Surfing, healing, and finding home beyond a place.

Surfing, healing, and finding home beyond a place.

In this episode of Dirty Thirty Chats, I sit down with Dana [https://www.instagram.com/dancelightly_/], founder of Dance Lightly [https://www.dancelightlysurf.com/] – a surf and self-awareness retreat built in Indonesia – for an honest conversation about home, identity, and what it actually means to rebuild a life on your own terms (on the other side of the world). Dana shares her journey from growing up an only child of divorced parents in San Diego, to moving to Hawaii alone at 18, to building a life and a business in Indonesia over the past eight years — where Dance Lightly has now held over 125 women through transformative retreat experiences in the water. We talk about what home really means when you've spent your adult life moving, how surfing shifted for her from a sport into a spiritual practice, and how she's redefined success on her own terms as a multi-faceted human. Dana also opens up about breaking generational patterns and inner child work, and the daily practices (yoga, meditation, journaling) that have kept her grounded through it all. If you've ever questioned what "home" actually means to you, or felt the pull to slow down and rebuild life differently, this episode is for you. Explore more of Dana's incredible work via her Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dancelightly_/] & website [https://www.dancelightlysurf.com/]. If you're ready to receive Dana's magical training from anywhere in the world, this Surf & Self-Awareness Training Guide here [https://stan.store/dancelightly_?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnrIhp4_g4hnYIdIlek59VXfGMNCvI3M6FdOoOyCeKQUjaC0QPFD_dK_x-v84_aem_YWdncwC0zLGPDRAxw_hXNLc86rRl&brid=YWdncwG-Nsuh_nJdHop_J0AWu5kF] was made for you.--As always, thank you for being here. Be a part of the Dirty Thirty Chats community on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://instagram.com/dirtythirtychats⁠] & TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtythirtychats].

Money mindset & financial freedom for women

In this episode of Dirty Thirty Chats, I sit down with money mentor Ana Pereira for an honest conversation about money, financial independence, wealth building, and the mindset patterns that quietly shape our financial reality, as women. We unpack why so many women feel overwhelmed by money, the limiting beliefs we've inherited, and how our relationship with money often has far more to do with identity than numbers in a bank account. Ana shares her personal journey from a 19-year-old who thought retirement only happened at 65, to building financial independence alongside her husband and retiring from traditional employment decades earlier than most people expect. We also dive into: * Why women often feel "behind" financially * The difference between financial freedom and financial independence * Money mindset and the beliefs that shape our decisions * The power of monthly "money dates" * The role of self-worth in financial success * What financial freedom really means beyond material possessions This conversation isn't about getting rich quick. It's about building a healthier relationship with money, creating more choice in your life, and redefining what wealth means on your own terms. If you've ever felt confused, intimidated, or stuck when it comes to money, this episode is for you. -- Connect with Ana Pereira via her ⁠website⁠ [https://ana-pereira.com/] & ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/money_mindset_matters/]. Download Ana's Money Action Plan [https://ana-pereira.com/freebies/]. Read the 'Master Your Mind, Master Your Money eBook [https://ana-pereira.com/shop/money-mindset-matters-e-book/]'. -- Be a part of the Dirty Thirty Chats community on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://instagram.com/dirtythirtychats] & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtythirtychats].

On reinventing yourself and trusting the unknown.

In this conversation, Sara sits down with Cat Santos — a multidisciplinary creative in her mid 30s whose life has been shaped by movement, reinvention, and the clarity that comes when everything that "ticks off the boxes" stops making sense. By 30, Cat had called off an engagement. By 33, she was leaving Australia for Portugal in search of a fresh start. Yet what followed wasn’t a clean reset, but uncomfortable realisations creating huge internal alignment – leading to today. This episode explores what happens when the “right path” stops feeling right. When achievement doesn’t equal fulfilment. And when starting over becomes less about escape, and more about becoming who you already are beneath outdated versions of yourself. Cat also shares her early exploration and of Human Design and how it has supported her in navigating change with more self-trust, awareness, and compassion – to now making it her career. This isn’t a story about certainty. It’s about learning to live well without it. If you’ve ever thought, “I thought I’d be further by now,” this conversation will meet you there -- Explore more of Cat's incredible work via her website [https://www.cat-santos.com/] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/catsantos], or learn more about The Inner Fold [https://www.cat-santos.com/membership]. -- Be a part of the Dirty Thirty Chats community on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://instagram.com/dirtythirtychats] & ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtythirtychats].

Starting over in your 30s isn’t always as freeing as it looks.

March has welcomed a new energy with the start of a new astrological year – and I've been feeling it deeply. In this solo episode, I’m opening up about being single at 34 and going back to dating, navigating major life transitions, and the fear that can quietly hold us back from living the life we truly want. Now three months into living in a completely new state and starting from scratch, I’m REALLY learning what it really means to start over, to step outside of my comfort zone, and to sit in the discomfort instead of running from it. This episode is a raw reflection on choosing growth even when it feels scary – and trusting that everything is unfolding as it should. We talk about: * Being single and back to dating after a long term relationship * How fear can hold us back (and how to move through it) * Starting over from scratch in your mid 30s – hear Sara's rock bottom story here [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cxTFwZyxCAqQMWHIBJ6L9?si=Dwca0M4qSmyhnfSGgaoRGQ] * Learning to sit in discomfort instead of avoiding it * Embracing change and trusting the process If you’ve been feeling stuck, scared, or on the edge of something new, this episode is for you 🤍 Be a part of the Dirty Thirty Chats community on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ [http://instagram.com/dirtythirtychats] & ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtythirtychats].

Fertility in your 30s: the million dollar question.

Thinking about fertility in your 30s? Struggling with hormonal imbalances or recurring vaginal infections? In this episode, I sit down with women’s naturopath Greta Durston to unpack the most common health concerns women face in their 30s — from hormone imbalances and cycle irregularities to vaginal microbiome health and natural fertility support. We explore how to support your body naturally, what truly matters when it comes to reproductive health, and whether you can safely “wait” to have children while still protecting your fertility. If you're navigating your 30s and want a deeper understanding of your hormones, overall health, and future fertility — this episode is for you. In this episode we explore: * Greta's personal journey into naturopathy * Hormonal imbalances and how they present in your body * Chronic vaginal infections and microbiome health * Fertility in your 30s - myths, realities and what actually matters * How to support your body if you’re planning to have children later * Simple, holistic approaches to optimising your health in your 30s Guest: Greta Durston, women's naturopath | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/greta.naturopathy] & Website [https://www.gretanaturopathy.com/]