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What happens when you stop doing it all for everyone else and finally choose you?
Season one is wrapping up and Iâm letting you in on everything that led to this moment. From fireworks that flopped to a laser show that nearly broke the bank, go-kart crashes to school awards, business wins to personal spirals. This is the unfiltered, gloriously messy wrap of my year.
This episode is a chaotic ride through 2025: what worked, what didnât, and how I finally stopped pretending I could do it all. Youâll hear the honest bits. The burnout, the brand-building, the breakdowns and breakthroughs. Iâm proud of how I showed up. And if youâre someone whoâs trying to do it all too, maybe this will give you permission to stop.
If youâve ever felt like you were holding it all together with a threadbare smile, this oneâs for you. Iâm reflecting on what happens when you choose softness over sacrifice, ease over effort. Season two is coming soon, but until then, letâs celebrate the chaos we survived.
Come say hi over on Instagram @sheshonestlymental and tell me: What are you proud of from this past year?
In this episode we cover:
Why the podcast is taking a short breakThe truth behind my wild New Yearâs Eve eventsHow Rotary shaped my community work and why I stepped awayFamily road trips, surf club chaos, and a broken collarboneBookshop burnout and shifting business focusThe moment I stopped choosing everyone else firstBehind the scenes of building She's Honestly MentalBrand shoots, Bali, and the real reason I flew home earlyEnd-of-year reflections, school awards, and letting go of what's not mine to carryResources and links mentioned in this episode:
Armed for Life (Adam Peczulea)Biz Rebelution with Em GeeSuccess SchoolBelle Verdiglione (Brand Photographer)Kim Kent Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
Ever snapped at your kids and then drowned in guilt? What if it's not about anger at all, but your nervous system waving a red flag?
In this episode, I talk about the messy middle of motherhood, rage, and real-life capacity. From the chaos of raising two kids under two, to sleep deprivation, sensory overload, and the guilt storms that follow rage episodes. This is a raw, honest look at what it means to parent when you're already at breaking point.
I share how rage isnât always about anger. It's often what happens when your system runs out of room. We talk about how trauma, mental load, and emotional dysregulation all play a part in those moments you wish you could take back. But most importantly, I talk about repair. How to come back from the edge, own it with your kids, and start rewriting those stories.
If youâve ever looked back at a moment and thought, "that wasn't me," this oneâs for you. You're not broken. You're maxed out. And youâre definitely not alone.
Have you ever felt the kind of rage that scared you? Come chat with me about it on Instagram @sheshonestlymental I want to hear your story.
In this episode we cover:
Intro and 2026 reflectionsChristmas without chaos and the first kid-free trip in yearsThe early days of parenting two under twoMotherhood rage: what it really looks likeWhy rage is a capacity issue, not a character flawSensory overload and how it shows up in motherhoodThe invisible mental load and PTSD impactsRepairing the rupture after rageGrounding in the science: one in three mums experience thisBook recommendations and tools that helpedFinal thoughts and real talk wrap-upResources and links mentioned in this episode:
The Body Keeps the Score â Bessel van der KolkBecause I Am Not Myself, You See â Ariane BeestonThe Silence Between Us â Ocean and Cecile CampbellThe Gifts of Imperfection â BrenĂ© BrownThe Five Love Languages â Gary ChapmanThe Rosie Project â Graeme SimsionDear Village bookshop Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
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Ever feel like youâre one bad decision away from everything falling apart financially?
In this episode, Iâm recording on Christmas Eve, cacao in hand, exhausted and honest as hell. Iâm sharing what itâs really been like hosting our first Christmas at home in a decade, trying to keep my brain regulated in the chaos, and why committing to this podcast weekly has forced me to finally take my own voice seriously.
I talk openly about ADHD, money shame, and the unglamorous rebuild my husband and I have been deep in this year. From not paying ourselves, borrowing money from family, and the heavy guilt that comes with that, through to hiring the wrong support, finding the right experts, and learning the hard way that avoidance always costs more in the end.
This episode is about structure over shame. Outsourcing instead of burning out. And building a business and a life that works with your brain. If youâve ever felt embarrassed about money, terrified of opening emails, or stuck in the loop of âIâll deal with it laterâ, this oneâs for you.
If this episode hit close to home, Iâd love to hear from you. What part of money or business are you avoiding right now? Come and tell me over on Instagram and letâs talk about it honestly. You can find me at @sheshonestlymental youâre not alone in this.
In this episode we cover:
Hosting Christmas at home for the first time in 10 years and why it feels weird as hellWhy committing to a weekly podcast cadence changed everything for meADHD, money avoidance and the shame spiral that comes with itWhat it was really like not paying ourselves and borrowing from familyHow money guilt shows up even when youâre âdoing the right thingâThe difference between bro coaching and real structural supportDefining clear roles in our business and why it saved our sanityWhy quick fixes cost more long-term, especially with an ADHD brainATO payment plans, panic calls and learning to face the numbersCash flow forecasting and why structure finally gave me breathing roomBuilding a business that supports our family and our life, not the other way aroundResources and links mentioned in this episode:
Vicki Wren cash flow forecastingLaura at Podcast Support Services websiteInstagram: @podcast.support.services Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
What if medication isnât a weakness, a shortcut, or a failure⊠but the scaffolding that holds you while you rebuild your life?
In this episode, I talk honestly about medication, ADHD, antidepressants, and the quiet shame that still sits around needing help. I share what medication did for me. It didnât fix my life. It didnât erase trauma. But it lowered the noise, slowed the spirals, and gave me enough capacity to start caring for my body, my mind, and my nervous system.
I also share real life updates. Cancelling things because they feel too big. Harvest chaos. Weight tracking without punishment. Protein, routines, migraines, and why mental health isnât one thing to âfixâ but something to support from every angle. This is a conversation about survival, support, and why white knuckling your way through life is not the badge of honour we were taught it was.
If youâve ever felt embarrassed about taking meds, scared to advocate for yourself with doctors, or judged for doing what you need to stay alive, youâre not alone. And youâre not broken.
If this episode cracked something open for you, come and connect with me on Instagram @sheshonestlymental Iâd love to know. What has been your scaffolding when things felt like too much?
In this episode we cover:
Why medication is scaffolding, not a failureThe shame that still exists around mental health supportADHD medication, antidepressants, and adjusting dosesWhy there is no one size fits all approach to medsTreating mental health as whole body care, not just mindsetWhite knuckling life vs being properly supportedWeight, food, protein, and routine without punishmentLearning to listen to your body instead of fighting itResources and links mentioned in this episode:
Train with Ash Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
What if the hardest part of healing starts after hospital?
In this episode, Iâm sharing what no one tells you about the messy, raw, and painfully real parts of life after a mental health hospital stay. Itâs not a smooth re-entry, itâs a faceplant into life admin, school lunches, bills, and grief over everything you missed while surviving. I talk through the structure I lost, the guilt I carried, and the scaffolding I had to build just to make it through each day.
Youâll hear about the emotional whiplash of returning to ânormalâ, why Christmas nearly broke me, and what rebuilding looks like when your nervous system is still fried. I also explain what a âscaffolding sessionâ is, because yes, I had to fight to make that make sense too.
This isnât a guide or a blueprint. Itâs my real story. Messy, honest, and still unfolding. If you've ever wondered why healing doesn't feel like a neat finish line, this oneâs for you.
Have you felt that weird limbo after something huge. Like the world kept turning and you didnât? I want to hear your story. DM me on Instagram @sheshonestlymental, let's talk.
In this episode we cover:
Corrina records from her new home podcast studioShares fears about releasing her first hospital episodeReflects on post-hospital return during Christmas in 2019Discusses emotional and cognitive challenges of re-entryDescribes the missing structure and pressure to âperformâExplains what a scaffolding session isTalks about her sonâs mental health and parenting guiltShares daily tools and systems that help her functionOffers personal reflections on healing and quality of lifeResources and links mentioned in this episode:
Laura at Podcast Support Services websiteInstagram: @podcast.support.servicesNaturally Esperance (Jody and Ben aka The Captain and the Crew)Socially Sands (Hannah)We Are Creator Academy Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
What if chasing "ease" is the very thing making your life harder?
In this episode, I crack open the mental loops I've been stuck in lately. From overcomplicating everything in the name of productivity to questioning my worth in a room full of entrepreneurs.
It's raw, chaotic, and weirdly reassuring if your brain also has 40,000 tabs open. I share what led me to declare 2026 the "Year of Ease," how ADHD fuels my obsession with systems, and why sometimes the pursuit of ease creates more noise.
You'll hear the real-time journalling epiphany that helped me reset, how I'm building rhythm into my workdays, and the tiny but powerful change in how I'm communicating with Jared. Plus, a reminder that even when you're doubting everything, you're still allowed to take up space.
If you need a laugh-cry episode that validates the chaos in your brain and helps you feel a little less alone in it, this one is for you.
Come say hey and tell me what landed for you over on Instagram @sheshonestlymental, I love hearing from you.
In this episode we cover:
Reflecting on last weekâs heavy episode and why I keep sharing the hard stuffCoaching basketball for Year 5 & 6 boys in Esperance (even though I know nothing about it)My ceremonial cacao ritual and shoutout to Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM)A weekend of surf club and beach vibes in Bremer BayDriving solo to Perth and the emotional spiral that came with itThe "Year of Ease" journalling downloadADHD, overcomplicating, and productivity illusionsCommunication gaps with Jared and how Iâm working on itBuilding routine and scaffolding into my weekWhy the podcast isnât going anywhere, itâs part of my survival systemResources and links mentioned in this episode:
Laura at Podcast Support Services websiteInstagram: @podcast.support.services Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
What if the signs that you needed help were hiding in your camera roll?
This episode is the audio version of going back through the photos and finally seeing the truth.
This oneâs raw. I open up about the lead-up to my first mental health admission in 2019. Not from a perfect, polished hindsight place, but straight from the heart, scrolling through the chaos on my phone.
Youâll hear about the photo that broke me, the letter from the neighbour that crushed me, and the moment I realised I didnât want to be here anymore. I talk about being medicated, misdiagnosed, and massively disconnected from myself, and what finally cracked open the truth Iâd been hiding from everyone, including me.
If youâve ever wondered how someone ends up in hospital, or what it feels like to be at breaking point, this episode tells the story no one else sees. The one behind the social media smiles and the perfectly manicured garden. Itâs not easy to listen to. But it might be exactly what you need to hear.
If this one cracked something open for you, DM me on Instagram @sheshonestlymental, youâre not alone.
In this episode we cover:
Why Corrina almost didnât record this episodeScrolling through her photos from October 2019Realising how bad things had gotten (even while appearing "fine")Unregulated nervous system and parenting through burnoutSelling essential oils while secretly falling apartCoaching programmes that didnât understand her realityLosing her dog Lola and dealing with griefA hate letter from a neighbour that tipped her over the edgeJarrodâs grief and supportHiding suicidal thoughts from everyoneWhat finally led her to hospitalA rainbow, a quote, and the hope that kept her goingGetting diagnosed with postnatal depression, PTSD, anxiety and depressionThe difference between someone who tries to fix you vs sit with youChoosing to share it all in the hope it helps someone else Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
Have you ever built something that looked great on the outside, but didnât feel right inside?
This episode is about the uncomfortable magic of accidentally pivoting, and finally doing business in a way that feels like you.
This oneâs part confession, part clarity bomb. I recorded from a Surf Club storage room, sipping cacao, processing the chaos of scaling back my meds, and admitting something out loud, Iâve accidentally rebranded my business.
You'll hear how a single client session opened the floodgates for doing business differently. Not the shiny, perfectly packaged way⊠but the messy, deeply human, wildly aligned way. I talk about the pressure to âdo all the thingsâ, the cost of leading with people-pleasing, and what itâs looked like to choose my zone of genius over obligation.
If youâre navigating change, burnout, or wondering if youâre allowed to shift gears without burning it all down, this oneâs for you. Iâm talking scaffolding sessions, real mental health maintenance, and the joy of being seen for your actual self.
Are you listening to your body or just following the plan? DM me on Instagram @sheshonestlymental, Iâd love to hear how this one landed for you.
In this episode we cover:
Recording from the Surf Club Storage Room with actual cacaoReducing meds and the messy middle of itLaughing more, crying more, and riding the emotional waveA big realisation from a conversation with her financial strategistStepping back from a leadership role to protect mental healthStarting to follow joy, not just responsibilityAccidentally rebranding the business by helping a friend (now client)The shift from coaching to strategic scaffolding sessionsDoing business differently as a neurodivergent womanWanting to outsource life admin during harvest seasonDreaming about Haus of Collab and the $400k buildingRealising that seeing people clearly is the real magic Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
What if the reason you're stuck⊠is because you're building something that isnât even you?
This episode is a full-throttle brain dump from my bedroom floor. I talk through the mess of launching something that doesnât feel aligned, and what happens when you stop forcing whatâs not working. Youâll hear about my decision to open House of Collab, the flopped launch of my Permission to be Human program, and how using human design helped me make peace with the pivot.
I also unpack why women are burning out from trying to be everything at once: the fixer, the feeler, the leader, and how thatâs not a personality, itâs a survival strategy. If you've been stuck in overfunctioning mode or second-guessing whether you're "doing it wrong", this is for you.
You'll leave this episode with full permission to do business and life your way, plus some seriously honest truths about leadership, nervous system safety, and why toxic workplaces are killing more than just motivation.
Letâs make this a two-way conversation, come tell me what landed for you over on Instagram @sheshonestlymental
In this episode we cover:
Recap of Episode 10 and the guilt of choosing yourselfAnnouncing House of Collab and how it came to lifeWhy Permission to be Human didnât feel rightDiscovering alignment through human designHow Corrina helps other women untangle their businessesUsing AI and ChatGPT to support overwhelmed foundersRant on toxic leadership and emotional unsafety at workThe importance of nervous system-friendly environmentsRealising work-life blend is more real than balanceA heartfelt reminder: youâre not broken, just overwhelmedResources and links mentioned in this episode:
Becca Francis â Human Design coursesDentDiary of a CEO episode on womenâs health Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
Ever felt like lifeâs falling apart but somehow, youâre still the one holding everyone together?
This week, I take you inside the chaos of our busiest season yet. Business stress, basketball coaching, stomach dramas and a moment of real clarity. Youâll hear about the week I ended up in hospital, the unexpected lessons it brought me, and how slowing down didnât derail me like it used to. We talk business, mental health, parenting pressure, and why having a fridge full of protein is basically my new love language.
This episode isnât about having it together, itâs about what happens when you donât, and why that might be the win. If youâre someone who pushes through overwhelm but craves permission to pause, this oneâs for you.
Come join me in the mess. I promise itâs relatable as hell.
Whatâs one thing youâve done lately that made you proud? DM me or come find me on Instagram @sheshonestlymental letâs talk about it
In this episode we cover:
Corrina opens with whatâs been going on in their mechanical business during harvest seasonBalancing business stress with parenting and coaching basketballChristian White book recommendation and reading ritualShoutout to Invictus Apothecary ceremonial cacao and discount code SHMFAMLate-night reading, early morning work, and missing her husbandWin: two Woollies visits with no panic attacksADHD and the reality of trying to fix everything at onceHilarious story about her mum folding towels mid-medical emergencyIntroducing Permission to be Human, her new beta offerHospital visit and suspected appendix issueRecovery and realisation about GLP-1 meds and ADHD medsSurf Club swim and personal fitness progressHow being sick didnât derail her work due to better systemsA reflection on parental load and mental healthEmbracing cyclical energy, hormones, and not expecting consistencyA powerful moment of self-validationEnding with celebration and pride for surviving a hard week Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
What if putting yourself first didnât mean letting everyone else down?
In this unfiltered 6am episode recorded from a surf club storage room (yes, really), I crack open the emotional weight of what it looks like to start choosing yourself after a lifetime of over functioning for everyone else. I talk about the tension between building something thatâs âjust yoursâ and the guilt that sneaks in when you do.
You'll hear how brand strategy became a catalyst for self-worth, what itâs like trying to carve out space for your own dreams, and the messy truth about monetising your story while still living inside it. From self-sabotage to slow breakthroughs, this episode is part confession, part permission slip.
If you've ever felt like peace was just out of reach, or like you needed to shrink so others could shine, this oneâs for you.
Want more honest chaos? Come say hey on Instagram @sheshonestlymental and tell me whatâs one thing youâre finally choosing for you?
In this episode we cover:
Recording from surf club and why the ocean is her grounding placeRelationship pressures and emotional burnout from carrying too muchThe struggle with monetising creative work and feeling âlegitâThe decision to go all-in on her own dream (and the tears that came with it)Brand strategy with Cass from Emmersyn and what it cracked openThe human design dynamic in her marriageDreaming of a co-working space that feels like hersSupport systems sheâs building with Vicky (finance) and Chrissy (HR)Redefining what peace and happiness look like in real lifeThe moment she realised, this is her phoenix moment Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
Ever felt like your story wasnât worth telling, only to realise it might save someone else?
This episode is raw, real, and a little bit terrifying in the best way. I read the article I wrote for Mamma Mia. The one that covers everything from hospital stays to misdiagnoses, suicide notes to ADHD meds, and the chaos that comes with being a woman trying to keep it all together. If youâve ever felt like you were quietly falling apart while the world clapped for your highlight reel, this oneâs for you.
You'll hear what it was like to write and publish one of the most vulnerable pieces of my life, why I had to ask AI for help (because ADHD brain + word limits = chaos), and how sponsoring a local Motherland event led to a surprise podcast invitation while I was doing errands in Kmart.
This episode isn't just about writing. It's about reclaiming your story, your struggle, and your strength, even when your voice shakes.
If youâve ever doubted your story matters, this episode will change that. Because sometimes writing it down is the most powerful thing we can do.
If youâve felt the shift from silence to speaking, or if youâve got a story youâre still scared to share, come tell me about it over on Instagram @sheshonestlymental
Iâd love to know what part of this episode hit home for you.
In this episode we cover:
Corrina introduces her writing journey and shares how Heidi Anderson inspired herShe reads her article from Mamma Mia, including trigger warnings for suicide, miscarriage, mental healthDiagnosis of PTSD, depression, and later ADHDThe impact of parenting, business pressure and feeling like a failureUsing AI to structure her writing because traditional English never worked for herThe process of being published in both Daily Mail and Mamma MiaReceiving unexpected praise and reflections from old school connectionsA behind-the-scenes look at pitching herself for guest podcast spotsSharing how PR and personal storytelling is helping save lives Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
Ever feel like the shame spirals are stronger than your will to keep going?
This episode is the messiest kind of real. I walk you through a day in my life. The ADHD brain spirals, the guilt, the survival routines, and the glimmers that help me hold it together (or at least fake it well enough). Iâm not handing out perfection; Iâm sharing what it looks like when youâre doing your best in a world that expects your best to look different.
We talk about meds, motherhood, meals that sometimes donât happen, and what it means to truly give yourself permission to be human. If youâve ever felt like you're failing just because you canât do it all, I promise this episode will feel like a warm hug and a deep breath.
Come find me on Instagram @sheshonestlymental and tell me, whatâs one thing that helps you get through the day?
In this episode we cover:
The chaos of a typical day living with ADHD and mental health challengesThe hospital moment that sparked Corrinaâs âthree things to get through the dayâ ruleCacao rituals and the power of routineNavigating mum guilt, shame spirals, and supermarket overwhelmLetting go of the âperfect womanâ myth and choosing mental health over martyrdomThe emotional impact of medication and learning to ask for helpRewriting the narrative of what makes a âgood mumâ or âgood womanâHow a spiral turned into a brain-train metaphor youâll want to stealCorrinaâs honest take on support systems, outsourcing, and living messy Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
What if the problem isnât that youâre broken, but that youâve been performing âfineâ for too long?
In this episode, Iâm walking you through the honesty method, a raw, real look at how I survived emotional exhaustion, burnout and trauma recovery without losing my mind (again). This isnât about toxic positivity or pushing through. Itâs about creating space for your nervous system to exhale.
Youâll hear how I stopped performing resilience and started creating permission-based scaffolding, not just for myself, but for every woman silently carrying the mental load. This oneâs for the women managing ADHD, PTSD, motherhood, and the kind of survival mode no one claps for.
If youâre craving womenâs mental health support, this one will land hard, in the best way.
Want a space to stop performing and start offloading? Come join The Messy Middle, itâs our free community for women who are tired of pretending theyâre fine.
In this episode we cover:
What is the Honesty Method and why it works for women's mental healthWhy self-help often fails women with ADHD, PTSD or chronic overwhelmPerforming resilience vs. resting your nervous systemHow The Messy Middle creates community-led mental health supportUsing language to reduce shame (ADHD, trauma, anxiety, motherhood)The Chaos Letters as storytelling for trauma healing and connectionWhat witnessing looks like for women who are exhausted and maskingThe role of AI Pocket Bestie in mental health self-supportTurning tools into daily mental health scaffoldingâPermission to Be Humanâ offer for lived experience-based supportResources and links mentioned in this episode:
The Messy Middle â free community for offloadingThe Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
Ever juggled appointments, panic and pretending youâre okay, all in one day?
In this episode, Iâm sitting in a Perth hotel room after one hell of a few months. Between urgent medical appointments, wild travel chaos, and running a business while parenting three kids. I talk about what it really feels like to be carrying too much and pretending youâre fine.
Youâll hear the behind-the-scenes of launching Sheâs Honestly Mental properly, what it took to finally do the brand shoot, and how Iâm facing my lifelong money stories, from ADHD impulsivity to avoiding the ATO. Thereâs a bit of burnout, a bit of Bali, and a whole lot of real talk. I also share why one powerful guest episode had to be put on hold.
This isnât a highlight reel. Itâs the chaos, the cracks, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when everything feels too much. If youâve ever whispered, âI canât do this,â this oneâs for you.
Have you ever had to wear your brave face when your world was falling apart? Come tell me over on Instagram @sheshonestlymental, Iâd love to hear how you held it together (or didnât).
In this episode we cover:
Corrina shares her current reality from a Perth hotel roomThe chaos of being back and forth to Perth multiple times in 4 monthsBehind the scenes of finally launching, Sheâs Honestly Mental as a brandThe emotional rollercoaster of her sonâs potential diagnosis and urgent MRIDoing a joyful photo shoot minutes after receiving scary medical newsJuggling motherhood, mental load and logistics during a trip to BroomeFlying home early from Bali to support her partnerFinancial anxiety, ADHD impulsivity, and working with a strategist to regain controlHonest reflections about being shit with money (and trying to do better)Pausing a powerful guest episode due to legal context around DV and custodyResources and links mentioned in this episode:
Belle â Photographer for the shootCass from Emmersyn â Brand strategistArchie Brothers â Photo shoot locationEm Gee â Biz Revolution founder Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
What if the stories we've inherited about women, work, and worth are the real reason weâre not coping?
Update on recent Perth trip with her sonNine minutes of joy at Archie Brothers and a Timezone adventureFalling into an AI-powered ADHD + postpartum depression research spiralEye-opening statistics on women, ADHD, and mental healthThe societal expectations around motherhood and perfectionCorrinaâs reflections on generational trauma and blameWhat makes changed behaviour so powerfulInstitutionalised stories, gender roles and why they still affect usCorrinaâs experience on the school board and witnessing systemic childhood traumaThe power of trauma-informed education and communityMental health isnât a solo project, itâs about rewriting the storyFinal thoughts on finding your people and building real support
In this episode, I share one of my late-night rabbit holes⊠the kind fuelled by ADHD spirals and AI research. What started as a quick scroll turned into a full-blown investigation into the link between undiagnosed ADHD and postpartum depression. And let me tell you, the stats hit hard.
I talk about the pressure cooker of being a woman in a world that wasnât built for our brains, what I discovered about generational trauma, and why we need to stop blaming ourselves for simply surviving. We also chat about how these inherited roles and unrealistic expectations are still hurting us, and what it means to rewrite the narrative, not just for us, but for our kids too.
This oneâs raw, reflective, and full of âwait⊠itâs not just me?â moments. If youâve ever felt like youâre failing at being the âperfect mumâ or just trying to hold it all together, this episode is for you.
Connect with me on Instagram @sheshonestlymental What story are you ready to rewrite? DM me, Iâd love to hear it.
In this episode we cover:
Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 -
What if your brain is lying to you⊠and youâve been believing it?
Corrina launches the podcast and reflects on not needing to "perform"A breakdown of rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) and how it shows upThe go-kart club AGM moment and emotional aftermathHow trauma makes RSD worse and why naming it helpsMowing lawns while spiralling and questioning everythingReflection on selling tractors, doing business, and wondering if she shouldâve just stayed homeFeeling grateful for the podcast impact but doubting whether it's "enough"A powerful reframe on stories, perspective, and finding glimmers of joyEnding with practical hope: recognising the story, naming it, choosing a new one
This episode gets raw about rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD), the sneaky stories our brain tells us, and why even with therapy, meds and a truckload of self-awareness, the chaos still shows up.
I share a personal story from a club meeting gone rogue, where my brain went straight to âIâm the problem,â even when I knew better.
If youâve ever spiralled over whether someoneâs mad at you, re-lived one awkward conversation for days, or questioned your worth because of a single comment, this oneâs going to feel like home. I talk about what RSD is, how trauma amplifies it, and the weird relief of finally having a name for that voice in your head.
Youâll leave this one understanding your brain a little more, and maybe even offering it a bit of grace. Because you're not broken. You're just overwhelmed. And youâre definitely not alone.
Whatâs one story your brain keeps telling you that youâre ready to rewrite? Come tell me over on Instagram @sheshonestlymental. Iâd love to hear from you.
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Ever feel like you're doing everything for everyone and still barely holding it together?
What Sheâs Honestly Mental is and who itâs forCorrinaâs many career pivots before this podcastThe ADHD brain in business, motherhood and healingWhy The Messy Middle community exists and how it worksUsing gamification to get her kids to do choresHow affirmations and sticky notes rewired her thinkingHer second hospital admission and the role of medicationUnexpected pregnancy and miscarriage while recoveringDisassociation and walking out barefoot mid-meltdownPsychiatric support, hospital re-admission and sisterâs helpThe vision for a not-for-profit and mental health normalisation
In this episode, I go all in. The chaos, the kids, the hospital admissions, the ADHD brain on a healing bender, itâs all here. I talk about why Sheâs Honestly Mental exists, how it started from a sticky note moment while breastfeeding, and why itâs about time we stopped pretending weâre fine when weâre clearly not.
You'll hear the behind-the-scenes of my second hospital admission, the miscarriage that broke me, and the honest truth about disassociation, medication, and why the mental health system needs way more compassion. Plus, I introduce The Messy Middle, my free online community for women who are done performing and ready to feel seen.
If youâve ever walked barefoot out the front door mid-meltdown or cried in a car park after âholding it togetherâ for too long, this oneâs for you. You're not broken. Youâre just honestly mental. And thatâs the whole point.
If this episode cracked something open or just made you feel a little less alone, come hang with me on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental.
Tell me what landed. Or just send a , I see you.
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In this episode, I answer the big question, who the hell am I to talk about mental health? Iâm not a guru. Iâm a mum whoâs been through panic attacks, postnatal depression, and a full-blown breakdown that landed me in hospital. But more than that, Iâm someone whoâs decided to stop pretending and start telling the truth.
Corrina records from a podcast studio in Bali and talks imposter syndromeChildhood trauma and first panic attackEldest daughter responsibilities and emotional overloadRealisation she couldnât keep functioning at full capacityThe mental health masks she wore for survivalHer body breaking down under the pressureThe doctorâs intervention and push for psychiatric helpBeing officially diagnosed with PTSD and postnatal depressionAdmitted to a private mental health hospitalNavigating the logistics and cost of careWhy this podcast exists and what she wants it to become
Youâll hear stories Iâve never shared publicly, from childhood trauma to the moment I admitted to my family I didnât want to be here anymore. Itâs messy. Itâs honest. And it might be exactly what you need if youâve ever felt like youâre carrying too much and still not doing enough.
Youâll learn what undiagnosed PTSD can look like, how perfectionism masks pain, and why asking for help isnât a weakness, itâs survival. If you're tired of hiding, you're in the right place.
If this episode helped you feel seen, come say hey on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental. I'd love to know what landed for you. Or just send a đ if you're not ready for words yet. I get it.
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Have you ever felt like everyone would be better off without you, but you're still here, breathing⊠somehow?
Corrina introduces the podcast and its raw purposeContent warning for sensitive themesThe suicide letter she once wrote to her familyThe internal noise and chaos of mental illnessThe disconnection between appearing functional and feeling brokenThe moment she was honest with her family about wanting to dieHer hospitalisation and what it really looked likeThe shift that came from sharing onlineThe unexpected connection and outpouring of supportWhy she started Sheâs Honestly MentalThe power of mental health toolkits and honest conversationsA hopeful message to anyone who feels alone in their pain Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM) Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental sheshonestlymental.com.au The Messy Middle â free community for offloading The Chaos Letters â sign up for raw mental health reflections Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Welcome to the first-ever episode of Sheâs Honestly Mental. Iâm Corrina â medicated, hospitalised more than once, and still figuring it out. In this episode, Iâm sharing the letter I once wrote when I didnât think Iâd see another birthday. It was meant to be a goodbye. Now itâs the beginning of this podcast.
If youâve ever carried everyone elseâs chaos while secretly falling apart, youâll hear yourself in this story. I talk about suicidal thoughts, hospital admissions, and the weight of pretending to be okay. But more importantly, I talk about what happens when someone finally notices. When you get help. When you find your way back to yourself, mess and all.
Youâll leave this episode feeling less alone, more seen, and hopefully with a little more hope than you started with. Because the chaos doesnât mean youâre broken. It just means you need support. And this is where that begins.
If this episode made you feel a little less alone, Iâd love to know. Come say hi over on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental. Even just a đ in my DMs lets me know you're out there listening, relating, surviving. Letâs keep going, together.
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