"What's Wrong With Your Face?" | Brittany Elliott on Facial Difference, Ableism & Learning to Be Seen

"What's Wrong With Your Face?" | Brittany Elliott on Facial Difference, Ableism & Learning to Be Seen

In this episode of Her Kind of Brave, what begins as a conversation about Bell's Palsy quickly becomes something much bigger. Brittany shares the moments that changed the way she saw the world...and the way the world saw her. As the conversation unfolds, she reflects on living with facial difference, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), POTS and chronic illness, the unexpected lessons they've taught her, and how they ultimately shaped her into the woman, mother, advocate and naturopath she is today. Along the way, Brittany challenges many of the unconscious beliefs we hold about disability, appearance and difference, encouraging us to replace assumptions with curiosity and empathy. Guest Bio: When Brittany Elliott began sharing her experience of living with Bell's Palsy online, she never imagined it would grow into a platform for disability advocacy. Now a naturopath, mother and passionate voice for the disability community, Brittany uses both her professional expertise and lived experience to support people navigating Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), POTS, mast cell activation syndrome and complex chronic illness, while continuing to advocate for greater representation, understanding and inclusion. You can find Brittany at: Instagram (Naturopathy): @brittanyleigh.naturopathy [https://www.instagram.com/brittanyleigh.naturopathy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Instagram (Bell's Palsy Advocacy): @bellspalsybritt [https://www.instagram.com/bellspalsybritt/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] X (formerly Twitter): @bybrittanyleigh [https://x.com/bybrittanyleigh?utm_source=chatgpt.com] YouTube: Brittany Leigh YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtMLaoTV4dOvF25SN1ycEUA?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Website & Resources: Brittany Leigh Naturopathy Links [https://linkin.bio/brittanyleigh-naturopathy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Linktree: Brittany Leigh Linktree [https://linktr.ee/bybrittanyleigh?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Support the brands that keep these brave conversations going: MONASH IVF [https://monashivf.com] Call 1800 628 533 CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & SURGERY - (Dr Kee Ong) – Call 07 5519 1602 @drkeeong [https://www.instagram.com/drkeeong/] IN HER OWN WORDS: IVF, LOSS & MIRACLES BOOK: @Inherownwords_official [https://www.instagram.com/inherownwords_official/?hl=en] https://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2J [https://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2J] KOSI kosi.au [https://kosi.au/] @kosi_au [https://www.instagram.com/kosi_au/?hl=en] Use discount code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off (exclusions apply) MR CONSISTENT https://www.mrconsistent.com.au/ [http://mrconsistent.com.au] @mrconsistent_ [https://www.instagram.com/mr.consistent_/?hl=en] BESPOKE LONGEVITY – bespokelongevity.com.au @bespokelongevity_ [https://www.instagram.com/bespokelongevity_/] 👉 Mention “Her Kind of Brave” for $50 off any treatment Where to find us: Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/ Follow us on Instagram @herkindofbravepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/herkindofbrave_podcast/?hl=en] and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbrave [https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbrave] Do you have a brave story, or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at herkindofbrave@gmail.com [herkindofbrave@gmail.com]

I Lost My Home, My Job... Then Nearly Lost My Life | Gai O'Dwyer on Resilience, Motherhood & Mindset

What happens when everything falls apart at once? This week on Her Kind of Brave, Chloe and Kellie sit down with mindset coach, speaker and celebrant Gai O'Dwyer to explore the year that tested everything she teaches. After losing her job, her home, living away from her daughter during a housing crisis, surviving a near-fatal car accident and saying goodbye to her mother, Gai shares the practical mindset tools that helped her keep putting one foot in front of the other. Together they talk about resilience, motherhood, grief, high performance, perfectionism, emotional regulation, raising confident children, finding peace after trauma and why the smallest moments in life often become the most important. Whether you're navigating loss, burnout, uncertainty or simply trying to hold everything together, this conversation offers grounded wisdom you can actually use. About Gai Gai O'Dwyer is a peak performance and mindset coach, NLP practitioner, speaker, celebrant and communication specialist. She works with elite athletes, executives, legal professionals and leaders to improve mental performance, confidence and communication under pressure. Drawing on decades of coaching experience—and a lifetime of personal adversity—Gai combines psychology, neuroscience and practical mindset tools to help people navigate life's biggest challenges with resilience, clarity and purpose. You can find Gai on TikTok @gaiodwyer [https://www.tiktok.com/@gaiodwyer] Support the brands that keep these brave conversations going: MONASH IVF [https://monashivf.com] Call 1800 628 533 CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & SURGERY - (Dr Kee Ong) – Call 07 5519 1602 @drkeeong [https://www.instagram.com/drkeeong/] IN HER OWN WORDS: IVF, LOSS & MIRACLES BOOK: @Inherownwords_official [https://www.instagram.com/inherownwords_official/?hl=en] https://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2J [https://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2J] KOSI kosi.au [https://kosi.au/] @kosi_au [https://www.instagram.com/kosi_au/?hl=en] Use discount code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off (exclusions apply) MR CONSISTENT https://www.mrconsistent.com.au/ [http://mrconsistent.com.au] @mrconsistent_ [https://www.instagram.com/mr.consistent_/?hl=en] BESPOKE LONGEVITY – bespokelongevity.com.au @bespokelongevity_ [https://www.instagram.com/bespokelongevity_/] 👉 Mention “Her Kind of Brave” for $50 off any treatment Where to find us: Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/ Follow us on Instagram @herkindofbravepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/herkindofbrave_podcast/?hl=en] and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbrave [https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbrave] Do you have a brave story, or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at herkindofbrave@gmail.com [herkindofbrave@gmail.com]

I Couldn't Pick My Son Up From School Because I'd Been Drinking | Hanna Beasley on Addiction, ADHD & Her Path to Sobriety

In this powerful episode of Her Kind of Brave, Hanna Beasley shares her deeply personal journey with alcohol addiction, sobriety, ADHD, and motherhood. As the founder of La Mac Beauty and a mum of two, Hanna opens up about the hidden reality of drinking to cope, the moment she realised alcohol had taken control, and the decision that changed her life forever. Hanna discusses the link between ADHD and substance abuse, the role anxiety played in her drinking, the challenges of getting sober in a culture where alcohol is everywhere, and the tools that helped her rebuild her life. From meditation and movement to hypnotherapy and self-awareness, this conversation is a raw and honest look at recovery, resilience, and breaking generational cycles for the next generation. Guest Bio: Hanna Beasley is the founder of Le Mac Eye Artistry on the Gold Coast, a devoted mother of two boys, and an advocate for living alcohol-free. After recognising that alcohol had become a coping mechanism for anxiety, stress, and undiagnosed ADHD, Hanna made the life-changing decision to get sober in March 2024. Now approaching two years of sobriety, she openly shares her experiences to help others navigate addiction, recovery, mental health, and self-discovery. Through honesty, vulnerability, and a commitment to breaking generational cycles, Hanna is helping others realise that life on the other side of alcohol can be fuller, healthier, and more connected than they ever imagined. You can find Hanna on Instagram at @hannabeasley [https://www.instagram.com/hannabeasley/], follow Le Mac Eye Artistry at @lemac.eyeartistry [https://www.instagram.com/lemac.eyeartistry/], learn more at www.lemaceyeartistry.com [https://lemaceyeartistry.com/about/], or access her links and resources via https://linktr.ee/lemaceyeartistry [https://linktr.ee/lemaceyeartistry] Support the brands that keep these brave conversations going: MONASH IVF [https://monashivf.com] Call 1800 628 533 CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & SURGERY - (Dr Kee Ong) – Call 07 5519 1602 @drkeeong [https://www.instagram.com/drkeeong/] IN HER OWN WORDS: IVF, LOSS & MIRACLES BOOK: @Inherownwords_official [https://www.instagram.com/inherownwords_official/?hl=en] https://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2J [https://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2J] KOSI kosi.au [https://kosi.au/] @kosi_au [https://www.instagram.com/kosi_au/?hl=en] Use discount code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off (exclusions apply) MR CONSISTENT https://www.mrconsistent.com.au/ [http://mrconsistent.com.au] @mrconsistent_ [https://www.instagram.com/mr.consistent_/?hl=en] BESPOKE LONGEVITY – bespokelongevity.com.au @bespokelongevity_ [https://www.instagram.com/bespokelongevity_/] 👉 Mention “Her Kind of Brave” for $50 off any treatment Where to find us: Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/ Follow us on Instagram @herkindofbravepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/herkindofbrave_podcast/?hl=en] and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbrave [https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbrave] Do you have a brave story, or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at herkindofbrave@gmail.com [herkindofbrave@gmail.com]

When Your Body Feels Like It's Betraying You: Jennifer Edmonds Shares Her Journey From Early Menopause to Motherhood. Plus The Nervous System Tools You Need If You're Going Through Infertility And IVF

In this episode of Her Kind of Brave, Chloe and Kellie sit down with fertility yoga and meditation teacher Jennifer Edmonds to explore her extraordinary journey through primary infertility, a diagnosis of early menopause, failed IVF cycles, secondary infertility, miscarriage and ultimately conceiving naturally after discovering the power of nervous system regulation. Jennifer shares the science behind breathwork, fertility yoga and stress regulation, along with practical tools that can support women navigating infertility, IVF and pregnancy loss. This episode is filled with hope, compassion and simple strategies to help women reconnect with themselves during one of life's hardest seasons. You can find Jen on Instagram at @jen.elementpilatesyoga [https://www.instagram.com/jen.elementpilatesyoga/], on TikTok at @elementpilatesandyoga [https://www.tiktok.com/@elementpilatesandyoga], or explore her fertility yoga programs, breathwork resources, and support services at https://bio.site/Elementpilatesyoga [https://bio.site/Elementpilatesyoga]. Guest Bio: Jen Edmonds is the founder of Elements Pilates and Yoga, where she helps women navigate fertility challenges through yoga, breathwork, meditation, and nervous system regulation. After experiencing years of primary and secondary infertility, failed IVF cycles, pregnancy loss, chronic insomnia, and a misdiagnosis of early menopause, Jen discovered fertility yoga during one of the hardest seasons of her life. What started as a personal healing practice became the foundation of her work supporting women through infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, and preconception health. With a background in Pilates, exercise science, and women's health education, Jen combines evidence-based practices with lived experience to help women feel more supported throughout their fertility journeys. You can find Jen at Elements Pilates and Yoga, where she offers online fertility yoga programs, guided meditations, breathwork practices, and education for women trying to conceive. Support the brands that keep these brave conversations going: MONASH IVF [https://monashivf.com] Call 1800 628 533 CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & SURGERY - (Dr Kee Ong) – Call 07 5519 1602 @drkeeong [https://www.instagram.com/drkeeong/] IN HER OWN WORDS: IVF, LOSS & MIRACLES BOOK: @Inherownwords_official [https://www.instagram.com/inherownwords_official/?hl=en] https://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2J [https://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2J] KOSI kosi.au [https://kosi.au/] @kosi_au [https://www.instagram.com/kosi_au/?hl=en] Use discount code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off (exclusions apply) MR CONSISTENT https://www.mrconsistent.com.au/ [http://mrconsistent.com.au] @mrconsistent_ [https://www.instagram.com/mr.consistent_/?hl=en] BESPOKE LONGEVITY – bespokelongevity.com.au @bespokelongevity_ [https://www.instagram.com/bespokelongevity_/] 👉 Mention “Her Kind of Brave” for $50 off any treatment Where to find us: Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/ Follow us on Instagram @herkindofbravepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/herkindofbrave_podcast/?hl=en] and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbrave [https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbrave] Do you have a brave story, or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at herkindofbrave@gmail.com [herkindofbrave@gmail.com]

Katharina Cser-Mostyn: Millions in Sales. Thousands of Critics. From Online Scapegoat to Shark Tank Success.

In this episode of Her Kind of Brave, Chloe and Kellie sit down with Katharina Cser-Mostyn, founder of Wine Not the Brand, who shares the deeply personal journey behind her unconventional business path. Katharina opens up about becoming her father’s carer in her early twenties after his cancer diagnosis, a season that pushed her toward entrepreneurship as she searched for more flexibility and freedom. She reflects on leaving behind the traditional life she thought she was supposed to want, moving to New York after a breakup, and spending years travelling the world while discovering who she really was. The conversation also explores the realities of building businesses in industries that attract criticism and judgment. Katharina speaks candidly about her experience in network marketing, the intense online backlash she faced during COVID, and how public bullying profoundly impacted her confidence, identity, and relationship with social media. She also shares the behind-the-scenes story of creating Wine Not the Brand, disrupting the traditional wine industry with wine pouches, and eventually landing a deal on Shark Tank Australia. Alongside business, this episode explores femininity, relationships, ambition, and the importance of creating a life that feels aligned, not just successful on the outside. Guest Bio: Katharina Cser-Mostyn is the founder of Wine Not the Brand, an Australian wine company known for disrupting the traditional wine industry with its portable wine pouches and bold, feminine branding. Originally from Canberra, Katharina began her entrepreneurial journey in network marketing while caring for her father through multiple cancer diagnoses. Over the years, she built a highly successful business, travelled the world, and eventually stepped into the wine industry with no formal background, driven by instinct, creativity, and a desire to build something different. Today, Katharina is known for her honesty around the realities of business, public criticism, and personal growth. Alongside running Wine Not the Brand, she openly shares the lessons she’s learned about resilience, relationships, femininity, and rebuilding confidence after difficult seasons. You can find Katharina on Instagram at @katacser [https://www.instagram.com/katacser/], follow Wine Not the Brand at @wine.pouched, [https://www.instagram.com/wine.pouched/] or explore more [https://linktr.ee/winenotthebrand.]. Support the brands that keep these brave conversations going: MONASH IVF [https://monashivf.com] Call 1800 628 533 CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & SURGERY - (Dr Kee Ong) – Call 07 5519 1602 @drkeeong [https://www.instagram.com/drkeeong/] IN HER OWN WORDS: IVF, LOSS & MIRACLES BOOK: @Inherownwords_official [https://www.instagram.com/inherownwords_official/?hl=en] https://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2J [https://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2J] KOSI kosi.au [https://kosi.au/] @kosi_au [https://www.instagram.com/kosi_au/?hl=en] Use discount code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off (exclusions apply) MR CONSISTENT https://www.mrconsistent.com.au/ [http://mrconsistent.com.au] @mrconsistent_ [https://www.instagram.com/mr.consistent_/?hl=en] BESPOKE LONGEVITY bespokelongevity.com.au [bespokelongevity.com.au] @bespokelongevity_ [https://www.instagram.com/bespokelongevity_/] 👉 Mention “Her Kind of Brave” for $50 off any treatment Where to find us: Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/ Follow us on Instagram @herkindofbravepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/herkindofbrave_podcast/?hl=en] and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbrave [https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbrave] Do you have a brave story, or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at herkindofbrave@gmail.com [herkindofbrave@gmail.com]