How to back yourself – with Tania Doko
EPISODE 1You don’t need to know how something will turn out before you begin. Tania Doko, singer-songwriter and one half of iconic Australian duo Bachelor Girl, has built a life and career by being willing to back herself – from leaving the comfort of Australia for a new creative life in Sweden, to making the ask without knowing who might say yes.
In this episode, Tania takes Ren behind the scenes of Bachelor Girl’s early days and the extraordinary success of Buses and Trains. They explore letting go of perfectionism, having the courage to try, and staying open to possibilities you could never have planned. If you’ve ever wished you could turn down the volume on that harsh inner critic, this conversation is for you.
“ You just don’t know who’s going to say yes... I used to be scared of a no. Like it’s the end of the world. It’s just a no.”
TANIA DOKO
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REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Take a moment to reflect. Each episode leaves you with questions worth more than a quick answer. There are no right answers — just an invitation to listen to what comes up.
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What would you ask for if you weren’t afraid of hearing no?
Where in your life might stepping outside what’s comfortable open you up to something you can’t yet imagine?
What have you learned through experience that might now be valuable to someone else?
TRY THIS
Turn the conversation into action. Insight fades fast unless you do something with it. The exercise below is a small, practical experiment inspired by this episode’s guest — designed to move an idea from your headphones into your week. Start before you feel ready.
What is perfectionism costing you?
Inspired by Tania Doko’s reflections on perfectionism, this worksheet will help you notice what the pursuit of perfect is costing you — and discover what might happen if you let “good enough” be enough.
GUEST SPOTLIGHT
TANIA DOKO
Tania Doko is an internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and one half of iconic Australian duo Bachelor Girl, best known for Buses and Trains. In 2026, the duo released Waiting for the Day: Artist Sessions, reimagining their landmark debut alongside artists including Delta Goodrem, Guy Sebastian and Jessica Mauboy. A prolific performer and songwriter, Tania mentors emerging artists, while continuing to create new music.
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