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A Health and Wellbeing podcast that explores what it really means to care for our whole being — our physical, mental and emotional health.
Each episode, you’ll hear from leading health and wellness experts,
or everyday people who share powerful insights and lived experience.
And sometimes, it’ll just be me —
sharing thoughts, tools, and reflections from my own journey.
This podcast is about raising awareness
and making evidence-based information and practical tools
accessible and relatable.
More than anything, I want you to feel supported, encouraged, and empowered
to make informed health choices that feel right for you.
Mind Your Being is for everyone – especially those in midlife and beyond – who are facing the ups and downs of life and looking not just to survive, but to truly thrive as we grow older.
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Episode Description Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide — yet many of the underlying risk factors are modifiable. In this episode of Mind Your Being, Cass speaks with nutrition researcher Dr Amy Hutchison about the critical role metabolic health plays in preventing cardiovascular disease. Together they explore what metabolic health actually means, how glucose and insulin regulate blood sugar after we eat, and why our circadian rhythms — the ...
✨ Midlife can feel full. Productive. Efficient. But sometimes — strangely — not fully lived. In this solo episode, Cass reflects on something many people in midlife quietly experience: the feeling of managing life beautifully… while not always fully inhabiting it. Why does time seem to speed up in this season? Why do we keep saying “I’ll relax when…”? And what might it be costing us to stay in constant doing mode? Cass explores the difference between organising, optimising and sur...
Episode Description: Why do certain emotional patterns keep repeating? Why does trauma linger in the body long after the event has passed? And is healing truly possible? In this episode of Mind Your Being, I’m joined by Psychologist Mark Baxter, Director of The Psychology Spot in Wollongong, NSW. With over two decades of experience, Mark specialises in trauma recovery, PTSD, adverse childhood experiences, attachment difficulties and depression. Together, we explore: How childhood adversity sh...
Skin health is about more than how we look — it’s about confidence, wellbeing, and feeling comfortable in our own skin. In this episode of Mind Your Being, Cass speaks with Liv Slee, owner of Oak and Eve Beauty in the Illawarra, about skin health through midlife and the role professional treatments can play during perimenopause and menopause. Liv shares her background in makeup and skin therapy, and explains skin needling in a clear, accessible way — including how it works, what concerns it c...
In this episode of Mind Your Being, Cass is joined by Professor Belinda Beck, a world-leading researcher in bone health and exercise science, to explore how our bones truly respond to movement, nutrition, and lifestyle across the lifespan. Prof. Beck explains why it’s never too late to strengthen your bones, the types of exercise that actually stimulate bone growth, and why many commonly recommended “gentle” activities aren’t enough to protect against osteoporosis. She shares the groundbreaki...
This is our first episode back after the festive season, and it’s designed to feel like a gentle exhale. As we step into a new year, this short solo episode offers a softer, more realistic approach to health, wellbeing, and behaviour change — without pressure, guilt, or all-or-nothing thinking. Rather than pushing New Year’s resolutions, we explore the idea of intentions: why they’re often more flexible, sustainable, and aligned with how we actually live, especially in midlife. You’ll hear pr...
The festive season is often portrayed as joyful and magical — but for many people, it can also feel overwhelming, stressful, and lonely. In this final episode of the year, Cass offers a gentle pause in the December busyness and explores why this time of year can be emotionally demanding. From work pressures and financial stress to family dynamics, perfectionism, and unmet expectations, this episode unpacks the hidden load many people carry during the holidays. Cass discusses: Why holiday stre...
In this warm and deeply informative episode, I share a conversation with Clinical Psychologist Dr David Cooper, an OCD specialist, researcher and adjunct lecturer at UNSW, to unpack what OCD really is — beyond the stereotypes of neatness, order, and perfectionism. Together, we explore the many ways OCD can show up, why intrusive thoughts feel so distressing, and how shame often stops people from seeking help. I also share my own experience living with OCD — the shame, the internal battles, an...
In this short solo episode, Cass offers a calming guided meditation to support the awareness practice explored in The Mindful Midlife Series (Episodes 13, 14 & 15). This meditation is based on the classic ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) technique Leaves on a Stream — not Cass’s creation, but her gentle take on the well-loved practice. Through simple visualization, you’ll learn to observe your thoughts without getting caught up in them. A soothing technique that supports mindfulnes...
In Part 3 of the Mindful Midlife Series, we take the insights from the last two episodes even deeper. You’ll learn how self-compassion, mindful breathing, and gentle awareness practices can help you loosen the grip of negative thoughts, calm your nervous system, and let go of perfection. Midlife is often full of competing demands, shifting identities, and rising pressure — but it can also be a powerful time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. Join Cass for a grounding, p...
In this second episode of The Mindful Midlife Series, we move from awareness to action. I walk you through The 3 C’s: Catch it, Check it, Change it — a simple, evidence-based process to help you notice (catch it) unhelpful thoughts, question (check) it whether they’re true, and gently reframe (change it) them with more perspective and self-compassion. If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking, spiralling into self-doubt, or being harder on yourself than you’d ever be with someone you love, t...
Have you ever noticed how one small thought can shift your entire mood? In this first episode of The Mindful Midlife Series, Cass explores the stories we tell ourselves, why our brains are wired to focus on the negative, and how habitual thinking patterns — or cognitive distortions — can shape the way we feel and behave. You’ll learn how to begin noticing your thoughts with awareness, curiosity, and kindness, and why this first step is so powerful in easing self-criticism and stress. This epi...
Episode Description: A fall can happen in seconds — but its impact can last a lifetime. Beyond the physical injuries, a fall can shake our confidence, independence, and wellbeing. In this episode of Mind Your Being, I’m joined by Exercise Scientist Amy Wildner from the Wildmann Group — who specialises in preventing falls and injuries in older adults. Together, we explore: ✨ Why fall prevention matters long before we reach old age ✨ The most common (and often overlooked) risk factors ✨...
Episode Description: In this episode of Mind Your Being, Cass chats with Bridget Carmady, naturopath and founder of Clémence Organics — an award-winning certified organic skincare brand born from compassion, science, and a love of nature. Bridget shares the deeply personal story behind Clémence Organics, and why integrity, health and mindful self-care are at the heart of her brand. Together, Cass and Bridget explore what clean beauty really means, how to identify truly certified organic skinc...
Hormone therapy, lifestyle treatment options, and real answers to your menopause questions. Episode synopsis: In Episode 3 of the Mind Your Being Podcast, Dr Lisa Cochrane joined us for an insightful conversation about menopause — and the response from listeners around the world was incredible. So many thoughtful, personal questions came in that we invited Dr Lisa back for this special Q&A episode. In this conversation, we dive into your top questions on: Unusual symptoms like “col...
Lisa Coster shares her journey healing gut issues, exploring essential oils, and discovering her purpose in helping others. ✨ Episode Description In this episode of Mind Your Being, I sit down with Lisa Coster, whose diverse career experiences all circle back to one theme: caring for people. Lisa opens up about her long journey with gut health challenges—navigating food sensitivities, years of trial and error with treatments, and the healing that came from working with natural therapies. She ...
Episode Description: This week, Cass is joined by Nutritionist Emily Gardem for a conversation on how nutrition can support women through perimenopause and menopause. Emily shares her journey into nutrition, what “food is medicine” really means, and why our dietary needs shift in midlife. We cover: Foods that can ease menopause symptoms like hot flashes, low energy, and poor sleepWhy protein is essential for women 40+ and how to get enoughPractical tips for eating well when life is busyHydrat...
Episode Synopsis In this thought-provoking conversation, Cass is joined by Clinical Psychologist Sky Maree Steele to explore the hidden mental patterns that keep so many of us stuck—especially in midlife. Together, they unpack the power of negative core beliefs, why we fall into people-pleasing and living to others’ expectations, and how overthinking and rumination can erode our self-worth and wellbeing. Sky shares her professional insights into how these patterns are formed, how they show up...
Episode Synopsis: Think bones are just dry, lifeless structures holding us up? Think again. In this powerful conversation, Cass is joined by researcher Dr Tracey Clissold to unpack everything you need to know about building and maintaining strong bones across the lifespan. Also surprising? Your bones and immune system are in constant conversation. Dr Clissold explains the fascinating connection between skeletal health and immune function—and why inflammation can be a key player in...
In this second episode with Dr Justin Keogh, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Bond University, we shift focus to practical strategies for strength maintenance and healthy ageing. We unpack what resistance training really means and how much you actually need each week to maintain or improve strength as you age. Dr Keogh introduces the accessible idea of “exercise snacking”—short bursts of movement that can be easily integrated into your daily routine. We also explore the import...
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