Grow and Glow with Ashy and Keiara

This week’s Bestie Advice is all about mixed signals, emotional baggage and knowing when to stop waiting. When a 36 year old listener falls hard for a man who says he’s scared to commit, we unpack whether patience is worth it or whether his actions are already giving her the answer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episodewe're catching up on life. Tijana's back from America and everything feels different, like she's outgrown the rooms she used to fit in perfectly. Ashy's in the thick of the hardest year yet, holding a lot for a lot of people. We're talking about outgrowing your old life, the itch to pack up and move, and whether wanting change is growth or just a really good distraction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal ideation. If anything here resonates with you, please know support is available. In Australia, Lifeline (13 11 14) and Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636) are free, confidential and available 24/7. On this weeks bestie advice segment, a listener writes in about a loneliness that runs deep. She's a 32-year-old mum of three with a loving husband and so much to be grateful for — and yet she finds herself without a single close friend. She's left out at work, cancelled on when she tries to organise, and quietly wondering if there's something wrong with her. And she's tried: Pilates, connecting with other parents, putting herself out there again and again, only to watch nothing turn into the real thing. What she's longing for is that "soul sister" friendship — the kind that reminds her she's more than a mum and a wife. This one is for every woman who has ever felt invisible, questioned herself in the quiet, and wondered if she's the only one who feels this way. You're not. And this conversation is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks she rises podcast, we're tackling one of the most loving, complicated and least talked-about roles out there: step-parenting. Joining us is expert Kris Byrnes, who's here to give us the real dos and don'ts… no sugar-coating. We're getting into the biggest misconceptions, how to build genuine connection with kids without forcing it, where the line sits on discipline, and the messy stuff most people are too scared to say out loud, including weaponising kids, jealousy toward an ex, and that whole "dating a man with kids is a red flag" debate. Whether you're a step-parent, a biological parent walking the tightrope between your child and your partner, or you're just blending two worlds and hoping for the best, this one is full of practical wisdom and honest insight you'll want to come back to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you missed this episode, here’s a bite-sized best bit. In this episode we share practical ways to handle conflict, speak up without attacking, and approach hard conversations with more clarity and less emotion. From a simple three step response when someone comes at you, to leading with curiosity and focusing on facts, feelings and resolution, this is your quick guide to communicating better when things get uncomfortable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks bestie advice segment, a listener writes in about a friendship more than 20 years in the making and the quiet unravelling she's not proud of. But now that her friend is thriving in so many ways, a harder feeling has crept in: resentment, frustration, judgment. She's wrestling with differing values, guilt over catching up out of obligation, and the fact that she's one of the few friends her friend has left. Her question is one so many of us are scared to ask… how do you tell the difference between a friendship worth fighting for and one you've quietly outgrown? And how do you separate genuine concern from your own judgment? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we're unpacking three little words that can land like a compliment or a slap depending on who's saying them: "you've changed." We're getting into why your growth can quietly threaten the people who knew the old you, why old friendship groups notice the moment you stop drinking, start saying no, or want different things, and why it stings most when you weren't ready to let those people go either. Because the meaning you attach to "you've changed" is what decides whether it breaks you or frees you. We're also getting personal and sharing where this has played out in our own lives. If you've ever felt outcast for simply becoming more yourself, this one's for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you missed this episode, here’s a bite-sized best bit. She Rises producer Katie puts us in the hot seat with the questions everyone wants answered but no one usually asks. From dealing with online trolls and life beyond social media to the biggest lessons we've learned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains talk around depression and suicide. Listener descretion is advised. On this weeks bestie advice segment, a listener writes in about loving a partner through his depression. She's all in, committed, supportive, showing up every single day but she's running on empty and starting to feel the drain. She knows the saying we've preached for years: you can't pour from an empty cup. So how does she keep filling her own while still being there for the man she loves? We're talking about holding space for someone without losing yourself in the process, and why looking after you isn't selfish, it's the only way to keep showing up at all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks she rises podcast, we're getting honest about the coping mechanism so many of us reach for and so few of us admit to: money. The quiet swipe, the cart that magically fills when we're stressed, the parcel that gives us a hit for all of about five minutes before the guilt creeps in. We're unpacking why spending soothes the things we don't want to feel, what void we're really trying to fill, and the moment treating yourself tips into something that's quietly costing you more than money. If you've ever hidden a purchase, felt the panic when the statement lands, or wondered why you can't just stop, this one's for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you missed this episode, here’s a bite-sized best bit. In this episode we share the simple habits that have helped us stay healthy, energised and consistent for years. From creating routines you actually enjoy to finding an eating style that works for your body, this conversation is packed with practical tips that are easy to implement and designed to last.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks bestie advice segment, a listener writes in about her husband of 14 years, a man she's fallen back in love with watching him become a dad to their new baby girl. He's affectionate in all the ways she loves, except one habit she's begged him to stop for years. It hurts, it happens at the worst possible moments, and every time she asks him to quit, she's met with the same defensive responses and never an apology. Now that she's raising a daughter, the stakes feel bigger than annoyance. Is she overreacting, or is this about something much deeper than a bad habit?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it really take to build one of Australia's fastest-growing fitness franchise businesses? This week, we're joined by Matt Gordin, CEO of Boutique Fitness Studios Australia & New Zealand, who shares the highs, the setbacks, and the relentless mindset behind scaling brands like Club Pilates, StretchLab, CycleBar and Rumble. We dive into entrepreneurship, raising capital, leading teams, balancing family with business, and why success is built one decision at a time. If you're building a business or dreaming of starting one this episode is packed with practical wisdom and honest insights. Check out Matt's brands here - https://www.boutiquefitnessstudios.com.au/ Follow @clubpilates_aunz and @stretchlab_aunz Linkedin Profile hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you have incredible sex without catching feelings? Ashy and Tiana have very different opinions, so they call a friend with first-hand experience to settle the debate. The result is an honest, funny and surprisingly thought-provoking conversation about intimacy, connection, friends with benefits and whether sex can ever be "just sex." What's your take? Could you separate sex from love?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks bestie advice segment... she lost the only dad she knew at 12 and raised herself and two sisters while her mum checked out. Years later comes the tearful apology — but it lands like someone clearing their own conscience. Can you ever fully heal a mother wound when the one who caused it may never truly change?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From wanting more freedom to navigating intimacy, stress, and emotional triggers, this episode dives into the conversations most couples never have out loud. In this episode we share the messy, beautiful reality of relationships, reminding us that love isn't about never struggling it's about feeling safe enough to be honest through every season. If you've ever questioned yourself in a relationship, this episode is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you missed this episode, here’s a bite-sized best bit with the queen of manifestation, Gabby Bernstein. Gabby explains how to get clear on what you want, shift the beliefs holding you back, ask the universe for a sign and surrender control so you can create space for something even better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks bestie advice segment... she found something that finally quietened the noise and gave her clarity, but now the weight loss is showing, the questions are coming, and she's terrified of the exact judgement she once handed out. How honest does she owe everyone to be?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you sitting in the problem or searching for the solution? Because the answer to that question changes everything.In this episode Ashy & Tijana gets into one of the most powerful mindset shifts you can make , and how the way you approach the challenges in your life determines whether you stay stuck or start moving forward. From never having enough time, to feeling overwhelmed, to falling behind on your goals , the problem isn't the problem. It's where you choose to put your energy.If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start thinking like the version of you who has already figured it out , this one's for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here’s a bite-sized best of from She Rises, where Ashy and Tiana get honest about naughty thoughts, sexual shame, fantasies, curiosity, and how to know what’s just fun to imagine versus what you might actually want to explore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks bestie advice segment... 12 years in, carrying more grief and bad luck than any couple should, and now she's the one planning everything…. including the bedroom. She's done begging to feel like a priority: what does she do when the bare minimum keeps coming back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashy screamed at her kids. Then locked herself in the shower and cried.This is one of the most honest episodes she's ever recorded. She's sharing a recent moment where she completely fell apart, the guilt and shame that followed, and what it forced her to look at. Because when we stop filling our own cup, the people we love most are always the ones who feel it first.You are not alone. We are all human. We are all doing our best.Hit play , this one's for every mum who needed to hear it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you missed this episode, here’s a bite-sized best bit packed with simple health tips you can actually use. Ashy and Tiana chat about walking for mental clarity, easy food swaps, cleaner treats, supplements, and the small habits that make healthy living feel more achievable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks bestie advice segment... she did everything right the first time, so why is the second time breaking her heart? Two years in, our anonymous bestie is facing a question she never saw coming and she's turning it to you: if the path suddenly closed, what would you do?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renée built a skin clinic from the ground up, while her husband left his career to hold the family together at home. She survived COVID with four kids to homeschool, burned out harder than she'll admit, and had a staff member walk out the door with her clients. She's done the ugly crying, the impossible hours, and the moments she nearly walked away from it all , and she came out the other side with something real. In this episode Ashy and Tijana sit down with Renée for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to build a business as a mother , the sacrifices, the failures, the lessons, and the skin secrets she's picked up along the way. If you're building something and wondering if it's worth it , this episode is for you. If you'd like to check out The Skin Clinic it's located on Majors Bay road in Concord, NSW. You can email Renee concord@theskinclinic.com.au or follow on Instagram or Facebook @theskinclinicconcordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you missed this episode, here’s a bite-sized best bit. Ashy and Tiana open up about their personal experiences with anxiety, depression and panic attacks, sharing the shame they once carried, the tools that helped them move forward, and the reminder that asking for help can be the first step out of the dark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays episode talks about when you’re in a loving relationship, in your 30s, and faced with an unexpected pregnancy… choosing abortion isn’t always simple. This episode explores the guilt, grief, and emotional weight behind making the right decision for you. We need more women to talk about the struggles and dissolve the shame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you the woman who finds herself Not following through?Maybe youre the one who is holding herself back from being seen.Or just Quietly feeling like you’re not enough. So many women are stuck in this same cycle…starting and stopping, hiding their truth, and carrying the weight of “I’m not doing enough.” In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s really going on beneath it all… and showing you a different way forward. Doesnt have to be like this or feel like this!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you missed this episode, here’s a bite-sized best bit. Sexologist Lillie Brown shares practical ways to overcome sexual shame, build body confidence and experience more pleasure from mirror work and erotica to breathing techniques that help you get out of your head and reconnect with your body.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode is a heavy but important one… a real look into what long-term survival mode can do to a relationship. Parenting, exhaustion, and emotional overload have pushed their relationship to the edge. Now they’re facing the question — can love survive survival mode? Want our advice on our anonymous bestie segment? Click below

Out of our comfort zone… into something sensual, powerful, and honestly a little confronting but sometimes that’s exactly where the biggest shifts happen. This wasn’t just about dancing… it was about reconnecting to our bodies in a way so many of us have disconnected from. Letting go of judgement, control, and the pressure to “look good”… and instead just feel. As women, we’re so used to being in our heads , overthinking, holding tension, shutting parts of ourselves down. This gave us permission to soften, to open up, and to tap into a side of ourselves that feels confident, expressive, and free. And that’s why we truly believe every woman should experience something like this. Not for anyone else… not to perform… but to come home to herself. Because there is so much power in feeling safe, connected, and alive in your own body again. ALSO - Did you see our social media today? the clues are there but can you guess whats actually coming?

If you missed this episode, here’s a bite-sized best bit. Ashy and Tijana talk about handling hateful comments, online judgement and criticism without letting it take over your confidence. They share how to pause, regulate, choose your response carefully, and turn someone else’s negativity into personal power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode… we’re diving into something really real. Trying to rebuild a relationship after betrayal, after separation, and with a baby in the middle of it all. Where do you draw the line between supporting your partner… and protecting your own peace? Between healthy boundaries… and being seen as controlling? Want our advice on our anonymous bestie segment? Click below

A little life update… Ashy shares how surgery actually went, what recovery has really looked like behind the scenes, and the honest emotions that have come with it - is she happy with the result?Plus, a big conversation happening right now , Tijana potentially spending $26K and everything that comes with that decision and which advice to follow, shes overwhelmed to say the least!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you missed this episode, here’s a bite-sized best bit. Ashy opens up about online trolling, feeling completely overwhelmed, and the moment she realised she didn’t have to stay stuck in victim mode. It’s an honest reminder that you can be hurt by something, but still choose not to let it define your futureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friendship betrayal hurts differently. Cuts so deep and when you're left feeling confused and hurt - how do you move through without a proper conversation?The backhanded comments, the silence instead of honesty, and then pretending like everything’s fine.In this episode, we’re talking about the kind of pain no one prepares you for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot take… not everything labelled “healthy” actually is. In this episode, we unpack the things no one really wants to say out loud. From self-diagnosing on social media, to influencers selling a version of health they don’t even live… to the over-prescription culture that’s become so normalised.This conversation isn’t about judgement.It’s about responsibility.Because when it comes to your body, your mind, and your wellbeing… you deserve more than trends, quick fixes, and surface-level advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Flashback Friday episode we revisit success, anxiety, intrusive thoughts & innocence stolen - the things we're scared of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s bestie advice segment… this one is deeply emotional. After losing her husband of 30 years, one of our listeners finds herself feeling something she never expected, connection again. But it’s complicated. This episode dives into love after loss, guilt, healing, and the tension between honouring your past… and allowing yourself a future.Because sometimes the hardest question isn’t is this right? It’s can I chose myself in the midst of my Grief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s She Rises… this one’s for the men. If you want to keep her, make her feel safe, soft, and deeply connected to you, listen carefully. We’re breaking down what actually matters in a relationship: the way you touch her, speak to her, lead her, support her, and show up in the everyday moments most men overlook.Because it’s not the big gestures… it’s the consistency, presence, and emotional safety that make her stay. If you’ve ever felt like she’s pulling away, shutting down, or “hard to read”… this will explain everything. And ladies… you might want to send this one to him

In this Flashback Friday episode, we revisit a powerful conversation about projection — how the comments people make about us often reveal more about them. From confidence and parenting to money and success, this episode explores how to stop taking things personally and start seeing triggers as a chance for growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s bestie advice segment… this one hit deep.A widowed mum of two has rebuilt her life and found love again but now she’s being faced with an ultimatum that changes everything.From grief, blended families, and second chances… to control, insecurity, and impossible choices, she’s being asked to choose between her relationship and her children’s wellbeing. This episode is raw, emotional, and confronting, and we unpack what’s really going on beneath it all. Because sometimes the hardest question isn’t what do I do? It’s what am I willing to tolerate?