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Oct 17
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Julie Goodwin’s secret struggle + KISS I...

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She is one of Australia’s most loved and successful TV stars, but MasterChef winner Julie Goodwin was keeping a dark secret. This Mental Health Month, Julie is sharing her own personal struggles with depression, how two strangers saved her life and how she turned her life around. 

In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Julie Goodwin with her important advice about mental health and the warning signs we all need to look out for.  

This episode contains descriptions of suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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