The Contagious Leader ᵀᴹ Podcast

• Why Gut Health Is Your Underrated Leadership Tool — with Dr Angela Genoni

  🎧 Episode Summary:I’m joined by Perth-based nutritionist and gut health educator Dr Angela Giannone for a conversation that bridges science, self-care, and sustainable leadership.We explore how your gut health is doing far more than just digesting lunch — it’s impacting your clarity, confidence, energy, and ability to lead. Angela shares the why behind the gut-brain connection, the power of a diverse microbiome, and how small, intentional changes in what we eat can shift how we show up at work and in life.Whether you're constantly 'on' or just tired of running on fumes, this is a conversation about nourishment as a leadership tool — not a diet plan.You'll hear about:What the gut microbiome actually is — and why diversity mattersThe link between nutrition, energy, mood, and confidenceWhy food isn’t just fuel — it’s feedbackLeading yourself well so you can lead others betterHow to build habits that last without going all-or-nothingIf you're looking for more grounded energy, sharper focus, and a healthier relationship with how you care for yourself — this one’s for you.👤 About Our Guest:Dr Angela Genoni is a nutritionist, gut microbiome consultant, and the founder of Gut Science. With a PhD in human nutrition and the gut, Angela brings both scientific depth and real-life experience as a mum of three to her work — making her guidance both evidence-based and deeply relatable.Through Gut Science, Angela supports individuals and corporate clients to improve their energy, focus, and wellbeing by transforming gut health — without fad diets, gimmicks, or flashy supplement upsells. Her approach blends cutting-edge research with genuine compassion, helping people shift not just their health, but their mindset.Angela is based in Perth, Australia, and leads her practice with one mission: to make the science of gut health practical, personal, and powerful.Get 20% off Angela’s Book & Course with code gut25 -  A Peaceful Gut, Mind & BodyFollow On Instagram: @angela_genoniLearn More Angela’s work at Gut Science → Gut Science🔗 Connect with Laura Thain, Executive Leadership CoachFollow on Instagram → ⁠⁠@coachlaurathain⁠⁠On LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠Laura Thain | LinkedIn⁠⁠Work with Laura Thain → ⁠⁠www.optimitsetalent.com.au⁠⁠💬 Loved this episode?Please rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform — it helps more women find conversations like these. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.gut health, nutrition, microbiome, energy, performance, well-being, bacteria, diversity, diet, confidence

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• From Refugee To CEO: Maryam Zahid On Leading Without Permission

  🎧 Episode Summary:In this deeply inspiring episode, I’m joined by Maryam Zahid, community leader and founder of Afghan Women on the Move. Maryam shares her remarkable journey — from arriving in Australia as a young refugee to becoming a powerful advocate and changemaker for Afghan women.We explore what it means to lead from the margins, the power of backing yourself when no one else does, and why creating spaces for women to connect, be seen, and rise together matters more than ever.Maryam’s story is one of courage, conviction, and community. Her message? You don’t have to wait for permission to lead.✨ In this episode, we talk about:Navigating identity, culture, and leadership as a young refugeeThe origin and mission of Afghan Women on the MoveThe power of self-belief and why action matters more than approvalWhy community is a lifeline for women feeling isolated or unseenWhat Maryam wants future generations of women to know👤 About the Guest: Maryam Zahid is an award-winning Afghan-Australian human rights champion and community leader. After arriving in Australia as a refugee, she founded Afghan Women on the Move — a not-for-profit dedicated to helping Afghan and multicultural women build confidence, independence, and belonging through programs like skills training, financial literacy, and creative therapy, all grounded in healing and empowerment.With over 20 years of experience in community development and refugee resettlement, Maryam brings lived experience, advocacy, and visionary leadership to every initiative she leads.Stay Connected?Follow On Instagram: @_awotmLearn More About Afghan Women On The Move → Afghan Women On The Move🔗 Connect with Laura Thain, Executive Leadership CoachFollow on Instagram → ⁠⁠@coachlaurathain⁠⁠On LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠Laura Thain | LinkedIn⁠⁠Work with Laura Thain → ⁠⁠www.optimitsetalent.com.au⁠⁠💬 Loved this episode?Please rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform — it helps more women find conversations like these. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.Maryam Zahid, Afghan Women on the Move, refugee leadership, women's empowerment, community support, overcoming challenges, self-belief, advocacy, cooking classes, social impact

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• Why Leaders Can’t Ignore Grief at Work — and How to Support It with Amy Rosso

  Grief doesn’t clock out when we walk into the office.In this heartfelt conversation with grief coach Amy Rosso, we explore why leaders can’t afford to overlook grief in the workplace — and how to create a culture of compassion without losing sight of results.Amy shares her personal journey through loss, what grief really looks like beyond the clichés, and practical ways leaders can acknowledge and support their teams during life’s hardest seasons.Whether you’ve experienced grief yourself or lead others through it, this episode will equip you with the insight and empathy to show up as a truly human leader.TakeawaysGrief is often silenced in corporate environments.Returning to work after a loss can be challenging.Leaders need to proactively support grieving employees.Vulnerability in leadership can foster connection.Grief can trigger unexpected emotions at work.It's important to check in regularly with grieving team members.Support should be offered without waiting for requests.The first year after a loss is particularly difficult.Creating a supportive environment can reduce workplace stress.Finding purpose in pain can lead to personal growth.👤 About the Guest: Amy Rosso is a former corporate leader turned grief-conscious coach and speaker, on a mission to humanise the workplace. After years of pushing through boardroom meetings with a broken heart and silencing her own grief to meet KPIs, Amy realised the professional world had no space for sorrow, only performance. Now, she helps organisations and individuals create compassionate environments where people can be seen, supported and allowed to just be human. Through her signature programs and raw, relatable voice, Amy advocates for grief awareness in leadership and teams empowering others to stop burying their pain and start showing up with courage, compassion and truth.Follow On LinkedInWork with Amy → igniteyoursexy.com/griefleadershipConnect on Facebook🔗 Connect with Laura Thain, Executive Leadership CoachFollow on Instagram → ⁠⁠@coachlaurathain⁠⁠On LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠Laura Thain | LinkedIn⁠⁠Work with Laura Thain → ⁠⁠www.optimitsetalent.com.au⁠⁠💬 Loved this episode?Please rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform — it helps more women find conversations like these. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.grief, workplace, leadership, support, coaching, mental health, vulnerability, employee wellbeing, loss, corporate culture

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• What You Need to Know About Adrenal Fatigue and Burnout with Functional Nutritionist Shelley Gawith

  🎧 Episode Summary:In this episode of The Contagious Leader, I’m joined by top functional nutritionist Shelley Gawith, for an eye-opening conversation about adrenal health, burnout, and how we can better support our bodies to lead and live well.Shelley shares her personal story of being brought to her knees by corporate burnout — and what it took to heal from the inside out. We talk about what adrenal fatigue really is (and what it’s not), the misunderstood role of cortisol, and the subtle signs women often ignore until they hit a wall.This conversation is both educational and empowering — especially for high-achieving women who’ve been running on empty and wondering why willpower isn’t working anymore.We explore:The early signs of adrenal fatigue and why most women miss themWhy cortisol isn’t the enemy — but imbalance isThe nutrition hacks to support your energy, focus, and stress levelsSpecific nutrients that can support your recoveryHow to begin listening to your body before it screams at youIf you’ve ever said “I’m just tired” and pushed through anyway, this episode will help you rethink what your body has been trying to tell you — and how to work with it, not against it so you can keep performing at the level you know you want.👤 About the Guest: Shelley Gawith is a leading functional nutritionist and former corporate high-achiever whose own experience with burnout led her to completely transform her health—and her career. Now, she helps individuals and organisations understand how to restore energy, balance hormones, and build resilience through functional nutrition and practical lifestyle change.Follow On Instagram: @shelleygawithfnWork with Shelley → https://shelleygawith.com/🔗 Connect with Laura Thain, Executive Leadership CoachFollow on Instagram → ⁠⁠@coachlaurathain⁠⁠On LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠Laura Thain | LinkedIn⁠⁠Work with Laura Thain → ⁠⁠www.optimitsetalent.com.au⁠⁠💬 Loved this episode?Please rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform — it helps more women find conversations like these. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.If you know you're running yourself into the ground fast and are in need of a circuit breaker come and join my FREE 21 Day Experience: 21 Days Of Prioritising YouWe start Monday 11 August 2025→ Claim your spot here adrenal fatigue, nutrition, cortisol, magnesium, chronic fatigue syndrome, functional nutrition, wellness, self-care, corporate burnout, health tips, highachievingwomen

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• How Body Image Shapes Women’s Career Confidence with Body Confidence Coach Mel Jean Rodda

  In this honest and empowering episode of The Contagious Leader, I sit down with Mel Jean Rodda — a confidence and body image coach whose work centers around being Courageous, Curvy, and Confident.Mel shares her deeply personal story of moving from shame to self-celebration — and how that transformation became the foundation of the work she now does with women around the world.We explore how body image, confidence, and leadership intersect — and the quiet, everyday courage it takes to show up in a world that often tells women they need to shrink to belong.Together, we unpack:The power of rewriting self-talk and internal narrativesHow confidence is built (not bought) through intentional micro-momentsThe hidden impact of societal conditioning on women’s self-perception and leadershipThe role of community, connection, and authentic representation in healing body shameWhy women need to lift each other — not compete — in the face of unrealistic beauty standardsMel brings humour, honesty, and heart to the conversation, and this episode is a must-listen for any woman who's ever felt like her body had to change before she could lead, be loved, or take up space.If you’ve been waiting until you feel “ready” to be seen — this episode is your reminder: you’re already enough, and your presence matters now.👤 About the Guest: Mel Jean Rodda is a coach helping women to embrace their curves, step into leadership and build the confidence to thrive in the boardroom, the bedroom, and everywhere in between.🔗 Connect with Mel Jean Rodda:Follow On Instagram: ⁠@meljeanroddaFacebook: Mel Jean Rodda🔗 Connect with Laura Thain, Executive Leadership CoachFollow on Instagram → ⁠⁠@coachlaurathain⁠⁠On LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠Laura Thain | LinkedIn⁠⁠Work with Laura Thain → ⁠⁠www.optimitsetalent.com.au⁠⁠💬 Loved this episode?Please rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform — it helps more women find conversations like these. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.self-worth, body image, leadership, empowerment, women, confidence, societal conditioning, community support, personal growth, coaching

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