Behind The Scenes of My American Dream - 013
After a life changing week of speaking for the first time over in America, this is a behind the scenes interview into my own journey of resilience that's taken me from a broken mess on my bathroom floor all the way to the stage in Idaho Falls.
what school forgot to teach us about anxiety - 010
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!
When You’re Scared to Let Go - 009
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.
Dealing with Survivors Guilt - 008
Today's is an AKA: "Ask Kate Anything'' episode - How do you deal with survivors guilt? A topic that's not discussed often enough, I dive into how to overcome the sense of guilt when you find happiness again after losing a loved one so you can move forward with greater peace and purpose - minus the self-judgement.
Reducing Your Anxiety Over Public Speaking - 007
Public speaking is more feared than death - but it doesn't have to be! So in this episode we explore the 5 helpful tips and beliefs you can use to manage your nerves and reduce your anxiety of being judged by an audience, so you no longer feel like throwing up on stage!
Dealing With Difficult Teachers - 006
It's impossible to get through school without getting at least one teacher you find difficult to deal with. This episode dives into 5 ways you can reduce your frustration over this and achieve your goal exam marks for that subject regardless of who's teaching it.
When You Look In The Mirror and Loathe What You See - 005
Do you ever feel shame about how you look? Today's episode is an open conversation about my own battle with body image, and the 4 steps you can take to begin to rebuild your relationship with your body and boost your self-esteem to a healthier and happier place.
How To Stop Worrying So Much - 004
Are you a self-confessed ‘worry wart’? Constantly stressing the worst-case ‘what if’ scenario and wasting energy trying to control things that haven’t even happened yet? Today's episode explores the 3 steps we can take to reduce our worrying before it hijacks our sanity and happiness in life.
a review for a farmer
For every review given on my podcast between now and 27th October, I will donate $1 to the Scrubber’s Ball that’s raising funds for struggling farmers in drought stricken Baradine, NSW. I’ve had over 100 episode downloads, but only 4 reviews - so together let’s grow the show and make a difference!
Why Positive Thinking Isn't Working For You - 003
Do you cringe when someone says 'just look on the bright side'? Do you wish you could think more positively, but your brain continues to dwell on the negatives? Yep, I've been there too! In this episode you'll learn why this is all perfectly normal, the feature in our brain causing this resistance and how we can use this feature to change our minds (aka. our lives!) for the better.
Blame vs. Response-ability - 002
The first thing we're tempted to do when something bad happens, is to blame - and it feels like we have no other choice. In this episode I teach you the 3 myths about blame that are keeping you stuck, and what you can do to take back power over your response-ability: your ability to choose your response and keep ownership over your life.
Overcoming Your Fear of Rejection - 001
“Okay. Now What?’’ is a podcast to help teens and twenty-somethings build the resilience we need to overcome the unexpected challenges of finishing school and life after it. In this episode I share the common myths about rejection holding you back and how to overcome them using 5 simple strategies. Be sure to subscribe for lots more to come!
How your BUT looks is how your life looks..
As I was coaching a student in a recent school workshop about her struggle to stick to her study schedule, I shared with her this wake up call that gave her a little moment of 'wow' that I think we all need from time to time to ignite our motivation..
Meeting With Julie Bishop - A Goal 5 Years In The Making..
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..
2000 students in 4 days, here's the impact left behind..
I had the honour of speaking at the Crossroads Symposium to over 2000 students this week, and I’d like to share some of their feedback to show where I find the courage and inspiration to continue share my sister’s legacy despite how closely it hits home to a such traumatic experience for me..
Why you're so anxious in your relationship - and how to change it.
Do you ever feel anxious in your relationship - and you don’t want to, but just can’t help but feel on edge with your boyfriend and second-guess everything he does? Here’s the real reason you’re feeling so anxious, and how to change it without changing your boyfriend..
Don't know what to do after you finish school? Read this.
Do you have no clue what to do after your finish school? Do you wish someone would just help you find the answer? Here’s how you can stop the ‘I don’t know’ overwhelm and get another step closer to deciding what’s going to come next in this new chapter of your life..
The 5 Common Thinking Errors Causing Teen Stress...
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..
5 Books Every Parent and Teacher Must Read to Raise Resilient Teens
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!