In this thoughtful and grounded conversation, Katrina is joined by Dr Tom Nehmy, clinical psychologist, researcher, author and director of the Healthy Minds Program. With a background spanning clinical practice, prevention psychology and grief work, Tom brings clarity, warmth and honesty to conversations many people quietly carry but rarely articulate.

Tom shares the experiences that shaped his work, including his early interest in psychology, his passion for prevention rather than crisis driven care, and the personal loss that led him into grief therapy. He speaks openly about courage, discomfort and why mental health is not about feeling calm all the time. He also explores after death communication, how it shows up for many grieving people, and why these experiences deserve curiosity rather than dismissal.

This episode invites you to reconsider how you relate to discomfort, how you speak to yourself when things feel hard, and what it means to live fully while holding the reality of loss and impermanence. It is reflective, practical and compassionate, offering insights that are both evidence based and deeply human.

• Courage over comfort. Why growth rarely feels calm and how discomfort can be a sign of meaningful change.
• Prevention matters. How building mental health skills early can reduce suffering later in life.
• Calm is not the goal. Why mental health is about flexibility, connection and resilience, not constant peace.
• Self compassion as a skill. How the way you treat yourself shapes anxiety, perfectionism and wellbeing.
• Shared humanity. Why struggle and imperfection are part of being human, not signs that something is wrong.
• Grief needs presence. Why grief cannot be fixed and what truly helps people heal.
• After death communication. A respectful exploration of experiences reported by many grieving people and how they can support meaning making.
• Living with mortality in mind. How acknowledging death can bring greater clarity, courage and appreciation for life.

• "Calm is not the goal. Being able to stay present with discomfort is."
• "Mental health is not about avoiding pain, but learning how to meet it."
• "Self compassion is not self indulgence. It is a way of relating to yourself when life is hard."
• "Grief does not need fixing. It needs understanding and space."
• "Discomfort is often a sign that something important is happening."

• Grief Therapy and IADC Information:
  www.healinggriefwithiadc.com
• Healthy Minds Program:
  www.healthymindsprogram.com
• Book: Inspired Life, Beautiful Death: Healing Grief, Overcoming Fear of Death, and Living a Spiritual Life

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In this powerful conversation, Katrina is joined by global meditation teacher, bestselling author and Tibetan Buddhist master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. Known for his joyful presence and extraordinary ability to make ancient wisdom practical, Mingyur Rinpoche has touched millions of lives through his teachings on awareness, compassion and the nature of the mind.

From growing up with crippling panic attacks to becoming one of the most beloved teachers of meditation in the world, Mingyur Rinpoche shares a story that is both deeply human and profoundly hopeful. He speaks about spending four years in solitary retreat, his decision to leave the monastery without money or identity, and the moment he nearly died in India and experienced the mind in its purest form.

This episode invites you to reconsider how you relate to your own thoughts, how you respond to discomfort, and what freedom looks like in everyday life. It is practical, honest and full of insight that can meet you wherever you are.

• Suffering as a teacher. Why panic attacks became Mingyur Rinpoche’s greatest source of wisdom and an opportunity to train the mind.
• Learning to be with your mind. How meditation is less about escaping thoughts and more about changing your relationship with them.
• Joy is a skill. Why joy is not a mood or a feeling, but a capacity you can develop through practice.
• Fear and freedom. How meeting discomfort directly can unlock courage, clarity and compassion.
• The power of awareness. Why noticing your breath for one second can change the trajectory of your day.
• Identity and letting go. Lessons from leaving his monastery and living anonymously, learning what remains when everything else is removed.
• Small practices, big transformation. Why one minute of practice every day is more powerful than perfection.

• "You are not your thoughts. You are the one who sees your thoughts."
• "Panic was my greatest teacher. It showed me how to love my mind."
• "Joy is not something you find. It is something you train."
• "The moment you notice your breath, you are already free."
• "Everything can be a meditation when you remember to come home to yourself."

• Website: tergar.org
• Books: The Joy of Living, Turning Confusion into Clarity, In Love with the World
• Instagram: @tergaronline
• YouTube: @mingyurrinpoche

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In this powerful and thought provoking conversation, Katrina is joined by one of the world’s leading researchers on meaning and mattering at work, Dr Zach Mercurio. As an author, educator and advisor to global organisations, Zach has spent decades studying the conditions that allow people to feel significant, valued and capable. His work offers a clear and practical pathway for leaders and teams who want to build cultures of trust and genuine connection.

Zach shares how his own search for meaning led him to discover the impact of purposeful work, why mattering is a basic human need, and how small interactions shape a person’s confidence, contribution and sense of worth. Through stories, research and grounded insight, he explains the simple but profound practices that help people feel noticed, affirmed and needed.

This conversation challenges the way we think about motivation, belonging and leadership. It is an invitation to slow down, pay attention and recognise the influence we have on others in the smallest moments.

Key Takeaways

• Mattering as a universal need. Why feeling significant is essential for mental health, motivation and performance, and what happens when people feel invisible.
• The three practices of mattering. How noticing, affirming and showing people they are needed can transform workplaces, families and communities.
• The power of purposeful work. Why people thrive when they understand the impact of their contribution and how leaders can help them see it clearly.
• The decline of social skills. How digital distractions and rushed workplaces are making genuine connection harder to sustain.
• Better questions for better relationships. The simple questions Zach teaches to build trust, draw out strengths and deepen connection.
• Small moments, big influence. How everyday interactions shape a person’s identity and why leaders should treat each moment as an act of leadership.
• Purpose is crafted, not found. Zach’s practical, accessible approach to helping people uncover meaning in whatever role they are in today.

Connect with Dr Zach Mercurio

Website: zachmercurio.com

Books: The Invisible Leader and The Power of Mattering

Free tools and checklists available at: https://www.zachmercurio.com/mattering/

Linkedin: @zachmercurio

Instagram: @zachmercurio

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⚠️ Content Note: This episode touches on themes of trauma, healing, and recovery. Please listen with care and take a pause if you need to.

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Katrina is joined by mountaineer, author, technologist, and social entrepreneur Silvia Vasquez-Lavado. From enduring childhood trauma in Peru to becoming the first Peruvian woman to summit Mount Everest and the first openly gay woman to complete the Seven Summits, Silvia’s story is one of courage, healing, and profound transformation.

Silvia shares the moments that changed her life, from her mother’s wisdom guiding her toward the mountains, to a powerful ayahuasca vision that ignited her healing, and the extraordinary path that led her to create Courageous Girls, a nonprofit supporting survivors of sexual violence through nature-based experiences. Her journey intertwines resilience, spirituality, and leadership, offering a living example of what it means to turn pain into purpose.

This conversation is an invitation to reflect on your own mountains, both within and beyond, and to recognise the quiet strength that comes from humility, self-compassion, and service.

Key Takeaways

• Healing in the heights: How Silvia’s connection to the mountains became her greatest teacher and catalyst for transformation
• The promise of purpose: The vow she made at the base of Everest that shaped her life’s mission
• From trauma to triumph: Turning personal pain into a global movement of empowerment and healing
• Inner and outer mountains: The lessons nature teaches us about humility, courage, and constant change
• Courageous Girls: How Silvia is using her platform to support survivors and revolutionise education in rural Peru through technology and AI

Quotes to Remember

“When the student is ready, the teacher will come, and for me, the teacher was the mountain.”
 “I didn’t climb to conquer the mountain. I climbed to learn from it.”
 “Keep the promises you make to yourself. They are the ones that change your life.”
 “Compassion isn’t weakness. It’s the most powerful strength we have.”
 “When we heal ourselves, we open the door for others to heal too.”

Connect with Silvia Vasquez-Lavado

Website: www.silviavasla.com/
Book: In the Shadow of the Mountain
Nonprofit: Courageous Girls
Instagram: @silviavasquezlavado

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In this powerful and deeply reflective episode, Katrina Webb is joined by elite performance coach, former professional sprinter, and podcast host Brett “Robbo” Robinson. From being named Australian Paralympic Athletics Coach of the Year to guiding Olympians like gold medallist Jess Fox, Robbo’s story is one of resilience, mindset, and heart.

Behind the medals and high performance lies a journey through personal tragedy, transformation, and the daily discipline of growth. Together, Katrina and Robbo unpack what it really takes to build an unbeatable mindset, the importance of gratitude, and why embracing our hardest emotions is the foundation for thriving in sport, business, and life.

This conversation is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeper, and recognise that the smallest actions—done consistently—can completely reshape who we become.

Key Takeaways

• The 1% rule: How small, consistent improvements create sustainable success and self-trust
• The power of breath: Simple techniques to regulate your energy and reconnect with presence
• Embracing emotion: Why our most challenging feelings hold the key to resilience and authenticity
• The mindset of high performance: Lessons from coaching Olympians and working at the top of elite sport
• Gratitude in motion: How appreciation can shift perspective and unlock true fulfilment

Quotes to Remember

“The reason we don’t live the life we truly desire isn’t lack of capability, it’s the small promises we keep breaking to ourselves.”

 “When we honour even the smallest vow, we tell ourselves we’re someone worth trusting.”

 “Change doesn’t come from intensity, it comes from consistency.”

 “Gratitude grounds us. It reminds us that success is as much about presence as it is about performance.”

Connect with Brett ‘Robbo’ Robinson

• Instagram: @brettrobbocoach
• Podcast: Unbeatable You

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⚠️ Content Note: This episode contains references to death and abuse. Please listen at your own pace and take care of yourself. If at any point you feel impacted, we encourage you to reach out to supportive friends, family, or professional resources in your community.

In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Katrina is joined by her longtime friend and global speaker, educator, and entrepreneur, Shivani Gupta. From growing up in India to becoming an engineer, to then letting go of a successful corporate career to follow her calling, Shivani’s story is one of courage, clarity, and a relentless commitment to helping people live with passion and purpose.

Shivani shares the defining moments that shaped her path, including the silence and stillness of trekking in Nepal that awakened her desire to live differently, the unexpected turn that launched her into speaking and leadership, and the creation of her transformative Passion Map model. Her work has since empowered thousands of people around the world to align their lives with what matters most, to release guilt, and to step up as leaders.

This conversation is an invitation to look deeply at your own passions, to give yourself permission to prioritise them, and to embrace leadership that is authentic, courageous, and practical.

Key Takeaways

• The courage to let go: How Shivani walked away from a “beige” life and corporate success to find real meaning in her work and relationships
• Passion with discipline: Why passion alone isn’t enough, and how structure and focus can transform it into mastery
• The Passion Map model: How to identify your top three passions, align your goals with them, and let go of what no longer serves you
• Permission without guilt: Reframing work, family, and personal priorities so you can live authentically and model freedom for others
• Leadership that lifts: Practical strategies from Shivani’s latest book on how to help people step up by tapping into their passions and strengths

Quotes to Remember

• “Passion without discipline is pointless.”
• “Sometimes the hardest decisions are about letting go of what looks good, to create what feels right.”
• “Balance doesn’t exist. What matters is living according to your passions.”
• “When we truly see and honour someone’s passions, they light up and blossom.”

Connect with Shivani Gupta

• Website: askshivani.com
• LinkedIn
• Podcast: The Passion Institute Podcast (200+ episodes of leadership and life insights)
• Books

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In this episode, Katrina is joined by Megumi Miki, author, international speaker, consultant and founder of the Quietly Powerful movement. Born in Australia and raised in both Australia and Japan, Megumi’s leadership journey has been shaped by navigating cultures, questioning dominant norms, and discovering the profound strength in quiet.

Megumi shares her own path of embracing her introversion and quiet nature in environments that often reward loudness, confidence, and charisma. Her work challenges us to rethink who gets to lead, and why qualities like deep listening, reflection, and humility are vital in today’s complex world. This is an episode that will speak to anyone who has ever felt “not enough” in a room, and is ready to see that as their strength.

Key Takeaways

• Redefining power: Why quiet doesn’t mean weak - and how introversion, sensitivity, and calm presence are powerful leadership qualities
• Visibility on your own terms: How to show up authentically without conforming to loud, performative leadership styles
• The cost of conformity: What happens when workplaces unconsciously favour the loudest voice - and how we can create more inclusive environments
• Beyond personality labels: Why leadership isn’t about extrovert vs introvert, but awareness, agility, and alignment with values
• From self-doubt to impact: Megumi’s own experience of turning internal challenges into a globally recognised movement

Quotes to Remember

“You don’t have to be loud to be heard. You just need to be clear and true.”
 “Quietness is not the opposite of leadership - it’s a different kind of strength.”
 “If we only reward the confident speakers, we risk missing the wisest voices in the room.”
 “People say ‘be confident.’ But what if confidence looks different for everyone?”

Connect with Megumi Miki

Quietly Powerful
Website: quietlypowerful.com.au
Book: Quietly Powerful: How Your Quiet Nature is Your Leadership Strength
LinkedIn: @megumimiki

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In this episode, Katrina is joined by internationally renowned leadership thinker and changemaker Julia Middleton. From founding Common Purpose, a global nonprofit that’s transformed leadership in over 100 countries, to launching the Women Emerging movement, Julia’s work continues to challenge norms and redefine what it means to lead.

Julia shares the personal stories and hard-won insights that have shaped her leadership philosophy, from raising five children while building a global organisation, to championing cultural intelligence and the power of “leading beyond authority.” With wisdom, humour, and fierce authenticity, Julia invites us all to show up fully, challenge outdated notions of professionalism, and lead in a way that is deeply true to ourselves.

Key Takeaways

• Core and Flex: How understanding what’s at your core - and what you’re willing to flex - can help you navigate difference and lead more effectively
• Leading without authority: Why the most powerful leadership often happens outside of formal roles or titles, and how to influence across boundaries
• Emulsifying diverse groups: Why the best leaders act as emulsifiers, bringing together people who are wildly different and making the whole stronger
• Cultural intelligence (CQ): Why it’s more vital than ever to develop the ability to work with people who are not like you and how it starts with self-awareness
• Redefining professional: How motherhood, faith, body image and vulnerability can and should be part of how we lead, not hidden away

Quotes to Remember

“Leading is hard. You live with your mistakes—and others suffer from them. But the rewards are immense.”
 “You can't ask people to let you lead them if you won't tell them who you are.”
 “Colliding cores isn’t something to fear - it’s where the energy and the change begins.”
 “You can lead in heels, or you can lead in flats. What matters is showing up with your whole self.”

Connect with Julia Middleton

Women Emerging: A global movement helping women lead in ways that are true to themselves

Website: womenemerging.org

Instagram: women.emerging

LinkedIn: @Women-Emerging

Podcast: The Women Emerging Podcast

Common Purpose: Developing leaders who can cross boundaries
Website: commonpurpose.org

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In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Katrina is joined by her dear friend and globally recognized leader, Dr. Tshering Lama. From growing up in a remote mountain village in Nepal with no electricity or road access, to becoming an internationally celebrated leader in health innovation and social entrepreneurship, Tshering’s story is a testament to resilience, education, and the power of purpose.

Dr. Lama shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path, including discovering a first aid book that ignited his desire to serve, the selfless act of a UK family who funded his education, and the value of combining traditional village wisdom with global knowledge. His experiences exemplify leadership that lifts others, grounded in humility, deep community ties, and a relentless commitment to equity and impact

Key Takeaways

• Purpose-driven education: How a single donated book changed the course of Tshering’s life and inspired a lifelong commitment to accessible healthcare
• The power of community: Lessons from his village upbringing that continue to guide his leadership style, including interdependence, shared responsibility, and integrity
• Human-centered innovation: Why telemedicine, at its core, is about trust and relationships, not just technology
• Global recognition, local impact: From receiving Nepal’s Prime Minister National Award to helping launch Idea Studio and LeadX Nepal, Tshering is on a mission to empower grassroots innovators
• Giving forward, not just back: How Tshering’s journey has created ripple effects through scholarships, capacity building, and inspiring the next generation of changemakers

Quotes to Remember

Connect with Dr. Tshering Lama

• Idea Studio Nepal
  Website: ideastudio.org.np
  Instagram: @ideastudionepal
  LeadX Nepal, a leadership accelerator supporting bold, ethical leaders
  Child Reach Nepal, where Tshering’s impact work began

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