Podcast Simply Complicated With Katie

The way that society praises a pregnant body but shames a post baby bod is as twisted as it gets. This week is your invitation to question the stories that are keeping you supressed, feeling less and living in accordance to archaic ideals. We say OUT with body shame and IN with self expression. We say OUT with the post baby bounce back and IN with …

As a passionate single-tasker, celebrating the closing of a chapter and stepping into a new one marks a return of the pod after an unintentional 3-month hiatus. The update no one asked for but one filled with insider goss nonetheless. I'm not here for the hustle. I want to encourage you to conserve your energy, channel it to what's most essential a…

We have 60-70,000 thoughts a day. Most of them are repetitious, and we know all thoughts are real, but not all thoughts are true. Seeing that our brain doesn't care if we are happy, it only cares if we are doing what it knows - why do we let our worst thoughts stop us? There is another way! Let me know your thoughts because this was one of those HO…

Do you love time alone? Do you fear it? Are you craving more? It's a topic that divides circles. Driven by a conversation on the weekend that reminded me how polarising it can be for others if you actually enjoy your own company. The shock and horror - haha. From doing anything to avoid my thoughts to now carving time out to revel in my solitude, I…

Words are one of the ways we communicate with the world. They evoke feeling, meaning and storytelling. This week comes with an invitation to lean into the words in your world and celebrate the ones who make you feel SOMETHING 💙 katieford.com.au @katieford.com.au

From the day we are born, we are figuring out ways to survive in this world. We carry them with us through life because they work to keep us safe...until they don't. One area I've been looking at is our go-to response for navigating uncomfortable experiences. The big four. Fight, Flight, Freeze or Fawn. Join me as we look at how each presents, what…

We. Are. back. After almost a year's hiatus SIMPLY COMPLICATED has returned. This week's episode is around the great UNTETHERING. Katie shares where she is up to with her 'vibe check', what this year will look like moving forward and more importantly reminds us all that 'It's ok if the answer changes'. Buckle up because we are back in your ears, mo…

The final episode of Simply Complicated is HERE. 3 years of conversations and changes on this channel and it was time to close it out. We find ourselves faced with dozens of decisions every day. Hundreds probably but let's talk about the BIG ones. A big life choice can cause you to spin on your axis. It can bring up all sorts of feels that you didn…

The saying is 'Time heals'. Hmmmm. Does it though? What's your relationship to TIME? If you are in the trenches, in a deep pit of heavy feelings or navigating a season that sucks, you probably heard this phrase. I get it, but I'm not buying it. Time does many things but miraculously healing all isn't one of them. Join us for the penultimate episode…

ENERGY ARCHEOLOGIST Ashley Stinson sees the body and the way we're made up like no one I have ever witnessed or spoken to. Those aches pains and physical symptoms? All messages. Did you know that there are 6 realms of energy within the body? Nope? Me either. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Wise, gentle and the creatrix of Energy Archeology, I …

Floored I was. Floored when I came across this particular quote on Instagram yesterday. How often do you reflect on your choices within your life? What will it take to have you make the changes that will add more life to your days? Are you thrilled to bits with the life you're living? The people you're surrounding yourself with or the people you of…

Bek is one of those people that adds value to your life every time she enters it. Vulnerable and brave. Smart and Sassy. Wild and oh so wise. There is so much misinformation out there about the herpes virus thanks to bad jokes and fear-mongering. The stigma that often comes attached to a positive herpes diagnosis is far worse than the skin conditio…

Mate, there is absolutely no shame in my game when I say that I am super triggered by Valentine's Day. The second all the gift ideas start rolling through my feed and inbox, my chest gets tight. I know why, I do the work around it but it may not be because of the reason you think. I actually love Valentine's Day. I love it so much but there's also …

Acceptance? Letting Go? Surrender? Same trains - slightly different stations. What do you do when 'letting go' doesn't feel how you thought it would? Or when the act of 'acceptance' leaves you feeling like you're stuck or giving up? LET'S EXPLORE! I really think you're going to enjoy this one no matter what stage you're at. Let's get curious.…

Clare Reilly is passionate about wellness and living a simple + wholesome life, but is also living with a chronic illness known as MS, or Multiple Sclerosis. This autoimmune disease is no joke and while some suffer in silence, others' pain and hurdles are visible to the world. That hasn't stopped Clare and her passion to create community. I learned…

Nothing says welcome to a fresh new year like a bit of personal reflection. I am all about it tbh, but what happens when you start comparing versions of yourself and achievements of past years? It's a slippery slope my friend but it need not lend itself to a complete unraveling. In this episode, I dive into my own personal reflections, harsh judgme…

1st Question. Your favorite self or your best self, who gets top billing in your word? 2nd Question. What do you do to embody her? Can we put the excuses aside from here on in and commit to remembering our light each day? I knew I liked you for a reason…( insert awkward wink here) @ktdean.com.au

Taylah Gray is not only kickin' ass, she's taking names. On the day that Taylah was signed on as an official and registered lawyer, she took to the socials stating the injustice that our Nations First People within the education system. This is where I first found Taylah and have been listening to her words and supporting her work ever since. Makin…

Theres a stigma around medication for support in the Mental Health realm. Partly because of decades of overprescribed pills, or meds that didn't quite add up. That’s fair… however there's has been amazing progress in that area and when deemed necessary by a qualified health professional the positive impacts can be life changing.That is why I wanted…

Have you ever wanted to do something but let all the what if's get in the way? Today we chat with the amazing co-founder of CleanSip, Emma Wilson. A young couple who undertook a big move and are making big moves in the sustainability and clean water industry. I love hearing about people out there making it happen and I hope you do as well. You'll f…

What happens when you have journaled your heart out, read all the books, attended all the workshops, meditated for hours of your life and you still find yourself ‘in it’? Welcome to the human experience. There’s no magic pass. No exemption and no ‘one and done’ thing that we can do to avoid ever coming face to face with the uncomfortableness of bei…

Healing happens when stories are shared in safe spaces. This I know for sure and some Amy Molloy has made a career out of living by and through and supporting others to do the same. In this ep. we dive into some juicy, juicy topics like; Why small talk is out.When is it ok to share and why it's important to do the inner work first.Why you don't nee…

It can all feel a bit too much. You can get lost in the restrictions, the repetition, and the 'constant' of it all. That fire, your spirit, your spark? She's still in there and this week, I want to talk to you about it. I also want you to make me a promise. Deal? www.ktdean.com.au @ktdean.com.au

To act or not to act, that is the question. There is nothing quite like the emotional flood that comes when our system is activated. The rush of 'feelings'. The anger, hurt, or stomach-churning dread. The need to fix, control, spit venom or retreat to 'pass the buck' on feeling the way you' re feeling. The desire to feel anything different. I gotch…

Multi-faceted wellness wonderland Claire Obeid joins us today and invites us into the world of Somatic Healing. Everyone knows what it's like to realise that you need support when things get hard, but what if you had the systems in place and ready to go on the daily? Also...what in the F in Somatic Healing? Timeless traditions that support your sys…

Self Doubt is a real kick to the emotional shins, but something that is part of the human experience for many of us. Consider this Poddy your spiritual shin pad. Feeling like you are too much or not enough are two sides of the same coin. I got ‘Chu. You will not fit in every room our be understood at every table. You are not meant be in every relat…

Scott is a Master Healer, Brain Enhancer and World Renowned Mind. He is also a senior lecturer with the Academy of Applied Movement Neurology & works directly to achieve balance in the governing systems of the body, optimising nervous system communication, as well as upgrading the subconscious programs to meet with the requirements of your very bes…

We were often raised to believe that FEAR means avoid at all costs. That’s great when you’re 5, but as an adult the things that scare us don’t often mean harm. They are doorways to big opportunities and GROWTH! Have you listened already? What are you leaning in to that makes you want to wet your pants at the moment? Let me know over on the IGTV liv…

Learning how to feel something and NOT JUMP is a huge skill set. If you want to change a pattern, you change the way you respond. Just because your body signals something, it doesn't mean it's in your best interests or you need to 'fix it'. In this episode I real time walk you through an instance where I didn't do what my system was telling me. Jus…

(This episode covers some big topics so I will add a TRIGGER WARNING to the notes. Miscarriage, still birth and death are spoken about openly throughout.) One thing we are guaranteed to move through in this lifetime is Grief. It's inevitable. We lose loved ones, we grieve relationships and we are forced to let go of dreams, abilities and most thing…

It's not a competition ladies, but if it were the Dads would win for sure. This is not a poddy slagging blokes because I actually think they've nailed it in this area. This one's on us ladies. I am inviting you to hear me out, get curious and own what you actually want this Mothers Days, Birthdays or any rando Tuesday for that matter. Big questions…

Living your life in a constant state of trying to avoid the thing that scares you is exhausting. I know it well. At first it feels like you are creating ways to limit uncertainty and fear. Before you know it you've built a prison meshed in by 'must do's', rules to follow and things to avoid in order to feel safe. There is a different way to be and …

Sammy Leo is not only kicking ass, she's taking names. This woman has not only shifted from body conscious to body confidence, she has launched a super successful business Breeze Balm, celebrates diversity in all its forms, champions inclusivity and is one of the good ones in my opinion. After Sammy shared a message left by a fake account commentin…

Ewww. Jealousy. It's got to be up there with one of the worst feelings to embody. It comes from a place of lack, it feels ugly, it's usually directed at someone else and it's full low vibe territory. We're human though. Sometimes we don't get what we want. Sometimes someone else gets to play with our 'toys' and we don't always like the way things a…

Dr Kirsty Seward, Dietician and Dr of Behavioural Change joins us this week to get raw and real about Breast Implant Illness, Breast explant surgery and everything in between. Kirsty being 8 weeks post explant and I 2.5 years we dive into a whole pandoras box of this 'oh so common' cosmetic procedure. The explant path from start to finish. What we …

How would you feel day 12 of a 14 day lockdown? Would you fall in a heap or find the silver lining? What would be the most challenging aspect for you do you think? I loved this chat with NLP Master, Naturopath, Nutritionist, ACT therapist, Demartini facilitator, PT, Homeopath, Herbalist and all round wellness expert Levi Walz. - Why what you do day…

Everyone you have ever met is walking this earth with an interpretation of who they 'think' you are. You have met a shitload of people in your life. Are you going to stop and throw sticks at every dog that barks though? I think not. I can probably name at least 5 people who dislike me a lot. They may even hate me. That's totally ok. The sting of so…

Here's what I know. Sit down, be quiet and keep calm are words that have never really tracked with me. I know there's so much out there on moderating your feelings, but FFS have we forgotten that it's ok to feel? It's ok to feel it all. As long as it's not hurting anybody I say overflow all over the place. This one has some spicy words in it and a …

An emotional trigger is anything — including memories, experiences, or events — that sparks an intense emotional reaction, regardless of your current mood. Think full body experience that has the capacity to knock you off your feet. It's a flooding of your system so to speak and can easily put you into fight or flight mode. You can change the way y…

Every decision is either taking you towards that thing you want or away from it. My mental health is a full time job. Most people's is, it's just whether they are showing up for it or not. Awareness is a powerful thing my friend and a game changer in supporting you in cultivating a life that feels the way you want it to feel. If you have ever felt …

2020 is coming to a close, and I know many of us are keen to flick the calender over into a fresh new year but not so fast. It's important to pay homage to the year just gone before we look at what's next. I have some ideas on how to tell 2020 to "wrap it up hoe" and creating space for calling in what you want. Here in your palm are 6 simple tasks …

At some point we will start to become aware of the person we want to be, but how often do you align that with the things that you will need to do to become them? Laura Higgins from the Marketing Powerhouse that is Lala Socials joins us today for a conversation that is not only a powerful message about "becoming", but also about celebrating yourself…

I am all for emotional agility, positive thinking and personal development. First though, you need to go through some shit. It's there for a reason and all emotions are welcome at the table. Tis the season where we're told we should be decking the halls and what not, but what if you're just not there? That is A-OK. I got chu. @ktdean.com.au www.ktd…

Mate. I am the ultimate Nat Kringoudis fan girl after our chat. I loved her before, but I would happily follow her around holding her purse for her. No questions asked. If you have ever felt challenged by your body, fertility journey or other people's well intentioned remarks? This is for you. If you aren't sure on hormones, where to begin or how t…

We are all going to get triggered, tested or challenged. Depending on how much work you've done around your limiting beliefs and thought patterns in general will depend how often. This is a real time poddy. In this Episode I walk you through a trolling and a conversation that ruffled my feathers. Both were invitations to come back to what I know to…

COMPASSION. One of the most underrated tools you will have in your self soothing kit. I give it 5 stars consistently. This week we go over the why, how, when and what that could look like and I actually also came up with a genius idea on this episode. I know it. If you think so too, let me know and I may be able to make it happen. ENJOY FRIEND, and…

Amy Molloy, wordsmith, Author, Editor, Qualified Councillor, Wife, Mum and all round great time joins us for this episode and it's GOLD. Amy was diagnosed with PTSD ( Post Traumatic Stress Dissorder) after some catastrophic events in her teens and 20's. Not only does Amy walk her talk, she shares her life, coping strategies and what it's like to li…

If you have ever tried to do anything new at some point you would have experienced resistance. It’s a drag for reals. No one loves it but it doesn’t have to derail you. Oh and there’s no cure for it so throw that out the window. What I do have here for you is a little insight as to why we experience it and how to work alongside it. It’s actually a …

If you're human you would be familiar with the hot loneliness that comes around occasionally. It's an ache, a longing and a real soul drainer if you sit in it for too long. Being alone and being lonely are two very different things. I know what it's like to be petrified of your own thoughts. I know what it's like to long for something that you have…

Self-sabotage refers to behaviors or thought patterns that hold you back and prevent you from doing what you want to do. We all have them and there's nothing wrong with that until they actively prevent you from living your best life and more importantly, you get completely fed up with your own BS around them. Here is a 5 step road map for identifyi…