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Talk Therapy

A Self-Improvement and Education podcast

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About the show

Talking is Therapy, and Listening is Power. Sharing real, vulnerable, and empowering conversations about life, growth and the human experience, to inspire you to lead with courage, embrace the chaos, and stop letting fear get in the way of living your dream life. The less alone we realise we are in the hard times, the more we see how capable we are of going after what we want, not when we’re ready or perfect, but right now. Listening shows us that the people living their dreams are human too: they have their own doubts, struggles, and setbacks, but keep moving anyway. IG @christinapengilly

Newest episodes

#37 | 6 Sentences That Rewired My Brain (Part 2)

Nov 10, 2026 45 min

Thank you for being here 3 We're back with another episode of the little reminders, quotes and thoughts that have completely shifted the way I think about life, and honestly, I LOVE these conversations so much. This episode is a bit of a big-sister reality check about the things we tell ourselves, the excuses we make, the way we respond to fear and doubt, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes the only thing standing between you and the life you want is your willingness to actually do something about it. Because what if the answer isn't in having everything figured out, but in becoming someone who trusts themselves enough to figure it out along the way? We get into: Why, if you don't know what to pursue right now, you should pursue yourself How becoming someone you're genuinely proud of changes the way you show up in every area of your life Why waiting to make the "right" decision might actually be the thing holding you back How procrastination can disguise itself as needing more time, clarity or certainty Why the difference isn't whether you experience doubt, but how quickly you act despite it The importance of shortening the gap between feeling fear and actually doing the thing Why the people you admire have probably failed more times than you've even tried How consistency builds ability and why "luck" is often years of hard work we haven't seen Why taking radical responsibility for your own life is one of the most empowering things you can do "Nothing is unrealistic if other people have it" and why that perspective can completely change what you believe is possible "Your circle determines your ceiling" and how the people around you influence what you believe you're capable of This one is really a conversation about self-belief, ambition, discipline, personal growth and learning to get out of your own way. Because the reality is, you're going to doubt yourself. You're going to make decisions that don't work out. You're going to fail, feel uncomfortable a...

#36 | Life Doesn't Wait For You to be 'Okay'..

Nov 3, 2026 44 min

Thank you for being here! This episode is about navigating the harder seasons of life, learning to hold grief and happiness at the same time, and why abandoning yourself when life gets difficult might be making things even harder. I'm sharing some personal reflections on navigating grief and heartbreak behind the scenes, how my relationship with showing up for myself has changed over the years, and the reminder that life doesn't stop moving just because we're going through something hard. We chat about the uncomfortable truth that life is going to be hard regardless, but the choices we make in those seasons can either support us or make things even harder. And why you don't have to wait until everything feels okay again to keep living, growing and going after the things you want. We get into: Why life doesn't stop moving, even when you're navigating grief, loss or heartbreak Learning to hold the duality of life and allowing happiness, success and sadness to coexist Why abandoning yourself during difficult seasons can make everything feel even harder The importance of showing up for your health, routines and wellbeing when life feels heavy How small daily choices can create momentum and help you rebuild trust in yourself Learning the difference between giving yourself grace and avoiding the things you know will support you Why you shouldn't put your goals, dreams and ambitions on hold waiting until life feels easier Using grief and hardship as motivation to keep growing and becoming the person you know you're capable of being Why isolating yourself during difficult seasons can make things harder, and the importance of leaning into your relationships Remembering that the people you love would want you to keep living, experiencing happiness and making the most of your life This one is your reminder that you don't have to be okay to keep going. You can be navigating the hardest season of your life and still experience happiness, chase your dreams, show up for yours...

#35 | The TRUTH About Getting Where You Want to Be..

Oct 27, 2026 49 min

Thank you for being here! This episode is a little big-sister reality check about procrastination, perfectionism and the things that might be holding you back from the life you actually want to live. We chat about the difference between wanting something and being willing to do what it takes to get there, why we spend so much time overthinking instead of taking action, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes you just have to back yourself and figure it out along the way. We get into: Why we procrastinate, overthink and wait until we feel ready before taking action The importance of shortening the gap between having an idea and actually doing something about it Why you can't expect big results without being willing to put in the work behind the scenes The reality of content creation, UGC and building something for yourself How comparison can make you forget that everyone starts somewhere Why you need to stop looking at someone else's results without considering the work it took to get there Learning to back yourself, figure things out and stop waiting for someone else to show you how Why luck isn't always as random as we think, and how much effort goes into creating your own opportunities This one is your reminder that you don't need to have everything figured out before you start. You can be scared, inexperienced, unsure of yourself and still take the first step. Life is going to keep moving either way, so you may as well start working towards the things you want. 🤍 Thank you for being here and for being part of this little corner of the internet. If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly @talktherapy.pod), share the episode with someone you love and don't forget to follow and review the show if you're enjoying the pod. 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktherapy.pod/ 💌 Personal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@christina.pengilly ❤️ Talk Therapy YouTube: https:/...

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All episodes

#37 | 6 Sentences That Rewired My Brain (Part 2)

Nov 10, 2026 45 min

#36 | Life Doesn't Wait For You to be 'Okay'..

Nov 3, 2026 44 min

#35 | The TRUTH About Getting Where You Want to Be..

Oct 27, 2026 49 min

#34 | Jackson Edwards - From AFL to Entrepreneur (Failing Forward, Faith & Becoming a Dad)

Oct 20, 2026 59 min

Thank you for being here! Follow along at Talk Therapy IG @talktherapy.pod This week on Talk Therapy, I’m sitting down with the man behind JT Vissuals and JT Studio Haus, Jackson Edwards. Jackson grew up believing he’d have a long career in the AFL. He dedicated so much of his life to footy, only to be delisted after just 12 months. Now, he’s building successful businesses, navigating fatherhood and exploring his faith in a way he never expected. There’s SO much to take from this conversation! What happens when the life you planned for yourself doesn’t happen? How do you let go of the identity you’ve built around one thing? And what if the things you thought were setbacks were actually redirecting you towards something else? We get into: Being delisted from the AFL after chasing the dream your entire life Why your identity can’t be tied to one version of your future Going from an elite sporting environment to washing dishes at a cafe and figuring out what’s next Perfectionism, high standards and the mindset of “if I can’t do it properly, I won’t do it at all” How perfectionism can impact your relationships, communication and ability to show up for the people you love Why we sometimes avoid things when we feel like we can’t do them perfectly Navigating family relationships, independence and learning to make your own mistakes Finding faith later in life and learning to trust a path you can’t fully understand The fear of being judged for something you’re still learning about yourself Why you don’t need to have all the answers before you start exploring something that matters to you The pressure to appear a certain way on social media when the reality behind the scenes can look completely different Building a business with a purpose beyond yourself and creating opportunities for other people Becoming a dad and thinking about the lessons you want your children to learn from watching you Why sometimes the right people in your corner can change the entire direction o...

#33 | I’m Burnt Out, Things Are Changing & A Life Update..

Oct 13, 2026 38 min

Thank you for being here! This episode is a little life update and a bestie catch-up after a few very chaotic weeks, followed by a Q&A answering some of your questions from Instagram. We get into: A little life update, including our house move and what’s been happening behind the scenes Signing with talent management and what this next chapter looks like for me Navigating burnout, finding balance and learning when to take my foot off the pedal My current fitness journey and why spending time eating more has been such a learning curve How to create more authentic content, find your creativity and get out of comparison ruts Advice on entering your 30s, relationships, loneliness and making more time for yourself A little reflection on what 2026 has looked like so far and the importance of building in silence This one is very much a catch-up chat, sharing what's been happening in my world and answering some of the questions you've been asking me lately. Thank you for being here and for being part of this little corner of the internet. If there are any other things you want me to chat about or pick my brain on, leave them in the comments. I'd love to do more episodes like this! 🤍 Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly @talktherapy.pod), share the episode with someone you love and don't forget to follow and review the show if you're enjoying the pod. 📲 Instagram 💌 Personal YouTube ❤️ Talk Therapy YouTube Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. See you next week! xx

#32 | The Little Things That Say A LOT About You..

Oct 6, 2026 31 min

Thank you for being here! This episode is one I’ve been thinking about A LOT lately. It’s all about the small things we do every single day that might seem insignificant to us, but actually say so much about who we are and how we move through the world. How you speak to the barista. Whether you make eye contact. If you actually listen when someone tells you how they are. Whether you put your shopping trolley away. How you show up for your friends when it’s inconvenient. Whether you tell someone they look beautiful when you’re thinking it. We get into: - Why I think we should start normalising doing the “easy” things instead of choosing not to just because we can - Why you should offer to take photos of strangers, friends and the people you love - Telling people what you think instead of assuming they already know - Why a five-second compliment can genuinely change someone’s day - Being the person who tells your friend how proud you are of them, how beautiful they look or how much you appreciate them - Why I think we’ve swung so far into “protect your energy” culture that sometimes we’ve forgotten how to inconvenience ourselves for the people we love - What it actually means to show up for your friends when it isn’t convenient - Why you shouldn’t expect a village if you aren’t willing to be a villager - The difference between offering to help and actually just showing up and doing something helpful - Asking people “how are you?” and actually listening to the answer - Why I’d rather have an uncomfortable, deep conversation than a surface-level one just for the sake of having it - Being LOUD and convicted about what you want from your life - Why I stopped saying “it would be nice” and started saying “I will” - The fear that comes with claiming a big dream before you know exactly how you’re going to make it happen - Why your actions behind closed doors have to match the person you say you want to become This episode is basically me getting a few thoughts off my ch...

#31 | Allowing Grief and Happiness to Co-Exist

Sep 29, 2026 51 min

Thank you for being here! This episode is a little different because I’m actually the guest but I loved this chat SO much that I wanted to share it with you all 3 I was invited onto the Your Invisible Advantage (YOU WILL LOVEEE HER POD BTW @yourinvisibleadvantagepodcast) podcast for a conversation about something I’ve thought about a lot over the last few years: how do you keep building a life while simultaneously going through something really hard behind the scenes? How do you let yourself experience joy when you’re also carrying grief? How do you show up online without pretending everything is fine? And how do you continue moving towards the life you want when part of you feels like you should put everything on hold? We get into: The weird duality of feeling deep grief and genuine happiness at the exact same time Why you don’t have to share everything to let people see that you’re going through something How being honest about what you’re experiencing can actually release the shame around it The difference between being private and feeling like you’re performing Why social media has been a source of connection and healing for me, rather than just something to be consumed Building a personal brand without feeling like you have to be an expert, have all the answers or constantly be “creating” Why I care more about being genuinely myself online than making content that goes viral The power of documenting what you’re actually living through rather than pretending you have it all figured out “You never know when something will be the last time” and how that thought has completely changed the way I approach everyday life How that perspective has changed the way I show up for my husband, my family, my friends and even myself The guilt that can come with hindsight and wishing you had known then what you know now Why vulnerability is something I once thought was a weakness, but now see as one of the most powerful things you can lead with The belief I’ve had to let go...

#30 | Cade Robertson: Using Loss & Grief to Fuel Success

Sep 22, 2026 54 min

Thank you for being here! Today’s episode is with Cade Robertson. Cade has built multiple businesses, lost a lot of money, started again, failed, learnt, rebuilt and just keeps backing himself through all of it. We talk about ambition, failure, money, grief, relationships, friendship, self-belief, taking responsibility for your life and the uncomfortable reality that sometimes you already know what you need to do… you just aren’t doing it. We get into: Cade’s first ever “business” at 15 years old and how his entrepreneurial mindset started The businesses he’s built, lost money on and eventually had to walk away from Why he doesn’t see failure as failure, but as a lesson The mindset that allowed him to keep backing himself even when he had nothing Why he believes the worst-case scenario is often just your current situation Learning to take risks without needing to know exactly how everything will work out Why ambition doesn’t have to look the same for everyone The difference between wanting success and actually knowing what you want your life to look like Why you need to bring value to the people you want to build relationships with Networking, self-development and becoming someone people actually want in the room The relationship between money, work and stress Why sometimes the thing you need isn’t another thing to calm your nervous system, but simply doing the things you already know you need to do The difference between what society tells you is “hard” and what is actually hard for YOU Cade’s relationship with his grandpa and how losing him changed the way he looks at life Turning grief and painful experiences into something that pushes you forward Why some of the worst things that happen to you can eventually become the reason your life changed Learning to trust the dots will connect when you look backwards Taking responsibility for how you respond to whatever life throws at you Why your friendship group and the people around you can completely change what y...

#29 | Becoming a Mum in My 30's: My Honest Thoughts..

Sep 15, 2026 49 min

Thank you for being here! 🤍 Disclaimer: If motherhood, fertility, loss or TTC is something that feels tender or difficult for you right now, please know there is absolutely no pressure to listen to this episode. Please take care of yourself first and if you are navigating something difficult in this space, I’m sending you so much love. 🤍 This episode is a really personal chat about becoming a mum in my 30s, why I’ve never questioned whether I want to be a mum, but why getting older has completely changed the way I think about when and how I enter motherhood. With three of my close friends becoming mums recently, motherhood has suddenly felt a lot closer and more tangible, and it’s had me thinking about what I want to experience, build and prioritise before I step into that season of my life. We get into: Why I’ve always known I want to be a mum How getting older has made me feel LESS rushed, not less certain Why I believe in “selfishly first, then selflessly” The foundations I’m intentionally trying to build before motherhood The things I want to experience with Cruise before we have kids Why I want to romanticise this current season of my life instead of constantly rushing towards the next one What I think motherhood will ask of me and why I want to be ready for it to be hard The kind of mum I want to be and the kind of woman I want to become The pressure around age, timelines and what the internet tells us about fertility The fears and “what ifs” I sometimes have about becoming a mum Why I’m learning to focus on what I can control now and surrender the rest Creating a life that gives me the freedom to choose what motherhood looks like for me This is obviously just my own experience and perspective, and I’m not here to tell anyone what they should or shouldn’t be doing before becoming a mum. Everyone’s journey is so different. 🤍 If you’re in your 20s or 30s and thinking about motherhood, I hope this conversation makes you feel a little less rushed and a li...

#28 | 'Lifemaxxing' is a Lie.

Sep 8, 2026 50 min

Thank you for being here! This episode is for anyone who feels like they should be optimising every single part of their life right now and is quietly burning out trying to do it. The biggest performance on your FYP "lifemaxxing" aka the trend of trying to optimise your health, your career, your relationship, your body, your morning routine, all at once, all the time, and why it's one of the most unproductive things you can chase.. We get into: Why maxing everything at once is actually working against the outcome you wantWhy a regulated nervous system will always outperform an overwhelmed oneThe "balls in the air" analogy and why something always has to giveWhy intention, not maxing, is what actually gets you resultsThe season I intentionally pulled back so I could come back strongerWhy comparing your season to someone else's highlight reel is keeping you stuckDefining your own version of success and defending it, even when it looks different to everyone else'sWhy leaving space in your life gets you further than filling every second of itThe questions to ask yourself every few months to figure out what deserves your energy right now If you've ever felt like you're not doing enough because you're not doing all of it, this one's for you. Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this with someone who needs to hear it's okay to not be maxing everything right now 💌 ⁠⁠📲 Instagram⁠ ⁠ 🤳🏼 Personal YouTube⁠ ⁠ ❤️ Talk Therapy YouTube⁠ Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. See you next week! xx

#27 | 5 Sentences That Re-Wired My Brain

Sep 1, 2026 53 min

Thank you for being here! This episode is a bit different instead of one topic, I'm sharing the one liners and quotes I have collected over the years that have HUGELY shifted the way I see and move through life. These are the sentences I come back to when I'm doubting myself, when something falls apart, or when I need to remember why I keep going.some are mine, some are borrowed and given my own spin, but all of them live rent free in my head :))) We get into: Why your life isn't a result of what happens to you, it's a result of how you respondThe two-people-same-job story that changed how I see every hard thing that's ever happened to me"Why blame gives your power awayYou will either fail through action or fail through inaction, so choose wiselyWhy action (not time, not thinking) is what actually cures anxietyKnowing who you are removes the need to prove it - and what it means when you're still trying to prove somethingThe season of my life where I needed everyone to know how hard I was working, and what that was really aboutLife shrinks or expands in proportion to your courageMore is lost by indecision than by a wrong decisionWhy I believe even the detours are alignment, and how to actually trust thatRelax, nothing is under control (and why that's a relief, not a threat)Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure - and what fulfillment actually looks like for me If you've ever needed a reminder mid-scroll, mid-spiral or mid-hard-day, this episode is basically my personal notes app read out loud. Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this with someone who needs one of these today 💌 ⁠⁠📲 Instagram⁠ ⁠ 🤳🏼 Personal YouTube⁠ ⁠ ❤️ Talk Therapy YouTube⁠ Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. See you next week! xx

#26 | How to Keep Going When Life Feels Heavy

Aug 25, 2026 47 min

Thank you for being here!This episode was actually prompted by a question a friend asked me recently: how do you keep showing up when you’re navigating something really hard behind the scenes? For a long time, I really struggled with that.I felt guilty sharing the good when something so hard was happening behind the scenes. I felt like posting my life without sharing the entire reality somehow made me dishonest. And at the same time, I knew I didn’t want to give the internet access to parts of my life, my family or my grief that I deeply wanted to protect.Over time, I’ve realised that both things are allowed to be true and one does not invalidate the other.We get into:* Navigating something incredibly difficult behind the scenes while still showing up for your life* Why you don’t owe the internet every detail of what you’re going through* The difference between being authentic and giving everyone access to your private life* Learning to protect your privacy without feeling like you’re hiding something* Why I struggled for years to share the good parts of my life without feeling guilty* The moment I finally opened up about struggling and why it changed the way I showed up completely* Allowing yourself to be seen without having to share every detail* How grief, happiness, gratitude and ambition can all exist at exactly the same time* Feeling guilty for having an amazing life while someone you love is struggling* Why your hardest seasons don’t have to become the reason you stop pursuing your dreams* Turning pain into purpose and using the things you cannot control to put the rest of your life into perspective* Why I now feel even more determined to take every opportunity I have* The mindset shift that helped me stop caring so much about the things that genuinely don’t matter* Giving yourself grace on the days where showing up simply isn’t possible* Knowing the difference between pushing yourself and actually needing to stop* Why some of the most sacred parts of your li...

#25 | Husband Q&A: Our Honest Views on Marriage, Money, Conflict & Roles

Aug 18, 2026 1 hr 30 min

Thank you for being here! This week’s guest is officially my most requested guest EVER! My husband, Cruise 🤍 We asked you guys what you wanted to know and ended up chatting for an hour and a half of us talking about marriage, relationships, money, FIFO, family, roles within our marriage and pretty much everything in between. You guys see Cruise online, but you don’t often get to hear this side of him. He is genuinely one of the most grounded, hardworking and intentional people I know, and sitting down together like this brought out the best conversations. This episode isn’t us telling you how to have the perfect relationship, it’s just an honest conversation about what has worked for us, what we’ve had to learn along the way and what seven years together has taught us about choosing each other and continuing to grow together. We get into: How we navigated five years of FIFO and why we actually think it helped our relationship in the beginning How we divide responsibilities in our relationship without subscribing to strict “50/50” rules Combining finances, having different incomes and finding a system that actually works for your relationship Our approach to money, property and delaying gratification for the life we want later The sacrifices behind building a life that might look very different from the outside Why making big life decisions doesn’t have to feel so permanent and how we’ve approached moving, work and taking risks together How our values changed after meeting each other and growing together Why we don’t believe you need to have everything perfectly aligned from day one Getting engaged young and why that level of commitment changed the way we approached hard seasons Conflict, communication and learning to actually listen instead of immediately defending yourself Why the repair after an argument matters more than never arguing in the first place The conversations we think couples should have before marriage, especially around kids and what life look...

#24 | Shellee Rose - Breaking Generational Trauma & Building the Life She Was Never Given

Aug 11, 2026 1 hr 21 min

Thank you for being here! This episode touches on addiction, trauma, grief and loss. If today isn't the day for this one, honour that. We are sending you so much love. 🤍 This is one of those episodes that I genuinely cannot put into words. My best friend Shellee joined me and what followed was just over an hour of the most raw, real and honest conversation I have ever had on Talk Therapy. Shellee grew up surrounded by heavy addiction, became the black sheep who got out, raised her brother, navigated Crohn's disease, went through things that would break most people and somehow built what she describes as her absolute dream life. Not despite all of it. Because of it. This episode is not about having it all figured out. It is about choosing to show up anyway. We get into: Growing up surrounded by addiction and becoming the one who got outBeing the only person in your family who escapes that cycle and the guilt that comes with itWhy Shellee believes her family's purpose was to give her her purposeCrohn's disease and how her body finally forced her to stop burying everythingThe difference between being a victim and staying a victimBuilding an image of success to avoid being seen as broken and when that stopped workingSecondary gain what you are actually getting from the pain you say you don't wantWhy fulfillment comes from the inside first and the things secondThe duality of carrying grief every day while still building a beautiful lifeAcceptance and forgiveness and why they are the keys to everythingThe part no one talks about the guilt of thriving when the people you love aren'tWhy both truths get to exist at the same timeWhat it means to give life a red hot crack and get to 85 with no regretYou will overcome the things you never thought you would and that becomes your evidence If you don't already follow Shellee go find her @shelleerose🤍 Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this with someone who needs it 💌 ⁠📲 Instagram 🤳🏼 Personal YouTube ...

#23 | The Real Reason You Never Follow Through

Aug 4, 2026 47 min

Thank you for being here! This episode is for anyone who has talked themselves out of something before they even tried, because someone else told them it was too hard, too risky or just not possible. Today I am going fully off the riff on something that I think about constantly and that I believe is one of the biggest things holding people back from the life they actually want. Other people's limitations are not your limitations. And the sooner you stop treating them like they are, the sooner everything changes. We get into: Why we blindly adopt other people's beliefs as our own - and how to stopThe podcast example - how I almost talked myself out of the best thing I've ever doneWhy someone else's truth is never the universal truthSecondary gain - what you are actually getting from the limitations you say you don't wantHow 90% of your decisions are made from your subconscious mind without you even knowingThe neck video that almost gave me an insecurity I never hadWhy your brain will always look for evidence to confirm what you already believeHow your actions (not other people's experiences) determine your realityReal examples of limitations people project onto you and what the actual truth isWhy hard things are not a sign to stop - they're a sign you're growingPoint the finger at yourself and why that actually gives you all the powerWhen someone says you can't, ask yourself "is this a fact or just their limitation?" I also get really honest about a season of my life where I adopted a belief that was never mine - and what it cost me until I figured out why I was holding onto it. This episode will make you want to go and do the thing you have been putting off. So consider this your sign. Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this with someone who needs the kick up the bum today 💌 ⁠📲 Instagram 🤳🏼 Personal YouTube ❤️ Talk Therapy YouTube Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. See you next week! xx

#22 | Riley May - Pain is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional.

Jul 28, 2026 1 hr 7 min

Thank you for being here!This episode is for anyone who has ever looked at someone else's life and thought "they're so lucky" (Spoiler: they're not. They're just choosing differently than you are.)My gorg friend Riley May Dixon. one of the most quietly elite humans I know, joined me for what ended up being one of my favourite conversations on Talk Therapy yet. Riley is a brand new mum to the most beautiful little boy Mana, and this episode covers everything from eleven years of love, to cancer at seventeen, stepping away from business to fully becoming a mum, and why every single one of those decisions came from the same place.We get into:- Eleven years together - what it actually takes to love someone through every season- T being diagnosed with cancer six months into their relationship at fifteen and seventeen, and what that taught them about what a real problem actually is- Removing ego from every decision and following the path of least resistance- Stepping away from business in motherhood and why that was the most intentional thing she has ever done- Masculine and feminine energy in relationship, and why polarity changed everything for them- Why they have never been happier than they are right now with a newborn- Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional, and how Riley actually lives by this- The difference between luck and choices, and why what you see online is never the full story- How to contribute to your own suffering without even realising it- You sacrifice for the project, not for each other- The question everyone should ask themselves, if you couldn't post about it, would you have done it?- Trust is built through repetition and showing up when you don't want toThis episode will make you want to call your person, put your phone down and just be in your life.Go follow Riley @therileymay 🤍Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this with someone who needs it!! 💌⁠📲 Instagram🤳🏼 Personal YouTube❤️ Talk Therapy YouTubeEpisodes drop weekly on...

#21 | How To Achieve Your Goals When NOTHING is Going To Plan

Jul 21, 2026 47 min

Thank you for being here! This episode is for the person who is doing EVERYTHING they said they would do and still feels like they are nowhere near where they want to be. The one who is questioning whether the goal is even possible anymore. It is. And this episode is going to remind you why. Today I am going fully off the riff and sharing my own journey - from finishing my psych degree and working in a cafe, to meal prep, protein balls, online coaching, GoodLife gym and everything in between - and why every single one of those pivots was not a step backwards. It was the thing that got me here. We get into: Why locking in on your goal but letting go of the path is the most powerful place you can operate fromThe difference between conviction and attachment - and why one gets you there and one blocks youWhy the decision that looks like you're going backwards is almost always the one that propels youHow to know when to pivot versus when to push throughWhy your brain will always try to talk you out of the decision that is about to change your lifeThe only two outcomes that exist - you win or you quitWhy nothing good ever comes from forceHow to find your why so deep that nothing can shake you off the pathWhy you can only ever connect the dots looking backwards - and what to do with thatI also share the reason behind every single decision I have ever made in my career - the one driving force I have always come back to, and why that has been the thing that kept me going even when it felt like I was failing. If you are in a season right now where nothing is going to plan, this one is for you. The plan was never the point. You are. As always I would love to hear from you. Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this with someone who needs it 💌 ⁠📲 Instagram🤳🏼 Personal YouTube❤️ Talk Therapy YouTube Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. See you next week! xx

#20 | Lily Ritchie - Leaving a Toxic Relationship & What Came After

Jul 14, 2026 55 min

Thank you for being here! Online Fitness Coaching Link: https://tally.so/r/Y5r0JW This episode is for anyone who knows deep down that something in their life is not right - but keeps finding reasons to stay. The relationship. The job. The friendship group. The city. Whatever it is. This one is for you. My beautiful friend Lily Ritchie - bodybuilder, coach, entrepreneur and one of the best people I know!! sat down with me to talk about the seven year relationship that slowly made her someone she didn't recognise. And the one decision that changed the entire trajectory of her life. This is not just a breakup story. This is a story about what happens when you finally choose yourself. We get into: Seven years with the wrong person - what it actually looked like behind closed doorsWhy she stayed so long and the moment she finally knew it was overHer dad's one question that gave her the answer she already knewWhy she ended it over FaceTime and why that was the right decision for herHow the wrong relationship slowly made her someone she didn't recogniseWhat it actually feels like to leave everything that is familiar and comfortableGoing from 12K months solo to $1 million a year with the right person by her sideWhy your environment will make or break you - and how to get out of one that's shrinking youConfidence is built through evidence not affirmations - and what that actually meansStill working through it years later - why that doesn't make you weakThe panic attacks that came when everything was going right - and what that was really aboutWhy feeling comfortable is the most dangerous place you can beFailing forward - and why Lily now actively looks for failureThe worst case scenario is just ending up where you are right nowLily also shares the advice she gives herself by writing letters to her younger sisters - and why that one reframe changed everything. If you are in a relationship or a season of life right now that is keeping you small — this episode is your sign. Go...

#19 | For My Dad 💌 Turning Pain to Purpose.

Jul 7, 2026 55 min

Thank you for being here 3 This episode is deeply personal and I'm grateful to be able to share it with you. This is not a polished episode. I cried about ten times and I hope it lands in that way you need it to. I came into this episode with two notes and a full heart and just let it go where it needed to go and I think that is exactly what I needed. This episode is for anyone who is navigating something really hard right now behind closed doors. Anyone who keeps showing up even on the days where they genuinely don't know if they can. And anyone who has ever wondered how to find meaning in the middle of the most painful chapter of their life. Today I am talking about something I have kept close to my chest for a long time. I share about my wonderful dad. About pain. About what it actually means to turn the hardest seasons of your life into something that gives you, and other people, a reason to keep going. We get into: What it means to turn your pain into purpose - and why it is one of the most powerful things you will ever doYou never know when the last time is going to be for anything - and why that changes everythingThe quiet difference between people who have been through something genuinely hard and those who haven'tWhy being strong is beautiful - and why I also wish I didn't have to beSharing your story online with grace - the difference between vulnerability and trauma dumpingWhy authenticity and realness will always create more connection than perfection ever willThe real types of hard in life - and how to stop avoiding the ones that actually matterWhy the people who get it just get it - and what that kind of connection feels like"Whilst I wouldn't wish my family's current season on anyone, I equally feel a sense of gratitude for the depths to which I see life as a result." You are not alone. And your pain is not wasted. 🤍 Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this with someone who needs it today 💌 ⁠📲 Instagram🤳🏼 Personal YouTube❤️ Talk T...

#18 | Why You Feel Stuck Even Though You’re Always Busy

Jun 30, 2026 1 hr 1 min

Thank you for being here ❤️ In this episode, I’m breaking down a truth that might feel confronting, but could also completely shift how you see your life right now: most people aren’t actually burnt out from being “too busy”… they’re burnt out from being unfulfilled. Because there’s a big difference between a full life that energises you… and a life that drains you, even when you’re not doing that much. And once you understand that difference, everything starts to make a lot more sense. We get into: Why burnout isn’t always about being busyThe real root cause of feeling exhausted and stuckWhy you can do “less” and still feel completely drainedThe difference between fulfillment vs obligationHow self-responsibility changes everythingWhy your mindset is shaping your reality more than your workloadSmall shifts that start bringing your energy back onlineI also talk about the uncomfortable truth around staying in things that no longer align with you - and how easy it is to normalise feeling flat, unmotivated, or disconnected and call it “just life.” If you’ve been feeling stuck, heavy, or like something just isn’t clicking anymore… this episode is going to give you a new way to look at what’s actually going on. As always, thank you for listening. It would mean the world if you shared this with someone who needs it or tagged me in your stories @christinapengilly 🩷 ⁠⁠⁠📲 Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠🤳🏼 Personal YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠❤️ Talk Therapy YouTube⁠⁠ Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Can't wait to see you next week! xx

#17 | How to Stand Out as a Content Creator

Jun 23, 2026 57 min

⭐️ My Viral Protein Ball Ebook is LIVE! Linked here: https://stan.store/christinapengilly/p/the-tastiest-balls-ebook ⭐️ Thank you for being here ❤️ If you've ever felt frustrated by slow growth, wondered why other creators seem to be getting ahead faster than you, or felt tempted to compare your journey to someone else's - this episode is for you. Today we're diving into the realities of building a creator career beyond the strategy. Because while media kits, outreach and brand deals matter, none of it works if you're not willing to stay in the game long enough to see the results. We get into: Why passion has to come before outcomes if you want long-term successThe biggest mistake aspiring creators make when starting outWhy consistency matters more than motivationHow to approach brand outreach in a way that actually stands outWhy generic emails don't get resultsThe importance of following up and nurturing brand relationshipsTreating UGC like a business instead of a side hustleBuilding systems, forecasting income and thinking like a CEOWhy anyone can go viral - but not everyone can build a brandThe difference between taking inspiration and copying other creatorsWhy authenticity will always be your biggest advantage onlineHow to stop relying on external validation and keep showing up anywayThis is the conversation I wish more creators were having. Whether you're building a personal brand, pursuing UGC, growing a business online or simply chasing a goal that matters to you - this episode is a reminder that success belongs to the people who keep showing up. As always I would love to hear from you. Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this with someone who needs it 💌 ⁠⁠📲 Instagram⁠ ⁠🤳🏼 Personal YouTube⁠ ⁠❤️ Talk Therapy YouTube⁠ Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Can't wait to see you next week! xx

#16 | Sophie Jayne Miller - Losing Her Mum at 13 & What Grief Actually Looks Like

Jun 16, 2026 1 hr 5 min

Thank you for being here. This episode speaks openly about grief, loss and the death of a parent. If today isn't the day for this one, honour that. We are sending you so much love. 🤍 This is one of the most special conversations I have ever had not just on Talk Therapy, but in my life. My beautiful friend Sophie Jayne Miller - full time creator, entrepreneur, cookbook author and one of the most genuinely extraordinary humans I know, sat down with me to talk about something very close to her heart. Sophie lost her mum Jayne to breast cancer when she was 13. This episode is about what grief actually looks like. Not the version we are told it should look like - but the real, messy, complicated, sometimes wtf?, sometimes devastating truth of living with loss for over a decade. We get into: Only knowing your mum through a 13 year old's eyes - and grieving someone you can barely rememberThe anger that comes with grief and why it is completely validThe moments grief sneaks up on you years later - at the supermarket, at your wedding, scrolling social mediaWhy the anniversary is never the hardest day - it's always the random ThursdayThe guilt of being happy, successful and thriving after lossWhy pushing away anything feminine is a response Soph experiencesWhat support actually looks like - and why avoiding the topic makes it so much worseHow to be a friend to someone grieving without making it weirdKeeping someone's memory alive through the small everyday moments"I don't need a solution. I just need you to see me."The last thing Jayne ever said to Soph, and how that impacts her today. This conversation is for anyone navigating grief right now. Anyone who lost someone a long time ago and still feels it in the most unexpected moments. And anyone who has ever wondered how to show up for a friend through loss without saying the wrong thing. Grief is never just sadness. It is everything, all at once, forever. And that is okay. Go follow Soph - @sophiejanemiller across Instagram,...

#15 | Kellie Finlayson - 4+ Years Thriving With Stage 4 Cancer

Jun 9, 2026 1 hr 6 min

Thank you for being here ❤️ This episode touches on cancer, terminal illness and discussions around mortality. If today isn't the day for this one, honour that. We are sending you so much love. 🤍 This is the most powerful conversations I have ever had on Talk Therapy. My friend of 15 years, Kellie Finlayson - bestselling author, keynote speaker, mum and truly one of the most extraordinary humans I know, sat down with me to share her story. Kellie was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer just three months postpartum. She has been living with that diagnosis for almost four years. And if you met her on the street, you would never know. This episode is not about Kellie's diagnosis, it's about how she chooses to show up when life gave her no choice. We get into: Kellie's diagnosis - what led to it, what was missed and the seven years it took to get answersBeing three months postpartum and receiving a terminal diagnosisWhy her daughter Sophia is the only reason she gets out of bed on the hardest daysWhat support actually looks like - and why the people closest to her forget she has cancerBeing called Belle Gibson 2.0 and told she should be in jail - and why she finds it hilariousThe waterfall analogy that will change the way you think about resilience foreverWhy she never plays the cancer card - even when she absolutely couldChoosing to travel, live and say yes - with stage four cancer and half a lungHow to advocate for yourself when doctors dismiss youWhat she would say to anyone sitting in a waiting room right now not being taken seriouslyWhy the people who have been through the hardest things are always the ones still showing upKellie is proof that you can be in the trenches of the hardest thing imaginable and still choose to find the light. Not because it is easy. Because it is the only option worth choosing. Go follow Kellie and get her book - links below. And if you know someone who needs to hear this today, please share it with them. This one could change someon...

#14 | How to Get PAID as a UGC Creator (Everything You Need to Know)

Jun 2, 2026 52 min

⭐️ My Viral Protein Ball Ebook is LIVE! Linked here: https://stan.store/christinapengilly/p/the-tastiest-balls-ebook ⭐️ Thank you for being here ❤️ This is the episode I wish existed when I first started out as a creator. Whether you have been curious about how to make money online, you have heard the term Influencing/UGC thrown around and had no idea what it means, or you are already creating and just not getting paid for it yet - this one is for you. Today I am breaking down everything. No fluff, no gatekeeping. Just exactly what you need to know to start getting PAID to create content from your phone. We get into: The difference between influencer brand work and UGC - and why it mattersExactly how influencers get paid - affiliates, brand posts, gifting and beyondWhat UGC actually is and why brands are willing to pay for itWhere to start if you have never done this beforeHow to build a media kit that actually gets you noticedHow to find and outreach to brands the right wayWhat to say and how to say it - outreach that actually convertsHow to show a brand you genuinely care and can get them a real outcomeUnderstanding ROI from a brand's perspective so you can pitch with confidenceThis episode is your complete starting point. Whether you want to do this as a side hustle or build it into a full time income - the roadmap is here. As always I would love to hear from you. Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this with someone who needs it 💌 ⁠📲 Instagram 🤳🏼 Personal YouTube ❤️ Talk Therapy YouTube Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Can't wait to see you next week! xx

#13 | Why Not You? How to Back Yourself & Build the Life You Actually Want

May 26, 2026 51 min

Thank you for being here ❤️ My Protein Ball Ebook is HEREEE! Linked here xx This episode is for the person who keeps watching other people live the life they want and telling themselves it's just not for them. The one who has the dream, the desire, the knowing - but keeps waiting for permission that is never coming. Today's conversation is a simple but life changing question. Why not you? We get into: Why seeing someone else achieve your goal is actually evidence that it's possible for youThe difference between comparing yourself to someone's step ten when you're at step oneWhy your dreams are absolute - and what that actually meansMoving with conviction without arrogance - the difference and why it mattersWhy closed mouths don't get fed and asking for what you want is a skill not arroganceHow to stop apologizing for your ambition to make other people comfortableWhy the people meant for your journey will never be intimidated by your growthWanting a different life but still seeking approval from people committed to staying the sameSelf belief is built through evidence not intentionWhy most people quit right before the snowball starts rollingThe biggest risk in your life right now - and it's not what you thinkI also get really honest about the seasons where I played small, diluted what I wanted and waited for permission I never needed in the first place. You can either choose discomfort now or regret later. Either way you are going to feel it. So you may as well feel it moving towards the life you know you are here to live. This is the episode I want you to relisten to. Write notes. Put them on your wallpaper. Send it to someone who needs it. And if you're ever going to leave a comment on Talk Therapy - make it this one. 💌 Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this with someone who needs to hear it 💌 ⁠📲 Instagram 🤳🏼 Personal YouTube ❤️ Talk Therapy YouTube Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Can't wait to see you next week! xx

#12 | Overcome Anxiety & Overwhelm to Achieve Your Dreams

May 19, 2026 48 min

Thank you for being here!! This episode is for the person who has been sitting on their dreams for TOOOO long. The one who knows they are capable of so much more but keeps waiting for the right time, the right feeling, the right moment of confidence (Spoiler - the 'right time' is never coming) Today I am expanding on the quote that genuinely changed my life and the way I relate to anxiety, overwhelm and fear forever. Ambition without action equals anxiety. We get into: Why you are not anxious because of what you have to do - but what you are yet to doThe difference between temporary relief through procrastination and actual relief through actionWhy your brain exaggerates every task and how to stop letting it run the showThe rubbish bin analogy that will change the way you think about mental load foreverHow open loops are stealing your capacity to go after what actually mattersWhy anticipation is almost always more painful than the realityThe 15 minute rule that will get you started on anythingA practical brain dump exercise to clear your mental load todayWhy confidence is just competence - and competence only comes through doingI also get really honest about my own experience! This episode is not here to make you feel good for ten minutes and then go back to doing nothing. I want you to leave this one and actually move. So consider this your sign. If there is someone in your life who needs a loving kick up the bum - share this one with them. And if this lands for you I would love to hear from you. Slide into my DMs and tell me the one thing you are committing to after this episode 💌 Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this with someone who needs it 💌 ⁠📲 Instagram 🤳🏼 Personal YouTube ❤️ Talk Therapy YouTube Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Can't wait to see you next week! xx

#11 | Feel Like You're Going Backwards? Listen to This.

May 12, 2026 57 min

I'm so happy you're here! This episode is for anyone who is in a middle ground right now. Anyone who knows they need to make a decision but is terrified of what it means about them. Anyone who feels like they are going backwards. Anyone who is sitting in the shame of feeling like they have failed. This one is for you. I am sharing the full story of walking away from my business of three and a half years at the height of it, the internal rock bottom that led me there, and the decision that every single part of me did not want to make - going back to a 9 to 5. We get into: Why I walked away from full time self employment after three and a half yearsThe ego, the shame and the fear of feeling like I was going backwardsWalking into Goodlife gym and asking for a job with no planHow going backwards became the absolute slingshot to everythingGrowing from 5k to 27k followers while working a 9 to 5The power of radical honesty with your communityWhy I asked a simple question at mini golf that changed everythingIf you don't ask, the answer is always no If you are in a season of feeling lost, defeated, confused or just knowing that there is more for you - I promise you this episode is going to land exactly where it needs to. As always, I would love to hear from you!! Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this with someone who needs to hear it 💌

#10 | This is Why You're Not Confident.. Q&A.

May 5, 2026 58 min

In this episode we are doing something a little different and much more casual! Think a life update, bestie catch up, and me answering all of your questions. Think less podcast, more just two besties sitting down and chatting about all the things. I give you a little life update including my trip back home to Adelaide, navigating being a long distance daughter with everything going on with my beautiful dad, and my very chaotic experience at the most incredible influencer event I have ever been to!! We get into your questions: People pleasing - why it's actually not the selfless thing you think it isHow to let go of friendships that no longer serve you (without the guilt)How to know when you've outgrown friends - even long term onesThe number one thing that actually builds confidence Setting boundaries in friendships without ruining themHow to start putting yourself first without overhauling your entire lifeHow to deal with homesickness when the people you love are far awayHow I started my wellness and gym journey - and tips for anyone just starting out If you love being here as much as I love having you here, I would absolutely love to hear from you!! Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this episode with your bestie 💌 PS!! I need your help naming this segment! Drop your ideas in my DMs or tag me in your stories. I want it to be something fun that we do every few weeks xx 📲 Instagram⁠⁠ 🤳🏼 Personal YouTube⁠⁠ ❤️ Talk Therapy YouTube Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Can’t wait to see you next week! xx

#9 | Unexpectedly Falling Pregnant with PCOS - @ttorisstory

Apr 28, 2026 1 hr 4 min

A note before you press play ❤️ **This episode speaks openly about unexpected pregnancy, conception, and fertility. If you are currently on a trying to conceive journey, first, I want you to know I see you, love you, and I am sending you so much strength. This conversation is not meant to minimise the complexity, heartbreak or longing that can come with that path. If today isn't the day for this one, save it, come back when it feels right. And if it is, I truly believe there is so much hope and healing in Tori's story for you. This episode also touches on mental health, suicidal ideation and dark moments. If you are struggling please know you are not alone. Lifeline 13 11 14 🤍 In this episode I am joined by my incredible friend and one of the realest humans on the internet misssss @ttoristory!Tori is 29 weeks pregnant with her miracle baby boy, and today she is sharing everything. Her journey as an elite acrobat, her PCOS diagnosis at 18, the years of working on her health naturally, and the pregnancy that absolutely nobody, including her, saw coming. We get into: - Being diagnosed with PCOS and what that moment actually felt like - 35 cysts on one ovary, 25 on the other, and what she did next - Why she refused surgery and medication and chose the long game instead - Going from 60 cysts to 3 with no medication.. just whole foods and nervous system work - The pullout method, one unplanned night, and two very strong lines - Falling pregnant on the first try after 6 years together, with PCOS and irregular periods - The pregnancy she didn't expect and the emotions that came with it - HG, losing 6kg, and hating 95% of pregnancy whilst being deeply grateful - What she would tell younger Tori in her darkest moments - Knowing your WHY as the only thing that gets you through. Tori is proof that when you do the work - the real, unglamorous, long game work, your body hears you. And that opinions placed on you about what is or isn't possible for your body are just that....

#8 | How to Become a Content Creator (What It Actually Takes)

Apr 21, 2026 1 hr 2 min

Thank you for being here ❤️ In this episode, I’m sharing the honest truth about building a social media following/ career in content creation… and why most people stay stuck. Because the reality is, a lot of people say they “want it”… but don’t actually do what it takes to get there. I talk about the difference between loving the outcome vs loving the process, and why that distinction will either make or break your consistency. We get into: Why you might not actually want this (and why that’s okay)The entitlement mindset that’s keeping people stuckWhy comparing yourself to established creators is holding you backThe truth about “blowing up” (and why it doesn’t build a career)Why personality will always outperform perfectionWhat it actually takes to grow Tips & Tricks I also share some real talk on the parts no one speaks about - the slow seasons, the flops, the self-doubt… and how to keep going anyway. If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or questioning if you’re cut out for this… this is for you. As always, thank you so much for listening. It would mean the world to me to hear from you! Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this episode with someone you love 💌 ⁠📲 Instagram⁠ ⁠ 🤳🏼 Personal YouTube⁠ ⁠ ❤️ Talk Therapy YouTube⁠ ⁠ Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Can’t wait to see you next week! xx

#7 | How To Find YOUR People.

Apr 14, 2026 50 min

YOUR PEOPLE ARE OUT THERE! In this episode I share my experience of feeling lost in friendships, questioning where I belonged, and genuinely wondering if I would ever find 'my people'. For a long time, it felt like everyone else had their people and I just didn’t. But instead of forcing connections that didn’t feel right - I grieved a lot of friendships that I thought were 'forever' and I made the decision to hold my standard of what I wanted in my friendships, even if that meant being alone. This episode is about what happened in those “lonely” years… and how they were actually the most important part of attracting the right friendships into my life. I also dive into: How to attract aligned friendshipsWhat you need to stop doing (that might be pushing the right people away)Who you need to become to call in the friendships you wantWhy forcing friendships never works, and what to do insteadAnd of course some big sister advice from me to you! If you’ve been feeling like you don’t quite fit, like your friendships aren’t fully aligned, or like you’re still searching for your people… this episode is for you. As always, thank you so much for listening. It would mean the world to me to hear from you! Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this episode with someone you love 💌 📲 Instagram 🤳🏼 Personal YouTube ❤️ Talk Therapy YouTube Michael Smoak Podcast Linked! Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Can’t wait to see you next week! xx

#6 | STOP Trying To Have It All 'Figured Out' in Your 20's.

Apr 7, 2026 51 min

I’m SO happy you’re here! 💌 In this episode, I’m talking about something I feel so strongly about and something that holds so many people back. I share my perspective on why your 20’s are not for certainty, how constantly needing a plan can disconnect you from what you truly want, and why following the “right path” can actually lead you further away from your own. I also dive into: The power of quitting (and why it’s actually a skill)The difference between quitting because it’s not for you vs. quitting because it’s hard“Choose your hard” and what that really meansWhy waiting for 100% certainty is slowing your life downLetting go of the pressure that you’re “running out of time”And I share a story that completely reframed success for men because the timeline you think you’re behind on… might not even be real. If you’ve been feeling lost, behind, or like you should have it all together by now… this episode is for you. As always, thank you so much for listening. It would mean the world to me to hear from you! Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this episode with someone you love 💌 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/christinapengilly/⁠Personal YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr-d5MQ4szDHjHE5jZQY-8g⁠Talk Therapy YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAY2eXhkF6o_YReBi2O2j4Q⁠ Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Can’t wait to see you next week! xx

#5 | Marriage/Relationship Q&A - Money, 'Traditional' Roles & Is It Time To Breakup..?

Mar 31, 2026 1 hr 2 min

I’m SO happy you’re here! 💌 In this episode, I share what I ACTUALLY think about marriage and answer all of your questions. I talk about my journey from heartbreaks to finding my dream husband, navigating identity shifts in a partnership, embracing more a more 'traditional' dynamic, how we approach money, household roles, and what we have planned for our future! I share my honest experience about choosing the right partner, what a healthy relationship actually feels like, and the importance of embracing mutual dependence (YES.. You should be dependent on your husband/wife!!) I am very passionate about this topic and don't hold back so I hope you love it! As always, thank you so much for listening. it would mean the world to me to hear from you! Tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this episode with someone you love 💌 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/christinapengilly/Personal YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr-d5MQ4szDHjHE5jZQY-8gTalk Therapy YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAY2eXhkF6o_YReBi2O2j4Q Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Can’t wait to see you next week! xx

#4 | Thinking About Leaving Your Hometown? Listen to This

Mar 24, 2026 40 min

I am SO happy you’re here 💌 In this episode, I share the biggest lessons I learnt after leaving my hometown of 27 years, as a girl who loves her family more than anything. I talk about what actually happens when you leave, and normalise the discomfort that comes with growth… while still choosing to step away and pursue a different life for yourself. This is the honest conversation I wish I heard before I left, and the advice I would give to my younger self who was terrified to make the move. If you’ve been feeling the pull to leave your hometown, or you’re in that in-between stage of not knowing whether to stay or go, I hope this episode feels like a grounding, big-sister chat that helps you tune into what’s right for you. Thank you so much for listening — it would mean the world to me to hear from you, so don’t forget to tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this episode with someone you love 💌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinapengilly/Personal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr-d5MQ4szDHjHE5jZQY-8gTalk Therapy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAY2eXhkF6o_YReBi2O2j4Q Episodes out weekly on a Wednesday. See you next week! xx

#3 | Navigating Endometriosis, Big Sister Advice, Trusting Your Body & Finding What Works for YOU!

Mar 17, 2026 1 hr 15 min

Thank you for being here ❤️ In this episode, I continue my journey with endometriosis, this time focusing on advice, guidance, and honest conversation for anyone navigating it themselves and not sure where to start. I share what I’ve learned about listening to your body, advocating for your health, exploring different approaches, and rebuilding trust with yourself after diagnosis and treatment. This episode is all about support, understanding, and giving you practical insights from my own experience. DisclaimerThis episode is based entirely on my own opinions and experience regarding endometriosis. I’m not a medical professional, and nothing discussed should be taken as medical advice. Everyone’s body and experience is different, so please follow the path that feels right for you. Thank you for listening! It would mean the world to me to hear from you—don’t forget to tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this episode with someone you love 💌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinapengilly/Personal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@christina.pengillyTalk Therapy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAY2eXhkF6o_YReBi2O2j4Q Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. See you next week! xx

#2 | My Endometriosis Journey: Removing My IUD & Managing It Naturally (Part 1/2)

Mar 10, 2026 52 min

Thank you for being here ❤️ In this episode, I share my personal journey with endometriosis - from being diagnosed in 2021, navigating surgery, and the challenges I faced feeling unsupported and disconnected from my own body. I talk about the experience of learning more about my health, questioning what I’d been told, advocating for my body and ultimately deciding to explore a more natural approach to managing my endometriosis after having my Mirena removed. This episode is an honest conversation about navigating endo, learning to advocate for yourself, and rebuilding trust with your body. Disclaimer This episode is based entirely on my personal experience and journey with endometriosis. I’m not a medical professional, and nothing discussed in this episode should be taken as medical advice. Everyone’s body and experience is different, so please follow the path that feels right for you. Thank you for listening! It would mean the world to me to hear from you so don't forget to tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this episode with someone who you love 💌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinapengilly/ Personal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@christina.pengilly Talk Therapy YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAY2eXhkF6o_YReBi2O2j4Q⁠ Episodes out Weekly on a Wednesday. See you next week! xx

#1 | Welcome to Talk Therapy! My Story, My Why & What to Expect 💌

Feb 28, 2026 44 min

I am SO happy you’re here 💌 In this episode, I get real about the journey that brought me here. From retiring from sport due to injuries, navigating huge identity crises, moving away from home, feeling completely lost after graduating with my psychology degree, and everything in between. I share the harder times that shaped me, the lessons that led me to where I am today, and the WHY behind Talk Therapy. Thank you for listening! It would mean the world to me to hear from you so don't forget to tag me in your stories (@christinapengilly) & share this episode with someone who you love 💌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinapengilly/ Personal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr-d5MQ4szDHjHE5jZQY-8g Talk Therapy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAY2eXhkF6o_YReBi2O2j4Q Episodes out Weekly on a Wednesday. See you next week! xx

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Created by: @christinapengilly
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