Changing Lanes

With Rachel and Susan

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.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    How to Figure Out What You Actually Want | Motherhood, Career Change & Self Discovery

    In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down to talk about the question so many women find themselves asking, even as grown-ups: what do I actually want to be when I grow up? From childhood dreams of becoming a dolphin trainer and a garbage truck lady, to career paths in marketing, HR, medicine, fitness, nutrition and business, they reflect on how much can change as you grow, become a mum, build a life, and realise the things you once wanted may no longer fit. This episode is for any woman who feels like she is in a season of change, questioning her career path, craving more flexibility, or trying to work out what her next chapter could look like. In this episode, we cover: What Rachel and Susan wanted to be when they were young Why choosing a career path at 17 can feel impossible How your goals can change as you grow, become a mum and move through different life seasons Why the feeling behind the career can matter more than the job title How motherhood can shift your values, priorities and version of success The difference between setting goals and working out how you want life to feel Rachel and Susan’s ideal day and what that revealed about what they really wanted Why flexibility, freedom, structure and connection matter in different ways How to reassess whether your current life still fits What lights Rachel and Susan up in their work now Why your lane does not have to stay the same forever How experience can become an advantage when you are changing lanes Why it is never too late to make a change or choose a new direction CONNECT WITH US Changing Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcastPilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclubThe 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.

    32 min
  2. Jun 3

    Selling My Business Changed My Life | Motherhood, Career Change & Starting Again

    In this episode of Changing Lanes, Susan steps into the interviewer’s seat to deep dive into Rachel’s story, who she is, what shaped her, and how her many lane changes led her to the life she has now. Rachel shares what life looked like before Changing Lanes, from studying fashion, marketing, nutrition and journalism, to working in health, becoming a mum of three, opening Pilates studios and eventually making the decision to sell the business she had built. This episode is for any woman who feels like the life, business or career she built no longer quite fits, but is not sure what comes next. In this episode, we cover: • Rachel’s story before Changing Lanes • Motherhood, business and raising three kids • Why Rachel has always loved learning, studying and exploring new paths • Her early career ideas, from fashion design to marketing, medicine, fitness and nutrition • How her different career pivots eventually started to make sense • Starting a business from home while on maternity leave • Building and running Pilates studios • The decision to sell her business and step into a new chapter • The self-doubt and emotion that came with letting go • Why selling the studios helped Rachel create a more aligned life • The messy middle of career change, motherhood and business • Why your first version does not have to be perfect • Rachel’s advice for women who know they want more 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 Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley Retreat → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au/barre-box-bubbles-yarravalley If you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering whether the life you built still fits, 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.

    18 min
  3. Jun 3

    Changed Careers at 38 | How to Take the First Step Before You Feel Ready

    In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel steps into the interviewer’s seat to deep dive into Susan’s story, who she is, what shaped her, and how she changed careers at 38 before she felt fully ready. Susan shares what life looked like before Pilates, from growing up in a big family, becoming a mum of three, working in corporate roles, studying different courses, bookkeeping from home and feeling like she was always searching for something more. This episode is for any woman who feels like the life or career she built no longer quite fits, but is not sure where to begin.  In this episode, we cover: • Susan’s story before Changing Lanes • Growing up in a big family and her love of connection • Motherhood, business and the juggle behind the scenes • How her daughter’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis shaped her view of health and wellbeing • Feeling stuck in work that made sense, but did not light her up • How Pilates became the turning point • Changing careers at 38 and taking the first step before feeling ready • Buying a Pilates studio and building businesses in her 40s • Why it is never too late to change lanes, find purpose or start again • Susan’s advice for women who know they want more 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 Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley Retreat → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au/barre-box-bubbles-yarravalley If you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering whether it is too late to change careers, find purpose or start again, 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.

    22 min
  4. Jun 3

    For Women Who Know They Want More | Friendship, Business and Life Transitions

    For Women Who Know They Want More: Friendship, Business and Life Transitions In the very first episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down to share the story behind the podcast, their friendship, and the many lane changes that brought them here. From Pilates studio owner and member, to instructor and manager, to buyer and seller, to business partners and now podcast co-hosts, their relationship has taken a few unexpected turns along the way. They also share what “changing lanes” means to them, why it is never too late to start again or choose a new direction, and how this podcast became a space for honest conversations about life, growth, confidence and wanting more. In this episode, we cover: The story behind Changing Lanes How Rachel and Susan’s friendship began Their journey from Pilates studio owner and member to business partners The unique dynamic of being friends, colleagues and co-founders Why supportive female friendship matters when you are navigating change How The Pilates Retreat Club helped inspire the podcast What they learnt from listening to women’s stories on retreat Why changing lanes can happen at any age or stage of life The role of motherhood, business and passion in their own lane changes Why taking the first step often feels scary, but worth it What listeners can expect from future episodes 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 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.

    15 min

About

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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