This conversation with Christian (Quality Relationships) goes past the generic relationship advice and into the uncomfortable stuff:

\> Why “love yourself first" is annoyingly... the answer and how to do that.

\> The loyalty myth

\> Why strong, intelligent people still choose partners they’d never recommend to their friends

\> How unmet needs quietly run your life

\> Why cheating is rarely random

Here’s the part you won’t like:

Life has a way of sending you the people you need until you learn to love that behaviour, so it’s probably not just “douchebags.”

You’re participating in the dynamic.

That doesn’t make you unlovable or worthless.

It makes you responsible.

If you’re ready to stop looping the same story in a different body, this episode is your starting point.

And if it stings a little? Sorry, not sorry.

That’s where a Quality Relationship begins.

“We don’t see the world as it is. We see the world as we are.”

We talk about how this actually shows up in real life — the days when everything and everyone feels irritating, versus the days where nothing seems to touch you. Why the same situation can feel wildly different depending on what’s happening inside you, and how your beliefs, moods, memories and blind spots quietly filter your entire experience of the world.

This isn’t about blame or pretending life is always fine. It’s about noticing what keeps repeating, what’s triggering you, and asking better questions instead of outsourcing responsibility to the moon, other people, or bad timing.

A gentle but uncomfortable invitation to look at your filters — and what they might be asking you to pay attention to.

The ones who love a little woo-woo deep dive but quietly use it to avoid reality aaaand the ones who don’t believe in any of it — astrology, energy, manifestation — and honestly just think it’s all a bit much.

In this episode, I’m joined by Linda Willow Roberts for a grounded, practical conversation about how tools like astrology, Human Design, Lunar cycles and energy work are meant to be used — not as answers, not as excuses, and not as something to outsource your thinking to.

We use the lead-up to Lunar New Year and the Fire Horse year as a real example of this:

how collective narratives, energetic cycles, and “this is what this year means” language can either become insight… or a very neat way to avoid taking responsibility for your own choices.

We talk about:

• Why “the universe” isn’t responsible for your decisions

• When spiritual modalities become bypasses instead of mirrors

• How scepticism can actually be an asset, not a limitation

• Using systems as reference points, not rulebooks

• Integrity, self-analysis, and personal responsibility as the real work

• Why insight without action changes nothing

• Living deliberately instead of reacting — whether you believe in energy or not

This isn’t about believing harder.

Just a conversation about how humans use frameworks — spiritual or otherwise — to understand themselves better, make cleaner decisions, and stop repeating the same patterns under different labels.

https://lindawillowroberts.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/Willowswayoflife

Let’s get one thing straight: this is not about being a dickhead.

It’s about being done contorting yourself to keep everyone else comfortable.

In this episode, Mel introduces 2026: The Year of the Villain and the five commandments that will probably offend your inner people-pleaser and quietly liberate the part of you that’s been exhausted from over-explaining, over-analysing and over-managing everyone else’s feelings.

At some point in your life, you will be the villain in someone else’s story.

Not because you’re cruel.

But because you chose yourself.

We unpack:

• Why you can’t control how people see or receive you (no matter how “nice” you are)

• Why analysing, understanding, and labelling doesn’t actually change the situation

• How anticipating other people’s reactions disconnects you from your own direction

• The difference between being a villain and being a dickhead (important)

• And why the villain isn’t a punishment, it’s feedback

This episode is for those who are tired of ducking, weaving, scripting conversations in their head, and shrinking their truth to keep the peace.

Because villains don’t destroy stories.

They shape the hero.

🎧 Prefer to read? The companion Substack article is linked here.

00:00 Welcome to the Her Advantage Podcast

00:44 Introducing '2026 Year of the Villain'

01:06 Foundational Concepts for the Next 12 Months

02:16 Embracing the Villain Energy

05:42 The Difference Between a Villain and a Dickhead

06:49 Commandment 1: You Cannot Control How Others See You

10:14 Commandment 2: Analyzing Doesn't Change the Situation

12:56 Commandment 3: Understanding Why Doesn't Make It Easier

17:42 Commandment 4: Anticipating Their Next Move

20:59 Commandment 5: You Don't Get to Call Someone Else the Villain

26:01 The Villain Shapes the Hero

26:59 Final Thoughts: Embracing Both Sides of Yourself

For Dr. Olivier, that moment came after a lifetime in science, from a microscope at eight years old to a PhD in molecular genetics until the lab no longer gave him meaning. In this conversation, we explore what happens when you leave convenience behind to follow curiosity into the unknown.

We go deep. We talk about the bridge between science and spirituality, the gaps that shape our deepest values and how documenting your life becomes the ultimate act of self-leadership. This isn’t just a story of leaving a career; it’s about the courage to be honest with yourself, to own every side of who you are, and to choose the life that finally feels like it.

00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome 01:04 Diving into Molecular Genetics 01:24 The Impact of Environment on Genetics 04:23 Journey from Science to Spirituality 07:27 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality 20:40 Transition to Coaching and Personal Development 29:20 Exploring Mindset and Personal Growth 42:31 The Value of Adversity and Voids 45:56 Creating Change: Assessing True Desires 46:52 Understanding Injected Values 48:25 Linking Activities to Values 52:41 Overcoming Emotional Blocks 56:11 Developing Clear Strategies 56:53 Embracing Flexibility in Planning 58:34 Introduction to Human Design 01:02:21 Exploring Human Design Layers 01:05:43 The Value of Human Design 01:18:28 Integrating Multiple Modalities 01:21:17 The Beauty of Diversity and Unity 01:29:28 Book Recommendations and Final Thoughts

In this moving conversation with Shil, he reveals how stuttering shaped his resilience, why “good” is forgettable, and the brutal lessons he learned from humiliation, rejection, and failure on stage. We unpack the micro-stories that build connection, the courage to call out uncomfortable truths, and the reinvention that turns pain into purpose.

If you’ve ever believed your story isn’t worth telling or felt life hitting harder than you can take... this episode will show you what it means to turn punches into purpose.

60 second story challenge - HERE 5 worst presentations - HERE Find Shil on the gram - HERE

Amy shares why effort isn’t the issue — “women are strong, they’re capable, they’ve built amazing careers and families… but their physiology isn’t strong enough to hold the vision.”

We dive into what she calls an elegant strategy — “simple, efficient and effective” — built on four essentials: energy, systems, time, and a table of support.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing the things, but it’s still not working,” this conversation will give you a new lens (and a new strategy) for building the body and life you actually want.

👉 Follow Amy on Instagram 👉 Learn more at Warrior School

This conversation with emotional intelligence coach Narita Bint goes deep into the messy middle between knowing “this isn’t it” and actually creating the life you want.

She shares her story of battling depression and suicidal ideation while on the surface had a successful business and relationship.. and how learning to sit with her emotions changed everything.

We talk about why so many women still feel stuck in business and their relationships even when they’re doing all the “right” things, the five emotions that quietly run the show, and why receiving — in relationships, money, or success — is one of the hardest (but most powerful) skills to learn.

If you’ve been pushing through, building, achieving, but still wondering why it doesn’t feel the way you thought it would… this one’s for you.

https://www.neridabint.com/master-course Code: PODCAST

https://www.instagram.com/neridabint/

We’ve all hit that point — life that looks good on paper but feels hollow, the relationship that’s “fine” but quietly breaking you, the version of success that leaves you empty. This Isn’t It is where we go when pretending doesn’t work anymore. Honest conversations, sharp questions, and the unfiltered stories behind the moment everything changes.

It was an absolute intentional decision to hit pause on the pod.

2025 has been HUGE and we're only 4 months in.

This pod is a little place setter, life update & naturally.. a little moment of reflection on what comes from prioritising personal goals.

PLUS I want to introduce you to a piece of writing that I hope you'll find as moving as it did me.

As always, let me know your take away.

It's good to be back x

Tune in to hear Mel's introspective journey and thoughts on living a connected and grounded life.

00:00 Introduction to Her Advantage Podcast 00:23 Life Updates and Prioritizing 03:40 The Radiant Symposium Experience 06:10 A Weekend of Solitude and Reflection 10:52 Finding Clarity and Certainty 14:29 Journal Entry and Final Thoughts

This conversation is all about understanding your emotional and physical needs, balancing big goals without burning out, and why pushing through isn’t the answer.

We also break down the difference between energy when it comes to handling life’s challenges.

Plus, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at The Radiance Symposium—an evening designed to help you reconnect with yourself, build real community, and leave with clear, practical steps to create the life you actually want (without running on empty).

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Tune in to the Her Advantage podcast where Mel and Nyssa break down the journey from external validation to feeling powerful in your own skin. It's all about health, happiness, and smashing those self-doubt hurdles.

In this episode of the Her Advantage podcast, host Mel is joined by Nyssa, a nutritionist and performance coach, to discuss embracing a holistic approach to health.

Nyssa shares her journey from focusing on bodybuilding and her appearance to understanding the importance of physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

We cover overcoming societal pressure on body image, tackling self-sabotage, and prioritizing self-care.

We explore strategies for monitoring activity, addressing emotional ties to weight, and fostering a joyful, balanced lifestyle.

Nyssa's insights are enriched with personal anecdotes about her experiences with CrossFit, the importance of rest, and how unresolved emotions can manifest as physical ailments.

Ultimately, the episode emphasizes finding joy, understanding personal triggers, and developing a compassionate approach to health and personal growth.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:52 Embracing Body Positivity

01:55 Defining Health and Personal Journey

03:53 Challenges and Realizations

06:44 Client Experiences and Coaching Strategies

12:03 Overcoming Self-Sabotage

20:51 Personal Stories and Emotional Insights

23:17 Exploring the Emotional Roots of Illness

24:09 Client Stories and Emotional Honesty

24:43 Understanding Constipation and Emotional Baggage

25:30 The Influence of Gabor Mate

26:11 Personal Journey and Life Experiences

29:13 Gratitude for Life's Challenges

30:51 The Importance of Joy and Passion

39:07 Reflections on Coaching and Personal Growth

40:26 Final Thoughts and Recommendation

Jack + I have one biga** common belief; that integration of hobbies and values into a healthy lifestyle is vital for long term success. Jack has a rad background that eventually led him to being the coach he is today; he trained as a chef, has a love for golf + gaming but realised a pretty common theme.

The conversation evolves into the importance of focusing on the big picture + not getting caught up in the small details when it comes to successfully getting what you want out of your body, whether it's weightloss, muscle gain, injury rehabilitation, etc.

A little nugget that we dove into was the importance of challenging yourself + choosing growth over stagnation. In this part of the conversation, we discuss how to handle pain, injury, + life events that can derail progress in strength training.

Find Jack on  instagram  or  facebook .

Takeaways

• Honoring and understanding one's body is crucial for creating lasting change in health and wellness.
• Restrictive diets and extreme exercise can be detrimental to women's health and well-being.
• Perimenopause and menopause symptoms can be managed through proper nutrition, strength training, and stress reduction.
• Emotional resilience and self-care are essential for overall well-being and maintaining healthy relationships.
• Living in alignment with one's values and cultivating self-compassion are key components of personal growth. Feeling like you're not enough and worrying about what others think is a common struggle, even for successful individuals.
• Finding the balance between self-acceptance and wanting to improve your body is key.
• Taking consistent, imperfect action is more important than striving for perfection.
• Restrictive diets and extreme exercise regimens can lead to health issues and a cycle of restriction and bingeing.
• Busy moms often put themselves last and need to prioritize self-care.
• The journey towards self-love and body acceptance takes time and involves finding what works for you.

Burn out looks different for us all. Many of us find it difficult to embrace who we are, our point of difference and the niggling feelings that there could be another way to do things.

In this episode I chat with Sam from Soulful Business Leadership about her personal experience with burnout and how it led her to transform her relationship with herself, her career and her relationships.

By her [very] early 20's, Sam had climbed the corporate ladder where she was head of the state and presenting at national conferences but the premature birth of her daughter forced her to make some radical changes to how she was doing things.

The issue was though, how do you change something you're so passionate about, obviously good at but know you can't sustain?

Join us for a chat about the importance of self-leadership, high performance and energetic mastery in achieving sustainable success.

While this episode covers a lot of theory and mindset, it was a vital part of the brief that we uncovered practical tools you could take away and implement.

Sam + I both love the woo-woo but it means nothing without practical strategy + outcomes.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 02:13 Experiencing Burnout and Transformation 06:21 The Impact of Motherhood on Leadership 10:08 Understanding Emotions and Identity 14:40 The Three Pillars of Success 23:00 Cultivating Self-Confidence and Self-Trust 25:18 Honoring Energy Levels and Practicing Devotional Discipline 26:45 Embracing Individuality and Finding Your Own Strategies 32:34 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence 39:13 Navigating Change and Transformation in Relationships 42:12 Cultivating a Strong Vision and Purpose 49:58 Developing the Right Mindset, Skills, and Environment 53:30 Joining a Network of Like-Minded Women in Business 54:13 The Loneliness of Entrepreneurship and the Power of Meaningful Connections 55:19 Introducing Ivory: Streamlining Business Processes for Women 56:11 The Importance of Mindset and Cultivating the Woman You Want to Be 01:00:36 The Power of Community and Support in Business 01:02:58 Announcing the Launch of Talk Business: A Platform for Growth and Connection

Guest Information:

Samantha Johns

• Instagram
• Website: https://soulfulbusinessleadership.com/
• Ivorey: https://ivorey.io
• Talk Business: Coming soon.

Whether it's the relationship you have with your kids,

or the one we have with our parents..

I guarantee there's some cobwebs we'd rather not look at.

Louise Diesel is a life coach specialising in relationship dynamics looking at healing childhood and generational trauma.

You might read these words and think "that's not me"...

But if you've ever been plagued with not feeling good enough in your relationships, Mum guilt, or looked at all the amazing things in your life confused why you're feeling so depressed...

This episode holds some answers.

Some of the points we cover:

• Validating our own feelings.
• Raising resilient children.
• Mum guilt and anger.
• Stopping generational patterns.
• The downside to positive thinking.

This episode brought tears to my eyes, twice.

I trust there's a few moving moments in here for you too.

Enjoy x

Louise Diesel - facebook. Melanie Kaye - instagram.

• The journey of personal growth and healing often involves embracing both support and challenge in life.
• The Demartini method is a powerful tool for dissolving emotions and balancing out issues related to personal relationships and family dynamics.
• Understanding the balance of challenge and support in family dynamics is essential for personal growth and resilience. Life is about balanced thinking, not just positive or negative thinking.
• Common challenges for women include mom guilt, unresolved issues from the past, and unrealistic expectations.
• Parenting involves exemplification, self-love, and honoring one's values and joy.
• Personal mastery is an infinite journey of inner work and evolution.
• Understanding one's values and joy involves recognizing imperative language and seeking meaningful experiences.
• Feedback and exemplification play a crucial role in personal growth and parenting dynamics.

• That women were excluded from scientific research until the 1970s,
• The lack of generational support and conversation about women's bodies
• The dynamic nature of women's needs.

She encourages listeners to consider what gives them energy, when to let go of things that aren't working, and how to trust a change of direction.

00:00 Taking Responsibility for Our Body Education 03:20 The Exclusion of Women in Scientific Research 06:23 The Lack of Generational Support and Conversation 09:04 The Dynamic Needs of Women's Bodies 11:48 The Interconnectedness of Physical and Emotional Health 14:12 Reflecting on What Gives Us Energy and When to Let Go

With Mel's guidance, Sinead learned to prioritize her values, make lifestyle changes, and embrace self-care. She started eating more, joined the gym, and focused on her mental and emotional well-being.

Sinead's transformation not only impacted her own life but also inspired her parents to make positive changes in their health and fitness habits. Sinead discusses the challenges she faced in changing her mindset around food and exercise, and how she learned to listen to her body and prioritize her well-being. Sinead emphasizes the importance of finding joy in movement and embracing a balanced approach to nutrition. She also highlights the power of community and support in her journey, and encourages others to be compassionate with themselves and celebrate their progress.

For a woman to feel fulfilled in both her body + mind, leveraging her resources is a vital piece.

In this weeks solo-pisode we're chatting about 2 things:

(1) The Taylor Swift song that's dangling me dangerously close into "Swifty" territory AND why,

(2) What your resources are, why you should care + how to leverage them.

Thanks for being here!

Mel x

But its not long until they start questioning if it really is the best option for optimal health. 

The big issue is that when they do come off the pill, the problem they thought they solved re-appears.. if not worse. 

Nutritionist, strength coach + hormone educator, Courtney Brown, never expected her post pill journey would lead her where it has. 

From competitive CrossFit athlete to women’s hormone educator and Mum of 2 naturally conceived, healthy babies…

This episode does come with trigger warnings as we explore what it means to naturally heal + learn  to understand + trust your own physiology. 

We touch on: 

• Healing low iron.
• Going from spotting brown blood cycles to full red blood cycles.
• Crying monthly in agony to no pain cycles. 
• Increasing your libido.
• Why knowing your values helps when finding community.
• Preconception nutrition.
• Homebirth.

We love to hear your take aways.

Business owner, parent, gym lover, valued family member, active in the local communities.. 

What’s in your hat collection? 

Mel King is owner of [personal bias] one of the most welcoming Gym’s on the West Coast. 

But depending on who you ask, the hat he wears might change. 

So how do you run WA’s most welcoming gym, balance family life, keep consistent in training + make sure you make time for yourself? 

In Episode 44 of the Her Advantage Podcast we discuss just this. 

• Safe spaces + uncomfortable conversations.
• Noticing your own patterns.
• Defining consistency throughout lifes stages.
• What asking for help can look like. 
• Fantasising the grass is greener life.
• Finding your rhythm.

Find Mel on the gram here.

But one day after coming home exhausted from a big day in clinic, telling people to cut out milk from their diet all day, she read a blog about the nutritional benefits of dairy that changed her forever.

Lydia Irving, Clinical Nutritionist, dynamic eating psychology coach + founder of Internal Instinct sat down to chat with me about the evolution of Internal Instinct.

It turns out, cutting food out of people's diets wasn't the thing that was going to save them, get them back on the path of health + being the custodian of their own bodys.

Ladies, you're going to want to turn in to this one. We chatted about:

• PCOS.
• IVF.
• Menopause.
• Diabetes.
• Healing when you feel broken.
• The importance of not minimising your experience.

I fkn adored this chat + hope you do too.

From inside our homes, to financial world + of course keepin’ up socially. 

We often joke that there’s light at the end of the tunnel but if we’re being honest life is running us straight into the next tunnel. 

What if there’s something familiar about the pain + chaos keeping us feeling like we’re always treading water? 

On Episode 42 of the Her Advantage Podcast, Nerida Bint + I dive into a tough love conversation to help you assess your emotional home. 

We cover just about all the uncomfortable conversations women in pain love to avoid: 

Finances, parenting, dating in your 30’s, self-compassion, female friendships. 

I know I felt some uncomfortable realisations during our chat + am so bloody grateful.

Follow Nerida on instagram here + say hey.

It's like the harder we work to feel good in our body, the more pushback we get.

So, how long does it really take for a women to get to know her body?

And start to actually feel good in it?

Y'all, Meet Brooke.

Brooke is an ex crossfit athlete who's helping women in the midlife (40's + 50's) take their body from fucked to fabulous.

We dive into:

• How to make our fav health ideals work for us
• The need to do more
• How to change your body + look good
• Myth's about breakfast, protein, sleep + fat loss.
• Breaking shit sleep patterns for good.
• Looking for examples of strong, powerful midlife women

And thats just the tip of the crown!

Instagram - Brooke Luise Surtees

Join Mel, Alex + Jess as they discuss sustainable ways to feel fkn good.

This episode covers:

• Unusual ways comparison sneaks in
• The truth behind feeling judged
• Resistance to new information + what to do with it
• Women are already strong, but how can they feel stronger?
• 2024 retreat info.

Don't forget to slide into our DM's with your fav take aways!

@melaniekaye_ @fkngoodretreat @aok_keepmoving @jesssiccaaa____

Psychologist, gestalt psychotherapist + artist Natalia Fidyka + I engage is a deeeeeep conversation exploring how + why our creative spark is a hidden advantage in feeling fkn good.

In this episode you'll find:

• Exploring theories such as the fertile void
• Interrupting belief systems we adopted from birth
• Learning to dance with mystery + the paradoxical theory of change
• Damage done by the self-help industry
• Getting yourself out of a dark space
• The healthy side of guilt

If you enjoyed this episode we'd love to hear your takes aways or share with a friend.

Much love,

Mel + Natalia

Find Natalia on Instagram or via her website http://www.nataliafidyka.com/

When we decide we wanna make a change to our life, be it starting to eat healthier or join a new gym program, it's easy to get frustrated + ask the age old question:

"Are we fkn there yet?"

Each month inside Her Advantage, alongside the women's own goals + learnings, there's a shared topic of learning.

This month [October, 2023] it was the journey versus the destination mindset.

Both the journey + the destination have their place.

But it's in learning how to understand both that makes the habits we're trying to change seem easier + the road blocks less like failure.

I got this question in my DM's last week about how I managed to return to crossfit without flaring up my PCOS.

There was one thing I did to make training work with my body + it wasn't what you think.

It wasn't a particular diet.

It wasn't a particular set of exercises.

It was learning to use my body as a measure of health, instead of assessing the things I did as "healthy" or "unhealthy".

I share my story with crossfit, PCOS + two big questions for you to help redefine where you're at so you can make the way you want to train feel good in your body inside + outside the gym.

Find me on instagram.

[We all know we aren't talking about the spending component of money here ;)]

Even talking about our financial positions + situations causes some level of anxiety.

Women have hid behind the phrase 'we were never taught about x' for long enough..

So I put Katie in the hot seat to help us understand how the fk we can understand our financial position a little better.

We chatted about:

• Super + life expectancy
• The aussie dream of buying a house - or is it?
• Investing basics (short + long term)
• Having debt
• The links between health + finances.

Chat to Katie on the gram here.

NB: This is NOT financial advice. We encourage you to seek professional advice on your individual situation.

• Family Death + grief
• Cancer
• Women's health
• Drug use.

Long time friend + health coach Sarah joins me for a loooong overdue chit-chat.

To set the scene for this chat we start with a tarot reading + end on a discussion around our views on current medical practices.

It's a big one and certainly not for everyone.

My favourite quote from this episode was "the more I dive into the science of the human body, the more i realise there's a bigger power at play (spiritually)."

This episode looks into:

• Sarah's journey from advertising to women's health specialise
• Health v fitness world
• Becoming an expert on your own body
• Celebrating the shifts in the health industry
• Medical trauma + the power within.

Follow sarah on the gram here.

Justin’s back for round 2 on the Her Advantage podcast. 

I had several questions in the bank to unpack with Justin and we baaarely skimmed the surface.. 

Ironic since the episode was on “perfectionism”. 

Within perfectionism we also discussed the guilt + shame we carry when we show up the way we think we’re meant to. 

As a woman. As a parent. As a business owner. As someone on a journey of self discovery. 

If you haven’t had Justin in your ears before - he has a way with words that leaves you feeling seen, heard + curious. 

Enjoy x

[You can also hear Justin on E17 “Fuck off, that’s bullshit”.]

We have goals to do better, be better, achieve more..

Yet if you're anything like me, you'll find yourself in a constant inner battle with yourself + hitting play on another mindless show on netflix.

Dave has a way with his words.

It might be the 700+ podcast's he's hit record on,

or the countless hours spent studying/ understanding human experience.

But his words invite us to hear the language + words we use on our experience [and ourselves] as a form of understanding, growth + learning.

It's almost shorter to write a summary of the things we DIDN'T touch on in this episode..

But here's a brief overview:

• Taking control of your situation
• Authenticity in a person + finding our maps
• Health for the individual versus health standards.
• Chasing solutions for the symptom avoids the problem
• The truth in people pissing us off + our relationships
• Anxiety
• Cold therapy
• So, so, much more.

Find Dave in the gram @davenixonflow

Find me on the gram @melaniekaye_

(One might argue I have a terrible sense in direction BECAUSE i lean on google maps ha).

But I've come to realise, regardless of how many times I go somewhere..

There's multiple ways of getting to the same place.

The view changes, I notice different things.. but I always get to my destination.

There's no one way to look at health or our goals either.

We can use mindset, food, exercise.. to get to where we want to go.

But there's no "one" way.

www.mel-kaye.com @melaniekaye_

[Or goosebump moments as we like to call them on the inside].

You know those real "Ooohhh" lightbulb moments? That change the course of your thinking?

These are the moments Tanya + her community strive for.

It wasn't until the tragic death of her boyfriend that Tanya really got to experience the deep gratitude + this divine way of seeing the world..

Which might sounds kinda morbid at first glance.. but this episode + Tanya's mission is one to plug into with curious ears.

In this episode we cover:

• Uncovering a life of service
• True definition of personal values + how to identify them (in glorious discomfort)
• How the challenge we're experiencing is actually servicing us
• Fatigue + low energy
• Loss of identity to Strong sense of identity.
• And SO much more.

Find Tanya on the 'gram here or via her website.

Getting my first painless period was a side effect of figuring out my daily basic's so I didn't feel shit day in, day out.

Painful periods might be common, but they aren't normal..

Yet every month we find something soothing in telling our world "DO NOT DISTURB" while we crawl in a ball + feel like we might bleed out.

Warning: This episode might be triggering for some people.

Find me on the gram @melaniekaye_

Kate is known on the 'gram for her slogan "Came from the Crossfit, stayed for the sex".

She's honest, raw + relatable..

But also bloody good at getting to the point when it comes to understanding what you want + the reality to getting there.

In this episode:

• Crossfit community + nutrition
• Learn your real hunger cues
• Being neutral when it comes to your body
• How fears + insecurities play into how we see food
• Defining success without a gold medal
• Learn Kates to-go "can't be bothered" meals
• And much more.

Disclaimer - there isn't too much 'sex' talk in this episode, we're saving it for pt 2.

@cfkate @melaniekaye_

Mum of 3 under 5yo.

Family business.

... Loves a glass of bubbles.

After gaining 25kg after baby no. 1, was determined to do all the things to get back to feeling herself after baby.

When Jess came to me six months ago sick of trying to wing it and not get the results that she was trying so hard for,

everything about her body had changed,

her cycle, her skin, her energy, hormones...

she was sick of it not making sense + sick of herself.

Tune in as Jess gives the chat on her how she turned herself + her health around.

@melaniekaye_

Stress is a sneaker lil' sucker.

It's all good, until it's not.

We push through until we break, then wonder how we got there.

I caught my red flag (no appetite) and this ep dives into why it's important we give our red flags the attention they (we) deserve.

Find me on instagram @melaniekaye_

Yet somewhere in that we're heavier than ever, in more pain than we imaged adulthood would bring, and just frickn' confused about who's telling the truth when it comes to weight loss.

1200 calories is a number we've felt safe with for years.

It's time to bust it open + look at why 1200 calories isn't a magic number,

• what we can do about starting to feel fucking good.
• Why not sticking to 1200 isn't failing yourself
• The signs that you're not eating as much as your body needs: not pooping, weight gain, not sleeping, feeling anxious, pain, yukky periods
• Low motivation for exercise
• Low calorie options
• Pro-metabolic simplified
• 1200 > 2000 without the stress.

Find me on insta here.

Maybe it's a female thing.

Maybe it's part of our star sign.

Maybe it's our brain trying to piece together the 10 opposition opinions you've heard in your lifetime in the name of health and wellbeing.

How do we un-complicate the basic's and help ourselves feel GOOD?

Using what we already have + know.

This episode gives you a sneak peak inside the Her Advantage membership + our discussions for January 2023.

The activity: Score yourself on a scale of 0-10 (without judgement) on the following

• Sleep
• Energy
• Mood
• Cycle
• Digestion
• Movement
• Nature
• Creativity

• Sex drive

• Ask yourself, what can you do today to move the score from its current number to the next?

Until Nextime, Mel x

Especially when it's followed by "it's important you watch your weight".

Hello - like we weren't already doing that?

In this episode, Des + I chat about the journey from PCOS diagnosis to navigating all the information available and landing on discovering what's right for you.

Connect with Des on the 'gram here.

No body is going to "teach you" this stuff better than you can do it for yourself.

This podcast isn't going to give you the step by step methods Jess uses..

But it sure will give you insight into the freedom charting your cycle can bring.

To kick off the 2023 Her Advantage Podcast year I'm chatting with Charting with Jess.

Jess Dzierbicki is a certified Fertility Awareness Instructor. Jess is based in Melbourne, Australia but holds consults online to people from all around the world. Supporting women who are wanting too or have recently stopped hormonal birth control and want to use Fertility Awareness as their natural birth control.

Find Jess on the gram here.

Katy is one of the most radiant personalities you’ll find on the ‘gram.

So it was obvious that I chat with her about how she does it, and coaches others to do the same.

This episode does come with a warning…

E21 of the Her Advantage podcast will have you seeing yourself in a whole new light and possibly enrolling in a local hip-hop class or moving cross country.

Other things you'll find in this episode:

• How finding health sometimes leads you to the unhealthiest version of you
• Reconditioning yourself from past beliefs
• How to change the conversation amongst your friends
• Choosing health while obsessing less over your body
• Being OK with the emotions that come up while learning to love yourself.
• And SO. MUCH. MORE.

Especially when we are going through a period of not feeling crash hot on ourselves.

Is it something they're born with?

Is it something they develop?

Ruby believes a radiant character is by design.

Emerging your radiant character isn't about how to keep up to date with the latest trends,

your radiant character is finding the things that bring the radiance out of you.

Ruby Marsh instagram Creator club website + instagram

How can such a lucrative industry be causing so many physical + mental health issues? 

Megan + I connected via the gram a few years ago over a mutual “wwwwhat-tf” is this. 

By the time we’d connected we’d been in the industry for over 15 years, eating + moving to standards we were told were good for us. 

Yet our bodies + minds were not feeling it. 

In E19 Megan + I chat about how she went from eating disorder to body builder to MLM to rewriting how she feels about her body + its function. 

This is episode is really looking at how to meet your body were it’s at, the signs to look for + how a big hole in our hearts is sometimes the culprit for the worst of it. 

Find Megan on instagram here

We learn that our view of a piece is different from someone else's - and neither are wrong.

We learn that individuality + expression is key in successful pieces.

We learn that not everyone has the same taste - it doesn't make it bad art.

We learn that it's common practices to build on pieces and watch them evolve.

The list goes on.

It was these things that prompted me to get inside of artist, Wyethe Smallish. An American artist drawing real bodies on our favourite Disney characters.

This chat is powerful beyond believe in starting your journey to being body neutral + seeing the beauty in being a forever evolving being.

If we told you that everything was put in this universe for good reason, would you believe us?

Or would you sit there and list the things you don't see a purpose for?

Things like:

• Resentment
• Blame
• Pain
• Judgement
• Gluten

This episode is definitely going to challenge your level of awareness + openness.

Sit back and enjoy the ride.

Jeans shopping is your worst nightmare.

Your arms look funny unless they're in a specific style shirt.

You admire women with confidence + grace.

You're quick to give complements but feel like there's ants in your pants when they're given to you.

Because the reality of it feel so foreign.

Body image + confidence in ourselves has to start somewhere.

Anna is my bff, actor + writer - so who better to chat with about the journey of the female body in the spotlight.

We cover:

• Formative stories in our youths
• Lifestyle factors that influence anxiety + insecurities
• Mental health + body image
• Opting for the choice to change the narrative
• Questioning your worth to firm belief in your worth.

We hope you enjoy!

You might even say she's OBSESSED.

Amy believe's women know what they want + have spent decades trying to get there, there's just one thing missing..

Building a strong relationship with their bodies, food + training.

We also discuss the idea of designing your metaphorical table..

The table where strong + inspiring women sit at to help you on your journey toward what you want.

Take a listen + let us know what you think.

@amykatebowe - Instagram

Sleep is a non-negotiable when it comes to health.

Carla hasn't always been a sleep coach.

It was after some big life challenges that Carla realised there was a big underlying factor to health that no one was talking about..

or no one was talking about in a proactive sense.

This episode covers:

The silent effects of poor sleep Quick fixes + caffeine Nutrition, exercise + timing. Having another body in the bed.

Share this episode with someone you think could use a gentle reminder about sleep + tell us via instagram what you loved most about this episode.

Learning + growing as an adult is HARD.

And so is starting to talk about it...

It's really easy to talk about how bad we are at something or just to state that you're bad at it.

But what is it really doing to our confidence?

I'd love if you shared the skill you're currently learning with me on the gram!

@melaniekaye_

what does?

The problem with using these 3 things to define your health is it usually involves an "either or" situation or labelling yourself as good or bad.

We can definitely USE these three things in regaining our relationship with health but there are other ways to define health.

In this episode I introduce you to NINE different ways to start measuring and defining your health.

Share your take aways with me on the gram

or share this episode with someone who might find it useful!

You know, the dark, heavy mood that makes you believe all the mean things we say to ourselves?

You might have another name for it.

But for me, it's affectionately known as the funk.

So let's talk about how we can acknowledge the funk + move through it quicker,

rather than let it sit and fester.

In this episode you'll find:

• The difference between being in it and acknowledging it
• How do identify it
• The habits that show up with it
• How to to get yourself out of it
• Why we should put time constraints + restrictions on

Let me know your take away via the gram!

Mel x

Solo episode today! As i explain 5 main points to ponder as you start your health journey.

You may be freshly diagnosed, have been uncomfortable for a while, or just sick of nothing you do working in the long term...

These points will help you take lasting steps in understanding whats best for you, your body + those around you.

Remember your body is more than what you see on the outside + how you think about it.

Let me know via instagram what your favourite point was!

This chat came about because Ang has one of most infection solutions based mindsets I've ever come across and I wanted to dig deep on her secrets, however I came to discover that hasn't always been the case!

Ang is a copywriter, Mum, wife, + lover of all things bright...

Who came to a bit of a fork in the road when she hit 40.

In this episode we uncover:

• Her journey from international diplomat to self-employed copywriting
• Pealing back the layers on her diplomat persona
• Recognising when we are waiting for permission from something other than ourselves
• Looking for the signs that your future is unfolding
• Being in charge of your own life and its outcomes.

I hope you love this episode as much as I did!

PS sorry for the average audio quality, my training wheels are very much still on!

Find Ang here on Instagram or via her website

But how can we become more comfortable + open to holding the space for possibly uneasy conversations with those around us?

Anna Lindner, actor, writer, and overall damn-good-human, is on a mission to educate + embrace (+ perhaps even bring a little joy) to the current conversations around death + grieving.

In this chat you'll find:

• The unexpected mental health benefits in walking with a friend
• Observing the cultural rituals in grief
• Where Anna's journey with death first started
• Experiencing grief with terminal illness
• Nurturing death as a sacred time
• Starting conversations with your family

If you listen to this episode, please let us know your thoughts!

Connect with Anna on the gram.

Keep your eyes open on SBS for A Beginners Guide to Grief (due to hit our screens in September '22).

Alex from AOK physio in WA chats with me on this episode about her journey to creating an inspiring space, how she makes rehab fun + the questions your physio (or allied health) should be asking to get lasting results.

We also cover:

• Realistic rehab timelines
• Her romantic proposal
• How to break through ideas of pre + post injury identity
• Physical + invisible signals your body is giving you during rehab
• Defining acceptance
• What is values based rehab

You can find Alex here on instagram, or at https://www.aokkeepmoving.com

Enjoy!

• Little life update: saying goodbye to my little mate.
• The pivotal point in my life and the quote that changed my health forever.
• How understanding this quote helped me hold my grief to an advantage.

If you enjoyed this episode, or had a little ahuh moment I'd LOVE to hear it, so please share it with me here on instagram.

The organisation I fostered Mr Balls through - Safe Pets, Safe Families. (They are only based in South Australia).

Do you feel like you're aware of some of the things that leave you feeling unsatisfied, but are unsure how to act on it?

Do you feel like your current conversations aren't reaching the level of authenticity you desire?

Gemma is a women's self expression coach and an absolute LEADER in her field.

She makes feeling emotions, understanding them and using their message to your advantage the most comfortable skill possible.

Find + contact Gem at @gemmaehanley

Find + contact me at @mel_kaye_exphys

We'd love for you to share with us what your fav part of the podcast was!

Let's discuss the important of connection and communication in our non-romantic relationships.

With over 10+ years of friendship, most of which has been lived 1000km apart, Kaitlyn and I discuss the elements to keeping the long distance village alive.

• How it started
• How it looks on paper
• Boundaries and respect
• What defines good connection?
• Are there advantages and disadvantages of having long distance connections?
• Does it contribute or hinder feeling safe to fail?

We'd love to know what you think!

Connect with us via instagram:

Mel - @mel_kaye_exphys Kait - @holding__mama

Listen along with this 10 minute quicky as my bff* Kaitlyn introduces me and the why behind Her Advantage in this interview style podcast.

We touch on:

• Magic pills
• Working in the allied health industry
• Reigniting your spark

*bff Best Friend Forever (before if you don't have your bestie along for the ride, does it even count?)

For more info: @mel_kaye_exphys mel-kaye.com