Doing It Anyway

If you've ever felt confused about nutrition, overwhelmed by conflicting advice online, or like you're constantly starting over every Monday, this episode is for you. For years, I thought I needed a better meal plan, more discipline, more willpower, or some secret piece of nutrition information that everyone else seemed to know. Instead, I found myself stuck in the same cycle so many women...

Every few months there’s a new glow up trend telling you the secret to becoming your best self. A new supplement, a new morning routine, a new aesthetic, or a new list of things you “need” to do to finally become the version of yourself you’ve been dreaming about. But when I look back at my biggest glow up, losing 20kg, rebuilding my confidence, changing careers, becoming more comfortable in my ow...

We hear a lot about confidence, but what if confidence isn't actually the thing you need first? For a long time, I believed confidence was something you either had or you didn't. I thought the confident girls were somehow different; that they were naturally more outgoing, more secure, less self-conscious, and less afraid of being judged. But the older I've gotten, the more I've rea...

In this episode of Doing It Anyway , we’re talking about the small, almost unglamorous habits that completely change how life feels when everything feels chaotic, overwhelming, or slightly off track. This isn’t about a full life reset, strict routines, or “become a new person in 30 days” energy. It’s about the tiny things that bring you back to yourself in real time. The habits that don’t take mot...

In this episode of Doing It Anyway , we’re talking about something almost every woman in her 20s quietly struggles with but rarely says out loud, feeling behind in life, second-guessing your career choices, and wondering if you’re meant to have it all figured out by now. Whether you’ve changed degrees, started working young and felt lost, questioned your career path, or constantly find yourself co...

In this episode of Doing It Anyway, I’m opening up about a side of my life I haven’t fully shared online yet. Over the past few months, I’ve been navigating neurologist appointments, MRIs, blood tests, nerve stimulation testing, medication side effects, PCOS, autoimmune concerns, and trying to understand what’s actually been happening with my body and brain behind the scenes. I talk about the ment...

If you’ve ever thought “I know what to do… so why can’t I actually stick to it?” this episode is for you. In today’s Q&A episode of Doing It Anyway, Jess answers the real health, fitness, confidence, food, and consistency struggles women in their 20s are secretly dealing with right now. From binge eating at night, emotional eating, and all or nothing thinking, to gym anxiety, ADHD routines, PC...

In this guest episode of Doing It Anyway , we go behind the scenes of what it actually looks like to outgrow comfort, make messy decisions, and choose growth over security in your 20s. This conversation unpacks the real story of leaving a stable job inside the fitness industry, navigating identity shifts, building a business, and realising when something that once felt “right” no longer aligns wit...

Ever notice how you can stay consistent for a few weeks… start seeing results… feel more confident in your body… and then suddenly fall off? This isn’t a lack of discipline. And it’s definitely not because you “just need to try harder.” In this episode of Doing It Anyway , we’re breaking down why self sabotage happens right when your fitness journey starts working, and why so many women in their 2...

Welcome to a new era of Doing It Anyway, this episode is a real, behind the scenes look at what it actually takes to evolve, rebrand your life, and step into your next level in your 20s. Because growth isn’t always loud or aesthetic… sometimes it looks like fixing your weaknesses, trying new things that you’re not naturally good at, and letting go of the version of you that no longer fits where yo...

If you feel like every holiday, birthday, or weekend turns into a cycle of “stay on track”… then “get back on track”… this episode is your wake up call. Because here’s the truth: If your routine falls apart every time life gets social. it’s not you, It’s your approach. In this episode of Doing It Anyway , we’re breaking down why so many women in their 20s feel like they’re constantly starting over...

From High School Teacher to Store Owner: The Decision That Changed Everything. Thinking about a career change or wondering how to start a business while working full time ? In this episode of Doing It Anyway , Jess sits down with entrepreneur Denisa Feng , founder of Hugh & Hyde , to talk about what it really takes to leave a safe career and build something of your own. Denisa’s journey didn’t...

Ever feel like you’re behind in your 20s… even when you’re actually doing pretty well? In this episode of Doing It Anyway , I’m having a real, unfiltered life update chat about the pressure to have your life figured out, and why it feels like everyone else is moving faster than you. We’re talking societal timelines, hustle culture, social media comparison, and how we’ve gone from one “expected pat...

If you’re in your 20s feeling stuck, unfulfilled in your job, or questioning your next move… this episode will change the way you think about starting over. In this guest episode, I sit down with Mon Riccio (@socialhousesyd) to unpack how she went from working a low paid gym reception job… to building her own social media business with creative freedom, flexible hours, and clients she actually lov...

If your 2026 goals already feel off track… this is your sign to reset, not give up. It’s officially been 90 days since January 1st, aka the time most people stop checking in with their goals. In this episode of Doing It Anyway , we’re doing a real, honest 90 day goal check in , and more importantly… a habit reset that actually works for your lifestyle . Because let’s be honest, you didn’t “fail.”...

In this guest episode of DOING IT ANYWAY, we dive into what it really looks like to go from corporate life to building multiple businesses; without having everything figured out. If you’re a girl in your 20s feeling stuck in your career, overwhelmed by where to start, or scared to take the risk… this is your permission slip to stop overthinking and start doing. We talk about the messy middle of st...

If you already feel behind on your goals this year , this episode is going to change the way you plan your life. Because the truth is… most people fail their goals not because they’re lazy, but because 12 month goals are too long . Motivation fades, life gets busy, and suddenly the routine you promised yourself in January disappears by March. In this episode of Doing It Anyway , I’m breaking down...

What happens when you land your dream job… and then lose it in your 20s? In this episode of Doing It Anyway, I’m joined by freelance social media and content strategist Lilly Moussa , who shares the real story behind building a career in the social media industry, working with major brands, landing a role at TikTok, and then unexpectedly being made redundant. We talk about what it actually looks l...

The last few months have been chaotic behind the scenes. In this episode of Doing It Anyway , I’m sharing a raw life update about a recent health scare, navigating the medical system, and what it actually looks like to stay consistent when life feels messy and uncertain. After dealing with unexplained headaches, facial changes, scans, doctor appointments and multiple specialist referrals, I found...

From gym floor grind to building a thriving online coaching empire, Jessie Morgan knows what it takes to grow a business that actually works long term; without sacrificing your life. At 31, she’s living on her own terms, dating openly, saying no to societal pressures, and building a business that supports the lifestyle she wants. In this episode, Jessie shares her journey from fitness coaching to...

In this special 5 minute episode I take you behind the scenes of my internal thoughts. I am so excited to share some news with you - we've changed the podcast name to Doing It Anyway! I will be diving into the reasons behind this change and what this means for our community and the direction of this podcast. Expect the same great content you've always loved, with even more focus on helping...

PCOS fatigue and brain fog can feel incredibly confusing; especially when your blood tests are normal and you’re doing everything “right.” In this episode, I open up about the exhaustion I’ve been experiencing lately while living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. From feeling fine in the morning to suddenly needing a two hour nap after light activity, I share what PCOS fatigue actually feels like, t...

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, unmotivated, or completely paralysed by simple tasks… this episode is for you. In this raw and honest solo episode of Navigating Your 20s, I’m talking about nervous system regulation, burnout, overwhelm, phone addiction, goal paralysis, and why you cannot force clarity from a dysregulated state. For years, I thought breath work, nervous system resets, s...

If you’ve ever walked into a gym class and felt completely out of place, overwhelmed by fitness trends, or unsure where to start, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re breaking down the truth about group fitness classes, HIIT workouts, Pilates, and strength training, and why so many women in their 20s feel confused, intimidated, or stuck when trying to build their dream body. Fro...

If you are high achieving, career driven, and constantly juggling work, social plans, and life admin, but your fitness feels like the first thing to fall apart, this episode is for you. In this episode of Navigating Your 20s , we are talking about why high performing women often lose their fitness without even noticing and why burnout in fitness is not a failure, but a predictable signal of misali...