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✨ True Wealth with Betty ✨

✨ True Wealth with Betty ✨

By: Betty Cottam Bertels
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True Wealth is not our bank balance, the car we drive, the size of our home, or how many employees we have.

True Wealth is our ability to appreciate the phenomenal world.
To joyfully give and receive.
To feel connected and part of something bigger than just ourselves.

Many people are externally wealthy -- they have the money, the house, the car, the lifestyle; but internally they are they are poverty stricken, because they are disconnected, unhappy and their hearts are full of resentment and negative emotion.

Others are internally wealthy -- they have the ability to enjoy their lives, nurture healthy relationships, and exercise their creativity, but they have an unhealthy relationship with money, and what it means to meaningfully contribute to society, so they struggle & hide away, or get stuck simply making ends meet... and the world is poorer for it.

Join me, Betty Cottam Bertels, hypnotherapist, life coach, Tantric Buddhist yogini, mum of two, and cheerleader to the brave visionaries, whose courage and creative ways of thinking and being will change our world for the better... as I engage in conversations with the people whose passions and life journeys have in some way inspired me and touched my heart, to bring you thought-provoking, inspiring, and more often then not laughter-filled conversations to bring a little joy to your world, and a little fuel for your inner hearth fire.

May you discover your own unique brilliance, give and receive freely... and may your inner hearth fire brighten up the path to knowing your own true wealth, so that you might inspire the same in others -- even if in only your little corner of the world.

May all beings be happy and free! ✨☀️✨

© 2025 ✨ True Wealth with Betty ✨
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    Jul 26 2025

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    Marketing expert Laura Eastburn shares her revolutionary approach to authentic business communication with her powerful philosophy: "Speak Human, Win the Internet." Drawing from her grandfather's wisdom to "tell the truth and ask for help," Laura helps businesses break through generic marketing language to find their unique voice.

    • Started her entrepreneurial journey at age 12 selling handmade hair bows
    • Created an innovative approach called "finding your weird" to help businesses identify their unique selling points
    • Analyzes business jargon through her "One Word" newsletter, categorizing terms as originating from military, industrial, or religious language
    • Advocates for non-transactional list building instead of freebie-based opt-ins
    • Developed "Pace and Prosper" to help smaller businesses with limited budgets access effective ad campaigns
    • Values authentic connection over conventional marketing tactics like "pain point marketing"
    • Believes speaking human online is revolutionary in a world of cookie-cutter business approaches
    • Shows how authenticity isn't just more ethical – it's more effective at driving business results
    • Encourages businesses to lead with their unique story rather than hiding behind professional facades


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    From Betty: Being in business means being visible. Being ethical in business means not using dodgy tactics, of course, but also being authentic in how we present ourselves ~~

    The trouble is… Many of us carry wounds around being seen, accepted, and celebrated as the individual we are.

    Left untended, these wounds divide our will, i.e. we end up with conflicted desires:

    Part of us wants to be visible to grow our businesses, but another part of us is absolutely dead set on staying well and truly within the shadows… Because that's where it's SAFE.

    …whether that means literally hiding under the duvet (I've been there 🥸),

    ...mega procrastination & self sabotage

    …or pretending to be someone we are not, so as not to stand out (I've also been there 🤫).

    The push & pull can be utterly EXHAUSTING.

    But the good news is, it's relatively quick & easy to fix, once you access the level of the subconscious mind, using a modality such as hypnosis.

    Download my free 2 hour workshop, and I'll teach you how you can set yourself free from past hurts, and leap confidently in the direction of your dreams.


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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • On Pilgrimage, Happiness & Making the case for Idealism with Satish Kumar
    May 23 2025

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    Satish Kumar makes a compelling case for idealism in a world dominated by realists who have failed to solve our most pressing problems, sharing wisdom from his remarkable life journey from monk to peace activist.

    • Traveling 8,000 miles on foot without money as a peace pilgrimage across 15 countries
    • True peace requires work at three levels: personal peace, social peace, and ecological peace
    • Living as a pilgrim means accepting the world as it is and participating to create transformation
    • Diversity is nature's way - we must celebrate differences rather than seek uniformity
    • Education should balance head (intellect), heart (courage), hands (creativity), and home (rootedness)
    • Modern society has become too individualistic, forgetting that we exist in relationship
    • Moving from "ego" to "eco" - from self-centeredness to recognizing our interconnectedness
    • Acting from love rather than fear or anger sustains activism without burnout
    • Offering service without expectation of results prevents disappointment
    • The power of sharing tea as a way to listen and resolve conflicts through conversation

    Join the Happy Startup School's summer camp in Sussex this September to meet Satish Kumar in person and experience his inspiring workshops.

    Check out Satish's magazine Resurgence & Ecologist for more of his writings on ecology, peace, and sustainable living.


    From Betty: Being in business means being visible. Being ethical in business means not using dodgy tactics, of course, but also being authentic in how we present ourselves ~~

    The trouble is… Many of us carry wounds around being seen, accepted, and celebrated as the individual we are.

    Left untended, these wounds divide our will, i.e. we end up with conflicted desires:

    Part of us wants to be visible to grow our businesses, but another part of us is absolutely dead set on staying well and truly within the shadows… Because that's where it's SAFE.

    …whether that means literally hiding under the duvet (I've been there 🥸),

    ...mega procrastination & self sabotage

    …or pretending to be someone we are not, so as not to stand out (I've also been there 🤫).

    The push & pull can be utterly EXHAUSTING.

    But the good news is, it's relatively quick & easy to fix, once you access the level of the subconscious mind, using a modality such as hypnosis.

    Download my free 2 hour workshop, and I'll teach you how you can set yourself free from past hurts, and leap confidently in the direction of your dreams.


    FB: Betty Cottam Bertels
    IG: Betty_Cottam...

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Childhood trauma, healing from workaholism, & building a lifestyle business as a home-schooling mum of 4 with Dr Jo Watkins
    May 14 2025

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    Dr. Jo Watkins shares her transformative journey from traditional NHS doctor to digital entrepreneur who takes three months off annually to travel with her family while running a thriving online business.

    Jo also talks about working with Betty to uncover the root cause of her people pleasing, lack of self care, and her tendency towards workaholism, which, once she understood and had healed, enabled her to be more present with her family, take time out for herself, and achieve a greater work- life balance.

    Topics covered include:

    • Traditional upbringing by medical parents led Jo into medicine despite initial desire to become a sports physio
    • Creating a granola business taught valuable entrepreneurial lessons before transitioning to digital work
    • Taking a year off to travel the world with four children under 10 changed their perspective on education and lifestyle
    • Discovered the benefits of homeschooling when her quiet son thrived outside traditional education
    • Menopause and possible ADHD diagnosis helped Jo understand patterns of overworking and fierce independence
    • Childhood trauma from surviving an air disaster at age 11 shaped her independence and drive
    • Now mentors other healthcare professionals looking to create more flexible careers alongside clinical work
    • Cautions against jumping from medicine to entrepreneurship without addressing burnout first

    Find Jo at JoWatkins.com with her free download "From Stethoscope to Startup" for healthcare professionals considering entrepreneurship.


    From Betty: Being in business means being visible. Being ethical in business means not using dodgy tactics, of course, but also being authentic in how we present ourselves ~~

    The trouble is… Many of us carry wounds around being seen, accepted, and celebrated as the individual we are.

    Left untended, these wounds divide our will, i.e. we end up with conflicted desires:

    Part of us wants to be visible to grow our businesses, but another part of us is absolutely dead set on staying well and truly within the shadows… Because that's where it's SAFE.

    …whether that means literally hiding under the duvet (I've been there 🥸),

    ...mega procrastination & self sabotage

    …or pretending to be someone we are not, so as not to stand out (I've also been there 🤫).

    The push & pull can be utterly EXHAUSTING.

    But the good news is, it's relatively quick & easy to fix, once you access the level of the subconscious mind, using a modality such as hypnosis.

    Download my free 2 hour workshop, and I'll teach you how you can set yourself free from past hurts, and leap confidently in the direction of your dreams.


    FB: Betty Cottam Bertels
    IG: Betty_Cottam...

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    1 hr and 6 mins
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