“Isn’t the whole point of therapy to be honest?”

In this episode, Caitlin sits down with her clinical supervisor, Kate O'Connor–a psychodynamic therapist and clinical psychologist.

Together, they chat unfiltered on the unspoken tension many healthcare professionals feel: the pressure to follow the rules vs. the pull to show up as a full, complex human. Kate explores the danger of over-sanitising therapy, why true healing can’t be manualised, and how supervision can be a life-affirming space (not a performance review).

If you’ve ever felt like you’re too you to fit the mould of traditional clinical practice, this one’s for you.

Tune in to learn:

• The moment Kate realised supervision could feel more like therapy—and why that’s not a bad thing
• Why Caitlin nearly “tore up her psychology degree”... and how copywriting played an unexpected role
• The surprising reason Kate lets clients draw tarot cards in session
• What a psychoanalytic supervisor taught Kate that traditional training never touched
• Why a CBT lecturer once told Kate: “It’s not technically true, it’s just what we tell people.”
• What happened when Caitlin stopped asking, “What should a psychologist say?” and asked, “What would I say?”
• How the new Code of Conduct in psychology could quietly kill off psychoanalytic therapy
• Kate’s take on why therapists are burning out—and the one word that could change that
• What Carl Jung, the I Ching, and a PR goth have to do with building a meaningful therapy practice
• The taboo topic most therapists avoid—and why ignoring it might be costing clients their life force

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What if the thing holding your message back… is how you were trained?

In this ep, Caitlin gets real about a sneaky messaging habit that so many clinicians-turned-creatives fall into: staying neutral. She explores how being taught to hold space can lead to watered-down words in your business and why owning your beliefs (even just 1 or 2 steps ahead of your audience) is what actually builds trust.

Caitlin walks through real talk, lived experience, and gentle but powerful ways to start showing your point of view—without burning your ethics in the process.

Listen if you’re:

• A health professional or clinician navigating the leap into business
• Tired of playing it “safe” and getting zero traction in your content
• Craving more connection (and conversions) through your words

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What if your difference wasn’t a flaw to hide, but the very reason you’re in this space to lead differently?

In this ep, Caitlin chats with Johanna, a neurodivergent psychologist, coach, and founder of ADHD Her Way, about what it means to create a career that reflects who you are—not just what you trained to do.

Together, they unpack the not-so-linear path of late diagnosis, the creative hunger that led Johanna beyond the therapy room, and the power of making space for both business and self-compassion.

For anyone who’s ever felt like they had to choose between being professional and being themselves, this episode's your permission slip.

Tune in to learn:

• The childhood habit that unknowingly planted the seed for her future podcasting life
• Why she was handing out Kids Helpline stickers in grade 2
• How a detour into forensic psych and parole work led her to early intervention and neurodivergent support
• What finally gave her permission to show up online in bold earrings, shades of pink, and full Gorman energy
• Why she used to colour-coordinate her outfits with her therapy room
• The surprising reason neurodivergent folks often use more filler words
• How a late ADHD diagnosis didn’t just shift her identity—it reshaped her career, motherhood, and creative expression
• What she hopes future students won’t have to endure in psych training
• The quiet moment she realised she’d lost herself in her business—and what she’s now doing to get that spark back
• The ADHD moment that accidentally landed her better seats at a Robbie Williams concert

Connect with Johanna

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What if the discomfort isn’t a sign you’re on the wrong path but an invitation to rethink your next step?

Caitlin opens up about the messy, in-between phase of balancing a healthcare career with a creative side hustle. She reflects on the guilt of wanting out, the pressure to keep going when it looks good on paper, and why small tweaks might make a bigger difference than going all in or walking away. Caitlin challenges the idea that leaving is the only option and encourages you to dig deeper into what your discomfort is really saying.

Tune in to learn:

• Why Caitlin once wished she’d get injured just to skip work
• How taking Mondays off saved a draining healthcare job
• The harsh truth about the “fantasy” healthcare careers sold in uni
• Why many healthcare pros jump into coaching
• What makes admitting you want out of healthcare so hard
• How sitting with discomfort might reveal a third, unexpected career path
• Why you don’t have to keep pushing if your gut says otherwise
• Small changes that can fix your healthcare job (or show it's time to quit)
• The confusing mix of pride and disconnect in a healthcare career
• How to hold space for grief and confusion when your career feels stuck

Listen if you’re:

• Feeling stuck between your healthcare career and a creative side hustle
• Unsure if you should stay, pivot, or take a break from health work
• Trying to make sense of the discomfort that’s been growing in your current role

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What if health education didn’t have to come from a clinic? And what happens when we make quiet conversations LOUD?

In this episode, Caitlin chats with Dr. Olivia Richman, a board-certified family medicine physician, 2x TEDx speaker, and founder of Docfluencer MDO, about what it really looks like to get creative in healthcare.

Olivia shares her unconventional path to educate and advocate, one built on storytelling, social media, and speaking directly to the people who need it most.

From rewriting personal narratives to building a platform that helps other healthcare professionals use their voice on social media to change healthcare. Olivia’s journey is a powerful reminder that healing can happen in more ways than one!

If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible beyond the “white coat”—this one’s for you.

Tune in to learn:

• The childhood misunderstanding that led Dr. Olivia to chase a career she resented for years
• How a Youtube channel on sexual health became her middle ground between a career in Hollywood and medicine
• The life-changing internship that changed her entire view of health education
• The shocking gaps in physician education that pushed her to launch a hub for doctor-influencers
• How Dr. Olivia's superiors reacted to her starting a Youtube channel about sexual health
• The invisible limits we place on ourselves as adults
• Dr. Olivia's mission to making sexual health conversations less taboo
• Why the fear of being judged online is not about the viewers
• How creative expression can coexist with professional credibility
• The brutal reality of the American healthcare system

Connect with Dr. Olivia

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Docfluencer, MDO

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Could a creative shift be the antidote to feeling stuck in your healthcare career?

In this episode, Caitlin gets real about the in-between stage of rethinking what work can look like after years in healthcare. She discusses how to find a nonclinical creative business idea, blending what you love, what you’re good at, and what people need. If you’re feeling stuck or just curious about making a change, this episode might be the nudge you need to start listening to those little daydreams and act on them.

Tune in to learn:

• Why feeling “blahh” at work isn’t always burnout
• How to use the Japanese concept of ikigai to explore new directions
• What Caitlin’s month off revealed (spoiler: it wasn’t what she expected)
• The role of low-pressure creative projects in rediscovering joy
• Why self-compassion is your best co-pilot when making a shift

Listen if you’re:

• Wondering what’s next after years in healthcare
• Curious about creative work but unsure where to start
• Craving purpose and play, without a full-blown career change

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What happens when your big break never comes? For artist and researcher Lauren Moxey, you redefine success on your own terms.

In this episode, Caitlin chats with Lauren, a PhD candidate, music teacher, and lecturer. Lauren talks about her eye opening research on natio-cultural creativity and human thriving in Australia’s music ecosystem, and why it’s time to radically redefine what it means to be an artist today.

They talk about the realities of working in the arts, the rise of slash careers, and how anyone in creative fields can thrive—financially and creatively—without buying into unrealistic career myths.

This episode hits all the right notes!

Tune in to learn:

• Lauren’s unconventional path to music and how she launched Sydney Vocal Academy
• From engineering to bassoon to burnout: the surprising path that led Lauren to music
• What happened after her husband sang on The Voice—and how it shaped their business
• Why Lauren walked away from a 220-student academy (and doesn’t regret it)
• How Australian music quietly creates belonging and shapes cultural identity
• Why artists keep creating even when no one’s paying attention (or paying them)
• Why creative work fulfils higher human needs—but often fails to meet basic ones
• The subtle difference between a portfolio career and a slash career (and why it makes all the difference)
• How a sense of place shapes our creative identity
• The music industry’s dirty secret: how selling dreams is more gambling that career strategy
• What it really means to thrive as an artist in a world that doesn’t owe you a living

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Is your online presence a little too curated? Yet, you worry that sharing your struggles might harm your business?

In this episode, Caitlin explores the role of vulnerability in business. After receiving a comment about how “successful” she looks, realised she rarely shares the behind-the-scenes struggles of entrepreneurship. She opens up about the emotional challenges of running a business, why storytelling is the fastest way to build trust, and how to strike a balance between being authentic and oversharing. If you’ve ever wrestled with what to share online as a professional, this episode is a must-listen.

Tune in to learn:

• The perception vs reality of being a successful business owner
• How isolation, cultural disconnection, and lack of support can affect well-being
• Why vulnerability feels risky
• How storytelling builds trust
• Balancing vulnerability and professionalism by reflecting on experiences after processing them
• Ways business owners can be vulnerable in a way that aligns with their brand

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