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In this powerful episode of Wearing Your Worth®, Sarah Gale is joined by Lael Stone, parenting educator, TEDx speaker, author, and co-creator of Woodline Primary, for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, imprints, self-care, identity, and how these patterns can show up in the wardrobe.

Together, Sarah and Lael explore the stories women inherit about what it means to be a “good mother” — including the belief that good mothers sacrifice themselves, put themselves last, and become martyrs for everyone else.

Lael explains how childhood imprints shape our beliefs around relationships, success, money, food, body image, self-care, boundaries, and motherhood. Sarah then connects those imprints to the wardrobe, where many women unconsciously dress from guilt, practicality, hiding, or the fear of being seen.

This conversation moves beyond clothes and into the deeper question:

What have we been taught to believe about taking up space, caring for ourselves, and expressing who we truly are?

• Motherhood often carries inherited imprints. Many women learn that being a good mother means sacrificing themselves and putting everyone else first.
• Self-care is not selfish. Lael reframes self-care as an act of self-love and something children learn by watching their mothers.
• The wardrobe can reveal where women have lost themselves. Sarah shares how “I don’t care what I wear” can often mean, “I can’t find my way through this.”
• The good girl pattern can follow women into adulthood. Many women dress to fit in, please others, avoid being “too much,” or stay safe from judgement.
• Your clothes can help bring you back to your true expression. Sarah and Lael explore how Style Essences can support women in taking up space and feeling aligned from the inside out.

This episode is for mothers, daughters, and women who have ever felt the pressure to put themselves last, hide their needs, or disconnect from their own self-expression.

Connect with Lael Stone:

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

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

Humans Being Podcast: https://humansbeing.au/

Books: https://laelstone.com.au/books/

Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children Own Your Story

TedX: https://www.ted.com/talks/lael_stone_how_to_raise_emotionally_intelligent_children

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In this episode of Wearing Your Worth®, Sarah Gale sits down with Simone after her 5-hour one-on-one Wardrobe Immersion to explore what changed when Simone discovered her Style Essences: elegant, sexy, and showy/unique.

Before the immersion, Simone shared that she was moving through perimenopause and menopause, feeling more settled in herself, but unsure how to dress for the woman she is now. Her body had changed, her relationship with fashion had changed, and she no longer wanted to dress as her younger self — but she also didn’t want to disappear into clothes that felt beige, baggy, or disconnected.

What unfolded was a powerful conversation about body changes, visibility, identity, aging, comfort, sensuality, and the stories women carry into the wardrobe.

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In this deeply personal episode of Wearing Your Worth®, Sarah Gale sits down with Tash two weeks after her one-on-one Wardrobe Immersion to explore what shifted when Tash discovered her three Style Essences: feminine, sexy, and edgy.

After weeks of unpacking wardrobe frustration, self-doubt, motherhood, and the patterns behind how she dressed, Tash entered the session wanting to feel confident in what she wore again — not based on what others thought, but based on what felt true to her.

What unfolded was emotional, clarifying, and deeply freeing.

Together, Sarah and Tash explore why certain clothes always felt “off,” why the word sexy felt loaded, how edgy became the missing piece in Tash’s expression, and how feminine softness helped her reconnect with a part of herself she had been missing.

Key Takeaways:

• Style Essences are deeply personal.
• Wardrobe frustration is rarely just about clothes.
• Motherhood and life roles can shift how women dress.
• “Sexy” can feel loaded, but it can also be reclaimed.
• When your clothes align with who you are, your energy changes.

This conversation is especially powerful for women who feel they have lost parts of themselves through motherhood, life transitions, body changes, or years of dressing for function instead of self-expression.

You’ll hear how Tash moved from confusion and frustration to clarity, confidence, creativity, and a stronger sense of coming home to herself through what she wears.

Download the free Wardrobe Reflection Guide:

https://www.wearingyourworth.online/wardrobe-reflection

Join the waitlist for the next live round of Wearing Your Worth®:

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Follow Sarah Gale / Wearing Your Worth®

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Over the last three episodes, I’ve been in conversation with Simone, Liz, and Tash as they began to uncover what was really happening in their wardrobes.

We heard the frustration.

The self-doubt.

The moments of recognition.

The patterns beginning to reveal themselves.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] – Why You Still Don’t Know Your Style (Even After Awareness)

[00:02:00] – The Hidden Voice Controlling What You Wear

[00:06:00] – Why Buying New Clothes Doesn’t Fix Your Style

[00:10:00] – The Real Reason You Feel Disconnected in Your Clothes

[00:15:30] – Common Style Patterns Keeping You Stuck

[00:21:30] – The Style Essences Framework Explained

[00:25:00] – From Awareness to Embodiment (Your Style Breakthrough)

In this solo episode, I pause to make sense of what we’ve been exploring across Episodes 7, 8, and 9 — and how those insights may apply to your own wardrobe.

Episode 7 opened the emotional relationship we have with our clothes: the inner dialogue, the self-judgement, and the feeling that something no longer feels right.

Episode 8 took us into the wardrobe reflection exercise, where it became clear that wardrobe gaps often mirror life gaps. The places we give ourselves space, and the places we don’t, often show up in what we wear.

Episode 9 moved deeper into the patterns, programs, and conditioning that influence our dressing decisions before we even realise they are there.

And now, in Episode 10, we begin to move toward the next layer of the Wearing Your Worth® work: Style Essences.

Because seeing your patterns is powerful.

But seeing them does not automatically tell you how to dress in a way that feels true.

In this episode, I explore why new clothes often don’t solve wardrobe frustration, how roles like motherhood and work can shift dressing into function instead of expression, and why patterns such as playing small, hiding, defaulting to comfort, dressing to fit in, or dressing to impress can quietly shape what we wear.

This episode is the bridge between awareness and embodiment.

It’s where we begin to understand that finding your own style is not about changing your clothes.

It is about understanding what has been choosing your clothes — and discovering who you are underneath that.

Download the free Wardrobe Reflection Guide:

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Why do you dress the way you do… even when it doesn’t feel right?

In Episode 9 of the Wearing Your Worth® podcast, we go into the patterns and conditioning that drive your dressing decisions — often without you even realising it.

This is what sits underneath the indecision.

The frustration.

The feeling of “nothing works” when you open your wardrobe.

Over the last decade, Sarah has seen consistent patterns in why women feel disconnected from their clothes — and in this episode, those patterns begin to reveal themselves in real time.

You’ll hear three women unpack:

The internal dialogue that shapes what they choose to wear

The habits and conditioning influencing their decisions

Why they keep defaulting to the same outfits

How their relationship with their clothes reflects what’s happening in their lives

Because this is the truth:

Your relationship with your clothes is a reflection of your life.

And when you start to see the patterns clearly, something shifts.

Listen as these women begin to recognise what’s really behind their dressing distress — and how it’s showing up far beyond their wardrobe.

Timestamps

[00:00:00] – Why Your Clothes Can Feel “Off” (Even When They’re Not)

[00:08:30] – What Actually Happens When You Open Your Wardrobe

[00:17:00] – The Internal Dialogue Behind What You Wear

[00:26:30] – Judgement, Avoidance & Style Patterns

[00:36:00] – Why You Default to Certain Clothes

[00:46:00] – When Clothes Don’t Reflect How You Feel

[00:56:30] – Seeing the Pattern Clearly

[01:05:00] – What Changes Once You Notice It

Download the free guide: https://www.wearingyourworth.online/wardrobe-reflection

If you’d like to go deeper, join the waitlist for the next live round of Wearing Your Worth®: https://www.wearingyourworth.online/waitlist

Listen to More Episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qogBh9sNX7P1d40STMXzV?si=r6UidO37SGCbQ-1Ekj4h-g

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-so-many-women-feel-lost-in-their-style-no-one-talks/id1570114675?i=1000761174465

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If you feel like you have “nothing to wear”… this might be why.

In this episode of Wearing Your Worth Podcast, Sarah Gale takes Simone, Tash, and Liz through a powerful Wardrobe Audit exercise—and what they uncover has nothing to do with fashion… and everything to do with identity, confidence, and how they’re living their lives.

By breaking their wardrobes into real-life categories (work, weekends, social, fitness, etc.), each woman discovers a surprising truth:

The areas where you lack clothes are often the areas where you feel stuck in life.

From living in survival mode… to avoiding dating… to dressing for everyone else but yourself—this conversation reveals how your wardrobe reflects your internal world.

You’ll also learn:

✔️ Why women default to “safe” or functional clothing

✔️ How masculine vs feminine energy shows up in style

✔️ What your wardrobe gaps actually mean

✔️ How to start dressing in alignment with your true self

✔️ The powerful concept of style essences and how knowing yours unlocks dressing in every area of your life

✔️What it means to honour yourself in the roles you play — not just in the moments you show up for others

This is where style becomes self-awareness.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] – Why You Feel Stuck in Your Style

[00:08:30] – The Hidden Identity Behind Your Clothes

[00:17:00] – Are You Dressing for Approval or Authenticity?

[00:26:00] – The Confidence Gap No One Talks About

[00:35:30] – Reconnecting With Your True Style Identity

[00:46:00] – Using Your Wardrobe to Build Self-Worth

[00:56:30] – The Shift From Insecurity to Personal Power

This is not an episode about fashion. It's an episode about self-worth, identity, and the quiet messages we send ourselves every single day through the clothes we wear.

If you want a guided immersive session like this, go and sign up to my course waitlist https://www.wearingyourworth.online/waitlist . The next Live Round of Wearing Your Worth® opens in May 2026.

Listen to more:

Wearing Your Worth® Podcast

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qogBh9sNX7P1d40STMXzV?si=r6UidO37SGCbQ-1Ekj4h-g

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-so-many-women-feel-lost-in-their-style-no-one-talks/id1570114675?i=1000761174465

Free Wardrobe Guide → https://www.wearingyourworth.online/wardrobe-reflection

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There’s a moment most women know—but rarely name.

Standing in front of the wardrobe… feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or critical of yourself.

And believing the issue is what you see in front of you.

In this first episode of the Wearing Your Worth® Group Immersion Series, I sit down with three women as we begin to explore what’s influencing their experience of getting dressed—and why it can feel harder than it should.

As we unpack their stories, a deeper pattern begins to emerge. Conversations around identity, self-worth, judgment, and the internal dialogue shaping how they see themselves—and how that shows up in what they wear.

When you begin to understand what’s influencing your choices, you gain clarity. And from that clarity comes confidence, self-expression, and ease in getting dressed.

This is where your Style Essences begin to reveal themselves—giving you a clear way to understand what works for you and how to express it.

In this episode, we talked about:

1. Why getting dressed can feel overwhelming or confusing
2. How identity shifts influence your style and clothing choices
3. The role of self-judgment and perfectionism
4. What shapes your wardrobe decisions more than you realise
5. How to start feeling clear and confident in what you wear

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] – What If Women Truly Loved Themselves?

[00:01:00] – Meet the Women: Real Stories Begin

[00:04:30] – “I Have a Block” (Even as a Stylist)

[00:06:30] – The Overthinking Spiral When Getting Dressed

[00:09:00] – Why Your Wardrobe Doesn’t Bring You Joy

[00:11:45] – Body Changes, Identity Shifts & Dressing Struggles

[00:17:00] – The “Perfect Image” Trap (Where It Comes From)

[00:22:30] – Losing Yourself in Survival Mode [00:26:00] – Creativity, Freedom & the Feminine Self

[00:31:00] – Judgment, Perfectionism & Not Feeling “Enough”

[00:44:30] – It’s Not About the Clothes (The Real Problem)

[00:49:00] – The Hidden Dialogue When You Get Dressed

[00:53:45] – From Performing to Being: A Shift in Identity

If you’ve ever stood in front of your wardrobe feeling frustrated, disconnected, or unsure of what works— This episode will help you understand why that’s happening and how to start changing it.

👉 Subscribe for more insights on personal development, style, and self-expression— so you can feel clear in what you wear, confident in how you show up, and at ease getting dressed every day.

Connect with me:

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Join me in this enlightening conversation, as I speak with the highly talented and insightful Kaitlyn Menere as we explore our shared mission – to help women come home to themselves.

A former Hair and Make-up artist and now successful psychotherapist, Kaitlyn takes us on her journey of bleached hair, Botox, fillers and the like, to finding a new and more fulfilling expression of beauty.

We journey through some juicy topics and insights, exploring Kaitlyn’s own journey of the struggle between societal beauty standards and personal identity and the impact on our self-worth.

We talk about the feeling of beauty from an external chase to an internal fulfilment and Kaitlyn shares how there were parts of herself that could only be found in the wardrobe ... listen to find out why.

Having done a Wearing Your Worth® session a couple of months ago, we find out why Kaitlyn was surprised with two of her Style Essences, and how now … they make total sense!

This episode is so rich with take aways and reflections, that will have you pondering for days.

If you love this episode, please rate it 5 stars and share it with someone that you think would love it too.

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About my Guest: Kaitlyn Menere:

Kaitlyn is a Holistic Psychotherapist and Health Coach specializing in nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and subconscious reprogramming. She helps women break free from survival mode, reconnect with their bodies, and heal from the inside out. With a deep understanding of energetics, mindset, and somatics, Kaitlyn’s work goes beyond symptom management - it’s about whole-human transformation that creates lasting change.

Her journey began four years ago when she completely rewrote her life. She walked away from a successful freelance makeup career, stopped partying, and became alcohol-free (now over three years sober). Breathwork, cold water therapy, and deep nervous system work became the catalysts for her healing - leading her to the work she now shares with others.

Through 1:1 coaching, group programs, and her online Skool community Holistic Haus, Kaitlyn helps women release deep-rooted patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and rewire their subconscious minds so they can step into confidence, freedom, and self-trust. She believes healing isn’t about fixing yourself - it’s about coming home to who you were always meant to be.

You can find Kaitlyn at @kaitlynmenere

Time Stamps:

00:00Setting the Stage for Connection

00:52Exploring Beauty: A Personal Journey

03:46The Impact of Society on Beauty Standards

06:41Reflections on the Makeup Industry

09:32Transitioning from Beauty to Personal Development

13:21The Struggle of Being Seen

16:06Exploring the Relationship with Clothing

18:41Emotional Release and Self-Discovery

21:30Fear of Being Too Much and Personal Growth

22:38The Impact of Childhood Emotions

24:01Challenging Beliefs Through Self-Expression

25:25Discovering Personal Style Essences

26:47Unpacking Style and Identity

29:06Embracing Femininity and Power

30:58Redefining Beauty and Self-Perception

In this raw and candid conversation with Marlene Mier, we delve into the intricate relationship between beauty, femininity, and self-expression. We explore personal journeys with societal beauty standards, the impact of aging, and the importance of embracing our own unique style essences. We also explore the significance of integrating feminine and masculine energies in both personal and professional realms, and the impact of the power of authenticity and integrity. As we ponder our own experiences and insights, we look to the need to redefine beauty on our own terms and celebrate the transformative journey of self-discovery.

If you love this episode please rate it 5 stars and share it with someone that you think would love it too.

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Find out more here: https://wearingyourworth.com

For Marlene Mier, you can find out more and contact her here - Website: https://www.greatmeander.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Marlene Mier and Beauty

02:42 Exploring Personal Relationships with Beauty

05:59 Cultural Standards of Beauty and Femininity

08:47 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance

11:55 The Role of Playfulness and Sexiness in Identity

14:53 Integrating Feminine and Masculine Energies

17:42 The Impact of Aging on Beauty Perception

21:01 Challenging Societal Norms Around Aging

23:45 Embracing True Beauty and Self-Expression

33:55 The Power of Self-Connection

35:16 Journey to Self-Love and Grounding

36:06 The Impact of External Validation

39:46 Removing Emotional Armor

40:05 Integrity and Authenticity in Self-Expression

46:22 Discovering Personal Style Essences

49:19 Embodying Feminine Power in Daily Life

52:17 Navigating Integrity in Professional Spaces

58:05 The Importance of Feminine Energy in Life

Amanda Blennerhasset joins today's episode of Wardrobe Wisdom. Amanda went through the Wearing Your Worth® transformation four years ago and has since been on a journey to embody her essences fully. We discuss how to continue loving your body as it begins to change and to maintain the confident and unique identity of a woman.

Amanda is the Founder of Brand Savvy Consulting and a multi-national-award-winning brand, marketing and business growth strategist. Her passion is helping companies to innovate and disrupt by profitably mobilising their brand purpose into movements that help people to be the change they want to see in the world and lead better, more fulfilling lives.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE:

8:08 Amanda’s journey since going through Wearing Your Worth four years ago

12:35 Loving and accepting our bodies as they change

16:38 The power of integrating the feminine energy with the masculine

26:04 Women bringing the feminine power back to the workplace

34:30 Tips for embodying essences

46:22 How to shop smarter when you know your essences

Connect with Amanda Blennerhasset.

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About The Wardrobe Wisdom Podcast:

Discover the psychological relationship you have with your clothes. Buckle in and get ready to view your wardrobe in a whole new way. If you have ever felt a twinge of anxiety, indecision or insecurity about what you wear - this is for you!

Join Sarah Gale, Founder of Wearing Your Worth® (former judge on Project Runway Australia) as we explore the psychological relationship we have with our clothes and discover what our wardrobes say about us. Using our closets as a secret decoding tool, we uncover the dysfunctional belief patterns that are governing our choices of what to wear that create anxiety and indecision when we get dressed. Journey with us as we explore how we transcend these patterns to use our clothes to reconnect us with our heart and soul, and orientate ourselves to the essence of who we are, so we show up in our true power, every morning that we get dressed.

Through inspiring interviews with women who have courageously unearthed their patterns and reclaimed their authenticity and power in their wardrobes, we witness the transformative power of the wardrobe, that goes way beyond just the clothes themselves.

If you thought your wardrobe was just a cabinet to hold your garments. Think again. Your closet could be the key to knowing yourself and reclaiming your authenticity, true beauty and personal super power.