I'm Bridget. I'm a mum to three beautiful boys, a wellbeing coach and a primary school teacher. I grew up in country Victoria and now live on the Surf Coast with my family.
I love being outdoors, exploring new places, a good catch-up over a cuppa and time with the people closest to me. I'm sentimental and really appreciate the little things, from family rituals and special places to those everyday moments you wish you could bottle up. I'm naturally curious, empathetic and genuinely interested in people, their stories and what makes them who they are.
I'm quite an organised person. I like having a plan, getting things done and making things happen, but I also love going with the flow and not having every minute accounted for. I tend to put a lot of thought into the things and people that matter to me, and know what it's like to have a busy mind and plenty going on, even when everything looks fine on the outside.
In my mid-twenties, I became unwell after years of being independent, driven and always on the go. Having everyday things become difficult was a huge adjustment. It changed the way I think about wellbeing and taught me how important it is to pay attention to how we're actually doing, rather than simply pushing on.
I've worked in primary education since 2012, with a few breaks along the way, and have been coaching since 2018. Supporting people has always been something I've been drawn to, whether that's a young person navigating the changes and pressures of life or an adult juggling work, family and everything else life brings.
That's the heart of The Truest You. I understand what it's like to be capable, dependable and get things done, while having plenty going on in your own mind. I also know that life has its highs, lows and ever-changing phases. Sometimes having someone to talk things through with can help you join the dots, gain a fresh perspective and work out what might make things feel better, without simply adding more to your plate.
I love a conversation that starts with one thing and finds its way somewhere unexpected. Often, it's the things you hadn't quite put into words or connections you hadn't made that lead to a different perspective. You don't need to have it all figured out. We can start wherever you are.