Empowered Conversations Podcast

In this Empowered Conversation I speak with Tristan Fahey, founder of Rubifresh, a natural skincare company and author of “Living Well and Aging Gracefully”. In her early forties, and mother to two toddlers under two, Tristan felt she was at a crossroad – torn between society’s expectations of flawlessness, and the life philosophy she so believed in – health, fitness,...

In this episode of Empowered Conversations, I’m joined by an accomplished conductor and musician Victoria Jacono-Gilmovich. Victoria has performed in Australia and around the globe and has been playing the violin since she was six. Playing the violin has been her constant companion in life helping her through grief and other difficulties. It has been her tool for a better life. While playing...

In this Empowered Conversation, I speak with Chantal Jackson, psychotherapist, somatic experience practitioner and spiritual care counsellor, about finding her way through a long-term trauma-related chronic illness. We touch on the importance of owning our experiences, willingness to go to the core of them, and bearing witness when we don’t have the answers or solutions for what is happening...

In this episode of Empowered Conversations, I speak with Linda Higdon, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, a global champion for women, and founder of Global Heart Journeys about her cultural immersion with the women of Kenya over the past twenty years. Linda’s transformation and lessons learned from her Kenyan sisterhood are especially relevant for the times of uncertainty we are living...

In this Empowered Conversation episode I interview my beautiful friend and colleague Bernadette Payne who is an accomplished, award-winning stylist. Bernadette believes that style is more than just clothing. Style comes from within. It's not about what you wear, but how you wear it. Bernadette’s passion lies in helping women and men identify their own personal style and giving them the tools...

In this episode of Empowered Conversations, I dive deep with Sable Badaki, International HR Consultant, about what it takes to create systemic change within organisations and how can women have their voices heard, be it in the boardroom or in the street. Sable introduces the idea that each one of us needs to find our own place of protest and be willing to risk to have our voices heard. Find out ho...

In this new episode, I embark on a conversation with Linda Mercer about her personal journey of overcoming chronic illness and a book that followed  "Rebuild Your Immune System In 10 Minutes A Day”.  Her book is a blend of her personal experience of overcoming multiple sclerosis with her 25-year career as a licensed psychotherapist, wellness coach and autoimmune expert to deli...

In this Empowered Conversation you’ll hear from Caroline Bone what happens when life throws a curveball your way but you have other plans. She didn’t see it coming but Caroline was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She had to leave a job she loved and figure out what to do next with her life.  In this episode, Caroline Bone shares how her diagnosis paved way for doing what s...

In this Empowered Conversation, I speak to Dora Pappas Aliferis, a primary school teacher turned entrepreneur about her calling to sell her successful early learning centre in the heart of Sydney’s Inner West and move with her family to the south of Athens in Glyfada. We unpack decision making, living with purpose, trusting life’s nudges and some of the biggest lessons she is learning...

In this Empowered Conversation, I talk to Stacey Smart who is an Embodiment Facilitator, Drummer/Percussionist and Western Australia’s first certified Qoya Dance Teacher. We explore how we can connect back to our inner rhythm and flow of life flow through drumming, qoya (a divine feminine practice) and singing. Stacey even takes us through a powerful drumming and singing practice.  Reso...

In this Empowered Conversation I speak with Senka Coulton from Senka’s Sessions about her journey working in Macquarie Bank as a HR director to becoming a personal trainer and wellness coach. She reveals pivotal moments in life which nudged her to take a leap and start a new path for herself.  She shares three important qualities which have helped her to embrace her journey. Resource li...

In this Empowered Conversation episode I dive deep with Jill Sweatman, neuroscience specialist in learning and development, about research, real-life experiences and recommendations when it comes to children and technology. We speak to the question: What choices are we making for our children today when it comes to technology and what can we as parents or carers do to ensure that our choices...

In this Empowered Conversation, I speak with Dr Elsbeth Meuth on how women can awaken and expand their love and passion for themselves, their lives and relationships.  Dr Meuth is a co-author of Sexual Enlightenment and co-founder of the TantraNova Institute in Chicago. She lives with her beloved, life and business partner Freddy Zental Weaver. In our Empowered Conversation Elsbeth Meuth...

How do we follow our passion? How do we connect to our purpose and live from a more inspired place? Is it possible to do this without having to overachieve and drive yourself into the ground? Mel Daniels, founder of Meld Business Services opens up about her journey from working in a corporate career to running her own business. She used to believe that “unless you work hard you don&rsqu...

In this episode of Empowered Conversation, I share the 'why' behind the Empowered Conversations podcast. As a clinical psychologist and empowerment coach, I've had the privilege to listen to people’s incredibly diverse and enriching stories. Each one has a powerful message and over the years I've been inspired by so many of these. Now,  I want you to have access to stories that I've had...

In each episode I will interview a special guest about their journey: why they do what they do and lessons learned. They will share their wisdom and words of empowerment to inspire you to live a life of your dreams. This truly is a gift: to have another human being impart to us life's worth of knowledge and wisdom. It's through this that we learn, grow and evolve. We live in a world of great oppor...