Finally Thriving
Finally Thriving is a wellness podcast dedicated to people on a personal growth journey, particularly after toxic relationships, environments, or challenging life events—whether in love, friendship, family, or the workplace—and are ready to reclaim their confidence, self-worth, and take back control over their lives. Hosted by life coach and hypnotherapist Janelle Kee-Sue, who is joined by special guests (and often her husband Ricky), each episode offers actionable tips, personal stories, and interviews with experts to help you recognise red flags, rebuild your confidence, shift your mindset and transform pain into empowerment.
Breaking people-pleasing patterns & setting healthy boundaries—with Stephanie Caines
Have you ever said yes when you really wanted to say no? Or found yourself walking on eggshells just to keep the peace? If that resonates, you’re not alone.
In this episode of the Finally Thriving podcast, we’re diving deep into people-pleasing—why we do it, how it shows up in our relationships, and what it really takes to break the cycle and start setting healthy boundaries.
Janelle is joined by Stephanie Caines, a certified breakup and life coach who helps people heal after heartbreak, rebuild their self-worth, and break free from t...
How to spot a narcissist—with Laura Richards
Ever wondered how to spot a narcissist?
Narcissism is a term that’s thrown around a lot these days. But how can you actually identify a narcissist, and if you do find yourself in a relationship with one, what should you do about it, and how can you heal?
That’s what we cover in this episode of the Finally Thriving Podcast.
I’m joined by Laura Richards, an international podcaster, #1 bestselling author, and speaker dedicated to empowering women.
Through her global podcast, "That's Where I'm At," and her bes...
The secrets to 'happily ever after' in relationships—with Monica Tanner
Happy, healthy relationships. We all want them. But it can be so hard to find and keep them...
In this episode of the Finally Thriving podcast, I speak with relationship coach Monica Tanner about the secrets to ‘happily ever after’ in relationships.
You won’t want to miss this!
We cover:
Why many relationships fail Tips for better communication & resolving conflictSigns it’s time to leaveThe key to ‘happily ever after’TRIGGER WARNING: Finally Thriving covers topics that may be triggering to...
Corporate trauma: How to thrive after toxic workplaces—with Jolynne Rydz
How do you thrive again after a toxic workplace?
If you’ve ever worked in a toxic work environment, you’ll know how deeply it can affect you. Often it can knock our confidence, make us feel stressed and anxious, and it can affect our personal lives. Often long after we’ve left the workplace.
In this episode of the Finally Thriving Podcast, Janelle Kee-Sue & special guest Jolynne Rydz talk about corporate trauma and how to thrive again after toxic workplaces.
We cover:
Jolynne’s story with corporate...
Getting out of survival mode—with Denise Michelle
Have you ever been stuck in survival mode? Perhaps you’re in it right now, where you’re in a constant state of fight or flight, are feeling overwhelmed, and like you can’t catch a break.
In this episode of the Finally Thriving Podcast, I speak with Denise Michelle about getting out of survival mode and getting back on track after adverse life events, trauma, and rough patches.
Because we all experience them at some point, so it’s important to know how to get through it when we do.
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Emotional healing through embodiment & intuition—with Shauna Hawkes
Are you often stuck in your own head rather than following your intuition?
A lot of us are disconnected from our bodies and emotions. We train ourselves to sweep our emotions under the rug, to ‘push through’, live in our heads and don’t always trust our intuition.
This is a problem. Not only does it dysregulate our nervous system, but it stops us from stepping into our best selves and living our best lives.
In this episode of the Finally Thriving podcast we’re talking all about embodiment, emotional healing, an...
Finding resilience after rock bottom—with Angie Hawkins
If you’ve ever hit your own rock bottom, it can be so hard to know how to find a way out.
In this episode of the Finally thriving podcast, Angie Hawkins, who shares her powerful story of reaching rock bottom and coming out better than ever.
When a series of unfortunate events happened, Angie tried to take her own life. But going inwards and working on herself saved her life.
Today, Angie is based in Hawaii and is an inner glow coach and author, specialising in helping women who have...
Bouncing back after burnout—with Clarissa Hirst
When Clarissa found herself in a high-stress toxic work environment with lots of responsibility and little support, she found herself in the trenches of burnout, affecting her health and causing her to have to quit her job to recover.
If you’ve ever experienced burnout, you’ll know how absolutely horrible it can be. If you haven’t experienced it, it’s so important to know the signs to look for because prevention is key.
In this episode of the Finally Thriving podcast, we cover what burnout is, signs to look out for, how to prevent it, and ho...
Saved by self-love (how to truly love yourself)—with Laura Sylvester
When Laura Sylvester was diagnosed with an eating disorder in 2009 she didn't know where to turn for help.
When she had her last hospital admission in 2019, that's when she knew something needed to change—her life depended on it.
She went inwards and focused on cultivating self-love, compassion and acceptance, and that's what saved her life.
Today, Laura is a holistic self-love and empowerment coach for women, trauma informed breathwork facilitator and hypnotherapist. It's Laura's mission to guide women back home to themselves and their truth, beneath the layers of conditioning and socie...
Thriving again after toxic relationships—with therapist Meghan Fitzpatrick
If you’ve been in a toxic relationship you’ll know how deeply it can affect you. In this episode Janelle interviews special guest Meghan Fitzpatrick, a Therapist, Coach and Podcast Host of Career Congregation, all about toxic relationships and how to thrive again.
Janelle and Meghan talk about what toxic really means, why it's so hard to leave, and how to get back on track again.
If you or someone you care about has recently left a toxic relationship, you keep going back, or you’re wondering why on earth it’s so hard to heal, this...
The ‘I’ll be happy when’ trap (and how to get out of it)
Ever caught yourself thinking, “I’ll be happy when I get the job… lose the weight… find the one…”?
You’re not alone.
In this episode, Janelle and Ricky unpack the sneaky and exhausting trap of chasing happiness in the future—only to find it keeps moving further away.
From dream houses to pay raises to finding “the one,” we explore how the ‘I’ll be happy when’ mindset robs us of joy in the present moment and keeps us stuck in a cycle of never-enough.
Janelle and Ricky share personal stories and practical strategies to hel...
When to work on a relationship vs. walk away
How do you know when it’s worth working on a relationship—and when it’s time to walk away?
In this honest episode, Janelle and Ricky explore the tough but necessary questions we face in love, friendship, and even family dynamics.
If you’re the only one putting in effort, it may be time to let go. But what if you both want to make it work, yet nothing actually changes? We’ll talk about the importance of setting measurable goals for growth and repair, not just relying on hope or promises.
This ep...
What to Do When You Feel Stuck in Life
Ever felt like you’re just standing still while life moves on without you? Perhaps you know you’re not happy where you are in life right now, whether it’s your relationships, career, or environment, but you have no idea how to move forward.
We all feel stuck at some point in our lives. In this episode, Janelle and Ricky talk about times they’ve both felt stuck, how to shift your perspective, and the small but powerful steps you can take to regain momentum. You don’t have to have it all figured out—sometimes, one small move is...
Should you quit your job?
Should you quit your job like Janelle? Ricky and Janelle provide advice on what to think about before quitting your job—which is super relevant for these two because Janelle just quit her job as a marketing manager to pursue her businesses full time. Listen in for personal stories and tips before you make the call.
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What to do if you feel like an imposter
Have you ever felt like an imposter at work? Imposter syndrome is thrown around a lot these days. But do we all feel like an imposter sometimes? Ricky and Janelle share their own experiences of feeling like an imposter at work and what helped them to manage it, plus they discuss the difference between full blown imposter syndrome and self doubt.
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I hate my job, what should I do?
What should you do if you hate your job? Ricky and Janelle offer their terrible career advice about what you can do if you dislike your job, and key things to consider before you give the middle finger and quit.
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Job hopping: Career helper or hinderer?
Job hopping: Does it help or hinder your career? If you're changing roles and companies a lot, is it a good thing in the eyes of an employer, or a negative thing, and what does it do for the hopper?
Ricky and Janelle share their thoughts on job hopping, and things to think about if you feel like hoppin' around.
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Should you ‘fake it till you make it’?
Is fake it till you make it a good strategy? We hear this phrase thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean, and can it help or hinder your career? Ricky and Janelle share their thoughts and personal experiences (with plenty of laughs and silliness along the way).
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Bouncing back after being made redundant
How to bounce back after being made redundant: In this economic climate, it's common for employees to lose their jobs. Is anyone ever actually safe? Ricky and Janelle discuss how to bounce back from redundancy and what they would do if they were made redundant tomorrow, because it’s always a good idea to have a plan!
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The worst jobs we've ever had
Had a sh*tty job? Us too! Ricky and Janelle talk about the worst jobs we’ve ever had in this episode of Terrible Career Advice, and there seems to be a very significant trend happening when it comes to crappy jobs… Perhaps you might agree?
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Lessons learned from failed businesses
Lessons learned from failed businesses. Ricky and Janelle have both had at least one 'failed' business each. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, or simply interested in yarns about failure because it makes you feel better about yourself (no judgment here), we talk about what our failed businesses taught us and tips for anyone who wants to avoid failure in business. Plus, stick around until the very end for an awkward finale… because it wouldn’t be Terrible Life Advice without it.
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How to not sweat the "small" stuff
Wishing you didn’t sweat the small stuff? Do you get annoyed or stressed out by the little things? Perhaps you overthink things and it ruins your entire day? You're not alone! In this episode of Terrible Life Advice Ricky and Janelle talk about their own experiences with getting worked up over the little things, and share advice on how to not sweat the small stuff so much so you can pick your battles, as well as bonus advice on what sauce to have with your waffles and chicken nuggets...
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Should you change jobs for money?
Should you change jobs for money? It’s a question most professionals grapple with at some point in their career. Janelle and Ricky discuss some of the key things to consider when thinking about changing jobs, and whether money is a good reason to change or not based on their own experiences.
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Lessons learned from bodybuilding
Wondering why on earth people do bodybuilding? We were both bodybuilders for several years. We were lucky enough to represent New Zealand in two international competitions, and won a lot of nice trophies. But what did we actually get from it other than nice bodies to look at? Well, a tonne of life changing learnings about our body and mind, and all of which are transferable to anyone in everyday life. It doesn’t matter if you’re considering bodybuilding or not, these learnings can be applied to you regardless.
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To travel or not to travel?
Should you travel, buy a house, or concentrate on your career? When’s the ideal time to travel? Straight out of uni, before kids, before or after your career - so many options, so many questions! Janelle and Ricky chat about the ideal time for travel and things to consider when making your mind up.
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Things we wish we knew before turning 30
What do you wish you knew before turning 30? Or perhaps you’re in your 20s not wanting to make the same mistakes as the old folks a few years ahead of you! From applying sunblock to not beating yourself up for not reaching all your childhood goals yet, Janelle and Ricky reveal their regrets and recommendations for this often unwelcomed milestone of adulthood.
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When you feel behind in life
Do you feel behind in life? You’re not alone! In this episode of the Terrible Life Advice podcast, Janelle and Ricky talk about feeling behind in life; their own experiences, what helps them when they feel like that, and their tips for overcoming feeling behind.
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