Playing The Fool

In this episode, I’m sitting down with you after a couple of big emotional weeks to talk all things Perimenopause. Because honestly? This past year has been a wild ride. The symptoms, heartiest heart palpitations, the “is this normal or am I actually losing it?” the Googling, the confusion… and finally, the validation that came when I heard other women share what they’ve been navigating too. There...

This week’s episode is a really emotional one for me. As I sat down to record, I had the tissues ready because, honestly, I could barely get through it without crying. My son, Will, turned 21 on Sunday and with that milestone came a flood of memories, emotions, and truths I’ve been sitting with for a long time.  I wanted to share what it’s been like to look back on my journey as a first-time mum,...

Hi loves, it’s Jarna. Today’s episode of Playing The Fool is a little different - it’s not really an episode, but more of a “mini love note”. So Liv has been unwell with a chest infection, Shane is away for work an extended period, Will is 21 on Sunday and to be honest the week was a lot. I sat down to record this week, but it just wasn’t flowing and if I am really honest I actually couldn’t stop...

I can’t believe we’re already at episode 20 of Playing The Fool ! Honestly it still feels wild to say that out loud. When I first started this podcast, I had no idea what I was doing, no fancy studio, no perfect setup, just me, my laptop, a mic, and a message I felt deeply called to share. This episode is a bit of a celebration and a reflection. I talk about what it’s been like to allow myself to...

This week on Playing The Fool , I’m diving into something that has been one of the most challenging and transformative parts of my relationship — parenting . Last week, I talked about why being a “high maintenance” woman actually makes you low maintenance in the long run — because when you have high standards for how you love, communicate, and show up for yourself, life becomes more peaceful, grou...

This week we’re reclaiming a phrase that’s been used against women for decades:   High. Maintenance.   Not in the “she’s too much work” way. Not in the “she’s demanding and dramatic” way. I’m talking about high maintenance as a devotion to your wellbeing, your energy, your standards and refusing to outsource that responsibility to anyone else. Because the truth is: When I am high maintenance for m...

This drop-in meditation is a space to pause, soften, and come home to yourself. It’s not about clearing your mind or getting it right, it’s about reconnecting.  Whether you’re feeling scattered, stuck, or just need to catch your breath, this is your invitation to land gently in your body, to listen in, and to return to the part of you that’s always been steady beneath the noise.  Come back to cent...

This week in the Heart of the bar, I’ve been reflecting on human needs and what it really means to take radical responsibility for our lives. For me, that looks like choosing myself again and again, even when it’s uncomfortable, even when it hurts. In this episode, I share the very real and humbling story of picking up a little pink 2kg dumbbell, wobbling through lunges, and waking up so sore I co...

This week’s episode is all about slowing down, choosing joy, and really celebrating the wins - even when it feels uncomfortable to share them. I open up about why I chose to push back the launch of Fool School and what that decision has opened up for me and my family. From creating more space to support my daughter through her dyslexia journey, to experiencing the synchronicities and financial suc...

What a crazy, heavy and confusing week it has been?? This week I had to slow right down, literally. After slipping a couple of discs in my back, I found myself in tears, resting, and coming to a place of surrender.  In this episode, I share how surrendering, nurturing myself, and letting go of launching Full School this year actually opened up space for more clients and more abundance than ever be...

What do you actually have control over babe? If you said yourself then I whole heartedly agree. So why do we spend so much time trying to control so many things that are completely outside of our control? This week we deep dive into -   The reminder I needed to give myself: permission to let it suck sometimes. How focusing too much on outcomes can take away the joy and magic of creating What’s bee...

In this episode, I share a fun but surprisingly powerful experiment I set inside The Heart of the Bar : seven days of wearing red lipstick. Now, I’m not usually a bright RED lipstick person, but this practice became an anchor for me, helping me slow down, check in with my body, and show up with intention no matter how I was feeling.    I open up about the resistance, stories, and fears that surfac...

This episode feels big to share and not because I am nervous to talk about but I think that for every woman there is so much emotional charge attached to our bodies that this feels like a sensitive conversation. But one that is very close to my heart and something that I will never stop being proud of.    This is just one conversation of many that we will be having on this podcast because shame ca...

This drop-in meditation is a space to pause, soften, and come home to yourself. It’s not about clearing your mind or getting it right, it’s about reconnecting.  Whether you’re feeling scattered, stuck, or just need to catch your breath, this is your invitation to land gently in your body, to listen in, and to return to the part of you that’s always been steady beneath the noise.  Come back to cent...

In this heartfelt and practical episode, we deep dive into one of the most powerful skills you can develop in a relationship - learning to walk in and FACE the storm of your relationship instead of avoiding it. I share my own experiences with Shane, my husband of 15 years, and the lessons we’ve learned about adult communication, emotional safety, and breaking the cycle of avoidance that can turn s...

In this episode, I’m opening up about what’s been happening inside The Heart is the Bar and the powerful lessons emerging as we explore identity, belief systems, and the stories we’ve carried since childhood and how they are BLOCKING us from being seen in the world.   We talk about why simply understanding your past isn’t enough to create change, and why taking action even when it stretches you is...

How a simple moment with my daughter singing in the shower snapped me out of the overwhelm and reminded me of what really matters. In this episode, I unpack how easy it is to miss the point of our lives when we’re stuck in old patterns, parenting on autopilot, or feeling disconnected. This episode is an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and come home to yourself without guilt, shame, or need...

In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s really been like trying to start this podcast. I talk the gift in letting your mess be the magic. I also open up about Ross River virus, dealing with burnout, and learning how to live and create in a more honest way with myself. I’m a Fifo mum of three. I’m in perimenopause. I’m still figuring things out. But I’m choosing to show up with as much transparency...

I can’t tell you how excited I am to be sharing this episode with you, I had no idea where it was going to go but MY GOD we went there.  In this episode Tara from The Gentle Sleep Specialist speaks openly about her whole frikin life. (So grateful for her vulnerability) She speaks about the impact of her childhood, her anxiety and what she has done learn to trust her body and how it feels. This is...

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they were the problem.   Hayley and I sat down to talk about something that’s been showing up a lot. You know those pesky stories that “we must be the issue”. That feeling of constantly questioning yourself, wondering if maybe you’re the reason things didn’t work out. The relationship, the job, the friendship, the dream that didn’t land the way you t...

This drop-in meditation is a space to pause, soften, and come home to yourself. It’s not about clearing your mind or getting it right, it’s about reconnecting.  Whether you’re feeling scattered, stuck, or just need to catch your breath, this is your invitation to land gently in your body, to listen in, and to return to the part of you that’s always been steady beneath the noise.  Come back to cent...

In this episode, I open up about the messy magic of starting something new and why embracing the role of “the fool” takes real courage.   So many tears were shed, they just kept coming as I shared the rawness of the loss of my dad and the courage it took to use my voice one last time from the deepest place of love.   This is raw and messy and a reminder of what I believe the whole point actually i...

Hey babe so this episode takes us straight to the moment of where it all began. Mands and I talk on all things The Heart is the Bar, the work we do together and Mand’s shares her own experience of what has being possible for her since Playing the Fool in her own way. She is the “Cool One” and I am the "Daggy Mum" which I fully own and love her for. If you’ve ever found yourself laughing...

In this kickoff episode, I share my raw, real story of stepping out of fear and into the arena of my own life. A no-BS Life & Relationship Coach, I unpack why playing it safe kept me stuck and why I'm done gatekeeping the messy, magical path to self-leadership. This is your call to stop spectating and start living .  Click here for more information about my signature program, The Heart is...

In this episode, I lay down the exact steps I use to shift from self-abandonment to self-trust. These 9 tangible practices are for the woman ready to stop biting her tongue, stop making herself smaller, and start showing up - even when it’s messy.  If you’ve ever walked away from a moment knowing you left yourself behind, this is your sign to begin again, on purpose.  If you're ready to start...