I'm back from Greece, and oh, what an unforgettable adventure! 🇬🇷✨

In this episode of My Childhood Suitcase, I'm unpacking a journey that became so much more than a holiday. From meaningful connections and stepping outside my comfort zone to discovering a newfound sense of courage, gratitude, and freedom, Greece reminded me what it truly means to feel alive.

Join me as I reflect on personal growth, releasing old patterns, embracing the unfamiliar, and bringing that beautiful sense of adventure into everyday life.

Because sometimes, transformation isn't about becoming someone completely different—it's about recognizing the person you've been becoming all along. ❤️

Show Notes

A heartfelt thank-you to the wonderful Gabrielle Stone for creating such a beautiful experience through her Eat Pray FML retreat and for reminding me of the courage I carry within myself!

Discover more about Gabrielle and her inspiring FML community:

🌍 Official Website: https://www.eatprayfml.com

🎙️ FML Talk Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fml-talk/id1534448429

📸 Gabrielle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellestone/

💜 Gabrielle's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FMLTalk

Thank you for being part of my journey, and here's to embracing the beautiful versions of ourselves that are still unfolding!

October is here, and life feels like it’s picking up speed—in the best way. In this episode, I’m unpacking momentum, anticipation, and what it means to enjoy what’s happening without trying to predict every next step.

I’m also sharing why that rest, adventure, and actually living my life don’t interrupt momentum—they’re part of it.

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What if trust could feel a little lighter?

In this episode of My Childhood Suitcase, I reflect on what it means to trust myself, my timing, my creativity, and the people around me without trying to control every outcome. I’m learning how to prepare well and then let go.

I also share how some truths - a reminder to make room for play, and one simple phrase — “Okay, let’s see what happens” — are helping me move through life with more curiosity and less urgency.

This episode is about self-trust, creativity, play, and leaving a little room for the unexpected.

What parts of yourself do you never want to outgrow?

In this lighter episode of My Childhood Suitcase, I’m celebrating 11 things I’m happily carrying with me into adulthood.

Because growing up doesn’t have to mean becoming harder, cooler, or less impressed by life. Maybe maturity is learning what to leave behind — and what deserves a permanent place in the suitcase.

Here’s to staying responsible without becoming joyless, and doing something every once in a while simply because it’s fun.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of Alzheimer’s disease and the emotional impact these experiences can have on individuals and families. Please listen with care.

In this episode of My Childhood Suitcase, I explore how celebrity deaths, dementia, and grief have shifted my perspective on life.

I reflect on unrealized potential, loving a family member through change, and learning that gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring pain. It means noticing what is still here.

Out with: catastrophizing, bracing for loss, and measuring life by productivity.

In with: gratitude, compassion, dignity, and presence.

Get comfy, grab a cup of tea or glass of wine, and let's dive in.

Support & Resources

If you or someone you love is navigating Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, support is available:

Alzheimer’s Association: Information, caregiver resources, support groups, and a free 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. https://www.alz.org/help-support

National Institute on Aging: Evidence-based information and resources about Alzheimer’s, dementia, caregiving, and supporting loved ones. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia https://www.nia.nih.gov/toolkits/caregiving

In this episode of My Childhood Suitcase, I explore the strange space between one chapter ending and the next one beginning.

From finishing my summer show to preparing for my upcoming Greece holiday, I reflect on my tendency to fill uncertainty with plans, productivity, and a million “what ifs”—and what I’m learning about letting life unfold without trying to control every detail.

Because the in between isn’t where nothing is happening -- it’s where we’re quietly becoming who we need to be for whatever comes next.

So sit back, grab a cup of tea or glass of wine and enjoy this episode!

In this episode of My Childhood Suitcase, I unpack my need for control and what I’ve learned about the fear, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and uncertainty underneath it.

I reflect on how autism shapes my relationship with predictability and structure, as well as the difference between preparing for life and trying to control every outcome.

I also share the practices that are helping me loosen my grip, regulate when uncertainty feels uncomfortable, and trust myself more deeply, especially regarding what comes next

Hello Suitcase listeners! I have another celebrity of sorts, in the podcasting world, joining me from Down Under in today's episode! He is known only as Benny, and as he likes to call himself, "like-minded podcast enthusiast" with great storytelling skills, as seen in a podcast of his own, Death and Taxes.

He and I met via Instagram when I started listening to his podcast before pivoting away from true crime, and I commented on a few of his lighter fare episodes (including the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial). Then he became one of my biggest fans on my show, and he in turn had many questions to ask about my previous episodes.

In this conversation, he relates to the uber competition of the studios in Australia and the "no-worries" culture that defines Australia, as well as his own bullying experiences in school.

So sit back, grab a beer and say g'day to Benny!