The Ella Era

You saw the headlines. You heard the rumours. Now, we’re finally having the conversation.

Domenica Calarco joins me for Part 1 of a conversation we’ve put off for over two years. From becoming best friends on MAFS to building Sit With Us, we shared so much of our lives online. But when our podcast and friendship fell apart, there was so much we didn’t know how to explain.

This is an emotional conversation about friendship, regret and what really happened behind the headlines.

And if you think this is the whole story… there’s more we need to tell you. Part 2 drops this Thursday. ❤️

00:00 The Conversation We Never Thought We’d Have
03:34 Before It All Fell Apart
14:33 The Episode That Changed Everything
18:11 The Backlash & Losing $250,000
22:14 What Was Happening Behind Closed Doors
38:19 Why Sit With Us Ended
50:10 When We Stopped Speaking
56:34 There’s More to This Story… Part 2

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In this raw and vulnerable episode, I open up about the unfiltered reality of motherhood burnout, the mental fatigue of balancing work with baby Pia, and the power of giving yourself grace. I'm joined mic-side by my producer, Emilia, to reflect on the hard work, personal growth, and standout guest moments that defined The Ella Era over the past year.
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Welcome back to another completely unfiltered episode of The Ella Era! You all know this podcast has always been about going way deeper than the reality TV headlines, and this week I’m sitting down with Bec Zacharia to uncover the raw, messy truth about life after the cameras stopped rolling. We dive into how she is navigating therapy and body dysmorphia today. Bec even pulls out her phone to read the exact, final text messages exchanged with her ex Danny, exposing the dramatic breaking point of their relationship once and for all.
We also tackle the internet-breaking news surrounding her recent trip to Bali for that $14k "snatched waist" rib-contouring surgery AND we react to the latest bombshells currently blowing up our feeds, from Gia’s shock pregnancy to Stella and Filip’s sudden breakup.
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This might be one of my favourite chats to date for just how raw and real this week’s guest, Tilly Whitfeld was. We dive deep into her shocking cosmetic regrets, from getting veneers at 18 and suffering temporary blindness during a DIY freckle disaster, to surviving toxic Breast Implant Illness and navigating a miracle pregnancy following a devastating infertility diagnosis. She also opens up completely about a traumatic emergency C-section where she fell off the operating table mid-labor, her struggles with eating disorders, and navigating severe postpartum depression and intrusive thoughts as a new mom.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains deeply sensitive and raw discussions regarding eating disorders, severe mental health struggles, traumatic birth experiences, and distressing postpartum thoughts about wanting to harm a child.
Resources & Support Services
If you or someone you know has been impacted by the topics discussed in this episode, please reach out to the following professional resources:
Perinatal Mental Health & Postpartum Depression
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): Call 1300 726 306 (Mon-Fri) or visit panda.org.au for specialized perinatal support.
Gidget Foundation Australia: Perinatal psychological support services. Call 1300 851 758 or visit gidgetfoundation.org.au.
Eating Disorders & Body Image
The Butterfly Foundation: National eating disorders support helpline. Call 1800 33 4673 or visit butterfly.org.au.
Crisis Support & Mental Health
Lifeline: 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Call 13 11 14 (Australia) or text 0477 13 11 14.
Beyond Blue: 24/7 mental health support. Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au.
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In this highly anticipated episode, I sit down with one of the most quietly compelling contestants from Married at First Sight, David Momoh. From walking out of his final vows before Alissa could even finish her speech, to selling his MAFS wedding ring on Facebook Marketplace, no topic is off-limits.
David drops truth bombs on hiding in the bathroom with Scott, to what it's really like to maintain your faith in "the depths of hell," and how his dating pool quadrupled overnight._________________________________________________________________________________
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