This is not an interview about breast cancer. This is an interview about an extraordinary friendship between two hilarious women. Tracy Bevan lost her best friend, Jane McGrath to breast cancer, but that’s not what defined their connection. Their relationship went to the darkest places you can imagine and then lifted them higher than they thought possible, over and over. It’s a friendship that has transcended death in the most surprising way.

Show Notes

Your host is Mia Freedman.

With thanks to special guest Tracy and Millie Bevan. Find out more about the McGrath foundation here.

This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff 

And brought to you by Virgin Australia.

CONTACT US

Suggest a guest via: podcast@mamamia.com.au

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This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network

This is not an interview about breast cancer. This is an interview about an extraordinary friendship between two hilarious women. Tracy Bevan lost her best friend, Jane McGrath to breast cancer, but that&rsquo;s not what defined their connection. Their relationship went to the darkest places you can imagine and then lifted them higher than they thought possible, over and over. It&rsquo;s a friendship that has transcended death in the most surprising way.
Show Notes
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Your host is<a href="http://www.facebook.com/miafreedmanonline"> Mia Freedman.</a>
With thanks to special guest&nbsp;Tracy and Millie Bevan. Find out more about the McGrath foundation<a href="http://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/BCAM.aspx"> here.</a>
This podcast was produced by<a href="https://twitter.com/elissaratliff"> Elissa Ratliff</a>&nbsp;
And brought to you by&nbsp;Virgin Australia.
CONTACT US
Suggest a guest via:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>
tweet us <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mamamiapodcasts">@mamamiapodcasts</a>
or join the conversation on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mamamiapodcastnetwork">facebook</a> This show is part of the <a href="http://www.mamamia.com.au">Mamamia Women&rsquo;s Networ</a>k
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Riveting stories. Fascinating lives. Australia’s #1 interview podcast, with Kate Langbroek.

Riveting stories. Fascinating lives. Australia&rsquo;s #1 interview podcast, with Kate Langbroek.

No Filter

Everyone Needs a Friend Like Tracy Bevan

In a world of New Year, New Me promises, Celeste Barber has built a career on doing the opposite. She keeps it real—big knickers, unflattering angles, and a refusal to pretend life is anything other than messy.

Celeste built a global following by parodying celebrity perfection and making millions of people laugh on Instagram. But in this episode of No Filter, she steps away from the selfies and punchlines to talk about the parts of her life the internet rarely sees.

In this candid conversation with Kate Langbroek, Celeste opens up about the chaos of her childhood, her ADHD diagnosis, the burnout that nearly broke her, and the pressure of being the internet’s favourite funny woman. She talks honestly about her marriage to ‘Hot Husband’ Api, what it’s like raising kids under public scrutiny, and the work she’s done to decide which parts of her life stay private.

She reflects on what fame has given her, what it’s taken, and why resisting the urge to constantly “fix” herself has become an act of self-preservation.

Yes, she’s hilarious. But she’s also thoughtful, vulnerable, and still figuring it out—one small, imperfect win at a time.

This is the real Celeste Barber, beyond the selfies, the knickers, and the punchlines.

You can follow Celeste Barber and find tickets to her upcoming Australian regional tour Backup Dancer here.

THE END BITS:

Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

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CREDITS:

Guests: Celeste Barber

Host: Kate Langbroek

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Senior Producer: Bree Player

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not constitute medical advice. Any references to medications, including Ozempic, are made in the context of cultural commentary only. This podcast does not endorse, promote, or recommend any prescription medicines or treatments. For personalised medical advice, please consult your healthcare professional.


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 a world of New Year, New Me promises, Celeste Barber has built a career on doing the opposite. She keeps it real&mdash;big knickers, unflattering angles, and a refusal to pretend life is anything other than messy.
Celeste built a global following by parodying celebrity perfection and making millions of people laugh on Instagram. But in this episode of No Filter, she steps away from the selfies and punchlines to talk about the parts of her life the internet rarely sees.
In this candid conversation with Kate Langbroek, Celeste opens up about the chaos of her childhood, her ADHD diagnosis, the burnout that nearly broke her, and the pressure of being the internet&rsquo;s favourite funny woman. She talks honestly about her marriage to &lsquo;Hot Husband&rsquo; Api, what it&rsquo;s like raising kids under public scrutiny, and the work she&rsquo;s done to decide which parts of her life stay private.
She reflects on what fame has given her, what it&rsquo;s taken, and why resisting the urge to constantly &ldquo;fix&rdquo; herself has become an act of self-preservation.
Yes, she&rsquo;s hilarious. But she&rsquo;s also thoughtful, vulnerable, and still figuring it out&mdash;one small, imperfect win at a time.
This is the real Celeste Barber, beyond the selfies, the knickers, and the punchlines.
You can follow Celeste Barber and find tickets to her upcoming Australian regional tour Backup Dancer here.
THE END BITS:
Listen to more No Filter interviews<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/"> here</a> and follow us on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nofiltermamamia/"> here.</a>
Discover<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> more Mamamia podcasts here</a>.
Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au
Share your story, feedback, or dilemma!<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> Send us a voice message</a>, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.
Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.
CREDITS:
Guests: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/celestebarber/?hl=en">Celeste Barber</a>
Host:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/katelangbroek/?hl=en"> Kate Langbroek</a>
Executive Producer:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/naima_brown_official/"> Naima Brown</a>
Senior Producer:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/breeplayer/?hl=en"> Bree Player</a>
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not constitute medical advice. Any references to medications, including Ozempic, are made in the context of cultural commentary only. This podcast does not endorse, promote, or recommend any prescription medicines or treatments. For personalised medical advice, please consult your healthcare professional.
 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.

New Year, Same Me — Celeste Barber Keeps It Real

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When it's just Jess and David, everything is fabulous. But in public, Jess feels like a secret. David doesn't post photos of them, he hasn't introduced her to his family, and she barely knows his friends. Jess is left feeling like a "side piece," good enough for him, but not for his image.

In this session, a couple confronts the painful gap between their private connection and their public life. They’re facing different definitions of what constitutes cheating, a history of trust issues, and the raw feeling of being ashamed by the person you love.

Listen to the second part of Jess & David'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.

The End Bits
Want To Be On This Is Why We Fight? Apply here.
Host: Sarah Bays
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Studio Engineer: Lu Hill
Audio production: Thom Lion and Jacob Round
Production support: Leah Porges and Coco Lavigne
Follow This Is Why We Fight on Instagram for sneak peeks and more relationship therapy content

Explore all Mamamia’s podcasts here.

When it's just Jess and David, everything is fabulous. But in public, Jess feels like a secret. David doesn't post photos of them, he hasn't introduced her to his family, and she barely knows his friends. Jess is left feeling like a "side piece," good enough for him, but not for his image.
In this session, a couple confronts the painful gap between their private connection and their public life. They&rsquo;re facing different definitions of what constitutes cheating, a history of trust issues, and the raw feeling of being ashamed by the person you love.
<a href="http://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-is-why-we-fight/jess-and-david-part-two/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=tiwwf" data-stringify-link="http://hyperlink" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Listen to the second part of Jess &amp; David's session here</a>
Resources (Australia-only)
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<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/" data-stringify-link="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Beyond Blue</a>: For support with anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" data-stringify-link="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Lifeline Australia</a>: For 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><a href="https://motivatedminds.com.au/" data-stringify-link="https://motivatedminds.com.au/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Motivated Minds:</a>&nbsp;Learn more about host Sarah Bays&rsquo; practice.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><a href="https://www.relationships.org.au/" data-stringify-link="https://www.relationships.org.au/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Relationships Australia:&nbsp;</a>A leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families, and communities.</li>
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The End Bits
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<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Want To Be On&nbsp;This Is Why We Fight? Apply&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTKf_CLpsgfpToo8r3aJRQhSe9c2h7oCZUAPSZb9MtSKJInQ/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=104328501715380098426" data-stringify-link="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTKf_CLpsgfpToo8r3aJRQhSe9c2h7oCZUAPSZb9MtSKJInQ/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=104328501715380098426" data-sk="tooltip_parent">here.</a></li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Host:&nbsp;<a href="https://motivatedminds.com.au/" data-stringify-link="https://motivatedminds.com.au/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Sarah Bays</a></li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Executive Producer:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/naima-brown/" data-stringify-link="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/naima-brown/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Naima Brown</a></li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Studio Engineer: Lu Hill</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Audio production: Thom Lion and Jacob Round</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Production support: Leah Porges and Coco Lavigne</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisiswhywefightpod/" data-stringify-link="https://www.instagram.com/thisiswhywefightpod/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">This Is Why We Fight</a>&nbsp;on Instagram for sneak peeks and more relationship therapy content</li>
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Explore all Mamamia&rsquo;s podcasts&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/" data-stringify-link="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">here.</a>

Introducing: This Is Why We Fight. Jess & David Have Different Definitions Of Cheating

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By the time you’re listening to this, Tanya Hennessy will have welcomed her baby girl. So this conversation now lands in a very different chapter of her life.

Tanya has never shied away from letting us into her world. Behind the jokes and the videos that rack up millions of views, she has been open about living with endometriosis, navigating fertility treatment, and the long stretch of heartbreak that came with desperately wanting a baby.

In this episode of No Filter, Tanya sits down with Kate Langbroek to talk about the road that led her here. She reflects on the years of uncertainty, the emotional toll of trying to conceive, and what it was like to finally reach a moment she once worried might never come.

In this conversation, you’ll hear about:


Living publicly through infertility and endometriosis


The fear, hope and vulnerability that shaped Tanya’s fertility journey


What it meant to finally share her pregnancy after so many setbacks


How humour helped her survive some of the hardest years of her life

Funny, emotional and deeply honest, this is Tanya Hennessy in full voice—open, unfiltered, and profoundly human.

THE END BITS:

Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here.

Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review

CREDITS:

Guest: Tanya Hennessy

Host: Kate Langbroek

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Senior Producer: Bree Player

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Video Producer: Josh Green

Recorded with Session in Progress studios.

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.

By the time you&rsquo;re listening to this, Tanya Hennessy will have welcomed her baby girl. So this conversation now lands in a very different chapter of her life.
Tanya has never shied away from letting us into her world. Behind the jokes and the videos that rack up millions of views, she has been open about living with endometriosis, navigating fertility treatment, and the long stretch of heartbreak that came with desperately wanting a baby.
In this episode of No Filter, Tanya sits down with Kate Langbroek to talk about the road that led her here. She reflects on the years of uncertainty, the emotional toll of trying to conceive, and what it was like to finally reach a moment she once worried might never come.
In this conversation, you&rsquo;ll hear about:
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<li data-start="936" data-end="993">
Living publicly through infertility and endometriosis
</li>
<li data-start="994" data-end="1068">
The fear, hope and vulnerability that shaped Tanya&rsquo;s fertility journey
</li>
<li data-start="1069" data-end="1140">
What it meant to finally share her pregnancy after so many setbacks
</li>
<li data-start="1141" data-end="1212">
How humour helped her survive some of the hardest years of her life
</li>
</ul>
Funny, emotional and deeply honest, this is Tanya Hennessy in full voice&mdash;open, unfiltered, and profoundly human.
THE END BITS:
Listen to more No Filter interviews<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/"> here</a> and follow us on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nofiltermamamia/"> here.</a>
Discover<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> more Mamamia podcasts here</a>.
Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au
Share your story, feedback, or dilemma!<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> Send us a voice message</a>, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.
Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review
CREDITS:
Guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tanhennessy/">Tanya Hennessy</a>
Host:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/katelangbroek/?hl=en"> Kate Langbroek</a>
Executive Producer:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/naima_brown_official/"> Naima Brown</a>
Senior Producer:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/breeplayer/?hl=en"> Bree Player</a>
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Video Producer: Josh Green
Recorded with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/session.in.progress/?hl=en">Session in Progress</a> studios.
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.

Tanya Hennessy: The Christmas Baby Story That Started Here

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