The Stacy M Show

You’re not avoiding your will because you don’t care. You’re avoiding it because you think you don’t have enough assets, you’re too young, or you’ll “get to it in the new year.”

I’ve been a lawyer for over sixteen years, and then I got cancer. I can tell you from both sides of the desk that life doesn’t wait for a good time. In this episode I share real client stories (details kept private, of course) about what happens when the paperwork is done, and what happens when it isn’t. Spoiler: it’s not as scary as you think, and it’s a whole lot scarier to skip it.

If this one hit home, do two things. Press play, then send it to the person in your life who keeps saying “I’ll get to it.” Trust me, they’ll thank you later.

Got a question about estate planning? Message me. I read every one. And you don’t have to use me as your lawyer, I just want you to get it sorted before everyone disappears on holiday.

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Let’s be honest, nobody wakes up excited to talk about wills, insurance or what song they want played at their funeral. Most of us tell ourselves we’ll get to it “one day,” or that it’s too morbid, too expensive, or too awkward to bring up with our partner. But here’s what I’ve seen in sixteen years as a lawyer: the difference between a hard situation and an absolute nightmare is almost always whether someone planned for the worst.

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Ash from Yellow Falcon, who lost her husband suddenly while she was 17 weeks pregnant with triplets. We get into the legal side, the real-life side, and the practical stuff nobody tells you until you’re standing in it (like being handed twenty death certificates and being told you’ll probably need more).

You don’t have to do it all today. Pick one thing. Have the chat with your partner, jot down your wishes, or book that appointment. One small step is better than none, and it might be the most useful thing you do this year. If you know someone who keeps putting this off, send them this episode. They’ll thank you later (or at least Ash and I will thank you now).

Ashleigh Conwell is the founder of Yellow Falcon, Australia’s first fully integrated grief support ecosystem, and the creator of What To Do When Someone Dies. She was 29 and seventeen weeks pregnant with triplets when her husband died, and she built the roadmap she wished she’d had.

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Ever felt like you're saying the words but your partner just isn't hearing you? You're not imagining it. Most of us think a tough conversation is about getting the information out, but that's not what actually lands. In this episode, I'm chatting with the wonderful Liz from Edge of Possibilities about why communication breaks down in relationships, and how to start those heavy conversations in a way that gets you heard instead of getting defensive walls.

If this one hit a little close to home, send it to someone who needs to hear it. And if you're facing a relationship crossroads or thinking about what comes next, I'd love to help you work out your options. Pop over to my website or book a call with me, and if you want more one-on-one support with the communication side of things, Liz is lovely and will definitely look after you.

Helpful Links

Website: https://www.stacymunzenberger.com
Connect with Liz at Edge of Possibilities: https://www.edgeofpossibilities.com.au

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Seven Out of Seventeen: The Keytruda Story Nobody Tells You

Ever Googled a cancer treatment at midnight and found next to nothing from someone who's actually been through it? Same. That's exactly why this episode exists.

I'm walking you through Keytruda from start to finish: the side effects on the handout, the ones that actually hit me, and the tough call I made to stop at seven out of seventeen rounds. No agenda, no sides, just my real experience so you can make your own informed decision.

If you or someone you love is looking at starting Keytruda (or wondering whether to keep going), I'm an open book. Hit reply, send me a message, or share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You are not the only one asking these questions.

This is my personal experience, not medical advice. Please chat with your own care team about your situation.

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I Got Tattoos I Never Asked For (And They Weren't Where You'd Think)

We don't talk enough about what actually happens once treatment starts. Not the version in the pamphlets. The real one. In this episode, Stacy sits down with the paperwork from her external beam radiation treatment for stage three cervical cancer and goes through it line by line, side effect by side effect, no filter, no polish. She talks about the tattoos she didn't know she was getting until the day of, the routine that became her whole life for five weeks, and the moments she walked into the hospital not knowing what her body was about to do. If you are going through this, supporting someone who is, or just want to understand what this kind of treatment really looks like, this one is for you.

If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it today. And if you want more real conversations like this one, hit follow so you never miss an episode.

Ready to go deeper or connect with Stacy directly? Here's where to find her.

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Ever had someone you love use money as a weapon? Not in a dramatic movie way, but in that quiet, gut-punch way where they say "if you leave, you'll get nothing" and suddenly you're questioning whether you even have the right to go. If that sounds familiar, or you know someone drowning in it right now, this episode is the one to press play on. We're unpacking the real difference between a partner who's terrified and a partner who's controlling, because trust me, they are not the same thing, and knowing which one you're dealing with changes everything.

In this episode, you'll learn:

You deserve to make decisions based on what's right for you, not out of fear of what might happen to your bank account. If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it today. And if you're ready for real, step-by-step support through separation, book a call or check out the Empowered Separation program, links below.

Helpful Links:

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Let's be honest, money and relationships are messy. Someone always ends up "the money person," someone else checks out, and half of us have no idea what's actually happening in our own bank accounts. This episode with accountant and money coach Erin Davis gets into all of it, who really holds the financial control in relationships, what to do if that's not you, and how to actually rebuild your finances after a separation, without pretending it's not overwhelming.

In this episode, you'll learn:

This one's for anyone who's ever looked at their bank account and thought "how did I not see that coming." Give it a listen, then tell a friend who needs to hear it too.

Meet Erin Davis

Erin's been an accountant for 30+ years and has helped hundreds of women get financially strong, not just with their numbers, but with their confidence. She's a mum, a wife, and someone who genuinely believes money isn't just about money, it's about mindset. Think of her as the accountant in your back pocket. When she's not untangling someone's finances, she's out on the trails at sunrise, muddy shoes and all, proving that grit shows up everywhere.

Helpful Links:
Website: stacymunzenberger.com
Book a Call with Erin: erindavis.com.au

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What Actually Happens During Chemo (The Stuff No One Puts On A Brochure)

You get handed a pile of pamphlets, a diagnosis, and about sixty days to "figure it out." That's it. That's the prep. In this episode, Stacy breaks down exactly what her cisplatin chemo looked like, from the cannula going in to the crocs-and-socks combo that got her through it, and why the thing that actually hurt the most wasn't the needle at all. If you've ever felt like you had to just wing it through the scariest weeks of your life because nobody handed you a real manual, this one's for you.

If any part of this hit home, you're not alone in it, and you don't have to figure the rest out by yourself either. Book a call with Stacy, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it today, or head to the website to catch the rest of the series.

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Okay, real talk. We need to stop thinking domestic violence only looks like one thing. It doesn't start with a bruise, it starts way earlier than that, with a comment you brushed off, a mood swing you excused, a "that's just how he is" you told yourself one too many times. In this episode I sit down with Joplin Higgins (family lawyer, DV advocate, and someone who's seen every version of this story) to talk about what control actually looks like before it gets physical, and why so many of us miss it until we're years deep.

In this episode, you'll learn:

If any part of this made you pause, sit with that. And if you know someone who needs to hear it, send it their way today. If you're navigating separation or you just need someone in your corner who actually gets it, book a call, that's exactly what we're here for.

Connect with Stacy: https://www.stacymunzenberger.com

About Joplin:

Joplin has dedicated her career as a solicitor to championing the safety of women and children. As a vocal and dynamic advocate for domestic violence awareness. In 2016, Joplin was selected as one of only ten Westpac Social Change Research Fellowships to advance her efforts in domestic violence redress. Joplin studied the effective approaches in rehabilitation for domestic violence perpetrators in the United States and how best to apply them in Australia through the Criminal Law and Family Law justice system. She has authored a paper on the Evaluation of Perpetrator programs nationally and internationally.

As a member of the Family Law, Care & Protection Panel and Independent Children's Lawyer panel with the Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales, Australia. Joplin is driven by my resolve to give a strong voice to those who are not being heard Joplin's commitment to law was recognised by the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours list, in which she received a Medal of the Order of Australia for her 'Service to the Law'.

Connect with Joplin:   Phone: (02) 49346800

Email: [email protected]

 Website: http://www.joplinlawyers.com.au

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Are You Actually Listening, or Just Waiting for Your Turn to Talk?

Okay, real talk. Most of us were never taught how to communicate. Not at school, not at home, not anywhere. We just kind of winged it and then wonder why the hard conversations turn into blow ups, why the networking event felt awkward, or why we froze mid-sentence when it mattered most.

This week I sat down with Jamie Abbott, journalist turned military media coach turned "how to actually get people to listen to you" expert, and she called me out within the first two minutes. Fair enough. This episode will make you rethink your last few conversations.

If this episode hit home, you're going to want to hear the whole thing.To know more about Stacy, visit her website at: https://www.stacymunzenberger.com

About Jaimie Abott

Jaimie Abbott is an award-winning international keynote speaker, MC, media trainer and public speaking coach based in Newcastle, Australia. She has spent more than 20 years in media, communications and professional speaking, and now helps business owners, executives and professionals become paid, in demand speakers.

Jaimie began her career as a radio and TV journalist, starting at 2GB in Sydney before working as a news journalist and presenter with Prime Television in Tamworth. She went on to become a Political Media Adviser and a Communications Adviser for the Royal Australian Air Force and she continues to serve today as an Air Force reservist. 

In 2011 she deployed to Afghanistan, where she spent six months as Chief Media Trainer for Headquarters International Security Assistance Force in Kabul, training more than 100 General Officers from around the world to handle media interviews. Her career has also included working for the United Nations in Jamaica as a Media Spokesperson and more than four years as an elected Councillor on Port Stephens Council.

Jaimie holds an MBA, a Master of Strategic People Management and a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) and she is a graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course.

Today Jaimie is the founder of Paid to Speak, her flagship programme that has trained more than 300 entrepreneurs, coaches and business owners to land paid speaking gigs. She also runs PR Club for time-poor business owners.

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