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Hello Sunshine, in today's episode I speak with Paris Majeks who was diagnosed with secondary brain cancer at 19 and a mystery primary cancer. Paris talks about how she was ignored and dismissed by the medical community for years about her symptoms and saw over 50 doctors to finally find one who listened to her. After experiencing such a life-changing event at such a young age, Paris also opens up about how her cancer impacted the way she was living and how she became driven to live the life of her dreams.

🎙️Breakdown of EP #316

• How Paris and I know each other
• Paris opens up about her background 
• Paris shares her first symptoms of her brain cancer
• Trying to get doctor's to figure out what was wrong and believe her
• How race may have played a part in her brain cancer going undiagnosed 
• The moment Paris found out she had brain cancer
• The hunt for a mystery cancer 
• What life is like now 
• YOLO moment becoming a model 
• Living in fear and managing that 
• Advice to someone wanting to live their dreams

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Since You're Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson
🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Let's Go Crazy by Prince
🔥 Thought of the Week | "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." - Mae West

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Guest: Paris Majeks @parismajeks

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Hello Sunshine, in today's episode I chat with bright light Laura Grady about confidence, self-development, negative belief systems and living a fulfilled life.

Laura Grady is a women’s empowerment coach and fulfilment mentor helping women manifest their desires, live in a state of inspiration, alignment and ease... without burnout. For the last few years, she has coached and mentored thousands of women worldwide to help them create the life they desire through her online coaching business that helps women step into their most confident, empowered and authentic selves. Laura’s aim with all clients is to have them realise their own power and claim it fearlessly

🎙️Breakdown of EP #315

• How Laura and I know each other 
• Laura shares her background growing up 
• How Laura became an empowerment coach 
• Laura talks about her acting career on Ja'mie Private School Girl
• Negative belief systems & limiting beliefs 
• Confidence 
• Working through self-doubt 
• Emotions 
• What is an empowered woman
• How do we know when we aren't fulfilled - red flags

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Diamonds by Rihanna
🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | I Believe by Yolanda Adams
🔥 Thought of the Week | “Fearlessness is like a muscle. I know from my own life that the more I exercise it the more natural it becomes to not let my fears run me.” – Arianna Huffington

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Guest: Laura Grady @lauragradyy

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Hello Sunshine, in today's episode I chat with my bestie Belinda

🎙️Breakdown of EP #314

• How we met 
• My first memory of Belinda 
• Our friendship when we were younger
• Stories of our time working together over the years 
• Bad hair cuts
• Being mistaken as lesbians 
• Foo Fighter's Concert 
• The time we go stuck on a golf course 
• Belinda's decision to not have children 
• Belinda's journey with anxiety 
• Difficulties in our friendship
• How my cancer journey has impacted our friendship

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Proud Mary by Tina Turner
🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Back in Black by ACDC
🔥 Thought of the Week | “A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.” – Arnold H. Glasgow

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Guest: Belinda Siwka @bel_leelee

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Hello Sunshine, in today's episode I brought in the big guns and I speak with Clinical Psychotherapist Monique Harding about how to work through hard times. We discuss understanding & processing emotions, the concept of good or bad emotions, trauma, comparative suffering, journalling and tools to help you get through a difficult stage in your life.

🎙️Breakdown of EP #313

• How Monique and I met
• Monique tells us about herself
• How to understand your emotions
• How your emotions can manifest physically 
• The concept of 'good' & 'bad' emotions 
• What is trauma? 
• How can you tell if you are avoiding your emotions? 
• When is distraction healthy and when is it toxic? 
• Tips for journalling 
• Why is it important to feel our emotions rather than suppress
• Creating a safe space for kids to express their emotions 
• Comparative suffering
• Tools to shift your mindset when you are going through a difficult time
• Releasing emotions physically 
• Self-doubt 
• Tips to minimise anxiety
• How to control obsessive thoughts around things you can't control?

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Murder on the Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Heat Waves by Glass Animals
🔥 Thought of the Week | “Feelings or emotions are the universal language and are to be honored. They are the authentic expression of who you are at your deepest place.” Judith Wright

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Guest: Monique Harding @relatable.therapist

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Hello Sunshine, it's that time of the month again! Get ready for the September 'Court Report' where I share everything I am loving from the past month, including movies, tv shows & podcasts.

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🎙️Breakdown of EP #312

Recommendations:
The Verdict is in: 

- 9 Perfect Strangers
- Clickbait
- He's All That

Watch
- Only Murders in the Building
- Ted Lasso
- Sex Education
- The Chair

Listen
- Sentimental Garbage
- Something Was Wrong
- Everybody Knows

Be Our Guest
- Guest recommendations from Revie Jane & Sophie Guidolin 

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Lady Marmalade

🔥 Thought of the Week | “Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse, isn’t it? If you’re comfortable while you’re doing it, you’re probably doing it wrong.” - Ted Lasso 

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Hello Sunshine, in today's episode my guest and I discuss trauma, toxic positivity, optimism and mindset. Revie Jane Schultz is one of Australia’s leading content creators, a speaker and has her own podcast Empowered with Revie. Why I am so drawn to Revie is how courageous she is sharing her personal and professional life to her online community. Facing adversity throughout her early childhood, Revie battled depression and anxiety as a teen, and walked a path most could never imagine.

Trigger warning - Please note this episode contains discussions about abuse, trauma and suicide.
Contact LIFELINE : 13 11 14 for support if you are experiencing a personal crisis.

🎙️Breakdown of EP #311

• How Revie & I met
• Revie shares her story and the trauma she experienced as a childhood
• Discussion around trauma and CPTSD 
• What is toxic positivity? 
• How to identify it? 
• Why toxic positivity is damaging 
• Toxic positivity vs healthy positivity 
• How to support someone in a healthy way 
• Optimism 

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Somebody Told Me by The Killers
🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Get What You Give by New Radicals
🔥 Thought of the Week | “A fake smile may fool the crowd but it never eases the pain.” – Kelly Brook

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Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire
Guest: Revie Jane Schultz @reviejane

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Hello Sunshine, in today's episode I answer questions I have never answered before from bad first dates to a disaster helicopter ride, get to know me better.

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🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Don't Be So Hard On Yourself - By Jess Glynne
🔥 Thought of the Week |  “When you are in your own lane there is no traffic” Ashley France

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Hello Sunshine, in today's episode I update you on what's be happening in my life as I embark on my 2nd round of cancer treatment & fight my 4th cancer diagnosis.

🎙️Breakdown of EP #309

• Why I'm recording this episode 
• Quick rundown of my cancer history 
• Info regarding the cancer treatment I will be receiving 
• Why I have to go on this treatment 
• Potential risks and side effects
• How I'm feeling emotionally 
• How I'm prepping because I live alone 
• My reality 
• Tips on supporting loved ones with cancer 
• Dealing with the fear of cancer returning
• Thoughts on dating and babies through my cancer journey
• Why I do what I do

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Happier than Ever by Billie Eilish
🔥 Thought of the Week |  “The more often we see the things around us — even the beautiful and wonderful things — the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world: the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds — even those we love. Because we see things so often, we see them less and less.” ― Joseph B. Wirthlin

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Hello Sunshine, in today's episode my guest and I cover a wide range of topics including, growing up a Jehovah's Witness, dealing with divorce and heartbreak, dating as a single mum, female sexual empowerment and dating in the public eye. Sophie Guidolin has over 530k followers on IG, she is an author, a nutritionist, a PT, NLP practitioner & she has her own podcast Flourish and Fulfilled. She is known for her authentic approach to social media and for sharing all of her highs and lows with her audience.

🎙️Breakdown of EP #308

• How Sophie & I met
• Sophie shares her life growing up as a Jehovah's Witness
• Making up her own mind about how she lives her life
• Getting married at a young age 
• How her religious upbringing impacted her sexual choices 
• Dealing with divorce 
• Dating as a single mum 
• We discuss consent and safety 
• Domestic Violence discussion
• Dating in the public eye
• Being labelled a man eater 

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Came Here for love by Sigala & Ella Eyre
🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys & Zero to 100 by Drake
🔥 Thought of the Week | "If a woman loves her own body, she doesn't grudge what other women do with theirs; if she loves femaleness, she champions its rights." Naomi Wolf 

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Guest: Sophie Guidolin @sophie_guidolin

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Hello Sunshine, today's episode is all about women in the workplace. I have two guests, Kelly Singh & Marie Phillips and we give our best tips on climbing the corporate ladder, applying for jobs, confidence in the workplace and nailing a job interview.

🎙️Breakdown of EP #307

• How Kelly & Marie met
• All of our business backgrounds 
• How do you know what to do with your life career wise? 
• Looking for a job
• Tips for nailing a job interview
• How to stand out in the work place for a promotion 
• Dealing with imposter syndrome 
• Keeping emotions out of the work place
• Tips to believing in yourself 
• Work life vs Mum life balance 

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Bang Bang by Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nikki Minaj
🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Boss Bitch by Doja Cat & Look How Far We've Come by Matchbox 20
🔥 Quote of the Week | "Next time you are about to call a little girl ‘bossy’, say instead: she had executive leadership skills."  – Sheryl Sandberg

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Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire
Guest: Kelly Singh & Marie Phillips @thirdbasepalmbeach @parkwayrobina @thirdbasearundel

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