On this episode of Inspired By , Isabella Taylor sits down with Ryder Quinn – a rising star who opens up about identity, passion, fame, and resilience. From the pressures of performing to navigating mental health, Ryder shares an honest, powerful look into what it means to live authentically and thrive creatively. It’s a compelling and insightful conversation that will inspire listeners to chase purpose over popularity. Topics Discussed; Fame and public expectations Mental health and emotional w...
Nov 09, 2025•17 min
Inspired By Daniel J. Phillips 2.0, follows on from Isabella Taylor’s first episode with him in 2020 when she was just 9 years old. Daniel J. Phillips: • Writer/director of feature film Awoken and writer/director/producer of feature film Diabolic set to be released in Australia in 2025; • Owner and creative director at Anomaly. Daniel was one of five South Australian filmmakers to represent South Australia in Adelaide Film Festival Go To Cannes at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. See omnystudio.co...
Jul 17, 2025•23 min
In this episode of Inspired By , Isabella Taylor chats with Swipee creators—Ben, Jacob, and Sam—three young entrepreneurs who launched a global card game business before high school. They share how their card game started in a classroom, the challenges they overcame with manufacturing and marketing, and how community support helped Swipee thrive. The boys open up about school balance, online sales, giving back through charity, and their dreams of sports collaborations and new editions. This whol...
Mar 25, 2025•13 min
In this episode of Inspired By hosted by Isabella Taylor, Year 12 student and co-college captain Amy Wallace shares her advocacy for AI in education, her experience speaking at South Australia’s Teen Parliament, and the ethical challenges students and schools face as AI continues to evolve. From school-based AI policies to her book project and colour analysis for her formal dress—Amy proves AI’s possibilities are endless. Plus, how she's working with teachers to shape the future. See omnystudio....
Mar 19, 2025•16 min
What’s the secret to making the back-to-school transition smooth and stress-free for your child and yourself? Kate Mason is joined by Dr. Victoria Waller, an educator and expert in learning differences with over 40 years of experience. Together, they share creative strategies for keeping kids engaged during school holidays (without screens!), easing back-to-school anxiety, and creating positive routines weeks in advance. From bedtime adjustments to fostering open communication with your child, t...
Jan 21, 2025•30 min•Season 3Ep. 137
Food additives have an enormous impact on us. Preservatives, and colourings affect our health and behaviour. In this episode Kate shares her personal experience of eliminating these from her family's diet and seeing immediate improvements in their health. Guests Tracey Fry and Joanne Ling, creators of Additive Free Lifestyle, also share their experiences and discuss the importance of understanding what is in our food. They highlight the significant profits made by the food additive industry and ...
Jan 14, 2025•36 min
In this episode of Inspired By , host Isabella Taylor sits down with radio legend Sean Craig Murphy, owner of the Australian Radio School . Sean shares his passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of broadcasters, offering insights into how his decades of radio experience have shaped his unique approach to education. From his start as a roller rink DJ to founding one of Australia’s top radio schools, Sean’s journey is packed with lessons on creativity, resilience, and the power of ...
Jan 09, 2025•25 min
Hey that's mine. I saw it first. Too bad. Finders’ keepers. Losers’ weepers. No need to even ask if this sounds familiar. It does. But there are ways to manage sibling rivalries. Actually understanding your children’s personality types and preferences can go a long way to keeping the peace. Guest: Sandra Etherington Instagram | Website Read Sandra’s article "Navigating Sibling Conflict" Contact Kate: Email | Website | LinkedIn | Kate’s book on Amazon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Jan 07, 2025•32 min
When traveling do you prefer to be highly organized and structured? Loose and available for what catches your whim? Or somewhere in between. It’s all good when it’s just you traveling. It gets complicated when you have traveling companions, particularly if they don’t share your preferences. Guest: Stephanie Noon Website | Instagram | LinkedIn Contact Kate: Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 31, 2024•29 min
Struggling to balance screen time, play, and family wellness? You’re not alone! Kate chats with Dr. Nick Fuller about his research-backed lifestyle plan to create healthier families. They look at the final two steps of Nick’s program: embracing daily play and tackling screen time to promote better sleep, movement, and overall health. Listen For: 05:13 – Why unstructured play is vital for kids and adults alike 12:53 – Role modeling movement: The ripple effect on kids 15:18 – The science behind sl...
Dec 30, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Is your Christmas full of festive chaos, quiet introspection, or heartfelt traditions? Kate explores how our MBTI personality types shape the way we celebrate the holidays. From extroverted party planners to introverted peace-seekers, and from intuitive gift givers to sensing traditionalists, Kate offers thoughtful advice to create balance and joy for everyone. Featuring heartwarming stories of Christmas traditions from special guests, this episode is a festive blend of personality insights and ...
Dec 18, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 135
How can families truly transform their eating habits for the better? Dr Nick Fuller, a leading expert on obesity and the bestselling author of Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids, explores practical, science-backed strategies for overcoming food fussiness, breaking the yo-yo dieting cycle, and creating healthier mealtime habits. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or someone passionate about nutrition, this episode offers actionable tips to improve your family’s health while promoting stronger relat...
Dec 10, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 134
How do modern parenting ideals and evolving grandparent roles intertwine in today’s world? Kate links up with a mother and her daughter to look at the challenges and joys of parenting and grandparenting. They explore balancing old-school values with contemporary techniques, managing emotional moments with children, and the delicate art of maintaining strong family communication. From screen time debates to how grandparents and parents collaborate on childcare, this episode highlights the importa...
Dec 03, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 133
From discipline to communication. Have you ever stopped to think about how your childhood shapes the way you parent today? Steph Noon, an experienced life coach and trauma specialist, and her daughter Kate Thorn, a busy mom join Kate. Together, they discuss the evolution of parenting styles across generations, the challenges of modern-day information overload, and the wisdom gained from blending tradition with cutting-edge psychological insights. Listen For: 09:22 - The Impact of Being Seen and ...
Nov 26, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 132
Are you tired of living with your adult kids? The phenomenon of adult children living at home with their parents has become increasingly common, leaving many to wonder: is this the new normal? Kate looks at the realities of adults living with their parents, whether due to economic challenges or shifting cultural norms. Joined by life coach Jeanine Mouchawar, they discuss how to navigate this complex dynamic with grace and mutual respect. From reshaping communication styles to setting boundaries ...
Nov 19, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 131
Are you a little superstitious, or maybe just a little "stitious?" Kate Mason dives deep into the world of superstitions, from quirky wedding traditions and curious rituals to their psychological roots and cultural origins. With stories from her daughter's recent wedding, Kate explores how superstitions shape our lives, whether it's crossing fingers, tossing salt, or athletes' game-day routines. She even relates these habits to Myers-Briggs personality types, showing how our natural inclinations...
Nov 12, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Are you tired of feeling frustrated and helpless when dealing with your child's temperament clashes? Do you wish you could understand and respond to their emotional needs more effectively? Kate explores how our unique temperaments—sanguine, choleric, phlegmatic, and melancholic—affect our responses to conflict and shape the ways we repair relationships. She shares insights and practical techniques to handle arguments with empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence. It’s never too late to re...
Nov 05, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Are you energized by lively conversations or do big social events drain your batteries? Kate examines the intriguing dynamics between extroverts and introverts, exploring how each personality type navigates big gatherings. Whether you thrive in social settings or need solitude to recharge, Kate discusses the impact of these preferences on relationships, mental well-being, and self-awareness. Through relatable stories—including how she balanced her own extroverted excitement with her husband’s in...
Oct 28, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 128
Is perimenopause just the “second puberty” we never saw coming? In this episode of, host Kate Mason and guest Unna Goldsworthy dive deep into perimenopause, breaking down what it really is, how it impacts women’s physical and emotional health, and how understanding it can improve relationships at home and at work. From managing symptoms to societal shifts like corporate policies supporting menopausal women, this conversation sheds light on navigating this transition with self-awareness, lifestyl...
Oct 22, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 127
Weddings: magical, stressful, and full of surprises—would you relive your big day? In this episode, Kate dives into all things wedding-related as her daughter Cassie prepares to walk down the aisle. From the curveballs that can throw off wedding plans to how personality types like MBTI shape the process, Kate shares personal anecdotes and explores wedding traditions around the globe. Whether you’ve had your own perfect or not-so-perfect day, this episode will resonate with anyone who has navigat...
Oct 15, 2024•16 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Feeling burnt out? This episode dives into the sneaky ways burnout can take over our lives. Kate speaks with Unna Goldsworthy, founder of Unna Movement, to explore burnout’s telltale signs, its impact on the body and mind, and the strategies to combat it. Unna shares her personal journey of burnout, from pushing through physical and emotional exhaustion to finding balance by redefining her career and life goals. They discuss how to spot burnout early, the power of self-compassion, and actionable...
Oct 08, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 125
What happens when a child dreams of becoming a hazmat worker? In this episode, Kate and Dr. Victoria Waller dives into the fascinating ways creativity can become a bridge to success for children with learning differences. Dr. Victoria E. Waller shares her incredible experiences in nurturing children's passions and helping them find their unique strengths. She emphasizes how thinking outside the box – sometimes quite literally with cardboard – can lead to academic and personal growth. Get ready t...
Oct 01, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Do you feel like you're arguing more than connecting with your partner lately? In this episode, Kate dives into listener questions about relationships and communication, focusing on how understanding personality types can help couples reconnect. Whether it's the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), temperament theories, or love languages, Kate shares actionable insights to strengthen bonds and reduce conflict. She also explores how understanding these frameworks can assist in parenting challenges...
Sep 24, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Why do we argue, and how can understanding our personalities help us navigate conflicts? In this episode, Kate looks at the root causes of arguments, exploring how personality types, emotional triggers, and even hormonal fluctuations play a crucial role in our disagreements. With a mix of humour and practical advice, Kate offers strategies to defuse tensions and maintain harmony in relationships, especially within families. Whether you're a peacekeeper or a debater, this episode provides valuabl...
Sep 17, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 122
Ever wondered how your personality influences your financial habits? In this episode, host Kate chats with financial coach Lexi Smith about the fascinating connection between MBTI profiles and money management. Lexi, an ENTP, shares how understanding your personality can be a game-changer for managing finances—whether you're a spender or a saver. The conversation delves into practical tips for parents on how to teach their kids about money, the importance of using positive language, and how to m...
Sep 10, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 121
How do you handle the big three F-words of travel: fear, frustration, and fun? In this episode, Kate Mason delves into her personal experiences of traveling as an ESFP, from the anxieties of flying and taking taxis to the challenges of planning trips with family. Despite the stress and unpredictability, she highlights the importance of embracing the chaos and finding joy in every moment. Whether you're the organized planner or the spontaneous go-with-the-flow type, Kate’s stories remind us that ...
Sep 03, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Inspired By Tony Wheeler AO, Co-Founder of Lonely Planet travel guides. Long before Google… Tony and Maureen Wheeler enjoyed extensive travel together from the early 1970’s on. People would ask them of their experiences and there was very little available in the way of comprehensive travel guides. They began to fill an unrecognized market by writing their first travel guide and going on to establish Lonely Planet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 30, 2024•25 min
How does your personality shape the way you deal with clutter? This episode explores the fascinating intersection of personality types, love languages, and our relationship with the stuff we accumulate. Kate Mason chats with Bridget Johns, founder of Be Simply Free, about how understanding ourselves and our loved ones can transform the often-overwhelming task of decluttering into a meaningful, even harmonious process. They explore everything from MBTI types to love languages, offering insights a...
Aug 27, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Is your life overflowing with clutter? From physical messes in your home to the digital chaos on your phone and even the mental overload that keeps you up at night, clutter can be overwhelming. In this episode, Kate chats with Bridget Johns, founder of "Be Simply Free," about her journey from a chaotic life to one of organized serenity. Bridget shares her expertise in decluttering not just your space, but your mind and schedule too. Bridget shares practical tips and inspiration to reclaim your t...
Aug 20, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Pete Williams – Australian Writer, Director and Producer – spent 15 years overseas in London and Los Angeles honing his filmmaking skills. Pete shares with us about his debut narrative feature film Emotion Is Dead which premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival in 2023 and incredible insight into how he went about making this, from writing through to self-distribution. Budding and current film makers, let’s get started! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 15, 2024•22 min
