Actress Jodi Gordon on her recovery journey, new counselling work, and feeling grounded at 41.

For more than 20 years, Jodi Gordon lived much of her life in the spotlight. But behind the scenes, she was quietly struggling. Four years ago, she revealed her struggles with depression – and spoke for the first time about going to rehab for alcohol addiction.  

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Jodi opens up about what life has looked like for her in recovery, stepping away from acting to work as a counsellor for Sane Australia, launching her new practice The Modern Recovery Group, and why, at 41, she feels more grounded than ever. 

You can find more information about Jodi Gordon here.

Watch the full episode with Jodi Gordon here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand 

Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.

For more than 20 years, Jodi Gordon lived much of her life in the spotlight. But behind the scenes, she was quietly struggling. Four years ago, she revealed her struggles with depression &ndash; and spoke for the first time about going to rehab for alcohol addiction.&nbsp;&nbsp;
On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Jodi opens up about what life has looked like for her in recovery, stepping away from acting to work as a counsellor for Sane Australia, launching her new practice The Modern Recovery Group, and why, at 41, she feels more grounded than ever.&nbsp;
You can find more information about Jodi Gordon <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodigordon/">here</a>.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@stellar_aus">Watch the full episode with Jodi Gordon here.</a>
Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarrahlemarquand/?hl=en"> Sarrah Le Marquand</a>&nbsp;
Find more from Stellar via Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stellar/"> @stellar</a>, TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@stellar_aus"> @stellar_aus</a>, or <a href="http://stellarmag.com.au/">stellarmag.com.au</a>.

When Australia's celebrities are ready to talk, they come to Something To Talk About. A new episode of the Stellar podcast is available every Sunday.

When Australia's celebrities are ready to talk, they come to Something To Talk About. A new episode of the Stellar podcast is available every Sunday.

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Jodi Gordon on shame, sobriety and starting over

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Sonia Kruger opens up on raising a teen daughter, women refusing to be invisible, TV's evolution, and life beyond free-to-air at 60.

For more than three decades, Sonia Kruger has been one of the defining faces of Australian television.

From the golden era of appointment viewing to today's streaming landscape, she's remained at the forefront of some of the country's biggest entertainment shows while the industry around her has transformed. 

Now, at 60, Sonia joins Stellar to discuss raising a pre-teen daughter, why women are refusing to become invisible, the changing face of television, and whether she's beginning to imagine what life beyond free-to-air might look like.

Watch the full episode with Sonia Kruger here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand. 

Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.au

For more than three decades, Sonia Kruger has been one of the defining faces of Australian television.
From the golden era of appointment viewing to today's streaming landscape, she's remained at the forefront of some of the country's biggest entertainment shows while the industry around her has transformed.&nbsp;
Now, at 60, Sonia joins&nbsp;Stellar to discuss raising a pre-teen daughter, why women are refusing to become invisible, the changing face of television, and whether she's beginning to imagine what life beyond free-to-air might look like.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@stellar_aus">Watch the full episode with Sonia Kruger here.</a>
Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarrahlemarquand/?hl=en"> Sarrah Le Marquand</a>.&nbsp;
Find more from Stellar via Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stellar/">@stellar</a> or<a href="http://stellarmag.com.au/"> stellarmag.com.au</a>

Is Sonia Kruger leaving Australian TV?

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Swimmer Kaylee McKeown opens up about missing the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, her late father, life beyond the pool, and  Los Angeles 2028.

Just days before the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Kaylee McKeown was forced to make one of the toughest decisions of her career.

After being diagnosed with glandular fever, the five-time Olympic gold medallist withdrew from what was set to be her final Commonwealth Games.

In her first interview since the announcement, Kaylee opens up about the heartbreak of missing Glasgow, the overwhelming support from Australians, and why she's already looking ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

She also reflects on the loss of her father, Sholto, the happiness she's found beyond the pool with her partner, and the life lessons that have taught her to stop and smell the roses.

Watch the full episode with Kaylee McKeown here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand. 

Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.

Just days before the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Kaylee McKeown was forced to make one of the toughest decisions of her career.
After being diagnosed with glandular fever, the five-time Olympic gold medallist withdrew from what was set to be her final Commonwealth Games.
In her first interview since the announcement, Kaylee opens up about the heartbreak of missing Glasgow, the overwhelming support from Australians, and why she's already looking ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
She also reflects on the loss of her father, Sholto, the happiness she's found beyond the pool with her partner, and the life lessons that have taught her to stop and smell the roses.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@stellar_aus">Watch the full episode with Kaylee McKeown here.</a>
Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarrahlemarquand/?hl=en"> Sarrah Le Marquand</a>.&nbsp;
Find more from Stellar via Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stellar/"> @stellar</a>, TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@stellar_aus"> @stellar_aus</a>, or <a href="http://stellarmag.com.au/">stellarmag.com.au</a>.

Kaylee McKeown’s first interview since pulling out of the Commonwealth Games

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25 years after Big Brother, Gretel Killeen is back on reality TV. She opens up on The Traitors, her career, and thriving at 63.

Twenty-five years after changing Australian television as the original host of Big Brother, Gretel Killeen is back in reality TV as the host of The Traitors.

On this episode of Something To Talk About, Gretel reflects on the extraordinary success of Big Brother, the barriers she faced as a woman breaking into television, and why she has no intention of slowing down at 63.

She also reveals the backstory she created for her Traitors character, talks about returning to stand-up comedy, and shares why becoming a grandmother has helped her rediscover the joy of being playful.

The Traitors premieres Sunday August 4 on Network 10.

Watch the full episode with Gretel Killeen here.

Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand. 

Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.

Twenty-five years after changing Australian television as the original host of Big Brother, Gretel Killeen is back in reality TV as the host of The Traitors.
On this episode of Something To Talk About, Gretel reflects on the extraordinary success of Big Brother, the barriers she faced as a woman breaking into television, and why she has no intention of slowing down at 63.
She also reveals the backstory she created for her Traitors character, talks about returning to stand-up comedy, and shares why becoming a grandmother has helped her rediscover the joy of being playful.
The Traitors premieres Sunday August 4 on Network 10.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@stellar_aus">Watch the full episode with Gretel Killeen here.</a>
Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarrahlemarquand/?hl=en"> Sarrah Le Marquand</a>.&nbsp;
Find more from Stellar via Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stellar/"> @stellar</a>, TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@stellar_aus"> @stellar_aus</a>, or <a href="http://stellarmag.com.au/">stellarmag.com.au</a>.

 Gretel Killeen and the “feminist men” who changed Australian TV forever

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Jodi Gordon on shame, sobriety and starting over

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