What if the discomfort isn’t a sign you’re on the wrong path but an invitation to rethink your next step?

Caitlin opens up about the messy, in-between phase of balancing a healthcare career with a creative side hustle. She reflects on the guilt of wanting out, the pressure to keep going when it looks good on paper, and why small tweaks might make a bigger difference than going all in or walking away. Caitlin challenges the idea that leaving is the only option and encourages you to dig deeper into what your discomfort is really saying.

Tune in to learn:

• Why Caitlin once wished she’d get injured just to skip work
• How taking Mondays off saved a draining healthcare job
• The harsh truth about the “fantasy” healthcare careers sold in uni
• Why many healthcare pros jump into coaching
• What makes admitting you want out of healthcare so hard
• How sitting with discomfort might reveal a third, unexpected career path
• Why you don’t have to keep pushing if your gut says otherwise
• Small changes that can fix your healthcare job (or show it's time to quit)
• The confusing mix of pride and disconnect in a healthcare career
• How to hold space for grief and confusion when your career feels stuck

Listen if you’re:

• Feeling stuck between your healthcare career and a creative side hustle
• Unsure if you should stay, pivot, or take a break from health work
• Trying to make sense of the discomfort that’s been growing in your current role

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What if health education didn’t have to come from a clinic? And what happens when we make quiet conversations LOUD?

In this episode, Caitlin chats with Dr. Olivia Richman, a board-certified family medicine physician, 2x TEDx speaker, and founder of Docfluencer MDO, about what it really looks like to get creative in healthcare.

Olivia shares her unconventional path to educate and advocate, one built on storytelling, social media, and speaking directly to the people who need it most.

From rewriting personal narratives to building a platform that helps other healthcare professionals use their voice on social media to change healthcare. Olivia’s journey is a powerful reminder that healing can happen in more ways than one!

If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible beyond the “white coat”—this one’s for you.

Tune in to learn:

• The childhood misunderstanding that led Dr. Olivia to chase a career she resented for years
• How a Youtube channel on sexual health became her middle ground between a career in Hollywood and medicine
• The life-changing internship that changed her entire view of health education
• The shocking gaps in physician education that pushed her to launch a hub for doctor-influencers
• How Dr. Olivia's superiors reacted to her starting a Youtube channel about sexual health
• The invisible limits we place on ourselves as adults
• Dr. Olivia's mission to making sexual health conversations less taboo
• Why the fear of being judged online is not about the viewers
• How creative expression can coexist with professional credibility
• The brutal reality of the American healthcare system

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Could a creative shift be the antidote to feeling stuck in your healthcare career?

In this episode, Caitlin gets real about the in-between stage of rethinking what work can look like after years in healthcare. She discusses how to find a nonclinical creative business idea, blending what you love, what you’re good at, and what people need. If you’re feeling stuck or just curious about making a change, this episode might be the nudge you need to start listening to those little daydreams and act on them.

Tune in to learn:

• Why feeling “blahh” at work isn’t always burnout
• How to use the Japanese concept of ikigai to explore new directions
• What Caitlin’s month off revealed (spoiler: it wasn’t what she expected)
• The role of low-pressure creative projects in rediscovering joy
• Why self-compassion is your best co-pilot when making a shift

Listen if you’re:

• Wondering what’s next after years in healthcare
• Curious about creative work but unsure where to start
• Craving purpose and play, without a full-blown career change

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What happens when your big break never comes? For artist and researcher Lauren Moxey, you redefine success on your own terms.

In this episode, Caitlin chats with Lauren, a PhD candidate, music teacher, and lecturer. Lauren talks about her eye opening research on natio-cultural creativity and human thriving in Australia’s music ecosystem, and why it’s time to radically redefine what it means to be an artist today.

They talk about the realities of working in the arts, the rise of slash careers, and how anyone in creative fields can thrive—financially and creatively—without buying into unrealistic career myths.

This episode hits all the right notes!

Tune in to learn:

• Lauren’s unconventional path to music and how she launched Sydney Vocal Academy
• From engineering to bassoon to burnout: the surprising path that led Lauren to music
• What happened after her husband sang on The Voice—and how it shaped their business
• Why Lauren walked away from a 220-student academy (and doesn’t regret it)
• How Australian music quietly creates belonging and shapes cultural identity
• Why artists keep creating even when no one’s paying attention (or paying them)
• Why creative work fulfils higher human needs—but often fails to meet basic ones
• The subtle difference between a portfolio career and a slash career (and why it makes all the difference)
• How a sense of place shapes our creative identity
• The music industry’s dirty secret: how selling dreams is more gambling that career strategy
• What it really means to thrive as an artist in a world that doesn’t owe you a living

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Is your online presence a little too curated? Yet, you worry that sharing your struggles might harm your business?

In this episode, Caitlin explores the role of vulnerability in business. After receiving a comment about how “successful” she looks, realised she rarely shares the behind-the-scenes struggles of entrepreneurship. She opens up about the emotional challenges of running a business, why storytelling is the fastest way to build trust, and how to strike a balance between being authentic and oversharing. If you’ve ever wrestled with what to share online as a professional, this episode is a must-listen.

Tune in to learn:

• The perception vs reality of being a successful business owner
• How isolation, cultural disconnection, and lack of support can affect well-being
• Why vulnerability feels risky
• How storytelling builds trust
• Balancing vulnerability and professionalism by reflecting on experiences after processing them
• Ways business owners can be vulnerable in a way that aligns with their brand

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Are you struggling to find the perfect fit, whether in your career or your clothing? Krista Fox didn't just adjust, she stitched together her dream job.

In this episode, Caitlin chats with Krista Fox, a former ICU nurse and oral health therapist turned lingerie designer. Krista shares how her own struggle with uncomfy lingerie led her to launch Vlette, her own brand. She shares the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, balancing motherhood, and chats about her unexpected creative hobby. Plus, why a strong support system is important when taking creative risks. Don’t miss this *perfect fit* episode!

Tune in to learn:

• How Krista's frustration with lingerie sizing sparked her business idea
• The significant shift in stress levels after moving from healthcare to entrepreneurship
• The importance of fostering positive dental experiences for kids
• How Krista developed shorter-length thongs
• The evolution of women's underwear and a shift to comfort and practicality
• The influence of growing up in a family of business owners
• How Krista explained her lingerie business to her family and friends
• Managing a business while raising children
• Finding her creative side in design and construction
• Why artistic expression isn't just about painting or drawing

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Some people sign up to your offer in three seconds. Others need 12 emails, a personalised case study, and an interpretive dance explaining the ROI (jk!) before they even consider it. But why is this? It’s not just your messaging, it’s *who* is buying.

In this episode, Caitlin breaks down the Big Five (OCEAN) personality types and how they shape buying decisions. From curious explorers to risk-averse worriers, learn how different personalities approach decision-making and how to tweak your messaging strategy to attract all types of buyers.

Tune in to learn:

• The most validated research psychology framework on personality
• How different personality traits may influence buying behaviour
• The OCEAN framework and how each trait affects decision-making
• How to write copy that resonates with different personality types
• Examples of how brands use personality-driven marketing
• How to tweak your sales pages, emails, and ads to appeal to more personality types

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Can doctors heal without losing themselves in the process?

In this episode, Lucy shares her journey from corporate law burnout to social work, community leadership, and ultimately, advocating for culture change in medicine. Caitlin and Lucy chat about her book, Beyond the Stethoscope—a collection of deeply personal stories from doctors exploring what it takes to stay connected to hope, heart, and healing in a system that often demands the opposite.

If you’ve ever felt disillusioned with healthcare (as a provider or a patient), this convo is a must-listen.

Tune in to learn:

• How Lucy found a more meaningful way to make an impact
• The emotional and systemic challenges of healthcare professionals
• How organisations attempt to shift culture by hiring compassionate, empathetic individuals
• The need for deeper structural changes against patriarchy and capitalism
• How moments of connection help build resilience in the workplace
• The inspiration behind Lucy's book Beyond the Stethoscope
• How the Hush Foundation wants to transform healthcare with kindness through the arts
• Why deep listening is the missing piece in healthcare.
• Lucy's TEDx talk on the concept of being "enough"
• What social prescribing is—and why it’s the most powerful public health intervention you’ve never heard of
• Why general practitioners are often treated as second-class citizens
• The challenge of evidence-based practice
• Why change begins with individual responsibility

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