The Grass is Greener

06/09/2026

To all the Dad's out there, hope you're having a great day!
🎧 Have a listen to the latest episode of The Grass is Greener. A really powerful conversation with Jack Davis, founder of It's Cool To Cry. Talking about being proactive to support our mental health and why these conversations can sometimes be difficult for men.
On Apple https://bit.ly/3hLNO82
On Spotify https://spoti.fi/3I2OPjX

03/09/2026

🎙️ IT'S COOL TO CRY – Talking About Mental Health Before Crisis
We often encourage people to check in on someone else and ask:
“Are you OK?”
But how good are we at checking in with ourselves and being able to say:
“I’m not OK. Can you listen?”

This week on The Grass is Greener, I had a really powerful conversation with Jack Davis, founder of It's Cool To Cry.

Jack shares the incredibly personal experiences that led him to start It’s Cool to Cry, his own journey through grief, and what he learned about the danger of trying to simply push difficult emotions away.

We also talk about something I really like about Jack's approach — being proactive about our mental health rather than waiting until we reach crisis point.
💬 Why talking about how we're feeling matters
🧠 Learning to recognise and articulate our emotions
👥 Why these conversations can sometimes be difficult for men
🁢 Jack's brilliant concept of “vulnerability dominoes”
❤️ Asking “Are you OK?” — and having the confidence to say “I'm not OK”
🛠️ Practical tools Jack uses in his It’s Cool to Cry workshops

I really enjoyed this conversation. At times it became quite personal for both of us, which perhaps demonstrates Jack's message better than anything else:
The more we practise talking openly about our mental health, the more normal those conversations can become.

🎧 Have a listen to the latest episode of The Grass is Greener.
On Apple https://bit.ly/3hLNO82
On Spotify https://spoti.fi/3I2OPjX

31/08/2026

25/08/2026

Many clients have been asking about this, listen to our recent podcast about these changes. https://www.tgigpodcast.com.au/episodes/episode156beforeyoupanic and if you've got questions about your specific circumstance contact us today https://www.aspireplanning.com.au/contact

20/08/2026

🌱 What do you actually want your retirement to look like?
Not how much super do you have.
Not what investment option are you in.
Not even when are you going to retire.
👉 What do you actually want your life to look like?
This week on The Grass is Greener - Podcast, I chat with author, podcaster and retirement educator Bec Wilson - Epic Retirement about something we both feel strongly about — retirement planning needs to start with life. 🎙️
We talk about:
💰 Finding your own definition of “enough”
⏰ Creating more choice and flexibility in your 50s and 60s
✈️ Making the most of travel while you have the health and energy to enjoy it
💪 Investing in your health, purpose and happiness
💼 Rethinking what work and retirement might look like
🏡 The different stages of transitioning into retirement
📈 The growing focus on Retirement Income Solutions and whether greater certainty around future income can give people more confidence to actually enjoy their money
One line from Bec probably sums up our whole conversation:
💬 “Don’t talk to me about money until you’ve pictured life.”
I couldn't agree more.
Retirement planning isn't just about building the biggest possible balance. It's about understanding the life you want to live — and then using your money to help make it happen. 🌿
🎧 Listen to the latest episode of The Grass is Greener.
On Apple https://bit.ly/3hLNO82
On Spotify https://spoti.fi/3I2OPjX

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06/08/2026

Did you know your adult children could pay tax on the super you leave them?

Many Australians assume super is completely tax-free once they're retired—but that's not always true.

This week's episode explains:
✔️ Who qualifies as a tax dependant
✔️ Why tax components matter
✔️ How to check your own super
✔️ Strategies that may help reduce future tax for your family

It's an important conversation for anyone planning the legacy they'll leave behind.

🎧 Listen to the latest episode of The Grass is Greener.
On Apple https://bit.ly/3hLNO82
On Spotify https://spoti.fi/3I2OPjX

31/07/2026

NEW SUPER RULES - Make note if you are intending to make additional contributions (on top of your employer's Super Gaurantee of 12%). https://www.aspireplanning.com.au/contact

27/07/2026

Have you re-evaluated your strategies after the recent budget changes? Using the vehicles optimally has never been more important. https://www.aspireplanning.com.au/contact

24/07/2026

Nearly one month in! Listing the top 5 areas you'd like to change or improve is a great place to start. We're here to support you. https://www.aspireplanning.com.au/contact

23/07/2026

WOMEN IN SUPER

Why do women continue to retire with significantly less super than men — and is telling women to simply “save more” really the answer?

In the latest episode of The Grass Is Greener, I’m joined by Jo Kowalczyk, CEO of Women in Super.

Women in Super has been around for more than 30 years, supporting women within the superannuation industry while also advocating for better retirement outcomes for all Australian women.

Jo and I talk about why the gender super gap still exists — from lower average earnings and part-time work to career breaks and the enormous amount of unpaid caring work still undertaken by women.

We also discuss some of the progress that has been made, the need to better recognise unpaid care, and whether our retirement system truly reflects the way women actually live and work.

It’s a conversation about super — but also about work, caring, financial security and what a fair retirement system should look like.

🎧 Listen to Women in Super, with Jo Kowalczyk, on the latest episode of The Grass Is Greener.
On Apple https://bit.ly/3hLNO82
On Spotify https://spoti.fi/3I2OPjX