On 14th April I had the huge honour of meeting 99 Year Old Holocaust Survivor and fellow ‘‘Bulanaire’’, Eddie Jaku. In this post I explain what this means to me and why we all have so much to learn from survivors just like Eddie who prove to us - you always have a choice.

What's one piece of advice you can give me as a student in Year 11 who wants to do well and get into University? That's the question I was asked by a listener this week, so this episode is my answer. I explain how by changing this one thing we can reduce our anxiety over assessments and improve our ability to be successful at them. 

This past week my Pop unexpectedly passed away and I've been thrown right back into grief. Rather than trying to push past the pain, I'm inviting it into this episode to share with you everything it's teaching me about what matters most in life. I’m also drawing upon the love I have for my Pop and what he’s taught me about happiness..

Honoured to be announced as Top 4 Finalist for NSW Young Woman of the Year and NSW Young Achiever of the Year. Here’s what the awards mean to me and the special people I’d like to thank for getting me this far..

Do you have a friend who's constantly letting you down? Have you asked them repeatedly what you need but they're still not getting it? Are you sick of the drama and wishing there was another way? Well this episode, I'm showing you that there IS. It's advice that goes against the stereotypical relationship advice, but it's the most powerful advice that I've used to end drama in friendships once and for all.

Do you struggle to make decisions that involve big change? Do you often choose the option that's most comfortable? Are you sick of ending up stuck in the same place you started? I would do the same until I realised this trick my brain was playing on me. In this episode we explore how to take back power over your ability to make choices that align with your goals rather than just your fears.

When someone's world is turned upside down, it's easy to feel helpless in how to best support them. What to say? What to not say? Should I send that text? Should I give them space?  As a young person who's lost a sister, I'm sharing the advice and guidance I wish my friends had when I first lost her so you can cope better with your own grief and in supporting your friend with theirs. 

Being International Women's Week, I’ve invited Erin Molan on the show to share her journey of sleeping in her car and juggling multiple jobs to make ends meet, through to becoming one of Australia's most in-demand women in the media industry. Her courage, grit and grace are just some reasons I hugely admire Erin - and am sure by the end of this episode, you will too!

We all have times when you get your hopes up and feel like you've ''finally'' got a good thing happening when something cruel or unexpected causes it to all come crashing down. So this episode I share how I've dealt with the shame of my very public failure and the number one story I use to motivate me to get back up and try again.

Sick of starting a workout routine only to quit a few weeks later? Struggle to follow through on your exercise plans, no matter how committed you felt the day before? Here's the top 5 most common mistakes that are likely sabotaging your success, and 5 simple shifts you can make to take back control over your ability to kick butt at your workout goals.

In light of recent tragic events surrounding young people overdosing on drugs, I've dedicated this episode to raising awareness of what you're really risking every time you take a pill. I've invited paramedicine student and St John's Ambulance volunteer on the show to answer questions around taking ecstasy. Is it really that dangerous? Or is it worth the risk of trying to ''fit in''?

We all have ''those days'' where you just want to give up on the world. I know this, because sometimes this IS me. So I've compile together my best bite-size words of wisdom and inspiration to carry you through the lows of being ''human'' - I speak about a range of issues from struggling with body image, worry over other people's opinions, processing grief and healing from trauma.

This episode dives into a listener's question about how to manage stress to avoid burning out along the path to his dream career. I discuss useful tips and strategies to maintain motivation during setbacks - with less stress and greater sense of control!

When someone lies to us, cheats on us or betrays our trust - it's very easy to spiral into drama and completely disempower ourselves as the victim to their actions. Here is your 3 step process to take back power over the situation and respond in a way that not only shows your true character - but grows it.

School is awesome for setting us up for many things in life, but coping with our negative emotions is definitely not one of them. This episode I dive into the 3 things you need to learn to better manage your anxiety that goes beyond just ''think positively''. It’s a must listen for anyone who struggles with anxiety on a regular basis - which right now is 1 in 7 of us!

Finishing school often requires us giving up or letting go of things that we’ve outgrown in order to make space in our life for the new stuff – the new opportunities, new friendships, new experiences, new achievements, new goals, new habits.. Here is how you can find the courage to make those changes - no matter how scared you feel about it.

On 14th June 2018 I had the honour of meeting Foreign Minister Julie Bishop about my work with Travel Safety for Nicole’s Foundation - a goal 5 years in the making. Here’s insight into that experience and how I found the determination to keep on going despite a lot of rejection, so you can do the same with your goals..

Does your teen complain ‘nothing ever works out for me!’ or freaks out she’ll end up ‘the lonely lady with 9 cats’ just because a boy didn’t say yes to being her Formal date? Yep, I’m sure this all sounds familiar - they’re what psychologists call, ‘thought errors’. Learn how to help your teen detect the 5 most common thought errors before they spiral into self defeating emotion and behaviour..

I’ve sifted through the endless sea of self-help books and found the top 5 I assure you won’t be a waste of your time; but an investment in equipping you with insights and strategies to help you and your teen better cope with failure, rejection, loss and every other curve ball life may throw your way!