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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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 do when your partner refuses personal development, and you feel like you’re the only one doing the work?

Stephanie Rigg is a certified relationship coach and teacher helping people heal anxious attachment and build healthy, secure relationships. She has worked with over 6,000 people from more than 30 countries through her coaching practice and online courses.

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You’re intelligent, Self-aware and you know how to articulate exactly why they don’t serve you.So why can’t 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 what’s 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 doesn’t actually exist.

In This Episode We Explore:The Midlife Reckoning ∙ Why turning 40 hits different (and it’s not just about the number) ∙ The grief of bigger kids and the season shift nobody prepares you for ∙ The known spike in maternal depression when all kids start school - and why it happens ∙ “If not now, then when?” - the delicious freedom and anxiety of finite timeWhat Self-Sabotage Actually Is ∙ Why “self-sabotage” is really maladaptive self-soothing (and why this reframe changes everything) ∙ The behaviors smart women reach for: phone scrolling, conflict-seeking, over-functioning, food, hypervigilance ∙ Starting fights to avoid inner conflict - the pattern nobody talks about ∙ How we use “acceptable” addictions to numb out (and why they’re so accessible)The Patterns Keeping You Stuck ∙ “I’m self-reflective, not always self-aware” - why you can intellectualize everything but still can’t change ∙ The mental load makes better choices practically impossible sometimes ∙ Why you can’t selectively numb (what you’re losing when you disconnect from discomfort) ∙ People-pleasing: the hardest thing to let go of at 40Tiger Energy vs Swan Energy ∙ Why discipline culture and “tough love” keeps burning you out ∙ The masculine energy of Goggins-style motivation (and when it actually works vs when it destroys) ∙ “All tiger energy, zero swan energy” - which one are you? ∙ How to be goals-driven without being rigidThe Uncomfortable Work of Real Change ∙ Being able to tolerate discomfort is the skill of our generation ∙ Naming the feeling dissolves 80% of its power ∙ Why you can’t sit through a full-length movie (and what that’s really about) ∙ The practice: brain dump everything swirling in your head today - not Pinterest-worthy, just rawWhat Actually Works ∙ Why compassion beats discipline for sustainable change ∙ Understanding what’s driving the behavior underneath ∙ How Jacquie broke her pattern of using food to self-soothe (Magnums for breakfast, lolly stashes around the house, managing Crohn’s disease) ∙ The shift from self-contempt to curiosity.

Jacquie Ward is a psychologist based in South Sydney who works with children, adolescents, and their families both in person and online. After the birth of her first child, a deep love of learning combined with a fascination for developmental psychology and attachment theory led her to pursue a complete career change. Almost 10 years, two more babies, and approximately 5,000 textbooks later, she found herself immersed in her dream job.For Jacquie, working with children, teens, and their families as they navigate challenges with mental health and wellbeing is the ultimate privilege. She’s also a mum of three (11, 9, and 5), married to her high school sweetheart Dave, and has lived the midlife transformation she talks about in this episode - from chronic people-pleasing and maladaptive coping to a softer, more sustainable way of being.Connect with Jacquie:Website: jacquieward.com.auInstagram: @jacquie_ward_https://www.instagram.com/sweat.chill.exhale?igsh=MWlvbTdib2pram9haA==


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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, I’m unpacking what it really looks like to get out of your own way when responsibility has gone too far. Not in a “do better” way  but in a way that actually gives you your power back.

• The quiet link between resentment and over-responsibility
• How control and micromanaging can be nervous system responses, not personality traits
•  The difference between being responsible and being over-responsible
• What I realised I was taking responsibility for that was never mine
• Why insight alone wasn’t enough
• What actually created change
• How letting go of certain responsibilities (especially as a parent) can be for the best
• What it means to be responsible for your reactions without blaming yourself

This isn’t about fixing yourself.I t’s about noticing where you’ve been carrying too much – and what happens when you stop.If you’ve ever thought “why do I feel resentful when I’m doing everything right?”  This episode might land closer than you expect.

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In this episode, I’m 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, and part permission slip for designing a life that feels as good as it looks. 

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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 💛 the subscriber-only series where we explore the thoughts we don’t always share out loud: Access here  and  

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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 you’re in a moment of change, questioning what comes next, or trying to move forward while staying grounded in who you’re becoming, this episode will land deeply. 

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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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In this honest and vulnerable solo episode, I’m sharing five life lessons I can’t 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 she’s been and who she’s 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 you’re moving through a season of growth, exhaustion, clarity, or recalibration , this one is for you.

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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.If you enjoy this episode, make sure you’re following the podcast and tap the five stars or leave a review - it really helps the show reach more women who need these conversations. You can find Hannah online here  https://www.instagram.com/hannahrosekeys?igsh=aXpuNm44azViN3g= 

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