Sisters in Stoke

Meghann Birks

A love letter to the "too much" crew, Sisters in Stoke is a podcast for women and those who identify as women to share stories of how they found their stoke, inspiring others to pursue their passion and purpose. My guests have truly embraced the spirit of "Let's f**k around and find out!" when it comes to going all in on creating a life they love. Now they own the narrative and share their stories as they are...real, raw and vulnerable, talking about the obstacles they've overcome, what keeps them going when times are tough and just how good it feels to live a BIG, juicy, messy life.

  1. S2: E6- Lola Broomhall: Stoked on Life Beneath the Waves

    24/09/2024

    S2: E6- Lola Broomhall: Stoked on Life Beneath the Waves

    If you were a little kid like me who dreamed of being a mermaid, then this episode is for you because today's guest is...you guessed it...an ACTUAL mermaid. Lola Broomhall is a mermaid and free diver based on the Mornington Peninsula. When she's working you might see her practicing as a physiotherapist, breath worker or yoga and Pilates instructor, or running a wellbeing workshop. Outside of working she can seen frolicking on the back beaches or enjoying a coffee with friends. She is passionate about health, living in a holistic and balanced way, and in particular about connecting to and supporting the many wonderful and talented women in our community. You'll find her at art exhibitions and poetry nights , ecstatic dance parties and cafes enjoying all the random pleasures life on the peninsula has to offer! We talk about the power of choice, chasing your dreams, how she got into mermaiding and how you can too, her love of the ocean, breathwork, freediving, pushing your boundaries, dealing with fear, finding your people, and caring less about what others think. Whether you’re a wanna be merperson or a committed landlubber, this episode asks (and kind of answers) some pretty big questions. It’s sure to get you thinking about what really lights you up and inspire you to take more chances so take a breath and dive in!   You can find out more about Lola here:   Insta Website MerPeople Documentary on Netflix

    56 min
  2. S2: E5- Leonie Dawson: Stoked on Creating a "F*ck Yes!" Business and Life

    26/05/2024

    S2: E5- Leonie Dawson: Stoked on Creating a "F*ck Yes!" Business and Life

    I had QUITE the fangirl moment when today’s guest appeared on screen, with blushing and all.   Leonie Dawson is an internationally best-selling author of the 2024 My Brilliant Year workbooks (formerly known as the Goal Getter workbooks) which have been used by over 500,000 people worldwide.   A multi-passionate entrepreneur, Leonie has generated over $14 million in revenue while only working 10 hours a week. Leonie has been recognised for her business acumen by winning Ausmumpreneur’s People’s Choice Business Coach, Global Brand & Businesses Making A Difference Awards.   Leonie has spent the last 10 years living in some of the most beautiful places around Australia. She currently lives with her two daughters and husband on the Sunshine Coast.   She is a sparkly unicorn of an entrepreneur who has given countless women the permission to do their business, their way, including me.   In this episode we talk about how she’s built a multimillion dollar empire her way (spoiler alert: it flies in the face of conventional business advice), the importance of being yourself, attracting a dream team, being aware of and managing  burnout, celebrating and using neurodivergency in business from a strengths based approach, making mistakes (and she shares a hilarious oops), dealing with fear, navigating grief and more.   Whether you’re an entrepreneur or not, this conversation is full of takeaways to help you drop more fully into your authenticity and embrace the power of doing your life, your way.   Connect with Leonie here:   Website   Academy   Leonie Dawson Refuses to be Categorised Podcast   Insta I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where I live, work, play and love: the Boonwurrung & Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to their elders past present and emerging. I acknowledge that these lands are unceded and that the struggle for the lands and rights of Indigenous peoples around Australia is ongoing.

    1h 9m
  3. S2: E4- Mel Browne: Stoked on Unf*cking Our Finances and Creating Freedom

    20/05/2024

    S2: E4- Mel Browne: Stoked on Unf*cking Our Finances and Creating Freedom

    Today’s guest is on a mission to empower women to shift how they think about money and create freedom and choice. Melissa Browne is the bestselling author of Unf*ck Your Finances, a socially awkward introvert who loves fashion, reading and puzzles. She also happens to be an ex-financial advisor and ex-accountant who went from having less than nothing in her 30s to becoming a multi-millionaire and having financial independence in her 40s. This experience means Mel has the theory as a financial expert of more than 20 years but also the life experience. She deeply understands the shame that comes from not being at the age and stage you thought you should be and knows you can come back from that place to where you can have financial independence and choice. Because she did that herself and has helped thousands of women over the years achieve that too. Today, Mel’s mission is to help women work towards choice through financial empowerment. The main way Mel does that is through her signature 8 week course, the My Financial Adulting Plan which has had more than 3,000 people through its doors in the last 3 years.  She also works with corporates to create practical, sustainable financial well being strategies in their workplaces. Mel wrote a fortnightly column for the Money Section in the Sydney Morning Herald and Melbourne’s The Age for seven years as well as being a regular contributor for CEO Magazine, Yahoo Finance and other publications. She makes regular TV and radio appearances including Triple J’s The Hack, the Today Show, Weekend Sunrise, Weekend Today, Sky Business and The Daily Edition. She has also been featured in or written articles for Cosmopolitan, Who, Vogue, Elle, The Collective, Harpers Bazaar, Rendezvous, Madison and more. We talk about why finance is a feminist issue, the current crisis of violence against women and its connection to socio-economic disparities, dealing with money shame, uncovering your money story and why it’s critical, becoming financially literate (it’s a skill and you can learn!), money tips for ADHDers, working through overwhelm, finding support on your money journey, becoming a financial adult and more. Mel has been a huge influence in my own money journey and this episode is full of insights, tips and questions to get you thinking about how your money can work for you and help you create a life you love. No matter where you are on your financial journey, it’s never too late to get started so grab a pen and notebook and dive in! Mel has generously created a page for listeners of this episode where you can find free tools and resources to help you get started, as well as more information about how to work with her. Check it out here. Mel’s Financial Adulting Plan Sign Up Insta Uncensored Money Podcast I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where I live, work, play and love: the Boonwurrung & Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to their elders past present and emerging. I acknowledge that these lands are unceded and that the struggle for the lands and rights of Indigenous peoples around Australia is ongoing.

    57 min
  4. S2: E3- Reed Amber: Stoked on S*x, Pleasure and Reframing Shame

    22/04/2024

    S2: E3- Reed Amber: Stoked on S*x, Pleasure and Reframing Shame

    Y’all know my podcast has a perpetual E for Explicit rating (just like my listeners!) but today’s episode is one you might want to listen to in private. Partly because it contains some topics that may be confronting for some listeners…but also because it may leave you feeling some kind of way. I have with me today Reed Amber Thomas-Litman. Reed is an established s*x educator, s*x worker and p*rn director speaking up about women’s, LGBTQ and s*x worker rights. She is the co-creator and host of the multi-award winning podcast ComeCurious and her YouTube channel. She’s been in the TV/film/adult industry for over 10 years both behind and in front of the camera and she hosts monthly meets ups for influencers/content creators in the sexual wellness space and tickle parties twice a year. She is a body, nudity and mental health anti-shamer and an amazing f*cking advocate for vulnerability and better communication. We talk about s*x and s*x work, kink and fetishes and how they differ, communicating your desires to your partners, taking responsibility for your pleasure, ethical porn consumption, reality vs. fantasy and bridging the gap, having difficult conversations, reframing our relationship to shame and more. I so enjoyed this conversation and it left me with a LOT to think about. I can’t wait to hear what you think! Connect with and support Reed here: Instagram OnlyFans (via X) ComeCurious Podcast ComeCurious YouTube ______________________________________________ I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where I live, work, play and love: the Boonwurrung & Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to their elders past present and emerging. I acknowledge that these lands are unceded and that the struggle for the lands and rights of Indigenous peoples around Australia is ongoing.

    59 min
  5. S2: E2- Laura Mears-Reynolds: Stoked on Being ADHDAF, Activism and Advocacy

    08/04/2024

    S2: E2- Laura Mears-Reynolds: Stoked on Being ADHDAF, Activism and Advocacy

    Buckle up buttercup because I have with me today the one- the ONLY- Laura Mears-Reynolds. Laura is a late diagnosed ADHD-er turned activist, the leader of the Leopard Print Army, and the co-founder and host of the WILDLY popular podcast ADHDAF where she shares stories, information, and resources for those seeking ADHD diagnosis and those who are already diagnosed. She is also recently the founder of ADHDAF+, a charity for ADHD adults of marginalised genders at any stage of their ADHD discovery or diagnosis, in England, Scotland and Wales, along with the Make it Count Campaign and the Anti-Ableist ADHD Media Coalition. We talk about ADHD and the f**kery of diagnosis both in the UK and here in Australia, finding joy and purpose in the chaos, how our diagnosis changed the way we view our lives, why we really need to stop calling it a “superpower” (it’s HARD y’all), fun jobs she’s had, fashion, relentless energy, the very boring, grown-up rewards of self-care, rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), justice sensitivity, activism for ADHDers (and why it’s so challenging and amazing) and why she is hopeful for the future. By the end of this episode my stomach hurt from laughing so hard that I never need to do an ab workout again (thanks Laura!). We screamed, we cried, we snort laughed (OK, that was maybe just me). This is another episode of Sisters in Stoke that will remind you that if you’re part of #TeamTooMuch you’re not alone.  In fact, you’re in some pretty rad company and we goin’ on a mother**king SAFARI. Find out more about Laura here: ADHDAF Podcast ADHDAF Insta ADHDAF Website ______________________________________________  You there...yeah YOU! Not sure where your stoke is or if you even had it to begin with?  Tired of dimming your light and playing small?  Know that you want to make BIG moves but not sure what that means or how to do it? As a neuro-affirming coach, I can help you get clear on where you are, where you want to be and how we’re gonna get you there. If you’re ready to stop abandoning yourself to step more fully into life, then get in touch today. And sign up to my email list to stay up to date with future conversation, events and offerings. LFG xx Meghann __________________________________ I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where I live, work, play and love: the Boonwurrung & Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to their elders past present and emerging. I acknowledge that these lands are unceded and that the struggle for the lands and rights of Indigenous peoples around Australia is ongoing.

    1h 18m
  6. S2: E1- Lou Featherstone: Stoked on A Self-Love Revolution

    25/03/2024

    S2: E1- Lou Featherstone: Stoked on A Self-Love Revolution

    What's up motherf**kers? We are kicking off Season 2 of Sisters in Stoke with a BANG with the incredible Lou Featherstone. Honestly, this episode is less interview and more a masterclass in what radical self-love looks like in action. Lou Featherstone (aka @luinluland) is a 53 year old accidental middle aged influencer dedicated to growing old disgracefully. She is also a ray of fucking sunshine.  The Captain of The Self Love Revolution she is driven by a deep sense of purpose to connect humans and empower women to show up for themselves, shed shame, find their confidence and embrace the fear, and find their voice and power in midlife and through the menopause.She’s a disruptor, conversation starter, permission giver, positivity rebel, a bad feminist and vibrator advocate. We talk about cultivating courage, backing yourself, leaping before you're ready, self-love, masturbation, pleasure, trusting your gut, CrossFit, recovering from weed addiction, divorce, parenting, friendship, adventure, fashion, fitness, fun and MORE! For anyone wondering "What's next?" and looking for that push to take the leap, this is the episode for you. ___________________________________________ Hey you! Yeah YOU! Looking for support to live a bigger life in 2024? I have limited 1:1 coaching spots available now along with group coaching launching soon. Make sure you're on my email list and following me on Insta to stay up to date. LFG! xoxo Meghann

    1h 15m
  7. Episode 28: Danielle Gertner- Stoked on Inspiring You to Own Your Shit

    21/11/2023

    Episode 28: Danielle Gertner- Stoked on Inspiring You to Own Your Shit

    When it comes to choosing guests for Sisters in Stoke, there are several ways I do it. Some are women who I know well, who are part of my life, are super rad and I want to celebrate them. Some are women who have pursued a career path I find intriguing (stay tuned for volcanologists, rodeo riders and circus acrobats).  And some, like today’s guest, are women who inspire admiration and just enough envy (eww!) to show me that there is something I can learn from them.   Learn I did, and laughed, and cried. Today’s guest is real,raw, relatable and downright effervescent and this episode is jam packed with insights and take-aways that will help you Own Your Shit™.   Danielle Gertner is a Speaker, Emcee, Self-Mastery mentor, expert community builder, and podcast host who is on a mission to unlock the world’s radical confidence with her signature Own Your Shit™️method. She uses a unique blend of neurolinguistic programming, hypnosis, trauma-informed somatic work, story work, and primal play to help her clients make soul-shifting transformations. With nearly 10 years of experience as a self-mastery mentor, habit and mindset expert, movement coach and professional hype woman, Danielle has guided hundreds of clients to achieve breakthroughs and unimagined levels of confidence in short periods. She helps them unleash a power they have never felt before so they can make the permanent shifts to living with compassion, clarity, pleasure, and play.   We talk about what it means to own your shit, radical responsibility, grief, compassion, the importance of curiosity, self-care, growth, community building, having fun, figuring out what lights you up, boundaries, movement, strength training, narratives, authenticity, heartbreak, joy, play and what it means to be messy, complex humans. And an invitation: Danielle offers us a powerful practice to try as soon as you get the chance. Listen to the end to find out what it is! _______________________________________________________ More about Danielle: Insta Own Your Shit Podcast Sign up for her upcoming My Favorite Version Masterclass

    1h 14m
  8. Episode 27: Marissa Inhofer (aka That Adventure Bish)- Stoked on Living Life to the Fullest

    14/11/2023

    Episode 27: Marissa Inhofer (aka That Adventure Bish)- Stoked on Living Life to the Fullest

    Today’s guest has a tattoo that says, “Comfort is a slow death” and is living a life that proves she is willing to do what it takes to avoid that fate. This is a woman I’ve never met but I FEEL like I know her, and I think it’s apparent from this conversation that we would get along just fine.   Marissa Inhofer grew up in Yankton, South Dakota. Her mom always told her she was never meant for a small town, and she made a quick exit as soon as she turned 18. After a stint in Anaheim, CA and another at South Dakota State University, she made her way to Minneapolis, where she attended massage therapy school and occupational therapy school. During her time in Minnesota, she played roller derby for 10 years, captaining her home team The Atomic Bombshells, winning the golden skate and playing on the All-Star travel team. During this time, she also trained for and had 3 professional MMA fights (please check out the video on her Instagram!).   After graduating OT school, she sold everything she owned and moved to NZ for a year where she travelled and taught derby boot camps. When it was time to leave NZ, she headed to the next best thing, Honolulu HI. She went on a “year trial” and ended up staying 10.   She has summited Mt. Kilimanjaro and travelled solo to over 10 countries. She has taught CrossFit, corporate fitness and yoga and now resides in Colorado where she is a whitewater raft guide, a proud auntie, and a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.   She is a lover of life, travel, adventure, dance and dogs, currently working toward van life so she can hit the road.   We talk about discovering what adventure means for you, taking risks, being willing to change your plans, working through fear, mental health challenges, the importance of community, why growth is so important AND uncomfortable, being a woman in sport, the importance of movement for maintaining longevity and quality of life, relationships, backing yourself, dance, white water rafting and more.  Grab your journal and get ready to dream...what adventure is waiting for YOU?   More about Marissa here: Instagram __________________________________ As we head into the last months of 2023 (WTF?), I have got some super exciting things in the pipeline, including online courses and small group coaching, rad guests on the podcast and live events. Join my mailing list here to stay up to date with all the goodies ahead!

    1h 9m
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A love letter to the "too much" crew, Sisters in Stoke is a podcast for women and those who identify as women to share stories of how they found their stoke, inspiring others to pursue their passion and purpose. My guests have truly embraced the spirit of "Let's f**k around and find out!" when it comes to going all in on creating a life they love. Now they own the narrative and share their stories as they are...real, raw and vulnerable, talking about the obstacles they've overcome, what keeps them going when times are tough and just how good it feels to live a BIG, juicy, messy life.

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  • Creator
    Meghann Birks
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Meghann Birks
  • Show Website
    Sisters in Stoke