Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson
What would you do if you knew anything was possible and you simply could not fail? Explore the possibility of creating your dream life and be inspired to discover and realise your dreams with Kristina Karlsson, Founder of the inspiring Dream Life brand, original founder of global Swedish design brand kikki.K and author of the book Your Dream Life Starts Here. Each episode brings you simple, practical and useful insights to help you create a future you love – as Kristina delves deep into the power of dreaming with some of the world's most inspiring thought-leaders. Take a front row seat on inspiring conversations. Explore the amazing impact dreaming has had on the lives of a diverse range of people. Listen, learn and be empowered to discover and chase your own dreams – with practical insights and lessons you can use to build a dream life of your own.
Episodes
#479: Energy is not a reward for getting everything done. It is the thing that gets everything done
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the powerful reminder that energy is the fuel that helps us do our best work and live our best lives. "Energy is not a reward for getting everything done. It is the thing that gets everything done." Three key takeaways: Why waiting until everythi
#478 - The Energy Game with Amantha Imber
We all have the same 24 hours in a day, but we certainly don't all have the same amount of energy. And if you've ever found yourself feeling constantly tired, overwhelmed, or wondering why you're exhausted even after taking a break, then I think you're going to love today's episode. Today I'm chatting with psychologist, bestselling author and researcher Amantha Imber about her wonderful new
#477: Monday Motivation: "Freedom is not the absence of commitments, but the ability to choose - and commit myself to - what is best for me."
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore Paulo Coelho's beautiful reminder that true freedom comes from choosing, and wholeheartedly committing to, what is best for us: "Freedom is not the absence of commitments, but the ability to choose and commit myself to what is best for me." Three ke
#476: Book the Trip: Freedom, and the Courage to Live It
If you're ready to stop letting life simply happen and instead become more intentional with how you spend your most valuable resource, I think you'll really enjoy this conversation. Join us in Coaching - this month we explore Money and time, designed around the life you actually want - and a simple, courageous plan to start building it this month. As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonated m
#475: Time is the only currency you can't earn back. Spend July like you know that
One of the biggest lessons I've learnt over the years is that time is our most precious resource. Unlike money, we can always earn more, but once time is gone, we never get it back. That simple truth has been on my mind lately, and it's exactly what I want to explore with you here. Pause for just a moment and ask yourself a powerful question. Are you spending your time in a way that truly reflects
#474: The Number That Sets You Free
Ever stopped to ask yourself, "How much is enough?" It's such a simple question. Many spend years working harder, earning more, striving for the next milestone, believing that one day we'll finally feel secure or free. But what if the real answer isn't about having more at all? In this week's episode, I'm sharing one of the most powerful mindset shifts I've had around money, freedom and creating a
#473 - Monday Motivation: "With freedom, books, flowers and the moon, who could not be happy?", Oscar Wilde
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore Oscar Wilde's philosophy of happiness through freedom, growth, beauty and wonder: "With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?" Three key takeaways: Why freedom is the foundation of a meaningful and joyful life. How books,
#472 - The Second Half Is Still Yours to Write
As I sat with my journal on a quiet winter morning in Sydney recently, reflecting on the year so far, I reflected on getting very close to the halfway mark of the year. ...and I realised, the second half of this year is still completely mine and yours to write. Whether the first six months have been filled with momentum, growth and progress, or whether life has simply happened and you've been doin
#471 - Monday Motivation: "Freedom isn't having more. It's owing your time to no one but yourself."
Welcome to another short, empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the idea that true freedom comes from owning your time and making intentional choices, rather than constantly chasing more: "Freedom isn't about having more. It's owning your time to no one but yourself." Three key takeaways you can expect: Why
#470 - Dare to Be Wealthy, with Melissa Browne
I’m so excited to share today’s conversation with the wonderful Melissa Browne, author of Dare to Be Wealthy. This episode is all about money, but perhaps not in the way you might expect. We talk about money as freedom. Money as choice. Money as a tool that can help you design a life you love, rather than something that feels overwhelming, complicated or out of reach. I loved this conv
#469 - Monday Motivation: Money was never the dream. The freedom to choose was
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#468 - The Most Expensive Thing You Own
This week I want to talk about something that affects every single one of us, but so many of us rarely stop to think about it. The most expensive thing you own is not your home, your savings or your super. It is your time.In this episode, I explore why so many capable people feel busy but not free, and how we can begin reclaiming our days one intentional choice at a time. I share some of my own ex
#467 - Monday Motivation: The second half of the year doesn't write itself. You do
Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the powerful reminder that your future is still unwritten and that you have the power to shape the second half of your year: 'The second half of the year doesn't write itself, you do.' Three key takeaways you can expect: Why the first half of the y
#466 - The Price of Staying Exactly Where Your Are
Hi there, and welcome back to another episode. Today I want to talk about something that I think so many of us feel deeply, especially in the middle of busy seasons, uncertain times, or when life feels full already. It starts with this powerful reminder: "If you are worried about the cost of going for it, you should see the price of staying exactly where you are." I absolutely love this quote be
#465 - Monday Motivation: The Monday That Changes the Next 6 months
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the powerful idea that the way we spend our Mondays shapes the way we spend our lives, inspired by the wisdom of Annie Dillard: 'How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.' Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this ep
#464 - Dreaming Bigger, Working Less, with Lulu Wren
Today’s podcast episode is such a special one for me because I’m chatting with someone from our Dream Life Coaching community, the beautiful Lulu Wren. And honestly, after hearing her share her dreams inside one of our coaching sessions, I knew immediately that more people needed to hear her story. What I love so much about this conversation is that Lulu reminds us that creating your d
#463 - Monday Motivation: Monday Motivation: Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore Henry David Thoreau’s powerful reminder about regret, reflection and moving forward with intention: "Never look back unless you are planning to go that way." Three key takeaways you can expect: How looking backwards too often can quietly keep
#462 - The Mid-Year Reset Check
Today’s episode is such an important one because we're now halfway through the year. And if you’re anything like so many women I speak to, you may be feeling that quiet sense that the year is slipping by faster than expected. Not because you don’t care about your dreams. Not because you’re lazy or lacking discipline. But because life happened. Work became busy. Family neede
#461 - Monday Motivation: "Nature Does Not Hurry, Yet Everything Is Accomplished."
Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the timeless wisdom of Lao Tzu and the powerful idea that slowing down can actually help us achieve more: 'Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.' Three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: Why slowing down can improve yo
#460 - Level up your mind and body with Xtraclub founders Anthony, James & Simon
Today’s episode is one I've been so excited to share with you because we're talking about something that has transformed how I feel, think and show up in my life. If you've been feeling tired, overwhelmed, mentally cluttered or simply craving more energy and clarity, this episode is for you. I’m joined by the founders of XTRA Club, Anthony, James and Simon, who are bringing Nordic well
#459 - Monday Motivation: "Listen to silence it has so much to say."
Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the powerful idea of listening to silence and reconnecting with your inner voice, inspired by Rumi: 'Listen to silence. It has so much to say.' Three key takeaways you can expect: How silence helps you reconnect with your true feelings and inner
#458 - What I Wish I Could Tell My Past Self: and What the Women Who Change Their Lives Actually Do Differently
Hi there, and welcome back to another episode. Today’s episode is a really personal one. It started with a moment I didn’t expect. One that was emotional, beautiful, and deeply reflective all at once. It happened this morning as I said goodbye to my son - heading off on his very first solo business trip. And in that moment, I found myself reflecting not just on his journey, but on my o
#457 - Monday Motivation: "The mind is like water, when it's turbulent it's difficult to see, when it's calm everything becomes clear."
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the power of a calm mind and the wisdom behind a beautiful quote by Prasad Mahes: "The mind is like water. When it's turbulent, it's difficult to see. When it's calm, everything becomes clear." Three key takeaways you can expect from this episo
#456 - The Dose Effect: Small Habits to Boost Your Brain Chemistry, with TJ Power
Today’s episode is one I’ve been so excited to share with you. I sat down with neuroscientist, author and speaker TJ Power, and we explored something that feels both incredibly simple… and completely life changing. What if feeling better didn’t require a big life overhaul? What if the key to more motivation, calm, connection and happiness is already inside you… just
#455 - Monday Motivation: Wherever you are be all there
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the powerful practice of presence inspired by Jim Elliot: "Wherever you are, be all there." Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: Why being fully present is a performance advantage, not just a wellness idea How distractio
#454 - The Calm You Need to Build the Life You Want
Hi there, and welcome back to another episode. Before we dive in, I want you to pause for just a moment and take one deep breath. [Yes, go ahead and do it... 😊] That small act is actually at the heart of what today’s episode is all about. In this episode, we'll explore something I believe is deeply misunderstood when it comes to creating a brilliant life. We've be conditioned to think it&rsq
#453 - Monday Motivation: "Between stimulus and response there is a space..." - Viktor Frankl
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore Viktor Frankl’s powerful reminder that between what happens to us and how we respond, there is a space where our power, growth and freedom live: 'Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response
#452 - The Art of Being Here: How Presence Transforms Everything
If you've been feeling a little stretched, distracted, overwhelmed or even like life is moving so fast that you're barely in it, this episode is for you. Today I am talking about presence, not as some perfect, polished idea, but as a real practice we can all return to, especially when life feels full, messy, uncertain or hard. I share why being present is not about pretending everything is okay, a
#451 - Monday Motivation: 'Every morning we are born again. What we do today matters most."
Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the powerful reminder from Buddha about fresh starts and the importance of the present moment: "Every morning we are born again. What we do today matters most." Three key takeaways: How to release the weight of yesterday and embrace a fresh start
#450 - Why Journaling Will Change Your Life: The Science That Blew My Mind
There's something about journaling that I have loved for most of my adult life, and today’s episode is all about why this simple practice is so incredibly powerful. Lately I have been diving deep into the science behind it, and what I found made me even more passionate about sharing this with you. In this episode, we explore: Why journaling is so much more than just writing your thoughts on
#449 - Monday Motivation: "Clarity doesn’t come from rushing, it comes from pausing, reflecting and writing."
Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the power of the quote: “Clarity doesn’t come from rushing, it comes from pausing, reflecting, and writing” ...and how a simple morning ritual can help us reconnect with ourselves. Three key takeaways: Why clarity is not something
#448 - DREAM & DO - THE POWER of TAKING ACTION, with Nienke Bloem
This is one of those conversations that will truly stay with you. A few years ago, I wrote my book Your Dream Life Starts Here, and one of my biggest dreams has always been to inspire as many people as possible to write down their dreams and go after them. It still really touches me when people say, "you're probably sick of hearing this, but you book changed my life." So when I recently came acros
#447 - Monday Motivation: Feeling stuck is often a sign you're ready for something new
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#446 - It’s Not Too Late… But It Is Time
Today, I'm talking about something we often avoid. The truth about time - and how much we have. Life is not as long as we think. On average, we get around 4,000 weeks. And when you really stop and think about that, it changes everything. It certainly did for me. So if you've ever had that quiet thought that there must be more to your life, more joy, more meaning, more you, ...but you feel stuck an
#445 - Monday Motivation: "Instead of wondering when your next vacation is..."
Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore Seth Godin's powerful reminder to create a life you do not need to escape from: "Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don't need to escape from." Three key takeaways: Why constantly counting down to
#444 - Life is Short. Start Creating Your Dream Life Now
Welcome to another short and empowering episode. Today, we explore the powerful reminder that life is short, and that there is no perfect time to begin creating a life you love: "Life is short. There is only now." Three key takeaways: Why remembering that life is precious can be one of the most motivating mindset shifts of all How small daily actions can help you stop drifting and start cons
#443 - Monday Motivation: "Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."
Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week. Today, we explore a powerful mindset from Ralph Waldo Emerson about choosing to see each day as the best day of the year: "Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year." Three key takeaways you can expect: Why starting your day with intention can
#442 - NO DAYS OFF, with Dr James Rouse
Today’s episode is one I've been really looking forward to sharing with you because it explores something that is simple, yet incredibly powerful. It's the idea that the life we create is built in the small choices we make every single day. My guest today is the wonderful Dr James Rouse. Many of you already know him as a performance coach, physician and inspirational teacher who's spent de
#441 - Monday Motivation: An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore Henry David Thoreau’s simple reminder that an early-morning walk can shape your whole day: “An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: Why the fir
#440 - Why Planning in Quarters will Take Your Productivity to the Next Level
Today I share something that changed the way I plan, work, and make progress on the dreams that matter most to me. It's simple, and it is powerful. Stop thinking in years. Start thinking in quarters. When you treat a quarter as a mini year, everything shifts. Your focus sharpens. Overwhelm reduces. Momentum increases. And suddenly, the goals that felt “too big” start to feel doable. In
#439 - Monday Motivation: "Momentum begins the moment you decide what you truly want."
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore this powerful reminder: "Momentum begins the moment you decide what you truly want." Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: Why clarity creates direction and direction creates momentum How one firm decision can instantl
#438 - The Year of the Horse: Get Clear and Move Forward in 2026
Today, we explore the powerful symbolism of The Year of the Horse and what it means to move forward with clarity, courage and intentional momentum: Three key takeaways you can expect: Why momentum matters more than motivation - and how to start before you feel ready. How true freedom comes from discipline and daily aligned action. Why confidence grows in motion, not before it. Listen
#437 - Monday Motivation: "When you are clear about what you want, the world responds with clarity."
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore a powerful quote about clarity and intentional living by Loretta Young: 'When you are clear about what you want, the world responds with clarity.' Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: Why confusion creates hesitation and
#436 - The Importance of Getting Clear on What you Want
This week has been a big one for me. I’ve just come home from delivering one of the most challenging keynotes of my life. I spoke in front of 1,500 event organisers from around the world. It stretched me. It scared me. And it reminded me of something so important that I want to share with you today. You do not start with 1,500 people. You start small. That's how every dream begins. In this e
#435 - Monday Motivation: "Little by little, a little becomes a lot."
Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the powerful truth that real change is created through small, consistent actions over time, inspired by a simple mantra: 'Little by little, a little becomes a lot.' Three key takeaways you can expect: Why small, repeatable habits matter more tha
#434 - Habits of High Performers, with James Laughlin
I'm so excited to share today’s episode with you, because this conversation really stayed with me long after we stopped recording. Today, I'm joined by James Laughlin, author of Habits of High Performers, and we dive deep into something that quietly shapes every part of our lives: our habits. Not the big dramatic ones, but the small daily choices that, over time, determine how we live,
#433 - Monday Motivation: "You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems."
Today, we explore the powerful idea that real change does not come from willpower or big goals, but from the habits and systems that quietly shape our everyday lives, inspired by a quote from James Clear: “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” Three key takeaways you can expect: Why falling off track is not a personal failure, but a sys
#432 - Let’s Start Again – and Make February the New January
January is nearly done. What?! ...and if you’re feeling a little disappointed that the year didn’t start the way you hoped, I want you to hear this clearly. You haven’t failed. You’re not behind. And you definitely haven’t missed your chance. I’m inviting you to make February the new January. Not with extreme goals or perfection energy, but with clarity and kind
#430 - Monday Motivation: "We are the choices we make." - Meryl Streep
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the power of everyday choices and how they quietly shape the life you are creating, inspired by a quote from Meryl Streep: "We are the choices we make." Three key takeaways you can expect: How small, daily choices shape your future more than big,
#428 - The One Habit That Will Change Everything (And How to Choose Yours)
In today’s episode, I share something very simple, but incredibly powerful. You do not need ten new habits. You do not need a perfect routine. And you definitely do not need to overhaul your whole life. What you really need is just one meaningful habit. One habit that truly supports the life you want to live. Listen in to hear about the biggest mistake we often make with habits, especially a
#429 - Monday Motivation: “Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you going.”
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week. Today, we explore the powerful truth that motivation may start us, but discipline is what creates real and lasting change, inspired by a quote from John C. Maxwell: "Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you going." Three key takeaways you can expect: Why
#427 - Monday Motivation: "It's not how good you are, it’s how good you want to be".
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week. Today, we explore a powerful mindset shift around growth, desire and personal responsibility, inspired by a quote from Paul Arden: ‘It’s not how good you are, it’s how good you want to be.’ Three key takeaways you can expect: Why your desire
#426 - The year ahead doesn't need to be perfect just intentional
Today, we explore the idea that the year ahead does not need to be perfect, it simply needs to be intentional: ‘The year ahead does not need perfection. It just needs intention.’ Here are three key takeaways you can expect: Why real, lasting change comes from pausing and listening, not pressure or perfection. What it truly means to live intentionally, and how alignment changes ev
#425 - Monday Motivation: “What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.”
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week. Today, we explore the powerful truth that the way your year unfolds depends on the energy, intention and commitment you bring into it, inspired by a quote from Vern McLellan: “What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New
#424 - What to stop, start & continue in 2026
Hello - and happy New Year to you! I'm genuinely so happy you're here and so excited about what 2026 can hold for you. Today’s episode is a gentle and powerful reset. It's about creating space, clarity and intention as we step into a brand new year - as I share one of my favourite transformational tools for dreaming and doing. Listen in, and give yourself permission to reflect. No perfection
#423 - Monday Motivation: “And suddenly you know: It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.”
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week. Today, we explore trusting the magic of new beginnings, inspired by a beautiful quote from Meister Eckhart that speaks to the quiet inner knowing that it is time to begin again: ‘And suddenly, you know it’s time to start something new and trust the magic o
#422 - HOW to MAKE 2026 YOUR BEST YEAR YET
If you have ever found yourself saying, "next year will be different", then this episode is for you. Today I want to talk about how to make 2026 your best year yet. Not a busy year. Not a year where you tick lots of boxes but still feel unfulfilled. I am talking about a deeply meaningful year. A year where you stop waiting, choose yourself, and finally begin creating the life you have been quietly
#421 - Monday Motivation: “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week. Today, we explore the powerful and slightly uncomfortable reminder from John D. Rockefeller about releasing 'comfortable' in order to create something truly meaningful: “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” Three key takeaways y
#420 - Choose Your Word of The Year
Today I’m sharing one of my favourite end-of-year practices - choosing a word of the year for next year. It sounds so simple, but truly… one word can become your anchor. It can guide the way you plan, the habits you build, and the decisions you say yes (or no) to in 2026. And because life gets busy (and sometimes a little noisy), I love having something I can come back to - a word tha
# 419 - Monday Motivation: Celebrate endings - for they precede new beginnings” - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore Jonathan Lockwood Huie’s reminder to celebrate endings as the doorway to your next chapter : 'Celebrate endings, for they precede new beginnings.' Three key takeaways you can expect: How to finish your year with reflection -> so you can
#418 - 5-YEAR CRUSADE: THE EASY WAY TO ACHIEVE YOUR IMPOSSIBLE GOALS, with John Soforic
Today’s episode is a very special one. I'm chatting with someone whose work has deeply influenced me - and our Dream Life community - over the years… the incredible John Soforic, author of The Wealthy Gardener and now The Five-Year Crusade: The Easy Way to Achieve Your Impossible Goals. If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know just how much I love The Wealthy Ga
#417 - Monday Motivation: “To be calm is the highest achievement of the self.” - Zen proverb
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the beautiful Zen proverb that reminds us that calm is not passive, but a powerful inner achievement we can choose – even in the busiest season of the year: “To be calm is the highest achievement of the self.” Three key takeaways
#416 - IS 2026 GOING TO BE YOUR YEAR?
As we edge towards a brand-new year, I want to ask you a simple – but deeply powerful – question: Is 2026 going to be your year? Not just a “pretty good” year, but a year you consciously design. A year where you stop postponing your dreams, get clear on what truly matters, and begin living a life that feels meaningful and aligned for you. In this solo episode, I&rsqu
#415 - Monday Motivation: “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore this powerful quote about not being able to change the beginning of your story, but choosing to change the ending - and how you can apply it to the final month of the year: “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start
#414 - REST: WHY YOU GET MORE DONE WHEN YOU WORK LESS, with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
Before you dive into today’s episode, take a slow, deep breath with me… and let it go... Today, I’m joined by the wonderful Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, author of Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less. His book completely reframed how I think about productivity, creativity, and the rhythm of our days. Alex has a magical way of showing us that when we rest well - truly r
#413 - Monday Motivation: “There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither.” — Alan Cohen
Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the beautiful and grounding wisdom in Alan Cohen’s quote about the equal importance of work and rest - and how embracing both can transform your wellbeing and your progress toward your dreams: "There is virtue in work and there is virtue
#412 - 25 THOUGHTS, REFLECTIONS & JOURNAL PROMPTS ON 2025
Welcome back to another episode! Today, I’m sharing something really close to my heart - a collection of 25 reflections and journaling prompts that came to me over the weekend while I was journaling, thinking, and gently reviewing the year that’s been. I love this time of year because it gives us a natural pause… a moment to sit with our thoughts, look back with compassion, and
#411 - Monday Motivation: "Every action that is easy to do is also easy not to do and that’s the difference between success and failure."
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore Jeff Olson's powerful Slight Edge philosophy about how simple daily actions shape long term success: 'Every action that is easy to do is also easy not to do and that’s the difference between success and failure.' Three key takeaways you can
#410 - TURNING LIFE'S HARDEST MOMENTS INTO HUMAN WISDOM, with Casey Beros
Caring for someone you love when they're going through a significant is one of the greatest privileges of a lifetime - and also one of the hardest seasons you will ever walk. In this episode, I sit down with award winning health journalist and author, Casey Beros. Casey’s latest book, Next of Kin - What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Care for Someone You Love, was born from he
#409 - Monday Motivation: “There is nothing impossible to him who will try.” - Alexander the Great
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the wisdom of Alexander the Great and his timeless reminder: ‘There is nothing impossible to him who will try.’ - Alexander the Great Three key takeaways: How simply trying - even imperfectly - can turn your “impossible”
#408 - WANT TO LIVE YOUR DREAM LIFE? IT WILL COST YOU YOUR OLD LIFE
Welcome back to Your Dream Life Podcast! I’m genuinely so happy you’re here because the fact that you are tells me something powerful - that deep down, you know you’re meant for more. You’re not content to drift through life on autopilot. You want to live by design - your design. And that means you are in the right place 💛 In today’s episode, I’m sharing a truth
#407 - Monday Motivation: "You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” - C.S. Lewis
Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the timeless C.S. Lewis reminder that it’s never too late to start again - and what that means for anyone ready to set a new goal or dream a new dream: ‘You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.’ - C.S.
#406 - SHE DECIDED TO DO IT: How Rochelle Moffitt Made Her Dreams Come True
Have you ever heard the saying, “Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.” It’s a favourite quote of today's podcast guest - the inspiring Rochelle Moffitt - whose real life story of dreaming big and taking a BIG BOLD LEAP is helping her turn her dreams into reality. Rochelle’s story is deeply relatable, and such a powerful reminder t
#405 - Monday Motivation: "Believe you can and you're halfway there."
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore Theodore Roosevelt’s mantra on self-belief and momentum: ‘Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.’ Three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: How to catch and gently reframe your inner voice - from “I
#404 - SETTING YOUR MINDSET FOR 2026 - YOUR BEST YEAR YET
Can you believe 2026 is just around the corner? Today I’m diving into the one thing that changes everything: mindset. From building my dream life through all the highs and lows - even the reinventions - one truth keeps showing up: the life you’re living 12 months from now will mirror the thoughts you choose and the beliefs you practice daily. You’re in the driver’s seat. No
#403 - Monday Motivation: The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the empowering reminder from philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson that “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” This episode is all about the transformative power of decision - and how one small moment
#402 - DREAMING BIG, DOING BRAVE: JACINTA DUFFY'S JOURNEY TO A PURPOSEFUL BUSINESS
Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to a truly inspiring woman - Jacinta Duffy, founder of Life Shared. After two decades across nursing, healthcare and aged care - and supporting her own parents - Jacinta saw the human cost of loneliness and the pressure on families. So she set out to reimagine care and connection through intergenerational home-share. In our conversation we explore th
#401 - Monday Motivation: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore a powerful reminder that the two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why - a quote often attributed to Unknown but carrying timeless wisdom: “The two most important days in your life are the day
#400 - 400 EPISODES!
I can hardly believe I’m saying this… episode 400! When I recorded my very first show I had no idea where it would lead - or the beautiful community of dreamers and doers it would create. Thank you for being here, whether this is your first listen or your 400th. Today I’m reflecting on what truly lights me up and how it all connects to one mission: helping you design and live a
#399 - Monday Motivation: "There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing..." - Aristotle
Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore a powerful quote by the great philosopher Aristotle - a bold reminder that criticism is inevitable when you're truly living: 'There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.' Three key takeaways you can expect:
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