Manu Feildel is the fun, French chef who has run restaurants and hosted some of the biggest shows on television, including My Kitchen Rules, now in its 14th year. As you’ll learn in this episode, there is far more to Manu than the lighthearted and passionate man you see on the telly.

Hear how Manu and Colin Fassnidge went from rivals to best mates, turning a social media feud into MKR chemistry. Manu also opens up about his relationship with his father, his 'tough love' approach to parenting, and his lifelong mission to give his mother a worry-free life. Manu also opens up about his past mental health struggles and the pressures of perfection in the culinary world.

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LINKS:

• Catch Manu as co-host and judge on MKR - Australia's greatest dinner party on Mondays & Tuesdays on Seven and Seven +
• VIsit Bistro Red Lion by Manu in Rozelle Sydney here
• Fill out our survey for the chance to win a $100 voucher here
• If you loved this chat with Manu, we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Curtis Stone here
• If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify

CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Manu Feildel
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Chris Marsh
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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In this episode, Sarah, Duchess of York, shares a rare and intimate glimpse into her life as a bestselling author, philanthropist, mother, and ‘badass, sexy, sassy super gran'. The Duchess opens up about her special bond with the late Queen, sharing the advice she received before her passing, and reveals how she carries on the Queen’s legacy by caring for her beloved corgis.

The Duchess and Jess also dive deep into the intense media scrutiny she endured and why she’s grateful for the lessons it taught her about resilience and success. She shares her struggles with mental health, her commitment to doing the inner work, and her dedication to facing fears head-on. There is so much to learn from The Duchess about trusting your instincts, learning from mistakes, taking joy seriously, and dancing until midnight!

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LINKS:

• If you’re listening from Sydney and you’d like to meet The Duchess at one of her instore book signings she’ll be at:
  Seed Heritage In Bondi Junction this afternoon at 3.30pm
  Dymnocks on George St this Thursday 7th Nov at 3.30pm
• Discover all of Sarah's incredible books including her Serenity range, kids teen books and Wonder in the Woods, Flora & Fern here
• Fill out our survey for the chance to win a $100 voucher here
• If you loved this chat with The Duchess, we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Trinny Woodall here
• If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify

CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Sarah, Duchess of York
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Chris Marsh
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 50 years, Noni Hazlehurst has captivated audiences—from Play School to A Place to Call Home, The Shiralee, and Better Homes and Gardens. A career fuelled by grit, willpower, and talent.

In this episode, Noni stresses the importance of women speaking up and sharing their experiences, reminding us that it's perfectly okay to let go of our masks and be our true selves. She also reveals the response to her ‘risky’ Logies Hall of Fame speech, the acting advice she received at 60 that changed her life, and why her marriage breakdown with her on- and off-screen husband was ‘horrific.

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LINKS:

• Noni's inspiriing memoir 'Dropping The Mask' is available here
• Fill out our survey for the chance to win a $100 voucher here
• If you loved this chat with Noni we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Bryan Brown here
• If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify
• Is there someone you'd like to hear on the podcast? Send Jess your guest ideas here

CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Noni Hazlehurst
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Chris Marsh
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.