Yes You

This is a non-episode that turned into a mini episode, and may just be the sign you've been waiting for. xLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Pop this episode in your ears and let's take a mindful walk. I'll guide you through a 20 minute practice for grounding and centring yourself (but you can extend it as long as you like). If getting outside won't work for you, you could do this one walking around an indoor space like your home. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Let's talk about busywork — you know the kind. The endless to-do lists, the back-to-back tasks that keep you occupied but don't actually get you anywhere. It fills your space without giving you much back. The ride isn't fun any more, but how do you get off?In today's episode, we're looking at the difference between busywork and valuable work — the kind that genuinely matters to you, your business, your life. We'll explore how to recognise when you're caught in the loop of filling time, why doing more doesn't always mean getting more done, and how you can start shifting into work that actually moves the needle.If you're craving clarity, breathing room, and a way of working that brings you more satisfaction and more space, this one's for you.12 Prompts to Escape the Busywork TrapI've created a free PDF download for you as a companion to this episode. It includes 12 powerful prompts to help you distinguish your own busywork from your Valuable Work, and help you move towards your effectiveness, satisfaction and flow.  Get your free PDF download on my website hereLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

In this episode, I'm inviting you into the space I've been dwelling in lately - one of lower energy, slower rhythms, and deep listening. From emerging out of migraine-land to lying on the earth in reflection, this is an honest share about what it means to support ourselves with softness and reverence when vitality doesn't feel as readily available.We explore:The shift from powering through to getting curiousMy 'prescription' for gentle self-support during a low-energy seasonHow cyclical living has transformed my relationship to my body, and is standing the test of timePractices I'm returning to: journaling, Ayurvedic care, natural rhythms, and moreNature as co-regulator, reminder, and teacherThis episode isn't about fixing or optimising. It's about tending. Listening. Remembering. Whether you're feeling a little depleted right now, or simply craving a more compassionate way of being with yourself, you are so welcome here.✨ Referenced past episodes: If you're new here, you might enjoy the early episodes of Yes You, especially episodes 1–6 where I talk more about my own journey with cycle-aligned living and how to attune to the different phases of the menstrual cycle for yourself.If you're curious about the Ayurvedic clock, you may like to give this past episode a listen on Apple  or here on Spotify.Thank you, as always, for being here. May this episode remind you that your body is wise, your rhythm is sacred, and your worth is never in question, no matter your energy level.Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Playing around the edges of exhaustion might feel manageable... until it's not. Have you ever run out of petrol? I have more times than I'd like to admit, though thankfully not for many years! In this episode I'm sharing the gloriously good, the inevitable bad and the painfully ugly of my experience running on empty - in my car and in my life!In this episode, I explore the connection between energy, burnout, and the tiny top-ups that help keep us full, with some journalling prompts for your reflection.For more on my own experience of burnout and some tips to avoid it, have a listen to this previous episode. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Do you have a mental list of things you want to do or say you want to do—big goals, small dreams, ideas that surface time and again? I always have a list like this in the back of my mind - things like learning a new language, mastering a handstand, or completing a project that's been sitting half-done for way too long.While it's great to have goals, sometimes they can hang over us as evidence of 'one more thing I haven't done!' and can even mess with our identity and sense of being enough.In today's episode, I share a simple but powerful exercise to help you get clear on what it would really take to achieve these things. When I did this, it became obvious to me which goals to pursue at this time, and which ones to let go of for now. And honestly? The whole process felt pretty freeing.This episode is an invitation to take a closer look at what you truly want, what it would really take, and choosing whether that's a commitment you're ready for make. Both 'yes' and 'no' can be empowering when they come from clarity.Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

'Be Kind' looks cute on a T-shirt but it's more than a slogan. Acts of kindness have a powerful effect on our hormones, happiness, wellbeing and stress. Whether it's a kind word, a moment of patience, or simply being there for someone - it all makes a difference. In this episode I'm talking about the benefits and ripple effect of kindness, what the research says, and how to weigh up the cost of being kind.We'll look at why kindness is not just nice; it's also good for you and for your business.I think we can agree the world could do with a little more kindness right now.Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

When I first came across a doco about Lucy Bartholomew running 231 kilometres in 54 hours on the Larapinta Trail solo, I thought, I need to talk to this woman! Lucy is an ultra-runner and an incredible human and I'm so happy to share our chat with you. From facing early controversy in the sport to tackling some of the world's toughest races, and rebuilding after a downfall, Lucy shares what keeps her going. She shares how her mindset around competition has evolved, why she now focuses on personal growth over podiums, and how her menstrual cycle became a green light for her in training.More about Lucy...Lucy is an ultra-marathon runnerr who has competed in world-renowned races like UTMB, Western States and Tarawera. She started running alongside her dad as a teenager and over the years, she has carved out her own path. Her approach to running is all about joy, adventure and tuning into what truly matters beyond race results.Connect with LucyConnect with Lucy on Instagram @lucy_bartholomewLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Join me for a short guided breathwork practice to activate your body's relaxation response. This simple technique is called the cyclic sigh, or the physiological sigh. It has been shown to be an effective method for reducing stress and enhancing mood. I acknowledge that breathwork has its roots in ancient traditions including yoga, and I pay respect to those who have practiced and taught these techniques long before modern science turned its attention to the power of the breath.For information on the study done on this technique, visit:https://stanmed.stanford.edu/cyclic-sighing-stress-relief/Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Following the previous episode on stickability, today we're fleshing it out a little more. I'm sharing more of the keys to developing grit and perseverance within yourself.Stickability isn't generally required when something is easy. And yet somehow we can be shocked when the going gets tough. It can be enough to make us just give up. Considering the cost in advance and embracing the challenge are some of the steps for being willing and able to hang in there when you meet some inevitable resistance. Listen in for more steps and tips to get super-stickable. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Today we're looking at a business owner's superpower: stickability. It's the willingness and ability to hang in there, try again, and find a way.  When you're starting (or sustaining) a business, you wear lots of different hats, and inevitably you'll have to do things that are hard or outside your expertise.  When there's noone to handball the task to, you just have to work it out. And that's where stickability comes into play. In this episode I'm sharing the two key ingredients for stickability, and how you can develop this in yourself. It'll serve you well in business and life in general. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Today I'm joined by non-diet dietitian, Amanda Huynh.  Amanda helps people break free from restrictive eating habits and embraces a more holistic, intuitive approach to eating, with an emphasis on nourishing the body. Diet culture is STILL pervasive and we're desperately in need of an alternative. More about Amanda...Amanda is a dietitian, who's revolutionising PCOS care with weight inclusive, non-diet and holistic approach. Her own journey of breaking free from diet culture through intuitive eating and joyful movement inspires her work to help others reclaim their power and health. With a  focus on root cause healing and sustainable habits, Amada empowers women and AFAB folks with PCOS to have predictable pain-free cycles, thriving energy , and to cultivate a life where health and pleasure co-exist - all while building self-trust and feeling truly at home in their bodies. Connect with AmandaFind out more about Amanda at  https://thedivingdietitian.com/and connect on instagram @pcos.freedom.dietitianLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

I started the year feeling tired and unmotivated. My old habit would have been to push myself to 'start the year strong', but 10 years of cyclical living has taught me to lean into the waning when it happens. In the first fresh episode for 2025, let's chat about finding your own rhythm for the year ahead. There are infinte opportunities to start again, and you get to choose when is right for you. We'll take some inspiration from the story of Hanuman from the ancient Indian epic, The Ramayana. Knowing he had a massive task ahead of him, he paused and drew on his own strengths and those around him, before jumping (literally) into it. Ready to set some goals for the year? Download my FREE goals tracker. It'll help you to set personal and/or professional goals AND actually make progress towards them throughout the year.Download it hereLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

In this episode, I guide you through a meditation focused on letting go. It's an ideal practice for your menstruation phase, or at the dark moon.  It's also a good one for any time you need to give yourself some time out from all that you've been holding.Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

In this episode I'm sharing a simple technique that could help you get clear on what matters to you, cut through some overwhelm, and ultimately feel good at the end of your day. Have a try starting your day with this sentence: ‘If I do nothing else today, I will…'   Listen to the episode for more on how and why to use this technique.Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Calling all perfectionists, and those who are perfectionists but don't even realise! So everone, really.  Perfectionism is rife in our culture, with a particular potency and flavour among women. And somtimes it's just below the surface, holding us back in ways we're not even aware of. Today's episode poses the question, 'when did you promise perfect, and who did you promise it to?'  We look at signs you might be unconsciously 'promising perfect' to yourself or others, why this is really unhelpful, and what we can do as an alternative. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

My friend and colleague, Kathy Peterson, and I just finished our first ever round of Project 333. It involves limiting your wardrobe to 33 items for three months. In this episode we chat about why we decided to do it, how the reality stacked up against our expectations, and the unexpected benefits of the experience. If you're interested in living with less, reducing decision fatigue, or just trying something different, this could be for you. Have a listen as we chat through our experience and whether we'll be doing it again.Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

It's so easy to slip into feeling like we're not quite where we're meant to be in life, or that we've missed life's opportunities, or that someone else is just doing life, well… better than us. I for one have missed so many of the milestones of a conventional life path. And yet, I wouldn't change a bit of it. Today I want to encourage you that you're on your own path, and you're right on time!Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

It's the final episode for 2024 and sharing some grateful-proud reflections on the year that's been. Join me for this wrap-up and take some time to reflect for yourself. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

In this busy patch of the year (or any time of busyness really), finding ways to ground and centre yourself is especially important. This guided practice will help you to dissolve some of the stuff that's filling or overwhelming your internal experience, and find a sense of spaciousness within. A great pairing with today's meditation episode

Throwing back to one of the most popular episodes of Yes You and an important reminder for any time, but especially this time of year. In Australia, it's summer time, and we're approaching Christmas. And so we need to be on high alert when it comes to two things: bush fire danger and B-S messaging that tries to convince us our bodies need changing! In this episode we're talking about the latter. I share about how the Great Summer Body Lie has managed to thrive, and how we can choose to cultivate an alternative narrative for ourselves. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Today we're talking about taking your MEDS. I don't mean medication (though that may be helpful too!) In this instance, I'm referring to Mindfulness, Exercise, Diet and Sleep.  Sometimes we can go imagine there's some secret to feeling amazing, if only we could discover what it is! And meanwhile, we could be skipping past these foundational elements of health and wellbeing.They may not be sexy, but they can make a massive difference to how you feel. So let's dive into them.✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ Free to download: Overwhelm Intervention GuideI've made a guide for you, to take you through the steps of the overwhelm intervention I'm sharing in today's episode. It also includes some extra guidance for preventing and reducing overwhelm in your life.Plus 5 bonus tips specifically for business owners. So many people running a business feel the overwhelm often and hard!  These five tips will help you soften its impact and find your way forward to feel, be and offer your best. Download now at: anniecarter.com.au/giftsLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Overwhelm is a natural response to having too much on your plate. It can feel like you're stuck in a fog, unable to find your way.  In today's episode I'm sharing three simple steps you can take to get yourself out of overwhelm and back into focus so you can start moving in the direction you want to go.This intervention is for those times when overwhelm sets in but you don't have the space to step back and re-imagine your life. You need to keep going, but you can't work out where to begin. It's a quick process for some immediate relief.  Have a listen and let me know if it helps you.

Anyone who lives in Naarm / Melbourne will know the long-standing bustling Preston market. Sue Sheehan and her partner Haydn opened their organic shop in a forklift bay in the market almost 25 years ago.In today's episode, I chat with Sue about turning a passion for organic produce into a business, uneasiness with capitalism, expanding out of necessity, and where the shop name, 'Rhubarb Rhubarb' comes from. Sue is honest, humble and philosophical. She puts the success of the business down to some hard work, some good decisions, some privilege and some luck.Have a listen in on our chat. You'll find Rhubarb Rhubarb at:N31 Preston Market, Cramer StPreston, VICrhubarborganics.com.auand on instagram hereLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Feeling a little sluggish? Before you reach for the coffee, join me for this guided seated practice. In this episode, I guide you through some gently energising pranayama and breathwork techniques, finishing with a simple visualisation. It's a great practice to start your day, or an ideal pick-me-up for that mid-afternoon slump. Enjoy. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

It's always the best to think postiive, right? Not necessarily so. In this episode we're looking at prospective hindsight, and how imagining something has already gone wrong can provide some powerful insights to help us get the most out of a project or experience. This is not just about ruminating or worrying about things outside our control. I'm sharing the 'premortem' exercise. More effective than a SWOT analysis, this method is better at predicting the reasons something might fail, and empowering you with information you can use to take positive preventative action.  You can use this in business of course, but really you could apply it in any area of your life - I'm thinking relationships, holidays, investments, and other big plans or projects.  Have a listen and give it a go. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Do you consider yourself to be an activist? What does it mean to you? In today's episode, I'm sharing how I've grappled with the title 'activist' and landed in identifying as a 'crap activist'.  If you don't necessarily see yourself as a 'real activist' but you do care about the world, other people, and us as a whole, you just might like to join me. There's a place for a huge range of expressions of activism, each one playing its part. This episode might help you find yours. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

I'm chatting with remarkable human, Integrative Sexologist, and my dear friend, Vanessa Muradian. Vanessa thinks and feels wide and deep and we cover a bit in this episode, from experiencing grief during the ovulation phase to cultivating intimacy with and without sex, to the most common reasons people come to see Vanessa as a Sexologist, to my perception of Vanessa as someone with big feelings and why that seems ironic to them.Grab a cuppa for this one and enjoy. xxVanessa (she/they) is a sexologist, yoga teacher, speaker, community facilitator and pleasure activist of Armenian and Anglo-Australian descent living, loving and working on the unceded lands of the Kulin nation. Their work is grounded in the belief that the pursuit of pleasure is an act of resistance and a liberatory practice.At the heart of Vanessa's work is a question. They ask: how can we more fully access the abundance of pleasure that is possible in our bodies, in our lives? As with any good question, it's not about an answer — but, instead, a commitment to a slow, relational and wildly nonlinear process.Connect with Vanessa @vanessa.muradian.sexologist on Instagramand at miamuse.comLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Do you find yourself stuck somewhere between focused work and quality rest? Spending too much time in 'work-ish' or 'rest-ish' can leave you feeling unproductive, unrested and unsatisfied. In this episode I share my experience in reducing the 'ish' in my life, and offer some tips if you want to do the same. I offer practical ways to set boundaries for focused work and ideas for ensuring your rest and recreation time is truly satisfying. Join me as I invite you to reflect on your own relationship with work and rest, and discover ways to cultivate a more fulfilling balance in your life.Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

Join me as I reflect on a decade of tracking my cycle and the changes I've experienced along the way. This is (of course) not a linear journey, and there's no 'mastery' of the practice of cycle alignment. That's part of its beauty.As I approach the transition into perimenopause, I discuss the lessons learned and how this journey has prepared me for what lies ahead. Whether you're new to the idea of menstrual cycle awareness or are a seasoned tracker, this episode offers reflections and encouragement for for you to practice curiosity and active listening in your relationship to your body and/or cycle and their evolving ways. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

If you're starting a new business, or even just thinking about it, it can feel like there's SOOO much you need to know. In today's episode I'm sharing what I wish I knew before I started my business, and it just may surprise you. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

Gratitude is more than an airy-fairy buzz word. There are loads of studies that show the positive effects of practising gratitude. Apart from anything else - it makes you feel good!Join me in this episode as I share three real-life benefits that all of us can tap into.This is the last episode for Season 2 of Yes You.  I'll be having a little break and will be back with you on the 26th September 2024. In the meantime, stay in touch!

In this meditation, I will guide you through a process of creating a sense of space and easy throughout your body, before asking your body to speak to you. In a state of deep relaxation, it's a beautiful opportunity to listen to the deep knowing within your body. This session follow on from last week's episode on remembering you have a body. If you haven't already, have a listen to that as well. The Orchard Business Mentoring for WomenAPPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!Join me for a 12-month transformative journey, alongside other women business owners, towards business success, as defined by you, without compromising your personal wellbeing.Move beyond overwhelm, get clear on what matters to you (and what doesn't!) and find a sense of flow and balance as you actually achieve your goals in business and in life.Spend the year tending to your business, with mentoring from me and a blend of on-demand and live online content, plus TWO in-person weekend retreats for a deep dive into your business.Applications close 9th August, or when full.Places are strictly limited, so don't wait.Find out more and join the waitlist here:https://www.anniecarter.com.au/the-orchardLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

Patriarchal culture espouses the devaluing and domination of the body - especially women's bodies. They're controlled, shrunk, groomed, objectified and judged. Even in spiritual or religious traditions, the body is often considered a distraction or temptation - something to be transcended.With all this going on, it's understandable that we've learned to ignore our bodies, how they feel, what they need, and what they have to say. In today's episode, I share three ways you can explore honouring and respecting your body. Apart from doing you some good, it's one more way you can stick it to the Man!From this episode:The Orchard Business Mentoring for WomenAPPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!Join me for a 12-month transformative journey, alongside other women business owners, towards business success, as defined by you, without compromising your personal wellbeing.Move beyond overwhelm, get clear on what matters to you (and what doesn't!) and find a sense of flow and balance as you actually achieve your goals in business and in life. Spend the year tending to your business, with mentoring from me and a blend of on-demand and live online content, plus TWO in-person weekend retreats for a deep dive into your business.Applications close 9th August, or when full. Places are strictly limited, so don't wait. Find out more and join the waitlist here:https://www.anniecarter.com.au/the-orchardLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

We all want to be successful, right? But have you considered what that really means for you? There's no definitive example of a successful person, life, or business. It means something different for each of us, and is ours to define for ourselves. What does it mean for you?Success is not so much a finish line to cross, but a north star guiding us on our way. It's away of being, regardless of any finite goals we may set and whether or not we achieve them. Consider your own idea of success for your life and / or your business, and let it inspire you, call you forward and light your way. From this episode:The Orchard: 12 Month Business Mentoring ProgramI'm excited to be launching The Orchard, a group mentoring program for women in business. Spend the year tending to your business, with mentoring from me and a blend of on-demand and live online content, plus TWO in-person weekend retreats for a deep dive into your business.The Orchard starts in mid-August. Registrations will open at the end of July.There are only a handful of places available. Join the waitlist to be notified before registrations open.Find out more and join the waitlist here:https://www.anniecarter.com.au/the-orchardLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

I've been through burnout twice, and I learned a lot each time. And last time, I made a promise to myself that I'd never let it happen again.  In this episode we're taking a look at what burnout is and what we can do to help prevent it. I share my experiences of being burnt out and lessons I've learned along the way, as well as tips for how to recognise it and what to do if you're burned out or on the way there.From this episode:Check out the First Nations Film Festival this NAIDOC Week.Free download!I've put together some prompts to help you track the seasons in your business. Use these each week for a while and you'll start to see the seasons of your business emerge. Download the free prompts here:  anniecarter.com.au/giftsThe Orchard: 12 Month Business Mentoring ProgramI'm excited to be launching The Orchard, a group mentoring program for women in business. Spend the year tending to your business, with mentoring from me and a blend of on-demand and live online content, plus TWO in-person weekend retreats for a deep dive into your business.The Orchard starts in mid-August. Registrations will open at the end of July.There are only a handful of places available. Join the waitlist to be notified before registrations open.Find out more and join the waitlist here:https://www.anniecarter.com.au/the-orchardLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

Have you ever thought about tracking the seasons in your business? I don't mean just tracking sales. I mean paying attention to the ebb and flow unique to your business. As you build a picture of this over time, you can begin to anticipate what's ahead and make plans to use each season in the best way for you. A quiet patch in business can be stressful if it's unexpected and you don't know how long it's going to last! But if you can see it coming, you can plan ahead and use it for rest or to take on a new project.  Likewise, if you know a busy time is coming in your biz, you can prepare for it. Take extra care of yourself so you're full of energy, and make sure your systems are in place to carry you through the busy patch. You can ride the wave of this season and enjoy it for what it is. In today's episode I share a simple process and some questions to ask yourself each week to get started tracking the seasons unique to your business. FROM THIS EPISODEFree download!I've put together some prompts to help you track the seasons in your business. Use these each week for a while and you'll start to see the seasons of your business emerge. Download the free prompts here:  anniecarter.com.au/gifts The Orchard: 12 Month Business Mentoring ProgramI'm excited to be launching The Orchard, a group mentoring program for women in business. Spend the year tending to your business, with mentoring from me and a blend of on-demand and live online content, plus TWO in-person weekend retreats for a deep dive into your business. The Orchard starts in mid-August. Registrations will open at the end of July. There are only a handful of places available. Join the waitlist to be notified before registrations open.Find out more and join the waitlist here:https://www.anniecarter.com.au/the-orchardLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

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In today's episode we're looking at the thoughts and actions that you're practising over and over, maybe even without realising it.... and where these might be taking you.  If you practice playing guitar every day, you'll get into the habit of practising AND you'll probably get good at the guitar.  That's obvious. But what about the thoughts you're practising? And the words, and the behaviours? Are they leading you in the direction you want to go? As you illuminate any of your unconscious practices, you can then decide whether to strengthen them, drop them, or create some new ones that serve you better. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

Do you tend to tell other people about goals you have for yourself? Who do you tell? How has that worked out for you? Today we're chatting about whether sharing your goals with others makes a difference in actually achieving the goal. It turns out, the real question might not be whether you share your goals, but who you share them with.I'm chatting from my own experience and what different research suggests.* * * * *If you're interested in my upcoming group mentoring program, send me an email at hello@anniecarter.com.au   I'll add you to the waitlist so you're first to know when it opens for registrations. There are limited spots, so if it's of interest, definitely get yourself on the waitlist.

Do you love what you do? I'm really grateful that I can genuinely say I do.My business, Eve Studio, just passed the 10 year mileston, and after all these years, I am still loving it.  In today's episode, I'm sharing why.If you're interested in my upcoming group mentoring program, send me an email at hello@anniecarter.com.au   I'll add you to the waitlist so you're first to know when it opens for registrations. There are limited spots, so if it's of interest, definitely get yourself on the waitlist.

Feeling a bit flighty? Whether it's a physical restlessness, emotional flutters or racing thoughts, this 10 minute guided meditation will help you settle and ground yourself.  Ideally done seated, you could also do this meditation while standing or walking.Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

You know those moments when you find yourself feeling frazzled? Overstimulated? Pulled in a million directions? I had one of those moments just the other day. It crept up on me. I was feeling fine and then, seemingly suddenly (though not actually suddenly) It all just felt like a bit much. In today's episode I'm sharing about those moments and offering 5 things you can try when they happen to you. You probably have a toolkit for how you handle stress. Consider this episode a 5-pack set of tools you can add to your kit. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

Ok, so despite the fact that I've been sharing about living according to seasons and cycles for years now, it turns out I had a blind spot. It hadn't occurred to me to take a seasonal approach to this podcast.

Today I'm chatting with the wonderful Tarin Calmeyer.  Tarin and I met when we were training to become yoga teachers and, thanks to the way she said 'hello', became instant friends. Tarin was all set for a career in dance, but an injury meant her path changed direction. She has studied Osteopathy, consulted 5-star resorts on their wellness programs, and lived all over the world. In 2020, Tarin and her partner (now husband) were separated for 10 months due to lockdown, and to stay connected, started meditating together online. This sparked an idea that turned into them co-founding Remote Team Wellness, providing virtual employee wellness programs for companies across the globe, including Dell, Netflix and Microsoft, to name a few. Tarin and I chat life seasons, being (perhaps a little too) comfortable with change, her take on wellness in the corporate sector, and how business owners can genuinely support their employees wellbeing.Connect with Tarin on instagram at: instagram.com/tarincalmeyerAnd check out Remote Team Wellness at remoteteamwellness.comLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

I had an experience recently where things went wrong. Like kinda scarily wrong. In this episode I'll tell you the story of what happened, along with some tips to help you when things 'go wrong', whether in your business, work, relationships, or your health.References from this episode:Radio National interview with Stan Grant, by Scott Stephens.  Do yourself a favour. Grab a cuppa, sit down and listen to this interview. https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/big-weekend-of-books/stan-grant-on-truth-telling-and-the-role-of-the-media/102477386Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

This guided meditation will help you to be with emotions as they show up in your body. Rather than analysing the emotion, we meet it as physical sensation. Instead of judgment, we bring curiosity. Notice what a difference loving awareness makes.This meditation is a great one if you've had a situation or event that 'caused' a reaction in your body like a 'lump in your throat' or 'weight on your chest' or 'butterflies in your tummy'.But it can also be a good one just to check in with your inner experience and learn to hold space for whatever is present within you.Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

Menstrual Leave is becoming increasingly common across the world, including in Australia. To me, that's a good thing. But it's not completely simple. In this episode I chat about some of the ideas and questions you've shared with me, as well as some of the concerns about menstrual leave. Is it a positive step for feminism, or could it even set us back?  Have a listen, and get in touch to let me know what you think!References in this episode:Vic Women's Trust have a menstrual leave policy template available for download and use. Check it out here:https://www.vwt.org.au/projects/menstrual-workplace-policy/Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

In today's episode I share about how and why I started offering menstrual leave in my business, Eve.  It came out of my personal experience of resting during my period, and seeing what a positive difference that made in my life. It was also about wanting to be part of the change that I believe we need in the world.I talk about the practicality of bringing in menstrual leave, and the financial cost to the business. Does your employer offer menstrual leave? Or if you have a business, do you offer menstrual leave to your team? I'd love to hear about it! Connect with me on instagram and let me know!Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

What do you do when your period arrives super early, or late, or behaves differently than you're used to? It could be easy to get frustrated or feel like you're body's doing something wrong. But in this episode I share some tips for listening, learning and honouring your cycle, even when it seems to have gone rogue. References in this episode:Book:  The Period Repair Manual  by Lara BridenLet's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!

In a world where goals are meant to be 'big, hairy and audacious', and where 'if your dream doesn't scare you, you're not dreaming big enough' this might be a controversial question... is your goal too big?Now stay with me here. I had a conversation with a dear friend in Nepal, and I asked him what he believed was the key to happiness. His answer (which I share in this episode) got me thinking about goals, and whether our goals actually enhance our lives? Not just in the future, when they're achieved, but now. We know that the happiness that comes from achieving a goal fades over time, so it's worth considering whether our goals make us happy, or enrich our lives in some way, even as we're working towards them. In this episode I share some questions you can ask yourself relating to your goals and dreams.  And I offer some suggestions for revising your goals to make them work for you, not just in the future, but right now. Prefer to watch this episode? It's on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/9aOnGYBabOIFrom this episode:I spoke about the Mirrar Traditional Owners' fight against the Jabiluka mine 25 years ago. You can read more about it here and watch the Fight for Country documentary here. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Follow me on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. ReviewsPlease help spread the word about Yes You. Tell your mates. Write a review. Post a screenshot of episodes you love on your socials. Thanks so much!