In this powerful episode Dr. Jodi Richardson sits down with Ruby Riethmuller — Deputy Commissioner of Lived Experience at the NSW Mental Health Commission and founder of Womn-Kind. Ruby opens up about her personal journey with anxiety, from being a teenager in regional Australia searching for answers, to becoming a national leader and advocate for youth mental health.

Together, Jodi and Ruby explore the challenges young people face today — from social pressures and climate anxiety to the burden of worrying about friends — and the practical ways families can support their wellbeing at home. Ruby also shares how Womn-Kind is reshaping mental health support through workshops, mentoring, and an innovative app designed to meet young people where they are.

This is a conversation about resilience, the power of lived experience, and reframing anxiety’s “weaknesses” as strengths that can fuel connection, empathy, and leadership.

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In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson continues her deep dive with internationally acclaimed scientist and author Dr. Stacy Sims—a global leader in women’s exercise physiology and nutrition.

This episode unpacks the science every woman needs to know about:

• Protein: how much we really need, why the RDA is outdated, and how hitting the right targets changes everything from muscle to mood.

• Creatine: the most researched supplement in the world and a game-changer for women’s energy, brain health, and resilience against anxiety and depression.

• Saunas & Cold Plunges: why women respond differently than men, the ideal temperatures for maximum benefit, and how to safely integrate heat and cold into your routine for better health, mood, and longevity.

If you’ve ever wondered how to fuel, train, and recover in ways that actually support women’s unique physiology - this conversation will inspire you to rethink your approach and take charge of your long-term wellbeing.

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In this game-changing conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson welcomes internationally acclaimed exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy Sims. With her groundbreaking mantra that “women are not small men,” Stacy unpacks why the diet and fitness advice we’ve been given for decades is letting us down—and what to do instead.

Discover why eating more (not less) can improve your body composition, boost energy, reduce anxiety, and build the resilience you’ll need for the decades ahead. Learn how fueling first thing in the morning resets stress hormones, why strength training is non-negotiable, and how small, sustainable changes can transform your health, confidence, and wellbeing for life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck on the diet treadmill, frustrated by fatigue, or anxious about aging, this empowering episode will flip the script and set you free.

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Have you ever looked at a yoga teacher or wellness business and thought, “They must have it all together”? Calm, grounded, cruising through life? Today’s conversation is a powerful reminder that what we see on the outside rarely tells the full story.

In this episode, Dr. Jodi Richardson is joined by Nova Rosaia, founder of Warrior One Yoga, whose thriving studios and international retreats have touched thousands of lives. Behind the success, Nova has walked her own path through anxiety, self-doubt, and burnout — and yoga became her lifeline.

Together, Jodi and Nova unpack:

• How yoga helps calm an anxious mind and nervous system

• The reality of running a wellness business while managing hidden anxiety

• Practical ways to ease the fear of stepping into your first yoga class

• Why perfectionism and burnout are common companions — and how to loosen their grip

• The transformative power of retreats, community, and simple breath-led practices

This honest and inspiring conversation will encourage you to breathe a little deeper, let go of the pressure to “do it all perfectly,” and discover how even small steps on the mat can ripple into big shifts in life.

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Why do we keep putting things off — even when they matter deeply to us? In this follow-up episode, psychologist and author Dr Patricia Zurita Ona returns to share the second half of her powerful framework for understanding anxious, overwhelmed, perfectionistic procrastination.

Last week, Dr Patricia introduced the first 3 of 6 reflection questions to help us uncover what’s really driving our procrastination. This week, we continue the conversation with the final 3 — and they’re game-changing.

You’ll learn:

Why we keep making "cozy" feeling-based choices

What “compassionate accountability” looks like (and why it matters)

How to uncover the values you may be ignoring when you procrastinate

What to do next — including how to gently map your own habits and begin making real, sustainable change

This is not about productivity hacks or quick fixes. It’s a beautifully compassionate and practical episode for anyone who wants to stop feeling stuck and start living with more intention and purpose.

🧠 Based on Dr Patricia's brilliant new book, The ACT Workbook for the Anxious Procrastinator, available now on Amazon.

 

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If you've got a pile of half-finished projects, an inbox full of “start laters,” or a dream you keep pushing aside — this episode is for you. Psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist Dr Patricia Zurita Ona (aka Dr Z) joins Jodi to dive deep into a misunderstood topic: anxious, overwhelmed, perfectionistic procrastination.

This is not about being lazy or unmotivated. This is about the emotional and psychological loops that keep you stuck — even when you really care about getting things done.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How “rules,” feelings, and self-doubt keep us from starting
•  Why procrastination is often a sign of anxiety, not apathy
• Why compassion, not criticism, is key to moving forward
• 3 of Dr Z’s 6 powerful reflection questions to understand your own procrastination patterns

This conversation is grounded, practical, and full of “a-ha” moments that’ll have you rethinking the way you treat yourself when you’re stuck. And don’t worry, next week we’ll pick up right where we left off.

🧠 Based on Dr Z’s brilliant new book The ACT Workbook for the Anxious Procrastinator - a must-read if you want to stop delaying and start doing what matters most.

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Welcome back to Part 2 of this powerful conversation with psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist Dr Amanda Ferguson. This week, we dive into the tight grip of anxiety’s “what-if” questions—the intrusive, spiralling thoughts that keep us stuck—and how to disarm them with clarity, confidence, and calm.

Dr Ferguson shares her expert techniques for interrupting anxious thinking, navigating hard decisions, and reframing growth as something we choose, not fear. Together with Dr Jodi Richardson, they explore how even the smallest steps forward can lead to powerful change—especially when we embrace discomfort as part of a meaningful life.

Whether your “what-if” is about career, parenting, health, or relationships, this episode will help you move from stuck to supported.

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Website: www.dramandaferguson.com

Socials: @dr_amanda_ferguson

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Why does anxiety still show up—even when life looks good on paper? In this deeply human conversation, Dr Jodi Richardson welcomes psychologist, author, and hypnotherapist Dr Amanda Ferguson to explore the profound link between anxiety and the existential dilemmas we all face.

In Part 1, they unpack the five universal challenges—freedom vs. responsibility, meaning, isolation, mortality, and the weight of choice—and how these shape our internal worlds, often without us realising. Dr Ferguson shares real-world insights from her 30+ years in practice, plus empowering ways to approach life’s toughest questions with honesty, courage, and self-compassion.

Whether you're feeling stuck, facing a crossroads, or simply navigating the tension of being human, this episode offers fresh language and clarity for the anxiety that comes with just being alive.

Learn more about Dr Amanda Ferguson

• Website: www.dramandaferguson.com

• Podcast: Psyched for Life

• Instagram: @dr_amanda_ferguson

 

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Welcome to Part 2 of my heartfelt conversation with psychologist Harriet Iles, founder of Restorative Space Psychology. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, we encourage you to go back - this episode builds on the powerful insights we shared last week about befriending anxiety with compassion and curiosity.

In this episode, we dive deeper into the nervous system—what it is, how it works, and why understanding our stress states is essential for emotional wellbeing.

Together, we explore:

• What “regulation” actually means and how to practise it in everyday life

• The five common nervous system responses: fight, flight, freeze, flop, and fawn

• How to identify which state you’re in—even when you’re not sure why you’re triggered

• Grounding techniques and sensory strategies to help you return to calm

• Why self-compassion isn’t just helpful—it’s vital for healing

With Harriet’s gentle guidance and evidence-based insights, this episode offers real tools for navigating life’s unpredictability—one breath, one moment at a time.

🧠 Learn more about Harriet Iles and Restorative Space Psychology:

• Website: restorativespacepsychology.com

• Instagram: @restorativespacepsychology

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What if anxiety isn’t something to battle, but something to listen to?

In this powerful episode, Dr. Jodi Richardson is joined once again by psychologist Harriet Iles for a deeply compassionate conversation about learning to befriend anxiety rather than resist it. Together, they unpack how reframing your relationship with anxiety - by approaching it with curiosity, kindness and self-awareness - can transform the way it impacts your life.

You’ll learn:

• Why anxiety is a messenger, not a flaw

• The difference between fear and anxiety—and how to respond to both

• How to build your capacity to move through discomfort instead of getting stuck in it

• The lifestyle pillars that support nervous system regulation

• Practical, everyday strategies for grounding, soothing and resetting

Whether you live with an anxiety disorder or simply feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures, this episode will leave you feeling understood, equipped, and empowered.

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Harriet is the founder of Restorative Space Psychology in Sydney and works with clients online across Australia.
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