Welcome to Ep. 2 of “what I don’t want you to know”…

We are so lucky to have the beautiful and brave Cat Valentine, join us to share parts of her very human journey - daring to discuss the various challenges she has faced in her personal and professional life, including a major plot twist that forced her to start from scratch.

Cat opens up about her regrets as a parent and the fear-based approach she took in raising her children, highlighting the importance of vulnerability and compassion in her current parenting style. Cat’s courage to share “what she didn’t want other’s to know”, inspires growth and self-reflection, and reveals the essential ingredients in finding success and happiness.

We discuss the outcome to Cat sharing her true self and the surprising results it has brought…

Cat truly lives her “hero’s journey” of overcoming fear, and embracing authenticity - proving that there is freedom in imperfection and that it is possible to re-write the traditional and self-limiting narratives of success and failure. Thank goodness... and thank you Cat!!! We adore you! xx

Takeaways

• Success and happiness can be achieved even after facing major setbacks and starting from scratch.
• Fear-based parenting can lead to unintended consequences and hinder a child's growth and self-expression.
• Vulnerability and compassion are key in building strong relationships with children and fostering their personal development.
• Reflecting on past mistakes and learning from them is crucial for personal growth and becoming a better parent. Strength comes from authenticity and being true to oneself.
• Sharing one's true self can lead to unexpected outcomes and connections.
• Embracing imperfection and letting go of societal expectations can bring freedom.
• Success and failure should be reevaluated based on personal values and growth.
• Love and forgiveness are powerful tools for healing.
• Acknowledging personal growth and seeking therapy are important for self-care.

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Welcome to the very first episode of “What I don’t want you to know”…

This is a particularly special episode, as Lisa Messenger (visionary, author, speaker, publisher - basically “endless possibilities in human form), interviews “us” (Em and Tan), to introduce our poddy’s hopes and dreams…

'What I Don't Want You to Know,' is all about connecting on a deeper level, coughing up vulnerable, hidden experiences about our lives (and those of our guests to come). We are all about sharing stories in a safe way, in a safe place, with safe people, as a means to understanding ourselves and each other.

We are personally addicted to curiosity and compassion (and as you’ll learn along the way many other things too). In upcoming episodes we will be covering a buffet of complex truths, including grief, loss, addictions, mental health, shame, sexuality, motherhood and so much more… all from a place of open-hearted listening.

This is truly a big leap into the arena for us… (thanks Brene Brown for Daring Greatly). And whilst “what we don’t want you to know”, is that we are already having big feelings and making to plans to back out of this, we are choosing to face this, our feelings, our fears and ourselves head on.

Come with us…

Em & Tan xx

Takeaways

• Sharing vulnerable stories can lead to healing, connection and liberation.
• Healthy boundaries are important when sharing personal stories.
• This podcast is committed to creating a safe space for listeners to explore their own complex truths and shame.
• We hope that listeners will feel seen, heard and valued, and that our podcast will inspire courage and deeper connections.
• Staying in the arena means facing challenges head-on and not backing out.
• Holding space for others and sharing personal stories can inspire and empower.
• Unpacking lessons from lived experiences can lead to valuable insights and growth.

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