Dirty Thirty Chats

In this episode of Dirty Thirty Chats, I sit down with Dana , founder of Dance Lightly – a surf and self-awareness retreat built in Indonesia – for an honest conversation about home, identity, and what it actually means to rebuild a life on your own terms (on the other side of the world). Dana shares her journey from growing up an only child of divorced parents in San Diego, to moving to Hawaii al...

In this episode of Dirty Thirty Chats, I sit down with money mentor Ana Pereira for an honest conversation about money, financial independence, wealth building, and the mindset patterns that quietly shape our financial reality, as women. We unpack why so many women feel overwhelmed by money, the limiting beliefs we've inherited, and how our relationship with money often has far more to do with...

In this conversation, Sara sits down with Cat Santos — a multidisciplinary creative in her mid 30s whose life has been shaped by movement, reinvention, and the clarity that comes when everything that "ticks off the boxes" stops making sense. By 30, Cat had called off an engagement. By 33, she was leaving Australia for Portugal in search of a fresh start. Yet what followed wasn’t a clean reset, but...

March has welcomed a new energy with the start of a new astrological year – and I've been feeling it deeply. In this solo episode, I’m opening up about being single at 34 and going back to dating, navigating major life transitions, and the fear that can quietly hold us back from living the life we truly want. Now three months into living in a completely new state and starting from scratch, I’m REA...

Thinking about fertility in your 30s? Struggling with hormonal imbalances or recurring vaginal infections? In this episode, I sit down with women’s naturopath Greta Durston to unpack the most common health concerns women face in their 30s — from hormone imbalances and cycle irregularities to vaginal microbiome health and natural fertility support. We explore how to support your body naturally, wha...

In this episode of the Dirty Thirty Chats Podcast, Skaya Hedstrom shares the story that led her to book a one-way ticket to India – a decision that completely reshaped her life. What began with the breakdown of a marriage, the sale of a business, and a deep need for a mid-30s reset became a spiritual journey into yoga, Ayurveda, and a more purposeful way of living. We explore what Ayurveda actuall...

What does a sexologist actually do, and how can their work transform your relationship with pleasure? In this episode of Dirty Thirty Chats, Sara sits down with Ruby Josif, a somatic sexologist, for an honest conversation about s3x, dating, and self-empowerment as a woman – in your 30s and honestly, at any stage of life. Ruby breaks down the practical tools you can use to cultivate more pleasure i...

What started as a heartbreaking goodbye in Spain turned into a journey that reminded me how powerful trust really is. In this episode of Dirty Thirty Chats , I share the full story behind how I landed a business class upgrade with Qatar Airways, how manifestation actually looks like when things don't go to plan, and why trust, surrender, and staying open to outcomes is what creates real magnetism...

Jade Payne is the founder of Wildbody , Australia’s first low-tox, organic, size-inclusive activewear brand born from need and purpose. After being diagnosed with kidney cancer at 33 and becoming cancer-free just one year later, Jade radically changed the way she lived. As an active mum of four who loves fitness and movement, clean, low-tox activewear became essential. In this episode, Jade shares...

Astrologer and women’s nutritionist Brittani Elise joins Dirty Thirty Chats to talk about realising when he’s not the one, the fun (and not-so-fun) stories that come with dating in your 30s, and how discovering her passion for astrology has changed her life. Brittani opens up about her experiences with faith, addiction, divorce, and past relationships, and shares how her perspective on dating and...

Ane Santiago was a published author by 20 and is a copywriter at Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam. In this episode, Ane shares how writing became her way of telling the truth, healing emotional wounds, and connecting with thousands of people through poetry. From Barcelona to New York, Berlin, and Amsterdam, Ane reflects on finding her voice across cultures, adapting creatively at work, and redefining what...

Part 2 of this Dirty Thirty Chats with naturopath Tess Doig explores leaving relationships that feel “just okay,” navigating breakups, and choosing deeper alignment with yourself in our 30s. We discuss listening to physical and emotional manifestations, reclaiming your glow after heartache, and Tess’s work empowering women in their 30s to feel healthy and confident to conceive later – without sett...

In this episode of Dirty Thirty Chats , Sara sits down with women’s naturopath Tess Doig for Part 1 of a two-part conversation on all things women's health, motherhood, career, and life in our thirties. This episode covers her journey to become a naturopath, and the common concerns she sees in clinic in women in their 30s. Sara and Tess talk ambition, motherhood, ADHD, and the lessons that have co...

In this very first interview episode of Dirty Thirty Chats , we’re having a real girl chat about one big question we’ve both faced in our late twenties and early 30s: is freelancing actually worth it?! I sit down with one of my closest friends – Meg Donnelly, a graphic designer who built her own freelance business in her twenties — and together we unpack the highs, lows, freedom, uncertainty and a...

In this solo episode, Sara shares how a year of using To Be Magnetic has completely shifted her approach to manifestation and helped her trust the unknown. If you’re curious about energetics, the law of attraction, abundance work, or you struggle to let go of control, this episode walks through the tools that helped her strengthen her intuition and release the need to micromanage life. Perfect for...

In Episode 02 of Dirty Thirty Chats , host Sara steps into her first solo episode with a deeply personal story. –– Halfway through 2025, I suddenly find myself at complete rock bottom. A sudden breakup from a long-term partner, unexpected unemployment, and the life-altering decision to pack up all of my belongings and move across the country to start fresh. This solo episode pulls back the curtain...

Welcome to Dirty Thirty Chats ❤️‍🔥 This intro episode sets the tone for what’s ahead in the podcast: unfiltered conversations, honest stories, and the kind of chats you normally save for your closest friends (or your therapist’s couch). If you're navigating the chaos of your thirties and craving real talk, connection, and a reminder that you’re not alone – you’re in the right place. Hosted by Sar...