Frances Whiting on motherhood at 40, her debut novel at 46, and The Nocturnals' success at 61 — proof it's never too late to start again.

Frances Whiting has spent almost 30 years writing her beloved Sunday column in Queensland’s Sunday Mail. But behind a career built on telling other people’s stories, some of the biggest chapters in her own life arrived later than expected.

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Frances reflects on becoming a mother in her 40s, publishing her first novel at 46, the runaway success of her latest book The Nocturnals at 61, the reader letter that moved her deeply, and why it is never too late to start again.  

You can buy Frances Whiting’s new novel The Nocturnals via the link in our show notes or at any good bookstore. 

Watch the full episode with Frances Whiting 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.

Frances Whiting has spent almost 30 years writing her beloved Sunday column in Queensland&rsquo;s Sunday Mail. But behind a career built on telling other people&rsquo;s stories, some of the biggest chapters in her own life arrived later than expected.
On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Frances reflects on becoming a mother in her 40s, publishing her first novel at 46, the runaway success of her latest book The Nocturnals at 61, the reader letter that moved her deeply, and why it is never too late to start again.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You can buy Frances Whiting&rsquo;s new novel The Nocturnals via the link in our show notes or at any good bookstore.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@stellar_aus">Watch the full episode with Frances Whiting 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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The hidden benefits of peaking later in life

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Chrissie Swan opens up on leaving breakfast radio, sobriety, co-parenting teens & her emotional Who Do You Think You Are? family discovery.

Chrissie Swan doesn’t do many interviews. “I’m like Halley’s Comet,” she jokes of the astrological phenomenon that only appears every 75 years or so. Now, Chrissie is orbiting back to the other side of the microphone, a place she readily admits she doesn't tend to be. 

This week on Something To Talk About, Chrissie reflects on the headlines she refuses to let define her, and how she walks the careful line between sharing her life publicly and protecting her children privately. She also discusses leaving breakfast radio, giving up alcohol, co-parenting teenagers, and why uncovering generations of rebellious women and family tragedy on her upcoming episode of SBS’ Who Do You Think You Are? ultimately changed the way she sees herself.

Chrissie’s episode of Who Do You Think You Are? airs on SBS on Tuesday, June 9, at 7.30pm.

Watch the full episode with Chrissie Swan 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

Chrissie Swan doesn&rsquo;t do many interviews. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m like Halley&rsquo;s Comet,&rdquo; she jokes of the astrological phenomenon that only appears every 75 years or so. Now, Chrissie is orbiting back to the other side of the microphone, a place she readily admits she doesn't tend to be.&nbsp;
This week on Something To Talk About, Chrissie reflects on the headlines she refuses to let define her, and how she walks the careful line between sharing her life publicly and protecting her children privately. She also discusses leaving breakfast radio, giving up alcohol, co-parenting teenagers, and why uncovering generations of rebellious women and family tragedy on her upcoming episode of SBS&rsquo; Who Do You Think You Are? ultimately changed the way she sees herself.
Chrissie&rsquo;s episode of Who Do You Think You Are? airs on SBS on Tuesday, June 9, at 7.30pm.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@stellar_aus">Watch the full episode with Chrissie Swan 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>
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&nbsp;<a href="http://stellarmag.com.au/">stellarmag.com.au</a>

Chrissie Swan’s second (and last) podcast interview

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Today Show reporter Taylor Haynes went viral after a crab latched onto her finger on live TV. Hear 'The Crab Girl' tell all on the Stellar podcast.

One minute, Taylor Haynes was doing a live cross at the Sydney Fish Market. The next, the Today show reporter was going viral around the world.

After a crab latched onto her finger during an Easter weekend segment, Taylor became an overnight internet sensation, dubbed “the crab girl” across every online platform. But behind the headlines is a broadcaster who has spent more than a decade working toward her moment on screen. On this episode, Taylor shares what really happened during that now-infamous live cross, the reality of becoming viral overnight, and why she refuses to read the comments.

You can see more of Taylor on Today and Weekend Today on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Find Taylor's Instagram here.

Watch the full episode with Taylor Haynes 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.

One minute, Taylor Haynes was doing a live cross at the Sydney Fish Market. The next, the Today show reporter was going viral around the world.
After a crab latched onto her finger during an Easter weekend segment, Taylor became an overnight internet sensation, dubbed &ldquo;the crab girl&rdquo; across every online platform. But behind the headlines is a broadcaster who has spent more than a decade working toward her moment on screen. On this episode, Taylor shares what really happened during that now-infamous live cross, the reality of becoming viral overnight, and why she refuses to read the comments.
You can see more of Taylor on Today and Weekend Today on Channel 9 and 9Now.
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tayhaynes_/">Find Taylor's Instagram here.</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@stellar_aus" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@stellar_aus&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779428213941000&amp;usg=AOvVaw33_V2_k_qQcjHZfjjZPYK-">Watch the full episode with Taylor Haynes here.</a>
Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarrahlemarquand/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sarrahlemarquand/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779428213941000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PIDqqn9ePQyRNOR6zMxWZ"> 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>.

Breakfast TV’s ‘crab girl’ Taylor Haynes on going viral

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Olympic 1500m silver medallist Jessica Hull on her Paris breakthrough, chasing LA gold and handling the pressure of success on the Stellar podcast.

Jessica Hull is one of the fastest women in the world and the first Australian woman in history to win an Olympic medal in the 1500 metres. But she says that silver medal in Paris was never the end goal. It was proof of what’s possible.

On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Jessica shares why that breakthrough moment has only fuelled her ambition, how she’s learning to handle the pressure that comes with success, and what it really takes behind the scenes to chase gold at the next Olympics in Los Angeles. 

Find Jessica’s Instagram here.

Watch the full episode with Jessica Hull 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.

 

Jessica Hull is one of the fastest women in the world and the first Australian woman in history to win an Olympic medal in the 1500 metres. But she says that silver medal in Paris was never the end goal. It was proof of what&rsquo;s possible.
On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Jessica shares why that breakthrough moment has only fuelled her ambition, how she&rsquo;s learning to handle the pressure that comes with success, and what it really takes behind the scenes to chase gold at the next Olympics in Los Angeles.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicaahull/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/jessicaahull/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778805459191000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CB0KoOlDw5XoHpCO2e291">Find Jessica&rsquo;s Instagram here.</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@stellar_aus" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@stellar_aus&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778805459191000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3D1MuBuSH1J9lOyD0BuJd6">Watch the full episode with Jessica Hull here.</a>
Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarrahlemarquand/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sarrahlemarquand/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778805459191000&amp;usg=AOvVaw27oXP8KJqR5HhupR0qbIJ9"> 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>.
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Why a silver medal isn’t good enough for Jessica Hull

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