Krissy Marsh sits down with Tia Danis, a 24-year-old dermal therapist she first met at a casual barbecue eight years ago. At 16, Tia hated school, was struggling with her parents' divorce, and had no motivation to get out of bed. Krissy pulled her aside and started an informal mentoring relationship built on one simple technique: goal-setting with present-tense self-talk.

Eight years later, Tia has transformed her life. She lost over 50 kilograms, built a thriving career in the skin industry, got engaged, and found her faith. But the road wasn't straight — she battled PCOS, was dismissed by her doctor, hit 140kg, and had to fight through years of depression and anxiety before things started to shift.

In this episode, Tia and Krissy break down exactly what changed: the "I am" vs "I will" reframe, why you need a mentor outside your family, how to advocate for your own health, and why only you can decide to be unhappy.

If you're feeling stuck, unmotivated, or defined by a diagnosis — this one's for you.

About Tia

Tia is a dermal therapist based in Sydney, specialising in skin health for clients with hormonal conditions like PCOS. She was mentored by Krissy Marsh from the age of 16 and credits goal-setting and mindset shifts as the foundation of her personal and professional transformation.

About Wildly Appropriate

Wildly Appropriate is hosted by Krissy Marsh — entrepreneur, mentor, and former Real Housewives of Sydney cast member. The podcast explores real conversations about mindset, success, health, and the moments that change your life.

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