Belly Laughs and Brutal Honesty

Today I chat about how I broke up with my skinny jeans (yes, finally!) and discovered the wide-leg life is comfier than I ever imagined. Plus: the Big Brother application fail, the cockatoos hell-bent on destroying my garden dreams, and the reality of being totally codependent with my cat, Alfie. This one’s for anyone stepping out of their comfort zone — or just here to laugh at mine.Episode Guide:00:38 Gab's Life Update and Podcast Schedule02:08 A Day at Chadstone Shopping Center04:23 Therapy

From sober joy and safe people to late periods and life panic — this one’s got elation, ovary chaos and a lot of big feelings.I recorded this right after a recovery wedding where I laughed so hard my face hurt. No booze, no awkwardness, just full-body joy. And then… I spiral. A late period sends me head-first into hormones, grief, perimenopause panic and all the “what ifs” around motherhood and timing.Big feelings, big love, and no filters. You’ve been warned.Mentioned:Recovery joy & safe sober

This week, I’m talking about the p-word (podfade — don’t panic, we’re fine), why I’m half-seriously thinking about applying for Big Brother 2026, and how my inner 90s kid still calls the shots. Expect plenty of nostalgia, sliding doors moments, reality TV life lessons, and a shameless love letter to the analog phones and questionable RnB tracks that soundtracked my childhood.Mentioned:The reality TV contestant who proved kindness can winSliding doors moments that change your path90s pop culture

This one got a little heavier than planned, but sometimes that’s what voice journaling is for.In this episode, I talk through therapy decisions, pausing my ADHD diagnosis and a moment of raw grief over a photo from my brother’s wedding. I also get real about weight, clothing sizes, and the shame I’ve carried about my body - even in recovery. It’s emotional. It’s honest. And it's always a reminder that there is hope.00:00 – Introduction and Trigger Warning00:38 – Welcome to the Podcast01:17 –

This one’s a little different — a reflective drop straight from the heart. Just me, a memory, and a game of Uno that turned into a full-blown identity crisis (and breakthrough).In this bonus ep, I’m sharing the chaotic, hilarious, and unexpectedly healing origin story of how Belly Laughs & Brutal Honesty got its name — from a hospital lounge full of rehab patients to the first time I felt real joy… and real truth.It’s about belly laughs that made me cry. Brutal honesty that saved my life. And

In this second episode, Gab reflects on the positive feedback and surprising stats from the podcast's first week, including international listeners and touching messages. She discusses her reluctance to appear on video due to body image concerns, her efforts to reduce screen and call time, and the ongoing journey of self-acceptance. Gab also shares humorous insights into navigating adulthood and personal growth, especially regarding mental health topics like C-PTSD and ADHD.00:00 Welcome to Belly

Well here we go! The very first episode of Belly Laughs & Brutal Honesty is out in the wild.I’m Gab! A 40-something, still single, three years sober, and an aspiring adult. This episode is me, a mic, and the truth about what life looked like before sobriety, what brought me here, and why I’m finally recording the voice journals I’ve been rambling to my phone for years.If you’re into honest stories, awkward personal growth, recovery real talk, and a bit of midlife chaos (minus the shame spiral),