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Changing Lanes

by With Rachel and Susan · English · Learning

Welcome to Changing Lanes, the podcast for women and mums who know they want more and are ready to make a change, take on something new, or figure out what comes next. Hosted by Rachel and Susan, mums of three, business owners and co-founders of The Pilates Retreat Club, this podcast shares honest

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 21 min
Latest: 7 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026 · 17 min

Her Best Friend Had an Affair With Her Husband

Join our next retreat 🧘‍♀️ → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au/shop You sent us your friendship breakup stories, and some of them left us speechless. In this episode of Changing Lanes, we read the stories you sent in after last week's friendship breakups episode. A best friend who had an affair with a husband and is now the children's stepmum. A mum friendship that ended with an ultimatum at a train station and then silence. A friendship from school that fell apart over a bridesmaid fitting. We couldn't fit every story into the episode, so the rest are on our Substack →…

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E22 · 30 Sep 2026 · 32 min
How to Get Over a Friendship Breakup
Join our next retreat 🧘‍♀️ → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au/shop Losing a friend is a breakup too, and we don't talk about it enough. In this episode of Changing Lanes, we get honest about friendships in our 30s and 40s. We talk about how friendships change through the years. What it means to outgrow friends and how it feels to be in a one-sided friendship. We both share friendship breakup stories and what it taught us. If you're going through something with a friend right now, this one's for you. In this episode, we cover: How friendships change after 30 when kids and work take…
E21 · 23 Sep 2026 · 18 min
Why We Replay Everything We Said (and Other Whys of Life)
Join our next retreat 🧘‍♀️ → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au/shop In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rach and Susan chat about the whys of life. These are the everyday habits that seem to come up with every woman they know. If you're a people pleaser who replays every conversation on the drive home, this one's for you. They talk about everything from why we feel guilty when we rest and how hard it is to say no without feeling guilty, to why we downplay our achievements, compare ourselves to strangers on social media and keep waiting for the right time while feeling stuck. They also…
E20 · 16 Sep 2026 · 27 min
Nobody Tells You This Before You Start a Business
In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan chat about the reality of running a business and the things people don’t tell you before you start. They talk about everything from freedom and flexibility to long hours, boundaries and the moment you realise you cannot do it all. This is an honest and relatable chat about what it really takes to run a business. In this episode, we cover: Running a business and what no one tells you The reality of business ownership Business freedom, flexibility and balance Phone boundaries and after-hours messages Always being switched on Outsourcing and…
9 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Mum Fails, Guilt and School Chaos
In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan chat about the honest side of motherhood, from mum fails and school admin chaos to the guilt that comes with trying to remember everything. They start with the funny side of mum life, sharing their own parenting fails, forgotten dress-up days, missing nappies, last-minute panic and the moments that remind us we are all just figuring it out as we go. The conversation also touches on the invisible load of motherhood, the pressure to get everything right and why so many mums feel guilty even when they are doing their best. This is a relatable…
E18 · 2 Sep 2026 · 32 min
How Fatherhood Became His Best Comedy Material | Max Price
In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan are joined by Max Price, Comedy Writer and Director, for a Father’s Day conversation about fatherhood, comedy and building a career through change. Max shares how making skate videos as a kid in Hong Kong sparked his love of filming and comedy. Years later, that passion became a career in TV, social media and live performance. He also talks about becoming a dad unexpectedly and how fatherhood changed the way he worked. The chaos of everyday family life became some of his best comedy material. The conversation also explores career setbacks…
E17 · 26 Aug 2026 · 52 min
Rebuilding Your Life After Separation | Abby Gilmore
In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down with Abby Gilmore to talk about motherhood, co-parenting and life in the public eye. Abby opens up about becoming a young mum, going through separation in the public eye and learning how to co-parent in a way that puts her children first. She talks about the emotional reality of raising children after separation and how she learned to put their needs first while creating more peace for her family. They discuss what it has been like to grow up online and deal with public judgement. Abby also shares how content creation helped her…
E16 · 19 Aug 2026 · 43 min
The Diagnosis No Parent Is Ready For | Susan’s Type 1 Diabetes Story
In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel sits down with Susan as she shares the story of her daughter Ella’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Susan talks about what life looked like before August 2025, when she was growing her business, building the retreat business and feeling like she was starting to get more freedom as her children got older. Then, one phone call from the doctor changed everything. Susan shares what diagnosis day was like, from the early symptoms they nearly brushed off to the hospital stay that followed. She also reflects on Ella learning to inject insulin on her 11th…
12 Aug 2026 · 24 min
Your Questions Answered | Life Lessons, Mum Life and Changing Lanes
In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down for a Q&A episode, answering your questions with plenty of honesty, humour and real-life reflections. They answer a mix of playful, personal and reflective questions about the jobs they have had, the lane changes that shaped them and the advice they still think about. They also talk about the realities of mum life and what they hope to be remembered for. In this episode, we cover: Q&A with Rachel and Susan Funny personal stories and wildest jobs Biggest life and career lane changes Life advice, life lessons and trusting your gut…
5 Aug 2026 · 21 min
What It Really Takes to Build a Brand | Part 2
In Part 2 of this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan continue their conversation with Merrin Schnabel, founder of MADGE Beauty and the Geelong Women’s Business Club. Merrin shares the less glamorous side of entrepreneurship, including the pressure, sleepless nights and loneliness that can sit behind business success. They also talk about building the right team, switching off without guilt, managing motherhood and multiple passions, and why women do not need to stay in one lane. Merrin reflects on moving away from constant hustle, becoming more self-aware and learning to trust the…
E13 · 29 Jul 2026 · 20 min
What It Really Takes to Build a Brand | Part 1
In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down with Merrin Schnabel, entrepreneur and founder of MADGE Beauty and the Geelong Women’s Business Club. In Part 1, Merrin shares how entrepreneurship has always been part of who she is, from starting her first business at 19 to building a women’s business community and launching a successful beauty brand. Merrin talks about taking the Geelong Women’s Business Club from a local community to events across Australia, creating MADGE Beauty from a product she personally wanted, and why personal brand and showing up online have been so…
E12 · 22 Jul 2026 · 18 min
How One Mum’s Hardest Season Became Her Life’s Purpose | With Ange Macauley | Part 2
In Part 2 of this conversation, Rachel and Susan continue their chat with Ange Macauley, founder and CEO of the Type 1 Foundation. This episode picks up after Lila’s Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis, as Ange reflects on the early days, the advice she gives to newly diagnosed families, and the moment she realised her family’s experience was going to become something much bigger. Ange shares how the Type 1 Foundation was born, the emotional load parents carry, and the reality of helping others while still living the Type 1 journey at home. In this episode, we cover: Ange’s advice for families after…
15 Jul 2026 · 27 min
How One Mum’s Hardest Season Became Her Life’s Purpose | Part 1
A note before you listen: This episode touches on some difficult life experiences including a family member's drug addiction and mental illness, sexual assault, and eating disorders. We share these with the greatest care and respect for Ange's story. If any of these topics are sensitive for you, please take care as you listen. In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down with Ange Macauley, founder and CEO of the Type 1 Foundation. In Part 1 of two-part episode, Ange shares the life experiences that shaped her, from growing up in a large family and navigating trauma, to…
E10 · 8 Jul 2026 · 26 min
The Career Change Many Mums Are Scared to Make | Tess Holmes on Burnout & Motherhood
In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down with Tess Holmes, content creator, makeup artist, marketer and mum of three. Tess shares her journey from fitness and retail to makeup artistry, fashion marketing, e-commerce and working for herself again. She talks honestly about career change, burnout, mum guilt, people pleasing, creativity and the pressure to have one clear title or lane. This episode is for any woman or mum who feels like her career no longer fits, is recovering from burnout, or is trying to work out what comes next without rushing the process. In this episode,…
S1 · E7 · 1 Jul 2026 · 8 min
How to Stay Healthy When Life Is Busy | Part 3: Sleep, Recovery & Reset
In this last episode of this mini series of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan wrap up their How to Stay Healthy When Life Is Busy mini series with a conversation about sleep, recovery and simple ways to reset. This episode is not about needing a full weekend away or adding more to your already full plate. It is about small, everyday habits that can help you recover, regulate your energy and feel more like yourself when life is busy. Rachel and Susan talk about why sleep is so important, how lack of sleep can affect cravings, workouts, hormones, stress and immunity, and why recovery often gets…
S1 · E7 · 1 Jul 2026 · 4 min
How to Stay Healthy When Life Is Busy | Part 2: Exercise & Movement
In this mini episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan continue their How to Stay Healthy When Life Is Busy mini series with realistic exercise and movement tips for busy women and mums. This episode is not about finding hours you do not have or forcing yourself into a perfect workout routine. It is about simple ways to move your body when life is full, whether that is walking, short workouts, movement at home or fitting exercise into the moments you already have. This episode is for any busy woman or mum who wants to move more, feel better and look after her health without adding more…
S1 · E7 · 1 Jul 2026 · 11 min
How to Stay Healthy When Life Is Busy | Part 1: Nutrition & Healthy Habits
In this mini episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan kick off their How to Stay Healthy When Life Is Busy mini series with practical nutrition tips for busy women and mums. This episode is not about perfect meal plans or making everything from scratch. It is about finding realistic, nutritious options that fit into real life, whether you are at home, at work, in the car or rushing between everything else. This episode is for any busy woman or mum who wants to eat better, feel more energised and make healthy choices without adding more pressure to her day. Recipes:…
24 Jun 2026 · 16 min
You’ve Set the Goal, Now What? | Taking Action & Personal Growth
In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan talk about what happens after you have worked out what you want and created some space for it in your life. Because setting the goal is one thing, but actually taking the next step can feel like the most daunting part. They also talk about why planning can feel safe, why fear of judgement can creep in when it is time to put something out into the world, and why the right support network can make such a difference when you are changing lanes. In this episode, we cover: What to do after you have set a goal Why taking the first step can feel…
17 Jun 2026 · 33 min
How to Audit Your Time and Make Space for What Matters | Motherhood, Work & Life Balance
challenges busy women and working mums face: finding enough time for everything they want and need to do. With 168 hours in a week, it can feel like there should be enough time. But once you account for sleep, paid work, motherhood, school runs, life admin, health, relationships and the unexpected curveballs that can throw everything off, those hours disappear quickly. Rachel and Susan work through a simple time audit to look at where their weeks are really going. They also share practical ways to create more space, reduce decision fatigue and make time for the people, goals and experiences…
S1 · E4 · 10 Jun 2026 · 32 min
How to Figure Out What You Actually Want | Motherhood, Career Change & Self Discovery
In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down to talk about the question so many women find themselves asking, even as grown-ups: what do I actually want to be when I grow up? From childhood dreams of becoming a dolphin trainer and a garbage truck lady, to career paths in marketing, HR, medicine, fitness, nutrition and business, they reflect on how much can change as you grow, become a mum, build a life, and realise the things you once wanted may no longer fit. This episode is for any woman who feels like she is in a season of change, questioning her career path, craving more…
S1 · E3 · 3 Jun 2026 · 18 min
Selling My Business Changed My Life | Motherhood, Career Change & Starting Again
In this episode of Changing Lanes, Susan steps into the interviewer’s seat to deep dive into Rachel’s story, who she is, what shaped her, and how her many lane changes led her to the life she has now. Rachel shares what life looked like before Changing Lanes, from studying fashion, marketing, nutrition and journalism, to working in health, becoming a mum of three, opening Pilates studios and eventually making the decision to sell the business she had built. This episode is for any woman who feels like the life, business or career she built no longer quite fits, but is not sure what comes…
S1 · E2 · 3 Jun 2026 · 22 min
Changed Careers at 38 | How to Take the First Step Before You Feel Ready
In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel steps into the interviewer’s seat to deep dive into Susan’s story, who she is, what shaped her, and how she changed careers at 38 before she felt fully ready. Susan shares what life looked like before Pilates, from growing up in a big family, becoming a mum of three, working in corporate roles, studying different courses, bookkeeping from home and feeling like she was always searching for something more. This episode is for any woman who feels like the life or career she built no longer quite fits, but is not sure where to begin. In this episode, we…
S1 · E1 · 3 Jun 2026 · 15 min
For Women Who Know They Want More | Friendship, Business and Life Transitions
For Women Who Know They Want More: Friendship, Business and Life Transitions In the very first episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down to share the story behind the podcast, their friendship, and the many lane changes that brought them here. From Pilates studio owner and member, to instructor and manager, to buyer and seller, to business partners and now podcast co-hosts, their relationship has taken a few unexpected turns along the way. They also share what “changing lanes” means to them, why it is never too late to start again or choose a new direction, and how this podcast…
28 May 2026 · 1 min
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Changing Lanes is a podcast for women and mums who know they want more and are ready to explore what comes next in life, business, career, health and motherhood. Launching June 4, 2026.

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Publisher: With Rachel and Susan
Language: English
Category: Learning
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 21 min
Latest episode: 7 Oct 2026
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