Grab your Keys and Go

Mel & Nat

Ever wondered what it really takes to say a BIG YES?  Join Mel and Nat In Season 5 as we pull back the curtain and talk to mums who’ve done just that (said a big YES) - sharing the messy, magical behind-the-scenes of what it took to make it happen (spoiler: it’s never as simple as it looks).  If you’ve said YES to something that changed your life, we’d love to hear your story. This is you if:  You are a Mum You’ve said a big YES (eg: longer period of time away from your family, something that costs a lot of money, study, life long dream that you have always put to the side, competition etc) Love a good conversationHappy to share your storyInspired by peoples stories  REACH OUT IF YOU HAVE A STORY TO SHARE via our DMs on INSTAGRAM or click the APPLY NOW button on insta @grabyourkeysandgo

  1. OCT 6

    85. Project Health: Rachael's Journey of Advocacy, Resilience and Reclaiming her Health.

    What happens when your body starts whispering, then screaming, for your attention? This is where Rachael's journey began a few years ago. Rachael is a functional nutritionist with a wealth of experience in health, fitness, and hormones. But her Big YES didn’t come from textbooks, it came from her own health journey.  After years of “doing it all,” and living in the constant grind, Rachael’s body began to push back. At first it was little niggles, then louder symptoms she couldn’t ignore. Instead of accepting surface-level answers, Rachael chose to advocate fiercely for herself. She asked for more tests, pushed for the right diagnosis, and refused to settle. That determination turned into what she now calls Project Health, a conscious commitment to make her wellbeing non-negotiable. Her story is a reminder that health is never a straight line. There were bumps, frustrations, and plenty of lessons along the way. But out of that came clarity, resilience, and a whole new way of living. Rachael also shares how her father’s sudden passing from a brain aneurysm shaped her perspective. She didn’t want stress, overwork, and burnout to be her story too. So she made the decision to listen, to change, and to say YES to a life that supported her body and her dreams. In this episode, you’ll hear Rachael’s raw journey of health advocacy, her powerful mindset shifts, and the ripple effect her choices continue to have on her life. It’s a call for all of us to stop ignoring the whispers and start saying YES to the care we truly need.

    43 min
  2. SEP 19

    84. Tiny Home, Big Adventure: Lisa's BIG YES to Family and Freedom

    Sometimes we tick all the boxes of what life should look like, the house, the jobs, the cars, the routine,  only to realise it doesn’t actually feel good. That’s where our friend Lisa found herself. Her Big YES began as a conversation with her husband: What if this isn’t it? Whatif there’s another way we could live? From there, a bold idea took root, to sell their home, let go of their jobs, and buy a bus they could transform into a tiny home on wheels. With two young kids in tow, they gutted the bus, rebuilt it from the inside out, and set off to travel Australia together. This wasn’t just about adventure (though there were plenty of those) but about choosing connection: being together as a family, learning about each other, enjoying each other’s company, and making memories that would last a lifetime. The journey was filled with challenges, unknowns, and plenty of learning curves. But Lisa shares how the most beautiful parts were the people they met along the way, strangers who became friends, helpers who showed up at the right moment, and the joy of community beyond their own little family. Now, years later, the family still reflects on that season with so much gratitude. The photos, the stories, the shared laughter it was more than a trip. It was a YES to living differently, to trusting their instincts, and to prioritising family over the “shoulds” of modern life. This episode will leave you asking: What bold YES could create deeper connection for me and my family? You can find Lisa's adventure documented in her instagram @tinyvoyagers  Until next time Nat and Mel Curious to keep the conversation going? We’ve got a little email love note that lands in your inbox every fortnight, with our latest podcast episode, a past gem on a similar topic, and a little question or idea to get you thinking (and maybe even saying yes to yourself). If that sounds like your vibe, just email us at info@soulpresence.com.au with “Pop me on the list!” and we’ll make sure you don’t miss a thing.

    42 min
  3. SEP 9

    Episode 83. The Power of Asking for Help. Sharon Kempton’s Big YES!

    This week’s conversation is one of courage, resilience, and the kind of YES that completely reshapes a life. Our guest, Sharon Kempton, shares her story of leaving her marriage while raising two children, aged 7 and 11. At the very same time, she faced the shock of being let go from her role at her local Opera House (due to new management) the very place she’d poured her passion and dreams into. Suddenly, she found herself navigating motherhood, moving house, and figuring out how to keep her opera dreams alive, all at once. It would have been easy to slip into victimhood, to feel powerless in the face of so much loss and change. But Sharon chose differently. She chose to say YES to herself, YES to wanting more for her children, and YES to creating a new path forward. What made this big YES possible? Community. Sharon speaks beautifully about the power of asking for help, and the angels who appeared in her life when she did. It was her willingness to reach out, to lean on others, and to believe she was worthy of something better that carried her through. Her story is a reminder that the hardest decisions are often the bravest, and that choosing to step out of what’s not working is just as much a YES as stepping into something new. This episode will leave you inspired to ask: what would be possible if I trusted myself enough to ask for help, and brave enough to say YES to the life I really want? Until next time, Nat and Mel You can find Sharon here:  www.sharonkempton-coach.com  https://sharonkempton-coach.com/5-mindset-shifts-for-auditions  https://sharonkempton-coach.com/master-your-audition-mindset-mini-course https://sharonkempton-coach.com/tentipsforyournextaudition-ebook https://sharonkempton-coach.com/affirmyourpower-ebook Curious to keep the conversation going? We’ve got a little email love note that lands in your inbox every fortnight, with our latest podcast episode, a past gem on a similar topic, and a little question or idea to get you thinking (and maybe even saying yes to yourself). If that sounds like your vibe, just email us at info@soulpresence.com.au with “Pop me on the list!” and we’ll make sure you don’t miss a thing.

    45 min
  4. AUG 25

    82. NEW SEASON ALERT We Can Do Hard Things - Chelsey's story of Small Steps and BIG Goals

    We’re kicking off Season 5 with a story that proves you never really know where one small “yes” will lead. Meet Chelsey, Mum, PE teacher, and health and fitness enthusiast. After months of lockdown and life feeling… a bit like ground hog day, she felt the nudge to do something purely for herself. That first “yes” was simply walking into a gym and that’s where the journey began.   From there a snowball of yeses led her to an incredible opportunity of being involved in Hyrox a global fitness race for all ages and abilities and curiosity got the better of her. Soon Chelsey was competing in Hyrox events, learning new skills, training consistently, which finally led to her BIG yes, flying overseas to compete in a doubles event, a dream she didn’t even know existed just months earlier. It wasn’t all smooth sailing. Injuries, sick kids, and the constant juggle of motherhood made the road to her big yes anything but easy. But she discovered the power of the statement, “We can do hard things” a mantra that kept her going and one that you can now hear often in her own household. The real surprise? The ripple effect. Chelsey’s YES became a family investment, a shared goal, and an inspiring reminder of what’s possible when you create space for yourself. In this episode, we talk about the power of small yeses, the challenges no one sees, and the incredible personal and family growth that can come from one woman deciding she’s worth the investment. You can follow Chelsey's journey here : Instagram @evans.chelsey Until next time Nat and Mel xxoo Curious to keep the conversation going? We’ve got a little email love note that lands in your inbox every fortnight, with our latest podcast episode, a past gem on a similar topic, and a little question or idea to get you thinking (and maybe even saying yes to yourself). If that sounds like your vibe, just email us at info@soulpresence.com.au with “Pop me on the list!” and we’ll make sure you don’t miss a thing. SPLASH OF LIFE with Mel ARE YOU READY TO BECOME CREATIVELY ALIVE in your business? Mel has just launched her Canva and Design Foundations course. Guiding small business owners and teachers in under 90 minutes (on demand, online and go at your own pace) to understand design, Canva skills and the huge range of its capabilities that you didn't even know it could do). So you can become creatively alive in your own business without having to experience design or tech overwhelm or wait for a designer. Oh and some amazing bonuses included....all created by one heart led entrepreneur and teacher to another oxox check out all the juicy details here https://www.splashoflife.com.au/canvaonlinecourses/ SHE BREATHES with Nat And if you are having trouble saying YES to celebrating yourself, then come and spend some time in the Breathing Room 'in person' or online with me, I'll show you how its done. xx You can find out more about me here: https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/ In person session here: https://shebreathes.as.me/BreathingRoom She Breathes exists to help mothers come home to themselves, one breath, one moment, one choice at a time, so that she can know herself, trust herself, and lead herself.

    48 min
  5. AUG 13

    81. Your Next YES Might Start with a No - with Heather Lee

    What if your next big YES is actually hiding behind a NO? In this powerful episode, we’re joined by the vibrant Heather Lee a Pilates instructor, life coach, Wellness and Ambassador and walking permission slip for doing things that feel right for you. She takes us on a journey through the BIG NOs that changed her life, quitting alcohol and leaving corporate - and how those decisions created space for the YESes she truly wanted. We explore the deeper stories that can keep us stuck: the beliefs, identities, and expectations that whisper “but this is the norm.” Heather Lee shares what it took to untangle those threads and trust that her NO was a way to create space so she could say YES. A door to a life that felt more like hers. From what opened up on the other side, to the unexpected magic (and challenges) that came with creating a new version of her life, this conversation is full of real, honest moments that will make you want to pause and ask: ✨ Is there a YES I’m missing because I’m afraid to quit? We could’ve talked about this for hours and honestly, you might want to. Pop in your headphones and walk with us through the wild, beautiful world of quitting as a way to say YES! You can find Heather Lee here: Heather LA is a Wellness Ambassador, Mentor, Speaker, Author and Clinical Pilates Trainer. You can find her on Insta @theheatherla or online at : https://www.heatherla.com/ Her boutique Pilates Studio located in Geelong is Glow Getter Co and can be found on Insta @glow.getter.co or online at https://glowgetter.co/ Until Next Time, Nat and Mel xxoo Curious to keep the conversation going? We’ve got a little email love note that lands in your inbox every fortnight, with our latest podcast episode, a past gem on a similar topic, and a little question or idea to get you thinking (and maybe even saying yes to yourself). If that sounds like your vibe, just email us at info@soulpresence.com.au with “Pop me on the list!” and we’ll make sure you don’t miss a thing. SPLASH OF LIFE with Mel ARE YOU READY TO BECOME CREATIVELY ALIVE in your business? Mel has just launched her Canva and Design Foundations course. Guiding small business owners and teachers in under 90 minutes (on demand, online and go at your own pace) to understand design, Canva skills and the huge range of its capabilities that you didn't even know it could do). So you can become creatively alive in your own business without having to experience design or tech overwhelm or wait for a designer. Oh and some amazing bonuses included....all created by one heart led entrepreneur and teacher to another oxox check out all the juicy details here https://www.splashoflife.com.au/canvaonlinecourses/ SHE BREATHES with Nat And if you are having trouble saying YES to celebrating yourself, then come and spend some time in the Breathing Room 'in person' or online with me, I'll show you how its done. xx You can find out more about me here: https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/ In person session here: https://shebreathes.as.me/BreathingRoom She Breathes exists to help mothers come home to themselves, one breath, one moment, one choice at a time, so that she can know herself, trust herself, and lead herself.

    34 min
  6. JUL 30

    80. What's Perfection Really Costing You - With Miranda Hodge

    This week on Grab Your Keys and Go, we’re joined by the brilliant and big-hearted Miranda for a deep-dive chat on perfectionism, and how it sneakily sabotages our ability to say yes to ourselves. We explore the real connection between perfectionism, self-worth, and the invisible expectations we carry as mothers. Miranda shares her lived experience of what perfectionism looks like in her world: bouncing from task to task, feeling constantly behind, and struggling to acknowledge what’s already been done, because there’s always more to do. It’s a conversation that goes beneath the surface of productivity and into the why, why do we push ourselves so hard, and what are we really afraid of if we slow down? We unpack the voice of the inner critic, the stories we’ve inherited about what it means to be a “good mum,” and how perfectionism can show up as overfunctioning, overwhelm, and an inability to receive support. We also chat about what helps. Miranda shares the first small steps that began to shift things for her, especially the power of self-compassion and using gentler words when that critical voice gets loud. Because sometimes the bravest thing we can do is pause, notice the pattern, and choose to speak to ourselves like we would to someone we love. This one’s full of ah-ha moments and real permission to drop the guilt and reclaim your yes. Whether perfectionism shows up loudly or lives quietly in your inner dialogue, this episode is here to help you feel seen and remind you: you don’t have to do more to be more. You can find Miranda here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mum-mental-load-reset-i-managing-overwhelm/id1651329204 https://peacefullivingwithmiranda.org/ https://www.instagram.com/mirandarhodge/ Miranda is a mum of 3, experienced teacher, podcaster, author, and life and parenting coach for mums. She helps women feel relief from the staggering mental load of mum life through helping with routines, child behavioural strategies, boundaries and emotional health, so you can feel supported in becoming the mum you always wanted to be. Until next time, Nat and Mel xxoo Curious to keep the conversation going? We’ve got a little email love note that lands in your inbox every fortnight, with our latest podcast episode, a past gem on a similar topic, and a little question or idea to get you thinking (and maybe even saying yes to yourself). If that sounds like your vibe, just email us at info@soulpresence.com.au with “Pop me on the list!” and we’ll make sure you don’t miss a thing. SPLASH OF LIFE with Mel ARE YOU READY TO BECOME CREATIVELY ALIVE in your business? Mel has just launched her Canva and Design Foundations course. It is now on pre release sale for $47.  Guiding small businesses owners and teachers in under 90 minutes (on demand, online and go at your own pace) to understand design, Canva skills and the huge range of its capabilities that you didn't even know it could do). So you can become creatively alive in your own business without having to experience design or tech overwhelm or wait for a designer... on pre release sale until the 10th July.  Oh and some amazing bonuses included....all created by one heart led entrepreneur and teacher to another oxox check out all the juicy details here

    36 min
  7. JUL 17

    79: When Saying Yes Doesn’t Go to Plan (and What Happens Next)

    You finally carve out a moment that’s just for you—a coffee date, a solo walk, a long-awaited massage. You say the YES, you block the time, maybe even line up the childcare. And then… life happens. Sick kids. A friend’s cancellation. A curveball in the calendar. Suddenly, the one thing you were holding onto for some relief or joy is off the table. In this week’s episode, Mel and I dive into those moments—when our precious “yes” doesn’t go to plan. We’ve both had some hilarious, frustrating, and all-too-familiar stories recently that reminded us: it’s not always the yes itself, but what we do next that really matters. In the past, these cancellations would’ve sent us spiralling—disappointed, angry, maybe even quietly resentful. Especially when it felt like the one shot we had for space or connection was gone. But now? We’ve learned to meet those moments differently. We ask: Why are we waiting weeks between giving ourselves what we need? Why does one missed moment send us under? And how can we still say yes in the moment, even when the plan has changed? This episode is for every mum who’s ever had her plans derailed by life’s chaos—and wants to know how to keep choosing herself, even in the middle of the mess. Live Passionately  Nat and Mel xx Curious to keep the conversation going? We’ve got a little email love note that lands in your inbox every fortnight — with our latest podcast episode, a past gem on a similar topic, and a little question or idea to get you thinking (and maybe even saying yes to yourself). If that sounds like your vibe, just email us at info@soulpresence.com.au with “Pop me on the list!” and we’ll make sure you don’t miss a thing. SPLASH OF LIFE with Mel ARE YOU READY TO BECOME CREATIVELY ALIVE in your business? Mel has just launched her Canva and Design Foundations course. It is now on pre release sale for $47.  Guiding small businesses owners and teachers in under 90 minutes (on demand, online and go at your own pace) to understand design, Canva skills and the huge range of its capabilities that you didn't even know it could do). So you can become creatively alive in your own business without having to experience design or tech overwhelm or wait for a designer... on pre release sale until the 10th July.  Oh and some amazing bonuses included....all created by one heart led entrepreneur and teacher to another oxox check out all the juicy details here https://www.splashoflife.com.au/canvaonlinecourses/ SHE BREATHES with Nat And if you are having trouble saying YES to celebrating yourself, then come and spend some time in the Breathing Room 'in person' or online with me, I'll show you how its done. xx You can find out more about me here: https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/ In person session here: https://shebreathes.as.me/BreathingRoom She Breathes exists to help mothers come home to themselves, one breath, one moment, one choice at a time, so that she can know herself, trust herself, and lead herself.

    29 min
  8. JUL 2

    78. The 'Suck It Up' Myth & What We Are Choosing Instead

    This week’s conversation is a gentle rebellion against that all-too-familiar message so many of us were raised with: “Suck it up. Just get on with it.” We’ve heard it from family, society, workplaces, even from that inner voice that’s been running on autopilot since forever. But what if there’s another way?  What if we didn’t have to white-knuckle our way through roles, routines, or responsibilities that are quietly draining the life out of us? In this episode, we explore: 💬 The quiet questioning happening in our friendship circles—“Do I have to keep doing this?” 💡 The power of conversations that challenge “this is just how it is” 💥 How curiosity can crack open new possibilities—in our families, businesses, money stories, and everyday lives We’re talking about the subtle shifts and bold decisions that come from asking, “Is this really true for me?” Whether it’s the job that’s misaligned, the mental load you didn’t sign up for, or the dream you keep putting off, this episode will help you start reimagining what’s possible. Because you don’t have to stay stuck in a version of life that no longer fits. You’re allowed to question. You’re allowed to want more. You’re allowed to choose again. So grab your keys, your courage, and maybe a coffee, this one’s a conversation we all need to hear. Live Passionately  Nat and Mel xx SPLASH OF LIFE with Mel ARE YOU READY TO BECOME CREATIVELY ALIVE in your business? Mel has just launched her Canva and Design Foundations course. It is now on pre release sale for $47.  Guiding small businesses owners and teachers in under 90 minutes (on demand, online and go at your own pace) to understand design, Canva skills and the huge range of its capabilities that you didn't even know it could do). So you can become creatively alive in your own business without having to experience design or tech overwhelm or wait for a designer... on pre release sale until the 10th July.  Oh and some amazing bonuses included....all created by one heart led entrepreneur and teacher to another oxox check out all the juicy details here https://www.splashoflife.com.au/canvaonlinecourses/ SHE BREATHES with Nat And if you are having trouble saying YES to celebrating yourself, then come and spend some time in the Breathing Room 'in person' or online with me, I'll show you how its done. xx You can find out more about me here: https://www.instagram.com/shebreathesnow/ In person session here: https://shebreathes.as.me/BreathingRoom She Breathes exists to help mothers come home to themselves, one breath, one moment, one choice at a time, so that she can know herself, trust herself, and lead herself.

    31 min

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Ever wondered what it really takes to say a BIG YES?  Join Mel and Nat In Season 5 as we pull back the curtain and talk to mums who’ve done just that (said a big YES) - sharing the messy, magical behind-the-scenes of what it took to make it happen (spoiler: it’s never as simple as it looks).  If you’ve said YES to something that changed your life, we’d love to hear your story. This is you if:  You are a Mum You’ve said a big YES (eg: longer period of time away from your family, something that costs a lot of money, study, life long dream that you have always put to the side, competition etc) Love a good conversationHappy to share your storyInspired by peoples stories  REACH OUT IF YOU HAVE A STORY TO SHARE via our DMs on INSTAGRAM or click the APPLY NOW button on insta @grabyourkeysandgo

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