Conversations with Lisa
323 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAfter losing her husband in 2019, and then navigating her grief (and that of her three young children) through Melbourne's endless lockdowns, Lisa was certain 2023 would be her year.
But life had other plans... some health issues with complications, business burn out and a freshly broken heart, Lisa started to question 'is this really it?'And, of course, it's not. So Lisa is doing something radical.
She packed up her life, and her three kids, and headed on an overseas adventure. In 2023, Lisa Corduff, took Conversations with Lisa on the road, to find her spark again and figure out if there's a different/better way to live in this new world.
Now back in Melbourne, with her spark rekindled, join Lisa as she navigates 2024.
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Episodes
Ep 22: Lisa Talks Freedom From Judgement
March 21, 2017 11:24 - 11 minutes - 8.17 MBIn this episode, Lisa talks about how easy it is to judge ourselves, and feel judged by others - for how we eat, how we parent, how we look, how we live. She shares her thoughts and strategy around losing that fear of judgement, and unashamedly being your most authentic self. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)
Ep 21: Lisa Talks Connection
March 14, 2017 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.43 MBIn this episode, Lisa talks about the power of the kitchen or dining room table as a place to really connect and interact with your family; to share conversations and experiences as you share food. Blog posts mentioned in this episode: http://smallstepsliving.com/an-island-bench-has-changed-my-life/ http://smallstepsliving.com/the-power-of-connection-and-the-kitchen-table/ Learn more about the Small Steps Membership here: http://smallstepsliving.com/ssl/ Continue your conversation with Lisa...
Ep 20: How Creating Boundaries Creates Freedom
March 07, 2017 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.6 MBIn this episode, Lisa talks about one of her takeaways from an event with Danielle LaPorte, and the resulting conversation around it within the Small Steps Membership. She talks about how creating boundaries around your time, space and energy and then ensuring you stick to them can give you the freedom to become your most awesome self. You can find out more about the Small Steps Membership here: http://smallstepsliving.com/ssl/ Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Sub...
Ep 19: Living In The Real World And Valuing Wholefoods
March 01, 2017 01:01 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode, Lisa revisits a live video on Facebook where she talked about the challenge of wanting to feed your family whole foods, while simultaneously wanting them to be able to participate in and enjoy a culture that doesn't always meet that standard (like buying a cookie from the local shop, or buying treats at the movies with your friends). You can view more of Lisa's live videos about food, motherhood, life and business here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/LisaCorduff1/videos/ Her pro...
Ep18: Lisa And Nick Talk Recognition
February 22, 2017 13:14 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode, Lisa is joined by her husband Nick for a conversation about the importance of recognition; of seeing and appreciating what they each contribute to keep a busy household running. They talk about the emotions and situations that cause us to reach out for recognition, and how we can learn to ask for that without resentment or anger. This episode is brought to you by Small Steps to Wholefoods - open for registration for one week only, starting today (Thursday 23rd February). Lea...
Ep 17: Jessica Donovan Talks Traveling With Kids
February 14, 2017 23:09 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode, Jessica Donovan (naturopath and holistic women's health expert over at Energetic Mama) talks about taking the leap and travelling with her family all around Australia. She discusses trying to maintain a healthy, nourishing diet on the road, and how the challenges and experiences along the way helped to strengthen their bond and appreciation for each other. You can connect with Jessica at http://www.energeticmama.com And you can sign up for her FREE healthy kids challenge here...
Ep 16: The Invisible String
February 07, 2017 15:28 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode, Lisa talks about the emotional challenges of needing to be away from your kids so you can ensure your personal goals, dreams and plans don't get left by the wayside (and you pave the way for your kids to believe in their own dreams and capabilities). She shares her tips for staying connected even when you're in a different state or time zone, and some of the advice other mothers shared with her on a difficult day. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| ...
Ep 15: Lisa's Top Five Things
January 31, 2017 14:41 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode, Lisa covers the five questions she gets asked most about food: - which bread is best? - do you eat dairy? - what goes in your kids' lunch boxes? - how does she get her family to eat this stuff (whole foods)? - how do you do it all? You can connect with Lisa and find out more about her approach to food and health at www.smallstepsliving.com, or join the conversation over on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LisaCorduff1 Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| ...
Ep 14, Lisa And Nick Talk Love Languages
January 24, 2017 10:01 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBLisa brings her husband Nick back to the podcast to talk about love languages - the different acts that people use to show love, or need in order to feel loved, and how understanding (or misunderstanding!) each other's love languages can impact a relationship. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)
Ep 13: Sarah Hausler Talks Enjoyable, Meaningful Motherhood
January 18, 2017 17:50 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBSarah Hausler is owner of Bloom Wellbeing, an Occupational Therapist of 16 years, pilates instructor and Mum of two Throughout her career, she has worked as an Occupational Therapist in a range of settings, but her passion lies in working with mothers, children and families. She believes that supporting children and parents to navigate their development as individuals and families, both on a physical and emotional development level, is the most important work she can do as an Occupational The...
Ep 12: Nick On Food
January 12, 2017 14:23 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBLisa sits down with her husband Nick to talk about how her desire to change to a wholefoods lifestyle has impacted him, what the journey was like, and how other passionate parents and families can help encourage their partners to embrace health and change. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)
Ep 11: Love Vs Fear
January 05, 2017 23:05 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode, Lisa talks about love and fear as two fundamental, motivating emotions. She looks at what authors and speakers like Liz Gilbert and Tony Robbins have said about love and fear, and how tapping into self love can change your life. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)
Ep 10: The Year That Was
December 15, 2016 18:13 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this solo episode, Lisa looks back at 2016 - how deciding to be guided by the feelings that are important to her (eg joy, feeling grounded) helped make this a better year. Connect with Lisa at http://smallstepsliving.com/ Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)
Ep 09: Launching Small Steps Living
December 07, 2016 14:47 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, Lisa talks about Small Steps Living - a brand new online hub/virtual home for people looking to improve their health and happiness, one small step at a time. You can check it out at http://smallstepsliving.com/ Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)
Ep 08: Laura Trotta Talks Sustainability And Modern Life
November 29, 2016 12:10 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBLaura Trotta is one of Australia's leading home sustainability experts. She has a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering, a Masters of Science (in Environmental Chemistry) and spent 11 years working as an environmental professional before creating her first online eco business, Sustainababy, in 2009. She has won numerous regional and national awards for her fresh and inspiring take on living an 'ecoceptional' life (including most recently winning the Brand South Australia Flinders University E...
Ep 07: Belinda Smith Of The Root Cause Talks Transforming Children's Health, One Lunchbox At A Time
November 24, 2016 13:49 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBBelinda Smith is a mum, a wife, and a Health and Wellness Coach. She is the founder of The Root Cause and her work is to help parents give their children the best health into adulthood. The Root Cause is travelling across Australia, running school and community events that empower children to make healthier food choices. Help them to stay on the road, develop new initiatives, and reach over 100,000 people by donating at https://therootcause.com.au/support/ Continue your conversation with Lisa...
Ep 06: Liat Siegel Talks Sacred Spaces, Fashion And Self-Care
November 22, 2016 18:39 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBLiat Siegel is a New Yorker, a fierce mother of five, a leader and a styling queen. She is passionate about inspiring, motivating and empowering struggling mamas. You can connect with Liat at http://www.hadardesigns.com Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)
Ep 05: Jana Kingsford Talks Work Life Balance And Manifesting Your Many Dreams
November 15, 2016 10:03 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBJana Kingsford is a big dreams strategist and action blockbuster, who was a high school drop out and teenage mum, turned mother of 3, university graduate and by 30 years old had started-from-scratch several big businesses, so she could stay at home with her kids and achieve her big dreams. She now runs an education company teaching productivity, marketing, launching, mindset and juggling skills to eager entrepreneurs not satisfied with the status quo of what they can and can't achieve (even i...
Ep 04, Lisa Corduff: Making Time To Fill Your Own Cup
November 08, 2016 13:34 - 7 minutes - 5.4 MBIn this episode, Lisa talks about the importance of making time to fill your own cup and reconnect with yourself - in the midst of the madness that is parenthood and weekends with kids. It's time to stop letting those days between the rush of work and school just fly by in a haze of loads of washing and grocery shopping and "normal" life - let's make them awesome and appreciated. Connect with Lisa and continue the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaCorduff1/ Continue your ...
Ep 03: Christine Egan On Redefining Healthy
November 02, 2016 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBLisa interviews Christine Egan author of The Healthy Girls Guide to Breast Cancer, on what healthy means to her post-breast cancer. Christine is a mum of three who has home-schooled her kids, grown her own veggies and made all her food from scratch. She thought she was healthy. A breast cancer diagnosis came as a shock. Her journey will delight you and the essential element to a healthy life might surprise you. 'Maximising joy' sounds like a good small step to take. She offers many others. Ch...
Ep 02: Lisa Talks Willpower
October 27, 2016 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.01 MBThroughout Lisa's experience helping people achieve lifestyle changes she's learnt a fair bit about willpower. Learn the truth about willpower and a few techniques to overcome the challenge of relying on willpower - because it never works! Lisa mentions her Keep it Simple program to assist you in getting organised around food. Find out more here: smallstepsliving.com/keep-it-simple Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episod...
Ep 01: Karly Nimmo From Karlosophies Talks Success
October 19, 2016 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBLisa interviews Karly on her journey from 'bogan roots' to successful entrepreneur. What success means to her might surprise you. We overing the 'Oprah complex' and how it can hold you back, her biggest business disaster, the deep sadness and depression she experienced and how she has recovered into the person she is today (which is a totally awesome chick). Lessons in life and business abound. A super inspiring story with actionable small steps for you to take to improve the quality of your ...
Ep 00, Lisa Corduff: Small Steps Living The Podcast
October 12, 2016 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.39 MBWhen you're seeking lifestyle transformation and you've tried the all-or-nothing approach to no avail, come and join the Small Steps community. Whether it's food, movement, mindset or work - the changes you seek can start NOW. But let's be real. To create change that sticks, we need to be kind to ourselves, take things slowly and enjoy the process. Small Steps offers tips and tricks on improving your life without guilt and overhwelm. Join the conversations, be inspired by amazing guests and t...