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by Ange Davies
Welcome to Work and Wellness, the podcast for anyone who wants to feel great and perform at their best, without burning out. I’m Ange Davies, a wellbeing speaker and ex-corporate leader, here to help you create a life that feels as good as it looks. Each week, I’m joined by guests who bring real stories and practical insights on what it means to thrive both at work and beyond. Ready to live well and succeed on your own terms? Hit follow and let’s get into it!
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- 3 days ago37 min
EP 85: The Relationship Lessons We Can All Learn From Matchmaker Megan Gourlay
What if the most important investment you could make in your health, your performance and your wellbeing isn't a supplement, a morning routine or a productivity system, it's your relationships?In this episode I sit down with Megan Gourlay, founder of Love With Me, a boutique matchmaking service built on the belief that meaningful relationships have the power to change lives. Megan spent 25 years in the corporate world before pivoting to help people find genuine connection and her insights go far beyond romantic love.We talk about what people are really searching for beneath the desire for a partner, why loneliness is one of the most invisible and underestimated health risks of our time, what green flags actually look like in any relationship, and why high achievers are often the worst at prioritising the very thing that makes them better at everything else.Whether you are single, partnered, or somewhere in between — this episode will make you think differently about how you show up in all of your relationships.Key TopicsWhat people are truly searching for beneath the desire for a partner and why it matters for all relationshipsThe green flags that tell you a relationship has genuine foundations to lastWhy loneliness is one of the most invisible health risks and what Monday morning conversations reveal about itHow high achievers unconsciously fill the void of connection through their workWhat the research on loneliness says and why it is as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes a dayThe habits Megan sees consistently in couples who go the distanceWhy waiting until you are ready is keeping more people on the sidelines than they realiseAbout MeganMegan Gourlay is the founder of Love With Me, a boutique matchmaking service built on the belief that meaningful relationships have the power to change lives. After 25 years in the corporate world, Megan studied relationship counselling and created a highly personalised matchmaking approach that goes beyond dating apps and algorithms — taking the time to deeply understand each client's values, lifestyle and relationship goals. Having spent seven years single herself before meeting her husband in her late 30s, Megan brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work.Connect with MeganWebsite: https://www.lovewithme.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovewithme_dating/ Keywordsrelationships, loneliness, connection, wellbeing, matchmaking, belonging, high performance, love, mental health, self awareness
- 1 weeks ago42 min
EP 84: The Questions You Really Wanted to Ask Me (And My Honest Answers)
You asked. I answered. No prep, no filter.In this episode, I opened up my Instagram question box and answered everything that came in completely off the cuff. Personal questions, career questions, business questions and everything in between. You'll get an honest look at self-doubt, why I closed Grip Pilates, what I've changed my mind about, the biggest misconception people have about me, and the one thing I have completely stopped caring about since turning 40.This one is a little different from our usual episodes — it's raw, personal and probably the most you'll hear about me in one sitting. I hope you enjoy it.Key TopicsHow I deal with self-doubt and why doing hard things is the antidoteWhat I'm still working on and why giving myself permission to stop is harder than it soundsHow I knew it was time to close Grip Pilates and what I gained from letting it goThe biggest misconception people have about me that used to really annoy meWhat I'm saying yes to more and what I'm firmly saying no toHow I found my personal style and the three-word framework I use to shop intentionallyWhat I love most about Liam and why he is genuinely the best decision I ever madeKeywords: self awareness, personal growth, burnout, business, career change, identity, style, relationships, mindset, behind the scenes
- 2 weeks ago1h 0m
EP 83: Child-Free by Choice - The Conversation Every Working Woman Needs to Hear with Candice Harvey
We talk a lot about working parents. We talk far less about the people who have chosen not to be one. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Candice Harvey — speaker, workshop facilitator, former HR leader, author and founder — to have a conversation that is long overdue. What is it actually like to be child-free by choice in the workplace, in friendships and in life? And what are the hidden challenges that nobody thinks to ask about?This is not a conversation about which path is better. Both are valid and both come with trade-offs. It is an honest, warm and at times very funny conversation about identity, purpose, belonging, burnout, boundaries and what it means to build a rich life on your own terms, whatever that looks like for you.Whether you have children or you don't, this one will make you think differently about the assumptions we make and the questions we forget to ask.Key TopicsWhat people most misunderstand about women who choose not to have childrenWhy burnout does not check your parenting status before it finds youThe hidden wellbeing challenges of being child-free that nobody talks aboutWhy leaving work early for yourself can feel less legitimate than leaving for a child and what to do about itHow child-free people find purpose and legacy outside of parenthoodThe most unhinged things people have said when told someone doesn't want kidsThe real trade-offs on both sides and what you gain and what you consciously give upAbout CandiceCandice Harvey is a speaker, workshop facilitator and business owner with 15 years of experience in HR. She now helps people manage themselves — shaking up their thinking so they can behave differently and get different results. She is also the author of her debut book, The Shake Up.Show NotesConnect with Candice on InstagramBuy her book The Shake Up: This isn't another self-help book. This is a shake-upLearn more about Candice's work and workshops. Keywords: child-free, women at work, identity, purpose, burnout, wellbeing, boundaries, belonging, life choices, workplace culture
- 3 weeks ago50 min
EP 82: You Don't Manifest What You Want, You Manifest Who You Are with Georgie Stevenson
What if everything you've been told about manifestation is wrong?In this episode I sit down with Georgie Stevenson — co-founder of Naked Harvest, founder of Rise and Conquer, and one of Australia's most followed entrepreneurs — to talk about the concept that sits at the heart of everything she has built. That you don't manifest what you want. You manifest who you are.Georgie unpacks what manifestation actually means beneath the vision boards and the hype, why your self-concept shapes your reality more than any goal-setting tool ever will, and how she has done the inner work to completely rewrite who she believes herself to be — multiple times. We also get into the dark 18 months postpartum that forced her to question everything, what she has learned about identity and worth as a founder, and why coming back to self is the most practical thing any of us can do.This one is honest, grounded and will change the way you think about what you're actually creating.Key TopicsWhy manifestation is about identity, not intention and what most people get completely wrongHow your self-concept shapes your reality more than your vision board ever willThe postpartum ego death that completely redefined Georgie's definition of successHow to separate your worth and identity from your work when your personal brand is your businessThe limiting belief Georgie has worked hardest to overcome and why hustle culture makes it worseWhat wellbeing actually looks like for Georgie in this season and why simplicity winsWhy curating your online experience is just as important as curating your real oneAbout GeorgieGeorgie Stevenson is an entrepreneur, investor, content creator and mum, best known as co-founder of Naked Harvest and founder of the Rise and Conquer brand. With a community of more than 400,000 people, Georgie has built a loyal following by openly sharing the realities of business ownership, motherhood, health, wellness and personal growth. A qualified life coach and host of the Rise and Conquer podcast, she is passionate about helping women step into their potential and create lives aligned with their goals, values and vision.Connect with Georgie Instagram: @georgiestevenson / @riseandconquer /@nakedharvestsuppshttps://www.nakedharvestsupplements.com/Keywords: Manifestation, identity, self concept, mindset, entrepreneurship, burnout, motherhood, wellbeing, limiting beliefs, personal growth
- Jun 29, 202645 min
EP 81: The Psychology Behind Why We Feel Stuck| Dr Emily Musgrove (The Imperfects)
Have you ever felt stuck but couldn't quite explain why — or felt like you were doing all the right things but still felt deeply unsatisfied?In this episode, I sit down with Dr Emily Musgrove, clinical psychologist, author and resident psychologist on The Imperfects podcast, to explore the psychology behind why we feel stuck, what we're really searching for beneath the surface, and what it actually takes to build a life that feels meaningful rather than just successful.Emily brings over 15 years of clinical experience and a refreshingly honest perspective — including her own experience of a breast cancer diagnosis that completely reframed how she thinks about resilience.We get into the difference between belonging and fitting in, why people pleasing quietly costs us our identity over time, what the research says about meaning versus purpose, and the one psychological skill Emily believes every leader needs above all else.Key TopicsWhat resilience actually means and why it has nothing to do with holding it togetherThe difference between belonging and fitting in and why fitting in is exhaustingHow people pleasing quietly erodes your sense of self over timeWhy feeling stuck is not a problem to fix, it's a signal to pay attention toThe difference between meaning and purpose and why purpose doesn't have to come from workThe one psychological skill Emily says every leader needs: curiosityShow Notes Emily's Book is Unstuck: A Guide to Finding Your Way Forward to Live the Life You Want to Live — available here. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilymusgrove/ Join Emily's mailing list to be the first to hear about her upcoming membership community focused on finding meaning and purpose in midlife.
- Jun 22, 202652 min
EP 80: The Skills AI Can’t Replace (And Why They Matter More Than Ever) with Sonia Clarke
As AI takes over more of what we do at work, the question isn't whether your job will change. It's whether you're developing the skills that machines simply can't replicate.In this episode, I sit down with Sonia Clarke, collaboration designer, facilitator and founder of Clever Manka, to explore what it really means to work well with other humans and why that skill has never mattered more. With over two decades of experience helping organisations communicate, think and work better together, Sonia brings a perspective that is equal parts rigorous and deeply human.We get into why good collaboration never just happens, what the MIT research on high performing teams actually tells us, and why the way we work today was designed for factories — not knowledge workers. We also explore Sonia's upcoming book The Collective Code, which makes the case that there is another way to work, and it might be closer to how people worked hundreds of years ago than we think.Key TopicsWhy good collaboration has to be intentionally designed and what most organisations get wrongThe three things MIT research found in every high performing teamWhy the modern work day was built for factories and is fundamentally broken for knowledge workThe human skills that will matter most as AI reshapes the workforceHow to build trust and deeper relationships in hybrid and remote environmentsWhat collectives are, why they're growing, and what they mean for the future of workWhy women are leaving the workforce — and why that should concern all of usAbout SoniaSonia Clarke is a collaboration designer, facilitator, writer, yoga and meditation teacher, and the founder of Clever Manka. With more than two decades of experience helping organisations communicate, think and work better together, Sonia brings a unique blend of corporate expertise and human-centred leadership. Her career spans senior leadership roles including Director at PwC's Future of Work Practice and leader of its creative communications business. She is the author of The Collective Code newsletter and is currently writing a book of the same name — exploring the human skills that will matter most as technology continues to reshape how we live and work.Connect with SoniaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sonia-clarke Substack: substack.soniaclarke.comResources MentionedHumankind by Rutger BregmanJohn Demartini Values Process Keywordscollaboration, future of work, human skills, AI, collective intelligence, remote work, hybrid work, trust, wellbeing, leadership
- Jun 15, 202658 min
EP 79: Burnout Isn't the Price of Success, It's a Sign You're Doing It Wrong with Alex Davids- Neuroscience Expert
What if burnout isn't the price of success — but actually a sign you're doing it wrong?In this episode I sit down with Alex Davids, founder of Next Evolution Performance and high performance coach to CEOs and executives across the globe, to challenge one of the most persistent myths in leadership culture. That working yourself into the ground is what it takes to get to the top.Alex brings over 20 years of experience combining psychology, applied neuroscience and business strategy — and her message is clear. True high performers don't burn out. They learn to understand how their brain works, build recovery into their day, and operate in a way that is sustainable for the long haul. We get into the neuroscience of decision making under pressure, why your values and your behaviours are probably telling two very different stories, and the surprisingly simple tools that can completely change the way you perform and lead. This one is practical, science-backed and full of things you can do today.KEY TOPICSWhy burnout is not a badge of honour — it's a sign your performance isn't actually sustainableHow AI is creating a brand new kind of burnout that nobody is talking aboutThe neuroscience of what happens to your brain under pressure — and the fastest way backA simple values exercise using nothing but sticky notes and your bank accountWhy the brain can only truly do deep work for four to five hours a day — and what to do about itThree non-negotiables Alex gives every leader: breath, phone-free focus time, and real recovery breaks The difference between control and choice — and why it changes everythingCONNECT WITH ALEX Website: nextevolutionperformance.com LinkedIn: Alexandra Davids Free monthly webinars: 20 minutes of neuroscience and leadership content + 20 minutes live Q&A — recordings available. Join via the website.John Demartini Values Process — a free online tool to help you identify your true values based on where you spend your time, money and energy. Find it at drdemartini.com
- Jun 8, 202653 min
EP 78: Why So Many Successful People Still Feel Unhappy with ex pro sufer Cooper Chapman
What if the success you've been chasing is sitting on the wrong mountain entirely?In this episode I sit down with Cooper Chapman, former professional surfer, founder of The Good Human Factory and author of The One Percent Good Club, to talk about one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves — why do so many successful people still feel unhappy?Cooper spent years ranked in the top hundred surfers in the world, doing what he loved, living what looked like a dream life from the outside. But internally, he was riding a rollercoaster that tied his entire sense of self-worth to his results. It wasn't until he shifted from chasing external achievement to living by his values that everything changed.Since then he has delivered wellbeing programs to over 75,000 students, spoken at the United Nations, and built a free global gratitude community with over 5,000 members. His message is simple, practical and backed by science — and this episode is full of itKey TopicsWhy basing your identity and self-worth on achievement is a trap — and what to anchor to insteadThe five values Cooper identifies as fundamental for good mental healthThe treadmill of life — why mental health requires daily action, not just awarenessWhy high performers are especially vulnerable to a dysregulated nervous systemThe one habit Cooper says has had the biggest impact on his mental healthHow to build deeper connection in a world that's wider but lonelier than everThe simple, free foundations that will move the needle on your wellbeing before any gadget or hack willAbout CooperCooper Chapman is the founder of The Good Human Factory, a movement dedicated to improving mental health through simple, practical habits. A former professional surfer ranked in the top hundred in the world, Cooper's own mental health journey sparked a passion for making wellbeing accessible and actionable. He is the author of The One Percent Good Club, and has delivered wellbeing programs to over 75,000 students and more than 100 organisations including Apple, Telstra, Red Bull, Amazon and Westpac. He has spoken at the United Nations Climate Change Conference and hosts the Good Humans Podcast.Connect with CooperWebsite: thegoodhumanfactory.comInstagram: @thegoodhumanfactoryBook: The One Percent Good Club — available on Amazon or signed copies at thegoodhumanfactory.com.
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Welcome to Work and Wellness, the podcast for anyone who wants to feel great and perform at their best, without burning out. I’m Ange Davies, a wellbeing speaker and ex-corporate leader, here to help you create a life that feels as good as it looks. Each week, I’m joined by guests who bring real stories and practical insights on what it means to thrive both at work and beyond. Ready to live well and succeed on your own terms? Hit follow and let’s get into it!
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