The Women We Know

Stacey Ferguson

Real women. Real seasons of life. Honest conversations that remind us we’re not alone. The Women We Know is a podcast sharing honest conversations and real stories from everyday women. Hosted by Stacey Ferguson, each episode invites a woman to sit in the seat and share the season of life she’s navigating. From motherhood and identity to resilience, mental health and starting again. These are the stories of the women we know.

  1. 2d ago

    The Woman Who Said Yes - S3E2 - With Milynda Rogers

    Stacey sits down with Milynda Rogers, whose life has been shaped by saying yes before she always knew exactly what she was saying yes to. From becoming an award-winning scrap metal artist and creating the famous Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail, to becoming a counsellor, studying engineering and serving as Deputy Mayor of the Barcaldine Regional Council, Milynda's life has never followed a carefully mapped-out plan. In this conversation, Stacey and Milynda talk about curiosity, confidence, the fear that can exist beneath the surface of a brave life, and the permission we sometimes need to give ourselves to pursue the things that light us up. Milynda shares how she learned to stop seeing her curiosity as selfish, why she believes we shouldn't wait until we're perfect to begin, and how saying yes to opportunities has shaped a life she never could have planned. This is a conversation about following your curiosity, trusting yourself, and remembering that you don't have to feel confident to take the next step. Connect with Milynda www.scrapmetalsheila.com.au or find her on Instagram, Facebook & YouTube @scrapmetalsheila Know a woman with a story worth sharing? Stacey would love to hear from you. Subscribe and Follow so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with a women in your life. Ask me anything or nominate a guest via social media or email. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.women.we.know?igsh=dmQxcm1wcmQzZXk5 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/185vG1LeF1/ Email the.women.we.know.podcast@gmail.com

  2. Jul 18

    You Haven't Arrived Too Late - S3E1 - With Fi Galloway

    Season 3 begins with a conversation that feels like permission. Stacey sits down with Fi Galloway, founder of Nourished Space, to explore the woman behind the work. Together, they reflect on the many seasons of Fi's life—from raising four daughters and navigating the end of a long marriage, to menopause, rebuilding her identity, and discovering a deeper sense of self-trust. Throughout the conversation, Fi shares how some of life's hardest chapters became the foundation for the work she does today, helping others better understand themselves through compassion, curiosity and emotional awareness. This episode is a gentle reminder that we don't have to remain the same version of ourselves forever. We are allowed to evolve, begin again, and find our way back to who we truly are. If you've ever questioned whether it's too late to start over, wondered who you are beyond the roles you play, or simply needed the reminder that you're still becoming, this conversation is for you. Because maybe you haven't arrived too late. Maybe you've arrived right on time. Connect with Fi - Nourished Space Website https://nourished.space/ Instagram: @nourished.space Email:info@nourished.space Know a woman with a story worth sharing? Stacey would love to hear from you. Subscribe and Follow so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with a women in your life. Ask me anything or nominate a guest via social media or email. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.women.we.know?igsh=dmQxcm1wcmQzZXk5 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/185vG1LeF1/ Email the.women.we.know.podcast@gmail.com

  3. Jun 27

    Building Something of Her Own (Season 2 Finale) - S2E9 - With Tamzyn Alpen-James

    In the final episode of Season Two, Stacey sits down with her youngest sister, Tamzyn, for a conversation about independence, resilience, and becoming the person you’re meant to be. At just 19 years old, Tamzyn is working a seven-on, seven-off roster in the quarry industry while building her own beauty business, Lashed by Tamzyn. But behind the work ethic and ambition is a story about leaving home young, learning to trust herself, navigating challenges, and discovering just how capable she really is. Together, Stacey and Tamzyn talk about growing up in a big blended family, the unique experience of having siblings across different chapters of life, the women who have shaped her, losing her grandmother, rural life, and the courage it takes to back yourself when others don’t always understand your vision. A reminder that you don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin — sometimes you just need to take the next step. Connect with Tamzyn on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook @lashedbytamzyn Know a woman with a story worth sharing? Stacey would love to hear from you. Subscribe and Follow so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with a women in your life. Ask me anything or nominate a guest via social media or email. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.women.we.know?igsh=dmQxcm1wcmQzZXk5 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/185vG1LeF1/ Email the.women.we.know.podcast@gmail.com

  4. Jun 20

    Finding Your Way Forward - S2E8 - With Caitlin Rowlands

    In this episode of The Women We Know, Stacey sits down with Caitlin Rowlands — a mum to almost seven-year-old identical twin boys who is navigating a season of motherhood, growth, change and starting over. Caitlin shares her story of becoming a mum, moving to a new town, rebuilding her life, and finding strength through some of life’s hardest moments. We talk about unexpected journeys, the loss of her mum, the resilience we discover when we need it most, and the courage it takes to create a new chapter. This is a conversation about grief, motherhood, hope, and finding your way forward — even when life doesn’t look the way you imagined. Connect with Caitlin on Instagram @caitlin.williamson1 or Facebook @CaitlinRowlands Know a woman with a story worth sharing? Stacey would love to hear from you. Subscribe and Follow so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with a women in your life. Ask me anything or nominate a guest via social media or email. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.women.we.know?igsh=dmQxcm1wcmQzZXk5 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/185vG1LeF1/ Email the.women.we.know.podcast@gmail.com

  5. Jun 13

    The Answers Are Within - S2E7 - With Jade McLachlan

    What happens when the person you’ve been trying so hard to be finally becomes too exhausting to carry? In this deeply honest conversation, Stacey is joined by Jade McLachlan — a mother, early years educator, advocate for high-achieving women navigating late-diagnosed ADHD, and our very first international guest joining us all the way from Scotland. Although Stacey and Jade have never met in person, their conversation is a beautiful reminder that women can find connection, understanding and shared experiences — even across oceans. Jade shares her journey through burnout, anxiety, masking and the moment she realised she could no longer keep pushing through. From the quiet moment sitting with a coffee and tears streaming down her face, to discovering a diagnosis that helped her understand herself in a completely new way, Jade opens up about rebuilding self-trust, setting boundaries, and learning to listen to what she truly needed. Together, Stacey and Jade explore identity, motherhood, misunderstood parts of ourselves, and the power of rewriting the stories we’ve carried for years. A conversation about coming home to yourself, finding your voice, and remembering that sometimes… the answers were within all along. Connect with Jade on Instagram @unmaskedandrisingwithadhd Know a woman with a story worth sharing? Stacey would love to hear from you. Subscribe and Follow so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with a women in your life. Ask me anything or nominate a guest via social media or email. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.women.we.know?igsh=dmQxcm1wcmQzZXk5 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/185vG1LeF1/ Email the.women.we.know.podcast@gmail.com

  6. Jun 10 ·  Bonus

    The Women We Know Recommends: Linen on the Lawn | An Invitation to Connect

    What happens when six women decide to create the kind of event they wish existed? In this very first episode of The Women We Know Recommends, Stacey sits down with Suzanne Phillips and Kirby Seng, two of the women behind Linen on the Lawn—an event designed to bring women together for meaningful conversation, genuine connection, and a chance to step away from the demands of everyday life. Together, they explore the loneliness that can exist even in busy seasons, the importance of putting yourself first, and why women are craving spaces where they can simply show up as they are. Whether you're considering attending Linen on the Lawn or simply need a reminder that you're not meant to do life alone, this conversation is a beautiful invitation to reconnect—with yourself and with others. If you know a woman who would love this event, I'd be so grateful if you shared this episode with her. And if you're creating a women's event, retreat, gathering, or experience that you'd love me to discover for a future season, I'd love to hear from you. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.women.we.know?igsh=dmQxcm1wcmQzZXk5 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/185vG1LeF1/ Email the.women.we.know.podcast@gmail.com

    The Women We Know Recommends: Linen on the Lawn | An Invitation to Connect

  7. Jun 6

    More Than Good Enough - S2E6 - With Rachael Downie

    In this episode of The Women We Know, Stacey sits down with mindset mentor, author, speaker and mum of four, Rachel Downie. For much of her life, Rachel carried a quiet belief that she wasn't enough. Despite working hard, achieving success and doing all the things she thought she was supposed to do, self-doubt, comparison and people-pleasing continued to shape the way she saw herself. In this honest and inspiring conversation, Rachel shares the moment everything changed. Together, Stacey and Rachel explore the power of self-worth, intuition, mindset and the beliefs we inherit from the generations before us. They talk about the guilt so many women carry, why we often put ourselves last, and what happens when we finally begin to trust ourselves instead of constantly seeking validation from the world around us. Rachel also shares how her own transformation led her to help others through her coaching work and why she's so passionate about bringing mindset education into schools and sporting communities for future generations. This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder that growth doesn't always mean becoming someone new. Sometimes it means coming home to who you've been all along and believing that you are, and always have been, more than good enough. Connect with Rach on Instagram/Facebook - @rachael_downie1 Know a woman with a story worth sharing? Stacey would love to hear from you. Subscribe and Follow so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with a women in your life. Ask me anything or nominate a guest via social media or email. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.women.we.know?igsh=dmQxcm1wcmQzZXk5 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/185vG1LeF1/ Email the.women.we.know.podcast@gmail.com

  8. May 30

    The Strength in Slowing Down - S2E5 - With Brit Hannay

    In this episode of The Women We Know, Stacey sits down with paramedic and wellness advocate Britney Hannay for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, emotional exhaustion, grief, healing and the strength it takes to slow down. From growing up in a small country town to working on the frontline in rural and remote Queensland, Brit shares what it means to constantly care for others while quietly losing parts of yourself in the process. Together, they unpack compassion fatigue, people pleasing, nervous system regulation, boundaries, emotional numbness and the pressure so many women feel to just keep pushing through. The conversation also explores grief, rebuilding yourself after difficult seasons, the importance of community connection and Brtt’s beautiful new Reset Walks through Remote Nourish by Britt — spaces designed to help women slow down, reconnect and feel less alone. This episode is a reminder that strength doesn’t always look like endurance or productivity. Sometimes strength looks like resting. Like setting boundaries. Like listening to your body. Like choosing yourself before you completely burn out. Grounded, thoughtful and wise beyond her years, Brtt shares her story with so much honesty and heart — and so many women will hear parts of themselves in this conversation. Connect with Brit: Instagram + Facebook: remotenourish / Britney Hannay Know a woman with a story worth sharing? Stacey would love to hear from you. Subscribe and Follow so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with a women in your life. Ask me anything or nominate a guest via social media or email. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.women.we.know?igsh=dmQxcm1wcmQzZXk5 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/185vG1LeF1/ Email the.women.we.know.podcast@gmail.com

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Real women. Real seasons of life. Honest conversations that remind us we’re not alone. The Women We Know is a podcast sharing honest conversations and real stories from everyday women. Hosted by Stacey Ferguson, each episode invites a woman to sit in the seat and share the season of life she’s navigating. From motherhood and identity to resilience, mental health and starting again. These are the stories of the women we know.

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  • Creator
    Stacey Ferguson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Stacey Ferguson
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    The Women We Know