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It’s been a while! In the first Almost Confidential under the new Kylie Lately branding, I’m answering your questions. Where I went, whether I’m happier offline, and who the guy is. Plus learning to trust again, the in tray that’s never empty, and why “enough is enough” is helping me finally relax. To access subscriber episodes in full and hundreds more- simply click the link https://apple.co/iam

Kylie is joined by Alison from Our Neurodiverse Family for an honest chat about that end of term three frazzle but rather than spiral into the overwhelm, they turn toward the phrases they lean on when everything feels like too much. Listen to this subscriber episode (and hundreds more) here : https://apple.co/iam Listen to more from Alison at Our Neurodiverse Family:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/our-neurodiverse-family/id1896870278 Follow Kylie here:https://www.instagram.com/kylielately/ Follow Alison here: https://www.instagram.com/ourneurodiversefamily_/

I sat on this one for a while before recording it. I couldn't work out how to say it out loud without it sounding abrupt. There isn't a gentle way into this and it is not a safe episode for little ears. This is for the OG Podcast listeners who know me well. To access these subscriber episodes in full and hundreds more- simply click https://apple.co/iam Alison from Our Neurodiverse Family is back with me to unpack this. Alison's podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/our-neurodiverse-family/id1896870278 Alison on Instagram: @ourneurodiversefamily_ Chat with Kylie @kylielately Content note: this episode discusses sexual violence, including the use of that language by children, and touches on recent news involving assault. Please take care

This is a solo episode opening up about a recent realisation. I think every woman will relate to the way "holding it all together" and carrying the mental load, and the scaffolding of parenting- all of the time can mean shutting down sometimes. The "sparkle" can literally leave our body the moment we feel safe - and sometimes the people we love are getting the worst of us. This is unpacking the Why and what of restraint collapse and the impact on everyone. Listen to this exclusive subscriber only episode here: https://apple.co/iam

This episode is a conversation with Alison (of Our Neurodiverse Family) about the things we are each wanting more of in life right now, and less of. From clear communication, less being "talked at" and whimsy/ nostalgic hobbies, this is a chat for any Mum who finds herself feeling a bit lost at times. LISTEN HERE: https://apple.co/iam Follow Kylie https://www.instagram.com/kylielately?igsh=MW0xZGxmZXdqYmw2bQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow Alison https://www.instagram.com/ourneurodiversefamily_/

This one is unprepared and a bit off the cuff. I sat down to answer a few questions and ended up opening up about the things I'm insecure about that I don't think people would guess. Plus the version of my life I think about sometimes that looks nothing like this one and a recent realisation about being observed. Listen to the full episode on Almost Confidential: https://apple.co/iam

Listen to this very honest solo here: https://apple.co/iam. Unpacking The week That Was and talking about going quiet on the things that are mine: the podcast, the posting, the mum guilt and an outing that I did not expect to find so emotional... I also get into: The mental gymnastics of paying the entry fee into someone else's world, and why it's worth it Working weekends and the guilt that comes with it Craving routine and being suffocated by it at the same time (the AuDHD Venn diagram) Small parenting reflections about decompression time and finding the moments that actually connect you A completely unsponsored review of my new favourite thing *Towards the end I touch on something distressing that happened on social media recently, and why I'm not going looking for it. No detail, but it's there. If the news has you feeling shaky, please take care of yourself. Talk to someone. There are helplines available wherever you are. It is not normal to be processing this much through an app in your hand. Log off if you need to. Look after yourselves. Follow Kylie https://www.instagram.com/kylielately?igsh=MW0xZGxmZXdqYmw2bQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

This exclusive Almost Confidential Episode is a personal parenting and relationship share and you can listen here https://apple.co/iam Follow Kylie here https://www.instagram.com/kylielately?igsh=MW0xZGxmZXdqYmw2bQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Every family hands out labels. The smart one, the easy one, the funny one, the difficult one. So which one were you, and did it push you forward or quietly hold you back? In this Almost Confidential episode I’m thinking out loud about the roles we get assigned as kids, the expectations that come with them, and what happens years later when reality doesn’t match the story we were told about ourselves. I get into why some of us never learned how to be a beginner, what it means to build a learner’s mindset instead, and the difference between praising effort and praising outcome. This is a Solo Ep unpacking a current parenting situation and more.

This week I’m dipping back into the archives with one of the most relistened episodes of Almost 40: a conversation with my mum. It started as a joke. My podcast manager suggested I ask mum the questions you’d want answered before the end of someone’s life. Mum was 57 at the time of recording! What unfolded surprised me. Mum shares why her proudest achievement isn’t her kids or grandkids, but the sharp left turn she took into a whole new career despite a lifelong fear of exams and a belief that she wasn’t smart enough. We talk about what it was like having two babies by 19, the day I rolled off a hospital bed at twelve weeks old (yes, I’m the fractured skull child), and why “I don’t know how you do it” rarely lands the way people intend. We also unpack something I can’t stop thinking about: why women call their achievements luck. Mum bought her own home after her divorce and is now mortgage free, and her first instinct was to call herself lucky rather than proud. Becoming a mum myself changed how I see her, and this conversation changed it again. In this episode: • The career change my mum made in midlife and the self-doubt she pushed through • Being a young mum at 19 and how you cope when there’s no other option • Why “I don’t know how you do it” lands differently when you’re in survival mode • Luck versus pride: how women talk themselves out of their own achievements • The one thing mum would do differently, and what it reveals about parenting, guilt and work ethic If you love this one, come join me over on Almost Confidential for the more personal episodes.   Follow Almost 40 wherever you’re listening. It makes a huge difference.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Lara Goode opens up about her recent realisation and diagnosis about of what her psychologist called "severe combined type ADHD" at 35. Lara runs her own allied health clinic, is a Mum of two boys and she’s only now meeting herself for the first time - at 35.  In this episode, Lara and I unpack what a late ADHD diagnosis actually feels like: the relief, the rage, and the question she now asks herself every day - is this actual Lara, or performing Lara? We talk about: Getting diagnosed with ADHD at 35 and grieving the years it was missed Good girl conditioning, people pleasing and having no boundaries Masking, mirroring and being a chameleon in relationships Why anger in women is treated as “unbecoming”, and why our mid-thirties is when the rage shows up Burnout, high standards and genuinely believing in bandwidth you don’t have Postnatal anxiety and the undoing that motherhood brings What Lara would say to her younger self Whether or not ADHD is part of your story, if you’ve ever felt like you’ve spent your life performing a version of yourself, this one is for you. Follow  Dr Lara Goode on Instagram Follow Kylie on Instagram Want more?  access exclusive Almost Confidential Episodes here: The unfiltered personal episoides  in full.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Basically just a voice-note style catch up covering this past week with personal reflections on turning another year older, birthday sadness, current parenting "stuff" and a few more tangents. Listen Now via Almost Confidential here: https://apple.co/iam

This week’s Almost Confidential episode was completely unplanned. What started as a quick question before recording turned into a fascinating conversation about emotional intensity, neurodivergence, attachment, empathy, fictional characters, heartbreak, soft toys, books, movies and the strange ways humans process feelings. Kylie and Alison explore why some people seem to feel stories more deeply than others, whether ADHD and autism can influence emotional attachment, why some children assign feelings to inanimate objects, and how movies, books and even true crime can sometimes become a safe way to access emotions we aren’t quite ready to face directly. It’s thoughtful, funny, unexpectedly vulnerable and includes a few surprising confessions In this episode: * Emotional intensity and neurodivergence * Why fictional characters can feel so real * Attachment to objects, soft toys and sentimental items * ADHD, autism and empathy * Using books, movies and music to process emotions * Why certain stories stay with us long after they end * The role of emotional regulation and emotional safety If you’ve ever cried over a movie, become completely immersed in a book, felt attached to an object that “shouldn’t matter”, or wondered why some experiences seem to affect you more deeply than other people, this conversation might resonate. To connect with Alison or book one of her free family brainstorming sessions, send her a DM with the word BRAINSTORM :https://www.instagram.com/ourneurodiversefamily_/

What makes a Miserable Mum? Is it linked to life satisfaction? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, carrying the mental load, or struggling to enjoy family life, this episode is for you. In this episode of Almost Forty, Kylie is joined by Alison from Our Neurodiverse Family for an honest conversation about the recent social media trend surrounding "Things we do because we refuse to be Miserable Mum's". This conversation is all about motherhood, parenting, family systems, resentment, unrealistic expectations and the hidden factors that contribute to mum burnout. Together they explore why so many women feel exhausted by the pressure of being a “good mum” and why the answer isn’t necessarily becoming a better parent - it’s identifying what actually matters, letting go of what doesn’t, and redesigning the systems that are creating friction in everyday family life. Topics discussed include: • The mental load of motherhood • Family dinners and parenting expectations • Mum guilt and resentment • Family systems that reduce overwhelm • Neurodivergent families and practical supports • Teaching kids independence and life skills • Fend For Yourself Dinner (FFYD) • Letting go of perfectionism • Finding more joy and life satisfaction as a parent Whether you’re navigating motherhood, parenting neurodivergent children, feeling overwhelmed by family responsibilities, or simply looking for practical ways to make family life feel easier, this episode is packed with relatable stories, permission slips and actionable ideas. Follow Alison from Our Neurodiverse Family on Instagram here and remember to dm her the wprd BRAINSTORM to secure one of her FREE limited sessions  Head over to the Our Neurodiverse Website here for more info    If you enjoyed this episode, you’ll love Almost Confidential -  The subscriber-only podcast featuring bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes conversations, personal reflections and deeper discussions. Follow Kylie On Instagram via Kylie Lately.          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this personal solo episode of Almost Forty, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the first six months of the year and unpack some of the changes. This is an honest conversation about where I was in January compared to where I am now, in Mid June. This episode is also packed with reflective prompts to help you pause, check in with yourself and consider what progress you’ve made, what you’re still carrying, and what you want the second half of the year to look like. In this episode: Reflecting on the first six months of the year Burnout, over-functioning and hypervigilance Financial goals and taking responsibility for the things that matter Relationships, self-trust and letting people in Work, purpose and creating a life that feels more aligned Why your camera roll can reveal more than you realise Journal prompts for a mid-year reset and reflection If you’d like a copy of the journal prompts from this episode, send me a DM on Instagram with the word RESET and I’ll send them through. If you’re enjoying Almost Forty, make sure you’re following or subscribing so you never miss an episode. Topics discussed: mid-year reset, personal growth, burnout recovery, self-trust, relationships, journaling, goal setting, reflection, ADHD, mindset, women’s wellbeing, personal development. Unlock Exclusive Subscriber Episodes Here:  https://apple.co/iam     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.