Playing The Fool

Jarna Saunders
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Welcome to the PLAYING THE FOOL Podcast, I am your host Jarna Saunders. I am a proud as fuck Life and Relationship Coach and personal development nerd, with a HUGE passion to get every single woman in the arena of their own lives.  I have over 10 years’ experience coaching 100's of women and couples. I've been where you may be right now: for years I sat on the side-lines of my life, stuck in fear, in my head, in the past of that ONE TIME I was put back in my corner and I let it cripple me with fear. That was until one day when the PAIN of staying hidden was too much to take and I made the choice to get my butt in  the ARENA of MY OWN life. To take the risk of looking like a beginner, looking silly and GOD forbid looking like a FOOL. My promise to you is to show up here in all my parts and seasons with my heart proudly on my sleeve, gate keeping nothing but asking us all to WALK OUR GOD DAM ARSES out of the corners we were never born to exist in. Let's Play.

  1. DEC 20

    The Drop In 💫

    This drop-in meditation is a space to pause, soften, and come home to yourself. It’s not about clearing your mind or getting it right, it’s about reconnecting.  Whether you’re feeling scattered, stuck, or just need to catch your breath, this is your invitation to land gently in your body, to listen in, and to return to the part of you that’s always been steady beneath the noise.  Come back to centre. Come back to you.

    14 min

  2. DEC 3

    Episode 25: Courage = Love: A Gentle but Brave Ending to 2025

    Hey babe can you believe we have made it here. The final episode of 2025.  I honestly cannot believe how fast this 6 months has gone or how much I’ve loved being here with you. Before anything else… thank you. The support, the messages, the listens, the feedback, it has all felt like the warmest, most generous hug, and I am so frikin grateful. I cannot wait to come back in 2026 a little more organised and with 25 episodes under my belt.   In this episode, we talk about what wrapping up 2025 can look like for you. And I share why I believe the most powerful thing you can do right now isn’t to wait for 2026… but to start today. Whatever it is you’ve been putting off, circling around, or talking yourself out of. Start TODAY. Choose the brave thing. Choose the honest thing. Choose yourself with as much devotion, intention and courage as you can. As you close out this year, pick one HARD thing you’ve been avoiding and give yourself the gift of doing it. Not next month. Not next year. Now. If this episode lands for you, make sure you’re subscribed, and come hang with me on Instagram, the place where we get to keep growing, choosing, and being our messy, unapologetic, whole hearted selves. THE HEART IS THE BAR is coming next year and I cannot wait to bring this to you. Join the waitlist now. 🖤

    52 min

  3. NOV 26

    Episode 24: Your Self Respect Season: Standards, Boundaries and Big Girl Choices.

    In this episode of Playing the Fool, I’m diving into the real work behind living an intentional life - capacity, values, priorities, standards, boundaries, needs… and yes, the one I don’t stop talking about: radical responsibility. This year I’ve been practicing exactly what I teach. I’m clearer on my Capacity, what I want to hold, and what I’m simply not available for, guilt free, and let me tell you, that level of clarity feels like freedom. Not the Instagram-quote kind of freedom. The actual kind, where you stop abandoning yourself to make everyone else comfortable.   In this episode we get into how understanding your true capacity is a form of self-respect, why aligning your values and priorities isn’t “dramatic,” it’s adulting at the highest level, and how raising your standards weeds out the chaos faster than anything else you can do.   And of course: boundaries. The loving kind, the firm kind, the “I’m not explaining this again” kind.   I also talk about radical responsibility, the uncomfortable, empowering truth that we always have a choice. Even when the choice is hard. Even when the choice is to stop doing what people expect and start doing what actually feels right for you.   And because the holiday season can turn even the calmest of us into emotional piñatas, I share some practical ways to navigate the weeks ahead with clarity, self-respect, humour, and zero self-abandonment.   If you’re ready to finish the year feeling grounded, aligned, and fully in charge of your own energy… this episode is your reminder that you get to choose. Every single time.   This is also you LAST CHANCE to work with me at my current price. From January first my pricing will increase significantly to reflect the healing, energy and transformations I create with my clients. You can enquire and purchase through the links below. Don’t forget to join the waitlist for The Heart Is the Bar, my signature programme launching in early 2026. Get on the list now so you don’t miss any updates. Let’s connect on IG: instagram.com/jarnasaunders.

    59 min

  4. NOV 19

    Episode 23: Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane? NO, It's Frikin Perimenopause.

    In this episode, I’m sitting down with you after a couple of big emotional weeks to talk all things Perimenopause. Because honestly? This past year has been a wild ride. The symptoms, heartiest heart palpitations, the “is this normal or am I actually losing it?” the Googling, the confusion… and finally, the validation that came when I heard other women share what they’ve been navigating too. There is nothing quite like the relief of realising - I’m not crazy. I’m not making it up. And I’m definitely not alone and I am definitely in Perimenopause. At 44, I’m embracing the chaos, the hormones, the itchy ears, the “ham sandwich” the intrusive thoughts (which I generously share on this podcast so you don’t feel alone in yours), and the truth about how it actually effects your life. Thank-god the whole of Instagram is also going through it as well and for my girlfriend’s sending me “real after reel” making me feel less alone. If you’re walking through perimenopause too - come find me on Instagram. Message me. Let’s talk about it, laugh about it, and support each other through this completely unglamorous yet strangely empowering chapter of our 40’s. And if this episode resonates with you, I’d really love to hear from you. Don’t forget to join the waitlist for The Heart Is the Bar, my signature programme launching in early 2026. Get on the list now so you don’t miss any updates. Let’s connect on IG: instagram.com/jarnasaunders.

    1 hr

  5. NOV 12

    Epsidoe 22: Armoring Down: Divorce, Forgiveness and the Art of Letting Go.

    This week’s episode is a really emotional one for me. As I sat down to record, I had the tissues ready because, honestly, I could barely get through it without crying. My son, Will, turned 21 on Sunday and with that milestone came a flood of memories, emotions, and truths I’ve been sitting with for a long time.  I wanted to share what it’s been like to look back on my journey as a first-time mum, the choices I made when I was still learning how to be an adult myself, and the reality of what it means to do your best when you don’t even know who you are yet. This isn’t a shiny, polished story - it’s raw and real. It’s about the parts of motherhood that are hard to talk about, the moments we wish we could redo, and the courage it takes to sit with the truth. If you’ve ever looked back and felt the sting of guilt or wished you’d done things differently, please know — you’re not alone. This episode is for every parent doing their best, learning, healing, and letting go. If you found comfort or courage in this episode, please share it with another parent who might need to hear it. 💬 Connect with me: Instagram @jarnasaunders  You can also visit my website at www.jarnasaunders.com

    51 min

  6. NOV 5

    Episode 21: 💌 A Love Note on Capacity, Motherhood, and Permission to Pause

    Hi loves, it’s Jarna. Today’s episode of Playing The Fool is a little different - it’s not really an episode, but more of a “mini love note”. So Liv has been unwell with a chest infection, Shane is away for work an extended period, Will is 21 on Sunday and to be honest the week was a lot. I sat down to record this week, but it just wasn’t flowing and if I am really honest I actually couldn’t stop crying as I was trying to talk about parenthood and Will and I was a mess. So I decided to honour my capacity and my emotions and put a super quicklove note out to you instead. I want to remind you (and myself) that it’s okay to be of your WORD TO YOURSELF before everyone else. It’s okay to say no when you’re at capacity. It’s okay to let a few balls drop and still feel proud of the choices you’re making. There was a time when I would’ve pushed through no matter what, recorded at 2 a.m. just to make sure something went out. But I’m no longer a stand for that. I’m learning to live inside my values, to prioritise what truly matters, and to meet my own needs from a place of love and gentleness. So instead of a full episode this week, I’m choosing to be present — to hold my daughter, to care for my family, and to rest. That’s what feels most aligned for me right now. This is me living in integrity. This is me leading with love. This is me hoping that this gives you permission to do exactly the same and choose yourself too. With love, Jarna 🤍

    7 min

  7. OCT 29

    Episode 20: A Miracle Has Happened: The Beauty of Beginning

    I can’t believe we’re already at episode 20 of Playing The Fool! Honestly it still feels wild to say that out loud. When I first started this podcast, I had no idea what I was doing, no fancy studio, no perfect setup, just me, my laptop, a mic, and a message I felt deeply called to share. This episode is a bit of a celebration and a reflection. I talk about what it’s been like to allow myself to begin - to show up as I am, even when it feels messy or average. Because the truth is, if I had waited for it to look perfect, I probably never would have started. I share how I’ve learned to embrace the beauty of “average embodiment”, not trying to look shiny or polished, just being real and trusting that it’s enough. I also talk about how that same energy has flowed into my coaching, where I’ve seen firsthand that the most powerful transformations often start from the simplest, scrappiest beginnings. Later in the episode, I guide you through a simple visualisation script that my coach once shared with me, imagining waking up in a life where a miracle has already happened. It’s one of my favourite practices, because it helps you connect with what’s truly possible for you beyond your current consciousness.    And from that place, I bring it back down to earth, Practical and Tangible things you can start to DO today. I truly believe when our environment supports us, it becomes so much easier to stay grounded, well, and emotionally balanced.   This episode is a love letter to anyone who’s been waiting for the perfect moment to start. Here’s your reminder - you don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to begin. If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Come join the conversation on Instagram @jarnasaunders You can also visit my website at www.jarnasaunders.com

    1h 1m

  8. OCT 22

    Episode 19: When Parenting Pulls us Apart: And How to Find Your Way Back

    This week on Playing The Fool, I’m diving into something that has been one of the most challenging and transformative parts of my relationship — parenting. Last week, I talked about why being a “high maintenance” woman actually makes you low maintenance in the long run — because when you have high standards for how you love, communicate, and show up for yourself, life becomes more peaceful, grounded, and aligned. But this week, I wanted to explore a truth that hits a little closer to home: how parenting can quietly create distance between partners  and how healing that gap starts with awareness, not blame. I open up about my own experiences with Shane the times we clashed over how to parent, how my fears shaped my reactions, and how his confusion or frustration often came from his own old wounds, not from who he truly was in the moment. I also share one of the most vulnerable parts of my parenting journey, a moment I deeply regretted  and how I used it as an opportunity to repair, rebuild safety, and model accountability for my kids. Because parenting isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.  It’s about showing our children that love can evolve, that even when we mess up, we can come back softer, safer, and stronger. Every child deserves to feel safe.  Every woman deserves to feel seen.  And every man deserves to be loved for who he’s becoming, not just who he’s been. Let’s stay connected! You can find me over on Instagram @JarnaSaunders  or visit my website at jarnasaunders.com 💌

    1h 12m
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Welcome to the PLAYING THE FOOL Podcast, I am your host Jarna Saunders. I am a proud as fuck Life and Relationship Coach and personal development nerd, with a HUGE passion to get every single woman in the arena of their own lives.  I have over 10 years’ experience coaching 100's of women and couples. I've been where you may be right now: for years I sat on the side-lines of my life, stuck in fear, in my head, in the past of that ONE TIME I was put back in my corner and I let it cripple me with fear. That was until one day when the PAIN of staying hidden was too much to take and I made the choice to get my butt in  the ARENA of MY OWN life. To take the risk of looking like a beginner, looking silly and GOD forbid looking like a FOOL. My promise to you is to show up here in all my parts and seasons with my heart proudly on my sleeve, gate keeping nothing but asking us all to WALK OUR GOD DAM ARSES out of the corners we were never born to exist in. Let's Play.

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    Jarna Saunders
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  • Episodes
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