Emma Lagerlow

This little corner of my home didn’t exist a few weeks ago.

I wanted Episode 100 of It’s a Mindset to feel like a milestone. And, if I’m honest, it was also a little reward to myself.

So I bought a bookshelf, convinced my husband to build it (a New Zealand trip may have been involved 😅), and filled it with books from many of the incredible guests who’ve shared their wisdom with me over the past 100 plus conversations, alongside some of my all-time favourites and the books that have guided me through motherhood, wealth, and personal growth.

I’ve always been a bit of a bookworm. 🐛📖🤓

Seeing Worthy & Wealthy sitting among the books that have shaped me is a quiet reminder that sometimes we have to back ourselves before anyone else does.

This isn’t just a backdrop for a podcast anymore.

It’s a reminder of every conversation, every lesson, and every person who’s helped shape the way I think.

Here’s to the next 100 conversations. 🎙️🤍

Which book has changed the way you see the world? 📚✨

Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the school gates… and the challenges a school principal faces? 👀🏫

As a mum of four almost all adult children, I feel like I’ve spent a significant portion of my life navigating the school system.

But I’ve often wondered what it looks like from the other side.

That’s why I was so intrigued to sit down with former school principal, author and yoga teacher .simon_author for this week’s episode of It’s a Mindset. 🎙️

Susan shares the realities of leading a school and how much teaching has changed in recent years, particularly with the increasing demands of administration and curriculum.

We also discuss how her experiences in education inspired her to turn to fiction and write her novel, The Secrets of St Jude’s, which takes readers behind the school gates. 📚

But our conversation goes well beyond education.

We talk about Susan’s transition from school principal to yoga teacher and the identity shift that can happen when we leave a role that has defined us for so long.

Susan also opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis and how it profoundly changed the way she values her life and the people in it. 💕

This conversation really made me reflect on how closely we can tie who we are to what we do.

And perhaps the question many of us face at some point is…

Who am I when I’m no longer doing the thing that has defined me?

🎧 Episode 101, Behind the School Gates: The Reality of Being a School Principal with Susan Simon, is available now wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thank you, Susan, for sharing your story, wisdom and perspective so generously. 💫

Have you ever had to redefine yourself after leaving a role or chapter of your life behind?

When I pressed record on Episode 1, I had no idea where this podcast would take me.

I was nervous. I hadn’t published my book yet. I simply wanted to have meaningful conversations that might help someone else… while finding my own voice along the way.

Today, It’s a Mindset reaches 100 episodes. 🎉

Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of sitting down with authors, psychologists, financial experts, coaches, entrepreneurs, comedians and everyday people with extraordinary stories.

Together, we’ve explored worth, wealth, wellbeing, purpose, relationships, grief, menopause, burnout, courage, money, identity, happiness and what it really means to live a fulfilling life.

What surprised me most?

The person who changed the most was me.

This milestone episode is a little different. Instead of interviewing a guest, I’m sharing 10 lessons I’ll carry forever from the past 100 conversations - lessons that have shaped not only this podcast, but the way I live my life.

To every guest who trusted me with their story… thank you.

To every listener who has downloaded an episode, shared one with a friend, left a review or quietly tuned in each week… thank you.

You are the reason I keep showing up.

Here’s to the first 100 conversations… and to whatever comes next. 🥂

🎧 Episode 100: 100 Conversations Changed Me: 10 Lessons I’ll Carry Forever is available now wherever you listen to podcasts.

I’d love to know… what’s one conversation that’s changed your life? 💫

Just over halfway through 2026.

My word for this year was Freedom.

Here’s what that has looked like so far… 💫

A little travel, work that fulfils me, people I love, milestones, celebrations, a few curve balls, new adventures, and taking chances.

Mostly on my terms.

Freedom has looked a little different to how I imagined, but I’m embracing it.

What one word would describe your year so far? ✨

Have you ever crawled into bed exhausted… only for your mind to decide it’s the perfect time to replay your entire life? 🙋‍♀️

As someone navigating menopause, I know firsthand that sleep can be elusive. And when we don’t sleep well, everything feels harder – our mood, our focus, our patience and even our ability to cope with life’s inevitable challenges.

That’s why I was so excited to sit down with from 🌝 Drawing on more than 25 years of executive experience, Penelope supports high performers to create more aligned and sustainable ways of working and living. Her new book, Win the Night to Win the Day, explores why our best days are made the night before.

In this week’s episode of It’s a Mindset, we chat about:

✨ Why we can’t outsmart our biology when it comes to sleep.

✨ The simple systems that set us up for a better night’s rest.

✨ Why success isn’t about looking good to everyone else – it’s about creating a life that feels good to you.

✨ Penelope’s 6:3:3 framework for living and performing at your best.

This conversation reminded me that better sleep isn’t another thing to achieve – it’s one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves.

Sometimes, the smallest changes to our evenings can have the biggest impact on our days.

🎧 Episode 99, How to Sleep Better and Perform at Your Best, is available now wherever you listen to podcasts.

I’d love to know… what’s one habit that helps you get a better night’s sleep? 😴