Spreading The Good Stuff Podcast

Dec 19 2023 77 ep. 41 mins 4
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Welcome to Spreading the Good Stuff - a podcast for regional women who want to thrive in their work, wellness, family and community. We share stories of triumph, challenge, growth and change in business and in life - and offer helpful insights and advice to empower you to live your best life - however that looks for you.

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Episode 77 - 2023: The Highs, Lows and Best Ofs

Dec 19 2023 26 mins  
In this final episode for 2023 we are sharing our Best & Worst for the year that was, and also three things we would recommend (Christy may have snuck in five - LOL!). This conversation is filled with books, podcasts and magical potions (if local honey counts) to help you smash the rest of 2023 out of the park and welcome in 2024 with open arms! We also share what we can’t wa

Episode 76 - Prepping for the Silly Season

Nov 12 2023 43 mins  
In this episode we discuss how to best prep for the Silly Season ahead, which is coming at us fast! We each share how we approach this time of year, when things get hectic, and what we try do to remain calm and present - most of the time! Thank you as always for listening and to access all the show notes for this and all other episodes, pop on over to ⁠The Splendid Word⁠ websit

Episode 75 - Resilience in Troubling Times

Oct 29 2023 49 mins  
In this powerful episode we discuss what resilience means to us, starting with a broad definition thanks to the incomparable Brene Brown and unpack how we harness it for ourselves, our families and the wider community. We open our minds to what resilience is and Leonie opens her heart in the most extraordinary way to share her resilience and grief journey. We thank her for her hone

Episode 74 - Catching up on Alone Time, Social Media Detox & Perimenopause

Oct 15 2023 44 mins  
In this episode we are back after a delightful month off to chat about everything from alone time, social media detoxing and the perils of peri-menopause. Christy chats about her 'alone' retreat, Leonie discusses the benefits and challenges of a longterm break from all social media and Katrina shares experiences of 'change', growth and unravelling through significan

Episode 73 - The Art of Saying No

Sep 03 2023 43 mins  
In episode 73 we briefly recap our last episode, where discussed chasing your dreams and we share the importance of support and the perils of not having it. Are you good at asking for help in your daily life? And, do you feel like a burden if you're receiving help from family or friends. We were reminded by the lovely saying, thanks to Katrina, that 'you can only give as mu

Episode 72 - Chasing Your Dreams

Aug 20 2023 46 mins  
We're back spreading the good stuff with a conversation about 'chasing your dreams' and of course, we can't not talk about the amazing Matildas! Right off the bat, it was hard to contain how totally pumped we were, along with the rest of the country, about the incredible journey that our national women's soccer team has been on during the FIFA Womens World Cup.

Episode 71 - Social Media - The good, the bad & the ugly

Aug 06 2023 32 mins  
In this episode of Spreading the Good Stuff we talk about social media. What we love, what we hate, and about the very slim chance that one day it might just all disappear! We share the benefits and the pitfalls and how we 'try' and keep a handle on how much we let it creep in and take over our lives. We talk about the new kid on the block Threads, the loveliness of Substac

Episode 70 - The Invisible Mental Load

Jul 23 2023 51 mins  
We're back in your ears after a mini break and chatting about the invisible mental load we carry and if it exists for men also. In this episode we discuss how men and women share (or don't share) their struggles and encourage us all to show greater empathy and support each other, as being human is really hard sometimes. We also talk about the controversial card system used

Episode 69 - Are women over 50 ignored by society?

Jul 09 2023 42 mins  
In our 69th episode we ask if women are ignored by society once they turn 50? It's an issue that keeps popping up and has us asking all sorts of questions about what's expected of us, should be get botox, cover our grey hair or if we are still as relevant as we age? It's a curious topic and one worth exploring for all women and touches on comfort zones, playing small an

Episode 68 - The Sandwich Generation and Getting Angry

Jun 18 2023 49 mins  
In this episode we talk about the Sandwich Generation and also the problems with getting angry when we don’t agree with others. It’s an interesting conversation and one that brings up a general theme of being kind to yourself and others as we navigate the different seasons in our life. We dive deep into the the challenge of how to best respond if and when we don’t agree with