I Killed My Cactus

Hello and welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life’s chaotically fun messy bits, and laugh about it.

This is a random (but juicy episode) and I need to debrief about MAFS Australia because I’ve been binge-watching it with my sister and WOW. There’s so much to unpack.

In the episode we chat win & woes, dating expectations, the hot gossip on MAFS, and an unlucky train ride...

Buckle up and enjoy the tea!

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Hello and welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life’s chaotically fun messy bits, and laugh about it.

Sooo, today’s episode is a juicy one - we’re chatting all things dilemmas from friendship troubles to career choices and all the inbetween. This is part 2... so get comfy, grab a cuppa and we'll get right into it.

If you shared a dilemma, thank you so much!! I appreciate all the candid replies and providing the content for everyone listening.

I hope this also helps whether...

Hello and welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life’s chaotically fun messy bits, and laugh about it.

Sooo, today’s episode is a juicy one - we’re chatting all things dilemmas from friendship troubles to career choices and all the inbetween. This is part 1... so get comfy, grab a cuppa and we'll get right into it.

If you shared a dilemma, thank you so much!! I appreciate all the candid replies and providing the content for everyone listening.

I hope this also helps whether...

Hello and welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life’s chaotically fun messy bits, and laugh about it.

Sometimes it feels like your life is a sitcom. You're the main character going through some big ol' challenges and you're wondering "ok, who wrote this script?"

You can have phases where you feel a bit "bleugh" – your mood, your energy, your vibes... it's just not giving.

So here's a lil message and some principles to help you feel the feels, ground yourself, and try to rewrite the sc...

Hello and welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's chaotically fun, messy bits and laugh about it.

Today's episode is all on SELF-CELEBRATION. Something we are notoriously bad at (especially as society says you should Be HuMbLe) but an activity we need to do. It's about tooting your own horn, giving yourself credit that you so easily give to others, and recognising how far you've come.

Hope you enjoy this episode! Drop me a DM on @killedmycactuspod with your wins and proud moments – I'd love to hear from you...

Hello and welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life’s chaotically fun messy bits, and laugh about it.

I’m excited to get into this slightly philosophical yap today about life’s expectations, societal pressures and the elusive arbitrary timeline where by X age we need to do Y and Z...

But but what happens if you draw outside of the lines? So we’ll be dissecting all that in the episode.

If you're having a mini existential crisis – grab a cuppa, and take notes. 🌵

P.S. T...

Hello and welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life’s chaotically fun messy bits, and laugh about it.

It's been a WEEK so I'm sharing some of the chaos with you – and it definitely feels like somethings in the air.

If you feel like January is too much right now, you'll like the soft-girl era philosophy. It's basically, anti-hustle culture and living more intentionally, guilt-free. (I can defo subscribe to that!)

This episodes features backward manifestation, weird encounters, breaking old patterns... and more.

P.S...

HAPPY NEW YEAR my little cacti!

Welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life’s chaotically fun messy bits, and laugh about it.

This is a JUICY episode talking about all of your biggest confessions, anonymous of course. I feel like the priest listening and saying "It will all be ok, child", very cathartic for everyone, I'm sure. It’s very on brand when thinking about the whole theme of this podcast generally.

These confessions are equally hilarious, shocking and humbling... But zero judgement. Just pure entert...

Hello and welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life’s chaotically fun messy bits, and laugh about it.

Now, as we approach a new year, it naturally makes us reflect. I don’t really subscribe to the whole ‘new year, new me’ BS but more focusing on self-extension, how we can keep building and growing, rather than feeling like you need to be a whole different person.

So with that, here's my mini list of things I'm leaving behind in 2025, and what I'm bringing into 2026. (FYI: this is not a New...

Hello and welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life’s chaotically fun messy bits, and laugh about it.

Lately I've seen a lot of TikTok videos where people are talking about how weird and absurd the world and life generally is. Like, "what is the whole point?" and it kind of gets you thinking…

Why am I here? What am I doing? What is this all for?! It’s like a little existential crisis. Then you realise that you actually make the rules!

I’m not trying...

Welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life’s chaotically fun & messy bits and laugh about it.

I feel like we always see the ‘wins’ and glamorous moments people share, but not the 98% of what is probably quite normal.

I’m talking about failure here and making mistakes – the stuff we should be more candid about because sh*t happens. And boy oh boy, I’ve got a whole CV of failures - some that make me CRINGE into a 6ft grave (that I've dug for myself) and others that...

Welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's chaotically fun messy bits, and laugh about it.

Today is a special 30th episode ft. my partner in crime, aka my sister Melissa.

We talk wins and woes, "adulting", hobbies, celebrity sightings and WTF moments with a lot of giggles.

Hope you enjoy & share with someone who needs a mood boost.

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Hello and welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life’s chaotically fun & messy bits, and laugh about it. 🌵

Today’s episode is a question I’m sure we’ve all thought about ourselves at least once: "am I being a bad friend?

Maybe you feel like you're not being supportive enough, not showing up enough, not present…

Obviously, there are times where you might not always be able to fill someone’s cup up. Maybe your energy is low or you’re going through a rough time. Adu...

Hello and welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life’s chaotically fun & messy bits and laugh about it.

Today’s episode is about relaxing - and I don’t just mean in the traditional sense of cancelling plans because you’re tired, bed-rotting, binge-watching a series on Netflix or some well-needed R&R, but also removing any pressure you’re putting on yourself. Whether that’s job hunting, figuring out your ‘next step’ or hitting another goal/milestone in life.

This is also about ignoring the social timeline. Lettin...

Hello and welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's chaotically fun & messy bits, and laugh about it.

Today’s episode is all about fear and anxiety: how it shows up, what it means, why we need to listen to it, and the way it influences our next steps, choices and behaviours.

For me, it's a mental reframe, how to see it as a friend, not foe. So we can chase fun opportunities, ask for that raise, grow into you 2.0!!

This is not about eliminating fe...

Hello and welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's chaotically fun & messy bits, and laugh about it!

Today I'm yapping about 10 reasons I love moving back home at 29 – reframing it from potentially a 'negative' outlook to a positive one.

I had to whittle this list down to only 10 things, there were actually TONNES more, but overall: it's a yes from me.

So if you're currently at a crossroads, maybe considering moving back home to save money or for your health, whatever it is, then hopefully this...

Helloooooo - I'm back. Did ya miss me?

It's been a hot minute since I got out the mic. I'll be real, life kinda hit me hard this year (literally) and I had a bit of a wake-up call. I can't sugar coat it, I've been struggling a lot with my mental health.

So I'm sharing a bit about my story, starting anti-depressants & therapy, and a candid look into how I'm kinda restarting again at 29.

There's no 'right or wrong' way to do life, and you can start or stop...

Why do we always feel 'guilty' for not going out?

Why do we have to justify wanting to stay in, binge telly, and do... nothing?

I think it comes down to social pressure and the 'status quo' vibes of what "living your 20s" should be. Maybe it's the fear of being 'boring'. But, whose definition or perception is that?

This is a little episode on how I try to ignore social pressure, FOMO, the 1% highlight reel noise, and just do ME.

Hope you enjoy!

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Hey you - I know you're avoiding something big.

I also know, it's been weighing on you a wee bit. Trust me, I've been there, done that, got the certificate.

Listen & learn why it's important to let go of that 'dead weight' dragging you down, and how you feel when you DO THE THING (10x lighter.)

You got this. 💖

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Hello & welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy & fun bits, and laugh about it.

You're ALL asking me about Ibiza... so lemme share the PG version (I left a piece of my soul there – but absolutely worth it).

But the whole trip got me thinking how important it is to take breaks, to ENJOY life and remember that in all the sh*t, the messiness, the stress, the drama... THIS is actually what it's all about. Making memories, doing things we enjoy, actually living. We deserve to...

Hey hey lil cactus.

Life is messy in a weird and fun way, slightly chaotic and unpredictable - but that's what's great about it.

We all feel a little lost in life, it's normal to go through these periods of "existential crisis" and "what the f*ck-ery". But we can use it as fuel for self-discovery rather than feel crap about ourselves or stuck.

It's actually FANTASTIC that you're lost. Because it means you want to level up, try something new, step into the person you're meant to be...

Hello and welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it.

Girlll what a week. Flopped business launch. Praying I can pay rent. Crying over spilt coffee (literally). Mental health? LOL, skip - next question.

The truth is: it's not all rainbows. Life is really testing me rn. It feels heavy and hard. I'm wobbly. And I don't know if there's something in the air, but it seems like a lot of you are feeling similar.

So instead of hustling...

Hello and welcome back to IKMC – the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits, and laugh about it.

Wow, it's been a WEEK. Foot massages from strangers, more ghosting, website drama, feral all-nighters... and all I can say is: what the f*ck?

It's givinggg "for the plot" and honestly, I'm here for the chaos, because it's making life very entertaining and all great content for my obituary.

Hope enjoy this episode!

P.S. Share your thoughts & feels with me on @killedmycactuspod – let's laugh/cry/scre...

Hello and welcome back to IKMC, the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it.

This has been a WEEK for me, so obvs I'll share some of the stories - everything from Spider Saga to more ghosting (shock).

So to lighten the mood, I asked on my IG stories "What moment did you realise you're not a kid anymore?" and got some equally funny, yet slightly deep responses, that I'm sure we can all (trauma) bond over.

Anyways I won't spoil it, enjoy!

Welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it.

On today's episode, we're talking hustle-culture, labels, jealousy, communicating your wants and needs – and all the inbetween bits.

I'm sharing 6 lessons we all need right now to start finding more (internal) happiness and sweet relief in life.

Enjoy!

P.S. Don't forget to follow the show, share with friends and DM @killedmycactuspod with your reflections and fun additions.

All the vibes,

Nads 🌵

H...

Hello & welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it.

On the outside, EVERYONE looks like they're smashing it. But little do you know, they're probably having same existential crisis you are. (They just don't share it...)

In today's episode we're talking comparison, feeling "crappy" about where we're at in life, and getting over our silly little worries. PLUS, a fun self-esteem exercise at the end - comment 🌵 if you try it!

Strap in, yap on.

P.S...

Welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it.

Today's episode follows all the girly talk: vaginas, sexual health, boys, double-dating - my AWKWARD love-story-turned-ghosting experience and all the bits inbetween. Send me your thoughts and embarrassing stories on @killedmycactuspod – it's all part of the fun.

Hope you enjoy!

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Hello and welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free pod where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it. 🌵

This is a very 'real-talk' and vulnerable episode from me. But, gotta mix in some self-deprication and lighten the f*ck up so the episode is aptly named 'things stopping me from ending it all' especially as life/business is testing me rn.

If you're also feeling like this, DM me on @killedmycactuspod and we can chat about it - sending big hugs.

P.S. This not my usual upb...

Hello and welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits, and laugh about it. 🌵

Today we're chatting all things mistakes and life lessons. I'm sure there are tonnes of times you said "I wish I didn't..." buuuut, I think hindsight gives you foresight.

We're not always going to go through life happy-go-lucky; there will be points where it all goes Pete Tong. That's the imperfect beauty of it.

I'm sharing some of my biggest, also silliest mistakes, and I hope it gives you the...

Welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it.

Today's episode is almost like a day in my diary filled with all the 16984392 million thoughts which makes me feel like a little weirdo. But I know, some of this stuff are also things/thoughts/feelings we all secretly have or do...

*cue existential crisis*

But at the end, I think I came to a breakthrough – so I hope it helps!

P.S. If you enjoyed today's episode pl...

Welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it.

So I know the (dreaded) Valentine's Day is looming and you might be feeling a bit down in le dumps, wondering why you're "cursed" or "still single". BUT I think we should flip the narrative. Being single are some of the most underrated and BEST moments of your life in my (unbiased) opinion and we should romanticise it.

I'm sharing 10 fun ideas to spend Valentine's whether by yourself, friends, or loved ones outside the...

Welcome back to IKMC with your host (Naida). This is the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits, and laugh about it.

Today's episode is a JUICY laugh-out-loud kinda episode. You know that sh*tty ex you hate or break-up that went v sour... yeah, this is EXACTLY what you need. Some fake-scenarios where you can get back at them.

These responses are from me & my friend, plus all YOU wonderful listeners, and the weird, wacky, wonderful internet.

God I had a lot of fun with this – so I...

Welcome back to IKMC with your host (Naida). This is the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits, and laugh about it.

Soooo perspective has been on my mind A LOT the last couples of weeks. How it shapes your whole damn mood and outlook on things. I've been in a wee bit of a funk (as I'm sure many of us this January who also live in the UK are) and wanted to share some of my thoughts & feels.

Disclaimer: this is it a bit more of a 'deeper' chat...

Welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free cactus where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it. 🌵

Ngl queens, I'm feeling so bloody TIRED but this is a topic very much on my mind & thought I needed to comment on in live in action while it's (semi) fresh in my mind.

So, since moving to London and now renting (RIP) I realise that life is SPENNY and honestly, we've just got to take the L, and learn how to be more mindful around money.

Today we'll yap about: sca...

Welcome back to IKMC, the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it.

Join me for a chinwag about living the 'playful' adult life, explore how to heal your inner child, and as a result, take sh*t less seriously. I'm sharing what 'healing your inner child' actually means, the benefits of it, and some of my tips to start the process. I hope you enjoy this episode!

As always, please rate this show 5* (if you like it) follow, share with friends etc. and drop me a DM...

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Welcome back to IKMC: the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it.

On today's bonus episode I thought it would be fun to tie in some end-of-year reflections and share a story about my situationship-gone-sour. AKA: my VERY expensive lesson in self-worth. This one cost me time, money and sanity – the triple whammy.

Grab your popcorn, get a cuppa, find a cosy spot... and let's spill the tea.

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Welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it.

Today I have not one but TWO guests joining me, my sister Melissa and best friend Indi.

This is a chaotic but fun and casual chat between us gals over a bottle of vino around the difference between shame vs guilt, ageing, friendships, New Year's resolutions & other stuff.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Please like, share, subscribe and rate this show 5* so I can create more cracking...

Welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits and laugh about it.

Sooo I'm going to a wedding this weekend, and it got me thinking... what is the right etiquette?! I've got a dozen questions about weddings – which was once a far-away dream conversation, and now very much a reality. I'm also going to the event solo (as per usual) and this is adding a wee bit of pressure, but I'm figuring it out...

Tune in for some honest chat, a funny voicenote from my friend wh...

Hey lil cactus 🌵

We have made it through another week, fan-flippin-tastic. I'm literally counting the days until Christmas because ya gal is T I R E D.

Anywho, this episode is all the stuff I wish I knew before my 20s (and things I'm still learning to navigate). It's a mix of fun & light-hearted but also some deep chats. I cut the list off at 14 things, but honestly, there's probably a part 2... So if YOU have anything to share, or I missed something, let me know.

Drop a message on @kil...

Welcome back to IKMC - the shame-free podcast where we yap about life's messy bits & laugh about it.

In today's episode, I share some of my hot trips for solo travel based on my total 7 months of experience. Obviously, I couldn't NOT share some of the chaotic stories along the way to make this helpful and also entertaining.

Hope you enjoy! And don't forget to hit 5*, like, share, subscribe & DM me on @killedmycactuspod to share the LOLs.

P.S. Sorry in advance for the quality – I was not feeling top fo...