I thought I was signing up to point people down a path in a high-vis vest. Instead, I ended up part of a 500-year-old tradition with horses, carriages, and chaos. More than that, I realised how small my world had become — nights on the sofa, routines that kept me safe but disconnected. Volunteering for the Lichfield Sheriff’s Ride pulled me out of that bubble, reminded me what real connection feels like, and showed me the growth that comes from saying yes instead of no.

This morning I got a comment—unsolicited advice, the kind that used to send me into a spiral.

I would’ve taken it as truth.

I would’ve overthought it, deleted my post, and probably changed how I showed up online.

But not today.

In this episode, I share the moment that reminded me just how far I’ve come. The way I responded. The way I didn’t shrink. And the power of standing tall in the face of opinions you didn’t ask for.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt small after someone else’s judgment. Anyone who’s stayed silent to avoid discomfort.

I’m not doing that anymore.

We talk boundaries, self-trust, social media weirdness, and yes—AI, real life, and how I’m using it to stay productive without burning out

Join me for a very real catch-up: proud mum updates, family tension that nobody talks about, and why consistency still feels terrifying. Plus, my pony throws over the wheelbarrow mid-recording. Because of course he does