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⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses domestic violence, violence against women, sexual assault, alleged gang rape, coercive control, bullying and violence involving children.

I woke up angry, and I needed to use my voice. It feels like we are seeing story after story after story — Sam Wood, the recent Sydney Swans allegations, another domestic violence case here on the Gold Coast, and the horrific allegations surrounding Cornell University. Some of it is almost impossible to comprehend. But we cannot let that overwhelm turn into silence. In this episode, I talk about why we need to speak up, why we...

Perseverance: the quality of continuing to try and achieve a goal despite facing difficulties, delays, or failures

After nearly two weeks of influenza A and a secondary infection, I’m slowly finding my way back to myself.

Being this unwell affected far more than my body. Without the connection, movement, food, scents and everyday pleasures that usually lift me, I found myself in some incredibly difficult mental spirals. It gave me an even deeper appreciation for anyone living with chronic or life-altering illness and searching for the tiniest glimmers of light.

The word that keeps meeting me through all of this...

What happens when you give a big idea the space to be spoken out loud?

In this episode of The Emma Lovell Show, I’m joined by my brilliant client, friend and colleague Annie Reid, an author, design journalist, copywriter and founder of Atrium Media and House Music.

Annie has written and collaborated on 12 published books, with a career spanning architecture, interiors, property, sustainability and business.

We talk about her creative career, the evolution of Atrium Media, and how conversations on our retreat in India helped Annie find the confidence to bring an ambitious idea she’d been carrying to life....

What have you done, experienced, changed or overcome in the past year that deserves to be celebrated?

In this special birthday episode, I’m sharing 39 things I’m celebrating at 39. Some are big, tangible milestones, including publishing A Life of Magic, buying Retreat Me Happy, reaching 80 countries and preparing to move my family to India. Others are quieter achievements, like holding my boundaries, letting go of relationships that no longer serve me, returning to morning walks and becoming more comfortable with who I am.

I also reflect on the passing of the incomparable Dolly Parton and the lessons she...

I bought a business.

Actually, I bought it almost a year ago …and today I can finally tell you about it.

Meet Retreat Me Happy, a global retreat discovery and industry platform bringing together retreat guests, hosts, venues and suppliers.

In this very spontaneous (and very fast!) episode, I'm sharing the story of how Retreat Me Happy came into my world, why I knew almost immediately that I wanted to buy it, and why I then spent nearly a year quietly holding the business before I was ready to bring it properly to life.

I talk about becoming the custodian...

We’re moving to India!

After months of planning, conversations and figuring out the logistics, I’m finally sharing the full story behind our family’s decision to spend three months living, working and travelling throughout India.

In this episode, I answer the questions everyone has been asking:
✨What will Mathew do about work?
✨What about Finn’s school?
✨How will I run my business?
✨And what are we doing with our home and our beloved cat, T’Challa?

I also share some exciting changes happening within my businesses, including the repositioning of Rest & Receive, the growth of my retreat consulting work, plans for...

Have you ever wondered why certain things come naturally to you, why you keep repeating the same patterns, or why some seasons of life feel completely out of alignment?

In this episode, I'm joined by soul alignment coach and professional astrologer **Anne Marie Grace** for a fascinating conversation about astrology, Human Design, Gene Keys and the power of understanding your unique blueprint.

We first connected through SourceBottle when Anne Marie was looking for people who had never experienced an astrology reading before. After my own reading, I knew I had to invite her onto the podcast.

Together we explore:

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Sometimes life can get in the way, even when you're planning a big dream.

In this episode, I'm sharing a real-life update on what has been happening behind the scenes. From battling the Australian winter cold, juggling school holidays and family logistics, to planning our next big move, this is an honest look at what creating a life you love actually looks like.

I also share a concept that completely shifted my perspective: **active joy**. Instead of waiting until you've achieved the goal, earned the money or reached the destination, how can you intentionally create moments of joy today?

This...

LinkedIn doesn't have to feel awkward, salesy or overwhelming.

In this episode, I'm joined by my LinkedIn coach (and friend), Kate Merryweather, to talk about what actually works on LinkedIn in 2026.

Kate shares how she went from freelance copywriter to one of Australia's leading LinkedIn coaches, why generosity is one of the best marketing strategies, and how showing up consistently can completely change your business.

We also chat about one of my favourite concepts from her community, Shoot Your Shot Wednesday, and why asking for opportunities, pitching yourself and becoming comfortable hearing "no" has become such a big focus...

What does the Bleisure Life actually look like in real life?

We've decided to shake up the podcast and give you a bit more a "day in the life of", or week in the life of, and really bring you along the bleisure journey.

Leading by example and experience, and finding ways that YOU can make small changes with impact to live your own #BleisureLife, now.

Emma shares what's happening behind the scenes, from the lessons she's been reflecting on around goals, achievement, and celebrating success, to a major family decision that's been months in the making.

After years of...