It's a Mindset

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same emotional pattern and wondered… why does this keep happening to me?

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by psychologist and consultant Vaibhav Ranglani, who is based in India and works with smart, ambitious people feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed and stuck in cycles of stress and overthinking.

This conversation is a compassionate but honest reality check about the patterns, beliefs and behaviours that may be keeping us stuck — and what it really looks like to take responsibility for our inner world.

Having been connected to Vaibhav since the early days of my life coaching journey, it was incredibly heartwarming to have him on the show and witness the depth of insight he brings through his psychology work. India is also high on my bucket list, so I loved chatting with him and learning more about his homeland and perspective.

If you’ve ever wondered whether therapy could help you… or questioned the role you might be playing in your own challenges… this episode will gently invite you to reflect in a whole new way.

Key Episode Takeaways:

Why many people misunderstand what therapy actually is

The importance of compassion, empathy and kindness — regardless of someone’s circumstances

How to honestly reflect on whether you may be contributing to your own challenges

Why aligning your actions with your identity is a powerful step toward change

The role of truth, directness and honesty in effective therapy

About the Guest:

Vaibhav Ranglani is a psychologist and consultant based in India who supports smart, ambitious individuals feeling emotionally exhausted to regain control of their lives. Through his compassionate and direct approach, he helps clients reduce stress and anxiety, stop overthinking, sleep more peacefully, and show up as their best selves each day. Vaibhav offers both exploratory calls for those considering therapy and focused consultation sessions for those ready to begin their personal growth journey.

Show Resources:

Follow Vaibhav on Instagram - HERE

Learn More About Therapy with Vaibhav - HERE

Book a FREE Discovery Call with Vaibhav - HERE

Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram - HERE

Learn More About Coaching with Emma - HERE

Book a FREE Discovery Call with Emma - HERE

This episode is a beautiful reminder that growth doesn’t come from blame — it comes from awareness, compassion and the willingness to look within.

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Yours in Compassion, Empathy and Truth, Emma. X.

Have you ever stared at a wardrobe full of clothes and still thought… I have nothing to wear?

You’re not alone.

In Episode 81 of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Emma Edwards — financial behaviour specialist, founder of The Broke Generation and author of The Wardrobe Project — to unpack the powerful psychology behind our spending habits, self-image and relationship with consumption.

Emma undertook a radical experiment: one full year without buying any clothes. No new pieces, no second-hand finds, not even rentals. What followed was a deeply honest journey that challenged the cultural “hamster wheel” of fashion consumption and revealed just how closely our spending can be tied to identity, insecurity and emotional needs.

This conversation goes far beyond budgeting. It’s about awareness, behaviour and the quiet patterns driving many of our financial decisions. Emma really encouraged me to reflect on my own consumption — especially when it comes to clothing — and what might be sitting underneath those choices. It was such a powerful reminder that money habits are rarely just about money.

Emma is the founder of Broke Media and host of The Broke Generation Podcast, reaching tens of thousands of listeners each month. As a Certified Financial Behavior Specialist®, she is known for helping people feel good about money by focusing on the psychology behind our financial choices — not just the numbers.

Key Episode Takeaways

The dopamine hit of buying clothes — and what’s really driving it

How insecurities (and beauty and diet culture) can fuel overconsumption

Emma’s year-long no-buy clothing experiment and what it revealed

Why money is often about security or freedom — and what that actually means for you

Emma’s powerful ethos: as long as you’re doing something, clarity on your life path will come

About the Guest:

Emma Edwards is a financial behaviour specialist, author and founder of The Broke Generation — now evolved into Broke Media, a personal finance media company helping people feel good about money. She is the author of Good With Money and The Wardrobe Project, and host of The Broke Generation Podcast, reaching tens of thousands of listeners each month. Through her work, Emma helps audiences understand the psychology behind their financial habits, with the firm belief that getting on top of your money starts with getting to know yourself.

Show Resources:

Follow Emma on Instagram - HERE

Check Out Emma's Website - HERE

Learn More About The Wardrobe Project - HERE

Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram - HERE

Learn More About Emma's 1:1 Coaching - HERE

Book a FREE Discovery Call with Emma - HERE

Emma’s approach is refreshingly honest and deeply insightful, reminding us that getting good with money starts with getting to know yourself.

If you LOVED this episode, make sure you share it on your Instagram stories and tag @emmalagerlow and @the.brokegeneration.

Thanks for tuning in.

Yours in Conscious Spending, Emma. X.

Have you ever felt flat… even when life looks “fine” on paper?

Like you’re functioning - working, parenting, leading - but your energy isn’t where it used to be?

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I sit down with Tim Jack Adams - founder of three purpose-driven companies and author of Energised - to explore what it really means to feel alive, purposeful and connected again.

Since 2009, Tim has worked with leadership teams across industries to embed functional wellbeing into organisations - not as a tick-box initiative, but as a sustainable way of working. His approach is deeply personal, always tailored, and grounded in one belief: when people feel valued, purposeful and connected, they perform at their best.

What I loved about this conversation is that it wasn’t about hustle or productivity - it was about energy. Real energy. The kind that comes from living in alignment. As someone who speaks often about purpose as a pillar in Worthy & Wealthy, this episode resonated deeply. Tim’s perspective brought me such clarity and joy - because when we feel energised by what we do, life feels lighter, not heavier.

Key Takeaways:

What a “battery check” is - and how it makes checking in with mates easier and more natural

Why purpose isn’t optional - it’s fuel The role of nature, presence and connection in restoring energy

Why wellbeing isn’t separate from life… it is life

And how giving less value and time to work (and more to living) might actually improve both

There is also an honest discussion about mental health and suicide in this episode. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please listen with care. In Australia, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 13 11 14.

About the Guest:

Tim Jack Adams is an entrepreneur, wellbeing advocate and author of Energised. Since 2009, he has founded three companies with one mission: helping people reconnect with themselves, their teams and what truly matters.

Through these ventures, Tim has worked with leadership teams across industries to embed functional wellbeing, strengthen culture and build sustainable momentum. His approach is deeply personal - taking the time to understand each team’s unique needs and co-creating practical pathways that deliver real results, not just feel-good moments.

Tim believes that when people feel valued, purposeful and connected, they perform at their best. And when organisations operate this way, they don’t just build better companies - they help create a better world.

Show Resources:

Follow Tim on Instagram - HERE

Check out Tim's Website - HERE

Learn More About Tim's New Book, Energised - HERE

Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram - HERE

Learn More About 1:1 Coaching with Emma - HERE

Book a FREE 30-Minute Discovery Call with Emma - HERE

Tim reminds us that being energised isn’t about doing more - it’s about reconnecting to what truly matters.

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Yours In Feeling Energised, Emma. X.

Have you ever felt the urge to fully express yourself - but held back because of fear, judgement, or worrying about how you might be perceived?

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by the extraordinary Jordana Borensztajn - global speaker, TEDx presenter, public speaking coach, corporate humourist, author, and Australia’s only female magician and mentalist in the corporate world. This is one of those conversations that leaves you smiling, energised, and just a little braver than before.

With more than 20 years on stage, Jordana brings an infectious sense of joy, confidence and presence to everything she does. She’s worked with everyone from multi-millionaires and sports stars to global corporate leaders - helping people find their voice, step into confidence, and express themselves more fully.

In this episode, we explore courage not as something you “have” or “don’t have”, but as something you build through play, curiosity and self-trust. Jordana shares how comedy can free us from judgement, how magic and mentalism invite wonder and presence, and why confidence grows when we allow ourselves to be seen - imperfectly and authentically.

I loved this conversation because Jordana’s multi-passionate path resonates deeply with me. Her ability to weave together speaking, humour, magic and coaching mirrors my own experience balancing coaching, podcasting and sound healing - trusting that all parts of us are allowed to coexist and be expressed. If you’re craving more lightness, confidence, and permission to show up as your whole self, this episode will leave you uplifted and inspired.

Key Episode Takeaways:

Why embracing fear - rather than avoiding it - is key to building confidence

How comedy creates freedom from judgement and self-criticism

The power of play, presence and wonder in helping us feel more alive

Why being fully expressed is essential to confidence, connection and joy

About the Guest:

Jordana Borensztajn is a global speaker, TEDx presenter, event MC, corporate humourist, public speaking coach, author - and Australia’s only female corporate magician and mentalist.

With more than 20 years of experience on stage, Jordana is renowned for lighting up rooms with high energy, deep insight and unstoppable laughter. She has presented at conferences and events across Australia, Japan, the United States, New Zealand, Fiji and the UK, and is known for creating unforgettable, highly personalised experiences through humour, storytelling and awe-inspiring moments of wonder.

A former journalist and stand-up comedian, Jordana is also a world-leading public speaking trainer who has coached multi-millionaires, sports stars and celebrities. Her mission is simple: to educate with joy, help people feel more confident, and transform audiences from the inside out.

She is also the author of four books, including her most recent, The Little Book of Influence.

Show Resources:

Follow Jordana on Instagram - HERE

Check out Jordana's website - HERE

Learn More About The Little Book of Influence - HERE

Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram - HERE

Learn More About Emma's Become the Butterfly Coaching Program - HERE

Book a FREE Discovery Calle with Emma - HERE

If you loved this episode, make sure you share it on your Instagram Stories and tag @emmalagerlow and @jordanaborensztajn so we can keep spreading the joy.

Yours in Confidence, Emma. X.

Have you ever had your life turned upside down by something you never saw coming - and been forced to find strength you didn’t even know you had?

In this deeply moving episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Sarah Susak - a commercial lawyer, full-time working mum, meditation teacher, and quite honestly, one of the most resilient humans you’ll ever hear from.

Sarah has spent more than two decades leading legal functions for some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Coca-Cola and Colgate-Palmolive, across the South Pacific and Europe. Today, she is the General Manager for Legal and Corporate Affairs at a leading Australian food manufacturer.

But in 2017, shortly after becoming a mother, Sarah’s life changed forever when she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive head and neck cancer. What followed was an extraordinary journey through major facial reconstructive surgeries, intensive radiation treatment, and ongoing medical challenges - a journey that ultimately led her to discover the ancient practice of Vedic meditation.

Meditation became a cornerstone of Sarah’s healing, recovery, and resilience, inspiring her to train as a Vedic meditation teacher and, in 2023, launch Medi Steady Go®, a business dedicated to sharing the wisdom and techniques she credits with saving her life.

After almost seven years in remission, Sarah faced another unexpected challenge in 2024 when she was diagnosed with a metastasis to the lung. Although safely removed, complications followed, including a rare autoimmune condition that left her on life support and hospitalised for nearly three months. Once again, through holistic health practices and her unwavering daily meditation routine, Sarah made a remarkable recovery - defying medical expectations.

Today, Sarah lives a joyful, purpose-filled life in Sydney with her husband and daughter and is the author of YOURU, her first book.

As a daily meditator myself, I found this conversation incredibly grounding and inspiring. Sarah’s experience reaffirmed for me the power of meditation not just as a tool for calm, but as a way of reconnecting with what’s already within us - steadiness, resilience, and quiet joy. Listening to Sarah has encouraged me to go deeper in my own practice and to explore Vedic meditation more fully. I genuinely can’t wait to join one of her Medi Steady Go® workshops.

This episode is a reminder that while we can’t always control what happens to us, we can choose how we meet it.

Key Episode Takeaways:

What Vedic meditation is and how it differs from other meditation practices

The powerful role meditation can play in healing - physically, emotionally and spiritually

Why a health diagnosis doesn’t have to be defined only by fear or negativity

How focusing on what you can do restores a sense of agency and hope

Why happiness isn’t something you need to chase - it’s always there, waiting beneath the noise

About the Guest

Sarah Susak is a full-time working mum.

A commercial lawyer with over two decades of experience, Sarah has led the legal function of some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Coca-Cola and Colgate-Palmolive, across the South Pacific and Europe. She is now a full time General Manager for Legal and Corporate Affairs at a leading Australian food manufacturer.

In 2017, shortly after becoming a mother, Sarah was diagnosed with a rare and deadly head and neck cancer. Her journey through major facial reconstructive surgeries, intensive radiation treatment and ongoing medical challenges led her to discover the ancient practice of Vedic meditation, which became a cornerstone of her recovery and inspired her to train as a Vedic meditation teacher. In 2023 she launched Medi Steady Go®, a business dedicated to sharing the wisdom and techniques that she credits with saving her life.

After being in remission of cancer for almost seven years, while completing YOURU in 2024 Sarah was diagnosed with a metastasis to the lung. Though safely removed, she developed a rare autoimmune condition which saw her on life support and hospitalised for almost three months. With the help of holistic health practices and her daily meditation routine, she made a remarkable recovery, defying medical expectations.

She is now living a joyful and purpose-filled life in Sydney with her husband and daughter.

YOURU is her first book.

Show Resources:

Follow Sarah on Instagram - HERE

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn - HERE

Check Out Sarah's Website - HERE

Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram - HERE

Check Out Emma's 1:1 Coaching - HERE

Book a FREE 30-Minute Call with Emma - HERE

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Yours in Finding Inner Happiness, Emma.