I Came Second… But It Felt Like I Failed

Hilary Saxton shares a raw and honest reflection on what it really feels like to “almost win.” After placing second in a high-level speaking competition, she found herself caught between pride and disappointment, and realised this is something we all experience. In this episode, Hilary unpacks why…

Why You’re Stuck — And How to Get Moving Today

After a long break, Hilary Saxton returns to the Bounce Back Better podcast with a powerful reminder: the perfect time to start simply doesn’t exist. In this episode, Hilary gets honest about why she stopped recording and what finally pushed her to press record again. Using her own experience as a…

Stop Shrinking Your Shine - Before It Looses All Of It's Glow

Ever achieve something massive… then immediately shove it into the “no big deal” bin? In this straight-talking solo episode, Hilary gets brutally honest about the habit high achievers (especially women) fall into - downplaying wins so fast you barely feel the glow before it fades. Fresh off a 30-h…

Pivot, Don’t Panic - The Power of Changing Direction

Ever find yourself clinging to Plan A even when the universe is clearly yelling, “Not that way”? In this candid solo episode, Hilary unpacks why change feels so uncomfortable (hello, brain craving certainty) and how to pivot with purpose instead of panicking - so you can move from dead end to bette…

Noticing The Glitch, Not The Glimmer

Ever catch yourself predicting the worst - no parks, no luck, no chance - and then proving yourself right? In this refreshingly candid solo episode, Hilary unpacks why so many of us default to spotting the glitch instead of the glimmer - and how a tiny shift in focus can change what you notice, how…

From “Why Me?” to “Try Me”: The Luck Reset

Ever met someone who just seems lucky? Things fall into place, opportunities appear, and doors swing open for them? Here’s the truth - luck isn’t random. It’s created. In this week’s episode of Bounce Back Better, Hilary Saxton flips the script on luck and shows you how to go from saying “Why me?”…

Fuelling From Within - How To Gain Get & Maintain Motivation

Ever feel fired up one day and flat the next? In this week’s Bounce Back Better, Hilary pulls back the curtain on real-world motivation - what gets you started and what keeps you going when life gets loud. Fresh from a Toastmasters competition (with a last-minute scramble and a hard-won lesson), sh…

The Wine Won’t Fix It, Real Tools to Tackle Overwhelm

Ever felt like life is just too much? Like your to-do list belongs on a medieval scroll, your brain has 47 tabs open, and the easiest solution is a glass of wine (or three)? That’s overwhelm. In this week’s episode of Bounce Back Better, Hilary Saxton takes a no-nonsense look at why we spiral into…

Failing, Falling, or Flying: The Truth About Worry

What do you worry about the most? For many of us, it’s failure - in our careers, our relationships, or simply not being “enough.” But here’s the thing: worry doesn’t protect you, it paralyses you. In this week’s episode of Bounce Back Better, Hilary Saxton dives deep into the hidden costs of worry…

Don’t Dim It, Damn It – Why Playing Small Isn’t Good

How many times have you held back in a meeting, skipped sharing your win, or toned yourself down so others wouldn’t feel uncomfortable? In this episode of Bounce Back Better, Hilary Saxton calls time on playing small - because it doesn’t just hurt you, it keeps everyone in the dark. Inspired by a …