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Stand Out Life
by Ali Hill
Stand Out Life is a podcast dedicated to living boldly in a busy world, with psychologist, Ali Hill. Throughout these podcasts we sit down with influential women - and a few good men - and chat about how they live a life of purpose while making progress. We dig into their stories, both the successes and the struggles and in doing so, we get some amazing insights into what it takes to live big and ultimately how they’ve found the wins in this crazy busy world. Let’s dive deep into what it takes to live a Stand Out Life.
Episodes
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Ep 186 Dr Mel Taitimu - A Psychologist's Map for Navigating Burnout
Dr Mel Taitimu has been a clinical psychologist for over 20 years and has spent the last decade working almost entirely on professionals experiencing burnout, including doctors, CEOs, school leaders, and business owners. Her expertise in burnout isn't just theory. It also comes from her own...
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Ep 185 Ali Hill - How to Get Out of a Funk (A Psychologist's 3-Part Scan)
Know that feeling when your spark just dims? In this solo episode I’m exploring the tool that I use to tune back into this spark and uncover what might be going on. I'm Ali Hill, and on this rare solo episode of Stand Out Life I share a framework from my early days as a registered psychologist in…
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Ep 184 Holly Ringland - The Courage to Face What We've Buried
Everyone who loves us leaves a mark on us. As does everyone who leaves us. Which raises the questions, do we have the courage to look at those marks - both the pain and the joy? Bestselling Australian author Holly Ringland joins this conversation to explore her new novel, “The World Beneath Her...
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Ep 183 Madonna King - Screen Time, Kids, and the Rules Nobody Taught Us
We are living in a global experiment consumed by life on screens. It’s difficult for adults to navigate, it’s near impossible for our kids. When it comes to screen time it’s more than social media, it’s the games, the school iPad, the tracking apps. And the big problem is, the rules are changing...
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Ep 182 Bridie Jabour - Being Interested Is This Story-tellers Superpower
Great writing rarely starts with a perfect sentence. In this episode, Guardian journalist and novelist Bridie Jabour dives into her writing process, creative routine, and her approach to chasing curiosity. You'll also hear what 20 years of journalism taught Bridie about noticing small things,...
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Ep 181 Jodi Wilson - Create Breathing Space In An Overwhelming World
Your brain was never designed for the modern world - and understanding that could transform how you manage stress, prevent burnout, and protect your mental health. In this episode I’m joined by Jodie Wilson -a respected health journalist and bestselling author of ‘A Brain That Breathes: Essential...
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Ep 180 Deborah Lawrie - The sky was never the limit
Australia's first female commercial airline pilot was told she'd never get hired because she’s a woman. So she took the airline to the High Court and won. On this week's episode of the Stand Out Life podcast, Deborah Lawrie, author of Touching the Sky and the longest-flying female airline pilot…
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Ep 179 Hannah Gould - How to Talk About Death Without Fear
Grief has no timeline, and despite what we might unconsciously believe, there isn’t a ‘right’ way to die. This life-affirming chat on death, dying, grief, and palliative care reveals why letting go of the ‘good death’ myth allows us to talk about the taboo topic of death and helps families face…
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Ep 178 Kat John - How To Stop People Pleasing And Live Authentically
You built a successful life, followed the rules, and did everything "right" - so why do you still feel disconnected from your true self? In this conversation with Kat John, we unpack authentic living, why we abandon ourselves to keep the peace, and how to stop performing for the approval of…
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Ep 177 - How To Acknowledge Fear And Keep Moving Forward
I took 18 months off from the Stand Out Life podcast that I didn't plan to. This is the first episode of the new season of the Stand Out Life Podcast. And I wanted to come back and share the story of where I've been, and what pulled me back to the mic. The truth is, like many people, 2025 asked a...
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Ep 176 Dr Karl Kruszelnicki - A Periodic Tale
Dr Karl is best known here in Australia for his ability to make science not only accessible, but engaging and fascinating, He’s been a staple in our media landscape from his early days on Triple J, to his multiple podcasts, books, and extensive media presence - a true science story-teller. With…
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Ep 175 Talitha Cummins - Built on Courage
The decision to step away from a 20 year career and embark on a new endeavour is one that requires courage. Talitha Cummins is one of Australia’s most famous TV journalists having worked for Channel 7 across the span of 20 years. She has also led conversations about sobriety which saw her…
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Ep 174 Luke McLeod - Everyday Enlightenment
Mindfulness, enlightenment, inner-peace. If you are anything like me you might hear these words and glaze over a little bit. Seriously who’s got time for that - and does it even make any difference? Today’s guest is going to help me (and maybe you) sit with these terms a little longer and explore...
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Ep 173 Caitlin Marshall and Lizzie Rose - The science and joy of creativity
It turns out you don’t have to be good at art or creativity, for creativity to be good for you. Caitlin Marshall and Lizzie Rose are the founders of MakeShift, an award-winning agency that provides trauma-informed creativity and mental health programs for communities, workplaces and groups. Since...
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Ep 172 Bonnie Hancock - The girl who touched the stars
Bonnie Hancock has been competing in the Surf IronWoman series since she was 17 years old. Her drive to push her limits and extend herself into adventures is exemplified in her most recent and remarkable journey. Starting in 2021, for 254 days, across 12,700kms, seasickness, sharks, crocodiles…
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Ep 171 Emmie Rae - Changing our relationship with rest
What is it about rest that makes it feel so hard? It’s like we’ve got to earn it, prove that we deserve it. And what if we had a different relationship with rest? Emmie Rae is on a mission to change our relationship with REST. But this is a relationship that she herself has wrestled with over a...
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Ep 170 Emica Penklis - The heart of the (chocolate) matter
Chocolate that loves you back - sounds like the ultimate luxury. From Model to Naturopath & Nutritionist to founder of an AFR Fast 100 company, Emica Penklis’s story is a fascinating one. Emica is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Loco Love Pty Ltd, a trailblazing Australian...
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Ep 169 Dr Gina Cleo - The Habit Revolution
Habits - all of us have them. Some we’re happy to keep, others we’d love to kick. This time of year is the perfect time to get forensic about the habits in your life and how they are serving you. As a trained dietitian, Dr Gina Cleo has helped people improve their health and well-being - however...
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Ep168 Michael Bungay Stainer - How to work with (almost) anyone
What would it take for you to be able to work with (almost) anyone? Michael Bungay Stanier helps people know they’re awesome and they’re doing great. He’s best known for his book The Coaching Habit which is the best selling book on coaching this century and is considered a classic His most recent...
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Ep167 Yemi Penn - Igniting the curious rebels
Much of what we do is living life by default even when life has dished up hard-ships, maybe even trauma. We’re going through the motions….but what if we were to shake things up and become curious rebels. Yemi Penn is a global thought-leader on igniting our rebellious curiosity at an individual,...
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Ep 166 Dan Ariely - What makes rational people believe irrational things
All of us can fall into trying to make sense of the unknown, drawn towards an insight, a theory or a story that seems just far-fetched enough to be true. But what makes rational people believe irrational things? As someone who studies behavioural scientists today’s guest is akin to chatting with…
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Ep 165 Trent Dalton - Identity, Love & Gritty Magic
When we look in the mirror there are times we might pause long enough to ask the question - Who am I? Identity, invisibility, magic and love are the themes not only of Trent Dalton’s work, but of his life. This conversation that left me with goosebumps, tears, laughter, joy and a desire to...
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Ep 164 Chanel Contos - Consent Laid Bare
This episode comes with a content warning. This conversation with Chanel Contos contains descriptions of sexual violence, assault and we talk about sexual acts. Parts of this conversation may be distressing for some listeners. The statistics Chanel shares are confronting which is why she has made...
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Ep 163 John Tsiavis - Creativity, art, and the importance of deep connection
Falling into advertising photography was a happy accident according to today’s guest - a career that has incredible high’s but hasn’t always been easy. John Tsiavis has always had creativity in his world and found his flair at the intersection of advertising, photography, and directing. His break...
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Ep 162 Kiley McKinnon & Ariana Ferweda - The business of being outdoors
What were you doing the first few months of 2020? Today’s guests were launching their business together in outdoor apparel. A business that, by starting in uncertain times has forged its way into new territory. Olympic freestyle aerial skier Kiley McKinnon, alongside Ariana Ferwerda initially set...
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Ep 161 Tracey Spicer - An explorer of truth
From a young age, journalism was always on the radar for Tracey Spicer. Exploring the stories of our time and uncovering truths. This drive continues in her latest book - Man Made. Tracey is a multiple Walkley Award winning author, journalist and broadcaster who has anchored national programs for...
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Ep 160 Linda Marigliano - Love Language
Linda Marigliano is an Australian television and radio presenter, podcaster, musician and DJ, best known for her work on FBi Radio and Triple J. Linda has built a career out of performing for other people. In her day-job as an on-air presenter or in her family home, she contorted herself into…
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Ep 159 Charlotte Ree - Heartbreak and finding a way back
We all have memories intertwined with food. From our earliest of days, to the food we reach for in heartbreak, celebration or connection. Charlotte Ree explores how food can be a way back to ourselves. Sharing her open and real stories of love, loss, and finding herself again in her book…
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Ep 158 Kathryn Eisman - What do your clothes reveal about you?
Kathryn Eisman is a multi-Emmy Award Nominated television journalist, bestselling author and Internationally celebrated fashion "de-coder" and entrepreneur. A pioneer in the 'language of fashion', Kathryn has toured the globe as a speaker and columnist on the topic, noted by the media for her...
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Ep 157 Dr Rebecca Ray -
Dr Rebecca Ray is a clinical psychologist, author and speaker who helps big-picture-thinking people master their psychology. Beck’s expertise as a professional zig-zagger sets her apart as one of Australia’s most in-demand and authoritative voices in the personal development space. Her...
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Ep 156 Melissa Levi - We Need To Talk About Ageing
We dive into the hard things about bringing up age, illness and next steps with those we love the most. These are not easy conversations, and yet all too often they are left until it’s too late or not had at all. Being able to know and fulfil the wishes of those we love can be gratifying - but it...
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Ep 155 Gretchen Rubin - Tap into delight through sensory experiences
There are times where we are so caught up in our own head that we can’t see a way to get out of the tangled threads. This conversation is an antidote to that feeling. Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She is an...
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Ep 154 Chum Ehelepola -
One of the things I love about this podcast is how open and willing the guests are to sit with me in tough and important conversations. And this conversation with Chum Ehelepola stayed with me long after we’d finished. We went deep very early. Exploring living in war, decisions to immigrate, the...
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Ep 153 Dr Sarah McKay - The neuroscience of motherhood
Dr Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist and science communicator who specialises in translating brain science research into simple, actionable strategies for peak performance, creativity, women's health and wellbeing. Her previous book, The Women's Brain Book: The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones and...
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Ep 152 Yamini Naidu - Uncover your X Factor
What does a bollywood dancer / economist have to do with story-telling? Yamini Naidu is a Bollywood-dancing, economist, business story-teller. She has a deep belief that story-telling, particularly in business, is critical for engagement, motivation and connection. We remember the stories we hear...
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Ep 151 Yael Stone - Follow what you are passionately moved by
Yael is best known for her portrayal of Lorna Morello in Orange is the New Black. It’s her talent on the screen and stage that have gifted her the skills to bring to her latest endeavours around climate change. Yael is an actor turned activist. Her credits are long and I’m sure I’ll miss some of...
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Ep 150 Jana Pittman - What it takes to be enough
Jana Pittman has represented her country at three Olympic Games, and her story is a roller coaster of triumph, defeat, failure and success. Two times World Champion, four times Commonwealth Champion in athletics, she swapped the track for the ice joining the Australian Women’s bobsleigh team, to...
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Ep 149 Samantha Gash - Awaken adventures
‘An adventure is a journey with an unknown outcome’. Which begs the question, what is our relationship like with the unknown? What does it take to step out into an adventure and let go of the outcome? In this episode I chat once again with the incredible endurance athlete and beautiful friend...
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Ep 148 Katherine Morgan Schafler - Perfectionism as a superpower
If you’ve ever ridden the wave of inner criticism because things didn’t go perfectly right then you are going to want to listen to this conversation. Phew - this chat and Katherine’s book were a balm for my striving / ansty soul. Telling a perfectionist to do less, worry less, just lower your...
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Ep 147 Amanda Briskin-Rettig - Express your identity
Expressing who you are is a bold act, finding outlets for your identity to shine requires courage. It’s been a consistent theme and drive for today’s guest. Amanda Briskin-Rettig is an Australian-born designer, author of one of the country’s most successful fashion stories and the formidable...
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Ep 146 Polly Staniford & Angie Fielder - Creating the intangible
Behind the stories we’re drawn to are the story-tellers who create them. The people who see (and sell) the intangible, who captivate our imagination, and make us gasp for breath, shed a tear, laugh out loud and want to share this experience with others. My guests on this episode are extraordinary...
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Ep 145 Mel Browne - Money stories and making this year count
At the age of 33 Mel gave her entire divorce proceeds to charity because of a throwaway line by her ex-husband. From there she has built a multi-million dollar business and is driven to removing the taboo that money and to give everyone - especially women the drivers seat to their own financial...
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Ep 144 Catherine Velisha -
Catherine Velisha is the director of one of the country's biggest horticulture operations Velisha Farms. It won’t take long for you to hear from this conversation that she’s a real go-getter. Having faced severe discrimination throughout her career as a strong female in a male dominated industry,...
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Ep 143 Erin Deering -
Erin Deering is an Australian entrepreneur and co-founder of global swimwear brand, Triangl. From pioneering neoprene cuts and the influencer effect, Erin, alongside her co-founder, successfully grew Triangl into a USD$200 million-valued company that gained cult status with women around the…
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Ep 142 Dani Holloway - The making of Merry People
From banker to boots, Dani Holloway has a story to share. Growing up on a dairy-farm in Gippsland Victoria, Dani moved to Melb to study journalism and communication which ultimately landed her a role in the banking world. As often happens opportunity grows from frustration. Dani was navigating…
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Ep 141 Pip Drysdale
Today’s guest is story-teller, and in this conversation we travel across countries, stories, and experiences that will captivate you. Pip Drysdale is a bestselling author, musician and actor. She grew up in Africa, Canada, and Australia, became an adult in New York and London, and lives on a…
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Ep 140 Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn - Grief, love and friendship
Grief, it strikes all of us. Sometimes it creeps up and other times we experience it through sudden moments. Making the topic of grief more open and less awkward are two incredible friends. Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn are the creators and co-hosts of Good Mourning, a podcast and online support...
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Ep 139 Emma Carey - The Girl Who Fell From The Sky
Emma Carey is known as ‘The Girl who fell from the sky’. 9 years ago she was involved in a sky-diving accident whilst travelling through Europe, falling to the ground over 4.5kms - an occurrence that is so rare and the result of a split second circumstance. This accident left her paralysed and…
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Ep 138 Mel Schilling - Confidence Hacks
The ‘C’ word - the big ‘C’ - that’s the topic of this episode. Of course I’m referring to confidence. Provocative?? When you consider how many of us wish we had more of it - yes it is. Mel Schilling is someone who has researched and worked in the field of confidence across her 20 year career. You...
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Ep 137 Dr Neela Janakiramanan - Time for change
When it comes to medical drama’s we’ll often think about Grey’s Anatomy, ER or even House. What’s missing from these drama’s is the perspective of the female Doctor and the truth behind a medical system that truly needs an overhaul. Dr Neela Janakiramanan is a reconstructive plastic surgeon with...
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Stand Out Life is a podcast dedicated to living boldly in a busy world, with psychologist, Ali Hill. Throughout these podcasts we sit down with influential women - and a few good men - and chat about how they live a life of purpose while making progress. We dig into their stories, both the successes and the struggles and in doing so, we get some amazing insights into what it takes to live big and ultimately how they’ve found the wins in this crazy busy world. Let’s dive deep into what it takes to live a Stand Out Life.
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