Small Steps Living: The Podcast

With the COVID-19 shutdown continuing to loom over us, have you got questions and doubts racing through your brain on a loop?'How are we going to get through this?''How is this going to work?''How the heck am I going to homeschool my kids for a whole term?''How can I make sure everyone is okay?''How can I keep my head above water?'These are things I've been wondering about too.So in this episode, I wanted to share with you how I'm working through these questions, and offer a powerful reminder about how strong you really are...So what's this conversation REALLY about? •Why you can't be everything to your children (and why that's okay!) •Are you fighting what's going on? What if you chose surrender instead? •Why acceptance is key to riding out this situation •The important question I'm asking myself right now, to make sure I'm in a good headspace •What if you're worried because you don't know how this is going to

Have you been on an emotional rollercoaster since the COVID-19 pandemic hit? Maybe you're struggling with grief, anxiety and overwhelm? And what about #iso-life - has it got you feeling all the feels?If so, you're not alone. This is a crazy time for all of us, and there are a lot of people struggling right now. That's why I was so excited to chat with today's podcast guest, Allison Davies...Allison is a multi award winning Music Therapist and creator of the Braincare Cafe. She teaches adults and children how to use music to support brain function, so that they can function at their best, overcome anxiety, and create an environment in which to thrive.In this podcast, Alli shares her best strategies for dealing with anxiety, overwhelm and grief during this shutdown period, that you can use to calm and soothe both your own brain AND your children's brains. It's an empowering conversation, and her tools and suggestions can help change the energy in your household fast. So pour yourse

Do you hold yourself back from being visible? Do you stop yourself from speaking up? And do you sometimes feel like you're a 'bit player' in your own life?If you're nodding your head right now, you are not alone - so many women struggle with these exact same blocks. That's why this conversation with today's podcast guest, Sam Nolan-Smith, is so important. Sam's here to help us unpack the hidden beliefs and systems that are keeping us silent and unseen, so that we can step up as leaders and show up in the world as our full, true selves.Sam Nolan-Smith is a business alignment coach, speaker, and founder of The School Of Visibility - an online hub for women who want to speak up, share their wisdom, and change people's lives for good.In this very special episode, I chat with Sam about why visibility is a "women's issue", how to harness the power of habits to change your patterns, why it feels so scary to share your truth, and the uncomfortable moment when I h

Covid-19 is upon us, and life as we know it is suddenly looking *very* different...There are probably plenty of questions running through your mind right now, like "How long is this going to last?", "How am I going to entertain my kids?", "Are the people I love safe?", "Are we going to be able to pay our bills?", and "Is life ever going to feel normal again?"With so many "unknowns", it's easy to get consumed by the uncertainty, and for your brain to start spiralling out of control with stress and worry...So today, I want to help you reclaim some of that mental real estate, so you can halt that spiral and choose a different experience for yourself instead.In this podcast, I'm sharing the 5 tools and mindset shifts that have helped me during times of uncertainty. They're simple, they're effective, and they're keeping me grounded during this time of turmoil. And they might be really useful for you too...So what's this conve

Do you sometimes feel like you're hardwired for stress? Do you struggle to shake your feelings of anxiety and fear - especially in the current climate? And do you often feel like you're being judged - for how you live, work or parent?Today's podcast guest, Nat Kringoudis, knows what it's like to be weighed down by these strong emotions. And in this raw conversation, we're diving deep into what it means to move through these feelings, how to stop being trapped by them, and how we can avoid projecting them onto our kids.Nat Kringoudis is a Dr of Chinese medicine, acupuncturist, best selling author, speaker and natural fertility expert. She's also the founder of Melbourne women's health clinic, The Pagoda Tree, and podcast host of The Wellness Collective and The Period Party. She's also funny, honest and real - the perfect combo for an expert in women's hormones.This podcast has an intimate, fly-on-the-wall feel to it... Both Nat and I open up about our personal exper

It was back in 2013 when I first discovered Denise Duffield-Thomas. Back then, I had absolutely no purpose and I didn't really know what I was doing and I stumbled upon Lucky Bitch (Denise's original brand). I absolutely loved it. I thought, this woman has it got it together. I promptly devoured everything she's done since then and I am so excited to have her as a guest on the podcast this week.In this episode we talk about how Denise became one of the most successful business women in the country by using and teaching her techniques around mindset and money. From a newlywed in London, hating her job and feeling down in the dumps about life, she made a massive change by tweaking her thought patterns.It all started with her winning a travel competition and everything took off from there. She got luckier and luckier (using her mindset techniques) and everything just kept falling into place.So what is the episode REALLY about?Key takeaways •The importance of positive thinking and how it truly has

There's a difference between a guru and a mentor. So many of us can hand over our power believing that someone else has the answers for us. A good mentor helps you finds the answers in yourself.In this episode I share the many forms mentors can take and some of the key mentors throughout my life. I also talk to the discomfort of being seen as a mentor by others and how I've moved past that.If you're looking for a life-changing free training from one of my most recent mentors, Jim Fortin, then get access here.Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

This a very special, VERY candid episode with my lovely friend Shalome who is also the creator of Rockstar Birth Magazine and an advocate for all things WOMB POWER!Shalome brings a refreshing, in-your-face voice to the birthing world. Her message is not just about birth. It's about womanhood. It's about power. It's about who we are as beings. Rockstar Births came from Shalome's passion for birthing and telling real stories and empowering women no matter what kind of birth they have. It's about being in control, feeling respected and feeling heard regardless of what kind of a birth you have.Shalome has 3 kids of her own and is no stranger to giving birth. In this episode we talk about the importance of harnessing your power and staying in control when your birth doesn't happen the way you intended it to.So what is the episode REALLY about?Key takeaways •How research and taking control of your own journey can change your whole birthing experience. •How the empowering journey as a w

Today's guest is the wonderful Robin Long from The Balanced Life. I HAD to have Robin on the show because she's an unsung hero in the fight against motherhood guilt. She has a busy family life with four children, runs her business and encourages her students to embrace grace over guilt. How good does that sound?It's hard enough trying to balance work and parenting but when you're the face of a fitness business, the stakes are somewhat higher. People expect more of you but the truth is, we're all in the same boat and a pilates professional truly isn't any better than the the motherhood game than you are, I promise!This is a chat about balance, motherhood and what it takes to really try to 'have it all'.So what is the episode REALLY about?Key takeaways •The severe consequences that happen when you ignore your need for rest. •The frightening statistics on just how many women are dealing with burnout. •The clues you might be suffering adrenal fatigue, for example feeling wo

Struggle to make decisions?Paralyse yourself trying to make the RIGHT decision?If so - this episode is for you! Listen as I outline my favourite ways to move beyond that icky indecisive state. (It's far simpler than you think!)Your future self will thank you for listening as I guarantee you will get into momentum off the back this episode.And momentum matters.Links:Join the Ready for Change program hereConnect with Lisa on Facebook and InstagramContinue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

In this special episode I'm chatting with two women - Janine and Alecia - who have both created major shifts in their life using tools they learned in Ready For Change.In this conversation, we talk about: •Why letting go of 'mum guilt' is essential (and the crazy stuff that happens when you decide to prioritise your own needs) •How Ready For Change was the catalyst that saw Alecia lose 20 kilos, lower her cholesterol, and start doing outdoor activities with her kids that she never thought she'd be able to do •Why it's so damn easy for women to postpone their own happiness, put everyone else first, and feel like "this is all there is" (and why that does NOT have to be your end game) •What happens to your family and your relationship when YOU change? (Both women have epic stories about the "spillover effect" of the program, and how the people around them - their kids! partners! mums! - began adopting new behaviours and communication techniques) •Why Ready For Change

Have you ever sat on the edge of making a big decision to invest in yourself, your next level, and floundered? If so - you'll enjoy this episode where I dive into how I shifted my stories to make an investment that completely changed my life.If you've ever thought it was indulgent to spend money on yourself, or have time away from your family, or ENJOY what you do or maybe just doubt that you have what it takes - then you'll love this episode.Register for my free upcoming workshop hereJoin the Conversation on Facebook or InstagramContinue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

You don't have to wait for your circumstances to change in order to feel good. In fact, if you are doing that you are keeping yourself in a perpetual state of disempowerment, with no idea how to truly create a life that feels good.I get that this is a confronting concept. I am a recovering co-dependent. I existed to make other people's lives better. I thought my actions had an impact on the behaviour of people around me. I took responsibility for them, for me - all of it.I thought my life would change if certain outcomes were achieved.I was wrong.Life changed because I changed. From the inside.This episode explores how you can start taking action TODAY (no matter your circumstances) to feel happier ... and rise.Register for the free workshop hereContinue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

We all know that motherhood changes us. But it's only now that there is a language and framework for understanding the changes.My conversation with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz on Matrescence will blow your mind. You will hear your struggles in a totally new light. You will feel validated and 'normal'. You are not alone in feeling the push/pull between who you were and who you are now.The journey from woman to mother is filled with changes at every level of our being. Thank goodness for Amy and her work - which you can find at www.amytaylorkabbaz.com. Buy her brand new book Mama Rising and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. •The transition from being a woman to becoming a mother. •The split between being the person you used to be and trying to maintain that independence while the other half of you is literally in service to your child. •The process of self silencing and how damaging it can be for mothers. •Matrescence (meaning the transformation of a woman into a mother) and how it changed t

Have you wondered why you often repeat behaviours that are destructive or unhealthy? You keep doing it even although you know it's not serving you?On today's episode I share about my addiction to salty chips. How it happened (grief), how it became a habit (our brains are lazy!) and how I'm changing it (I'll share the step by step!).Are there behaviours/thoughts/patterns that you keep repeating that are holding you back from being the best version of you? If so: register for my upcoming Free Workshop hereContinue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)

I'm not sure how long ago it was but some time in the not too distant past, there were a few nutritionists and experts who started REALLY caring about what we fed our kids.To be clear, we've always cared about what we feed our kids but these experts went to the next level. They researched additives, salt, sugar, eating behaviours and the effect of poor nutrition on the development of our kids.One of those people, one of those original pioneers was Francine Bell, the Managing Director of Additive Free Kids, food coach, mentor and one of Australia's leading activists against additives in foods.Frankie is a mum to 5 boys (yikes!) and has personal experience working through the damaging effects of additives to resolve the multiple health issues and behavioural problems in her own children. It became Frankie's purpose to help other families achieve the same improvements for their families.These changes can be overwhelming, especially for time poor parents, Frankie has done all the hard work for

If you've been hanging around these parts for a while, you'll know I'm obsessed with stories.The stories we tell ourselves.They're right there under the surface. Those stories of your life, everything that you believe to be true. The stories informing everything that you do. The decisions you make, the interpretations that you make about the world, other people and why you do or don't make decisions.These stories, they've literally got you. That term is important, because they've really got you by the balls. Not to be crass, but let's call a spade a spade.My absolute mission is to wake everybody up to the fact that so much of what you're telling yourself about what's possible for you and who you are actually changes your life.We also need to be wary of the stories OTHER people tell about us. For example... if you're a Capricorn, Year of the Dog, INFJ, Intuitive, Alchemist. People are constantly trying to define us and we hear these things and that changes

The arrival of 2020 has brought with it a bizarre energy here in Australia. With despair and heartache at the bushfire crisis to witnessing the strength of community and a coming together of our nation like never before.In this podcast I share about why practical actions in our individual lives can make a really big difference when we feel helpless in the face of a national and global crisis.I talk about how disengaged I had become over the past five years from current affairs and issues outside the scope of my family, business and interests. And what I'm listening to daily to get a quick and comprehensive low-down!I also reveal how, as a business, myself and the team will be donating every dollar made from the Small Steps Membership in January to the Bushfire Appeal and welcoming new members in so they can empower themselves with tools to reduce their footprint via the food they eat. Details here: https://smallstepsliving.com/sslThis conversation is an honest reflection on how impacted I have been by th

When I asked my friend Emily Aarons for a Conversation on Intuition, I had no idea we'd end up where we did!This is the best part about being in Conversation and just letting things roll.I mean, if you want to know what it takes for a soul to evolve, you might want to listen to Emily's theory. Or find out why there is never a bad or wrong move you can make in your life - you are never 'off your path'..And did you know there's four main ways we receive messages (or nudges) from our intuition? I had no idea and could very easily pick which ones did and didn't relate to me.I also love the crazy simple advice she gave about how to build your intuition muscle, and not only that - start trusting it.Honestly, get into this episode even if you're not on a spiritual path of any kind. I just adore listening to women share their truth, as it helps me find my own.Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with

In this episode, I dive into conversation with my amazing friend Lisa Carpenter, reflecting on the epic and transformative year that was 2019. It has felt like about a decade, all rolled into one. So much growth through a total shit storm.Lisa Carpenter and I take this opportunity to banter, dissect, and attempt to pull out the biggest lessons so that you can learn from them too.It's been a big one for me in a million ways and I want to take this moment to say thank you to you for being part of this community. Being in conversation with YOU is one of the most enjoyable and privileged aspects of my life.I don't take your presence lightly and I hope that we can all rise into 2020 with peace, power and purpose.I believe in you. I believe in the collective rising of women.Key takeaways: •The key to being okay is to really know and take responsibility for the fact that no one else can take care of you the way you can take care of yourself. •You can navigate the fine line of caring deeply whilst remaining