In this powerful and heart-centred episode, I’m joined by transformational coach and meditation teacher Danielle Thornton-Walker. Together, we explore what it really means to shift from people-pleasing and perfectionism into unapologetic self-trust, self-love, and deep inner alignment.

Danielle shares her own journey from a high-achieving self-doubter to a woman who now supports others in reconnecting with their inner wisdom and worth. From walking away from a 15-year career to embracing sensitivity as a superpower, her story is one of courage, compassion, and clarity.

We unpack why so many women feel like they’re not enough even when they’re doing “everything right,” and how this cycle of proving, pleasing, and comparing keeps them stuck in stress and disconnected from their truth. If you’ve ever felt lost in the noise of other people’s expectations or exhausted from constantly trying to measure up - this conversation is for you.

Danielle offers wisdom and practical guidance on how to stop outsourcing your worth, return to your inner knowing, and live in a way that feels aligned, soft, and strong all at once.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ You don’t have to earn your worth - it’s your birthright.

✔ People-pleasing may feel like safety, but it often blocks you from your power.

✔ Sensitivity and empathy aren’t weaknesses - they’re intuitive gifts when honoured.

✔ Self-validation is a daily practice that brings clarity, peace, and purpose.

✔ Coming home to yourself isn’t a luxury - it’s a necessity for living fully.

Timestamps & Key Themes:

[00:00] Welcome & episode intro

[03:15] Danielle’s journey from self-doubt to self-trust

[08:30] Breaking up with people-pleasing & the myth of “doing it all”

[13:45] Why sensitivity is a strength and not a flaw

[17:20] The shift from external validation to inner truth

[23:40] Motherhood, identity, and reconnecting with your inner voice

[30:10] Real tools to support your worth and reclaim your joy

[36:50] Final reflections and how to connect with Danielle

Resources & Links:

📌 Connect with Danielle Thornton-Walker:

Website: www.daniellelouisecoaching.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/danielle__louise__coaching

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-thornton-walker-94b5b76a

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1017169658836980/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📌 Connect with me, Debbie Lucas:

Learn more about me, the podcast, and how we can work together: www.debbielucas.me/links

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So many of us have been taught that success comes from sacrifice - more hustle, more proving, more pushing. But what if true success comes from slowing down, tuning in, and choosing alignment over achievement?

In this episode of Your Worth, Your Way, I’m joined by the bold and brilliant Sabine Schoepke - serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and professional disruptor - for a powerful conversation on what it really means to redefine success in midlife.

After selling her company and retiring at 51, Sabine realised she had mastered the art of "doing" but was ready to embrace the truth of "being." Her story is a beautiful reminder that you are not behind - you’re right on time.

Together we unpack the deep conditioning of hustle culture, the nervous system’s role in authentic alignment, and how to build a life where success actually feels good. If you're done with burnout and ready for grounded, joyful power - this one's for you.

✔ You are not behind - midlife isn’t a crisis, it’s a calling

✔ Your nervous system always knows when you’re out of alignment

✔ Success that costs your health or joy isn’t really success

✔ Saying no is one of the most powerful ways to say yes to yourself

✔ You don’t need to prove your worth - you get to live it, now

[00:00] Welcome & introduction to Sabine

[04:10] Sabine’s midlife awakening & selling her business

[09:35] The truth about hustle culture & why it keeps us stuck

[13:50] Listening to the body: nervous system clues to burnout

[18:25] Redefining success & choosing alignment instead

[23:40] How to stop performing and start remembering who you are

[28:10] The power of “enoughness” without outside validation

[34:45] Living your purpose without needing permission

[40:05] Final reflections & where to find Sabine online

📌 Connect with Sabine Schoepke:

Website: https://www.thepowerlifecoach.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabineschoepke/

📌 Connect with me, Debbie Lucas:

Explore all things soul work, podcast episodes, coaching & more: www.debbielucas.me/links

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Soulwork Library

The Soulwork Library is here — a growing collection of powerful, feel-good workbooks to help you shift old patterns, spark new clarity, and rise into the real you. Whether it’s self-worth, boundaries, joy or manifestation — there’s something waiting for you. Start your next breakthrough at debbielucas.me/links

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You might feel like you’re falling apart - but what if it’s just that no one told you the truth about perimenopause?

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Mindset and Menopause Coach Angela Wilkins-Green, who shares her raw and inspiring story of hitting rock bottom after years of unexplained anxiety, exhaustion, and self-doubt. After walking away from a 25-year career and crying daily for three months, Angela finally discovered she was in perimenopause - something she had never even heard of. Now she’s on a mission to make sure no other woman feels lost, broken, or ashamed for something that’s biologically normal.

We explore the emotional and psychological symptoms of perimenopause (that no one talks about), how to reclaim your confidence and clarity, and the power of self-advocacy when the world tells you to just “push through.”

If you’ve been feeling like you’ve lost yourself lately, this episode is a warm reminder: you’re not alone, and you’re not broken.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ Perimenopause often shows up first as emotional symptoms like anxiety, self-doubt, and brain fog - not just physical ones.

✔ You are not going mad - your symptoms are real and valid, even if others can’t see them.

✔ Seeking support isn’t weakness; it’s a bold and empowered choice to reclaim your life.

✔ Boundaries, self-awareness, and joy are essential tools for navigating this chapter.

✔ You can rise from burnout and rediscover who you truly are on the other side.

Timestamps & Key Topics:

[00:00] Welcome and intro to Angela’s story

[05:30] The emotional crash that changed everything

[11:15] Realising perimenopause was the root cause

[18:40] How societal silence around menopause adds to women’s shame

[24:00] Rebuilding from rock bottom - one small step at a time

[29:15] Why self-advocacy is non-negotiable in midlife

[33:50] The role of joy, dance, and reclaiming your spark

[39:00] Final thoughts and where to connect with Angela

Resources & Links:

Connect with Angela Wilkins-Green:

Website: www.greenpathcoaching.com

Instagram: @greenpathcoaching

Facebook: Green Path Coaching

YouTube: Green Path Coaching

Connect with me, Debbie Lucas:

Find out more about me and what I do: www.debbielucas.me/links

Subscribe to Your Worth, Your Way for weekly episodes that inspire, empower, and realign you with your joy.

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Soulwork Library

The Soulwork Library is here — a growing collection of powerful, feel-good workbooks to help you shift old patterns, spark new clarity, and rise into the real you. Whether it’s self-worth, boundaries, joy or manifestation — there’s something waiting for you. Start your next breakthrough at debbielucas.me/links

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