Episodes
We have had another amazing year and another amazing season of the Secrets of Confident Women Podcast. Thank you to all our guests and a HUGE thank you to all our listeners.  This podcast really is a labour of love and we truly LOVE being able to bring you these interviews and this information. Have a wonderful Xmas and we hope 2024 is the year that you become the confident woman you have always wanted to be. Remember, we are here to support you in any way we can. Love Jodie &...
Published 12/13/23
Self-Doubt is something we all have to deal with at times and, although it is normal to have feelings of self-doubt, it doesn’t make it any less debilitating.  In today’s episode we take a good hard look at the very nature of self doubt, understand its roots and the impact it can have on our lives.  Join us as we discuss:  - What self-doubt truly is and why it creeps into our daily lives;  - How you can harness self-doubt and reframe it to work for you;  - 3 important techniques that will...
Published 11/29/23
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Randi Roberts, an accomplished executive and career coach, and dive into empowering conversations that will elevate you in your career and your professional journey. Randi helps professionals become re-energised by their work and attain career fulfillment without compromising what matters most.  We discuss:  why women should taking control of their professional lives and steer their careers with intention;  how women can actively position themselves to...
Published 11/23/23
So many of us deal with unexpected things that happen or change or adversity... and we have to be able to pivot quickly and adjust. This week we interview and incredible woman who has done just that!  Bethany tells us how she navigated adversity, changed her life and created a thriving business. Bethany talks to us about: - postpartum depression;  - the sudden death of her partner;  - how she managed through the adversity of becoming a widow when her children were young;  - how the people...
Published 10/25/23
This week Jodie speaks with an incredible woman – Leah Hadley – who is the founder of Great Lakes Divorce and Financial Solutions.  Leah is a nationally recognized financial empowerment expert and an award-winning financial planner who is on a mission to provide women compassionate financial guidance before, during and after a divorce to help them secure financial confidence and independence.  In this episode, we discuss:  - why we (as women) MUST be across our own finances and our financial...
Published 07/12/23
Join Jodie as she interviews Belinda Clemmensen, where they discuss the power that women’s voices have in the world.  Belinda’s focus is Leadership and Organisational Development for women, she is the author of the incredible book ‘Women, Leadership and Saving the World’ and the founder of the Women’s Leadership Intensive. She also co-created Paddle to a Cure, which is a women-led series of sea kayaking expeditions for women living with breast cancer.  Belinda really is an inspiring thought...
Published 06/21/23
Join Jodie and Anastasia on this not-to-be-missed episode, where they discuss damaging and destructive opinions, and what you can do to stop them from derailing your life. This conversation is a game-changer because the reality is, we are ALL surrounded by opinions... all day... every day. Our own, society’s, our friends and family’s – wherever you turn, there are opinions coming at you and sometimes, it’s hard to know what to do when everyone’s voice is buzzing in your ear. In this episode,...
Published 05/17/23
Join Jodie and Anastasia as they kick off a new season of the Secrets of Confident Women podcast.  In the first episode of 2023, they discuss one of the biggest challenges faced by women in the workplace today - why women don’t speak up in meetings and what to do about it. Join this game-changing conversation to discover the 3 main reasons why women are not speaking up in the workplace, and the most practical techniques to work through these challenges and make sure your voice is always...
Published 03/08/23
This is our favourite episode of the year! Our final compilation episode is SO inspirational and full of all the best bits from our interviews this year. Join us as we discuss: ✅ our highlights of 2022 and the episodes that made the biggest impact on us; ✅ the incredible range of topics we discussed with the most amazing group of women; ✅ the amazing confidence boosting tips, tricks and techniques shared throughout the year (and why it’s ALWAYS better to get tips from REAL women). This...
Published 12/07/22
This week, we interview Executive Coaches Brenda Wensil & Kathryn Heath - two incredible women who have coached over 800 women over the span of their careers, and who have joined forces to write the amazing book - "I Wish I'd Known This - 6 Career Accelerating Secrets for Women Leaders." This episode is jam-packed full of practical techniques that any woman will find helpful as she focuses on taking her career to the next level.   x Jodie & AnastasiaRiseWomen.com   
Published 11/23/22
Rebecca Warren is a Naturopath, Clinical Nutritionist, Lecturer and super-smart woman when it comes to anything health or hormone related. This is an amazing episode that is filled with practical tips, fascinating information and will help you get your health and hormones back on track. x Jodie & Anastasia RiseWomen.com
Published 10/26/22
This week Jodie & Anastasia discuss how to confidently manage stress and break bad habits, and help you get your life back on track when you’re feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. In this episode you’ll learn:  why ‘busyness’ leads to stress, and stress leads to counterproductive and damaging default habits;  how stress manifests itself in everyday real life and how to distinguish between good and bad stress;  why you absolutely must learn how to take yourself from ‘problem-mode’ to...
Published 09/28/22
Join Anastasia as she interviews the inspiring and adventurous Robyn Flemming – a self-employed freelance editor, the author of ‘Skinful: a Memoir of Addiction’ and a global nomad. Robyn’s raw self-awareness, unique perspectives and authentic stories will transport you to a world filled with adventure, struggle and self-discovery. x Jodie & Anastasia RiseWomen.com
Published 09/14/22
Join Jodie as she interviews the incredible Lizzy Cangro – an expert nutritionist and wellness coach, and the author of ‘Reclaim the Rebel’ – as they discuss the rebellious acts needed to achieve unconditional self-love, enhanced body image, and an inevitable increase in confidence.   x Jodie & Anastasia RiSe Women - Confidence for Women  
Published 08/31/22
This week, Anastasia interviews our founder, Jodie Bruce-Clarke about what it means to her to turn 50 this week.  It's insightful, honest, funny and packed full of valuable advice. x Jodie & Anastasia Rise Women
Published 08/17/22
What an incredible interview we have for you this week!  Join Anastasia as she interviews Clare Rowe, an Educational and Developmental Psychologist, the Principle of Rowe & Associates and an amazing woman who actually changed the course of Anastasia’s life.  Clare helps both children and parents, she specialises in challenging behavioural difficulties and has the firm belief that children and families should NOT be in long term therapy. In fact, she goes so far as to say that, in the...
Published 08/03/22
Yes! She’s back! Jodie is thrilled to be RE-interviewing Lorna Hollinger!  Lorna is an award-winning EFT Tapping Practitioner but this time, we’re asking her all about her brand-new best-selling book – Thank God He’s Gone - The Smart Woman’s Guide to Getting Back Your Personal Power and Reclaiming Your Confidence.  In this fun and inspiring episode, Jodie and Lorna discuss the healing process after a relationship breakdown and so much more.  Join them to learn all about:  recognising...
Published 07/20/22
Join Jodie as she interviews the incredible Niccii Kugler - founder of Nash & Banks, a curated online platform and flagship Sydney store, which helps people discover ethical brands and sustainable solutions. During this insightful conversation, you’ll learn : - how change for the better begins with one single imperfect step in the right direction, that we can all take; - how starting her own business was a natural progression for Niccii and why this particular path appealed to her; -...
Published 07/06/22
In this game-changing episode, Jodie & Anastasia talk about all of the different types of guilt that women have to deal with on a daily basis, and how that guilt can manifest itself in their lives and their choices.  In this eye-opening episode, you’ll learn about:  the many MANY types of guilt that women face every single day, and why we put SO much pressure on ourselves to always get everything right;  the 3 choices you have when the guilt has become overwhelming (well, it’s 2...
Published 06/22/22
Join Jodie in this week’s inspiring conversation with Amy Eliza Wong - executive leadership coach, author and facilitator. Amy has devoted the last 20 years of her life to the study and practise of transformation and is a conversational intelligence certified coach who loves helping people find their truth and meaning.  In this fantastic episode, you’ll discover:  how the driving forces throughout her upbringing were kindness, hard-work and the right mindset and how her love of math and...
Published 06/08/22
What a fantastic episode we have for you this week. Jodie speaks with Zandra Zuraw - an Interior Design coach and the host of the podcast ‘Style Matters’, about how to have the confidence to express who you are through design.  This conversation is so much fun and jam-packed full of ideas to help women with all forms of expression, to help them increase their confidence and get the most out of their homes.  Discover:  - why our homes MUST be a true expression of ourselves, especially now...
Published 05/25/22
Join Jodie in this week’s episode where she interviews author and mindset coach Anne McKeown, who specialises in empowering women and helping them find success and happiness.  This conversation is so insightful and relatable especially for women approaching the big 5-0 milestone, so don’t miss this episode, where you’ll find out all about:  - how Anne’s NLP studies have shaped the way she coaches women to increase their confidence and live the life they’ve always wanted;  - how to shift...
Published 05/11/22
We are SO excited about this episode and we know you will be too, because it was so much fun to talk about, but also such an important skill for all of us to have.  Join Jodie and Anastasia on this episode of the Secrets of Confident Women podcast, where they discuss how to NOT take other people’s cr@p personally.  In this fun and insightful conversation, you’ll learn all about:  - why it’s CRUCIAL to have empathy for others if you want to STOP taking their cr@p personally;  - the fact...
Published 04/27/22
Welcome to this week’s podcast, where Anastasia speaks with a woman who has experienced fear and change in so many different settings.  In this episode, Anastasia speaks with Nore Hoogstad - a former diplomat, political advisor and press secretary, turned author, nutritional therapist and transformational coach.  Join Anastasia and Nore as they discuss:  - her experience whilst posted to Jakarta and East Timor in the turbulent late 1990’s and how they are portrayed through her debut novel...
Published 04/13/22