Hi, I’m Hayley - the founder and host of Before You Bloom. I created this space from lived experience, knowing how much it matters to feel seen, heard, and understood. I’m a primary school teacher, podcast host, and someone living with multiple chronic illnesses and invisible disabilities. For years, I've learned how to show up, keep going, and look “fine” on the outside while navigating pain, fatigue, and uncertainty behind the scenes. Those experiences shaped not only who I am, but the kind of conversations I believe we need more of. Before You Bloom was born during a season where I needed reminders that healing doesn’t always look like fixing, and growth doesn’t always come with neat timelines. What has grown into a top‑rating Australian health and education podcast, now ranked in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide, and a safe, intentional space for people to share their stories with honesty and care. Through long‑form conversations, I sit down with individuals who have faced life‑altering challenges including (but not limited to) : chronic illness, cancer, disability, grief, trauma, mental health, burnout, and starting over. These are not stories wrapped in forced positivity. They’re conversations about resilience, softness, ambition, and becoming, even when life hasn’t gone to plan. As someone living with multiple chronic conditions, I understand the tension between having big dreams and a body that doesn’t always cooperate. I know what it’s like to grieve former versions of yourself while still wanting more from life. That lived experience informs everything I do, from the questions I ask, to the way I hold space for my guests. Outside of the podcast, I’m deeply passionate about personal development, mindset work, and spirituality, not as tools to bypass pain, but as ways to meet life with more compassion, awareness, and intention. I believe healing can coexist with ambition, and that growth often begins with gentleness. Reading has always been a place of comfort and discovery for me, helping me learn, reflect, and feel less alone, while also letting me wander through both real and imagined worlds. I’m at my best in nature, in the sun, near the sea, or spending quiet time with my dog, Lenny. These small joys (that feel big to me) are reminders that a meaningful life isn’t built only in big milestones, but in moments of presence, rest, and connection. This is a space for those who are still becoming. For those learning to live alongside pain, uncertainty, or change. Thank you for being here.

Lets bloom together!