What's The Reason

In this deeply personal and fiery episode, Kelsey dives into the emotional toll of toxic workplaces, reflecting on past jobs that left her drained, depressed, and doubting her worth. From the silence of dreaded office mornings to unsafe environments in hospitality, she shares raw stories of trauma, courage, and transformation.

Now thriving in a supportive workplace, Kelsey unpacks the importance of valuing your time, energy, and mental health. She answers relatable Reddit stories about job anxiety, purpose, and the illusion of escaping the 9-to-5 grind. This one is for anyone who's ever cried in their car on their lunch break or questioned what they’re really working for.

💬 Here’s what we unpack:

• Feeling invisible, unwelcome, and dehumanised at the office

• Staying too long in bad jobs due to fear or financial pressure

• Wishing for age-appropriate mum groups and outlets

• Creating enrichment time to protect your soul

• AI disrupting hustle culture dreams (selling feet pics won’t cut it)

Funny, honest, emotional, and empowering. This episode is your reminder that it’s never too late to leave the wrong job and start chasing what lights you up.

Jump to a chapter:

00:00 - Opening: The best staff party ever

01:05 - Reflecting on toxic jobs

03:00 - The soul-crushing office routine

04:30 - Leaving your identity at the door

06:00 - Finding purpose through work-life balance

08:00 - Surviving hospitality as a teen

09:45 - Workplace harassment and unsafe environments

11:00 - Starting over in a safe workplace

13:20 - Being a broke single mum

15:30 - The hardest job: stay-at-home parenting

18:00 - Reddit story #1: Well-paid but soul-draining job

21:30 - The power of “enrichment time”

24:00 - Reddit story #2: Anxiety at a toxic law firm

27:30 - Workplace communication & self-worth

30:00 - Reddit story #3: Escaping the 9-to-5 myth

33:00 - The illusion of passive income

36:00 - The truth about hustle vs purpose

37:30 - Ending thoughts: Choose your life, not theirs

38:30 - Enrichment time + podcast goals

39:30 - Farewell and reminder to engage

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In true chaotic-good fashion, today’s ep kicks off mid-mascara and somehow lands deep in the feels. We’re chatting all things core values. The ones that guide you, shake you, and sometimes straight-up ruin a friendship.

It’s a ride through family fishbowls, eyebrow regrets, solo parenting realness, and why your Pilates set doesn’t define your self-worth (but your mug collection might). It’s vulnerable, it’s chaotic, and it’s a love letter to anyone who's ever felt a bit lost in the middle of growing up, giving it your all, and still wondering: is this it?

💬 Here’s what we unpack:

• Core values in relationships, family, and friendships-  And what happens when they don’t align.

• The emotional toll of parenting,  and why it’s worth every cent

• Navigating gym culture, identity shifts, and that "WTF am I doing with my life" moment

• Dating red flags: poor finances, dodgy mates, and mums they don’t text back

• How to reconnect with the old you (even if she was nude and painting in the forest)

Whether you're feeling lost in the rat race, nostalgic for your wild 20s, or just vibing with a strong cup of coffee; This one’s equal parts ranty, raw, and real as hell.

Jump to a chapter:

00:00 – Welcome + Makeup Chaos

02:00 – Coffee, Lips & Shaving Mishaps

08:30 – Family Fishbowls & Core Values

13:00 – Choosing Family Over Freedom

18:00 – Reddit: When Friendships Clash with Values

25:00 – The Gym, the Tights & the Cult of Hot Girls

34:00 – Why Working Out Isn’t Working Anymore

39:00 – Reddit: When “Success” Feels Hollow

45:00 – Fighting For Yourself

50:00 – Wrapping Up (Angry Activewear Rant)

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In this episode, Kelsey  opens up about her decision to quit Instagram after years of struggling with social media addiction, self-comparison, and the pressure to present a picture-perfect life. She reflects on how the once-fun platform evolved into a space that fuelled insecurities, impacted her mental health, and shaped her experience of motherhood.

💬 Here’s what we unpack:

• How Instagram shaped her self-worth, body image, and perception of beauty

• Insight into the emotional complexity of situationships and romantic confusion

• Modern relationships, gender roles, and the importance of independence

• Pregnancy at 19 and feeling pressure to appear desirable and relevant online

• Tackling Reddit stories: messy relationships, situationships, emotional confusion.
  

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Jump to a chapter:

00:00 – Intro & Croaky Voice Vibes

00:28 – Breaking Up with Snapchat

01:45 – Feeling ‘Too Old’ for It All

03:44 – The Instagram Era Begins

05:25 – When Instagram Took Over

08:17 – Pregnancy, Insecurity & Influencers13:13 – The Moment Instagram Became Too Much

18:00 – Two Months Offline & Feeling Free

20:09 – Why She’ll Never Be a ‘Mumfluencer’

21:06 – Social Media & Self-Worth

22:32 – Advice Segment: Situationship Woes33:08 – Advice Segment: Controlling Husband

45:00 – Final Reflections & Sign-Off

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In this weeks episode, things get raw, ridiculous, and a little reflective. From finding a life-changing (and gut-cleansing) miracle in a bottle of castor oil, to navigating awkward painting nights and pointy bras, Kelsey keeps it real. She also dives deep into the chaos of Reddit’s “Am I the Asshole?” with two wild sister-themed stories.

💬 Here’s what we unpack:

• Castor oil: the surprising hero of the episode

• Wanting security but struggling with vulnerability

• Destination wedding drama: money, manipulation, and lies

• Reflecting on betrayal, boundaries, and family fallout

• Finding the right therapist and the long path to healing
  

 It’s a rollercoaster of outrageous drama, personal confessions, and late-night overthinking about life, therapy, carpet, and love. You’ve been warned.

Jump to a Chapter

00:00 Intro & Early Childhood  

05:00 Family, School & Friendships  

15:00 Teenage Life & First Job  

25:00 Relationships, Struggles & Growth  

34:00 Career Journey & Parenthood  

44:00 Lessons, Advice & Reflections  

54:00 Gratitude & Outro 

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This unfiltered solo episode is a deep dive into the messy, empowering, and sometimes laugh-out-loud journey of building confidence and self-esteem from the ground up. From teenage insecurities and people-pleasing to single motherhood, dodgy dating apps, and unexpected therapy breakthroughs, she reflects on how self-worth evolves when it’s no longer tied to anyone else’s validation- especially not a man’s.

💬 Here’s what we unpack:

• The day-to-day grind and emotional resilience of raising a child solo.

• Struggles with low self-worth in adolescence

• The shift in self-image and identity post-baby.

• Vulnerable body-image practice

• Declaring new standards: no more dating men who don’t show appreciation.

  
  

It’s a bold, often inappropriate, yet powerfully relatable episode about standing in your truth, embracing your past, and choosing yourself; Every single time.

Jump to a Chapter:

00:00 Intro & Setting the Stage  

03:00 Confidence, Self-Esteem & Teenage Years  

10:00 Therapy, Relationships & Self-Worth  

18:00 Motherhood, Parenting & Identity  

26:00 Online Dating & Real-Life Stories  

35:00 Confidence Reflections & Closing Thoughts  

37:30 Outro 

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Kelsey is back from her break and she’s diving straight into the story of becoming a Dangerous Woman. From lessons learned at a powerful retreat, to navigating big life changes and reflecting on love, this chat is equal parts honest, messy, and uplifting.

It’s one of those episodes that feels like catching up with your bestie over a glass of wine. Raw stories, plenty of laughs, and a reminder that we all carry more strength than we realise.

💬 Here’s what we unpack:

• The retreat that shifted everything (and why it wasn’t what she expected)

• Learning to let go of the “weight” we carry day to day

• Riding the highs and lows of big life changes

• Choosing for yourself, even when others have opinions

• Finding empowerment in love, life and fresh starts
  

The Dangerous 3 Day Retreat:

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Jump to a Chapter

00:00 – Kelsey’s intro & why she’s flying solo

01:00 – Life updates: retreat, moving house & NZ trip

01:35 – The women’s retreat & the “Dangerous” theme

03:40 – Weighted vest exercise & emotional breakthroughs

07:50 – Somatic release & empowerment

13:00 – Post-retreat highs, lows & gritty determination

15:20 – Moving house chaos & family time in NZ

16:40 – The big reveal: getting back with her ex

19:30 – Family opinions, approval traps & standing strong

22:10 – Wrapping up & what’s ahead this season

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We’ve made it to the end of Season 1! In this unhinged (but heartfelt) episode of What’s the Reason Podcast, Kelsey and Bridgette go rogue with solo rants, late-night notes, red flag lists, and one too many glasses of red wine. There’s a lot of laughter, a bit of oversharing (as per usual), and a whole bunch of “WTF” moments to wrap up the season.

💬 Here’s what we unpack:

Red flags that seem small but actually say everything 🚩

Trend culture and why we’re so over it

The time Kels nearly bought a sausage dog when wine drunk

Public weeing, fake food allergies & Reese’s peanut butter obsessions

Full circle moments from Episode 1 to now 🌀

What we’re dreaming up for Season 2

It’s chaotic, hilarious, and kind of wholesome. Thank you so much for being here with us this season — we bloody love this little corner of the internet we’ve created together 🫶

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Ever set a goal… then do everything but the thing you said you wanted to do? Same. In this episode of What’s the Reason Podcast, we’re breaking down self-sabotage in a way that actually makes sense. We're chatting nervous system stuff, people-pleasing patterns, and why doing less can feel so uncomfortable when your self-worth is tied to being busy.

💬 Here’s what we get into:

• Why self-sabotage is actually a safety response 😵‍💫
  

• How your childhood coping strategies are still running the show
  

• Doing less, guilt-free (spoiler: it’s not lazy, it’s necessary)
  

• How to stop overgiving and start backing yourself
  

• Nervous system basics explained like you're on FaceTime with a mate
  

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re low-key sabotaging your own growth—this one’s for you. Slide into the comments and let us know your biggest takeaway 💬

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Confidence isn’t just about faking it till you make it—so what actually makes someone magnetic? In this episode of What’s the Reason Podcast, we’re breaking down the difference between real confidence and fake confidence, how self-worth shapes your energy, and why being the main character isn’t as cringe as it sounds.

💬 Here’s what we get into:

• Fake confidence vs. real confidence – how to spot the difference
  

• How to stop looking for validation from other people 🙅‍♀️
  

• Becoming “that” girl (without losing yourself in the process)
  

• Why self-worth = the ultimate glow-up
  

• The fastest way to shift into main character energy ✨
  

This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt not enough—let’s change that. Drop your thoughts in the comments & follow us on Instagram @whatsthereason.pod! 🎙️

This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.

www.ontrackstudio.com.au

This episode of What’s The Reason Podcast is a full-blown overshare session. We’re talking about Australia’s wild drinking culture, first date rules (are we waiting three dates now?!), and embarrassing party stories—including the worst hangovers of all time.

💬 Here’s what we dive into:

• Binge drinking in Australia – why do we go so hard? 🍻

• First date rules: How long should you wait before sleeping with someone? 🤔

• The worst hangovers of all time (and why it hits harder at 30)

• Getting kicked out of the airport & airline staff horror stories ✈️

• Vaping addiction & why quitting is so hard

It’s chaotic, brutally honest, and exactly like a chat with your bestie. Drop your thoughts in the comments & follow us on Instagram @whatsthereason.pod! 🎙️

This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.

www.ontrackstudio.com.au