✨ Midlife can feel full. Productive. Efficient.

But sometimes — strangely — not fully lived.

In this solo episode, Cass reflects on something many people in midlife quietly experience: the feeling of managing life beautifully… while not always fully inhabiting it.

Why does time seem to speed up in this season?
Why do we keep saying “I’ll relax when…”?
And what might it be costing us to stay in constant doing mode?

Cass explores the difference between organising, optimising and surviving our days — and actually experiencing them. She shares gentle reflections on the myth of “later,” the hidden cost of busyness, and why presence matters more than we realise.

The episode closes with a short guided meditation to help you reconnect with the present moment — no fixing, no optimising, just being.

If midlife has felt fast, full or slightly overwhelming… this is your invitation to pause.

Because now is where your life is lived.

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Cass x

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Episode Description:

Why do certain emotional patterns keep repeating?
Why does trauma linger in the body long after the event has passed?
And is healing truly possible?

In this episode of Mind Your Being, I’m joined by Psychologist Mark Baxter, Director of The Psychology Spot in Wollongong, NSW. With over two decades of experience, Mark specialises in trauma recovery, PTSD, adverse childhood experiences, attachment difficulties and depression.

Together, we explore:

• How childhood adversity shapes self-beliefs and identity
• The connection between the nervous system, mental health and physical health
• Depression as a complex syndrome — not a personal flaw
• Why trauma can become “stuck” and how therapies like EMDR help process it
• The importance of the therapeutic relationship
• The emerging field of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD
• Psilocybin-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant depression
• Why self-acceptance is central to healing

We also discuss Australia’s evolving approach to psychedelic-assisted therapies, who may be suitable candidates, and why careful screening and integration are essential.

This is a grounded, compassionate and hopeful conversation about understanding yourself more deeply — and moving toward healing with greater self-awareness and self-compassion.

If you’ve ever struggled with depression, trauma, or harsh self-criticism, this episode is for you.

Bio:

Mark has been working as a psychologist for over two decades and is the Director of The Psychology Spot, a group private practice in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.

Over the past 8 years, Mark has undertaken additional training in psychedelic-assisted therapy. He provides MDMA and psilocybin-assisted therapy with Evolution Medicine Enhanced Therapy at Northern Beaches Hospital and Tikvah Centre for Eating Disorder Recovery in Sydney.

Links:

https://www.thepsychologyspot.com.au/

https://www.evolutionmet.com/

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Thanks so much for listening,

Cass x

Disclaimer:

The information provided on the Mind Your Being Podcast is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The content shared on this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.

Reliance on any information provided by the Mind Your Being Podcast, its hosts, guests, or others appearing on the podcast is solely at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast creators or hosts.

Skin health is about more than how we look — it’s about confidence, wellbeing, and feeling comfortable in our own skin.

In this episode of Mind Your Being, Cass speaks with Liv Slee, owner of Oak and Eve Beauty in the Illawarra, about skin health through midlife and the role professional treatments can play during perimenopause and menopause.

Liv shares her background in makeup and skin therapy, and explains skin needling in a clear, accessible way — including how it works, what concerns it can support, and why it has become such a popular option for midlife skin.

They explore:

• What skin needling actually is (and what it isn’t)
• How it supports collagen, skin tone, texture, and barrier function
• Common skin changes in perimenopause and menopause
• Why choosing an experienced therapist matters
• The importance of home care, including sunscreen, retinol, and hydration
• How confidence and skin health are deeply connected

This episode is a grounded, reassuring listen for anyone wanting to better understand their skin, reduce overwhelm, and make informed choices about skin treatments during midlife.

Bio:

Liv has been a part of the makeup and beauty industry since 2008, starting out in makeup and all things creative but quickly fell in love with the bridal industry. Over time, Liv saw so many brides who on their wedding day had wished their skin was better. It may have been texture, break outs, clarity and fine lines, or a mix of all of them, and it quickly became apparent that by the time these ladies got to Liv for makeup, the time for skin preparations had passed and makeup could only do so much.

The drive to help these women turned from makeup and cover ups to prevention by opening Oak & Eve Beauty where we could help make their skin as good as possible, so they felt confident even without the makeup.

18 years later Liv is proud to be the owner at Oak & Eve Beauty and lead a team of 8 women who are equally passionate about skin health, wellbeing and confidence in their own skin.

Links:

https://www.oakandevebeauty.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/oakandevebeauty/

https://www.facebook.com/oakandevebeauty/

https://mindyourbeing.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbeingpodcast/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574785410170#

https://x.com/mind_yourbeing

https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourBeingPodcast

Thanks so much for listening,

Cass x

Disclaimer:

The information provided on the Mind Your Being Podcast is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The content shared on this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.

Reliance on any information provided by the Mind Your Being Podcast, its hosts, guests, or others appearing on the podcast is solely at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast creators or hosts.