‘I’m the poster girl of what not to do’
BIANCA DYE’S WILD RIDE
Radio presenter Bianca Dye has been fighting to be a mum for more than a decade and is not giving up anytime soon.
After six gruelling rounds of IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) and three miscarriages, she lost an ocean of hopes and dreams.
Bianca says, before she turns 50, she wants to try one more time.
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain,” Bianca says.
“I now just want to close this chapter or start a new one.”
The 47-year-old says the only way she can be a mother is with a frozen embryo with her ex-partner or an egg donation.
On top of that, she recently found out that she has a double MTHFR miscarriage gene (a condition which makes her more susceptible to miscarriage, pre-eclampsia and birth defects).
“When I found out about the miscarriage gene, that both my mum and dad have too, I wanted to cry until I couldn’t cry anymore.
“No one thought to test for it, and now I am 47.
“But in a way, it’s a relief that I found out and it can be treated with medication.
“More than anything, I am happy to be the poster girl of what not to do and provide others with guidance so more babies can be born.”
The fearlessly authentic media personality is renowned for making listeners feel like she’s a good friend.
Walking in the footsteps of her father and TV entertainer Issi Dye, Bianca was born to work in showbiz.
Over the past 24 years, she has worked with a number of stations, including a role as the first presenter on NOVA in 2001.
Beyond radio, she has interviewed A-listers on Arena TV’s Access All Areas, often is a guest commentator on The Today Show and Sunrise, a popular MC on the Gold Coast, and is an advocate for mental health and endometriosis.
Bianca says one of her most exciting roles yet is as part of the breakfast team at Hit 90.9 on the Gold Coast with Dan Anstey and Ben Hannant.
“My career has been a wild ride, let me tell you,” Bianca laughs.
“I still remember my first job in radio after being told I wouldn’t cut the mustard as an actor because I was too expressive.”
Despite her success, Bianca says she has some regrets.
“I wish I dated men who were a bit more domestic instead of the bad boys,” she says.
“My now-partner Jay Sandter cuddles me and says “let’s have a baby”, and no one has ever said that to me. I’ve had guys tell me that I am not the mothering type, so I never had the baby conversation.
“I regret the way I’ve behaved in some jobs. I was an absolute turd in some situations but that’s life.
“I am pretty headstrong and I’ve had to learn lessons the hard way. I did things my way and it’s not always the best way. When you are a female who is strong and opinionated, you can be seen as a diva. Any female in entertainment didn’t get that way because they were a wallflower.
“Even though some presenters might seem sweet and lovely on-air, behind the scenes they are feisty, ballsy women who don’t take any sh** from anyone.”
For years, Bianca has openly talked about her anxiety and depression, so much so she has an
Instagram account called @anxietyfr ee.
“It’s simply a platform for advice on how to beat anxiety and I am hoping my honest journey helps others,” she says.
“Life hasn’t been easy, and it’s even harder when the public comes up to me and wants me to divulge on my fertility and mental health journey. There are some days that are quite confronting but I will never take my privilege for granted because I love what I do.”