Natalie Bassingthwaighte: “The Night That Ended My Marriage”
3/29/20261 hr 7 min
Natalie Bassingthwaighte has spent decades building a life in the public eye, but in recent years, everything changed.
In this episode, she shares the moment that shifted her world, the quiet but undeniable turning point that led to the end of her marriage and a complete rethinking of who she is.
She speaks openly about the confusion of that time, the impact on her family, and the courage it took to step into something new. Now engaged to her partner Pip Loth, Natalie reflects on finding love in a way she never expected and what...
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First 90 secondsGemma Bath0:00
For too long, Australian law didn't just fail survivors. It forced them into silence. Nina Funnell is a Walkley Award-winning journalist and a survivor who helped overturn damaging gag laws in the Australian justice system. She was the driving force behind the campaign that allowed women to finally speak their own names. Her work doesn't just tell stories, it drives change. Hi, I'm Gemma Bath, host of True Crime Conversations, and this very special two-part episode isn't just about the justice system. It's about what happens when women are finally heard. A raw, honest look at the power of a single voice, how silence is shaped, and how women push through it. Hear my conversation with Nina Funnell on True Crime Conversations. Search True Crime Conversations wherever you get your podcasts, or click the link in the show notes to hear Nina's story now.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte· Guest0:55
Even after that night, I couldn't let my husband touch me.
Gemma Bath1:00
Mm.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte· Guest1:01
And he never touched me after that night ever again. We never kissed ever again.
Kate Langbroek· Host1:07
[gentle music] Natalie Bassingthwaighte has spent more than two decades moving between music, television, and theater, building a career that's made her one of Australia's most recognizable performers. She began in musical theater, performing in the original Australian production of Rent, before becoming the frontwoman of Rogue Traders, and became