Okay, Now What? - With Kate Gladdin

This episode is all about exploring - what does mental health mean to you? Because we see so many #MENTALHEALTH and people raising awarness of it - but what does it  actually   mean?! I think it's important to get clear about because many of us define it in a way that actually takes away our mental health and ability to be resilient - which is of course the exact opposite of what we're aiming for....

Today's episode is an interview with the inspiring Glen Gerreyn who's olympic dreams were shattered as a teen due to a chronic illness. Since then, Glen has gone onto speak to over 500,000 people around the world, authored books, created youth programs and featured at at world famous TEDx events - and the fuel for all these achievements? Hope.  So tune in to learn some unique and simple ways to in...

Are your parents or siblings driving you insane while you're in lockdown right now? Does your brother just not listen when you ask him to turn the music down or is your Mum constantly nagging you about your school work? Are you ending up in more arguments as you can't help but get frustrated over at how annoying they are? Given we're having to be around our family more than ever, it seems inevitab...

Now that the initial shock of the world's Corona crisis has settled, boredom is now creeping in. We can't do the usual every day things we enjoy doing like hanging outside with our friends or playing sports, so now what are we supposed to do? Seems like we have no choice but to be stuck feeling bored and frustrated about it. So today's episode is all about helping you get ''unstuck'' from boredom...

There's nothing more the human brain hates than uncertainty - which we're facing plenty of with the Covid 19 crisis right now. '' When will this end?' ' is what we all want to know. I don't have the answer to that, but I do have the answer to how to not let the anxiety over this uncertainty cripple your ability to stay focused on what matters more right now - like setting up a new routine or being...

Wow, what an AMAZING guest I have on the show for you today! Michael Crossland is an international speaker and best selling author who's shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the world - from the Dalai Lama through to Sir Richard Branson and Tony Robins. But what's most inspiring about Michael's story isn't what he's achieved, but what he's overcome along the way. From life threatenin...

The 3rd and final R to my 3R strategy is to REDIRECT our brain to useful, more empowering thoughts using the power of questions that instruct our brain to look at things in a way that create more feelings of hope, curiosity, compassion and courage in amongst the fear we're all naturally feeling at the moment. From those feelings we'll begin to access the inner wisdom, strength, creativity and reso...

This is the 2nd R to my 3 R resilience strategy that is all about REFLECTING upon the impact of our thoughts. Because sometimes we feel really convinced and justified in thinking a certain way that we want to hold onto it, but that's when we need to REFLECT upon the impact of our thoughts and whether they're helping us take any sort of productive action or show up in a way that we're proud of. DOW...

This episode is all about the first R of my resilience strategy which is to RECOGNISE your own thoughts by separating them out from the factual circumstances of our lives. Because the temptation is to: 1. B lame our circumstances for our stress and fear or however we feel - in this case the coronavirus and then whatever unwanted knock on effect it's had in your life (events being cancelled, income...

Part 2 of this mini coaching series is all about understanding how your brain and the media functions so you can accept that fear is a healthy and normal response right now and why not judging ourselves for it is the first and most important step to take to look after our mental hygiene throughout this time of great uncertainty. For more info on how I can help you feel less anxious right now, visi...

It goes without saying that humanity is facing unprecedented times right now, and as a coach for dealing with the unexpected, I am releasing a 5 part podcast series to help you struggle less with the uncertainty of it all. Anxiety. Disappointment. Fear. Frustration. These are emotions we are collectively feeling around the world at the moment which is causing many of us to panic and react in ways...

In honour of International Women's Day, I share with you 5 women who have failed throughout their career and the way inspiring ways they've handled it so you can do the same. Remember, failure does not define us - we define failure and in our choice of perspective, we hold the power to determine what comes next.  For more info on how I can speak at your school, visit  www.katefitzsimons.com  Subsc...

As kids we're often taught to label emotions ''positive'' or ''negative'' and today's episode I dive into why that's not the most useful way to categorise our feelings and teach you a far more empowering way to think about our emotions which will help you show up for your life with greater impact. I also question the belief that our ''purpose in life is to be happy'' - and how that could be actual...

Moving on from a messy break up can sometimes feel so overwhelming that you begin to think it's impossible - that you're always going to feel this much pain and you'll never find true happiness again. It can eat away at our self worth and our confidence can hit an all time low. We keep arguing why it shouldn't have happened and wishing they'd take you back or never come into your life at all. We k...

We all have those moments when we want so badly to make something happen, but all feels hopeless. You feel like a fool for even daring to try because it's all way too hard or complicated. You're a moment away from giving up and curling up in a ball of shame. I know all about those moments, because they've been a very real part of my journey and this episode I share with you how I coach myself thro...

I recently had someone lash out at me saying that I was victimizing the victims because I believe in taking responsibility for why our lives are the way they are. So, this episode I'm sitting down and explaining what I truly mean by this by explaining the difference between ''victim'' and ''victimhood''. And how one you don't get a choice over – but the other you alway s do. I think this distincti...

Well this episode has a very special place in my heart as it's from one of my favourite places in the world with one of my all time favourite people  - school principal Bob Devine (or ''Bobby D'' as many of his students call him). Bob is the Principal who invited me all the way from Australia to speak about building resilience with his students at Idaho Falls High in December 2018 - and since then...

We've all got them in our lives - opinionated people. And they can be a huge source of frustration for us, but the good news is, they don't have to be! Tune in to learn how to better handle people who are always voicing opinions that are very different to yours so you're not always ending up in heated arguments or tension in the relationship. Plus, I'll even teach you the trick to winning ANY argu...

Tune in to learn what it truly means to set a boundary with someone in your life - as there's certainly a lot of misconceptions about what a boundary is and how they can actually save your relationships (rather than sabotage them!). I walk you through step by step exactly how to set a healthy boundary and what to be mindful of so it's actually effective in protecting your personal space and not ju...

Relationships can be a source of the greatest fulfilment in life, and also the greatest stress. This week's episode has been prompted by a question from a listener who wanted advice on how to manage expectations in relationships - because relationships are all about getting our needs met, or are they? Tune in to learn my perspective on how to get the most out of your relationships and the shift I'...

Traveling after finishing school and during semester break at uni is top of the ''must do'' list for many. And rightly so if you ask me. After 13 years at school, this time of our lives gives us that new found independence to see the world solo for the first time, to discover its thrills, it's beauty, it's joys. It's a time to meet new people, make new friends and find out as much about yourself a...

We all know life can get icky. Be unfair. And sometimes, outright cruel. There's tears. Heartbreak. And extreme emotion that can overwhelm people we love at times. How can we stay present and best support them during these moments? How do we not turn away or feel uncomfortable? How can we love them and not add to the pressure they're feeling? The answer to this is what I call ''holding the space''...

Hurricanes, house fires, deaths and poverty - these are just some of the adversities today's guest, Kenneth Cheadle , has had to face in his lifetime. Yet today he is a certified life coach, best selling author and host of the popular podcast show, '' The Adverse Effect '', and most importantly, he's thriving at life!  This interview with him is as entertaining as it is inspiring, and his passion...

Where does stress in your life come from? Is it your exams? Ex boyfriends? Busy schedules? Friendship drama? What if I said it's none of these things? Because actually, that's the truth. In this episode we dive into making the clarification between ''stressful vs hard'' so you no longer make your way through life in a frenzied, victimised state where everything just feels out so ''stressful''. Ins...

What kind of life do you want to live? You get one chance at being human - what kind of experience do you want it to be? It's a deep question but also an essential one to ask ourselves as we step into ''adult'' world - or before you know it, you could be flatlining your life. What do I mean by this? Tune in to find out. After such a rollercoaster of a year, get ready to feel deep with me in this e...