Yes You

Calling all perfectionists, and those who are perfectionists but don't even realise! So everone, really.  Perfectionism is rife in our culture, with a particular potency and flavour among women. And somtimes it's just below the surface, holding us back in ways we're not even aware of. Today's episode poses the question, 'when did you promise perfect, and who did you promis...

It seems like we've all adopted the language and concept of 'being triggered', but is it helping us? In today's episode I suggest that maybe we're focusing on the wrong thing.  The trigger itself might be interesting, but if we notice the trigger while missing the opportunity to explore what it's set off in us, we're probably no better off.  And just avoiding tri...

I've had lots of requests to talk about menopause, and I'm so happy to bring you this conversation with Alexandra Pope from Red School. Alexandra is an inspiration in her example and her teachings about conscious menopause. She's committed to telling a much-needed new story of menopause. We talk about her own experience, and about her soon-to-be-released book, Wise Power: Discover t...

Riding a scooter in Bali can be pretty hectic. And so can starting and running a small biz! I spent many hours riding around Bali earlier this year, and couldn't help myself finding parallels between the two.  Turns out scooter-riding in Bali has quite a bit to teach us for life and business. Jump on the back of my virtual scooter (and by that I mean click play on this episode!) and I'll...

What do you do in the moments between consumption and contribution? Between giving and getting? Are you quick to move on to what's next? Or can you linger in the pause?  I've noticed something special in my pranayama (breath-practice). The inhale and the exhale have qualities of their own, but there's something about the space in between the breaths. It's like dropping into tot...

One of the most common requests I have from listeners is to share more about my goal setting / planning process. So here it is! As we land at the end of the financial year, you might be thinking about goals for the twelve months ahead. While I tend to set personal intentions and goals according to the calendar year, in my business, I usually work with the financial year instead.  In this episode I...

This episode is a little different. For starters, I’m not the one asking the questions. My dear friend, Dusk Liney (@thelisteningmama) is holding space for me as I reflect on leadership. The interview was recorded in Feb 2022, a time when it felt my leadership skills and values had been thoroughly tested as we moved through one ‘unprecedented time’ after another! The format for our chat is unique...

After a bit of a break, Yes You is back., and I'm coming to you from beautiful Bali. Working remotely has long been part of my dream as a business owner. In this episode I share about how one little question moved it from a dream into a reality. Looking at Thoreau's quote, 'Go confidently in the direction of your dreams... live the life you've imagined' I ask what would it...

Reaching one year (or 52 episodes) of this podcast, feels like an important milestone to me. Whenever I’ve found myself wondering whether I should keep going, I’d tell myself, just get to 52 episodes, and then see. And so here we are!  So this week, I share about the whole experience. I chat about why I started the podcast in the first place, some of the practicalities of how I do it, what I’ve lo...

As we head towards the end of the year, it can be a busy time. Lots to do, lots to think about! So it’s especially important to give yourself a break, taking some time out to calm your body, mind and nervous system. Join me for a brief guided meditation for an active mind. Feedback I’d love your feedback about Yes You! I want to know what you’re enjoying about it, what you want to hear more of, an...

It’s that time of year again, when the diet, fitness and beauty industries make a massive push for your dollars by convincing, reminding and confirming that you are not enough. Just some of the words for women’s bodies  I’ve seen used in advertisements recently include: lumps, bumps, crepey, jowls, excess, ugly.  I mean, really?! And the expectation is that we can and should ‘fix’ all of these ‘pr...

If you’re a menstruator, then you spend a good chunk of your life being premenstrual. So it makes sense to have a pretty full kit of techniques to support yourself during this time. In today’s episode, I share five things you may not have tried yet. Have a listen, give them a go, and see how they feel for you.  Want my Premenstrual Playlist? It’s a mix of tunes for a range of premenstrual feels. ...

Today I’m chatting with Kirsta Hawkins, the incredible woman behind the much-loved second-hand clothing business, Mutual Muse. We both started our businesses at the same time in the same neighbourhood, in May 2014, and our paths have been intertwined since then.  Kirsta shares the idea behind her business and how she’s made it a reality. We talk about her passion for fashion and helping people pla...

Today I’m sharing a simple technique that could help you get clear on what matters to you, cut through some overwhelm, and ultimately feel good at the end of your day. Have a try starting your day with this sentence: ‘If I do nothing else today, I will…’    Have a listen to the episode for more on how and why to use this technique. I’d love your feedback about Yes You! I want to know what you’re e...

Let's Connect! Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarter And head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. You can find out more about my business, Eve Studio at evestudio.co...

Did you know there’s a phase that hibernating animals go through as they emerge from hibernation? It’s a time of gradually getting back into their usual activities, but slowly. As we emerge from our own hibernation periods (hello, the world’s longest lock down!) we would be very wise not to skip this step. In today’s episode I offer some suggestions for emerging from times of withdrawal or reduced...

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss (PAIL) Remembrance Month and 15th October is PAIL Day. In this week’s episode, I speak with Clare Chambers as she shares the story of her first pregnancy which ended in the stillbirth of her precious daughter, Skye, at 35 weeks. We talk about how Clare grieved, and continues to grieve, this devastating loss, the reactions of her friends and family, and how sh...

‘Trust your gut’ or ‘Listen to your body’ sound like great ideas! But what happens when your body (including your gut) is constantly sounding the alarm that you’re under threat, even when you’re not? Tuning into your intuition can be really difficult when your anxiety is constantly scrambling the messages. Today we talk about how to distinguish between intuition and anxiety, and what you can do to...

Today I’m offering a shift of focus from what you’re going to do, to how you’re going to be. Sometimes we can be all about the to-do list, or achieving a particular goal, without giving attention (or intention) to how we want to be along the way. And this can lead to completing tasks or achieving outcomes, but winding up with a sense of dissatisfaction about how the experience felt, or the kind of...

Today I’m sharing about the time I Pavlov-ed myself, and then coined the phrase, ‘Pavlov yourself!’ :D   When I found myself in a situation that I couldn’t change, but was regularly causing me stress, I did an experiment to see if I could change my conditioned response to the situation. And it turns out it worked! Listen to my story, and learn how you too can ‘Pavlov yourself!’  Join the Eve Book...

The ancient wisdom of Ayurveda teaches that nature is made up of five states: earth, water, fire, air and ether, and that different combinations of these form the doshas, Kapha, Pitta and Vata. You may have heard that each one of us has a particular type, made up of these doshas, but did you know that the doshas also govern different times of day? In this episode, we look at the Ayurvedic clock an...

My friend and colleague, Kathy Peterson, and I just finished our first ever round of Project 333. It involves limiting your wardrobe to 33 items for three months. In this episode we chat about why we decided to do it, how the reality stacked up against our expectations, and the unexpected benefits of the experience. If you’re interested in living with less, reducing decision fatigue, or just tryin...

Any time is a good time to get in touch with your menstrual cycle. But lockdown provides a unique landscape against which to witness your inner seasons. When you’re pretty much living groundhog day, you can really notice the ebbs and flows of your energy, motivation, mindset and mood. In today’s episode I talk about using the sameness of your lockdown days to observe the shifts in your menstrual c...

Life is both awful and beautiful, devastating and joyful, bitter and sweet. In today’s episode I talk about embracing life’s bittersweetness and finding the exquisite richness in that. Rather than being overwhelmed with the suffering in this life, or ignoring it completely to pretend everything’s fine, what is it like for us to be present for all of it, one moment to the next, and perhaps sometime...

We don’t have to spend a fortune on books, webinars, courses and mentors to develop as leaders. There are lessons all around us all the time, if we’ll pay attention. In this episode I talk about observing and emulating qualities of leaders we respect, as well as learning from and avoiding replicating those we don’t. Rather than just reacting with admiration, comparison or judgment, why not use our...