SHE Speaks Podcast

She Snippets for  She Speaks Podcast Series 3 — Making Sense of the Hard Bits of Parenting Episode Overview When you're going through something difficult—health battles, mental health challenges, overwhelming circumstances—how do you talk to your children about it? How much is too much? How little leaves them filling in the gaps with their imagination? In this snippet, Delyse shares practical...

She Snippets for She Speaks Podcast Series 3 — Making Sense of the Hard Bits of Parenting Episode Overview We've all been there—the carefully planned day that suddenly dissolves into chaos. The unexpected meltdown that derails what should have been a simple transition. We reach for structure, believing routines are the answer. And often they are. But what happens when the systems we create ac...

She Snippets for She Speaks Podcast Series 3 — Making Sense of the Hard Bits of Parenting Episode Overview Working in the disability industry, Delyse hears a lot of parents say their child had a meltdown when actually it was a tantrum. That distinction matters—because what works for one won't work for the other. In this snippet, Delyse explains what's really happening in each, why sensor...

She Snippets for She Speaks Podcast Series 3  Episode Overview You're supposed to remember the birthdays, manage the schedules, keep track of who needs to be where and when. But what happens when your own brain won't cooperate? When the executive functioning that everyone assumes you have is running on empty? In this snippet, Delyse Clayden gets honest about parenting with an ADHD brain—...

She Snippets for She Speaks Podcast Series 3 — Making Sense of the Hard Bits of Parenting Episode Overview Fluorescent lights buzzing. Music blaring. Crowds pushing past. Trolleys clanging. Strong perfume. And somewhere in the middle of it all, your child is about to lose it—and honestly, so are you. In this snippet, Delyse Clayden shares what it's really like to parent a child with sensory p...

She Snippets for She Speaks Podcast Series 3 — Making Sense of the Hard Bits of Parenting Episode Overview When your child is in crisis, your primitive brain kicks in. You might feel angry, frightened, embarrassed, or frustrated. You might want to lecture, reason, or retaliate. These are normal reactions—but they won't help. In this snippet, Delyse Clayden walks through what to actually do wh...

She Snippets for She Speaks Podcast Series 3  Parenting requires you to do repetitive tasks every single day with unwavering consistency. If you have ADHD, that's basically kryptonite. In this snippet, Delyse Clayden takes us through eight real ways ADHD shows up in parenting—from staying emotionally available during your child's meltdown (while managing your own dysregulation), to sitti...

Episode Overview Some days feel impossible before breakfast. Your child melts down over what looks like nothing. You lose your temper even when you promised yourself you wouldn't. Everyone else seems to find this easier. You're not imagining it. And you're not failing. In this opening episode, Professor Narelle Lemon welcomes you to She Snippets Series 3—fifteen short episodes desig...

She Snippets for She Speaks Podcast Series 3  Episode Overview Some people seem to have endless energy. Others don't. And some days, you wake up already running on empty—before you've even got out of bed. In this snippet, Delyse Clayden introduces Spoon Theory—a framework developed by a woman living with lupus that has since helped countless people make sense of the unpredictable nature...

What if one of the most powerful self-care tools was already within you—waiting to be noticed, honoured, and used with intention?   In this deeply calming and insightful conversation, Carol Segal joins Professor Narelle Lemon to explore the transformative potential of conscious breathing as a sustainable self-care strategy for women.   A PhD candidate at Edith Cowan University and a member of the...

 What if resilience isn't about toughing it out or building impenetrable armor? Professor Caroline Mansfield joins us to challenge everything we think we know about resilience, revealing it as something far more nuanced—and accessible—than we've been led to believe. This conversation explores how we can honour both our strength and our humanity, especially during life's most demandi...

In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr Maria Loreta Outtrim shares her groundbreaking research on women in educational leadership and the vital role of self-care in sustainable leadership. Drawing from her doctoral work with female principals in Western Australian Catholic schools, Maria explores how prioritising wellbeing isn't separate from leadership excellence—it's fundamental to...

In the second part of our conversation with sex worker advocate Jenna Love and sexologist Dr Giselle Woodley, we examine what meaningful change actually looks like. From the classroom to the courtroom, we explore how evidence-based approaches can reshape our understanding of sexuality education and sex work policy. This episode cuts through moral panic to reveal what young people are actually expe...

When society talks about sex work, the conversation is often shaped by assumptions rather than reality. In this thoughtful dialogue, we sit down with sex worker and advocate Jenna Love and sexologist Dr. Giselle Woodley to explore what these discussions miss. From the practicalities of safety and boundaries to the complex relationship between research, policy, and lived experience, this conversati...

What happens when you spend decades thinking you're "clever but lazy," only to discover your brain works differently? Dr Alix Woolard shares her journey from misdiagnosis to understanding, revealing the hidden reality of ADHD in women and the unique self-care challenges that come with a brain that craves novelty while struggling with traditional wellness advice. This conversation go...

Motherhood is transformative, joyful, and undeniably challenging. But what if supporting maternal mental health didn't mean adding another item to an impossible to-do list? In this episode, we explore groundbreaking research that's changing how we think about accessible, practical mental health support for pregnant women and new mothers. Dr Jackie Davis shares insights from the "Mum...

In this “powerful goose-bump land it” episode, we explore mindful awareness not as another item on our self-care checklist, but as the essential foundation that guides how we truly care for ourselves. Registered psychologist and mindfulness educator Liv Downing shares how tuning into each moment with presence and compassion can fundamentally transform our approach to wellbeing - moving us from pre...

What if true empowerment isn't about dramatic life changes or breaking free from tradition, but about making strategic choices within your own circumstances? In this thought-provoking episode, we challenge mainstream narratives about women's empowerment and explore how agency looks different across cultures, communities and contexts. Paola Bórquez Arce shares insights from her groundbrea...

For many women, "get out in nature" feels like wellness advice we can't afford - another should on the pile when we're already drowning in responsibilities. Environmental scientist and nature therapy guide Belinda McCawley dismantles this narrative entirely. Through her journey from hypervigilant multitasker to forest therapy guide, she reveals how nature connection isn't...

In this heartfelt conversation, wellbeing expert Esmee Ng shares powerful insights on nurturing family wellbeing while honoring our own needs as caregivers. Drawing from her personal journey and professional expertise, Esmee offers practical wisdom on breaking free from perfectionism, creating meaningful connection, and embracing self-compassion as the foundation of family care. This Episode Esmee...

In this in depth and illuminating conversation, Narelle and Julie Ann welcome Professor Loretta Baldassar, an anthropologist whose work explores the intersections of culture, care, and aging. Drawing from her extensive research with migrant communities and leading the Social Ageing (SAGE) Futures Lab at Edith Cowan University, Loretta shares profound insights about how cultural backgrounds shape w...

In this candid episode of She Speaks, we explore what wellbeing and self-care really look like beyond Instagram perfection and commercialised images. Kate Hulett, a Fremantle business owner, community advocate, artist, and independent political candidate, shares her raw experiences of balancing multiple roles while navigating the demands of political candidacy. With honesty and authenticity, she r...

In this conversation, public health researcher Dr Felicity Roux from Curtin Medical School shares her expertise on menstrual health literacy. She offers a refreshing perspective on how our menstrual cycles serve as an inbuilt personal health monitor, helping us understand our bodies better and practice more intentional self-care. This episode challenges the unnecessary secrecy and shame surroundin...

In this second part of our conversation with public health researcher Felicity, we explore how to transform our relationship with menstruation from one of secrecy and shame to one of awareness and appreciation. Felicity shares her insights on befriending our cycles, breaking through cultural barriers of shame, and developing meaningful rituals that honor our bodies' natural rhythms. This epis...

In this conversation, Narelle speaks with Dawn about mental health—what it truly encompasses and how we can support ourselves proactively. They explore the importance of developing strategies while we're feeling well to help navigate future difficult times, as these resources often become harder to access when we're struggling. Dawn shares her extensive knowledge as a mental health profe...