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  • 847. Fearlessly Failing: We are Back - With a new Podcast Home!
    May 3 2026

    Righto, time of a little update. Also let's welcome the Bosso (aka Matt Sofo aka my lovely fiancé) back to this pod!


    First of all; there’s news from the Fearlessly Failing pod camp, and we’ve moved homes. After almost 4 years at iHeart Australia we have officially moved to our new home Acast. It’s called migration when you change pod homes like this, and amongst the drama of it all, our pod disappeared from Apple Podcasts, so after 7 days of searching for a lost pod it's officially back, Apple Support saved the day and restored the some 850 episodes. So it’s with excitement and a fresh new pod zest that i’m excited to bring you along for the ride. Eps will drop in the same order: Monday long form, Wednesday hot seat and Friday LA diary. And you can listen wherever you like to listen to pods.


    Next up; we saw an Aussie movie today. it’s getting a U.S. release and its called Kangaroo Island, it’s all shot in South Australia. Wowee this one is a stunner of a film but its def a tear jerker, so pack your tissues. It tackles grief, death, family dynamics and voluntary euthanasia. Just so you’re walking in prepared. It is so beautiful but also confronting and heart warming at the same time.

    This week i’ve been lucky enough to tape 3 acting auditions, one was really fun. Here’s the thing though, i’ll never know how it was received unless i get a call back, so when i hit send i try not to give it another second of thought.


    I also sent off a book pitch, if you’re new to my page you may not know that aside from acting and podcasting i’m also a nutritionist and have written 11 health and wellness books. So i’ve popped my nutrition cap back on in a sense for this book idea, so the pitch has been sent, fingers and toes crossed. Not that, unlike an audiuton i probably will think about again, because publishers are usually so lovely with letting you know if they thing an idea has legs or not.


    Righto, onto the meditation: I set myself a goal to do 30 days of meditation in a row. Here’s how it went, now I was pretty resistant if I’m honest, I’m that annoying person who always thinks they’re time poor. Terrible excuse I know, but that was mine. With all that said, here’s what I’ve learnt:

    - some meds are better than others (meds = meditations)

    - some days I feel like a whimsical fairy when i meditate and other times I feel like I’m simply making a list of all the things that have annoyed me that day (no surprises if you know me, I have 4 Virgos in my chart)

    - it’s a wonderful circuit breaker

    - it’s made me realise how much unnecessary stress and worry I hang onto

    - it’s given me the space to process things

    - it’s helped me walk into stressful situations feeling more grounded

    - it doesn’t mitigate fear but it definitely helps me welcome fear and the lessons it can bring

    - am I going to continue? Hack yeah! New goal: 60 days in a row!


    ps. totally seperate to mediating, i built my own website. I know - crazy right! I did it with the help of AI and honestly, it took me about 3 days and thats just because i’m a control freak, i reckon you could make one in half a day! Here’s my wesbite if you want to have a squizz: lolaberry.com


    Righto, thats it from me!


    Big love from La La Land!

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    40 min
  • 846. Hot Seat: Damien Strouthos
    Apr 22 2026

    Welcome to our Hot Seat ep with actor Damien Strouthos!

    Lots of fun answers in here and wait til the very end for a great tip for any creative!!

    Big love, LB

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    6 min
  • 845. Fearlessly Failing: The Resilient Actor - Damien Strouthos
    Apr 19 2026

    In this episode of Fearlessly Failing, I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with actor Damien Strouthos about his incredible career, from Shakespearean beginnings to TV and film success.

    We dive into his experiences with theatre, including a memorable story about stepping into a role with just 24 hours' notice. Damien shares his insights on resilience, AQ (adversity quotient) which wwas coined by Dr. Paul Stoltz, and it measures an individual's ability to handle difficult life circumstances and remain resilient, and the importance of having a supportive tribe.

    Damien also talks about his podcast, The Resilient Actor, and how it's helped him connect with others in the industry. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to build their resilience and navigate the ups and downs of a creative career. You can check out his website here: https://theresilientactor.com.au/ and poddy here: https://theresilientactor.com.au/podcast

    This episode is for anyone with a creative passion on dream, hope you love it!

    Big love,

    Lola

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    49 min
  • 844. LA Diary
    Apr 16 2026

    This past week in La La Land:

    Righto, I had a fun audition earlier in the week, where I got to play a bit of a meanie (and i dressed her in all pink, down to the nails). The audition came in at 7:04PM Monday night and was due by 11AM the following day. There's a saying that you become “audition fit” in LA because you do so many auditions, but i think its because you have to get so good at the fast turn arounds. I dont mind it but in Australia you usually get a good week to prepare and learn audition sides (scripts), where as here, it's so quick and to be honest, I dont think I'm putting up my best work. but I am throwing my hat in the mix, so I guess it's just the way different industries in different places work.

    Found a cool new pod studio in LA to record from, it's a film and audio podcast space in North Hollywood and its brilliant. Its called Bear Punch TV and if you're ever in LA and need a pod space, its a goodie. They have multiple room options and have even built a fun green rooms for guests and hosts too.

    I'm leading a yin yoga teacher training in Beverly Hills this month, I've led retreats before but never a full blown teacher training so thats going to be exciting. I'm currently preparing a lecture on the chakras, koshas and kleshas. Here's a little snapshot:

    CHAKRAS:

    These guys are like energy centres “Chakra” means “wheel” in Sanskrit. In yogic traditions, chakras are subtle energy centres in the body that regulate physical, emotional, and spiritual processes, and we have 7 of them, starting at the base with our root chakra and moving all the way up to the crown chakra:

    • Root (stability, survival) red

    • Sacral (creativity, pleasure) orange

    • Solar plexus (power, confidence) yellow

    • Heart (love, compassion) green

    • Throat (communication) blue

    • Third eye (intuition) purple

    • Crown (spiritual connection) violet or white

    Fun fact, they say you can use “colour therapy” to wear these colours to tap into each chakras energy.

    KOSHAS:

    Next up we have the Koshas, they translate to sheath or layer, i like to think of these guys a bit like the layers of an onion, the deep you go, the closer you get to the true self aka ATMAN:

    • Annamaya Kosha – physical body (food sheath)

    • Pranamaya Kosha – energy/breath body

    • Manomaya Kosha – mind (thoughts, emotions)

    • Vijnanamaya Kosha – wisdom/intellect and intuition

    • Anandamaya Kosha – bliss or deep inner peace

    KLESHAS:

    Kleshas come from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and describe mental afflictions or the root causes of human suffering.

    There are 5 main kleshas:

    • Avidya – ignorance (misunderstanding reality)

    • Asmita – egoism (over-identification with the self)

    • Raga – attachment (craving pleasure)

    • Dvesha – aversion (avoiding pain)

    • Abhinivesha – fear of death

    Other that that, I've ben hiking, working on a new book idea, looking for a new podcast home and self submitting for acting gigs. So the LA grind is on.

    Oh and we also saw 2 rockets, apparently SpaceX launches satellites from California all the time, but we'd just never seen them before, pretty cool. I'll add a pic! I've also got an app (it's called Next Space Flight) now so I can track when they launch and watch it from out balcony. Pretty cool, especially if you've seen Project Hail Mary recently. Which I would give 10/10 stars so if you haven't seen it, def pop it on your list!

    Big love,

    Lola

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    17 min
  • 843. Hot Seat: Actor - Jillian Shea Spaeder
    Apr 14 2026
    In this episode of fearlessly Failing Hot Seat, our guest shares their favorite spots in Australia, from Bondi Beach to the Gold Coast, and reveals their love for sharks and shark conservation. We dive into their favorite coffee order, a Matcha with cloud foam, and their go-to spot in LA, Aroma Cafe in Studio City. They also geek out over their favorite singer-songwriter, Billy Joel, and share a movie reference that's a nod to their boyfriend's name. With a dash of humor and a whole lot of charm, this episode is a fun and lighthearted conversation that's sure to leave you smiling.

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    6 min
  • 842. Fearlessly Failing: actor, writer, producer, and singer-songwriter - Jillian Shea Spaeder
    Apr 12 2026

    In this episode of Fearlessly Failing, i get to sit down and chat with Jillian Shea Spaeder, a multi-talented actor, writer, singer songwriter, and producer.

    We dive into Jillian's journey from writing and producing her first feature film (which features a blue tongue lizard) SAVING BUDDY CHARLES - you can watch it here for free: Watch - Saving Buddy Charles

    We discuss the challenges of wearing multiple hats, from writer to producer to actor, and how Jillian learned to delegate and trust her team.

    We also touch on Jillian's passion for creating content that tackles tough topics, like eating disorders, and her upcoming novel. In face Jillian has created an award winning short: The Noise, you can watch it here trigger warning, it does tackle the topic of eating disorders.

    This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories from the film industry.

    You can follow Jillian on insta here: Jillian insta

    And TikTok here: Jillian TikTok

    Big thank you to the local studio we recorded this episode at Bear Punch Studios in North Hollywood: check them out here

    And here's my insta, stay in touch! My insta!

    Big love,

    Lola

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    25 min
  • 841. LA Friday Diary
    Apr 9 2026
    In this episode, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at my recent adventures in Los Angeles. From exploring the city's vibrant culture to catching up on the latest movies, I'm dishing out the details on what's been on my radar lately. I'm also chatting about my upcoming yoga teacher training in Beverly Hills, where I'll be leading a group of aspiring instructors. Plus, I'm sharing some insights from a fascinating conversation with my friend Libya, who's an expert in space and its effects on our well-being. It's a fun and eclectic mix of stories and ideas that I'm excited to share with you.

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    12 min
  • 840. Fearlessly Failing: Australia House @ SXSW Part 2!
    Apr 5 2026

    It's an honour to host the Australia House @ SXSW podcast! Brought to you by the American Australian Association!

    Today's episode is the CREATIVE GO-GETTERS:

    We have so many creatives on this ep!

    Dario Russo - writer and director of The Fox starring Olivia Colman, Sam Neil, Emily Browning and Jai Courtney.

    Richard E Williams - writer, producer and director of Dead Eyes

    Weston & Wade - creators and actors in Codependent (this is also the pilot that I acted in and matt composed on)

    Josh - director of his third feature film The Great Emu War

    Shu - jumped on to talk about her film 5 blind dates which is out on Amazon Prime now

    Barry Conrad - who's also an actor and was the mcee of Australia House @ SXSW

    Hope you love these chats with creative go-getters!

    Thanks to AUSTRALIA HOUSE supporters

    Australian Goverment - Dept. of Foreign Affairs & Trade

    Investment New South Wales

    Realtor.com

    Big love,

    Lola

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    59 min