Brave Girl

When a woman decides she doesn't want to have children, what does her life look like?  On this episode of the Brave Girl podcast, Jenny shares what she has been able to not only dream of, but wholeheartedly pursue. Founder of a charity that supports marginalised artists, Cello enthusiast and maker of beautiful bags and shoes, Jenny has allowed her creative passions and business mind lead her...

Nadia was born to a family that gave her no option but to build resilience. Being raised by a strict Afghan father and Cinderella-worthy evil stepmother, Nadia was also navigating a relationship with her mother who was significantly unwell.  At the age of 16, after many years of enduring emotional abuse and palpable fear, Nadia knew she only had one option- to run. Now a mental health & perfor...

Anne grew up in a small village in Scotland where a culture of toughness, competition and lack of emotion is not only encouraged, but expected. As a result, not only did Anne grow up with the belief that she had to do it alone, but that it was weak to rely on others for help. When Anne was diagnosed with breast cancer thousands of km's from her family, just weeks before Christmas in 2020, not...

In her 20’s, Tiffany was doing what most people her age do- binge drinking, blacking out & partying hard. Nothing unusual or abnormal about a young person drinking & letting loose. But what about when having 'fun' is actually the lie you tell for an issue that is spiralling and slowly ruining everything you hold dear? Over two years ago, Tiffany decided to get sober. Not what peo...

Jade sits down with two of her closest friends Rachel and Mia to discuss the realities of being single in 2023. A standard conversation between them only recorded, they share their dealbreakers, qualities they desire in partner, bad dates (let's pretend we're pregnant), sex on the first date, dating tips and lessons, and who the heck pays on the first date. An episode for singles wanting...

On episode 17 of the Brave Girl podcast, Jade interviews her very close friend and dedicated child protection worker, Elisa. Elisa and Jade candidly discuss their friendship, why Elisa works in child protection, the processes of removing children from their families, the foster care system, mandatory reporting, and how each person in the general public can contribute to the safety and wellbeing of...

At 31 years old, Mirella Petrucci was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Living a life that she had always considered healthy, Mirella and her husband were not only shocked, but devastated. Rather than allowing MS to determine what kind of life she was going to live, Mirella took charge of her health and instead, became her own doctor. Combining integrative and holistic practices along with v...

At a dive bar in California, 21 year old Lauren met a playful and very Aussie man, Adam. It was not long before she would call him her husband. Passionate, fun & deeply in love, Lauren and Adams relationship was a whirlwind, yet even underneath the busyness of their life together, Lauren always felt loved, considered and supported by him. But Adam was harbouring a dangerous dependency, manifes...

Lesley knew she was lucky. Having never gone through any tragedy, big challenges or heartbreak, Lesley never took for granted that she had lived an easy life. But that would all change on February 18th 2020, when she received a phone call that would alter her family's life forever. What transpired over the next 18 months, was any parents living nightmare. With one push back after another, Les...

On episode 9 of the Brave Girl podcast, Jade introduces her new segment, Magical Connections. This segment highlights miracles, blessings in disguises, and damn right lucky moments that people experience on a daily basis. Jade also explores a listener's question about her green eyed monster that is controlling her life and impacting on her relationships. Jade dives deep into how normal jealou...

In episode 7 of the Brave Girl podcast, Jade dives deep into a psychic reading she had earlier in the year that planted the seed to transforming her relationships forever. Jade explains what this revelation has opened up for her, and the ways in which is has been changing her life. Jade explores a listeners question who has been excluded from her best friends bridal party. The listener states how...

In episode 5 of the Brave Girl podcast, Jade answers a question about 'finding' your purpose. How do we know what our purpose is? How can we turn it into something we can actually make money from? And what one of the BIGGEST indicators that you are living your purpose? Also, what do we do when we have agreed to have casual sex with someone and then our feelings change and we want exclusi...

What do you do when you're in a happy relationship but it is clear you feel differently on the BIG decisions in life. In this episode, Jade explores a listeners relationship where there is plenty of love between them, but are on different pages regarding their future. Can you make it work? Should you walk away? And how can we stay committed to ourselves whilst navigating this very common obst...

Coming at you with a one exciting announcement and another exciting request this week! Jade talks about what is going on her life- from how the stars aligned with an amazing opportunity, to sharing how you, yes you, might be the right person to get involved with a business opportunity. Jade answers a listeners question exploring the pressures of comparison with friends who seem to be 'way ahe...

For most people, relationships are their number one priority in life. Whilst we know that all relationships experience ups and downs, sometimes you wake up and realise they're just plain bad! But there are ways to live a meaningful life where you have fulfilling relationships, not because we can make others change, but because we have the power to change. In this episode, we explore a listene...

It can be tough to know when the 'right' time is to tell the person you're casually dating that you would like to be in a relationship with them. This area of life can bring all our insecurities and uncertainties to the surface.  In this first episode of the Brave Girl Podcast, Jade unpacks this listeners question whilst exploring what it means to go after what you want in a way tha...