Most women aren’t held back by lack of talent, experience, or opportunity. They’re held back by one thing: self-doubt.

And you feel it, don’t you?

That hesitation before hitting “post.” The second-guessing before speaking up. The fear of being seen as “too much,” or not enough.

In this episode of In Her Era, I sit down with peaker, confidence coach, and visibility mentor Nicole Joy about what it really takes to own your voice and get visible - in business, on stage, and in your everyday life.

This isn’t about being polished or perfect. It’s about showing up, imperfectly and powerfully.

We cover:

• Why confidence isn’t something you’re born with - and how to actually build it
• The real reason you’re scared to show up (hint: it’s not public speaking)
• How fear of judgment keeps high-performing women stuck
• Why your voice is needed more than ever)
• Why perfection is costing you connection, opportunities, and income
• Nervous system tools, mindset shifts, and breathwork to stop letting fear run the show
• How to reframe nerves into excitement and finally stop waiting to feel “ready”

If you’ve been waiting to feel confident enough to finally show up, this episode will remind you: your voice matters… and it’s time to use it.

Make sure to follow along:

Instagram: @itsmoniquetook

Instagram: @NicoleJoy.official

Website: www.nicolejoyofficial.com

The truth about endo isn’t just painful periods - it’s being gaslit, dismissed, and told “it’s normal” when your body is screaming otherwise.

In this raw, educational, and empowering episode, I’m joined by Jade Walker - qualified naturopath, educator, and founder of Endo Care Collective - to rewrite the narrative around endometriosis.

From her 17-year journey of chronic pain and medical gaslighting to becoming a twin mum through IVF, Jade brings real-life experience and science-backed strategy to help women feel seen, heard, and actually supported.

This episode goes far beyond the basics. It’s for anyone with endo, suspected endo, or those who’ve been told “your symptoms are normal” when deep down, they know they’re not.

We cover:

• Endo 101, Rewritten: Why the outdated "uterine lining theory" is wrong, and how new research is changing everything
• The Diagnostic Gap: Why so many women wait 10+ years for answers, and how access to care plays a huge role
• It’s Not All About Period Pain: Lesser-known symptoms like painful sex, ovulation pain, shooting bowel pain, IBS, and pelvic floor dysfunction
• Jade’s Personal Journey: From medical gaslighting to IVF and becoming a twin mum via a single viable embryo
• Real Relief Tools: The exact natural treatments Jade uses with clients (PEA, HeySister, TENS units, mitochondrial support, pelvic floor therapy & more)
• How Trauma Ties In: The link between chronic pain, nervous system dysregulation, and the invisible emotional toll
• What Every Woman Deserves: Better care, real answers, and the power to advocate for yourself at every step

This episode is your permission slip to stop normalising pain and start asking better questions. For the ones quietly dealing with bloating, fatigue, painful sex, or fertility struggles and wondering if it’s “just them.”

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or unsure where to start… this one’s for you.

Make sure to follow along:

Instagram: @itsmoniquetook

Check out Jade Walker:

Instagram: @jadewalkerhealth

Website: www.jadewalker.com.au

Endo Care Collective: https://jadewalker.com.au/endo-care-collective/

Hey Sister: https://heysister.com/

You’re eating clean, working out, taking the supplements, ticking all the wellness boxes, but you still feel off. Exhausted. Bloated. Flat.

And you're starting to wonder… what am I missing?

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why so many women feel this way, even when they’re “doing everything right.” Spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy or doing it wrong. It’s because most of the advice out there wasn’t made for you.

From male-centric research to surface-level influencer tips, I’m calling out the myths and giving you real, research-backed insights that actually work for women’s bodies.

You’ll also hear 5 core strategies that can shift you from stuck to thriving, without adding more pressure or tasks to your already overloaded wellness routine.

We cover:

• Why “healthy” advice might be making you feel worse
• Why your blood tests are normal but you still feel off
• Why most advice online is not designed for a women's biology (and what to do instead)

• How to create a personalised wellness plan, without the burnout

• The quiet power of rest, rhythm, and micro-habits

Ask yourself…What’s one thing I can change this week to climb the wellness ladder?

Make sure to follow along:

Instagram: @itsmoniquetook

Is “wellness” actually making us unwell?

You drink the matcha, take the magnesium, wear the matching set, hit reformer Pilates at 6am, track your sleep, post your smoothie bowl… and somehow, you still don’t feel good. If wellness is supposed to feel well, why are we so exhausted by it?

In this solo episode, I unpack what no one in the wellness space is really talking about:

The pressure of doing wellness “right” and how it might be making you feel worse.

I unpack:

• What the 2024 Lululemon Global Wellbeing Report revealed about wellness burnout (spoiler: Australia is ranked #1)
• Why so many of us feel like we’re doing “all the right things” but still not feeling good
• How social media made wellness the new aesthetic—and the pressure to “look well” even when you don’t feel it
• The truth behind wellness comparison culture, and how it’s just diet culture in a new outfit
• Why doing more isn’t the answer (and what actually is)

Plus, I’ll share some tangible, realistic strategies I use with my 1:1 clients to help them ditch the overwhelm and actually start feeling well again from foundational habits to bite-sized micro actions that genuinely move the needle.

Whether you’re burnt out from trying to do it all, confused by conflicting advice, or simply ready to feel good in your body again—this episode is your permission slip to ditch the pressure and come back to you.

You don’t need a new to-do list. You don’t need to do what everyone else is doing.

You just need what works for you.

Make sure to follow along:

Instagram: @itsmoniquetook

Lululemon Global Wellbeing Report: https://corporate.lululemon.com/~/media/Files/L/Lululemon/our-impact/lululemon-2024-global-wellbeing-report.pdf

In todays episode, I sat down with business mentor and feminine sales leader Riley May Dixon for a raw, deeply reflective, and no BS conversation about what really goes on behind the scenes of success.

From high-cash months in Bali to total burnout, Riley shares the internal breakdown that no one saw coming, and how it became the catalyst for her most authentic evolution yet.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Hidden Cost of “Looking Successful”: What Riley was really going through when Instagram made it look like she was thriving.
• The Rock Bottom Era: How health, heartbreak, and burnout forced Riley to confront her perfectionist patterns.
• Redefining Capacity: Why your ability to hold success, money, and impact starts with nervous system regulation and true well-being.
• Healing from ‘Good Girl’ Conditioning: Riley opens up about letting go of her ‘lone wolf’ identity and learning to receive help.
• The Reality of Scaling Fast: What making $740K in 12 months actually felt like, and why success didn’t feel safe.
• Feminine Sales vs. Bro Marketing: How to sell with integrity, build real connection, and close high-ticket offers without pressure or performance.
• Practical Shift You Can Make Today: Why voice notes in the DMs will change your conversion game, and how to use them authentically.

This episode is a masterclass in balancing truth with power. Whether you're building a brand, healing through burnout, or redefining what success means for you, Riley's story will give you permission to drop the performance and show up as her, the real you.

"If you're in business to make a difference, not money, you'll do both."

Make sure to follow along:

Instagram: @itsmoniquetook

Check out Riley May:

Instagram: @therileymay & @womenthatsell

Website: https://rileymaycoaching.au/about

Welcome to the first full episode of In Her Era…

In this powerful and personal episode, I open up about the health crisis that changed the entire trajectory of my life and my work.

At just 21, I hit complete rock bottom: cystic acne, rapid weight loss, relentless gut issues, and was told I might never have children. For the first time, I’m telling the full story, the one I’ve never fully shared until now…

In this episode we cover:

• The subtle red flags I ignored and how I stayed “high-functioning” even as my health unravelled behind the scenes
• The heartbreak of rapid weight loss, early menopause, and being told I had the hormone levels of a 50 year old with no real answers from doctors
• The wild (and sometimes desperate) things I tried just to feel like me again and the turning point that led me to functional medicine
• Why the gut was the missing link all along and how this journey became the foundation of everything I now teach

I want you to know this: you’re not broken, and you’re not alone…

My journey is proof that healing is possible, but it starts with asking why instead of just treating what.

This podcast isn’t just about my story. It’s about ours, the collective experience of women whose health, energy, and self-worth have been overlooked for far too long.

This is just the beginning. I’m so glad you’re here.

If you're a high-achieving woman who’s done everything right — the career, the goals, the lifestyle - but still feels like something’s missing... welcome to In Her Era.

Hosted by Functional Health Practitioner Monique Took, In Her Era was born from her own health rock bottom - after being misdiagnosed, dismissed, and left to figure it all out alone. That experience ignited a mission: to create the space she wished existed for women navigating their wellness, identity, and how to step into the best version of themselves.

Each week, this podcast cuts through the noise. No trendy hacks. No male-centric health advice. Just real, honest conversations about what it actually takes to feel vibrant, whole, and powerful in your body - as a woman.

In this show we’ll cover:

• Real talk on all aspects of a women’s wellness: hormones, gut health, the nervous system, sex, relationships, money, and self-worth
• Practical tools and strategies made for busy women
• Guest experts, raw storytelling, and deep, honest reflection
• A space where you’ll feel seen, supported, and reconnected with your power

This podcast is for the women who want more, more energy, more confidence, more alignment, more of you. You’re done settling for “fine.” You’re ready to feel like you again and I’m here to help you do just that.

New episodes drop every week on Wednesday.

Subscribe now, and share it with the women who are walking this path beside you.

It’s your time. Welcome to In Her Era.

Make sure to follow along:

Instagram: @itsmoniquetook