It's a Mindset

As AI becomes part of everyday life, how do we make sure we keep thinking for ourselves? It’s there when we work, when we look for an answer and when we’re trying to get through a busy day. At the same time, we’re navigating our children’s digital lives and wondering what all this change means for the future. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Yasmin London, international keynote spe...

Have you ever looked at your life and wondered why you feel lost when so much seems to be going well? You’re getting things done. You’re showing up for the people who need you. But there’s a part of you wondering where your own needs fit, and what you want this next chapter to look like. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Faye Evans, psychologist and author of Soulful Simplicity: A N...

Have you ever held back what you really wanted to say because you were worried about how the conversation might go? The concern you leave unspoken. The disagreement you brush aside. The conversation you keep rehearsing in your head, but never quite begin. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Tim Duggan, author, founder and optimist, to explore how we can get better at conflict and appr...

What if a belief you’ve carried for years no longer reflects what you want for your life? You want to try something new. You can imagine what might become possible. And then a familiar thought arrives: that’s not for me. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by spiritual hypnotherapist Lynnsey Robinson, founder of the Align Your Mind™ mindset app and co-host of the High Vibin’ It and Spiri...

What is your body trying to tell you — and how often do you pause long enough to listen? A little tension. A feeling of restlessness. Tiredness you keep promising yourself you’ll deal with later. When life is full, it’s easy to brush those feelings aside and keep going. But becoming more aware of them can open up a different conversation with yourself. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined...

What might become possible if you stopped waiting to feel confident and acted first? We often assume confidence is something we need before we introduce ourselves, ask a question, extend an invitation or pursue an opportunity. But what if confidence is actually created by doing the very things that make us uncomfortable? In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by speaker, author and social c...

What happens to a family when mental ill health enters their lives without warning? The focus understandably turns to the person who is unwell. But surrounding them are often parents, partners, siblings and friends trying to make sense of an unfamiliar system while carrying fear, uncertainty and responsibility of their own. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by perioperative nurse, care...

What if performing at your best didn’t have to come at the expense of your health? For so many ambitious and driven people, looking after ourselves can become something we continually plan to return to later. Once the deadline has passed. Once the project is finished. Once life becomes a little less demanding. But what if our wellbeing isn’t separate from our ability to perform? What if it’s actua...

Has looking after your health started to feel like another full-time job? There’s always something else we’re told we should be doing. Another habit to add. Another number to track. Another expert telling us what we’re getting wrong. And with so much information available, it can sometimes feel harder—not easier—to know where to begin. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by author, speak...

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: Who am I without what I do? Without the job title. The achievements. The roles you play. The expectations you’ve spent years trying to meet. It’s one of life’s most important questions, in my opinion: Who are you, really? And it’s exactly the question at the heart of my conversation with author, speaker and coach Dion Elliott Jensen, whose new book Conscious...

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’ll be happy when…”? When I achieve the goal. When I earn more money. When the kids are settled. When work calms down. When I finally get through this busy season of life. But what if being happier isn’t about reaching a point where we feel happy all the time? In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by happiness researcher, educator and philosopher D...

Have you ever looked like you were holding everything together on the outside, while underneath it all you were completely overwhelmed? For so many women, being capable, reliable and the person everyone can depend on becomes part of our identity. We keep going, keep giving and keep meeting everyone else’s needs — sometimes without realising just how depleted we’ve become ourselves. In this episode...

Have you ever reached a point where life has forced you to reconsider what really matters? For bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker and executive HR consultant Sophie Bretag, experiences of burnout and cancer became part of a much bigger journey of rethinking how she wanted to live, work and show up in the world. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, Sophie joins me for a deeply personal...

Have you ever lost sight of who you are while building a life for everyone else? So many women spend years putting their own dreams on hold, believing there'll be time "one day". But what if it's never too late to rediscover yourself, reconnect with your creativity and have the courage to build a life that truly reflects who you are? In this episode of It's a Mindset, I'm joined by renowned artist...

Have you ever found yourself chasing happiness, believing you'll finally feel enough when you achieve the next goal, reach the next milestone or tick one more thing off your list? I think, if we're honest, most of us have. No matter where we come from or what our story looks like, we're all searching for the same thing in one way or another — happiness, peace and a life that feels meaningful. In t...

What if protecting your mental health didn't require a complete life overhaul—but simply learning to pause? In a world where stress, overwhelm and constant busyness have become the norm, it's easy to put our own wellbeing at the bottom of the list. But what if some of the most powerful ways to support our mental health were also the simplest? In this episode of It's a Mindset, I'm joined by my bea...

Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of a school — and the challenges a school principal faces? As a mother of four almost-adult children, I feel like I've spent a significant portion of my life navigating the school system. So, I was fascinated to sit down with former school principal, author and yoga teacher Susan Simon to hear her perspective from the other side of the s...

Have you ever looked back and realised you're not the same person you were a few years ago? When I hit record on Episode 1 of It's a Mindset, I had no idea where this podcast would lead. What started as a way to share conversations and build confidence before publishing my book has become one of the greatest gifts of my life. Nearly 100 guests (and plenty of solo episodes), thousands of downloads,...

Have you ever found yourself lying awake at 3am, desperately wishing you could switch your brain off? For so many of us, especially in midlife, getting a good night's sleep can feel elusive. Yet quality sleep is one of the most powerful foundations for feeling our best, performing at our best, and living a healthier, happier life. In this episode of It's a Mindset, I'm joined by portfolio careeris...

Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong? The alarm doesn't go off. Someone says something that rubs you the wrong way. Work feels overwhelming. Your confidence takes a hit. And before you know it, one bad day starts feeling like a bad week, a bad month, or even a bad life. In this episode of It's a Mindset, Emma sits down with Learning and Organisational Development...

Have you ever known exactly what you needed to do, but still found yourself stuck? We live in a world overflowing with information. Books, podcasts, courses and advice are more accessible than ever before. Yet many of us still struggle to bridge the gap between what we know and what we actually do. In this episode of It's a Mindset, Emma sits down with leadership expert, keynote speaker and author...

Have you ever had a dream that wouldn't quite leave you alone? Not a fleeting idea. Not a New Year's resolution. A dream that keeps quietly tapping you on the shoulder, year after year, even as life gets busy. In this solo episode of It's a Mindset, Emma explores why so many women put their dreams on hold while they focus on everyone else. From careers and caring responsibilities to being the "goo...

Have you ever wondered whether being the "good girl" is actually holding you back? Maybe you've spent years being the good daughter, the good employee, the good partner, the good mum - putting everyone else's needs ahead of your own and measuring your worth by how much you do for others. But what if constantly being "good" comes at a cost? In this episode of It's a Mindset, I sit down with author,...

Have you ever realised how many women are only one major life change away from financial struggle? In this practical and empowering episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by award-winning financial adviser, speaker and author Helen Baker for a conversation about financial freedom, security and why knowledge truly is power when it comes to money. Helen is the founder of On Your Own Two Feet, an Aust...

Have you ever found yourself questioning what love, connection and relationships are supposed to look like in the modern world? Despite living in a time where we’re more connected than ever digitally, so many people still feel lonely, disconnected or uncertain about love, intimacy and belonging. In this deeply thoughtful and intriguing episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Natalia Rachel - writ...