This week I’m dipping back into the archives with one of the most relistened episodes of Almost 40: a conversation with my mum. It started as a joke. My podcast manager suggested I ask mum the questions you’d want answered before the end of someone’s life. Mum was 57 at the time of recording! What unfolded surprised me. Mum shares why her proudest achievement isn’t her kids or grandkids, but the sharp left turn she took into a whole new career despite a lifelong fear of exams and a belief that she wasn’t smart enough. We talk about what it was like having two babies by 19, the day I rolled off a hospital bed at twelve weeks old (yes, I’m the fractured skull child), and why “I don’t know how you do it” rarely lands the way people intend.

We also unpack something I can’t stop thinking about: why women call their achievements luck. Mum bought her own home after her divorce and is now mortgage free, and her first instinct was to call herself lucky rather than proud. Becoming a mum myself changed how I see her, and this conversation changed it again.

In this episode:

• The career change my mum made in midlife and the self-doubt she pushed through

• Being a young mum at 19 and how you cope when there’s no other option

• Why “I don’t know how you do it” lands differently when you’re in survival mode

• Luck versus pride: how women talk themselves out of their own achievements

• The one thing mum would do differently, and what it reveals about parenting, guilt and work ethic

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Dr Lara Goode opens up about her recent realisation and diagnosis about of what her psychologist called "severe combined type ADHD" at 35. Lara runs her own allied health clinic, is a Mum of two boys and she’s only now meeting herself for the first time - at 35. 

In this episode, Lara and I unpack what a late ADHD diagnosis actually feels like: the relief, the rage, and the question she now asks herself every day - is this actual Lara, or performing Lara?

We talk about:

• Getting diagnosed with ADHD at 35 and grieving the years it was missed
• Good girl conditioning, people pleasing and having no boundaries
• Masking, mirroring and being a chameleon in relationships
• Why anger in women is treated as “unbecoming”, and why our mid-thirties is when the rage shows up
• Burnout, high standards and genuinely believing in bandwidth you don’t have
• Postnatal anxiety and the undoing that motherhood brings
• What Lara would say to her younger self

Whether or not ADHD is part of your story, if you’ve ever felt like you’ve spent your life performing a version of yourself, this one is for you.

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What makes a Miserable Mum? Is it linked to life satisfaction? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, carrying the mental load, or struggling to enjoy family life, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Almost Forty, Kylie is joined by Alison from Our Neurodiverse Family for an honest conversation about the recent social media trend surrounding "Things we do because we refuse to be Miserable Mum's". This conversation is all about motherhood, parenting, family systems, resentment, unrealistic expectations and the hidden factors that contribute to mum burnout.

Together they explore why so many women feel exhausted by the pressure of being a “good mum” and why the answer isn’t necessarily becoming a better parent - it’s identifying what actually matters, letting go of what doesn’t, and redesigning the systems that are creating friction in everyday family life.

Topics discussed include:

• The mental load of motherhood

• Family dinners and parenting expectations

• Mum guilt and resentment

• Family systems that reduce overwhelm

• Neurodivergent families and practical supports

• Teaching kids independence and life skills

• Fend For Yourself Dinner (FFYD)

• Letting go of perfectionism

• Finding more joy and life satisfaction as a parent

Whether you’re navigating motherhood, parenting neurodivergent children, feeling overwhelmed by family responsibilities, or simply looking for practical ways to make family life feel easier, this episode is packed with relatable stories, permission slips and actionable ideas.

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In this personal solo episode of Almost Forty, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the first six months of the year and unpack some of the changes. This is an honest conversation about where I was in January compared to where I am now, in Mid June.

This episode is also packed with reflective prompts to help you pause, check in with yourself and consider what progress you’ve made, what you’re still carrying, and what you want the second half of the year to look like.

In this episode:

• Reflecting on the first six months of the year
• Burnout, over-functioning and hypervigilance
• Financial goals and taking responsibility for the things that matter
• Relationships, self-trust and letting people in
• Work, purpose and creating a life that feels more aligned
• Why your camera roll can reveal more than you realise
• Journal prompts for a mid-year reset and reflection

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Topics discussed: mid-year reset, personal growth, burnout recovery, self-trust, relationships, journaling, goal setting, reflection, ADHD, mindset, women’s wellbeing, personal development.

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This episode is all about practical, research-backed tips to enhance communication and emotional connection in relationships. Hosted by Kylie, this episode revisits her most listened-to podcast on communication, expanding on key principles for secure interactions. In this ep Kylie covers:

• Debunking the "mind reader myth" and the importance of clear communication
• Differentiating between facts and feelings to prevent misunderstandings
• The significance of regulation and self-awareness in conflict resolution
• Managing unmet needs and how to respond when they are ignored
• The value of post-conflict debriefs and continuous learning
• Maintaining appreciation and affirmation over time
• Recognising triggers 

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The Unfiltered Conversation continues- Part 2 with Cassie and Kylie. Part One is Live Now for you. This portion of the chat includes personal questions, reflections, closure and more. 

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This is a must listen episode- for every woman in her 30s and 40s. It is a very real and raw discussion about navigating the transitions in life. Cassie opens up about her own experience in moving through a time in life where she felt disconnected from the reality in front of her- and how she learnt to accept this pivot. Cassie reflects on the most impact and profound ways she learnt to cope, and thrive. It's a vulnerable and real unfiltered exploration of how it feels when life throws a curve ball. It's about mental health, holding it together, acceptance and moving on.  Part two is live now - keep listening.

Cassie Davenport is an experienced and degree qualified naturopath and nutritionist, Cassie is passionate about co-creating achievable and sustainable solutions with her clients. Her approach involves combining the latest evidence based research with traditional herbal medicine methods and believes small changes can create a big impact!

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If you ever find yourself wondering is parenting is meant to feel this hard? or is it normal to find family dynamics challenging... This is the episode for you! Alison, founder of Our Neurodiverse Family and AuADHD Coach Family Dynamics Strategist joins me to answer listener submitted questions. We chat about the reality of needing support, the lack of village, the pressure and expectations of parenting. We get into what it means to have a vision for your family in the future but also, right now.  Alison answers questions about sensory seeking behaviour, systems and more. For more helpful guidance -  Follow Alison on IG and explore options to work with Alison here Our ND Family Website

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This episode is a sneak peek behind the subscriber feed and into the more personal thoughts and moments that don’t make the main podcast. Inside this episode:

• a very real pre-teen parenting situation that pushed me to my limit
• things I’ve never properly said out loud about parenting solo
• a conversation with my son about high school culture, vaping, bullying and consent
• the reality of being a Type B / ADHD mum trying to hold life together
• the emotional undercurrent behind the polished version of adulthood and more 

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Answering questions submitted via Instagram including the things I would never suggest throughout pregnancy, expectations, judgement, parenting tools, relationship questions and more. Remember every week you can access subscriber only episodes via Almost Confidential. Those are the conversations that will never make it to the main feed.  Unlock Almost Confidential

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A solo episode talking through elements of burnout, delegating, resting and letting go. From one Mum to another- on ending the burnout era. 

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