Changing Lanes

With Rachel and Susan
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Welcome to Changing Lanes, the podcast for women and mums who know they want more and are ready to make a change, take on something new, or figure out what comes next. Hosted by Rachel and Susan, mums of three, business owners and co-founders of The Pilates Retreat Club, this podcast shares honest conversations, real stories and interviews about life, business, career, health, family and growth. Follow Changing Lanes for relatable stories, practical ideas and support as you navigate your next lane change.

Episodes

  1. 1 day ago

    Selling My Business Changed My Life | Motherhood, Career Change & Starting Again

    In this episode of Changing Lanes, Susan steps into the interviewer’s seat to deep dive into Rachel’s story, who she is, what shaped her, and how her many lane changes led her to the life she has now. Rachel shares what life looked like before Changing Lanes, from studying fashion, marketing, nutrition and journalism, to working in health, becoming a mum of three, opening Pilates studios and eventually making the decision to sell the business she had built. This episode is for any woman who feels like the life, business or career she built no longer quite fits, but is not sure what comes next. In this episode, we cover: • Rachel’s story before Changing Lanes • Motherhood, business and raising three kids • Why Rachel has always loved learning, studying and exploring new paths • Her early career ideas, from fashion design to marketing, medicine, fitness and nutrition • How her different career pivots eventually started to make sense • Starting a business from home while on maternity leave • Building and running Pilates studios • The decision to sell her business and step into a new chapter • The self-doubt and emotion that came with letting go • Why selling the studios helped Rachel create a more aligned life • The messy middle of career change, motherhood and business • Why your first version does not have to be perfect • Rachel’s advice for women who know they want more CONNECT WITH US Changing Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcast Pilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclub The Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley Retreat → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au/barre-box-bubbles-yarravalley If you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering whether the life you built still fits, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, practical encouragement and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter with more clarity, confidence and support.

    18 min

  2. 1 day ago

    Changed Careers at 38 | How to Take the First Step Before You Feel Ready

    In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel steps into the interviewer’s seat to deep dive into Susan’s story, who she is, what shaped her, and how she changed careers at 38 before she felt fully ready. Susan shares what life looked like before Pilates, from growing up in a big family, becoming a mum of three, working in corporate roles, studying different courses, bookkeeping from home and feeling like she was always searching for something more. This episode is for any woman who feels like the life or career she built no longer quite fits, but is not sure where to begin.  In this episode, we cover: • Susan’s story before Changing Lanes • Growing up in a big family and her love of connection • Motherhood, business and the juggle behind the scenes • How her daughter’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis shaped her view of health and wellbeing • Feeling stuck in work that made sense, but did not light her up • How Pilates became the turning point • Changing careers at 38 and taking the first step before feeling ready • Buying a Pilates studio and building businesses in her 40s • Why it is never too late to change lanes, find purpose or start again • Susan’s advice for women who know they want more CONNECT WITH US Changing Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcast Pilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclub The Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley Retreat → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au/barre-box-bubbles-yarravalley If you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering whether it is too late to change careers, find purpose or start again, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, practical encouragement and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter with more clarity, confidence and support.

    22 min

  3. 1 day ago

    For Women Who Know They Want More | Friendship, Business and Life Transitions

    For Women Who Know They Want More: Friendship, Business and Life Transitions In the very first episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down to share the story behind the podcast, their friendship, and the many lane changes that brought them here. From Pilates studio owner and member, to instructor and manager, to buyer and seller, to business partners and now podcast co-hosts, their relationship has taken a few unexpected turns along the way. They also share what “changing lanes” means to them, why it is never too late to start again or choose a new direction, and how this podcast became a space for honest conversations about life, growth, confidence and wanting more. In this episode, we cover: The story behind Changing Lanes How Rachel and Susan’s friendship began Their journey from Pilates studio owner and member to business partners The unique dynamic of being friends, colleagues and co-founders Why supportive female friendship matters when you are navigating change How The Pilates Retreat Club helped inspire the podcast What they learnt from listening to women’s stories on retreat Why changing lanes can happen at any age or stage of life The role of motherhood, business and passion in their own lane changes Why taking the first step often feels scary, but worth it What listeners can expect from future episodes CONNECT WITH US Changing Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcast Pilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclub The Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au If you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering what is next for you, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, practical encouragement and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter with more clarity, confidence and support.

    15 min

  4. Trailer

    Changing Lanes Official Podcast Trailer

    Changing Lanes is a podcast for women and mums who know they want more and are ready to explore what comes next in life, business, career, health and motherhood. Launching June 4, 2026.

    1 min

Trailer

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About

Welcome to Changing Lanes, the podcast for women and mums who know they want more and are ready to make a change, take on something new, or figure out what comes next. Hosted by Rachel and Susan, mums of three, business owners and co-founders of The Pilates Retreat Club, this podcast shares honest conversations, real stories and interviews about life, business, career, health, family and growth. Follow Changing Lanes for relatable stories, practical ideas and support as you navigate your next lane change.

Information

  • Creator
    With Rachel and Susan
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © With Rachel and Susan
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