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

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"I have a much more stronger sense of Lucy and I than I do more than me”

For more than three decades, Dave Hughes has made Australia laugh. But behind the unmistakable voice and self-deprecating humour is a man who's spent much of his life trying to understand what drives him.

In this deeply personal conversation with his longtime friend and former radio co-host Kate Langbroek, Hughesy reflects on his childhood in Warrnambool, giving up alcohol and drugs at 22, the self-doubt that has followed him throughout his career, and why he now believes he's "been a narcissist all my life."

He opens up about the need to be a hero, the surprising relationship between insecurity and success, the pressures of fame, his marriage to Holly, raising three teenagers, and the political opinions that have sparked headlines across the country.

You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE. 

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Listen: Esther Perel: When You Choose Your Partner and Lose Your Family
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Listen: The Love Of My Life Was My Best Friend. Then She Died At 34
Listen: Jeni Haynes Created 2681 Personalities To Survive Her Abusive Father
Listen: Kate Ceberano Has Spent 40 Years Trying To Figure Herself Out

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CREDITS:

Guest: Dave Hughes

Host: Kate Langbroek

Executive Producer: Bree Player

Audio and Video Producer: Julian Rosario

Social Media Producer: Olivia Colman

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

 

 

For more than three decades, Dave Hughes has made Australia laugh. But behind the unmistakable voice and self-deprecating humour is a man who's spent much of his life trying to understand what drives him.
In this deeply personal conversation with his longtime friend and former radio co-host Kate Langbroek, Hughesy reflects on his childhood in Warrnambool, giving up alcohol and drugs at 22, the self-doubt that has followed him throughout his career, and why he now believes he's "been a narcissist all my life."
He opens up about the need to be a hero, the surprising relationship between insecurity and success, the pressures of fame, his marriage to Holly, raising three teenagers, and the political opinions that have sparked headlines across the country.
You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/no-filter/id995159486">CLICK HERE.</a>&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/harrison-james-childhood-sexual-abuse-survivor/">Harrison James: What Every Parent Should Know About Grooming</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/jessica-rowe-today-show-no-filter/">Jessica Rowe On The Brutal Public Humiliation That Changed Her Forever</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/esther-perel-choosing-your-partner-over-your-family/">Esther Perel: When You Choose Your Partner and Lose Your Family</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/georgie-tunny-rob-mills-marriage-babies-long-engagement/">Georgie Tunny &amp; Rob Mills: The Marriage And Baby Conversation Everyone Keeps Asking About</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/grace-rouvray-best-friend-grief-female-friendship/">The Love Of My Life Was My Best Friend. Then She Died At 34</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/jeni-haynes-2682-personalities-survive-abusive-father/">Jeni Haynes Created 2681 Personalities To Survive Her Abusive Father</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/kate-ceberano-interview-aria-hall-of-fame-motherhood-music-industry/">Kate Ceberano Has Spent 40 Years Trying To Figure Herself Out</a></li>
</ul>
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CREDITS:
Guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dhughesy/?hl=en">Dave Hughes</a>
Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katelangbroek/?hl=en">Kate Langbroek</a>
Executive Producer:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/breeplayer/?hl=en"> Bree Player</a>
Audio and Video Producer: Julian Rosario
Social Media Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/liv.colman/">Olivia Colman</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.
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Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes: "I Have Been a Narcissist Most of My Life"

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You hot? Same. Grab a fan, because Very Peri is officially here. Created by Mamamia, we&rsquo;ve sorted through the noise to answer your most urgent perimenopause questions. There is no shortage of perimenopause information out there. In fact, there is too much and most of it is unregulated, incomplete or contradictory. Consider Very peri your single trusted source, built purely around your needs. Get instant access to over 20 on-demand videos featuring 25 leading perimenopause experts from Australia and around the world, including Australia's most trusted medical voice Dr Ginni Mansberg, New York Times bestselling author and internationally renowned gynecologist Dr Jen Gunter, acclaimed neuropsychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni and leading menopause dietitian Nigel Denby. Together, they deliver trusted, up-to-date advice on HRT, periods, weight gain, skin, insomnia, brain fog and so much more, alongside the Mamamia women you already know and love, including Out Loud's Holly Wainwright and Amelia Lester, You Beauty's Leigh Campbell and Unleashed's Cath Mahoney. Best of all, you get six months of flexible access to watch entirely at your own pace, whether that's from your couch at 11pm, at your desk during your lunch break or in the kitchen while you try to remember why you walked in there in the first place... because you know, brain fog. LAUNCH OFFER: Get your all-access pass for just $59 for a limited time only. That&rsquo;s 40% off. Head to <a href="http://veryperi.com.au">veryperi.com.au</a> today. Disclaimer: The information provided through Very Peri, including video interviews, panel discussions and digital downloads, is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your general practitioner (GP) or another qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment pathway.

Your Most Urgent Perimenopause Questions, Answered By 25 Leading Experts

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Bek Condello didn't choose the world she was born into.

Raised inside the Geelong Revival Centre, a church she now describes as a cult, every aspect of her life was decided for her — what she believed, who she could trust, who she could marry, what she wore, and what would happen if she ever left. By the time she was an adult, she had never kissed anyone, never questioned the rules she'd grown up with, and genuinely believed the outside world was dangerous.

In this conversation with Kate Langbroek, Bek explains why leaving wasn't the hardest part. The real challenge came afterwards: rebuilding an identity from scratch, grieving the parents she feels the cult stole from her, navigating a marriage that was never really her choice, and learning to trust her own instincts after a lifetime of being told not to.

Bek also speaks candidly about the lasting impact of growing up in an environment where sex was framed as shameful, revealing how it contributed to a diagnosis of vaginismus after her wedding and the profound effect it had on her first marriage.

This isn't simply a story about escaping a cult. It's about what happens when everything you've ever believed is stripped away, and you're left to answer one terrifying question: who are you when you've never been allowed to decide for yourself?

Can You Handle a Girl Like Me? by Bek Condello is available now.

If this episode raises concerns for you, support is available. You can find Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit their website for confidential crisis support.

Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe herefor 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30.

You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE. 

What To Listen To Next:
Listen: Harrison James: What Every Parent Should Know About Grooming
Listen: Jessica Rowe On The Brutal Public Humiliation That Changed Her Forever
Listen: Esther Perel: When You Choose Your Partner and Lose Your Family
Listen: Georgie Tunny & Rob Mills: The Marriage And Baby Conversation Everyone Keeps Asking About
Listen: The Love Of My Life Was My Best Friend. Then She Died At 34
Listen: Jeni Haynes Created 2681 Personalities To Survive Her Abusive Father
Listen: Kate Ceberano Has Spent 40 Years Trying To Figure Herself Out

Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here.

Watch No Filter on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram here. Follow us on TikTok 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: Bek Condello

Host: Kate Langbroek

Executive Producer: Bree Player

Audio and Video Producer: Julian Rosario

Social Media Producer: Olivia Colman

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

 

 

Bek Condello didn't choose the world she was born into.
Raised inside the Geelong Revival Centre, a church she now describes as a cult, every aspect of her life was decided for her &mdash; what she believed, who she could trust, who she could marry, what she wore, and what would happen if she ever left. By the time she was an adult, she had never kissed anyone, never questioned the rules she'd grown up with, and genuinely believed the outside world was dangerous.
In this conversation with Kate Langbroek, Bek explains why leaving wasn't the hardest part. The real challenge came afterwards: rebuilding an identity from scratch, grieving the parents she feels the cult stole from her, navigating a marriage that was never really her choice, and learning to trust her own instincts after a lifetime of being told not to.
Bek also speaks candidly about the lasting impact of growing up in an environment where sex was framed as shameful, revealing how it contributed to a diagnosis of vaginismus after her wedding and the profound effect it had on her first marriage.
This isn't simply a story about escaping a cult. It's about what happens when everything you've ever believed is stripped away, and you're left to answer one terrifying question: who are you when you've never been allowed to decide for yourself?
Can You Handle a Girl Like Me? by Bek Condello is <a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/can-you-handle-a-girl-like-me-9781761357886">available now.</a>
If this episode raises concerns for you, support is available. You can find Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit their website for confidential crisis support.
Support independent women&rsquo;s media and get our biggest offer of the year. <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=nofilter&amp;code=MMEOFY30">Subscribe here</a> for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30.
You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/no-filter/id995159486">CLICK HERE.</a>&nbsp;
What To Listen To Next:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/harrison-james-childhood-sexual-abuse-survivor/">Harrison James: What Every Parent Should Know About Grooming</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/jessica-rowe-today-show-no-filter/">Jessica Rowe On The Brutal Public Humiliation That Changed Her Forever</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/esther-perel-choosing-your-partner-over-your-family/">Esther Perel: When You Choose Your Partner and Lose Your Family</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/georgie-tunny-rob-mills-marriage-babies-long-engagement/">Georgie Tunny &amp; Rob Mills: The Marriage And Baby Conversation Everyone Keeps Asking About</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/grace-rouvray-best-friend-grief-female-friendship/">The Love Of My Life Was My Best Friend. Then She Died At 34</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/jeni-haynes-2682-personalities-survive-abusive-father/">Jeni Haynes Created 2681 Personalities To Survive Her Abusive Father</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/kate-ceberano-interview-aria-hall-of-fame-motherhood-music-industry/">Kate Ceberano Has Spent 40 Years Trying To Figure Herself Out</a></li>
</ul>
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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/bekcondello_writes/">Bek Condello</a>
Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katelangbroek/?hl=en">Kate Langbroek</a>
Executive Producer:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/breeplayer/?hl=en"> Bree Player</a>
Audio and Video Producer: Julian Rosario
Social Media Producer: Olivia Colman
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.
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Bek Condello Was Born Into A Cult. Escaping Was The Easy Part

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