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On this mini-yarn I delve into more detail on my experiences dealing with burnout, and what I've learnt as part of the recovery process. I yarn about getting reacquainted with my emotions, nervous system, and physical body, and acknowledging how these shifts are benefitting my health.  This includes a good boat metaphor, as well as me explaining how I have conversations with myself! 

I also talk about giving myself permission to own language to describe my experiences and health status, how empowering that feels,  and why I haven't felt comfortable to do this until now.

If this episode resonates with your or you've learnt something new, I'd love to hear from you! You can find me over on Instagram here:
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On this episode I yarn with mother and scientist Anna about her experiences with motherhood so far, and the myth of trying to have a work/life balance as a parent. We dive into external expectations that we often internalise, and how that plays out as an adult, particularly as two self-defined high achievers.  We also yarn about being aware of how we were parented and social expectations of us, and how this relates to parenthood. 

As a childfree person it was amazing to have such an open conversation with Anna about her decision to have kids, while acknowledging that this is not the only option in life that creates value and purpose. 

To follow Anna and her two gorgeous boys, you can find her on Instagram here: 
https://www.instagram.com/annaprestage/

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On today's mini-yarn I share my musings on intergenerational healing and travel. I have discovered moments along my own travel journey where I think about my family and those who have gone before me, and I often contemplate if I am stepping foot where none of them ever got to.  I particularly reflect on the opportunities that I have, that perhaps my female ancestors never had access to, which motivates me to make the most of it! 

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On this episode I am joined by another amazing guest, chartered accountant and career empowerment superstar Ritu. She shares her story from starting out as an accountant in India, her move to New Zealand, shifting roles to accelerate her career and her leadership growth.  We yarn about imposter syndrome and confidence, and how this plays out for women in the workplace, as well as things we wish we knew earlier in our careers. Ritu also talks about the importance of representation in leadership, and some of her experiences as a woman of colour in corporate NZ.

Ritu has created Project Upgrade Her, a platform designed to support and empower women to succeed in their careers and in the corporate world. To check out the amazing work she is doing in this space, follow her over on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/projectupgradeher/

To connect with me, you can find me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/_nicolemaitland/

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On the first mini-yarn of 2024 I take some time to yarn about what my life has been like as a nomad for the past 7+ months overseas, and the notion of people calling me lucky. I delve into why I don't believe luck is the right word to describe how I am living my current lifestyle, and also reflect on the individual responsibility we all have for our own choices. 

You can connect with me over on Instagram (and follow my travels!) here: https://www.instagram.com/_nicolemaitland/

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On episode nineteen I yarn with Tyler, theatre kid and hair stylist extraordinaire. Tyler shares his story on growing up in small town New Zealand, and his journey towards self-acceptance and living as the most authentic version of himself. He talks about what the "coming out" process was like growing up, and the continual "coming out" that seems to be demanded by our society. From the difficulties of navigating high school, to substance use and trauma,  Tyler talks about his experiences in an incredibly open and vulnerable way and I am so grateful to Tyler for sharing this part of himself with us.

Content warning: this episode mentions suicide, and substance abuse and addiction


You can follow Tyler and all of his mincing about over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtylerdowling/

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Welcome back to another mini-yarn! This time I will be yarning about a topic particularly close to my heart (pun intended) and sharing my experiences around dating and grief.  From anxiety-inducing first date small talk to having emotional breakdowns at multiple weddings, I discuss parts of my grief experience that have been particularly unexpected. The impact grief has on dating and relationships is something that isn't often spoken about, so I wanted to share my story on feelings of anger, lost time and rebuilding confidence.

If this topic resonates with you, or you'd like to get in touch, you can connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/_nicolemaitland/

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On this mini-yarn I talk about the idea of time and what we think we're supposed to do with it! I reflect on my own process of unlearning and dismantling ideas of what I used to think were a valuable use of my time, and how this relates to the current phase of my life.

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On this episode I yarn with another magical guest, explorer and graphic designer Sophia. She talks about her first experiences with travel, including an exchange year to South America at age 17 and a family trip to Iceland. We yarn about Sophia's move to the UK being interrupted by Covid-19, her first big solo trip earlier this year (spreadsheets and all!), and we discuss our motivation behind solo travel.

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On the latest episode I yarn with Katie, a mother and self-employed creative, about her experience with bipolar disorder. We talk about Katie's journey towards diagnosis, tools that she uses to manage on a day-to-day basis, as well as the power of labels and words. She also talks about her experience with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), and the difficulties she faced in reaching this diagnosis.

You can find Katie over on Instagram here @Katie.rickson.7 and check out her poetry @compassion.poetry. If you want to know more, you can also check out her website https://www.katierickson.co.nz/

If you'd like to reach out or connect with me on Instagram, you can find me here @_nicolemaitland

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