Episode #95: Kate Christie - She Bought a Palazzo in Sicily—Here's Why Every Woman Should Have a Life List

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Kate Christie—Australia's top time management expert and the woman who bought a palazzo in Sicily as her midlife manifesto. After losing her ex-husband to pancreatic cancer while raising three teenagers solo, Kate discovered that waiting for "someday" is the biggest trap we fall into. She created what she calls a Life List—not a bucket list for when you're old, but a guide for living audaciously right now.

I'll walk you through:

✅ Why tragedy taught Kate that "later might be too late" and how it transformed her entire approach to time

✅ The "24 out the door" parenting philosophy that empowers adult children to thrive independently

✅ How to break down audacious goals into 90-second moments of action

✅ Why empty nesting should be celebrated, not mourned—and what that says about healthy relationships

✅ The three types of Life List goals: Go Big (palazzo dreams), Go Small (daily joy), and Go Now (spontaneity)

Whether you're stuck in survival mode, convinced you need to wait until retirement to live your dreams, or struggling to prioritize yourself after years of giving to everyone else, this conversation offers the framework and permission you need to start living now. Sometimes the path to fulfillment isn't through more planning—it's through taking that first brave step.

🔔 Remember: This isn't about abandoning responsibility or being selfish—it's about recognizing that you've earned your turn. Life is precious, and the relationships we build with our children, partners, and ourselves are strongest when we model what it means to live intentionally.

Connect with Kate Christie:

Website: www.katechristie.com.au

Instagram: @katechristieloves

Facebook: Kate Christie

LinkedIn: Kate Christie

Email: kc@katechristie.com.au

Kate's Book: The Life List: Master Every Moment and Live an Audacious Life