Mato just raised pre-seed Read more
Podcast charts
Published by Scott Quayle
Helping people become the best version of themselves. Let us help you connect back with yourself and rediscover what ultimately brings you joy. Hello, I'm Tracey Quayle, founder of Reconnect Individual Retreats and Co-Founder of Reconnect Relationship Retreats. I am a counsellor with 15 years experience in private practice, a breathwork instructor and certified psychedelic assisted therapist. I combine talk therapy with my love of other somatic practices to help people live the life they want to live.
On the charts
Every published chart this podcast appears in, in the snapshot behind this page. Each one links to the chart it came off.
The Mato Topic Intelligence Platform does not report this podcast as charting in a published category in this snapshot.
From the feed
The latest episodes published to this podcast’s own RSS feed. Titles and descriptions are the publisher’s.
Have you ever had your bloods come back "normal" while you still feel exhausted, foggy, bloated or just not yourself? A lot of us push on, blame being busy, and decide that's just how we are now. Naturopathic doctor Jarrod Cooper sees people like this every week, and he has a clear way of working out what's going on underneath. In this episode, we sit down with Jarrod Cooper, naturopathic doctor, functional medicine practitioner, founder of Advanced Functional Medicine in Perth and author of The Healing Hierarchy, to unpack why so many people feel unwell with results that look fine on paper, and the order your body needs things fixed in so your efforts finally pay off. We explore Jarrod's own health crash in his twenties, Scott's health journey as a patient at Jarrod's clinic, and how the gut, stress, blood sugar and hormones all connect. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, we dive into: Why you can feel awful with blood tests in the "normal" range, and where those ranges came from The Healing Hierarchy: why the order you fix things in decides whether anything works How your gut shapes your mood and anxiety, and even how well Ozempic-type drugs work Why the probiotic from the chemist could be making your bloating worse What PMS, perimenopause and low testosterone have to do with your gut and stress levels Jarrod's take on breathwork, cold plunges and saunas, and why women might want a warmer ice bath 00:00 Introduction01:46 What a naturopathic doctor does (and how it differs from a GP)07:15 Who comes to see Jarrod: running on fumes14:25 Stuck on medication with no plan to come off17:28 Jarrod's story: gut, skin and anxiety in his twenties30:16 The Healing Hierarchy, level 1: nervous system and blood sugar34:50 Scott's gut health journey and the whole food reset45:10 Level 2: the gut-brain connection48:18 Gut bacteria, Ozempic and antibiotics51:56 Chemist vs practitioner probiotics57:42 Levels 3 and 4: biochemistry, detox and hormones01:05:05 What your GP's blood test might not cover01:10:04 "Normal" range vs optimal (vitamin D and B12)01:11:42 Rapid fire: breathwork, cold plunges, saunas and humming If you've been told everything looks fine and you know you don't feel fine, this conversation gives you a clear place to start. Connect with Jarrod Cooper: Website: https://jarrodcoopernd.com The Healing Hierarchy (book): https://thehealinghierarchy.com Clinic: https://advancedfunctionalmedicine.com.au Instagram: @jarrodcoopernd and @functionalmedicineau Emotional Release Breathwork Our next Emotional Release Breathwork Journey is on Sunday 15 November at The Raw Space in the Swan Valley. Tracey guides a small group through a breathwork session that helps your body let go of what you've been carrying: the stress, the grief, or the thing you've talked through a hundred times and still feel. Spots are limited and these journeys sell out every time. Book at www.traceyquayle.com Follow Tracey: If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review. It helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Social Media: @traceyquayle.therapy Join my mailing list www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn't a substitute for personalised therapy.
Have you ever finally got the thing you were chasing, the job, the house, the paid-off mortgage, and felt pretty much the same a week later? Most of us grew up believing happiness shows up once enough boxes are ticked. Happiness researcher Declan Edwards has spent a decade showing it works the other way around.In this episode, we sit down with Declan Edwards, happiness researcher, TEDx speaker, founder of BU Happiness College and author of How to Be Happy, to unpack what the science says actually makes us happy, and how happiness can be learned and practised like any other skill.We explore Declan's own path from anxiety and playing a role for everyone around him, to a decade of studying happiness, and what the research says about money, social media, parenthood and the way we measure a country's success.Through powerful stories and real-life examples, we dive into:- The "I'll be happy when" trap, and why hitting the goal so rarely delivers- Why Declan spent his teens as a "human chameleon", and what it cost him- What the 2026 World Happiness Report found about social media (and why Australia slipped out of the top ten)- Can money buy happiness? The three ways of spending it that the research links to feeling happier- The 3,000-year argument over pleasure vs purpose, and Declan's 75/25 happiness blend- Why becoming a parent was the hardest chapter for his happiness, and the 2am toasted sandwich that helpedIf you've ever wondered why the good stuff stops feeling good so quickly, this conversation will change how you think about your own happiness, and give you a few places to start today. Connect with Declan Edwards: Website BU Happiness College Instagram Book: How to Be Happy *Emotional Release Breathwork Journey* Our next Emotional Release Breathwork Journey is on Sunday 15 November at The Raw Space in the Swan Valley. Tracey guides a small group through a breathwork session that helps your body let go of what you've been carrying: the stress, the grief, or the thing you've talked through a hundred times and still feel. Spots are limited and these journeys sell out every time. Book at www.traceyquayle.com If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review. It helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey: @traceyquayle.therapyJoin my mailing list: www.traceyquayle.com 00:00:00 Trailer00:01:06 Emotional Release Breathwork, 15 November00:02:59 Introduction00:04:21 What a happiness researcher actually does00:07:13 Declan's story: the "human chameleon"00:11:04 The "I'll be happy when" trap00:14:52 Healthy standards vs rigid rules00:20:30 Social media and the World Happiness Report00:28:23 Does money make you happier?00:34:25 Hedonia vs eudaimonia: a history of happiness00:39:08 Why the good stuff wears off (hedonic adaptation)00:42:59 Happiness vs joy: the feelings wheel00:47:16 Becoming a parent: the hardest chapter00:53:02 How Declan landed HBR, the UN and TEDx01:01:48 Why success follows happiness01:03:26 Happiness vs GDP: South Korea, Bhutan and Australia Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn't a substitute for personalised therapy.
Have you lost a pet and been shocked by how hard it’s hit you? In August our dog Lenny died suddenly. He was six, and we miss him so much! In this episode, we sit down with returning guest Britta Grubin, an evidential medium, animal communicator and pet grief specialist, to talk about why losing a pet can flatten you, and what can help when it does. We share the night we said goodbye to Lenny, the reading Britta did with us right before we hit record, and the signs we’ve noticed since. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, we dive into: Why pet grief can feel like withdrawal (and the feel-good hormones that suddenly switch off) The guilt of “should we have done something differently?” Why grief can floor you, even if you’ve always kept your guard up How soon is too soon to bring a new pet home The signs pets in spirit send, from dragonflies to 11:11 The automatic thoughts and routines nobody warns you about If you’re in the thick of it right now, we hope this brings you some comfort. Every day gets a little bit easier. Connect with Britta: Website: brittagrubin.com Instagram & TikTok: @mediumbritta Want more from Britta? Our first conversation with her, on how animals communicate with us: Ep 37. EMDR Therapy Tracey offers EMDR sessions on Zoom for people working through pet grief, especially when the loss was sudden or traumatic. Book at www.traceyquayle.com If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review. It helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey: @traceyquayle.therapy Tik Tok: @traceyquayle.therapy Join my mailing list www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn’t a substitute for personalised therapy.
Do you ever feel like you're living on autopilot? Kids, the job, the routine, and somewhere along the way you stopped choosing any of it. That gap between the life you have and the one you want is what Andrew Horsfield calls the messy middle. In this episode, we sit down with Andrew, a consultant, coach and host of The Messy Middle podcast, who has spent 18 years helping leaders, athletes and professionals find their way through it. We unpack why so many of us drift through life by default, and the small, practical shifts that get you moving again. We explore the stories we carry from childhood, how they end up running our adult lives, and why the work of changing them feels so uncomfortable while you're in it. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, we dive into: Why feeling stuck is often a lack of direction, and how to find it in five minutes between meetings "Transition with intention": the three questions that stop you walking in the door as the CEO at home Why your phone habit might be a story problem, and what Scott's "my clients own me until 7pm" did to him How moving schools seven times built Andrew's people pleasing, and what it cost him as a leader Why real change feels yucky in the middle (and why that's a sign you're onto something) Andrew's small, medium and large reward folders, and the end-of-day reflection you can start tonight If you've been waiting for one big breakthrough to change everything, this conversation gives you a few small steps you can take this week. Connect with Andrew Horsfield: Website: https://andrewhorsfield.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhorsfield/ Our Retreat: Oct 23-25 The Reconnect to Self Retreat runs 23-25 October at Moondyne Estate in Chittering. Three days, two nights, ten spots. Nine structured exercises run by Tracey, from childhood work on the Saturday morning through to breathwork and emotional release. May sold out. Details at traceyquayle.com If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Quick Links Reconnect to Self Retreat: www.traceyquayle.com/reconnect-to-self Breathwork Journeys: www.traceyquayle.com/breathwork-journeys BreatheDEEP™ YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@BreatheDEEPau If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey on @traceyquayle.therapy or click the links below: instagram Tik Tok Facebook YouTube Join my mailing list www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn't a substitute for personalised therapy.
Have you ever found mold (or mould) in your house and painted straight over it? Sandy Martin did, and it took years of her life. She was 45, running one of the biggest celebrity events businesses in the world, when she opened a spreadsheet she had built herself two weeks earlier and could not read it. Two weeks of rest made it worse. A brain scan got her diagnosed with a head injury she never had. She spent more than $97,000 on supplements, devices and protocols before anyone worked out that the cause was in the walls of her own home. In this episode we sit down with Sandy Martin, creator of the Biological EDGE framework and author of Biological EDGE: A Practical Guide to Longevity, to talk through how mold does what it does, how she found it, and the system she built to get herself back. She is well now. This conversation is about what you can do, in what order, and why the order is the part most people get wrong. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, we dive into: How mold travels from a wall into your brain through your eyes Why two weeks of rest made her worse, and what that told her The brain scan that got her diagnosed with an injury she never had Why she had to give away almost everything she owned Why the order matters so much: eliminate, decode, gain, execute Why your headache, your sore hip and your 3pm crash are your body sending you information The blood test most GPs never run, and what it can tell you decades early If you have been stacking supplements, devices and protocols and wondering why none of it is landing, this episode will change the order you do things in. Start with what you stop. 00:00 Introduction02:40 Meet Sandy Martin03:52 Comic Con, Covid, and the day her brain stopped working08:12 Misdiagnosed with a brain injury, and $27,000 on a hyperbaric chamber09:58 What it actually felt like from the inside16:34 How the mould got into her brain19:38 Her darkest day, and finding the real cause23:43 Giving away everything, and getting a puppy28:20 The EDGE framework and why the order matters31:37 E for Eliminate: what to stop before you add46:19 Psilocybin, her mother's death, and the equinox56:05 D for Decode: your symptoms are signals58:42 Lifespan vs health span1:00:06 G for Gain: supplements, devices and testing1:12:36 E for Execute: when you can't follow through1:15:18 Human connection and longevity1:19:40 Scott and Tracey's takeaways Connect with Sandy Martin: Website: https://www.biohackingstartswithno.com Website: https://thelongevityleaders.com Instagram: @thelongevityleaders Our Retreat: Oct 23-25 The Reconnect to Self Retreat runs 23-25 October at Moondyne Estate in Chittering. Three days, two nights, ten spots. Nine structured exercises run by Tracey, from childhood work on the Saturday morning through to breathwork and emotional release. May sold out. Details at traceyquayle.com If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. 🌿 Join us in person: Reconnect to Self Retreat: www.traceyquayle.com/reconnect-to-self Breathwork Journeys: www.traceyquayle.com/breathwork-journeys Reconnect Relationships: www.reconnectrelationships.com.au If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey on @traceyquayle.therapy or click the links below: instagram Tik Tok Facebook YouTube Join my mailing list www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn't a substitute for personalised therapy.
There's a conversation you and your partner aren't having. It might be the one that turns into the same argument every time, so you've both learned to leave it where it is. Or it might be one you've simply never thought to have, and years have gone by without either of you noticing. In this episode, we sit down with Tina Mathanda, a Perth psychologist who specialises in couples and Tracey's business partner of seven years across 23 relationship retreats, to unpack the conversations couples stop having, why the same fight keeps coming back, and why the problem is rarely the thing you're arguing about. We explore what couples therapy really looks like from the inside: the patterns people bring from childhood, the conversations they've stopped having, and the small daily moments that decide whether a relationship can absorb a bad day. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, we dive into: Why the same fight keeps coming back wearing a different outfit The Gottman 5:1 ratio, and how couples build enough credit to survive one bad moment What defensiveness, stonewalling, contempt and criticism look like at home (Scott owns up to all four) The couple in their 60s who hadn't been on a holiday since their early 20s, over a conversation they never came back to How to call a timeout when you're flooded, and who has to reopen the conversation afterwards Spontaneous vs responsive desire, and why one partner's switch stops flipping If you've ever walked away from a conversation with your partner thinking "that went nowhere again", this episode gives you the map of what's going on underneath it, and something to do about it tonight. Connect with Tina Mathanda: Website: www.southperthpsychology.com.au Reconnect Relationship Retreat Our next Reconnect Relationships retreat is on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th November 2026. Two days to work on your relationship with both Tracey & Tina in the room. Details at https://www.reconnectrelationships.com.au/ If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Reconnect to Self Retreat - Oct 23-25 Friday 23 – Sunday 25 October at Moondyne Estate in the Chittering Valley, just over an hour from Perth. Three days, nine guided exercises run by Tracey, and only 10 spots. May sold out. Visit www.traceyquayle.com if you'd like the info pack. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey on @traceyquayle.therapy Join my mailing list: traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn't a substitute for personalised therapy.
Have you ever sat down to rest and felt guilty within about ninety seconds? Not tired. Guilty. Like rest is something you have to earn, and you haven't earned it yet. Most high performers aren't bad at resting, they just can't shake the feeling that stopping is a kind of failing. And they usually don't stop until something makes them. In this episode, we sit down with Fleur Marks. 20 years in senior leadership at one of the world's largest advertising agencies, running American Express across Asia Pacific, and author of the new book The Overachiever's Reset: A Better Way to Succeed, Without Losing Yourself — to unpack what happens when a rare autoimmune disease and then cancer strip away your ability to achieve anything at all, and you meet who you are without the performance. We explore the version of success that looks flawless from the outside and costs everything on the inside — and what Fleur found on the other side of losing the career, the house, and the identity she'd built her whole life on. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, we dive into: What a normal week actually looked like — two countries a week, London in the morning and New York at night, two children under five The four words from her five-year-old daughter that stopped her cold What "FINE" really stands for, and why high achievers reach for it every time Why she dragged herself out of bed after chemo to make perfect school lunches — and the belief underneath it The three types of "enough", and which one has you working past midnight Why resilience, the thing everyone praised her for, was the thing that broke her If you're the one everyone relies on, the one who's always fine, this is the episode to sit with. Fleur is living proof that the small things you're too busy to notice are the only things you'll want back. Connect with Fleur Marks: Website: https://fleurmarks.com.au Instagram: @fleurjmarks Reconnect to Self Retreat - Oct 23-25 If this episode landed, our October retreat is the structured version of everything Fleur talks about here. Friday 23 – Sunday 25 October at Moondyne Estate in the Chittering Valley, just over an hour from Perth. Three days, nine guided exercises run by Tracey, and only 10 spots. May sold out. Visit www.traceyquayle.com if you'd like the info pack. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey on @traceyquayle.therapy Join my mailing list: traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn't a substitute for personalised therapy.
Have you ever wanted to quit something right when it started getting hard — even though you loved it? This is episode 50, and it's just the two of us. We get honest about the parts nobody sees: the self-doubt, the hard feedback, what this has cost our relationship and our time, and why we're still showing up to record every single time. Through real stories from behind the scenes, we dive into: Why we almost gave up more times than we can count (and the one thing that kept us going) The feedback that nearly stopped Tracey from releasing episode one — and how she came back from it The "stands vs. the field" mindset Scott uses to handle criticism, on the podcast and everywhere else How AI has cut our production time in half — the exact workflow behind our research, editing and trailers Why we stopped tracking views and subscribers, and what we focused on instead What we actually want this show to become, and what success means to us now If you've ever stuck with something nobody understood, or wondered whether it was worth it — this one's for you. Reconnect to Self Retreat - OCT 2026 The Reconnect to Self Retreat is open for October — 23rd to 25th. For anyone caught up in the busyness of life, who frequently puts others before themselves and who doesn’t take time to recharge and reconnect with what brings them joy, this is for you. It has been created to help you: Understand why it is important to look after yourself and your nervous system Learn emotional regulation techniques and the science behind them Get to know yourself again Slow down, find balance and connect to nature Get excited about life again and the infinite possibilities it holds Share the episode If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey on @traceyquayle.therapy Join my mailing list: traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn't a substitute for personalised therapy.
Ever get a full eight hours of sleep and still wake up exhausted? You're not imagining it, and it's not a discipline problem. There's a specific reason sleep quantity doesn't guarantee sleep quality, and once you understand it, a lot of your bad mornings will suddenly make sense. In this episode, we sit down with Dr Jemma King — behavioural scientist, sleep researcher and author of the new book Sleep First — to unpack exactly why this happens, what's really going on in your brain and body when sleep falls apart even though the hours add up, and how to get it back. Dr Jemma has spent years working across stress and performance with Australian Special Forces Commandos, Olympic swimmers and McKinsey executives, and her focus has now narrowed to the one thing underneath all of it: sleep. We explore the nightly "cleaning shift" your brain runs while you're unconscious, why alcohol and sleeping tablets rob you of the deep repair your body needs, and how missing REM sleep can quietly reshape what you're scared of. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, we dive into: The glymphatic "cleaning process" that flushes toxic build-up out of your brain every night — and exactly what shuts it down Why caffeine doesn't actually give you energy — it just blocks the signal that you're tired The two-hour window before midnight where most of your growth hormone gets produced — and what you lose by missing it The "midnight librarian" theory of REM sleep, and its surprising link to fear conditioning and PTSD Why oxytocin might be the most underrated stress antidote you're not using The simple bedroom, morning and evening changes with the biggest impact on sleep quality If you've ever woken up foggy after what should've been a full night's sleep, this episode explains exactly why — and what to do about it. Connect with Dr Jemma King: Website: Instagram: BreatheDEEP™ LIVE BreatheDEEP™ is a live breathwork experience set to deep house music — held in an intimate venue with atmosphere you can feel. You lie back, breathe with intention, and let the music do the rest. Find out more here: traceyquayle.com/breathdeep-live If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. About Us: We run two retreats — a self-care retreat (October) and a relationship retreat (November) — for anyone ready to go deeper. Details at traceyquayle.com . If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey on @traceyquayle.therapy Join my mailing list: traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn't a substitute for personalised therapy.
Do you feel stuck in life — like you know something needs to change, but you have no idea where to start? Have you ever wondered why reading another book or watching another video never actually moves the needle? In this episode, we sit down with Tamsin Simounds — leadership coach, keynote speaker and author of The Experiment Mindset — to unpack why traditional goal-setting keeps so many of us stuck, and what actually creates lasting change. We explore how imposter syndrome hit Tamsin hardest right as she was succeeding early in her career, why she spent a decade building her coaching business on the side before she ever left her corporate job, and the science-backed method that came out of it. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, we dive into: Why gathering more information is keeping you stuck (and what to do instead) Why imposter syndrome hit hardest the moment she got her first promotion The sunk cost fallacy — and why it's running more of your decisions than you think What an "expander" is, and how the right person in your life can make the impossible feel possible The three levers of change — environment, physiology and psychology — and where to actually start Why "push through it" is sometimes the worst advice — and what to do instead Why Tamsin just launched an activewear startup — and how it's the ultimate proof of concept for everything in this episode If you've been sitting on a decision, a career change, or just a feeling that something needs to shift — this episode gives you a real place to start. Connect with Tamsin: Website Instagram BreatheDEEP™ Speaking of trying something new — our first BreatheDEEP™ LIVE event is happening Friday 7th August at Laceys Gym in Joondalup. Tracey leads a guided breathwork journey while Scotty spins a live deep house set alongside her — just 40 spots, so grab yours if it's calling you. You can learn more here About Us: We run two retreats — a self-care retreat (October) and a relationship retreat (November) — for anyone ready to go deeper. Details at traceyquayle.com. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey on @traceyquayle.therapy or click the links below: instagram Tik Tok Facebook YouTube Join my mailing list www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn't a substitute for personalised therapy.
Have you ever been so far down that you genuinely couldn't see a way out? Not just a bad week — but months, then years, of not being okay? That's where today's guest was. And what he built from that place changed the entire country. In this episode, we sit down with Graeme Cowan — co-founder of R U OK? Day, author of Great Leaders Care , and host of The Caring CEO podcast (ranked #2 globally for workplace mental health) — to unpack what severe depression, an ICU admission, and a five-year recovery really look like from the inside, and what Graeme has since learned about building a life and a career that doesn't cost you your mind. We explore how one of the most significant mental health movements in Australian history grew directly from one man's darkest chapter — and what that means for all of us who are quietly struggling. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, we dive into: What severe depression actually looks like from the inside (and why it often hides behind a high-performing exterior) The surprising origin story of R U OK? Day — and why it almost didn't happen The Mood Meter: the simple self-check tool from Graeme's book that's changing how leaders track wellbeing at work Why 99.67% of workplace mental health suffering is invisible to official systems — and what that means for your team The four pillars of a thriving life: Mindset, Vitality, Intimacy, and Prosperity Why hope isn't soft — and what Scott learned the hard way when a doctor took his away The one thing Graeme does every single day that's kept him well for over two decades If you're going through something right now — or leading people who might be — this episode is worth your full attention. Connect with Graeme Cowan: Website Linkedin 📖 Great Leaders Care — available in all good bookstores 🎙️ The Caring CEO podcast — search wherever you listen Resources: Moodometer Poster Self Care Scorecard About Us: We run two retreats — a self-care retreat (October) and a relationship retreat (November) — for anyone ready to go deeper. Details at traceyquayle.com. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey on @traceyquayle.therapy or click the links below: instagram Tik Tok Facebook YouTube Join my mailing list www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn't a substitute for personalised therapy.
Have you ever been told you're too nice? That being kind makes you a pushover? That real strength means being tough, not warm? In this episode, we sit down with Sophie Bretag — author, award-winning keynote speaker, executive HR consultant, and self-described Chief Kindness Officer — to unpack why everything you've been taught about kindness might be wrong, and what the science actually says about its impact. Sophie's new book The Kind Way introduces the Kind Human Quotient (KHQ) — a four-pillar framework for leading and living with genuine kindness — and she breaks down how it applies to workplaces, relationships, and the way we show up for ourselves. Through real stories and hard-won insight, we explore: Why kindness is consistently mistaken for weakness — and why that belief is costing you more than you realise The surprising science behind the kindness ripple effect (witnessing an act of kindness has the same neurological benefit as giving or receiving one) Why "clear is kind" — and how courageous conversations and firm boundaries are actually acts of kindness, not the opposite The Know Yourself pillar: why most of us don't actually know ourselves as well as we think — and why that's the foundation of everything Why the people who give the most to others are often the least kind to themselves The myth of work-life balance — and what actually matters when your values and your calendar don't match If you've ever softened who you are to fit into a world that rewards toughness, this episode will reframe kindness not as a compromise — but as your greatest strength. Connect with Sophie Bretag: Website LinkedIn Instagram 🌿 Join us in person: Reconnect to Self Retreat: www.traceyquayle.com/reconnect-to-self Breathwork Journeys: www.traceyquayle.com/breathwork-journeys Reconnect Relationships: www.reconnectrelationships.com.au If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey on @traceyquayle.therapy or click the links below: instagram Tik Tok Facebook YouTube Join my mailing list www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn't a substitute for personalised therapy.
Have you tried everything — the doctors, the supplements, the lifestyle changes — and still can't figure out why you feel so flat, so heavy, so stuck? What if the answer isn't in your head at all, but in your body? In this episode, we sit down with Jenny Shortland — Advanced Diploma in Functional Kinesiology and founder of Align Kinesiology — to unpack what kinesiology actually is, how it works, and why so many people only find it when everything else has failed. Jenny's story starts where a lot of ours do: exhausted, running on empty, pushing through life like she was moving brick walls just to get through the day. What she discovered — first as a client, then as a practitioner — is that the body holds onto stress, emotion, and unresolved energy long before the conscious mind catches up. And once you start to clear it, things shift in ways that are hard to explain and impossible to ignore. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, we dive into: What kinesiology actually is — and why muscle testing tells your practitioner things you haven't said out loud Why so many people arrive as a "last resort" (and why that's exactly when it works best) The connection between physical pain and trapped emotion — and why you can't have one without the other How the subconscious rules you wrote before age 5 are still running your behaviour today Why kinesiology isn't an alternative to medicine — it's a tool you should be using alongside it The surprising ways Jenny works with children, animals, and people who can't even be in the room If you've ever felt like something is off but can't quite put your finger on it, this episode might be the missing piece. Connect with Jenny Shortland: Website Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey on @traceyquayle.therapy or click the links below: instagram Tik Tok Facebook YouTube Join my mailing list www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn't a substitute for personalised therapy.
Have you ever held back from something you really wanted — a risk, a change, a life that felt a little too big to ask for? What if the thing stopping you was a fear you didn't even know you could lose? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mary Helen Hensley — speaker, author, chiropractor, and near-death experience survivor of over 30 years — to explore what happens to a life when fear of dying simply... disappears. And what the rest of us can take from that, whether we believe in what she experienced or not. Mary was 21 years old when a car accident changed everything. What she came back with wasn't just a story — it was a completely different relationship with risk, with purpose, and with what it actually means to be alive. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, we dive into: Why a near-death experience doesn't just change what you believe — it permanently changes what you're capable of The moment she made a conscious choice to leave her body (and why she came back anyway) What it felt like to watch her own accident from above — and why it didn't feel like what you'd expect How her life review revealed she was the architect of her own reality all along Why the greatest side effect of dying is that you stop hesitating The one question she wakes up with every day that cuts through everything else You don't have to have a near-death experience to take the lessons from one. This episode will leave you asking what you're still waiting for — and why. Connect with Dr. Mary Helen Hensley:Website: www.maryhelenhensley.com Instagram: @maryhelenhensley Loverlution: www.maryhelenhensley.com/loverlution-transformational-masterclass If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey on @traceyquayle.therapy or click the links below: instagram Tik Tok Facebook YouTube Join my mailing list www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn't a substitute for personalised therapy.
Have you ever sat in couples therapy, done all the "right" things… and still felt like you and your partner were miles apart? In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Robinson — former psychotherapist, bestselling author of 16 books, and one of the early pioneers of MDMA-assisted couples therapy — to explore why traditional therapy often falls short, and what 40 years of working underground with over 700 couples has revealed about what it actually takes to reconnect. We explore how fear keeps couples stuck in the same patterns, why both partners need to feel safe at the same moment for real breakthroughs to happen — and what becomes possible when that wall finally comes down. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, we dive into: Why most couples wait 6 years before seeking help (and what it costs them) How MDMA removes the fear response that keeps partners from being truly honest Why both people being open at the same time changes everything The "joy muscle" — and why most people don't know they can train it What Jonathan learned doing sessions over Zoom (the results surprised everyone) The difference between a relationship that's struggling and one that's ready to transform If you've ever felt like you and your partner keep hitting the same wall, or wondered whether there's a faster path to genuine connection… this conversation will challenge what you think is possible — and open the door to something better. Connect with Jonathan Robinson: www.ecstasyasmedicine.com If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey on @traceyquayle.therapy or click the links below: instagram Tik Tok Facebook YouTube *Join my mailing list* www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn’t a substitute for personalised therapy.
Are you constantly putting others first… only to feel drained, resentful, or like you’ve lost yourself in the process? In this episode, we sit down with Dr Katherine Iscoe — speaker, author, and self-respect advocate — to unpack the hidden cost of being a people pleaser, and why being “nice” might actually be holding you back. We explore how people-pleasing often starts as a survival strategy, the subtle ways we abandon ourselves in everyday situations, and why no amount of external validation ever truly feels like enough. Through powerful stories and real-life examples, we dive into: Why people-pleasing is so common (and why it’s not your fault) The connection between self-respect and true confidence How your inner dialogue is shaping your reality Why most people aren’t thinking about you as much as you think The difference between self-care and self-respect Simple, practical ways to start choosing yourself If you’ve ever struggled to speak up, set boundaries, or prioritise your own needs without guilt… this episode will challenge the way you see yourself — and give you the tools to take your power back. Connect with Dr Katherine: Website: www.drkatherine.com Instagram: @drkatherineiscoe If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review — it helps us reach more people looking to reconnect with themselves. Follow Tracey: instagram: @traceyquayle.therapy Tik Tok: @traceyquayle.therapy Facebook: @traceyquayle.therapy YouTube: @traceyquayle.therapy *Join my mailing list* www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn’t a substitute for personalised therapy.
Is your relationship feeling harder lately… and you don’t know why? In this episode of Reconnect to Self , Tracey, a relationship therapist of over 20 years, opens up about her own experience navigating perimenopause, and how it unexpectedly began impacting her relationship with co-host and husband, Scott. This is a raw and honest conversation about what it actually looked like behind the scenes — the mood swings, emotional distance, and moments where things felt so different that it led to questioning what was really going on. It’s something many couples experience in their 40s, but rarely understand. To help unpack this, naturopath Natasha Goodrim joins the conversation to explain what’s happening in the body during perimenopause — and why it can affect mood, the nervous system, and relationships in ways people don’t expect. Together, they explore: Why relationships can suddenly feel harder Mood swings, anxiety, and emotional disconnection The impact of hormones on the nervous system Why women often feel like they’re “not themselves” How this stage of life can affect couples differently Practical ways to support the body through this transition If this resonates, consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear it — especially if you or your partner are navigating this stage of life. For more conversations like this, follow Reconnect to Self . Follow Natasha: Website Instagram Follow Tracey: instagram: @traceyquayle.therapy Tik Tok: @traceyquayle.therapy Facebook: @traceyquayle.therapy YouTube: @traceyquayle.therapy *Join my mailing list* www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn’t a substitute for personalised therapy.
On a New Year’s Eve over 20 years ago, one decision changed everything. In this episode, Paul Turley shares the story of a moment that cost someone their life — and the decades that followed as he learned to live with the weight of it. This is not just a conversation about drink driving. It’s about accountability, shame, and the question many people carry in different ways: Are you allowed to rebuild your life after your worst mistake? We explore how culture, alcohol, and unprocessed emotions can lead to decisions we never imagined we’d make… and what it takes to face them, own them, and move forward. Today, Paul uses his story to educate young people and help prevent others from making the same mistake — turning something irreversible into something meaningful. This is a powerful conversation about responsibility, purpose, and the truth that: You are not your worst decision…but you are responsible for what comes next. Contact Paul: Website Linkedin Follow Tracey: instagram: @traceyquayle.therapy Tik Tok: @traceyquayle.therapy Facebook: @traceyquayle.therapy YouTube: @traceyquayle.therapy *Join my mailing list* www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn’t a substitute for personalised therapy.
What if the only thing standing between you and something meaningful… is starting? In this episode of the Reconnect to Self Podcast , we sit down with Craig Hollywood , founder of the charity Short Back & Sidewalks , to talk about how one small idea turned into a movement helping tens of thousands of people across Australia. Craig didn’t have a plan. He wasn’t a social worker. He wasn’t in the charity sector. He was simply someone who cared — and decided to do something about it. What began as one free haircut in a Northbridge car park has now grown into a nationwide initiative restoring dignity and connection to people experiencing homelessness and hardship. But this episode isn’t just about charity. It’s about the courage to start something meaningful , even when you have no idea what you’re doing. Craig shares the story behind Short Back & Sidewalks, the challenges of building a movement from scratch, and the lessons he learned along the way — from facing rejection, to getting comfortable being uncomfortable, to nearly running out of money and wondering if it would all survive. If you’ve ever had an idea in the back of your mind — something you’ve thought about doing for years but felt too uncertain to begin — this conversation might be the push you need. Because as Craig proves in this episode… You don’t need a perfect plan to make a difference. Sometimes all it takes is one small step . In This Episode We Cover: • How Craig started a charity with no experience and no plan • Why haircuts restore dignity , not just appearance • The moment the first haircut changed someone’s life • How to start something meaningful with baby steps • Why you’ll hear “no” far more than “yes” — and why that’s okay • The importance of surrounding yourself with people who know more than you • Getting comfortable being uncomfortable • And why anyone can make a difference if they simply begin Connect with Craig / Short Back & Sidewalks Linkedin: Craig Hollywood Instagram: Short Back & Sidewalks Website: www.shortbackandsidewalks.com Follow Tracey: instagram: @traceyquayle.therapy Tik Tok: @traceyquayle.therapy Facebook: @traceyquayle.therapy YouTube: @traceyquayle.therapy *Join my mailing list* www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn’t a substitute for personalised therapy.
In a world where AI, algorithms and speed are doing more and more of the thinking for us, what does it actually mean to stay human? This week we’re joined by Bethan Winn, critical thinking educator, speaker and author of The Human Edge, for a conversation that became far less about technology… and far more about agency, meaning and identity. We talk about: The subtle cost of outsourcing our thinking Why speed and efficiency don’t always equal depth “Working ourselves into meaninglessness” AI in everyday life (and where it can quietly dull our edge) Authenticity, creativity and getting your hands dirty Raising kids in a world of confident misinformation How to use AI as a tool: without losing yourself in the process This isn’t a conversation about whether AI is good or bad. It’s about noticing what we might be giving up when we let it think for us. Because maybe the real risk isn’t machines becoming more powerful…it’s humans becoming less engaged. If you’ve ever felt that strange mix of productivity and hollowness after flying through tasks… If you’ve questioned whether convenience is costing you something… If you care about staying thoughtful, present and connected in a noisy world… This episode is for you. Follow Bethan: bethanwinn.com.au Linkedin Follow Tracey: instagram: @traceyquayle.therapy Tik Tok: @traceyquayle.therapy Facebook: @traceyquayle.therapy YouTube: @traceyquayle.therapy *Join my mailing list* www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn’t a substitute for personalised therapy.
Ranking source
Apple Podcasts rankings via the Mato Topic Intelligence Platform.
Observed November 3, 2026. Cached outside the daily freshness window; the positions keep the date they were taken on.
Apple and Apple Podcasts are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Pairs with
Bring this source into Mato to read its transferable patterns, then turn them into an original show for your own audience.