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. JAN 25

    20. When you finally choose yourself

    What happens when you stop doing it all for everyone else and finally choose you? Season one is wrapping up and I’m letting you in on everything that led to this moment. From fireworks that flopped to a laser show that nearly broke the bank, go-kart crashes to school awards, business wins to personal spirals. This is the unfiltered, gloriously messy wrap of my year. This episode is a chaotic ride through 2025: what worked, what didn’t, and how I finally stopped pretending I could do it all. You’ll hear the honest bits. The burnout, the brand-building, the breakdowns and breakthroughs. I’m proud of how I showed up. And if you’re someone who’s trying to do it all too, maybe this will give you permission to stop. If you’ve ever felt like you were holding it all together with a threadbare smile, this one’s for you. I’m reflecting on what happens when you choose softness over sacrifice, ease over effort. Season two is coming soon, but until then, let’s celebrate the chaos we survived. Come say hi over on Instagram @sheshonestlymental and tell me: What are you proud of from this past year? In this episode we cover: Why the podcast is taking a short breakThe truth behind my wild New Year’s Eve eventsHow Rotary shaped my community work and why I stepped awayFamily road trips, surf club chaos, and a broken collarboneBookshop burnout and shifting business focusThe moment I stopped choosing everyone else firstBehind the scenes of building She's Honestly MentalBrand shoots, Bali, and the real reason I flew home earlyEnd-of-year reflections, school awards, and letting go of what's not mine to carry Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Armed for Life (Adam Peczulea)Biz Rebelution with Em GeeSuccess SchoolBelle Verdiglione (Brand Photographer)Kim Kent 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

    36 min

  2. JAN 18

    19. Why losing it doesn’t make you a bad mum

    Ever snapped at your kids and then drowned in guilt? What if it's not about anger at all, but your nervous system waving a red flag? In this episode, I talk about the messy middle of motherhood, rage, and real-life capacity. From the chaos of raising two kids under two, to sleep deprivation, sensory overload, and the guilt storms that follow rage episodes. This is a raw, honest look at what it means to parent when you're already at breaking point. I share how rage isn’t always about anger. It's often what happens when your system runs out of room. We talk about how trauma, mental load, and emotional dysregulation all play a part in those moments you wish you could take back. But most importantly, I talk about repair. How to come back from the edge, own it with your kids, and start rewriting those stories. If you’ve ever looked back at a moment and thought, "that wasn't me," this one’s for you. You're not broken. You're maxed out. And you’re definitely not alone. Have you ever felt the kind of rage that scared you? Come chat with me about it on Instagram @sheshonestlymental I want to hear your story. In this episode we cover: Intro and 2026 reflectionsChristmas without chaos and the first kid-free trip in yearsThe early days of parenting two under twoMotherhood rage: what it really looks likeWhy rage is a capacity issue, not a character flawSensory overload and how it shows up in motherhoodThe invisible mental load and PTSD impactsRepairing the rupture after rageGrounding in the science: one in three mums experience thisBook recommendations and tools that helpedFinal thoughts and real talk wrap-up Resources and links mentioned in this episode: The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der KolkBecause I Am Not Myself, You See – Ariane BeestonThe Silence Between Us – Ocean and Cecile CampbellThe Gifts of Imperfection – Brené BrownThe Five Love Languages – Gary ChapmanThe Rosie Project – Graeme SimsionDear Village bookshop 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

    29 min

  3. JAN 12

    18. Money fear, ADHD and finally facing it

    Ever feel like you’re one bad decision away from everything falling apart financially? In this episode, I’m recording on Christmas Eve, cacao in hand, exhausted and honest as hell. I’m sharing what it’s really been like hosting our first Christmas at home in a decade, trying to keep my brain regulated in the chaos, and why committing to this podcast weekly has forced me to finally take my own voice seriously. I talk openly about ADHD, money shame, and the unglamorous rebuild my husband and I have been deep in this year. From not paying ourselves, borrowing money from family, and the heavy guilt that comes with that, through to hiring the wrong support, finding the right experts, and learning the hard way that avoidance always costs more in the end. This episode is about structure over shame. Outsourcing instead of burning out. And building a business and a life that works with your brain. If you’ve ever felt embarrassed about money, terrified of opening emails, or stuck in the loop of “I’ll deal with it later”, this one’s for you. If this episode hit close to home, I’d love to hear from you. What part of money or business are you avoiding right now? Come and tell me over on Instagram and let’s talk about it honestly. You can find me at @sheshonestlymental you’re not alone in this. In this episode we cover: Hosting Christmas at home for the first time in 10 years and why it feels weird as hellWhy committing to a weekly podcast cadence changed everything for meADHD, money avoidance and the shame spiral that comes with itWhat it was really like not paying ourselves and borrowing from familyHow money guilt shows up even when you’re “doing the right thing”The difference between bro coaching and real structural supportDefining clear roles in our business and why it saved our sanityWhy quick fixes cost more long-term, especially with an ADHD brainATO payment plans, panic calls and learning to face the numbersCash flow forecasting and why structure finally gave me breathing roomBuilding a business that supports our family and our life, not the other way around Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Vicki Wren cash flow forecastingLaura 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

  4. JAN 4

    17. Medication is not a failure

    What if medication isn’t a weakness, a shortcut, or a failure… but the scaffolding that holds you while you rebuild your life? In this episode, I talk honestly about medication, ADHD, antidepressants, and the quiet shame that still sits around needing help. I share what medication did for me. It didn’t fix my life. It didn’t erase trauma. But it lowered the noise, slowed the spirals, and gave me enough capacity to start caring for my body, my mind, and my nervous system. I also share real life updates. Cancelling things because they feel too big. Harvest chaos. Weight tracking without punishment. Protein, routines, migraines, and why mental health isn’t one thing to “fix” but something to support from every angle. This is a conversation about survival, support, and why white knuckling your way through life is not the badge of honour we were taught it was. If you’ve ever felt embarrassed about taking meds, scared to advocate for yourself with doctors, or judged for doing what you need to stay alive, you’re not alone. And you’re not broken. If this episode cracked something open for you, come and connect with me on Instagram @sheshonestlymental I’d love to know. What has been your scaffolding when things felt like too much? In this episode we cover: Why medication is scaffolding, not a failureThe shame that still exists around mental health supportADHD medication, antidepressants, and adjusting dosesWhy there is no one size fits all approach to medsTreating mental health as whole body care, not just mindsetWhite knuckling life vs being properly supportedWeight, food, protein, and routine without punishmentLearning to listen to your body instead of fighting it Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Train with Ash 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

    24 min

  5. 12/28/2025

    16. Life after hospital isn’t the victory lap you think it is

    What if the hardest part of healing starts after hospital? In this episode, I’m sharing what no one tells you about the messy, raw, and painfully real parts of life after a mental health hospital stay. It’s not a smooth re-entry, it’s a faceplant into life admin, school lunches, bills, and grief over everything you missed while surviving. I talk through the structure I lost, the guilt I carried, and the scaffolding I had to build just to make it through each day. You’ll hear about the emotional whiplash of returning to “normal”, why Christmas nearly broke me, and what rebuilding looks like when your nervous system is still fried. I also explain what a “scaffolding session” is, because yes, I had to fight to make that make sense too. This isn’t a guide or a blueprint. It’s my real story. Messy, honest, and still unfolding. If you've ever wondered why healing doesn't feel like a neat finish line, this one’s for you. Have you felt that weird limbo after something huge. Like the world kept turning and you didn’t? I want to hear your story. DM me on Instagram @sheshonestlymental, let's talk. In this episode we cover: Corrina records from her new home podcast studioShares fears about releasing her first hospital episodeReflects on post-hospital return during Christmas in 2019Discusses emotional and cognitive challenges of re-entryDescribes the missing structure and pressure to “perform”Explains what a scaffolding session isTalks about her son’s mental health and parenting guiltShares daily tools and systems that help her functionOffers personal reflections on healing and quality of life Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laura at Podcast Support Services websiteInstagram: @podcast.support.servicesNaturally Esperance (Jody and Ben aka The Captain and the Crew)Socially Sands (Hannah)We Are Creator Academy 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

    28 min

  6. 12/21/2025

    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

  7. 12/14/2025

    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

  8. 12/07/2025

    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

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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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  • Creator
    Corrina Rawlinson - Mental Health Advocate
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 She's Honestly Mental
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