In this episode, we unpack what modern stress really means for our health and why awareness is the first step to repair.

Joining me for S2, Ep 13 is Nat Kringoudis; The Hormone Revolutionist. Bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, qualified healthcare practitioner, sought-after speaker, and founder of Melbourne’s #1 natural health clinic, The Pagoda Tree.

With decades of experience helping women decode their symptoms and restore balance, Nat offers a refreshing, practical lens on how to navigate stress in today’s modern world.

We dive into:

• Why you can’t “flare and repair” at the same time
• How to create neutral space so your body can heal
• The role of curiosity in understanding your symptoms
• Practical ways to stress less and thrive in modern life

With a down-to-earth, empowering approach to health that blends science, experience, and intuition, Nat's insights remind us that resilience isn’t about avoiding stress; it’s about getting conscious about it.

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If you’re inspired by my conversation with Nat Kringoudis, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, for more hormone health and stress insights.

 If you're looking to explore stress women's health and hormones further, check out Nat’s Masterclass.

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Professor Liam Smith

In this episode, we explore how understanding human behaviour can unlock more effective environmental action.

Joining us is Professor Liam Smith, Director and Co-founder of BehaviourWorks Australia, one of the nation’s leading voices on behaviour change research. With more than 600 projects across government, industry, and the non-profit sector, Liam offers a grounded, research-driven lens on why change is so difficult - and how to do it better.

We dive into:

• Why uncertainty holds us back - and how to move forward
• Behavioural shifts needed for environmental and societal resilience
• How behavioural frameworks can help communities take meaningful climate action

Liam delivers science-backed strategies to build a more sustainable, connected future. His insights bridge the gap between research and real-world application empowering decision-makers to create lasting, measurable change.

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If you’re inspired by our discussion with Professor Liam Smith, be sure to follow him on LinkedIn for more insights.

For a deeper dive into behaviour change and sustainability, don’t forget to check out his edited book, Inspiring Change: How to Influence Behaviour for a Better World.

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At the height of her career, Trudy Macdonald looked like she had it all. But beneath the surface, something was quietly unraveling; a relentless pace, a mounting pressure to "do it all," and a creeping sense of exhaustion that couldn’t be fixed with a weekend off.

In this episode, Trudy (Managing Director of TalentCode HR) and Australian “Speaker of the Year” joins Suzie to name what so many of us silently experience: burnout.

With expertise in organisational psychology and a fiercely human approach to leadership, Trudy shares her own story of burnout and the powerful strategies that helped her bounce back, not just to baseline, but to a more sustainable, fulfilling rhythm of life and work.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to recognise the early warning signs of burnout in yourself and others
• Why “doing it all” often leads us to a breaking point, and, how to rewrite that story
• What true resilience looks like (hint: it’s not about pushing through)
• The mindset shifts that protect our motivation, wellness and energy
• How organisations can foster healthy, high performance
• Practical, life-tested tips for creating boundaries, recovery rituals, and support systems

This conversation is an invitation to check in; on yourself, your loved ones, your team, and the culture you're creating around you. Because burnout isn’t a badge of honour. It’s a signal that something needs to change.

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Explore Trudy’s work at talentcodehr.com.au, or follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram for practical insights on high-performance leadership and wellbeing.

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