Project Friend Podcast

Welcome to the second part of grief episode series where we talk about the experience of grieving and delve deeper into the realms of grief and empathy. In this episode, your host Meg continues her conversation with Katrina, founder of Grow with Grief, a platform dedicated to helping individuals navigate the journey of grief. Grief is a universal experience, yet it remains one of the most uncomfor...

Welcome to another Project Friend Community pod! In this episode, Meg sits down with Katrina, the founder of Grow with Grief, to have an open and honest conversation about the sometimes uncomfortable topic of grief. Together, we share our personal experiences with grief and explore ways to make the journey of grieving more comfortable through empowerment and support. Katrina, who discovered her ca...

Do you often find yourself caught in a cycle of negative self-talk? Are you constantly seeking validation and comparing yourself to others? Can you relate to constantly overthinking every conversation and doubting your own abilities? If this is you, we have got you! If any of this sounds familiar, then join us on Project Friend Podcast as we delve into the challenges of low self-confidence and sel...

Part 2 of our empowering podcast episode with Tara Mont on "Unlearning People Pleasing and Setting Boundaries" is finally here! Are you someone who constantly prioritizes others' needs over your own, always striving to please everyone around you? Do you struggle with asserting yourself and setting healthy boundaries? If this resonates with you, it's time to embark on a journey of...

Is this you? You find it challenging to say no, even when you're overwhelmed or don't have the time or energy to take on more tasks. You often prioritize other people's needs and desires above your own, sometimes at the expense of your well-being. You have a strong desire to be liked and accepted by others, often going out of your way to please them. You tend to avoid conflict or confr...

We all have an inner child, the part of us that experienced the world as a child and shaped who we are today. And just like any child, our inner child has needs that must be met. When these needs are unmet, or we experience traumatic events in childhood, it can create inner child wounds that stay with us into adulthood. In this episode, we're joined by Tallia Deljou, an Inner Child Coach who h...

Let's talk about your greatest investment: YOUR MINDSET. On this week's episode we are diving into the topic of mindset and exploring how your thoughts can impact your life in profound ways. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly achieve their goals, while others struggle to make progress or why some individuals are more resilient in the face of setbacks, while others...

Do you sometimes find yourself trying to adult but you have no clue what you are doing? Welcome home. All adults are welcome here. "Adulting" is a term that has become increasingly popular in recent years to describe the process of becoming and behaving like a responsible adult. The transition from being in school to suddenly having to figure out life on your own can be a daunting task....

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly achieve their goals while others struggle? The answer lies in our habits. In this episode, we will explore the science behind habits, and how small changes can lead to big results. Habits are the behaviors that we do automatically, without much conscious thought. They are formed through repetition and become ingrained in our daily routine...

Do you ever feel like you're being manipulated and controlled in your relationships, but can't quite put your finger on it?  In this Community Pod, Purdey speaks to Dr Stephanie Carinia - a clinical psychologist with 13 years experience in trauma and identity.  They deep dive into the topic of gaslighting, a form of psychological manipulation that can leave you doubting your own percepti...

This episode is for our graduates, someone starting a new job or for those of you currently transitioning from one season to the next. Join us as we unpack the terrifying and liberating phase of life people go through when transitioning from being a graduate to entering the workforce. We have both been there and can very clearly remember what it felt like. Any new season calls for big changes and...

On this week’s Community Pod, Meg speaks to Emma Wilson, the only turning 30 coach and we unpack Chapter 30 and how to confidently embrace your thirties. This episode is especially relatable to anyone who is feeling the pressure of societal expectations or who might currently be dealing with a lack of confidence, changing friendships or feeling stuck in their thirties. We have been there and we ar...

Let’s talk about why we are not setting New Year's Resolutions this year! Yes, we said it. Those mostly unsustainable goals that you set for yourself, only to feel like a failure mid February because despite believing that this year it will be different, you just cannot manage to stick to what you made your goals. In this episode we unpack intentions and share practical tips with you on how to do...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! On this week’s episode of Project Friend, we are bringing all the holiday cheer to our podcast. Think Christmas sweaters, favourite holiday dessert and food, December traditions, our favourite holiday movies and our most treasured holiday memories. In this episode we reflect on the pit and the peak of the past year. We have light-hearted and fun stories to...

This is an hilarious episode filled with plenty of laughter as well as some really interesting realisations about each other! In this episode your hosts Purdey and Meg show vulnerability in sharing some of their reasoning for their “would you rather” statement choices. You might be surprised to find out what funny quirks these two podcast hosts have. In this episode they reveal their internet sear...

To put it simply, 12 years ago a fear of being vulnerable would have been a hot topic on our Project Friend walks and today we get to sit together weekly and share our vulnerabilities on a public platform with confidence. Our Project Friend Podcast hosts have experienced both comfortable living as well as being put in incredibly uncomfortable experiences. We have had to brave it through and dig de...

The term narcissist gets thrown around fast and loose sometimes. If you argue with someone or don't see eye to eye on an option, and it gets heated enough, that word pops out as an insult and an accusation. But what are narcissists, what do they want, what does their cycle of abuse look like and most importantly, what can we do about it? Join Purdey in this month's community pod as she speaks to A...

On this episode of Project Friend, we come to realise that we never truly understood the two terms that get used so often and loosely, introverts and extroverts. We unpack the true meaning behind these two terms and we talk about the labels that oftentimes get associated with these two terms. You might be surprised to find out that what people so often call an introvert or an extrovert, is in fact...

There is nothing like experiencing a heartwarming and wholesome encounter with a stranger, someone who knows very little about you yet they have a lasting effect on your life. This week's episode finds a good balance between being hearty, yet light and fun. Have you ever had an experience with a stranger that stuck with you forever? Your Project Friend Podcast hosts have had many beautiful moments...

Jana is a woman of many hats - wife, mother, teacher, small business owner, and breast cancer survivor. Join us as she shares her story, experiences, and the lessons she learnt while being diagnosed with breast cancer at the very young age of 27 and 6 months into being married. For most people, it would be hard to comprehend being faced with finding out that you have breast cancer in your first ye...

We were made for this episode! Part of the reason that we became such good friends is that we spent hours laughing at ourselves because we continuously found ourselves in awkward and embarrassing moments. We like to claim that we are the sisters of Bridget Jones. Calling someone the wrong name, wearing a tiger tail to the shops, getting summoned into customs, getting stuck on a cricket field durin...

Have you ever had a clothing tag scratch you, only to aggressively pull the clothing item off and to cut the label off as to avoid any further annoyance around that small but powerful scratch? Social labels can feel a lot like clothing labels. Labels can be so limiting. They almost draw a line as to what you can and cannot be and create a barrier for any authenticity. Labels are indeed for tin can...

On Project Friend Podcast, we like to think of boundaries the same way one would think of a boundary fence. The more safety is needed, the more one secures your boundary fence. Boundaries are important yet so many of us tend to keep our boundaries as a last resort to protecting ourselves when being disrespected or treated with unfair expectations. These boundaries are like an imaginary line that i...

Too exhausted or even too tired to read this? Our thoughts exactly! We have all been there. Days go by and before you know it, you are weeks into feeling a sense of hopelessness and despair. Never fear when Project Friend is near, we are here to not only empathise, both having experienced this before but also to share our own experiences and tips with you. If you haven’t already done so, make a cu...

“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” (Page 214) - J.K. Rowling  And in the pages of books, we can live a thousand different lives in a thousand different worlds but books are more than just escaping to worlds where you can be a hero, a queen or something that goes bump in the night. Books are bridges that bring people together. They are a connection point that binds us toge...