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Be Less CrapLearning to Curb Anxiety with Dr. Jodie LowingerIn this week's episode we talk about ANXIETY and who better to do that with than clinical psychologist, executive coach and founder of The Anxiety Clinic, Dr Jodie Lowinger. Learn how her revolutionary approach, The Mind Strength Method can start you on the journey of less stress, more resilience and help you say farewell to the 3 am scaries. We chatted about making friends with uncertainty, the (decidedly unsympathetic) sympathetic nervous system, tricks for hijacking the amygdala and lots of useful stuff in-between. A great listen for anyone who suffers themselves or is looking for ways to support their loved ones...2021-11-1636 minBe Less CrapFashion Mistakes & Life Lessons with Kirstie ClementsEver wondered 'Why (the F*ck) did I buy that?' - You are not alone, my friend. It was wonderfully reassuring to hear that this week's guest - the ever-stylish Kirstie Clements (former Editor-In-Chief of Vogue Australia, best-selling author & columnist) has too suffered at the hands of a rash purchase. Her latest book, 'Why Did I Buy That?' is packed full of well-groomed wisdom and we dig into a whole bunch of it on the pod. We discuss everything from ageing gracefully, to what NOT to spend your money on. From why lip fillers are not flattering, to...2021-10-1238 min
Be Less CrapSurviving (& Thriving) as a Single Parent with Jacinta TynanBeing a Single Parent is hard. Fact. Thankfully, my lovely guest on the pod this week - Jacinta Tynan (presenter, journalist, columnist and mother of two boys) - has been there, done that and has written a fab book, 'The Single Mother's Social Club' that promises to make your life a little ....less crap! We discuss the whole sticky mess, from the guilt and the stigma to the gifts and the privileges. The good news? It does get better! If you are a single parent, considering this path or want to support anyone in your life who is, have a...2021-07-1537 min
Be Less CrapThe Bad Girl's Guide to Better with Casey BerosThis week's episode is for anyone who has done something 'bad'. Drunk too much? Shagged someone you haven't? Messed up? Let yourself down?..... Haven't we all! My guest this week, Casey Beros (author of 'The 'Bad' Girl's Guide to Better - A stealth-help guide to getting your act together'), is here to remind you that you are not your mistakes. We chatted about everything from forgiving your parents, overthinking, wasted emotions (jealousy - we see you!), not liking our bodies (and wondering if our vaginas are 'normal'). If you feel like all your bad behaviour needs a warm hug and...2021-07-0155 min
Be Less CrapHow to Build Better Relationships (with ourselves and others) with Blake Worrall-ThompsonIn this episode, I chat with one of Australia's leading lifestyle and performance coaches, Blake Worrall-Thompson (BWT) about everything from shame to conspiracy theories. We discuss where women (and men) are going wrong in their relationships, why having a coach is so key to success and how hitting rock bottom was (probably) the best thing that ever happened to him. Blake's honesty and experience made him a great guest that I ended up waffling on for a little longer than usual - I hope you enjoy it! P.S. Leaving a review will make you blindingly attractive. Fact ;)...2021-06-1555 min
Be Less CrapHow to Be a Better (& More Hopeful) Human with Emily EhlersSure, there might be a whole lot of stuff wrong with our world at the moment (climate change, inequality, poverty, waste, systemic racism - oh my!) BUT this week's guest, Emily Ehlers, wants us to remember 'Hope is a Verb' (which is also the title of her wonderfully illustrated new book) - which means that we CAN do something about it. We discuss radical optimism, living in alignment with your values (always), how to realise your true agency and how someone fairly far down the socially responsible food chain (like me) can do more and make our community, suburb and...2021-05-1133 min
Be Less CrapExploring New Age Practices & The World of Woo Woo with Amal AwadWhat would you do in the name of spiritual enlightenment? See a psychic? Channel your inner spirit guide? Try dance therapy? This week I chat with Amal Awad, journalist, author and sceptical believer about the wonderful world of Woo Woo. We discuss the attraction of New Age practices, how not to get suckered in by everything you hear, how 'stuff' is never going to fix our internal suffering and how instead of manifesting we should instead try 'tuning in to what is manifest' for us. Whether you think this kind of stuff is nonsense or you love every crystal healing...2021-04-1243 min
Be Less CrapHow to Feel Happier & Less Lonely with Maggie HamiltonWouldn't it be marvellous to feel more connected to ourselves and others? In this week's episode, I chat with author and curious explorer of life, Maggie Hamilton about the sneaky ways loneliness has been seeping into the fabric of our lives and what we can do to stop it. We discuss everything from the perilous allure of Netflix to the importance of seeking out diversity in our friendship groups, from the hundreds of tiny habits that we might unknowingly be falling into to the ways we can support our friends when they are going through a 'big time'. Maggie's research...2021-03-0839 min
Be Less CrapSaving Money on Your Household Bills with Joel GibsonWouldn't it be fabulous to save stacks of cash without making any changes to your current lifestyle? In this week's episode, I chat with Joel Gibson, a bloke with the inside track on the shortcuts, hacks and loopholes you can use to start saving this very afternoon. He's the author of 'Kill Bills', 'the bible for saving thousands of dollars on your major household bills' and we discuss everything from why loyalty doesn't pay to the sly consumer tricks the big companies use to keep you on board. Listen in to make sure you aren't a 'Sleeping Beauty' and find...2021-02-2136 min
Be Less CrapManifesting the Life (& True Love) You Want with Jordanna LevinCan we really manifest the kind of life we truly desire? Or is this just another self-help ploy that is super easy to get sucked into? In this week's episode, I chat with bestselling author and podcast host Jordanna Levin about the Manifestation Equation, your personal vibration (I know - it's not as kooky as it sounds), how to find REAL love even against the backdrop of heartbreak, dating apps and our tendency to morph into what we think he wants us to be. If you a ready to take control of your destiny, but don't want too much...2021-02-1140 min
Be Less CrapThe Secret of Half-Arsed Parenting with Dr. Susie O'BrienBeing a parent is hard. What would your life look like if, instead of competing for the title of the parent of the year, you instead (gasp!) did a little LESS parenting? In this week's episode, I chat with journalist and author, Susie O'Brien, on the many merits of half-arsed parenting. We discuss everything from 'sharenting' on social media, the perils of helicopter parenting (guilty, your honour!), building resilience and if maybe your teenager was just having a 'posh wank'. If you are looking for the guilt-free way to not be consumed whole by sheer pressure and exhaustion of raising...2021-02-0134 min
Be Less CrapHigh Functioning Anxiety & How to Make Your Life Easier with Tammi KirknessDo you suffer from high-functioning anxiety? Or is it just a case of standard 3 am head noise? In this episode, I chat with Tammi Kirkness, author of The Panic Button Book, about neutralising worry, overthinking and anxiety. We discuss how you can support the people in your life who may be struggling, how you can avoid taking on other people's negative energy and how holistic goal setting (based on your values) is a pretty smart way to kick start your 2021. It was my first podcast recording and I didn't stuff it up completely - so onwards and upwards ;)...2021-01-1139 min