If you’ve ever thought, “Love shouldn’t be this hard.” “We’re so different — can this really work?” “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. For more resources related to today’s episode, check out our podcast episode page:www.awakecollective.online/episode-3 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 – [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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