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In this episode of Bare It All, Tracey and Zoe chat to us about the art of being teachable and the gifts that having curiosity and openness to learning can gift you. Listen as they share with us their midwifery and nursing background and what that taught them about being mentoring, teaching and of course learning not just in career but life also. 

In this ep you'll hear about:
- why both Zoe and Tracey call themselves students of life
-  the role willingness has in learning and how it helps you to see more
- the difference between learning from life and learning from studying
- why it is important to question what we know and consider other perspectives
- why giving unsolicited advice is not always a good thing


If you are wanting to embrace all that life can teach you and truly become a student of the journey then this is certainly the podcast episode for you!

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In this episode of Bare It All, Tracey and Zoe chat to us about compromise... specifically how to avoid a power struggle dynamic within your intimate relationships. Relationships that feel like a battlefield never feel like a win-win for anybody, but how can we reach a solution where both partners feel heard, seen and validated without compromising pieces of ourselves? Let's dive in...

In this ep you'll hear about:
- how to avoid resentment when learning to compromise
- the difference between compromise and giving your power away
- the best way to lean into a win-win situation
- what role respect plays in compromise
- the one question you can ask that helps everybody feel like a winner 

If you are wanting to have a connected practice of compromise with your partner instead of a power struggle then this is certainly the podcast episode for you!

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*Content heads up, this podcast episode talks graphically about stillbirth*

In this episode of Bare It All, Zoe shares with us her unique perspective on death. As a midwife who has been on the frontline, witnessing birth and death within the hospital system she shares her philosophy on the sacredness of the soul journey and how she has reconciled the unexplainable  tragedy of stillbirth.

In this ep you'll hear about:
- how being a midwife has taught Zoe about the sacredness of the soul crossing over
- the choices available to you within the hospital system
- Tracey's experiences as a palliative care nurse
- what to do when there's no one to blame
- why Zoe believes death is a spiritual process  

Resources:
Sands: stillbirth, miscarriage and newborn death support
The Pink Elephants: Miscarriage and early pregnancy loss support

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In this episode of Bare It All, Tracey brings to the table an awareness she has from within the dynamic of her marriage and chats to Zoe about it so the two can examine it from different angles and get to the core of the issue. This is a beautiful example of how 'talking it out' in a container with a trusted loved one can really help to bring to light not just a solution but the best way to approach a change in the home. 

In this ep you'll hear about:
- what Tracey has noticed in herself within the dynamic of her marriage that she wants to shift
- why it's important to allow change and evolution through different seasons of a relationship
- what you can do if your partner has suddenly changed behaviour
- why snarky comments are disconnecting and open you up to poor outcomes
- why acknowledging the need for validation is ok
- how to invite space and warmth when dynamics have shifted

If you are wanting to listen as Tracey works through a personal issue and understand how to have conversations that open you to positive growth and opportunity, then this is certainly the podcast episode for you!

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Continuing on from last week, in this episode of Bare It All, Tracey and Zoe chat about the tools you can use to have the hard conversations. Whether it be in friendships or intimate relationships, fostering trust and safety in communication is key to having successful hard conversations that honour both sides to be heard, felt and seen. They give us an easy to use process to give you the best chance of getting compassionate and heartfelt responses instead of reactions.

In this ep you'll hear about:
- what happens to relationships when you avoid having the tricky or hard conversations
- recognising that although it's not easy it's incredibly healing to have the hard conversations
- why it's important to let go of the other person's response to you before going in to have the conversation
- why you might've experienced blow ups in the past when trying to bring up a hurt or frustration in relation to another
- what can happen when giving yourself permission to be the full spectrum of emotion and speak up

If you are wanting to deepen the understanding you have with the loved ones in your life and know having the hard conversations are the key, then this is certainly the podcast episode for you!

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In this episode of Bare It All, Tracey and Zoe chat about what it means to be a great communicator. The share about the little shifts you can make to be a more effective communicator to foster better understanding in the conversations you have with loved ones and other important people in our lives!

In this ep you'll hear about:
- what happens when you give someone the space to be heard properly
- how to address the elephant in any room with gentle curiosity and loving compassion
- how to sit with the discomfort of difficult conversations and what to do about that
- why communication is the key to connection in intimate relationships
- what the symptoms may be in your household if you're bottling up all of your emotions
- the power of circling back to difficult conversations so the loop is closed and the energy is clear

If you are wanting to deepen the understanding you have with the loved ones in your life and know your communication could do with a makeover, then this is certainly the podcast episode for you!

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In this episode of Bare It All, Tracey and Zoe dive deep about the journey of their Mother-daughter relationship. As the first to profess that they don't have all the answers for everybody, what they do share is how they've been able to manage their uniquely connective relationship so that they're both always on the same team!

In this ep you'll hear about:
- what natural evolutions of the relationship they've navigated to stay connected
- why it was so important to Tracey that they establish deep unconditional love for all her children as they were growing up
- what the 'difficult' teenage years looked like and how the Mother-daughter duo maintained mutual respect for one another
- the vital role and importance that space to make mistakes had over the years
- what a profound difference Tracey's perspective on punishment had on Zoe

If you are wanting to deepen the relationship you have to your own children, and strengthen the bonds you have, this is certainly the podcast episode for you!

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In this episode of Bare It All, Tracey and Zoe chat about how to shine your light bright without the fear of getting knocked down. Whether from societal conditioning, internal identity struggles or receiving unsolicited comments from others, shining our unique light isn't always met with positivity... this podcast episode will help you navigate all of it so you can feel free to be authentically and unapologetically YOU!

In this ep you'll hear about:
- Zoe's personal struggle with shining her light whilst she is in the 'messy middle'
- why Tall Poppy syndrome heavily influences the Australian culture of standing out from the crowd
- what symptoms may appear in your life when you're giving your power away
- what being unapologetic and unshakable can feel like when you're embodied
- how to turn up the dial on your sense of self
- why it is important to stay in integrity rather than make snide remarks when you're feeling triggered

If you are wanting to deepen the relationship you have to your own soul, and strengthen the boundaries you have, this is certainly the podcast episode for you!

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In this episode of Bare It All, Tracey and Zoe chat about the power of a sacred No.  Sometimes in order to really show up for ourselves and show up for each other, we have to have uncomfortable conversations that communicate our boundaries. Tracey and Zoe dive deep on how to really listen to your own body signals, indicating whether something is an all-in Yes or a complete No.

In this ep you'll hear about:
- how to stay clear and aligned in your own decision making process so you can always give from your heart
- why honouring yourself and your unique process and timing is the best gift of all
- why having an awareness around your limits is so important for your wellbeing
- why having strong boundaries not only empowers you but all your relationships too
- when you need to take responsibility and be with the discomfort of your own emotions without projecting
- why being truthful in your No will set you free

If you are wanting to deepen the relationship you have to your own soul, and strengthen the boundaries you have, this is certainly the podcast episode for you!

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In this episode of Bare It All, Tracey and Zoe Meacham chat about Tracey's walking journey... after recently taking up a 12,000 steps per day challenge, we hear about why giving yourself the grace of being a beginner is a powerful path to long lasting self-mastery.

In this ep you'll hear about:
- why it is important to bring awareness to the mind games that come up for us when we challenge ourselves
- what to do when you're not seeing the positive benefits of success straight away
- the stories of worthiness that can come up when you are starting something new and don't feel like you belong
- how to let go of the judgement of other people and make it all about you
- what pushing yourself to your edges can do for you in a positive way

If you are wanting to know how to show up for yourself and nobody else, this is certainly the podcast episode for you!

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In this episode of Bare It All, Tracey and Zoe chat about the wonderful world of placentas and how they are so vastly under utilised in the Western Medicalised system. Zoe has long been fascinated by the power of placentas since being a midwife and shares with us about how encapsulating them for after-birth care can have a multitude of benefits physically, mentally and spiritually. 

In this ep you'll hear about:
- what happens to the placenta after-birth and why it's important the midwives closely inspect it
- what different ways you can use the placenta to honour it's role in your pregnancy
- why many fathers in particular are interested in looking and learning about the placenta after-birth
- what a Lotus Birth is
- what placenta encapsulation is and why you might want to consider doing it yourself

If you are wanting to deepen the relationship you have to your own soul, this is certainly the podcast episode for you!

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In this episode of Bare It All, Tracey and Zoe chat about what it means to be led by desire... doing what we feel inspired to be doing, letting things go and unfold as life gently navigates us to where we need to be. 

In this ep you'll hear about:
- why it is important to let go of the 'shoulds' syndrome
- what it means to believe in perfect divine timing and how you can trust in it
- why living by inspiration and desire is so important for feminine core beings
- how listening to yourself and getting clear on what you want  serves your whole family unit not just you
- why it's important to know what your personal values are
- how you can frame contrast as opportunity

If you are wanting to deepen the relationship you have to your own soul, this is certainly the podcast episode for you!

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In this episode of Bare It All, Tracey and Zoe chat about the masculine and feminine energies that play out both in yourself and in relationship and how you can harness the power of your own femininity. 

In this ep you'll hear about:
- what masculine energy can look and feel like within yourself and in relationship
- what feminine energy can look and feel like within yourself and in relationship
- how to have the hard conversations in relationship staying in your feminine power
-  what finding the flow and the common ground in relation to another can do for you
- how to flip the polarity of yourself or your partner at will
- why this is a fluid dance and not a set and forget system

If you are wanting to be your deepen the relationship you have to your own soul, this is certainly the podcast episode for you!

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In this episode of Bare It All, Tracey and Zoe chat about the role being attached to our identity plays and how you can navigate times of big life change with more ease and openness. 

In this ep you'll hear about:
- what it can feel like being in transition from one identity to a new phase of life
- why it's important to anchor your experiences and passions from each and every season of your identity
- how to connect with the true essence of yourself and how that is seperate from the labels we use of Mum, partner, job title etc
- why it's important to sift through the labels society and conditioning has given us and how that informs some of the expectations we place on ourselves
- the necessity that grieving previous parts of our identity has on becoming a more wholly integrated person

If you are wanting to be your deepen the relationship you have to your own soul, this is certainly the podcast episode for you!

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In this episode of Bare It All, Tracey and Zoe chat about how we can be our own fountain of wisdom when the advice we often give others can be for ourselves too.

In this ep you'll hear about:
- the dangers of the pedestal to pit mentality and how that damages our relationships
- how you can see and hear the magic in yourself when you offer advice or compliments to others
-  why putting up a mirror for your own self reflection is important
- how the authenticity of stumbling through life's hiccups actually connects us
- how to reassure yourself to be able to handle whatever walks into your life

If you are wanting to be your own best friend, coach or mentor, this is certainly the podcast episode for you!

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