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- 2023
- First episode
About Let’s Check In Podcast
The Let’s Check In Podcast, hosted by Suzie McErvale is a place where we share the stories and strategies of real people who have paved their way through uncertainty. We talk to experts about the things that you didn’t learn in school, that you wish someone had prepared you for. So come on, let’s check in. Learn more at letscheckinpodcast.com
- Publisher
- Suzie McErvale
- Category
- education · health & fitness · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 17 Oct 2023
- Latest episode
- 21 Sept 2025
Latest episodes
16 episodes in the feed.
21 Sept 2025
#15 Behind the Purple Skivvy: Balancing Parenting, Performance, and the Pressure to Be Present
Parenting can be one of life’s greatest joys, but, what happens when sleepless nights, toddlers with big feelings, and the pressures of work all collide at once? For over a decade, Lachy Gillespie has worn the Purple Skivvy, entertaining children across the globe as part of The Wiggles. Offstage, he’s navigating life as a husband, Dad to twin girls, and stepdad, balancing the beautiful chaos of family life with the relentless demands of touring and performing. In this episode, we explore: The three parenting principles that guide Lachy and Dana at home What it takes to juggle global performance with being a present Dad Navigating uncertainty - from neonatal care to toddlerhood Why music and bedtime rituals matter in building resilience How parenting podcasts (and honest conversations) help him learn and grow The challenges that have tested him most and what he’s discovering about himself along the way This isn’t just about life as a Wiggle, it’s about the universal messiness of parenting, being in the present and how resilience is built one small, imperfect moment at a time. Stay connected with the Let’s Check In Podcast (https://linktr.ee/letscheckinpodcast) on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letscheckinpodcast/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090510755379), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/let-s-check-in-podcast/?viewAsMember=true), and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.check.in.pod) for conversations that help you navigate the messy middle of modern life.
7 Sept 2025
#14 Healing Minds: How Our Past Shapes Us and How Therapy Can Help
S2, Ep 14 Healing Minds: How Our Past Shapes Us and How Therapy Can Help Our brains are built for connection — but what happens when trauma, uncertainty, and unrealistic expectations get in the way? In S2, Ep 14, I speak with Helen Nistico, a seasoned clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience in both public psychiatry and private practice. Helen specializes in complex mental health issues and personality disorders and was instrumental in establishing the HYPE clinic at Orygen Youth Health, as well as bringing Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) to Australia. She has particular expertise in treating adolescents with Borderline Personality Disorder and a deep interest in complex trauma. In this episode, we explore: The neuroscience of social and emotional engagement Insights on Borderline Personality Disorder + Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) How uncertainty, family stories, and generational trauma can shape us Why relationships are central to making sense of the world The lifelong journey of building healthier ways of being This isn’t just theory — it’s about real tools, real stories, and finding answers together. Stay connected with the Let’s Check In Podcast (https://linktr.ee/letscheckinpodcast) on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letscheckinpodcast/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090510755379), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/let-s-check-in-podcast/?viewAsMember=true), and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.check.in.pod) for conversations that help you navigate the messy middle of modern life.
17 Aug 2025
#13 Stress is a Symptom: What Your Body’s Been Trying to Tell You
In this episode, we unpack what modern stress really means for our health and why awareness is the first step to repair. Joining me for S2, Ep 13 is Nat Kringoudis (https://www.natkringoudis.com/); The Hormone Revolutionist. Bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, qualified healthcare practitioner, sought-after speaker, and founder of Melbourne’s #1 natural health clinic, The Pagoda Tree. With decades of experience helping women decode their symptoms and restore balance, Nat offers a refreshing, practical lens on how to navigate stress in today’s modern world. We dive into: Why you can’t “flare and repair” at the same time How to create neutral space so your body can heal The role of curiosity in understanding your symptoms Practical ways to stress less and thrive in modern life With a down-to-earth, empowering approach to health that blends science, experience, and intuition, Nat's insights remind us that resilience isn’t about avoiding stress; it’s about getting conscious about it. Want more? If you’re inspired by my conversation with Nat Kringoudis (https://www.natkringoudis.com/), follow her on Instagram (https://Instagram), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nataliekringoudis), X (https://x.com/natkringoudis), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/HealthTalksTV), Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-wellness-collective-with-nat-kringoudis/id1319159211), for more hormone health and stress insights. If you're looking to explore stress women's health and hormones further, check out Nat’s Masterclass (https://natkringoudis.thrivecart.com/the-membership-x-nat-kringoudis/). Stay connected with the Let’s Check In Podcast (https://linktr.ee/letscheckinpodcast) on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letscheckinpodcast/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090510755379), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/let-s-check-in-podcast/?viewAsMember=true), and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.check.in.pod) for conversations that help you navigate the messy middle of modern life.
10 Aug 2025
#12 Why Most Behavior Change Efforts Fail – and How to Do It Right
Professor Liam Smith In this episode, we explore how understanding human behaviour can unlock more effective environmental action. Joining us is Professor Liam Smith, Director and Co-founder of BehaviourWorks Australia, one of the nation’s leading voices on behaviour change research. With more than 600 projects across government, industry, and the non-profit sector, Liam offers a grounded, research-driven lens on why change is so difficult - and how to do it better. We dive into: Why uncertainty holds us back - and how to move forward Behavioural shifts needed for environmental and societal resilience How behavioural frameworks can help communities take meaningful climate action Liam delivers science-backed strategies to build a more sustainable, connected future. His insights bridge the gap between research and real-world application empowering decision-makers to create lasting, measurable change. Want more? If you’re inspired by our discussion with Professor Liam Smith (https://www.behaviourworksaustralia.org/team/professor-liam-smith), be sure to follow him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-smith-1328314a/)for more insights. For a deeper dive into behaviour change and sustainability, don’t forget to check out his edited book, Inspiring Change: How to Influence Behaviour for a Better World (https://publishing.monash.edu/product/inspiring-change/). Stay connected with the Let’s Check In Podcast (https://linktr.ee/letscheckinpodcast) on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letscheckinpodcast/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090510755379), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/let-s-check-in-podcast/?viewAsMember=true), and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.check.in.pod) for conversations that help you navigate the messy middle of modern life.
3 Aug 2025
#11 The Hidden Cost of Success: When Your Dream Job Makes You Sick
The Hidden Cost of Success: When Your Dream Job Makes You Sick At the height of her career, Trudy Macdonald looked like she had it all. But beneath the surface, something was quietly unraveling; a relentless pace, a mounting pressure to "do it all," and a creeping sense of exhaustion that couldn’t be fixed with a weekend off. In this episode, Trudy (Managing Director of TalentCode HR) and Australian “Speaker of the Year” joins Suzie to name what so many of us silently experience: burnout. With expertise in organisational psychology and a fiercely human approach to leadership, Trudy shares her own story of burnout and the powerful strategies that helped her bounce back, not just to baseline, but to a more sustainable, fulfilling rhythm of life and work. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to recognise the early warning signs of burnout in yourself and others Why “doing it all” often leads us to a breaking point, and, how to rewrite that story What true resilience looks like (hint: it’s not about pushing through) The mindset shifts that protect our motivation, wellness and energy How organisations can foster healthy, high performance Practical, life-tested tips for creating boundaries, recovery rituals, and support systems This conversation is an invitation to check in; on yourself, your loved ones, your team, and the culture you're creating around you. Because burnout isn’t a badge of honour. It’s a signal that something needs to change. Want more? Explore Trudy’s work at talentcodehr.com.au (https://www.talentcodehr.com.au), or follow her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/trudymacdonald/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/trudymacdonaldleadership) for practical insights on high-performance leadership and wellbeing. Stay connected with the Let’s Check In Podcast (https://linktr.ee/letscheckinpodcast) on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letscheckinpodcast/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090510755379), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/let-s-check-in-podcast/?viewAsMember=true), and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.check.in.pod) for conversations that help you navigate the messy middle of modern life.
26 Jul 2025
#10 Unfastening Fast Fashion with Collective Closets
Unfastening Fast Fashion with Collective Closets Ten years ago, sisters Fatuma and Laurinda Ndenzako were sitting in a café in Nairobi, watching local women walk past in bold, vibrant Maasai Shuka textiles. That moment sparked something more than a fashion idea; it sparked a movement. A movement that would become Collective Closets, a Melbourne-based slow fashion label built on purpose, heritage, and heart. In this episode, Fatuma shares the journey behind the brand and how she and her sister are reshaping the Australian fashion landscape, one intentional piece at a time. In this episode you’ll learn: How slow fashion offers an antidote to trend-driven consumption What it means to design with cultural integrity The creative (and often chaotic) dance between business, family and values Why clothing can be a powerful form of self-expression and storytelling Collective Closets is not just a brand; it’s a source of empowerment, emotional resonance, and cultural pride, creating a legacy that reaches far beyond the runway. Want more? Explore the newest Be Your Own Muse Collection (https://collectiveclosets.com.au/) and follow Collective Closets on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/collectiveclosets/) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/collectiveclosets) for updates that celebrate culture, craftsmanship, and bold design. Dive deeper into Fatuma and Laurinda’s journey at Collective Closets (https://collectiveclosets.com.au/). Stay connected with the Let’s Check In Podcast (https://linktr.ee/letscheckinpodcast) on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letscheckinpodcast/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090510755379), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/let-s-check-in-podcast/?viewAsMember=true), and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.check.in.pod) for more soulful stories and slow fashion conversations.
20 Jul 2025
Let's Check In Podcast Season Two Trailer
Life doesn’t always go to plan; so let’s talk about it. Season 2 of the Let’s Check In Podcast is almost here, and the trailer just dropped! 🎧 Think: Cultural icons, frontline experts, raw conversations, and the lessons that school skipped. Guests this season include: 🟣 Purple Wiggle, Lachy Gillespie 🌀 The Hormone Revolutionist, Nat Kringoudis 💬 Behavioural scientists, therapists, founders & more We’re diving into burnout, bodies, parenting pressure, identity shakeups - and what it takes to stay steady through life’s wobbly seasons. 🎙 Episodes drop every Monday for 6 weeks, starting 28 July, 2025 📍Follow now so you’re ready when the first one lands.
3 Dec 2023
Bouncing Back with farmer and mental health advocate, Marc Gascoigne
Marc Gascoigne runs a successful 150-hectare, 450-cow dairy farm in central Waikato, South of Cambridge in the upper North Island of New Zealand. Seven years ago, Marc had a panic attack that jolted him into realising he needed help. After overcoming his own mental health struggles, he has gone on to become a facilitator with the Rural Support Trust and is a key ambassador for the organisation Farmstrong - advocating for better mental health and self care for farmers. In this episode you’ll learn: How finding the courage to speak truthfully builds authentic connection How embracing vulnerability can improve overall happiness Key preventative measures to manage personal wellbeing How to manage uncertainty Want to find out more? You can also check in with Suzie and the Let’s Check In Podcast Team on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Learn more about work with Farmstrong and Rural Support Trust.
26 Nov 2023
The IVF roller coaster with Associate Professor, Kate Stern, OA
Do you have a loved one who’s faced IVF? Or maybe you have struggled with trying to conceive yourself. How fortunate we are to have exceptional specialists like A/Professor Kate Stern providing and leading world class health care to people who so importantly need her expertise. In this episode you’ll learn: How to work through the challenges of the IVF rollercoaster How to best support loved ones on their fertility journey How patients with disease navigate their fertility future How to create agency in a time of uncertainty Where to start with processing an emotionally taxing and demanding job Want to find out more? You can also check in with Suzie and the Let’s Check In Podcast Team on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Learn more about Kate’s work here on Instagram.
19 Nov 2023
How to find happiness in nature with 2020 Australian of the Year, Josephine Jones (Part 2)
Balancing our wellbeing can be tricky at times as we manage the various demands and responsibilities that we have in everyday life. Shutting down our computers, putting down our phones and getting out into nature can help us process the world around us, restore our minds and mitigate our stress. Josephine Jones, OAM understands the value that nature provides to ground ourselves and advocates for helping people change the way we treat our coastlines. In this episode you’ll learn: How to ground yourself in nature How to increase positive psychological capital The role nature can play in healing How to respect our land Why we all have a responsibility to care Want to find out more? You can head to the Let’s Check In Podcast website. You can also check in with Suzie and the Let’s Check In Podcast team on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok. Learn more about Josie’s by following her on Instagram.
12 Nov 2023
How to set boundaries and build self esteem with 2020 Australian of the Year, Josephine Jones (Part One)
When we lack self-esteem, boundaries can get blurry and difficult to navigate. Setting boundaries helps us make sense of what is and what isn’t okay. Without them, our mental health and wellbeing can be put at risk. Josephine Jones, OAM, Environmental Advocate and 2020 Australian of the Year is not your average environmental advocate and neither is her story. On this episode of the Let’s Check In Podcast, your host, Suzie McErvale, finds out about how Josie learnt to set boundaries and build self-esteem after traumatic life events and why she commits to helping people change the way people treat our coastlines. In this episode you’ll learn: How adversity can overcome traumatic life events About the link between boundaries and self-esteem How to make real changes in behaviour towards littering on our coastline How to find happiness in nature Want to find out more? You can head to the Let’s Check In Podcast website. You can also check in with Suzie and the Let’s Check In Podcast team on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
5 Nov 2023
How to trick your brain into not fearing pain with Dr Hayley Leake
Do you suffer from pain or know someone who lives with chronic discomfort? What steps can we take to trick our brain into not fearing the toll of pain? How fortunate we are to have experts like Dr Hayley Leake, pain research Fellow, physiotherapist and winner of Survivor Australia, Season 6, who can help us unravel what pain is and how we overcome fearing its impact. In this episode you’ll learn: What happens when we feel pain How our thoughts and feelings impact the pain we feel How Hayley’s pain research helped her become the last standing Australia, Season 6 Survivor How to trick your brain into not fearing pain Want to find out more? You can also check in with Suzie and the Let’s Check In Podcast Team on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.
29 Oct 2023
How to remain a lifelong learner and reimagine education for the world we live in
How are our kids really coping at school? And what changes need to happen in the education systems to better meet their needs? Thank goodness we have experts like Dr Bern Nicholls, an experienced teacher, school leader, and international research lead, who can teach us to open up our minds to what’s possible. On this episode of the Let’s Check In Podcast, your host, Suzie McErvale, finds out about how we create the right conditions for teachers and students to flourish in education, not burn out. In this episode you’ll learn: How to foster curiosity and become a lifelong learner What changes need to happen in our education systems to help young people in today’s environment Where parents and teachers start with helping students who might be struggling with their mental health How to process the impact of COVID lockdowns on learning Want to find out more? You can head to the Let’s Check In Podcast website. You can also check in with Suzie and the Let’s Check In Podcast team on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
29 Oct 2023
Mastering your anxious mind with Georgie Collinson
Have you ever had those feelings of fear and anxiety about something you’re uncertain about? As the uncertainty swirls around in our brains, that strong sense of overwhelm creeps in. And by then, well, it's so hard to see anything clearly. What would we do without people like Georgie Collison, Australia’s #1 Anxiety Therapist and Author of the Anxiety Reset Method to help guide us through? On this episode of the Let’s Check In Podcast, your host, Suzie McErvale, explores how we might learn to work alongside our emotions, rather than feel embarrassed or resentful towards them. In this episode you’ll learn: How to live a happier life What embracing anxiety actually means How to work alongside feelings and emotions How to stop shaming and suppressing emotions Want to find out more? You can head to the Let’s Check In Podcast website. You can also check in with Suzie and the Let’s Check In Podcast team on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
29 Oct 2023
Working well into the future with Dr Peter Ghin
Are you happy with your work and your workplace? It’s a tricky one to answer isn’t it. There are so many factors at play and, if we’re honest, that answer can swing wildly, even in the space of a day. Thank goodness we have experts like Dr Peter Ghin from the Future of Work Lab at the University of Melbourne to keep us on track. On this episode of the Let’s Check In Podcast, your host, Suzie McErvale, finds out about where work is heading, and how we might make the best of whatever working situation we find ourselves in. In this episode you’ll learn: Why tree changes don’t always work Where work from home is really heading Why the next generation is a story of hope How to cope with the ever changed nature of work and the workplace post pandemic lockdown Want to find out more? You can head to the Let’s Check In Podcast website. You can also check in with Suzie and the Let’s Check In Podcast team on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
17 Oct 2023
Let’s Check In Podcast Trailer
The Let’s Check In Podcast, hosted by Suzie McErvale is a place where we share the stories and strategies of real people who have paved their way through uncertainty. We talk to the experts about the things that you didn’t learn at school, that you wish someone had prepared you for. Best case you’ll learn something, worst case you’ll learn something. You’ll hear from people like: Dr Peter Ghin: Future of Work Lab at The University of Melbourne Georgie Collinson: Australia’s number one Anxiety Therapist and Author of The Anxiety Reset Method Dr Bern Nicholls: Experienced teacher, school leader and research lead in schools both across Australia and internationally Dr Hayley Leake: Physiotherapist, Research Fellow at the University of South Australia and at Neuroscience Research Australia, winner of Season 6 Australian Survivor: Brain vs Brawn So make sure you check in with us, here at the Let’s Check In Podcast every Monday where we will share new episodes. If you’d like to find out more about the Let’s Check In Podcast head to the website - letscheckinpodcast.com, where there’s loads of information in the show notes. You can also follow us at letscheckinpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.
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