It's a Mindset

Have you ever been navigating big changes in your body and mind… while still showing up every day at work, expected to perform at your best?

For many women, perimenopause and menopause arrive right in the middle of their most senior and demanding career years. Yet for decades it has been something we’ve quietly managed behind closed doors.

In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by Karen Stein, a menopause champion, executive and group coach, keynote speaker and award-winning author who is on a mission to change the way organisations understand and support women through this important life stage. Karen is passionate about being “MAD about menopause” - not in frustration, but in raising Menopause Awareness and Dialogue so workplaces become places where women can continue to thrive, lead and contribute at their highest level.

Having gone through menopause myself, this conversation really resonated with me. Looking back, I often think how helpful it would have been to have more awareness and support around what was happening physically, mentally and emotionally. Instead of feeling like something you just have to push through, imagine if it was openly understood and supported.

Karen is helping move the conversation from something private and invisible to something that leaders, organisations and colleagues understand as a business, leadership and wellbeing issue.

We also explore Karen’s inspiring personal journey of studying later in life to become an executive coach, and how that decision opened up a deeply fulfilling new chapter in her career.

If you’ve ever wondered how we can create more understanding, compassion and support around menopause - in workplaces and in relationships - this is such an important conversation.

Key Episode Takeaways:

Why perimenopause and menopause are workplace conversations we can no longer ignore

How Karen is advocating for better awareness and support for women in organisations

Why men also need to understand menopause - both as leaders and in their personal relationships

Practical ways to start conversations about perimenopause and menopause at work

How studying later in life and becoming an executive coach opened a deeply fulfilling new chapter for Karen

About The Guest:

Karen is a Menopause Champion, Executive & Group Coach, Keynote Speaker and Award-winning Author. She is on a mission to be MAD about menopause and support organisations in being the same! Karen does so through her focus in lifting the understanding and awareness of workplaces regarding perimenopause and menopause. She is sought after to help move the dial on understanding this life stage - moving it from a private issue, to one which is understood to impact leadership, business and wellbeing. Her second book which provides self coaching strategies to support women manage menopause in the workplace is due for release late next year.

Show Resources:

Connect with Karen on LinkedIn - HERE

Follow Karen on Instagram - HERE

Check Out Karen's Website - HERE

Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram - HERE

Learn More About 1:1 Coaching with Emma - HERE

Book a FREE 30-Minute Call with Emma - HERE

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Yours in Advocating for Yourself, Emma.

Have you ever felt like you were holding everything together on the outside… while quietly wondering if something more aligned was calling you?

In Episode 83 of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by the inspiring Saliya Katungu-Moran, women’s strength and wellness coach and founder of Talala Bloom - a community-driven movement helping women build strength in their bodies, confidence in their choices and wealth beyond money. This conversation is a beautiful reminder of what happens when women support one another to rise - physically, emotionally and financially.

Saliya’s work focuses on helping high-achieving women who feel burnt out, disconnected or ready for something more to reconnect with their strength, their wellbeing and their purpose.

This episode felt particularly special for me because I had the privilege of working with Saliya inside one of my 1:1 coaching capsules and witnessing her grow Talala Bloom as a side hustle alongside a successful corporate career. Watching her step into this work reminded me so much of my own journey into purpose-led work.

Beyond that, she is genuinely one of the kindest and most grounded people I know - someone who truly walks her talk when it comes to wellbeing and living in alignment.

I’m also honoured to be speaking at her upcoming She Blooms Reboot Retreat, which is a beautiful reflection of the supportive spaces she creates for women.

With a background in Psychology and extensive experience leading large-scale programs in the corporate world, Saliya blends evidence-based training, mindset work and practical life strategy to support women to reset, rebuild and rise - physically, emotionally and financially.

Key Episode Takeaways:

How Saliya built Talala Bloom alongside her corporate career

The powerful lessons she learned through burnout and the importance of rest

Why strength training can be a gateway to confidence and long-term wellbeing

The importance of connection and community among women

The rituals and practices that help us show up fully for others - and ourselves Saliya’s story is a beautiful reminder that strength isn’t just physical - it’s also the courage to listen to your body, honour your needs and build a life that truly supports you.



About the Guest:

Saliya Katungu-Moran is a women’s strength and wellness coach and the founder of Talala Bloom, a community-driven movement helping women build strength in their bodies, confidence in their choices and wealth beyond money.

With a background in Psychology (BSc Hons) and years of experience leading large-scale programs in the corporate world, Saliya blends evidence-based training, mindset work and practical life strategy to support high-achieving women who feel burnt out, disconnected or ready for more.

Through her 1:1 coaching, group programs and She Blooms retreats, she creates spaces where women can reset, rebuild and rise - physically, emotionally and financially.

Currently in a season of intentional growth (and pregnancy), Saliya is focused on scaling Talala Bloom virtually while preparing for motherhood and continuing to champion strength as a powerful vehicle for long-term wellbeing.

Show Resources:

Follow Saliya on Instagram - HERE

Check Out Saliya's Website - HERE

Learn More About the She Blooms Reboot Retreat - HERE

Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram - HERE

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

Book a FREE Discovery Call with Emma - HERE

Saliya’s story is a beautiful reminder that strength isn’t just physical - it’s also the courage to listen to your body, honour your needs and build a life that truly supports you.

If you loved this episode, make sure you share it on your Instagram stories and tag us @emmalagerlow and @talalabloom.

Yours in Blooming, Emma. X.

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.

If this episode resonated, I’d love you to share it on your Instagram stories and tag @emmalagerlow and @timjackadams.

Yours In Feeling Energised, Emma. X.