None of us have it all figured out.

And that’s really why I created the @LetsCheckInPodcast .

Life has a way of taking us into seasons we didn’t necessarily see coming. Change, uncertainty, self-doubt, relationships, identity, the pressure to know what comes next.

I wanted to create a place for honest conversations about those moments; conversations that help us understand what we’re experiencing and ourselves, a little better.

Season 3 brought eight very different conversations. But the thread running through all of them was deeply human: When we talk honestly about the uncomfortable and uncertain parts of life, we realise we’re not experiencing them alone.

To Maria Ruberto at Salutegenics, Martin Heppell at The Resilience Project, Deanna Depetro at Mossman, Catie Gett from The Staple Store, Penny Moodie from It's Not What You Think Podcast, Grace Lam, Lael Stone and Danielle Weber who trusted me with their story, experience and perspective; thank you.

Whether you’ve been here from the beginning or you’ve only just discovered the Let's Check In Podcast thank you for listening, watching, sharing and being part of these conversations. A special thank you to Pulito Group, our Founding Sponsor of Season 3, for believing in what we’re building and helping these conversations reach further.

There’s more to come. But for now, thanks for checking in, that’s a wrap on Season 3. 🤍

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What happens when someone else sees something in you before you fully see it yourself?

For Australian artist and muralist Danielle Weber, a message from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson became an unexpected turning point. Eleven years later, Danielle has created large-scale portraits of some of the world's most recognisable people, including Kobe Bryant, Serena Williams, Eminem and The Rock and worked with brands including Nike and Jordan.

But this conversation is about much more than the finished artwork.

Danielle joins Suzie McErvale on the Let's Check In Podcast to talk about finding your own path, backing yourself before the outcome is guaranteed and what it really takes to build a sustainable creative career.

They explore the less visible parts of the journey, years of learning, working other jobs, creating for very little money, dealing with criticism and uncertainty, and learning how to keep going. Danielle also shares the story behind D Collective, the creative community she built to help artists navigate the business side of their careers, and why she now sees community and helping other creatives as part of her purpose.

They talk about creativity, success, perfectionism, resilience, self-awareness and “Lock-In Danielle”, the state where she can completely disappear into a project, and why learning when to switch it off may be just as important as knowing when to switch it on.

As Danielle prepares for a future that may see her splitting her time between Australia and the United States, uncertainty is still very much part of the journey.

Because, as this conversation reminds us, meaningful work isn't built overnight. It's built through consistency, courage, curiosity and continuing to show up long before anyone else can see where you're going.

Connect with Danielle Weber:

Instagram:

📱@daniellesartwork

📱@thedcollective

YouTube:

📱@daniellesartwork

TikTok

📱@daniellesartwork

Facebook:

📱@daniellesartwork

Thanks for checking in.

💛 Competition Details

Season 3 is proudly supported by Pulito Group. To celebrate, they're giving one lucky business the chance to win $1,000 towards a professional commercial clean for a retail, hospitality or commercial space. To enter, fill out this form, https://offer.pulitogroup.com.au/form... follow @pulito_group on Instagram, like the competition post and comment by tagging a business owner or someone opening or refreshing a commercial space.

🎙️About the Let's Check In Podcast

The Let's Check In Podcast explores the uncertain middle of modern life through candid conversations, expert insights and practical tools for navigating change, growth and wellbeing. Subscribe for new episodes and conversations that help make sense of life's challenges, opportunities and everything in between.

In this episode:

• The moment The Rock noticed Danielle's work

• Building a career without knowing exactly where it would lead

• The reality of working as a commissioned artist

• Creating D Collective and building community

• Why success means something different to everyone

• Creativity, curiosity and never reaching a finish line

• “Lock-In Danielle” and the danger of burning out

• Managing criticism, doubt and online negativity

• Nervous system regulation, boundaries and self-awareness

• Finding purpose through helping other creatives

• Embracing uncertainty and what's next

If this conversation resonated with you, subscribe to the Let’s Check In Podcast and share this episode with someone you think needs to hear it.

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Chapters:

00:00 The Rock Saw Something Special

00:46 Welcome to the Let's Check In Podcast

02:38 From Dreaming to Becoming an Artist

03:37 When The Rock Reached Out

05:00 Learning the Hard Way

06:16 When Murals Go Wrong

07:09 Pulito Group Sponsor Offer

08:10 The Birth of D Collective

10:02 Finding Purpose Through Community

10:18 Why Creativity Never Really Ends

11:21 The Truth About Commissioned Art

12:33 Why The Pulito Group Partnership Makes Sense

14:01 Redefining Success

15:23 Finding Peace in the Creative Process

16:54 What Is "Lock-In Danielle"?

17:47 The Mindset Behind Creative Longevity

18:39 D Collective and Supporting Artists

20:21 Dealing With Criticism and Online Bullying

22:56 Protecting Your Nervous System

24:04 What Danielle Is Uncertain About

25:35 Learning to Surrender

25:57 Keep Showing Up

26:31 What We Can Learn From Danielle's Journey

27:34 Thanks For Checking In

What if the way we react today has more to do with what happened to us in the past than we realise?

In this episode of Let’s Check In Podcast, Suzie McErvale sits down with educator, counsellor, author and TEDx speaker Lael Stone to explore the stories, emotional imprints and patterns we carry from childhood into our adult lives.

Lael explains why we can become disconnected from ourselves in an increasingly distracted world, how our childhood experiences shape the way we relate to others, and why creating safety and connection is so important for both children and adults.

They explore emotional regulation, attachment, co-regulation, parenting, relationships and the different ways we learn to protect ourselves when we don’t feel safe. Lael also shares a powerful story about an argument with her husband that was transformed when they stopped blaming each other and recognised the younger parts of themselves underneath the conflict.

The conversation also looks at why emotional work can sometimes feel different for men and women, how we can invite our partners into this work without making them wrong, and what it means to truly own our stories rather than unconsciously repeating them.

Connect with Lael Stone:

📖 Own Your Own Story

📖 Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children

📱 @laelstone

📱 @woodlineprimary

Thanks for checking in. 💛

Competition Details

Season 3 is proudly supported by Pulito Group. To celebrate, they're giving one lucky business the chance to win $1,000 towards a professional commercial clean for a retail, hospitality or commercial space. To enter, fill out this form, https://offer.pulitogroup.com.au/form... follow @pulito_group on Instagram, like the competition post and comment by tagging a business owner or someone opening or refreshing a commercial space.

🎙️ About the Let's Check In Podcast

The Let's Check In Podcast explores the uncertain middle of modern life through candid conversations, expert insights and practical tools for navigating change, growth and wellbeing. Subscribe for new episodes and conversations that help make sense of life's challenges, opportunities and everything in between.

In this episode:

• Why we’re becoming increasingly disconnected from ourselves

• Helping children develop connection and emotional awareness

• Attachment, attunement and co-regulation

• How childhood imprints shape adult relationships

• Recognising when our younger selves are being triggered

• Breaking patterns of blame and making each other wrong

• Why emotional safety matters in relationships

• How to invite a partner into the work

• Letting go, grief and the changing role of a parent

• Learning to own your story with compassion Learn more about Lael Stone and her work through the links in the show notes.

Chapters:

00:00 Can I Be Me With You?

02:05 Are We More Disconnected Than Ever?

04:17 Helping Children Reconnect With Themselves

06:18 Pulito Group Sponsor Offer

07:19 How Do We Connect With Ourselves?

09:05 Creating Space to Discover Who We Are

12:07 Moving Beyond the Hustle

13:06 What Every Human Is Looking For 16:06 Connection, Attachment & Co-Regulation

18:07 Sitting With Difficult Emotions

21:50 What We Bring Into Relationships

25:07 The Emotional Imprints We Inherit

27:04 “I’m Only Lovable When I’m Good”

29:03 When Your Younger Self Shows Up

32:06 Breaking the Pattern of Blame

33:19 Why Emotional Work Can Be Hard for Partners

37:37 How Do We Make It Safe to Feel?

39:28 What Are You Feeling Uncertain About?

39:44 Letting Go, Grief & the Mother Heart

42:32 Suzie's Final Thoughts

43:27 Thanks For Checking In