The Mood Maker Podcast

amillâ studio

Here, we’re lifting the veil on all things energy, ambiance, and aesthetics—basically how to curate a mood that really moves you. Think weekly chats about designing your mindset, spaces and experiences that feel as good as they look. From life shifts to mood boosts, it’s all in there… and I can’t wait for you to tune in. Because you know—around here, we don’t just set the mood… we become it. Connect with us on instagram: @themoodmaker.podcast @amillastudio

  1. Jul 16

    26. Not Feeling Yourself Lately? This is Why Fun is The Gateway Back to You

    Have you caught yourself thinking, “I just don’t feel like myself lately”? I've recently realised something that completely shifted the way I think about authenticity. It wasn’t another mindset hack or productivity tip. It was something much simpler… Girls really do just want to have fun. I keep witnessing how fun is the gateway back to who we really are. In this episode, I’m sharing one of the biggest lessons my recent Bali retreat queens unknowingly taught me: that our truest selves emerge at the intersection of safety and play. When we feel safe enough to let our guard down and playful enough to stop performing, the masks begin to fall away and we remember who we’ve been all along. We’ll explore: ​Why so many millennial women feel disconnected from themselves.​How over-functioning and people-pleasing quietly pull us away from our authenticity.​The science behind why joy expands us (including Barbara Fredrickson’s Broaden-and-Build Theory).​How to intentionally create environments that help your nervous system soften.​Simple invitations you can try this week to reconnect with the version of you that’s been waiting patiently beneath all the expectations.The version of you you’ve been searching for isn’t missing at all, she’s simply waiting until she feels safe enough to come out and play. I can’t wait to hear what you do this week to recreate this intersection of safety and play for yourself. If it resonates, send it to someone who needs a little more fun in her days. With love, Claire 🤍 Join my next reset retreat in Tasmania from August 14-17 https://www.amillastudio.com.au/retreats/tasmania

  2. May 8

    24. My Top 5 Retreat Revelations & the Art of Disconnecting to Reconnect with Yourself Again

    This episode is a raw reflection on the biggest lessons, revelations and takeaways I experienced after spending four days retreating with 13 women who arrived with their hearts cracked wide open… by the ocean, under the full moon, ready to reconnect with themselves and one another. We’re talking:✨ the vulnerability that changes everything✨ the signs, synchronicities and “holy shit” moments that appear when you finally slow down enough to notice them✨ why women become mirrors for one another’s healing✨ the contagious nature of love, respect and safe spaces✨ and the truth I witnessed over and over again, that the answers you’re searching for already live inside of you I also open up about the strange and spiritual flow I experience when hosting retreats and why I’ve realised I need to stop trying to force wisdom into neat little formulas and simply trust what moves through me. This episode feels like a love letter to retreating yourself, to stepping away from the laundry pile, the notifications, the pressure, the performative version of who you think you should be… and remembering who the f**k you actually are underneath all of it. Connect with Claire on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@themoodmaker.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ or our retreat page @amillastudio Explore our upcoming 5 night Bali Retreat ⁠⁠⁠www.amillastudio.com.au/retreats/bali⁠⁠⁠ Explore our upcoming 3 night Winter Reset Retreat in Tassie https://www.amillastudio.com.au/retreats/tasmania

  3. Apr 15

    23. Stripping & Self-Reclamation: Why Compassion Over Resentment Is the Real Power Move with Hayley Jones

    From an abusive relationship… to stripping her way into a completely new life, Hayley shares the raw, unfiltered story of how she lost herself, found herself, and rebuilt everything in between. This is a conversation about reclamation, of your body, your energy, your voice and your life. In this episode, I’m sitting down with my darling friend (and certified sparkly earth angel) Hayley Jones, a holistic brand consultant who embodies what it means to design your life from the inside out. And when I say this conversation goes deep… I mean it. We explore the journey from chaos to clarity, from seeking love externally to becoming it internally and the wild, beautiful, sometimes unexpected paths that get us there. Inside this episode we dive into: ✨ Hayley’s experience in an abusive relationship, from being hospitalised and him going to prison, to choosing forgiveness and compassion over resentment ✨ Boundaries, self-worth, and asking “is this actually serving me?” ✨ Why sexiness is an energy (and how to actually embody it) ✨ The unexpected chapter of becoming a stripper… and how it became a catalyst for confidence, boundaries and self-worth ✨ The breakdown before the breakthrough (and trusting it’s all leading somewhere) ✨ Building a life and brand that feels deeply aligned, not just aesthetically pleasing ✨ The art of noticing, presence, and reconnecting with your inner world This conversation is a reminder that no matter where you’ve been, how lost you’ve felt, or how unexpected your path has looked… you always get to come home to yourself. Enjoy! Connect with Claire on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@themoodmaker.podcast⁠⁠⁠ Explore our upcoming 5 night Bali Retreat ⁠⁠www.amillastudio.com.au/retreats/bali⁠⁠ Connect with Hayley: @hayles_tales_ @novara_designs www.novara.design

  4. Apr 9

    22. What If The Thing Aging Us Most Isn’t Age At All… But Tension? With Olga Newman from Face Up

    In this episode, I sit down with Olga Newman, creator of The Face Up Method, a powerful modality that blends face sculpting, lymphatic work, fascia release, nervous system regulation and somatic healing. Together, we unpack the deeper story behind facial tension, body stagnation, blood flow, emotional holding patterns and why true radiance starts far beneath the surface. We Get Into: Why Olga believes it’s not ageing we're fighting, but tensionWhy the face can’t be treated in isolationThe link between blood flow, beauty and energyHow stress, emotion and life experiences get stored in the bodyThe difference between quick fixes and root-cause careWhy small daily rituals matter more than intensityHow this work can bring you back to your natural selfThis episode is a beautiful reminder that caring for yourself doesn’t have to be hard, forceful or invasive. Sometimes it looks like softening. Sometimes it looks like slowing down long enough to hear what your body has been trying to say all along. This isn't a conversation about beauty, but something more than that, it’s a conversation about connection. About tension. About what happens when we stop decorating the surface and start tending to what’s underneath. Connect with Claire on instagram: ⁠⁠@themoodmaker.podcast⁠⁠ Explore our upcoming 5 night Bali Retreat ⁠www.amillastudio.com.au/retreats/bali⁠ Connect with Olga and Face Up: @olga_faceup https://faceup.pro/

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Here, we’re lifting the veil on all things energy, ambiance, and aesthetics—basically how to curate a mood that really moves you. Think weekly chats about designing your mindset, spaces and experiences that feel as good as they look. From life shifts to mood boosts, it’s all in there… and I can’t wait for you to tune in. Because you know—around here, we don’t just set the mood… we become it. Connect with us on instagram: @themoodmaker.podcast @amillastudio