The Change

Cathy and Laura chat with Kerryn about her busy life as a police officer, mother of four, and author. They discuss the challenges of raising twins, dealing with intrusive questions, and finding time to write.

Kerryn shares her approach to fitting writing into her schedule, using short bursts of time and setting goals. She also talks about her inspiration for writing crime fiction and creating memorable characters. 

It is a powerful interview highlighting the importance of supporting and encouraging others, as well as the power of storytelling.

With thanks to Kerryn Mayne. 

Kerryn Mayne’s instagram 

Kerryn Mayne website

Hosts:

Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/

Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/

Audio Producer: 

Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/

Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. 

We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! 

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Kat Taylor, Season 2 winner of Ch9’s Parental Guidance sits down with Cath and Laura to have a hilarious chat about the roller coaster of peri/menopause, parenting and everything in between. 

Kat talks about the need for safe spaces for women to share their experiences and support each other. 

We talk about Kat’s experience with perimenopause and the challenges she has faced. Including the emotional breakdown she had while searching for a sentimental book, which led her to discover that she was in the thick of perimenopause. 

With thanks to Kat Taylor. 

Kat Taylor's Instagram

Kat Taylor’s TikTok

Mentions and fabulous menopause resources:

Dr Fatima Khan - Menopause Specialist 

Dr Ginni Mansberg 

Dr Mary Claire

Dr Naomi Potter

Dr Jen Hacker Pearson

Dr Louise Newsome - Menopause Doctor

Dr Ceri Cashell

Kaz Cooke

Hosts:

Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/

Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/

Audio Producer: 

Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/

Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. 

We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! 

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In this episode Belinda shares her colorful and eventful life story, from being a single mother to battling postnatal depression and breast cancer. 

She discusses her journey of overcoming alcohol addiction and finding her passion for coaching and supporting women.

We talk about how it is important to embrace change, support each other through life’s challenges and remember to celebrate all the stages of our lives. 

With thanks to Belinda Stark. 

Belinda Stark's instagram

Belinda Stark website

Embrace Midlife with Belinda Stark

Mentions: 

Sissy Mt Eliza website

Hosts:

Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/

Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/

Audio Producer: 

Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/

Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. 

We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! 

Send us a voice message here: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/message⁠

Jayne McCartney, a sexologist, shares her journey into the field and the importance of sexual exploration and self-reflection.

Cath and Laura have a fabulous chat with Jayne about how sexuality can vary in midlife and the importance of communication at all stages. 

Jayne is passionate about celebrating all milestones in our lives including menopause and that women need more support as we go through it. 

With thanks to Jayne McCartney. 

Jayne McCartney’s instagram 

Jayne McCartney website 

Mentions: 

Come As You Are by Dr. Emily Metkoski

Welcome to Sex by Dr Melissa Kang & Yumi Stynes 

Scarlet teen website 

Hosts:

Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/

Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/

Audio Producer: 

Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/

Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. 

We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! 

Send us a voice message here: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/message⁠

Cath and Laura chat about all the complexities of friendship, grief, and the challenges of making connections as adults. 

Cath shares that exhausting admin load that many women feel when planning a holiday. 

Laura shares her emotional toll of losing a dear friend and the importance of nurturing friendships throughout life. 

Cath and Laura highlight the importance of community and support during difficult times, as well as the joy and comfort that friendships bring.

Article: 

Making new friends when you're over 40 is hard, but this is why it's necessary - Laura Jackel

Recommendations:

Laura’s book - Want: Sexual Fantasies by Gillian Anderson 

Cathy’s book - The Tea Chest by Josephine Moon

Cathy’s TV Show - Return to Paradise ABC iView

Hosts:

Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/

Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/

Audio Producer: 

Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/

Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. 

We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! 

Send us a voice message here: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/message⁠

And don’t forget to follow The Change on Instagram @the_change_pod and email us with your questions, feedback and ideas: [email protected]

Laura and Cathy chat to Amanda Ramsay, the ageless beauty bestie and makeup artist for women over 40, about her career journey in the beauty industry and some of her best tips and tricks.

After being asked so many questions about make-up from her female friends in their midlife, Amanda talks about the pivotal moment in a department store when she noticed how she too suddenly felt differently about makeup. Even after working in the industry!

She emphasises how she still loves to experiment and have fun with her look and gives advice about just ‘trying out’ a bright lipstick or a new shade to see how it makes you feel.  

The women chat about the power of good makeup and beauty routines to uplift and why it doesn’t have to be all that complicated or expensive.

With thanks to Amanda Ramsay. 

Amanda Ramsay’s instagram 

Amanda Ramsay website 

Hosts:

Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/

Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/

Audio Producer: 

Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/

Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. 

We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! 

Send us a voice message here: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/message⁠

And don’t forget to follow The Change on Instagram @the_change_pod and email us with your questions, feedback and ideas: [email protected]

Faye and Lauren Browne, founders of Motto Fashions, discuss their journey in the fashion industry and the importance of feeling confident and empowered through fashion. 

They emphasise the need to break free from societal expectations and embrace personal style at any age. At age 70, Motto founder Faye shares how she still loves to experiment and have fun with her clothes, inspiring and encouraging women around Australia to feel good and wear what they love.

The women chat about the power of fashion to transform and uplift and why Motto’s ‘F*** IT’ era campaign challenges ageism and encourages women to be true to themselves at every age.

With thanks to Faye and Lauren Browne of Motto Fashions. 

Find out more about them via Instagram or online:

Motto Fashions 

Lauren Browne

Faye Browne

Motto Fashions Website 

Hosts:

Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/

Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/

Audio Producer: 

Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/

Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. 

We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! 

Send us a voice message here: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/message⁠

And don’t forget to follow The Change on Instagram @the_change_pod and email us with your questions, feedback and ideas: [email protected]

Cathy and Laura interview Sophie Scott OAM, a former medical reporter for the ABC turned author, keynote speaker and Associate Professor (Adj) at Notre Dame University. 

They discuss Sophie's experience covering the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges of health communication, and the importance of focusing on mental wellbeing. 

Sophie shares her many career highlights and talks about her own experience with burnout and the need for self-care and habit-building. 

Links for more about Sophie Scott OAM:

Website 

YouTube

Instagram 

2024 Showreel

Buy Sophie’s book ‘Beat High Functioning Anxiety Now

Hosts:

Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/

Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/

Audio Producer: 

Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/

Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. 

We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! 

Send us a voice message here: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/message⁠

And don’t forget to follow The Change on Instagram @the_change_pod and email us with your questions, feedback and ideas: [email protected]

Cathy and Laura are back for season 3 with a chatty catch up on their current life happenings. Laura is feeling reflective while on a career ‘sabbatical’ as Cathy fights cyber crime* in her new job. 

The duo discuss the one thing we don’t discuss often enough about midlife and why we need to do it more - if not for us, then the next generation of women!

*Cathy is not actually fighting cyber crime rather she is bringing awareness to it, but this sounded bad ass. 

Recommendations:

Laura's podcast - The Shift with Sam Baker

Laura’s book - All Fours by Miranda July 

Cathy’s podcast - Anomalous by Em Rusciano

Hosts:

Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/

Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/

Audio Producer: 

Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/

Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. 

We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! 

Send us a voice message here: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/message⁠

And don’t forget to follow The Change on Instagram @the_change_pod and email us with your questions, feedback and ideas: [email protected]

Cathy and Laura have a quick catch up ahead of season 3 to tell you a little about what’s ahead. 

Cathy also shares some big family news that brings her to tears (happy ones) and the duo discuss what it means to be a parent as the kids grow up.

Hosts:

Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/

Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/

Audio Producer: 

Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/

Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. 

We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! 

Send us a voice message here: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/message⁠

And don’t forget to follow The Change on Instagram @the_change_pod and email us with your questions, feedback and ideas: [email protected]