This week I’m joined by my friend, mentor and fellow Bravoenthusiast, Heidi Anderson - author, PR coach and confidence queen - for a wild Pop Therapy session diving deep into the latest chaos from the Real Housewives universe.

We unpack the RHOM bombshell Julia dropped (what is going on in that twisted mind?!), how it could impact her marriage to tennis legend Martina Navratilova, their newly adopted sons and the whispers about Julia’s shady past. We also explore Guerdy and Adriana’s painful experiences ofexclusion and the heat that only Miami can bring.

Plus, we get into RHOSLC and RHOC - what’s working, what’s not, and which cast shake-ups we’d love to see next.

This one’s juicy, funny, and full of therapy-level insightwith a Bravo twist.

Listen out for a CODE WORD in the second half — thefirst 5 people to DM us will win copies of Drunk on Confidence and Plot Twist!

Connect with Heidi:
Instagram: @_heidianderson

Connect with me:
Instagram: @jana.firestone
YouTube: The Curious Life Podcast
Website: www.janafirestone.com

Audio engineering by the wonderful Sam Talbot – work withhim at www.samtalbot.com.au

It’s a solo ep!

First up, Rihanna’s baby girl announcement, and the internet’s relief that her family is now “complete.” It speaks to the deep cultural obsession with gender balance and the right we think we have to comment. Gender disappointment is real, and so are the constant judgements about whether our families are “enough.” I share my own experience as a mum of three boys, and why envy and expectation around gender tell us more about society’s scripts than our own worth.

Then we shift to Bravo, where fractured friendships aredominating every franchise. RHOM ends with bonds in tatters, RHOSLC opens with explosions, and RHOC is still stuck in cycles of betrayal. Why do friendship breakups cut so deep, and how do we process that grief when the people wethought we’d have forever suddenly aren’t there?

Two conversations that ask: whose script are we living by,and what happens when those scripts fall apart?

Thank you to our wonderful audio engineer/producer, Sam Talbot, as always.

Connect with the show:

Instagram: @jana.firestone
Website: janafirestone.com
YouTube: Jana Firestone on YouTube

POP THERAPY: With Ryan Bailey

We are back with a refresh! New artwork, new website and a whole new take on pop culture.

We are joined by the king of Bravo deep dives himself - Ryan Bailey from So Bad It’s Good, with Ryan Bailey. Ryan’s here to get me BravoCon-ready as we unpack all the buzz: meeting Bravolebs, the new season of Vanderpump Rules, RHOM, how leaks are rewriting the rules of reality TV, the future of Below Deck, and the brand-new Summer House spin-off. Plus, we dig into the evolution of Countess Luann - from Housewives royalty to full-blown cabaret queen - and what her journey says about growth, fame, and the chaos of living your life on TV.

It’s juicy, it’s fun, and it’s the perfect warm-up for BravoCon.

🔗 Connect with Ryan Bailey:
• Listen to So Bad It’s Good: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Support on Patreon: patreon.com/sobaditsgood
• Watch on YouTube: So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey
• Follow on Instagram: @sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey

🔗 Connect with me, Jana Firestone:
• Website: janafirestone.com
• Instagram: @jana.firestone
• Watch episodes on YouTube: The Curious Life Podcast

Work directly with our expert audio engineer, Sam Talbot at www.samtalbot.com.au

POP THERAPY: In this episode, we mention it all! A brief look at the return of Salt Lake City and the heartbreaking latest news about Mary Cosby’s son, with some real talk about addiction and what sobriety looks like when it’s playing out on reality TV.

You’ll hear why Real Housewives of Miami is hands-down the most underrated Housewives franchise, and yes… my unfiltered thoughts on Orange County. The Tamra of it all, the blogger nonsense, and why she keeps skating past accountability for some of the ugliest moments in Housewives history.

And to finish, I’m answering your questions, from my spiciest Bravo takes to the dinner party of my dreams, and which Bravolebs I’d secretly love to see in therapy.

A little Bravo buzz, a little pop culture, and a lot ofhonesty.

Follow the show and get your BravoCon questions and ideas in at @jana.firestone.

Head to www.janafirestone.com for all the things! And watch episodes in full on YouTube at @thecuriouslifepodcast.

Edited by the brilliant Sam Talbot. You can work with him directly at www.samtalbot.com.au

If you haven’t watched this doc yet – be warned. Spoilers are very much throughout this ep!

After watching myself, I couldn’t help but jump on the mic for a deep dive into the psychology behind Netflix’s Unknown Number: The High School Catfish - exploring the devastating impact of deception, manipulation and betrayal, and what happens when trust is broken in the most unimaginable way.

And right up front - a big announcement: BravoCon is coming, and with it, more Bravo content than ever before. From panels to Bravolebs, this marks an exciting new chapter for the show – and I’m taking you along for the ride!

To join in the fun, find me at @jana.firestone on Instagram and share your thoughts, questions and Bravo big fish you'd like me to hook, direct to my DM’s.

Don't forget you can watch full interview eps on YouTube at The Curious Life Podcast too!

Please leave a rating and review on iTunes and Spotify to keep this show moving.

A big thank you to our editor Sam Talbot – if you would like your own project to sound this good, head to www.samtalbot.com.au to get in touch today!

Actor, writer and creator Clayton Farris joins me for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, inspiring, and full of heart. You know him from his wildly popular sketches like That One Rich Couple - and in this episode, he drops a huge scoop about what’s next for the series that fans can’t get enough of.

We also veer into an impromptu improv session that had us both in stitches (couldn't help myself), while diving into the real stuff: Clayton’s later arrival in Hollywood, how he uses optimism and journaling to stay in the creative flow, and the ways he’s learned to push past self-doubt and imposter syndrome to step fully into his talents - and the number one movie worldwide!

This one is deep and insightful, with takeaways that we can all apply in our own lives - whether you’re chasing Hollywood dreams or just trying to write your next chapter.

Follow Clayton and inhale all his content immediately at:

Instagram: @claytonfarris

TikTok: @claytonfarris4ever

Follow the show on Insta at @jana.firestone or WATCH IN FULL! On YouTube at: The Curious Life Podcast

Thank you to our wonderful and talented audio engineer/producer Sam Talbot. Brilliant as always!

Rewind Episode: When Grief Gets Loud with Sal and Im from Good Mourning.

Today we’re rewinding to one of the most downloaded episodes of The Days That Follow - and for good reason. I was joined by Sal and Im, the brilliant duo behind the Good Mourning podcast, for a refreshingly honest and unexpectedly funny chat about grief, growth, and the mess in between.

Sal and Im both lost their mums suddenly and just months apart. In the thick of heartbreak, they turned to each other - and what followed was not only deep friendship, but a podcast that has created a global community of grievers who are tired of whispering about loss.

In this episode, we unpack what grief actually looks like behind the filters and platitude. The awkward moments, the gallows humour, and the WTFs no one prepares you for. How Good Mourning was born from pain, connection and a need to be real and the ways grief reshaped their identity, purpose and friendships. This one is all about the power of talking about loss openly - even when it's uncomfortable.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt broken by loss,or just a little lost in the after. Sal and Im bring the warmth, wisdom and wit you didn’t know you needed, and they prove that even in the hardest moments, connection can be life-changing.

Follow Sal and Im at @goodmourningpodcastand tune into their pod wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow the show at @jana.firestone and watch episodes in full - even this flashback ep on YouTube at The Curious Life Podcast.

Thank you as always to the wonderful Sam Talbot from team TCL, for the production and audio engineering.

Renowned psychic medium Jonathan Mark returns to the podcast for an extraordinary conversation. Jonathan has helped to solve countless crimes and missing persons cases, working with the FBI and law enforcement across the US. In this episode, he tunes into a case that has haunted so many of us here in Australia, for decades.

In this episode, we revisit the infamous unsolved murder of Karmein Chan, the 13-year-old Melbourne schoolgirl abducted from her home in 1991 and explore the chilling connection to the predator known as Mr Cruel. Active through the late 1980's and early 1990's, Mr Cruel was responsible for a series of terrifying home invasions, child abductions, and assaults that left Australia on edge and sparked one of the country’s largest criminal investigations.

Karmein’s case remains one of Australia’s most haunting cold cases, and for me, it’s a story that has lingered since childhood. With Jonathan’s remarkable intuitive abilities, we explore possible new insights into a mystery that has baffled police and the public for more than 30 years.

If you’re interested in true crime in Australia, cold cases, or the enduring mystery of Mr Cruel, this is a must-listen episode.

Watch this episode in full on YouTube at @thecuriouslifepodcast

For more of Jonathan's incredible work, catch him on socials below:

Instagram: @jonathanmarkmedium

TikTok: @jonathanmarkmedium

Listen to his podcast: Connect with Jonathan Mark

Follow the show on Instagram at @jana.firestone

Thank you to our brilliant Sam Talbot, for production and audio engineering.