A Wake Up Call
A Wake Up Call
You can change your life and A Wake Up Call will show you how. Hosted by Layne Beachley AO and Tess Brouwer, this is the podcast that gets real about what it takes to live awake - no filters, no fluff, just truth, science, and stories that will shake you out of autopilot and into action. Each episode is packed with practical tools, honest conversations, and powerful wake-up calls to help you str…Social links:
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The Best Burnout Hacks Aren't What You Think
If you have ever wondered: 💭 “Why am I so exhausted, even from the things I love?” 💭 “How do I stop saying yes to everyone else and start saying yes to myself?” 💭 “Is it possible to be ambitious without burning out my body, my relationships and my joy?” This episode is for you. In this honest…
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The Root Cause Of 'Imposter Syndrome' & How To Overcome It
If you have ever wondered: 💭 “Why do I feel like a fraud even when I am achieving so much?” 💭 “How do I quiet the voice that tells me I am not enough?” 💭 “How do I finally own my seat instead of shrinking from it?” – this episode is for you. In this honest and energising conversation, Tess …
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The Art Of Holding Space (with Tess' Husband Chris)
If you have ever wondered: 💭 "What does it feel like to be truly seen in a relationship?" 💭 "How do you sit with someone you love when they are in deep pain?" 💭 "How do you stay connected when your instinct is to fix or run?" – this episode is for you. In this intimate conversation, Layne tur…
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A Simple Question That Can Change Your Relationship With Your Body
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, 💭 “I’ll love myself when I lose the weight.” 💭 “Why can’t I just feel comfortable in my own skin?” 💭 “Everyone else seems confident — what’s wrong with me?” —this one’s for you. In this episode of A Wake Up Call, Layne and Tess dive into one of…
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Turning Pain Into Purpose with Mitch Wallis
This conversation sits where many of us are living right now: caring for kids and partners while also preparing to say goodbye to the people who raised us. Tess and Layne open with a real life audit, naming the season they are in as the sandwich generation. They invite guest Mitch Wallis (Heart On …
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Energy Hacks That Give You Your Life Back
What does well-being actually look like when you’re exhausted, parenting, flying, speaking, working… and still trying to be a decent human? This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how Layne and Tess really weave habits, supplements, sleep, and rituals into messy, modern life – without pretendin…
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Sue Langley Shares The Science-Backed Tools For A Happy Life
THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS – with Sue Langley https://langleygroup.com.au/ If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t I stay happy even when things are good?” “Is there actually science behind wellbeing?” “Can I really rewire my brain to feel better?” —this episode is for you. In today’s episode of A …
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OPPOSITES ATTRACT – Layne & Kirk’s Wake-Up Call to Love
If you’ve ever thought, “Love shouldn’t be this hard.” “We’re so different — can this really work?” “How do you stay connected when life gets loud?” This episode is for you. In this heartfelt, laughter-filled conversation, Tess sits down with Layne Beachley and her husband, INXS legend Kirk Pen…
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If you’ve ever used the words ‘I’m fine’ - this is for you.
If you’ve ever said, “I’m fine,” when you were anything but… this one’s for you. In this raw, honest conversation, Layne and Tess unpack the tiny, two-word lie that so many of us use to avoid what we’re really feeling. Because the truth is, every time you say “I’m fine” when you’re not, you push …
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The Bright Side of Burnout
Tess Brouwer and Layne Beachley share how life’s toughest wake-up calls led to more laughter, energy, and purpose. From burnout to bounce-back, they dish out simple tools (hello water, sunshine + protein!) and heartwarming stories that prove healing doesn’t have to be heavy. Connect with Awake Jo…
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