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This episode is a big one — and not the polished, highlight-reel version of life. It’s the real stuff.

In this deeply personal conversation, Cassie opens up about one of the most intense periods of her life, diving head-first into mental health, depression, and suicide prevention. From feeling like she didn’t quite belong as a kid (turns out that wasn’t just teenage angst), to becoming a mum very young, navigating marriage, motherhood, chronic stress, and multiple rounds of depression — this episode traces the long, messy, very human road that led to her darkest moment… and what brought her back.

Cassie shares what it actually feels like to fall apart while still showing up — going to work, paying bills, looking “fine” on the outside while everything inside is screaming. She talks about the near-breakdown that forced her to finally say the words out loud, the people who stepped in when she couldn’t stand anymore, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes staying alive is a day-by-day decision.

This isn’t a “just think positive” episode. It’s about speaking up, asking for help (even when it feels impossible), and understanding that falling apart doesn’t mean you’re broken — it means you’re human. There are tears, hard truths, dark moments… and yes, a bit of Cassie humour along the way, because sometimes you either laugh or you lose it completely.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding everything together with duct tape, this one’s for you. And if you’re in the thick of it right now — please know this: you are not weak, you are not alone, and this story is proof that even when everything collapses, there is another side.

Content warning: This episode discusses mental health, depression, and suicidal ideation. Please listen with care.

Episode Timeline

00:00 – Welcome & why this conversation matters
01:24 – Childhood, not belonging & early survival mode
04:42 – Becoming a mum young (and growing up fast)
06:43 – Family life, pressure & invisible stress
09:31 – Depression, coping, and learning how to keep going
12:13 – Marriage, motherhood & personal challenges
16:22 – Work, identity & carrying it all
24:30 – Big life shifts & reflection
31:49 – Health scare out of nowhere
32:02 – Cyclone hits Groote Eylandt
32:28 – Job loss & uncertainty
33:11 – Determination (and sheer stubbornness)
34:24 – The drive to Adelaide
35:32 – When mental health really unravels
35:57 – Friends, family & being caught when you fall
37:27 – Rock bottom
39:44 – Asking for help & the slow climb back
47:36 – Looking back with clarity
01:03:56 – A message of hope (and truth)
01:08:00 – Closing mantra & moving forward

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What do you get when you mix a sunset at the lake house, a few drinks, and an Irish man chatting to the girls from TLC? Apparently, a deep dive into the world of clones, lizard people, and mysterious calendars.

This week, we're chilling at Tina and Pauly’s lake house. What starts as a wholesome catch-up quickly turns into a chat about Dolly the sheep, shady moon landings, secret societies, and whether lizard people are running the joint (spoiler: we hope not, but wouldn’t be surprised).

We cover everything from ethical cloning (would you clone your pet?) to the baffling idea of a 13-month calendar, with the usual detours into Aussie geography, random facts, and a lot of laughter. It’s chaotic, curious, and weirdly heartwarming, just how we like it.

Stick around for a lovely little chat about gratitude to balance out the madness. You’ll laugh, you’ll question reality, and you might just Google “cloning laws in Australia.”

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to the lake house
00:27 – Bali debrief
02:44 – Let’s talk cloning (hi Dolly)
07:29 – Lizard people 101
09:14 – 13-month calendar madness
10:59 – Geography with Gimpy
11:35 – More on the lizard elite
12:45 – Cloning: science or sci-fi?
15:00 – Did we actually land on the moon?
17:58 – Ending on a grateful note
20:15 – Wrap-up: what just happened?

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In this episode, the three of us finally sit Tina down and get the story we have been trying to record since day one. As the T in TLC, Tina is usually the one shining the light on everyone else. Tonight, we gently drag her into it. What unfolds is an honest, warm and funny look at how she built OmMade Organic Skincare, Hidden Treasure Tea, OmMade Meet the Maker and the OmMade Wellness Hub, and how each of these grew from her deep belief in natural health and helping people.

We talk about why Tina has no problem being the quiet achiever in the background, why being the centre of attention makes her want to pass out and how she still manages to run multiple businesses, mentor makers, support her community and empower people with natural health education. You will hear stories from the early days of kitchen-bench formulating, the moment she uncovered greenwashing in the skincare industry, the makers who have been with her since day one and the ripple effect of her knowledge in our own lives.

This episode is not just Tina’s journey. It is our chance to tell her what she will never say about herself, how she has shaped our businesses, our confidence and our families’ health, and why we are so proud of her. If you have ever wondered who the T in TLC really is, this is the tea.

Timestamps
00:00 Welcome and introduction
00:28 Why talking about herself makes Tina almost pass out
01:11 VIP events and staying out of the spotlight
04:41 The spark that led to OmMade Meet the Maker
09:03 The realities of retail, makers and markets
21:12 How OmMade Organic Skincare began in Tina’s kitchen
24:05 The truth behind greenwashing
24:42 Building a business from nothing
25:12 Product evolution and customer favourites
26:32 Studying naturopathy and the link to formulating
27:13 Buying Hidden Treasure Tea
31:08 The birth of the OmMade Wellness Hub
33:06 Natural health education and the power of simple remedies
40:43 Challenges, growth and what is ahead
46:46 Our reflections and a whole lot of love for Tina

Catch Tina in the OmMade Wellness Hub

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See what Lauren is up to at Eco Play Therapy

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Let Cassie Concierge your life at Soluna Concierge. Currently on a break but relaunching soon.

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