Episode Description Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide — yet many of the underlying risk factors are modifiable. In this episode of Mind Your Being, Cass speaks with nutrition researcher Dr Amy Hutchison about the critical role metabolic health plays in preventing cardiovascular disease. Together they explore what metabolic health actually means, how glucose and insulin regulate blood sugar after we eat, and why our circadian rhythms — the ...
Mar 15
37 min
✨ Midlife can feel full. Productive. Efficient. But sometimes — strangely — not fully lived. In this solo episode, Cass reflects on something many people in midlife quietly experience: the feeling of managing life beautifully… while not always fully inhabiting it. Why does time seem to speed up in this season? Why do we keep saying “I’ll relax when…”? And what might it be costing us to stay in constant doing mode? Cass explores the difference between organising, optimising and sur...
Mar 1
17 min
Episode Description: Why do certain emotional patterns keep repeating? Why does trauma linger in the body long after the event has passed? And is healing truly possible? In this episode of Mind Your Being, I’m joined by Psychologist Mark Baxter, Director of The Psychology Spot in Wollongong, NSW. With over two decades of experience, Mark specialises in trauma recovery, PTSD, adverse childhood experiences, attachment difficulties and depression. Together, we explore: How childhood adversity sh...
Feb 15
1 hr 44 min
Skin health is about more than how we look — it’s about confidence, wellbeing, and feeling comfortable in our own skin. In this episode of Mind Your Being, Cass speaks with Liv Slee, owner of Oak and Eve Beauty in the Illawarra, about skin health through midlife and the role professional treatments can play during perimenopause and menopause. Liv shares her background in makeup and skin therapy, and explains skin needling in a clear, accessible way — including how it works, what concerns it c...
Feb 1
39 min
In this episode of Mind Your Being, Cass is joined by Professor Belinda Beck, a world-leading researcher in bone health and exercise science, to explore how our bones truly respond to movement, nutrition, and lifestyle across the lifespan. Prof. Beck explains why it’s never too late to strengthen your bones, the types of exercise that actually stimulate bone growth, and why many commonly recommended “gentle” activities aren’t enough to protect against osteoporosis. She shares the groundbreaki...
Jan 18
45 min
This is our first episode back after the festive season, and it’s designed to feel like a gentle exhale. As we step into a new year, this short solo episode offers a softer, more realistic approach to health, wellbeing, and behaviour change — without pressure, guilt, or all-or-nothing thinking. Rather than pushing New Year’s resolutions, we explore the idea of intentions: why they’re often more flexible, sustainable, and aligned with how we actually live, especially in midlife. You’ll hear pr...
Jan 4
26 min
The festive season is often portrayed as joyful and magical — but for many people, it can also feel overwhelming, stressful, and lonely. In this final episode of the year, Cass offers a gentle pause in the December busyness and explores why this time of year can be emotionally demanding. From work pressures and financial stress to family dynamics, perfectionism, and unmet expectations, this episode unpacks the hidden load many people carry during the holidays. Cass discusses: Why holiday stre...
Dec 21, 2025
23 min
In this warm and deeply informative episode, I share a conversation with Clinical Psychologist Dr David Cooper, an OCD specialist, researcher and adjunct lecturer at UNSW, to unpack what OCD really is — beyond the stereotypes of neatness, order, and perfectionism. Together, we explore the many ways OCD can show up, why intrusive thoughts feel so distressing, and how shame often stops people from seeking help. I also share my own experience living with OCD — the shame, the internal battles, an...
Dec 7, 2025
57 min
In this short solo episode, Cass offers a calming guided meditation to support the awareness practice explored in The Mindful Midlife Series (Episodes 13, 14 & 15). This meditation is based on the classic ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) technique Leaves on a Stream — not Cass’s creation, but her gentle take on the well-loved practice. Through simple visualization, you’ll learn to observe your thoughts without getting caught up in them. A soothing technique that supports mindfulnes...
Nov 30, 2025
13 min
In Part 3 of the Mindful Midlife Series, we take the insights from the last two episodes even deeper. You’ll learn how self-compassion, mindful breathing, and gentle awareness practices can help you loosen the grip of negative thoughts, calm your nervous system, and let go of perfection. Midlife is often full of competing demands, shifting identities, and rising pressure — but it can also be a powerful time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. Join Cass for a grounding, p...
Nov 23, 2025
21 min
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