Let's Be Real
Let's Be Real is hosted by Emilee Hembrow and features conversations with influential Australian voices about what it really takes to “have it all.” The show explores the lessons, stories, and honest realities that shape modern life. Episodes focus on the juggle of chasing kids, dreams, and deadlines without pretending there is a rulebook. It aims to open up candid discussion about ambition, family, and everyday pressures.
Episodes
Tammy’s Boyfriend Met Her Ex… And We’re Finally Telling the Story | Let’s Be Real
Season two is here!🤍 and of course Amy and Tammy are back with some sister stories probably should’ve stayed off the internet. An unexpected run-in gets awkward, a first-meeting confession comes out, and suddenly we’re asking… should we really be telling this? 👀
Then, a listener’s boyfriend is giving his ex a little too much attention. Is she overthinking it—or ignoring something she shouldn’t?
Emillee, Amy & Tammy Hembrow Open Up About Love, Breakups & Dating in the Social Media Era
In this episode of Let’s Be Real, I’m joined again by my sisters Amy and Tammy Hembrow for a very honest conversation about love, relationships, dating, and how social media has completely changed the way we connect with each other.
We chat about everything from meeting people online versus in real life, the pressure of sharing relationships online, and whether social media has made it harde
The Heartbreaking Reason Kayla Itsines Blocked Emilee Online
On this episode of Let's Be Real, I'm sitting down with one of Australia's OG fitness queens - the one and only Kayla Itsines.
Kayla talks about her journey from training women in a small gym to building one of the world’s biggest fitness communities, creating the iconic BBG program and navigating the highs and lows of building a global business. She also shares the lessons she learned from selli
Rachael Finch's Journey From Restriction to Balance: 'I Was Tired of Being Tired'
In this episode, I'm chatting with model, TV presenter, mum and entrepreneur Rachael Finch. You might remember Rachael as Miss Universe Australia in 2009, or from her appearances on Dancing With The Stars, Celebrity MasterChef or Sunrise. Now she runs a wellness business and cafe with husband Michael.
This is an an honest conversation about motherhood, wellness, body image, business, and what it
Moana Founder Karina Irby On The Truth About Body Confidence & Staying Authentic
What does real confidence actually look like?
In this honest and refreshing conversation, I sit down with content creator and Moana founder Karina Irby to talk about body image, business challenges, social media pressure and choosing a life that feels right for you, even when it doesn't fit society's expectations.
Karina opens up about one of the toughest periods in her business journey, includi
Emilee, Amy & Tammy Hembrow: What Social Media Gets Wrong About Us
I've got my sisters back on the pod this week, and not only are we catching up on life, but we're delving deep into what people on social media get wrong about us.
Tammy, Amy and I are breaking down the wrong assumptions people make about us, the real stories behind some of our viral social media posts, and Tammy opens up about her ADHD diagnosis. But there's so much more in this episode, so don'
Katie Bunton Left Sydney So Her Kids Could Be 'Dirty, Wild & Free'
In this episode of Let’s Be Real, I sit down with content creator and mum of twin boys (and another on the way!), Katie Bunton, for an honest and refreshing conversation about modern motherhood, fertility, low-tox living, and creating a life outside the norm.
Katie opens up about leaving behind her fast-paced Sydney lifestyle to raise her family in Byron Bay, why she chose a slower and more
Balancing Breakfast Radio, Social Media And Motherhood with Emily Jade O'Keefe
In this episode, I sit down with 102.9 Hot Tomato radio host, podcaster and mum-of-two, Emily Jade O'Keefe, for a raw and honest chat about parenting in the age of social media. Emily opens up about why she believes devices are the bigger issue (not necessarily social media itself), and the strict rules she has in place around phones, bedrooms and monitoring apps.
We also chat about how
Aims Connor on Oversharing, Boundaries & The Cost of Going Viral
In this raw and refreshingly honest episode of Let's Be Real, I sit down with viral content creator and mum of four Aims Connor, to talk about what motherhood really looks like behind the highlight reel.
From her popular TikToks about fussy eaters and leftover food hacks, to navigating the constant juggle of kids, career, and online criticism, Aims has built a loyal community simply by showing up
No Sleep, Burnout & Mum Brain: Expert Tips For A Better Night's Sleep
Most mums are dealing with exhaustion and a lack of sleep these days and feeling like there's no end in sight.
In this episode, I sit down with Australia’s leading sleep expert, Olivia Arezzolo, to unpack why so many of us are exhausted, wired, and waking up at 3am, and what we can actually do about it.
Olivia shares her powerful personal story, from battling severe mental and physical health ch
Life After 'Married At First Sight': Carina Mirabile Spills The Tea
Most people think they know Carina Mirabile from the hit TV series Married At First Sight… but what you see on screen is only part of the story.
In this episode, Carina joins me for a raw and unfiltered conversation about what really happens behind the scenes of reality TV — from strict rules and emotional pressures, to the mental toll of being watched (and judged) by millions.
She opens up abou
Healing After Heartbreak: 'Saying Yes To Grief' with Eslana Lower (Part 2)
This episode deals with suicide, bullying and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
Elsana Lower is a nurse, a mindset coach and a mum. In the last episode, she shared the raw reality of losing her teenage daughter Rylee to suicide following abuse and online bullying.
In the deeply moving conclusion to our conversation, Elsana Lower explores the transformative power of forgiveness and th
When Bullying Turns Deadly: A Story Every Parent Needs to Hear (Eslana Lower Part 1)
This episode deals with suicide, bullying and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
This is one of the most raw and heartbreaking conversations I’ve ever had.
In this deeply emotional episode, I sit down with resilience coach, nurse and mother Elsana Lower, who opens up about the unimaginable loss of her 15-year-old daughter, Rylee.
It's a powerful and confronting story about the very r
Natalie Bassingthwaighte on Coming Out, Co-Parenting & Living Authentically
Natalie Bassingthwaighte is one of Australia's best-known entertainers, thanks to her years in musical theatre, starring role on soap Neighbours and fronting dance act Rogue Traders.
This week, Nat joins me on Let’s Be Real for one of her most raw and honest conversations yet.
After years in the spotlight, Natalie opens up about the story behind the headlines, and what it was really like to
Why You Keep Feeling Stuck (And How to Break Free) with Georgie Stevenson
In this episode, I sit down with Georgie Stevenson - entrepreneur, podcaster and founder of Nu Harvest supplements, and Rise & Conquer, the self-development platform brand built on manifestation and self-trust.
Georgie shares her journey from studying law and working at a corporate firm to walking away from it all to follow a path
Healing & Finding Hope After 5 Miscarriages with Dr Sarah Jane
What if trauma, grief and emotional pain don’t just live in your mind — but in the rest of your body too?
Dr Sarah Jane is a chiropractor, holistic counsellor and founder of Spinal Energetics, a powerful approach to healing that works with the nervous system, the spine and the body’s stored emotional experiences.
In this deeply honest conversation, Sarah discusses how she coped after experiencin
The Truth About Being a Fitness Influencer And Mum with Chontel Duncan
In our last chat, fitness coach, entrepreneur and mum of five, Chontel Duncan told us the harrowing tale of finding her young son drowned in their backyard pool. Luckily he survived, but that wasn't the only near-tragedy to strike Chontel and her family.
In this episode, she opens up about the health problems that plagued her premature twins just weeks after their birth, and how the symptoms
Chontel Duncan lived every parent's worst nightmare
In this deeply honest and emotional episode of Let’s Be Real, I sit down with fitness coach, entrepreneur and mum of five, Chontel Duncan.
From building a successful fitness empire with her high school sweetheart to raising five young children in a loud, love-filled home, Chontel shares what life really looks like behind the social media highlight reel.
She also recounts the terrifying moment sh
Tammy Hembrow reacts to 'unrecognisable' pap pics + surgery myth busting
In this episode, my sisters Tammy and Amy are back on the Let's Be Real couch, and Tammy is spilling the tea behind those viral photos of her at the Gold Coast airport recently.
Plus we talk body image and the pressure to look good, how our ideal bodies have changed over the years, and bust the online myths about the surgeries that we've had - from boob jobs to butt implants!
Nothing is of
The Health Advice Every Woman Needs To Hear feat. Sarah Percy
This week on Let's Be Real - some important health advice for all women that I wish I'd known earlier. Sarah Percy is a Women's Health Physiotherapist who specialises in pelvic floor education. She has some valuable insights and advice when it comes to pregnancy, intimacy, bladder weakness and so much more.
We even chat about the shaming she received online after revealing she was having a cesare
Valentine's Day + Blocked Numbers (Feat. Tammy & Amy Hembrow)
In this episode, I've got my sisters Tammy and Amy back on the Let's Be Real couch. We're catching up about Valentine's Day, who's blocking who in our group chats, and whether family can successfully work together.
Tammy and Amy will be joining me regularly, so DM me on Instagram if you have any questions or topics you'd like us to be real about!
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Inside Viral Fragrance Brand 'Who Is Elijah' With Founder Raquel Bouris
If you're like me, you probably got a bottle of Who Is Elijah in your purse, but the story behind the brand is as amazing as the fragrance itself. Raquel Bouris was working a 9-5 corporate job when she stumbled across this phenomenal scent, and decided to build a business around it. She's gone from bottling in her lounge room to a million-dollar global brand.
This week, Raquel reveals to me
The Power of Breathwork with Rory Warnock
Breathwork has long been lauded for its benefits to both physical and mental health, but most of us don't really know how to do it properly. Rory Warnock is a Scottish-born, Sydney-based performance and wellness coach, who specialises in breathwork and nervous system regulation. His new book unlocks the secrets of breathwork and how it can help improve your mood, boost focus and performance, beat
Zoe Marshall: 'Grief Doesn’t End You - Avoiding It Might'
In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Zoe Marshall speaks to Emilee about hitting rock bottom, then finding a way back to life. From surviving abuse, embracing grief and redefining manifestation as a grounded, embodied practice, Zoe shares what real healing looks like when you don’t bypass the pain.
Together, Emilee and Zoe explore motherhood, and raising emotionally intelligent children wh
Mythbusting Social Media Health Trends with Sarah Di Lorenzo
It's the new year, so no doubt your social media feed has been fall of tips and hacks for losing weight and getting fit. It can be hard to sort he fact from the fiction when trying to make good choices for yourself and your family. So this week, I'm speaking with clinical nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo. You may know her from Sunrise or one of her many books.
This week, Sarah is breaking thro
Juggling Babies and a Business with Hannah Polites
This week I'm thrilled to be joined by one of the OG Instagram influencers and the woman behind the gorgeous Babyccino Bear range - Hannah Polites. As a mum of four herself, she knows the struggle of juggling kids, a growing business and a massive online audience.
In this episode we unpack just how her Insta-fame began, the challenges of balancing family and business, and our common enemy - laund
Happy New Year from Emilee! 🎆
A quick message from Emilee to celebrate the New Year!
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The Real Reason Mark 'Grandpa' Hembrow Left Hollywood Behind
This week I'm putting my dad in the hot seat! We chat about why he walked away from his growing career in Hollywood, how he managed to look after three crazy girls, and busts some myths about our lives and how we grew up. Plus there's a little tease of a project coming in 2026!
LINKS
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The Harrowing Wake Up Call For Ashy Bines To Slow Down
Ashy Bines needs no introduction - one of Australia's original social media stars, her Bikini Body Challenge took the internet by storm. What followed was a gym and her own activewear brand as she built her fitness empire. But Ashy is slowing things down now that she's a mum, thanks to a wake-up call from a major health scare last year.
In this episode, Ashy gets real about how her expectat
Better Bedtime Habits For Your Kids with Beck Behan
Getting a good night's sleep can be hard when you have little ones. Restless newborns and toddlers can keep the whole house awake, leaving us all crabby and on edge.
This week, The Sleep Teacher Beck Behan joins me with some top tips on getting more rest for children aged four and under, that will help everyone rest a little easier.
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Inside Skye Wheatley's 'Frantic Mess'
Joining me this week is someone who needs no introduction. You might know her from her time on Big Brother or I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! You might even know her from the very popular podcast she hosts with bestie Callum Hole, Skye & Callum. But behind the glam, Skye Wheatley is still a mum of two, dealing with her share of relationship and work dramas.
In this episode, Skye gets
Emily Skye's Struggle With Perfectionism
On this week's episode, I'm catching up with one of the OG fitness influencers, Emily Skye. Making a name for herself with the hugely popular Emily Skye FIT app, she's grown her community by keeping it real and showing the ups AND downs of her life as an entrepreneur, public figure and a mother trying to juggle it all.
We chat about the insecurities that plagued her growing up, her struggle with
Living A Life Of Greatness with Sarah Grynberg
When Sarah Grynberg got her dream job in breakfast radio, she never thought she'd find herself working herself to exhaustion. The burnout had detrimental effects on her health, which saw her collapse on her kitchen floor in waves of dizziness. It prompted Sarah to look for more balance in her life, and she started researching happiness and human behaviour. Now Sarah is an author, speaker and podca
Unpacking Loss, Grief & Heartbreak Feat. Amy + Tammy Hembrow
Welcome to Let’s Be Real - a safe space for women juggling it all, motherhood, work, identity, and everything in between.
In this second episode, my best friends and sisters, Amy and Tammy are back as we unpack some of the unseen parts of our lives. We're going deep in this episode: I open up about the grief and aftermath of losing my son Jamal at 29 weeks, while Tammy discusses her ve
The Truth About 'Having It All' Ft. Amy + Tammy Hembrow
I'm Emilee Hembrow, and welcome to Episode 1 of Let’s Be Real.This pod is a safe space for women juggling it all, motherhood, work, identity, and everything in between. For my first episode I thought I would sit down with my best friends and sisters, Amy and Tammy for a chat to talk about the highs and lows of trying to 'have it all.'
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Coming Soon: Let's Be Real with Emilee Hembrow
Let’s be real.
Life doesn’t come with a rulebook, but it does come with lessons, stories, and conversations that shape who we are.
Join Emilee Hembrow as she sits down with some of Australia’s most influential voices and lifts the curtain on what it really takes to ‘have it all.’
Whether you’re chasing kids, dreams or deadlines it’s time for us to get honest about the juggle of modern life.
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