Mind Your Being Podcast

Cass

A Health and Wellbeing podcast that explores what it really means to care for our whole being — our physical, mental and emotional health. Each episode, you’ll hear from leading health and wellness experts, or everyday people who share powerful insights and lived experience. And sometimes, it’ll just be me — sharing thoughts, tools, and reflections from my own journey.  This podcast is about raising awareness and making evidence-based information and practical tools accessible and relatable.  More than anything, I want you to feel supported, encouraged, and empowered to make informed health choices that feel right for you. Mind Your Being is for everyone – especially those in midlife and beyond – who are facing the ups and downs of life and looking not just to survive, but to truly thrive as we grow older.

  1. 6d ago

    #39 High Blood Pressure: Why Knowing Your Numbers Matters

    You can feel healthy, stay active and get on with everyday life — and still have high blood pressure without knowing it. In this solo episode of Mind Your Being, Cass explores why blood pressure matters, what it is, and how persistently high blood pressure can affect our health over time. Often called a silent killer because it may not cause obvious symptoms, high blood pressure is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke. It can also affect our brain health, kidneys and eyes. Cass explains the basics of blood pressure in everyday language, shares a story that highlights why it’s important not to rely on how we feel, and discusses why checking our blood pressure is a valuable part of prevention — even when we feel perfectly well. Your takeaway: When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? If you can’t remember, this episode is a gentle reminder to find out. Because sometimes looking after our health isn’t about doing something dramatic. It’s about checking something we can’t feel. 🎧 Listen to more episodes at mindyourbeing.com.au and wherever you listen to podcasts. This episode is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice. Please speak with your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional about your individual blood pressure readings and health needs. https://mindyourbeing.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbeingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574785410170# https://x.com/mind_yourbeing https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourBeingPodcast Thanks so much for listening, Cass x Disclaimer: The information provided on the Mind Your Being Podcast is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The content shared on this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Reliance on any information provided by the Mind Your Being Podcast, its hosts, guests, or others appearing on the podcast is solely at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast creators or hosts.

  2. Sep 27

    #38 Grab the Reins: Self-Trust, Taking Action & Creating a Life That Works for You — with Aoife Leggett

    Have you ever found yourself overthinking a decision, questioning whether you're good enough, or waiting until you feel more confident before taking the next step? In Episode 38 of Mind Your Being, I’m joined by Aoife Leggett, a coach with a background in equestrian sport, performance, breathwork and psychology, for a conversation about self-trust, mindset and what it means to take ownership of the direction of your life. Aoife and I talk about the inner critic and the limiting stories we can carry about ourselves — “I’m not good enough”, “that’s not for me” or “I’m not that kind of person” — and how becoming aware of those stories can be the first step towards changing them. We explore why confidence doesn’t necessarily come before action, how taking small steps can help build confidence and self-trust, and why we don’t need to have the whole path figured out before we begin. Aoife also shares practical strategies for managing overthinking and mental chatter, including journaling, visualisation, meditation and breathwork. She guides us through three simple breathing techniques that can be used to help create a sense of calm and reconnect with the body. We also talk about self-respect, boundaries, becoming comfortable with being a beginner, listening to your intuition, and creating everyday habits and relationships that support your wellbeing. And perhaps the biggest message from our conversation? You don't have to live according to someone else's expectations. Sometimes, you just need to grab the reins and take the next step towards creating a life that works for you. A warm, practical conversation about self-doubt, confidence, self-trust, taking action and finding your own direction in life. Bio Aoife Leggett is an internationally accredited Mindset and Performance Coach specialising in helping individuals and teams perform at their best. With qualifications in Breathwork, Sport & Performance Psychology, Coaching, and Performance Nutrition, she combines evidence-based strategies with practical tools to help people build confidence, manage stress, improve resilience, and achieve sustainable high performance. Through her practice, Three Sixty Coaching, Aoife works with clients around the world, including athletes, business leaders, professionals, and organisations. Taking a holistic approach, she helps people create greater clarity, balance, and wellbeing so they can perform with confidence, navigate challenges more effectively, and fulfil their potential in both their personal and professional lives. Links: Email: aoife@threesixtycoaching.ie Website: www.threesixtycoaching.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoife-leggett-3033b9166/ Instagram: @aoifeleggettcoach https://mindyourbeing.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbeingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574785410170# https://x.com/mind_yourbeing https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourBeingPodcast Thanks so much for listening, Cass x Disclaimer: The information provided on the Mind Your Being Podcast is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The content shared on this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Reliance on any information provided by the Mind Your Being Podcast, its hosts, guests, or others appearing on the podcast is solely at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast creators or hosts.

  3. Sep 13

    #37 Caring Capacity: Do We Have to Keep Caring the Way We Always Have?

    Have you ever noticed that the way you care for the people in your life starts to feel different in midlife? You still love your family and friends deeply, but perhaps you're less willing or able to keep doing some of the things you've always done for them. In Episode 37 of Mind Your Being, Cass explores the idea of caring capacity – a concept discussed by relationship counsellor Margie Mitchell (Episode 34) – and asks whether we have to keep caring for others in exactly the same ways we always have. Cass reflects on the often invisible labour that can come with caring: planning, organising, remembering, anticipating and doing. She shares her own experience of deciding that, now her children are adults, she doesn't need to be responsible for cooking dinner every single night. She also shares a conversation with a friend who has recently turned 80, whose reflections on a lifetime of caring for others, independence and enjoying her own time made Cass think about how deeply ideas about being "selfish" can stay with us. This isn't an episode about caring less. It's about recognising that our energy and capacity are finite, and perhaps becoming more conscious about where we choose to spend them. What if caring doesn't always have to look like doing? And what if changing the way we care doesn't mean we care any less? A warm, honest and conversational reflection on midlife, caring capacity, invisible labour, mental load, motherhood, adult children, guilt, changing priorities and giving ourselves permission to question the way we've always done things.  https://mindyourbeing.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbeingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574785410170# https://x.com/mind_yourbeing https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourBeingPodcast Thanks so much for listening, Cass x Disclaimer: The information provided on the Mind Your Being Podcast is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The content shared on this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Reliance on any information provided by the Mind Your Being Podcast, its hosts, guests, or others appearing on the podcast is solely at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast creators or hosts.

  4. Sep 6

    4-Minute Morning Meditation | Calm, Open & Ready for the Day

    Take a few minutes for yourself before the day begins. This gentle 4-minute morning meditation is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and begin your day with greater calm, openness and steadiness — ready to meet whatever the day brings. Find a comfortable place, press play, and simply be here for a few minutes. Mind Your Being Meditation Moments are short, gentle practices designed to help you pause, reset and reconnect with yourself. **If you'd prefer to listen while watching some calm ocean waves - visit YouTube @MindYourBeingPodcast https://mindyourbeing.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbeingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574785410170# https://x.com/mind_yourbeing https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourBeingPodcast Thanks so much for listening, Cass x Disclaimer: The information provided on the Mind Your Being Podcast is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The content shared on this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Reliance on any information provided by the Mind Your Being Podcast, its hosts, guests, or others appearing on the podcast is solely at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast creators or hosts.

    4-Minute Morning Meditation | Calm, Open & Ready for the Day
  5. Aug 30

    #36 What's Happening to Your Brain During Menopause? With Neuroscientist Lauren Dewsbury

    Menopause is often talked about in terms of hot flushes and night sweats—but what about the changes happening in the brain? In this episode of Mind Your Being, I speak with neuroscientist and researcher Lauren Dewsbury from NICM Health Research Institute at Western Sydney University about the often-underdiscussed cognitive and emotional changes that can occur during the menopause transition. Lauren explains what estrogen is doing in the brain, how hormonal changes can affect brain energy, and why some women experience symptoms such as brain fog, difficulty concentrating, finding words, cognitive fatigue and changes in mood and stress resilience. We also explore Lauren's qualitative research into the lived experiences of peri- and postmenopausal women—including the impact these changes can have on confidence, identity, healthcare experiences and working life. The conversation then turns to creatine. Best known for its role in muscle performance and recovery, creatine is now attracting interest for its potential role in brain energy and cognitive health. Lauren explains why researchers are investigating it, what the evidence tells us so far, and why we need to be cautious about drawing conclusions from the relatively early research. Lauren also shares her team's MENOCOG feasibility study, which is investigating whether creatine may have potential benefits for cognitive health in postmenopausal women. We finish by talking about what women can do right now to support brain health—including movement, sleep, managing cognitive load, stress recovery and social connection. An informative and compassionate conversation about the female brain, menopause, cognitive health and where the research is heading. Bio Lauren Dewsbury is a cognitive neuroscientist, PhD researcher and keynote speaker working to change how we understand women’s brain health in midlife. Her work explores how the brain changes during the menopause transition—from brain fog, memory changes and mood, to the shifts in brain energy that may sit beneath them. She is the trial lead for MENOCOG, an Australian clinical trial investigating creatine supplementation as a potential new approach to supporting cognition and mood in postmenopausal women. Lauren’s research also brings visibility to women’s lived experiences of menopause, including the often-overlooked effects of cognitive change on confidence, identity and performance at work. At the heart of her work is a commitment to empowering women with credible, evidence-based knowledge so they can take a more informed and proactive role in shaping their long-term health trajectory with greater agency. Through her research, writing, and speaking, Lauren brings the science of women’s brain health out of the laboratory and into the conversations, workplaces and healthcare decisions where it can make a meaningful difference. Her work has been featured in several prominent Australian media publications including the Australian Financial Review, New Scientist and the Herald Sun. Links: MENOCOG website: https://menocog.com.au/ MENOCOG screening survey: https://redcap.link/menocog Lauren Dewsbury website: www.laurendewsbury.com Lauren Instagram @lauren_dewsburyphd AFR Article Herald Sun coverage on Menocog  https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/ https://www.menopause.org.au/ https://menopausealliance.au/ https://mindyourbeing.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbeingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574785410170# https://x.com/mind_yourbeing https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourBeingPodcast Thanks so much for listening, Cass x Disclaimer: The information provided on the Mind Your Being Podcast is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The content shared on this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Reliance on any information provided by the Mind Your Being Podcast, its hosts, guests, or others appearing on the podcast is solely at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast creators or hosts.

  6. Aug 16

    #35 Menopause Unfiltered: A Lived Experience of Perimenopause, MHT, Body Image & Ageing

    What does menopause actually feel like when you're living through it — rather than reading about it? In this episode of Mind Your Being, I’m joined by my long-time friend Sam for an open and honest conversation about her experience of the menopause transition. Sam and I have been friends for around 13 years, and we’ve shared plenty of conversations about health and wellbeing over that time. She also spent many years working as a nurse, so I was particularly interested to hear what she had learned both personally and professionally about menopause, ageing and looking after our health as we get older. Sam shares what she first noticed during her menopause transition — including night sweats, disrupted sleep, exhaustion, restless legs and migraines — and how long it took her to realise these symptoms could be connected to menopause. We talk openly about seeking medical help, finding a doctor she felt comfortable talking to, and her decision to use menopausal hormone therapy (MHT/HRT) after initially feeling quite fearful about hormone treatment. But this conversation goes well beyond symptoms and treatment. We also talk about changing bodies, menopause and self-esteem, the pressure women can feel to look a certain way, and Sam’s deeply personal experience of disordered eating and how menopause has been a trigger for some of those thoughts and behaviours. There’s also a bigger conversation about ageing well — why strength and mobility matter, how quickly we can lose muscle when we’re inactive or unwell, and why maintaining physical function may be far more important than focusing on how our bodies look. And perhaps most importantly, we talk about friendship, asking for help, self-compassion and why women shouldn't have to navigate menopause alone. This is a lived experience conversation rather than medical advice, and Sam’s experience is her own. We hope by talking openly about things that can sometimes feel difficult, uncomfortable or even taboo, that if you recognize yourself in some of what we talk about, you might feel a little bit less alone and feel more comfortable reaching out for support. Content note: This episode includes discussion of disordered eating, body image and eating disorder behaviours. https://butterfly.org.au/ https://mindyourbeing.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbeingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574785410170# https://x.com/mind_yourbeing https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourBeingPodcast Thanks so much for listening, Cass x Disclaimer: The information provided on the Mind Your Being Podcast is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The content shared on this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Reliance on any information provided by the Mind Your Being Podcast, its hosts, guests, or others appearing on the podcast is solely at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast creators or hosts.

  7. Aug 2

    #34 How to Stay Connected (and Reconnect) in a Long-Term Relationship | Margie Mitchell

    How do happy, healthy relationships stay strong through the many seasons of life? In this episode of Mind Your Being, I’m joined by registered counsellor and psychotherapist Margie Mitchell for a thoughtful conversation about maintaining connection in long-term relationships. Midlife can bring career pressures, raising children, caring for ageing parents, menopause, shifting identities and the empty nest. With so much happening, it's easy for relationships to become more functional than emotionally connected. Margie shares practical, compassionate advice on how couples can nurture emotional intimacy, communicate with kindness, and reconnect through life's inevitable transitions. We also explore how childhood experiences shape the way we communicate, why small daily moments of connection matter, and how partners can better support one another through perimenopause and menopause.  In this episode we discuss: • What healthy communication really looks like  • Why couples drift apart without realising it  • Rebuilding emotional intimacy  • Staying connected during busy family life  • Practical rituals that strengthen relationships  • Menopause and its impact on relationships  • Empty nest and other midlife transitions  • Supporting your partner with empathy and understanding  • Why kindness, curiosity and appreciation matter Whether your relationship feels strong or you're simply wanting to invest in it before problems arise, this conversation offers practical insights to help couples stay connected over time. https://mindyourbeing.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbeingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574785410170# https://x.com/mind_yourbeing https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourBeingPodcast Thanks so much for listening, Cass x Disclaimer: The information provided on the Mind Your Being Podcast is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The content shared on this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Reliance on any information provided by the Mind Your Being Podcast, its hosts, guests, or others appearing on the podcast is solely at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast creators or hosts.

  8. Jul 19

    #33 What Health Experts Taught Me About Living Well

    What can a year of conversations with psychologists, neuroscientists, doctors, exercise physiologists, nutrition experts and researchers teach us about living well? In this special anniversary episode of Mind Your Being, I reflect on the biggest lessons I've learned after a year of conversations with health experts—and how those conversations have completely changed the way I think about health and wellbeing. When I started the podcast, I believed our health was interconnected. But after speaking with experts across mental health, brain health, bone health, nutrition, relationships and healthy ageing, I've come to appreciate just how deeply connected our bodies, minds and lives really are. In this episode, I share: • Why strength has become one of the foundations of healthy ageing • What surprised me about the connection between brain health, heart health and metabolic health • The lessons I've learned about vulnerability, shame and self-acceptance • Why curiosity has become more important than having all the answers • And the one question I keep coming back to: How can we live well? Whether you've been listening since Episode 1 or you've only just discovered Mind Your Being, thank you for being here. I hope this conversation helps you feel a little more informed, a little more curious... and reminds you that you're not alone.   https://mindyourbeing.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbeingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574785410170# https://x.com/mind_yourbeing https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourBeingPodcast Thanks so much for listening, Cass x Disclaimer: The information provided on the Mind Your Being Podcast is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The content shared on this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or nutritional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Reliance on any information provided by the Mind Your Being Podcast, its hosts, guests, or others appearing on the podcast is solely at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast creators or hosts.

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A Health and Wellbeing podcast that explores what it really means to care for our whole being — our physical, mental and emotional health. Each episode, you’ll hear from leading health and wellness experts, or everyday people who share powerful insights and lived experience. And sometimes, it’ll just be me — sharing thoughts, tools, and reflections from my own journey.  This podcast is about raising awareness and making evidence-based information and practical tools accessible and relatable.  More than anything, I want you to feel supported, encouraged, and empowered to make informed health choices that feel right for you. Mind Your Being is for everyone – especially those in midlife and beyond – who are facing the ups and downs of life and looking not just to survive, but to truly thrive as we grow older.

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