The Deep

A home invasion is one of the most terrifying experiences a human can endure. Someone breaking in, attempted rape, and multiple stabbings. This is Leigh’s story.

Content warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, drug and alcohol abuse and disordered eating. Resources are linked below...

Jayne was well into her much wanted pregnancy when she discovered there was something very wrong. Something so severe that the doctors said she should have terminated. But it was now too late. This is Jayne's one of a kind experience with cytomegalovirus (CMV).

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Today we discuss all things BDSM. Everything you wanted to know about the kinky stuff others get up to in their bedrooms and how beginners can dabble in BDSM to spice up your life.

Content warning: This episode is very sexually explicit.

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Endometriosis is painful, it's debilitating, it's also thought of as a women's disease. But Cori is a man who suffers with endo. It's affected his identity and the ability to get the medical care he needs.

Content warning: This episode discusses sexual assault and medical procedures. 1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service

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Emma grew up in an Amish community. We discuss what her childhood was like, allegations of abuse, escaping, and how on earth she managed to adapt to modern life as an adult.

Get Emma's book Runaway Amish Girl: The Great Escape.

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You may have heard of the TV show MAFS (Married At First Sight). Last season we got to see the toxicity and the craziness of the show unravel. Two people in the middle of the drama were Dom and Olivia. I was so invested in their relationship and their dynamic and also with Dom being slut shamed on TV. I wanted to explore why you would go on a show like this, what it's like becoming an overnight celeb and how you deal with it all.

Note this is not a normal Deep episode...

Today we hear from Olivia from MAFS. We spoke to Dom and it's only reasonable to hear from Liv too, not because of "she said, she said" but because it's fascinating that people go on reality TV shows knowing there are heroes and villains and you could become either one. Liv is the villain and this is what happens; the country hates you, there's a pile on, death threats, you lose your career, your partner etc. But underneath this is a human being...

Turia Pitt is now a motivational speaker, podcaster, mother, she has done a TED talk, and in 2011 Turia was caught in a bushfire while running an ultra marathon. 65 % of her body was burnt. I wanted to talk to her about that moment, that day, and the moments after. I've always been completely fascinated by someone that has come that close to death and survived.

Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt and Instagram @Turiapitt and check out her podcast: Turia Pitt is Hard Work...

What a season! Zoe shares the behind the scenes on every episode from The Home Invasion to Turia Pitt. She also shares her views on the MAFS drama and your reaction to it.

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I hope you enjoyed season 10 of The Deep. Just a quick note to let you know that seasons will now be 8 episodes long. But not to worry, I'm reposting some of my absolute favourite episodes, like this one, so you'll never be short of something to listen to. 

Sandra is like a cat that has nine lives. There are so many chapters of this story we had to share it over two episodes...