Better Me (Hopefully)
Better Me (Hopefully) is the go-to podcast for those tired of the unrealistic portrayals of wellness and self-improvement on social media. Host Sharyn Casey brings a refreshing and candid perspective, offering real and relatable advice on living a healthier life without the pressure of fad diets and miracle workouts. Sharyn dives into the messy, the genuine, and the practical, cutting through the BS and embracing the joy and balance in everyday life. Better Me (Hopefully) is about discovering what is good for us in the health world… and what’s just a waste of our time and money…
Episodes
September 16, 2025 • 35 mins
In this chaotic and juicy episode of pop culture updates, we dive into the biggest stories shaking up your feeds:
✨ KATSEYE’s global takeover — from the Dream Academy to red carpet rumors and that viral VMAs moment
🎤 Mr. Fantasy (KJ Apa) — the bizarre, bold new persona, and an exclusive interview with the first-ever hosts to sit down with him
🎬 K-Pop Demon Hunters & parenting culture shocks
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September 10, 2025 • 15 mins
🚨 SPOILER: The debut Mr. Fantasy song is a legit banger and it's blowing up TikTok. 📱
What the hell is going on with KJ Apa and Mr. Fantasy?!
If you're as confused as we are about KJ Apa’s bizarre alter ego "Mr. Fantasy" — complete with a bob wig, fake teeth, and cryptic videos — this is the deep dive for you. 🎭✨
From Shortland Street to Riverdale, KJ Apa’s career has taken some wild turns — but Mr. Fantasy might just be the ...
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August 21, 2025 • 1 min
Hey team, it’s Sharyn!
I’ve missed hanging out with you, so I’ve started something new — it’s called A Little Bit Extra. It’s me, being myself, having the kind of chats and laughs we used to have, but with a fresh twist.
If you loved the old podcast, I reckon you’ll love this even more. It’s honest, fun, and just that little bit extra you need in your week.
So come join me — follow A Little Bit Extra wherever you get your podcas...
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August 18, 2025 • 49 mins
And we're LIVE! For the first episode, we're diving into Taylor Swift’s hidden Easter eggs and her new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'.
We’ll also unpack why TikTok star Blue Eyed Kayla Jade regrets hanging out with Drake (spoiler: he’s a d*ck), the strange disappearance of TikTok dancers tied to the 7M group, plus my latest smutty book recs and MOST IMPORTANTLY... my exclusive chat with music star Maren Morris!
00:29 The Jui...
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August 12, 2025 • 11 mins
Before we kick into the official first episode, I wanted to catch you up on where I’ve been for the past eight months, why I left The Edge after nearly two decades, and what’s been going on in my life — the good, the bad, and the flu.
From finding my feet without a daily radio show to learning te reo, dealing with loss, and MORE… It’s been a ride. Think of this as Episode Zero — a little life update, a little bit of honesty, and ...
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November 10, 2024 • 50 mins
One of the bucket list guests I had for the season was Sir John Kirwin.
Sir JK has done incredible things through sharing his mental health journey, he’s helped so many people including myself.
In this episode, my goal was not to cry like the other 2 times but also to talk to Sir JK about anxiety, his journey with it, his advice, tips, tricks and it’s one of the most beneficial conversations I’ve ever had (I was also so nerv...
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November 3, 2024 • 33 mins
A Lot of us battle imposter syndrome, it can be crippling, it can hold us back from our full potential. In this episode actress Antonia Prebble and clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire join me to delve into it and teach us some awesome strategies on how to combat imposter syndrome. Listen to Antonia and Jacqui Maguire 'What Matters most' podcast Apple - What Matters Most Podcast Series - Apple PodcastsSpotify - What Matters Most | ...
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October 27, 2024 • 48 mins
I had NEVER heard of the term ‘Over exercising’ until I was working out everyday, sometimes twice a day but kept putting on weight, I felt like shit, slept poorly and it made me crave so much sugar.
Doing this episode was really important to me because that frustration of not losing weight when you’re smashing your body at the gym is such a mind F and it’s so unhealthy. It messed with me so much mentally.
My friend Han Romano wh...
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October 20, 2024 • 54 mins
PICKLES, PINEAPPLES AND CHEESE, That’s what I love! That’s what I love! But I also love skincare. If you saw my draw at home I have alllll the potions, I’m obsessed, but what do we actually need?
Skincare can be expensive, how many steps do we need? What’s the myths and things we should avoid?
On this episode, THE Emma Lewisham of Emma Lewisham skincare is on the podcast, once I get over being star struck I’m asking all the que...
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October 13, 2024 • 33 mins
When I asked on Instagram what episodes you wanted to hear, the most common request was a Peri menopause episode, I’ll admit, I never knew this was a thing till I saw a video of Petra Bagust talk about it on her podcast ‘Grey Areas’ so in this episode I’m joined by expert Monica Barnes to get all the answers we should’ve been given in high school…
Monica Barnes from www.menopause.org.nz
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October 6, 2024 • 41 mins
Let’s get down to the nitty gritty, so many products and things to do, what actually works? In this episode I’m investigating A BUNCH.
In the activity section, Former Rugby player Tim Bateman who founded O-Studio lets me grill him on Infrared saunas, Ice Bathes and floats, I also give them a try and report back.
My friends and I have put our bodies on the line with some of the most common products to see if they work, pros, ...
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September 29, 2024 • 40 mins
HELLO GORGEOUS!
Botox, we used to be scared to get it, scared to admit it and because of that we’re talking allll about it this week
What is botox? We speak to Jacki Smith Founder of Caci Clinic about what it is, what it does, long term effects and approx costs
How do we tell if the place we’re going to is unethical and taking money from people who are vulnerable
What’s an alternative? Olga Newman from Face Up thinks we don...
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September 22, 2024 • 35 mins
F WORD F WORD AND MORE F WORDS, This week I was 4 weeks in to seeing a health coach, I was doing all the things, doing really well, then my brain took over, I fell off the wagon then all of a sudden I’m adding ‘thigh slimmers’ to my cart and other metabolism diet pills that won’t work (I didn’t buy then)
In this episode I take you along with me to my appointment with Joelle Legg my health coach/nutritionist, to get advice on how...
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September 15, 2024 • 60 mins
Shocker of the century, I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, ever since things have blown my mind how different parts of my personality now make sense, it’s not just me living this reality though, so many people are being diagnosed late in life with ADHD and other neurodiversities, so what do we do afterwards?
My friend Nathan was diagnosed last year with ADHD and PTSD after a traumatic event landed him in the hospital, He’s been o...
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September 8, 2024 • 45 mins
ALLO ALLO ALLO!
Our guest this week, Sarah Reidhas been drawing on her years of experience with luxury beauty brands, she has been inspired by her journey as a health coach and wellness advocate to make our lives better, with daily rituals, Sarah has done extensive research about kiwi women for her company ‘Embody Me’ and the stats about women in NZ putting themselves last, doing most of the unpaid work in their household and fee...
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September 1, 2024 • 32 mins
YOOOOHOOOO ONLY MEEEEE!
It’s been a while since one of my besties somatic Sexologist Morgan Penn and I did a podcast episode together, but we had to organise a Trainee Sexologist reunion to talk all about libido. Morgan is such a great safe space to discuss this sort of thing because a low libido is so incredibly common or your libido changing throughout your life, I put all the questions to Morgan and she brings her expert knowle...
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August 25, 2024 • 39 mins
I got scammed by a naturopath. In the desperate search to feel better, I somehow ended up on a cooler bag worth of supplements and a massive credit card bill.
How do we spot the real from the scam? Are they all bullshit?
I talk to Doctor Sash and Naturopath Jess Blair to wade through the fake and how to spot someone who actually wants to help you and doesn’t just want your money.
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August 21, 2024 • 7 mins
BONUS EPISODE: Jazz Thornton and I met when she was 12, this is more of our journey together and what led to Jazz having go back on medication.
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August 18, 2024 • 28 mins
Ahoy there! It’s Sharyn Casey here and thank you for having a gawk at my podcast.
Do you ever sit at work and think you don’t enjoy it anymore? Do you worry about what you would do if you left? Have you been made redundant and need to try something new? Maybe it’s time to PIVOTEarlier this year, I wanted to leave my job, I was done. I had so many questions and fears about it. One day that day will come so how do you face that mo...
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August 13, 2024 • 6 mins
AHOY! Guess what? You deserve more SMUT
This is a bonus episode of some parts of the 'SMUT is the new porn' cutting room floor.
ENJOY
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