It’s the first week of January 2026, and on a scorching hot day, a quiet poolside moment and the unexpected reread of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert lead me into a deeper conversation about ideas, creativity, timing—and what it really means when something is calling for your attention.
This episode is about tuning into the why behind your restlessness and wondering whether resistance is really a cue to slow down… or a signal that something new is stirring.
If your mind keeps drifting toward what’s next, even when you “should” be resting, this offers a different way to listen.
Key takeaways
o The subtle difference between needing rest… and feeling creatively pulled
o Why following a feeling can sometimes matter more than following a plan.
o What creativity may be asking of you when it won’t leave you alone
o How to recognise where excitement is trying to lead you
o What can shift when curiosity turns into action.
Book I referenced:
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
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Recorded on New Year’s Eve, this episode is a powerful reflection on endings, beginnings, and the often-overlooked space in between.
As the calendar turns to a new year, where many focus on goals, resolutions, and fresh starts—I offer a different lens: one based on reflection and intentional shedding in preparation for what’s next.
Using the Chinese zodiac as a backdrop, I explore what it really means to prepare for momentum, and why the most meaningful changes often happen long before anything looks different on the outside.
I share some of the practical steps I’ve been taking—from reviewing long-forgotten subscriptions to clearing physical and emotional clutter, revealing how unnoticed habits, outdated commitments, and silent “auto-pilots” can quietly cost us more than we realise.
This isn’t about hustling harder or reinventing yourself. It’s about the unseen work of letting go.
Because when you release what no longer serves you, you give yourself room to move into what’s next.
Key takeaways:
o How internal shifts often come before anything visibly changes.
o Why a “set-and-forget” approach can quietly cost you more than you realise.
o How letting go creates the space needed for movement and growth.
o Why clearing physical and emotional clutter invites what’s next to emerge.
o How the most powerful transitions begin with awareness.
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As 2025 draws to a close, this episode reframes what real success looks like—especially for those feeling their year fell short.
Recorded on Christmas Eve, this honest, reflective conversation explores the kind of growth you can’t always see on the outside but deeply feel on the inside.
I unpack the difference between external achievements and internal growth, sharing what really shaped my year—from invisible identity shifts and courageous decisions, to redefining worth, boundaries, alignment, and self-trust.
Not all progress is visible, and some of the most meaningful years don’t shout, they whisper.
This episode isn’t about checking off goals; it’s about recognising the inner growth that often becomes the foundation for what comes next
It’s ideal for anyone approaching a new year, questioning what really mattered and wondering what’s ahead.
If you’ve found yourself thinking, “This year wasn’t big enough,” this episode offers a fresh perspective you didn’t know you needed.
Key takeaways:
o What really counts as a “successful year”?
o Why the most important progress often leaves no visible evidence.
o How inner alignment can reshape everything before results appear.
o Why feeling flat or deflated might actually signal growth.
o The unseen courage behind saying no, standing in your worth, and choosing yourself.
o What changes when you stop chasing what looks impressive and start trusting what feels true.
o How reflection connects dots you didn’t even know were forming.
o Why the year that felt smaller may be the one that set everything up.
As you listen, I invite you to reflect on your own year and notice the ways you've grown, even if no one else can see it.
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This episode was sparked while writing the acknowledgements for my book and realising just how many different people have shaped my life, my courage, and who I’ve become.
Through a series of simple but powerful “who” questions, I invite you to reflect on the people in your life and the roles they play.
This isn’t about judging relationships or finding the “right” answers.
It’s about awareness and recognising that we’re not meant to get everything we need from one person.
Different people support us in different ways, at different stages of life.
And that’s a beautiful thing.At its heart, this episode is a reminder of how much the right people add to our lives and how lucky we are to have them.
Key takeaways:
o What a simple “who” question can reveal about your inner circle
o Why it’s unrealistic to expect one person to meet all your relationship needs
o What it means when your answers shift over time and why it’s okay
o How to recognise the different roles people play in your life
o A powerful reflection on where you might show up in other people’s lives
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In this deeply moving episode, Amanda Thompson, financial adviser, single mum, Ironman athlete, and survivor, reveals how pivotal moments broke her down, challenged her endurance, and ultimately rebuilt her.
From big bank boardrooms to gruelling Ironman finish lines, from the quiet guilt of single motherhood to the hidden scars of domestic violence, Amanda shares the truth behind resilience that is real, raw, and earned.
Her story moves between triumph and trauma, discipline and depletion, purpose and pain—and shows how endurance isn’t limited to sport, but a way of living, healing, and choosing yourself again and again.
You’ll hear how a spontaneous high school elective rerouted her life, why she quit a “safe” job, the surprising way sport helped her rebuild her identity, and the moment she decided to reclaim her story after the kind of rock bottom most never speak aloud.
This episode is equal parts courage, heartbreak, and hope. It’s impossible to leave unchanged.
Amada really is the Slay Queen of Endurance.
Tune in to hear why.
Key takeaways:
o What endurance looks like when life brings you to your knees.
o How Ironman training built the resilience needed for life’s curve balls.
o The link between high-performance sport and running a values-led business.
o What can be more satisfying than winning when everything’s on the line?
o How hidden scars shape our behaviour long after the bruises fade.
o What it takes to rebuild yourself after trauma steals what once felt unbreakable.
o Why legacy isn’t something you leave for later, it’s something you live now.
o How courage shifts from “push through” to “falling forward.”
o The defining moment she reclaimed her story - and everything that followed.
Get in touch with Amanda:
Email: amanda@endurancefinancial.com.au
Website: Endurance Financial
Instagram: @amandathompsonofficial
LinkedIn: Amanda Thompson
Facebook: Endurance Financial
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In this warm and heartfelt conversation, we meet business owner and orange-obsessed powerhouse Kerri-Ann Hooper, founder of Carnelian Projects - a woman who has carried courage with her through joy, loss, rebuilding, and reinvention.
From getting braces at 51 and continuing to show up online despite the self-consciousness, to returning to the stage to dance after decades away, to leaving toxic workplaces, launching her own business, navigating miscarriages, watching her family lose everything in the GFC, surviving a contractor collapse, enduring public backlash and more - Kerri-Ann’s story is one of grit wrapped in heart, and hard-earned wisdom.
You’ll hear how her childhood passions quietly shaped her destiny, how she moved through the heartbreak of watching her parents’ world fall apart, and how she keeps building through the setbacks, detours, and unexpected turns.
This episode is a celebration of courage in all its colours and a reminder that courage doesn’t fade with age; it only gets stronger.
Key takeaways:
o Why courage sometimes looks like survival.
o The surprising places courage hides when you think you’ve outgrown it.
o How one simple decision can change your confidence at any age.
o What building (and rebuilding) through crisis teaches you.
o The unexpected link between childhood passions and adult purpose.
o How to keep showing up when the universe tries to stop you.
o Why your fifties are not the time to hold back, but to keep going.
Get in touch with Kerri-Ann:
Instagram: @carnelianprojects
LinkedIn: Kerri-Ann Hooper
Facebook: Carnelian Projects
Website: Carnelian Projects
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In this episode, I open the door to the emotional rollercoaster of coming close to something you’ve wanted for years, and the surprising mix of excitement, doubt, resistance, and raw courage that shows up right alongside it.
From writing 80,000 words of the “wrong” book to the turning points, the wobbles, the whispers, and the exact moment I realised why my manuscript sat unfinished for so long…
I share the inner journey that unfolds when a long-held dream suddenly becomes inevitable.
I unpack how the fear of success quietly sneaks in, why we suddenly start procrastinating at the finish line, and what it really means to take your own medicine when every insecurity decides to show up.
I get honest about my editing ‘meltdown’ in a car dealership, the emotional “oh my goodness” moment of seeing my publishing page for the first time and why getting close to something that matters deeply can feel both exhilarating and terrifying at the same time.
This is a conversation for anyone who has ever stood on the edge of their next chapter and thought, “Who am I to do this?”
If you’re getting close to launching something, creating something, or sharing something that truly matters to you… this episode will feel like a deep exhale and a hand on your back reminding you to keep going.
Key takeaways:
o Why the closer you get to a dream, the louder the doubts become.
o What makes us consider abandoning something we’ve wanted for years.
o How to recognise when the fear of success quietly slips in.
o Why the “wrong” version of your dream may lead you to the right one.
o The surprising shift when you move from your head to your heart.
o How to tell if you’re procrastinating… or protecting yourself from being seen in a new way.
o The lesson in asking about the alternative to keep pursuing an important milestone.
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What happens when the life you’ve built suddenly falls apart… and then, against all odds, you rebuild it again?
In this breathtaking, emotional, and deeply vulnerable conversation, I chat with author, former attorney, and certified grief coach Stephanie Duran - a woman whose life reads like a novel filled with courage, devastation, reinvention, and the rare kind of love that changes you forever.
Together, we trace some of Stephanie’s journey from an idyllic marriage that slowly eroded, to the courage it took to walk away when the world didn’t understand, to rediscovering her confidence after 15 years out of the courtroom.
Then comes the love story that stops you in your tracks, the magnetic poolside meeting in Las Vegas, the whirlwind connection, the interstate move, the business, the dreams, and the unimaginable twist that followed.
Stephanie opens up about fighting for more time, what it means to love someone through terminal illness, the devastating courage of saying goodbye, and how she found her way back to herself, and eventually, to love again.
This episode asks big questions:
What do we do when life breaks our heart?
How do we rebuild when the story changes?
And what does courage really look like when everything is on the line?
If you need a reminder that life can take everything from you and still offer new beginnings - this conversation will stay with you long after you listen.
Key takeaways:
o How childhood moments can unknowingly plant seeds of courage.
o Why “good enough” can be the most dangerous place to settle.
o How to know when it’s time to leave something the world thinks you should stay in.
o What happens when you start over from scratch - career, identity, confidence etc.
o How an extraordinary love story can begin with one bold statement.
o The unimaginable courage it takes to let go when your heart wants to hold on.
o How opening your heart again can start a whole new chapter in your life.
Get in touch with Stephanie Duran:
Website: Stephanie Duran
Instagram: @stephanieduranofficial
LinkedIn: Stephanie Duran
Facebook: Stephanie Duran
Podcast: Weaving Happiness through Grief with Stephanie Duran
Get her book:
Because I Loved You: Surviving the Unthinkable by Stephanie Duran – updated version released 20 Jan 2026. See all places books are sold.
Audio version available now on all platforms. ie. Audible
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Website: Kim Payne
LinkedIn: Kim Payne www.linkedin.com/in/kimpayne9rok/
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What happens when you stop hiding the parts of yourself you’ve been taught to dislike?
In this deeply personal episode, I share an unexpected conversation that began with a woman’s new hairstyle and turned into a raw exploration of self-perception, courage, and the unhelpful nuances we often carry over from childhood.
From teasing in the schoolyard to throwaway comments that stick like glue, I unpack how seemingly small moments can shape the way we see ourselves and how, over time, they can quietly limit how we show up in the world.
With honesty, humour, and a few confessions of my own, I invite you to consider your quirks - the imperfections, oddities, and habits you may have tried to hide, and see them for what they truly are - the most human, relatable, and beautiful parts of you.
If you’ve ever felt “not enough” because of how you look, speak, or show up, this episode will help you uncover how to turn those so-called flaws into your most endearing superpowers.
Key takeaways:
o How vulnerability can open a deeper sense of connection and courage.
o The limitations of holding onto comments made to us as kids.
o How past insecurities can shape subtle choices we make today.
o The surprising way our perceived flaws can become our most endearing features.
o The freedom that comes from owning your unique qualities and quirks.
o A behavioural science concept that shows how your bloopers can make you more appealing.
o The value of normalising our imperfections as part of being human.
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In this episode, we meet Adriana Brusi, Managing Director at Crowds Now, in a follow-up conversation that delves far deeper than the first one we recorded (and never released).
This time, Adriana takes off the mask and gets real and raw.
What unfolds is an unfiltered exploration of what it really means to drop the façade of perfection, confront people-pleasing patterns, and reclaim your voice after years of living to meet others’ expectations.
From growing up in Hong Kong chasing achievement as love, to breaking free from a toxic marriage, rebuilding her life as a single mother, and launching a new business born from purpose…Adriana’s story is a masterclass in courage, authenticity, and resilience.
She reveals the paradox of being perceived as confident yet feeling unseen, the pain and power of learning through failure, and the surprisingly pragmatic tool she uses to move through heartbreak and hardship — one that’s as empowering as it is unconventional.
This conversation is for every woman who has ever held herself back, doubted her worth, or wondered what might happen if she finally let the world see the real her.
Key takeaways:
o What happens when you realise your “authentic” self has been performing.
o Why vulnerability and showing the cracks can make you even more endearing.
o The hidden ways high-achieving women trade boundaries for belonging.
o The red flags we don’t see, and how we can end up in places we never intended.
o An unconventional way to move through any emotional storm and why it works.
o The importance of learning to regulate emotions and give yourself space to reset.
o Reclaiming your power so you can turn any past pain into your superpower to serve.
Get in touch with Adriana or learn more about her business, Crowds Now:
Website: Crowds Now
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In this powerful conversation, we hear from the remarkable Wadzanai (Wadzi) Nenzou, founder of Our Scam Stories, a Global Platform where scam survivors share their stories of survival, and Herconomics, dedicated to women’s financial empowerment and money stories.
Originally from Zimbabwe, Wadzi came to Australia at 18 with nothing but courage, curiosity, and a fierce desire to explore the world.
From studying finance and economics to becoming a trailblazer in women’s money education and scam prevention, her story is one where courage has been the defining thread through every chapter.
Wadzi shares how witnessing women’s financial dependence as a young girl inspired her lifelong mission to empower others through storytelling, and how she founded Herconomics by following a burning desire and a willingness to begin long before she had it all figured out.
She also opens up about how she found the strength to keep living after unimaginable loss, and the healing that comes from bringing grief into the light.
Through her open-hearted storytelling, Wadzi explores the power of personal responsibility, curiosity, and grace.
She challenges the narrative of victimhood, inviting women to reclaim their power, take action, and rewrite their money and life stories no matter the circumstances.
If you’ve ever needed a reminder that courage can coexist with pain, that your story matters, and that you can use even the hardest chapters of your life to help others, this conversation will move you deeply.
Key takeaways:
o How the experiences of your childhood can quietly shape your life’s mission.
o Why the clarity you’re waiting for only comes after you begin.
o The surprising mindset shift that helps you see nuance where others see sides.
o How adopting a “scout mindset” can change how you see people, power, and progress.
o Why sharing your grief can become a gateway to healing.
o The ripple effect when women courageously share their money and scam stories.
o Why true empowerment isn’t about waiting for systems to change - it’s about reclaiming your power right now.
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In this episode, I flip the script on how we think about value as it’s not about titles, tasks, or trophies, but about your true contribution: the qualities and energy you bring to any situation simply by being you.
Through a fun and heartfelt story about joining a women’s baseball team at age 48, I share how I had to discover what I really brought to the team, and spoiler alert, it wasn’t about I played the game.
I unpack how getting clear on your natural contributions can completely change the way you see yourself, your work, and your worth.
You’ll hear why we so often downplay what comes easily, how to spot your “value signature” that shows up everywhere you go, and why owning it is one of the most powerful confidence boosters you’ll ever experience.
If you’ve ever wondered, “What do I really bring to the table?” - this episode will help you find the answer, own it, and celebrate it.
Key takeaways:
o Why your value has nothing to do with your job title, and everything to do with who you are.
o The surprising life lesson’s learned playing team sport at age 48.
o How to uncover your “value signature” - the qualities that make you unmistakably you.
o Why we so often dismiss our real gifts (and how to stop).
o A simple way to reconnect with your worth when self-doubt creeps in.
o How your unique contributions create a ripple effect that impacts everyone around you.
o The secret to being your most authentic, and worthy self.
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In this uplifting and deeply human conversation, we meet international speaker, author, and “Champion Catalyst” Dorice Horenstein to explore what it truly means to choose the champion in yourself and turn life’s “oy” moments into joy.
Born in Israel and now based in Portland, Oregon, Dorice shares her remarkable journey - from a 14-year-old cleaning houses to buy Levi jeans and Nike runners to the woman who crossed oceans to build her dream life after arriving in the U.S. at 21 with just $600 and a suitcase.
She opens up about how one book and a moment of divine timing set her on a whole new path at 52, finding the courage to leave a 30-year career in education, follow her intuition, and trust that “the universe has your back.”
Through heartfelt stories, Dorice reflects on the moments where she had to find her champion within to turn challenges into celebrations of joy. From immigrating alone and rebuilding from uncertainty, to healing her body by honouring her truth, transforming an uncomfortable relationship into one that feels like family, supporting her son to follow his heart, and forgiving herself after an accident…Dorice is living proof that you can turn anything around if you choose.
This episode is pure light. It’s for anyone standing on the edge of change, ready to trust themselves, take that leap, and ignite the champion within.
Key takeaways:
o How the energy you bring changes everything.
o What to do when physical symptoms reveal misalignment in your heart.
o The mindset shift that becomes the catalyst to turn anything into gold.
o Why your light is the gift the world needs you to share.
o What it really takes to trust the unknown and let faith guide you.
o The magic of leading with empathy and humanity rather than ego.
o Why it’s never too late to start again and how reinvention can be your greatest champion
Get in touch with Dorice:
Website: Dorice Horenstein
Facebook: Dorice Horenstein
LinkedIn: Dorice Horenstein
Instagram: Dorice Horenstein
Gifts from Dorice:
The self-saboteur assessment - to see how we sabotage our own joy and courage.
Proven scientific way to move your neural pathways and create a life of possibilities: PQ (positive intelligence quotient).
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More about Dorice:
Dorice Horenstein is an international resilience speaker, author, and Positive Intelligence® expert. She works with leaders and organizations to reignite engagement, strengthen mental fitness, and use winning mindset tools to overcome disconnection and lead with clarity, resilience, and joy.
She is the award-winning author of Moments of the Heart and Choose to Be Your Own Champion: The Six-Step Playbook to Become Your Best Self, releasing October 14, 2025. Before launching her speaking career, Dorice spent 30 years in education, including 16 years in educational leadership, writing K–12 curriculum, teaching, and managing a staff and volunteer team of more than 40. Dorice is also the President-Elect of the National Speakers Association (NSA) Oregon chapter.
Born and raised in Israel and fluent in Hebrew, Dorice now lives in Portland, Oregon. Outside of work, she enjoys going for walks, doing Peloton workouts, and dancing.
In this raw and deeply honest conversation, we meet Dani Zetzer, a family lawyer, founder of Respect Legal, and host of "Diary of a Divorced Lawyer," to explore what courage looks like when life falls apart and you rebuild from the ground up.
From watching her childhood home repossessed to building her own law firm during lockdown, losing millions in crypto trading, and navigating single motherhood with three kids, Dani's story is one of resilience, reinvention, and radical self-honesty.
She shares how going on "57 first dates" became the unexpected path back to herself, helping her rediscover what she loves, what she wants, and why rebuilding your life starts with rebuilding your sense of enoughness.
You'll hear how Dani turned pain into purpose, used rock-bottom moments as her greatest teachers, and how she now helps other women access their courage, whether they're leaving a marriage, starting a business, or rediscovering themselves after years of losing their identity in others.
This episode is a masterclass in emotional strength, financial independence, self-trust, and the kind of courage it takes to bet on yourself… again and again.
Key takeaways:
o Why doing scary things builds evidence that you'll be ok.
o The surprising lessons from hitting rock bottom and reframing them for good.
o What losing millions taught her about self-worth, shame, and scarcity.
o Why bubble baths aren't the answer to real self-care, and what is.
o The power of curiosity and trying new things at any age.
o How trusting your gut feeling can save you from years of heartache.
o Why the most courageous choices are the ones made from love.
Get in touch with Dani Zetzer:
Website: Respect Legal
Instagram: @respect_legal_
LinkedIn: Respect Legal
LinkedIn: Danielle (Dani) Zetzer
Facebook: Respect Legal
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In this solo episode, I open up about one of the hardest (and most freeing) lessons we all face, knowing when to let go.
From scrapping my first book manuscript to deciding to close a business partnership after six years, I share raw stories of choosing release over attachment, even when it feels uncomfortable.
Letting go isn't about giving up. It's about creating the space for something better, more aligned, and more life-giving to arrive.
Whether it's a business, a project, a friendship, or simply an old identity that no longer fits, the moment you release what's weighing you down, you invite in opportunities that energize and excite you.
This conversation is a heartfelt invitation to ask yourself what you've been holding onto simply because you've already invested so much.
And what might be possible if you permitted yourself to let it go?
Key takeaways:
o Why clinging to something you've outgrown could be blocking opportunities.
o How to tell the difference between "not ready" and "not right."
o The surprising gift hidden in abandoned projects.
o A simple question that reveals whether it's time to walk away.
o What two women discovered when they faced the truth.
o Why letting go doesn't always have to be dramatic.
o The powerful shift when you release what no longer serves you.
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If you want to discover how pain, power, and trust can lead you to your true self, this is for you.
In this beautiful conversation, I sit down with the extraordinary Hacia Atherton, consultant, speaker, principal consultant at All-Star Consulting, and founder of Empowered Women in Trades, to explore the true meaning of courage, healing, and feminine power.
Hacia shares her extraordinary journey from a devastating horse-riding accident where she was told she may never walk unaided again, through years of pain and physical and emotional recovery, to rediscovering who she is as a woman, a leader, and a partner.
Along the way, she discovered that courage is not just about the big, audacious leaps, but also about the micro-moments: getting out of bed when you don’t feel like it, asking for help when it scares you, and learning to trust again after betrayal.
She shares her mission to transform outdated male-dominated workplace cultures, showing how vulnerability, empathy, and emotional intelligence aren’t weaknesses, but the very strengths that allow everyone to thrive.
And we hear about her latest bold move to America, where she is stepping fully into her feminine energy, her purpose, and a new love that has challenged her to trust in ways she never thought possible.
Her story reminds us that in our hardest seasons, we still carry the power to choose, the ability to trust, and the gift of rediscovering our true selves.
What we cover:
o What it takes to break old patterns and feel safe in love and relationships.
o The surprising truth about pain and how it can be a catalyst for growth.
o How to spot when ego, not intuition, is driving your choices.
o The overlooked cost of a victim mindset and how to free yourself from it.
o How anger, when harnessed, can fuel movements that change entire industries.
o How vulnerability and emotional intelligence are reshaping leadership even in the toughest industries.
o Why your feminine power is the key to rediscovering yourself.
Get in touch with Hacia:
LinkedIn: Hacia Atherton
LinkedIn: Allstar Consulting Services
LinkedIn: Empowered Women In Trades
Instagram: @hacia.atherton
Instagram: @allstar_consulting_services
Instagram: @ewitrades (Empowered Women in Trades)
Website: Hacia Atherton
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Website: Kim Payne
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In this powerful and deeply human conversation, I sit down with Dr. Tamsin Astor, a neuroscientist aka Chief Habit Scientist, to explore what courage really looks like when life tests you to your core.
Tamsin, a naturally rebellious and fiercely intelligent woman who has never been afraid to question the rules, shares the raw truth of leaving a marriage that no longer served her, navigating her young son’s cancer diagnosis, and redefining who she was - all while modelling courage for her children.
Through it all, she uncovered her resilience and the power of habits, freedom, relationships, and love to shape a life that feels deeply authentic.
We dive into her journey from academia to yoga teaching, Ayurveda and executive coaching, and how she became a sought-after speaker and leadership consultant.
Along the way, she reveals how teaching yoga sharpened her ability to communicate, why vulnerability belongs in leadership, and how conscious choices ripple far beyond ourselves.
This episode will inspire you to reflect on your own definitions of courage, freedom, and fulfillment, and to consider what habits and choices could help throughout the many seasons of your life.
Key takeaways:
o Where true courage really comes from (and it’s not what you think).
o Why walking away can be the bravest act of all.
o How life’s toughest challenges can reveal unexpected strength.
o The surprising link between daily habits and true freedom.
o What teaching yoga taught her about powerful communication.
o Why emotional awareness and vulnerability matter in business.
o What an ADHD diagnosis unlocked about her life and work.
o How self-awareness changes everything from the boardroom to the bedroom.
Get her book:
Force of habit - Unleash Your Power by Developing Great Habits by Dr Tamsin Astor
Get in touch with Dr Tamsin Astor:
Website: Tamsin Astor
LinkedIn: Tamsin Astor
Instagram: @tamisnastor
Want to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out?
Tune into The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move.
Where to find me:
Website: Kim Payne
LinkedIn: Kim Payne
Instagram: @iamkimpayne
Facebook: KimPayneBiz
In this episode, I explore one of the hidden drains on our confidence, relationships, and opportunities: silence.
We often think we’re playing it safe by holding back, but the truth is, staying silent comes with a cost.
I open up about my own journey from being the shy, quiet girl who silenced herself, to becoming someone who now teaches others how to speak with courage.
Along the way, you’ll hear stories of clients, everyday examples, and simple tools to help you notice where fear, judgment, or self-doubt might be keeping you silent — and how that’s impacting your life and business.
Using your voice isn’t just about public speaking. It’s about the everyday moments where you ask for what you want, give honest feedback, or say yes to being visible.
Your voice influences your presence, energy, and authority.
And when you choose silence instead, the opportunities, connections, and impact that could have been yours often slip away.
This episode is an invitation to stop paying the hidden cost of silence - and to start speaking up with courage.
Because your voice doesn’t just matter, it can change lives, starting with your own.
Key takeaways:
o Your voice is so much more than words and sound.
o Silence has a price.
o Asking for what you want is an act of courage.
o The real barrier to speaking isn’t speaking - it’s something else.
o Simple things you can do to feel more courageous using your voice.
o Being direct with your words is the kindest thing you can do.
o Your voice is tied to your worth and influences how people experience you.
** Courageous Speaking Masterclass – Wed 22 Oct 2025 **
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Where to find me:
Website: Kim Payne
LinkedIn: Kim Payne
Instagram: @iamkimpayne
Facebook: KimPayneBiz
Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to work out how you can use your voice with more impact.
What does it really take to move from “I’ve got an idea for a book” to becoming an author?
In this inspiring conversation, I reconnect with intuitive writing coach, editor, and publisher Ruth Fae to explore what it means to find your voice and courageously put your words into the world.
Ruth unpacks what “being an author” truly means, and why so many of the excuses we cling to (“I’m not a writer,” “my message isn’t worthy”) are simply myths.
She explains how writing is a creative muscle that grows stronger with use, why collaboration makes the process more powerful, and how writing circles give women the confidence, structure, and safe space to write.
I also share my own vulnerable journey of handing Ruth my first manuscript, facing fears of imperfection and discovering that authorship begins long before a book is published.
If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book, or doubted whether you had it in you, this episode will shift your perspective, release the pressure, and remind you that your words matter.
By tuning in, you’ll discover:
o Why you’re already an author even if your book isn’t published yet.
o How intuitive editing helps your real voice and message shine through.
o The difference between planners and “pantsers” in writing (and how to find your flow).
o Why collaboration and safe creative spaces make writing easier and more fun.
o How to move past perfectionism and start with what you’ve got (even messy brain dumps).
o The importance of structure in shaping stories without stifling creativity.
o Ways to overcome resistance when the words don’t come.
o Why courage, community, and consistency matter more than rules when it comes to writing.
! Sign up for inaugural The Author in You. An 8 week writing course and bring the book inside you to life.
Learn about Ruth’s Writing Circles.
Find out more or get in touch with Ruth:
Website: Fae Blood Publications
Facebook: Ruth Fae-Writer
Instagram: @ruth_fae_writer
LinkedIn: Ruth Fae
Tiktok: @ruthfaewriter
Listen to Ruths first appearance on the podcast, episode 13 Rediscovering your identity through hope, healing, and storytelling.
Where to find me:
Website: Kim Payne
LinkedIn: Kim Payne
Instagram: @iamkimpayne
Facebook: KimPayne9Biz
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If you’ve ever faced loss or change and wondered how you could stay open to life and find joy, this is for you.
In this moving conversation, we hear from mindset coach Kathleen Quinn, who at 56 reinvented herself after retiring from a 35-year career at Stanford University.
Just as she was embracing her new path, Kathleen faced the devastating loss of her husband, Michael, during the pandemic.
Before he passed, he left her with a simple but profound request: “Struggle to stay open to life.”
Those words became the compass that guided her through grief, heartbreak, change, and loss, and eventually helped her rediscover joy.
Now at 63, Kathleen is living proof that it’s never too late to change your identity, feel deserving of abundance, and say yes to opportunities beyond your wildest dreams.
From honouring her husband’s wisdom to becoming a mindset coach, to stepping into authorship and public speaking, Kathleen’s story is a powerful reminder that courage isn’t about having it all figured out; it’s about staying open to what life places before you, even when it scares you.
Kathleen’s purpose is to help people feel grounded, free, and fulfilled, and this episode will inspire you on your way.
Key takeaways:
o How Kathleen’s husband’s final wishes became her guiding principle.
o What it takes to start a new career at 56 and take on a completely different identity.
o What grief can teach us about growth and understanding.
o The freedom that comes from releasing expectations of others.
o The difference between wealth and abundance.
o Why friendships may play different roles and how to accept them.
o The importance of asking for what you deserve and breaking old scarcity patterns.
o How living by your values keeps you aligned, even when resistance shows up.
Where to find Kathleen:
Website: Kathleen Quinn
LinkedIn: Kathleen Quinn
Get a copy of her book (where she’s a featured author).
Infinite Impact – Stories of Alignment
Where to find me:
Website: Kim Payne
LinkedIn: Kim Payne
Instagram: @iamkimpayne
Facebook: Kim Payne Biz
Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action