Best Julia Rangiheuea Podcasts (2025)

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Recovered Party Girl with Julia Rangiheuea 33:55

2d ago33:55

33:55

Is the party girl lifestyle all it’s cracked up to be? Julia Rangiheuea gets real about sobriety, social media, and what happens when you walk away from the chaos. From wild nights and benders to quiet, uncomfortable moments of self-discovery, Julia shares how she rebuilt her identity, self-worth, and life without drugs or alcohol. Whether you're s…

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Tegan De Vil: Loving Your Partner in Addiction 54:37

22h ago54:37

54:37

When I sit across from my guests, they often share the darkest chapters of their past. But for Tegan, she’s living through it right now — in real time. Tegan and Jax are widely known for their hilarious, comedic videos that have earned them hundreds of thousands of followers across social media. So when Tegan posted a raw, emotional video — alone a…

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Chris’s Drunk Ride Into Oncoming Traffic 2:52

5d ago2:52

2:52

Drink driving is one of the biggest regrets for nearly every guest I’ve had, but for Chris, the consequences were brutal and lasting. Blacked out and riding on the back of a dirt bike with another intoxicated friend, they slammed head-on into traffic at 90km/h. Chris’s mate went to jail. The woman in the other car, simply driving to her next destin…

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When Every Date Ends in Ghosting 26:15

5d ago26:15

26:15

One listener hasn’t seen or heard from her dad in 10 years… until now, when he offers her $ 25,000 to reconnect. WTHELLY! Another is doing everything right in the dating world, but can’t get past the first date, and she’s ready to give up on love. If you have been ghosted, can't get to date two, and aren't having luck in the dating pool, this one's…

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The Sugar Baby 39:31

8d ago39:31

39:31

Taylor started sleeping with men when she was just 16 years old. From a young age, she was hanging around older boys for drugs and what began as one man to fund her addiction quickly escalated to posting herself on a sugar baby website. Taylor lives with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and currently has two parents in recovery. She hopes shar…

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Your Mid-Year Reset with Bec Stewart 42:07

9d ago42:07

42:07

Feeling behind or stuck in a slump? You’re not alone and Bec Stewart, is here to help. We chat about her Mid Year Wobbles, how to rebuild when you’ve lost momentum, the habits that actually stick, and the power of self-discipline. We also talk joy, self-doubt, and what stepping into your power really looks like. Your mid-year reset starts here, big…

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The Jehovah’s Witness 3:15

11d ago3:15

3:15

JOIN THE UNSPOKEN: https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking Caitlin grew up in a strict Jehovah’s Witness household, where her voice and individuality were suppressed. As soon as she was old enough, she sought out any form of escape — anything to avoid being at home. Caitlin shares her ongoing battle with mental illness – one that reached a breaking poi…

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He Picked Weed Over Me 20:58

12d ago20:58

20:58

This episode includes discussions around addiction and substance use. Big hugs all around in today’s show as we’re getting into the messy, real side of love and relationships. One listener is dealing with the heartbreak of separation and wants to save her marriage after kicking her husband out during a fight. Then another is torn, she’s in a safe, …

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Michael Lappin: The Comeback After Relapse 37:04

15d ago37:04

37:04

I've been following Michael Lappin on social media for a while now and even reached out to him when Soberly Speaking first launched, hoping to have him on as one of my guests. Weeks passed without a reply—until I came across a video where he shared he had relapsed. Michael's story, and this interview, really show how messy and non-linear addiction …

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Unfiltered & Unapologetic with Jamie Marinos 41:48

16d ago41:48

41:48

She’s loud, speaks her truth, and is the epitome of main character energy. In today’s episode, I’m joined by the one and only Jamie Marinos, I loved Jamie on MAFS and wanted to get her on for a raw, unfiltered chat about red flags, real love, female friendship, and what it means to be “too much” in a world that tries to tone us down. Plus, we get t…

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Psychosis, Violence & Homelessness: Tara Bentley 4:53

19d ago4:53

4:53

JOIN THE UNSPOKEN: https://www.patreon.com/c/soberlyspeaking The first time Tara tried Ice, it gave her a euphoria she’d never known. Coming from a violent household — a pattern that would repeat throughout her life — she was desperate to escape her reality from a young age. During active addiction, Tara was found jumping on a car in full-blown psy…

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Is This Bucks Party a Red Flag? 21:12

19d ago21:12

21:12

Your boyfriend’s going to a bucks night and there are strippers. Can you trust him? Plus, what to do when you’re always the one putting in effort with a friend who doesn’t seem to care anymore. We’re unpacking the ick, the hurt, and the hard truths. 💌Send in your confessions, dilemmas, or juicy secrets here—you might hear them on air! 📲Follow YSS o…

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How One Year Without Alcohol Changed Julia Vogl’s Life 46:46

22d ago46:46

46:46

Julia Vogl never identified with having a drinking problem, but she realised alcohol was holding her back and capping her potential. It’s a story so many can relate to, knowing something isn’t good for you, not being addicted to, yet continuously crawling back to it. Growing up confused about her sexuality and living with internalised homophobia, s…

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Things I Wouldn't Do Again in My 20s 37:56

23d ago37:56

37:56

From solariums to situationships, Afterpay to overdoing it with partying, these are the things I wouldn’t do again in my 20s, not from shame, but from growth. In this episode, I walk through 10 personal regrets (some light, some deep), and what I’ve learned the hard way, so maybe you don’t have to! 💌Send in your confessions, dilemmas, or juicy secr…

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The Mother of Two Addicted Sons 2:40

26d ago2:40

2:40

JOIN THE UNSPOKEN: https://www.patreon.com/c/soberlyspeaking Jo is a mother to four boys, her first two have both suffered with addiction. Two very different personalities: one the awkward, gentle kid; the other, the popular party boy. Only two and a half years apart, their addictions ruled the family — from smashing each other’s belongings to bein…

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Asking for What You Need in Your Relationship 21:35

26d ago21:35

21:35

She says we’re best friends... but I don’t feel the same. In today’s ep, we unpack friendship guilt, one-sided vibes, and how to ask for more in your relationship, without the drama! 💌Send in your confessions, dilemmas, or juicy secrets here—you might hear them on air! 📲Follow YSS on Instagram & TikTok. 💬Join the YSS Facebook community. If you are …

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Fearing Sobriety More Than Death with Patrick Kennedy 41:46

29d ago41:46

41:46

Patrick’s struggle wasn’t just with alcohol and drugs, they were symptoms of a much deeper issue: his inability to sit with discomfort. For years, he convinced himself that, “Once my mental health is under control, I’ll stop drinking.” A lie I’m sure we’ve all told ourselves at some point. In the beginning, alcohol seemed like the solution, the onl…

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Knowing Your Worth with Beth Kelly 41:52

1M ago41:52

41:52

Beth Kelly joins me for a beautiful conversation about love, self-worth, and being true to yourself. You might recognise her from this season of MAFS, and because I loved her on the show, I had to get her on air! I wanted us all to get to know Beth and today, we go deeper. We chat about navigating your 20s, how her idea of love has evolved, the big…

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The Unspoken: Giving Birth on a GHB Bender 2:56

1M ago2:56

2:56

Join The Unspoken HERE: https://www.patreon.com/c/soberlyspeaking This is my most controversial episode to date — and it’s now live on The Unspoken, Soberly Speaking’s new membership on Patreon. After being abused by a family member as a child, Zoe’s life was chaos from early childhood. She fell into addiction young and remained trapped in a cycle …

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When All Your Friends Are Coupled Up 23:15

1M ago23:15

23:15

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the struggles of being the solo friend in a world full of couples and what to do when you’re always the third wheel. Plus, I’m giving some big sister love to a listener who’s still hung up on an ex who’s moved on. 💌Send in your confessions, dilemmas, or juicy secrets here—you might hear them on air! 📲Follow YSS o…

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Closeted, Queer and Jewish: Andrew Moses 50:24

1M ago50:24

50:24

Andrew Moses grew up as a closeted Jewish gay boy, feeling immense pressure to be academically successful, marry a Jewish woman, and have Jewish children, all while battling the belief that something was fundamentally wrong with him. To fit in, he started using party drugs, masking his true identity and trying to convince everyone, including himsel…

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Introducing 'The Unspoken’ 2:51

1M ago2:51

2:51

These are the stories people don’t believe until they hear them. The unimaginable lives. Told with courage, by some of the most resilient humans I’ve ever sat across from. This is The Unspoken. Starting this Thursday, 5th June, Thursday episodes become The Unspoken — and will live on Patreon. This isn’t about gatekeeping. It’s about survival. It’s …

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Speaking Out About Online Hate with Chloe Pink 41:25

1M ago41:25

41:25

Chloe Pink’s wedding should have been one of the happiest moments of her life, instead a wave of cruel online hate followed it. In this raw and honest chat, Chloe opens up about the body shaming she faced, how it impacted her mental health, and what gave her the courage to speak out. We also get to know the woman behind the headlines, her love stor…

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Hooked at Just 12 Years Old 32:16

1M ago32:16

32:16

Last week, we heard from Tiana Wadsworth, and throughout her story, there was one name that kept coming up. Today, we meet him. As a kid, Klayton was infatuated with the drug addicts who hung around his local train station. While other kids looked away, Klayton felt drawn in. To him, they looked like his people. Mirroring someone close to him, Klay…

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The Mutual Breakup Still Breaks You 23:52

1M ago23:52

23:52

Today I’m diving into two very different listener submissions. One is about hooking up with a personal trainer who turned out to be MARRIED and another is about navigating the heartbreak of a mutual breakup that still really hurts. Especially when you’ve got to show up to a wedding solo and face all the awkward family questions. I’m sharing my best…

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Jacintha Survived 15 Years of DV, Now She Heals Families 33:05

1M ago33:05

33:05

Jacintha Field spent 15 years in a violent relationship, an experience that shaped her into the healer she is today. Her story is one so many can relate to, growing up feeling unseen and unheard, carrying deep-seated low self-worth into adulthood, and seeking escape in toxic relationships and substances. A recovering people-pleaser, she once tried …

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Losing My Uncle to MND 24:58

1M ago24:58

24:58

Today’s episode is a closer to home. I’m opening up about Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a devastating illness that changed my family forever. In 2017, my uncle Mark lost his battle with MND, and back then, I had no idea what the disease even was. This chat is about sharing his story, raising awareness, and shining a light on the incredible work of o…

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Kidnapped and Alone: Tiana Wadsworth 34:11

2M ago34:11

34:11

Raised in and out of foster care and born into a family battling addiction, Tiana Wadsworth moved through nearly 150 homes before she turned 16. By 18, she had survived more than most do in a lifetime; homelessness, daily grooming on the streets, and multiple sexual assaults by people she trusted. She was even kidnapped by a subscriber to her OnlyF…

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Valerie’s Story: 529 Days Missing, Then a Miracle 39:16

2M ago39:16

39:16

This episode has my whole heart. Today, I’m joined by Georgia & Josh, Valerie the dachshund’s parents to share the unbelievable story of how their dachshund went missing for 529 days and then was rescued. It’s emotional, it’s hopeful, and it honestly gave me goosebumps!! Then we dive into something I know a lot of you will relate to, that feeling o…

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Addicted to Pleasure with Dean Beattie 30:14

2M ago30:14

30:14

For Dean, addiction has always been about seeking pleasure, whether through sex, drugs, or alcohol. But it wasn’t until he quit alcohol and drugs that he and his therapist realised that sex was his primary addiction all along. His journey has been about breaking free from the need to constantly feel good, and today, he’s found peace in genuinely li…

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The South Korea Recap with My Boyfriend 42:50

2M ago42:50

42:50

We went to South Korea and now it’s time for the debrief! From the culture, shopping and food to our favourite activities and couple travel advice I’m answering all your questions. My boyfriend also joins me on air too to share his take on the trip. The activities mentioned, Lotte World, N Seoul Tower, Baseball, Nami Island & the Rail Park. Plus, t…

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The Young Sex Worker 41:39

2M ago41:39

41:39

At just twenty years old, Molly is the youngest guest I’ve had on the show. She grew up in a stable home, surrounded by a loving family and parents who adored her. But everything shifted in high school; she started having sex, smoking weed daily, and taking Xanax regularly. On her 17th birthday, Molly urgently needed money to fund her new habit. A …

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When You’re Crushing on Your Dad’s Coworker 24:01

2M ago24:01

24:01

When a harmless crush hits a little too close to home… like, say, your dad’s coworker. We’re talking about catching feelings in unexpected places! Plus, the stress of friendship shifts when you’re going through big life changes. If you’ve been feeling distant from your inner circle, overwhelmed by new chapters, or outgrowing people you never though…

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Ash Butterss Burnt Her Dream Life Down 40:02

2M ago40:02

40:02

For Ash Butterss, addiction was a constant pursuit of more: more thrill, more chaos, more ways to avoid the emptiness. It started with sugar in childhood, then alcohol at 12, and drugs by 14. She moved from one addiction to another, telling herself she didn’t have a problem as long as she had periods of sobriety. On the outside, her life looked imp…

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Dating Doesn’t Have to Suck 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

If dating feels like a loop of red flags, bad vibes, or situationships that leave you questioning your worth, this one’s for you. We’re overdue for a chat about the mindset shifts that made dating less exhausting and actually fun. From letting go of the spark obsession to swiping with purpose, this is your no pressure, no BS dating pep talk. P.S. H…

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Escaping Prison Through a Skylight: Kyle Quilausing 43:28

2M ago43:28

43:28

Once dubbed Hawaii’s most wanted criminal, Kyle Quilausing was a golf prodigy by age 10, competing on the PGA World Tours alongside Tiger Woods. He had a full ride to America’s most prestigious colleges. But one split-second decision changed the course of his life. Addiction. Crime. A high-profile prison escape. Then, three years alone in solitary …

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Comparing Your Partner to Your Ex 25:47

2M ago25:47

25:47

Ever caught yourself thinking your new partner doesn’t stack up to your ex? You're not alone and it's more common than you think. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why we compare, what it says about where you're at emotionally, and how to stop your past from sabotaging something that could be really good. Plus, we answer a dilemma for a listener …

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Kate Forster on Losing a Parent to Alcoholism 44:41

2M ago44:41

44:41

You might know Kate Forster for her sharp TikTok opinions, but who was she before becoming a popular author and our favourite fashion critic? In this episode, we revisit Kate’s childhood, growing up with a father battling severe alcoholism. She shares how his struggles led to a suicide attempt, one she witnessed firsthand, and how alcohol ultimatel…

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How to Stay Consistent with Training When It’s Cold AF with Soph Allen 47:14

2M ago47:14

47:14

Struggling to stay motivated with your fitness heading into winter? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by PT and creator Soph Allen, from Train With Soph to chat about consistency, discipline, and showing up for yourself when it’s cold or dark and your energy is low. We’re diving into realistic winter goals, mindset shifts, and how to ke…

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How Soon Is Too Soon to Move On? 22:23

2M ago22:23

22:23

I am trying to get Valerie's mum on air, but until then let's chat together! Today I am unpacking how soon is too soon when it comes to moving on from a long-term relationship... and the heartbreaking question of whether to stay or leave when things don’t feel right anymore. If you're thinking about it and writing it in, does that tell you your ans…

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Why Healing Your Inner Child Will Change Your Life 35:37

2M ago35:37

35:37

Today we’re diving into inner child work! I'm covering what it is, how our inner child shows up in our lives, and why connecting with the younger version of you can be so healing. I’m chatting about where the idea of the inner child came from, signs your inner child might need some love and simple ways you can start showing up for them now! If you’…

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When Your Ex Moves on Before You Do 29:16

3M ago29:16

29:16

It’s a short week but a jam-packed episode! Valerie the dachshund is the highlight of my week and a certified icon. We’re discussing what you must pack at a sleepover and diving into that painful little sting when your ex moves on, even if it’s been years. Why does it still hurt? Why do we spiral from one post? Let’s unpack it, together!! 💌Send in …

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Before You Move in With Your Partner 34:11

3M ago34:11

34:11

Thinking about moving in with your partner? Whether you're already sharing a space or still in the sleepover phase, this episode is your guide to navigating the leap. I’m sharing what to talk about before the move, what to expect during the adjustment period, and a few things no one warns you about! 💌Send in your confessions, dilemmas, or juicy sec…

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Living at Home Is Killing Our Intimacy 27:00

3M ago27:00

27:00

Imagine rocking up to the airport to welcome your partner home… only to find out they extended their trip without telling you. Yep, it’s giving run for the hills. In today’s ep, we’re unpacking that, plus what to do when you’re 30, still living at home, and your intimacy is suffering because of it. 💌Send in your confessions, dilemmas, or juicy secr…

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Your Pre-Winter Glow-Up Plan 30:54

3M ago30:54

30:54

Feeling that pre-winter energy dip already? Same, but we’re not letting the gloom steal our glow this year. This one has the cosy hacks, mood-boosting tips, and the ultimate glow-up plan to beat the seasonal slump before it starts. Pixbee Alarm Clock 💌Send in your confessions, dilemmas, or juicy secrets here—you might hear them on air! 📲Follow YSS …

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Does Your World Revolve Around Him? 24:03

3M ago24:03

24:03

Does it matter how you go about finding the truth in a relationship? We’re talking about the lengths we go to when we suspect something’s off, and whether this kind of catfishing is ok? Plus, we’re addressing something many of us can relate to: what do you do when you realise you’re codependent in your relationship? How do you break free and start …

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Sex Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask with AJ Paps 38:19

3M ago38:19

38:19

AJ Paps is answering your questions, from how to initiate sex without it feeling awkward, common bedroom mistakes, how actually to enjoy going down on someone, and what might be causing unexpected pain during sex (yep, we’re going there). And for the girlies navigating growth and routines, we’ve got you too. AJ and I share our best mindset hacks fo…

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A Break or a Breakup? 28:05

3M ago28:05

28:05

Today, we’re diving into one of the biggest relationship debates: Does taking a break help, or is it simply delaying the inevitable? One listener wonders if stepping away from her long-term relationship will make it stronger or if she’s risking losing the best thing she’s ever had. Plus, we unpack another confession about ethical non-monogamy, olde…

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Person in Progress with Jemma Sbeg 35:35

3M ago35:35

35:35

Your 20s can feel like a whirlwind, so many choices, so much pressure, and a lot of uncertainty. In this episode, I’m joined by Jemma Sbeg, host of The Psychology of Your 20s podcast and author of Person in Progress, to unpack the biggest myths about this decade, how to stop feeling behind, and why mistakes are a good thing. We’re talking friendshi…

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Sexting Gone Horribly Wrong 23:07

3M ago23:07

23:07

Ever sent a text message to the wrong person? Now, imagine it was a flirty one, and it went to your boss. Plus, we're diving into the big life decision of choosing where to set down your roots and planning our future for you. How do you know which decision is right for you? 💌Send in your confessions, dilemmas, or juicy secrets here—you might hear t…

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