• #317 Goodbye for now...
    Nov 8 2021

    Hello Sunshine, today's episode is a very sad one and one I didn't want to have to ever record.

    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Not Ready to Make Nice - The Chicks
    🔥 Thought of the Week | "Find out who you are and do it on purpose." Dolly Parton

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    43 mins
  • #316 Gaslit by the Medical Community | Brain Cancer at 19 yrs old
    Nov 1 2021

    Hello Sunshine, in today's episode I speak with Paris Majeks who was diagnosed with secondary brain cancer at 19 and a mystery primary cancer. Paris talks about how she was ignored and dismissed by the medical community for years about her symptoms and saw over 50 doctors to finally find one who listened to her. After experiencing such a life-changing event at such a young age, Paris also opens up about how her cancer impacted the way she was living and how she became driven to live the life of her dreams.

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #316

    • How Paris and I know each other
    • Paris opens up about her background
    • Paris shares her first symptoms of her brain cancer
    • Trying to get doctor's to figure out what was wrong and believe her
    • How race may have played a part in her brain cancer going undiagnosed
    • The moment Paris found out she had brain cancer
    • The hunt for a mystery cancer
    • What life is like now
    • YOLO moment becoming a model
    • Living in fear and managing that
    • Advice to someone wanting to live their dreams


    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Since You're Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson
    🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Let's Go Crazy by Prince
    🔥 Thought of the Week | "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." - Mae West

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    Guest: Paris Majeks @parismajeks

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    53 mins
  • #315 How to Reach your Full Potential ft. Empowerment Coach @Lauragradyy
    Oct 25 2021

    Hello Sunshine, in today's episode I chat with bright light Laura Grady about confidence, self-development, negative belief systems and living a fulfilled life.

    Laura Grady is a women’s empowerment coach and fulfilment mentor helping women manifest their desires, live in a state of inspiration, alignment and ease... without burnout. For the last few years, she has coached and mentored thousands of women worldwide to help them create the life they desire through her online coaching business that helps women step into their most confident, empowered and authentic selves. Laura’s aim with all clients is to have them realise their own power and claim it fearlessly

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #315

    • How Laura and I know each other
    • Laura shares her background growing up
    • How Laura became an empowerment coach
    • Laura talks about her acting career on Ja'mie Private School Girl
    • Negative belief systems & limiting beliefs
    • Confidence
    • Working through self-doubt
    • Emotions
    • What is an empowered woman
    • How do we know when we aren't fulfilled - red flags


    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Diamonds by Rihanna
    🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | I Believe by Yolanda Adams
    🔥 Thought of the Week | “Fearlessness is like a muscle. I know from my own life that the more I exercise it the more natural it becomes to not let my fears run me.” – Arianna Huffington

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    Guest: Laura Grady @lauragradyy

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • #314 Story Time | Best Friend Edition
    Oct 18 2021

    Hello Sunshine, in today's episode I chat with my bestie Belinda

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #314

    • How we met
    • My first memory of Belinda
    • Our friendship when we were younger
    • Stories of our time working together over the years
    • Bad hair cuts
    • Being mistaken as lesbians
    • Foo Fighter's Concert
    • The time we go stuck on a golf course
    • Belinda's decision to not have children
    • Belinda's journey with anxiety
    • Difficulties in our friendship
    • How my cancer journey has impacted our friendship


    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Proud Mary by Tina Turner
    🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Back in Black by ACDC
    🔥 Thought of the Week | “A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.” – Arnold H. Glasgow

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    Guest: Belinda Siwka @bel_leelee

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • #313 How to Get Through Hard Times ft. @relatable.therapist
    Oct 11 2021

    Hello Sunshine, in today's episode I brought in the big guns and I speak with Clinical Psychotherapist Monique Harding about how to work through hard times. We discuss understanding & processing emotions, the concept of good or bad emotions, trauma, comparative suffering, journalling and tools to help you get through a difficult stage in your life.

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #313

    • How Monique and I met
    • Monique tells us about herself
    • How to understand your emotions
    • How your emotions can manifest physically
    • The concept of 'good' & 'bad' emotions
    • What is trauma?
    • How can you tell if you are avoiding your emotions?
    • When is distraction healthy and when is it toxic?
    • Tips for journalling
    • Why is it important to feel our emotions rather than suppress
    • Creating a safe space for kids to express their emotions
    • Comparative suffering
    • Tools to shift your mindset when you are going through a difficult time
    • Releasing emotions physically
    • Self-doubt
    • Tips to minimise anxiety
    • How to control obsessive thoughts around things you can't control?


    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Murder on the Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
    🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Heat Waves by Glass Animals
    🔥 Thought of the Week | “Feelings or emotions are the universal language and are to be honored. They are the authentic expression of who you are at your deepest place.” Judith Wright

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    Guest: Monique Harding @relatable.therapist

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • #312 Entertainment Recommendations | The Court Report: September
    Oct 4 2021

    Hello Sunshine, it's that time of the month again! Get ready for the September 'Court Report' where I share everything I am loving from the past month, including movies, tv shows & podcasts.

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    🎙️Breakdown of EP #312

    Recommendations:
    The Verdict is in:

    - 9 Perfect Strangers
    - Clickbait
    - He's All That

    Watch
    - Only Murders in the Building
    - Ted Lasso
    - Sex Education
    - The Chair

    Listen
    - Sentimental Garbage
    - Something Was Wrong
    - Everybody Knows

    Be Our Guest
    - Guest recommendations from Revie Jane & Sophie Guidolin


    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Lady Marmalade

    🔥 Thought of the Week | “Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse, isn’t it? If you’re comfortable while you’re doing it, you’re probably doing it wrong.” - Ted Lasso


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    28 mins
  • #311 Childhood Trauma, Toxic Positivity & Being an Optimist ft. @RevieJane
    Sep 27 2021

    Hello Sunshine, in today's episode my guest and I discuss trauma, toxic positivity, optimism and mindset. Revie Jane Schultz is one of Australia’s leading content creators, a speaker and has her own podcast Empowered with Revie. Why I am so drawn to Revie is how courageous she is sharing her personal and professional life to her online community. Facing adversity throughout her early childhood, Revie battled depression and anxiety as a teen, and walked a path most could never imagine.

    Trigger warning - Please note this episode contains discussions about abuse, trauma and suicide.
    Contact LIFELINE : 13 11 14 for support if you are experiencing a personal crisis.

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #311

    • How Revie & I met
    • Revie shares her story and the trauma she experienced as a childhood
    • Discussion around trauma and CPTSD
    • What is toxic positivity?
    • How to identify it?
    • Why toxic positivity is damaging
    • Toxic positivity vs healthy positivity
    • How to support someone in a healthy way
    • Optimism

    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Somebody Told Me by The Killers
    🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Get What You Give by New Radicals
    🔥 Thought of the Week | “A fake smile may fool the crowd but it never eases the pain.” – Kelly Brook

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    Guest: Revie Jane Schultz @reviejane

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • #310 Questions I've Never Answered Before | Get To Know Me Pt 1.
    Sep 20 2021

    Hello Sunshine, in today's episode I answer questions I have never answered before from bad first dates to a disaster helicopter ride, get to know me better.

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    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Don't Be So Hard On Yourself - By Jess Glynne
    🔥 Thought of the Week | “When you are in your own lane there is no traffic” Ashley France

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    39 mins