6 Communication Strategies to Ease Your Mental Load - EP 39
Goddess Of Balance with Cath Nolan
Release Date: 01/30/2025
Goddess Of Balance with Cath Nolan
What happens when a seasoned journalist decides sheâs no longer playing by the old rules? Tracey Spicer AM is a Walkley Award-winning journalist, author, broadcaster, and fierce advocate for gender equality and media reform. In this episode, we dive into the personal and professional shifts that led her to challenge the systems she once worked withinâand the balance required to do it without burning out. We talk about: đš What really needs to change in our workplacesâand who's responsible for fixing it đ€ Her latest book Man-Made and the surprising ways bias shows up in AI ...
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Much love, Cath đ§ Want more? Letâs connect! Instagram: LinkedIn: Buy my #1 Bestselling Book, Ready to DO THE WORK? It starts with BALANCE.
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"Are you silently raging about how women are so quick to feel guilty over pleasure? Why does the term âguilty pleasureâ even exist? Itâs no surprise that the only things weâve been conditioned to feel allowed to enjoy are the ones marketed to usâmaking us feel guilty for indulging in our own joy. If youâve found yourself last on the listâwhether itâs at work, at home, or in the bedroomâthis episode is your wake-up call. Time to stop apologizing for your pleasure and start embracing it fully. Press play and join the conversation. đ„ Much love, Cath đ§ Want more?...
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đ„ Finding Nourishment in the Chaos In this episode of The Goddess of Balance, Cath sits down with Cherie Hutchinson â tourism and farm manager at iconic beauty brand Jurlique. Cherie is a single mum, a kind change maker and radiant example of strength wrapped in softness. Together they explore what real nourishment looks like â not the day-spa kind, but the grounding, soul-steadying kind that brings you back to yourself in the middle of lifeâs mess. Cherie shares how she leads with heart, stays anchored in rituals, and carves her beutiful journey even through chaos. This is a powerful...
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Are you carrying a story that says you canât have balance? Youâve pushed really hard, to make balance work. Blocked the time. Started the brave conversations. You know balance matters â but it still slips through your fingers. In this solo episode, we're going deeper than your to-do list, to the stories underneath. The quiet beliefs that whisper youâre only worthy when youâre useful. The identity-level rules you didnât choose, but inherited. If youâve ever felt guilty for resting⊠If youâve ever planned your hair wash days around being âpresentable enoughâ⊠If being...
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đ„ Engineering, Equity & EnergyâRedefining Balance in STEM Brenda Denbesten, winner of the Women of Colour in Stem Engineering Excellence award -engineer, author, and change-maker whoâs been at the helm of some of Australia's most ambitious mining and manufacturing projects. Sheâs also the brains behind Chronicles of a Female Engineer and a fierce advocate for equity in STEM. In this conversation, we dive into: âïž What it really looks like to lead change in male-dominated industries đŻ Why noticing whatâs working (and naming it) is more powerful than always fixing...
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In the space of 24 hours, I had three separate conversations with people in their 40s, all quietly wondering the same thing: âI donât know what I want to be when I grow up.â If that sounds like youâyouâre not alone. Whether youâve hit a plateau, feel like somethingâs missing, or just know your current role isnât it anymore⊠this episode is for you. Iâll share: đ Why this kind of uncertainty often shows up at this time of year (Easter = existential reflection central) đĄ What your discontent might really be telling you đ A simple reflection tool to help you uncover...
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Awwwww, this is EPISODE 50!!!! We're getting personal about the times I wasnât the loudest, most demanding person in the room and the price I paid. But in truth: you don't have to be pushy or blend in to get noticed or rewarded. So, I break down the key strategies for how polite and values-driven people can leverage their unique strengths to stay on the radar, get the recognition they deserve, and ultimately succeed. Iâll share practical tips you can apply today to: Build a consistent presence without compromising your authenticity Use validation as a tool for personal resilience...
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Ever feel like no matter how much you try to move forward, stress and worries just keep nipping at your heels? Like negativity you thought youâd left behind somehow catches up to bite you again? Youâre not alone. Today we're diving into the intense pull of worries, how our brains are wired to focus on the negative (hello, negativity bias), andâmore importantlyâhow to break free. Iâll walk you through four powerful, neuroscience-backed strategies to shift your mindset, calm your nervous system, and restore your balance when life feels overwhelming: âš Curiosity â The secret weapon...
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đ„ AI, Ambition & BalanceâCan We Really Have It All? Bec Robertson is a dual-qualified lawyer and commercial AI expert. Sheâs also a mum of five (!!!), proving that balance isnât about doing it allâitâs about rewriting the rules. In this conversation, we dive into: âïž Why balance is impossible without tackling toxic corporate culture đ€ How AI is reshaping the way we work (and what it means for YOU) đ The myth of âhaving it allâ & what ambitious women actually need đ± The career moves that give you both impact and sustainability Becâs insights are sharp,...
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Imagine working in a high-stakes, emergency services team where communication literally saves lives. When I ran a workshop for one of these teams in Sydney, we discovered something shockingâ30% of their conversations were completely unnecessary. Emails sent and ignored. Face-to-face commitments forgotten. Endless follow-ups piling onto an already heavy mental load. Sound familiar?
If youâre drowning in repeated conversations, chasing responses, and carrying more than your share of the load, this episode is your game-changer. Iâm breaking down six powerful communication strategies that will help you cut through the noise, clarify commitments, and lighten your mental loadâwithout the stress and second-guessing.
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