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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 31 MIN

How to Figure Out What You Actually Want | Motherhood, Career Change & Self Discovery

from Changing Lanes · host With Rachel and Susan

In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down to talk about the question so many women find themselves asking, even as grown-ups: what do I actually want to be when I grow up?From childhood dreams of becoming a dolphin trainer and a garbage truck lady, to career paths in marketing, HR, medicine, fitness, nutrition and business, they reflect on how much can change as you grow, become a mum, build a life, and realise the things you once wanted may no longer fit.This episode is for any woman who feels like she is in a season of change, questioning her career path, craving more flexibility, or trying to work out what her next chapter could look like.In this episode, we cover:What Rachel and Susan wanted to be when they were youngWhy choosing a career path at 17 can feel impossibleHow your goals can change as you grow, become a mum and move through different life seasonsWhy the feeling behind the career can matter more than the job titleHow motherhood can shift your values, priorities and version of successThe difference between setting goals and working out how you want life to feelRachel and Susan’s ideal day and what that revealed about what they really wantedWhy flexibility, freedom, structure and connection matter in different waysHow to reassess whether your current life still fitsWhat lights Rachel and Susan up in their work nowWhy your lane does not have to stay the same foreverHow experience can become an advantage when you are changing lanesWhy it is never too late to make a change or choose a new directionTIME & ENERGY AUDIT → https://changing-lanes.kit.com/9fc546110dCONNECT WITH USChanging Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcastPilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclubThe Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.auIf you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering what is next for you, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, practical encouragement and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter with more clarity, confidence and support.

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