Almost Forty

Dr Lara Goode opens up about her recent realisation and diagnosis about of what her psychologist called "severe combined type ADHD" at 35. Lara runs her own allied health clinic, is a Mum of two boys and she’s only now meeting herself for the first time - at 35.  In this episode, Lara and I unpack what a late ADHD diagnosis actually feels like: the relief, the rage, and the question she...

What makes a Miserable Mum? Is it linked to life satisfaction? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, carrying the mental load, or struggling to enjoy family life, this episode is for you. In this episode of Almost Forty, Kylie is joined by Alison from Our Neurodiverse Family for an honest conversation about the recent social media trend surrounding "Things we do because we refuse to be M...

In this personal solo episode of Almost Forty, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the first six months of the year and unpack some of the changes. This is an honest conversation about where I was in January compared to where I am now, in Mid June. This episode is also packed with reflective prompts to help you pause, check in with yourself and consider what progress you’ve made, what yo...

This episode is all about practical, research-backed tips to enhance communication and emotional connection in relationships. Hosted by Kylie, this episode revisits her most listened-to podcast on communication, expanding on key principles for secure interactions. In this ep Kylie covers: Debunking the "mind reader myth" and the importance of clear communication Differentiating between facts and f...

The Unfiltered Conversation continues- Part 2 with Cassie and Kylie. Part One is Live Now for you. This portion of the chat includes personal questions, reflections, closure and more.  Cassie is an experienced and degree qualified naturopath and nutritionist, Cassie is passionate about co-creating achievable and sustainable solutions with her clients. Her approach involves combining the lates...

This is a must listen episode- for every woman in her 30s and 40s. It is a very real and raw discussion about navigating the transitions in life. Cassie opens up about her own experience in moving through a time in life where she felt disconnected from the reality in front of her- and how she learnt to accept this pivot. Cassie reflects on the most impact and profound ways she learnt to cope, and...

If you ever find yourself wondering is parenting is meant to feel this hard ? or i s it normal to find family dynamics challenging. .. This is the episode for you! Alison, founder of Our Neurodiverse Family and AuADHD Coach Family Dynamics Strategist joins me to answer listener submitted questions. We chat about the reality of needing support, the lack of village, the pressure and expectations of...

This episode is a sneak peek behind the subscriber feed and into the more personal thoughts and moments that don’t make the main podcast. Inside this episode: a very real pre-teen parenting situation that pushed me to my limit things I’ve never properly said out loud about parenting solo a conversation with my son about high school culture, vaping, bullying and consent the reality of b...

Answering questions submitted via Instagram including the things I would never suggest throughout pregnancy, expectations, judgement, parenting tools, relationship questions and more. Remember every week you can access subscriber only episodes via Almost Confidential. Those are the conversations that will never make it to the main feed.   Unlock Almost Confidential See omnystudio.com/listener...

A solo episode talking through elements of burnout, delegating, resting and letting go. From one Mum to another- on ending the burnout era.  Unlock exclusive eps here   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an "open letter" style episode in response to a podcast ep where Tara Pavlovic opened up about her separation.  Listen to ALMOST CONFIDENTIAL HERE for the episodes that will never make it to the main feed Listen to the Now What Ep here with Rach and Tara  Follow Tara on IG here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was an interview I was really nervous for - It's hard to sit down and chat about mistakes at the best of times- let alone with a microphone but it felt like the right thing to do. Enough time has past to have this chat and so, this is a (portion of) a conversation I had with Rachel over on the Now What Podcast discussing the truth about breaking up with someone who is not the biological paren...

What Skye Wheatleys Instagram Stories made me think about for days- in regards to parenting and partnership. This is an episode for women navigating their 30s and 40s, who are curious about relationships, identity and the impact and dynamics of parenting.  Unlock Exclusive Episodes here: https://apple.co/iam See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I realised I was feeling numb toward weekends - and something had to change" enter Project Make Weekends Good Again. This has been a work in progress and today's podcast ep is all about the feeling of same/sameness from weekend to weekday and how I've managed to make progress toward creating more contrast. It's an episode for every Mum out there who needs the reminder that she can. be present, lo...

In this episode of Almost Forty, Kylie responds to a message from a listener who asked a simple but deeply personal question: “Was getting diagnosed actually worth it?”After receiving her own adhd diagnosis several years ago - and navigating diagnoses for her children - Kylie reflects on what truly changed… and what didn’t. She shares the practical realities of the diagnos...

In this episode of Almost Forty, Kylie shares the simple health habits she relies on in her late 30s to support energy, wellbeing and everyday life. Instead of complicated routines or extreme wellness trends, this episode focuses on realistic habits that are easy to repeat and work alongside a busy life. Kylie talks about the small things that make the biggest difference. This is about creating a...

Unfortunately - it is really common for women to feel like they no longer matter in their own lives. It happens gradually and simply, because they run out of time and energy to even "care" what they like or want for themselves.  When everyday is focused on meeting the needs of everyone around you - it makes sense that you just kind of "turn your own needs and wants down". At some point though...

This episode is for anyone who has ever craved change but lacks the bandwidth for transformation. It's for the woman who feels stuck in the "same same" cycle of each day...  or even each year.  Kylie  answers a DM from a Mum who feels completely "over it" and desperately craves a Mindset Reset and feels defeated that the new year has not brought the transformation she hoped. &n...

This episode is a live reaction to the very first podcast episode I shared - Six years on from the very  to the day - Listen in to hear what has changed, what's remained and the ick of listening back to yourself 🫠 Follow here on IG  Access Subscriber Only Episodes Here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is all about emotional intelligence and personal growth via three psychological principles I’ve intentionally woven into the way I raise my boys . This isn’t just a parenting episode. These are personal development concepts that apply to friendships, co-parenting, workplaces, romantic relationships and everyday life. We explore: The difference between intention and impact...

In this episode, I’m joined by relationship expert Thais Gibson to break down the six stages every relationship goes through and the critical stage where most couples either grow closer or quietly fall apart. We explore why relationship frustration isn’t a sign you chose the wrong person, but often a sign you’ve entered the power struggle stage. The make-or-break phase can feel l...

This short solo episode is all about the concept of desire reorientation and how to unlock a new level of life satisfaction with this practice. It's about wanting less in order to feel more contented and at peace.  access the subscriber only podcast ALMOST CONFIDENTIAL :  HERE💛 Follow Kylie on IG here  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This MINI ep is all about a simple, family friendly principle that explains why our days unfold the way they do and how we can catch these moments before they become bigger than they need to be. This is not about optimising your morning with a perfect routine- this is a clear way of shifting your mindset- and this concept is very kid friendly!   UNLOCK ALMOST CONFIDENTIAL HERE   Follow K...

Stephanie Rigg joins Kylie to explore the complexities of attachment styles, particularly for women navigating relationships in their late 30s. From the pressure of biological clocks to the challenge of bridging knowledge into action, Stephanie offers practical wisdom on self-worth, making difficult relationship decisions and how the predictive brain can hijack your nervous system and turn a small...

You’re intelligent, Self-aware and you know how to articulate exactly why they don’t serve you. So why can’t you stop? Why do you still reach for your phone at 6pm instead of being present? Why do you say yes when you mean no? Why do you start fights to avoid what’s really bothering you? Why do you organise the pantry for the tenth time instead of sitting with yourself? In...