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This episode focuses on setting intentions for 2025, exploring the concepts of discipline, risk, and self-trust. We highlight the importance of defining a word for the year, tracking progress, and understanding the interplay between internal safety and self-reliance. 

• Setting intentions for the new year 
• The concept of discipline as commitment 
• Understanding state mastery and agility 
• Defining 'risk' and its personal significance 
• The necessity of monthly reflections and tracking 
• The conflict between self-reliance and over-giving 
• Building internal safety and trust 
• The importance of nurturing emotional responses

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Is it possible that we've been misleading ourselves about life's single, straightforward purpose? Join me as I challenge this notion and open a conversation about embracing life's unpredictability and complexity. Reflecting on the film "Wicked," we weave through themes of legacy, love, and personal meaning, asking what truly defines our contributions to the human narrative. Together, we ponder why struggles are often more comfortable to share than triumphs and how that shapes our connections with others. 

Curiosity stands as a guiding force in this exploration, prompting us to question traditional perceptions of love and suffering. As we navigate this complex landscape, I suggest that love, far from a source of pain, has the power to dissolve suffering and bring profound joy. Each chapter of this episode encourages embracing curiosity as a core value, one that fuels creativity and shapes our understanding of purpose. As we wrap up the year, I express heartfelt gratitude for your engagement and hint at more thought-provoking journeys ahead. Let's continue learning, unlearning, and finding joy in the unique experiences that define our lives.

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What if avoiding our true desires is just another way of avoiding vulnerability; because we fear vulnerability as weakness?  When in reality if we shift and reframe vulnerabilty to honesty, we can see where we are kidding ourselves, being dishonest out loud and ultimately, sneakily lying to ourselves?

Discover the courage it takes to practice self-honesty and how emotional agility can pave the way for meaningful connections. We delve into the fears of rejection and conflict that drive our avoidance tendencies, leading to self-censorship and disconnection. Learn how honest communication, even when uncomfortable, serves as a catalyst for personal growth and stronger relationships. Reflect on your own challenges with honesty and be inspired to engage in open dialogues, despite uncertainties, for a more authentic and connected life.

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Can the relentless drive for success actually stem from childhood loneliness? In this eye-opening episode, I dig in the to the lesser-talked about emotional roots of Type A personalities. We'll trace the origins of these traits back to the 1950s when cardiologists first identified them, and discuss how their outward continuous drive is often an internal struggle for validation and emotional support. Through my extensive work, I've seen how these individuals' high ambition, perfectionism, and fear of failure are coping mechanisms for feeling unseen during their formative years. This episode sheds light on the true motivations behind their productivity and sense of urgency—offering a fresh perspective on what really drives Type A behaviour.

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What happens when clarity and passion slip through your fingers? Join me as I recount my battle with burnout and feeling suffering both personally and professionally. Discover how paralyzing it can be to lose sight of what you want and need, and how seeking the right kind of help can reignite your passion. 

In this episode of "And What Else," I delve into the intricate dance between passion, clarity, and action. Learn how gaining clarity can rekindle your passion and drive, transforming uncertainty into renewed DRIVE and passion. I'll walk you through my journey of questioning my career choices and how finding clarity brought me back to podcasting with a fresh perspective. If you've ever felt stuck this episode offers might be just what you need!  Especially if you have somehow tied suffering with part of who you are and what success costs!

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Can the words you choose truly transform your journey of self-discovery? Join me, as we unravel the impact of language on personal development. In this episode, Wendy shares how substituting specific terms can unlock different dimensions of self-awareness. For instance, why "younger self" might be a more approachable term than "inner child," and how "self-value" can provide a deeper connection than "self-worth." Wendy also delves into the hidden patterns of high achievers, who may conceal people-pleasing tendencies behind their facade of high performance and independence.

Tune in to also explore the fluid nature of attachment styles and self-awareness.   
Reflect on your own language, values, and behaviours, and learn how to act on new insights differently. This episode is a call to not just listen but to take a minute and understand it for yourself.

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If you've seen the iconic purple book with the emoji on it, or even read it for yourself - then I've got a treat for you today! Joining me on the podcast is Yomi Adegoke, multi award-winning journalist and author of numerous books including her debut novel "The List". As a journalist for The Guardian and British Vogue, she covers topics like race, feminism, popular culture and how they intersect, as well as class and politics and so our episode today builds brilliantly on all of these ideas. Living in a world where something you wrote decades ago online can come back to bite you, we're diving into whether this is a good thing, why Yomi doesn't share much about her personal life on social media and how transitioning from writing non-fiction to fiction brought up insecurities she hadn't expected.

Yomi and I are talking about:

• Yomi's inspiration for her book, "The List"
• Cancel culture and declaring views we hold
• Life online as an author in the public eye and the boundaries we hold
• How Yomi became a critically thinking writer
• Doing things we haven't done before or are bad at

You can connect with Yomi on Instagram @yomi.adegoke or Twitter/X @yomiadegoke. You can buy "The List" here and at all other bookstores.

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As children, a lot of us liked to read our horoscopes in the newspaper, but for my guest today, that led to a career in astrology and writing. My guest today is Sade Jackson - astrologer, writer and creativity mentor for creative mavericks, visionaries and muses of soul. When Sade had a reading done by an astrologer at 19, she was told she would one day open her own spiritual business - which, as a sociology student, she couldn't believe would ever be true. After these prolific revelations, she began to study the arts of astrology, which opened up a rabbit hole of new worldly discoveries. Now, over 10 years later, Sade has since become a creative consultant for astrology based apps, has her own astrology column in the Evening Standard and has trained in the energy healing arts of Reiki. Our conversation takes a lot of twists and turns, and you're sure to come out of it pondering so much more than you thought!

Sade and I are talking about:

• How Sade got into astrology and writing
• Books that are about more than just self-development or astrology
• Maiden, mother and crone energies
• The biggest assumptions people make about Sade and her work
• The psychoid, religion and rabbit holes
• Conforming as a society and the people who rebel
• Finding your creativity inside you
• Connecting with your chart

You can connect with Sade on her website at thesadejackson.com, on Instagram @thesadejackson or the Mystica Salon account @mystica_salon.

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We've all heard of a detox, where you attempt to eliminate toxins from your body through various means, but have you ever heard of a visual detox? Today's guest, Marine Tanguy, recently published a book called "The Visual Detox" and I was so excited to dive into the concept more with her! Marine is an art entrepreneur, speaker and media commentator and founder and CEO of MTArt Agency. After managing her first gallery in London at 21 years old and a career in visual arts, she founded her agency, the first of its kind supporting artists worldwide. Marine is a passionate advocate for the role of the artist in guiding the public through a world flooded with visual noise and the agency seeks to ensure artists are rightly recognised as the spokespeople for a visual age. We had such a brilliant conversation that will encourage you to think about the things you see every day!

Marine and I are discussing:

• Why Marine wrote her book, "The Visual Detox"
• Being in tune with the visuals around you such as nature and art
• How advertising influences us psychologically, especially as women
• AI imagery and consciously consuming content
• Equity and visual inequality
• Making art more accessible
• Subconscious biases when viewing images

You can connect with Marine on Instagram @marinetanguyart, or her website at mtartagency.co.uk. Her book, The Visual Detox, is available here and in all other booksellers.

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What if embracing the bare minimum in your self-development journey could lead to the big shifts?  This week I am exploring how small, seemingly ordinary efforts can transform your life and challenge the all-or-nothing mindset that often leads to burnout. Discover the power of integrating mindful practices into your everyday routine, from figuring out your reaction to words, to setting intentions in the shower. Learn how these simple tools can help you cultivate deeper roots ensuring that your growth is sustainable and meaningful.

In this episode, I share practical tips, a shift in language (next level, new devil is NOT for me), ways to change your view of things and ultimately how not to keep giving up. Reflect on your motivations and see how minimal, consistent practices can prevent the disappointment that often follows massive, intensive self-care sessions. By embedding significant realisations into daily life, you can foster a sense of well-being and trust in yourself, even amidst a busy schedule. 

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Have you ever felt trapped in a fixed mindset or struggled to incorporate change? In this episode, I share how breaking free from rigid, all-or-nothing thinking opens doors to a more flexible approach to personal growth. By embracing the bare minimum approach, you are able to create lasting changes, that rules and rigidity just can't achieve. 

Join me as I reflect on the impact of inflexible mindsets on development and how consistent practice, even at the most basic level, can cultivate belief, courage, and adaptability.  Ultimately GROWTH.  This episode focuses not just on the meditation challenge, but on committing to something with the intention of it being possible, rather than signing up already expecting failure. Challenge your all-or-nothing attitude and find more and more ways to make it possible, enabling change to be continuous rather than ALL IN then ALL OUT. 

Feel free to connect with me on Instagram or email, and don’t forget to share your thoughts and feedback. 

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Join myself and Sharmadean Reid, the powerhouse behind the Stack World and author of "New Methods for Women." Our conversation is exploring her book, which is set to hit the shelves on June 27, 2024.  It is a toolkit for women to craft their futures, drawing on insights from her own experiences and transformation together with observations from the world, her large community and studying the work of others.

Sharmadean offers a compelling perspective on the echoes of intergenerational experiences, the delicate balance between vulnerability and self-sufficiency, particularly for millennial women, and the profound impact of our attachment styles on the journey towards healing. And when it comes to the art of communication, her wisdom sheds light on cultural narratives and discerning fact from opinion, providing a different way to really consider how we all speak and use our words.

Finally, let's not forget the influence of myths on gender equity and societal norms. Sharmadean invites us to reimagine these stories. To continue the conversation and become part of this much bigger conversation, you can follow Sharmadean on Instagram HERE

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What if the relentless pursuit of busyness is actually keeping you from discovering your true self? Join me as we explore the hidden motivations behind our hyperindependent lifestyles and how early experiences can lead us to value productivity over authenticity. This episode is a deep dive into the transformative journey of slowing down, reconnecting with our bodies and intuition, and how this uncomfortable process can lead to profound clarity and inner wisdom. We'll examine the societal glorification of busyness as a badge of honor and reveal how it can act as a barrier to understanding our emotions and desires.

In a world obsessed with speed and achievement, we challenge the norms by embracing the art of true pause and stillness. Discover how balancing ambition with rest allows us to tap into deeper self-trust and motivation, achieving more with less stress. By embracing the feminine energy within us all, we shift from an endless cycle of productivity to a path that fosters personal growth, creativity, and meaningful connections. This episode is not just a discussion; it's an invitation to transform your life and leadership approach by reimagining the role of busyness in your existence. Reach out for further conversation and support as we journey together towards a more enriching and authentic life.

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Have you ever found yourself sapped of energy, struggling to maintain positivity, or just feeling off-kilter? I'm inviting you to look at the vital role our ‘state’ plays in our day-to-day existence.  I discuss how the ebbs and flows of our energy and emotions shape our narratives and beliefs. We'll tackle the art of self-affirmation, sharing personal anecdotes on how you can leverage this simple routine to uplift your state of mind and take charge of your self-awareness.

We all have our unique rhythms that dictate when we're most effective, and it's time we honor that individuality. This episode isn't just about questioning the conventional workday; it's about redefining what successful work habits look like for you. By understanding the power of positive discipline and recognizing our own needs, we can prevent burnout and keep our creative fires burning bright.  Forming strategies for personal growth and thinking about how to dismantle the self-imposed barriers that may be hindering your true potential.

Lastly, we'll explore the broader implications of being attuned to our personal states and how they impact our quest for an optimal life. From the basics of self-care to the influence of movement and meaningful connections, I'll share insights on making wise decisions and avoiding the traps of a low state.

If you are interested in joining my LIVE 8 week course "Be Uncommon" the link is HERE with the earlybird on until May 23rd using code UNCOMMON

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Everyone knows how important I think it is to know who you are, what you like and dislike without just copying someone else to "fit in". My guest today knows this too - she's Bec Morris, a Brand Consultant who holds 15 years of invaluable experience in the industry. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of working with some of the largest and most prestigious brands in the world, gaining an unparalleled insight into what it takes to create a truly successful brand. We had a really interesting discussion all about the importance of getting uncomfortable, creating your own rituals (no, we don't mean sacrificing someone) and why Bec doesn't like the term "personal brand".

Bec and I are talking about:

• What Bec has battled with to get to where she is now
• Checking in with yourself about how you want your life to be
• The problems with the term "personal brand"
• Why we don't avoid the hard stuff any more
• The fact that you are not your business and your business is not you
• Regulating your nervous system
• Blending in or standing out?

You can connect with Bec on Instagram @_becmorris or on her website at becmorris.co.uk.

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Chatting ALL the things with Astrologer Francesca Oddie - myself and Fran met many years ago when I used to run a retreat company and she came along just as she was stepping into being an Astrologer. 

From understanding signs, the many layers of astrology, numerology and not it seems - the cards - together with how she ended up looking through the lens of astrology to understand people in relation to each other and being on a TV show advising on this!

Her passion to help people understand their needs, inner conflicts, passions and growth lessons shines through.  Reminding people of their gifts and bringing all of her joy into a reading to help you be more curious for life. 

We also discuss being a modern astrologer and changing the perception of peoples attitude towards astrology.

Although chatting astrology is one thing (and often confusing to many), Fran towards the end of the episode runs through some of the current transits on my chart and discusses me astrologically - we thought it might help you to hear how some of these things translate as a snippet to reflect on what we have been discussing.

You can find Fran's website here:  https://www.francescaoddie.com/
and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francescaoddieastrology/

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I've been having a lot of conversations recently with different types of people who are in different circumstances about the topic of understanding who you are, what you like and don't like, what you stand for, who you want to be and how you want to live it. Then, taking all of this knowledge, and assessing how your life currently is and seeing what is in agreement or conflict with how you want to be living. In reality, most people never consider these things and if that's you, it's totally holding you back from living the life that you deserve!

In today's solo episode, I'm diving into:

• Recognising who you are and what you like and don't like
• Fragility and being afraid of self-development
• Getting into your body and out of your mind
• Being heart-led vs business-led
• Why you need to stop talking into the echo-chambers of agreement
• The word "resilient" and why I think we should stop using it
• Vulnerability and going deep with others

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So many of us are terrified of public speaking, but have you ever considered what causes that? It's not usually just a direct fear of speaking! That's why today's episode with Kay Munday, speaking coach, is so valuable - it breaks down to so much more than just opening your mouth on a stage. She is an international speaker and coach on a mission to eradicate labels through the power of storytelling. Kay firmly believes effective story-telling is the most important tool in your toolbox and she draws on the learning within her own journey from dyslexia, an introvert who suffers with anxiety, and a professional who hated all forms of speaking, to a now internationally recognised presence and Google’s go-to speaking coach.

Kay and I are talking about:

• How Kay helps people become better speakers
• Learning how to communicate better with yourself
• Why self trust is so important in changing your life
• Fear of speaking and why that's not usually your problem
• Failure vs learnings
• Doing the right thing for you and putting yourself first
• Processing where you're at before moving forwards
• Learning to ask for help
• Being open about your stories

You can connect with Kay over on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, or on her website at kaymunday.com.

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Sometimes the best businesses are those that start totally by accident, and my guest today has fallen into a number of her businesses through her own personal journey from recovering from an eating disorder and beginning to share content about that online. Joining me today is Steph Elswood, a health and fitness advocate, professional dancer, director of body confidence workshops 'Stay Sassy', Author of 'Plant to Plate' and Founder of 'Sasstainable', 'Dry Disco' and 'Carouse'. I found her originally as 'Healthy Chef Steph' and instantly connected with her approach to wellness and sobriety. In today's episode, we're going deep into Steph's journey from anxiety following drinking in the pub after her boyfriend's rugby matches, to becoming sober and eventually starting her own non-alcoholic drinks company after noticing a gap in the market.

Steph and I will be chatting about:

• How Steph got started making content to help her recover from her eating disorder
• The companies Steph has started and her newest one, a non-alcoholic drinks range
• Challenges and obstacles that come with running businesses
• Why Steph stopped drinking when she was 22
• How giving up drinking actually gives you the things you were looking for in drinking originally
• People pleasing and sharing your life online
• Authenticity and vulnerability

If you'd like to stay in Steph's circle, you can follow her on Instagram @stephelswood and YouTube @StephElswood and follow her non-alcoholic drinks company on Instagram @drinkcarouse.

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A solo episode today - and I'm back with my usual attitude, of course! A question I want you to ask yourself is "is the self-development work I'm doing actually leading me to develop, change and grow?". If the answer is no - we need to work out why, and that's where today's episode will come in handy. If you're taking in all the information, but being passive about implementing it, then you really need to sit down and think about what's truly going on. And if you're blaming the planets, astrology or signs as a reason to wait or why it's not your fault (coming from someone who works with astrology and loves this stuff) - this episode might be a bit of a wake-up call!

Today I'm diving into:

• Why you can't be passive when it comes to self-development
• Taking self-responsibility for changes you need to make
• Getting out of umbrella terminology and looking at facts
• The reason you set such high standards for yourself
• Detangling your self-worth from your business or employment
• What your "personal brand" truly means
• Working out what you need to stop doing instead of what you need to start doing

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When we've been doing something so well in the past, moving into a new career or phase of life can be scary. It takes a lot of bravery to be able to take that leap, and today's guest is proof that when we live life aligned to our values, we can truly thrive. Joining me for this conversation is Fran Millar, who is currently CEO of men's fashion brand Belstaff and previously was one of the founding members and senior management of Team Sky, potentially one of the most successful professional cycling teams ever to exist. While she lives her life mostly offline, in today's episode we cover plenty of topics surrounding her move from sport to business, how successful women are judged and what she believes her strengths are as a leader.

Today Fran and I are chatting about:

• Challenges Fran has faced in a male-dominated industry
• Having the confidence to make changes in your life
• The impact of choosing not to have children
• How women are viewed in business and what their superpowers are
• Advice we'd give to our younger selves

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I love exploring different topics within the realm of self-development on this podcast and today's episode is no different. We'll be diving into the wonderful world of breathwork, which if you haven't tried before, can over time allow you to reduce stress and improve sleep and focus, as well as release emotions and understand yourself as breath can be a mirror of lots of our behaviours, physiology and psychology.

Joining me today is Rob Rea, a breathwork coach who worked in banking for 5 years before realising it wasn't his path. His journey with breathwork started over a decade ago in Bali where he discovered within stillness, a sanctuary for creativity, introspection and healing. Over the past decade he has dedicated himself to exploring various breathwork practices and methodologies and his path has taken him on a global adventure, where he has integrated breathwork, meditation & somatic experiencing techniques into his daily life.

Today Rob and I will be chatting about:

• How Rob transitioned from banking to modelling to breathwork coaching
• Why calmness is a practice and what brings Rob back to his calm
• How awareness gives you the power to choose
• The things that hold people back from starting breathwork
• What breathwork can do for you and your body
• Micro-choices and increasing your percentage of change
• How Rob would like to see the breathwork world change in the future

You can connect with Rob on his website at robrea.co.uk or on Instagram at @robrea__.

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It's a very special day today... my 46th birthday! In celebration of that, we're going to have a little reflection episode and also cover navigating those voices in our head that challenge us. I can honestly say that right now I feel the best I've ever felt in my whole life, and so if you're reading this or listening to today's episode thinking that you're too late or should be further ahead by now - just breathe and take a moment. Things only really started to change for me once I stopped avoiding the inner work that I didn't want to do and challenged the way I was thinking and behaving. I'm talking you through some examples in this episode!

We're also celebrating a year since the podcast was first recorded - can you believe it?!

Today I'm chatting about:

• My thoughts on my life now I'm 46
• How giving up alcohol improved my ability to feel my emotions and changed my life
• Navigating negative thoughts and how the first kilometre impacts you
• De-storying stories we're stuck in
• Deciding not to tick the world's tickboxes

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Feeling trapped in a cycle of emotional whiplash, where the fear of relying on others keeps you isolated? Discover how childhood experiences with emotionally unavailable caregivers shape our adult lives, creating a barrier to forming deep, meaningful connections. Join me as we unravel the complex web of trust issues and the nervous system's role in this emotional tug-of-war. This episode promises to guide you to a breakthrough understanding, revealing how the absence of witnessing emotional repair in our formative years plants the seeds of anxious attachment and avoidance.

Together, we'll explore how these ingrained beliefs can lead to self-isolation, people-pleasing, and fawning behaviors that hinder true love and support. By recognizing these patterns, we aim to dismantle the fortress that keeps genuine relationships at bay. This is an invitation to reframe your perspective on self-reliance and connection, offering practical insights into creating healthier bonds and repairing relationships. Tune in for a transformative discussion that paves the way for experiencing authentic connections and a renewed sense of trust in yourself and others.

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Today's episode is one of my favourites I've ever recorded - diving deep into the topics of self-perception, putting yourself through suffering, and learning what fulfils you with my guest, Lewis Robling. Lewis is an ex-professional rugby player of 10 years, who since discovering ultra running in lockdown, has left the rugby world behind and become an ultra running coach and founded his own events company called "Why We Run". Lewis truly opens up in this episode, sharing things from the impact that feeling out of alignment with rugby had on him, to rugby drinking culture and discovering the importance of having a community around you.

Lewis and I will be chatting about:

• Using running as a pain management tool
• Which he found harder - therapy or ultramarathons
• Self-support and filling your cup
• Making positive changes in your life
• The impact of alcohol on your view of yourself
• Giving back to others through charity and community

You can find Lewis on Instagram at @lewis_robling or check out the Why We Run website at itswhywerun.com.

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Brand and website designer and vision strategist, Becky Symes has come to join me on the podcast today and we have such a good episode in store for you! I invited Becky on after connecting with her on Instagram and wanted to bring over some of the amazing conversations we've had there to allow for a deeper discussion on the podcast. We've chatted about lots of things surrounding purpose, being a female in business and the insecurities many women face about taking up space and struggling with their visibility wounds when it comes to personal branding. It's so vital that we unlink our self-worth from our businesses and maintain those boundaries in order to allow ourselves to continue on our personal development journey.

Today Becky and I are chatting about:

• Undoing visibility wounds
• The role gender plays in business
• Personal branding, authenticity and virality
• Being bolder with our beliefs and values
• Changing internal thoughts to change the exterior
• Slowing down

You can connect with Becky via her website at beckysymes.com or on Instagram at @beckysymes.

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I am an advocate for the bare minimum - and that doesn't mean doing the least amount possible, or just trying something once - if you tell me you've completed something, I'll ask you "how many times?"! To me, the bare minimum is the act of taking small, consistent action towards our goals. We can often find that situations feel hard or gritty and we think that means that things aren't "right", when really, we need someone to come and poke us in the face to point out that things are meant to be hard and sometimes life has challenges that are meant to expand us. Well, I'm here with an episode that is exactly the poke in the face that you didn't even know you needed!

Today I'm talking about:

• What I really mean by the bare minimum
• Embracing challenges and obstacles
• The importance of being in the best possible "state" and considering what you need
• Focusing on what you can control

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I'm so happy that values are something nowadays that we are a lot more open about discussing and sharing with others. Even companies and brands have their own values now! But so often we apply our values to others, but not ourselves, and so today's episode is going to be focusing on values but from the shadow side. For example, is kindness one of your values? But from the shadow side, you aren't compassionate towards yourself and you're great at being a people pleaser to your own detriment. Working on aligning ourselves with our values truly can teach us so much about ourselves and help us to work on our self-development.

Today we're talking about:

• Why I think it's so important to understand our values
• Examples of how to look at your values from the shadow side
• How to apply your values to yourself and not just others
• Re-evaluating when your values clash with each other

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Self perception is our inner limitation, outer conclusion jumping view of the world and ourselves.  What we see isn't always the full view and our ideas about ourselves and other people are being formed in a way that can create a whole host of behaviours.  Sometimes these behaviours work in our favour, sometimes they determine whether we'll even try! If you think back to a time where a friend was really struggling with a problem, and you were secretly thinking "why can't they just get on with solution X?", that was an example of how their self perception was influencing them to see the solution as more of a problem than you would have. They've probably thought the same about a problem you had at some point! Self-perception plays such a huge part in our lives and if we are to move forward with our self-development journey, we need to work on our self-awareness and start to understand our blockers and why we do the things that we do.

Today I'm diving into:

• The different types of perception
• Why we do self-development
• The difference between the presenting problem and the real problem
• Why it's important to develop your self-awareness
• How I think spirituality helps your self-discovery

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All or nothing thinking - the perfect illusion to make you think that you're passionate, committed, all go go go. It's just a trick! All or nothing just means we will come back to nothing, once we aren't able to give our all any more. If I called you a "continuous starter" instead, you wouldn't be as happy about that descriptor, I'm sure. Fundamentally, you'll find yourself going around in circles and feeling as though you're never able to make progress anywhere, because you'll always have great reasoning as to why you had to stop that thing you wanted to do. Combined with being a people pleaser, you'll find you're always able to complete things for others, but not for yourself, leaving your imposter syndrome raging. Sounding all too familiar? Dive into today's episode!

Today I'm chatting about:

• How all or nothing thinking is just tricking your mind
• Why this thinking will affect the things you want to do for yourself
• People pleasing vs your personal goals
• Your internal quitter & how they feed your imposter syndrome
• Why you "can't even finish a book"
• Journal prompts to help you complete something that's been on your list a while

Book a 1:1 session with me here or learn more about working with me in other ways here.

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Yes, it's another discipline episode, but this time through a different lens! If you're still thinking to yourself that being disciplined means using force with yourself to get things done, you're really going to want to have a listen to today's episode. There are so many areas of our life that need us to be disciplined, and I think one of the most important is rest. Have you ever noticed that when you take a break, you get ill? So you start to think that you're healthier when you're busier, and slowing down is bad for you. Well, that's all tied into your nervous system and it's time to realise that you aren't actually thriving when you're in that state. So have a listen to today's episode, and start to think about whether you're truly giving your body the rest it needs.

Today I'm talking about:

• Why hyper-independent people avoid rest
• How I used to rest, compared with now
• The different areas of your life that you need to be disciplined in that aren't work
• The forgotten art of waiting and slowing down
• Why self-diagnosis and inaccurate labels are stopping you living
• Coming to that thing you're avoiding

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If you listened to last week's episode, you'll know that my word of the year in 2024 is discipline. In today's episode, I'm going a little deeper into discipline and how I'm using it this year to support positive change in my life. I'll be sharing examples of how I'm using discipline - and that's definitely not as a rod to beat myself with, nor as a way to do more or even as a way to try to overachieve! Tune into today's episode if discipline is your word of the year, or you just feel like you could do with a little extra discipline boost this year!

I'm going to be talking about:

• How disciplined I felt I was in 2023
• The way I wanted to approach January 2024
• The things I've implemented to improve my discipline this year
• What the data told me about why I struggled last year
• The link between productivity and rest
• All or nothing vs the bare minimum
• Habit stacking on the toilet!

If you'd like a one-to-one session with me as a one-off, you can book these for January, February or March here.

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Welcome to series 2 of And What Else! If you're a new listener, I'm so happy that you're joining us, and if you're a returning listener, thank you so much for coming back! In today's episode, we're hitting the ground running with a topic that's certainly a lot of peoples' word of the year for 2024 (and mine!) - discipline. In my mind, discipline isn't about being tough or stern with yourself, it's finding the flexible way forward rather than the excuse why not. It's simply a tool that will help you to cultivate a habit that aligns you with achieving your goals, not some horrible way to bully yourself. So, if you feel like you've been looking at discipline in the wrong way, tune in to today's episode to learn more about how to reframe this word and begin to actually start holding yourself accountable.

In this episode, we're discussing:

• The definitions of consistency and discipline
• What manifesting is and isn't
• How being a people pleaser is affecting your personal growth
• Giving yourself permission to be disciplined to look after yourself and how it affects you if you don't
• My thoughts on the quote "I'm not available for anything that disrupts my peace"
• Becoming aware of the energy you're around
• Reframing the "I'm a manifesting generator" excuse

If you're interested in diving deeper into discipline, completion, seeing it through and nervous system regulation, join me in The Bridge 10 week course which starts in March!

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It's the final episode of 2023! What a whirlwind this year has been - and how quickly it's gone! The podcast launched back in March, and we're rounding up 36 episodes in this first week of December, as I think we all just need a bit of space over this crazy season (my thoughts on that - another episode in itself!). Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this podcast part of your development routine and my first year in podcasting so successful!

Today I'm chatting about:

• The traits and behaviours of the types of people that I work with
• How I work with my clients to change their thinking and beliefs
• Fears and resistance my clients have to changing
• Helping my clients to separate themselves from their job titles

Join me for my workshop "Pause for Momentum" on 14th December 2023 at 7.30pm. This will be an end of year round-up that isn’t just an acknowledgement of what has happened, but the seeing of the unacknowledged. You will understand how to stop using shitty data to assess yourself, and understand why you are moving in directions that don’t support you.

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What if your worth isn't just tied to how much you can do for others? Join me as we unravel the belief that we must keep everything together or risk it all falling apart. This episode explores how childhood experiences with unreliable or emotionally unavailable parents might have shaped this narrative, pushing many into taking on too much responsibility too soon. Learn how this overwhelming sense of duty can lead to exhaustion and loneliness, and discover how we can begin to open up, delegate, and rebuild trust in others. By questioning the origins of these beliefs, we aim to let go of over-responsibility, realising that our value extends beyond our actions alone.

In a world that equates vulnerability with weakness, we emphasise the power of embracing emotional openness. This episode challenges the misconception that vulnerability is merely performative, while highlighting the adverse effects of hyper-independence, such as emotional guarding and isolation. We discuss the journey of moving away from over-functioning, inviting more joy and connection into our lives. Finally, we touch on the transformative process of rewiring deep-seated beliefs with the aid of therapists or coaches to escape the productivity trap. As we set the stage for our next conversation, consider sharing this insight with someone who might benefit from breaking free from survival mode.

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Today's world can be a really difficult place to grow up in, thrive in and build a community in and that's why today's guest has created her own wellness platform aimed at making wellness and collective wellbeing as accessible as possible, to everyone in all industries. She believes that wellness is a journey that we can go on collectively and by doing it together we can break down more barriers than we could alone.

Joining me on the podcast today is Chloe Pierre, a content creator, author and the Black female founder of thy.self, which she was inspired to launch in October 2018 after struggling to find a space that resonated to her within wellness. Chloe's mission is to make wellness more approachable and accessible to the people that its origins are derived from. Chloe started her career working in fashion PR and over the last decade, has expanded her experience into marketing, where she now serves as a Digital Marketing Consultant for some of the biggest global brands including Nike Jordan, BBC and H&M.

It's so easy for us to feel as though we aren't part of anything bigger and feel swallowed up by things going on in the world, but we are part of the world's ecosystem and for it to begin to heal, we need to heal ourselves too. Join us today for this important conversation!

Today Chloe and I are discussing:

• Collective wellbeing and global healing
• Finding your superpowers by being yourself
• Leaving home young and growing up without a support system
• Wisdom you'd impart to your younger self
• Improving inclusivity and diversity in organisations and communities
• The idea of being an expert
• Your mindset and beliefs changing over time

You can follow Chloe @chloepierreldn on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and TikTok. You can reach her via email for any collaborations at chloepierrepr@gmail.com. Her book, Take Care: The Black Women's Guide to Wellness is available to buy from all major retailers. You can learn more about Chloe's wellness platform, thy.self, here.

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In astrology, a "Saturn Return" is the astrological happening that occurs approximately every 29 years and involves substantial personal growth, hurdles, and transformations. So many of us can relate to the turbulent time that can arrive at the end of your 20s, and in today's podcast episode I've invited on Caggie Dunlop, whose company Saturn Returns aims to guide people through this event. We're going deep into difficult times in our lives, discovering who we are and where we're meant to be going.

Caggie is a multi-talented creative artist, writer, musician and entrepreneur who is best known as the founder of the Saturn Returns Podcast. Based in London, England, Caggie has made a name for herself as a leading voice in the personal growth and self-improvement space, with a focus on finding purpose and meaning in life. Caggie is a free spirit and storyteller at heart and uses poetry, music and deep conversations to seek truth, connection, and new ideas.

You're sure to relate to something in today's episode, so tune in now!

Today, Caggie and I are chatting about:

• Moments in life that cause you to re-evaluate who and where you are
• Changing your personality and interests to suit your friends and acquaintances
• Discovering your aligned next steps
• Cancel culture and arguments on social media
• Being liked and accepting conflict
• Waiting for the other shoe to drop and hypervigilance

You can connect with Caggie on Instagram @caggiesworld and @saturnreturnsco. Her website is www.saturnreturns.co.uk and you can listen to her podcast here.

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Two questions for you: Would you describe yourself as an all-or-nothing person? And are you proud of it?

If your answers are yes and yes, today's episode is for you. I'm going to be going deep into why your all-or-nothing mentality is actually holding you back and is something you need to learn how to move past. This is something I've worked on myself, and why I am now the bare minimum tortoise! It might sound counterproductive to say that I will do the bare minimum and the easy option and that it has actually skyrocketed my growth, but I promise if you jump into this episode, all will make sense!

Today I'm talking all about:

• How all-or-nothing mentality is a barrier to growth
• Why the bare minimum is where the big difference happens
• My opinion on 12-week transformations and challenges
• How I make the most of bathroom time (it's not weird, I promise!) 
• Becoming the person who does the things you do, not just doing things because they're on the list

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On the retreat, when I asked the women to connect with their own masculine energy there was so much resistance to it. They felt disconnected to it, didn't want to feel it, didn't trust it. This was mirrored for them by some of the men that had been part of their lives and also the masculine energy that they previously had that they ended up rejecting. Although they had rejected this part of themselves, it was still leading them, causing internal conflict and prevented the feminine from coming in and having her part in the story. I'm focusing on the masculine in today's episode as not only does the feminine get way more airtime, but the masculine relates strongly to people experiencing hyper-independence, which ultimately is one of the main things I help people work through!

Today I'm chatting about:

• Why I've been prompted to talk more about the wounded masculine and what it is
• The relation between wounded masculine energy and hyper-independence
• Traits relating to masculine energy
• Offering the positive to others and the negative to yourself

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If there's anything that life gives everyone - it's lessons! Mistakes and failures are definitely par for the course but it is, of course, what you take from them that determines how you grow and what you move forward with. Today's podcast guest fell into business unexpectedly and our discussion in this episode covers a range of topics, from how she got started, what she's learnt along the way and her favourite life lesson from her dad!

My guest today is Sophie Liard, who started The Folding Lady in 2019 at the start of the global pandemic. Her folding skills were learnt in the department store she worked in from the age of 16. She was taught to fold by many prestigious brands such as DKNY, Ralph Lauren and 7forallmankind.

She transferred her folding and merchandising skills from store to home and now shares her magic with others through her social media platform and first book: The Folding Lady.

Sophie is a self-proclaimed "lover of failure" and I think that is what brings the magic in this episode - the importance of failing, picking yourself up and always continuing to practise, practise, practise!

Sophie and I are diving into:

• The "after value" of organising your space
• Practice and the power of repetition
• Adding things into your daily routine and making them stick
• Improving communication with others in your life
• Retaining privacy as your business grows
• Finding something positive to take from a situation you don't want to be in
• Loving failure and learning from mistakes
• Reflecting on data and tracking metrics

You can check out Sophie's website here and follow her on Instagram and TikTok. Her book, "The Folding Lady: Tools & tricks to make the most of your space & find after value in your home" is available from all major retailers.

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So many of us are living in today's world rushing from one appointment to the next, obsessed with ticking off our to-do lists and never really taking a moment to sit down, breathe and just be. This "being" is what Slow Living advocates are encouraging us to embody - do less, be present and feel more. The wonders that this transition can do for your body, mind and soul are totally life-changing. 

My guest today on the podcast is Giselle La Pompe-Moore, a Slow Living advocate, author, speaker and artist. In her work, Giselle explores how we can find quiet joy in everyday experiences, practise quiet rebellion by resisting productivity culture and centre quiet healing without the burden of perfection, so we can work towards a quiet revolution where we slow down for long enough to remember what it means to be human and create meaningful social change. 

Today's episode is really one that will allow you to release the pressure you hold on yourself to always be doing and to learn to find small joys in the world through living slowly and quietly.

Giselle and I will be chatting about:

• The struggle of working in a fast-paced industry
• Slow living and dealing with feelings of guilt
• Acknowledging that you are enough as you are
• The law of attraction, manifestation and coming from poverty
• Meditation and what it looks like in different forms
• Finding joy and discovering what really matters in life
• Faith, spirituality and believing in yourself
• Respecting what your soul desires

You can connect with Giselle on Instagram @gisellelpm and learn more about her on her website. Her book, Take It In, guides us to see that visualisation, wishful thinking and gratitude lists alone can't outwit the very real stuff we're all carrying and is available through all major retailers.

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Recently, I got back from the retreat I was on with 11 other women and wow, what a wonderful experience it was! We were looking at the art of receiving, the ability to connect, to be interdependent, to allow ourselves to be supported and to allow ourselves to be seen in a way that we don't always manage to do in day-to-day life. Today's podcast episode is going to be recapping on the experience that we had, what we gained from it and how being around others and going through things together can really add so much to your life. Everybody that comes on retreat comes on their own, but the connections that are made when we all drop our masks and open ourselves up is truly magical.

Today I'm covering:

• The impact that the retreat had on the women that came
• How trusting yourself leads to growth
• Why I'm an advocate for joy
• The definition of healing
• Owning your communication

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We all know that people in the spotlight can struggle with their mental health after they've become well-known - from trolls and online bullying, to having every decision and outfit scrutinised by the media, it can be incredibly difficult to feel like you can live your life as you choose. Today's podcast guest, Kaz Crossley, experienced just this after she appeared on the 2018 series of Love Island. I got to know Kaz after she came to me when she was struggling with situations in her life that were showing up on repeat. Now, she runs a thriving women's only combat sports community called Combat Collective which focuses on Muay Thai, a headbands business called KazBands and retreats in Thailand to bring women together to find a community. Kaz is an amazing example of the power of working consistently at your self-development, and in her own words "There's no finish line where I'm done, I'm self-developed!" so if you're ready to feel inspired and motivated by her, press play now!

Today I'm chatting with Kaz about:

• The impact of appearing on reality TV on mental health
• Finding confidence and mental wellness through a new hobby or sport
• Discovering a community through retreats
• How self-development changes your choices
• Low self-worth and low self-esteem
• Learning to become dependent on others in healthy ways
• Finding who you really are and becoming yourself
• Taking responsibility for things you want to change in your life

You can follow Kaz on Instagram @kazcrossley and check out the Combat Collective website here.

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There's nothing I love more than joining with people who work in similar ways to me, opening up to each other and sharing stories about our own lives. One of those people is Africa Brooke, who I'm so excited to bring on the podcast today! Africa is a consultant, credentialed coach, strategist, and international speaker with a unique focus: tackling self-sabotage and self-censorship. From starting life in Zimbabwe and moving to the UK at nine years old, watching her parents' relationship decline and feeling like a burden for asking for help from aunts and uncles, Africa really has lived experience of those topics she works with her clients on. Our discussion today is incredibly powerful, covering many different topics that I've touched on the podcast before, so if you're ready for some real-life examples of hyper-independence, self-sabotage and self-censorship, hit the play button!

Africa and I will be talking about:

• Self-censorship through the lens of hyper-independence
• The younger self and where Africa's hyper-independence stems from
• The abandonment wound and ending relationships
• Following through on things you've started
• Binge drinking and getting sober
• Discovering your relationship with responsibility and honesty

You can connect with Africa via her website here or on Instagram @africabrooke. You can purchase her Courage over Conformity self-paced course here and contact her via email at me@africabrooke.com.

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Today's conversation is one you need to brace yourself for - and I'm kindly asking you to listen all the way to the end before you make any reactionary responses! We're going deep into what your investments are costing you or affording you. And I'm not just talking about the monetary cost of investing in self-development or coaching - there are so many hidden rewards or risks that come with choosing to make different types of investments. It's all about what the return is for you and whether that return is worth it for you in the life you are living now and the life you want to live. I'll be giving examples from my own life in this episode so if you're interested in applying this topic to yourself, tune in now!

Today I'm chatting about:

• Our most precious investments
• Things that are high-cost for you (not just from a monetary point of view!)
• What we value and how our values can shift over time
• Owning what you value and what you see as important to you
• Working out what it costs you to say yes or no to opportunities

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Ever felt like you're hitting a brick wall when trying to use logic to solve emotional problems? You're not alone.  Many of us have been conditioned to lean on logic, yet emotions don’t abide by the same rules. We explore how childhood stories of self-worth create emotional blocks that logic alone can't dismantle. By learning to embrace and process emotions, we can transform these blocks into breakthroughs, moving toward true self-acceptance and shedding the illusion of being broken.

Facing resistance and fear when striving for important goals is a common struggle. But instead of pushing harder, Wendy suggests a different approach: pause and observe the emotions that surface. Shifting focus from productivity to curiosity about our desires allows for personal growth. This episode invites you to sit with your feelings without judgment and see what unfolds. As always, Wendy encourages listeners to engage with these insights, sharing them with others who might benefit from a deeper understanding of themselves. Reach out to Wendy via email or Instagram for further conversation and support.

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If you have high-functioning anxiety, over-thinking, over-worrying and over-responsibility are probably going to be familiar to you. They make us think about made-up scenarios in negative ways, which have a reaction in the body and cause panic and overwhelm and make us behave in ways that we wouldn't have otherwise. It's so important to get to the root of your generalisations, and so in today's episode I'm sharing a bit about a recent client I had who I helped stop the excessive worry and over-thinking. She's given me permission to share a little about how these traits affected her and what overcoming it has allowed her to feel instead. 

Today I'll be discussing:

• Common traits for high-functioning anxiety
• The impact of worry on the nervous system
• What you subconsciously believe worrying excessively is helping you to do
• Finding out what's really going on behind your generalisations

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A big part of hyper-independence protection levels is over-responsibility - having an innate need to try to control all aspects of your life, for yourself and other people, in the hope that if you take on that responsibility, you can prevent anything bad happening around you. What we often find though, is this never actually happens. It doesn't reduce your anxiety and you end up making decisions alone because at least that way, if something goes wrong you can say "it's on me". It's a really complex topic that I'm only brushing the surface of today, but it's so important because it can cause a lot of overwhelm, fear of taking time off and burnout. If this is sounding all too familiar, dive into today's episode!

Today I'm talking about:

• Over-responsibility and trying to control everything in your life
• Perfectionism and the different avenues it can show up in
• Operating from within high-functioning anxiety and false regulation
• The balance of masculine and feminine energies
• My October retreat!

If you're interested in joining us in October for group coaching, please get in contact with me via Instagram or email and I will be more than happy to have a chat with you!

If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

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Trust is such a monumental part of being human - who do we trust, who don't we trust, which businesses do we trust, where do we put our trust aside and take the risk, do we know fully what we are putting our trust into or have we been misled? It's a massive topic with a huge number of avenues to go down, but in today's podcast episode I'm joined by Sarah Gold, who is founder of a web design and strategy company called Projects By If. Her aim is to help organisations and individuals design trust into data enabled services. She wants to make trustworthiness in the products and services we all rely on the expectation and not the exception. This conversation builds on a few solo episodes I've had on the podcast before, so if you enjoyed episode 18, "What Thread Got Pulled?" or episode 4, "Are You Burning Out on Your Way to Authenticity?", you'll be sure to love this one!

Today Sarah and I are chatting about:

• Who and what we trust and where we are more or less concerned about it
• Where FOMO and digital platforms encourage us to put our trust to one side
• Our loss of patience as humans and adding friction into choices
• Sharing personal data and stories with others
• Separating yourself from your personal brand
• Gaining your customers' trust as a business

If you loved this conversation or want to work with Sarah, you can connect with her on LinkedIn here or on her website, projectsbyif.com.

If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

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Welcome to the first ever guest episode on "And What Else?"! Today I'm joined by the wonderful Dr Sophie Mort, who is a registered Clinical Psychologist and Sunday Times Bestselling Author. Our conversation went in depth on a lot of topics I've touched on in the podcast before, such as hyper-independence and distracting yourself from the real problems. Sophie is also the British Mental Health Expert at Headspace and her aim is to break down and share the information usually kept behind closed therapy room doors, inside stuffy old textbooks, and in the ivory towers of universities. This conversation will be sure to keep you thinking on how you can start to prevent rock bottom moments, build your way up to being rejection-proof (it's not actually what you think!) and how you can teach yourself to embrace rest. If there's anyone in particular you think would be great for me to interview on the podcast, please send their details my way!

Today Sophie and I are discussing:

• Being proactive with your mental health
• Hyper-independence as a coping strategy in different life areas
• Productivity anxiety and the feeling of not doing enough
• Overcorrection and intergenerational patterns
• The fear of death and if it's actually a fear of not having lived
• Rejection therapy and aiming for average

You can find Dr Soph on her website at https://drsoph.com/, on Instagram @_drsoph. Her books, Unstuck and A Manual for Being Human can be purchased through links found on her website.

If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.