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

🎧 Subscribe to Your Worth, Your Way for weekly heart-led conversations

💛 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

You Don’t Have to Shrink to Be Loved – With Cindy Marie Azur

In this powerful episode of Your Worth, Your Way, I’m joined by the vibrant and fearless Cindy Marie Azur - multipassionate coach, podcast host, singer, and speaker - who has transformed her life from chronic people-pleasing to bold, joy-led authenticity. Cindy opens up about what it really means to be unstoppable - not in the hustle sense, but in showing up fully as yourself, even when the world has told you you’re too much.

We talk about the courage it takes to honour your voice, the freedom that comes from no longer chasing external validation, and how to lead your life with intention, joy, and integrity. This conversation is a love letter to every woman who’s ever doubted herself or felt the need to dim her light to belong.

✨ If you’re done shape-shifting to fit expectations and are ready to lead from your soul, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ You are not too much. Your sensitivity, your passion, your joy - it’s your magic.

✔ Authenticity is leadership. When you show up as the real you, you give others permission to do the same.

✔ People-pleasing is a cage. Breaking free starts with recognising what you actually want and need.

✔ Play is powerful. Joy is not a luxury - it's your compass back to yourself.

✔ Growth doesn’t require perfection. Embrace the mess. Honour the process.

Timestamps & Key Themes:

[00:00] Welcome & Episode Intro

[04:15] Cindy Marie’s journey from people-pleasing to purpose-led living

[09:40] Learning to stop seeking external validation

[14:50] The fear of being “too much” and the courage to own it

[20:30] Letting go of perfection and embracing play

[26:15] Living with intention and cultivating joy

[31:50] The power of boundaries and choosing yourself

[37:00] Final reflections + where to connect with Cindy

Resources & Links:

📌 Connect with Cindy Marie Azur:

Website: www.cindymarie.net

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindymarieazur

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

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

📌 Connect with me, Debbie Lucas:

Explore the podcast and my offerings here: www.debbielucas.me/links

🎧 Subscribe to Your Worth, Your Way for soulful weekly episodes.

💛 If this episode spoke to your heart, please share it and leave a review - it helps more women rise into their worth and joy.

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

Soulwork Library

We all carry invisible cages - expectations, roles, and beliefs we never chose, but somehow built our lives around. In this powerful episode of Your Worth, Your Way, I’m joined by reinvention coach, meditation teacher and author of Uncaged, Katia Vlachos, to explore what it takes to break free from those cages and create a life that’s truly yours.

Katia shares her personal story of shedding “Good Girl” conditioning and choosing alignment over approval. Together, we unpack the quiet but profound power of intentional reinvention, why big transformations don’t require burning your life to the ground, and how small courageous choices can change everything.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, trapped by expectations, or unsure of how to move forward, this conversation will help you see your path more clearly.

✔ The “Good Girl” conditioning keeps many women stuck in roles they didn’t choose - and it’s time to rewrite the rules

✔ Reinvention isn’t a single bold leap - it’s a series of small, aligned shifts toward your truth

✔ Your worth isn’t something you earn - it’s who you already are under the layers of conditioning

✔ Responsibility is power: when you own your story, you reclaim your ability to shape it

✔ You don’t need to become someone new - just reconnect to the essential self you’ve always been

[00:00] Welcome & episode intro

[02:48] Katia’s journey: From unfulfilled success to reinvention

[07:12] The “cages” we build and how to identify them

[12:00] How societal conditioning shapes self-worth

[16:35] What reinvention really looks like (and what it doesn’t)

[21:10] Breaking out of victim mentality & choosing self-leadership

[25:44] Reconnecting to your essential self & inner compass

[31:55] Letting go of external validation & rewriting your story

[38:00] Small steps to begin your own reinvention journey

[42:30] Final reflections & where to connect with Katia

Want to go deeper on breaking free from conditioning and rediscovering your truth?

👉 Read the full blog post here: [Insert Blog Link]

📌 Connect with Katia Vlachos:

Website: www.katiavlachos.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katia.vlachos

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

Facebook: facebook.com/KatiaVlachosCoach

📌 Connect with me, Debbie Lucas:

Find out more about the podcast, my work, and how to connect here: www.debbielucas.me/links

📌 Subscribe to Your Worth, Your Way for weekly conversations that support your growth

💛 If this episode touched you, please leave a review, share it with a friend, and let others know they’re not alone on the path to reclaiming their worth.

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.

There’s nothing wrong with you. You’re not too sensitive, too broken, or too much—you’ve simply internalised stories that never belonged to you.

In this powerful episode of Your Worth, Your Way, I’m joined by accredited trauma coach, therapist and bestselling author Brooke Bownes. Brooke shares her personal journey from growing up with a narcissistic mother and living in survival mode to becoming a thriving coach who helps women rewire their inner stories, heal their inner child, and finally feel safe to show up as themselves.

Together, we explore how trauma impacts self-worth, how to recognise inherited beliefs that keep you stuck, and how to build true confidence from within—without the pressure to be perfect. This conversation is a compassionate call to stop trying to “fix” yourself and start reclaiming who you were always meant to be.

✨ Key Takeaways from This Episode

✔ You are not broken—you are carrying beliefs that were never yours to begin with.

✔ Confidence isn’t something you’re born with; it’s something you build through healing and self-trust.

✔ Inner child work can be a powerful tool to transform patterns of self-doubt and fear.

✔ You can rewrite your story and live life on your terms, no matter where you’re starting from.

✔ Regulating your nervous system and connecting to your truth can unlock authentic self-worth.

⏱️ Timestamps & Key Themes

[00:00] Welcome and Introduction

[02:15] Brooke’s journey: From fear to full expression

[08:30] Growing up with a narcissistic mother and the impact on self-worth

[14:45] Why we internalise stories that were never ours

[20:10] What inner child work really looks like (and how it heals)

[27:30] Rewiring your confidence after emotional trauma

[34:50] How to stop trying to fix yourself and start reclaiming your power

[42:00] Final thoughts and Brooke’s message to anyone feeling “not enough”

🔗 Resources & Links:

📌 Connect with Brooke Bownes:

Instagram: @brookebownes

Facebook: facebook.com/brookebownes01

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brooke-bownes

📌 Connect with me, Debbie Lucas:

Explore the Soulwork Library, offers and podcast here: www.debbielucas.me/links

🎧 Subscribe to Your Worth, Your Way for weekly soul-nourishing conversations.

💛 If this episode resonated, please leave a review and share it with someone who needs this message. Your support helps more women step into their power, rewrite their story, and reclaim their worth.

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

Soulwork Library

In this episode of Your Worth, Your Way, I’m joined by Christi Dickey, a Performance Life Coach and founder of Platinum Performance Coaching, to explore how we can stop living on autopilot and start consciously creating a life that truly aligns with who we are. Christi blends behavioural science with consciousness expansion, showing us how to recognise the patterns we’ve inherited or adopted that were never really ours, and how to release them with intention.

We unpack the power of choosing your own story, why old patterns feel so hard to break, and how small, conscious shifts can spark profound transformation. If you’re tired of feeling stuck in roles or beliefs that don’t reflect your truth, this conversation will give you both inspiration and practical tools to start rewriting your story today.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ You are not bound by the patterns you’ve inherited—you have the power to choose and rewrite your story.

✔ Small, conscious changes can lead to massive transformation over time.

✔ Living authentically starts with recognising which beliefs and behaviours are actually yours.

✔ Merging behavioural science and spirituality can help you break free from autopilot and live with intention.

✔ Purpose and inner peace come when we align with our truth—not someone else’s expectations.

Timestamps & Key Topics:

[00:00] Welcome & episode introduction

[04:15] Christi’s journey from behavioural science to consciousness coaching

[09:40] The hidden cost of living on autopilot

[15:25] How to identify patterns that aren’t yours

[21:10] The power of small conscious shifts

[27:30] Why rewriting your story starts with self-awareness

[34:00] Tools for aligning with your true purpose

[41:00] Final reflections & where to connect with Christi

Resources & Links:

📌 Connect with Christi Dickey:

Website: www.platinumperformancecoaching.org

Instagram: @platinum_performance_coaching

Facebook: PlatinumPerformanceCoach

LinkedIn: Christi Dickey

📌 Connect with me, Debbie Lucas:

Explore more at: www.debbielucas.me/links

📌 Subscribe to Your Worth, Your Way for weekly episodes!

💛 If this episode inspired you, please leave a review and share it with someone who needs it. Your support helps more women step into their worth and live life on their terms.

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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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

💛 If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Your support helps more women reclaim their worth and live with freedom, joy, and ease.

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