It's a Mindset

Have you ever looked back and realised you're not the same person you were a few years ago? When I hit record on Episode 1 of It's a Mindset, I had no idea where this podcast would lead. What started as a way to share conversations and build confidence before publishing my book has become one of the greatest gifts of my life. Nearly 100 guests (and plenty of solo episodes), thousands of downloads,...

Have you ever found yourself lying awake at 3am, desperately wishing you could switch your brain off? For so many of us, especially in midlife, getting a good night's sleep can feel elusive. Yet quality sleep is one of the most powerful foundations for feeling our best, performing at our best, and living a healthier, happier life. In this episode of It's a Mindset, I'm joined by portfolio careeris...

Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong? The alarm doesn't go off. Someone says something that rubs you the wrong way. Work feels overwhelming. Your confidence takes a hit. And before you know it, one bad day starts feeling like a bad week, a bad month, or even a bad life. In this episode of It's a Mindset, Emma sits down with Learning and Organisational Development...

Have you ever known exactly what you needed to do, but still found yourself stuck? We live in a world overflowing with information. Books, podcasts, courses and advice are more accessible than ever before. Yet many of us still struggle to bridge the gap between what we know and what we actually do. In this episode of It's a Mindset, Emma sits down with leadership expert, keynote speaker and author...

Have you ever had a dream that wouldn't quite leave you alone? Not a fleeting idea. Not a New Year's resolution. A dream that keeps quietly tapping you on the shoulder, year after year, even as life gets busy. In this solo episode of It's a Mindset, Emma explores why so many women put their dreams on hold while they focus on everyone else. From careers and caring responsibilities to being the "goo...

Have you ever wondered whether being the "good girl" is actually holding you back? Maybe you've spent years being the good daughter, the good employee, the good partner, the good mum - putting everyone else's needs ahead of your own and measuring your worth by how much you do for others. But what if constantly being "good" comes at a cost? In this episode of It's a Mindset, I sit down with author,...

Have you ever realised how many women are only one major life change away from financial struggle? In this practical and empowering episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by award-winning financial adviser, speaker and author Helen Baker for a conversation about financial freedom, security and why knowledge truly is power when it comes to money. Helen is the founder of On Your Own Two Feet, an Aust...

Have you ever found yourself questioning what love, connection and relationships are supposed to look like in the modern world? Despite living in a time where we’re more connected than ever digitally, so many people still feel lonely, disconnected or uncertain about love, intimacy and belonging. In this deeply thoughtful and intriguing episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Natalia Rachel - writ...

Have you ever felt deeply passionate about helping others… but conflicted about charging for your work, owning your value, or asking for more? In this empowering episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Wendy Pitts-Reeves - business coach, former psychotherapist, speaker and entrepreneur - for a deeply honest conversation about self-worth, courage, money mindset and what it really takes to build a...

Have you ever been forced to stop… and realised the way you were living or working just wasn’t sustainable anymore? Like something in your life hit pause - and you were left questioning everything you thought success looked like? In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Fleur Marks - globally recognised leadership trainer, performance mindset coach and author of The Overachiever’s Reset. F...

Have you ever gone through a really tough time… and wondered how you could ever come back from it - let alone use it to help others? In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Graeme Cowan - resilience expert, professional speaker, Board Director of R U OK?, and author of five books, including his latest, Great Leaders Care. Graeme shares his deeply personal story of experiencing a five-year...

Have you ever found yourself trying so hard to be a “perfect parent”… only to feel like it’s not quite working the way you expected? In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Lisa Taylor - family therapist, relationships consultant, speaker and founder of Strengthening Families Australia. With over 25 years of experience supporting families, schools and organisations, Lisa brings a deeply h...

Have you ever wondered what comes next… when the life you’ve built no longer feels like the life you want? In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Robyn Greaves - a highly regarded career change specialist and coach who has worked across some of the world’s most recognised organisations including BHP, Apple, Woolworths and Westpac. Robyn brings a thoughtful, practical and deeply human app...

Have you ever felt like your body is trying to tell you something… but you’re too busy pushing through to actually listen? Or maybe you’ve been doing all the “right” things - exercising, eating well, showing up - yet something still feels off. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Matthew Sorensen - a specialist in corrective exercise, strength and conditioning, manual therapy, counsell...

Have you ever read a book and thought… “wow, this is life-changing”… and then a week later, nothing actually changes? You feel inspired. Motivated. Clear. And then life gets busy again… and you find yourself right back where you started. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m diving into why this happens - and more importantly, what it actually takes to move from insight into meaningful, lasting c...

Have you ever felt like you’re not as confident with money as you’d like to be… but no one ever actually taught you how? Or maybe you’ve found yourself focusing on the now - the bills, the holidays, the day-to-day - while quietly hoping the future will somehow take care of itself. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Jessica Brady - money educator, former financial adviser and co-found...

Have you ever been navigating big changes in your body and mind… while still showing up every day at work, expected to perform at your best? For many women, perimenopause and menopause arrive right in the middle of their most senior and demanding career years. Yet for decades it has been something we’ve quietly managed behind closed doors. In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Karen Ste...

Have you ever felt like you were holding everything together on the outside… while quietly wondering if something more aligned was calling you? In Episode 83 of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by the inspiring Saliya Katungu-Moran, women’s strength and wellness coach and founder of Talala Bloom - a community-driven movement helping women build strength in their bodies, confidence in their choices and w...

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same emotional pattern and wondered… why does this keep happening to me? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by psychologist and consultant Vaibhav Ranglani, who is based in India and works with smart, ambitious people feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed and stuck in cycles of stress and overthinking. This co...

Have you ever stared at a wardrobe full of clothes and still thought… I have nothing to wear? You’re not alone. In Episode 81 of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Emma Edwards — financial behaviour specialist, founder of The Broke Generation and author of The Wardrobe Project — to unpack the powerful psychology behind our spending habits, self-image and relationship with consumption. Emma undertook a...

Have you ever felt flat… even when life looks “fine” on paper? Like you’re functioning - working, parenting, leading - but your energy isn’t where it used to be? In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I sit down with Tim Jack Adams - founder of three purpose-driven companies and author of Energised - to explore what it really means to feel alive, purposeful and connected again. Since 2009, Tim has wor...

Have you ever felt the urge to fully express yourself - but held back because of fear, judgement, or worrying about how you might be perceived? In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by the extraordinary Jordana Borensztajn - global speaker, TEDx presenter, public speaking coach, corporate humourist, author, and Australia’s only female magician and mentalist in the corporate world. This is...

Have you ever had your life turned upside down by something you never saw coming - and been forced to find strength you didn’t even know you had? In this deeply moving episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Sarah Susak - a commercial lawyer, full-time working mum, meditation teacher, and quite honestly, one of the most resilient humans you’ll ever hear from. Sarah has spent more than two decades...

Have you ever felt like your voice was silenced - like parts of you were slowly muted to keep the peace, stay safe, or fit into who you were told you should be? So many women grow up learning to suppress their feelings, their anger, their creativity and their truth. Over time, that silencing can show up as low self-worth, unhealthy relationships, burnout, or even physical illness. Today’s guest, S...

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Why do men process emotions so differently to women?” Or felt like you and your partner were speaking completely different emotional languages? In this deeply insightful episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by John Broadbent - men’s mentor, retreat facilitator and father - for a powerful conversation about men, emotions, relationships, and what it really me...