Elevate Her

Welcome back to Elevate Her! 🌟 In this episode, Mave sits down with Ashani Dante, founder of The Flourish Journey (formerly Flourish Girl), to unpack what it’s really like to be a teenage girl right now—and how adults can genuinely help. From social media pressures and perfectionism to the “silent epidemic” of bottling feelings, Ashani shares practical, heart-led ways parents, carers and educator...

Welcome back to Elevate Her! 🌟 In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr Deirdre Brandner—renowned child psychologist, author, and parenting expert with over 30 years of experience. Deirdre brings her warm, no-nonsense approach to share timely insights on what it means to raise emotionally healthy, resilient teenage girls in today’s world. Together, we explore the complex dance between lo...

Welcome back to Elevate Her! 🌟 In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Rosie Thomas OAM, co-founder of Project Rockit—Australia’s leading youth-driven movement against bullying, hate, and prejudice. Rosie shares how a spark of frustration and injustice she felt after high school led her and her sister Lucy to create Project Rockit 20 years ago. Their mission? To build a world where kindn...

Welcome back to Elevate Her! 🌟 In this episode, we sit down with Kirstin Barchia, a clinical psychologist specialising in teenage development, parenting, and emotional intelligence. As a parent herself, Kirstin understands the challenges of raising teenage girls and shares expert advice on supporting them through life’s transitions. Kirstin discusses the common struggles parents face, from school...

Welcome back to Elevate Her! 🌟 In this episode, we’re joined by Amanda and Skye, co-founders of the Youth Engagement Project, an organisation dedicated to supporting those who work with young people. Together, we explore the importance of vulnerability—why it’s not weakness, but rather a sign of strength—and how we can create spaces where young girls feel safe enough to be themselves. Amanda and...

Welcome back to Elevate Her! 🌟 In this episode, we sit down with Jack Davis, founder of It’s Cool to Cry, an organisation dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health and encouraging vulnerability. Jack shares his personal journey of loss, grief, and healing, inspiring open conversations and emotional self-awareness. Jack reflects on his experience navigating grief after the loss of his...

Welcome back to Elevate Her! 🌟 In this heartfelt second episode, we are joined by Jaimee Krawitz, a registered counsellor specialising in eating disorders and adolescence, and the founder of the impactful organisation Hide and Seek. Hosted by the insightful team at Flourish, this episode dives deep into the challenges and conversations surrounding eating disorders, especially among young girls, a...

Welcome to the very first episode of Elevate Her! 🎉 In this exciting debut, we are joined by Chelsey Goodan, the brilliant author of Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls. Hosted by clinical psychologist Helen Lawton, this episode is all about empowering teenage girls and providing the tools for those who support them—parents, teachers, and mentors—to foster their growth and well-...