Kylie Lately
For the woman who is literally in the middle of it all - she's navigating midlife and the identity shifts that come along with it. Plus the balance of raising kids, health, happiness, neurodivergence and love in all of its forms. From romantic love to friendships, family and career. With honest reflections and thoughtful conversations on love, identity and midlife. Kylie uses her training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to approach the topics that matter during this stage of life. This podcast was formerly known as Almost Forty. Subscribe to Almost Confidential for access to extra weekly episodes - These are...
A Personal One đŽâđ¨ Who Am I Really Annoyed At? Resentment, Responsibility & Relationships
Have you ever felt resentful of your partner, then realised the person you were really annoyed at was you? In this episode, Iâm joined by Alison from Our Neurodiverse Family to unpack my recent conversation with shadow work coach Cinda. We talk honestly about relationships, resentment, falling for someoneâs potential, and why it can be so hard to know what you need, let alone ask for it.
Alison opens with a quote from Elizabeth Gilbert that changes what a soulmate means. Itâs not a perfect fit. Itâs a mirror that shows you everything thatâs h...
Shadow Work Coach: Overfunctioning, Losing the Spark & What to Do About It
Have you ever lost the spark with your partner (or even just in life?) and wondered if itâs possible to get it back? Have you felt frustrated or resentful with a partner who doesn't seem to grow with you? or listen to your needs?
In this episode, Iâm joined by Cinda, a shadow work coach and Aaruka therapist, for an honest conversation about relationships, attraction and the patterns we carry from childhood into love.
We talk about why your relationship is often your biggest mirror, how fear of abandonment can show up even if yo...
Understanding My Mum: What I didn't know
This week Iâm dipping back into the archives with one of the most relistened episodes of Almost 40: a conversation with my mum. It started as a joke. My podcast manager suggested I ask mum the questions youâd want answered before the end of someoneâs life. Mum was 57 at the time of recording! What unfolded surprised me. Mum shares why her proudest achievement isnât her kids or grandkids, but the sharp left turn she took into a whole new career despite a lifelong fear of exams and a belief that she wasnât smart enough. We talk about...
The "Good Girl Undoing" with Dr Lara Goode
Dr Lara Goode opens up about her recent realisation and diagnosis about of what her psychologist called "severe combined type ADHD" at 35. Lara runs her own allied health clinic, is a Mum of two boys and sheâs only now meeting herself for the first time - at 35.Â
In this episode, Lara and I unpack what a late ADHD diagnosis actually feels like: the relief, the rage, and the question she now asks herself every day - is this actual Lara, or performing Lara?
We talk about:
Getting diagnosed with ADHD at 35 and grieving the...The Miserable Mum Episode ; What Matters & What Doesn't
What makes a Miserable Mum? Is it linked to life satisfaction? If youâre feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, carrying the mental load, or struggling to enjoy family life, this episode is for you.
In this episode of Almost Forty, Kylie is joined by Alison from Our Neurodiverse Family for an honest conversation about the recent social media trend surrounding "Things we do because we refuse to be Miserable Mum's". This conversation is all about motherhood, parenting, family systems, resentment, unrealistic expectations and the hidden factors that contribute to mum burnout.
Together they explore why so ma...
January Me Wouldnât Believe This - The Mid Year Reset
In this personal solo episode of Almost Forty, Iâm taking a moment to reflect on the first six months of the year and unpack some of the changes. This is an honest conversation about where I was in January compared to where I am now, in Mid June.
This episode is also packed with reflective prompts to help you pause, check in with yourself and consider what progress youâve made, what youâre still carrying, and what you want the second half of the year to look like.
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Reflecting on the...The 7 Relationship Rules I'm *trying* to live by
This episode is all about practical, research-backed tips to enhance communication and emotional connection in relationships. Hosted by Kylie, this episode revisits her most listened-to podcast on communication, expanding on key principles for secure interactions. In this ep Kylie covers:
Debunking the "mind reader myth" and the importance of clear communication Differentiating between facts and feelings to prevent misunderstandings The significance of regulation and self-awareness in conflict resolution Managing unmet needs and how to respond when they are ignored The value of post-conflict debriefs and continuous learning Maintaining appreciation and affirmation over time Recognising triggersÂFollow Kylie o...
Kylie & Cassie ~ Pt 2~ Personal Questions, Closure & Supplements
The Unfiltered Conversation continues- Part 2 with Cassie and Kylie. Part One is Live Now for you. This portion of the chat includes personal questions, reflections, closure and more.Â
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Kylie & Cassie Unfiltered ~ Holding It Together VS Holding Yourself ~
This is a must listen episode- for every woman in her 30s and 40s. It is a very real and raw discussion about navigating the transitions in life. Cassie opens up about her own experience in moving through a time in life where she felt disconnected from the reality in front of her- and how she learnt to accept this pivot. Cassie reflects on the most impact and profound ways she learnt to cope, and thrive. It's a vulnerable and real unfiltered exploration of how it feels when life throws a curve ball. It's about mental health, holding it...
Is Family Life Supposed To Feel This Hard?!| Q&A With Alison
If you ever find yourself wondering is parenting is meant to feel this hard? or is it normal to find family dynamics challenging... This is the episode for you! Alison, founder of Our Neurodiverse Family and AuADHD Coach Family Dynamics Strategist joins me to answer listener submitted questions. We chat about the reality of needing support, the lack of village, the pressure and expectations of parenting. We get into what it means to have a vision for your family in the future but also, right now. Alison answers questions about sensory seeking behaviour, systems and more. For more helpful g...
Almost Confidential: The Parts You Havenât Heard
This episode is a sneak peek behind the subscriber feed and into the more personal thoughts and moments that donât make the main podcast. Inside this episode:
a very real pre-teen parenting situation that pushed me to my limit things Iâve never properly said out loud about parenting solo a conversation with my son about high school culture, vaping, bullying and consent the reality of being a Type B / ADHD mum trying to hold life together the emotional undercurrent behind the polished version of adulthood and moreÂTo access these subscriber episodes in full and hundr...
Answering Your Questions đŤŁ...
Answering questions submitted via Instagram including the things I would never suggest throughout pregnancy, expectations, judgement, parenting tools, relationship questions and more. Remember every week you can access subscriber only episodes via Almost Confidential. Those are the conversations that will never make it to the main feed. Â Unlock Almost Confidential
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Ending The Burnout Era, Letting Go & This Thing Called Rest?
A solo episode talking through elements of burnout, delegating, resting and letting go. From one Mum to another- on ending the burnout era.Â
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Dear Tara Pavlovic
This is an "open letter" style episode in response to a podcast ep where Tara Pavlovic opened up about her separation.Â
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okay, lets go there ( the one I was nervous for )
This was an interview I was really nervous for - It's hard to sit down and chat about mistakes at the best of times- let alone with a microphone but it felt like the right thing to do. Enough time has past to have this chat and so, this is a (portion of) a conversation I had with Rachel over on the Now What Podcast discussing the truth about breaking up with someone who is not the biological parent of your children. It's raw, honest and perhaps, needed- to help ease the shame some women may carry when it...
What Skye Wheatleys Instagram Stories made me think about for days...
What Skye Wheatleys Instagram Stories made me think about for days- in regards to parenting and partnership. This is an episode for women navigating their 30s and 40s, who are curious about relationships, identity and the impact and dynamics of parenting.Â
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I just wanted to make weekends "good again"
"I realised I was feeling numb toward weekends - and something had to change" enter Project Make Weekends Good Again. This has been a work in progress and today's podcast ep is all about the feeling of same/sameness from weekend to weekday and how I've managed to make progress toward creating more contrast. It's an episode for every Mum out there who needs the reminder that she can. be present, lower the bar AND enjoy weekends again.Â
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She Asked Me If Getting Diagnosed Was Worth It...
In this episode of Almost Forty, Kylie responds to a message from a listener who asked a simple but deeply personal question: âWas getting diagnosed actually worth it?âAfter receiving her own adhd diagnosis several years ago - and navigating diagnoses for her children - Kylie reflects on what truly changed⌠and what didnât.She shares the practical realities of the diagnostic process, the financial and emotional considerations, and the unexpected ways understanding ADHD and Autism has helped her make sense of past experiences, relationships, parenting, masking, and identity.
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What a diagnos...Stop Forcing It: 10 Health Habits I Swear By
In this episode of Almost Forty, Kylie shares the simple health habits she relies on in her late 30s to support energy, wellbeing and everyday life. Instead of complicated routines or extreme wellness trends, this episode focuses on realistic habits that are easy to repeat and work alongside a busy life.Kylie talks about the small things that make the biggest difference.
This is about creating a sustainable relationship with health in midlife, where consistency matters more than perfection. If youâre looking for simple ways to support your health, energy and wellbeing without overcomplicating things, this ep...
Last on the List: When You Stop Counting Yourself
Unfortunately - it is really common for women to feel like they no longer matter in their own lives. It happens gradually and simply, because they run out of time and energy to even "care" what they like or want for themselves.
 When everyday is focused on meeting the needs of everyone around you - it makes sense that you just kind of "turn your own needs and wants down". At some point though, we have to tune back into ourselves. This episode is about why women deprioritise their own preferences, the discomfort of not knowing what y...
The 5% That Matters Most For Any Transformation
This episode is for anyone who has ever craved change but lacks the bandwidth for transformation. It's for the woman who feels stuck in the "same same" cycle of each day... or even each year. Kylie answers a DM from a Mum who feels completely "over it" and desperately craves a Mindset Reset and feels defeated that the new year has not brought the transformation she hoped. Â
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Live Reaction To Episode One - 6 Years on.
This episode is a live reaction to the very first podcast episode I shared - Six years on from the very to the day - Listen in to hear what has changed, what's remained and the ick of listening back to yourself đŤ Follow here on IGÂ
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The 3 Rules We Live By
This episode is all about emotional intelligence and personal growth via three psychological principles Iâve intentionally woven into the way I raise my boys . This isnât just a parenting episode. These are personal development concepts that apply to friendships, co-parenting, workplaces, romantic relationships and everyday life.
We explore:
The difference between intention and impact
Why repair matters more than defensiveness
How to teach kids to look at patterns instead of reacting in black and white
The truth about âattention-seekingâ behavior
How unmet needs show up sideways...
The 6 Stages Every Relationship Goes Through & Where Most Break Down - With Thais Gibson)
In this episode, Iâm joined by relationship expert Thais Gibson to break down the six stages every relationship goes through and the critical stage where most couples either grow closer or quietly fall apart. We explore why relationship frustration isnât a sign you chose the wrong person, but often a sign youâve entered the power struggle stage. The make-or-break phase can feel like a crisis, but is actually an opportunity for deep connection and long-term stability.This conversation is for you if youâve ever wondered:
why the same relationship patterns keep repeatingwhy qual...
âď¸Sunday Small Talk: wanting what we already have
This short solo episode is all about the concept of desire reorientation and how to unlock a new level of life satisfaction with this practice. It's about wanting less in order to feel more contented and at peace.Â
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The Simple Snowball Theory You Need To Know
This MINI ep is all about a simple, family friendly principle that explains why our days unfold the way they do and how we can catch these moments before they become bigger than they need to be. This is not about optimising your morning with a perfect routine- this is a clear way of shifting your mindset- and this concept is very kid friendly!
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Some Struggles Can Last Your Whole Marriage - With Stephanie Rigg
Stephanie Rigg joins Kylie to explore the complexities of attachment styles, particularly for women navigating relationships in their late 30s. From the pressure of biological clocks to the challenge of bridging knowledge into action, Stephanie offers practical wisdom on self-worth, making difficult relationship decisions and how the predictive brain can hijack your nervous system and turn a small trigger into a full blown relationship emergency.
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We also go into long-term relationships and what happens when insecure cycles become deeply entrenched over years, plus the question I get asked constantly: what do you...
The Smart Woman's Paradox : When You Know Better But Still Can't Stop!! ( with Psychologist Jacquie)
Youâre intelligent, Self-aware and you know how to articulate exactly why they donât serve you.So why canât you stop? Why do you still reach for your phone at 6pm instead of being present? Why do you say yes when you mean no? Why do you start fights to avoid whatâs really bothering you? Why do you organise the pantry for the tenth time instead of sitting with yourself? In this honest and open conversation, psychologist Jacquie Ward and I dismantle everything you thought you knew about self-sabotage. Spoiler: it doesnât actually exist.
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Getting out of my own way: Resentment, Triggers & Control
My word for 2026 surprised me. Not because it sounded inspiring, but because it made me uncomfortable.
Every woman knows the feeling of over functioning, micro managing and the push and pull of being responsible for far too much. We carry things we shouldn't have to, and sometimes we carry things far too long- to the where it becomes unhelpful.
In this episode, Iâm unpacking what it really looks like to get out of your own way when responsibility has gone too far. Not in a âdo betterâ way but in a way that actually gives y...
Designing A Life She Loves: Mindset, Manifesting & More (with Amy)
In this episode, Iâm joined by Amy- the founder of The Hosted Home Collective, Airbnb Community Leader, property educator, and the mind behind design-led and a brand new tech-forward start up. Amy shares the mindset shifts that have shaped her success, the business lessons learned from scaling across hospitality, education, and tech, and how intentional design plays a role not just in homes, but in life itself. We talk manifesting, motherhood, creating work that supports the life you actually want, and what it really takes to level up without burning out. This conversation is part strategy, part mindset, an...
Answering a DM: The Practical Parenting Toolkit For Tricky Times
In this episode Kylie answers a DM from a Mum seeking support around difficult post school transitions for her son. This episode touches on d overwhelm and offers practical tool kit strategies to regulate the nervous system compassionately. This is one for any parent who knows what it's like for their child to struggle with big feelings, sensory overwhelm, dysregulation, acting out or shutting down. Listen to the most unfiltered episodes via inside Almost Confidential đ the subscriber-only series where we explore the thoughts we donât always share out loud: Access here and Â
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Now What?... Moving on & Finding Love ( with Rachel Maksimovic )
This conversation centres on personal growth: evolving beyond old versions of ourselves, navigating complex relationships, and learning to stay open even when it feels uncomfortable. Rachel Maksimovic shares her own season of transition from rebranding her work, deepening her self-awareness, and moving out of survival mode while we explore the impact of past experiences on present relationships, the art of communicating honestly, and the courage it takes to let your walls soften. If youâre in a moment of change, questioning what comes next, or trying to move forward while staying grounded in who youâre becoming, this episode will...
Life Lessons: One DM can change everything ( with Sally Cotching)
What if one DM could change your entire life? Today, Kylie talks to founder and product innovator Sally Cotching about taking risks, problem solving relentlessly and the mindset shifts that helped her take an idea and turn it into something truly exceptional. Sally is an Australian Entrepreneur living in LA with a passion for developing products with a focus on Women's wellness- Sally follows her vision and shares her insights into what it takes to succeed.
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Life Lessons - Five Truths I Can't Ignore Anymore
In this honest and vulnerable solo episode, Iâm sharing five life lessons I canât ignore anymore. These are the truths that keep showing up and they are uncomfortable at times, grounding at others, and deeply relatable for any woman who feels stretched, overwhelmed, or caught between who sheâs been and who sheâs becoming. From emotional boundaries to presence, burnout patterns to the stories we tell ourselves, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and recognise the truths that are often hardest to face but impossible to avoid. If youâre moving through a season of growth...
No one tells you this â how to finally choose yourself ( With Hannah Rose )
This episode is for the women who know what it's like to lose themselves- in relationships, in the striving to "have it all" and in the undoing- when it falls apart.  Hannah Rose Keys joins the pod to share the lessons she has learnt when it comes to choosing herself, deleting dating apps, the big and small self betrayals and so much more. Together we explore what it actually looks like to choose yourself in your late thirties, to rebuild your identity and values from the inside out, and to finally step into a life that feels like your own...
Make or Break: The 3 Modes Every Woman Needs To Know
This is the episode every woman needs to hear- and the one I nearly didnt upload- simply because it has some uncomfortable truths in it. Weâre talking about the three modes that quietly shape how we live, love, parent, and push through. Understanding these 3 modes, will change how you think and act- because feeling rigid, Â anxious, exhausted, or disconnected from ourselves- should not be the normal.Â
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Why So Many Women Are Done Pretending - with Dr Erin Bowe
In this conversation with Dr Erin Bowe, we talk about what happens when women in their 30s and 40s reach the point where they canât keep pretending "everythingâs fine". We explore the rise in late ADHD and autism diagnoses, the emotional toll of constantly holding it together, and what it means to finally step out from behind the mask.Dr Erin shares her insights as a clinical psychologist, author, and business coach, helping women understand the link between overwhelm, trauma, and the deep need to feel safe enough to be themselves.This episode is for every woman whoâ...
Q&A: "Help - My kids are too much"
This episode is for every parent whoâs ever felt overstimulated, touched-out, or like the noise or intensity- will never stop. For the parents who worry their kids can be âtoo muchâ not just for themselves, but for others too.Â
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a very honest debrief on life, lately.
Unpacking the last few weeks including personal challenges, parenting moments and triggering comments. Access EXCLUSIVE & AD FREE EPISODES here: apple.co/iam
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Things you donât know about me đ¤
What happens when someone who once followed me online becomes a real-life friend? Assumptions, unexpected âquirksâ and the things you donât know about me  EXCLUSIVE & AD FREE EPISODES here:
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