The day your life turns upside down usually starts like any other. It’s ordinary, it’s normal. And then, life smacks you in the head and everything changes in an instant.

Leigh Sales has spent many years interviewing people whose lives have changed suddenly and tragically and, she's had a few of those days herself. In her new book, An Ordinary Day, she speaks candidly with people who’ve faced the unimaginable. 

So what happens when everything that could go wrong, does go wrong? And how have these conversations shaped the way she deals with her own personal tragedies?

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CREDITS:

Host: Mia Freedman 

With thanks to special guest Leigh Sales.

Buy her book Any Ordinary Day, here. Or at apple.co/mamamia.

Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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The day your life turns upside down usually starts like any other. It&rsquo;s ordinary, it&rsquo;s normal. And then, life smacks you in the head and everything changes in an instant.
Leigh Sales has spent many years interviewing people whose lives have changed suddenly and tragically and, she's had a few of those days herself. In her new book, An Ordinary Day, she speaks candidly with people who&rsquo;ve faced the unimaginable.&nbsp;
So what happens when everything that could go wrong, does go wrong? And how have these conversations shaped the way she&nbsp;deals with her own personal tragedies?
<a href="https://radiopublic.com/no-filter-WeJq1J">Click here to subscribe to No Filter.</a>
CREDITS:
Host: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mia/">Mia Freedman&nbsp;</a>
With thanks to special guest <a href="https://twitter.com/leighsales?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Leigh Sales.</a>
Buy her book Any Ordinary Day, <a href="https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2018/08/29/113956/any-ordinary-day-leigh-sales-hamish-hamilton/">here</a>. Or at apple.co/mamamia.
Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizaratliff/?hl=en">Elissa Ratliff</a>
GET IN TOUCH:
Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386.
Head to <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/">https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/</a> to this and all our pods delivered straight to your inbox.
Email the show at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:outloud@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>
Download the Mamamia Podcast App <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/mamamia-podcasts/id1094537820?mt=8">here</a>.
Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia

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

When Leigh Sales' World Turned Upside Down

For 15 years, Lainey Wilson chased a dream that didn’t seem to want her back.

She was rejected. Overlooked. Living in a camper trailer in Nashville while the industry moved on without her.

Now she’s one of country music’s biggest stars.

In this episode of No Filter, Lainey reflects on the decade-and-a-half grind behind her so-called “overnight success” from auditioning for Idol and The Voice, to impersonating Hannah Montana for five years, to going viral in a way she never expected.

She talks about faith, exhaustion, ambition, meeting Miley Cyrus after years of portraying her on stage, and the advice from Keith Urban that reframed everything.

You can find Lainey’s latest music, tour dates and more at laineywilson.com. 

CREDITS:

Guest: Lainey Wilson

Host: Kate Langbroek

Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Executive 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.

For 15 years, Lainey Wilson chased a dream that didn&rsquo;t seem to want her back.
She was rejected. Overlooked. Living in a camper trailer in Nashville while the industry moved on without her.
Now she&rsquo;s one of country music&rsquo;s biggest stars.
In this episode of No Filter, Lainey reflects on the decade-and-a-half grind behind her so-called &ldquo;overnight success&rdquo; from auditioning for Idol and The Voice, to impersonating Hannah Montana for five years, to going viral in a way she never expected.
She talks about faith, exhaustion, ambition, meeting Miley Cyrus after years of portraying her on stage, and the advice from Keith Urban that reframed everything.
You can find Lainey&rsquo;s latest music, tour dates and more at laineywilson.com.&nbsp;
CREDITS:
Guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laineywilson/?hl=en">Lainey Wilson</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>
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.

For 15 Years, No One Was Listening To Lainey Wilson. Now She's Everywhere. 

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In the 1990s, Rachel Hunter was one of the most recognisable women in the world.

A Sports Illustrated cover star and defining face of the supermodel era, she went from a teenager in New Zealand to global fame almost overnight. She later married Rod Stewart, becoming part of one of the decade’s most talked-about love stories.

From the outside, it looked like the ultimate 90s fairytale.

In this episode of No Filter, Rachel reflects on rising to fame at 17, her whirlwind marriage to Rod Stewart, and what it was really like to live inside that cultural moment.

After recently appearing on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, she speaks candidly about motherhood, public scrutiny, and why the life everyone envied eventually wasn’t enough.

This is a conversation about identity, reinvention, and finding yourself beyond the spotlight.

CREDITS:

Guest: Rachel Hunter

Host: Kate Langbroek

Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Executive 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.

In the 1990s, Rachel Hunter was one of the most recognisable women in the world.
A Sports Illustrated cover star and defining face of the supermodel era, she went from a teenager in New Zealand to global fame almost overnight. She later married Rod Stewart, becoming part of one of the decade&rsquo;s most talked-about love stories.
From the outside, it looked like the ultimate 90s fairytale.
In this episode of No Filter, Rachel reflects on rising to fame at 17, her whirlwind marriage to Rod Stewart, and what it was really like to live inside that cultural moment.
After recently appearing on I&rsquo;m A Celebrity&hellip; Get Me Out Of Here!, she speaks candidly about motherhood, public scrutiny, and why the life everyone envied eventually wasn&rsquo;t enough.
This is a conversation about identity, reinvention, and finding yourself beyond the spotlight.
CREDITS:
Guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachelhunterx/?hl=en">Rachel Hunter</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>
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.

Supermodel Rachel Hunter Was The Ultimate 90s Muse - Then She Walked Away

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When Michelle Burgess’ young son Leo became unwell while their family was on holiday in Tasmania, it initially seemed like a virus — something that would pass with rest and time. But within days, Leo lost the ability to move his body, was transferred between hospitals across two states, and was eventually placed into an induced coma while doctors tried to understand what was happening.

Leo was later diagnosed with GFAP astrocytopathy — an extremely rare autoimmune neurological condition that causes inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. What followed was months in hospital, intensive treatment, and the beginning of a recovery that is still ongoing.

In this deeply personal conversation, Michelle takes Kate Langbroek inside the terrifying early days of Leo’s illness — from the moment she realised something was wrong, to the long weeks spent sitting beside his hospital bed in intensive care, unsure whether he would survive. She shares what it means to advocate for your child when there are no clear answers, how she coped with fear and exhaustion, and the extraordinary resilience Leo showed as he slowly began to recover.

It’s an experience Kate understands in a profoundly personal way. When her eldest son was a child, he was diagnosed with leukaemia — an illness he survived — and she recognises the unique fear that comes when a parent is forced to watch their child fight for their life.

This episode is about motherhood, uncertainty, and the kind of love that refuses to give up — even when the future is impossible to imagine.

Michelle and Leo are sharing their story in support of the Starlight Super Swim which aims to raise $4.3 million to bring happiness to more than 110,000 sick kids in hospital. You can donate via superswim.au/NoFilter

If you find yourself needing to talk to someone after listening to this episode please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

CREDITS:

Guest: Michelle Burgess

Host: Kate Langbroek

Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Executive 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.

When Michelle Burgess&rsquo; young son Leo became unwell while their family was on holiday in Tasmania, it initially seemed like a virus &mdash; something that would pass with rest and time. But within days, Leo lost the ability to move his body, was transferred between hospitals across two states, and was eventually placed into an induced coma while doctors tried to understand what was happening.
Leo was later diagnosed with GFAP astrocytopathy &mdash; an extremely rare autoimmune neurological condition that causes inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. What followed was months in hospital, intensive treatment, and the beginning of a recovery that is still ongoing.
In this deeply personal conversation, Michelle takes Kate Langbroek inside the terrifying early days of Leo&rsquo;s illness &mdash; from the moment she realised something was wrong, to the long weeks spent sitting beside his hospital bed in intensive care, unsure whether he would survive. She shares what it means to advocate for your child when there are no clear answers, how she coped with fear and exhaustion, and the extraordinary resilience Leo showed as he slowly began to recover.
It&rsquo;s an experience Kate understands in a profoundly personal way. When her eldest son was a child, he was diagnosed with leukaemia &mdash; an illness he survived &mdash; and she recognises the unique fear that comes when a parent is forced to watch their child fight for their life.
This episode is about motherhood, uncertainty, and the kind of love that refuses to give up &mdash; even when the future is impossible to imagine.
Michelle and Leo are sharing their story in support of the Starlight Super Swim which aims to raise $4.3 million to bring happiness to more than 110,000 sick kids in hospital. You can donate via&nbsp;<a href="https://superswim.au/NoFilter" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://superswim.au/NoFilter&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771030690748000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0NAJfRjQVdlmyGFzq6p1wp">superswim.au/NoFilter</a>
If you find yourself needing to talk to someone after listening to this episode please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
CREDITS:
Guest: Michelle Burgess
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>
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.

Michelle Slept by Her Son’s ICU Bedside for Most of Last Year

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