What if embracing your differences was the key to unlocking your true potential?

In this episode, I’m joined by Ron Souers, ADHD advocate, podcast host of Dn’t Mind Me, I’m Different, and author of The Self Discovery Journal for Adults with ADHD. Ron shares his journey of living with ADHD and depression, and how it shaped his mission to challenge stigma, foster acceptance, and empower others to thrive.

We explore the importance of mental health in the workplace, the value of open conversations about emotions, and why self-love and self-advocacy are essential for personal growth. Ron also shares his insights on emotional intelligence, pro-social skills, and creating neurodiverse-friendly workplaces that benefit both employees and businesses.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Mental health is crucial for workplace productivity and engagement.
• Too often, people mask their emotions at work instead of seeking support.
• ADHD is often misunderstood and requires deeper awareness and acceptance.
• Open conversations about mental health lead to stronger solutions.
• Self-love and acceptance are central to personal and professional growth.
• Emotional intelligence enhances communication and relationships.
• Pro-social skills help build deeper, more authentic connections.
• Advocacy for mental health transforms both lives and workplaces.

✨ In Their Words

• "A happy employee is a productive employee."
• "I want to understand what ADHD really was."
• "The silence that kills."

Connect with Ron Souers

👉 Website: https://dadhdwss.com/

👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronnyreel/

👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-souers-9162b1a0/

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What if the transformative principles of recovery weren’t just for people with addiction, but for anyone ready to stop choosing chaos over peace?

In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Grace, trauma-informed therapist, integrative coach, and creator of The Serenity Project. After her own eight-year recovery journey, Amanda realized that the wisdom of recovery could benefit everyone, not just those in sobriety. She created The Serenity Project to make those tools accessible to anyone seeking emotional freedom and belonging.

We explore Amanda’s framework of Guts, Grounding & Grace, the role of creativity in healing, and the importance of listening to our inner narrator and inner child. Amanda shares her story of self-discovery, leadership, and the courage it takes to claim sovereignty in life choices. Together, we dive into the messy, honest truths of anger, shame, coping mechanisms, and the universal need for recovery wisdom.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Sovereignty is essential in making authentic choices.
• Creativity can serve as both healing and expression.
• Understanding your internal narrator deepens self-awareness.
• Coping mechanisms often mask fear of truth and emotion.
• Sobriety and recovery can transform life beyond addiction.
• Leadership often emerges from personal struggles.
• Belonging is vital in recovery and growth.
• Women often carry chaos at the cost of their own well-being.
• Recovery wisdom applies to everyday life, not just addiction.
• Guts, Grounding & Grace provide a framework for lasting change.

✨ In Their Words

• "Anger and shame cycle."
• "We are chaos managers."
• "You cannot buy health."



Connect with Amanda Grace

👉 Website: https://theserenityproject.ie/

👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graceforhire/

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What if the key to thriving at work and in life came down to one word: connection?

In this episode, I’m joined by Andrea O’Grady, Wellness and Mindset Coach, Workplace Wellbeing Consultant, and founder of The Wellness Edge. After 15 years in the high-pressure world of retail and buying, Andrea pivoted into health and wellness, dedicating the past 15 years to helping individuals, leaders, and organisations build resilience and create cultures of wellbeing.

We explore the importance of connection to self, to others, and within workplaces as a foundation for personal fulfilment and professional success. Andrea shares her expertise on stress, burnout, and resilience, alongside practical strategies for fostering engagement, empathetic leadership, and sustainable wellbeing practices.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Connection is essential for both personal growth and workplace culture.
• Movement is medicine for both body and mind.
• Personal experiences shape how we approach leadership and wellbeing.
• Empathetic leadership is key to thriving teams.
• Early intervention in mental health can prevent burnout.
• Work-life balance is vital for resilience and engagement.
• Understanding the nervous system improves emotional regulation.
• The Wellness Edge is about fostering a culture of wellbeing at work.

✨ In Their Words

• "Movement is medicine; it enhances health."
• "Early intervention can prevent burnout."
• "Connection is my compass for the future."

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What if midlife wasn’t a crisis, but an opportunity to rewrite your story?

In this episode, I’m joined by Ashleigh Tobin — TEDx speaker, award-winning storyteller, nurse, coach, and unapologetic advocate for looking after the body, the only place we truly have to live. With over 35 years’ experience across nursing, pharmaceuticals, and holistic health, Ashleigh blends science, soul, and straight-talking insight to help people restore health, reset habits, and reclaim their energy.

We explore the importance of appreciating life, embracing career transitions, and reframing menopause as a powerful new chapter of self-discovery and empowerment. Ashleigh shares her passion for awareness, purpose, and the daily practices that keep us grounded, along with the quotes and influences that have shaped her journey.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Remember to appreciate being alive, it’s a gift.
• How we spend our days shapes how we live our lives.
• Career transitions can spark personal growth and purpose.
• Physical health and mental health are deeply connected.
• Midlife and menopause can be reframed as times of empowerment.
• Checking in with yourself regularly is vital for balance.
• The stories we tell ourselves matter and can be rewritten.
• Simplicity often carries the deepest wisdom.

✨ In Their Words

• "It's good to be alive."
• "It's time to check in."
• "We can rewrite the story of midlife."

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What does it mean to pause, reflect, and live with greater intention?

In this episode, I’m joined by Lucy Cronly, accredited life and leadership coach, systemic practitioner, and author of The Right Shoes. Lucy brings a wealth of experience from her career in residential care, her training in neuroscience and systemic family therapy, and her personal journey as a mother.

We explore the importance of family, the challenges of parenting, and the transition into adulthood. Lucy shares how stories, metaphors, and coaching can help people reconnect with their inner wisdom, embrace self-compassion, and move from stress to balance. She also reflects on the voices that shaped her life and how she now supports others to lead and live more intentionally.

Key Takeaways:

• Family is at the heart of what matters most.
• Parenthood is a journey of growth and learning.
• Supporting young people means allowing them to make their own choices.
• Coaching is about scaffolding growth, not giving answers.
• Listening deeply creates meaningful insights.
• Self-compassion is a cornerstone of personal development.
• The stories we tell shape the lives we live.
• Every small choice builds towards the bigger picture.

In Their Words

• "I love being a mum."
• "We can scaffold young people."

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What if the key to supporting neurodivergent individuals wasn’t more labels or complexity but movement?

In this episode, I’m joined by Niki McGlynn, a neurodiversity specialist, coach, and creator of movement programmes designed to integrate retained primitive reflexes. Drawing from her own lived experience as a neurodivergent woman and mother of two neurodivergent children, Niki shares how movement can improve focus, concentration, posture, and emotional regulation while reducing anxiety.

We explore the overlooked role of primitive reflexes in learning and development, the impact of modern education on childhood activity levels, and how understanding neuroplasticity opens up practical ways to better support neurodiverse individuals in schools, families, therapy, and even the workplace.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Primitive reflexes are foundational for development and learning.
• Movement is essential to integrate reflexes and support brain function.
• Fear reflexes can hinder emotional regulation if left unaddressed.
• Today’s education systems often neglect the importance of physical activity.
• Retained reflexes can affect posture and concentration.
• Integrating reflexes enhances learning and reduces anxiety.
• Creativity and the arts play a vital role in holistic education.
• Businesses benefit from better understanding and supporting neurodiverse employees.

In Their Words:

• "It's about balance."
• "It's a whole person thing."
• "Movement builds brains."

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From scaling a six-figure photography brand to leading The Unstoppable SheEO, Brit Nicole has lived through both the highlight reel and the hard knocks. Divorce, burnout, lawsuits she’s faced them all, and emerged stronger with a renewed sense of purpose.

In this powerful conversation, Brit opens up about overcoming trauma, rediscovering her identity, and the deep healing work that shaped her journey. She shares the lessons she’s learned about the nervous system, intuition, and the courage it takes to pick yourself and your business back up off the mat.

This episode is for anyone who craves the truth about reinvention — not the fairy dust version, but the gritty, faith-fueled belief that you can rebuild, grow, and create a life of fulfilment.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Healing requires rediscovering who you truly are.
• Trauma can reshape identity but doesn’t have to define you.
• Building a business brings unexpected challenges, resilience is key.
• Fulfilment comes from within, not external accolades.
• Trusting your intuition leads to more aligned success.
• Rest and balance matter as much as productivity.
• Empowering others is central to lasting purpose.

In Their Words:

• "I had to relearn who is Brittany?"
• "I can breathe like a normal person now.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Johann Callaghan, award-winning entrepreneur, global speaker, and creator of The Sleep Success Method. Johann is passionate about empowering others, especially women, to rise to their full potential by harnessing the power of sleep.

We explore why sleep isn’t just rest, but the foundation of energy, emotional stability, and overall well-being. Johann shares how the nervous system, stress, and even technology can disrupt sleep, and why creating a sense of safety is essential for deep rest. She also emphasises the role of daily rhythms, movement, and nature in supporting mental health and vitality.

Throughout our conversation, Johann introduces practical ways to improve sleep through self-awareness, lifestyle shifts, and her structured Sleep Success Method. Together, we discuss empowerment, collaboration, and the legacy we leave for future generations when we prioritize health and well-being.

Key Takeaways:

• Empowering others, especially women, is a core value.
• Sleep is the foundation of optimised energy and well-being.
• Safety, not just fear, is often at the heart of sleep struggles.
• Technology and stress can disrupt sleep, awareness is the first step to change.
• Daily rhythms, rest, movement, and nature all support healthier living.
• Self-awareness is key to understanding and improving sleep.

In Their Words:

• "Everything is better with better sleep."
• "Movement is a form of rest."
• "Sleep is your greatest asset."

Connect with Johann Callaghan

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