Habit Nerd

Today’s guest is someone I’ve wanted on the podcast since the very beginning: a fashion stylist! I met Laura Fredman at a dinner in Melbourne a couple of weeks ago, and when she told me what she does, I had a hundred questions (as I always do). So I asked her to come on the show so I could ask them for all of you.

Laura is a Melbourne-based personal fashion stylist who helps men and women rediscover their confidence through authentic, practical style. Through wardrobe edits, personal shopping and one-on-one styling, she helps her clients build wardrobes that reflect who they are and support how they want to show up in the world.

In this conversation we talk about why the way we dress affects our energy, and why even a blazer, a pair of shoes or a bit of lipstick can change how we move through our day.

Connect with Laura:

• Website: lauramariestylist.com.au

🎧 Tune in now, and if this one resonates, send it to a friend who’s staring at a full wardrobe with nothing to wear.

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If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to join me in the Tiny Habits Reset, a 17 day challenge where we slow things down, notice what's running on autopilot, and make tiny intentional shifts that actually stick.

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Have you noticed that as our work gets busier, the things that help us cope are the first things we drop?

Our calendars fill up with work, and then we quietly remove the very things that help us do our jobs well and sustain momentum. We stop exercising, sleep less, work longer hours, stop planning our meals, see the people we love less, and work through lunch.

We tell ourselves we’ll get back to it once things settle down. But guess what? Things rarely settle down.

In this episode I share some ideas from Andre Heague, an expert in workplace wellbeing, who talks about 12 beliefs that help the top 1% stay healthy. I’ve distilled them down to the ones I think are most relevant for us here at The Habit Nerd.

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Work with Bree: The Capacity Advantage™

Want to build a high-performing team without burning people out? I help organisations do exactly that through keynotes, workshops and The Capacity Advantage Program. Book a chat: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/drbreehurn/30min⁠⁠⁠⁠

If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to join me in the Tiny Habits Reset, a 17 day challenge where we slow things down, notice what's running on autopilot, and make tiny intentional shifts that actually stick.

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Hi there, Habit Nerds. Today’s episode is OG Habit Nerd style.

Have you ever noticed how dramatically we overestimate what we can do in a week, and how completely we underestimate what we can do in a year? I see it all the time. Someone decides they’re going to get fit. They download the app, buy the active wear, sign up to the gym and create a colour-coded training plan that would make an Olympic athlete nervous. Three weeks later, nothing. And they usually conclude it’s a lack of discipline or motivation. But what if the real problem is that they’re trying to change too much, too quickly?

In this short episode, I’m sharing one of the most powerful ideas I’ve come across in behaviour change: tiny habits create big change.

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Work with Bree: The Capacity Advantage™

Want to build a high-performing team without burning people out? I help organisations do exactly that through keynotes, workshops and The Capacity Advantage Program. Book a chat: ⁠https://calendly.com/drbreehurn/30min⁠

If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to join me in the Tiny Habits Reset, a 17 day challenge where we slow things down, notice what's running on autopilot, and make tiny intentional shifts that actually stick.

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Today’s guest is someone I’ve admired for a very long time. Sabina Read is an experienced psychologist, human behaviour expert, speaker, media commentator, podcast host and mentor who has spent decades helping people better understand themselves and navigate life’s challenges.

You might know her as the long-standing resident psychologist on Melbourne’s 3AW, as co-host of the Human Cogs podcast, or from her many television and media appearances.

Sabina works with individuals, teams and organisations on wellbeing, resilience, stress, leadership, change, career development and sustainable performance, and she believes that while life’s challenges are universal, so is our capacity to adapt, connect and thrive.

Connect with Sabina:

• Website: sabinareadpsychology.com.au (all her details and resources are there)
• Her new small-group coaching program for women in Melbourne, Enough Already, kicks off on 30 October. Details are on her website.

🎧 Tune in now, and if this one resonates, share it with someone who’s feeling stretched thin.

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Want to build a high-performing team without burning people out? I help organisations do exactly that through keynotes, workshops and The Capacity Advantage Program. Book a chat: ⁠https://calendly.com/drbreehurn/30min⁠

If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to join me in the Tiny Habits Reset, a 17 day challenge where we slow things down, notice what's running on autopilot, and make tiny intentional shifts that actually stick.

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Hi there, Habit Nerds. It’s episode 100. I cannot believe I’m writing that. If this is your first episode, welcome. If this is your 100th, thank you for being here. And if you’re somewhere along the journey, I’m so delighted to have you.

To mark the milestone, I thought it was the right time to go back to a bit of habits 101. I’ve welcomed a lot of new followers over the last couple of weeks, so consider this a refresher for my loyal listeners and a warm welcome to the world of habits for my new friends.

In this episode, we head right back to the fundamentals: what a habit actually is, why your brain loves automation, and why your brain’s primary job is to conserve energy rather than help you reach your goals.

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Work with Bree: The Capacity Advantage™

Want to build a high-performing team without burning people out? I help organisations do exactly that through keynotes, workshops and The Capacity Advantage Program. Book a chat: https://calendly.com/drbreehurn/30min

If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to join me in the Tiny Habits Reset, a 17 day challenge where we slow things down, notice what's running on autopilot, and make tiny intentional shifts that actually stick.

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I recently read a new book called Less Achieves More by Cyril Pupion, and its central argument stopped me in my tracks: the answer to achieving more isn't doing more, it's focusing on less.

At first glance, that felt really counterintuitive. Like many of you, I've spent my whole life being rewarded for more effort, more commitment, more responsibility.

But this idea made me rethink what our obsession with doing more might actually be costing us.

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Bonus Episode: The Final Quarter of the Year Is Here — Let's Reset

Hi there, Habit Nerds. It's October 1st, and I love a temporal landmark , that psychological principle where you use a marker in time, like the first of a new month or in this case, the final quarter of the year, to reflect, to celebrate, and to take stock.

This is a short bonus episode, a little mini-reset to mark the start of Q4. We've got 12 whole weeks left in 2026, plenty of time for small tweaks and tiny course corrections if that's what feels right for you.

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If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to join me in the Tiny Habits Reset, a 17 day challenge where we slow things down, notice what's running on autopilot, and make tiny intentional shifts that actually stick.

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Today's guest is someone whose honesty and generosity left a real mark on me.

Shaye Gundry is the founder and director of Blossom Hair and Beauty in Sydney's Sutherland Shire, with more than 20 years of experience in the beauty industry.

But beyond the salon, Shaye is a passionate advocate for sibling grief awareness, a form of grief she says is so often overlooked.

This episode also touches on themes of grief, alcohol dependence, and mental health. If any of this feels close to home, please know that support is out there, and you don't have to carry it alone.

Connect with Shaye:
Instagram: @shaye.gundry
Visit Blossom Hair and Beauty in Taren Point, Sutherland Shire. Her DMs are always open.

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If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to join me in the Tiny Habits Reset, a 17 day challenge where we slow things down, notice what's running on autopilot, and make tiny intentional shifts that actually stick.

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Have you ever noticed that some people seem genuinely productive and successful, yet they never look rushed? They're not sprinting into meetings, not constantly apologising for being late, not visibly overwhelmed and meanwhile the rest of us are wondering how on earth they do it.

In this episode I unpack something I recently came across called Rich in Never Rushing, and I think it's onto something really profound.

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If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to join me in the Tiny Habits Reset, a 17 day challenge where we slow things down, notice what's running on autopilot, and make tiny intentional shifts that actually stick.

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In this episode, our guest is one whose words have been responsible, in the best way, for most of my tears over the past six months.

Jess Urlichs is a Sunday Times bestselling author, a poet, and a mother of three, whose writing has resonated with millions of parents around the world.

Through her books and her social media, Jess shares honest, heartfelt reflections on motherhood, identity, mental load, and self-compassion and her words have a remarkable capacity to make people feel seen.

I've read several of her beautiful poetry anthologies (They Bloom Because of You, You'll Always Be My Baby, and I'm currently deep into Beautiful Chaos), and I'm so excited to share this conversation with you.

This conversation made me laugh, made me cry, and reminded me that we are all doing better than we think. I hope it does the same for you.

Connect with Jess:

Instagram: @jessurlichs

Website: https://www.jessicaurlichs.com/

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