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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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, tha…

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 Wome…

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,…

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 contr…

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 z…

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 a…

In our 67th episode we talk all things comfort zone related, as well as why we think the 'fun' might have disappeared from kids sport. Following Katrina's cameo appearance for her local netball team, she realised that many participants, including children, just weren't having fun anymore. We discuss why, possible reason's for our overly-competitive…

In our 66th episode, we talk about the challenge of finding balance. What does it look like, or does it even exist! In this insightful chat, we talk about recalibration, as opposed to the never-ending search to find 'balance' and we share lots of good stuff about how to check in and make time in a busy life to take care of the little things that, i…

In this conversation we talk about friendships and what happens when they shift, for whatever reason. Specifically female friendships, the importance of them and what to do when they sometimes breakdown. How to nurture them in the different seasons of life and how best to look after each other and ourselves through the journey of friendship. Leonie…

In this episode we tackle the subject of cultural change and how to approach it. We take a deep dive into the the issue of volunteer roles for women, and how even in today's much more progressive society, they can still be highly gendered. Does it matter? Why should we care? And how can we make change for the better? We also talk about all the thin…

In this episode - Dealing with Criticism - we unpack the challenges around freedom of speech and hate speech, and how it has shown up in the wider community and locally for our Spreading the Good Stuff team. We share our thoughts on how to deal with criticism, including some excellent words and sage advice from some of our favourite podcasters, and…

In episode 62 of Spreading the Good Stuff we discuss the success and challenges of International Women’s Day (IWD), which was held in early March, and chew through what it means and what it should represent. It’s an interesting conversation, that has parallels with other struggles for equality and equity.Katrina shares details from a local IWD she …

In today's chat we get real, raw and vulnerable about life by asking each other a series of big-hearted questions: Where are you at right now and how are you feeling? What’s feeling good? What’s feeling challenging for you? What do you need right now? What are you loving?This makes for some great podcast fodder and we chat all things silent retreat…

In this 60th Episode we are finally back around the microphone together after a 2 year break, and we are so excited to be here!Firstly, please forgive us for the sound quality in this episode. We are clearly a little rusty, but have full faith it will be much better for Episode #61.So much has changed in two years, thanks to an international pandem…

We made it! Our final episode for this crazy, crazy year!Thank you to each and every one of our cherished listeners for your support in 2020, and for helping us to spread the good stuff out there in our rural and regional communities. Your feedback and encouragement along the way means the world to us.This final episode is a conversation about the …

This episode is a conversation about gathering. What drives us to come together, why it matters, and how we can bring more intention and meaning into our connections as we head into the festive season. During this year of global pandemic, the currency of 'coming together' has gone up. If anything, covid has taught us not to take gathering for grant…

Feeling overwhelmed by the sudden influx of calendar entries in your diary, and the growing demands on your time? This episode on time management might be just the helping hand you need.For most of this strange year, our time has been our own, but as we start to re-emerge from this last big round of Covid shutdowns, and state borders open up again,…

Lee, Katrina and Christy are back in the same room for the first time in 9 months, recording this special episode. It's a big one to tune in to if you're just starting out in a new business, or if you're running an established business that's going through change. Katrina shares her experiences so far of her start-up coaching biz, and Lee & Christy…

In this episode we talk all things finance. So if you're in small business and you're experiencing financial challenges due to Covid, drought or other factors, you should definitely listen in. It's a juicy chat with Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) business coach Court Sayer-Roberts about a wonderful new coaching program they're offering …

In today's episode Katrina chats with Kate Redfern from Barham egg farm - 12 Good Eggs. Katrina chats with Kate about their thriving egg business and how they've had to pivot during Covid.Kate and her family run 3000 chooks on a property near Moulamein where the free range chooks live in very funky caravans! They sort and pack everything themselves…

In this episode Christy chats with two Murray River Council based businesses about how they coped and adapted when COVID-19 arrived in our community. Zowie Crump from the Art of Zowie Photography based in Mathoura thought outside the box when all her wedding, family and school photo sessions were cancelled, while Julianne Daly from the Border Inn H…

This is the first episode in a special 4 part 'small business' series that we're sharing here on the podwaves for the month of October. In celebration of Small Business Month in NSW we're partnering with Murray River Council to deliver this short series of episodes aimed at supporting people in small business across regional NSW to reboot and upski…

Change can be scary. And it's not always pretty. But one thing that's become abundantly clear to us all over the past six months of this global pandemic is that change is inevitable, and we all need to be able to adapt and respond to it if we want to have a fulfilled and positive experience of life. Christy, Lee and Katrina talk all things change i…

How's your relationship with social media? Are you a lover or a hater?And how has that changed, if at all, during this time of a global pandemic?In this episode, Christy, Katrina and Lee share their experiences with social media (the good and the bad) and how they each work to manage those polarities. Tune in for some helpful tips on how you can nu…

This episode is a raw and honest account of the current NSW/Victorian border closure situation and the impacts the tight new restrictions are having on rural and regional communities. Podcast co-hosts Christy, Katrina and Leonie all live in border town communities along the Murray River and have watched their much-loved riverside townships unravel …

In this podcast episode Christy chats with former Channel 10 sports presenter Brad McEwan about the importance of kindness and good mental health, as well as his work as an ambassador for Beyond Blue. This is an uplifting conversation that reminds us about what's important in life, especially during a global pandemic, and that it's 'nice to know ni…

As protest rallies sparked by George Floyd's death continue to be held across the globe, it's a time for all of us to listen, learn and educate ourselves far more deeply on the issues of racism and white privilege. In this episode Katrina, Lee and Christy talk about the black lives matter campaign, the role we each have to play in fighting racism, …

In this week's episode, Katrina interviews Sally Dalwood, founder of The Suite Set. They chat about motherhood and starting a business from scratch.Sal has had an extensive and wide-ranging career including working as Press Secretary to Prime Minister, Tony Abbott and being named by The Age as one of the top 50 most influential women in Australia! …

With restrictions beginning to ease across Australia, many of us are starting to contemplate what life will look like after COVID-19. And while that will be different for everyone, most of us agree that not all parts of 'normal' life are worth rushing back to. Join Christy, Katrina and Leonie for this powerful conversation about the lessons isolati…

How are you coping with homeschooling your offspring? Loving it? Strung out? A combination of both?In today's episode we delve deep in to conversation with someone who knows all about homeschooling. Talitha Morris was homeschooled along with her NINE siblings on their Bunnaloo farm, about three hours north of Melbourne, from prep right through unti…

If like us, you've suddenly found yourself thrust into a situation of homeschooling your children and trying to work from home then this episode is for you. Christy, Katrina and Leonie share their early experiences of this extraordinary juggle which is unfolding in households right across the world.They explore the highs, the lows and everything in…

Feeling lost, purposeless and overwhelmed during this time of enormous change and isolation? You're not alone.We're all feeling so many losses right now.The loss of direction and routine; the loss of work and finances; the loss of physical connection and touch; the loss of gathering for shared meals and celebrations..........And what we're craving …

This one's a biggie. We almost didn't record it. It's a brave, honest and vulnerable conversation between the three of us about how we're coping (or not) in these extraordinary times and the strategies we're using to keep our heads above water. We talk about our fears, the overwhelm, the loneliness, the weariness and the messiness of it all. And mo…

In this episode we talk to Lauren Mathers from Barham's Bundarra Berkshires about equality in business and in life.This is a live recording of an interview between Christy and Lauren at the recent International Women's Day event held on the Victorian-NSW border towns of Echuca Moama. In this insightful chat, Lauren shares her struggles as a mum, bu…

Spreading The Good Stuff returns brighter than ever in 2020! Christy, Katrina and Lee are back together with their first episode of the new decade. It's a wide-ranging conversation about so many things - bushfires, coronavirus, collective grief, staying positive and fresh starts. The girls share their own hopes and dreams for positive growth this y…

In this episode we take our Spreading The Good Stuff podcast before a live audience for a very special evening of gratitude and giving thanks. Katrina, Leonie and Christy share a heart-felt conversation with an intimate audience of 50 beautiful souls who took the opportunity to stop, take stock and be thankful this festive season. This is the final…

Want to know how to make this Christmas more meaningful and less overwhelming? Then you need to tune into this conversation, because designing a festive season filled with warmth, ease, joy and connection IS possible. But it requires some intention-setting on your part. You see, if we're not purposeful about how we want Christmas to look and feel, …

In this heartfelt episode Leonie, Christy and Katrina talk all things bushfires. They reflect on the impact the devastating bushfires in NSW and Qld are having on rural communities at the coalface, and further afield. They talk about community spirit, and the way it shines through during times of tragedy. How, even in our darkest hours, stories of …

In this episode Christy, Katrina and Leonie unpack the wonderful conversation we had with Dr Moira Junge about all things sleep in episode 34. Over the past couple of episodes we've deepened our understanding of why sleep is a key pillar to good health, and how we can build simple habits and rituals into our daily lives to optimise our chances of g…

In today's episode we continue our conversation around sleep. In the previous episode we shared our own shuteye experiences, but like many of our topic discussions, we came away with more questions than answers, and so we felt the need to draw on the knowledge of an expert in this space. In this episode Christy chats with sleep expert Dr Moira Jung…

Leonie, Christy and Katrina shift gears in this episode to discuss an issue that is deeply relevant to us all! Sleep..... Are you getting enough? How much is too much? What's your relationship like with sleep? And why is it so important for our overall wellbeing? Tune in to hear how the girls approach rest time in their own lives, how their sleep p…

Christy, Katrina and Leonie reflect on the previous episode's interview with Warren Davies - The Unbreakable Farmer and share their biggest lessons from the conversation. If you're looking for tangible ways to support good mental health in your partners, sons, brothers, fathers or male friends, then this one is another must listen.…

In this moving episode Warren Davies - The Unbreakable Farmer - speaks with Katrina about his personal mental health journey - sharing his experience of breakdown and breakthrough in the hope of helping other men (and women) take charge of their own wellbeing. Warren is a husband, father of 5, son, brother, mate, and normal bloke down the road. His…

If a major challenge, trauma or tragedy struck in your life tomorrow, could you confidently say that you could get through it? Christy, Leonie and Katrina answer this question and more in a deeply honest and raw conversation about self-care and how small and daily rituals have changed their lives in the most profound ways. This episode is jam-packe…

In this episode Christy, Katrina and Leonie reflect on the 'idea' of self-love and their key learnings from the previous episode featuring the extraordinary Kim Morrison. Join the girls as they dig deep into the many pearls of wisdom they gained from the 'Kim chat' - what they loved most, where they were challenged, and why self-love should take a …

We're beyond excited to be bringing you this very special conversation with the queen of self love Kim Morrison. If you haven't come across Kim's work until now, she is a gift to human kind. Kim's journey and all that she's accomplished has stemmed from her unwavering self-belief that you must take care of yourself, first and foremost. And she's de…