Burnout isn’t just about doing too much - it’s what happens when you forget your own needs even exist. In this episode, I’m joined by women’s coach and Soul Fire founder Jen Goddard, who shares her powerful story of breaking free from the cycle of overgiving, people-pleasing, and self-sacrifice.

We dive into the emotional truth behind burnout, how our conditioning around being “the strong one” keeps us stuck, and why reclaiming your energy starts with remembering your worth. Jen shares gentle, grounded insights on how to set boundaries without guilt, meet your own needs (even when it feels foreign), and find joy in the everyday again - starting with something as simple as making yourself pancakes.

This conversation is for the woman who feels invisible in her own life - and is ready to come home to herself.

✔ You can’t set boundaries if you don’t believe your needs matter.

✔ Burnout is often the result of chronic self-neglect, not overwork.

✔ Boundaries are a form of love - for yourself and your relationships.

✔ Shifting your energy (not always your words) can change relational dynamics.

✔ Self-worth begins with meeting your basic needs - then expanding into desire and joy.

[00:00] Welcome & episode introduction

[01:12] Jen’s story: From corporate burnout to Soul Fire

[04:53] The invisibility of overgiving and the illusion of success

[07:00] How boundaries help rebuild self-trust and emotional safety

[10:25] People-pleasing, martyrdom, and the resentment loop

[14:00] Why “selfish” is a dirty word - and how to reclaim self-worth

[17:50] Energetic boundaries vs. spoken boundaries

[21:30] Reparenting yourself and holding loving limits

[25:40] The power of micro-joys: pancakes, slime, and zoo gift shops

[30:10] Joy as an act of identity - and how to rediscover yours

[34:45] Final thoughts and where to find Jen online

Connect with Jen Goddard:

Website: www.soulfirecoaching.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jengoddardofficial/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jen.goddard.12

📌 Connect with me, Debbie Lucas:

Find out more about the podcast, me and what I do here: www.debbielucas.me/links

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Intuition Quiz

You know you’re meant to trust yourself more - but if you’re still looping in overthinking, perfectionism, or pressure... your intuition may be speaking, but your ego is still steering. This quiz is designed to help you tune into your current relationship with intuitive self-trust - and discover what’s really guiding your decisions: fear or soul. It’s not about being “good” at intuition. It’s about remembering how to listen. Let’s find out where you are and where you’re ready to rise.

Intuition...

You’ve done all the things - been the good girl, the hard worker, the one everyone can count on. You’ve ticked the boxes of success… but still feel disconnected from your own sense of worth. If that sounds familiar, this episode is a homecoming.

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by the luminous Angela Bargerstock - frequency architect, soul whisperer, and former nurse - who brings 25 years of experience in health, wellness, and energy healing to the table. Together, we explore how confidence isn’t something you build through doing more… it’s something you reclaim by remembering who you already are.

Angela shares her journey from chronic illness and burnout to energetic sovereignty, and the profound shift that came when she stopped shape-shifting to fit the world’s expectations - and started honouring her soul’s rhythm instead. We dive into how high-capacity, sensitive women can stop outsourcing their worth and start living full-spectrum lives - without apology, without hustle, and without guilt.

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to prove your worth, this episode is a deep breath for your nervous system and a loving invitation to come home to yourself.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ True confidence comes from within - it’s the by-product of embodiment, not performance.

✔ Sensitivity is a strength, not a weakness - it’s a superpower when you know how to work with it.

✔ Nervous system regulation is the gateway to clarity, creativity, and sustainable self-worth.

✔ You’re not here to earn your worth - you’re here to remember it.

✔ There’s a difference between looking aligned and feeling aligned. One keeps you stuck. The other sets you free.

Timestamps & Key Themes:

[00:00] Welcome & episode introduction

[04:05] Angela’s burnout story & reclaiming her energy

[09:15] From registered nurse to soul whisperer - Angela’s spiritual awakening

[14:20] Why confidence isn’t about “doing more”

[20:40] Shape-shifting, self-abandonment & survival mode

[27:10] The power of nervous system coherence & energy calibration

[32:55] Performative alignment vs. true embodiment

[39:30] Trusting your sensitivity & unique frequency

[46:00] Living from your soul’s rhythm (not external pressure)

[51:20] Final words + where to connect with Angela

Resources & Links:

📌 Connect with Angela Bargerstock:

Website: www.birchtreewellness.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelabargerstock

Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/BirchTreeWellnessWorks

Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/990166279058183

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@quantumcatalyst1

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelabargerstock-quantumcatalyst111

📌 Connect with me, Debbie Lucas:

Find more soul-led support, offerings, and ways to work with me here: www.debbielucas.me/links

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There’s a myth floating around in the spiritual world that if you just visualise your dreams hard enough, the Universe will deliver them with a bow. But as Donna Blainey so powerfully shares in this episode, manifestation without aligned action is just another way we stay stuck.

In this episode of Your Worth, Your Way, I sit down with psychic coach and energy worker Donna Blainey for a deeply grounded and soul-stirring conversation about the real inner work behind calling in the life and business you desire. Donna shares her raw journey of shifting from self-doubt and spiritual restriction into a more empowered, spiritually fluid woman who finally gave herself permission to follow her intuition - on her terms.

We talk about how religious conditioning can create guilt around spiritual growth, why so many women wait for certainty before taking action, and what happens when you trust your gifts even when they don’t follow the “rules.” This is one of those episodes that feels like both a soul activation and a comforting cuppa with a wise friend.

If you’ve been second-guessing your next step, doubting your gifts, or waiting for a sign… this is it.

✨ Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ You don’t need to wait for full clarity - take the next step and clarity will follow.

✔ Manifestation is a co-creation: spiritual alignment + courageous action.

✔ Feeling like a “fraud” is often a sign you’re outgrowing an old identity.

✔ Your spiritual path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s to be valid.

✔ Trusting your intuition is less about knowing and more about allowing.

📌 Timestamps & Key Topics:

[00:00] Welcome & introduction to Donna

[03:22] Donna’s shift from Christianity to spiritual sovereignty

[09:10] Early business mistakes & how imposter syndrome shaped her path

[15:35] The dream that changed everything

[22:10] Trusting intuitive nudges when logic says no

[27:00] Spiritual growth, guilt, and permission to evolve

[34:55] How Donna created her unique sessions and energy work

[40:12] Taking messy, intuitive action in your business

[45:00] Final words of encouragement for soul-led women

📌 Resources & Links:

✨ Connect with Donna Blainey

Instagram: www.instagram.com/theenergyartist

✨ Connect with me, Debbie Lucas

Website, podcast, and soul resources: debbielucas.me/links

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💛 If this episode moved you, please leave a review and share with a friend who’s ready to break free and rise. Your voice helps us reach more soul-seekers who need this message.

Mentioned in this episode:

Intuition Quiz

You know you’re meant to trust yourself more - but if you’re still looping in overthinking, perfectionism, or pressure... your intuition may be speaking, but your ego is still steering. This quiz is designed to help you tune into your current relationship with intuitive self-trust - and discover what’s really guiding your decisions: fear or soul. It’s not about being “good” at intuition. It’s about remembering how to listen. Let’s find out where you are and where you’re ready to rise.

Intuition Quiz