Kinwomen ALOUD | Conversations That Matter

EPISODE DESCRIPTION The numbers aren't the hardest part. It's the fear, the silence, and the seasons of life that shape everything. This is the conversation that goes deeper — the one where women get really honest about money, survival, and what it took to find solid ground. Episode Overview In Part 1 , we talked about the habits, myths, and practical wisdom around money. Now in Part 2, we...

What if the reason you feel behind with money isn't a lack of income — it's a lack of honest conversation? Three women. Real stories. No shame. This is the money talk you wish you'd had 10 years ago. Episode Overview Most women were never taught how to talk about money — not at home, not at school, not in relationships. And yet, our financial choices shape everything: our freedom, our...

What does it really mean to live your values — not just talk about them? In this powerful continuation of our Wisdom series , we explore how values shape the way we live, lead, connect, and show up in the world. More importantly, we ask the deeper question: are we actually living in alignment with what matters most to us? This episode is an honest and thought-provoking conversation about integrity...

How to Know Your Values: The Hidden Rules Guiding Your Life What actually guides your decisions when no one is watching? In this powerful episode of KinWomen ALOUD, we explore personal values — the quiet, often unspoken principles shaping how we live, love, work, and show up in the world. Through honest, reflective conversation, we unpack how values influence everything from relationships and pare...

How do women actually practise wisdom — not just talk about it? In this continuation of Season 4’s exploration of wisdom , the Kinwomen ALOUD hosts move beyond theory and into lived experience. What does it look like to grow wiser through mistakes, money decisions, family secrets, parenting teenagers, marriage, aging parents and emotional maturity? This episode explores: Why wisdom is a “slow burn...

What is wisdom - and how do we actually live it? In the opening episode of Season 4 of Kinwomen ALOUD , we explore wisdom not as information, but as lived experience — the kind that shapes our values, our decisions, and the way we move through relationships, money, power, parenting, trauma and personal growth. In a culture driven by social media soundbites, scrolling advice and instant opinions, h...

Welcome to Season 4 of Kinwomen ALOUD — a space for thoughtful, honest conversations between women who are living, learning, and evolving together. In this opening episode, all four hosts come together to reflect on the year that was and the small (and significant) shifts that shaped their perspectives . As they say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026, the conversation centres on wisdom — not as some...

In this concluding episode of our Spiritual Health series, the Kinwomen ALOUD hosts continue their exploration of belief, meaning , and what it looks like to live beyond ourselves . Building on the reflections of Part 1, this conversation turns outward — toward community, connection, generosity, and the transformative power of purpose . Through lived stories from time spent in Rwanda, the hosts re...

In this thoughtful episode of Kinwomen ALOUD , the hosts explore spiritual health - a dimension of wellbeing that’s often overlooked, yet deeply connected to how we live, relate, and find meaning. Building on conversations around body and soul health, this episode opens space for honest reflection on belief, spirituality, and what it means to live with purpose in a modern, largely secular world. T...

In this special bonus episode of Kinwomen ALOUD , all four hosts come together to pause and reflect on the year that was — the highs, the lows, and the often-overlooked in-betweens that shape real life. This is not a goal-setting episode or a highlight reel. It’s an honest, end-of-year conversation between women who value reflection, friendship, creativity, and living with intention. Around the ta...

In this continuation of our Body Health series , the Kinwomen ALOUD hosts deepen the conversation around the midlife body - exploring menopause, perimenopause, post-menopause and the physical, emotional and relational shifts that come with this season of life. Through honest storytelling and shared reflection, the conversation centres on learning to listen to our bodies, finding trustworthy suppor...

In this opening episode of our Body Health series , the KinWomen hosts begin an honest, compassionate conversation about women’s bodies in midlife - and how perimenopause and menopause affect us physically, emotionally, and socially. Together, Penny, Rose, and Amanda share personal stories of body changes, vulnerability, confidence shifts, fatigue, joint pain, anxiety, sleep disruption, and the of...

In this deeply moving  Soul Health  episode, we sit down with guest  Kylie Dunjey  to discuss   the everyday realities of grief, renewal, and starting again. Kylie shares her remarkable story: navigating cancer, stepping away from a long-term leadership career, rebuilding identity, and rediscovering purpose. Together, we unpack the different forms of grief (public, silent, complicated) and the tra...

In this special bonus feature, Rose Parker performs Beauty and the Ashes - the title track of her upcoming album and a deeply personal song shaped by her long journey of healing from complex childhood trauma. Before the live studio performance, Rose sits down with Penny to briefly share the story behind the song: the years of work it takes to find freedom, the image of running against the wind, an...

In this deeply honest episode of Kinwomen ALOUD , Amanda, Penny and Kelley open Season 3 with a conversation many of us avoid - grief, loss, emotional change, and the surprising ways these moments reshape who we become. Through personal stories from losing loved ones to navigating divorce, identity shifts, and collective grief after global upheaval - the hosts explore how grief can be both a painf...

This is Part 2 of our “Closing Chapters” series. Penny, Rose and Amanda sit down with guest speaker Sarah “Polly” Polanski for a real, coffee-table conversation about knowing when a chapter is done and what it takes to begin again. From newsroom ceilings and career crossroads to community, identity and marriage in midlife, this is an honest look at letting go with courage and clarity , and finding...

This is Part 1 of our “Closing Chapters” series. Penny, Rose and Amanda sit down for an open, coffee-table-style conversation about what it means to let go with courage and clarity . From creative retreats and fresh starts to the bittersweet moments of change , they share personal stories of transition, ageing, and the quiet confidence that comes from listening to life’s rhythms. This episode isn’...

This is Part Two of our conversation on Narcissism , following on from Episode 10: 'Understanding Narcissism - Traits, Personality Disorders & Healthy Self-Esteem' . In this episode of Kinwomen ALOUD , Kelley continues the discussion with clinical psychologist Anne Galambosi , digging deeper into how narcissism shows up in everyday relationships, parenting, and personal growth . Togeth...

In this episode of Kinwomen ALOUD , Kelley, Rose, and Penny are joined by clinical psychologist Anne Galambosi to explore one of today’s most talked-about topics: Narcissism . Is everyone a little bit narcissistic? What’s the difference between a healthy sense of self and a damaging personality disorder? And why does narcissism seem to dominate conversations across social media, dating, and even p...

This is Part Two of our conversation on boundaries , following on from Episode 8: Why Boundaries Matter - Respect, Relationships & Resilience . In this episode of Kinwomen ALOUD , Amanda, Penny, and Kelley continue exploring how boundaries shape our lives - from grief and family transitions to parenting, friendships, and social justice work . Through heartfelt stories of loss, lessons from lov...

In this powerful episode of Kinwomen ALOUD , the hosts welcome their first guest speaker - Anne Galambosi - to join Amanda and Penny in a deep dive into the world of boundaries : why they matter, how to set them, and how they can transform our relationships. Together, they share personal stories and practical insights on setting boundaries with kindness and confidence - across friendships, parenti...

In this special bonus episode of Kinwomen ALOUD , Penny Amanda & Kelley share some of their most awkward and downright hilarious moments! It’s a reminder that life’s best connections are often built on shared laughter - and not taking ourselves too seriously. 🎧 Tune in for a lighthearted listen that might just spark your own funny story.

In this thoughtful and deeply human episode of Kinwomen ALOUD , Amanda Viviers joins Penny and Kelley to explore how curiosity, leadership, and self-compassion can shape our lives - especially through the intense, beautiful, and complex season of midlife . Amanda reflects on parenting teens, navigating perimenopause, balancing remote leadership, and rediscovering personal creativity. With honesty...

In this vibrant and reflective episode of Kinwomen ALOUD , hosts Penny, Kelley, and Rose explore the power of curiosity - not just as a childlike trait, but as a vital mindset for living a joyful, creative, and connected life. Blending humour and heart, the trio shares stories from everyday life: slow cookers and Labradoodles, dance floor moments, songwriting retreats, and work in international de...

In this profoundly moving episode of Kinwomen ALOUD, Kelley and Rose join Penny to reflect on how different life seasons shape who we are. Together, they explore themes of memory, belonging, and the power of timing in life’s unfolding journey. Penny then shares her very personal story from formative years in New Zealand to bittersweet endings and emotional reunions. It is a story of rediscovery, i...