In this episode, Mia and Dinah take Alpha Schulte, money coach and ex-tax accountant, on a deep dive into good and bad debt, credit scores, credit cards and loans, how to prioritise what debt to pay off first, and the help available if you have unmanageable debt. Resources * ww.money-madesimple.com.au [http://www.money-madesimple.com.au/] * Money With Alpha podcast [https://www.money-madesimple.com.au/podcasts/money-with-alpha] For the full show notes, head to...

In this episode, Mia delves into the world of circular fashion with expert Kathrin Baumann.  Discover how circular fashion can reduce your mental load and save you time in managing your kids' or your own wardrobe. Resources Little Renters [https://littlerenters.com/] - Children's clothing rental Promo code: LIFEADMINHACKS10 This provides your subscribers with a 10% (or $5) monthly discount for the first 3 month of subscription to Little Renters. The Volte [https://thevolte.com/] - Adult...

In this episode, Mia interviews Sharon Collon, an award-winning ADHD coach, who shares insights into the strengths and challenges of the ADHD brain and how individuals and families dealing with ADHD can get organised in a way that works for them. Resources * The Functional Family [https://www.thefunctionalfamily.com/] * ADHD Families Podcast [https://www.thefunctionalfamily.com/podcast] For the full show notes, head to http://www.lifeadminlifehacks.com/Life Admin Life Hacks....

Transition from a dedicated life admin day to a more efficient approach for better organisation. In this episode Mia and Dinah delve into the concept of a Life Admin Day and its effectiveness in managing the overwhelming tasks of adult life. They explore the challenges and benefits of dedicating a specific day to tackle life admin tasks and provide alternative approaches for a more efficient and sustainable life admin routine. For the full show notes, head to Life Admin Life Hacks....

In this episode, Mia and Dinah talk about improving the way you and your household cope with climate-related events and emergencies. This is known as climate resilience and it isn't about preventing climate change or taking action against climate change, but preparing for escalating climate-related issues and disasters. Resources Emergency kits and evacuation plans https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/emergencykit https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/plan#household-emergency-and-evacuation-plan *...

In this episode, Mia and Dinah discuss the common experience of overwhelm and share practical tips and strategies for managing it effectively. They explore the contributors to overwhelm, such as perfectionism, decision fatigue, multitasking, and comparisonitis. They emphasise the importance of mindset shifts, time management, setting boundaries, self-care, mindfulness, and organising and decluttering as key strategies for dealing with overwhelm. Resources * The Art of Adulting program...

In this episode, Mel Kettle discusses perimenopause with Mia and Dinah and its impact on mental load, productivity, and life admin. Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, marked by hormonal changes and various symptoms. It can last for a significant period of time, during which women may experience changes in their menstrual cycle, hot flushes, night sweats, and other physical symptoms. However, what is often not discussed are the cognitive symptoms, such as brain...

Mia and Dinah talk with accredited practicing dietician, Annie Barry, about how to plan family meals that help you 'glow, grow and go', balancing 'whole food' with 'soul food' and which food to embrace to support the perimenopause transition. Resources * The Art of Adulting [https://www.lifeadminlifehacks.com/adulting] * Annie Barry's website: www.allroundwellness.com.au [http://www.allroundwellness.com.au/] * Supermarket Meals [https://anniebarry.ck.page/supermarketmeals] * Annie Barry...

Mia and Dinah talk about how to find more time in your day for reading, exercising, studying, family, yourself...all the things. They canvas 12 ideas you can start experimenting with today. Resources * The Art of Adulting online membership [https://www.lifeadminlifehacks.com/adulting] For the full shownotes, head to Life Admin Life Hacks. [https://www.lifeadminlifehacks.com/podcasts/life-admin-life-hacks-podcast] * Subscribe to our Momentum newsletter...

Mia and Dinah talk about what it means to be 'on top of things', how to diagnose why you might not be on top of things, and the essential tools, mindsets and processes to adopt to get on top and stay there. Resources * Monthly Momentum Digital Calendar [https://www.lifeadminlifehacks.com/digitalcalendar] For the full shownotes, head to Life Admin Life Hacks. [https://www.lifeadminlifehacks.com/podcasts/life-admin-life-hacks-podcast] * Subscribe to our Momentum newsletter...

Mia and Dinah interview certified money coach, Marion Mays, to discover how to improve your financial IQ and EQ, build wealth, finding the right financial professional advice and managing your finances systematically. Resources * Thalia Stanley Group [https://www.thaliastanley.com.au/] * Money Smart For the full shownotes, head to Life Admin Life Hacks. [https://www.lifeadminlifehacks.com/podcasts/life-admin-life-hacks-podcast/episodes/2148366777] 1. Subscribe to our Momentum...

In this episode, Mia and Dinah talk about what life admin is and is not, and describe the different categories of life admin, so that you can approach it in a more systematic way. Mia and Dinah share their definition of life admin and explain that it is not housework or parenting but it often overlaps. Life admin is the third piece of the domestic labour puzzle and includes the scheduling, booking, shopping, paperwork, and planning that often facilitates housework and parenting tasks, but...

Discover gift-giving hacks for the festive season to save money, reduce your mental load and and buy group gifts efficiently. In this episode, we interview Ali Linz, co-founder of Group Together, about the benefits of group gifts, common mistakes when buying gifts, and the benefits of a systematic approach to gift buying. Resources * GroupTogether [https://www.grouptogether.com/] * Get Ready for Christmas Checklist [https://www.lifeadminlifehacks.com/christmas] * Catherine Hamlin ...

Discover smart strategies for a memorable and meaningful holiday season without breaking the bank.  Mia and Dinah talk about celebrating Christmas given the high cost of living and how people can enjoy a low cost Christmas with some clever hacks. They discuss: * Setting a Budget * Cost-Saving Strategies for Buying Gifts * Budget-Friendly Holiday Meals: * Travel Hacks for the Holidays: For the full shownotes, head to Life Admin Life Hacks...

Mia and Dinah interview advocate, Carol Robertson, and discover how a buyer's advocate can help reduce the mental load of buying property, saving you time and stress. Carol Robertson is a real estate veteran with more than 20 years of experience in property. She specialises in her clients' homes rather than property investment and provides valuable insights and guidance for her clients to make informed decisions about their next home and selling their current one. She is dedicated to...

In this episode, Mia and Dinah follow Obu's journey from an affluent upbringing to navigating financial constraints, setting the stage for a discussion about helping women take control of their financial wellbeing. Obu Ramaraj is a money management speaker, author of two books: Smart Women: Smart Home Loans - what your lenders won't tell you and Smart Women Smart Habits - powerful practices to create your ideal financial future. She's the CEO of Smart Money Solutions. Her mission is to help...

In this episode, Mia and Dinah interview Casper ter Kuile, author of The Power of Ritual and co-founder of The Nearness, about infusing meaning and ritual into daily routines to transform how we approach life admin tasks. The inspiration for his book, The Power of Ritual, came from his secular upbringing and his curiosity about intentional living. * Casper highlights the need for intentional community-building in a world with fewer traditional religious structures. * The conversation...

Much loved the world over, Swedish-born Kristina Karlsson is the Founder of kikki.K,  Founder & Creative Director of Dream Life,  author of bestseller  Your Dream Life Starts Here and host of the Your Dream Life podcast. which has over 2.5 million downloads in more than 160 countries.  In the episode, Kristina: * discusses how her journey began when she moved from Sweden to Australia, searching for her life's purpose. Her partner's suggestion to write down her dreams led her to create...

In this episode, we explore the AI tools Chat GPT and Google's Bard to expedite your life admin and drop your mental load. We talked about: * the key differences between the tools * Chat GPT has been trained on data up until 2021and is better at responding to analysis queries * Bard is continually drawing information from the internet so it has the latest information and research * Bard generates multiple drafts of its response and ChatGPT lets you see alternatives if you thumbs...

Penny Locaso is the world's first Happiness Hacker on a quest to teach 10 million humans by 2025 how to flourish in life. Voted one of the most influential female entrepreneurs in Australia, Penny works with governments, educators and the likes of Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, and LuluLemon, to empower people to release their fear of uncertainty, and build a more intentionally adaptable society. Penny created the world-first Intentional Adaptability Quotient® (IAQ®) psychometric tool, which...

In this episode, Olivia Clayton shares the impact of ADHD on organisational skills, common challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, and practical strategies and tools to help adults with ADHD stay organized. Olivia Clayton is a clinical psychologist who supports many adults with ADHD as part of her private practice work. She's a founder of Collected Minds, a multidisciplinary service which seeks to provide high quality timely online psychology and mental health support to people across...

In this episode we interview productivity coach, Donna McGeorge. Donna is passionate about enhancing the large amount of time we spend in our workplace (too much, for many) to ensure it is effective and productive, as well as enjoyable. More often than not it's getting the simple things right, consistently, that has the greatest impact.  She also knows that when we decide to be intentional, we can surprise ourselves with what we can achieve.  Known as THE productivity coach, she has a range...

In this episode, we walk through how to decide what not life admin is not worth doing. We discuss the art of prioritizing, delegating, and letting go of non-essential tasks to free up time for what truly matters.  Mia and Dinah kick off the episode by discussing the importance of understanding one's season of life, values, and goals. By doing so, individuals can identify where to focus their efforts and tackle their life admin more efficiently. They acknowledge that when life admin is...