Grab a glass of wine or a cuppa this is an episode not to be missed! With many laughs, real life experiences and tips for those navigating modern dating, love and relationships.

Jo Tucker and Heledd Fflur two of my favourite guests, come back to the podcast to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences of dating and love, and how to keep your self-esteem in a healthy place whilst navigating it.

Episode highlights:

- We all share what we think is the biggest issue with modern dating currently

- We share our green flags and red flags when dating

- What is the ick? why do we get it and what is our personal experience of 'getting the ick'

- Each of us share a confidence tip to use in dating and relationships to stay in your power and keeping your self-esteem in check

Contact:

Heledd Fflur: Instagram @heleddfflur

Jo Tucker: Instagram @baldmothertucker

Meet Gemma Jones, a Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach from Bristol and life long friend of mine! On this episode we delve into many topics:

- Gemma talks about how she went from hating sport at school, to discovering her love of fitness and becoming a Personal Trainer.

- Female friendships and how we have found more authentic friendships since embarking on a self-development journey

- Confidence themes that have been more difficult, with Gemma sharing her block around posting on social media for her Business and showing up as herself, fears around saying the wrong thing, being judged, and lacking confidence.

- The fear of 'being seen' on social media and how it can feel vulnerable.

- Perceptions of 'coaches'

- Gemma talked about losing her Dad, friend and Grandad in close succession and how that was ungrounding and the worst time of her life. We discussed grief and the impact it can have on your confidence, impacting our sense of self.

- How Gemma's level of empathy has meant she's become a successful PT, providing a safe space for her clients.

- Limiting beliefs we can create around fitness and sport that as women we have been fed growing up about what we can and cannot do.

- Gemma's shares some confidence tips for those on a Confidence journey.

Instagram:

@_gemwellbeing

Sarah is the Founder of Come Network With Me, an award-winning networking experience for passionate and ambitious female founders of impactful online service businesses. She's a proud advocate and cheerleader for women, supporting and empowering small business owners to become trailblazing legendary leaders.

Episode highlights:

- We discuss how passion is an essential element of running a Business

- Sarah shares her confidence story from her childhood where she would people please and pretend to feel exactly the same as her friends, something she changed as she got older.

- We discussed how this was largely a female issue and we hoped that girls could learn to use their voice from a younger age.

- Sarah shared having a wobble in Confidence when running a Business, and we discussed how Imposter Syndrome is common

- Confidence pivotal moments: Sarah becoming a marathon runner after spending a life time feeling like she wasn't a runner. She also touched on leaving a long term relationship and how that brave decision was the spring board to lots of positive change.

Abbie Walker runs a social media account and a successful small business, The Third Wish Shop. Her business aims to bring a touch of magic to people’s homes and families, a mission that brings her immense happiness. As a single mam to three children, Abbie’s life is exciting and a little bit different every day. Key Moments from the Podcast: 1. Abbie’s Colourful Career Story and Strong Moral Compass • Abbie shares her diverse career journey and the role her strong moral values have played in shaping her experiences in various workplaces. Her commitment to integrity and love of magic eventually led her to create her own small business. 2. Flying Under the Radar with Autism • Throughout her childhood and early adulthood, Abbie navigated life without a diagnosis of autism or dyslexia. She discusses her experiences as a mother to neurodivergent children, offering insights into the unique challenges and triumphs they face. 3. Love of Medicine • Although Abbie has a passion for medicine, she realized that a career in the medical field wouldn’t suit her. She explains how this realization influenced her path towards entrepreneurship. 4. Little Abbie’s Story • Growing up in a challenging area with a working-class background, Abbie spent much of her childhood trying to fit in and be liked. She describes secondary school as a particularly difficult time for a neurodivergent girl, finding solace in the library and later adopting humour as a safety net. 5. Finding Her Authentic Self • Abbie began a transformative journey seven years ago with the help of a psychologist. Discovering her true self required letting go of everything she once knew, a process that ultimately led to profound personal growth. 6. Confidence and Relationships • Relationships have been both a source of significant damage but also fuelled her fire to be who she is now and started her personal growth journey. She explores how these experiences have shaped her confidence and determination. 7. Pivotal Life Moments • Starting The Third Wish Shop during the pandemic, while in a toxic and abusive relationship, marked a turning point for Abbie. With no money and few options, she built a successful business, which boosted her confidence and empowered her to make other necessary life changes. For more about Abbie Walker and her journey, visit The Third Wish Shop. Connect with her on Instagram to follow her latest updates and insights: @abbiewalkerh

Unlocking Calm and Confidence in Parenting with Kecia Nelson, Licenced Clinical Social Worker & Holistic Parenting Coach. Kecia specializes in guiding overwhelmed and anxious mums to parent with confidence and calm. She helps them reduce frustration and anger, create emotionally supportive homes, and build stronger connections with their children. With 25 years of experience as a licensed social worker working with parents and children, and as a mother of two, she offers a safe and nurturing space for mums to heal their inner child, achieve emotional balance, and foster deeper connections with their children. Guided by her experience in social work, she understands the unique challenges that modern mums face today. Drawing from transformative techniques that enhance the parent-child relationship, she offers a holistic coaching program designed to overcome parenting anxiety. Through her program, mums can build stronger connections with their kids, break generational cycles, heal childhood wounds, and foster continuous growth to create lasting positive changes for their families. Episode Highlights: 1. Childhood Struggles and Self-Discovery: Kecia shares her experience growing up as an extroverted and fun child, who was often told she was too outspoken. This led her to shrink herself, struggle with perfectionism, low self-esteem, and an eating disorder in her teenage years. 2. Career Journey: Her transition from a career as a social worker to becoming a holistic parenting coach. Kecia helps mothers navigate the complexities of motherhood, offering tools to manage anxiety and frustration. 3. Pivotal Moments: Kecia discusses her pivotal moment a few years back when she hit a wall in life. Discovering the work of Brené Brown, she decided to reclaim her true self with healthier boundaries. 4. Shame and Vulnerability: Addressing the shame associated with having personal struggles and how it impacts professionals in coaching and mental health professions. Emphasizing that one does not need to be perfectly healed to help others. 5. Emotional Space and Boundaries: The importance of holding emotional space for others while maintaining healthy boundaries, especially as single mums. Recognizing the tendency to help others to avoid dealing with one’s own issues and the necessity of self-care. 6. Parenting Philosophy: Kecia’s concept that parenting is not about control, but about fostering a deep connection with your children. Learning to observe rather than absorb others’ energy is crucial. For more insights and to connect with Kecia Nelson follow her on Instagram. Keywords: • Parenting Anxiety • Emotional Support • Holistic Parenting • Childhood Trauma • Generational Healing • Brene Brown • Emotional Boundaries • Coaching Professionals • Self-Care • Connection Over Control Relevant Links • Kecia Nelson on Instagram

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Robiha Nazir, a London based AI Customer Success Manager, Dental Hygienist, Single Mother, Mental Health Advocate and Domestic Abuse Survivor.

Robiha shares her unique career path, transitioning from traditional dental hygiene to integrating artificial intelligence in dentistry. Her story highlights the challenges and triumphs of a professional woman balancing motherhood and a demanding career.

TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic Abuse is discussed

Key Themes and Highlights: 1. Career Path in Dental Hygiene and AI: - We explore Robiha's experience in the dental world and her burn out that led to her innovative work with AI technology in dentistry.

2. Motherhood: - Being a Single Mum and choosing to focus on her children and going part time to get the balance right. - Rupture and repair technique and conscious parenting, and how that has shaped her parenting journey.

3. Confidence pivotal moments: - A childhood accident of falling off a swing which negatively impacted her self-confidence and made her become more introverted. - Being bullied at University and it's impact on her self-esteem - Leaving an abusive marriage and finding herself again. - Working in a COVID centre during the pandemic and how facing that challenge had built up her confidence.

4. Robiha's golden nugget of advice: - Keep getting back up and trying again when you're knocked down. - The power of an accountability partner.

Contact Robiha: Instagram: @_robiha_

To stay updated on her latest insights and work. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please seek help from organizations like [National Domestic Violence Hotline](⁠https://www.thehotline.org/⁠) or [Women’s Aid](⁠https://www.womensaid.org.uk/⁠)

TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault is discussed

Heledd Fflur - Embracing Confidence and Abundance.

Join us for a captivating journey as we delve into the life and career of Heledd Fflur, an abundance coach, numbers whizz, and conscious entrepreneur. In this episode, Heledd opens up about her remarkable confidence journey, touching on key themes such as career transitions, body confidence, and self-worth. Heledd reflects on her career trajectory, sharing her transition from a mathematics teacher to an abundance coach. She candidly discusses how receiving a 2:2 in her degree initially felt like a significant setback, leading her into a job that didn’t resonate with her values. From a young age, Heledd grappled with feelings of discomfort in her own skin. Driven by a relentless pursuit of achievement and perfection, she found herself being excessively self-critical and dissatisfied with her appearance.

The podcast delves into a pivotal moment in Heledd’s life: A traumatic experience of sexual assault while studying in France. This harrowing incident profoundly impacted her sense of safety, triggering periods of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which deeply affected her confidence.

Despite the challenges she faced, Heledd found empowerment through her journey. Transitioning into an abundance coach marked a turning point, where she began to reclaim her confidence and sense of belonging. Changing schools also played a crucial role in her newfound confidence, providing her with an environment where she could thrive authentically.

Throughout the episode, both Heledd and the host share personal experiences of grappling with feelings of undesirability during their teenage years, highlighting how these experiences shape individuals’ identities and perspectives.

To learn more about Heledd’s insights and journey, be sure to check out her new podcast.

Connect with Heledd Fflur: Instagram: @heleddfflur

This episode offers valuable insights into the transformative power of embracing confidence and abundance, serving as a source of inspiration for anyone navigating their own journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

Ella Parlor is a marketing powerhouse whose campaigns have yielded over a billion dollars in sales globally. She is a Founding Partner of EP Consulting, podcaster, speaker, real estate investor, and the author of the best-selling book “High Tolerance.” Ella’s SEFPh Philosophy (Spiritual, Emotional, Financial and, Physical) encourages and empowers leaders to find success across multiple dimensions in life. She dives into the nuances of building success in her Podcast, ‘Eavesdrop with Ella.’

Ella shares her incredible marketing career journey, her book and how a school speech at aged 9, started her love of presenting and speaking and sparked that passion. She also shares a confidence dipping moment from a shocking break up where Ella had to cancel her wedding 70 days before the date. This conversation is raw, vulnerable and super interesting. It's not one to be missed! Ella's info: Website: ellaparlor.com Instagram: @ellayourbella Facebook: @ellayourbella Linkedin: Ella Parlor TikTok: @ellayourbella Podcast: Eavesdrop with Ella - https://ellayourbella.com/podcast