It's a Mindset

Have you ever found yourself chasing happiness, believing you'll finally feel enough when you achieve the next goal, reach the next milestone or tick one more thing off your list?

I think, if we're honest, most of us have. No matter where we come from or what our story looks like, we're all searching for the same thing in one way or another — happiness, peace and a life that feels meaningful.

In this episode, I sit down with author, mindset coach and wellbeing storyteller Charu Moorjani, whose beautiful debut book, The Happiness Pathway, explores what it...

What if protecting your mental health didn't require a complete life overhaul—but simply learning to pause?

In a world where stress, overwhelm and constant busyness have become the norm, it's easy to put our own wellbeing at the bottom of the list. But what if some of the most powerful ways to support our mental health were also the simplest?

In this episode of It's a Mindset, I'm joined by my beautiful friend Danielle Coppleson, an accredited Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator, certified Modern Qigong Teacher and Mental Health Nurse with more than 25 years' experience helping pe...

Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of a school — and the challenges a school principal faces?

As a mother of four almost-adult children, I feel like I've spent a significant portion of my life navigating the school system. So, I was fascinated to sit down with former school principal, author and yoga teacher Susan Simon to hear her perspective from the other side of the school gates.

In this episode of It's a Mindset, Susan shares the realities of leading a school and the challenges principals face behind the scenes. We...

Have you ever looked back and realised you're not the same person you were a few years ago?

When I hit record on Episode 1 of It's a Mindset, I had no idea where this podcast would lead. What started as a way to share conversations and build confidence before publishing my book has become one of the greatest gifts of my life.

Nearly 100 guests (and plenty of solo episodes), thousands of downloads, countless stories, and more lessons than I ever imagined. In this special 100th episode, I'm reflecting on the biggest insights I've gathered...

Have you ever found yourself lying awake at 3am, desperately wishing you could switch your brain off?

For so many of us, especially in midlife, getting a good night's sleep can feel elusive. Yet quality sleep is one of the most powerful foundations for feeling our best, performing at our best, and living a healthier, happier life.

In this episode of It's a Mindset, I'm joined by portfolio careerist, advisor and author Penelope Barr. Drawing on more than 25 years of executive experience, Penelope has made it her mission to help high performers create more aligned...

Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong?

The alarm doesn't go off.

Someone says something that rubs you the wrong way.

Work feels overwhelming.

Your confidence takes a hit.

And before you know it, one bad day starts feeling like a bad week, a bad month, or even a bad life.

In this episode of It's a Mindset, Emma sits down with Learning and Organisational Development specialist, speaker and author Dr Gayle Smerdon to explore why bad days happen, how...

Have you ever known exactly what you needed to do, but still found yourself stuck?

We live in a world overflowing with information. Books, podcasts, courses and advice are more accessible than ever before.

Yet many of us still struggle to bridge the gap between what we know and what we actually do.

In this episode of It's a Mindset, Emma sits down with leadership expert, keynote speaker and author Tamsin Simounds to explore why information alone doesn't create change - experience does.

Drawing on the principles from her book, The...

Have you ever had a dream that wouldn't quite leave you alone?

Not a fleeting idea. Not a New Year's resolution. A dream that keeps quietly tapping you on the shoulder, year after year, even as life gets busy.

In this solo episode of It's a Mindset, Emma explores why so many women put their dreams on hold while they focus on everyone else. From careers and caring responsibilities to being the "good girl" and meeting expectations, it's easy to lose sight of what we truly want.

Emma shares her own journey of...

Have you ever wondered whether being the "good girl" is actually holding you back?

Maybe you've spent years being the good daughter, the good employee, the good partner, the good mum - putting everyone else's needs ahead of your own and measuring your worth by how much you do for others.

But what if constantly being "good" comes at a cost?

In this episode of It's a Mindset, I sit down with author, strategist and community builder Caitlin Judd to explore the hidden cost of being the "good girl" and what it takes...

Have you ever realised how many women are only one major life change away from financial struggle?

In this practical and empowering episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by award-winning financial adviser, speaker and author Helen Baker for a conversation about financial freedom, security and why knowledge truly is power when it comes to money.

Helen is the founder of On Your Own Two Feet, an Australia-wide service dedicated to helping women gain and retain financial independence. Her latest book, Money for Life, is a brilliant guide for women wanting to better unde...

Have you ever found yourself questioning what love, connection and relationships are supposed to look like in the modern world?

Despite living in a time where we’re more connected than ever digitally, so many people still feel lonely, disconnected or uncertain about love, intimacy and belonging.

In this deeply thoughtful and intriguing episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Natalia Rachel - writer, relationship and culture innovator, trauma-informed educator and author of Other Lovers. Natalia’s latest book explores romantic love, intimacy and relationships in the modern world through a unique blend of...

Have you ever felt deeply passionate about helping others… but conflicted about charging for your work, owning your value, or asking for more?

In this empowering episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Wendy Pitts-Reeves - business coach, former psychotherapist, speaker and entrepreneur - for a deeply honest conversation about self-worth, courage, money mindset and what it really takes to build a business that supports both your clients and yourself.

Wendy shares her powerful journey from having discomfort around money, to building a thriving six-figure business grounded in clarity, confidence and purpose.

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Have you ever been forced to stop… and realised the way you were living or working just wasn’t sustainable anymore?

Like something in your life hit pause - and you were left questioning everything you thought success looked like?

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Fleur Marks - globally recognised leadership trainer, performance mindset coach and author of The Overachiever’s Reset.

Fleur built a highly successful career over two decades in senior leadership, driven by ambition, high standards and relentless performance. But that same pace ultimately...

Have you ever gone through a really tough time… and wondered how you could ever come back from it - let alone use it to help others?

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Graeme Cowan - resilience expert, professional speaker, Board Director of R U OK?, and author of five books, including his latest, Great Leaders Care.

Graeme shares his deeply personal story of experiencing a five-year episode of depression - a period his psychiatrist described as one of the most severe he had ever treated. What emerged from that t...

Have you ever found yourself trying so hard to be a “perfect parent”… only to feel like it’s not quite working the way you expected?

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Lisa Taylor - family therapist, relationships consultant, speaker and founder of Strengthening Families Australia. With over 25 years of experience supporting families, schools and organisations, Lisa brings a deeply heart-centred approach to helping us understand the patterns that shape how we connect.

Together, we explore what Lisa calls the “Perfect Parent Trap” - the pressure to get it right, to say th...

Have you ever wondered what comes next… when the life you’ve built no longer feels like the life you want?

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Robyn Greaves - a highly regarded career change specialist and coach who has worked across some of the world’s most recognised organisations including BHP, Apple, Woolworths and Westpac.

Robyn brings a thoughtful, practical and deeply human approach to navigating career and life transitions, particularly in what she calls our “third chapter.” Together, we explore what it really means to step into this next phas...

Have you ever felt like your body is trying to tell you something… but you’re too busy pushing through to actually listen? Or maybe you’ve been doing all the “right” things - exercising, eating well, showing up - yet something still feels off.

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Matthew Sorensen - a specialist in corrective exercise, strength and conditioning, manual therapy, counselling and lifestyle coaching, who takes a deeply integrative approach to health, performance and wellbeing.

Matt designs personalised programs that support resilience, injury prevention and sustainable he...

Have you ever read a book and thought… “wow, this is life-changing”… and then a week later, nothing actually changes?

You feel inspired. Motivated. Clear. And then life gets busy again… and you find yourself right back where you started.

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m diving into why this happens - and more importantly, what it actually takes to move from insight into meaningful, lasting change. Because reading the book is one thing… but integrating it into your life is something else entirely.

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Have you ever felt like you’re not as confident with money as you’d like to be… but no one ever actually taught you how?

Or maybe you’ve found yourself focusing on the now - the bills, the holidays, the day-to-day - while quietly hoping the future will somehow take care of itself. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Jessica Brady - money educator, former financial adviser and co-founder of Fox & Hare Financial Advice, who is on a mission to make money education more accessible, inclusive and aligned with the life you...

Have you ever been navigating big changes in your body and mind… while still showing up every day at work, expected to perform at your best?

For many women, perimenopause and menopause arrive right in the middle of their most senior and demanding career years. Yet for decades it has been something we’ve quietly managed behind closed doors.

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Karen Stein, a menopause champion, executive and group coach, keynote speaker and award-winning author who is on a mission to change the way organisations understa...

Have you ever felt like you were holding everything together on the outside… while quietly wondering if something more aligned was calling you?

In Episode 83 of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by the inspiring Saliya Katungu-Moran, women’s strength and wellness coach and founder of Talala Bloom - a community-driven movement helping women build strength in their bodies, confidence in their choices and wealth beyond money. This conversation is a beautiful reminder of what happens when women support one another to rise - physically, emotionally and financially.

Saliya’s work focuses on helping high-achie...

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same emotional pattern and wondered… why does this keep happening to me?

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by psychologist and consultant Vaibhav Ranglani, who is based in India and works with smart, ambitious people feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed and stuck in cycles of stress and overthinking.

This conversation is a compassionate but honest reality check about the patterns, beliefs and behaviours that may be keeping us stuck — and what it really looks like to take responsibility for our inner wo...

Have you ever stared at a wardrobe full of clothes and still thought… I have nothing to wear?

You’re not alone.

In Episode 81 of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Emma Edwards — financial behaviour specialist, founder of The Broke Generation and author of The Wardrobe Project — to unpack the powerful psychology behind our spending habits, self-image and relationship with consumption.

Emma undertook a radical experiment: one full year without buying any clothes. No new pieces, no second-hand finds, not even rentals. What followed was a deeply honest journey that challenged the cultural...

Have you ever felt flat… even when life looks “fine” on paper?

Like you’re functioning - working, parenting, leading - but your energy isn’t where it used to be?

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I sit down with Tim Jack Adams - founder of three purpose-driven companies and author of Energised - to explore what it really means to feel alive, purposeful and connected again.

Since 2009, Tim has worked with leadership teams across industries to embed functional wellbeing into organisations - not as a tick-box initiative, but as a sustainabl...

Have you ever felt the urge to fully express yourself - but held back because of fear, judgement, or worrying about how you might be perceived?

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by the extraordinary Jordana Borensztajn - global speaker, TEDx presenter, public speaking coach, corporate humourist, author, and Australia’s only female magician and mentalist in the corporate world. This is one of those conversations that leaves you smiling, energised, and just a little braver than before.

With more than 20 years on stage, Jordana brings an infectious sense of joy, c...

Have you ever had your life turned upside down by something you never saw coming - and been forced to find strength you didn’t even know you had?

In this deeply moving episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Sarah Susak - a commercial lawyer, full-time working mum, meditation teacher, and quite honestly, one of the most resilient humans you’ll ever hear from.

Sarah has spent more than two decades leading legal functions for some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Coca-Cola and Colgate-Palmolive, across the South Pacific and Europe...

Have you ever felt like your voice was silenced - like parts of you were slowly muted to keep the peace, stay safe, or fit into who you were told you should be?

So many women grow up learning to suppress their feelings, their anger, their creativity and their truth. Over time, that silencing can show up as low self-worth, unhealthy relationships, burnout, or even physical illness.

Today’s guest, Steph Bruno-Newton, knows this journey deeply. Steph is the host of the Can I Get a Refill? podcast, a former dancer and singer, a new mu...

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Why do men process emotions so differently to women?” Or felt like you and your partner were speaking completely different emotional languages?

In this deeply insightful episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by John Broadbent - men’s mentor, retreat facilitator and father - for a powerful conversation about men, emotions, relationships, and what it really means to understand one another more compassionately.

John has spent nearly 30 years working in men’s personal development, supporting men through major life transitions including midlife, fatherhood and the move into what he...

Have you ever looked back at the way you treated your skin when you were younger - baking in the sun, chasing a tan - and thought… I know better now?

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Amy Maree Campbell, Founder and CEO of Island Vibes - an Australian-made, inclusive sunless tanning brand born from lived experience, loss, resilience and a deep commitment to skin health.

Amy’s journey is extraordinary. From starting out as a mobile spray-tan artist in 2005, to becoming Nine Network Sydney’s contracted celebrity tan artist, to...

Have you ever been told you’re too direct, too logical, or even that you “lack empathy” - and wondered what empathy actually means?

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Daniel Murray, a leadership speaker, coach and consultant who specialises in helping people unlock performance through curiosity, empathy and emotional intelligence - without losing rigour or results.

Daniel brings a fascinating blend of strategic thinking and human understanding to leadership. With a background in mathematics, corporate strategy and executive leadership, he helps leaders develop what he calls the tough skills - t...

Have you ever reached the end of a year and felt the urge to pause - not to rush ahead with goals and plans, but to really sit with what this chapter has held?

As 2025 draws to a close, today’s solo episode is a gentle invitation to reflect, integrate and intentionally open the door to what’s next.

This episode was inspired by my recent Align & Manifest workshop, where reflection was paired with sound healing - allowing insight to land not just in the mind, but in the body. What unfolded in that space remi...

Have you ever reached a point in your work or life where everything looks successful on the outside… but something inside is quietly craving deeper connection, authenticity, and meaning?

This episode is a powerful reminder that real growth - personal or professional - doesn’t come from strategy alone. It comes from connection.

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Vinisha Rathod - strategist, author, and commercial growth partner - for a rich, honest conversation about leadership, gender, embodiment, and what it truly takes to grow without losing yourself.

Vinish...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by stress and wondered how some people find the courage to grow stronger under pressure, while others burn out?

In a world obsessed with comfort, ease and avoiding discomfort, today’s guest offers a powerful reframe: stress isn’t the enemy - how we respond to it is.

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Dr Paul Taylor, a Psychophysiologist, former Royal Navy Officer, and one of the world’s leading experts in hardiness - the science of turning stress into growth, strength and resilience.

Paul...

Have you ever looked at the life you’re presenting to the world and thought… “This isn’t actually me”?

So many of us move through life wearing masks - hiding our sensitivities, our complexity, our neurodivergence, or simply the parts of ourselves we fear won’t be accepted.

Today’s guest, Alina Bellchambers, knows this journey intimately. Alina grew up inside her family’s bookstore, spending her childhood immersed in other worlds - worldbuilding, psychology and fantasy becoming early languages she now weaves into her writing.

Today, she’s the author of two highly acclaim...

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I don’t want to work forever… but am I actually preparing for the retirement chapter of my life, or just hoping it sorts itself out?”

If that thought has ever floated through your mind, you’re in very good company. Only 33% of Australians feel financially prepared for retirement, which means most of us are quietly wondering if we’re doing enough - even if we’re not saying it out loud. That’s why this week’s conversation with James Wrigley is such a powerful one.

James is one of Australia’s...

Have you ever realised that you’ve grown and evolved… but your relationship patterns haven’t quite caught up?

Maybe you’re confident, capable, and the go-to person in every other area of your life - yet in relationships you still find yourself over giving, second-guessing your needs, or slipping into old habits that no longer feel like you.

If that sounds familiar, this episode will land deeply.

This week, I’m joined by Clinical Psychologist and Couples Counsellor Phoebe Rogers, Founder of The Relationship Space, whose work is changing the way women understand...

Have you ever wondered what truly creates extraordinary success - the kind that grows businesses, builds communities, and leaves a legacy?

This episode goes straight to the heart of that question. I had the joy of sitting down with Hilton Misso, founder of the Think2Be Group, entrepreneur, lawyer, philanthropist, and a man who has spent almost 80 years studying, practising, and living the principles of mindset, mindfulness, and meaningful success.

From leading Trilby Misso to a record-breaking $57 million sale, to building Sesame Lane Early Learning Centres into thriving hubs of connection and care, Hilton’s st...

Have you ever felt like the solution to your overwhelm was to add something new - another tool, routine, or to-do - only to end up feeling even more drained?

What if the secret wasn’t doing more… but doing less?

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Donna McGeorge, a sought-after international speaker, coach, and bestselling author of 15 books including The 25-Minute Meeting, The First 2 Hours, 1 Day Refund, ChatGPT Revolution and her latest, Red Brick Thinking.

Donna’s work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and across national...

Two years ago, It’s a Mindset began at my dining table with a microphone, a big dream, and a deep belief that conversations could change lives.

Now, this little podcast sits proudly in the Top 5 % of shows worldwide - and I’m beyond grateful.

In this special anniversary episode, I’m reflecting on the biggest mindset shifts and lessons that have shaped both me and this growing community. From the guests who’ve shared their wisdom to the listeners who’ve written saying an episode changed their outlook - it’s been a journey of growth, g...

Have you ever wondered why your body suddenly feels different - your energy dips, sleep changes, or the scales seem stuck - and you’re thinking, “What’s going on?”

It’s not you. It’s perimenopause.

This week, I’m joined by Sarah Gray, one of Australia’s leading dual-qualified health professionals in pharmacy and nutrition, and a certified menopause practitioner with over 25 years of experience.

Sarah brings science-backed, holistic wisdom to a topic that affects every woman; yet is still so misunderstood. Through her work and her new book, It’s Not You, It’s Peri...