If you've ever bought a planner and you just can't seem to stick to it. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, constantly behind, or like everyone else somehow got the instruction manual for life except you — this episode is for you. One of my most asked questions is ‘Steph, how do you do it all? How do you plan your week? How do you have everything running so smoothly?’ From the outside, it looks like everything does run smoothly. But to be honest, it hasn’t been easy. I've had to go through trial an...
May 24, 2026•29 min•Season 2Ep. 11
The reason your meal prep keeps failing isn't because you're not disciplined. It's because you're copying systems built for people who like cooking. If that's not you, those systems will never work. You know the spiral. You're on Pinterest, you find recipes that look amazing, you go and spend hundreds of dollars on groceries (including six herbs you've never heard of), and by week three you're hating life and the kitchen is a war zone. Week one you were motivated. Week two you were okay. Week th...
May 17, 2026•26 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Have you ever stood in the kitchen at 7:14am holding two odd shoes and a half-made sandwich, wondering whether it's Wednesday or Thursday? It’s no secret that I’m a hot mess. And mornings (and the 35,000 micro decisions we need to make by 9am) are always extra messy. So if you've ever been late to the meeting that mattered because morning-you wrote the wrong start time in your head, or your screen time number scares the shit out of you, or you've already snapped at someone you love before the da...
May 10, 2026•31 min•Season 2Ep. 9
"Mummy, can you put your phone down?" I’m taking you back to the day my 6-year-old shamed me with one sentence... and these phone and tech rules I made because of it. I know we can all relate to the struggle of succumbing to our devices. Hey, I love a good scroll, but when a kid says that to you, it hits you hard. Honestly, I have no control when it comes to technology. It felt like my phone was ruining my life, my attention span, and my mental health. Until this wake-up call. In this episode, I...
May 03, 2026•27 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Here’s the truth: Your brain isn’t broken… it’s just overwhelmed. Whether you have ADHD or not, we’re all living in a world that’s busy, noisy, overstimulating—and expecting us to remember everything . So instead of trying to “be better” or “get more disciplined”…what if you just made life easier? In this episode, I’m walking you through the 8 weird (but wildly effective) systems I use daily to reduce overwhelm, stop forgetting everything, and actually function like a normal human. From the “soc...
Apr 26, 2026•37 min•Season 2Ep. 7
You don’t just wake up one day burnt out. You don’t suddenly lose your spark. It happens slowly. Quietly. While you’re still showing up… still getting things done… still functioning. Until one day, you look at yourself and think: I don’t even recognise who I am anymore. If you’ve been feeling flat, disconnected, or like you’re just going through the motions… this episode is for you. In this episode I share: The moment I realised I’d lost my spark—and the subtle, high-functioning burnout that got...
Apr 19, 2026•38 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Why Your Kids Turn Feral After School (And the 6 Rules That Fixed It). After school meltdowns, the witching hour, and the 6 rules I rebuilt to stop our afternoons falling apart as a mum with ADHD. This is for you if: Your after school routine is non-existent and every afternoon ends in tears (yours or theirs) You've ever been a snack bitch for 45 minutes straight and the kids still won't eat dinner You've cried in the pantry and then come out pretending everything's fine In this episode: After s...
Apr 12, 2026•29 min•Season 2Ep. 5
You're not bad at cleaning. You just don't have the systems. When I was a kid, my room was so messy my mother hung a dolphin shower curtain across my shelves to hide it. Like, a full shower curtain. With blue dolphins on it. On brand for me at the time. And it worked great until the mess behind it got so big the curtain couldn't hold it anymore. I always thought I was incompetent. Turns out I just didn't have the systems. Here's how I tricked my ADHD brain into keeping a cleanish house. This epi...
Apr 05, 2026•36 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Have you ever noticed that starting new habits can feel like pulling teeth? You’ve set your goal. You want it with every fiber of your being… yet you're still met with so much resistance. You have every intention of going to bed early, but suddenly it's three o'clock in the morning and you're doing a ‘Which kitchen appliance am I’ quiz? Turns out, there is a good reason for that. (And I’m a toaster, thanks for asking). Our brains see new habits as a threat because it doesn't know what's going to...
Mar 29, 2026•31 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Three months in, and your goals failed? Good. Here's what to do instead. This is Part 2 of the Messy Life Reset. Trust me, this is the perfect time... after the "new year motivation" has well and truly worn off. But first... listen to Episode 1, Master Your Mess in 3 Days , for part one of your reset! Grab your FREE Messy Life Reset Workbook: click here This reset is for you if: You’ve ever felt that everyone got a manual for life, and yours is from Temu and it smells funny. (Same) It’s the begi...
Mar 22, 2026•42 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Hey… it’s Steph. Your (somewhat) organised best friend in your ears. And after 18 months away, I’m finally back with a new season of Stephing Up. I took a break. I lived some life. I learned a LOT. (Spoiler alert, I wrote a book!) And now? I’m back to share the stories and lessons I couldn’t have shared back then. I am SO excited to be back, and I’m jumping straight in with a mini reset series. And trust me this is the perfect time to be doing this, after the new year motivation has well and tru...
Mar 15, 2026•42 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Have you ever felt that everyone got a manual for life, and yours is from Temu and it smells funny? Me too. Hey legend, welcome to Stephing Up. I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised best bogan friend in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. This podcast isn't for people with an alarm cloc...
Mar 11, 2026•48 sec
Guys, I have a really big announcement, and it’s one I’ve been putting off.. – We are also SO close to revealing our new planners… We’ve been working so hard on them and I can’t wait for you guys to see them. Listen to the episode to find out when we are doing out BIG reveal, and make sure you join the waitlist because these sell out SO fast and I don’t want you to miss out. 🔗 www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/pages/2025-planner-waitlist Want to continue the conversation? Join the Stephing Up Commun...
Sep 08, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Does the thought of your finances and money give you anxiety? Or feel so daunting, like you don’t feel smart enough to try? Today is the last day you’re going to feel like that! Joining me on today’s episode is my very own financial advisor, Renae from Money Mode. With over 20 years of experience in financial planning, Renae has built her own platform to help empower and inspire people to take back control of their money by making the world of finance more accessible and easier to understand. Th...
Sep 01, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Are you guilty of waking up at the very last second and then rushing around trying to get out of the house? You haven’t packed the kids' lunches, they can’t find their uniform, you don’t know where you put your car keys and you’re stressed. So this week I thought I’d share the AM Non Negotiables that help me to take control of my day! If you are someone who feels like you’re never starting the day on the right side of the bed, keep getting caught up in the rush of morning and struggle to catch u...
Aug 25, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Our brain is fighting for its life out here. Working from home has so many positives - like being able to look after your kid and run errands through the day (why are post offices only open during work hours?!). But if we aren’t looking after ourselves, our space and our minds then it can be really hard to set AND maintain boundaries. On today’s episode, I’m chatting all about the things I do when I work from home in order to stay as productive and focused as possible, but more importantly, how ...
Aug 18, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Is it possible to have children, run a business AND stay on top of the housework? This is one of the most frequently asked questions and honestly, I get it. I am naturally a messy person so over the years I have perfected the ultimate cleaning routine which means even when everything else is too much to handle, your house will always be tidy. We’re talking: ✨ How to stop clutter from building in the first place ✨ How to get the WHOLE family across who is cleaning what, and when ✨ The 20-minute d...
Aug 11, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 44
I received a question from a listener the other day and it was: how to get out of your head and start something new when you are afraid of failure? And this question really called out to me because I’ve been there so many times and I’ve learnt to take the leap. So today’s episode is a little pep talk, where I’m sitting down and having a chat with you about how I got over my fear of failing, why I am super selective about who I ask for advice from, and the truth about what the risks I’ve taken ov...
Aug 04, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 43
This episode is going to call out a fair few people - myself included. If you’ve ever struggled with sticking to the routines you set for yourself, you’re not alone. I’ve battled with this most of my life… but now I’ve gone from being that flaky gym friend (I know, I’m sorry 😭) but now, I’ve been working out almost every day for the past decade. I also figured out how to adapt my routines to my moods so I can go after my goals without burning out. So how did I do it? In today’s episode, I’m sha...
Jul 28, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Have you been considering ADHD medication but want to know more about what it’s like? Ever since I released my episode about what it’s like to live with ADHD (and the quirks I didn’t realise weren’t just my personality!), you guys have been asking for an episode about my experience with ADHD medication. So here it is. Medication is not for everyone, and I know the thought of being on medication can be really scary. So in this episode, I’m talking to you about my experience with 3x different type...
Jul 21, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Today, I am showing you my EXACT kitchen storage system with allll of the links so that you don’t have to spend another minute thinking about the mess. We’re going through the hardest parts of the kitchen to keep tidy - the dreaded Tupperware drawer, under the sink 😱 and we’re also organising your junk drawer so that you don’t want to pull your hair out every time you open it. These are all super budget-friendly and will make your life SO much easier. This episode is for you if you: ✨ Are tired...
Jul 14, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 40
It's time for a mid-year reset! 🌟 Here’s your new go-to guide to help you review, reset and refresh for the next 6 months. From life and time audits, to habit reviews to your 3-day plan for a proper reset, I've got you covered. In this reset, I will help you clear the clutter in your mind and realign your goals, let go of the guilt of unmet expectations and lean into a happier you over the next six months. You’ll hear: ✨ 11 prompts that will help you figure out what you REALLY want your next 6 ...
Jul 07, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Sunday Scaries… or if you’re anything like me - Weekend Worries. We’ve all been there before. We get to Sunday and suddenly we’re thinking about every deadline and every task that we have to do next week. In other words, it’s time to start getting anxious about that 1:1 meeting on Thursday. Turns out, it doesn’t have to be that way. So on today’s episode, I’m giving you the exact routine that I follow on a Sunday, from morning to evening, so you can incorporate these practices into your own life...
Jun 30, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Do you feel like you’re in a constant state of overwhelm? Like you’re always busy but by the end of each day you didn’t get the things you really needed to done? I’m here to change your life with this simple planning hack that will make prioritising your to-do list SO much easier. This episode is for you if you: ✨ Are sick of being in a constant state of overwhelm ✨ Feel like you’re CONSTANTLY busy but never closer to completing your goals ✨ Have so many things to do that you don’t do any of the...
Jun 23, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 37
I had a conversation with a friend recently where I mentioned all of the things I wanted to get done by the end of the day. I wanted to record a podcast, finish off an old project and start on a new one, edit the week's content, and take the girls to the park. Within two hours because that seemed reasonable . When I say the silence was LOUD. My friend just stared at me before she said “You want to do two full days of work in two hours.” I didn’t even realise, and yet I would have been angry with...
Jun 16, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 36
You know when sometimes you listen to a podcast, think “Oh thats a great idea I should do that” and then never ever come back to it again. We have JUST hit over 377,000 downloads for this pod since it started and I am SO grateful for every single one of you so this week I wanted to recap some of the hacks and tips I have shared over the past 34 episodes so that you can be your healthiest, happiest, most organised self. Find the FULL episodes here Episode 3 - HAPPY GIRL SUMMER - Nailing your Morn...
Jun 09, 2024•21 min
Today's episode is probably going to trigger you. But I really wanted to talk about this because it’s something I feel there is a HUGE stigma around and it’s something so many parents tend to feel really ashamed to talk about. BUT every single parent I’ve spoken to feels exactly the same. Every single one so i’s not just you. The first step is awareness and in this episode I’m giving you 8 Steps so that you can notice, manage and overcome all of your triggers. You’ll hear: ✨Why you get triggered...
Jun 02, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 34
The thing that stops most of us from starting ANYTHING whether it's a new hobby, a project, or something as big as chasing that business dream you have is waiting for the time to be right, wanting everything to be ‘perfect’ before we begin. Today’s episode I want to share the behind-the-scenes of how I started Steph Pase Planners, we have just moved into our THIRD warehouse, have almost 20 employees and I still have days when I can’t believe it's all happened. I feel like once you hear my story ...
May 26, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Unless you are Ryan Pase you have probably struggled with sleep at some stage in your life. It’s not always about getting to sleep but getting ENOUGH sleep is often the hardest part. For the last few months, I’ve been averaging about 4-5 hours of sleep a night and the stats on how this impacts both your body and mind are insane. Just ONE bad night's sleep can reduce your cognitive function by 40%! Now you might be thinking well, this is great, but how do I actually fix it? How did you fix my sle...
May 19, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This topic is one I get questions about ALL THE TIME! Today we’re talking all about meal prep, meal planning and hacks to save money in the kitchen (yes, it involves eating that mince that’s been in your freezer for 3 months). It’s one of my most requested topics and I LOVE talking about it because it has been such a game-changer to both my health and my family’s. I’m going to give you the hack that will make sure that your family will ACTUALLY eat the food that you make AND how you can meal pre...
May 12, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 31
