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Natalie and I are getting into the nitty-gritty of why so many couples hit a wall once the kids finally pack their bags...

It’s a weird, quiet transition where the three or four-bedroom house suddenly feels way too big and you realise you haven’t actually had a real conversation with the person across the table in years.

Natalie King from The READ Clinic joins me in the van to talk about Empty Nester Syndrome and why it often crashes right into the chaos of perimenopause.

We talk about the Gottman Method (which sounds fancy but actually started with a couple of maths nerds looking for dates) and the Magic Six Hours that can keep a relationship from becoming just a series of logistically managed chores.

Whether you’re right on the cusp of an empty house or you’re a decade away, Natalie explains how to ensure you’re still laughing together in 30 years. Plus, we get into the one specific way to bring up a problem that guarantees you won't end up in a screaming match.

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If you've ever felt like you're walking around with a constant "hot flash" of overwhelm or wondered why your brain is always anticipating a threat, you might want to give this one a listen...

This snippet is from the first time I sat down with the legend that is Heather Irvine Rundle from the Reed Clinic for a chat that gets incredibly personal. (I didn't see that coming!)

We talk about the invisible weight of anxiety, why a simple neighbourly fire pit used to send me into a total spiral, and the honest reality of using medication to level out the highs and lows.

I hope this helps you - or that you can share it with someone you think it might help.

Of course, if you enjoyed this Quick Fix and want to hear more, just look up the full episode that has the same number as this one (Ep 72) and you can hear the whole thing!

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A couple of episodes ago, I started a feature of shining a light on a few Central Coast small businesses to prove that a big idea can come from anywhere (even a reality show about Mormons).

Ash from Sandy Rose Designs reveals how she built a global swimwear brand from her bedroom at fifteen while hiding from high school bullies. We talk about the late-night letterbox drops to stay anonymous and the fifteen-thousand-dollar risk that paid off.

Then, Kate from Sippin Fizzy joins me to talk about the 'dirty soda' craze she brought to the coast after a cheeky reality TV binge. We get into the reality of market life, the hustle of being a content creator in your forties, and why sometimes you just have to get going and get good later.

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Flashing back to when Julie had just finished Dancing With The Stars - and we go into talking about a very funny wardrobe malfunction she had at The Logies!

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Right after Julie and I came off stage in Narrabri, I got chatting to Malinda, a clinical psychologist who traded the bright lights of London and Sydney to head back to her roots in Narrabri. I asked her if she'd like to join me for an episode about mental health in rural areas, and she said "sure!"

We get into the fascinating (and slightly terrifying) way the brain dumps cortisol into the body, causing everything from mysterious rashes to back pain that won't quit.

It's a chat about why the "resilient" Aussie attitude is a double-edged sword and why your body might be screaming for help while your brain is telling you to just "suck it up."

You can find Malinda at @malindaguest or via https://boundlesspsychology.com/

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This chat might change the way you look at your bank account !

Marcus Kroek has done it all - policeman in Darlinghurst, teacher, and now a high-level business coach who once helped a local company quadruple its profits in just six months. We get into the "Profit First" mentality and why Marcus reckons most small business owners are actually just technicians wearing way too many hats.

We also chat about the psychology of being a "bargain hunter," why you should treat your business finances like a 90s milk run pay packet, and the "small plate" theory that stops you from overspending.

Marcus is now my Business Coach and I have learned SO MUCH from him over the last year! But what you hear in this Quick Fix episode, is the first time we met!

He also has his own podcast now - Business Unlocked and you can hear the full episode by searching for Episode 70 of the Podvan Podcast!

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I’m sitting in my hotel room in Dubbo after a massive weekend on the road with Jules, reflecting on the day the Podvan became a hub for the coast’s most inspiring side hustlers.

First up: Dan, a man who has been a "silent partner" in the show for a year without me ever knowing his name. He’s a garbo by morning and a marketplace hero by afternoon. Then, Mel drops by to explain why my energy levels might be more "giant ball of chaos" than "life force," and McKayla shares the beautiful (and goosebump-inducing) reason she’s taking her scissors out of the salon and into the homes of families who need a completely different approach to a haircut.

It’s an episode about people starting things from the heart, over-delivering early, and the dream of turning that "little something on the side" into the main event.

Fast Lane Deliveries

In Harmony Qigong

Sensory Hairstyles

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I Pulled Up To A Car Park In Ettalong And Found A Group Of Humans Who Have Figured Out The Ultimate Health Hack: Sweat First, Pizza Second.

In this Quick Fix, I’m sitting down with Chrissy, Kelly, and the "token male" Chris to figure out how a fitness brand from 1982 is still changing lives on the Coast today.

And today is Chrissy's birthday! Happy Birthday!

We get into the reality of moving to a new town where you don’t know a soul, the "lonely" stage of parenting, and why one member went from a hard "no" to owning three franchises.

We also chat about why the exercise is actually the least important part of what happens here, and why everyone is still shivering in a car park long after the music has stopped just to avoid going home to the family for five more minutes.

Of course, this is just a snippet of the full episode! If you'd like to hear the whole thing – just search for episode 69!

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Jules and I are rolling down to Sydney for our final tour rehearsal, and things got weird before we even hit the M1.

In this episode, we find out about a secret job Julie had back in the 90s that required a very specific set of shoes, and we get into the bizarre official complaints from her radio days (one of them involving a sausage sizzle).

We discuss what she got banned from doing on air and the reason she was hauled into the manager's office over a comment about a business that was advertising with us. (And it's a big one! lol😂)

Plus, I pitch a new invention involving Velcro and a motor home that I'm pretty sure has legs.

Check out our upcoming tour dates here:
https://www.juliegoodwin.com.au/tour

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In this Quick Fix episode, (which I considered naming "My Kids Have A Plan To Fix The G20 Summit", Jordan and Tiana are back in the Podvan, and things get a little bit out of hand as we look at the upcoming "Enhanced Games" and Tiana’s much better idea: The Hunger Games Olympics.

We get into the logistics of "Swap Nights" for sports you’re terrified of, and why the G20 summit needs more random people from the street.

As always with a Quick Fix, there's more to this episode - and if you'd like to hear the whole thing, just search up Episode 64!

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