Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson

Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to a truly inspiring woman - Jacinta Duffy , founder of Life Shared . After two decades across nursing, healthcare and aged care - and supporting her own parents - Jacinta saw the human cost of loneliness and the pressure on families. So she set out to reimagine care and connection through intergenerational home-share .  In our conversation we explore...

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of  Monday Motivation , giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore a powerful reminder that the two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why - a quote often attributed to Unknown but carrying timeless wisdom: “The two most important days in your life are the day...

I can hardly believe I’m saying this… episode 400! When I recorded my very first show I had no idea where it would lead - or the beautiful community of dreamers and doers it would create. Thank you for being here, whether this is your first listen or your 400th. Today I’m reflecting on what truly lights me up and how it all connects to one mission: helping you design and live a...

Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation , giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore a powerful quote by the great philosopher Aristotle - a bold reminder that criticism is inevitable when you're truly living: 'There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.' Three key takeaways you can expect: Wh...

Welcome back! Today I’m chatting with the wonderful  Carlii Lyon - author of Courage to Be and a woman whose story is such a beautiful reminder that tiny, courageous steps create big lives. She went from building other people’s brands behind the scenes to stepping into her own light as an author, speaker and coach. We chat on what courage really looks like in everyday life, why co...

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation , giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the importance of taking the first imperfect step toward your dream - inspired by a timeless quote from Zig Ziglar : “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” 3 key takeaways you can expect from thi...

Do you know what your true purpose is? Not your job title or the roles you play for others, but that deeper reason you’re here. In this episode, I explore why purpose matters so much - and how connecting with it can shift everything. I’ll never forget my own “3am moment,” lying awake years ago, restless and uncertain about my future. I asked my partner Paul, “What am...

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation , giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the transformational power of committing to one small daily habit for the last 100 days of the year. 'One daily habit. One hundred days. A lifetime of impact.' Three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: Why the last 100 days of the year...

Today I’m joined by the brilliant and very real Lisa Teh - author of  Get Real: 30 Stories of Female Founders & Other Lessons in Business . Lisa doesn’t sugar-coat the entrepreneurial path; she shines a light on the wins, the wobblies and the in-between moments that shape us. We talk about her unconventional journey from tax law to Witchery’s marketing team, and how curi...

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of  Monday Motivation , giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore Howard Thurman’s powerful call to action - a quote that ignites something within us and encourages a different way to live: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world...

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about purpose - how it quietly shapes the way we show up and how deeply it affects our sense of fulfilment. We often chase productivity, balance, or the “next” milestone… but without purpose, those wins can feel strangely hollow. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple, practical way to reconnect with what matters and start livi...

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of  Monday Motivation , giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the powerful reminder from pianist and philosopher Arthur Rubinstein, who once said: “I have found that if you love life, life will love you back.” Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: How loving your lif...

Today’s episode is a beautiful reminder that creating a life you love doesn’t need to be overwhelming. I’m joined by the inspiring Cooper Chapman - former pro surfer and founder of The Good Human Factory - to dive into the simple daily practices behind his new book, The 1% Good Club , out October 1st, 2025. Cooper’s philosophy is delightfully doable: give just 1% of your da...

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of  Monday Motivation , giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore how every season of life brings its own unique wisdom and gifts - if we’re present enough to unwrap them. Drawing on nature’s rhythms and cycles, I share a beautiful reflection on embracing your current season with intention and g...

Hi There!  As I recorded this episode, coffee in hand and a candle flickering beside me, I reflected on something exciting: we have just one quarter left in 2025.  That means there’s still time - time to reset, refocus and reimagine what’s possible so you can finish the year feeling proud and energised. In this episode I guide you through the exact process we use inside DL Co...

Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation , giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the timeless wisdom of George S. Patton , who reminds us of the power of taking action with his quote: “A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.” Three key takeaways you can expect: Why progress always matters more than...

Hi there! If you’ve been feeling more tired than usual - not just physically, but emotionally too - this week’s podcast episode is for you. I’m joined by someone I deeply admire and trust when it comes to health & wellbeing: my dear friend, Dr. Libby Weaver. She’s a leading nutritional biochemist, 11-time bestselling author, and one of the most empowering voices in wome...

Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation , giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the timeless wisdom of Napoleon Hill’s quote - a mantra that reminds us how simple and powerful planning can be: 'Plan your work and work your plan.' Three key takeaways you can expect: Why dreaming big is only the beginning — and how p...

I’m so excited to share something with you in today’s episode that’s been brewing in my heart for quite some time. If you’ve ever felt inspired by a book, a podcast, or a brilliant business idea... only to have it slowly fade away in the busyness of life - you’re not alone. I know that feeling too well. That’s exactly why I’ve created something truly speci...

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore a timeless truth from motivational legend Zig Ziglar about why lack of direction - not lack of time - is what truly holds us back : "Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days." Three key takeaways you can...

I’m thrilled you’re here for this episode - you are in for an incredibly inspiring conversation. My guest is none other than Olympian and silver medal-winning high jumper, Nicola Olyslagers - a remarkable woman whose story will uplift you, whether you’re an athlete, a dreamer, or simply navigating life’s ups and downs. You might know Nicola for leaping over impossibly...

Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation , giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore a beautiful quote by Robert Ingersoll that reminds us of the profound impact of kindness and connection: “We rise by lifting others.” Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: Five simple and practical ways you can...

Hi! As I sit here reflecting on this past weekend - where I had the privilege of speaking at the “Start Your Own Business” summit in Brisbane—I’m feeling grateful and inspired. I met so many people, each at a different stage in their journey, and was reminded of something powerful: you don’t need to have it all figured out to make a difference in someone else’s...

Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation , giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore an empowering mantra - that reminds us of a powerful truth: "You don’t need to be perfect to inspire others. Let people get inspired by how you deal with your imperfections." Three key takeaways you can expect: How embracing your imperfection...

Welcome back - to a brilliant episode. Today we’re joined by the wonderful Dr. Emily Musgrove, clinical psychologist, co-host of The Imperfects podcast, and author of Unstuck: A Guide to Finding Your Way Forward to the Life You Want to Live . Listen in as we explore practical tools to help you break free from whatever might be holding you back, and reconnect with dreams you might have put on...