How often have you said "yes" to something, when you really wanted to say "no", just to keep the peace at the expense of your own? In this episode, I discuss what people pleasing really is, where it comes from and the hidden cost of constantly prioritising others over ourselves.

I also unpack how it can show up through the lens of Human Design, from Generators overcommitting their energy to Projectors pushing through exhaustion - and how tuning back into your body’s cues can change everything.

You’ll learn why awareness is your greatest tool for transformation, how to start saying “no” without guilt and practical ways to build self-trust and emotional resilience.

Quite often we forget to show kindness to ourselves when we're in the throes of people-pleasing, we're so caught up in being 'kind' to others, that we fail to realise we also matter.

A beautiful quote and personal favourite from Lao Tzu:

"Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner."

This episode has been recorded for anyone who recognises the pattern of people-pleasing in themself and is ready to break the cycle!

Enjoy xx

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A guided group experience for women navigating perimenopause and menopause - a space to connect, share your story and feel truly seen and heard. It’s a place to vent, to laugh, to learn and to rediscover yourself through the support of other women walking a similar path. Together, we’ll explore how to work with your unique energy and turn this chapter into a time of renewal, self-trust and personal power.

It’s been eight months since the last episode, and this one couldn’t have come at a better time. October is Menopause Awareness Month, and in today’s episode, I’m opening up about my own journey through perimenopause - the confusion, the isolation, the sleepless nights and the symptoms no one warned me about.

When I first started experiencing everything from itchy skin and gum pain to heart palpitations and brain fog, I had no idea it was all connected. Like so many women, I was trying to manage each symptom in isolation, until one late-night Google search changed everything.

In this raw and deeply personal episode, I share how perimenopause has impacted not just my physical and emotional wellbeing, but also my identity as a woman in her forties. I talk about the shock of realising I was in perimenopause at 45, how it affected my mental health and relationships and the frustrating lack of awareness and support that so many of us face.

We’ll also explore how women in their forties are often made to feel invisible - overlooked by brands, media and even the medical system - and why it’s time we start rewriting that narrative. This is an honest, vulnerable and empowering conversation for any woman who’s ever felt unseen, unheard, or unprepared for this stage of life.

If you’re experiencing similar symptoms or simply want to understand what this transition can feel like, this episode is for you. You are not alone. 💛

🎧 Plus, I’ll share the pivotal moment that helped me finally feel seen - and how it changed everything.

To listen to the podcast I referred to in this episode, click on link below:

🎧 Dr Mary Claire Haver on Diary of a CEO

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✨ The Alchemy Circle by Pivotal Moments ✨

A guided group experience for women navigating perimenopause and menopause - a space to connect, share your story and feel truly seen and heard. It’s a place to vent, to laugh, to learn and to rediscover yourself through the support of other women walking a similar path. Together, we’ll explore how to work with your unique energy and turn this chapter into a time of renewal, self-trust and personal power.

On this episode, I am joined by Uliana Ivanaskaja, who I was fortunate enough to meet whilst studying Human Design a few years ago. Uli is an Embodied Leadership Mentor and the founder of Ahora Living & Wellness in Tenerife, Spain.

Her story is one of courage, strength and resilience, with a healthy dose of inner knowing, and the power we hold within when we take a leap of faith and lean into our deepest desires. Uli is a beautiful example of what happens when you awaken that connection back to yourself and trust in your body's guidance towards what is aligned for you.

Having previously worked as a Cyber Security Product Manager for Vodafone, amongst a slew of other high flying corporate roles, Uli's journey began during Covid when she decided to work remotely in Spain to avoid the harsh, cold winters of The Netherlands.

Tune in to hear her extraordinary journey from boardroom to the beach!

Follow Uli’s personal journey and explore her inspiring work at Ahora Living & Wellness through the links below:

✨ Uli's Personal Journey

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Enjoy! xx