This Busy Life The Podcast

In this episode Mitch McPherson shares his personal journey after losing his brother to suicide and how that loss inspired him to found Speak Up, Stay Chatty. We discuss mental health advocacy, grief, community connection, and practical ways to support others. They also explore balancing a busy life to avoid burnout, self-care strategies, upcoming campaigns like Shorts Day and the Speak Up, Stay Chatty Ball, and how listeners can get involved or support the organisation. ** this episode was recorded back in May!! so some events have already passed. 

Dan and Christie join This Busy Life to share their sudden redundancy and how it forced them to re-evaluate priorities  choosing family, community and creative control over job identity. They discuss relocating to Tasmania, parenting struggles, IVF, the power of speaking openly about loss and domestic violence, and how podcasting gave them a new platform to help others and rebuild their careers.

In this episode Jemma shares her journey from nutrition coach and years of dieting to becoming a body-image, confidence and food-freedom educator. She talks candidly about motherhood, creative hobbies, public speaking, and the shift from one-on-one coaching to larger-scale education work. Jemma gives practical tips for rebuilding identity and confidence while busy, tiny stepping stones, simple morning routines, music anchors, wearing what boosts you and taking action before you "feel" ready, and explains why early education about body acceptance is essential.

Welcome back!! Ash and Rhi catch up in a candid Talk It Shit episode: processing tough emotions through journaling, celebrating local Tassie days out, and addressing hurtful comments from a TikTok live about being a working mum. They explore the pressures and judgments around childcare and outsourcing help, how to reframe criticism, and finish with quick recommendations including the Amplify podcast and the Abby Young Hair Method.

Welcome to this weeks ep of This Busy Life the Podcast! an organic conversation with Tubes Taylor, Hobart’s Triple M breakfast host and Tassie’s most popular sporting emcee. We dive into his journey from small-town beginnings to big-stage moments and the unexpected turns that shaped his career. Topics include saying yes to opportunities, the crucial role of support networks, and practical ways Tubes manages a busy life while avoiding burnout as a radio host, emcee and dad.