Changing Lanes

In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan are joined by Max Price, Comedy Writer and Director, for a Father’s Day conversation about fatherhood, comedy and building a career through change.Max shares how making skate videos as a kid in Hong Kong sparked his love of filming and comedy. Years later, that passion became a career in TV, social media and live performance.He also talks about becoming a dad unexpectedly and how fatherhood changed the way he worked. The chaos of everyday family life became some of his best comedy material.The conversation also explores career setbacks and business failure. Max shares what he learned from choosing a clearer content lane and how he keeps going when things do not go to plan.This is a funny, honest and refreshing episode about fatherhood, parenting, failure, creativity and finding your lane.In this episode, we cover:Fatherhood and becoming a dadParenting comedy and relatable family lifeBuilding a creative careerChoosing a content laneComedy writing and content creationBusiness failure and lessons learnedCareer setbacks and resilienceThe pressure to provideBeing a present dadWork, parenting and family balanceFinding the funny side of everyday lifeWhat success looks like as a parent CONNECT WITH USMax Price Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/maxprice3/Changing 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 figuring out your next chapter, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, real stories and practical encouragement to support you as you navigate change. 

In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down with Abby Gilmore to talk about motherhood, co-parenting and life in the public eye.Abby opens up about becoming a young mum, going through separation in the public eye and learning how to co-parent in a way that puts her children first.She talks about the emotional reality of raising children after separation and how she learned to put their needs first while creating more peace for her family.They discuss what it has been like to grow up online and deal with public judgement. Abby also shares how content creation helped her build a community and learn to show up with more honesty, stronger boundaries and self-trust.This is an honest and relatable conversation about motherhood, co-parenting, public pressure and rebuilding your life through change.In this episode, we cover:Becoming a young mumMotherhood in your twentiesSeparation and co-parentingPutting children first after separationRaising kids in the public eyeOnline judgement and public criticismCreating content from real lifeBuilding an online communityThe business side of content creationSetting boundariesFinding peace after a difficult seasonRedefining success around family, home and emotional safety CONNECT WITH USAbby Gilmore Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/abbgilmore Changing 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 figuring out your next chapter, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, real stories and practical encouragement to support you as you navigate change. 

In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel sits down with Susan as she shares the story of her daughter Ella’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.Susan talks about what life looked like before August 2025, when she was growing her business, building the retreat business and feeling like she was starting to get more freedom as her children got older. Then, one phone call from the doctor changed everything.Susan shares what diagnosis day was like, from the early symptoms they nearly brushed off to the hospital stay that followed. She also reflects on Ella learning to inject insulin on her 11th birthday and the daily reality of managing Type 1 diabetes, including blood sugar, insulin, carb counting and glucose levels. The conversation also explores the mental load of Type 1 diabetes, the impact it has on the whole family, the misconceptions people still have about diabetes and the resilience Ella continues to show. This is for anyone wanting to better understand what Type 1 diabetes really looks like for families, and for any parent navigating a diagnosis, a new normal or a life-changing season with their child.In this episode, we cover:Ella’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosisEarly symptoms and diagnosis dayHospital, insulin injections and blood sugarCarb counting and glucose levelsCGMs and insulin pumpsThe mental load of Type 1 diabetesDiabetic ketoacidosis and early diagnosisCommon Type 1 diabetes misconceptionsParenting through diagnosisThe impact on the whole familyElla’s resilience and strengthAdvice for newly diagnosed families CONNECT 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 figuring out your next chapter, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, real stories and practical encouragement to support you as you navigate change. 

In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down for a Q&A episode, answering your questions with plenty of honesty, humour and real-life reflections. They answer a mix of playful, personal and reflective questions about the jobs they have had, the lane changes that shaped them and the advice they still think about. They also talk about the realities of mum life and what they hope to be remembered for. In this episode, we cover:Q&A with Rachel and SusanFunny personal stories and wildest jobsBiggest life and career lane changesLife advice, life lessons and trusting your gutMum hacks, working mum life and motherhoodHabits they are trying to quitWhy you are never too old to start something newChanging direction and figuring out what comes nextWork life balance, family life and dream livesWhat they want to be remembered for CONNECT 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 navigating a life change, career change or next chapter, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations and practical encouragement.

In Part 2 of this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan continue their conversation with Merrin Schnabel, founder of MADGE Beauty and the Geelong Women’s Business Club.Merrin shares the less glamorous side of entrepreneurship, including the pressure, sleepless nights and loneliness that can sit behind business success.They also talk about building the right team, switching off without guilt, managing motherhood and multiple passions, and why women do not need to stay in one lane.Merrin reflects on moving away from constant hustle, becoming more self-aware and learning to trust the process. She also shares her advice for anyone considering a new business or venture: back yourself, block out the outside noise and start before you feel completely ready.In this episode, we cover:The reality behind business successBuilding the right teamSwitching off without guiltBusiness, motherhood and personal wellbeingWhy women do not need to stay in one laneRecognising burnout before it takes overMoving away from hustleTrusting yourself and taking the leapCONNECT WITH USMerrin Schnabel Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/merrin_schnabelMADGE Beauty → https://www.instagram.com/madge_beauty/Geelong Women’s Business Club → https://www.instagram.com/geelong_women/Changing 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 and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter.

In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down with Merrin Schnabel, entrepreneur and founder of MADGE Beauty and the Geelong Women’s Business Club.In Part 1, Merrin shares how entrepreneurship has always been part of who she is, from starting her first business at 19 to building a women’s business community and launching a successful beauty brand.Merrin talks about taking the Geelong Women’s Business Club from a local community to events across Australia, creating MADGE Beauty from a product she personally wanted, and why personal brand  and showing up online have been so important in her business growth.In this episode, we cover:Merran’s early journey into entrepreneurshipStarting her first business at 19Building the Geelong Women’s Business ClubGrowing a local business community Australia-wideLaunching MADGE BeautyBuilding a successful beauty businessThe role of personal brand in business growthShowing up online with authenticityWhy mindset matters for entrepreneursBacking yourself as a business ownerCONNECT WITH USMerrin Schnabel Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/merrin_schnabelCheck out Madge Beauty → https://www.instagram.com/madge_beauty/Connect with → https://www.instagram.com/geelong_women/Changing 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.

In Part 2 of this conversation, Rachel and Susan continue their chat with Ange Macauley, founder and CEO of the Type 1 Foundation.This episode picks up after Lila’s Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis, as Ange reflects on the early days, the advice she gives to newly diagnosed families, and the moment she realised her family’s experience was going to become something much bigger.Ange shares how the Type 1 Foundation was born, the emotional load parents carry, and the reality of helping others while still living the Type 1 journey at home.In this episode, we cover:Ange’s advice for families after diagnosisWhy Type 1 diabetes does not always get easier, but you get strongerParent guilt and the emotional loadHow the Type 1 Foundation was bornWhy care packages matter to newly diagnosed familiesThe reality of running a not-for-profit from lived experienceBalancing family, advocacy and purposeAnge’s advice for anyone facing a life-changing momentCONNECT WITH USType 1 Foundation → https://www.type1foundation.com.auType 1 Foundation Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/?hl=enChanging 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.

A note before you listen: This episode touches on some difficult life experiences including a family member's drug addiction and mental illness, sexual assault, and eating disorders. We share these with the greatest care and respect for Ange's story. If any of these topics are sensitive for you, please take care as you listen.In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down with Ange Macauley, founder and CEO of the Type 1 Foundation.In Part 1 of two-part episode, Ange shares the life experiences that shaped her, from growing up in a large family and navigating trauma, to becoming a young mum and facing the moment that changed everything: her daughter Lila’s Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis.Ange opens up about the early signs they missed, the family holiday that became a medical emergency, and the overwhelming reality of learning to manage Type 1 Diabetes as a parent.This episode is for any parent, mum or family who has ever had to trust their instinct, advocate for their child, or survive a diagnosis that changed life overnight.In this episode, we cover:Ange’s life before the Type 1 FoundationHow lived experience shaped her passion for helping othersBecoming a young mum and finding peace in motherhoodThe early signs of Type 1 diabetes in childrenLila’s symptoms before diagnosisWhen a family holiday became a medical emergencyThe moment Lyla was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetesICU, overwhelm and the early diagnosis loadManaging Type 1 diabetes as a parentCONNECT WITH USType 1 Foundation → https://www.type1foundation.com.auType 1 Foundation Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/?hl=enChanging 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.

In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down with Tess Holmes, content creator, makeup artist, marketer and mum of three.Tess shares her journey from fitness and retail to makeup artistry, fashion marketing, e-commerce and working for herself again. She talks honestly about career change, burnout, mum guilt, people pleasing, creativity and the pressure to have one clear title or lane.This episode is for any woman or mum who feels like her career no longer fits, is recovering from burnout, or is trying to work out what comes next without rushing the process.In this episode, we cover:Tess talks about her journey from fitness and retail into makeup artistryMoving into fashion marketing and e-commerceJuggling a demanding role with three young childrenBurnout, people pleasing and the pressure to do 120%Why Tess decided to work for herself againHow movement and Pilates support her mental clarityWhy she no longer feels the need to fit into one career laneTess’ advice for women in the middle of changing lanesCONNECT WITH USTess Holmes →  Tess Holmes (@tessholmes_makeup)Changing 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.

In this last episode of this mini series of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan wrap up their How to Stay Healthy When Life Is Busy mini series with a conversation about sleep, recovery and simple ways to reset.This episode is not about needing a full weekend away or adding more to your already full plate. It is about small, everyday habits that can help you recover, regulate your energy and feel more like yourself when life is busy.Rachel and Susan talk about why sleep is so important, how lack of sleep can affect cravings, workouts, hormones, stress and immunity, and why recovery often gets overlooked when we are trying to stay healthy.In this episode, we cover:Why sleep matters when life is busyHow lack of sleep can affect cravings, energy, stress and immunityWhy recovery is just as important as nutrition and exerciseSimple ways to reset without needing a full weekend awayHow gratitude journaling can support your mood and sleepWhy writing things down can help clear your mindThe value of walking, fresh air and small daily resetsHow fun, friendship and movement can help reduce stressWhy looking after yourself can be simple and realisticCONNECT WITH USChanging Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcastPilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclubThe Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.auFree Recipes Here → https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NmEHLeIJWxPDsyZQz1mXzuoMpy27WmBc/viewIf you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering how to look after yourself while life feels full, 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.

In this mini episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan continue their How to Stay Healthy When Life Is Busy mini series with realistic exercise and movement tips for busy women and mums.This episode is not about finding hours you do not have or forcing yourself into a perfect workout routine. It is about simple ways to move your body when life is full, whether that is walking, short workouts, movement at home or fitting exercise into the moments you already have.This episode is for any busy woman or mum who wants to move more, feel better and look after her health without adding more pressure to her day.In this episode, we cover:Simple exercise tips for busy women and mumsWhy walking wherever you can really does add upHow to fit movement into everyday momentsWhy 10-minute workouts can still make a differenceEasy barre, mat and strength exercises you can do at homeHow to move your body while cooking, watching TV or spending time with kidsWhy exercise is not just about fitness or weight lossHow movement can support your energy, mood and mental clarityWhy something is better than nothing when life is busyCONNECT WITH USChanging Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcastPilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclubThe Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.auFree Recipes Here → https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NmEHLeIJWxPDsyZQz1mXzuoMpy27WmBc/viewIf you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering how to look after yourself while life feels full, 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.

In this mini episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan kick off their How to Stay Healthy When Life Is Busy mini series with practical nutrition tips for busy women and mums.This episode is not about perfect meal plans or making everything from scratch. It is about finding realistic, nutritious options that fit into real life, whether you are at home, at work, in the car or rushing between everything else.This episode is for any busy woman or mum who wants to eat better, feel more energised and make healthy choices without adding more pressure to her day.Recipes:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NmEHLeIJWxPDsyZQz1mXzuoMpy27WmBc/view?usp=sharingIn this episode, we cover:Simple nutrition tips for busy women and mumsQuick breakfast, lunch and snack ideasGrab-and-go options with protein, fats and fibreSupermarket shortcuts that still support your healthWhy meal prep does not have to be complicatedEasy ways to make extra food while you are already cookingAir fryer meals, one-pan options and quick healthy recipesHow eating well can support your energy when life is busyCONNECT 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 how to look after yourself while life feels full, 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.

In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan talk about what happens after you have worked out what you want and created some space for it in your life.Because setting the goal is one thing, but actually taking the next step can feel like the most daunting part.They also talk about why planning can feel safe, why fear of judgement can creep in when it is time to put something out into the world, and why the right support network can make such a difference when you are changing lanes.In this episode, we cover:What to do after you have set a goalWhy taking the first step can feel so dauntingHow Rachel and Susan turned the podcast idea into actionWhy you do not need to know everything before you beginHow to research the time, money and support your goal may needWhy the right people, courses, coaches or community can help you move forwardHow to move from planning into actionWhy fear, doubt and judgement can creep in when you start something newThe difference between taking a risk and taking a calculated riskWhy timing, life experience and support all matter when changing lanesTIME & 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.

challenges busy women and working mums face: finding enough time for everything they want and need to do.With 168 hours in a week, it can feel like there should be enough time. But once you account for sleep, paid work, motherhood, school runs, life admin, health, relationships and the unexpected curveballs that can throw everything off, those hours disappear quickly.Rachel and Susan work through a simple time audit to look at where their weeks are really going. They also share practical ways to create more space, reduce decision fatigue and make time for the people, goals and experiences that matter most.In this episode, we cover:How to audit where your 168-hour week is really goingWhether your goals realistically fit your current time and capacityHow work, motherhood, life admin and the mental load compete for your attentionThe difference between time with your family and genuine quality timeWhy rest, fun and activities that energise you still need spaceHow decision fatigue and perfectionism can drain your capacityWhy asking for help and outsourcing can give you valuable time backHow meal planning, preparation and weekly organisation can simplify your lifePractical ways to make more room for your goals and what actually mattersTIME & 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 how to create more space for what matters, 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.

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.

In this episode of Changing Lanes, Susan steps into the interviewer’s seat to deep dive into Rachel’s story, who she is, what shaped her, and how her many lane changes led her to the life she has now.Rachel shares what life looked like before Changing Lanes, from studying fashion, marketing, nutrition and journalism, to working in health, becoming a mum of three, opening Pilates studios and eventually making the decision to sell the business she had built.This episode is for any woman who feels like the life, business or career she built no longer quite fits, but is not sure what comes next.In this episode, we cover:• Rachel’s story before Changing Lanes• Motherhood, business and raising three kids• Why Rachel has always loved learning, studying and exploring new paths• Her early career ideas, from fashion design to marketing, medicine, fitness and nutrition• How her different career pivots eventually started to make sense• Starting a business from home while on maternity leave• Building and running Pilates studios• The decision to sell her business and step into a new chapter• The self-doubt and emotion that came with letting go• Why selling the studios helped Rachel create a more aligned life• The messy middle of career change, motherhood and business• Why your first version does not have to be perfect• Rachel’s advice for women who know they want moreCONNECT WITH USChanging Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcastPilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclubThe Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.auBalgownie Estate Yarra Valley Retreat → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au/barre-box-bubbles-yarravalleyIf you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering whether the life you built still fits, 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.

In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel steps into the interviewer’s seat to deep dive into Susan’s story, who she is, what shaped her, and how she changed careers at 38 before she felt fully ready.Susan shares what life looked like before Pilates, from growing up in a big family, becoming a mum of three, working in corporate roles, studying different courses, bookkeeping from home and feeling like she was always searching for something more.This episode is for any woman who feels like the life or career she built no longer quite fits, but is not sure where to begin. In this episode, we cover:• Susan’s story before Changing Lanes• Growing up in a big family and her love of connection• Motherhood, business and the juggle behind the scenes• How her daughter’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis shaped her view of health and wellbeing• Feeling stuck in work that made sense, but did not light her up• How Pilates became the turning point• Changing careers at 38 and taking the first step before feeling ready• Buying a Pilates studio and building businesses in her 40s• Why it is never too late to change lanes, find purpose or start again• Susan’s advice for women who know they want moreCONNECT WITH USChanging Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcastPilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclubThe Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.auBalgownie Estate Yarra Valley Retreat → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au/barre-box-bubbles-yarravalleyIf you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering whether it is too late to change careers, find purpose or start again, 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.

For Women Who Know They Want More: Friendship, Business and Life TransitionsIn the very first episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down to share the story behind the podcast, their friendship, and the many lane changes that brought them here.From Pilates studio owner and member, to instructor and manager, to buyer and seller, to business partners and now podcast co-hosts, their relationship has taken a few unexpected turns along the way.They also share what “changing lanes” means to them, why it is never too late to start again or choose a new direction, and how this podcast became a space for honest conversations about life, growth, confidence and wanting more.In this episode, we cover:The story behind Changing LanesHow Rachel and Susan’s friendship beganTheir journey from Pilates studio owner and member to business partnersThe unique dynamic of being friends, colleagues and co-foundersWhy supportive female friendship matters when you are navigating changeHow The Pilates Retreat Club helped inspire the podcastWhat they learnt from listening to women’s stories on retreatWhy changing lanes can happen at any age or stage of lifeThe role of motherhood, business and passion in their own lane changesWhy taking the first step often feels scary, but worth itWhat listeners can expect from future episodesCONNECT 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.

Changing Lanes is a podcast for women and mums who know they want more and are ready to explore what comes next in life, business, career, health and motherhood.Launching June 4, 2026.