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On This episode, Steph sits down with Kia - an expat mother of 2 and discuss the impact of lacking boundaries had on her in her first marriage. Kia shares her journey of having to unlearn what she was taught about marriage after 6 years of domestic, sexual and financial abuse.

She also offers an important Gem she had come to learn about marriage which has become her guide for detecting when we become at risks of impeding on boundaries.

Enjoy the episode xxx

On this episode Laura and Steph discuss agency vs limitations when it comes to women's boundaries in society. The circle explore the challenges and necessity for boundaries in both professional and personal life; guilt and fear associated with women setting lack of boundaries.

Are women more socialised to have less boundaries and how can this be overcome?!

After three weeks away, we’re back in the circle and diving straight into our new series: Women & Boundaries.

In this episode, we reflect on where we first learned about boundaries, and the complicated ways they showed up in our lives. We share stories of when our boundaries were crossed, and the times we crossed others’, and how those experiences shaped us.

We also talk about what it means to keep our boundaries clear today, and how it feels to be around people who don’t seem to have boundaries of their own. It’s a raw and honest conversation to kick off a powerful new season, and we’re so glad to be back with you.

In this final Pulse episode of our Women & Friendship series, we reflect on Puja’s beautiful guest episode and look back at the lessons we’ve uncovered throughout the season. We return to the conversation about male–female friendships, and open up about the unique dynamics in female friendships when one friend is gay and what boundaries mean in those contexts.

We also catch you up on our lives over the past few weeks. Steph shares a surprising and powerful encounter with a tarot reader, who gave her the exact message she needed from the universe. Laura opens her heart about the recent passing of her father and how the strength of friendship has carried her through this major life event.

This is an episode of reflection, raw honesty, and gratitude for the circles that hold us.

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In this episode, we sit in circle with our friend Puja for a conversation full of laughter, honesty, and heart. Puja shares how friendship, for her, means being truly seen and accepted having people who celebrate your successes and hold space for your authentic self. She also opens up about setting strong boundaries, being intentional with her energy, and her ruthlessness in choosing the friends she keeps close.

We explore the importance of female friendship in her life, but also touch on the role of male friendships and how they can bring a different balance of support. It’s a heartfelt, funny, and empowering conversation about what it means to build the kind of friendships that shape us, sustain us, and remind us of who we are.

In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of friendships especially between men and women. We share how we personally navigate male–female dynamics, and what loyalty and betrayal look like through our lens. From personal stories of friendship breakups to the painful process of healing, we explore how trust is broken… and whether it can truly be rebuilt. Steph opens up about giving second chances, while Laura reflects on why she chooses not to rekindle certain friendships. We also own up to the mistakes we’ve made ourselves, and discuss what it takes to repair a bond after we’ve been the one at fault.

It’s an honest, unfiltered conversation about connection, boundaries, and the lessons friendship teaches us.

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In this episode, we dive into the roots of female friendship, how we first formed friendships as kids, and how it evolves as we grow into women. We reflect on what makes our female friendships so vital, nourishing, and sometimes intense.

From the early connections that shaped our identities to the deep bonds we form in adulthood, we explore why we prioritise our girls, how we deal with unspoken expectations, and even how we handle the subtle signs of betrayal when they appear. It’s honest, it’s tender, and it’s all part of the sisterhood.

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In this reflective Pulse episode, we look back on our powerful conversation with Audrey from Serenity Hypnotherapy and share how Laura’s own session with her unfolded, from Hypnosis to PNL (Neuro‑Linguistic Programming) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).

We also take you behind the scenes of Laura’s birthday weekend in the Hunter Valley, where a wine‑tasting bike ride turned into an unforgettable adventure (and a little bit of night cycling!).

Steph opens up about feeling broody lately, her instinct to nurture every baby she hears crying, and even how she almost got pulled into Scientology at one point in her life.

This episode is real, funny, and a reminder of the messy, magical layers of womanhood.

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In this guest episode, we sit in circle with Audrey, a clinical hypnotherapist, to explore anxiety how anxiety often surfaces when we drift away from our true purpose.Audrey explains how anxiety isn’t just in our thoughts, it’s held in the body and subconscious. She shares how tools like Hypnosis, Neuro‑Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and/or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) can help release those patterns and bring us back to ourselves.Together we dive into:- Why losing touch with your purpose can trigger anxiety- How the body “stores” stress and signals it through symptoms- Ways these tools can rewire anxious patterns- Small, practical steps to feel more aligned every dayListen now on The Sister Circle Podcast and learn how reconnecting with your purpose can calm your mind and body.#WomenAndAnxiety #TheSisterCirclePodcast #Hypnotherapy #FindingYourPurpose #HealingJourney #EmotionalWellbeing #SerenityHypnotherapy #EFT #NLP #EMDR #WomenSupportingWomen #MindBodyConnection #podcastforwomen Want to connect with Audrey?You can find all her practice details on our Instagram page @thesistercirclepodcast.

In this episode, we discuss anxiety symptoms, emotional overwhelm, and tools for self-regulation. Please tune in when you feel safe and supported.Now that we’ve explored what anxiety is, we talk about how to manage it when it shows up.In this episode, we dive into grounding tools, emotional regulation, and the power of the mind-body connection. We explore how self-care can become a daily strategy for protecting your mental health, not just a luxury when everything falls apart. And we discuss the importance of protective factors: community, therapy, faith, and asking for help.And just like last time, stay with us until the end for our signature emotional regulation moment, a short, calming meditation practice to bring you back to center.#GroundingTechniques #EmotionalRegulation #SelfCareIsStrategy #WomenAndAnxiety #AnxietyRelief #MentalHealthSupport #NervousSystemHealing #TherapyTalk #TheSisterCirclePodcast #CalmInTheChaos #WomenWhoFeelDeeply

This episode includes discussions around anxiety, trauma, emotional distress, and coping behaviours. Please listen gently and prioritise your wellbeing.
In this opening episode of our Women and Anxiety series, we explore what anxiety really is and how it uniquely affects women. From hormonal shifts to perfectionism, trauma to emotional labour, we unpack the invisible weight many of us carry every day.
We talk about how women often internalise anxiety in ways that go unnoticed through people-pleasing, mutism, or over-functioning and why recognising it is the first step to healing.
Plus, each episode in this series ends with a surprise: a guided emotional regulation exercise to help you reconnect with your body and breath in real time. You don’t want to miss this moment of calm.
For those in Australia, the Black Dog Institute (https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/) offers mental health resources and support services. Internationally, the World Health Organization (https://www.who.int/) provides global mental health information and links to support services in your region.
#WomenAndAnxiety #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyAwareness #TheSisterCirclePodcast #EmotionalWellbeing #WomenSupportingWomen #MindBodyConnection #InvisibleLoad #SilentAnxiety #PerfectionismAndPressure #MentalHealthPodcast

In this episode, we reflect on our conversation with Nut and the quiet power of surrendering to life as it unfolds. Her story moved us and sparked our own dialogue about the longing to become mothers, what that desire means to each of us, and how it shows up in our lives today.

We explore the evolving ways we’re thinking about parenting, whether raising a child biologically connected to us or not and what it means to create space for that future.

This is also a conversation about relationships, safety, and growth. We speak honestly about how we’ve reached a place where love no longer feels like a threat, where the fear of rejection or heartbreak no longer controls our choices.

This pulse check is about emotional maturity, self-trust, and learning that whatever happens we will be okay.

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In this special guest episode, we sit down with Nut as she takes us through her deeply personal journey of love, loss, freedom, and rediscovery. From marrying young to redefining herself after heartbreak, Nut opens up about how each chapter of her life shaped her understanding of love, identity, motherhood, and resilience.

Together, we explore the courage it takes to leave what’s familiar, the grief of letting go, and the fierce commitment to never losing yourself in the process. Nut shares insights on dating later in life, emotional growth, and what freedom and love mean to her now. Her story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to reclaim your path and write a new chapter.

#InLoveInLossInSelf #TheSisterCirclePodcast #WomensStories #LifeAfterMarriage #RedefiningLove #HealingThroughStories #SelfDiscoveryJourney #FierceFeminine #EmpoweredWomen #RelationshipWisdom #ModernLoveStories #LoveGrowthFreedom #SisterhoodCircle #PodcastForWomen #DatingAndHealing #ChoosingYourself #Datinginyourfitfties

In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of modern relationships through our lens.

We reflect on what it means to be in a relationship, why we seek connection, and how partnerships shape our lives.

Through honest, unfiltered conversations, we explore the heartbreak of breakups, the difficult moments of letting go, and the emotional process of grieving lost love.

Finally, we celebrate the rediscovery of self, finding peace, growth, and the courage to open our hearts again.

#InLoveInLossInSelf #TheSisterCirclePodcast #WomenAndRelationships #ModernLoveStories #BreakupRecovery #LettingGo #HealingThroughStories #WomenSupportingWomen #HeartbreakHealing #SelfLoveJourney #RediscoverYourself #LifeAfterLove #EmotionalWellbeing #StorytellingForHealing #RelationshipPodcast #WomenEmpowermentPodcast #LoveLossGrowth #SisterhoodCircle #DatingAfterHeartbreak #SelfDiscoveryPodcast

In this episode, we dive into the early stages of love — that magnetic pull of attraction, the thrill of seduction, and the subtle art of getting to know someone new. We unpack what attraction means to each of us, how we experience the excitement of the first encounters, and the ways we navigate that initial spark.

We also open a candid conversation about what it truly means to be in a relationship. How do we accommodate a partner in our already full, evolving lives? How do we carve out space for love without losing ourselves? And what expectations do we carry about what a relationship should look like?

Join us in this heartfelt episode as we explore the delicate balance between the spark and the space we make for love.

#InLoveInLossInSelf #TheSisterCirclePodcast #ModernLoveConversations #WomenAndRelationships

In this final episode of our series, we pause to reflect, reconnect, and share what’s been going on behind the mic.

From debriefing our guest chat with Florence to unpacking what feminism means to us, we cover the conversations that stayed with us. We dive into the impact of reading Ikigai, the small adjustments we’re making in our day-to-day, and how we’ve been managing our social batteries lately.

And of course, the story behind the episode title, hit play to find out!

#PodcastLife #WomenInConversation #RedefiningFeminism #IkigaiMoments #SocialBatteryCheck #LifeAdjustments #PodcastRecap #IntentionalLiving