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.
You Keep Me Sane
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Episode Overview
In 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 the idea that feeling lost is often the beginning of finding your way back — or forward — to a stronger, wiser version of yourself.
Whether it’s the chaos of parenting, a life change, or the slow build-up of a thousand small stresses, this conversation is a reminder that these low points can be turning points — if we let them.
Key Discussion Points
- Why we often feel most lost right before something shifts
- The importance of sitting with discomfort instead of rushing to fix it
- How life transitions like moves, breakups, and burnout can spark growth
- Personal stories of feeling unmoored — and how clarity eventually came
- The quiet wisdom in letting go of old identities to make space for what’s next
💡 Listener Takeaways
- Feeling lost isn’t a sign you’re broken — it’s part of becoming
- Not all breakdowns are dramatic — sometimes it’s the subtle unraveling that leads to strength
- If you're in the midst of heaviness, it doesn't mean you're at the end — you could be on the edge of a new beginning
- Let yourself pause. Let yourself be. That might be the bravest thing you do right now.
Join the Conversation
Are you going through a season of uncertainty or feeling unsteady on your path? We’d love to hear your story. Leave us a voicemail or DM — we’re here to listen.
And if this episode spoke to you, share it with someone else who might need the reminder: being lost might just be the start of finding something beautiful.
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Hosts: Aileen Harvey & Julie Fahy
Editor: Allia Lenit Galos
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Disclaimer:
Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.