The Maisie Hill Experience
The Maisie Hill Experience is a self-help podcast hosted by life coach and author Maisie Hill. Each episode offers strategies for building confidence, reducing stress and anxiety, and quieting the inner critic. Hill draws on her two decades of professional experience to help listeners release limiting beliefs, shame, and self-judgement. The show answers common questions about feeling stuck, caring less about others' opinions, and creating a more supportive relationship with your mind and body.
Episodes
302. Knowing When It's Time to Rest
Are you genuinely tired, or is your brain trying to convince you to avoid something? Knowing when to push forward and when to slow down isn't always straightforward, especially when you're used to being productive and getting things done. In this episode, I'm exploring why recognising your need for rest is so important and what can happen when you ignore it. With the change of seasons leavi
301. What Autumn Teaches Us About Decay and Growth
What if the things you're ready to let go of are also the things that can help you grow? Autumn is a powerful reminder that growth isn't always about adding more or moving forward. Sometimes, it's about recognising what has served its purpose, making space for something new, and appreciating the beauty of what comes next. In this episode, I'm reflecting on a childhood memory of planting con
300. Relationship Skills
What shapes the way you connect with the people in your life? For the 300th episode of the podcast, I'm celebrating by sharing some of the teachings from my recent Relationship Skills Workshop and exploring the foundations that influence how we experience our relationships. In this episode, I'm looking at the thoughts we have about other people, the values we bring to our interactions, and
299. What It Means to Be Good at Relationships
What does it actually mean to be good at relationships? You might think it means getting along with everyone, avoiding conflict, or being the person everyone can rely on. But sometimes those things come at the expense of speaking up, expressing what you need, and letting other people experience the real you. In this episode, I'm exploring the ideas many of us have absorbed about what good
298. Dismantling Thoughts That Are Holding You Back
What thoughts have you repeated so many times that you've stopped questioning whether they're actually true? Some thoughts can sound so reasonable and factual that we barely notice them, yet they can quietly shape how we feel, what we do, and what we believe is possible for us. In this episode, I'm taking on some of the automatic thoughts I hear most often from my clients and exposing the as
297. Goal Disappointment and the Arrival Fallacy
Have you ever achieved something you really wanted, only to wonder why it didn't feel as good as you thought it would? We can spend months or even years working towards a goal, expecting that reaching it will change how we feel about ourselves or our lives. Then we get there, the initial excitement fades, and we're left wondering, is that it? In this episode, I'm exploring goal disappoin
296. Future Focus and How Far Ahead to Look
Do you ever find yourself so focused on what is happening right now that you lose sight of where you are going? In this episode, I'm exploring what it means to be future-focused and how far ahead you need to look in order to stay effective while still responding to what is happening in your life today. I talk about how stress and overwhelm can pull your attention towards whatever feels most
295. Choosing Precision Over Perfectionism
Do you tend to think of perfectionism as a sign that you care about doing things well? In this episode, I'm returning to the topic of perfectionism, the many ways it can show up, and how it can hold you back through procrastination, self-criticism, fear of mistakes, and the exhausting cycle of high achievement and burnout. I explore why messy, imperfect action can be such an effective way to
294. Redefining Progress When Life Changes
A change in your circumstances does not mean you have lost progress. In this episode, I explore why it can feel as though you've gone backwards when your life changes, and how much of that judgement comes from ideas about success and progress that we have absorbed from society. I look at the expectations you may be using to judge where you are in life and what happens when your circumstances n
293. The Importance of Anger and the Fight Response
What if anger isn't something you need to suppress, avoid, or regulate your way out of? Many of us have been conditioned to see anger as irrational, harmful, or something we shouldn't express. In this episode, I'm exploring why anger and the fight response are important, and what becomes possible when we learn to work with them rather than fear them. I look at the ways we've been taught to re
292. Levelling Up Without Stepping Back
What happens when you make a big change, only to find yourself wanting to retreat to the way things were before? Levelling up can bring discomfort, uncertainty, and fear, even when you're excited about where you're heading. In this episode, I'm exploring why the urge to step back is such a normal part of moving beyond what's familiar. I look at what can come up as you stretch into the next ve
291. Embracing Tough Days with a Hard Day Protocol
Do you ever have days where even the simplest things feel impossible? When you're already struggling, it's easy to pile on self-criticism for how you're coping, making a hard day feel even harder. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple approach that can help you reduce that extra layer of judgement and move through difficult days with more self-compassion. I introduce the concept of a Hard Da
290. 7 Steps to Overcome Setbacks
What do you do when things don't go according to plan? Setbacks can leave you questioning yourself, replaying what happened, or wondering if you should give up altogether. In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shifts and practical steps that have helped me recover from setbacks, build resilience, and keep moving towards the things that matter most. Drawing on my own recent experience, al
289. Slowing Down to Speed Up
Are you moving quickly, or are you actually making progress? We're often taught that faster is better, but what if slowing down is the very thing that helps you move forward? In this episode, I'm exploring why strategic pauses can be one of the most powerful tools for creating meaningful, sustainable progress. I share why slowing down can feel so uncomfortable, especially when we measure suc
288. Why We Feel the Urge to Give Unsolicited Advice
Have you ever caught yourself offering advice that no one actually asked for? In this episode, I'm exploring why we feel the urge to jump in with suggestions, what's really driving that impulse, and why even the most well-intentioned advice can sometimes create distance instead of connection. I look at what unsolicited advice can reveal about our own thoughts, emotions, and need to help, al
287. Rethinking the Traits You Criticise in Yourself
Do you ever catch yourself describing parts of your personality as flaws that need to be fixed? In this episode, I'm exploring how the labels you use to describe yourself shape the way you see who you are, and why some of the traits you criticise may actually be strengths viewed through a negative lens. I explore how self-critical narratives often develop over time and why making yourself t
286. Self-Leadership and the Inner Boardroom
Do you ever feel like different parts of you are pulling in opposite directions? In this episode, I'm introducing the concept of the Inner Boardroom, a simple framework for understanding the different voices within you and how they influence the decisions you make every day. I explore how the various aspects of your personality each bring valuable perspectives, from the visionary and strate
285. Seasonal Goals and Choosing a Direction
Do you ever find yourself reaching the start of a new season, unsure what to focus on next? In this episode, I'm exploring why seasonal goals can be such a powerful tool for creating direction in your life and how having a clear focus can make decision-making simpler, even when you're feeling uncertain, exhausted, or pulled in multiple directions. I discuss some of the common reasons people a
284. How to Buy and Make Decisions with Confidence
Do you ever find yourself second-guessing purchases, delaying decisions, or worrying that you'll make the wrong choice? In this episode, I'm looking at the mindset behind buying and decision-making, and the hidden patterns that can affect everything from everyday purchases to bigger investments. I share some of the filters and questions I use when making purchases and explain how understandi
283. How Belief Shapes Your Results
What if the biggest factor influencing your results isn't your circumstances, your timeline, or even your actions, but your level of belief? In this episode, I'm exploring the powerful role belief plays in what you create and achieve, and why two people can take similar actions but experience very different outcomes. I discuss the difference between high and low belief, how belief influence
282. Heroic Attempts and the Courage to Show Up
Where in your life are you counting yourself out before you've even given yourself the chance to begin? In this episode, I'm exploring the power of heroic attempts and why the decision to enter, participate, and count yourself in is often far more important than the outcome itself. Using stories from a horse camp adventure, I share what it means to keep going when things are uncomfortable, u
281. The Problem with Expecting Gratitude and Recognition
Do you ever notice yourself feeling irritated when someone doesn't thank you or acknowledge something you've done for them? In this episode, I'm exploring the subtle expectations we can carry around gratitude and recognition, and how easily acts of kindness can become tied to validation, approval, and being seen in a certain way. I talk about the emotional impact of wanting appreciation fr
280. How to Stop Judging Your Reactions
Do you ever notice yourself reacting to a situation and then immediately criticising yourself for having that reaction in the first place? In this episode, I'm exploring the layers of thoughts, feelings, and responses that exist within us, and how easily self-awareness can turn into self-judgement when we expect ourselves to "know better" by now. I talk about what happens when personal growt
279. Why You Delay Your Goals and How to Start Anyway
Do you ever decide that you're ready for a goal, only to find your brain quickly offering very convincing reasons to wait? In this episode, I'm exploring what happens in the space between deciding to pursue something meaningful and actually beginning, especially when resistance, doubt, or seemingly reasonable excuses start to appear. I break down the common ways your brain delays action, fr
278. The Power of a 30-Day Goal
What could change if you fully committed to one meaningful goal for the next 30 days? In this episode, I'm exploring the power of working within a shorter timeline and sharing a unique opportunity for you to put that focus into practice. I explain how a 30-day goal creates urgency, sharpens your priorities, and brings your habits, fears, and patterns to the surface much faster than longer t
277. What Self-Coaching Actually Is (And What It's Not)
Do you ever wonder what self-coaching actually involves and how it can help you make real change? In this episode, I'm breaking down what self-coaching really means and addressing some of the most common misconceptions people have about it. Self-coaching isn't about just reflecting on your thoughts or endlessly journaling. It's a skill that requires you to actively challenge your own thinkin
276. Giving Up on Your Goals or Cleaning Them Up
Do you ever wonder whether the answer is to let a goal go altogether? In this episode, I'm exploring the idea of giving up on your goals and what's really going on when a goal starts to feel heavy, stressful, or tied to your sense of self. I talk about the difference between clean and dirty goals, and why the problem is often how you're relating to the goal rather than the goal itself. When
275. Self-Leadership and the Shift from Knowing to Doing
Do you ever find yourself knowing exactly what you're doing, understanding why you do it, and still not changing it? In this episode, I'm talking about the difference between recognising a pattern and actually shifting it, and why insight on its own doesn't lead to change. I explain how self-awareness is an important first step, but it isn't the same as self-leadership. Many people spend y
274. What You're Training People to Expect of You
Do you ever feel frustrated by what people expect from you? In this episode, I'm exploring how those expectations are created in the first place and the role you play in training them through your behaviour, often without realising it. I explain how patterns form through repetition and why what you consistently do matters more than what you say. Whether it's replying to messages, being availa
273. Getting Started with Momentum and Balance
Do you ever find yourself holding back because you want things to feel steady before you begin? In this episode, I'm sharing a story about teaching my son to ride a bike and the lessons it revealed about getting started, building momentum, and finding your balance along the way. I explore how we often wait to feel ready or stable before taking action, but in reality, that sense of steadi
272. From Dysregulation to Recovery
Do you ever feel out of balance, as if everything around you is too much to handle? In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story of how I experience dysregulation and the tools I use to recover. It's not about avoiding stress or difficult moments, but about how I navigate those times when I feel overwhelmed and bring myself back to a place of balance. I explain how recognising dysregulation
271. What to Do Instead of Jumping to Conclusions
Have you ever noticed how quickly your mind fills in the blanks about what someone meant, why they behaved a certain way, or what a situation says about you? In this episode, I'm revisiting a conversation about the very human habit of jumping to conclusions and how easily our brains create stories from limited information. I introduce the idea of noticing when you've wandered into what I call "a
270. Recovering from Burnout without Judgement
Burnout is a word we hear everywhere now. But what does it actually mean to be burnt out, and what does recovery really look like? In this episode, I'm revisiting an important conversation about burnout and the experience many people have when they are exhausted, overwhelmed, and judging themselves for struggling. I share why that inner criticism often makes burnout harder to recover from and wh
269. Reflection and Action: The Yin-Yang Balance
Do you tend to spend more time taking action or reflecting on what you're doing and why? In this episode, I'm exploring the balance between these two essential forces through the lens of yin and yang. Using ideas from Chinese Medicine, I explain how reflection and action operate as complementary energies that work together to guide meaningful change. By the end of this ep
268. Reducing Frustration in Your Interactions
How often do you find yourself feeling annoyed with someone, convinced they should have known better? In this episode, I'm sharing a simple approach that can shift your experience of other people in both personal and professional settings. It starts with examining your part in any interaction before focusing on theirs. We look at how much frustration stems from unspoken ex
267. Protecting the Asset and Your Capacity
What if your most important responsibility is not your to-do list, your clients, or even your goals, but yourself? In this episode, I'm sharing a concept that has reshaped how I approach my work and my life over the past few years. It is simple, though not always comfortable. It is about protecting the asset and recognising that the asset is you. This episode invites you
266. Operational Minimums and Needle Movers
What do you do when your capacity drops, but life and work still need your attention? In this episode, I'm talking about how to stay in relationship with what matters to you during low energy seasons without pushing yourself or disappearing altogether. If you've ever judged yourself for not operating at full speed, this conversation will give you a different way to think about
265. Managing Your Ideas with Clarity and Focus
Do you have a lot of ideas and wonder what to do with them? In today's episode, we're continuing the conversation about managing your ideas effectively. Having many ideas is not the issue. How you engage with them is what truly matters. I'll explain how to embrace your nature as an idea generator and how to decide which ideas to focus on and which ones to let go of. I'll als
264. The Work That Makes Spring Look Easy
What if the effort you're putting in right now is counting for far more than you realise? In this episode, I'm talking about what effort actually looks like in winter and why this season often gets misunderstood. When motivation feels lower, progress looks smaller, or everything seems to require more energy, it's easy to assume you're falling behind. I want to offer a different
263. Making the Next Time Easier
Have you ever reached the end of a busy season and thought, next time I want this to be easier? In this episode, I'm sharing a simple process you can use to capture what actually worked for you while it's still fresh, instead of forgetting and repeating the same patterns again. This is about learning from your own lived experience so you can support yourself better the next time
262. Design Your Decade
What happens when your vision for the future feels confusing or unreasonable, or like it's been borrowed from someone else's life? These are the kinds of questions that came up when I delivered Design Your Decade, a three-day intensive where we zoom all the way out to a 10-year vision and then bring things back sharply into focus. In this episode, I'm sharing a selection of qu
261. Big Bold Goals
Are you setting goals that are big enough to challenge you and stretch your identity? In this episode, I'm diving into the difference between big goals and bold goals, and why this distinction is crucial for your growth in 2026. Bold goals require more than just a measurable outcome. They demand a shift in who you are as you work toward them. I'm exploring why many capable peopl
260. The Best Of The Maisie Hill Experience: A Reset for Your Mind
As we close out 2025, this special episode features a handpicked selection of some of the most impactful moments from the year. These clips cover a range of key themes from the podcast, designed to help you reflect, reset, and look forward to the year ahead with a fresh perspective. In this episode, you'll hear valuable insights on topics such as breaking free from the fear of ju
259. Engaging with Your Inner Critic and Showing Up Fully with Pamela (A Powerful Member's Journey)
What would it look like to change the way you respond to your inner critic? In this episode, I'm joined by my client Pamela in a continuation of a series where we celebrate the growth and achievements of Powerful members. Pamela shares her journey of transformation after joining the membership just six months ago, and how she moved from battling a voice that told her she wasn't enou
258. Self-Compassion and an ADHD Diagnosis with Phyllis (A Powerful Member's Journey)
What changes when you start treating yourself with compassion instead of constantly pushing through? In this episode, I'm joined by one of my Powerful members, Phyllis, for a conversation about self-compassion, identity, and what it can look like to understand yourself in a new way. Phyllis shares her experience of receiving an ADHD diagnosis and how coaching supported her through th
257. Long-Term Goals and Imperfection with Heather (A Powerful Member's Journey)
What if the goal you set made failure impossible? In this episode, I'm joined by Heather Newson, one of my long-time members from Powerful, who shares her experience of working with the goal of being okay with getting things wrong. Heather takes us through her journey of navigating perfectionism and how embracing imperfection has shaped both her personal and business life. We also e
256. Interdependence: How to Give and Receive Support
What happens when you stop choosing between doing everything yourself and relying on someone else? In this final instalment of my three-part series, I am looking at the middle place where you can hold yourself and allow others to hold you as well. This is where relationships and collaborations become stronger because you are no longer operating from the extremes that keep you isolated
255. Resourcefulness & Self-Reliance: When to Figure It Out Yourself
Have you ever watched someone post a question in an online group that they could have typed into Google instead? I'm exploring why some people default to asking others before engaging their own problem-solving skills, and why this pattern matters more than you might think. You'll discover specific ways to engage your own resourcefulness before asking for help, understand the difference between fun
254. When Independence and Self-Reliance Turn into Isolation
When you pride yourself on being capable and independent, it can be easy to miss when self-reliance starts to become isolating. Many of us learned early on that doing everything ourselves felt safer than depending on others, especially if asking for help once led to criticism or disappointment. But when the instinct to rely only on yourself becomes automatic, it can leave you stretched
253. Self-Silencing: The Cost of Not Speaking Up
When you leave a conversation wishing you had said something, that tightening in your throat is a signal from your body, not a failure on your part. Self-silencing often feels safer than speaking up, but it comes at a cost. The words you swallow can show up as tension, frustration, or even physical symptoms, because holding things in keeps your system in protection mode. In this episod
252. Bringing Your Next Big Idea to Life
Have you ever had an idea but found yourself unsure of how to take the first step? Maybe you're overwhelmed by the lack of time, energy, or support, and it feels like the idea is impossible to bring to life. The reason it feels that way is often tied to the way you're thinking about it. In this episode, I'm sharing a fresh perspective on how to approach your ideas and bring them to life w
251. Stewing or Savouring: Where Your Attention Goes
Do you spend more time stewing on things than savouring them? Most of us replay frustrating situations in our minds far more often than we savour what feels good. But the brain uses the same circuitry for both. One keeps you trapped in stress, the other expands your capacity for joy. In this episode, I explore how to redirect that mental energy towards what nourishes you. You'll learn h
250. Recognise and Shift Thought Errors
Do you ever feel like your life is too full to make meaningful changes, even though you know something needs to shift? This week, I'm helping you recognise and shift the thought errors that keep you stuck in that cycle. These patterns of thinking, like "I don't have time", "it's not the right moment", or "this will take too much", feel true, but they're often just your brain's way of avoi
249. Decision Making for Your Future Self
Do you find yourself hesitating when faced with a decision, even one that could move you closer to what you truly want? In this episode, I'm talking about decision making for your future self, and how the choices you make today shape the person you become tomorrow. Every decision is an opportunity to grow, to learn, and to step into a version of yourself that is more confident, aligned, a
248. Setting Personal Standards That Serve You
Do you ever pause to consider what your personal standards are and how they shape your life? Your standards, whether about how you dress, how you spend your time, or who you spend it with, guide your choices and actions. They set the tone for how you treat yourself and how others treat you, and they can be consciously chosen or subtly learned over time. In this episode, I explore how to
247. Goal Setting and The Long Game of Change
Do you ever feel frustrated when your most important goals seem to take forever to achieve? The goals that require you to expand your identity and sense of self aren't quick wins or overnight successes. They are the slow burns that transform who you are while you work toward them, demanding patience, commitment, and consistent effort over time. I'm talking about the long game of change a
246. Discernment and Trusting Your Inner Knowing
Do you trust the things your body tells you, even when you can't explain them or get someone else to validate them? Many of us who've been socialised as female have been trained to doubt what we sense, to question our instincts, and to defer to others' opinions, even when our internal knowing is guiding us correctly. This conditioning shapes the way we make decisions, respond to relationshi
245. Overcome Mental Blocks and Stop Giving Away Your Power
Do you ever feel like you're waiting for the perfect conditions before you take action? In this episode, I dive into the mental blocks that prevent us from moving forward. We often give our power away to external factors or other people's decisions, like sliding all our chips across the casino table and letting someone else bet on our behalf. Mental blocks often show up disguised as facts.
244. The Politics of Protecting the Asset
Do you ever feel guilty for prioritising yourself, even when you know it's necessary? Protecting your capacity — what I call "protecting the asset" — isn't just about avoiding burnout. It's about power, socialisation, and whose needs get met while others are expected to keep giving. When you start prioritising yourself, you aren't just changing your own life; you're disrupting systems that ha
243. The Cost of Being Everyone's "Emotional Support Tights" in Relationships
Do you find yourself smoothing over tension in conversations, keeping everyone comfortable while you silently bear the weight? Many of us step into this invisible role, managing moods, filling in awkward silences, and making sure conflict does not surface. It can feel like you are helping others, but often, you are protecting yourself from discomfort, and it can be exhausting. In this episod
242. The Demonisation of Dominance
Do you ever feel that you're not supposed to take charge or assert yourself in a room? In this episode, I'm diving into the concept of dominance, why it's often demonised, and why we need to redefine it for ourselves. Many of us have been taught to fear or resist dominant energy, especially when past experiences have shown us its aggressive and harmful side. But what if we could reclaim dominan
241. Why You Shouldn't Be Low-Maintenance and How to Ask for More
How often do you put your needs last and convince yourself that being easy-going is a virtue? For years, I minimised my own preferences and smoothed over my wants to make life easier for everyone else. Being low-maintenance felt safe, like I was doing the "right" thing, but it came at a cost. This episode is about why tending to what you actually need matters, why saying what you want is essenti
240. The Key to Achieving Your Goals: Focus on the Rocks
Have you ever set a goal, only to find that distractions or other commitments get in the way of achieving it? In today's episode, I'm sharing a concept that has helped me and my clients achieve goals time and time again. It's the idea of "rocks," the essential steps that must be taken to reach your goal. So, what exactly are rocks? Unlike goals, which represent the destination, rocks are the no
239. Necessary Work: Building the Muscle to Achieve Your Goals
What if the key to achieving your goals isn't about constantly chasing motivation or excitement, but about doing the work when it feels slow, boring, or difficult? In today's episode, I'm diving into what I call necessary work: those tasks that might not feel glamorous but are crucial to reaching your goals. Whether you're a goal-setting enthusiast or someone who tends to avoid setting them, this
238. Creating Spaciousness and Letting Go of Emotional Responsibility with Jess Edwards
What if the key to thriving, even during your busiest times, is creating space for yourself? In today's episode, theatre director Jess Edwards shares how she shifted from feeling constantly drained to directing multiple shows in just a few months, without burnout. Jess's journey offers a profound lesson on the power of boundaries, self-care, and creating spaciousness in demanding creative work.
237. Stop Waiting for Perfect Timing to Get Help
Have you ever found yourself thinking you need to wait until things calm down before you can ask for help? Whether it's a big life change, a new job, or an intense project, we often convince ourselves that we're not deserving of support until we've made it through the storm. I noticed this theme pop up during my recent membership launch, and it completely shifted how I think about receiving
236. Building Self-Belief Through Life's Ebbs and Flows
What if you could believe in yourself, not just on the sunny days, but also when life feels uncertain? In today's episode, we're diving into the power of self-belief and how to cultivate it, no matter what's happening around you. It's easy to feel confident when everything is going well, but what happens when the tide turns? Can you maintain belief in yourself during the stormy times? Self
235. Create the Life You Desire by Practising Wanting
What if the key to creating the life you desire is simply learning how to want it? In today's episode, I'm diving into the practise of wanting, which may seem simple but can be a game-changer in your journey towards the life you truly want. Too often, we rush from identifying our desires straight to taking action. By embracing the practise of wanting and allowing yourself to sit with your
234. Why Perfectionism is Holding You Back
What if perfectionism is the very thing stopping you from making progress? Perfectionism is one of the biggest things that can keep you from moving forward, even when you're doing your best. It's that nagging feeling that you need to do more, do it better, or get everything just right before you can take action. But what if trying to be perfect is actually holding you back? In this episode
233. Stop Chasing Calm: Emotions to Aim for Instead
What if striving for calm is actually holding you back? In today's episode, I'm diving into why the pursuit of calm might not be the goal you think it is. Calm seems like the ultimate emotional state, the one where everything is manageable, controlled, and together. But what if it's setting you up to fail? In this episode, I'm going to challenge the idea of calm as the ultimate goal. Instea
232. When Self-Improvement Becomes Self-Rejection
What if your quest for self-improvement is actually a form of self-rejection? In today's episode, I explore how perfectionism, shame, and hustle culture can sneak into your personal growth journey. I break down how self-improvement can become a weapon used against yourself, from confusing productivity with self-worth to using self-awareness as evidence that you're still not doing enough. Th
231. Living by Design: How One Year Can Transform Your Life
What could your life look like in a year if you chose to live by design instead of by default? In this episode, I invite you to reflect on how your choices today shape the person you'll become. It's not about setting goals or resolutions, but about stepping into a version of yourself that feels almost unrecognisable — in the best way. Living by design requires intentional choices, commitment
230. Sneaky Ways That We Count Ourselves Out
Are you counting yourself out even before someone else does? The systems we live in frequently work to limit our potential, but too often we do their work for them by counting ourselves out before anyone else has the chance. I explore the ways we pre-reject ourselves, both in obvious ways like not applying for opportunities, and in sneakier forms that masquerade as being practical or realisti
229. Behind the Scenes of My Business Decisions
Ready to go behind the scenes of the biggest business decisions I've made over the last five years? In this deeply personal episode, I share why I haven't opened the membership doors for almost 18 months and how I completely rebuilt everything from the ground up to serve at a whole new level. This journey involved significant internal work and transformation as I pulled apart every aspect of t
228. Investing with Intention: Moving beyond Scarcity to Abundance
Do you ever find yourself holding back when you invest in training because you're worried about wasting time or money? That fear can quietly limit how much you get from any experience. In this episode, I explore how approaching investments as a relationship rather than a transaction opens up space for real growth and transformation. I share how I think about every investment I make—from low-ti
227. Uplevelling: A Five-Step Process to Close Your Identity Gap
Do you feel like you're doing all the right things to improve your life, but the changes just don't seem to stick? In this episode, I'm sharing why identity work is the missing piece when it comes to uplevelling and making lasting progress. I'll walk you through my five-step process for closing the identity gap: the space between who you've been by default and who you're ready to be by design. T
226. Embrace Your Full Self and Build Self-Trust with Florence Scordoulis
What if learning to trust yourself changed everything? In this episode, I'm joined by Florence Scordoulis, a freelance journalist who specialises in LGBTQ+ and bisexual experiences, and a long-time member of the community. She shares how doing this work has helped her navigate career changes, solo travel, and fully embrace her identity as a bisexual woman. Florence talks about how the membership
225. When Deciding to Stay Is the Bravest Choice
Have you ever felt the urge to walk away when things get challenging? Last week, I explored the power of leaving. This week, I'm examining the flip side – the profound power that comes from choosing to stay. Not staying stuck or silent, but staying with yourself, with discomfort, with truth, and with the things and people you've chosen. The decision to stay isn't automatically noble, just as lea
224. Why Leaving Can Be Your Most Powerful Move
Have you ever noticed how we celebrate beginnings but whisper about endings? I've been thinking about this a lot lately—how the most transformative moments in my life didn't start with arrivals but with exits. The courage to walk away from something that no longer fits can be the most powerful decision you ever make. In this episode, you'll hear why staying in something you've outgrown is a slow
223. How to Sell Yourself
Have you ever made a brilliant plan, felt completely aligned with it, and then... just ghosted on it? We've all been there. That moment when our initial enthusiasm fades and we find ourselves making excuses, avoiding the work, or conveniently "forgetting" about our commitments. What if I told you that in these moments, you're actually selling yourself on something - either why the plan is worth
