Dirty Thirty Chats

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 And when starting over becomes less about escape, and more about becoming who you already are beneath outdated versions of yourself.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/]

Searching for something deeper through Ayurveda, purpose and a mid-30s reset.

In this episode of the Dirty Thirty Chats Podcast, Skaya Hedstrom shares the story that led her to book a one-way ticket to India – a decision that completely reshaped her life. What began with the breakdown of a marriage, the sale of a business, and a deep need for a mid-30s reset became a spiritual journey into yoga, Ayurveda, and a more purposeful way of living. We explore what Ayurveda actually is, how it supports women’s wellbeing, and what it looks like to build a life rooted in alignment rather than expectation. Skaya also shares her experience training in India, becoming a yoga teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner, and embracing a more intentional, holistic lifestyle. If you’re navigating change in your 30s, curious about Ayurveda, or feeling the pull toward something more aligned, this conversation is for you. In this episode we explore: * What Ayurveda is and how it works * How Ayurveda can support women’s wellbeing in their 30s * Navigating a major life reset after divorce and closing a business * Training in yoga and Ayurveda in India * Building a life rooted in alignment, purpose and holistic living * Stepping away from “shoulds” and expectations to follow the path that feels true to you Guest: Skaya Hedstrom [https://www.instagram.com/skaya.hedstrom], Yoga Teacher & Ayurvedic Practitioner

Libido, pleasure and dating in your 30s.

What does a sexologist actually do, and how can their work transform your relationship with pleasure? In this episode of Dirty Thirty Chats, Sara sits down with Ruby Josif, a somatic sexologist, for an honest conversation about s3x, dating, and self-empowerment as a woman – in your 30s and honestly, at any stage of life. Ruby breaks down the practical tools you can use to cultivate more pleasure in your everyday life, explains the natural cycles of libido (and why understanding them changes everything), and shares her approach to navigating dating and sexual experiences with confidence and agency. Whether you're curious about somatic sexology, looking to reconnect with your body, or want to approach your sex life with more intention, this conversation offers refreshing insights for anyone in their late twenties and thirties. In this episode: * What somatic sexology is and how it differs from traditional sex therapy * Practical tools for experiencing more pleasure in daily life * Understanding your libido cycles and what influences them * Approaching dating and sex in your 30s with empowerment * How to build a healthier relationship with your body and desires Guest: Ruby Josif, Somatic Sexologist @ruby.josif.sex.coach [http://instagram.com/ruby.josif.sex.coach]