When a woman decides she doesn't want to have children, what does her life look like? On this episode of the Brave Girl podcast, Jenny shares what she has been able to not only dream of, but wholeheartedly pursue. Founder of a charity that supports marginalised artists, Cello enthusiast and maker of beautiful bags and shoes, Jenny has allowed her creative passions and business mind lead her wherever she wants to go. An episode for anyone who is inspired and expanded by non-traditional...

Nadia was born to a family that gave her no option but to build resilience. Being raised by a strict Afghan father and Cinderella-worthy evil stepmother, Nadia was also navigating a relationship with her mother who was significantly unwell. At the age of 16, after many years of enduring emotional abuse and palpable fear, Nadia knew she only had one option- to run. Now a mental health & performance coach, Nadia uses her skills and wisdom drawn from life experience to coach others t...

Anne grew up in a small village in Scotland where a culture of toughness, competition and lack of emotion is not only encouraged, but expected. As a result, not only did Anne grow up with the belief that she had to do it alone, but that it was weak to rely on others for help. When Anne was diagnosed with breast cancer thousands of km's from her family, just weeks before Christmas in 2020, not only did she realise that she needed the support of others but that it was time to start living her t...

In her 20’s, Tiffany was doing what most people her age do- binge drinking, blacking out & partying hard. Nothing unusual or abnormal about a young person drinking & letting loose. But what about when having 'fun' is actually the lie you tell for an issue that is spiralling and slowly ruining everything you hold dear? Over two years ago, Tiffany decided to get sober. Not what people would typically refer to as an alcoholic, yet she knew she had a problem, and if she didn’t stop drinki...

Jade sits down with two of her closest friends Rachel and Mia to discuss the realities of being single in 2023. A standard conversation between them only recorded, they share their dealbreakers, qualities they desire in partner, bad dates (let's pretend we're pregnant), sex on the first date, dating tips and lessons, and who the heck pays on the first date. An episode for singles wanting to feel empowered and less alone, and couples blissfully happy (but somewhat bored) wanting to live vica...

On episode 17 of the Brave Girl podcast, Jade interviews her very close friend and dedicated child protection worker, Elisa. Elisa and Jade candidly discuss their friendship, why Elisa works in child protection, the processes of removing children from their families, the foster care system, mandatory reporting, and how each person in the general public can contribute to the safety and wellbeing of children. All of this & more in this episode of the Brave Girl podcast! To make a report ...

At 31 years old, Mirella Petrucci was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Living a life that she had always considered healthy, Mirella and her husband were not only shocked, but devastated. Rather than allowing MS to determine what kind of life she was going to live, Mirella took charge of her health and instead, became her own doctor. Combining integrative and holistic practices along with varied detox methods, Mirella has not only transformed her health from the inside out but is now r...

At a dive bar in California, 21 year old Lauren met a playful and very Aussie man, Adam. It was not long before she would call him her husband. Passionate, fun & deeply in love, Lauren and Adams relationship was a whirlwind, yet even underneath the busyness of their life together, Lauren always felt loved, considered and supported by him. But Adam was harbouring a dangerous dependency, manifesting in a way that one does not always assume ‘addictions’ present themselves. A story of love, p...

Lesley knew she was lucky. Having never gone through any tragedy, big challenges or heartbreak, Lesley never took for granted that she had lived an easy life. But that would all change on February 18th 2020, when she received a phone call that would alter her family's life forever. What transpired over the next 18 months, was any parents living nightmare. With one push back after another, Lesley knew that for the first time in her life, she had no option other than to call upon her inner stre...

On episode 9 of the Brave Girl podcast, Jade introduces her new segment, Magical Connections. This segment highlights miracles, blessings in disguises, and damn right lucky moments that people experience on a daily basis. Jade also explores a listener's question about her green eyed monster that is controlling her life and impacting on her relationships. Jade dives deep into how normal jealousy is, what it looks like when we let it control us, and how to diffuse jealousy in practical, ground...