The Mood Maker Podcast

You've been sold a lie about motivation. That one day you’ll magically wake up feeling inspired, energised, clear and READY… and then you’ll finally do the thing. Start the workout. Launch the idea. Take the action. Change your life.... But what if motivation doesn’t actually come before the thing? What if it comes after ? In this fiery pep-talk episode, we’re unpacking the truth about motivat...

This episode is a raw reflection on the biggest lessons, revelations and takeaways I experienced after spending four days retreating with 13 women who arrived with their hearts cracked wide open… by the ocean, under the full moon, ready to reconnect with themselves and one another. We’re talking: ✨ the vulnerability that changes everything ✨ the signs, synchronicities and “holy shit” moments tha...

From an abusive relationship… to stripping her way into a completely new life, Hayley shares the raw, unfiltered story of how she lost herself, found herself, and rebuilt everything in between. This is a conversation about reclamation, of your body, your energy, your voice and your life. In this episode, I’m sitting down with my darling friend (and certified sparkly earth angel) Hayley Jones, a ho...

In this episode, I sit down with Olga Newman , creator of The Face Up Method, a powerful modality that blends face sculpting, lymphatic work, fascia release, nervous system regulation and somatic healing . Together, we unpack the deeper story behind facial tension, body stagnation, blood flow, emotional holding patterns and why true radiance starts far beneath the surface. We Get Into: Why Olga be...

In this episode, I’m unpacking what really went down at my first urban day retreat in Melbourne, the energy, the connections, the moments that made me stop and think… oh, this is what we’ve all been craving. We get into: Why showing up alone might be the most powerful thing you can do How quickly real, soul-level connection can happen (like… 5 mins in a car parks all it takes) The truth about how...

From burnout to Bali, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that your body always knows. In this episode, I’m sitting down in Bali with our retreat yoga facilitator, Anna Viktoria, to talk about burnout, intuition, healing, alignment, and what happens when you finally stop pushing against your own life. Anna shares her journey from a small town in Sweden, through insomnia, perfectionism and se...

This guided visualisation meditation is designed to help you embody the grounded freedom, courage, and forward momentum of the Year of the Horse. If you’ve been feeling restless, ready for change, or aware that you’ve outgrown parts of your life, this practice supports you to move forward without urgency, pressure, or burnout. Through breath, visualisation, and gentle nervous system regulation, yo...

We’ve entered the Year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese lunar calendar, and if you’ve been feeling restless, ready for change, or quietly done with the version of yourself you’ve been carrying… you’re not imagining it. This episode explores the energetic shift from the Year of the Snake, which was a year of shedding old identities, relationships, and beliefs, into the Fire Horse year, a rare and p...

Hello my darlings… we’re back ✨ And wow, 2026 has entered the chat. In this first episode of the year, I’m reflecting on the 9 BIG, life-altering, slightly uncomfortable (but wildly necessary) lessons 2025 dragged me through, so you don’t have to learn them the hard way like I did. We’re talking gut instinct vs the drama queen in your head, self-trust, dancing as therapy, connection as medicine,...

Hi my loves, today’s episode is for anyone who’s been moving through a big life shift, the kind that cracks you open, rewrites your identity and asks you to meet yourself on a deeper level than ever before. ✨ I’m joined by the radiant Brigette Panetta, whose six-year journey through adversity is a powerful reminder that our triggers, patterns and reactions are invitations to evolve. We explore th...

What if the real secret to healing wasn’t in your mind, but in your frequency? This week, I sit down with Ange Monitto , sound healer and founder of Sound of Soma , to talk about how sound and vibration can rewire the body, regulate the nervous system, and bring us back into harmony, literally. We go deep into the science and soul of frequency healing, from how sound travels through your energy fi...

Today we sit down with studio owner, mentor, and all-round elite human Shahnae Cutajar the queen behind Grind Pilates Co. We go there: From injury and redirection to a lockdown garage-turned-studio, family-built fit-outs (hi Dad!), the mother daughter partnership that powers it all, and the unseen grind behind launching two Melbourne studios, Shahnae’s story is pure determination in motion. She al...

Sound isn’t just something we hear, it’s a nutrient the body drinks. Today I’m joined by the ever-glowing Tanya Ali-jani (aka Melbourne’s Sound Healing Queen) for a conversation that’s equal parts science, soul, and straight talk. We go there, from childhood conditioning and losing our essence, to remembering who we are through resonance, breath, and prayer. Tanya opens up about a life-altering me...

I’m just going to say it, manifestation is confusing AF. When in reality, it’s simply design and renovation dressed up in woo-woo packaging. In this episode I'm putting my interior designer hat on to flip the script on the woo woo to reveal the most grounded, practical way to call in what you want: the Design Phase (vision, mood, feeling) and the Renovation Phase (demolition, boundaries, habit...

Hi my loves, today’s episode is a cosmic compass home to yourself. ✨ I’m joined by the luminous Brooke Fitzgerald @guidedbybrooke⁠ a psychic astrologer, tarot reader and all-round spiritual girlie. We explore how to use astrology as a map to tell you what your soul came here to do, what it really means to work with guides and ancestors, and what October energy has in store for us. Inside, we chat...

Hi my loves, today’s episode is a warm hug for your hormones, gut, skin and sanity ✨ I’m joined by my darling friend Tyra McNeill — a magnetic, straight-talking holistic health coach who works 1:1 with women using real testing (bloods, stool, breath… the works) to build simple, sustainable protocols that actually make you feel good again. We unpack the messy middle no one posts about: coming off...

We’re shaking off winter’s heaviness and stepping into the fresh, expansive energy of spring. In this episode, clairvoyant artist and mentor Sarah-Jayne Kerr returns to the podcast to share her wisdom on aligning with the new season and what Virgo season has to teach us about clarity, balance, and renewal. 🌸 Together, we dive into: ​ How Virgo season helps us spring-clean not just our homes, but...

Here’s the truth, most people go on retreat, feel incredible for a week… and then let the magic fade the second they get home. I’m not okay with that! So, whether you’ve been on countless retreats, are dreaming of your first, or just need a fresh retreat moment in your everyday, these lessons will help you retreat yourself, no passport required. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the...

Ever felt that low-key ache that whispers, “There’s gotta be more than this?” Same. In this solo episode, I’m diving into that feeling what I call the “meant for more” feeling and the quiet ways it shows up when we’re disconnected, burnt out, or just going through the motions. After speaking to so many of you about our upcoming retreats, I noticed a common thread: we’re craving clarity, direction,...

I’m still trying to wrap words around the most transformative month of my life, hosting my very first Bali retreat. (Yes, I’m still losing my mind every time I say that out loud!!) I thought I’d planned everything, down to the snacks and incense, but what I didn’t account for was how deeply this experience would change ME! The Claire who came home, was not the same Claire who left. And honestly? T...

What if the most magnetic thing about you... is the part you’ve been hiding? Today's convo is about the quiet ways we edit ourselves to be more palatable, more polished, more liked . And what happens when we decide to stop. I’m talking about the masks we wear, the pressure to present a “better” version of ourselves, and why the word authenticity can feel confronting — especially when you’ve lost t...

This one’s for anyone who finds comfort in control — in planning, in holding on tightly, in doing — yet feels quietly called to the mystery, to the flow, to the synchronicities that can only land when we loosen our grip. (Cough, cough, I'm describing past me!) After years of running on structure and to-do lists, I’ve learned that holding on too tightly blocks the very miracles we’re craving. W...

In this soul-stretching and wildly magical episode, I sit down with clairvoyant, artist, tarot reader, and all-round delicious human Sarah-Jayne Kerr for a high-vibe conversation about intuition, energy and reclaiming your spiritual power. We dive deep into the unseen world — from decoding the Claire senses (ever heard of clairgustance?!) to the meanings your tattoos hold and the signs and symbols...

In this solo ep, I’m diving headfirst into a conversation that’s been bubbling beneath the surface for months... a conversation about joy. The kind of joy that doesn’t need to be earned through suffering, proven through trauma, or validated by a rock-bottom story. After years of unconsciously dimming my light to fit in, I’ve had a soul-shaking realisation: I am not broken, and I don’t need to heal...

In this powerful and raw conversation, I sit down with somatic healer, retreat host and breathwork queen (just some of her many talents) Alice Redmond for a soul-stirring chat about energy, emotion and embracing every part of our human experience. We dive into the magic and medicine that lives in the messy middle — from the power of rage rituals and letting yourself be a hot mess 🔥, to the energe...