Today's guest is someone who has such an incredible energy about her. Whenever you're around Lisa Messenger, you can't help but walk away feeling empowered, inspired, and motivated all at once. Lisa has achieved so much, both professionally and personally, but what I admire most is how openly she shares

Every part of her journey, the wins, the challenges, the mistakes, and the lessons. She wants other people to succeed, and she's passionate about encouraging others to back themselves, which is something I absolutely love about her.

Lisa is a mother, entrepreneur, author of 40 non fiction books, and disruptor.

Building businesses that matter, and lives that feel good. She is the founder of Collective Hub and is always creating.

In this episode she shares:

- How eight years of infertility, eighteen rounds of IVF and surrogacy shaped the way she approaches motherhood today.

- Why motherhood has been both the greatest joy and the biggest challenge she's ever experienced.

- The biggest mindset shift that came from stepping away from chasing bigger businesses in favour of building a life with more freedom.

- Why confidence isn't something you're born with, but something that's built by trying, failing and trying again.

- The surprising truth behind rebuilding Collective Hub after walking away from a hugely successful brand.

- Why she believes AI won't replace creativity, but can become one of the most powerful tools founders have.

- How learning to reinvent herself again and again has kept both her career and life fulfilling.

- Why choosing joy, protecting your time and letting go of other people's expectations has become her biggest measure of success.

Key Quotes

"I had to break it in order to remake it."

"Please keep reinventing. Please keep leaning into things."

"Does that make me feel alive and does that feel fun and juicy?"

More about Lisa

Follow Lisa on Instagram.

Follow Collective Hub On Instagram, via their website, or check out the new app.

You can get involved with the podcast online

Website https://herethereeverywhere.com.au/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/here_there_everywhere_aus/

FB group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWFAe3LkU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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TW: mental heal, anxiety and postpartum struggles

Today's guest is someone whose story I think so many people will quietly relate to.

On the outside, Alice Atkins a devoted mum, partner, and friend, someone who shows up for the people she loves with so much care and consistency. But behind closed doors, her journey has also been one of navigating the highs and lows of mental and physical health, learning how to steady herself through change and figuring out what it really means to feel grounded. What I love about her story is that it's not about perfection or having everything figured out. It's about resilience, self awareness, and the ongoing work of creating a life that feels calm, healthy, and sustainable.

For nearly 19 years, she's quietly battled invisible chronic conditions and mental health challenges. Experiences that have shaped so much of her life yet largely remained hidden. And that's really what the Behind Closed Doors podcast series is all about.

In this episode she shares:

- How chronic pain, anxiety and postpartum struggles shaped her experience of motherhood.

- Why asking for help became one of the biggest lessons in her healing journey.

- How she learnt to stop seeing herself as fragile and recognise her own strength.

- Why motherhood changed the way she defines success and self-worth.

- How speaking openly about her struggles helped her connect more deeply with the people around her.

- The simple ways she regulates her nervous system and protects her wellbeing when life feels overwhelming.

- Why finding the right support network made such a difference in her recovery.

- The advice she'd give anyone navigating chronic illness, mental health challenges or a difficult season of life.

Key Quotes

"We were never meant to do this alone."

"When we all stop pretending, that's when things really start to change."

"People often don't know what you are carrying until you tell them."

More about Alice

Follow Alice on Instagram and her podcast on Instagram.

And listen to Behind Closed Doors here.

You can get involved with the podcast online

Website https://herethereeverywhere.com.au/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/here_there_everywhere_aus/

FB group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWFAe3LkU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Silvana Philippoussis is a model, actress, fashion guru, business owner, wife and a loving mother of two.

She made the change from international modelling to motherhood and eventually built a business that works around family life rather than against it.

In this episode she shares:

- How motherhood reshaped her identity after a 17-year modelling career.

- Why she's teaching her kids discipline, resilience and manifestation.

- The parenting philosophy that's helped her raise confident children.

- Losing her dad just months after becoming a first-time mum.

- The life-changing relationship that ultimately led her to Mark.

- The importance of learning to let go of perfection and avoid mum burnout.

- Navigating public life while staying true to herself.

- Building a business around family, purpose and balance.

Key Quotes

"Everything happens for a reason. And even the missteps, they bring you to where you are today."

"I've got to make peace and show myself some grace. I can't do everything all at once and that's okay."

"People's you know opinions and perception of me has nothing to do with my self-worth."

More about Silvana

Follow her on Instagram, As We Create on Instagram, her book on Instagram, and follow her brand via their website.

You can get involved with the podcast online

Website https://herethereeverywhere.com.au/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/here_there_everywhere_aus/

FB group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWFAe3LkU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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This weeks guest offers a very interesting perspective into business and motherhood.

welcomed Brittany Gaut into our home as a nanny but didn’t realise she would become one of the most important people in our lives.

She became family, a best friend, a sister and a constant source of support.

Now she is a mother herself and her insights are truly incredible.

In this episode she shares:

• Why being a nanny is so much more than simply looking after children.
• How becoming part of a family's life requires trust, teamwork and genuine care.
• Why the mental load of parenting can be just as exhausting as the physical work.
• The biggest misconceptions people have about being a nanny.
• How working as a nanny prepared her for motherhood, and the ways it didn't.
• Why knowing too much about routines and sleep actually made becoming a mum harder.
• The pressure she felt to be the "perfect mum" because of her experience with children.
• What parents should look for when choosing the right nanny for their family.
• How government in-home care subsidies can make having a nanny more affordable than many people realise.
• Why the right nanny doesn't just support the children, they can transform an entire family.

Key Quotes

"You are part of a family... it's not just about looking after the children."

"The mental load is so much harder now because I had you to tag team."

"I questioned how I got paid every day because it was the best job."

More about Britt

Follow her personal Instagram and work Instagram.

You can find in home care details here and the agency we used here.

You can get involved with the podcast online

Website https://herethereeverywhere.com.au/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/here_there_everywhere_aus/

FB group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWFAe3LkU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Danni Duncan thought she’d had it hard, and then she found out she had cancer. How she overcame it and what she did next is an inspiration.

Dann is a mum of 4 kids, who is super passionate about helping women who have lost their mojo to get their happiness, motivation and confidence back.

In this episode she shares:

- How being diagnosed with bowel cancer at a young age changed her perspective on life.

- Why she believes every hardship she faced prepared her for her biggest challenge.

- The reality of navigating cancer treatment while raising four young children.

- How gratitude and grief can exist side by side during life's hardest moments.

- Why learning to manage stress is more important than trying to avoid it.

- The simple mindset shift she uses to stop small problems becoming big ones.

- Her practical approach to creating healthier habits for the whole family.

- Why she refuses to make separate meals for her kids and the lessons it teaches.

- The biggest misconceptions she sees around weight loss, health and nutrition.

- How she's continuing to grow, evolve and challenge herself after cancer.

Key Quotes

“The grief was horrendous. I was like, this is the worst thing that's ever happened to me.”

“When you become a cancer patient, you realize how green the grass is and how blue the sky is.”

“You get stronger each time and you build that resilience each time.”

More about Danni

Find out more via her website.

And follow her on her socials

@danni.duncan_

@fitbydanniduncan

@lifewithdanniduncan

You can get involved with the podcast online

Website https://herethereeverywhere.com.au/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/here_there_everywhere_aus/

FB group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWFAe3LkU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Perfectionism and self-doubt can have a big impact on a woman’s ability to step beyond motherhood and embrace everything else she can also achieve.

Charlotte Grigg had battled all those limiting beliefs for a long time, but one day she just made the decision to make a change and has been loving life ever since.

Now she is the founder of Charlotte Styled It and is finally backing herself.

In this episode she shares:

• How a childhood love of fashion eventually led her back to the industry after years focused on motherhood.
• Why raising four children taught her to let go of perfection and be kinder to herself.
• The challenge of balancing motherhood with a desire to pursue her own creative ambitions.
• How fear, self-doubt and judgement stopped her from launching Charlotte Styled It for over a year.
• The moment she finally found the courage to back herself and start her new venture.
• Why embracing her authentic self-helped her overcome perfectionism and grow her confidence.
• How style can help women reconnect with their identity after becoming mothers.
• Why putting herself first through fitness and self-care has made her a better mum and partner.
• Her philosophy of dressing for your energy rather than following trends.
• How building a supportive community of women has helped her pursue her goals and inspire others.

Key Quotes

"I have to fill my cup up first before I can be the best version for my kids and for my husband."

"I thought I wasn't good enough or I had to be perfect, I had to be a certain way."

More about Charlotte

You can follow Charlotte on Instagram, Facebook or head to her website.

You can get involved with the podcast online

Website https://herethereeverywhere.com.au/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/here_there_everywhere_aus/

FB group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWFAe3LkU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Gail Asbell is an incredible inspiration a mother of 2 and the co-founder of Upstate Studios the fitness empire she started with her sister.

Gail has managed incredible things with Upstate and managed it all while juggling motherhood and life and her story is an absolute inspiration.

In this episode she shares:

· Her life growing up on a dairy farm and building Upstate Studios.

· The reality of balancing motherhood and business.

· Why ambition isn’t something women should hide.

· How she learnt to take risks and embrace failure.

· How the loss of her brother changed her life.

· Why yoga became the foundation of Upstate.

· The powerful link between movement and mental health.

· How she is creating career pathways for women in fitness.

· Why community is at the heart of Upstate.

· The importance of embracing new opportunities in her next chapter of life.

Key Quotes

“Ambition's not a dirty word. You can be ambitious and have a family and all those things.”

“Spend less time in your head thinking about it and more time doing things to step you closer to starting.”

“The hardest thing to admit is that sometimes the business does come first.”

More about

Find out about Upstate Studios via their website, follow them on Instagram and follow Gail on Instagram.

You can get involved with the podcast online

Website https://herethereeverywhere.com.au/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/here_there_everywhere_aus/

FB group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWFAe3LkU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Penny Moodie is a constant inspiration to me and so many others.

I first met her when I was around 18 years old through my younger brother, and she truly is one of the most beautiful people inside and out. Penny lives with OCD and has turned her experience into something incredibly powerful. As well as being an incredible mother she is the author of The Joy Thief and co-host of the podcast, It's Not What You Think, where she helps bring more awareness and understanding to OCD.

In this episode she shares:

- Her childhood dream of becoming a writer and how she returned to it

- The pressure of chasing careers that looked successful to others

- Why motherhood made her question whether she was “good at it” despite always wanting kids

- The reality that parenting doesn’t get easier, the challenges just change

- How parenting forced her to confront her own struggles with self-regulation and overstimulation

- The practical tools she uses to manage overwhelm, sensory overload and emotional regulation as a mum

- Her reflections on losing herself in relationships when she was younger and why female friendships matter so much now

- How becoming a parent changed the way she judges herself and other families,

- Her experience living with OCD, the misconceptions people still have about it, and how motherhood became the motivation to seek proper help

- The ongoing conversations around mental load, resentment and partnership

Key Quotes

“I think having a, a neurodivergent kid has made me so much more accepting and just sort of open to other people's experiences.”

“Doing these things, you feel trapped, and you feel like you have to do it, otherwise something really horrible will happen.”

“It's like two really, really difficult things stacked on top of each other. Getting through each day, yeah, it can feel impossible sometimes.”

More about Penny

Buy her book The Joy Thief, follow her on Instagram, listen to her podcast It’s Not What You Think and follow the podcast on Instagram.

You can get involved with the podcast online

Website https://herethereeverywhere.com.au/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/here_there_everywhere_aus/

FB group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWFAe3LkU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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