The Ella Era

Welcome back to another completely unfiltered episode of The Ella Era! You all know this podcast has always been about going way deeper than the reality TV headlines, and this week I’m sitting down with Bec Zacharia to uncover the raw, messy truth about life after the cameras stopped rolling. We dive into how she is navigating therapy and body dysmorphia today. Bec even pulls out her phone to read the exact, final text messages exchanged with her ex Danny, exposing the dramatic breaking point of their relationship once and for all.
We also tackle the internet-breaking news surrounding her recent trip to Bali for that $14k "snatched waist" rib-contouring surgery AND we react to the latest bombshells currently blowing up our feeds, from Gia’s shock pregnancy to Stella and Filip’s sudden breakup.
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Bec's socials
INSTA instagram.com/bec_zac
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@beesnees555
My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

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This might be one of my favourite chats to date for just how raw and real this week’s guest, Tilly Whitfeld was. We dive deep into her shocking cosmetic regrets, from getting veneers at 18 and suffering temporary blindness during a DIY freckle disaster, to surviving toxic Breast Implant Illness and navigating a miracle pregnancy following a devastating infertility diagnosis. She also opens up completely about a traumatic emergency C-section where she fell off the operating table mid-labor, her struggles with eating disorders, and navigating severe postpartum depression and intrusive thoughts as a new mom.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains deeply sensitive and raw discussions regarding eating disorders, severe mental health struggles, traumatic birth experiences, and distressing postpartum thoughts about wanting to harm a child.
Resources & Support Services
If you or someone you know has been impacted by the topics discussed in this episode, please reach out to the following professional resources:
Perinatal Mental Health & Postpartum Depression
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): Call 1300 726 306 (Mon-Fri) or visit panda.org.au for specialized perinatal support.
Gidget Foundation Australia: Perinatal psychological support services. Call 1300 851 758 or visit gidgetfoundation.org.au.
Eating Disorders & Body Image
The Butterfly Foundation: National eating disorders support helpline. Call 1800 33 4673 or visit butterfly.org.au.
Crisis Support & Mental Health
Lifeline: 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Call 13 11 14 (Australia) or text 0477 13 11 14.
Beyond Blue: 24/7 mental health support. Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au.
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Tilly's socials
INSTA instagram.com/tillywhitfeld
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@tillywhitfeld
My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au

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In this highly anticipated episode, I sit down with one of the most quietly compelling contestants from Married at First Sight, David Momoh. From walking out of his final vows before Alissa could even finish her speech, to selling his MAFS wedding ring on Facebook Marketplace, no topic is off-limits.
David drops truth bombs on hiding in the bathroom with Scott, to what it's really like to maintain your faith in "the depths of hell," and how his dating pool quadrupled overnight.
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David's socials
INSTA instagram.com/davidxmomoh
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@david_momoh
My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au
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Welcome back to the Ella Era! In this episode, I sit down with the talk of the town: Lily Phillips, Only Fans headliner and breakout star of Stan’s brand-new hit reality docudrama, Turned On: Dirty Sexy Money.
We dive headfirst into the reality TV chaos, the mental gymnastics of on-screen arguments, and why Lily actually welcomes internet trolls for her business algorithm. Plus, Lily shares the wildly bizarre behind-the-scenes details of her custom requests- including what producers made her do for that infamous "cake-sitting” scene.
Finally, Lily reveals a massive personal shift in 2026: why she is returning to her faith, getting baptised, and enforcing a strict new boundary that has completely changed her content. You do not want to miss this one!
If these topics aren't for you, listener discretion is strongly advised!
And just a reminder... interviewing a guest on this platform is not an endorsement of their views or actions.
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Lily socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/lilyphillip_s
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@lily_phillipss
My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au
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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Australia’s most trusted parenting expert, author, and psychologist, Dr. Justin Coulson. He breaks down the terrifying neurobiology of public scrutiny and trolling, explaining why high emotions equal low intelligence- and why your brain literally starves itself of oxygen when you’re under online attack.
Finally, we dive into the digital battleground our kids are facing. As a dad of six daughters, Justin delivers some hard-hitting, candid truths about the shockingly early age Australian kids are being exposed to violent online pornography.
You’ll hear Julie Inman-Grant is also featured on this episode as I reflect on a conversation I had with her last year about this topic. If you are a parent, a creator, or just someone trying to survive the lawless wasteland of the internet, this episode is an urgent wake-up call.
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His socials
INSTA instagram.com/drjustincoulson
WEBSITE happyfamilies.com.au
PODCAST podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-justin-coulsons-happy-families/id1082244480
My socials
INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ellamayding
instagram.com/ellaerapodcast
TIKTOK tiktok.com/@emayding
WEBSITE ellamayding.com.au
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