Why can doing something for ourselves sometimes feel so much harder than doing it for everyone else?

This week on 3 Wise Ducks, we're talking about self-care and the guilt that can sometimes come with it. Why do we find it so easy to put other people first, yet question ourselves when we take time out, say no or choose to do something simply because it makes us feel good?

We chat about what self-care can look like in everyday life, why it doesn't need to be expensive or complicated, and the difference between looking after yourself and feeling as though you're being selfish.

As always, we're sharing our own thoughts, observations and experiences, with plenty of laughs along the way. Maybe self-care isn't another thing we need to squeeze onto an already full list. Maybe it's about giving ourselves permission to matter too.

We'd love to know what self-care looks like for you, and whether you've ever felt guilty for making yourself a priority.

A Special Invitation from the 3 Wise Ducks

Come and join us for our 3 Wise Ducks Christmas Luncheon on Saturday, 14 November 2026!

We're bringing the Ducks and our listeners together for an afternoon of good food, plenty of laughs and a little Christmas cheer.

Included in the price is a two course luncheon, nibbles and a glass of wine, plus we'll have some fabulous door prizes up for grabs. And of course, it wouldn't be a 3 Wise Ducks gathering without the microphones. We'll be recording a podcast episode on the day and we'd love you to be part of the fun.

Head to the link in our bio to secure your spot. Places are limited, so don't miss out!

Connect with the Ducks:

Joy Ball, Blissful Connections Counselling
Website: blissfulconnections.com.au
Instagram: @blissful_connections

Jan, Jan Winslade
Website: janwinslade.com
Instagram: @jan.winslade

Nilu, Nilu Noble
Website: ivytalentco.com.au/nilunoble
Instagram: @melbourneescapades

Thanks for listening to 3 Wise Ducks.

We release a new episode every week, so be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss a conversation.

We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on Instagram @3wiseducks and send us a DM with your questions, topic ideas or feedback.

What does it really take to be happy, and are we sometimes looking for it in all the wrong places?

This week on 3 Wise Ducks, we're talking about happiness. Not the perfect life kind of happiness, but the everyday kind that can easily get lost when life gets busy.

We explore four key areas that can influence how we experience happiness, both in the little moments of everyday life and over the longer term. We talk about what we can influence ourselves, what we sometimes expect to make us happy, and why happiness can look different at different stages of life.

And because this is 3 Wise Ducks, we're certainly not claiming we've got life completely figured out. We're sharing our thoughts, experiences and plenty of laughs as we ask the question, have we cracked the code yet?

Have a listen and see how your own happiness measures up. What is already working in your life, and which of the four areas could use a little more attention?

We release a new episode every week, so be sure to follow 3 Wise Ducks so you never miss a conversation.

We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on Instagram @3wiseducks and send us a DM with your questions, topic ideas or feedback. And tell us, what does happiness look like to you?

A Special Invitation from the 3 Wise Ducks

Come and join us for our 3 Wise Ducks Christmas Luncheon on Saturday, 14 November 2026!

We're bringing the Ducks and our listeners together for an afternoon of good food, plenty of laughs and a little Christmas cheer.

Included in the price is a two course luncheon, nibbles and a glass of wine, plus we'll have some fabulous door prizes up for grabs.

And of course, it wouldn't be a 3 Wise Ducks gathering without the microphones. We'll be recording a podcast episode on the day, and we'd love you to be part of the fun.

We'd love to have you join us. Head to the link in our bio to secure your spot. Places are limited, so don't miss out!

https://www.instagram.com/3wiseducks/

Connect with the Ducks:

Joy Ball, Blissful Connections Counselling
Website: blissfulconnections.com.au
Instagram: @blissful_connections

Jan, Jan Winslade
Website: janwinslade.com
Instagram: @jan.winslade

Nilu, Nilu Noble
Website: ivytalentco.com.au/nilunoble
Instagram: @melbourneescapades

Thanks for listening to 3 Wise Ducks.

We release a new episode every week, so be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss a conversation.

We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on Instagram @3wiseducks and send us a DM with your questions, topic ideas or feedback.

This week on 3 Wise Ducks, we're turning the microphones over to you, well, sort of!

We've been loving hearing what you think about the podcast, so we're sharing some of the reviews and comments you've sent our way. Some made us laugh, some made us smile and a few sparked conversations of their own.

We're still finding our feet, having plenty of fun and never quite knowing where a conversation will take us, so hearing that you're listening and enjoying the ride with us means a lot.

And don't be shy. We'd love to hear what YOU think too. Leave us a review, tell us what makes you laugh, what you'd like to hear us talk about, or send us your own Duck Moment.

Connect with the Ducks:

Joy Ball, Blissful Connections Counselling
Website: blissfulconnections.com.au
Instagram: @blissful_connections

Jan, Jan Winslade
Website: janwinslade.com
Instagram: @jan.winslade

Nilu, Nilu Noble
Website: ivytalentco.com.au/nilunoble
Instagram: @melbourneescapades

Thanks for listening to 3 Wise Ducks.

We release a new episode every week, so be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss a conversation.

We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on Instagram @3wiseducks and send us a DM with your questions, topic ideas or feedback.