Could You Leave It All Behind for a Year-Long Family Trip? Heather Did. This week’s episode of Grab Your Keys and Go takes us on one unforgettable adventure, literally! We sat down with Heather to hear about her Big YES: taking her family on a year-long trip around Australia. What began as a dream turned into a full-blown logistical (and emotional) marathon from renting out the house, packing up, clearing years of “stuff,” to juggling work commitments, and moving life onto the road.&nbs...
It’s a familiar scene for so many mums — the laptop open, the emails never-ending, and your child sitting nearby, quietly playing, just wanting you. That’s where Meg found herself one day — her daughter on the floor reading books, patiently waiting, while Meg tried to finish “just one more thing.” It was her day off, but it didn’t feel like one. The weight of responsibility sat heavy, the guilt of not being present pressed harder, and something inside her whispered, “This can’t be it.” That w...
What happens when you finally realise that just 'doing what needs to be done' in life isn’t working anymore? That was the moment our guest, Heidi, reached her own Big YES, the moment she recognised burnout for what it really was, and chose to do something about it. In this episode, we chat with Heidi about how she learned to spot the signs of burnout, the exhaustion that no amount of sleep could fix, the irritability, the loss of joy, and how that awareness became the spark for a completely n...
What happens when your body starts whispering, then screaming, for your attention? This is where Rachael's journey began a few years ago. Rachael is a functional nutritionist with a wealth of experience in health, fitness, and hormones. But her Big YES didn’t come from textbooks, it came from her own health journey. After years of “doing it all,” and living in the constant grind, Rachael’s body began to push back. At first it was little niggles, then louder symptoms she couldn’t ignore....
Sometimes we tick all the boxes of what life should look like, the house, the jobs, the cars, the routine, only to realise it doesn’t actually feel good. That’s where our friend Lisa found herself. Her Big YES began as a conversation with her husband: What if this isn’t it? Whatif there’s another way we could live? From there, a bold idea took root, to sell their home, let go of their jobs, and buy a bus they could transform into a tiny home on wheels. With two young kids in tow, they g...
This week’s conversation is one of courage, resilience, and the kind of YES that completely reshapes a life. Our guest, Sharon Kempton, shares her story of leaving her marriage while raising two children, aged 7 and 11. At the very same time, she faced the shock of being let go from her role at her local Opera House (due to new management) the very place she’d poured her passion and dreams into. Suddenly, she found herself navigating motherhood, moving house, and figuring out how to keep her ...
We’re kicking off Season 5 with a story that proves you never really know where one small “yes” will lead. Meet Chelsey, Mum, PE teacher, and health and fitness enthusiast. After months of lockdown and life feeling… a bit like ground hog day, she felt the nudge to do something purely for herself. That first “yes” was simply walking into a gym and that’s where the journey began. From there a snowball of yeses led her to an incredible opportunity of being involved in Hyrox a global fitne...
What if your next big YES is actually hiding behind a NO? In this powerful episode, we’re joined by the vibrant Heather Lee a Pilates instructor, life coach, Wellness and Ambassador and walking permission slip for doing things that feel right for you. She takes us on a journey through the BIG NOs that changed her life, quitting alcohol and leaving corporate - and how those decisions created space for the YESes she truly wanted. We explore the deeper stories that can keep us stuck: the beliefs...
This week on Grab Your Keys and Go, we’re joined by the brilliant and big-hearted Miranda for a deep-dive chat on perfectionism, and how it sneakily sabotages our ability to say yes to ourselves. We explore the real connection between perfectionism, self-worth, and the invisible expectations we carry as mothers. Miranda shares her lived experience of what perfectionism looks like in her world: bouncing from task to task, feeling constantly behind, and struggling to acknowledge what’s already ...
You finally carve out a moment that’s just for you—a coffee date, a solo walk, a long-awaited massage. You say the YES, you block the time, maybe even line up the childcare. And then… life happens. Sick kids. A friend’s cancellation. A curveball in the calendar. Suddenly, the one thing you were holding onto for some relief or joy is off the table. In this week’s episode, Mel and I dive into those moments—when our precious “yes” doesn’t go to plan. We’ve both had some hilarious, frustrating, a...
This week’s conversation is a gentle rebellion against that all-too-familiar message so many of us were raised with: “Suck it up. Just get on with it.” We’ve heard it from family, society, workplaces, even from that inner voice that’s been running on autopilot since forever. But what if there’s another way? What if we didn’t have to white-knuckle our way through roles, routines, or responsibilities that are quietly draining the life out of us? In this episode, we explore: 💬 The quiet qu...
If you’re a mum trying to run a business, a household, and maybe even just watch a full episode of something without being interrupted -this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re diving into the frustrating reality of chopped up time. You know the feeling, you’re in flow with your work, and then the school bell rings. You’re just about to rest and watch your show, and someone needs a drink, a story, a cuddle. You find a pocket of time to think, create, or rest... only to be pulled out o...
In this episode, Mel and I delve into the complexities of special occasions like Mother's Day and birthdays. These events often come with heightened expectations, and when reality doesn't align, it can lead to disappointment. We share personal stories highlighting how we sometimes downplay our desires - saying things like, "Oh, don't worry about my birthday," or "I don't need anything special." However, we've come to realize the importance of owning our desires and communicating t...
In this episode of Grab Your Keys and Go, we are flipping the script on hustle and diving deep into something we all say we want but often resist: REST. Why is it so hard to rest? Especially as mothers, business owners, women who care deeply, why does stopping feel so unnatural? We chat about the invisible pressures we carry to be “the good woman” Always thinking ahead, taking care of everyone else, being productive, holding it all together. We talk about how these stories run dee...
This week, we sat down with the wonderful Lisa from Walk with Lisa for a deeply insightful and refreshingly honest chat all about the inner critic. You know the voice - that one that creeps in with doubt, comparison, or harsh judgement. Lisa generously shared her take on this inner voice, and spoiler alert: it’s not just one critic we’re dealing with (sorry, friends) - it’s many! But before you brace yourself, Lisa brings a beautifully compassionate perspective to this truth. Even thoug...
You are in for an absolute treat today.... This week’s episode is a powerful and deeply honest conversation between Nat and Mel, diving into the topic of visibility wounds — the emotional imprints many of us carry from not feeling seen, heard, or valued in key moments of our lives. Nat asks Mel the kinds of questions that get right to the heart of it: How did this show up in your world? Tell us about the time it really landed for you? What does a visibility would feel like? ...
We were so excited to have Holly MacCue join us on this week’s episode... As mums and business owners, many of us are left wondering how to actually make it all work—motherhood, business, relationships, and everything in between. Holly shares how she carved out her own path, creating a role for herself in corporate while building her business and then moving into her business part time while raising her two gorgeous girls. She’s never been one to follow the crowd, and her approach to business...
The Key to It All (And What We Made It Mean) Ever noticed how two people can experience the exact same event but walk away with completely different stories? That’s the magic (and sometimes, the mess) of second-order reality—where the facts are one thing, but the meaning we attach to them is something else entirely. This week, we’re taking you on our trip to Melbourne to see Liz Gilbert—a night filled with excitement, a bit of logistical juggling, and one minor hiccup… forgetting the key to o...
There’s something truly special about having that one person you can talk to every single day—someone who just gets you. In this episode, we’re diving into the beauty of deep, nourishing friendships. The ones where conversations never run dry, where you can go from laughing about the small things to diving straight into the deep stuff without hesitation. Friendships like these aren’t just about having fun; they’re about feeling seen, heard, and held. They’re about having someone who checks in...
You can find Jenni here : https://www.thefembodimentinstitute.com/ Why is receiving so uncomfortable for so many women? We’re raised to give—to care, to nurture, to show up for everyone else. But when it comes to accepting support, tenderness, or even a simple act of kindness, we hesitate. In this episode, we sit down with Jenni from the Fembodiment Institute to explore how this conditioning runs deep. We begin with a scene many of us know too well—our mothers, grandmothers, and...