
You Keep Me Sane
For 8 years, Aileen and Julie have been each other's sounding board from opposite sides of the globe – Aileen in London and Julie in Melbourne.
They have navigated everything – motherhood, relationships, menopause, health, grief, and everything in between – through daily voice messages. These exchanges often became lifelines, and now they share that space with their listeners.
In You Keep Me Sane, Aileen and Julie hold honest conversations on life's challenges, growth, and connection. They lend an ear and share heartfelt insights, creating a space that allows both them, and you, to be human.
Listeners are encouraged to write in with their own experiences and topics, becoming part of the conversation that feels like a chat with close friends.
Episodes
57 episodes
Saying NO - Why Is It So Hard? | Sanity Check
Episode OverviewThis listener-inspired Sanity Check explores the discomfort so many of us feel when it comes to saying no or speaking honestly. Aileen and Julie unpack the messy middle between people-pleasing and genuine empathy, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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10:22

The Invisibility Cloak: Midlife, Visibility, and Redefining Worth | YKMS
Episode OverviewIn this deeply reflective episode, Aileen and Julie explore the quiet but powerful transition many women experience in midlife—the shift from being seen and celebrated for youth and appearance to becoming quietly o...
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Episode 56
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22:40

Cortisol vs Oxytocin: The Daily Hormone Battle | Sanity Check
Episode Overview:In this mini Sanity Check, Aileen and Julie dive into the chemistry of your emotions—specifically the push-pull dance between cortisol and oxytocin. Whether you’ve felt constantly on edge, snappy, or totally burnt...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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9:27

Let Them: Our Honest Take on the Viral Mantra | YKMS
Episode Overview:In this episode of You Keep Me Sane, Aileen and Julie dive into the power behind Mel Robbins’ now-viral “Let Them Theory.” From navigating tricky relationships to handling judgement and unmet expectations...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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20:06

Introvert or Extrovert? Why It Matters More Than You Think | Sanity Check
Episode OverviewIn this Sanity Check, Aileen and Julie unpack what it really means to be an introvert or an extrovert—and why understanding the difference is essential for your mental health. It’s not about being shy or s...
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Episode 53
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8:00

Betrayal Isn’t Always Loud — But It Always Hurts | YKMS
Episode Overview:Betrayal is one of those words that immediately stirs something in us. In this episode, Julie and Aileen unpack the many forms betrayal can take — not just romantic, but the kind that happens quietly in families, ...
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Episode 52
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29:14

Breaking Point: How Our Lowest Moments Spark the Biggest Change | SC
Episode OverviewIn this episode, Julie and Aileen reflect on those moments in life where everything feels like too much — when you're overwhelmed, disconnected, or just not yourself. Inspired by a Mel Robbins quote, they explore t...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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9:54

Pleasure vs Happiness: Why We’re Chasing the Wrong Thing | YKMS
Episode Overview:In this deeply honest conversation, Aileen and Julie explore a powerful realisation about the difference between pleasureand happiness. Triggered by a reel on dopamine vs serotonin, the c...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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28:50

Is This Even a Holiday? Redefining the Term to Fit This Life Stage | Sanity Check
Episode OverviewIn this short but honest Sanity Check, Aileen and Julie unpack what taking a holiday really means when you're juggling a business, parenting, and the relentless mental load of modern life. From Aileen’s se...
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Episode 49
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11:46

The Silent Shift: Body, Identity, and Midlife | YKMS
Episode OverviewThis week, we’re diving deep into the menopausal middle—the physical, emotional, and psychological shift that happens during perimenopause. What started as a simple sanity check sparked a huge response from our listeners,...
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Episode 48
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32:12

No One Warned Us About This Phase: Perimenopause Meets Teenagers | Sanity Check
Episode Overview:In this Sanity Check episode, Julie and Aileen dive into the hormonal chaos that hits when perimenopause and parenting teenagers collide. It's the messy middle no one warned us about—when your body feels ...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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11:41

Self-Compassion: The Grace We Struggle to Give Ourselves | YKMS
Episode OverviewIn this episode of You Keep Me Sane, Aileen and Julie respond to a heartfelt listener letter asking a powerful question: Why is self-compassion so hard, even when we know it's important?...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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21:58

Redefining Productivity: What Counts as 'Enough' | Sanity Check
Episode Overview:In this Sanity Check episode, we take a closer look at the push and pull between busyness and perceived laziness. Following the response to our episode on exhaustion as a status symbol, we explore the idea of prod...
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Episode 45
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9:51

So Much Guilt! – Even When We Haven’t Done Anything Wrong | YKMS
Episode Overview:In this episode of You Keep Me Sane, Aileen and Julie dive deep into the weight of guilt—how we carry it, why we feel it, and whether it’s even the right word for what we’re experiencing. They explore how...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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27:55

The Menopausal Middle: Our Bodies Changed the Rules (and We Weren’t Ready) | Sanity Check
Episode OverviewIn this episode of Sanity Check, Aileen and Julie dive into a frustrating yet deeply relatable topic—the stubborn menopausal middle. They share their personal experiences of how their bodies have completel...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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13:08

The Weight of Expectations: Breaking Free from What No Longer Serves You | YKMS
Episode Overview Have you ever felt like certain people expect more from you than they do from others? Maybe your family still sees you as the one who always shows up, or your friends assume you’ll always make the effort, eve...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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23:41

Feeling a Lack of Joy? Let’s Talk About Anhedonia | Sanity Check
Episode OverviewHave you ever felt like the things that used to bring you joy just… don’t anymore? Like you’re going through the motions, but the spark is gone? That’s anhedonia—the inability to feel pleasure from things that once...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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8:37

When the Past Calls, Don’t Answer: Embracing Who You Are Now | YKMS
Episode OverviewEver feel like you become a past version of yourself around certain people or places? In this episode, we explore why we unconsciously shrink to fit old roles, especially with family or longtime friends. Inspired by a...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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36:32

Perimenopause: Just When We Thought We’d Heard It All! | Sanity Check
Episode OverviewJust when you think you’ve heard it all, perimenopause throws in a few more surprises—rashes and breathlessness! In this Sanity Check, Aileen and Julie dive into these lesser-known symptoms, sharing their ...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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12:52

Health Anxiety & Mammograms: A Game-Changing Solution with Naomi Cosman | YKMS
Episode OverviewRoutine health checks can be a major source of anxiety, especially for women. Mammograms, pap smears, and other screenings come with emotional weight, discomfort, and sometimes even fear. In this episode, we dive i...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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38:15

From Shutdown to Calm: Pulling Yourself Back from Anxiety | Sanity Check
Episode OverviewIn this episode of Sanity Check, Julie opens up about her recent struggles with anxiety—how it’s been creeping back in despite years of managing it well. She and Aileen discuss the common triggers that can...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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14:04

Rethinking Addiction: From Judgment to Understanding | YKMS
Episode OverviewIn this episode of You Keep Me Sane, Aileen and Julie take a deep dive into the concept of addiction—not just in the traditional sense of substance abuse but in the broader context of human behavior. Drawi...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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29:25

Perimenopause & Hair Loss: A Conversation We Need to Have | Sanity Check
Episode OverviewHair loss is often seen as a men’s issue, but for many women, it’s a deeply emotional experience tied to identity, confidence, and self-worth. In this short but important Sanity Check, Aileen opens up about her per...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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11:09

Authenticity vs. Approval: The Tug of War We All Face | YKMS
Episode OverviewIn this episode, we explore the journey back to authenticity—why we lose it, how we reclaim it, and what it costs us when we don’t. From childhood conditioning to the pressure to fit in, we unpack how the need for app...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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29:11

You're Not Fun Anymore: How Motherhood, Mental Load, and Perimenopause Shift Everything | Sanity Check
Episode Overview:In this Sanity Check, Aileen and Julie dive into a topic that hits hard: the feeling of having lost the fun, playful side of yourself. Whether it comes from a partner, a friend, or even your own kids, hearing "you...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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10:54
