Jane Fonda is an iconic actress, activist, and fitness pioneer whose influence spans over six decades. At 87, she continues to inspire with her unwavering commitment to social causes and her candid reflections on life, aging, and beauty.

In this episode, Jess and Jane explore the themes of aging gracefully and the evolving standards of female beauty. Jane opens up about self-worth, the power of vulnerability, and the importance of female friendships. She discusses how activism has shaped her sense of purpose and how embracing change has been essential for her personal growth. This episode embodies L'Oréal's Age Perfect philosophy, celebrating the beauty of aging gracefully and challenging conventional beauty norms.

This episode was produced in partnership with L’Oréal Paris and recorded in collaboration with the wonderful team at Wanderlust True North

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• In this episode Jane touches on her experience of an eating disorder and body image issues. If you need support for yourself or someone you care about, help is available by talking to The Butterfly Foundation HERE
• If you loved this chat with Jane we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Rebecca Gibney here
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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Jane Fonda
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
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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Montaigne is one of Australia’s most original voices. A genre-defying, ARIA-winning musician known for their theatrical flair and fearless honesty. From representing Australia on the Eurovision stage to carving out space as a non-binary artist, Montaigne brings both vulnerability and power to everything they do. In this episode, Jess sits down with the brilliant performer to uncover the real person behind the glitter and grandeur.

Montaigne opens up about identity, family, and the emotional refuge they find in music. They reflect on the pressure of performing on one of the world’s biggest stages, what it means to be a confident introvert, and how creativity became a lifeline. With honesty and humour, Montaigne shares what it truly means to take up space, and how the stage gives them permission to express who they really are.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussion of complex and difficult family relationships. If this brings up anything for you, please know you're not alone support is available at standalone.org.au relationships.org.au and beyondblue.org.au

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LINKS:

• Montaigne's new album 'Its hard to be a Fish' is available here
• If you loved this chat with Montaigne we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Courtney Act 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: Montaigne
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
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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Katrina Gorry is a global Football Icon! A World Cup star, Olympian, and proud mum. But behind the glory on the pitch is a trailblazer who’s faced some of life’s toughest challenges with courage, grace, and a fierce spirit that’s impossible not to admire. In her self-titled biography Katrina Gorry, she opens up like never before, and in this deeply honest conversation with Jess, she does the same.

Katrina and Jess talk about the power of vulnerability; from battling an eating disorder and mental health challenges to navigating addiction within her family and the complex journey of coming out. Katrina shares how therapy became a turning point, the strength she found in friendship during tough times, how opening up to others helped lighten the load, and why becoming a mum was her greatest dream. It’s a moving, hopeful, and ultimately empowering chat about resilience, kindness, and using your story to lift others.

CONTENT WARNING: In this episode Katrina discusses her lived experience of an eating disorder and body image issues. If this has brought up anything for you, or or someone you know needs support for an eating disorder The Butterfly Foundation is available for Support for eating disorders and body image issues.

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LINKS:

• Buy Katrina's powerful biography, a Matildas hero's story of football, motherhood and breaking down barriers HERE
• If you need support for yourself or someone you care about, help is available by talking to The Butterfly Foundation HERE
• If you loved this chat with Katrina we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Moana Hope 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: Katrina Gorry
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
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.