This week, we’re wrapping up the year with something fun yet practical, and full of heart, because who doesn’t love a good holiday story?

In our final episode of the year (don't worry we will be back with some BIG YESES again next year) Mel shares her Big YES to creating heart-led holidays through house swapping, a simple yet brilliant way to make family travel feel spacious, affordable, and deeply connected.

What started as a creative solution to escape overpriced accommodation soon became a way of life. For Mel and her family, house swapping isn’t just about saving money; it’s about immersing themselves in someone else’s world, getting inspired by how others live, and opening their doors (and hearts) to new experiences.

We dive into what house swapping really looks like, from the practicalities of setting up your home, to building trust through honest communication, and the funny, unexpected stories that always seem to find you when you’re living in someone else’s space.

Mel shares the lessons she’s learned after many successful swaps, including how clear agreements, thoughtful touches, and good-old-fashioned communication can make every exchange a win-win. She also reminds us that saying yes to something unconventional often leads to richer, more meaningful adventures and a deeper connection to what truly matters: time together.

If you’ve been craving a slower, more heart-driven approach to travel, this episode will spark ideas for your next getaway. Whether it’s across town or across the country, maybe it’s time to think beyond hotels and start swapping stories and homes.

Live passionately,

Nat and Mel

You can find more information here about House Swapping:

MEL.O | THE HEART LED HOUSE SWAPPER

Mel is here for those that are ready to say yes to what their heart has been calling them to. Through 'Splash of Life' she has created a collection of offerings for Heart Led Living in Business, Family & Adventure.

Recently expanding into her "Heart Led House swapping" space where she supports families to say yes to free and soulful holidaying through house swapping.

Come follow Mel on her House Swap adventures and access some resources, led by her lived experience of 20 swaps so far, to help you explore this way of holidaying for yourself.

INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/theheartledhouseswap

WEBSITE & BLOG: https://www.splashoflife.com.au/house-swapping

FREE & FULL GUIDE ACCESS: https://splash-of-life-design.systeme.io/splashoflife

Could You Leave It All Behind for a Year-Long Family Trip?

Heather Did.

This week’s episode of Grab Your Keys and Go takes us on one unforgettable adventure, literally! We sat down with Heather to hear about her Big YES: taking her family on a year-long trip around Australia.

What began as a dream turned into a full-blown logistical (and emotional) marathon from renting out the house, packing up, clearing years of “stuff,” to juggling work commitments, and moving life onto the road.

But what she didn’t expect was how the trip would change her family especially the deep, beautiful relationships that blossomed between her children and her husband. Days spent together without the usual noise and distraction created space for connection, conversation, and laughter they’ll never forget.

Heather reflects with us honestly on what it took to get there, the planning, the letting go, and the courage to trust that they could make it work. She also opens up about what she’d do differently next time and what the road taught her about simplicity, family rhythm, and the kind of life they truly wanted to return to.

If you’ve ever dreamed of taking off, maybe not for a year, but just for a reset, Heather’s story might be the permission slip you’ve been waiting for.

It’s a familiar scene for so many mums — the laptop open, the emails never-ending, and your child sitting nearby, quietly playing, just wanting you.

That’s where Meg found herself one day — her daughter on the floor reading books, patiently waiting, while Meg tried to finish “just one more thing.” It was her day off, but it didn’t feel like one. The weight of responsibility sat heavy, the guilt of not being present pressed harder, and something inside her whispered, “This can’t be it.”

That whisper became Meg’s Big YES.

After years of building a career and following the rules of success, she realised those rules no longer fit. What she really wanted was time — real, unhurried, everyday time — to walk her daughter to school, have morning chats, say yes to excursions, and be available for the small moments that make childhood magic.

So she made a decision that actually became easy in the end: she left her job and said yes to becoming a full-time coach. It wasn’t a leap into ease — it was a leap into alignment.

In this conversation, Meg shares what it’s really like to let go of stability for presence, how she worked through the guilt of wanting more family time, and what redefining success looks like when you’re a mum who’s ready to do life differently.

This episode is a love letter to every woman sitting in that in-between — craving more of what matters, but not sure how to say yes to it yet.

You can find Meg here:

www.newchaptercoaching.com.au

Insta:

@newchapter_coaching

TikTok:
@newchaptercoaching

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