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What Was That?

What Was That?

By: Jessica Goodfellow
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An intense enquiry into the bizarre life of Jessica Goodfellow (the host). In this comedic podcast, Jessica relentlessly interrogates social scenarios, uncomfortable taboos and the people she admires (aka guests). Jessica cares about articulating the absolute truth and penetrating the realm. She believes that curiosity is the antidote to suffering, and encourages you to consider the same.

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Episodes
  • S2 Episode 1: IDENTITY
    Jan 14 2026

    A meandering swim through concepts of identity that never really gets there. Quite fitting. Today I discuss a bed to bathroom success, waitressing, my fascination with Heath Ledger, Brokeback Mountain, and what I would do if given a trillion dollars. The mission of my podcast is to alchemise shame and encourage curiosity as an antidote to suffering. Last season I told all of the most taboo stories from my past and got them out of my system. Some episodes were very serious and intense, others were silly. This season I explore communion and my desire is to interact with you and some special guests. THIS WEEKS QUESTION FROM THE WIKILEAKS DOCCY: Have you ever put things too far apart?Ask me a question in the comments or at goodfellowsgarden@hotmail.comjoin the posse for SECRET EXTRA CONTENT: https://jessicagoodfellow.substack.com/t/the-posse



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    35 mins
  • Episode 12: Mistakes Are Gifts
    Nov 23 2025

    A goose meditation on how absurd moments expose the identities we slowly accept without choosing. How shame, habit, and visibility ultimately govern who we become if we don't intervene.It's the season finale! Today I reflect on what has been left unsaid across the series. I discuss a meeting with a business man, my hangups with the local ice cream parlour and finally remark on where I’m actually at right now with a pretty honest take on why I’ve come to Ecuador. To those who have supported the pod, your receptivity is so deeply felt. Thank you.

    Now, get involved and send ya emails to:goodfellowsgarden@hotmail.com

    In your email include either:

    * Something you wish to say somebody that you never will in real life (voice notes are supreme and note if you want me to anonymise your voice through alteration)

    * Surprise me

    * Ask a question or supply a conundrum that you want my two cents on.

    If you’ve enjoyed the pod so far please share it with a mate, give it a review or join my Substack to stay fully connected:

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! I’ll see you in the new year. <3



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    50 mins
  • Episode 11 - Bunnings
    Nov 14 2025

    An unflinching look at how exhaustion, shame, and suppressed truth can emerge as despair and how curiosity can eventually restore coherence.In today’s episode I speak about my confrontation with death energy and a kind of near death experience I had. While this moment was something like an annihilation, it was also the seeding of genuine self compassion and rebuild. Below are some of the resources I discuss in the episode - they are not recommendations, and none of what I say is clinical advice obviously. Reach out, talk to people, take care of yourself, and it will get better.

    RESOURCES:

    Psychology: https://www.spathiswellbeing.com/individuals

    QHHT Sydney: https://www.pastliferegression.net.au/

    Family Constellations: https://www.discoveringinsight.com.au/family-constellations/

    Nathan King’s Euphoriam Program: https://www.euphoriam.com/

    Damien Wynne: https://www.damien-wynne.com/

    All Hotlines: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/

    Lifeline - 24/7 Phone: 13 11 14

    Beyond Blue - 24/7 Phone: 1300 22 4636

    QLife - 1800 184 527 qlife.org.au

    13YARN - 13 92 76 13yarn.org.au



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    58 mins
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