Everyone has a story that has shaped them into the person they are today.
“A Double Life” raises awareness about the unseen challenges faced by parents, especially women, breaking down societal stereotypes and expectations. Through storytelling, education, and empowerment, we highlight resilience and courage while creating a supportive community for individuals navigating adversity and juggling multiple responsibilities.
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Trigger warning: sexual abuse and childhood trauma
Jessica Ella reveals how years of abuse by her father from age three reshaped her idea of love. At thirty, a guided meditation brought back memories she had long pushed aside and began the process of healing. She speaks about generational trauma, the fear that followed, moments of hearing him when he wasn’t there, and the steady support of her mother.
Now a women’s trauma expert and mother to River and Banjo, Jessica shares how she broke unhealthy patterns in relationships, found safe love with her partner Gav, and rebuilt her identity step by step. Her story is raw and deeply hopeful, showing that even after profound pain it is possible to heal, reclaim your life, and create real love and purpose.
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4 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
"Every single day is something different" - Ariel Bryant
After two later stage miscarriages and the relentless pressure of retail buying, Ariel knew something had to change. One morning in her bathroom, she decided to walk away and instantly felt a weight lift.
In this episode, Ariel reflects on her best 20s spent in New York, partying, travelling and living life to the fullest, before building a new chapter in Australia. Over time, her career collided with the reality of motherhood, IVF and the toll of trying to balance it all.
Ariel shares the moment she chose to walk away from her career, the guilt and relief of IVF, and how these experiences led her to co-found From Day One, a positive safe space for mums to connect.
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14 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT
Fatima Yousufi "I was a target in our family,"
Fatima Yusufi’s journey is one of courage, defiance and relentless hope. Growing up in Afghanistan, she fought against deep rooted beliefs that girls could not play sport, challenging her own father’s mindset before taking on society’s. As the goalkeeper and captain of the Afghan women’s national soccer team, Fatima risked her life for the right to play, facing threats, bombings and the constant fear of Taliban retaliation.
In a desperate and dangerous escape, she left with her siblings, suddenly responsible for their safety and with no idea where they were going or what their future would hold. She is now using her second chance to pursue her dreams and share a powerful message to girls everywhere: believe in yourself, even when the world tells you no.
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Who has been a guest on A Double Life
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Alana Pavlovic
Nartarsha Bamblett
Ariel
Keshia
Anaita Sarkar
Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
16
Social presence
97
YouTube
0
Engagement
27
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