She's Honestly Mental

Corrina Rawlinson - Mental Health Advocate
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She's Honestly Mental is the podcast for women who are done faking fine. Hosted by Corrina Rawlinson: ADHD brain (medicated), mum of three, and proud mental health hospital alumni who went from writing suicide letters to building a movement. This show speaks to the ones silently falling apart while holding everything together.Each episode is a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it really looks like to live with anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma and the chaos that comes with it. You'll hear stories, strategies and moments of "me too" that remind you you're not broken, you're just honestly mental.This isn't toxic positivity or clinical advice. It's honest talk about the real shit - the bathroom floor breakdowns, the hospital admissions, the conversations that actually save lives.If your brain is loud, your heart's tired, and you're craving a space that feels like coming home, you're in the right place. Because silence nearly killed me, and these conversations? They save lives.

  1. 4D AGO

    15. How I rebuilt my week around my brain

    What if chasing "ease" is the very thing making your life harder? In this episode, I crack open the mental loops I've been stuck in lately. From overcomplicating everything in the name of productivity to questioning my worth in a room full of entrepreneurs. It's raw, chaotic, and weirdly reassuring if your brain also has 40,000 tabs open. I share what led me to declare 2026 the "Year of Ease," how ADHD fuels my obsession with systems, and why sometimes the pursuit of ease creates more noise. You'll hear the real-time journalling epiphany that helped me reset, how I'm building rhythm into my workdays, and the tiny but powerful change in how I'm communicating with Jared. Plus, a reminder that even when you're doubting everything, you're still allowed to take up space. If you need a laugh-cry episode that validates the chaos in your brain and helps you feel a little less alone in it, this one is for you. Come say hey and tell me what landed for you over on Instagram @sheshonestlymental, I love hearing from you. In this episode we cover: Reflecting on last week’s heavy episode and why I keep sharing the hard stuffCoaching basketball for Year 5 & 6 boys in Esperance (even though I know nothing about it)My ceremonial cacao ritual and shoutout to Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM)A weekend of surf club and beach vibes in Bremer BayDriving solo to Perth and the emotional spiral that came with itThe "Year of Ease" journalling downloadADHD, overcomplicating, and productivity illusionsCommunication gaps with Jared and how I’m working on itBuilding routine and scaffolding into my weekWhy the podcast isn’t going anywhere, it’s part of my survival system Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laura at Podcast Support Services websiteInstagram: @podcast.support.services Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle – free community for offloading The Chaos Letters – sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

    26 min

  2. DEC 14

    14. The story behind my first hospital admission

    What if the signs that you needed help were hiding in your camera roll? This episode is the audio version of going back through the photos and finally seeing the truth. This one’s raw. I open up about the lead-up to my first mental health admission in 2019. Not from a perfect, polished hindsight place, but straight from the heart, scrolling through the chaos on my phone. You’ll hear about the photo that broke me, the letter from the neighbour that crushed me, and the moment I realised I didn’t want to be here anymore. I talk about being medicated, misdiagnosed, and massively disconnected from myself, and what finally cracked open the truth I’d been hiding from everyone, including me. If you’ve ever wondered how someone ends up in hospital, or what it feels like to be at breaking point, this episode tells the story no one else sees. The one behind the social media smiles and the perfectly manicured garden. It’s not easy to listen to. But it might be exactly what you need to hear. If this one cracked something open for you, DM me on Instagram @sheshonestlymental, you’re not alone. In this episode we cover: Why Corrina almost didn’t record this episodeScrolling through her photos from October 2019Realising how bad things had gotten (even while appearing "fine")Unregulated nervous system and parenting through burnoutSelling essential oils while secretly falling apartCoaching programmes that didn’t understand her realityLosing her dog Lola and dealing with griefA hate letter from a neighbour that tipped her over the edgeJarrod’s grief and supportHiding suicidal thoughts from everyoneWhat finally led her to hospitalA rainbow, a quote, and the hope that kept her goingGetting diagnosed with postnatal depression, PTSD, anxiety and depressionThe difference between someone who tries to fix you vs sit with youChoosing to share it all in the hope it helps someone else Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle – free community for offloading The Chaos Letters – sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

    18 min

  3. DEC 7

    13. Saying no to more so I could say yes to me

    Have you ever built something that looked great on the outside, but didn’t feel right inside? This episode is about the uncomfortable magic of accidentally pivoting, and finally doing business in a way that feels like you. This one’s part confession, part clarity bomb. I recorded from a Surf Club storage room, sipping cacao, processing the chaos of scaling back my meds, and admitting something out loud, I’ve accidentally rebranded my business. You'll hear how a single client session opened the floodgates for doing business differently. Not the shiny, perfectly packaged way… but the messy, deeply human, wildly aligned way. I talk about the pressure to “do all the things”, the cost of leading with people-pleasing, and what it’s looked like to choose my zone of genius over obligation. If you’re navigating change, burnout, or wondering if you’re allowed to shift gears without burning it all down, this one’s for you. I’m talking scaffolding sessions, real mental health maintenance, and the joy of being seen for your actual self. Are you listening to your body or just following the plan? DM me on Instagram @sheshonestlymental, I’d love to hear how this one landed for you. In this episode we cover: Recording from the Surf Club Storage Room with actual cacaoReducing meds and the messy middle of itLaughing more, crying more, and riding the emotional waveA big realisation from a conversation with her financial strategistStepping back from a leadership role to protect mental healthStarting to follow joy, not just responsibilityAccidentally rebranding the business by helping a friend (now client)The shift from coaching to strategic scaffolding sessionsDoing business differently as a neurodivergent womanWanting to outsource life admin during harvest seasonDreaming about Haus of Collab and the $400k buildingRealising that seeing people clearly is the real magic Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle – free community for offloading The Chaos Letters – sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

    21 min

  4. NOV 30

    12. Work-life balance is a lie we’re still telling

    What if the reason you're stuck… is because you're building something that isn’t even you? This episode is a full-throttle brain dump from my bedroom floor. I talk through the mess of launching something that doesn’t feel aligned, and what happens when you stop forcing what’s not working. You’ll hear about my decision to open House of Collab, the flopped launch of my Permission to be Human program, and how using human design helped me make peace with the pivot. I also unpack why women are burning out from trying to be everything at once: the fixer, the feeler, the leader, and how that’s not a personality, it’s a survival strategy. If you've been stuck in overfunctioning mode or second-guessing whether you're "doing it wrong", this is for you. You'll leave this episode with full permission to do business and life your way, plus some seriously honest truths about leadership, nervous system safety, and why toxic workplaces are killing more than just motivation. Let’s make this a two-way conversation, come tell me what landed for you over on Instagram @sheshonestlymental In this episode we cover: Recap of Episode 10 and the guilt of choosing yourselfAnnouncing House of Collab and how it came to lifeWhy Permission to be Human didn’t feel rightDiscovering alignment through human designHow Corrina helps other women untangle their businessesUsing AI and ChatGPT to support overwhelmed foundersRant on toxic leadership and emotional unsafety at workThe importance of nervous system-friendly environmentsRealising work-life blend is more real than balanceA heartfelt reminder: you’re not broken, just overwhelmed Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Becca Francis – Human Design coursesDentDiary of a CEO episode on women’s health Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle – free community for offloading The Chaos Letters – sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

    25 min

  5. NOV 23

    11. The hospital visit that taught me to slow down

    Ever felt like life’s falling apart but somehow, you’re still the one holding everyone together? This week, I take you inside the chaos of our busiest season yet. Business stress, basketball coaching, stomach dramas and a moment of real clarity. You’ll hear about the week I ended up in hospital, the unexpected lessons it brought me, and how slowing down didn’t derail me like it used to. We talk business, mental health, parenting pressure, and why having a fridge full of protein is basically my new love language. This episode isn’t about having it together, it’s about what happens when you don’t, and why that might be the win. If you’re someone who pushes through overwhelm but craves permission to pause, this one’s for you. Come join me in the mess. I promise it’s relatable as hell. What’s one thing you’ve done lately that made you proud? DM me or come find me on Instagram @sheshonestlymental let’s talk about it In this episode we cover: Corrina opens with what’s been going on in their mechanical business during harvest seasonBalancing business stress with parenting and coaching basketballChristian White book recommendation and reading ritualShoutout to Invictus Apothecary ceremonial cacao and discount code SHMFAMLate-night reading, early morning work, and missing her husbandWin: two Woollies visits with no panic attacksADHD and the reality of trying to fix everything at onceHilarious story about her mum folding towels mid-medical emergencyIntroducing Permission to be Human, her new beta offerHospital visit and suspected appendix issueRecovery and realisation about GLP-1 meds and ADHD medsSurf Club swim and personal fitness progressHow being sick didn’t derail her work due to better systemsA reflection on parental load and mental healthEmbracing cyclical energy, hormones, and not expecting consistencyA powerful moment of self-validationEnding with celebration and pride for surviving a hard week Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle – free community for offloading The Chaos Letters – sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

    26 min

  6. NOV 16

    10. The guilt of building something just for you

    What if putting yourself first didn’t mean letting everyone else down? In this unfiltered 6am episode recorded from a surf club storage room (yes, really), I crack open the emotional weight of what it looks like to start choosing yourself after a lifetime of over functioning for everyone else. I talk about the tension between building something that’s “just yours” and the guilt that sneaks in when you do. You'll hear how brand strategy became a catalyst for self-worth, what it’s like trying to carve out space for your own dreams, and the messy truth about monetising your story while still living inside it. From self-sabotage to slow breakthroughs, this episode is part confession, part permission slip. If you've ever felt like peace was just out of reach, or like you needed to shrink so others could shine, this one’s for you. Want more honest chaos? Come say hey on Instagram @sheshonestlymental and tell me what’s one thing you’re finally choosing for you? In this episode we cover: Recording from surf club and why the ocean is her grounding placeRelationship pressures and emotional burnout from carrying too muchThe struggle with monetising creative work and feeling “legit”The decision to go all-in on her own dream (and the tears that came with it)Brand strategy with Cass from Emmersyn and what it cracked openThe human design dynamic in her marriageDreaming of a co-working space that feels like hersSupport systems she’s building with Vicky (finance) and Chrissy (HR)Redefining what peace and happiness look like in real lifeThe moment she realised, this is her phoenix moment Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle – free community for offloading The Chaos Letters – sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

    18 min

  7. NOV 9

    9. Why writing your mental health story can be life-saving

    Ever felt like your story wasn’t worth telling, only to realise it might save someone else? This episode is raw, real, and a little bit terrifying in the best way. I read the article I wrote for Mamma Mia. The one that covers everything from hospital stays to misdiagnoses, suicide notes to ADHD meds, and the chaos that comes with being a woman trying to keep it all together. If you’ve ever felt like you were quietly falling apart while the world clapped for your highlight reel, this one’s for you. You'll hear what it was like to write and publish one of the most vulnerable pieces of my life, why I had to ask AI for help (because ADHD brain + word limits = chaos), and how sponsoring a local Motherland event led to a surprise podcast invitation while I was doing errands in Kmart.  This episode isn't just about writing. It's about reclaiming your story, your struggle, and your strength, even when your voice shakes. If you’ve ever doubted your story matters, this episode will change that. Because sometimes writing it down is the most powerful thing we can do. If you’ve felt the shift from silence to speaking, or if you’ve got a story you’re still scared to share, come tell me about it over on Instagram @sheshonestlymental I’d love to know what part of this episode hit home for you. In this episode we cover: Corrina introduces her writing journey and shares how Heidi Anderson inspired herShe reads her article from Mamma Mia, including trigger warnings for suicide, miscarriage, mental healthDiagnosis of PTSD, depression, and later ADHDThe impact of parenting, business pressure and feeling like a failureUsing AI to structure her writing because traditional English never worked for herThe process of being published in both Daily Mail and Mamma MiaReceiving unexpected praise and reflections from old school connectionsA behind-the-scenes look at pitching herself for guest podcast spotsSharing how PR and personal storytelling is helping save lives Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle – free community for offloading The Chaos Letters – sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

    16 min

  8. NOV 2

    8. The myth of the perfect mother ends here

    Ever feel like the shame spirals are stronger than your will to keep going? This episode is the messiest kind of real. I walk you through a day in my life. The ADHD brain spirals, the guilt, the survival routines, and the glimmers that help me hold it together (or at least fake it well enough). I’m not handing out perfection; I’m sharing what it looks like when you’re doing your best in a world that expects your best to look different. We talk about meds, motherhood, meals that sometimes don’t happen, and what it means to truly give yourself permission to be human. If you’ve ever felt like you're failing just because you can’t do it all, I promise this episode will feel like a warm hug and a deep breath. Come find me on Instagram @sheshonestlymental and tell me, what’s one thing that helps you get through the day? In this episode we cover: The chaos of a typical day living with ADHD and mental health challengesThe hospital moment that sparked Corrina’s “three things to get through the day” ruleCacao rituals and the power of routineNavigating mum guilt, shame spirals, and supermarket overwhelmLetting go of the “perfect woman” myth and choosing mental health over martyrdomThe emotional impact of medication and learning to ask for helpRewriting the narrative of what makes a “good mum” or “good woman”How a spiral turned into a brain-train metaphor you’ll want to stealCorrina’s honest take on support systems, outsourcing, and living messy Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle – free community for offloading The Chaos Letters – sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

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She's Honestly Mental is the podcast for women who are done faking fine. Hosted by Corrina Rawlinson: ADHD brain (medicated), mum of three, and proud mental health hospital alumni who went from writing suicide letters to building a movement. This show speaks to the ones silently falling apart while holding everything together.Each episode is a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it really looks like to live with anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma and the chaos that comes with it. You'll hear stories, strategies and moments of "me too" that remind you you're not broken, you're just honestly mental.This isn't toxic positivity or clinical advice. It's honest talk about the real shit - the bathroom floor breakdowns, the hospital admissions, the conversations that actually save lives.If your brain is loud, your heart's tired, and you're craving a space that feels like coming home, you're in the right place. Because silence nearly killed me, and these conversations? They save lives.

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    Corrina Rawlinson - Mental Health Advocate
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  • Episodes
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