Author Maggie Walters is blessed to live in a magical part of Australia called the Northern Rivers of NSW and spends her time developing her writing skills and raising three beautiful children (who are almost grown young adults now).

​​SPLIT: a life shared, living with Multiple Personality Disorder is her first full manuscript, and was launched in May 2024. In it, Maggie tells the story of living and surviving a complicated life as she navigates the triggers, twists and turns of living with Multiple Personality Disorder (also known as Disassociative Identity Disorder).

Keeping her busy right now is her second manuscript which details the process of adopting her three kids, and challenges the notion of generational motherhood and trauma, and breaking those cycles.

In this episode, we speak about:

- Maggie’s experience of trauma as a child, where the only escape she could find was to retreat into my mind
- the adaption mechanism that Maggie’s brain created as a result, to split into “alters” of different personalities
- how these alters experienced the abuse and kept Maggie safe and well in the background
- the process of becoming aware of alters, how the alters work in a system, and how Maggie’s therapists identified her trauma response
- stigma, misconceptions and dinosaur, old-school “something wrong with you” view of mental differences and disorders
- and sharing her trauma experiences and living with MPD with her older children, who now have the capacity to understand her experience better

Our conversation ends with Maggie’s definition of hope - not the Hallmark kind but the hope of finding and making meaning of what has happened in her life.

Please share this conversation with others - Maggie’s story and her willingness to let us inside of a life lived with disorder that has historically been misunderstood or mashed into a Hollywood-style stereotype is deeply needed in the world.

Find Maggie online here
Order your physical copy of Maggie's first book ​​SPLIT: a life shared, living with Multiple Personality Disorder here
Or head to any online book seller for the digital version.

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Dr. Breese Annable is a seasoned clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in guiding individuals toward building lives filled with meaning and purpose. Having successfully navigated her own career pivot in her 40s, Dr. Annable has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with making significant life changes, particularly in midlife.

Specializing in helping professional women at midlife find the clarity, courage, and confidence to pivot or change careers, Dr. Annable empowers her clients to rediscover their inspiration, purpose, and joy. Her work is rooted in the belief that it’s never too late to embrace change, cultivate resilience, and make a meaningful impact in both personal and professional spheres.

In this episode, we explore:

• Dr. Annable’s personal journey of career transformation and how it informs her approach to coaching other women through similar transitions
• The common fears and challenges that midlife women face when considering a career change, and how to overcome them
• Strategies for finding clarity in times of uncertainty and making decisions that align with your true self
• The importance of resilience in navigating life’s transitions and how to build it
• How Dr. Annable’s coaching helps women create a life and career that truly reflect their values, passions, and aspirations

Whether you’re contemplating a career change or simply seeking more purpose in your life, Dr. Annable’s insights will inspire you to take bold steps toward a future filled with renewed energy and meaning.

Links: Find Breese online at www.drbreeseannable.com

Join her Brave New Beginnings Group on Facebook here or
Coonnect on Instagram here

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Robin Kulesza is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to navigating the unexpected twists of midlife, especially the unplanned and often overwhelming experience of divorce. With 12 years of experience as a trauma therapist and divorce recovery coach, coupled with 21 years as a military pilot and officer, Robin brings a unique blend of strength, wisdom, and compassion to her work, guiding midlife women through the turbulent aftermath of divorce.

Robin’s expertise is deeply personal. As a GenX single mom and Empty Nester, she intimately understands the challenges faced by women in midlife who find themselves suddenly navigating life on their own.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Robin’s journey from military officer to trauma therapist and how her career pivoted towards helping women in midlife post-divorce
• The specific challenges that midlife women face after divorce and how they can begin to rebuild their lives
• How Robin’s personal experiences as a single mom and Empty Nester fuel her passion for supporting women through their most difficult transitions
• An inside look at Robin’s Her Midlife Divorce Rapid Reboot program and how it empowers women to take control of their future
• Practical strategies for overcoming the emotional and psychological hurdles that come with midlife divorce

Robin’s insights are a lifeline for anyone facing the uncertainty of midlife divorce. If you’re ready to reclaim your life and step into the next chapter with strength and clarity, this episode is a must-listen.

Find Robin online at https://www.herdawningcoaching.com

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and online for all your Brand, Content and Copy Storytelling needs at Kylie's brand new web home www.kpkreative.com.au

Kristy Smith is the founder of Virtual Elves, a powerhouse in the world of business outsourcing. With a keen eye for efficiency and growth, Kristy has dedicated her career to helping businesses develop the strategies, methods, and tools they need to outsource effectively, scale successfully, and boost profitability.

Kristy’s superpower lies in her ability to identify how businesses can operate more smoothly and efficiently. She walks business owners step-by-step through the process, drawing from her own experiences of business growth, mistakes, and the invaluable lessons she’s learned along the way. Her approach is hands-on and practical, providing strategies that can be implemented right away.

Since launching Virtual Elves in 2009 as a one-woman operation, Kristy has grown the company into an international team of over 65 virtual assistants, graphic designers, web developers, and various other contractors. This growth is a testament to her vision, leadership, and deep understanding of what it takes to scale a business in today’s fast-paced environment.

Kristy is a sought-after expert in the outsourcing industry, frequently appearing as a guest on podcasts and speaking to entrepreneurial education groups like The Entourage and Her Business.

After learning about Kristy’s journey with Virtual Elves, I knew I had to get her on the show to dive deeper into:

• The early days of Virtual Elves and how Kristy transitioned from a solo entrepreneur to leading an international team
• The common outsourcing mistakes businesses make and how to avoid them
• Kristy’s approach to business efficiency and the unique strategies she recommends to her clients
• The importance of learning from business mistakes and turning those lessons into opportunities for growth
• How Kristy stays ahead in the ever-evolving world of business outsourcing and what she sees for the future of the industry

Get ready to take notes—Kristy’s insights are sure to transform the way you approach outsourcing and business growth!

Vist Kristy and Virtual Elves online at www.virtualelves.com.au

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and online for all your Brand, Content and Copy Storytelling needs at Kylie's brand new web home www.kpkreative.com.au

Sam Garcia is here to connect your business and life with the genius systems of Nature. She is a business coach, healer, regenerative agriculture expert, and best-selling author.

Sam believes that business is the ultimate vehicle for shadow work and soul evolution, and has the biggest impact potential to change the world (or totally disrupt our fucked up society), more than any meditation or non-profit can.

She works with a host of modalities for business resilience—strategic, energetic, psychological, and magical—to drastically change your business landscape to one that honors your nature, our collective, and the earth.

Sam & her husband Eddy work and live off-grid on their regenerative farm on Maui with their 2 dogs, cat, ducks, chickens, peacocks, cows, sheep, and wild boar.

After reading Sam's book Regenerative Business recently, I knew I had to get her on the show STAT - here's what we dive into

- Sam's midwest good girl conditioning around work and worth
- How a Physics degree pivoted into working as a freelance marketer, and later, the identity shifts of moving behind-the-scenes to business owner
- how Sam's "bathtub analogy" moment around climate change in college led to moving to Maui and understanding of permaculture
- Industrial Revolution style of business and workers being simply a "cog in the machine" with profit for the 1% as the only measure of success
- and comparing this to a Regenerative Business working with the same principles of a naturally balanced, naturally abundant and self-regulating system in nature
- The concept of the soul of our business, and Sam's energetic, magical and spiritual practises and working with the unseen energies for business support

Get the first 2 chapters of Sam's book REGENERATIVE BUSINESS & unleash the abundance, fulfillment, and impact you crave here. https://www.thedirtyalchemy.com/free-chapters

Read Sam's Regenerative Business Series at https://regenerativebusinesscreationlab.com/

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HEALERS + HELPERS!! Your Story Matters!
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and online for all your Brand, Content and Copy Storytelling needs at Kylie's brand new web home www.kpkreative.com.au

Whilst we take a break in between Season 3 and Seasons 4 of the podcast, host and storyteller Kylie Patchett shares some of her top Messaging + Marketing for Healers + Helpers in our Winter Storytelling Series in 6 snack-sized parts:

Pt 1 - Your Gifts are Meant to be Delivered to the World
Pt 2 - YOU are the secret sauce
Pt 3 - If You're Magenta, WTF Are You Writing Like You're Vanilla?
Pt 4 - Be Yourself, Everybody Else is Taken!
Pt 5 - I WANT to be a Thought Leader ... but ...
Pt 6 - Fortune Favours the Brave

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🙋‍♀️ You have SO MANY FREAKING IDEAS, you don’t know where to start to simplify them and then amplify them into POWERFUL + PURPOSEFUL message you can be proud of OR

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HEALERS + HELPERS!! Your Story Matters!
Download your FREE Storytelling 101 Guide here and learn the 6 Essential Stories You Should Be Sharing, because being the best kept secret on the internet is NOT helping your ideal fits-like-a-glove clients find you!

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and online for all your Brand, Content and Copy Storytelling needs at Kylie's brand new web home www.kpkreative.com.au

Whilst we take a break in between Season 3 and Seasons 4 of the podcast, host and storyteller Kylie Patchett shares some of her top Messaging + Marketing for Healers + Helpers in our Winter Storytelling Series in 6 snack-sized parts:

Pt 1 - Your Gifts are Meant to be Delivered to the World
Pt 2 - YOU are the secret sauce
Pt 3 - If You're Magenta, WTF Are You Writing Like You're Vanilla?
Pt 4 - Be Yourself, Everybody Else is Taken!
Pt 5 - I WANT to be a Thought Leader ... but ...
Pt 6 - Fortune Favours the Brave

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🙋‍♀️ Have you got a big story or message to share with the world - I have something for you!

📚 FREE GUIDE: The Failproof Formula for going from "I want to write a book, but ..." to Building the Foundations of your Book Baby! 📚

✍️ Hi There Aspiring Author! So you WANT to WRITE A BOOK BUT...


🙋‍♀️ the thought of being MORE VISIBLE or stepping up as a THOUGHT LEADER scares the bejinkers out of you OR

🙋‍♀️ You have SO MANY FREAKING IDEAS, you don’t know where to start to simplify them and then amplify them into POWERFUL + PURPOSEFUL message you can be proud of OR

🙋‍♀️ You’ve had “write a book” on your TO-DO LIST for YEARS now, but you’re not making the SPACE + TIME + ENERGY available to birth your book baby.

No matter what the reason for the lack of action and / or clarity, here’s what I know to be true - all good, powerful, purposeful books START with a simple, solid foundation of WHY, WHO, WHAT + HOW.

⬇️ Download your free guide for my fail-proof formula to uncover your WHY, WHO, WHAT and HOW ....

https://www.kpkreative.com.au/bookbaby

So you can finally stop all that "I want to write a book.. but I have NFI where to start" stuff and FINALLY get that powerful, purposeful message of yours out into the world!

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HEALERS + HELPERS!! Your Story Matters!
Download your FREE Storytelling 101 Guide here and learn the 6 Essential Stories You Should Be Sharing, because being the best kept secret on the internet is NOT helping your ideal fits-like-a-glove clients find you!

Come connect with Kylie on Insta @kyliepatchettstorytelling or Facebook @kyliepatchettonline
and online for all your Brand, Content and Copy Storytelling needs at Kylie's brand new web home www.kpkreative.com.au

Whilst we take a break in between Season 3 and Seasons 4 of the podcast, host and storyteller Kylie Patchett shares some of her top Messaging + Marketing for Healers + Helpers in our Winter Storytelling Series in 6 snack-sized parts:

Pt 1 - Your Gifts are Meant to be Delivered to the World
Pt 2 - YOU are the secret sauce
Pt 3 - If You're Magenta, WTF Are You Writing Like You're Vanilla?
Pt 4 - Be Yourself, Everybody Else is Taken!
Pt 5 - I WANT to be a Thought Leader ... but ...
Pt 6 - Fortune Favours the Brave

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🙋‍♀️ Have you got a big story or message to share with the world - I have something for you!

📚 FREE GUIDE: The Failproof Formula for going from "I want to write a book, but ..." to Building the Foundations of your Book Baby! 📚

✍️ Hi There Aspiring Author! So you WANT to WRITE A BOOK BUT...


🙋‍♀️ the thought of being MORE VISIBLE or stepping up as a THOUGHT LEADER scares the bejinkers out of you OR

🙋‍♀️ You have SO MANY FREAKING IDEAS, you don’t know where to start to simplify them and then amplify them into POWERFUL + PURPOSEFUL message you can be proud of OR

🙋‍♀️ You’ve had “write a book” on your TO-DO LIST for YEARS now, but you’re not making the SPACE + TIME + ENERGY available to birth your book baby.

No matter what the reason for the lack of action and / or clarity, here’s what I know to be true - all good, powerful, purposeful books START with a simple, solid foundation of WHY, WHO, WHAT + HOW.

⬇️ Download your free guide for my fail-proof formula to uncover your WHY, WHO, WHAT and HOW ....

https://www.kpkreative.com.au/bookbaby

So you can finally stop all that "I want to write a book.. but I have NFI where to start" stuff and FINALLY get that powerful, purposeful message of yours out into the world!

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HEALERS + HELPERS!! Your Story Matters!
Download your FREE Storytelling 101 Guide here and learn the 6 Essential Stories You Should Be Sharing, because being the best kept secret on the internet is NOT helping your ideal fits-like-a-glove clients find you!

Come connect with Kylie on Insta @kyliepatchettstorytelling or Facebook @kyliepatchettonline
and online for all your Brand, Content and Copy Storytelling needs at Kylie's brand new web home www.kpkreative.com.au