Breaking the Cycle | Karise Eden Part 2

This episode contains lived-experience discussion of childhood trauma, out-of-home care, homelessness and housing instability, domestic abuse and mental health struggles.

In Part 2, Karise Eden picks up her story at the point where everything changed — winning the first season of The Voice Australia in 2012.

Karise takes Kate and Claudia through what happened immediately after the win: contracts, management, press, touring, suddenly becoming recognisable and trying to build a stable home after years without one. She talks about buying her first furniture, getting her own keys, eventually buying a home, and what happened to her mental health once the noise around The Voice began to settle.

The conversation moves into motherhood, surviving an abusive relationship, meeting her husband, trust, family and the life they have built together. Karise talks about breaking cycles for her own children, returning to education after leaving school young, studying veterinary technology and continuing to perform — including taking her Janis Joplin show Tell Mama on tour.

Huge thanks to Karise Eden for trusting us with her story.
Follow Karise: @kariseedenmusic

Season 5 is presented by Aurora Healthcare.
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