Better Me (Hopefully)
by rova
Better Me (Hopefully) is the go-to podcast for those tired of the unrealistic portrayals of wellness and self-improvement on social media.Host Sharyn Casey brings a refreshing and candid perspective, offering real and relatable advice on living a healthier life without the pressure of fad diets and miracle workouts. Sharyn dives into the messy, the genuine, and the practical, cutting through the BS and embracing the joy and balance in everyday life.Better Me (Hopefully) is about discovering what is good for us in the health world… and what’s just a waste of our time and money…
Episodes
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Swimwear that covers your butt guide (I’ve done the research!)
Summer is coming, and so is the dreaded swim suit try on. I do not have the body I had in my 20’s that looked fab in a bikini even though I didn’t appreciate it, and to be honest, I don’t feel that comfy in my skin at the moment anyway (thanks Peri Meno!). So I started to look at swim wear that...
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INTERVIEW: Sexologist Morgan Penn on Off Campus, Book Tok & how Pop Culture influences our sex lives
We are back with one of our absolute favourite people on the planet, somatic sexologist Morgan Penn. In this episode, Sharyn and Morgan unpack how BookTok, reality TV, and celebrity culture are completely reshaping female pleasure and sex positivity. From the intense yearning in Off Campus to why...
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Hailey Bieber’s Morning Routine is Actually Horrific
We are diving into the chaos of celebrity morning routines today as Sharyn attempts Hailey Bieber’s olive oil and lemon shot—with messy results. We also wrap the phenomenal new celebrity cast for The Traitors UK, reveal why Taylor and Travis are keeping their wedding venue a total secret, and...
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"I built my career on jealousy" Rachel Stubington on Shrinking & Meeting Harrison Ford
One of Sharyn’s drunken DMs finally paid off! Today on A Little Bit Extra, we are joined by the hilarious Rachel Stubington (who plays the iconic Summer on Apple TV’s Shrinking). Rachel spills the tea on what it’s actually like working alongside legends like Harrison Ford and Jason Segel, from…
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MAFS Australia Expert John Aiken: TikTok Is Ruining Dating
MAFS Australia is back and it is already delivering the drama we love. We sit down with expert John Aiken to get his take on the new cast and why this season feels more confronting than ever. John reveals the bizarre TikTok relationship trends he is seeing this year and why having a strict list…
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From SkinnyTok to Ozempic: Why Diet Culture Is More F’d Than Ever with Abbey Sharp (Abbeyskitchen)
We're diving into a serious conversation today about the "skinny is back" era and the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic. Sharyn chats with dietitian and author Abbey Sharp about the dangers of "Skinny Tok" and why glorifying medical intervention for a quick fix is problematic for young…
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KATSEYE at the VMAs, Mr. Fantasy’s First Interview, Kelsea & Chase Split, and Reality TV Chaos
In this chaotic and juicy episode of pop culture updates, we dive into the biggest stories shaking up your feeds: ✨ KATSEYE’s global takeover — from the Dream Academy to red carpet rumors and that viral VMAs moment 🎤 Mr. Fantasy (KJ Apa) — the bizarre, bold new persona, and an exclusive…
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WHO TF IS MR FANTASY?!
🚨 SPOILER: The debut Mr. Fantasy song is a legit banger and it's blowing up TikTok. 📱 What the hell is going on with KJ Apa and Mr. Fantasy?! If you're as confused as we are about KJ Apa’s bizarre alter ego "Mr. Fantasy" — complete with a bob wig, fake teeth, and cryptic videos — this is the…
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Sharyn is BACK!
Hey team, it’s Sharyn! I’ve missed hanging out with you, so I’ve started something new — it’s called A Little Bit Extra. It’s me, being myself, having the kind of chats and laughs we used to have, but with a fresh twist. If you loved the old podcast, I reckon you’ll love this even more. It’s...
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Taylor Swift Easter Eggs + Maren Morris (!!) & My SMUT Read of the Week
And we're LIVE! For the first episode, we're diving into Taylor Swift’s hidden Easter eggs and her new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'. We’ll also unpack why TikTok star Blue Eyed Kayla Jade regrets hanging out with Drake (spoiler: he’s a d*ck), the strange disappearance of TikTok dancers tied to...
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Episode Zero: So… Where Have I Been?
Before we kick into the official first episode, I wanted to catch you up on where I’ve been for the past eight months, why I left The Edge after nearly two decades, and what’s been going on in my life — the good, the bad, and the flu. From finding my feet without a daily radio show to learning te...
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Anxiety with Sir John Kirwan
One of the bucket list guests I had for the season was Sir John Kirwin. Sir JK has done incredible things through sharing his mental health journey, he’s helped so many people including myself. In this episode, my goal was not to cry like the other 2 times but also to talk to Sir JK about…
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ImPosTer SyNdRoMe
A Lot of us battle imposter syndrome, it can be crippling, it can hold us back from our full potential. In this episode actress Antonia Prebble and clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire join me to delve into it and teach us some awesome strategies on how to combat imposter syndrome. Listen to...
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Over Exercising & AMA with Han Romano
I had NEVER heard of the term ‘Over exercising’ until I was working out everyday, sometimes twice a day but kept putting on weight, I felt like shit, slept poorly and it made me crave so much sugar. Doing this episode was really important to me because that frustration of not losing weight when...
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The Skin Care Ep with Emma Lewisham
PICKLES, PINEAPPLES AND CHEESE, That’s what I love! That’s what I love! But I also love skincare. If you saw my draw at home I have alllll the potions, I’m obsessed, but what do we actually need? Skincare can be expensive, how many steps do we need? What’s the myths and things we should avoid? On...
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Peri-meno-what-now? What the F is Peri Menopause?
When I asked on Instagram what episodes you wanted to hear, the most common request was a Peri menopause episode, I’ll admit, I never knew this was a thing till I saw a video of Petra Bagust talk about it on her podcast ‘Grey Areas’ so in this episode I’m joined by expert Monica Barnes to get all...
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What is bullshit and what actually works?
Let’s get down to the nitty gritty, so many products and things to do, what actually works? In this episode I’m investigating A BUNCH. In the activity section, Former Rugby player Tim Bateman who founded O-Studio lets me grill him on Infrared saunas, Ice Bathes and floats, I also give them a try...
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Botox. What is it and the underbelly of botox in NZ
HELLO GORGEOUS! Botox, we used to be scared to get it, scared to admit it and because of that we’re talking allll about it this week What is botox? We speak to Jacki Smith Founder of Caci Clinic about what it is, what it does, long term effects and approx costs How do we tell if the place we’re...
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I’ve fallen off the bandwagon
F WORD F WORD AND MORE F WORDS, This week I was 4 weeks in to seeing a health coach, I was doing all the things, doing really well, then my brain took over, I fell off the wagon then all of a sudden I’m adding ‘thigh slimmers’ to my cart and other metabolism diet pills that won’t work (I didn’t…
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SHOCKER! I’ve got ADHD, now what?
Shocker of the century, I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, ever since things have blown my mind how different parts of my personality now make sense, it’s not just me living this reality though, so many people are being diagnosed late in life with ADHD and other neurodiversities, so what do we…
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The guilt of wellbeing with Sarah Reid
ALLO ALLO ALLO! Our guest this week, Sarah Reidhas been drawing on her years of experience with luxury beauty brands, she has been inspired by her journey as a health coach and wellness advocate to make our lives better, with daily rituals, Sarah has done extensive research about kiwi women for…
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TSEXReunion with Morgan Penn on LIBIDO
YOOOOHOOOO ONLY MEEEEE! It’s been a while since one of my besties somatic Sexologist Morgan Penn and I did a podcast episode together, but we had to organise a Trainee Sexologist reunion to talk all about libido. Morgan is such a great safe space to discuss this sort of thing because a low libido...
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Naturo-path or Naturo-scam?
I got scammed by a naturopath. In the desperate search to feel better, I somehow ended up on a cooler bag worth of supplements and a massive credit card bill. How do we spot the real from the scam? Are they all bullshit? I talk to Doctor Sash and Naturopath Jess Blair to wade through the fake and...
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Bonus Bits: Young Jazz & side effects of meds
BONUS EPISODE: Jazz Thornton and I met when she was 12, this is more of our journey together and what led to Jazz having go back on medication.
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PIVOT! Like Ross Geller, but in the workplace
Ahoy there! It’s Sharyn Casey here and thank you for having a gawk at my podcast. Do you ever sit at work and think you don’t enjoy it anymore? Do you worry about what you would do if you left? Have you been made redundant and need to try something new? Maybe it’s time to PIVOTEarlier this year…
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Bonus Bits: ACOTAR characters
AHOY! Guess what? You deserve more SMUT This is a bonus episode of some parts of the 'SMUT is the new porn' cutting room floor. ENJOY
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SERTRALINE SISTERS with Jazz Thornton & why you should take your meds
It’s me! Sharyn Casey! You friend and overuser of exclamation marks! I was sitting with a friend recently which reminded me of a conversation I’ve had so many times before with other people and myself - the conversation about whether or not to start medication for my mental health. I’ve been on...
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Tortured Bread lovers department
My name is Sharyn Casey and ….. I LOVE BREAD! I LOVE ICE CREAM! I LOVE CHOCOLATE! STOP TELLING ME NO CARBS! This is my problem, I get annoyed I put on weight but I can’t stick to an eating plan and don’t get me started on meal prep, it drives me up the wall! So how the hell can I do it if I’m...
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From a grape mint vape cloud - The Vaping EP
OH LOOK IT’S YOU! HI! I’m Sharyn Casey and this my dear friend, is the show notes of my wee pod. Not vape pod. Podcast.I used to smoke, social smoker, then vaper, turned vaping every chance I got Quitting was SO HARD even talking about it gives me the anxiety, in this episode I tried to learn…
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Energy … Where the heck are you!?
Hey amazing human (or robot) I’m Sharyn Casey and these are the show notes to my podcast, HURRAH!I don’t know about you but I feel like I spend A LOT of my time chasing energy, looking for some magical thing that’ll give me energy like a teenager, not crawl out of bed hoping caffeine will save…
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Is SMUT the new CORN?
Hi I'm Sharyn Casey and I'm a horndog for Faeries Gawd I’m excited for you to hear this episode, it feels like more and more women are horned up and ready to go thanks to fantasy books - Not like a racy fantasy, I’m talking mystical creatures, faeries, dragons, swords and all! Where did these…
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What is Better Me (Hopefully)?
Hey there, I'm Sharyn Casey - mum, wife, and radio host. Welcome to "Better Me (Hopefully)," a podcast where I get real about trying to be the best version of myself while trying to hold it all down. Let’s face it, we’re bombarded with wellness tips, fitness trends, and self-improvement hacks…
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The Skinny on OZEMPIC with Johann Hari
Holy guacamole, as if beauty standards weren’t already cooked, along came Ozempic. It feels like out of nowhere this medication that is a miracle for those who need it for legitimate health reasons is now being used by those who don’t need it so they can shed body fat at a rapid pace & it’s...
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Driiiiiinnnnnk yourself lesssss boooooze
Will people think I’m boring if I don’t drink? It’s a question I’ve asked myself a lot and this year I’ve been living a sober curious life because I couldn’t be bothered with hangover anxiety anymore. In this episode - without being annoying and preachy - I’ll share my story of why I’ve decided…
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About this show
Better Me (Hopefully) is the go-to podcast for those tired of the unrealistic portrayals of wellness and self-improvement on social media.Host Sharyn Casey brings a refreshing and candid perspective, offering real and relatable advice on living a healthier life without the pressure of fad diets and miracle workouts. Sharyn dives into the messy, the genuine, and the practical, cutting through the BS and embracing the joy and balance in everyday life.Better Me (Hopefully) is about discovering what is good for us in the health world… and what’s just a waste of our time and money…
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