society's expectations.
Karina opens up about one of the toughest periods in her business journey, including the backlash surrounding her recent rebrand and the lessons she's learned about people-pleasing, staying true to yourself and trusting your instincts. She also shares how a vulnerable post about her eczema unexpectedly changed her life, sparked a movement of body acceptance and helped thousands of women feel less alone.
Karina also speaks candidly about her decision not to have children, the criticism that often comes with that choice, and what happiness looks like when you stop living by other people's expectations.
It's an episode packed with powerful reminders about self-acceptance, learning from your mistakes and living unapologetically&nbsp;
LINKS&nbsp;
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CREDITS&nbsp; Host:&nbsp;Emilee&nbsp;Hembrow&nbsp; Guest: Karina Irby Executive Producer:&nbsp;Damien Haffenden&nbsp; Recorded at: <a href="https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/">Pivotal Conversations</a> Gold Coast&nbsp;
Find more great podcasts like this at <a href="http://novapodcasts.com.au/">novapodcasts.com.au</a>&nbsp;

Moana Founder Karina Irby On The Truth About Body Confidence & Staying Authentic

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I've got my sisters back on the pod this week, and not only are we catching up on life, but we're delving deep into what people on social media get wrong about us.

Tammy, Amy and I are breaking down the wrong assumptions people make about us, the real stories behind some of our viral social media posts, and Tammy opens up about her ADHD diagnosis. But there's so much more in this episode, so don't miss it.

LINKS
Follow Emilee on Instagram @emileehembrow and TikTok
Follow Tammy Hembrow on Instagram @tammyhembrow and TikTok
Follow Amy Hembrow on Instagram @amy_isha_hembrow and TikTok
Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube
Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.

CREDITS
Host: Emilee Hembrow
Guests: Amy and Tammy Hembrow
Executive Producer: Damien Haffenden
Digital Content Producer: Brittany Birt
Recorded at:Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast 

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au

I've got my sisters back on the pod this week, and not only are we catching up on life, but we're delving deep into what people on social media get wrong about us.
Tammy, Amy and I are breaking down the wrong assumptions people make about us, the real stories behind some of our viral social media posts, and Tammy opens up about her ADHD diagnosis. But there's so much more in this episode, so don't miss it.
LINKS
<ul>
<li>Follow Emilee on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emileehembrow/">@emileehembrow</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@emileehembrowofficial">TikTok</a></li>
<li>Follow Tammy Hembrow on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tammyhembrow/">@tammyhembrow</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tammyhembrow">TikTok</a></li>
<li>Follow Amy Hembrow on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amy_isha_hembrow/">@amy_isha_hembrow</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@amyhembrow">TikTok</a></li>
<li>Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXMj4sYi38By8VRLVx8M5uBCewhOKKHM7">YouTube</a></li>
<li>Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/novapodcastsofficial/">@novapodcastsofficial</a>.</li>
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CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guests: Amy and Tammy Hembrow Executive Producer: Damien Haffenden Digital Content Producer: Brittany Birt Recorded at: <a href="https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/">Pivotal Conversations</a> Gold Coast&nbsp;
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Emilee, Amy & Tammy Hembrow: What Social Media Gets Wrong About Us

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In this episode of Let’s Be Real, I sit down with content creator and mum of twin boys (and another on the way!), Katie Bunton, for an honest and refreshing conversation about modern motherhood, fertility, low-tox living, and creating a life outside the norm.

Katie opens up about leaving behind her fast-paced Sydney lifestyle to raise her family in Byron Bay, why she chose a slower and more intentional way of living, and how becoming a mother completely changed the way she views health, wellness, and parenting.

We dive into everything from PCOS and infertility struggles, to the pressure women face on social media, unconventional education, and the backlash Katie received after sharing her experience with having an au pair.

Katie embodies living your best authentic life and I think you'll really enjoy this conversation.

LINKS 
Follow Emilee on Instagram (@emileehembrow) and TikTok (@emileehembrowofficial)
Follow Katie (@ktbunton) on Instagram and TikTok
Watch full episodes of Let's Be Real on YouTube
Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. 

CREDITS 
Host: Emilee Hembrow 
Guest: Katie Bunton
Executive Producer: Damien Haffenden 
Recorded at:Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast 

Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au 

In this episode of&nbsp;Let&rsquo;s Be Real, I sit down with content creator and mum of twin boys (and another on the way!), Katie Bunton, for an honest and refreshing conversation about modern motherhood, fertility, low-tox living, and creating a life outside the norm.
Katie opens up about leaving behind her fast-paced Sydney lifestyle to raise her family in Byron Bay, why she chose a slower and more intentional way of living, and how becoming a mother completely changed the way she views health, wellness, and parenting.
We dive into everything from PCOS and infertility struggles, to the pressure women face on social media, unconventional education, and the backlash Katie received after sharing her experience with having an au pair.
Katie embodies living your best authentic life and I think you'll really enjoy this conversation.
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CREDITS&nbsp; Host:&nbsp;Emilee&nbsp;Hembrow&nbsp; Guest: Katie Bunton Executive Producer:&nbsp;Damien Haffenden&nbsp; Recorded at: <a href="https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/">Pivotal Conversations</a> Gold Coast&nbsp;
Find more great podcasts like this at <a href="http://novapodcasts.com.au/">novapodcasts.com.au</a>&nbsp;

Katie Bunton Left Sydney So Her Kids Could Be 'Dirty, Wild & Free'

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Life After 'Married At First Sight': Carina Mirabile Spills The Tea

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