Welcome back to Dressing Gown CEO for part two of our raw and heartfelt conversation with business coach and mentor Caitlyn Muir (check out part one here if you missed it).
In this section of episode 5, Caitlyn opens up about some of the most profound challenges she’s faced, diving into experiences that are less about “overcoming” and more about learning to live with life’s deepest scars.
We start by exploring Caitlyn's personal journey through grief—losing loved ones to cancer, sudden death, and even - **trigger warning - suicide. As she puts it, “I was raised to believe that suicide was selfish,” a perspective she’s had to reconcile as she moves through the stages of grief, finding value in keeping people close who are “happy to sit in the moment with you, even when it’s ugly.”
From the unexpected love and lessons of losing a pet to her own IVF journey—a grueling process involving over 180 injections and costing more than $170,000 so far—Caitlyn doesn’t hold back on the emotional and physical tolls of pursuing motherhood. Living with PCOS, she’s endured the removal of dozens of ovarian cysts, some as large as grapefruits. “Period pain is not normal,” she reminds us, urging women to be unrelenting in their healthcare journeys.
We also touch on heavier societal issues, from female justice and the tragic state of domestic violence protections to the responsibility of helping others—especially women—through her work and this very podcast. For Caitlyn, “too many people are surface level, and we need more than that.” This episode is a powerful reminder of what it means to sit in someone else’s pain, to hold space for their struggles, and to find strength in vulnerability.
Join us as we conclude this moving conversation with a reflection on why Dressing Gown CEO was born—to create a platform that helps others connect and find support through the shared struggles of life and business. As a former teacher and the founder of Foil Me (a multimillion dollar company), I’m passionate about lifting up entrepreneurs, women, and anyone on a journey of growth and resilience. Connect with me on Instagram at @thedressinggownceo for more insights, and you can find Caitlyn @iconiccoachingau and her website iconiccoaching.com.au
