A Wake Up Call

If you have ever wondered:   💭 “Why do I feel so guilty every time I do something for myself?” 💭 “Why does leaving my child feel like leaving a part of me behind?” 💭 “How do I stop my childhood pain from running my parenting?”   – this episode is for you.   In this brave and deeply personal episode, Tess and Layne sit in the hot seat with therapist Lael Stone for a live mini ther...

If you have ever wondered: 💭 “What happens when I finally stop running from my pain?” 💭 “How can I trust my life when I have been hurt so deeply?” 💭 “What does it mean to truly own my story?” – this episode is for you. In this vulnerable and transformative conversation, Lael Stone joins Tess and Layne to unpack the moment that changed everything: the traumatic birth of her third child, Tali, an...

If you have ever wondered: 💭 “Why do I feel so crushed by pressure, even when I am doing well?” 💭 “How do I find perspective when I feel like I have let myself or others down?” 💭 “How do I know when to keep pushing and when it is time to let go?” this episode is for you. In this honest and moving conversation, Tess and Layne explore what the Olympics can teach us about greatness, pressure, emot...

When life forces you to slow down, it can feel like everything is falling apart. But sometimes the hardest seasons become the very moments that reconnect you to what matters most. In this episode, Tess and Layne sit down with  Barry  for a deeply moving conversation about the wake-up calls that changed the course of his life. From infertility, miscarriage and depression, to two life-thre...

When you feel flat, overwhelmed, or quietly disconnected, it’s often not because something is “wrong” with you. Sometimes it’s simply a signal that parts of your wellbeing need attention. In this episode, Tess and Layne introduce the  Soul Map , a framework designed to help you reconnect with yourself and rebuild wellbeing from the inside out. The conversation starts with a feeling many peopl...

When you understand what your brain is trained to notice, you can start choosing a life that feels richer, lighter, and more yours.   In this episode, Tess and Layne welcome back positive psychology expert Sue Langley for a science-packed deep dive into what actually helps humans flourish, and why most of us are wired to cling to the negative.   Sue breaks down positive psychology as the...

What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t your circumstances… but who you’re blaming for them?   In this episode, Tess and Layne unpack the blame game through sport, injury and a very real-life moment between the two of them. From sand sprints, stress fractures and the Australian Open final to world titles and wounded egos, this conversation dives into what happens when we look everywhere but...

What if the real glow-up isn’t a new face, a new body, or a new role… but a new  voice ?   In this episode, Tess and Layne sit down with actor and creator  Erika Heynatz  for an honest, funny and empowering conversation about rejection, ageing, identity, and finally owning your voice.   They rewind to sunrise walks in Mona Vale, where a slow-burn friendship helped both wom...

What if your best self isn’t the version that  pushes through … but the one that knows when to soften?   In today’s episode, Tess and Layne get real about the days where life is lifing. Injury. Pain. Fatigue. The spirals. The inner critic turning the volume up to stadium levels. And the big question underneath it all:  can you still be your best self when you’re not coping?   T...

What if self leadership isn’t about doing more… but about learning to listen sooner? Today, Tess and Layne sit down with global leadership expert, author, and “conversation architect” Holly Ransom for a deeply human chat about resilience, purpose, and the tools that stop high performers from quietly burning out behind the scenes. They rewind to the sliding doors moments that shaped Holly’s life, f...

What if the healthiest version of you is built from the simplest things? Today, Tess and Layne kick off a powerful 7 week challenge built around what they call the Seven Doctors, a set of science backed, everyday habits that can transform your energy, mood, focus and wellbeing without needing an overhaul of your whole life. Layne shares the personal story behind this framework, the tools and ritua...

What if the story you’re telling is the thing keeping you stuck? In this special bonus episode of A Wake-Up Call , Tess and Layne revisit a deeply personal moment that reveals how powerful our internal stories can be, and how quickly they can pull us out of alignment with who we really are. Layne shares the story of a competitive surf event that spiralled into weeks of self-judgement and withdrawa...

What if your next breakthrough is on the other side of being seen? Today we’re joined by world renowned performance psychologist Dr Michael Gervais for a conversation that will change how you think about confidence, vulnerability, and what it really means to grow. Tess opens the episode with a raw intention, navigating a heavy season with family and teenagers, and the ache of knowing you have the...

Today we respond to a powerful listener question that so many people silently struggle with: why does rest feel lazy, selfish, or wrong… even when we know we need it? A working mum of three writes in to share her guilt around slowing down, filling her own cup, and prioritising self-care without feeling like she’s letting everyone else down. Tess and Layne unpack why this guilt is so common, how it...

This one is a must-listen. Today we’re joined by one of the most requested women in the world of female performance and health, Dr Stacy Sims , who is changing the conversation around perimenopause, menopause, women’s training, and energy with science-backed tools that actually work in real life. This episode is deeply personal for Layne, as Stacy’s work helped her feel like herself again, and bro...

As the year comes to a close, we’re slowing things down and doing something a little different. In this episode, Tess and Layne reflect on the year that was, unpack what it really means to reflect rather than rush into resolutions, and explore how intention setting can create more ownership, clarity, and agency in our lives. Layne shares openly about a year defined by growth and frustration, energ...

When you stop looking to be saved, life opens up. In this episode, we sit down with Jess the Medium for a conversation that’s part spiritual, part science, and fully grounded in what we’re actually here to do: wake up, trust ourselves, and live with more ease. We talk skeptics, signs, near-death experiences, grief, dementia, forgiveness, and the “mic drop” moments that remind you… you already know...

If you have ever wondered: 💭 “Why am I so exhausted, even from the things I love?” 💭 “How do I stop saying yes to everyone else and start saying yes to myself?” 💭 “Is it possible to be ambitious without burning out my body, my relationships and my joy?” This episode is for you. In this honest and energising conversation, Tess and Layne dive into the big B wor...

If you have ever wondered: 💭 “Why do I feel like a fraud even when I am achieving so much?” 💭 “How do I quiet the voice that tells me I am not enough?” 💭 “How do I finally own my seat instead of shrinking from it?” – this episode is for you. In this honest and energising conversation, Tess and Layne dive deep into imposter syndrome, tracing the moments...

If you have ever wondered: 💭 "What does it feel like to be truly seen in a relationship?" 💭 "How do you sit with someone you love when they are in deep pain?" 💭 "How do you stay connected when your instinct is to fix or run?" – this episode is for you. In this intimate conversation, Layne turns the spotlight onto Tess and her husband Chris, tracing their love story from a rehab reunion in...

If you've ever looked in the mirror and thought, 💭 “I'll love myself when I lose the weight.” 💭 “Why can't I just feel comfortable in my own skin?” 💭 “Everyone else seems confident — what's wrong with me?” —this one's for you. In this episode of A Wake Up Call, Layne and Tess dive into one of the most personal and powerful topics yet: body image,...

This conversation sits where many of us are living right now: caring for kids and partners while also preparing to say goodbye to the people who raised us. Tess and Layne open with a real life audit, naming the season they are in as the sandwich generation. They invite guest Mitch Wallis (Heart On My Sleeve – https://www.mitchwallis.com ) to help untangle grief with honesty and practical too...

What does well-being actually look like when you're exhausted, parenting, flying, speaking, working… and still trying to be a decent human? This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how Layne and Tess really weave habits, supplements, sleep, and rituals into messy, modern life – without pretending it's perfect. From Layne sprinting on the sand, flying to a keynote half-asleep, smash...

THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS – with Sue Langley https://langleygroup.com.au/ If you've ever wondered, “Why can't I stay happy even when things are good?”  “Is there actually science behind wellbeing?”  “Can I really rewire my brain to feel better?” —this episode is for you. In today's episode of A Wake Up Call, Layne and Tess sit down with Sue...

If you've ever thought,  “Love shouldn't be this hard.”  “We're so different — can this really work?” “How do you stay connected when life gets loud?” This episode is for you. In this heartfelt, laughter-filled conversation, Tess sits down with Layne Beachley and her husband, INXS legend Kirk Pengilly, to unpack the real story behind their 23-yea...