Finally Thriving

Finally Thriving is a wellness podcast dedicated to people on a personal growth journey, particularly after toxic relationships, environments, or challenging life events—whether in love, friendship, family, or the workplace—and are ready to reclaim their confidence, self-worth, and take back control over their lives. Hosted by life coach and hypnotherapist Janelle Kee-Sue, who is joined by special guests (and often her husband Ricky), each episode offers actionable tips, personal stories, and interviews with experts to help you recognise red flags, rebuild your confidence, shift your mindset and transform pain into empowerment.

Episodes

Saved by self-love (how to truly love yourself)—with Laura Sylvester

July 15, 2025 • 42 mins

When Laura Sylvester was diagnosed with an eating disorder in 2009 she didn't know where to turn for help.

When she had her last hospital admission in 2019, that's when she knew something needed to change—her life depended on it.

She went inwards and focused on cultivating self-love, compassion and acceptance, and that's what saved her life.

Today, Laura is a holistic self-love and empowerment coach for women, trauma informed breat...

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Thriving again after toxic relationships—with therapist Meghan Fitzpatrick

June 24, 2025 • 43 mins

If you’ve been in a toxic relationship you’ll know how deeply it can affect you. In this episode Janelle interviews special guest Meghan Fitzpatrick, a Therapist, Coach and Podcast Host of Career Congregation, all about toxic relationships and how to thrive again.

Janelle and Meghan talk about what toxic really means, why it's so hard to leave, and how to get back on track again.

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The ‘I’ll be happy when’ trap (and how to get out of it)

May 14, 2025 • 15 mins

Ever caught yourself thinking, “I’ll be happy when I get the job… lose the weight… find the one…”?
You’re not alone.

In this episode, Janelle and Ricky unpack the sneaky and exhausting trap of chasing happiness in the future—only to find it keeps moving further away.

From dream houses to pay raises to finding “the one,” we explore how the ‘I’ll be happy when’ mindset robs us of joy in the present moment and keeps us stuck in a cycle o...

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When to work on a relationship vs. walk away

April 29, 2025 • 16 mins

How do you know when it’s worth working on a relationship—and when it’s time to walk away?

In this honest episode, Janelle and Ricky explore the tough but necessary questions we face in love, friendship, and even family dynamics.

If you’re the only one putting in effort, it may be time to let go. But what if you both want to make it work, yet nothing actually changes? We’ll talk about the importance of setting measurable goals for ...

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What to Do When You Feel Stuck in Life

March 11, 2025 • 18 mins

Ever felt like you’re just standing still while life moves on without you? Perhaps you know you’re not happy where you are in life right now, whether it’s your relationships, career, or environment, but you have no idea how to move forward.

We all feel stuck at some point in our lives. In this episode, Janelle and Ricky talk about times they’ve both felt stuck, how to shift your perspective, and the small but powerful steps you can...

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Should you quit your job?

February 8, 2025 • 20 mins

Should you quit your job like Janelle? Ricky and Janelle provide advice on what to think about before quitting your job—which is super relevant for these two because Janelle just quit her job as a marketing manager to pursue her businesses full time. Listen in for personal stories and tips before you make the call.

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What to do if you feel like an imposter

December 14, 2024 • 18 mins

Have you ever felt like an imposter at work? Imposter syndrome is thrown around a lot these days. But do we all feel like an imposter sometimes? Ricky and Janelle share their own experiences of feeling like an imposter at work and what helped them to manage it, plus they discuss the difference between full blown imposter syndrome and self doubt.

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I hate my job, what should I do?

November 30, 2024 • 20 mins

What should you do if you hate your job? Ricky and Janelle offer their terrible career advice about what you can do if you dislike your job, and key things to consider before you give the middle finger and quit.

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Job hopping: Career helper or hinderer?

November 16, 2024 • 19 mins

Job hopping: Does it help or hinder your career? If you're changing roles and companies a lot, is it a good thing in the eyes of an employer, or a negative thing, and what does it do for the hopper?

Ricky and Janelle share their thoughts on job hopping, and things to think about if you feel like hoppin' around.

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Should you ‘fake it till you make it’?

November 2, 2024 • 15 mins

Is fake it till you make it a good strategy? We hear this phrase thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean, and can it help or hinder your career? Ricky and Janelle share their thoughts and personal experiences (with plenty of laughs and silliness along the way).

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Bouncing back after being made redundant

October 19, 2024 • 20 mins

How to bounce back after being made redundant: In this economic climate, it's common for employees to lose their jobs. Is anyone ever actually safe? Ricky and Janelle discuss how to bounce back from redundancy and what they would do if they were made redundant tomorrow, because it’s always a good idea to have a plan!

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The worst jobs we've ever had

October 5, 2024 • 16 mins

Had a sh*tty job? Us too! Ricky and Janelle talk about the worst jobs we’ve ever had in this episode of Terrible Career Advice, and there seems to be a very significant trend happening when it comes to crappy jobs… Perhaps you might agree?

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Lessons learned from failed businesses

August 25, 2024 • 27 mins

Lessons learned from failed businesses. Ricky and Janelle have both had at least one 'failed' business each. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, or simply interested in yarns about failure because it makes you feel better about yourself (no judgment here), we talk about what our failed businesses taught us and tips for anyone who wants to avoid failure in business. Plus, stick around until the very end for an awkward finale… bec...

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How to not sweat the "small" stuff

August 11, 2024 • 22 mins

Wishing you didn’t sweat the small stuff? Do you get annoyed or stressed out by the little things? Perhaps you overthink things and it ruins your entire day? You're not alone! In this episode of Terrible Life Advice Ricky and Janelle talk about their own experiences with getting worked up over the little things, and share advice on how to not sweat the small stuff so much so you can pick your battles, as well as bonus advice on wha...

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Should you change jobs for money?

July 28, 2024 • 21 mins

Should you change jobs for money? It’s a question most professionals grapple with at some point in their career. Janelle and Ricky discuss some of the key things to consider when thinking about changing jobs, and whether money is a good reason to change or not based on their own experiences.

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Lessons learned from bodybuilding

July 14, 2024 • 30 mins

Wondering why on earth people do bodybuilding? We were both bodybuilders for several years. We were lucky enough to represent New Zealand in two international competitions, and won a lot of nice trophies. But what did we actually get from it other than nice bodies to look at? Well, a tonne of life changing learnings about our body and mind, and all of which are transferable to anyone in everyday life. It doesn’t matter if you’re c...

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To travel or not to travel?

June 30, 2024 • 16 mins

Should you travel, buy a house, or concentrate on your career? When’s the ideal time to travel? Straight out of uni, before kids, before or after your career - so many options, so many questions! Janelle and Ricky chat about the ideal time for travel and things to consider when making your mind up.

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Things we wish we knew before turning 30

June 16, 2024 • 16 mins

What do you wish you knew before turning 30? Or perhaps you’re in your 20s not wanting to make the same mistakes as the old folks a few years ahead of you! From applying sunblock to not beating yourself up for not reaching all your childhood goals yet, Janelle and Ricky reveal their regrets and recommendations for this often unwelcomed milestone of adulthood.

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When you feel behind in life

June 2, 2024 • 16 mins

Do you feel behind in life? You’re not alone! In this episode of the Terrible Life Advice podcast, Janelle and Ricky talk about feeling behind in life; their own experiences, what helps them when they feel like that, and their tips for overcoming feeling behind.

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Episodes

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The ‘I’ll be happy when’ trap (and how to get out of it)

When to work on a relationship vs. walk away

What to Do When You Feel Stuck in Life

Should you quit your job?

What to do if you feel like an imposter

I hate my job, what should I do?

Job hopping: Career helper or hinderer?

Should you ‘fake it till you make it’?

Bouncing back after being made redundant

The worst jobs we've ever had

Lessons learned from failed businesses

How to not sweat the "small" stuff

Should you change jobs for money?

Lessons learned from bodybuilding

To travel or not to travel?

Things we wish we knew before turning 30

When you feel behind in life

Popular Podcasts

Saved by self-love (how to truly love yourself)—with Laura Sylvester

Thriving again after toxic relationships—with therapist Meghan Fitzpatrick