Mitch Wallis talks to Cheryl about his personal journey, the challenges of vulnerability, particularly for men, and the importance of deep connection over transactional interactions. His latest book Real Conversations is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Due to popular demand, and as promised, Mitch Wallis is back with Chloe to answer as many of your mental health related questions as we could cover in one hour. Answering questions like: Should you tell your kids if you're struggling mentally? How to increase work fulfilment and satisfaction? How bad does it have to be to see a psychologist? What t…

Chloe and Ellidy catch up before their modern family reunites in New York for the first offical 'family of five' vacay. In this episode you'll hear all about: Ellidy's house move and hectic schedule since coming back from Ibiza and how she is really going, emotionally Chloe feeling like she's finally starting to get a handle of being a new Mum Thei…

Who is Jaynee Penny? Does she work for the Fisher's? And what about that donkey laugh? Surely it can't be real!?! But more importantly, how did this once upon a time lawyer, end up working and living her dream life travelling the globe as the Creative Director at Triangl Swimwear? Chloe sits down with one of her chosen family, for a much requested …

Briony Stewart talks to Cheryl about her artistic journey, the role of creativity in storytelling, and the special place children's literature holds in shaping young minds. Her latest book,Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Tooth Fairy (And Some Things You Didn’t), is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Michael Robotham talks to Cheryl about celebrating his 20-year writing career, exploring the evolution of crime fiction, and sharing personal stories and insights into his writing process. His latest book, Storm Child, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reunited in Ibiza, and Minnie free, Chlo and El bring you behind the scenes of their super jam packed week, with the whole gang together, celebrating the wedding elopement of their bestie, Laura Enever and her childhood sweetheart, Jake. Brace yourself... it's full of lols and wild stories & recommendations. LINKS Get the cowboy hats everyone went …

J.P. Pomare talks to Cheryl about the reality of writing as a profession, the validation process through publishing, and the necessity of building a support network. His latest novel, 17 Years Later, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louise Candlish talks to Cheryl about her approach to writing, the evolution of reader expectations, and the challenges and triumphs of being a long-standing author. Her latest book, Our Holiday, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Darling Shine inbox has been overflowing with your questions… so we decided it time to sit down and unpack them for you. You can expect plenty of lols, a bit of a life update, and the things you really want to know, like: What’s happening with the Darling Shine tour? Who pays for Ellidy’s worldly travels? Is Chloe writing a book? The latest on …

Andrew Caillard talks to Cheryl about his unique perspective on the evolution of the Australian wine industry, his favorite Australian wine regions and writing a three-volume work. His latest work The Australian Ark, is now available Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linwood Barclay talks to Cheryl about the pressures of sustaining success in the literary world, the evolution of crime writing over the years, and the challenges of following up a successful book. His latest novel, I Will Ruin You, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

One of the questions that comes up regularly, in the Darling Shine community, is how to support someone who is moving through the big life stuff. Like when a friend is dealing with the grief of losing a loved one, or they receive a diagnosis that isn't good, or they've just had a miscarriage... how can you be there in a way that is actually helpful…

Amy Neff talks to Cheryl Akle about her ten-year journey to becoming an author, profound connections, and finding inspiration in the little moments of everyday life. Her debut novel, The Days I Loved You Most, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hours before Chlo flew out for the Ibiza season, her and Ellidy sat down to chat honestly and vulnerably all things new motherhood. You'll hear about: Chloe's recovery and the things she's struggled with in this big life transition The items and products that they are loving in the early days (or, in El's case, loved) The highs and lows and importa…

Anna Johnston talks to Cheryl about aging, empathy, and the importance of storytelling in understanding and humanising the experiences of older adults. Her latest book The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After our chat earlier this year, with the amazing Bridget Hustwaite, there was such a huge response from women also suffering this mostly silent disease which affects 1 in 7 of us, that we decided to give this topic more much deserved air time! So Chlo and El reunited with an old high school friend, Elly McGaw, to share her story of living with st…

Jane Sullivan talks to Cheryl about the evolution of journalism, the representation of women in literature, and the importance of research in historical writing. Her latest book Murder in Punch Lane is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline Overington talks to Cheryl about the evolving landscape of Australian literature, the rise of audiobooks and the enduring appeal of printed books. Her latest book, Looking for Eden, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chlo and El sit down for the first time since Bobbi's arrival, to unpack their experiences of Chloe's birth together. In true Darling Shine style, there's some seriously touching moments, plus a little side chaos and lols, but beneath it all a bond between two besties that can make it through anything life throws their way. LINKS Join the Darling S…

Tim Sharp talks to Cheryl about self-awareness, learning from experiences, and embracing personal strengths. His latest book Lost & Found is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode #9 of Book Chat with Cheryl Akle and Caroline Overington where they discuss the Australian Fiction Prize, the growing popularity of romance and historical fiction and finding meaning through literature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get the Kleenex ready, Darlings! Chloe is back from mat leave and ready to unpack the first part of her birth story. In true Darling, Shine style, there were some hiccups with the record and we've had to take a detour from our original plan of a heartfelt conversation between Chlo and Paul, but the end result is beautiful. In this episode, you'll h…

As Chloe takes time out to transition into her new role as a mother, we thought it fitting to revisit Ellidy and her journey to motherhood. A couple of months ago, El sat down with Davina Smith, host of the Gidget Foundation podcast "1 in 5 Mothers, 1 in 10 Fathers," and shared openly and honestly about her early days of motherhood and how she navi…

Stella Quinn talks to Cheryl about her journey from accountant to award-winning romance author, her disciplined writing routine, and her inspirations from real-life events and characters. Her latest novel, Down the Track, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Chloe continues to recover from birth and navigates the transition into new motherhood, we are taking a very brief recording break to allow her to catch her breath. But we didn't want to leave you empty handed, so here's a replay of the interview Chlo and El did with their dynamic duo real life friends, Lucy Jackson and Nikki Westcott (hosts of …

Jake Adelstein talks to Cheryl about living in Japan, the challenges of assimilating into Japanese society, and his career trajectory as a journalist. His latest novel, Tokyo Noir, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Chloe on mat leave, Ellidy sat down with one of their 'chosen family': the ray of sunshine that is Hannah Sugerman. It's officially been four years since Chump passed, and the girls reflect on their friendship and how to support the people you love through grief, before the conversation takes a twist as Hannah unpacks her experience of survivi…

Julia Lawrinson talks to Cheryl about mental health, identity exploration, and unconventional relationships. Her memoir, How to Avoid a Happy Life, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe and Ellidy sit down to answer more of your Q's... this time the general theme is work related. They pull back the curtains and explore: How they built their instagram followings Have their relationships been affected as their profiles have grown What are their future work goals and aspirations LINKS Join the Darling Shine facebook community: …

Francesca de Torres talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from poetry to historical fiction, the complexities of gender identity and literary inspirations. Her latest book Saltblood is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Treasure talks to Cheryl about her advocacy for environmental stewardship, sustainability, and the transformative power of literature in advocating for change. Her latest novel, Milking Time, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.