Brooke Boney ’I felt like I’d been punched in the gut’

Brooke Boney is a proud Gamilaroi woman and trailblazing journalist, known for using her platform to spark conversation around Indigenous affairs and advocate for those less fortunate. She made history as the first Aboriginal woman in a major commercial TV role on The Today Show.

In this conversation, Brooke shares her personal journey from the lasting impact of the Stolen Generations and intergenerational trauma, to the emotional toll of public life, racism, and being misunderstood. She opens up about grief, loss, and the unexpected way Ali Langdon supported her through fertility treatment.

Content Warning:
This episode includes a traumatic story involving the accidental death of a baby. Listener discretion is advised.

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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Brooke Boney
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

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