Mind Your Being Podcast

Episode Synopsis In this thought-provoking conversation, Cass is joined by Clinical Psychologist Sky Maree Steele to explore the hidden mental patterns that keep so many of us stuck—especially in midlife. Together, they unpack the power of negative core beliefs, why we fall into people-pleasing and living to others’ expectations, and how overthinking and rumination can erode our self-worth and wel...

Episode Synopsis: Think bones are just dry, lifeless structures holding us up? Think again.  In this powerful conversation, Cass is joined by researcher Dr Tracey Clissold to unpack everything you need to know about building and maintaining strong bones across the lifespan.  Also surprising? Your bones and immune system are in constant conversation. Dr Clissold explains the fascinating connection...

In this second episode with Dr Justin Keogh, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Bond University, we shift focus to practical strategies for strength maintenance and healthy ageing . We unpack what resistance training really means and how much you actually need each week to maintain or improve strength as you age.  Dr Keogh introduces the accessible idea of “exercise snacking” —short bursts...

Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Mind Your Being , I’m joined by Dr Justin Keogh, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Bond University, to explore the vital role of exercise in our health and wellbeing—particularly as we age. We take a deep dive into sarcopenia , the age-related loss of muscle mass that can begin earlier than many of us realise, and discuss how this process affects stren...

Episode Synopsis:   In this empowering and informative episode of Mind Your Being , Cass is joined by Dr Lisa Cochrane, a GP at  WellFemme, to open up an essential conversation about perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Together, they unpack what every woman deserves to understand about this life stage—from the earliest signs of hormonal changes to the long-term health impacts and opportu...

Episode Synopsis: In this insightful episode of Mind Your Being , we’re joined by world-renowned psychiatrist and women’s mental health advocate, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni . Together, we delve into the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social influences on women's mental health across the lifespan, with a particular focus on midlife. Professor Kulkarni explains the unique...

Hi, I'm Cass, the creator and host of the Mind Your Being Podcast. Welcome to Mind Your Being - in this short intro I introduce myself and explain that I’ve always been passionate about health and wellbeing, and this podcast is my way of bringing that curiosity to life — a space where I get to share my love of learning and have real conversations with people who inspire me.  Each episode, you...