Reset with Ash Cam

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The big questions from your girl group chat, unpacked by experts. Hosted by Ash Cam, Reset is the podcast for women building lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on paper. Each week, Ash sits down with leading psychologists, financial experts, founders, authors and thought leaders for honest conversations about career, relationships, mental health, money, identity and the seasons of life we all find ourselves navigating. The kind of conversations that leave you feeling clearer, calmer, more inspired - and texting the episode to a friend with “this made me think of you.” Because success means more when you actually feel good living it. Top 10% podcast on Spotify, listened to in 80+ countries. New episodes every Tuesday. Got a question for the group chat? Find us on Instagram at @reset___podcast Welcome to Reset x

  1. Do You Need A Hobby To Be Successful? The Psychology of Fun

    1D AGO

    Do You Need A Hobby To Be Successful? The Psychology of Fun

    From Y2K fashion and 90s nostalgia to film cameras, scrapbooking, reading, craft nights, and analogue hobbies suddenly becoming “cool” again… it feels like everyone is craving something from the past right now. But what if this cultural shift is about more than trends? What if people are actually searching for joy, creativity, presence, community, and permission to feel alive again? In this week’s episode of Reset, psychologist Rebecca McWilliam joins me for a conversation about play, hobbies, joy, burnout, nervous system regulation, and why fun is far more important to our mental health than most adults realise. We unpack why so many adults feel emotionally flat even when life looks “good on paper,” why women often turn hobbies into productivity projects, and how modern life may be disconnecting us from the parts of ourselves that once felt most alive. In this episode, we discuss: ​ Why so many adults feel emotionally exhausted even when life looks good on paper​ The psychology of play and why hobbies support mental health​ Why women often turn hobbies into productivity or side hustles​ Why nostalgia, Y2K trends, and analogue hobbies are rising again​ What childhood hobbies can reveal about your personality and needs​ Nervous system regulation, burnout, and emotional overwhelm​ Why business owners and high achievers especially need hobbies outside of work​ How social media and optimisation culture affect joy and creativity​ Why so many people feel overstimulated but under-inspired​ Small ways to reconnect with fun, creativity, and aliveness again If you’ve been feeling overstimulated, emotionally flat, or like life has become all responsibility and no play, this episode is your reminder that joy is not something you have to earn. Because success means very little if you never feel fully alive while living it. Find Bec here: https://rebeccampsychology.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/psychologistbec/ https://msha.ke/rebeccampsychology/

    50 min
  2. Women Aren’t Better at Multitasking - We’re Just Doing More (And It’s Burning Us Out)

    APR 27

    Women Aren’t Better at Multitasking - We’re Just Doing More (And It’s Burning Us Out)

    If you’ve been feeling mentally drained, overwhelmed, or like your brain never switches off, this episode will help you understand why and show you how to reduce the mental load and finally feel lighter. In this episode of Reset, I’m joined by Professor Leah Ruppanner to unpack the mental load so many women are carrying and why so many of us feel constantly overwhelmed, stretched too thin, and responsible for holding everything together. We talk about emotional labour, invisible responsibilities, and how the pressure of modern life, work, and relationships can quietly lead to burnout. If you’ve ever felt like you’re thinking about everything all the time, this conversation will help you feel seen, understood, and supported with practical tools to reduce the mental load, set boundaries, and create more space in your life. The cover of Leah’s chart-topping new book Drained makes a bold promise: that by reducing our mental load, we can do less and be more. More successful in our careers, more fulfilled in our lives, and more impactful in the world. In this episode, we unpack exactly how. Leah is a leading sociologist at the University of Melbourne, CEO of Lighten Lab, and has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, and CNN for her data-driven insights on gender, equity, and workplace policy. In this episode, we cover: What the mental load actually is and why it feels so heavyThe invisible and emotional labour women carry every dayWhy so many high-achieving women feel overwhelmed and burnt outThe 8 types of mental load and how to recognise them in your lifeHow the mental load shows up in relationships and at workPractical ways to reduce the mental load and set better boundariesHow to navigate gender bias in the workplace (and use it to your advantage)A sociologist’s perspective on where to focus your time and energyIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re doing everything but still not getting ahead, this episode will help you feel lighter, clearer, and more in control of what actually matters. Take the free mental load assessment https://www.lightenlab.com/assessment Listen to the MissPerceived Podcast  Buy Leah’s best selling book Drained  https://www.booktopia.com.au/drained-leah-ruppanner/book/9781761471957.html?srsltid=AfmBOorIAs9WdiOH2bm-5y8teJrJ6DNiYdHfp_SUwgEh8qW0lZ5qjgMH Follow Leah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/prof.leahruppannerFollow Ash on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashcam____

    50 min
  3. Why You’ve Been Feeling “Off” Lately (It’s Not Just You)

    APR 20

    Why You’ve Been Feeling “Off” Lately (It’s Not Just You)

    If you’ve been feeling a little off lately… a bit flat, overwhelmed, or not quite like yourself, this episode will help you understand why. In this conversation, Ash sits down with psychologist Lara Beaton to unpack the real impact of constant negative news, doomscrolling, and the emotional weight so many of us are carrying right now. Because it’s not just you. We’re living in a time where we’re more connected than ever, but also more exposed to distressing headlines, global uncertainty, and information overload. And while staying informed matters, it can quietly take a toll on our mental and physical health. This episode is here to help you make sense of what’s happening in your brain and body and more importantly, how to feel lighter, calmer, and more like yourself again. You’ll walk away feeling validated, grounded, and equipped with practical ways to stay informed without feeling consumed. In this episode, we cover: • Why you’ve been feeling “off” lately (and why it makes sense) • The psychological impact of constant negative news exposure • What doomscrolling is actually doing to your brain and nervous system • How anxiety, stress, and emotional fatigue can build without us realising • The guilt of feeling happy when the world feels heavy • How to hold both awareness and optimism at the same time • Simple, realistic ways to reduce your mental load without disconnecting completely • Practical tools to feel calmer, more grounded, and back in control A reminder as you listen: You’re allowed to stay informed and still feel joy. You’re allowed to care deeply about the world and still protect your energy. And you’re allowed to create a life that feels good, even when things around you feel uncertain. Connect with us: Lara Beaton Website: https://www.larabeatonpsychology.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larabeatonpsychology Reset Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reset___podcast Ash Cam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashcam____

    31 min

  4. APR 12

    How She Built A Global Fashion Brand With $200

    In this episode of Reset, Ash sits down with Kirstin-Lee Keysers,founder of Australian fashion label Kivari, to explore what can happen when you take a risk on yourself and back your dream. What started as a holiday idea and a cancelled flight home has grown into a multi-eight-figure fashion brand, with beautiful stores across Australia and a global online community of more than 370,000 followers. Kiki shares the real story behind building Kivari - from selling at markets to opening flagship stores, scaling a high-performing team, predicting fashion trends months in advance, and navigating the logistics of releasing new collections multiple times a month. This conversation goes deep into entrepreneurship, career change, business growth, leadership, marketing, team building, and how AI may shape the future of the fashion industry. It’s an honest, inspiring episode for anyone craving change, considering starting over, or wondering if it’s too late to pursue a dream. In this episode, we cover: How Kivari was born from a holiday ideaWhat it was really like building the brand in the early daysGrowing from markets to bricks-and-mortar stores across AustraliaOnline vs in-store sales and scaling a retail businessBuilding and leading a high-performing teamThe marketing strategies driving growth right nowHow fashion collections are designed months in advanceTrend forecasting and consumer behaviourSurrounding yourself with the right people as a founderThe future of Kivari and the fashion industryHow AI may change fashion and retailAdvice for women wanting a career change later in lifeA message from Kiki’s 90-year-old future selfWhether you’re an aspiring founder, a creative, a career-driven woman, or simply someone craving inspiration to take the next step, this episode is a reminder that it’s never too late to begin again. Where to from here? https://www.kivari.com.au https://www.instagram.com/kivari_the_label/ https://www.instagram.com/kiki_keysers/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstin-lee-keysers-38a4a563/

    30 min
  5. You’re Probably Craving This (I Have Been Too)

    APR 5

    You’re Probably Craving This (I Have Been Too)

    Making new friends as an adult can feel surprisingly hard. We want to… but everyone’s calendars are full, and it just doesn’t happen like it used to. In this solo episode, I’m sharing the story behind Reset Walk Club - a simple idea that came together quickly and is now launching across multiple cities in Australia. This conversation is for you if you’ve ever felt like: your life has grown, but your circle hasn’t quite caught upyou want to meet new people, but don’t know where to startyou’re craving more connection, better conversations, and a resetWe talk about: why leaving your hometown can help you discover who you really arewhy you don’t actually need to move to create that same energyhow friendships evolve as we grow through different seasons of lifewhy it’s important to keep adding to your circleand how to make connection feel easy againWalk Club is designed to be simple: one hour, once a month, already in your calendar. No pressure. No awkward networking. Just real conversations, fresh air, and like-minded women. Find all the details, locations, and upcoming dates here: https://events.humanitix.com/host/ash-cam-reset Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reset___podcast

    2 min
  6. The Truth About Friendships in Your 20s and 30s | Making Friends, Growing Together & Drifting Apart

    APR 5

    The Truth About Friendships in Your 20s and 30s | Making Friends, Growing Together & Drifting Apart

    Why can friendship feel so hard as an adult? Why do so many of us feel lonely, disconnected, or like we've outgrown our old friendships? In this honest and heartfelt episode, Ash is joined by Psychologist Ally to talk about the messy, emotional and deeply human reality of friendship in adulthood. Whether you're navigating new life phases like motherhood, career shifts, or personal growth... or simply wondering how to make new friends as an adult, this episode offers real insight, comfort, and tools. You'll learn: * Why friendships change in your 20s and 30s and that’s okay * What the Harvard Happiness Study reveals about friendship and longevity * How to be a good friend, even when you're in different life seasons * Why we can feel more lonely in the age of social media * What to do when you feel left behind, disconnected, or like you’ve outgrown someone * How to find your people and build deeper connections as an adult Whether you're craving more meaningful connection, grieving an old friendship, or trying to find your place socially this episode is for you. Links & Resources: 🎧 Reset Podcast episode on navigating your 20s & 30s: https://youtu.be/O_RJ7NVFcPE 📖 Harvard Happiness Study (via Forbes): https://www.forbes.com/sites/adriangostick/2023/08/15/harvard-research-reveals-the-1-key-to-living-longer-and-happier/ Follow Ally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/congruencepsychology/ Work with Ally: https://www.congruencepsychology.com Follow Ash on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashcam____/ — If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show and leave a review it helps more people find these important conversations.

    59 min
  7. Financial Traps Women Fall Into (and how to avoid them)

    APR 4

    Financial Traps Women Fall Into (and how to avoid them)

    If you stopped working tomorrow, how long could you financially survive on your own? Not in theory. Not in a spreadsheet somewhere.In real life. Lately I’ve been seeing headlines about rising homelessness in Australian women over 55. At first, it feels distant. But when you dig deeper, this isn’t just about homelessness. It’s about superannuation gaps.It’s about part-time work and motherhood.It’s about divorce.It’s about rising cost of living, rent vesting and what really happens financially when life doesn’t go to plan. In this episode, I sit down with financial adviser Jayde Jenkins to unpack the financial blind spots women can’t afford to ignore and what we should be doing in our 20s, 30s and 40s to protect ourselves. We talk about: * Why homelessness in women over 55 is rising in Australia * The long-term financial impact of career breaks and part-time work * What divorce really means for superannuation and property * Rent vesting and whether it protects you long term * Reverse mortgages and accessing equity later in life * The financial red flags women consistently overlook * Why personal insurance matters more than most of us realise * How to build an emergency fund even if you’re starting from zero * The financial order of priorities if you’re earning well and want a clear roadmap This conversation isn’t about fear. It’s about awareness. Because the women most affected aren’t irresponsible. They’re capable, educated women who experienced illness, separation, age discrimination or simply underestimated the long-term impact of stepping out of the workforce. If you care about financial independence, protecting your future and making sure you always have options, this episode is for you. Watch the episode about Divorce with Divorce Lawyer Steph https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rt5VRTIeCfqY6lqsdTjit?si=osuHOJawSmav0wlpaR2mMQ&pi=OPmEw2m3So2DL&t=0 Connect with Jayde on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jayde_financialadviser Follow Ash on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashcam____ New episodes weekly. Follow Reset so you never miss a conversation your future self will thank you for.

    42 min
  8. Baby Sleep, Breastfeeding and Co-Sleeping: What’s Actually Normal?

    MAR 10

    Baby Sleep, Breastfeeding and Co-Sleeping: What’s Actually Normal?

    Before Rose was born, I thought I had prepared well. I had already interviewed incredible experts about postpartum nutrition, hormonal crashes, mental health and recovery after birth. I felt informed and ready for what the fourth trimester might bring. But once Rose arrived, the two things that surprised me most were breastfeeding and newborn sleep. The reality of milk supply, feeding a newborn, contact naps and baby sleep (or lack of) looked very different to what I had imagined. In this episode I’m joined by Melissa Hays, a paediatric nurse, midwife, internationally certified lactation consultant and holistic baby sleep consultant who has built an online community of more than 90,000 parents seeking calm, evidence based guidance around breastfeeding, formula feeding and baby sleep. This is the conversation I wish I had listened to before giving birth to Rose. Melissa shares what she wishes every parent knew about breastfeeding, how stress and exhaustion can affect milk supply, what biologically normal baby sleep actually looks like in the first year, and why so many families quietly co sleep even though it’s rarely talked about openly. If you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or navigating the first year with a baby, this episode will help you feel more informed, more confident and far less alone. In this episode we discuss: How to filter through conflicting advice from midwives, doctors, friends and the internet without losing confidence in yourself Three things Melissa wishes every woman knew about breastfeeding before giving birth Fascinating facts about breastmilk and how it changes based on your baby’s needs How to choose a formula if you decide to supplement or exclusively formula feed How stress, exhaustion and pressure can impact milk supply in the early weeks How babies sleep around the world and why different cultures approach baby sleep differently What biologically normal baby sleep actually looks like in the first year of life Why co sleeping is still taboo in Australia even though many families end up doing it What parents need to know to co sleep as safely as possible if it happens Why traditional sleep training advice like cry it out is now being questioned by more professionals Whether contact naps are actually a bad habit or a completely normal phase of development As always, take what resonates and leave the rest. There is no single perfect way to parent, only the way that works best for you and your baby. Key links from this chat:  Follow Reset Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reset___podcast/  Follow Ash on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashcam____/ Follow Mel on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cocoonandcradle/ Return to work guide https://www.cocoonandcradle.com/returning-to-work?fbclid=PARlRTSAQcxNNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafx8l2qGd9Hrboyejk0dysndBsRYLigcpbLH55G9lm155KNzAOfXFdaveOR1g_aem_Le9DHYO1Vmxw8vCN5QUkaw Baby & toddler Sleep FAQs https://www.cocoonandcradle.com/baby-toddler-sleep-faq?fbclid=PARlRTSAQcxINleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAad9n2RK_RufJE6akE1eDPMsoh3tB9R4p6KLCAzSUpV4b_fScnBKBtk2qq03BA_aem_edznNMOc9ocT77ZFPRzpkw Breastfeeding FAQs https://www.cocoonandcradle.com/optin?fbclid=PARlRTSAQcxG1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacgbF-dpHqJtwE-3KzVTbnTDlXzNRpUBd4LI-kKVdZZdHp14kudLXHZlWIamA_aem_zLcUJlmpCkpVWNnDkMhVKg Join the Cocoon Circle https://www.cocoonandcradle.com/cocoon-circle?fbclid=PARlRTSAQcxK9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaegNcGyUtYd6RlqdG0PLZvnSMTU-hkXUABar4cV7A1QJfcW5u3PdBQMTdnPuQ_aem_qxxJpRJpvYDRh1rXsBbi_Q Australian Breastfeeding Association https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/co-sleeping

    58 min
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The big questions from your girl group chat, unpacked by experts. Hosted by Ash Cam, Reset is the podcast for women building lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on paper. Each week, Ash sits down with leading psychologists, financial experts, founders, authors and thought leaders for honest conversations about career, relationships, mental health, money, identity and the seasons of life we all find ourselves navigating. The kind of conversations that leave you feeling clearer, calmer, more inspired - and texting the episode to a friend with “this made me think of you.” Because success means more when you actually feel good living it. Top 10% podcast on Spotify, listened to in 80+ countries. New episodes every Tuesday. Got a question for the group chat? Find us on Instagram at @reset___podcast Welcome to Reset x

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  • Creator
    Ash Cam
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ash Cam
  • Show Website
    Reset with Ash Cam

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