The Art of Self Podcast

This week on The Art of Self, I’m joined by Joelle Legg - a wellness coach, mum of two, and co-creator behind the much-loved banter reels from Mike and Joelle. In this honest and grounding conversation, Joelle shares her journey through postnatal depression, motherhood, and rebuilding trust with her body through movement, strength training, breathwork, and daily rituals. We explore how fitness can...

In this episode of The Art of Self , I’m joined by Jen, a professional face painter who made the unexpected leap from a corporate career in finance into a creative business in her forties. We explore what it looks like to step away from the life you thought you should live, and instead follow what genuinely lights you up. Jen shares her journey of rediscovering creativity through motherhood, the c...

In this episode of The Art of Self, I’m talking with Tracy Minnoch, the woman behind Sexy Ageing. Tracy is an advocate and educator for women navigating menopause in midlife, and she shares her journey with honesty, warmth, and hope. We explore what it really means to age well - from confidence and choice, to feeling at home in your body and reclaiming your voice in midlife. Tracy also dives into...

In this episode of The Art of Self, I’m joined by Sarah Bunker from Libido Liberation for an open, honest conversation about desire, intimacy, and reconnecting with yourself after motherhood.  We talk about why libido can fade in long-term relationships, the impact of stress and nervous system overload, and how emotional safety and communication play a powerful role.  Sarah shares practical, press...

Menopause is often talked about as something women just have to “get through”,  but what if that’s not the full story? In this episode, I’m joined by Steve Jennings from Jennings Holistic Health for an honest conversation about menopause, health, and what’s really happening beneath the symptoms. We talk about why some women struggle deeply during this stage of life while others seem to breeze thro...

Are you someone who’s really good at giving… but when it comes to receiving, you kinda shut down, say “I’m fine,” or just take the bare minimum? You’re not alone. I’ve been there too, and it can feel awkward, uncomfortable, even a little scary. In this episode, I’m talking all about why receiving can feel so hard, how it can affect your energy, your relationships, and even your joy, and most impor...

This episode came from something I’ve been using lately - reminding myself that there are 101 ways to do something. When something isn’t working, it doesn’t mean it’s a dead end… it might just mean there’s another way you haven’t seen yet. I talk about how shifting out of “This is the only option” thinking can open up new ideas, new solutions, and a lot more ease - especially when you’re feeling s...

What if the next thing that supports your growth isn’t something you add… but something you stop? In this week's episode, I explore the idea of fasting - not from food, but from behaviours, habits, or choices that quietly drain your energy, create heaviness, or no longer support who you’re becoming. We often focus on what we want to add into our lives, but real clarity and change can come fro...

What happens when a life built on strength, capability, and constant motion suddenly comes to a halt. In this episode, Amy shares her journey from sailing, yacht design, and an active, high-functioning life to experiencing severe nervous system collapse that left her housebound and bedbound. With honesty and grace, she speaks about how years of cumulative stress, perfectionism, and emotional load...

Amy Watts, founder of Hauora Sanctuary, is a qualified teacher who left a full and busy life to follow her intuition, move to the country, and transform a run-down property into a nature-based sanctuary. Hauora was born from Amy’s own journey of seeking simplicity and reconnection - a place where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and nurture their wellbeing. We talk about what it to...

I sat down with life coach and author Tracy Manu to explore what it truly means to live a connected (hononga) life. With nearly 16 years of coaching experience, Tracy shares the wisdom behind her book Hononga - a powerful exploration of connection to self, relationships, values, whakapapa, and the world around us. We talk about why so many of us feel disconnected, how our younger selves shape our...

What if your vision board wasn’t about ticking goals off a list… but about how you want to feel in your life? In the first solo episode of 2026, I’m sharing a softer, more intuitive approach to vision boarding - one that moves away from pressure, hustle, and achievement, and instead centres on being . I talk about my own journey with vision boards over the years, including a powerful feeling-based...

In this episode, I’m joined by holistic health coach and author Heidi Jennings for a conversation about health, midlife, creativity, and waking up to the life you actually want to live. Home from an extended working holiday in Bali, Heidi shares how travel, lived experience, and listening to the body reshaped her values and priorities. We dive into her personal health crisis, the foundations of ho...

Ever caught yourself keeping a habit alive, even though you know it’s doing nothing for you? In this episode, I’m talking about those quiet things we enable that quietly hurt us. I’ll share my own story with alcohol, and together we’ll look at how to flip it - making space for the things that actually support us instead. The Art of Self - Charmaine Marinkovich Follow: @theartofself_podcast on IG F...

This episode is a gentle reminder that too much of anything - even the good stuff - can throw us off balance. Whether it’s work, exercise, relationships, or routine, everything needs a little breathing room. Charmaine shares why creating space (in your days, your habits, your connections) isn’t about stepping away forever, but about letting things settle, shift, and surprise you. Sometimes it’s in...

What would you turn to if you took away all the noise? The books, the podcasts (yes, even this one), the endless content on your feed - gone. In this episode, I explore the quiet power of tuning out in order to tune in. It’s a gentle, honest look at what it means to trust yourself again, to listen to your body, and let your life, not the algorithm, guide the way. If you’re feeling pulled in a mill...

We don’t ask enough questions, especially the small ones that can lead to big change. In this episode, I share how a simple question I’ve returned to time and time again, has helped me navigate business, motherhood, creativity, and more. It’s a reminder to stay curious - to tune into what’s already here, and let that curiosity guide the small but powerful shifts that can bring new life to what’s a...

In this conversation, we look at how we show up in relationships - as a parent, a partner, a friend and ask the big question: Are you living in integrity with who you really are, or just playing a role? I share a personal story about choosing to show up fully, even when it meant letting go. We explore the difference between genuine giving and performing, the discomfort that can come with change, a...

This week, we're unpacking guilt - knowing when it’s a sign you’ve gone against your own values, when it’s been projected onto you, or when you might be doing the same to others. We explore how to tell what’s yours and what’s not, how to make things right when needed, and how clear communication can change the way we relate to guilt, ourselves, and each other. Follow: @theartofself_podcast on...

Who and what are you allowing to touch your life? In this episode, I explore the quiet but powerful influence of proximity - how the people, environments, and energy you’re close to either support your growth or silently hold you back. From personal stories to reflection prompts, I speak to the emotional, physical, and energetic closeness that shapes who we become (and what keeps us stuck). Whethe...

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