Are you cutting a fringe? Hiring skip bins to throw away the whole house? Taking up a sneaky cig habit? Thinking about casually walking out of your life and into a new one? Yes. We know you are. 
So we’ve brought in the Patron Saint of midlife reckonings, Em Rusciano, for a special episode on just this. 
Em Rusciano has spent her life being impressive. Winning, performing, achieving and making herself indispensable to everyone around her.

Then came the moment in her 40’s when she realised  - she couldn’t do it anymore. She wouldn’t do it anymore. 

In this stunningly honest conversation, Em tells us why blowing up your life can sometimes be the only way to save it.

She talks about the hidden cost of over-functioning, and the uncomfortable truth about boundaries; you will lose people over them. And that’s ok. 

Plus, the small acts of midlife rebellion bringing Em back to herself.

Em’s turned it all into an incredible new live show, Addicted to Love. It’s touring nationally; and we’re heading along to the Brissie show! 

Find ticket details below! 

BRISBANE | 22nd AUGUST | QPAC https://www.qpac.com.au/whats-on/2026/em-rusciano-addicted-to-love

CAIRNS | 30th AUGUST | TANKS ARTS CENTRE  https://www.ticketlink.com.au/ticketlinkEvents/cabaret/cairns-festival-2026-em-rusciano-addicted-to-love

NEWCASTLE | 4th SEPT | CIVIC THEATRE https://civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/what-s-on/all-shows/em-rusciano-addicted-to-love

THIRROUL | 5th SEPT | ANITA’s THEATRE https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105

MELBOURNE | 18th SEPT | PALAIS THEATRE https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105

SYDNEY | 19th SEPT | STATE THEATRE https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105

PERTH | 26th SEPT | HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105

Are you cutting a fringe? Hiring skip bins to throw away the whole house? Taking up a sneaky cig habit? Thinking about casually walking out of your life and into a new one? Yes. We know you are. So we’ve brought in the Patron Saint of midlife reckonings, Em Rusciano, for a special episode on just this. Em Rusciano has spent her life being impressive. Winning, performing, achieving and making herself indispensable to everyone around her.Then came the moment in her 40’s when she realised - she couldn’t do it anymore. She wouldn’t do it anymore. In this stunningly honest conversation, Em tells us why blowing up your life can sometimes be the only way to save it.She talks about the hidden cost of over-functioning, and the uncomfortable truth about boundaries; you will lose people over them. And that’s ok. Plus, the small acts of midlife rebellion bringing Em back to herself.Em’s turned it all into an incredible new live show, Addicted to Love. It’s touring nationally; and we’re heading along to the Brissie show! Find ticket details below! BRISBANE | 22nd AUGUST | QPAC <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.qpac.com.au/whats-on/2026/em-rusciano-addicted-to-love">https://www.qpac.com.au/whats-on/2026/em-rusciano-addicted-to-love</a> CAIRNS | 30th AUGUST | TANKS ARTS CENTRE <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.ticketlink.com.au/ticketlinkEvents/cabaret/cairns-festival-2026-em-rusciano-addicted-to-love">https://www.ticketlink.com.au/ticketlinkEvents/cabaret/cairns-festival-2026-em-rusciano-addicted-to-love</a> NEWCASTLE | 4th SEPT | CIVIC THEATRE <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/what-s-on/all-shows/em-rusciano-addicted-to-love">https://civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/what-s-on/all-shows/em-rusciano-addicted-to-love</a> THIRROUL | 5th SEPT | ANITA’s THEATRE <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105">https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105</a>MELBOURNE | 18th SEPT | PALAIS THEATRE <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105">https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105</a> SYDNEY | 19th SEPT | STATE THEATRE <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105">https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105</a> PERTH | 26th SEPT | HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105">https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/em-rusciano-tickets/artist/1946105</a>

We tried to be deep and mysterious but all we got was this silly little podcast 

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Lise and Sarah

We tried to be deep and mysterious but all we got was this silly little podcast 

www.liseandsarah.com.au