The Science of Becoming

Why is it that we can know exactly what we need to do, yet still find ourselves repeating the same patterns year after year?

In this episode, Britt and Krissy explore the psychology and neuroscience behind lasting change, and why becoming a different version of yourself is about so much more than willpower or motivation. If you've ever felt like you're constantly starting over, this conversation will help you understand why.

In this episode, we explore:

💛 Why people often don't rise to the level of their goals, but instead act in line with the identity they've built over a lifetime

💛 How childhood experiences, attachment, family dynamics and trauma quietly shape the beliefs we carry about ourselves

💛 The neuroscience of identity, including neural pathways, the brain's predictive nature, and why familiarity often feels safer than happiness

💛 Why real change can trigger resistance, self sabotage and fear, even when it's exactly what we want

💛 How your nervous system influences your ability to create lasting change and why healing isn't just about changing your thoughts

💛 A practical five step framework for becoming someone new through awareness, regulation, new experiences, repetition and embodiment

Whether you're trying to heal, build healthier relationships, lose weight, start a business or simply stop repeating old patterns, this episode will give you a deeper understanding of why change feels so difficult and what actually creates lasting transformation.

👉 Tune in to discover why becoming isn't about finding yourself. It's about gently letting go of the version of yourself you once needed to survive, so you can become the person you're capable of being.

Links for Britt:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanybaylis_/
Website: https://lilac-crimson-cm55.squarespace.com/
Email: [email protected]

Links for Krissy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nudetherapist/
Website: https://nudetherapist.com.au/
Email: [email protected]

Free breathwork & meditation:
To receive a free breathwork and meditation recording, email either Britt or Krissy with a screenshot of your podcast review (make sure to take the screenshot before you post it).

Free breathwork & meditation:
To receive a free breathwork and meditation recording, email either Britt or Krissy with a screenshot of your podcast review (make sure to take the screenshot before you post it).

This episode:

What if passion isn't something you find, but something you build?

In this episode, Britt and Krissy dive into one of life's biggest questions: How do I find my purpose?

Together, they unpack the myths that keep so many people feeling lost and explore what research, psychology and lived experience actually suggest about creating a meaningful life.

In this episode, we explore:

💛 Why passion is often built through action, not magically discovered

💛 How mastery creates motivation, confidence and genuine enjoyment over time

💛 The powerful intersection between what you're good at, what you enjoy, and what genuinely helps other people

💛 Why your nervous system matters more than you think, and how survival mode can make purpose feel impossible to access

💛 The importance of following curiosity instead of waiting for certainty

💛 Why trying new experiences is one of the fastest ways to gain clarity

💛 How paying attention to the small "breadcrumbs" of excitement can quietly lead you toward a life that feels aligned

Whether you're feeling stuck, changing careers, questioning your direction, or simply wondering if there's something more for you, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on purpose. You don't need to have your whole life figured out. Sometimes the next small step is all you need to uncover what's next.

👉 Tune in for an honest conversation that might just change the way you think about passion, purpose and creating a life that feels like your own.

Links for Britt:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanybaylis_/
Website: https://lilac-crimson-cm55.squarespace.com/
Email: [email protected]

Links for Krissy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nudetherapist/
Website: https://nudetherapist.com.au/
Email: [email protected]

In this episode, we explore our relationship with alcohol, emotional escape, and the culture of numbing. We share our own journeys with stepping away from drinking and unpack why alcohol is so deeply normalised as a way to "switch off," connect, or cope.

Together, we dive into the psychology and nervous system behind why humans seek relief through alcohol and other forms of escape, touching on stress, trauma, burnout, belonging, and the fear of rejection. We discuss the difference between conscious enjoyment and emotional avoidance, what happens when your friendships and identity begin to evolve, and why choosing not to drink can sometimes feel more confronting than drinking itself.

Ultimately, this episode isn't about alcohol-it's about what we're trying to escape from. We explore what it means to stop abandoning ourselves, learn to sit with discomfort, and create a life that feels safe enough that we no longer need to numb our way through it.

Links for Britt:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanybaylis_/

Website: www.theaegleco.com.au

Email: [email protected]

Links for Krissy:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nudetherapist/

Website: https://nudetherapist.com.au/

Email: [email protected]

For FREEBIE breathwork and meditation email either Britt or Krissy (emails above) with a screenshot of your review, write before you post it.

Join us for a deeply honest and moving conversation with Ella Burns as we explore what it really means to come home to yourself.

In this episode, Ella shares:

💛 Her personal healing journey, who she was before this work, and the moments that sparked profound change

💛 How people pleasing, perfectionism and toxic shame quietly shape our identity, relationships, nervous system and sense of self

💛 The "underworld" of healing, what happened behind the scenes, what she had to grieve, and the versions of herself she had to let go of along the way

💛 Why understanding healing isn't the same as embodying it, and how so many women become disconnected from their bodies through survival mode

💛 The powerful role of music, movement, voice and women's circles in creating safety, regulation and genuine connection

💛 What embodiment, authenticity and "coming home to yourself" truly means, and the path from surviving to experiencing more joy, freedom and belonging

💛 What Ella is currently learning, navigating and becoming in this season of her life

Whether you're in the middle of your own healing journey, feeling disconnected from yourself, or simply longing for a deeper sense of authenticity, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, hopeful and inspired. It's a beautiful reminder that healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about remembering who you've always been.

👉 Tune in for an honest conversation about healing, embodiment, courage and the lifelong journey of becoming.

LINKS

For Ella:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellaburns____/
Rise in Radiance Choir (Hobart): https://www.instagram.com/riseinradiancechoir/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ejaburns
Rise in Radiance Choir (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591254026466

Links for Britt:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanybaylis_/
Website: https://lilac-crimson-cm55.squarespace.com/
Email: [email protected]

Links for Krissy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nudetherapist/
Website: https://nudetherapist.com.au/
Email: [email protected]

Free breathwork & meditation:
To receive a free breathwork and meditation recording, email either Britt or Krissy with a screenshot of your podcast review (make sure to take the screenshot before you post it).

In this episode, we unpack the rise of ADHD diagnoses in women and explore why so many are only discovering it in their 20s, 30s, and beyond. Through personal stories, we discuss diagnosis, self-identification, the role of labels, and what understanding ADHD can change.

We dive into how ADHD often presents differently in women, why it has historically been overlooked, and the impact of masking, perfectionism, and burnout. T

he conversation also explores the intersections between ADHD, trauma, hormones, and the nervous system, offering a more nuanced perspective than the traditional medical model alone.

From dopamine and the menstrual cycle to procrastination, hyperfocus, emotional overwhelm, and nervous system regulation, this episode invites listeners to consider ADHD through multiple lenses.

Most importantly, it's a conversation about understanding ourselves with more compassion and recognising that many women aren't broken-they've simply been trying to function in systems that weren't built for their brains or their nervous systems.

Links for Britt:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanybaylis_/

Website: www.theaegleco.com.au

Email: [email protected]

Links for Krissy:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nudetherapist/

Website: https://nudetherapist.com.au/

Email: [email protected]

For FREEBIE breathwork and meditation email either Britt or Krissy (emails above) with a screenshot of your review, write before you post it.

A solo ep from Britt this week:

I (Britt) riff on so many things in this episode… 

The head noise getting loud as you grow, triggering others with your growth and light, getting out of our own way is half of the work on the path to success, playing small and staying ‘humble’. 

An unscripted Britts Riffs is what I will be calling my solo eps!!

Tune in for a vulnerable, relatable share on the inner workings of a lot of our psyches as we start to embody more light or 'things start going well for us'.

Links for Britt:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanybaylis_/

Website: www.theaegleco.com.au

Email: [email protected]

Links for Krissy:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nudetherapist/

Website: https://nudetherapist.com.au/

Email: [email protected]

For FREEBIE breathwork and meditation email either Britt or Krissy (emails above) with a screenshot of your review, write before you post it.

What if your identity isn’t who you are… but who your nervous system learned to be?

In this episode of The Science of Becoming, we unpack the psychology, neuroscience, somatics, and soul of identity, survival patterns, and personal transformation. From attachment wounds and neural wiring to neuroplasticity, ego death, and the uncomfortable process of becoming, this conversation explores how personality is often shaped by adaptation, not authenticity.

We dive into why growth can feel threatening to the body, how repeated emotional states become identity, and why true change requires more than mindset work alone. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns that no longer feel like you, this episode will challenge the way you see yourself and who you’re capable of becoming.

Links for Britt:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanybaylis_/

Website: www.theaegleco.com.au

Email: [email protected]

Links for Krissy:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nudetherapist/

Website: https://nudetherapist.com.au/

Email: [email protected]

For FREEBIE breathwork and meditation email either Britt or Krissy (emails above) with a screenshot of your review, write before you post it.

Ready to finally feel in control of your energy and hormones?

In this episode, we dive into the health habits, mindset shifts, and science-backed insights that can change the way you feel in your body every day.

what we cover might surprise you and it’s easier than you think to start feeling better, naturally.

tune in and discover the small changes that make a big difference.

Links for Britt:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanybaylis_/

Website: www.theaegleco.com.au

Email: [email protected]

Links for Krissy:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nudetherapist/

Website: https://nudetherapist.com.au/

Email: [email protected]

For FREEBIE breathwork and meditation email either Britt or Krissy (emails above) with a screenshot of your review, write before you post it.

Join us for an open and deeply grounding conversation with Molly Carter as we explore the world of energy healing, Reiki, trauma, and emotional transformation.

In this episode, Molly opens up about:
✨ What Reiki and energy healing actually are, and the biggest misconceptions around them
✨ Her personal journey into healing work and becoming a Reiki Master & Teacher
✨ How trauma, stress, and emotions can become “stored” within the body
✨ The difference and connection between nervous system regulation and energy healing
✨ The real-life shifts and transformations people often experience through this work
✨ Simple ways to shift your energy and reconnect with yourself in daily life
✨ What to expect in a Reiki session, how often sessions may be needed, and how to find a practitioner who feels safe and aligned

We also have a raw and compassionate conversation around grief, emotional healing, and processing experiences such as abortion.

Whether you’re curious about energy healing, navigating your own healing journey, or simply wanting to better understand the mind-body connection, this episode will leave you reflecting on healing in a completely different way.

👉 Tune in for a conversation blending psychology, spirituality, embodiment, and honest human experience.

LINKS:

For Molly:

Website/Book With Molly: ⁠https://inflow-therapy.square.site/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inflow.therapy/

Links for Britt:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanybaylis_/

Website: https://lilac-crimson-cm55.squarespace.com/

Email: [email protected]

Links for Krissy:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nudetherapist/

Website: https://nudetherapist.com.au/

Email: [email protected]

For FREEBIE breathwork and meditation email either Britt or Krissy (emails above) with a screenshot of your review, write before you post it.

Relationships are easy when both people are thriving. The real question is what happens when life changes someone. In this episode, we unpack the emotional highs and lows of modern relationships, loving different versions of a partner, polarity, provider energy, control, and the invisible mental load many women carry. We explore the tension between masculine and feminine dynamics, resentment, emotional exhaustion, and how couples can stop keeping score and start understanding each other better. Honest, uncomfortable, and probably very relatable.

Links for Britt:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanybaylis_/

Website: www.theaegleco.com.au

Email: [email protected]

Links for Krissy:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nudetherapist/

Website: https://nudetherapist.com.au/

Email: [email protected]

For FREEBIE breathwork and meditation email either Britt or Krissy (emails above) with a screenshot of your review, write before you post it.