Join us today as we welcome Samantha Payne, the co-founder and CEO of Pink Elephant Support Network. Pink Elephants offers comprehensive resources, up-to-date information, and peer support for individuals affected by early pregnancy loss. Driven by her personal experience with pregnancy loss, Sam embarked on a mission to establish this organisation…

Today, we are joined by Danni Rowlands, Head of Prevention at the Butterfly Foundation, Australia's leading charity dedicated to supporting those affected by eating disorders and body image concerns, along with their loved ones. In this episode, Danni courageously shares her personal journey with an eating disorder, offering invaluable insights int…

This week Cass talks with Dr Ann Kelley, licensed psychologist and co-host of the Therapist Uncensored podcast, about the importance of updating our understanding of attachment styles and the limitations of categorising ourselves and others. Ann proposes a more helpful approach of thinking about attachment as a spectrum. She introduces the idea of …

Cass responds to a listener who is experiencing body dissatisfaction during pregnancy. She highlights that while this is relatively common, it can be a concern if it contributes to poor maternal mental or physical health. She shares strategies for managing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings about your changing body and the importance of women feel…

Cass chats with Victoria Vanstone, host of the Sober Awkward Podcast and creator of the Drunk Mummy Sober Mummy blog and website, about her decision to leave behind her partying days in order to be a happier, less anxious, more present parent by giving up alcohol. Vic admits she didn't like sober people and that she feared no-one would want to be a…

Cass answers a listener question about what to do when you feel disappointed by people in your life. She shares ideas about how to manage your expectations, how to take responsibility for your own part in the situation, and how to heal from painful feelings of disappointment. Our social connections are the single most important factor contributing …

Cass talks with Lizzie Williamson, the founder of Two Minute Moves, about the astonishing benefits of building micro-movement breaks into your day. Whether you're at home or in the office, taking tiny opportunities to move your body will reduce your risk of a range of diseases while improving your productivity, creativity, energy and mood. Connect …

Cass explains why 'mindset' approaches to overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome are limited and won't achieve a lasting transformation and what you need to do instead. She shares how imposter syndrome is an activation of your body's threat response triggered by a fear of judgement and rejection. She also explains that self-criticism can perpe…

Cass chats with Jodie Rogers, a counsellor, sexologist and the relationship coach featured in the hit series, "Love on the Spectrum". Jodi shares her journey of working with people with disabilities and the importance of access to sexuality education and relationship counselling. She discusses the challenges faced by autistic individuals in develop…

Cass breaks down some of the key aspects of Buddhist philosophy and practice as they relate to living a happier and more peaceful life. She shares a little about how modern approaches to therapy have incorporated some of these key ideas to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing.You don't have to be a Buddhist to appreciate the releva…

Dr Sue Johnson is a psychologist, author, a pioneer in the psychology of relationships and the creator of Emotionally Focused therapy, which focuses on creating secure emotional bonds between partners. EFT is widely acknowledged as the gold standard in evidence-based couples therapy. Dr Sue emphasises the importance of vulnerability and emotional s…

If you're trying to break a habit, start a new one or achieve a goal, there are some very predictable stages everyone goes through during the process. In this episode, Cass shares the stages of change to help you identify where you're at, understand what to expect at each stage, and what to do if you have a setback or slip-up so you can get back on…

In this episode, Cass chats with financial educator and host of the Australian Finance Podcast, Kate Campbell, about how to invest your time and money to build your very best life. Whether you have a lot of money or not much at all, Kate and Cass discuss what the research says about how you can invest your most precious resources to gain maximum me…

In this episode, Cass explores the topic of mindfulness meditation and when it might not have positive benefits. She delves into the adverse effects of mindfulness and the importance of trauma-informed meditation training. She highlights the need for research on adverse experiences and clarifying the definition of adverse experiences when it comes …

Cass talks to psychologist and author, Dr Amantha Imber about the surprisingly small changes that have the greatest potential to significantly improve your health. Amantha also shares her research into how you can personalise your approach to behaviour change to give you the best chance of making those habits stick. Covering everything from sleep t…

In this episode, Cass discusses the drawbacks of traditional New Year's resolutions and offers alternative approaches to setting goals for the new year. Takeaways: Traditional New Year's resolutions often lead to feelings of failure and self-criticism. Instead of resolutions, focus on setting meaningful goals that align with your values. Consider s…

Dr. Scott Lyons discusses the concept of drama addiction and how it can negatively impact relationships, causing fights, jealousy, and destructive patterns. People addicted to drama often seek chaos and attention, creating a cycle of drama in their lives. Scott and Cass discuss strategies for dealing with drama addiction, whether you see it in some…

In this solo episode, Cass reflects on the importance of self-reflection. She shares two exercises for self-reflection and visualisation, guaranteed to inspire you to be your best self and live your best life, as we begin to wind up one year and prepare for the next. Grab a cup of tea and maybe a journal for this one. Connect with Cass www.cassdunn…

In today's podcast episode, we're joined by Lauren Wood, a Naturopathic Practitioner with a Bachelor's qualification. Lauren's deep passion for Naturopathic medicine stems from witnessing its profound positive impact on people's lives. Employing a functional approach in her practice, she ensures targeted, specific treatments that yield tangible res…

Larry Kasanoff, legendary Hollywood producer and author of 'A Touch of the Madness,' shares his experiences and insights on creativity and innovation. He discusses the inspiration behind his book and the importance of embracing the madness to unleash your creative potential. Larry encourages you to embrace your craziest ideas and not be afraid to p…

Finding ways to plumb the joy out of positive experiences can help to build resilience when things aren't going well. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo www.tiktok.com/@cassdunn_xo www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

In this solo episode, Cass shares the definition of Learned Helplessness, how it was first identified by psychologists and how it might be impacting you or someone you know. Tune in to hear the power of 'Learned Optimism' as an antidote to Learned Helplessness and other strategies that can help you regain a sense of power and agency when things fee…

Have you experienced burnout, and do you recognise its symptoms? Our guest today is Sophie Scott, an acclaimed international keynote speaker focusing on preventing burnout, navigating mental well-being in times of change, unraveling the science of high-performance habits, and employing neuroscience to establish and break habits. As a former Nationa…

Discover the simple but profound concept of Essentialism to reduce stress, cultivate mastery, deepen relationships and live a life of meaning. Discern what is absolutely essential, then eliminate everything that is not, so you can make the highest possible contribution towards the things that really matter. Buy the book Listen to more Three Mindful…

Gillian, a Nutrition and Mindset coach, embarks on a remarkable journey centred around her evolving connection with food and body image. Having confronted disordered eating and challenged unrealistic beauty standards and diet culture throughout her life, she now spearheads a transformative conversation. Gillian is dedicated to guiding her clients a…

Cass talks to Yemi Penn about her experience growing up in London and Nigeria, and her decision to 'run away' to Sydney on the other side of the world. Yemi shares the moment she realised she was in danger of transferring her trauma to her own children and how that led to her making it her mission in life to clean her own trauma and help others to …

In this week's 3 Mindful Minutes, Cass shares the ancient Buddhist practice of 'Mudita', which loosely translates to 'sympathetic joy'. Mudita means being happy for other people's happiness. Tune in to hear how it can profoundly improve your mood, strengthen your relationships and help you to remember the interconnectedness of all things. Connect w…

Our gut's influence extends across our entire body, impacting everything from skin health to hormonal balance. When signs of an imbalanced gut emerge, the question arises: where should the healing process begin? Today, we're joined by Brooke Schiller on the podcast to unravel the initial steps for resetting and healing the gut. Brooke, a naturopath…