The Sister Circle Podcast

This Episode close off the Women and Boundaries series - Steph and Laura recap the guest episode 3 and discuss what it means to trust others.

*DISCLAIMER* This episodes contains stories about domestic violence, Please take care while listening. On This episode, Steph sits down with Kia - an expat mother of 2 and discuss the impact of lacking boundaries had on her in her first marriage. Kia shares her journey of having to unlearn what she was taught about marriage after 6 years of domestic, sexual and financial abuse. She also offers an...

On this episode Laura and Steph discuss agency vs limitations when it comes to women's boundaries in society. The circle explore the challenges and necessity for boundaries in both professional and personal life; guilt and fear associated with women setting lack of boundaries. Are women more socialised to have less boundaries and how can this be overcome?!

After three weeks away, we’re back in the circle and diving straight into our new series: Women & Boundaries . In this episode, we reflect on where we first learned about boundaries, and the complicated ways they showed up in our lives. We share stories of when our boundaries were crossed, and the times we crossed others’, and how those experiences shaped us. We also talk about what it means t...

In this final Pulse episode of our Women & Friendship series, we reflect on Puja’s beautiful guest episode and look back at the lessons we’ve uncovered throughout the season. We return to the conversation about male–female friendships, and open up about the unique dynamics in female friendships when one friend is gay and what boundaries mean in those contexts. We also catch you up on our lives...

In this episode, we sit in circle with our friend Puja for a conversation full of laughter, honesty, and heart. Puja shares how friendship, for her, means being truly seen and accepted having people who celebrate your successes and hold space for your authentic self. She also opens up about setting strong boundaries, being intentional with her energy, and her ruthlessness in choosing the friends s...

In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of friendships especially between men and women. We share how we personally navigate male–female dynamics, and what loyalty and betrayal look like through our lens. From personal stories of friendship breakups to the painful process of healing, we explore how trust is broken… and whether it can truly be rebuilt. Steph opens up about giving second...

In this episode, we dive into the roots of female friendship, how we first formed friendships as kids, and how it evolves as we grow into women. We reflect on what makes our female friendships so vital, nourishing, and sometimes intense. From the early connections that shaped our identities to the deep bonds we form in adulthood, we explore why we prioritise our girls, how we deal with unspoken ex...

In this reflective Pulse episode, we look back on our powerful conversation with Audrey from Serenity Hypnotherapy and share how Laura’s own session with her unfolded, from Hypnosis to PNL (Neuro‑Linguistic Programming) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) . We also take you behind the scenes of Laura’s birthday weekend in the Hunter Valley, where a wine‑tasting bike ride turne...

In this guest episode, we sit in circle with Audrey, a clinical hypnotherapist, to explore anxiety how anxiety often surfaces when we drift away from our true purpose. Audrey explains how anxiety isn’t just in our thoughts, it’s held in the body and subconscious. She shares how tools like Hypnosis, Neuro‑Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and/or Eye Movement Desensit...

In this episode, we discuss anxiety symptoms, emotional overwhelm, and tools for self-regulation. Please tune in when you feel safe and supported. Now that we’ve explored what anxiety is, we talk about how to manage it when it shows up. In this episode, we dive into grounding tools, emotional regulation, and the power of the mind-body connection. We explore how self-care can become a daily strateg...

This episode includes discussions around anxiety, trauma, emotional distress, and coping behaviours. Please listen gently and prioritise your wellbeing. In this opening episode of our Women and Anxiety series, we explore what anxiety really is and how it uniquely affects women. From hormonal shifts to perfectionism, trauma to emotional labour, we unpack the invisible weight many of us carry every...

In this episode, we reflect on our conversation with Nut and the quiet power of surrendering to life as it unfolds. Her story moved us and sparked our own dialogue about the longing to become mothers, what that desire means to each of us, and how it shows up in our lives today. We explore the evolving ways we’re thinking about parenting, whether raising a child biologically connected to us or not...

In this special guest episode, we sit down with Nut as she takes us through her deeply personal journey of love, loss, freedom, and rediscovery. From marrying young to redefining herself after heartbreak, Nut opens up about how each chapter of her life shaped her understanding of love, identity, motherhood, and resilience. Together, we explore the courage it takes to leave what’s familiar, the gri...

In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of modern relationships through our lens. We reflect on what it means to be in a relationship, why we seek connection, and how partnerships shape our lives. Through honest, unfiltered conversations, we explore the heartbreak of breakups, the difficult moments of letting go, and the emotional process of grieving lost love. Finally, we celebrate th...

In this episode, we dive into the early stages of love — that magnetic pull of attraction, the thrill of seduction, and the subtle art of getting to know someone new. We unpack what attraction means to each of us, how we experience the excitement of the first encounters, and the ways we navigate that initial spark. We also open a candid conversation about what it truly means to be in a relationshi...

In this final episode of our series, we pause to reflect, reconnect, and share what’s been going on behind the mic. From debriefing our guest chat with Florence to unpacking what feminism means to us, we cover the conversations that stayed with us. We dive into the impact of reading Ikigai, the small adjustments we’re making in our day-to-day, and how we’ve been managing our social batteries latel...

In this special guest episode, we sit in circle with Florence, a powerhouse woman whose career path took a major turn after becoming a mother. Once deeply driven by professional goals, Florence shares how her identity and definition of success have shifted as she navigates motherhood. We talk about priorities, guilt, growth, and what it means to still be ambitious—even when ambition starts to look...

In this episode, we dive into the tension so many women feel between career growth and personal wellbeing. We talk about the emotional and mental load of constantly striving, the pressure to prove ourselves, and the quiet burnout that can follow. We reflect on the hustle culture we’ve been caught in—and how we’re learning to build boundaries, redefine ambition, and make space for rest without guil...

In this episode, we open up about our own career journeys—how we got here, how we defined success then vs. now, and how our ambitions have evolved. We reflect on navigating a world where systems weren’t built with women in mind and the challenges we’ve faced in male-dominated spaces. We reflect on the pressure to “have it all” and what that really means. This is a raw, honest conversation about ca...

In this final episode of our first serie, we pause to reflect, reconnect, and share what’s been going on behind the mic. From travel diaries to the incredible women (and Men!!!) supporting this podcast, we catch you up on a big few weeks. We also dive into the Ikigai concept—what it means and how we’re using it to shape our lives—and wrap with a spicy debate about social media and how we really fe...

In this special guest episode, we sit in circle with Aunty Trish, a proud First Nations Elder from Kamilaroi and Murawarri countries who shares her wisdom around women’s business—the cultural knowledge, practices, and rituals that support women’s roles, identity, and healing in Indigenous communities. Aunty Trish gently guides us through the importance of community, story, and connection to Countr...

In this episode, we dive deeper into the power of storytelling—how sharing our experiences helps us grow, heal, and support one another. We explore what it really means to open up as women, how listening to each other’s stories can shift perspectives, and why these conversations matter more than ever. From vulnerability to empowerment, we reflect on the lessons we’ve learned by simply being presen...

Welcome to our very first episode! Today, we kick off our first series: The Power of Healing Through Stories. We’re your hosts, Laura and Steph, and this is the beginning of our Sydney-based Sister Circle Podcast—a space for women to share their stories, find connection, and heal together. In this episode, we share the heart behind the podcast, the night that sparked it all, and why storytelling i...