What started as an open, vulnerable chat about Sam's struggles she faces as an AuDHD person running her own business soon derailed into a chat about the ethics of AI, western politics, the climate crisis and a very desensitised version of existential dread (we're all gonna die anyway so.... whatever??)

Rambles, it's absolute rambles.

We chat with the incredible Lael Stone about a myriad of topics including:

- Leading a passion-led life: discovering what you love, finding people who have done it and learning from them - whilst not letting the "I can't"s get in the way

- Her incredible journey of opening a school that does it differently, Woodline Primary, and how she didn't let any "lack" of qualifications stop her

- Her thoughts on parenting: how to trust your kids, listen to your body wisdom and lead with compassion

This episode is so quotable! Another pod bestie in the bank.

Lael Stone is an Australian speaker, educator and author whose passion is supporting parents to understand their children, helping adults process their own childhood trauma and creating education systems that value emotional awareness.

You can find Lael at @laelstone on Instagram or laelstone.com.au

Our guest this week is Jess's favourite person - her partner Jimmy!

We talk to Jimmy about his relationship with Jess, how they manage conflict and how they thrive together. Both sharing how self awareness, radical acceptance and unconditional positive regard help make this the best relationship both have ever been in.

Oh, and if you're not into mushy, gooey romantics - maybe skip this one... it's a lovefest!!

IHY Mentor & Bestie Tiff Cook from Roll With The Punches Podcast recently returned home after a soul changing experience in India .. we couldn't wait to get her back on for chit chats to hear all about it!

Sam + Jess

In the week leading up to Christmas, we need to debrief. Christmas and all the societal expectations have us tired. As two retired people-pleasers, we're trying a new tradition - to do less.

So what's important to us then, what's the minimum standard for Christmas? What actual brings joy around the holiday period?

Let's be honest guys, this is pretty much just a casual yap fest, but hey, y'all seem to enjoy it, so we'll keep giving it to ya. Xx

CW: child s*x abuse, r*pe, violence, armed hold ups, suicide

We have one of our listeners (and dear friends) Katie join us on the pod for a vast and deep discussion about, life, trauma and healing. Katie talks about how she held everything in until a moment at work brought her crashing down into full blown PTSD.

We talk about how she went on to change her whole life, leave a marriage, come out, go to therapy, parent through the chaos and build her new, beautiful existence.

Also - we recorded this on Wear It Purple Day (in August!!). We've been keeping it in the barrel for a while... whoops.

"Did we just become best friends?"

We adored our chat with Jacquie, and felt like we could have kept waffling on forever!

Jacquie is a Psychologist, Mum and now Published Author based in Sydney, Australia who works with children, adolescents and their families, with a special interest in supporting people who experience Sensory Processing Sensitivity, more commonly referred to as 'Highly Sensitive Kids/People'.

We learn about Jacquie's transition from a corporate career to psychology, the traits of and unique challenges faced by highly sensitive individuals, the impact of societal expectations, and the importance of compassion in parenting.

We found this conversation to be light, fun, warm, validating AND energising all at once (we felt ready to take on the world fueled by love, compassion and empathy), we decided that Jacquie is now one of our Pod Besties, we'll probably start a commune together some day and we trust you'll enjoy the side quests and tangents along the way!

Sam + Jess

WANT TO SEE MORE OF JACQUIE'S WORK?

Instagram - @jacquie_ward_

Children's Book - Billy's Brilliant Butterflies

Online Course - Helping Your Highly Sensitive Child to Thrive

Website - www.jacquieward.com.au

We talk to Allira Potter - proud Yorta-Yorta woman, content creator, life coach, author, model, Instagram queen and all-around cool girl.

We chat influencer life, baby Allira dreams, her body kindness journey, dealing with trolls and joining the cult of running.

So many good topics, so little time!