How often do we stop and ask ourselves what we actually want, rather than what we think we should want?

Megan Dalla-Camina has spent much of her career exploring that question. An author, researcher, women’s leadership expert and founder of Women Rising, Megan’s own path has been anything but linear. She grew up wanting to be an actress, spent 18 years in the corporate world and eventually reached a point where the successful life she had built no longer felt aligned with who she was.

Today, her work is centred on helping women understand what might be holding them back, reconnect with what matters to them and create lives that reflect who they are now.

This is an honest and thought-provoking conversation about ambition, identity, motherhood and the different seasons of our lives, and why moving forward can sometimes be far more powerful than trying to find our way back to who we used to be.

In this episode she shares:

· Megan’s journey from wanting to be an actress to spending 18 years in corporate, and why she eventually chose a different path.

· Why so many women lose touch with what they actually want for their lives.

· How to recognise when you’re holding onto goals that belonged to an earlier version of yourself.

· Why motherhood changes who we are, and why the goal shouldn’t always be to get back to who we were before.

· How our inner critic, perfectionism and people-pleasing can influence the choices we make.

· Why having one supportive person in your corner can make a difference when you’re pursuing something new.

· How to get clearer on what deserves your time and what you can start saying no to.

· A simple exercise for working out what you want more of in your life and what you’re ready to let go of.

Key Quotes

“It’s okay to admit that you don’t want anymore what you thought you wanted.”

“We suffer more from not being in touch with what our wildest dreams even are than being afraid of what would happen if we achieved them.”

“I don’t think we ever go back to who we were. And I think that’s the wrong goal.”

“We can honour the season that we’re in, who we are, who we’ve become, and not want to go back to an earlier version of ourselves.”

More about Megan

Find Megan’s books, resources and details here.

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With endless advice about how we should move, eat and look after ourselves, wellness can sometimes feel like just another thing we’re trying to get right.

In this conversation, Erin sits down with Shelley Kamil, Pilates instructor, wellness coach and founder of Rhythmic Pilates, whose approach to movement is as much about how we feel as how we look.

Shelley’s path to Pilates wasn’t a straight one. From growing up in fashion and running her own store to becoming a mother and eventually building Rhythmic Pilates, her experiences have shaped a philosophy centred on tuning out the outside noise, trusting your own body and finding a way of moving that brings a little more ease into everyday life.

Warm, thoughtful and refreshingly realistic, this is a conversation about movement, motherhood and learning to give ourselves a little more grace.

· How to quieten the noise around wellness and work out what actually feels right for you.

· Why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to health, movement and wellbeing.

· How Pilates can support your mental health as well as your physical strength.

· Why slowing down and focusing on movement can help create a sense of calm.

· How motherhood changed Shelley’s relationship with her body and her approach to wellness.

· Why women need to give themselves more time and grace after having children.

· How to get better at listening to what your body is telling you rather than constantly pushing through.

· Why small, realistic changes can be more sustainable than trying to overhaul everything at once.

Key Quotes

“We all need to quieten that noise a little, because we can’t do everything we’re being advised to do.”

“It’s very hard to trust your inner voice when everything’s being questioned or second-guessed.”

“When you ease your mind, you radiate that ease and it affects everyone around you.”

“We’re just not kind enough to ourselves. You can do everything, but you need a little bit of leeway.”

More about Shelley

Follow Shelley on Instagram.

Rhythmic Pilates website.

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Bec McDonnell is back on Here, There, Everywhere for a second time, and it’s easy to see why. We share a love of travel, but also a belief that getting away can be about so much more than simply visiting somewhere new.

As a mum, Bec has learnt to travel in a way that works for her and her family, including travelling solo with her kids and making time to travel on her own. She’s also a big believer in creating space for yourself, even when life is busy and there are plenty of reasons to put your own needs further down the list.

This is a really open and relatable conversation about travel, motherhood, confidence and letting go of the pressure to do things perfectly. It’s also a reminder that meaningful experiences don’t need to be extravagant, and sometimes taking that first step is the hardest part.

In this episode she shares:

· What it’s really like travelling solo with your kids and how to build the confidence to give it a go.

· Why travelling on your own can give you the space to reconnect with yourself outside of being a mum and partner.

· How taking time for yourself can help you come back feeling more present and connected to your family.

· Why you don’t need to wait for someone else to be available before booking the trip or experience you want to have.

· How to let go of the pressure to create the perfect family holiday and accept that travelling

with kids won’t always go to plan.

· Why travel doesn’t need to be extravagant or expensive to create meaningful memories with your family.

· How stepping outside your comfort zone and doing things on your own can build confidence in other areas of your life.

· Why making yourself a priority sometimes isn’t selfish and doesn’t have to come at the expense of your family.

Key Quotes:

“You don’t have to wait for someone else to be available to go and have the experience you want to have.”

“Taking time for yourself can help you come back as a better mum and a better partner.”

“Travel doesn’t have to be extravagant to create really meaningful memories.”

“The confidence comes from actually doing it, not waiting until you feel completely ready.”

“Not every family holiday has to be perfect to be memorable.”

“Sometimes getting away gives you the space to reconnect with who you are outside of being a mum.”

Find out more about Bec and what she’s up to here.

Follow Bec on Instagram.

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