One of the bucket list guests I had for the season was Sir John Kirwin. Sir JK has done incredible things through sharing his mental health journey, he’s helped so many people including myself. In this episode, my goal was not to cry like the other 2 times but also to talk to Sir JK about anxiety, his journey with it, his advice, tips, tricks and it’s one of the most beneficial conversations I’ve ever had (I was also so nervous I sweated ALOT hahaha) HELPFUL LINKS: Find us on social media @bette...
Nov 10, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 20
A Lot of us battle imposter syndrome, it can be crippling, it can hold us back from our full potential. In this episode actress Antonia Prebble and clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire join me to delve into it and teach us some awesome strategies on how to combat imposter syndrome. Listen to Antonia and Jacqui Maguire 'What Matters most' podcast Apple - What Matters Most Podcast Series - Apple Podcasts Spotify - What Matters Most | Podcast on Spotify Follow Sharyn on social @sharyncasey Thanks h...
Nov 03, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 19
I had NEVER heard of the term ‘Over exercising’ until I was working out everyday, sometimes twice a day but kept putting on weight, I felt like shit, slept poorly and it made me crave so much sugar. Doing this episode was really important to me because that frustration of not losing weight when you’re smashing your body at the gym is such a mind F and it’s so unhealthy. It messed with me so much mentally. My friend Han Romano who’s a fitness trainer is our expert this week and she has the best a...
Oct 27, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 18
PICKLES, PINEAPPLES AND CHEESE, That’s what I love! That’s what I love! But I also love skincare. If you saw my draw at home I have alllll the potions, I’m obsessed, but what do we actually need? Skincare can be expensive, how many steps do we need? What’s the myths and things we should avoid? On this episode, THE Emma Lewisham of Emma Lewisham skincare is on the podcast, once I get over being star struck I’m asking all the questions, from creation, to testing to what’s a load of shit that we do...
Oct 20, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 17
When I asked on Instagram what episodes you wanted to hear, the most common request was a Peri menopause episode, I’ll admit, I never knew this was a thing till I saw a video of Petra Bagust talk about it on her podcast ‘Grey Areas’ so in this episode I’m joined by expert Monica Barnes to get all the answers we should’ve been given in high school… Monica Barnes from www.menopause.org.nz
Oct 13, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Let’s get down to the nitty gritty, so many products and things to do, what actually works? In this episode I’m investigating A BUNCH. In the activity section, Former Rugby player Tim Bateman who founded O-Studio lets me grill him on Infrared saunas, Ice Bathes and floats, I also give them a try and report back. My friends and I have put our bodies on the line with some of the most common products to see if they work, pros, cons and how I almost killed my husband thanks to Kourtney Kardashian’s ...
Oct 06, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 15
HELLO GORGEOUS! Botox, we used to be scared to get it, scared to admit it and because of that we’re talking allll about it this week What is botox? We speak to Jacki Smith Founder of Caci Clinic about what it is, what it does, long term effects and approx costs How do we tell if the place we’re going to is unethical and taking money from people who are vulnerable What’s an alternative? Olga Newman from Face Up thinks we don’t even need botox or filler and we can do it naturally with Face sculpti...
Sep 29, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 14
F WORD F WORD AND MORE F WORDS, This week I was 4 weeks in to seeing a health coach, I was doing all the things, doing really well, then my brain took over, I fell off the wagon then all of a sudden I’m adding ‘thigh slimmers’ to my cart and other metabolism diet pills that won’t work (I didn’t buy then) In this episode I take you along with me to my appointment with Joelle Legg my health coach/nutritionist, to get advice on how to get back on the horse and silence the negative talk HELPFULL LIN...
Sep 22, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Shocker of the century, I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, ever since things have blown my mind how different parts of my personality now make sense, it’s not just me living this reality though, so many people are being diagnosed late in life with ADHD and other neurodiversities, so what do we do afterwards? My friend Nathan was diagnosed last year with ADHD and PTSD after a traumatic event landed him in the hospital, He’s been on a journey making his brain his life and I was so grateful no onl...
Sep 15, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 12
ALLO ALLO ALLO! Our guest this week, Sarah Reidhas been drawing on her years of experience with luxury beauty brands, she has been inspired by her journey as a health coach and wellness advocate to make our lives better, with daily rituals, Sarah has done extensive research about kiwi women for her company ‘Embody Me’ and the stats about women in NZ putting themselves last, doing most of the unpaid work in their household and feeling guilty for not putting their wellbeing first is astounding. We...
Sep 08, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 11
YOOOOHOOOO ONLY MEEEEE! It’s been a while since one of my besties somatic Sexologist Morgan Penn and I did a podcast episode together, but we had to organise a Trainee Sexologist reunion to talk all about libido. Morgan is such a great safe space to discuss this sort of thing because a low libido is so incredibly common or your libido changing throughout your life, I put all the questions to Morgan and she brings her expert knowledge to help you improve your sex life! HELPFUL LINKS: Find the pod...
Sep 01, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
I got scammed by a naturopath. In the desperate search to feel better, I somehow ended up on a cooler bag worth of supplements and a massive credit card bill. How do we spot the real from the scam? Are they all bullshit? I talk to Doctor Sash and Naturopath Jess Blair to wade through the fake and how to spot someone who actually wants to help you and doesn’t just want your money. Helpful links Find the pod on social media @bettermehopefullypodcast Find Sharyn @SharynCasey Find Jess @jessblair_...
Aug 25, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9
BONUS EPISODE: Jazz Thornton and I met when she was 12, this is more of our journey together and what led to Jazz having go back on medication.
Aug 21, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Ahoy there! It’s Sharyn Casey here and thank you for having a gawk at my podcast. Do you ever sit at work and think you don’t enjoy it anymore? Do you worry about what you would do if you left? Have you been made redundant and need to try something new? Maybe it’s time to PIVOT Earlier this year, I wanted to leave my job, I was done. I had so many questions and fears about it. One day that day will come so how do you face that moment without fear? Joining me today are three inspiring women who h...
Aug 18, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 8
AHOY! Guess what? You deserve more SMUT This is a bonus episode of some parts of the 'SMUT is the new porn' cutting room floor. ENJOY
Aug 13, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 3
It’s me! Sharyn Casey! You friend and overuser of exclamation marks! I was sitting with a friend recently which reminded me of a conversation I’ve had so many times before with other people and myself - the conversation about whether or not to start medication for my mental health. I’ve been on Sertraline for anxiety and depression for about 4 years and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. When thinking on this topic my mate and mental health advocate Jazz Thornton was the perfect guest to dis...
Aug 11, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
My name is Sharyn Casey and ….. I LOVE BREAD! I LOVE ICE CREAM! I LOVE CHOCOLATE! STOP TELLING ME NO CARBS! This is my problem, I get annoyed I put on weight but I can’t stick to an eating plan and don’t get me started on meal prep, it drives me up the wall! So how the hell can I do it if I’m terrible at meal prep? If one more person tells me “abs are made in the kitchen” I’m going to uppercut myself. My friend Joelle Legg, an amazing nutritionist, joins me this week to help figure out how to na...
Aug 04, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6
OH LOOK IT’S YOU! HI! I’m Sharyn Casey and this my dear friend, is the show notes of my wee pod. Not vape pod. Podcast. I used to smoke, social smoker, then vaper, turned vaping every chance I got Quitting was SO HARD even talking about it gives me the anxiety, in this episode I tried to learn about vaping as much as I could from a scientific point of view and real life stories. Guests - Jude Ball, Otago University Professor who’s done extensive research on vaping and what’s coming next Sin Howa...
Jul 28, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Hey amazing human (or robot) I’m Sharyn Casey and these are the show notes to my podcast, HURRAH! I don’t know about you but I feel like I spend A LOT of my time chasing energy, looking for some magical thing that’ll give me energy like a teenager, not crawl out of bed hoping caffeine will save me. So how do we get back our energy? In this episode I talk to the Author of the book ‘Energy’ Lisa O’Neill about how we can get, guard and give our energy better, you’ll also meet my amazing friend Bex ...
Jul 21, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Hi I'm Sharyn Casey and I'm a horndog for Faeries Gawd I’m excited for you to hear this episode, it feels like more and more women are horned up and ready to go thanks to fantasy books - Not like a racy fantasy, I’m talking mystical creatures, faeries, dragons, swords and all! Where did these books come from all of a sudden? Are they spicing up libidos and sex lives? Are women reading smut instead of watching corn? If so why? These questions are answered this week by my special guests. Two of my...
Jul 14, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Will people think I’m boring if I don’t drink? It’s a question I’ve asked myself a lot and this year I’ve been living a sober curious life because I couldn’t be bothered with hangover anxiety anymore. In this episode - without being annoying and preachy - I’ll share my story of why I’ve decided to give up booze (Sorry in advance I get teary) and I chat to guests: Vic & Hamish from the Sober Awkward podcast Associate Professor of Mental Health & Addiction Andy Towers Where to find us on s...
Jul 07, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Hey there, I'm Sharyn Casey - mum, wife, and radio host. Welcome to "Better Me (Hopefully)," a podcast where I get real about trying to be the best version of myself while trying to hold it all down. Let’s face it, we’re bombarded with wellness tips, fitness trends, and self-improvement hacks every day. But how much of it is actually worth your time and money? After spending more cash than I'd like to admit on wellness fads, I'm here to share what’s worked for me and what’s total BS. Join me as ...
Jul 07, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Holy guacamole, as if beauty standards weren’t already cooked, along came Ozempic. It feels like out of nowhere this medication that is a miracle for those who need it for legitimate health reasons is now being used by those who don’t need it so they can shed body fat at a rapid pace & it’s terrifying, but has a lot of people (myself included) interested. What the F is ozempic? Who needs it? What are the side effects? What does it do? How much does it cost? In this episode I interview Johann...
Jul 07, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
