She's feisty, funny, and after she scowled into the spotlight on The Bachelor Australia, she found herself as the crowd favourite. But for Keira Maguire, it came with a massive amount of scrutiny. After Woman’s Day revealed she grew up in a polygamist cult, the Bachelor star talks to Mia about being cast as the villain, growing up "different" and what she’s going to do next. The interview doesn't quite go to plan. But sometimes, when there is No Filter, things can get messy.

Show Notes

Your host is Mia Freedman.

With thanks to special guest Keira Maguire.

This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff 

CONTACT US

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This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network

 

She's feisty, funny, and after she scowled into the spotlight on The Bachelor Australia, she found herself as the crowd favourite. But for Keira Maguire, it came with a massive amount of scrutiny. After Woman&rsquo;s Day revealed she grew up in a polygamist cult, the Bachelor star talks to Mia about being cast as the villain, growing up "different" and what she&rsquo;s going to do next.&nbsp;The interview doesn't quite go to plan. But&nbsp;sometimes, when there is No Filter, things can get messy.
Show Notes
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Your host is<a href="http://www.facebook.com/miafreedmanonline"> Mia Freedman.</a>
With thanks to special guest <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keiramaguire/?hl=en">Keira Maguire.</a>
This podcast was produced by<a href="https://twitter.com/elissaratliff"> Elissa Ratliff</a>&nbsp;
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

Keira Maguire: Cult Figure of The Bachelor

In December 2019, Stephanie Browitt boarded a tour to Whakaari, also known as White Island, with her father Paul and younger sister Krystal during a family cruise through New Zealand.

At 2:11pm, the volcano erupted.

Krystal was killed on the island. Stephanie and Paul survived, but suffered catastrophic burns. Weeks later, Paul died from his injuries too.

Stephanie spent months in hospital undergoing surgeries, skin grafts and rehabilitation, while her mother Marie faced the unimaginable reality of caring for her surviving daughter while grieving both her husband and youngest child.

In the years since the eruption, Stephanie has spoken publicly about her recovery and become a powerful advocate for burns survivors and body acceptance. But Marie has rarely spoken in depth about what happened to their family — until now.

In this extraordinarily intimate and emotional conversation with Kate Langbroek, Stephanie and Marie sit down together for their most extensive interview to date, speaking candidly about survival, visible scars, grief, motherhood, survivor’s guilt, humour, resilience, and the bond that carried them through unimaginable loss.

If this episode brings up anything difficult for you, support is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Out of the Ashes by Stephanie and Marie Browitt is out now. 

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Listen: How Robin Bailey Survived Repeated, Unimaginable Loss
Listen: Lisa Wilkinson Was Eveywhere. Then She Wasn't
Listen: Natalie Bassingthwaighte: “The Night That Ended My Marriage”

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CREDITS:

Guest: Stephanie and Marie Browitt

Host: Kate Langbroek

Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Executive Producer: Bree Player

Assistant Producer: Coco Lavigne

Audio and Video Producer: Josh Green

Social Media Producer: Olivia Colman

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

In December 2019, Stephanie Browitt boarded a tour to Whakaari, also known as White Island, with her father Paul and younger sister Krystal during a family cruise through New Zealand.
At 2:11pm, the volcano erupted.
Krystal was killed on the island. Stephanie and Paul survived, but suffered catastrophic burns. Weeks later, Paul died from his injuries too.
Stephanie spent months in hospital undergoing surgeries, skin grafts and rehabilitation, while her mother Marie faced the unimaginable reality of caring for her surviving daughter while grieving both her husband and youngest child.
In the years since the eruption, Stephanie has spoken publicly about her recovery and become a powerful advocate for burns survivors and body acceptance. But Marie has rarely spoken in depth about what happened to their family &mdash; until now.
In this extraordinarily intimate and emotional conversation with Kate Langbroek, Stephanie and Marie sit down together for their most extensive interview to date, speaking candidly about survival, visible scars, grief, motherhood, survivor&rsquo;s guilt, humour, resilience, and the bond that carried them through unimaginable loss.
If this episode brings up anything difficult for you, support is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Out of the Ashes by Stephanie and Marie Browitt is <a href="https://harpercollins.com.au/products/9780733344312_out-of-the-ashes">out now</a>.&nbsp;
SUBSCRIBE here:<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol"> Support independent women's media</a>&nbsp;
New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off &mdash; $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order.<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/twoobs-discount-code/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=discounts&amp;utm_content=twoobs-ron"> Click here to subscribe</a>.
Already a subscriber?<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscriber-hub/exclusive-offers/"> Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code</a>.
T&amp;C's apply.
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/sophie-smith-premature-triplets-husband-grief/">Sophie Smith Lost Her Premature Triplets And Then Her Husband. This Is How She Kept Going</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/patrick-brammall-devil-wears-prada-2-interview/">Patrick Brammall Turned Down The Devil Wears Prada 2. Then He Got A Call</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/dee-salmin-boy-sober-dating-advice-darcy-moore-collingwood-relationship/">Dee Salmin Went &lsquo;Boy Sober&rsquo; For Three Years. This Is What She Learnt</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/robin-bailey-grief-loss-resilience-interview/">How Robin Bailey Survived Repeated, Unimaginable Loss</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/lisa-wilkinson-interview-today-show-the-project/">Lisa Wilkinson Was Eveywhere. Then She Wasn't</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/natalie-bassingthwaighte-the-night-that-ended-my-marriage/">Natalie Bassingthwaighte: &ldquo;The Night That Ended My Marriage&rdquo;</a></li>
</ul>
Discover more<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> Mamamia Podcasts here</a>.
Watch No Filter on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NoFilterpod/videos"> YouTube</a>. Follow us on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nofiltermamamia/"> here.</a> Follow us on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nofiltermamamia"> here</a>.&nbsp;
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/stephaniecoral96/?hl=en">Stephanie and Marie Browitt</a>
Host:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/katelangbroek/?hl=en"> Kate Langbroek</a>
Group Executive Producer:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/naima_brown_official/"> Naima Brown</a>
Executive Producer:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/breeplayer/?hl=en"> Bree Player</a>
Assistant Producer: Coco Lavigne
Audio and Video Producer: Josh Green
Social Media Producer: Olivia Colman
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

EXCLUSIVE: Stephanie Browitt Survived The White Island Volcano. This Is Her Mother’s Story Too.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/9b96a7e3-2855-48b4-87c4-b4470068d279/transcript

Kayla Jade didn’t plan to become one of the most recognisable women on Australian TikTok. She didn’t plan to become a sex worker, or a mum, or a viral sensation. But somehow, she’s all of those things and more.

In this episode of No Filter, Kate Langbroek sits down with Kayla to talk about the story that wasn’t supposed to be told. The one that includes a man named Peggy Sue, an A-Lister who asked for too much, falling for one of her clients and that infamous meet up with Drake. It's deep dive into the wild, unfiltered life Kayla’s built - one storytime at a time.

From her rise on OnlyFans to becoming a full-service sex worker, from co-parenting in the Gold Coast hinterland to managing fame, surgery, shame and survival, Kayla speaks with extraordinary candour about everything she’s lived through and what she’s still learning.

And yes, we talk about the pegging story that may or may not have impacted the federal election.

You can follow Kayla Jade here.

If this conversation brought up any hard feelings for you - please seek help. You can reach Lifeline on 13 11 14

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: Kayla Jade

Host: Kate Langbroek

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Senior Producer: Bree Player

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Video Producer: Josh Green

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.

Kayla Jade didn&rsquo;t plan to become one of the most recognisable women on Australian TikTok. She didn&rsquo;t plan to become a sex worker, or a mum, or a viral sensation. But somehow, she&rsquo;s all of those things and more.
In this episode of No Filter, Kate Langbroek sits down with Kayla to talk about the story that wasn&rsquo;t supposed to be told. The one that includes a man named Peggy Sue, an A-Lister who asked for too much, falling for one of her clients and that infamous meet up with Drake. It's deep dive into the wild, unfiltered life Kayla&rsquo;s built - one storytime at a time.
From her rise on OnlyFans to becoming a full-service sex worker, from co-parenting in the Gold Coast hinterland to managing fame, surgery, shame and survival, Kayla speaks with extraordinary candour about everything she&rsquo;s lived through and what she&rsquo;s still learning.
And yes, we talk about the pegging story that may or may not have impacted the federal election.
You can follow Kayla Jade <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blueeyedkaylajadee/?hl=en">here</a>.
If this conversation brought up any hard feelings for you - please seek help. You can reach Lifeline on 13 11 14
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/blueeyedkaylajadee/?hl=en">Kayla Jade</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
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 Story Kayla Jade Wasn't Supposed To Tell

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Sophie Smith thought she was about to become a mother to three baby boys.

Instead, after going into premature labour halfway through her pregnancy, she and her husband Ash found themselves facing unimaginable heartbreak. Over the course of 82 days, they lost all three of their triplets; Henry, Evan and Jasper.

In this deeply moving conversation with Kate Langbroek, Sophie speaks about those months of hope and heartbreak, the grief that followed, and the extraordinary way she and Ash channelled that pain into purpose by founding Running for Premature Babies — a charity that has since helped save the lives of thousands of premature babies across Australia.

Sophie also opens up about the second devastating loss that would change her life forever: losing Ash to brain cancer in 2016, after years of treatment and remission, and what it meant to continue raising their two young sons while carrying such enormous grief.

This episode is about motherhood, resilience, love, loss, and the ways we learn to keep going even after life turns out nothing like we imagined.

If this conversation brings anything up for you, support is available: Lifeline (13 11 14)

To learn more about Running for Premature Babies or support their work, visit: https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com

SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media 

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: Patrick Brammall Turned Down The Devil Wears Prada 2. Then He Got A Call
Listen: Dee Salmin Went ‘Boy Sober’ For Three Years. This Is What She Learnt
Listen: How Robin Bailey Survived Repeated, Unimaginable Loss
Listen: Lisa Wilkinson Was Eveywhere. Then She Wasn't
Listen: Natalie Bassingthwaighte: “The Night That Ended My Marriage”

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: Sophie Smith

Host: Kate Langbroek

Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Executive Producer: Bree Player

Assistant Producer: Coco Lavigne

Audio and Video Producer: Josh Green

Social Media Producer: Olivia Colman

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

Sophie Smith thought she was about to become a mother to three baby boys.
Instead, after going into premature labour halfway through her pregnancy, she and her husband Ash found themselves facing unimaginable heartbreak. Over the course of 82 days, they lost all three of their triplets; Henry, Evan and Jasper.
In this deeply moving conversation with Kate Langbroek, Sophie speaks about those months of hope and heartbreak, the grief that followed, and the extraordinary way she and Ash channelled that pain into purpose by founding Running for Premature Babies &mdash; a charity that has since helped save the lives of thousands of premature babies across Australia.
Sophie also opens up about the second devastating loss that would change her life forever: losing Ash to brain cancer in 2016, after years of treatment and remission, and what it meant to continue raising their two young sons while carrying such enormous grief.
This episode is about motherhood, resilience, love, loss, and the ways we learn to keep going even after life turns out nothing like we imagined.
If this conversation brings anything up for you, support is available: <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a> (13 11 14)
To learn more about Running for Premature Babies or support their work, visit: <a href="https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com" data-start="1368" data-end="1409">https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com</a>
SUBSCRIBE here:<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol"> Support independent women's media</a>&nbsp;
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/patrick-brammall-devil-wears-prada-2-interview/">Patrick Brammall Turned Down The Devil Wears Prada 2. Then He Got A Call</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/dee-salmin-boy-sober-dating-advice-darcy-moore-collingwood-relationship/">Dee Salmin Went &lsquo;Boy Sober&rsquo; For Three Years. This Is What She Learnt</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/robin-bailey-grief-loss-resilience-interview/">How Robin Bailey Survived Repeated, Unimaginable Loss</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/lisa-wilkinson-interview-today-show-the-project/">Lisa Wilkinson Was Eveywhere. Then She Wasn't</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/natalie-bassingthwaighte-the-night-that-ended-my-marriage/">Natalie Bassingthwaighte: &ldquo;The Night That Ended My Marriage&rdquo;</a></li>
</ul>
Discover more<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> Mamamia Podcasts here</a>.
Watch No Filter on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NoFilterpod/videos"> YouTube</a>. Follow us on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nofiltermamamia/"> here.</a> Follow us on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nofiltermamamia"> here</a>.&nbsp;
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="instagram.com/runningforprems/">Sophie Smith</a>
Host:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/katelangbroek/?hl=en"> Kate Langbroek</a>
Group Executive Producer:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/naima_brown_official/"> Naima Brown</a>
Executive Producer:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/breeplayer/?hl=en"> Bree Player</a>
Assistant Producer: Coco Lavigne
Audio and Video Producer: Josh Green
Social Media Producer: Olivia Colman
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Sophie Smith Lost Her Premature Triplets And Then Her Husband. This Is How She Kept Going

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/b9435673-3883-4316-a5fa-b443003c35c6/transcript

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