SELF with Lisa Clarke

Its here. The final episode of Season 7 - with much to say.  Love you x

Welcoming back to the podcast, the beautiful Kristina Gorgievska! We jumped on a (fkng very early morning) zoom to talk about why the hell perfectionism is such a gendered term, and why / how Women suffer so greatly from it. We also talk about the different ways perfectionism can express itself, and offer prompts to contemplate how you a) think of perfectionism and b) how it might be expressing it...

Welcoming back to the podcast, my dear friend and all round glorious human being, Ruhee Meghani! Fresh topic, and it's a conversation we should all be having. Today we are speaking on the emotion; rage. Touch stones:  Normalising anger as a healthy and even positive emotion Women and rage: societal and cultural narratives The impact / outcomes of supressing our rage Feeling, holding and expressing...

It is with great delight that I welcome Francessca O'Donnell to the Self Podcast. For so many of you listening Miss Francessca will need no introduction - which is a good thing, because sometimes someones energy is a difficult thing to put into words, particuarly when they have had such a great impact on your life. For those that don't know her, you are in for a real treat. (If you love treats tha...

Ugh! This episode is rich in depth and flavour. Let me delay no further and introduce our guest, Tahlia Seinor. Join us as we speak on Identity; culture, society, womanhood, female frienships, and losing your identity in relationships. If you are seeking your north star, this conversation is a place to start. Thank you Tahlia for your wisdom and storytelling. Let's do again soon my friend.  Find m...

Anyone else feel totally not okay with the invisible expecations placed on us once in a relationship? Like, you MUST share a bed with that person for the rest of your life otherwise your relationship isn't okay. Or YOU MUST HAVE CHILDREN. Living in seperate homes as a long term couple?... avoidance issues! Seeking pleasure and sexual experiences outside of your couple? Is there is something wrong...

In my 7 seasons offering this podcast there have been a handful special episodes that I felt over-joyed and proud to publish. This conversation is right up there with that crowd, not because it is joyful - but because it is very important.  I am grateful to be joined by my friend Millie Mickle in this episode, discussing the sensitive topics of domestic violence (DV for short) and feeling safe wit...

In the social narrative construct of which women and relevance are concered, let'e be real: society views (consicously or not) the following statements to be true; Women are relevant only when something is to be gained from them.  Women are only relevant if they squish into tiny boxes that make society feel more comfortable. Women are less relevant as they age.  The above statements can not be arg...

This week we welcome to the podcast my dear friend, Jacqueline Alexander!  Difficult to extract prominent touch stones, this conversation is one big melting pot of dialogue around embracing change internally and externally, and cheering yourself on for dancing (not marching.. no thanks) to the beat of your own drum! And of course all of the above is in relation to women, because this season of the...

This week, we welcome my sister Ellen on the pod! As well as many little shared throwbacks into our years spent together as kids our conversation touch stones are; Ellen's childhood experiences with ADHD The history and stigma of ADHD Knowing limits, and how one can learn to accept and express them comfortably Ellen's journey of self acceptance  Masking Strengths of a neurodivergent brain I loved...

Don't you think it's wild how normalised (healthy) conflict is in romantic relationships, yet when it comes to our friendships, it's barely spoken about, let alone thought of as a positive quality.  Here to do some debunking and storytelling is my bestie, Kristina.  Within this episode we share an example of conflict we moved through in our friendship as well as our opinions on how female centred...

Up until the 1970's the words 'controlling' and 'woman' were never used in conjuction with one another.  In this episode we take a look back to that time to see what caused the word 'control' to be not only gendered, but thought of as a negative quality.  Oh, prepared to be outraged.  Conversation markers:  Present day example that prompted this conversation The narrative on control and the histro...

This week we are talking about a topic we should not stop talking about anytime soon: Women's Health. For this conversation we warmly welcome, Sheree Boyd-Smith to the Self Podcast.  The touchstones of this conversation include; Sheree's diverse nursing experience and her experiences within these areas of the medical industry Medicine and Holistic approach to health Female focused medical studies...

Okay so I have already abandoned my initial intention of one world punchy titles for this season - but thats okay, no rules here and anyway I could not sum up this convo in one word. Super pumped to offer the first episode of our story telling season with a conversation on Mothers through the generations with my Mum, Pauline. Our conversation blooms around four major conversation points: Differenc...

Welcome to SEASON 7!  We have been at this for almost 7 years - can you believe it?  Thanks for being here. Today's episode shares with you the direction for this season ahead. We also welcome a new sponsor for this season: Viva Life. I had the pleasure of teaching Yoga within this warm community when I lived in Melbourne last year, and their online platform offers all the same classes as in perso...

Welcome to this gloriously full episode - and a special warm welcome to our guest, Kristina Gorgievska.   Listen in as Kristina and I discuss; Foundations of nutrition  Practical guidance on everyday sustainable eating for *your* body  The power of woman to woman connection and storytelling  Your monthly cycle and eating to support your body Menopause & peri-menopause and eating to support you...

This 15 minute coaching session is for you to reach for whenever you may be experiencing an anxiety or panic attack. This speaks to that moment when you feel the world is either spinning or disolving around you - in that moment, take yourself to a quiet place and press play on this episode. I hope it offers you relief.  This is not a mediation or breathwork session. These are words for you to know...

A powerful little episode, as identity and self empowerment take centre stage.  Because, you matter. Because, it is a wonderful thing to remind ourselves that we have every bit of anything we need inside of us already.  Lisa x You can find the 'Why Not?' book written by Kobi Yamada here

Tune in to today's episode as I share 7 useful tools that I have recently starting using in my life that are making me feel great! I hope they make you feel great! Love Lisa www.selfwithlisaclarke.com www.instagram.com/selfwithlisaclarke

Is there anything more empowering than understanding that there isn't just ONE way to do things? Understaning that the way that you naturally want to move through, and receive life is not only normal, but there are others that move and receive the same way as you? That my friends, is being seen - and there is no better feeling. For both the adult and child in you, enjoy today's episode as we talk...

Enjoy this free meditation; Letting Go. Lisa x www.selfwithlisaclarke.com www.instagram.com/selfwithlisaclarke

Notice how this episode title doesn't say ' Your Purpose' or ' Finding Your Purpose'? That's because this episode today is a different take on a human beings perspective for being here. I am confident that you will know your purpose by the end of this episode, and then some. Enjoy, Lisa www.selfwithlisaclarke.com www.instagram.com/selfwithlisaclarke

Are you exhausted of people pleasing, moving through the world in low worth, and/or allowing your inner crictic to steer your ship? Understanding your growth through the many lenses that are available to you (that you may just not know about.... yet) is an empowering and libertating act.  It is also an act of great care and understanding for the self. Join me in today's episode, where we put our p...

EPIC and important conversation today as we are joined once again by Millie Mickle (you may remember her from season 5). In this 1 hr 45 m podcast ep, these are the points we discuss: Gender and sexual fluidity Can you be friends with an ex? What to do if my partner isn't into my kinks? Thoughts on open relationships, polyamory and monogamy The importance of dismantling sexual identity labels Unde...

Usually we try to avoid, numb or at the very least ignore our shame, guilt, and inner critic.  If we avoid, numb or ignore for long enough - it will go away, right? What if you, in your own time, acknowledged these parts of you, and listened to what they have to say.  Asking question's such as "What experience made you this way?" "Why do you continue to be this part?" "What would you be if you wer...