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Steph Pase

Hey legend, welcome to Stephing Up. 

Have you ever felt that everyone got a manual for life, and yours is from Temu and it smells funny? Me too.

I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised best friend in your ears. 

This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan.

We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. 

This podcast isn't for people with an alarm clock built into their brain, it's for the messy minds of the world. Because spoiler alert, you might know me for my organisation tips and tricks… but I’m actually a hot mess. 

So if you’re feeling behind, burnt out and like you’re barely holding it together, this is the place for you. 

New episodes drop every Monday morning.
So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones.
Because we’re Stephing Up together.

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Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up   

Steph Pase on Instagram:  @stephpase_  

Steph Pase on Youtube:  @stephpase.   

Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners   

Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”:    Penguin Books Australia https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256 

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  • S2 · E34
    Sunday · 30 min

    7 Habits of People Who Never Seem to Get Overwhelmed

    Do you know those people who move through life without ever seeming to be in a rush? They have full-time jobs, kids, a house, places to be... and somehow they never seem overwhelmed. As a hot mess myself, it got me thinking: what are they actually doing differently? I run a planning business and I've spent most of my adult life feeling like I'm running behind. For years I thought the answer was to get more organised, more disciplined, up earlier. But you can have a beautifully organised calendar and still feel completely overwhelmed by everything that's in it. So I looked into the psychology of overwhelm and found 7 habits that calm people share. This episode is for you if: Everyone else seems to have it together and you're constantly chasing your tail You tick off every single thing on your to-do list and still finish the day feeling like you achieved nothing You're exhausted on the days that, on paper, weren't even that busy You're constantly deciding you need a whole new routine, starting Monday The silly season is already coming at you like a freight train In this episode, you'll learn: The 7 habits of people who rarely get overwhelmed Why we're so wildly optimistic about what fits in a day (it's called the planning fallacy) and how to plan for your actual capacity Why you don't need to fill every spare minute, and what "time affluence" has to do with feeling rushed Why we've started confusing responsiveness with reliability How you can be a good friend, partner, sister or mother without being constantly available How a study on checking email three times a day changed how I tackle my inbox (and lowered my stress) Why having the time to do something isn't the same as having the capacity for it How to build a bare minimum version of your routines What a study of 53,000 people found about what time management is really for Why just because you could, doesn't mean you should And tell me: what's your "I'll just quickly..."? (Mine is Kmart. It has never once been quick.) … What should you listen to next? Turning 36: 6 Life Lessons + 6 Hacks I Wish I Knew Sooner Automate Your Life: 7 Things I Never Have To Think About Again … Follow Stephing Up I'm Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that's messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn't go to plan. We'll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we're Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let's Hang: Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on YouTube: @stephpase Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph's book "Mastering My Messy Life": Penguin Books Australia Steph's Amazon Storefront: Shop my favourites As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E33
    November 1 · 1 hr 4 min

    Nothing to Wear? Capsule Wardrobes for Real Life (with Stylist Alarna Hope)

    Did you know Australians buy 56 new pieces of clothing every year; so why do we still have nothing to wear? Stylist Alarna Hope on the wardrobe edit, capsule wardrobes and 3 easy outfit formulas. This is for you if: You've got a full wardrobe and still end up in leggings and the same top every single day You walk out of fitting rooms feeling worse than when you walked in You hate shopping and just want someone to tell you what actually works You feel as though you’ve lost yourself In this episode: Why you have nothing to wear: Australians buy 56 new pieces of clothing a year, and the real reason none of it goes together How to do a wardrobe edit: a stylist's section-by-section method (start with shoes) so it's not an overwhelming all-day cull How to declutter clothes without the guilt: the "tried it but didn't wear it" basket and the sentimental box Capsule wardrobe explained: why a capsule is for one part of your life, and doesn't have to be beige 3 outfit formulas + what's worth tailoring: two neutrals and a colour, the colour sandwich, hems, sleeves and waists Related episodes: S2E31 Colour Analysis 101: The Cheat Code to My Glow Up (with Colour Lab): find your colour season first, then build your wardrobe around it S2E15 The Doable Glow Up: 10 Realistic Changes (No 5am Alarm): where "edit your wardrobe" became rule 1 Find Alarna: www.alarnahope.com.au · Instagram @alarnahope · The Capsule Plan (online course) on her site Follow Stephing Up 🎧 Subscribe, leave a review, and tell me what you're keeping "just in case". Let's hang: @stephing.up: https://instagram.com/stephing.up @stephpase_: https://instagram.com/stephpase_ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@StephPase. My book Mastering My Messy Life: Paperback https://amzn.to/4uL4X26 · Audiobook https://amzn.to/3NTTQn5 · Penguin https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256 Steph Pase Planners: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E32
    October 25 · 32 min

    Turning 36: 6 Life Lessons + 6 Hacks I Wish I Knew Sooner

    I turn 36 today (rude). These are the things I wish I could go back and tell 30-year-old me, 25-year-old me, and especially 16-year-old me. Six lessons that took me years (and some really hard seasons) to learn, and six practical hacks that make my actual day-to-day easier. This episode is for you if: You're saving the nice perfume for a special occasion that never comes You said yes to three things this week you didn't want to do You feel "behind" because your life isn't sorted by 35 (I still don't know what's for dinner) In this episode: Life lessons I wish I knew sooner: wear the nice thing now, because we're the occasion It's never too late: why you have more time than you think (and less time with the people you love) People pleasing vs kindness: why one is a choice and the other is a fear response Changing careers in your 30s: you're allowed to change your mind and pivot at any time ADHD hacks that actually work for me. … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let’s Hang: The 2027 Planner Collection is now live! My Skincare routine lives in mine. Shop now. Shop Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia Steph’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E31
    October 18 · 51 min

    Colour Analysis 101: The Cheat Code to My Glow Up (with Colour Lab)

    ChatGPT told me I was a soft autumn, so I culled my entire wardrobe. Then I got a proper colour analysis and found out I’m a light spring. Whoops. Turns out finding my (right) colour season was the thing that actually changed my glow up. Rachel from Colour Lab explains colour analysis from scratch, what to wear instead of black, and how knowing your colour season changes your life outside the wardrobe too, from your hair colour to your makeup shades (and I can vouch for that). This is for you if: You’ve ever bought an outfit, put it on, and blamed your face You’ve been checking your wrist veins to work out if you’re warm or cool (put your arm down) Your wardrobe is 80% black and you’re not sure why it makes you look tired In this episode: What colour analysis is: the 12 seasons, and the 3 things (undertone, chroma, contrast) that decide yours Virtual vs in-person colour analysis: how drapes work and why Rachel does it all online How ChatGPT got my season wrong (and why I’d already culled my wardrobe) Colour analysis beyond your wardrobe: your best hair colour and makeup shades Colour analysis myths: the vein test, cool-toned fake tan, gold vs silver, and foundation labels What to wear instead of black when black isn’t in your colour season How knowing your colour season makes shopping easier Does your colour season change as you age? Find Rachel: Rachel Bilu is one of Australia’s top virtual colour analysis experts and founder of Colour Lab. Based in Melbourne, available worldwide to help you find your Colour Season and personal style. Instagram + all socials: Colour Lab Stylist (@colourlabstylist ) Website: www.colourlabstylist.com Use the code STEPHINGUP to get 20% off Rach’s most popular colour analysis package! Most popular package (Complete Colour, Hair & Makeup): https://colourlabstylist.com/products/the-complete-colour-hair-makeup-bundle Related episodes: S2E30: Skin Cycling for Beginners: the routine that halved my skincare (the face under the colours) S2E15: The Doable Glow Up: where my (very wrong) soft autumn era started Follow Stephing Up 🎧 Subscribe, leave a review, and send this ep to the friend who's sure she's a soft autumn. Let's hang: @stephing.up: https://instagram.com/stephing.up @stephpase_: https://instagram.com/stephpase_ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@StephPase. My book Mastering My Messy Life: Paperback https://amzn.to/4uL4X26 · Audiobook https://amzn.to/3NTTQn5 · Penguin https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256 Steph Pase Planners: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E30
    October 11 · 31 min

    Skin Cycling for Beginners: The 4-Night Routine That Halved My Skincare

    This week's ep is my full skin cycling routine, what your skin barrier actually is, and why I now own half the products I used to. I'm not a dermatologist, I'm a 35-year-old with oily, acne-prone skin who has tried everything. And this is what worked for me. Your skin doesn't know the routine. I learned this the annoying way. I'd been skin cycling for years, my skin was the best it had ever been, and then I got excited and skipped a recovery night. Tingling. Tight. Red. My skin barrier, very politely, telling me to sit down. This is for you if: You bought a retinol, used it every night like the packet said, and decided you "can't use retinol" Everything you put on your face suddenly stings and you can't work out why You're in your 30s dealing with breakouts AND fine lines (rude) In this episode: What is the skin barrier, and the signs yours is damaged Skin cycling explained, and why it works Exfoliation night: BHA vs AHA for oily or dull skin, and the 15-minute rule Retinoids for beginners plus the sandwich method Recovery nights: why the boring nights matter most … Everything I use (not sponsored) 🧴 Shop my Skin Essentials list: linked here Cleanser: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08W2HG4WP?tag=stephpase-22 Micellar water: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0C44X5JML?tag=stephpase-22 BHA exfoliant: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CJH3R48Z?tag=stephpase-22 Azelaic acid: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DG1DQ2S7?tag=stephpase-22 TXA serum: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CQ4ZM4VT?tag=stephpase-22 Barrier serum: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CMR74JMG?tag=stephpase-22 Hydrating serum: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07NNVZNQR?tag=stephpase-22 Face spray: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0DCBWM7GT?tag=stephpase-22 Moisturiser: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FMDRCHXV?tag=stephpase-22 Face towels: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0D5HZHW9B?tag=stephpase-22 Differin (adapalene): ask your pharmacist or doctor. I get mine from the iHerb website. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Episode Links: Episode - Stop Asking What’s Causing your Acne (Ask this instead) Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple The 2027 Planner Collection is now live! My Skincare routine lives in mine. Shop now. … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let’s Hang: Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia Steph’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E29
    October 4 · 28 min

    Adulting Hacks Nobody Told Me: iPhone Tricks, Unclaimed Money + Free IKEA Parts

    Adulting hacks nobody told me: iPhone settings you're not using, unclaimed money in Australia, free IKEA parts + more. These are the 17 things I found, across tech, life admin and money. Some of them you'll know. A lot of people won't. There's all these things we just assume everyone knows about... and they don't. This is for you if: You're paying for an app your phone already does You hate life admin with a passion, but you'd quite like any money that's sitting there with your name on it You've ever stood in the IKEA car park missing one tiny wobbly metal thing In this episode: iPhone hacks nobody tells you about: How to find unclaimed money in Australia NSW money hacks Life admin hacks Home + girl math … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let’s Hang: The 2027 Planner Collection is now live, and selling fast! Lock in your favourite planner before they’re gone: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/collections/planners Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia Steph’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E28
    September 27 · 22 min

    Time Goes Fast. Here’s How to Actually Slow it Down

    I'm about to ruin your perception of time and likely your day. Hang in there, we'll still be friends at the end. I went looking for the facts about time because I've become a broken record. How are my kids this old? How is it already September? Where did the year go? I say some version of that most days. And at the same time (this is the uncomfortable bit) I'm trying to make almost every part of my actual life go faster. YouTube while I cook. Emails in the grocery queue. Podcasts on double speed. I even brush my teeth in a rush. Today I’m sharing what I learned. This is for you if: You say "how is it already September" and "where did the year go" more than once a week Your days blur together and you can't remember what you actually did on Tuesday You've been told to "just be present" and thought, okay, but HOW In this episode: Why time speeds up as you get older The two kinds of time: why a doctor's waiting room disappears and a weekend away feels huge Why life feels like a blur and what the research says about memory markers Living at double speed and what it's doing to us How to be more present without meditating: the 5 things I actually do Why it's okay for time to fly and the question that replaced "how do I slow it down" … Episode Links: Shop Journals: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/collections/journals The 2027 Planner Collection is now live, and selling fast! Lock in your favourite planner before they’re gone: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/collections/planners … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let’s Hang: Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia Steph’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E27
    September 20 · 32 min

    I Take Things Personally. Here’s What Actually Helps

    I know everyone loves the Let Them Theory… but I actually think there’s one pretty big problem with telling people to simply “let them” and stop caring what other people think. It kind of asks us to fight against our own psychology. Humans are wired to care about belonging, rejection and what other people think of us. For most of human history, being accepted by the group wasn’t just nice — it was tied to survival. Which is probably why one weird comment can derail your entire day, someone seeming “off” sends you into a spiral, or criticism somehow becomes evidence that you’re a terrible person… hi. Same. For years, I thought the goal was to learn how to stop caring what people think. But the more I’ve looked into the psychology behind it, the more I’ve realised that advice like “just don’t care” can miss something pretty important: humans are literally wired to care about belonging. So maybe the goal isn’t becoming someone who doesn’t care. Maybe it’s becoming much more selective about whose opinions are allowed to carry weight. In this episode, we’re talking about: Why some of us take criticism, rejection and other people’s moods so personally The very old survival reason your brain cares so much about what other people think How negativity bias can make one negative comment louder than 100 positive ones Why telling yourself to “just stop caring” often doesn’t actually work The difference between receiving feedback and automatically turning it into a judgement about who you are Why disagreement doesn’t necessarily mean rejection The problem with giving people who barely know you the same voting rights as the people who actually do The simple filter I now use before deciding whether someone’s opinion deserves my energy The “mailbox” idea that completely changed how I think about criticism How to let something sting without letting it become your truth And towards the end, I’ll give you the questions I now ask myself when a comment gets under my skin — because I’m probably never going to become someone who magically doesn’t care what anyone thinks. But I can stop handing everyone a vote on who I am. Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. Let’s Hang: Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia Steph’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E26
    September 13 · 15 min

    Everyday Makeup Cheat Codes: 10 Tricks From a Former Makeup Artist

    Before planners and podcasting, I was a wedding makeup artist. I did hundreds of faces, and these are 10 things I’d want you to know to get more out of your everyday makeup, without replacing your entire makeup bag. This is for you if: You want to elevate your everyday makeup look without spending money You learnt makeup from a Maybelline mousse pot and a lot of guessing, and no one's ever actually shown you You've got a drawer full of products and your foundation still somehow ends up pink, grey, or in your hairline You're 30-plus and your face looks tired in a way it didn't used to, and you want an instant lift Stay til the end for the biggest hack that will save you time and tears Follow Stephing Up I'm Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that's messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn't go to plan. We'll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we're Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more people. . Let's Hang: Stephing Up on Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephpase_ Steph Pase on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@StephPase. Shop Planners + Organisation: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au Shop Steph's book "Mastering My Messy Life": https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256 Steph's Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E25
    September 6 · 37 min

    My Actual Health Routine... How I Train, What I Eat + How I Stay Consistent

    Last week I shared my whole health journey (the 25 kilo one, if you missed it... it's a doozy). This week’s episode is the part everyone actually asked for: the current routine. What I train, what I eat, and how it sticks... with the reminder that this is what works for ME. It's not a cookie cutter program. Take what fits your life and your brain, then leave the rest. This is for you if: You've restarted the same routine so many times you've stopped telling people it's a restart You joined a gym in a burst of confidence and now you can't make yourself walk in You're doing everything "right" (the HIIT, the 10K steps, the tiny meals) and feeling worse instead of better In this episode: What changed in the last six months and why the scales went in the bin My exact training split and the rest-period mistake that stalls your strength What I eat in a day How to stay consistent with ADHD and why the gym became my source of peace Alcohol, honestly and the book that finally unhooked it Gym anxiety and permission to be a beginner Where to start after years off the ridiculously-small-first-goal method … Episode Links: Slow-cooked Mexican Beef: watch me make it at https://www.instagram.com/reels/DQBs-k8kgH2/ Shop Health Journals: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/collections/health-diaries The 2027 Planner Collection is now live, and selling fast! Lock in your favourite planner before they’re gone: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/collections/planners … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let’s Hang: Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia Steph’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E25
    August 30 · 46 min

    My Health & Fitness Journey: I Gained 25kg, Lost It All, and Finally Found Balance

    Spring starts this week, which means the annual panic is about to begin. And I've had a run of questions lately about my gym routine. What I eat, how I train, how I actually stay consistent. That episode is coming next Monday. This week you're getting the part that makes it make sense. Because it's so easy to look at someone now and assume they've always been this way. Naturally disciplined. A morning person. Someone who genuinely enjoys a vegetable. I was none of those things. There was a period where the only liquids I drank were Coke or beer. Maccas for breakfast, pub lunch every single day, and I put on 25 kilos in twelve months. By the end of this you'll understand why every health kick you've ever started fell over around week three, and why it had nothing to do with discipline. This is for you if: You've started again on a Monday more times than you can count You've hit a goal weight before and somehow felt worse, not better You're waiting to feel motivated enough to begin You've decided everyone else was just born with more willpower than you In this episode I get into: How I gained 25kg in a year, what my life actually looked like, and the moment that stopped me Losing all of it, and the habits I quietly swapped it for on the way down Getting the abs, hitting the goal weight, and being more miserable than I'd ever been The breaking point where I worked out none of it was worth it What it actually took to make this a lifestyle instead of a punishment I kept restarting Next Monday: Part 2, the actual routine. What I do now, what I eat, and how it stays consistent. Support: this episode discusses disordered eating. If you or someone you love needs support, Butterfly Foundation is at butterfly.org.au or 1800 33 4673, and Lifeline is 13 11 14. The Steph Pase 2027 Planner Collection is live now. Blush, Blush + Black, Berry and Blue, across Signature, Daily, Business, Teacher and Pocket. Shop it at https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au If this one hits, there's a lot more of this story in my book, Mastering My Messy Life. The parts I wasn't ready to say out loud on a podcast in 2023 are in there. Penguin Books Australia: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256 Paperback on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4uL4X26 Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3NTTQn5 Follow Stephing Up I'm Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that's messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn't go to plan. We'll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we're Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. Let's Hang: Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on YouTube: @stephpase Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph's book "Mastering my Messy Life": Penguin Books Australia Steph's Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E24
    August 23 · 12 min

    How to Actually Stick to a Planner (From Someone Who Couldn’t)

    If you’ve made it here, you’ve probably tried about 14 planners before this, and you’re wondering if this is the year one will actually stick. Funnily enough, as the owner of a planner brand, I can relate. I spent a lifetime failing at planning. And that’s why I finally designed to create one that worked with my brain, not against it. This is for you if: You've got a beautiful planner in a drawer with eleven months of blank pages behind a very good January You keep waiting for a Monday, or a first-of-the-month, or a new year to start You've decided you're just not a planner person, and you'd quite like to be wrong about that In this episode I break down: Why you actually stopped using your planner: it isn't forgetting, it's avoidance, and where the shame comes from Be messy in it: why being scared to write in your planner defeats the entire point Don't wait until Monday: starting mid-week, using blank days as brain dumps, and using motivation the moment it shows up Habit stacking for planning: attaching your planner to breakfast, the school run, or anything you already do daily Two daily check-ins: two minutes morning and night, and why a closed planner is an invisible planner Top three and quick three: how to halve your to-do list, plus the time log that stops you underestimating tasks A type A brain in a type B body: the mismatch that made twenty years of planners fail … The Steph Pase 2027 Planner Collection goes live this week! Presale orders open at 7pm AEST, Friday 28 August. Join the waitlist now for a 30 min head start on launch night: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/collections/planners … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let’s Hang: Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia Steph’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E23
    August 16 · 18 min

    Automate Your Life: 7 Things I Never Have To Think About Again

    What if getting organised has less to do with discipline and more to do with making fewer decisions? If your brain feels like it has 47 tabs open at all times, you keep running out of toilet paper, and you’re still doing everything manually, this episode is for you. Steph breaks down the systems and shortcuts she uses to make life run more smoothly. Because the goal isn't to become more productive. It's to free up your brain from all those tiny things you constantly have to remember. In this episode: How to automate household essentials and subscriptions Setting up automatic bank transfers and savings accounts Creating a stash of cards, gifts and wrapping supplies for last-minute occasions Using iPhone Shortcuts to automate everyday tasks Smart lights and automating family bedtime routines Scheduling your robot vacuum Creating pre-set grocery lists in Woolworths and Coles Saving money with Everyday Rewards and ShopBack How Steph uses AI to reduce her mental load Why systems, not discipline, are the secret to feeling more organised … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let’s Hang: Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia Steph’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E22
    August 9 · 35 min

    Is Your Self-Talk Sabotaging You?

    This week we're diving into one of the biggest things that can hold us back from becoming the person we want to be... our own self-talk. I've picked out some of my favourite moments from past episodes. Whether it's unrealistic expectations, fear of failure, or simply getting stuck in the same negative thought patterns, sometimes the voice that's sabotaging us the most is the one inside our own head. In this episode I share: Are you an asshole to yourself? A reality check. Have you ever stopped to think about whether you're actually being way too hard on yourself? Let’s get over your fear of failing together: How unrealistic expectations and negative self-talk can quietly creep into our everyday lives. Can your thoughts really change your life: Exploring the connection between our thoughts, our habits and the stories we tell ourselves every single day. … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let’s Hang: Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia Steph’s Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E21
    August 2 · 29 min

    Decluttering 101: Best-ever hacks to cut through the clutter

    Decluttering sounds simple—until you’re standing in front of a bursting wardrobe or a drawer you can’t open without something falling out. Then the overwhelm hits, it all feels too hard, and you just… give up. The biggest mistake people make is trying to declutter everything at once, without a system or clear decision-making rules. In this best-of episode I’m revisiting three of your favourite Stephing Up episodes, packed with simple decluttering strategies you can start using straight away. In this episode I share: 3 steps from Chaos to Clarity Why decluttering can feel so hard, and how to let go of your belongings. Practical tips to maintain your organised home… and stay sane! Your Decluttering Guide Download your free decluttering workbook + 30-day Declutter Challenge here: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/pages/30-day-declutter-challenge … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let’s Hang: Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia Shop Steph’s Amazon shop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E20
    July 26 · 27 min

    My Top 5 ADHD-Friendly Home Organisation Hacks

    I hate housework. I'm an absolute mess by nature, and I have been my entire life. The only reason my house functions is that somewhere along the way I stopped trying to fix myself and started building the house around the person I actually am. Because everyone thinks organised people are disciplined. I'm not organised because I'm disciplined. I'm organised because I know exactly how useless I am at the tired end of the day... and I plan for her. These are my actual top five home organisation hacks after ten years of being the organisation girl online. Every tip is Kmart-level cheap, fast to set up, and has survived two kids and an ADHD brain. This episode is for you if: You're convinced you just need "more discipline" and then your house will finally stay tidy The floordrobe, the paper pile and the mystery fridge leftovers are all personally attacking you You want systems that survive kids, work and an ADHD brain... not a Pinterest pantry In this episode I break down: The wear-again hook: end the floordrobe with a two-second home for worn-but-not-dirty clothes Family documents organisation: the viral suspension file box (passports, birth certificates, insurance... one findable spot) Kids artwork storage: one file per year per kid + the guilt-free artwork cull The catch-all basket system: one per person + our BBB rule (bedrooms, bathrooms, basket) Caddies for everything: morning, night, tan, makeup + the kids' hair caddy going 8 years strong The ‘Use Me First’ fridge shelf: the food waste hack worth ~$1,500 a year The 3 Doable Home rules: decide once · one motion · in sight or it doesn't exist … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let’s Hang: Submit your Hot Mess Hotline question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUnWTcPntVMCQrdu2wSFqFHEnQkggznr_23Ux9zDBNvlh78g/viewform?usp=publish-editor Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia Steph’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E19
    July 19 · 33 min

    The Mid-Year Reset for Messy Minds: Life Audit, Goals Check-in + My 3-Day Itinerary

    The mid-year reset for messy minds: a doable life audit, goals check-in + my 3-day reset plan. Potato day included. It's July. I don't know how that happened either, and I'd like to lodge a formal complaint. I've been doing this reset for years, and the messy-minds version is deliberately simple. Because if you're anything like me (ADHD, seventeen tabs open in my brain, big plans in January), you've probably tried one of those intense mid-year overhauls before. You do step one and then you bail. This one is different. You can do the whole thing listening to the podcast in the car. This is for you if: It's somehow July and you can't point at what the first six months even were Your January goals are sitting in a notes app, quietly judging you Every mid-year reset you've tried was so intense you did step one and bailed In this episode: Mid-year review questions: the 7 questions I journal every July (including the one that stings... how much fun did you have?) Life audit made easy: 6 areas rated 1 to 5 — no wheel of life, no colouring in Start / Stop / Step / Stick With: the habits audit that actually changes something Goals check-in: the sunk cost fallacy + why your brain keeps you "safe" from your own goals The 3-day reset to book this month: mini reset day, get-shit-done day, potato day Routine rebuild: the bookends rule + the high-energy / low-energy versions … Episode links: Download your Reset workbook: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/blogs/news/stephing-up-podcast-is-back Hear the 3-day Reset Itinerary in S2, Ep1, Master Your Mess In 3 Days: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/im-back-master-your-mess-in-3-days/id1713434054?i=1000755432196 Hear the Routine Review in S2, Ep 6: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/when-you-dont-even-recognise-yourself-how-i-got-my-spark-back/id1713434054?i=1000762279899 … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let’s Hang: Submit your Hot Mess Hotline question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUnWTcPntVMCQrdu2wSFqFHEnQkggznr_23Ux9zDBNvlh78g/viewform?usp=publish-editor Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia Steph’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E18
    July 12 · 35 min

    Stop Asking What's Causing Your Acne (Ask This Instead)

    Your acne isn't a mystery or a moral failing. It's a stack of small fixable things. Stop asking what's causing it... ask what you changed. I've struggled with adult acne for a decade. Deep, cystic, painful acne all over my cheeks and jaw. The kind you can't cover, because you can hide the redness but you can't hide the texture. I'd avoid certain lighting. Some mornings I'd go to put my makeup on and it hurt so much I'd just cry. I've spent thousands trying to fix it. Skin clinics, facials, peels, antibiotics, Roaccutane, expensive skincare, cheap skincare. If someone promised me clear skin, I tried it. And a few weeks ago I woke up, looked in the mirror, and went: hell no. Not this again. But this time I knew what to look for. And the fix was so simple I couldn't believe it. This week's episode is everything I wish I'd known years ago. The biggest shift was realising adult acne is almost never one thing... it's a stack of small things pouring gasoline on the fire. So now, instead of asking "what's causing my acne," I ask: "what have I changed?" This is for you if: You've tried everything for your adult acne and it still keeps coming back You're sick of "just drink more water" advice You want the real, unsexy stuff that actually clears skin In this episode: Adult acne is a stacking problem: ask "what have I changed?" not "what's causing it?" Pore-clogging ingredients hiding in your skincare, haircare, and washing powder Skin barrier damage: why burning your acne off makes it worse Blood sugar and hormonal acne: the breakfast mistake that broke me out My simple skincare routine and the one thing to start with today … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let’s Hang: Submit your Hot Mess Hotline question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUnWTcPntVMCQrdu2wSFqFHEnQkggznr_23Ux9zDBNvlh78g/viewform?usp=publish-editor Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia Steph’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E17
    July 5 · 42 min

    My Mess Was the Map: The Business Story I've Never Told Properly

    Nobody knows what they’re doing, and that’s the good news. This is the story of how I started a business backwards. I launched Steph Pase Planners from a camp table with postnatal depression and no business plan. If you'd told seven-year-old me, the one sewing Pokemon toys out of old bed sheets and selling them on the street, that she'd one day run a stationery brand, she'd have believed you (she had range). If you'd told twenty-five-year-old me, sitting in a one-bedroom unit covered in breast milk with postnatal depression, she'd have laughed in your face. This is the story of how it actually happened. Not the highlights reel. The real one. This episode is for you if: You've ever had an idea but talked yourself out of it because you "didn't know how" You're the multi-passionate one who's been called a jack of all trades like it's an insult You're tired of business stories that skip the embarrassing, 3am, crying-over-spilt-ink bits In this episode I break down: Starting a business with no experience: why nobody, not even the founders you look up to, knows what they're doing Doing it scared: how you achieve things by doing, not planning Postnatal depression and the lounge-room blog that became Steph Pase Planners The camp table, 10,000 planners, and 3am shipping labels printed one by one ADHD, being a jack of all trades, and why the multi-passionate messes are winning now Why the mess Steph spent her life hiding turned out to be the map … Episode Links: Shop Business Planners: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/collections/financial-year-business-planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let’s Hang: Submit your Hot Mess Hotline question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUnWTcPntVMCQrdu2wSFqFHEnQkggznr_23Ux9zDBNvlh78g/viewform?usp=publish-editor Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Steph’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • S2 · E16
    June 28 · 27 min

    Do the Hard Thing First: Why You're Not Lazy, You're Avoiding a Feeling

    Do the hard thing first: why you're not lazy, you're avoiding a feeling. The hardest part of any task isn't the middle. It's the start. That's the wall. I’m a chronic task avoider, and in this episode I’m sharing my tried and tested ADHD guide to beating procrastination and the avoidance loop. This episode is for you if: You'll dread one tiny email and somehow clean the whole house to avoid it You've called yourself lazy your whole life despite having a full, busy, can't-sit-still life You've tried every new planner and schedule and still can't make yourself start Here's what I break down in this episode: Procrastination is emotion management, not time management: why you're avoiding the feeling, not the task The avoidance loop: how "being busy" is actually how you dodge the thing that matters Open tabs: why unfinished tasks drain your battery all day (the 1920s study) Do the hard thing first: how to beat your own excuses to the door Three hacks to start: the doable start, name the feeling, and the 2-minute timer … Episode Links: Weekly Planner Notepad: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/products/weekly-planner-notepad-undated 2026 Planners: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/collections/planners … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. … Let’s Hang: Submit your Hot Mess Hotline question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUnWTcPntVMCQrdu2wSFqFHEnQkggznr_23Ux9zDBNvlh78g/viewform?usp=publish-editor Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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