Turia Pitt shares the stories of remarkable Australians on her LiSTNR podcast, Turia Pitt is Hard Work, with season three launching on July 26.
In the first episode back, Pitt interviews Australia’s first female prime minister Julia Gillard, a decade after her famous ‘Misogyny Speech’.
In addition, the podcast will now drop weekly instead of fortnightly, every Tuesday, giving listeners more episodes to enjoy. The news comes off the back of Pitt’s debut in the Australian Top 150 Podcasts Ranker in June.
“I’m excited and a little nervous about taking the podcast to the next level. Speaking to remarkable Australians each week can be daunting but I’m learning to take the pressure off myself and just learn to be present, curious, and trust my instincts. But most of all have fun. The guests coming up are fascinating, inspiring, and importantly, are not afraid to rock the status quo. I can’t wait to share their stories of resilience with listeners,” said Pitt.
Pitt knows a thing or two about resilience. After suffering burns to 65% of her body from being trapped in a grass fire while completing an ultra-marathon, she was globally recognised and admired for her unwavering grit and determination to not only survive but thrive in her personal and professional life after her accident.
In the first episode of season three, she talks with Julia Gillard, who made history as the country’s first female prime minister.
“Julia Gillard was our first female Prime Minister, she got through more bills than anyone else, she was incredibly effective, efficient. She’s a diligent, hard-working, and gutsy role model. I often revisit Ms Gillard’s Misogyny Speech, it fires me up, I know chunks of it off by heart. That speech and its calm intensity is one of the most important moments in Australian political history,” said Pitt.
Now calling North Queensland home, Pitt said she was excited about season three and the people she had already locked in.
“Life in North Queensland is hot and chaotic, there’s crocodiles, my partner’s flying helicopters, and I’m recording a podcast in a cupboard. It’s awesome here, there’s a reef, we’ve been doing lots of exploring; waterfalls, waterholes, and the First Nations culture is amazing,” she said.
“The guests coming up in season three are amazing — these are people who have shown bravery, grit, and determination in some of the most challenging circumstances.
“Every episode I am surprised and encouraged. I find their strength to be contagious and I want to share that with as many people as I can.”
Turia Pitt is Hard Work is available now on LiSTNR.