If you’ve ever thought,

1. “Love shouldn’t be this hard.”
2. “We’re so different — can this really work?”
3. “How do you stay connected when life gets loud?”

This episode is for you.

In this heartfelt, laughter-filled conversation, Tess sits down with Layne Beachley and her husband, INXS legend Kirk Pengilly, to unpack the real story behind their 23-year relationship and 15 years of marriage.

They talk about the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hilarious moments that shaped their partnership — from living worlds apart in the early years to navigating fame, recovery, and the daily work of staying in love.

You’ll learn:

• How two complete opposites learned to grow with each other, not just beside each other
• The moment Kirk said, “Why do I always get the broken version?” — and how it changed everything
• The truth about identity, healing, and showing up in a relationship as your whole self
• How humour, self-awareness, and radical honesty can keep love alive for the long haul
• The truth bombs land hard and the love runs deep.

Hit play and wake up to love, laughter, and a few home truths that might just change how you see your own relationship.

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If you’ve ever said, “I’m fine,” when you were anything but… this one’s for you.

In this raw, honest conversation, Layne and Tess unpack the tiny, two-word lie that so many of us use to avoid what we’re really feeling.

Because the truth is, every time you say “I’m fine” when you’re not, you push your real self a little further away.

You’ll learn:

• How to feel it to heal it
• Why emotional honesty is the ultimate power move
• How unprocessed emotions get stored in the body
• One simple way to start feeling your emotions safely without getting stuck in them

This episode is your permission slip to stop pretending, start feeling, and finally owning your truth.

For more resources related to today’s episode, check out our podcast episode page:
www.awakecollective.online/episode-2

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Join the Awake Collective Community for monthly masterclasses

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Follow Layne on Instagram @Laynebeachley

Follow Tess on Instagram @tesscbrouwer

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The A Wake Up Call podcast is created for general informational, educational, and inspirational purposes only. The stories, tools, and insights shared are designed to support your wellbeing journey - not to replace professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. In fact, we believe therapy is non-negotiable in life.

If you’re experiencing a medical or mental health condition, please seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Never ignore or delay seeking professional advice because of something you’ve heard on this podcast.

Your wellbeing matters. Take care of yourself, stay curious, and remember the real wake-up call is listening to what your body and mind are trying to tell you.

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Tess Brouwer and Layne Beachley share how life’s toughest wake-up calls led to more laughter, energy, and purpose. From burnout to bounce-back, they dish out simple tools (hello water, sunshine + protein!) and heartwarming stories that prove healing doesn’t have to be heavy.

Connect with Awake

Join the Awake Collective Community for monthly masterclasses

Get Awake’s transformative book: Know yourself grow yourself to live a happier more purposeful life

Watch the episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Awake_Academy

Follow Layne on Instagram @Laynebeachley

Follow Tess on Instagram @tesscbrouwer

Follow Awake Academy on Instagram @awake_academy

Book us for a workshop – wakeup@awakeacademy.com.au

Awakes TikTok www.tiktok.com/@awakeacademy_

Sign up for a wake up call for a weekly wake up call

Sponsor our podcast wakeup@awakeacademy.com.au

Disclaimer

The A Wake Up Call podcast is created for general informational, educational, and inspirational purposes only. The stories, tools, and insights shared are designed to support your wellbeing journey - not to replace professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. In fact, we believe therapy is non-negotiable in life.

If you’re experiencing a medical or mental health condition, please seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Never ignore or delay seeking professional advice because of something you’ve heard on this podcast.

Your wellbeing matters. Take care of yourself, stay curious, and remember the real wake-up call is listening to what your body and mind are trying to tell you.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.