We’re kicking off Season 5 with a story that proves you never really know where one small “yes” will lead.

Meet Chelsey, Mum, PE teacher, and health and fitness enthusiast. After months of lockdown and life feeling… a bit like ground hog day, she felt the nudge to do something purely for herself. That first “yes” was simply walking into a gym and that’s where the journey began.  

From there a snowball of yeses led her to an incredible opportunity of being involved in Hyrox a global fitness race for all ages and abilities and curiosity got the better of her.

Soon Chelsey was competing in Hyrox events, learning new skills, training consistently, which finally led to her BIG yes, flying overseas to compete in a doubles event, a dream she didn’t even know existed just months earlier.

It wasn’t all smooth sailing. Injuries, sick kids, and the constant juggle of motherhood made the road to her big yes anything but easy. But she discovered the power of the statement, “We can do hard things” a mantra that kept her going and one that you can now hear often in her own household.

The real surprise? The ripple effect. Chelsey’s YES became a family investment, a shared goal, and an inspiring reminder of what’s possible when you create space for yourself.

In this episode, we talk about the power of small yeses, the challenges no one sees, and the incredible personal and family growth that can come from one woman deciding she’s worth the investment.

You can follow Chelsey's journey here : Instagram @evans.chelsey

Until next time

Nat and Mel xxoo

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We’ve got a little email love note that lands in your inbox every fortnight, with our latest podcast episode, a past gem on a similar topic, and a little question or idea to get you thinking (and maybe even saying yes to yourself).

If that sounds like your vibe, just email us at [email protected] with “Pop me on the list!” and we’ll make sure you don’t miss a thing.

SPLASH OF LIFE with Mel

ARE YOU READY TO BECOME CREATIVELY ALIVE in your business?

Mel has just launched her Canva and Design Foundations course. Guiding small business owners and teachers in under 90 minutes (on demand, online and go at your own pace) to understand design, Canva skills and the huge range of its capabilities that you didn't even know it could do). So you can become creatively alive in your own business without having to experience design or tech overwhelm or wait for a designer.

Oh and some amazing bonuses included....all created by one heart led entrepreneur and teacher to another oxox check out all the juicy details here https://www.splashoflife.com.au/canvaonlinecourses/

SHE BREATHES with Nat
And if you are having trouble saying YES to celebrating yourself, then come and spend some time in the Breathing Room 'in person' or online with me, I'll show you how its done. xx

You can find out more about me here:

https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/

In person session here:

https://shebreathes.as.me/BreathingRoom

She Breathes exists to help mothers come home to themselves, one breath, one moment, one choice at a time, so that she can know herself, trust herself, and lead herself. 

What if your next big YES is actually hiding behind a NO?

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by the vibrant Heather Lee a Pilates instructor, life coach, Wellness and Ambassador and walking permission slip for doing things that feel right for you.

She takes us on a journey through the BIG NOs that changed her life, quitting alcohol and leaving corporate - and how those decisions created space for the YESes she truly wanted.

We explore the deeper stories that can keep us stuck: the beliefs, identities, and expectations that whisper “but this is the norm.” Heather Lee shares what it took to untangle those threads and trust that her NO was a way to create space so she could say YES. A door to a life that felt more like hers.

From what opened up on the other side, to the unexpected magic (and challenges) that came with creating a new version of her life, this conversation is full of real, honest moments that will make you want to pause and ask:

✨ Is there a YES I’m missing because I’m afraid to quit?

We could’ve talked about this for hours and honestly, you might want to. Pop in your headphones and walk with us through the wild, beautiful world of quitting as a way to say YES!

You can find Heather Lee here:

Heather LA is a Wellness Ambassador, Mentor, Speaker, Author and Clinical Pilates Trainer. You can find her on Insta @theheatherla or online at :

https://www.heatherla.com/

Her boutique Pilates Studio located in Geelong is Glow Getter Co and can be found on Insta @glow.getter.co or online at https://glowgetter.co/

Until Next Time,

Nat and Mel xxoo

Curious to keep the conversation going?
We’ve got a little email love note that lands in your inbox every fortnight, with our latest podcast episode, a past gem on a similar topic, and a little question or idea to get you thinking (and maybe even saying yes to yourself).

If that sounds like your vibe, just email us at [email protected] with “Pop me on the list!” and we’ll make sure you don’t miss a thing.

SPLASH OF LIFE with Mel

ARE YOU READY TO BECOME CREATIVELY ALIVE in your business?

Mel has just launched her Canva and Design Foundations course. Guiding small business owners and teachers in under 90 minutes (on demand, online and go at your own pace) to understand design, Canva skills and the huge range of its capabilities that you didn't even know it could do). So you can become creatively alive in your own business without having to experience design or tech overwhelm or wait for a designer.

Oh and some amazing bonuses included....all created by one heart led entrepreneur and teacher to another oxox check out all the juicy details here https://www.splashoflife.com.au/canvaonlinecourses/

SHE BREATHES with Nat
And if you are having trouble saying YES to celebrating yourself, then come and spend some time in the Breathing Room 'in person' or online with me, I'll show you how its done. xx

You can find out more about me here:

https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/

In person session here:

https://shebreathes.as.me/BreathingRoom

She Breathes exists to help mothers come home to themselves, one breath, one moment, one choice at a time, so that she can know herself, trust herself, and lead herself. 

This week on Grab Your Keys and Go, we’re joined by the brilliant and big-hearted Miranda for a deep-dive chat on perfectionism, and how it sneakily sabotages our ability to say yes to ourselves.

We explore the real connection between perfectionism, self-worth, and the invisible expectations we carry as mothers. Miranda shares her lived experience of what perfectionism looks like in her world: bouncing from task to task, feeling constantly behind, and struggling to acknowledge what’s already been done, because there’s always more to do.

It’s a conversation that goes beneath the surface of productivity and into the why, why do we push ourselves so hard, and what are we really afraid of if we slow down? We unpack the voice of the inner critic, the stories we’ve inherited about what it means to be a “good mum,” and how perfectionism can show up as overfunctioning, overwhelm, and an inability to receive support.

We also chat about what helps. Miranda shares the first small steps that began to shift things for her, especially the power of self-compassion and using gentler words when that critical voice gets loud. Because sometimes the bravest thing we can do is pause, notice the pattern, and choose to speak to ourselves like we would to someone we love.

This one’s full of ah-ha moments and real permission to drop the guilt and reclaim your yes. Whether perfectionism shows up loudly or lives quietly in your inner dialogue, this episode is here to help you feel seen and remind you: you don’t have to do more to be more.

You can find Miranda here: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mum-mental-load-reset-i-managing-overwhelm/id1651329204

https://peacefullivingwithmiranda.org/

https://www.instagram.com/mirandarhodge/

Miranda is a mum of 3, experienced teacher, podcaster, author, and life and parenting coach for mums. She helps women feel relief from the staggering mental load of mum life through helping with routines, child behavioural strategies, boundaries and emotional health, so you can feel supported in becoming the mum you always wanted to be.

Until next time,

Nat and Mel xxoo

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We’ve got a little email love note that lands in your inbox every fortnight, with our latest podcast episode, a past gem on a similar topic, and a little question or idea to get you thinking (and maybe even saying yes to yourself).

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SPLASH OF LIFE with Mel

ARE YOU READY TO BECOME CREATIVELY ALIVE in your business?

Mel has just launched her Canva and Design Foundations course. It is now on pre release sale for $47. 

Guiding small businesses owners and teachers in under 90 minutes (on demand, online and go at your own pace) to understand design, Canva skills and the huge range of its capabilities that you didn't even know it could do). So you can become creatively alive in your own business without having to experience design or tech overwhelm or wait for a designer... on pre release sale until the 10th July. 

Oh and some amazing bonuses included....all created by one heart led entrepreneur and teacher to another oxox check out all the juicy details here

You finally carve out a moment that’s just for you—a coffee date, a solo walk, a long-awaited massage. You say the YES, you block the time, maybe even line up the childcare. And then… life happens.

Sick kids. A friend’s cancellation. A curveball in the calendar. Suddenly, the one thing you were holding onto for some relief or joy is off the table.

In this week’s episode, Mel and I dive into those moments—when our precious “yes” doesn’t go to plan. We’ve both had some hilarious, frustrating, and all-too-familiar stories recently that reminded us: it’s not always the yes itself, but what we do next that really matters.

In the past, these cancellations would’ve sent us spiralling—disappointed, angry, maybe even quietly resentful. Especially when it felt like the one shot we had for space or connection was gone. But now? We’ve learned to meet those moments differently.

We ask: Why are we waiting weeks between giving ourselves what we need? Why does one missed moment send us under? And how can we still say yes in the moment, even when the plan has changed?

This episode is for every mum who’s ever had her plans derailed by life’s chaos—and wants to know how to keep choosing herself, even in the middle of the mess.

Live Passionately 

Nat and Mel xx

Curious to keep the conversation going?
We’ve got a little email love note that lands in your inbox every fortnight — with our latest podcast episode, a past gem on a similar topic, and a little question or idea to get you thinking (and maybe even saying yes to yourself).

If that sounds like your vibe, just email us at [email protected] with “Pop me on the list!” and we’ll make sure you don’t miss a thing.

SPLASH OF LIFE with Mel

ARE YOU READY TO BECOME CREATIVELY ALIVE in your business?

Mel has just launched her Canva and Design Foundations course. It is now on pre release sale for $47. 

Guiding small businesses owners and teachers in under 90 minutes (on demand, online and go at your own pace) to understand design, Canva skills and the huge range of its capabilities that you didn't even know it could do). So you can become creatively alive in your own business without having to experience design or tech overwhelm or wait for a designer... on pre release sale until the 10th July. 

Oh and some amazing bonuses included....all created by one heart led entrepreneur and teacher to another oxox check out all the juicy details here https://www.splashoflife.com.au/canvaonlinecourses/

SHE BREATHES with Nat
And if you are having trouble saying YES to celebrating yourself, then come and spend some time in the Breathing Room 'in person' or online with me, I'll show you how its done. xx

You can find out more about me here:

https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/

In person session here:

https://shebreathes.as.me/BreathingRoom

She Breathes exists to help mothers come home to themselves, one breath, one moment, one choice at a time, so that she can know herself, trust herself, and lead herself. 

This week’s conversation is a gentle rebellion against that all-too-familiar message so many of us were raised with: “Suck it up. Just get on with it.”

We’ve heard it from family, society, workplaces, even from that inner voice that’s been running on autopilot since forever. But what if there’s another way? 

What if we didn’t have to white-knuckle our way through roles, routines, or responsibilities that are quietly draining the life out of us?

In this episode, we explore:

💬 The quiet questioning happening in our friendship circles—“Do I have to keep doing this?”
💡 The power of conversations that challenge “this is just how it is”
💥 How curiosity can crack open new possibilities—in our families, businesses, money stories, and everyday lives

We’re talking about the subtle shifts and bold decisions that come from asking, “Is this really true for me?”

Whether it’s the job that’s misaligned, the mental load you didn’t sign up for, or the dream you keep putting off, this episode will help you start reimagining what’s possible.

Because you don’t have to stay stuck in a version of life that no longer fits.

You’re allowed to question. You’re allowed to want more. You’re allowed to choose again.

So grab your keys, your courage, and maybe a coffee, this one’s a conversation we all need to hear.

Live Passionately 

Nat and Mel xx

SPLASH OF LIFE with Mel

ARE YOU READY TO BECOME CREATIVELY ALIVE in your business?

Mel has just launched her Canva and Design Foundations course. It is now on pre release sale for $47. 

Guiding small businesses owners and teachers in under 90 minutes (on demand, online and go at your own pace) to understand design, Canva skills and the huge range of its capabilities that you didn't even know it could do). So you can become creatively alive in your own business without having to experience design or tech overwhelm or wait for a designer... on pre release sale until the 10th July. 

Oh and some amazing bonuses included....all created by one heart led entrepreneur and teacher to another oxox check out all the juicy details here https://www.splashoflife.com.au/canvaonlinecourses/

SHE BREATHES with Nat
And if you are having trouble saying YES to celebrating yourself, then come and spend some time in the Breathing Room 'in person' or online with me, I'll show you how its done. xx

You can find out more about me here:

https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/

In person session here:

https://shebreathes.as.me/BreathingRoom

She Breathes exists to help mothers come home to themselves, one breath, one moment, one choice at a time, so that she can know herself, trust herself, and lead herself. 

If you’re a mum trying to run a business, a household, and maybe even just watch a full episode of something without being interrupted -this one’s for you.

In this episode, we’re diving into the frustrating reality of chopped up time. 

You know the feeling, you’re in flow with your work, and then the school bell rings. You’re just about to rest and watch your show, and someone needs a drink, a story, a cuddle. You find a pocket of time to think, create, or rest... only to be pulled out of it mid-thought.

Mel shares a recent personal story that sums it all up - the push-pull of wanting to be present for your kids and your passions, and the frustration that can come with never quite being able to drop all the way in. 

We talk about the paralysis that sometimes creeps in when you finally do get a moment to yourself, but the layers of interruption have built up so much that you don’t know what to do with it.

We revisit some of the strategies from our earlier episodes around ‘time magic’, like using the micro-gaps wisely and giving yourself permission to drop in fast. 

But more than anything, this episode is a love note to uninterrupted time. To claiming space. To booking the solo date, the creative day, or even the weekend away that removes the distractions altogether and lets you flow.

Because mums need more than just five-minute breaks, we need time that feels like it’s truly ours.

Until next time,

Nat and Mel xx

SPLASH OF LIFE with Mel

Join Mel in her HOLISTIC approach to personal brand visibility. Through 'Splash of Life' she artfully captures and compassionately guides heart led small businesses so they can share their gifts & allow themselves to feel SAFE being SEEN and HEARD. Offering Canva & Design courses, design work, branding photography & creative visibility mentoring. She invites you to reach out for a conversation if this speaks to you. All her offerings can be found on this link

​www.splashoflife.com.au/links

SHE BREATHES with Nat
And if you are having trouble saying YES to celebrating yourself, then come and spend some time in the Breathing Room 'in person' or online with me, I'll show you how its done. xx

You can find out more about me here:

https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/

In person session here:

https://shebreathes.as.me/BreathingRoom

She Breathes exists to help mothers come home to themselves, one breath, one moment, one choice at a time, so that she can know herself, trust herself, and lead herself. 

In this episode, Mel and I delve into the complexities of special occasions like Mother's Day and birthdays. These events often come with heightened expectations, and when reality doesn't align, it can lead to disappointment.

We share personal stories highlighting how we sometimes downplay our desires -  saying things like, "Oh, don't worry about my birthday," or "I don't need anything special." 

However, we've come to realize the importance of owning our desires and communicating them clearly. 

If celebrating your birthday with family and friends brings you joy, it's okay to express that. If you have specific hopes for Mother's Day, articulating them can help your loved ones understand and meet your expectations.

Communication is key. 

By expressing what we truly want, we give our partners and children the opportunity to show up for us in meaningful ways. It's not about grand gestures but about feeling seen and appreciated.

Join us as we explore the significance of being honest about our needs and the positive impact it can have on our relationships and personal fulfillment.

See you soon,

Nat and Mel xx

SPLASH OF LIFE with Mel

Join Mel in her HOLISTIC approach to personal brand visibility. Through 'Splash of Life' she artfully captures and compassionately guides heart led small businesses so they can share their gifts & allow themselves to feel SAFE being SEEN and HEARD. Offering Canva & Design courses, design work, branding photography & creative visibility mentoring. She invites you to reach out for a conversation if this speaks to you. All her offerings can be found on this link

​www.splashoflife.com.au/links

SHE BREATHES with Nat
And if you are having trouble saying YES to celebrating yourself, then come and spend some time in the Breathing Room 'in person' or online with me, I'll show you how its done. xx

You can find out more about me here:

https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/

In person session here:

https://shebreathes.as.me/BreathingRoom

She Breathes exists to help mothers come home to themselves, one breath, one moment, one choice at a time, so that she can know herself, trust herself, and lead herself. 

In this episode of Grab Your Keys and Go, we are flipping the script on hustle and diving deep into something we all say we want but often resist: REST.

Why is it so hard to rest? 

Especially as mothers, business owners, women who care deeply, why does stopping feel so unnatural? 

We chat about the invisible pressures we carry to be “the good woman” Always thinking ahead, taking care of everyone else, being productive, holding it all together.

We talk about how these stories run deep, often leaving us hyper-vigilant, wired, and running on empty. Even when we want to slow down, our nervous system is like, “Um, no thanks, I’m busy making sure everyone’s okay.” Sound familiar?

There’s also this little thing called control. We unpack how our desire to keep things smooth (especially when it comes to the wellbeing of our kids or managing all the moving parts of life) makes it even harder to truly let go and rest. But the truth is, when we never pause, we miss the chance to refill our own tank.

This episode is a reminder that rest is not a reward. It’s a right. And it’s also one of the boldest ways we can say YES to ourselves.

So if you’re someone who says “I’ll rest when everything’s done” (spoiler: it never is), come sit with us. You’re not lazy. You’re human.

And if you are having trouble saying YES to that, then come and spend some time in the Breathing Room 'in person' or online with me, I'll show you how its done. xx

You can find out more about me here:

https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/

In person session here:

https://shebreathes.as.me/BreathingRoom

She Breathes exists to help mothers come home to themselves, one breath, one moment, one choice at a time, so that she can know herself, trust herself, and lead herself. 

This week, we sat down with the wonderful Lisa from Walk with Lisa for a deeply insightful and refreshingly honest chat all about the inner critic. You know the voice - that one that creeps in with doubt, comparison, or harsh judgement.

Lisa generously shared her take on this inner voice, and spoiler alert: it’s not just one critic we’re dealing with (sorry, friends) - it’s many! 

But before you brace yourself, Lisa brings a beautifully compassionate perspective to this truth. Even though the tone of our inner critics can be far from kind, they’ve been doing an important job: trying to protect us.

Through her own personal healing journey, Lisa has learned how to build a respectful relationship with these parts of herself. Instead of letting the critic take the wheel, she’s found a way to keep it in the backseat - acknowledging its presence, but not giving it control. 

It’s a gentle, grounded take on something we all deal with, and her way of explaining it makes so much sense.

As always, we brought it back to our core theme - saying yes to yourself. Because the truth is, our inner critic often pipes up when we want to say yes to things that feel joyful, creative, or just for us - like singing, painting, writing, or trying something new. 

That’s where we stop ourselves, judge ourselves, or abandon the fun altogether.

This conversation is a beautiful reminder that we don’t have to be good at something to enjoy it - and that saying yes to what lights us up is reason enough.

Thank you Lisa, for this epic conversation!

You can find Lisa and her beautiful work here: 

​https://www.walkwithlisa.com.au/courses

Until next time,

Nat and Mel xxoo

SPLASH OF LIFE with Mel

Join Mel in her HOLISTIC approach to personal brand visibility. Through 'Splash of Life' she artfully captures and compassionately guides heart led small businesses so they can share their gifts & allow themselves to feel SAFE being SEEN and HEARD. Offering Canva & Design courses, design work, branding photography & creative visibility mentoring. She invites you to reach out for a conversation if this speaks to you. All her offerings can be found on this link

​www.splashoflife.com.au/links

SHE BREATHES with Nat

I hold space for women to feel safe and seen

This is the way home, one breath at a time.

This is where freedom begins.

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​Breathing Room​ for 'in person' group sessions.

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You are in for an absolute treat today....

This week’s episode is a powerful and deeply honest conversation between Nat and Mel, diving into the topic of visibility wounds — the emotional imprints many of us carry from not feeling seen, heard, or valued in key moments of our lives.

Nat asks Mel the kinds of questions that get right to the heart of it:

How did this show up in your world? 

Tell us about the time it really landed for you? 

What does a visibility would feel like? 

And how do we begin to work through it?

Mel shares openly about her own experiences and the deep, internal shifts that occurred when she began to acknowledge and heal this wound. She explores the way visibility wounds can show up quietly — for her especially around staying small — and how, once seen, it creates a ripple effect of transformation.

 One of the most powerful threads we explore is how visibility wounds can quietly hold us back from saying yes to ourselves. 

If you’ve ever felt resistance when it’s time to back yourself, speak up, or take up space in your business or life — this conversation will resonate deeply. 

Sometimes the very thing stopping us from stepping forward isn’t a lack of strategy… it’s an old belief that it’s not safe to be fully seen. 

Mel also shares how this wound shows up for the heart-led business owners she mentors. Her ability to witness others — to truly see them — has become her superpower and the foundation of her creative work.

You can find more about Mel and her beautiful offerings for business owners here...

SPLASH OF LIFE with Mel

Join Mel in her HOLISTIC approach to personal brand visibility. Through 'Splash of Life' she artfully captures and compassionately guides heart led small businesses so they can share their gifts & allow themselves to feel SAFE being SEEN and HEARD. Offering Canva & Design courses, design work, branding photography & creative visibility mentoring. She invites you to reach out for a conversation if this speaks to you. All her offerings can be found on this link

​www.splashoflife.com.au/links

Until next time

Live passionately

Nat and Mel xx