Ever feel like the world is falling apart but you're still worried about what to make for dinner? There's actually a term for that, and it might just blow your mind. In this Lisa Bytes episode, I'm sharing a concept that helped me understand not just my own past behavior, but what feels like our entire collective experience right now. Spoiler alert: we're all doing it, and once you see it, you can't unsee it. What You'll Discover: The term "hyper-normalisation" and why it explains SO much about ...
Jun 27, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 9
When my son came home from school and told me the smartest kids in his class were discussing future careers had decided (smartly!) on being carpenters because "AI can't build houses yet," I knew we needed to talk about what this unique time means for our boys. So I sat down with Mikey Ellis - a friend whose work is crucially important - especially now. He curates men's circles and has a deep understanding and passion for working with our boys'. We dive into the big questions: Should we be worrie...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Recently I saw something that stopped me in my tracks. A super smart business owner friend shared her success with AI-generated professional photos - they looked incredible, saved her thousands of dollars, and solved a massive problem that so many of us face. Hundreds of people wanted to know how she did it. Of course! It's expensive, time-consuming and a big fat cringe-fest for many of us to get professional headshots taken. Problem = solved. BUT it also got me thinking about what happens when ...
Jun 12, 2025•20 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This conversation completely reframed how I think about the future. Lynn Casey is a futurist who works with companies like Mattel, Meta, YouTube, and Target, and she just got back from Stanford where she heard something from Gen Z students that blew my mind. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by all the change happening around us, I walked away from this chat genuinely excited about what's coming next. Lynn helped me see that while we're panicking about problems, there's an entire generation steppin...
Jun 03, 2025•58 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode, I'm addressing the elephant in the room: the uncertainty many of us feel about the massive changes happening in our world right now. This isn't about scaring anyone (promise!), but about finding ways to stay anchored when everything feels like it's shifting. From conversations with my teenage son about which careers might still exist in the future, to what I learned about staying grounded during my husband's recovery journey, I'm sharing my concept of a "daily prayer" - not in t...
May 15, 2025•21 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Have you noticed how everyone seems to be talking about emergency preparedness lately? In this episode, I'm sharing what happened when I discovered the EU is recommending citizens keep three days of supplies on hand - and what that made me realize about my own (lack of) practical life skills! From my adventures in building veggie planter boxes despite not knowing the difference between nails and screws, to confronting my identity as a "non-handy" person, I'm taking you along on my journey of emp...
Apr 30, 2025•25 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Until last year, I thought AI was just fake images and robots! But I saw it starting to infiltrate my industry and took a stand against fakery. But then after a confronting dinner party conversation, I realised I needed to catch up FAST. In this episode, I'm taking you along on my journey of discovery as I break down the AI basics in plain English - no tech speak, I promise! Think of this as your "I don't want to sound clueless at dinner parties" guide to what's happening with AI right now. And ...
Apr 30, 2025•47 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this episode, I share a mind-blowing conversation with an Uber driver that perfectly captures why we need to be talking about these massive changes happening in our world RIGHT NOW. This super-informed guy could talk for days about geopolitics and the "inevitable" collapse of civilisations, but completely dismissed climate change as a separate issue. Classic! But here's the thing - these massive disruptive forces aren't happening in isolation. The train has left the station on both climate ch...
Apr 03, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this first episode of the new season, I'm sharing why THIS conversation matters right NOW - this strange intersection of climate disruption and technological revolution we're all living through. From my days as a high school debater to creating sustainability TV shows to now navigating single motherhood, I've always been drawn to the big conversations. And right now? We're facing some of the biggest shifts of our lifetime. I take you through my journey of freaking out about our climate realit...
Apr 03, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 1
When she was 20 years old Lisa applied to be on a brand new reality TV show and kept getting further and further through the audition process. Listen to this story about the biggest sliding doors moment of her life. Did it surprise you? The next round of What’s the Story? kicks off Tuesday 9 April! Would you like to build connection and trust with an audience? Clients? Colleagues? Students? Would the ability to tell more stories, including your personal story, benefit your work? If so - now is t...
Apr 07, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 161
Remember the times when you went through the gates at customs and you knew you weren’t going to see the people you said goodbye to until you got home? This is a story about one particular goodbye that Lisa will never forget. As someone who finds goodbyes really hard, this one takes the cake! The next round of What’s the Story? kicks off Tuesday 9 April! Would you like to build connection and trust with an audience? Clients? Colleagues? Students? Would the ability to tell more stories, including ...
Apr 07, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 160
Having been in business for over a decade, Lisa has made some wonderful investment decisions and some disastrous ones. This is a story about a very expensive investment that ended up costing her more than just money. Of course, lessons were learnt, they always are, but this one hurt! The next round of What’s the Story? kicks off Tuesday 9 April! Would you like to build connection and trust with an audience? Clients? Colleagues? Students? Would the ability to tell more stories, including your per...
Apr 07, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 159
How is Lisa’s life ongoingly affected from the years of living with an alcoholic? Recently she had an encounter with a man that revealed that even though she was never abused physically, verbally, emotionally by her husband, there was underlying damage done over the years. This is the story of an extreme response to a very ‘normal’ situation and how she loves herself through it. Not long now until the next round of What’s the Story? kicks off. Would you like to build connection and trust with an...
Apr 02, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 158
Lisa didn’t get the births she wanted for her kids. The first lesson in surrendering as a mother was in the birth of her eldest son. But it was the words she heard from a midwife at the hospital as she was attempting to latch her son to her breast that changed the trajectory of her parenting journey for good. The words that she heard she’d never forget and are her compass point to this day. Not long now until the next round of What’s the Story? kicks off. Would you like to build connection and t...
Apr 02, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 157
When a friend called, a little frustrated that her long-awaited appointment with a medium had been hijacked by Nick (Lisa’s recently deceased husband), the message that she had from him and what immediately followed, left Lisa is no doubt that Nick was still around, in some capacity. There have been many examples of this since September 2019, when he passed, but this one message has meant so much to her and the children over the years. Listen to the story to hear what it was. Not long now until ...
Apr 02, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 156
Enjoy this story about missed opportunities with men. From cold snowy Sweden to outback Australia - men swept in and swept out of Lisa’s life and as someone who doesn’t live with much regret - there’s two experiences she wished she pursued! Enjoy the story and if you’re curious about joining the upcoming round of What’s the Story? Lisa’s four-week program that equips you with the skills, confidence and clarity to tell better stories click here for all the details. Continue your conversation with...
Mar 26, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 155
Enjoy this story about knowing that is too short to stay committed to things that don’t feel great. Lisa’s love for puzzles is real, so what to do when she fell out of love with a puzzle? Listen to the story to find out. And if you’re curious about joining the upcoming round of What’s the Story? Lisa’s four-week program that equips you with the skills, confidence and clarity to tell better stories click here for all the details. Continue your conversation with Lisa on Substack Know someone who w...
Mar 26, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 154
It’s story-telling time on the podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing a story about a conversation I had with my kids about why the heck I’d ever choose to do public speaking. As teens and tweens entering into such a dynamic time of their life, where discomfort is unavoidable it was a brilliant conversation showing them what’s possible for us when we step outside our comfort zone. Enjoy the story and if you’re curious about joining the upcoming round of What’s the Story? Lisa’s four-week program ...
Mar 25, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 153
In this episode, Lisa shares the complexity around sharing the story of her former husband’s death. Not knowing when to share, what to share, and whether to share was an issue for her for a long time. You’ll hear about her journey from committing never to tell the story, to experimenting with her voice, to claiming her own story and honouring him in the process. If you’re someone who has a story to tell or shares content online, then you won’t want to miss her Live Workshop this coming Tuesday. ...
Mar 15, 2024•22 min
After sharing the things she likes to have done on a Sunday to set up for her week in her Instagram Stories, Lisa then posed a question about what the partners of her followers did to contribute to the setting up of the week. The response was mixed, with a handful feeling an even split in domestic duties, most with token contributions and an alarming amount getting no help at all. Samantha Sutherland, whilst being one of Lisa’s close friends, is also the creator of the Beyond the 9-5 Series, exp...
Mar 06, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 151
In this third episode around transitions and creativity, Lisa shares exactly how living from a creative place is transforming how life feels. Hear about: How a few simple backyard changes have elevated how home feels. Why is she always booking tickets to events! How she’s taken a creative approach to work. What she has missed in the kitchen since the ending of her relationship and how she’s bringing back creativity. How she’s experimenting creatively with what she wants from men during this stag...
Feb 20, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 150
When you’re moving through a transition, when it’s not THIS anymore, but the ‘what’s next’ isn’t clear, it’s time to get creative! In this episode, Lisa shares the role that embracing creativity has played in this period of transition. Hear about: The refreshing insights taking a creative approach has sparked Why being curious is so much more expansive than following a formula! The role creativity played in getting her on a plane for her big overseas adventure last year. Why creativity might jus...
Feb 06, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 149
Welcome back to the podcast for 2024! In this episode Lisa shares: Why she didn’t think the podcast would be back this year The importance of self-acceptance and trust through a period of transition Why there’s a time and place for formulas and why that time is absolutely not now for Lisa. How stepping outside of ‘normal life’ has given her the ability to let go of the old and consciously craft the next chapter. Continue your conversation with Lisa on Substack Know someone who would love this ep...
Feb 05, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 148
As 2023 comes to a close Lisa shares what she took from the year, and the trip, and will take with her into 2024. More brave choices, more being in life, more noticing the magic. Listen in and discover that this year, unlike the previous few, Lisa isn’t ‘hoping’ for a turning point. She’s had one. And life feels good. Listen to Moments + Harvest here. Tune in to the replay of Lisa’s Workshop - No One Cares About Your Stuff and learn about how she can help you tell better stories in 2024. Continu...
Dec 21, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 25
A few weeks after coming home, Lisa shares what this trip meant to her. It’s a heartfelt episode of reflections, realisations, and gratitude. You’ll hear about: The role creativity played in making her decision to go overseas The power in admitting “I don’t know” Why she’s reconsidering her role in a world obsessed with more and BETTER. The joy of accepting being a ‘good enough mum’ The power of story-telling and why she’s grateful for her online community. Don’t forget you can now purchase Mome...
Nov 30, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Lisa has returned from her overseas adventure and is answering all the most-asked questions about the trip in a series of ‘Trip Rundown’ episodes. Second up - The Packing Without doubt the journey of what to pack (and what to leave behind!) fascinated Lisa’s social media audiences. With the children taking only a carry-on size backpack and Lisa taking a 70L backpack - how did they fit everything they needed in? In this episode Lisa shares: How happy she was with the chosen luggage for the trip (...
Nov 23, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Lisa has returned from her overseas adventure and is answering all the most-asked questions about the trip in a series of ‘Trip Rundown’ episodes. First up - the logistics. As a self-confessed hater of all things personal admin, it wasn’t easy to book accommodation and flights, trains, ferries, and buses - but she did it! In this episode, she shares: Her favourite accommodation apps Her go-to websites for booking flights, trains and ferries The ‘couldn’t live without them’ apps. How she used AI ...
Nov 23, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 22
On her last night in Munich, Lisa sits down with her longtime friend, Tonianne, a primary school teacher and very experienced instructional leader with a lifelong passion for education. In this rapidly changing world, how do we even begin to adapt our education system to set up our kids for future success? That’s the topic of conversation in this episode and we’ve only just skimmed the surface. Way more to come! Feel free to reach out if you've got questions for our next chat with Tonianne. Cont...
Oct 18, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 21
After a delightful summer vacation in Greece and Croatia, it's time to pack the carry on and head back to Munich to celebrate Lisa's eldest child becoming a teenager... but sometimes life (or your dodgy airline) throws a spanner in the works and you end up in a different place (quite literally) than you'd planned. But it's how you navigate these moments that matters. Lisa shares how she navigated the night of travel hell. Continue your conversation with Lisa on Substack Know someone who would lo...
Sep 26, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 20
If you need a little inspirational pep talk, Lisa is coming in hot with the goods. Sparked by seeing two elderly women on the plane, living their best lives, Lisa explores the idea that our lives can be an act in creativity... Reminding us of the freedom and joy that can come from living our very best lives, making choices that feel playful and expansive. Continue your conversation with Lisa on Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of...
Sep 21, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 19
