Changing Lanes

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Welcome to Changing Lanes, the podcast for women and mums who know they want more and are ready to make a change, take on something new, or figure out what comes next. Hosted by Rachel and Susan, mums of three, business owners and co-founders of The Pilates Retreat Club, this podcast shares honest conversations, real stories and interviews about life, business, career, health, family and growth. Follow Changing Lanes for relatable stories, practical ideas and support as you navigate your next lane change.

  1. 4d ago

    Rebuilding Your Life After Separation | Abby Gilmore

    In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down with Abby Gilmore to talk about motherhood, co-parenting and life in the public eye. Abby opens up about becoming a young mum, going through separation in the public eye and learning how to co-parent in a way that puts her children first. She talks about the emotional reality of raising children after separation and how she learned to put their needs first while creating more peace for her family. They discuss what it has been like to grow up online and deal with public judgement. Abby also shares how content creation helped her build a community and learn to show up with more honesty, stronger boundaries and self-trust. This is an honest and relatable conversation about motherhood, co-parenting, public pressure and rebuilding your life through change. In this episode, we cover: Becoming a young mum Motherhood in your twenties Separation and co-parenting Putting children first after separation Raising kids in the public eye Online judgement and public criticism Creating content from real life Building an online community The business side of content creation Setting boundaries Finding peace after a difficult season Redefining success around family, home and emotional safety  CONNECT WITH US Abby Gilmore Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/abbgilmore  Changing Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcast Pilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclub The Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au If you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone figuring out your next chapter, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, real stories and practical encouragement to support you as you navigate change.

  2. Aug 19

    The Diagnosis No Parent Is Ready For | Susan’s Type 1 Diabetes Story

    In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel sits down with Susan as she shares the story of her daughter Ella’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Susan talks about what life looked like before August 2025, when she was growing her business, building the retreat business and feeling like she was starting to get more freedom as her children got older. Then, one phone call from the doctor changed everything. Susan shares what diagnosis day was like, from the early symptoms they nearly brushed off to the hospital stay that followed. She also reflects on Ella learning to inject insulin on her 11th birthday and the daily reality of managing Type 1 diabetes, including blood sugar, insulin, carb counting and glucose levels.  The conversation also explores the mental load of Type 1 diabetes, the impact it has on the whole family, the misconceptions people still have about diabetes and the resilience Ella continues to show.  This is for anyone wanting to better understand what Type 1 diabetes really looks like for families, and for any parent navigating a diagnosis, a new normal or a life-changing season with their child. In this episode, we cover: Ella’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis Early symptoms and diagnosis day Hospital, insulin injections and blood sugar Carb counting and glucose levels CGMs and insulin pumps The mental load of Type 1 diabetes Diabetic ketoacidosis and early diagnosis Common Type 1 diabetes misconceptions Parenting through diagnosis The impact on the whole family Ella’s resilience and strength Advice for newly diagnosed families  CONNECT WITH US Changing Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcast Pilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclub The Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au If you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone figuring out your next chapter, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, real stories and practical encouragement to support you as you navigate change.

  3. Aug 12

    Your Questions Answered | Life Lessons, Mum Life and Changing Lanes

    In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down for a Q&A episode, answering your questions with plenty of honesty, humour and real-life reflections.  They answer a mix of playful, personal and reflective questions about the jobs they have had, the lane changes that shaped them and the advice they still think about. They also talk about the realities of mum life and what they hope to be remembered for.  In this episode, we cover: Q&A with Rachel and Susan Funny personal stories and wildest jobs Biggest life and career lane changes Life advice, life lessons and trusting your gut Mum hacks, working mum life and motherhood Habits they are trying to quit Why you are never too old to start something new Changing direction and figuring out what comes next Work life balance, family life and dream lives What they want to be remembered for  CONNECT WITH US Changing Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcast Pilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclub The Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au If you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone navigating a life change, career change or next chapter, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations and practical encouragement.

  4. Aug 5

    What It Really Takes to Build a Brand | Part 2

    In Part 2 of this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan continue their conversation with Merrin Schnabel, founder of MADGE Beauty and the Geelong Women’s Business Club. Merrin shares the less glamorous side of entrepreneurship, including the pressure, sleepless nights and loneliness that can sit behind business success. They also talk about building the right team, switching off without guilt, managing motherhood and multiple passions, and why women do not need to stay in one lane. Merrin reflects on moving away from constant hustle, becoming more self-aware and learning to trust the process. She also shares her advice for anyone considering a new business or venture: back yourself, block out the outside noise and start before you feel completely ready. In this episode, we cover: The reality behind business success Building the right team Switching off without guilt Business, motherhood and personal wellbeing Why women do not need to stay in one lane Recognising burnout before it takes over Moving away from hustle Trusting yourself and taking the leap CONNECT WITH US Merrin Schnabel Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/merrin_schnabelMADGE Beauty → https://www.instagram.com/madge_beauty/Geelong Women’s Business Club → https://www.instagram.com/geelong_women/Changing Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcast Pilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclub The Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au If you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering what is next for you, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter.

  5. Jul 29

    What It Really Takes to Build a Brand | Part 1

    In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down with Merrin Schnabel, entrepreneur and founder of MADGE Beauty and the Geelong Women’s Business Club. In Part 1, Merrin shares how entrepreneurship has always been part of who she is, from starting her first business at 19 to building a women’s business community and launching a successful beauty brand. Merrin talks about taking the Geelong Women’s Business Club from a local community to events across Australia, creating MADGE Beauty from a product she personally wanted, and why personal brand  and showing up online have been so important in her business growth. In this episode, we cover: Merran’s early journey into entrepreneurship Starting her first business at 19 Building the Geelong Women’s Business Club Growing a local business community Australia-wide Launching MADGE Beauty Building a successful beauty business The role of personal brand in business growth Showing up online with authenticity Why mindset matters for entrepreneurs Backing yourself as a business owner CONNECT WITH US Merrin Schnabel Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/merrin_schnabelCheck out Madge Beauty → https://www.instagram.com/madge_beauty/ Connect with → https://www.instagram.com/geelong_women/ Changing Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcast Pilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclub The Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au If you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering what is next for you, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, practical encouragement and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter with more clarity, confidence and support.

  6. Jul 22

    How One Mum’s Hardest Season Became Her Life’s Purpose | With Ange Macauley | Part 2

    In Part 2 of this conversation, Rachel and Susan continue their chat with Ange Macauley, founder and CEO of the Type 1 Foundation. This episode picks up after Lila’s Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis, as Ange reflects on the early days, the advice she gives to newly diagnosed families, and the moment she realised her family’s experience was going to become something much bigger. Ange shares how the Type 1 Foundation was born, the emotional load parents carry, and the reality of helping others while still living the Type 1 journey at home. In this episode, we cover: Ange’s advice for families after diagnosis Why Type 1 diabetes does not always get easier, but you get stronger Parent guilt and the emotional load How the Type 1 Foundation was born Why care packages matter to newly diagnosed families The reality of running a not-for-profit from lived experience Balancing family, advocacy and purpose Ange’s advice for anyone facing a life-changing moment CONNECT WITH US Type 1 Foundation → https://www.type1foundation.com.au Type 1 Foundation Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/?hl=en Changing Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcast Pilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclub The Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au If you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering what is next for you, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, practical encouragement and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter with more clarity, confidence and support.

  7. Jul 15

    How One Mum’s Hardest Season Became Her Life’s Purpose | Part 1

    A note before you listen: This episode touches on some difficult life experiences including a family member's drug addiction and mental illness, sexual assault, and eating disorders. We share these with the greatest care and respect for Ange's story. If any of these topics are sensitive for you, please take care as you listen. In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down with Ange Macauley, founder and CEO of the Type 1 Foundation. In Part 1 of two-part episode, Ange shares the life experiences that shaped her, from growing up in a large family and navigating trauma, to becoming a young mum and facing the moment that changed everything: her daughter Lila’s Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis. Ange opens up about the early signs they missed, the family holiday that became a medical emergency, and the overwhelming reality of learning to manage Type 1 Diabetes as a parent. This episode is for any parent, mum or family who has ever had to trust their instinct, advocate for their child, or survive a diagnosis that changed life overnight. In this episode, we cover: Ange’s life before the Type 1 Foundation How lived experience shaped her passion for helping others Becoming a young mum and finding peace in motherhood The early signs of Type 1 diabetes in children Lila’s symptoms before diagnosis When a family holiday became a medical emergency The moment Lyla was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes ICU, overwhelm and the early diagnosis load Managing Type 1 diabetes as a parent CONNECT WITH US Type 1 Foundation → https://www.type1foundation.com.au Type 1 Foundation Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/?hl=en Changing Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcast Pilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclub The Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au If you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering what is next for you, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, practical encouragement and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter with more clarity, confidence and support.

  8. Jul 8

    The Career Change Many Mums Are Scared to Make | Tess Holmes on Burnout & Motherhood

    In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down with Tess Holmes, content creator, makeup artist, marketer and mum of three. Tess shares her journey from fitness and retail to makeup artistry, fashion marketing, e-commerce and working for herself again. She talks honestly about career change, burnout, mum guilt, people pleasing, creativity and the pressure to have one clear title or lane. This episode is for any woman or mum who feels like her career no longer fits, is recovering from burnout, or is trying to work out what comes next without rushing the process. In this episode, we cover: Tess talks about her journey from fitness and retail into makeup artistry Moving into fashion marketing and e-commerce Juggling a demanding role with three young children Burnout, people pleasing and the pressure to do 120% Why Tess decided to work for herself again How movement and Pilates support her mental clarity Why she no longer feels the need to fit into one career lane Tess’ advice for women in the middle of changing lanes CONNECT WITH US Tess Holmes →  Tess Holmes (@tessholmes_makeup) Changing Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcast Pilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclub The Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au If you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering what is next for you, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, practical encouragement and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter with more clarity, confidence and support.

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Welcome to Changing Lanes, the podcast for women and mums who know they want more and are ready to make a change, take on something new, or figure out what comes next. Hosted by Rachel and Susan, mums of three, business owners and co-founders of The Pilates Retreat Club, this podcast shares honest conversations, real stories and interviews about life, business, career, health, family and growth. Follow Changing Lanes for relatable stories, practical ideas and support as you navigate your next lane change.

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  • Creator
    With Rachel and Susan
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © With Rachel and Susan
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