Escaping Australia’s Tall Poppy Syndrome - Lola Berry on Acting, Embryos & LA Hustle

Have you ever felt like you're playing small because the world around you tells you to “stay in your lane”? In this empowering episode of The Wellness Collective, I sit down with the unstoppable Lola Berry—author, nutritionist, podcaster, and now full-blown actor—who shares why she had to leave Australia to find true creative freedom.

We dive deep into how tall poppy syndrome stifled her growth, why she made the huge leap to LA, and how navigating fertility preservation with PCOS became one of her most transformative life choices. From the emotional toll of freezing embryos to the day-to-day LA hustle, Lola’s raw honesty and infectious energy will leave you feeling like anything is possible—especially when you build the right support squad and unapologetically back yourself.

Key Takeaways

The Role of Tall Poppy Syndrome – Understanding how Australia’s cultural bias toward humility can suppress ambition and impact women’s mental health and career growth.

Freezing Embryos with PCOS – Unpacking Lola’s personal fertility journey and how PCOS challenged her emotionally and physically through the embryo freezing process.

Building a G-Squad – How cultivating the right support network—from therapists to business help—can radically shift your wellbeing and resilience.

The LA Hustle – Embracing the highs, lows, and daily grind of LA’s creative industry while staying grounded in your wellness practices.

Fertility and Mental Health – The emotional aftermath of fertility treatment and how therapy helped Lola navigate the uncertainty and grief.

Wellness Practices That Stick – Daily non-negotiables like movement, therapy, sleep, and nutrition that support hormone balance and mental clarity.

Manifestation That Works – How visualisation, scrapbooking, and clarity on your goals can help you stay aligned with your life’s purpose.

Love, Distance & Growth – Real talk on navigating long-distance relationships, emotional independence, and partnership through personal evolution.

Where to Find Our Guest

Lola’s Personal Website – https://www.lolaberry.com

Follow Lola on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yummololaberry

Links & Resources

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