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 Pengilly, to unpack the real story behind their 23-year relationship and 15 years of marriage.

They talk about the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hilarious moments that shaped their partnership — from living worlds apart in the early years to navigating fame, recovery, and the daily work of staying in love.

You’ll learn:
How two complete opposites learned to grow with each other, not just beside each other
The moment Kirk said, “Why do I always get the broken version?” — and how it changed everything
The truth about identity, healing, and showing up in a relationship as your whole self
How humour, self-awareness, and radical honesty can keep love alive for the long haul
The truth bombs land hard and the love runs deep.

Hit play and wake up to love, laughter, and a few home truths that might just change how you see your own relationship.

For more resources related to today’s episode, check out our podcast episode page:
www.awakecollective.online/episode-3

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Join the Awake Collective Community for monthly masterclasses 

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Follow Layne on Instagram @Laynebeachley

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Follow Awake Academy on Instagram @awake_academy

Book us for a workshop – wakeup@awakeacademy.com.au

If you&rsquo;ve ever thought,
<ol>
<li>&nbsp;&ldquo;Love shouldn&rsquo;t be this hard.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&nbsp;&ldquo;We&rsquo;re so different &mdash; can this really work?&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;How do you stay connected when life gets loud?&rdquo;</li>
</ol>
This episode is for you.
In this heartfelt, laughter-filled conversation, Tess sits down with Layne Beachley and her husband, INXS legend Kirk Pengilly, to unpack the real story behind their 23-year relationship and 15 years of marriage.
They talk about the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hilarious moments that shaped their partnership &mdash; from living worlds apart in the early years to navigating fame, recovery, and the daily work of staying in love.
You&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li>How two complete opposites learned to grow with each other, not just beside each other</li>
<li>The moment Kirk said, &ldquo;Why do I always get the broken version?&rdquo; &mdash; and how it changed everything</li>
<li>The truth about identity, healing, and showing up in a relationship as your whole self</li>
<li>How humour, self-awareness, and radical honesty can keep love alive for the long haul</li>
<li>The truth bombs land hard and the love runs deep.</li>
</ul>
Hit play and wake up to love, laughter, and a few home truths that might just change how you see your own relationship.
For more resources related to today&rsquo;s episode, check out our podcast episode page: <a href="https://www.awakecollective.online/episode-3">www.awakecollective.online/episode-3</a>
Connect with Awake
<a href="https://www.awakecollective.online/awake-collective-sales?utm_source=Post%20Webinar%20Flow%20-%20Sep%2015%2C%202025%2C%209%3A47%20AM&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Copy%20of%20Final%20Call%20%28SFaPZz%29&amp;_kx=YE_PCVapPtvc2nlhFVIaRxMuoIT6Zpn72bmSHFUreOI.TnQkGt">Join the Awake Collective Community for monthly masterclasses</a>&nbsp;
Get Awake&rsquo;s transformative book: <a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/awake-academy-9781761345869">Know yourself grow yourself to live a happier more purposeful life</a>
Watch the episodes on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Awake_Academy">www.youtube.com/@Awake_Academy</a>
Follow Layne on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laynebeachley/?hl=en">@Laynebeachley</a>
Follow Tess on Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tesscbrouwer/?hl=en">tesscbrouwer</a>
Follow Awake Academy on Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/awake_academy/?hl=en">awake_academy</a>
Book us for a workshop &ndash; <a href="mailto:wakeup@awakeacademy.com.au">wakeup@awakeacademy.com.au</a>

You can change your life and A Wake Up Call will show you how.

Hosted by Layne Beachley AO and Tess Brouwer, founders of Awake Academy, 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 stress less, feel more, and reconnect with who you really are.

If you’re ready to stop drifting and start living with purpose, you’re in the right place.

Follow @awake_academy for more tools, truth, and transformation and tune in weekly to 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, founders of <a href="https://awakeacademy.com.au/">Awake Academy</a>, 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 stress less, feel more, and reconnect with who you really are.
If you&rsquo;re ready to stop drifting and start living with purpose, you&rsquo;re in the right place.
Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/awake_academy/?hl=en">@awake_academy</a> for more tools, truth, and transformation and tune in weekly to 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 stress less, feel more, and reconnect with who you really are.

If you’re ready to stop drifting and start living with purpose, you’re in the right place.

Follow @awake_academy for more tools, truth, and transformation and tune in weekly to 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 stress less, feel more, and reconnect with who you really are.
If you&rsquo;re ready to stop drifting and start living with purpose, you&rsquo;re in the right place.
Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/awake_academy/?hl=en">@awake_academy</a> for more tools, truth, and transformation and tune in weekly to A Wake Up Call.

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