Be Boujee Be True Be You

How many of us have felt pressured at one time or another, to make sure our relationship was moving along at the so called "right time".Many of us have had the thoughts, is this moving too quickly, are we falling behind, shouldn't we already be "there" (wherever there is) by now?!As much as we know there is no one size fits all, and no one set timeline that can measure our relationships by, we can still so often fall into that trap of looking around us, seeing what everyone else is up to, and basing the success of our relationship how it looks compared to others, or what society in the western world has deemed a "successful" relationship .In this episode I discuss all things relationship times, how to know when to take the next step, and make sure that you are both moving at a pace that is suited to YOUR relationship.Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

Up until the summer of 2022, Sarah Valentine was living in New Zealand with her husband and trying to work on her marriage.When Sarah's marriage ended and her world was turned upside down, she made the decision to share her story on social media, with the intent of helping other women who found themselves in a similar situation.Sarah's vulnerability and transparency has reached hundreds  of thousands of women across the world, and helped them to feel less alone during one of the biggest transitions you can go through.In this episode I discuss with Sarah why she thinks women often take so much of the responsibility when their relationship or marriage breaks down. We also chat about finding closure and acceptance when a marriage comes to an end and finally, how to live authentically and trust your decisions when it comes to love and relationships, even when others may not agree with your choices.*Website: https://sarahvalentine.com/*Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sasvalentine*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sasvalentine/

"The spark", "instant chemistry", "butterflies", these are the markers that so many of us still mistakenly use in dating, when deciding how much we invest in someone.In this episode, I discuss what those feelings can actually mean (spoiler, they aren't always to do with attraction!), I share my personal experiences with these feelings, and how they led me in to anxious relationships over healthy, happy and fulfilling ones.I also share how to listen to your gut, and the difference between feeling numb and genuinely feeling no connection to someone new.*Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

One of the most overwhelming and life changing parts of a divorce is splitting the assets and finances.In a lot of marriages, there tends to be one person who is responsible for managing what money comes in and what goes out and if you aren't that person, you can feel like a rabbit in the headlights, not knowing where to turn or what to decide.In this episode I chat with Ceri Griffiths, who is a divorce financial planner and who also holds financial abuse and narcissism qualifications.  She is on a mission to remove the financial vulnerability and disadvantage divorcing women face, and her work in this area has been recognised through the many awards she has won, including Highly Commended Woman of the Year, Vulnerable Clients in the Women in Finance Awards 2022, and Financial Adviser of the Year, Wales in the Women in Finance Awards 2021.  She was one of Mo2vate magazines inspirational women in 2020 and a Finalist in the Global Changemakers Awards, Empowerment category.Ceri is the founder of Willow Brook Lifestyle Financial Planning, as well as being a podcaster and You Tube host.  Her resources are an excellent way to build the foundations around all you need to know about finances and divorce.Ceri breaks things down in such a simple and easy way and she discusses issues such as amicable does not mean compliant, financial abuse and controlling the finances, and how to make sure you are treated as an equal partner throughout the divorce process.Learn more about Ceri:*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willowbrookfinancialplanning/*Website: https://www.willowbrooklfp.co.uk/*Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPPeuh92jYho3uguEhrrmA?app=desktop*All other links: https://smart.bio/willowbrookfinancialplanning/

The label "high maintenance" can take many different meanings, depending on who you ask, and usually it is not meant in the most positive light.In this episode, I discuss what springs to mind when I hear the words "high maintenance", and how I have been associated with labels like this in the past.When it comes to our romantic relationships there are definitely times when we can be more demanding than normal and there is no deflecting from that! But, there are times when when phrases such as high maintenance, needy and spoilt are used to deflect away from the other person in the relationship, who is not addressing their behaviour and the part they may be playing to cause someone to behave in a certain way.Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

Grief comes in many forms, from the end of a relationship to the passing of a loved one. In this episode I speak with my brother Jon, to ask him how he used sports and exercise to cope with the death of our dad when we were 6 and 7 years old.Jon discusses how taking up sports helped him to create a connection with our dad, how he learned to no longer need the praise we so often crave from our parents and using his experience to create a new career and help people build their self confidence, their self worth, and use exercise as an outlet to navigate the most difficult times in life.Jon Freeman is a personal trainer and online fitness and nutrition coach. He set up his own Business, Limit Break Training, during the pandemic and now works with people across the globe to help them achieve their goals, fall in love with fitness and build their body confidence. Instagram: @limit_break_trainingWebsite: www.limitbreaktraining.co.uk@charlottejonespresents

There are so many factors when it comes to deciding who we find attractive in a romantic sense, and frustratingly, quite a few of these factors can distort how we view this topic.In this episode, I discuss how important it is to find someone attractive if we are in a long term relationship with them, how our ego and the opinion of other's can impact who we find attractive and try to pursue in the hopes of finding long term happiness and finally, what does settling really mean? Could shifting the way we view this term have a positive impact on the way we decide who to be in a relationship with and find a happiness we could have been sabotaging by setting standards that are not only hard to meet, but do not impact how successful a relationship will be?Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

Anyone who has ever used a dating app before will know, the process can feel anything but straightforward...Through social media, it is become more and more common for people to share their experiences of dating, but often, it will be women and men sharing their views separately, and these posts are often negative or strongly driven by one particular view.For a while now, I have been having conversations with my friend Toby, who has always been very open about his experience with dating apps over the years, the different approaches he has taken to trying to have a successful match with a woman and all the experiences that come along with it (both good and bad).Toby very kindly agreed to let me record one of our conversations, to share his honest perspective on all things online dating. I love how honest and real Toby is from start to finish and I learned  a lot about how men can view and use these apps.Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

We've all seen those couples on social media over the years, the couples who post constant mushy, loved up posts about each other, only to notice they have changed their relationship status to "single" a short while later.Throughout my twenties, I was one of those people. I had such a strong need to make sure if anyone was going to be thinking or talking about my relationship, that they would be thinking and saying all the right things, and I would go to great lengths to make that happen (and not just by using social media).In this episode I discuss where my need for perfectionism came from, what I did to make sure I no longer needed the validation of others to make big decisions and feel like my life was succeeding and how to trust that my own opinion and what I think of me and my relationship is the only opinion that matters.Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

Divorce burnout is not a term I had heard until recently, but after looking into it, it was definitely something I had experienced and is not something to ignore.In this episode I speak with Claire Black, who shares in depth the reasons why communication throughout the divorce process breaks down so easily, what can be done to help keep things amicable, why time is so important and how to spot the signs of divorce burnout.Claire also shares how to find the positives in something as heartbreaking as a divorce.Claire is a leading Break-up and Divorce Coach, and author of "Break-up: From Crisis to Confidence", the essential guide for anyone facing a sudden separation.  Claire offers bespoke coaching to support individuals through break-up, and to create new and vibrant lives.  She is a Master NLP Practitioner, divorcee and single parent to two teenage boys, as well as a former solicitor. Using all of her professional and personal experience, Claire has built a thriving coaching business, empowering clients all over the world to create fulfilling lives after break-up or divorce.Website: https://www.claireblackcoaching.com/Instagram: @claireblackdivorcecoach @charlottejonespresents

There are people who love and embrace change and then, there are people (like me) who finds change reeeeally uncomfortable (even when it is a positive and exciting change). Sometimes that change is a new job, moving to a new location, a breakup or even a death. There are times when some of these changes are our choice and more often, change happens and we have to pivot in a new direction when we just didn't see it coming.In this episode I discuss how to navigate those pivots and changes, even when they completely blindside us, how to create a new direction when the one you thought you were moving in comes to an abrupt end and why although it might feel safe when things don't change, it doesn't mean we are always better off with some things always staying the same...Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

Can women have it all? This is a question that has been asked, well, for as long as I can remember! It is also a question that has so many levels and can take on a variety of different meanings.In this episode with the fantastic Lynda Stretton, about all things hormone health and just how little women are taught about how our bodies work, let alone how to help our bodies work for us so we no longer have to suffer with issues such as painful periods, mood swings, fatigue etc.Lynda also shares how she left her successful corporate career to venture out on her own and start a business. Lynda is very open and honest with the ups and downs, how old rabbits die hard and what she had to incorporate into her business to make sure that all areas of her life are flourishing and not suffering.Lynda Stretton is a transformational healer & new paradigm business coach & mentor to high achieving women. A recovered burnt out workaholic & perfectionist, Lynda is on a mission to help high achieving women create epic wealth without losing their health. Fusing her unique blend of nutritional therapy, feminine energetics, breathwork & embodiment, mindset & manifestation, human design, astrology, with 20 years of high performance business & marketing strategy, Lynda helps high achieving female leaders heal their bodies, break through unhealthy, destructive patterns, and build their self worth & confidence to create wild abundance without the burnout.Lynda is also a brand & marketing strategist for forward-thinking corporate businesses, women's health expert & inspirational public speaker.Links:Visit Lynda's website: www.lyndastretton.comConnect with Lynda on Instagram. @lynda.strettonPodcast: Iconic The Podcast with Lynda Stretton - available to listen to on all podcasting apps & watch on YouTube. Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7rk9Du5gQxSfGTmm2p6uAz?si=0f5cbcf942df42e6Podcast: Embrace Your Feminine Essence with Lynda Stretton - available to listen to on all podcasting apps. Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0csCXPh5qsfgeP7P8q3ns8?si=a9d3ca3c6629467bWorking with LyndaIf you'd like to discuss how Lynda can support you & your business you can book a compatibility call here: https://lyndastretton.as.me/compatibilitycallIf you'd like to explore how Lynda can support you with nutritional therapy please drop Lynda a DM on Instagram or email hello@lyndastretton.comFast Track Your FertilityUse code CHARLOTTE to save 50% on both the pay in full & payment plan optionslyndastretton.teachable.com/p/fast-track-your-fertilitySupercharged Energy DemystifiedSave 20% on Lynda's 21 Day Program with code CHARLOTTElyndastretton.teachable.com/p/supercharged-energy-demystifiedInstagram: @charlottejonespresents

Controlling or creating the narrative is something that happens almost every day, even if its when you don't want to admit you ate the last row of the chocolate bar in the fridge when you know it was for someone else!Controlling the narrative scales from the little white lies we tell others (or even ourselves), to much bigger lies, manipulation, reactive abuse and gaslighting, which can have such damaging affects to those involved. In this episode I discuss the different reasons why we may feel the need to control the narrative, even when we have the best of intentions, reactive abuse and how to handle a situation when someone is creating a false narrative about you.If anything you have heard in this episode has made you think you may be a victim of reactive abuse, you can find out more information here:https://breakthesilencedv.org/reactive-abuse-what-it-is-and-why-abusers-rely-on-it/Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

Keeping a long-term relationship/marriage happily together throughout your twenties and into your thirties is not an easy thing to do (as so many of us know).The majority of us spend a large part of our twenties just trying to figure out what it means to be an adult! We are continuously learning what traits and characteristics we like, what our values are and over all the kind of person we want to be and the vision we have for our future and often, by the time we approach the age of 30, that vision has changed, maybe more than once.Clarice Harrison, (also known as Outzilla) is a Mindset & Meditation Coach who, during her twenties transformed herself from an anxious people pleaser, into a happy, calm and confident women all while maintaining her relationship of over 10 years.Clarice shared how working on yourself and putting yourself first can create huge benefits for both your partner and your relationship.How to create self trust and how that self trust will keep you calm, grounded and stop an over reaction, even in the most stressful of times throughout your relationship.Finally, we discuss the issue of why so many relationships that began in the couple's late teens/early twenties end up breaking down by the time they reach the age of 30 and how we can not only make sure our relationships & marriages survive this time, but thrive and have the most loving, fulfilling and happy connection.Instagram:* @outzilla* @charlottejonespresentsWebsite:* outzilla.co.ukLink to E-book mentioned in introduction:* https://www.outzilla.co.uk/product-page/e-book-out-of-comfort-into-living

One of the scariest parts of going through a divorce is the legal process.If you are someone (like me) who has never had to deal with solicitors before, it can be hard to understand what their role is throughout your divorce and how to know the best way of working with one.Solicitors and divorce are a very complex, sensitive topic and in this episode I share the human experience of how to know which solicitor is right for you and how to ensure their priority is you and what the best outcome should be for both parties.I also discuss how to navigate dealing with the other side and their solicitors process, especially if they work in a different way to you and your solicitor. Finally, I share a couple of examples of letters that can feel intimidating but don't always mean what they appear to, and what you you DON'T need to worry about.Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

Finding out that your husband/wife/partner has had or, is currently having an affair can feel like one of the most devastating things that can happen to us.Every relationship and every situation are unique and nothing is ever black and white (no matter how much we would like it to be!).In this episode, I sit down with one of my oldest and closest friends Natasha, who bravely opened up and shared her experience of discovering that her husband and partner of eight years, had been involved in a long term affair. We discussed their relationship from the beginning, any initials signs and when they arose, how her intuition/gut feeling played a vital part when initially she had no hard facts to go by and, how she rebuilt her life after it was turned upside down.If you have any questions around anything that was discussed, please do not hesitate to reach out via instagram @charlottejonespresents.

When we hear the saying "there is light at the end of the tunnel", it can often be followed by a mixed response in fact, if we are going through a difficult period, it can be the last thing we want to hear.In the first episode of season three, I share a life update with you, how I am finding life after divorce (including the real picture of what can happen once everything has been finalised and you begin to move forward).I also share how letting go and trusting the process was the best decision I ever made and why.Finally, I chat about how in the darkest times throughout the last two years, when people would tell me there is a light at the end of the tunnel and quite frankly, I would want to blow a raspberry in their face, the action I took to bring said light closer to me and leave the negativity in the past.Instagram: @charlottejonespresents.

Being treated fairly in an emotional situation is, I feel, such a complex statement to make. It can be so hard to find the line between wanting to be treated fairly and equally to realising we are just projecting our frustration and hurt on the person or situation. In the final episode of season two, I discuss my views on different situations I have been in over the last two years, where I feel I have been treated unfairly or I have wanted to stand up for myself and share my truth and what the repercussions were of making this choice.I would love to know your thoughts, you can message me on instagram @charlottejonespresents.See you in 2022 for the start of season three of 'Be Boujee Be True Be You'!

Until I spoke with Amie Jay, I had never heard of the "Taylor Swift Effect".In this episode, singer/songwriter Amie Jay discusses how she bravely uses personal experiences in her life such as her breakups and romantic relationships to create her music and how this has not only helped her to process difficult situations, but also make big decisions when it comes to her relationships.Amie and I also spoke about the different ways male and female singer/songwriters are portrayed in the music industry for using their personal lives to inspire their music.Amie Jay:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amiejaymusicTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amiejaySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4qYyLnqZmVumJGObIsQC3z?si=sJShmQFjTxC54hd2rV4l-w&dl_branch=1&nd=1

This last week I have felt a lot of heartbreak. My cat passed away and quite honestly has left a huge hole in my life.What I very quickly realised is just how much I had been relying on him in this last 18 months while I navigate the break down of my marriage and starting over.This episode is not to give advice, it is purely sharing a personal experience of something that has happened very recently and how I have realised our pets can and do support us through the most difficult times in our lives.Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

Grief can effect us in so many different ways and sometimes, the wide range of different emotions can have a big impact on our mental health.David has struggled with depression anxiety and suicidal ideation for most of his life and his battles with mental illness began at six years old.He was relentlessly bullied throughout primary and secondary school and suffered a double bereavement when he was 25 years old, losing both his parents within a year of each other.His constant battles with depression and anxiety fuelled his quest to find daily coping mechanisms and strategies to combat his mental illness.He subsequently became a private counsellor specialising in bereavement, depression and anxiety and he currently counsels clients over zoom and face-to-face.David is passionate about sharing physical and cognitive techniques to deal with mental illness and launched an online video course called Depression A New Hope. He also has a guided meditation podcast. The website is healyourgrief.co.ukInstagram:@healyourgrief@charlottejonespresents

"Knowing when to pick your battles" is such a common phrase that we can hear in most areas of our lives.I always used to see this as a way of avoiding dealing with difficult situations or not having the awkward conversation. However, over the last two years or so I feel there is more to this saying than I initially thought.I would love to know your thoughts.Instagram - @charlottejonespresents

Going through a divorce is such a huge life change and it can often feel turbulent and traumatic.After going through such a heartbreaking time, the idea of dating can seem extremely daunting.I had such a lovely and interesting conversation with matchmaker Hayley Bystram, who shared how she helps her clients who are wanting to start dating after divorce.Hayley Bystram is Managing Director and Founder of Bowes-Lyon Partnership, a high-end matchmaking agency with offices in Mayfair and Surrey. Previously Hayley worked as a wedding planner helping high-profile couples plan their big day. Now, as a leading dating and relationship expert, Hayley specialises in bringing together eligible and accomplished individuals, who are looking for a committed and meaningful relationship. Founded in 2009, the agency works with clientele from the age of 30 to 75 and has helped to create many long-term relationships, marriages and even families.Where you can find Hayley:* Website - https://bowes-lyonpartnership.co.uk/* Instagram - @boweslyonpartnership

In the age of social media, comparing our lives to pretty much  everything can almost feel impossible to avoid at times, especially when it comes to our romantic relationships.Although we know comparison is usually never helpful, in this episode I share my thoughts on both the positives and the negatives of comparing  your romantic relationship.Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

This is not the first time I have covered gaslighting and manipulation in this series of 'Be Boujee Be True Be You' however, I feel that the perspective this episode gives is such an important one, and a perspective you don't often hear about.Oscar Cuthbert experienced a traumatic and devastating relationship with his long term friend and ex partner which he is still dealing with today.In this episode, Oscar explains in detail how his ex partner had been affected by years of abuse, manipulation and gaslighting, how it impacted him and their relationship and what the consequences of this were.Oscar also shares what has helped him to get his heal from his ordeal and what to look out for in this kind of situation.You can find Oscar here:- Instagram: @ozzyc1987- Facebook: facebook.com/OscarCuthbertVoiceOverArtistInstagram: @charlottejonespresents

Going through a breakup is one of the most upsetting things we can experience in life and no matter how calm we try to keep things, with emotions running so high, breakups can take an upsetting turn.In this episode I share different examples of practices that can help you navigate your way through a bad breakup.No matter how hard a breakup can feel there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

Rejection is something that can highly impact the important decisions we make in almost every area of our lives.In this episode, I spoke with Intimacy & Relationship Expert Nora Wendel, who opened up about her own experiences with rejection and about how she created a whole new relationship with the feeling of rejection.We discussed the different reasons why fear of rejection can come about and the ways we can   work with this fear, to stop it impacting the important decisions we need to make in our lives when it comes to our relationships.Instagram:@norawendel@charlottejonespresents

Last week I went on my first single girls holiday... ever!I spend a lovely week in Ibiza with one of my best friends and while we were away, we both realised this is the first time we have both been away single together (and we have been on plenty of holidays and trips over the years).This really got me thinking about what I used to think a "single girls holiday" meant and what you were supposed to do, compared to how I actually see them now.It was one of the best holidays I have ever had...Instagram: @charlottejonespresents 

We  communicate with others as much as we breathe which is why so often, we don't give it a second thought.How we communicate with others is crucial if we want to have positive, passionate and good relationships in our lives.Nicky Perfect is a qualified coach and trainer who has over a decade of experience coaching executive level leaders, corporations and one to one clients in behavior change. She is a trainer specialising in negotiation and communication after working as an International Hostage and Crisis Negotiator for over a decade. For 31 years Nicky worked for the Metropolitan Police Service, where she served in a number of roles across London including as a specialist Public Order Officer and anInspector on the Armed Response Unit, where she was the first female Inspector externally recruited into this role in the UK and one of only 7 women on a unit of over 450 personnel. Through this experience Nicky is an expert when it comes to communication and in this episode we discussed why communication can be so difficult with those closest to us, what tips we can add to our day to day life to enhance our communication and what is so important to remember when it comes to difficult and emotional conversations.If you would like to find out more about Nicky, please see below:Website: https://www.thecommunicationcoach.co.ukInstagram: @nickycommscoachMy instagram: @charlottejonespresents

It has been a running joke between my friends and I that I am "too honest", which in the past could have lead me to oversharing amongst other things.In this episode, I discuss why I think I can be too honest, what does it really mean and are there ever situations where it is ok to tell a cheeky white lie? I would love to know your thoughts! Message me on instagram @charlottejonespresents.

We are learning more and more about what it means as a woman to truly connect to your confidence and your inner self and Courtney Tillia is a lady who has not only done this herself, but she teaches women all over the world how to live your best life by tuning into your feminine power.I learned so much from my conversation with Courtney, and I think you will be able to hear throughout the episode just how much she inspired me.We discussed how Courtney grew into her confidence, how she created her dream life with complete freedom, how this has strengthened her relationship with her husband Nick and what three things she does to connect to her ultimate feminine, goddess side.Coutney's website: https://www.courtneytillia.comCourtney's Instagram: @courtneytillia

One of the most important and valuable lessons I have learned over the last two and a half years is how to not only connect to, but listen and act on my intuition.At the end of 2018, my marriage hit a huge road block and I always remember describing myself as like a deer in the headlights, something hitting me hard out of the blue, which sent me into a kind of shock and rather than dealing with it, I just froze.I remember feeling so helpless and having no idea what I wanted, or which next step to take.I reached out to Persia on Instagram and worked with her 1-2-1 for two months and in that time, my whole understanding around dating, love and relationships changed for the better.In this episode, we discuss what our intuition actually is, how to connect with it and how to tell the difference between our fears, insecurities, anxieties and our intuition, which means we can live the life we truly want to live and stop letting our fears make our decisions for us.Persia's new book 'Love is Coming: How To Find Real Love in a Superficial World' is being released in July 2021 but you can now have a sneak peak and read the introduction for FREE over at www.persialawson.com/love-is-coming-book-waitlist (which I highly recommend!).Where you can find Persia:*Instagram: @persialawson*Website: https://www.persialawson.comIf you have any questions on this episode, my instagram is @charlottejonespresents.Enjoy!

When it comes to making a mistake, no matter how big or small, I feel we are so conditioned to believe that making the mistake is the worst thing that we can do, but what has become apparent recently is, how the mistake is handled by the person that made it is actually SO much more important for so many reasons.We are all human and we are all going to make a mistake of some kind throughout our life (I know I have), but the longer we try and hide our mistakes and cover them up, the more damage this can create long term.I would love to know your thoughts on how you feel it is best to deal with a mistake of any kind. My instagram is @charlottejonespresents.

Following on from last week's episode around how women's anger is generally perceived, gaslighting and how important it is to have these conversations, I invited Georgia Holliday to come and have a conversation with me to gain a wider perspective. Georgia is a Self-Worth + Confidence Coach who is not afraid to be open and discuss her views.Georgia really opened my eyes to the way both men and women have been conditioned to perceive anger and how dangerous gaslighting can be, even when it starts as something that appears so small.Georgia's Instagram: @georgiaholliday_Georgia's Website: www.georgiaholliday.co.uk

Last night I was watching through Instagram stories, when I came across my friend Georgia Holliday's post, which was an extract from a book "Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger", by Soraya Chemaly.Although it was only a page, it resonated with me so much that I decided to delay today's planned episode for another day, and record an episode around this while it was fresh in my mind.So often, women's anger is portrayed in a variety of ways that makes us feel we don't need to take it seriously or look deeper to see what is really going on.In this episode, I discuss women's anger, how gaslighting can be a big part of this and just how dangerous gas lighting can be and how we could try and turn this into a force for good.Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

WARNING: DISCUSSION ABOUT MISCARRIAGE.Shelley Wilson is a midwife with a lot of strings to her bow,  so much so she now runs her own business Baybee Beginnings, which offers a variety of services for expectant mum's to be. Although I have never been pregnant, I am now at an age when pregnancy is all around me, but the subject of miscarriage (for obvious reasons) seems so hard to talk about.Shelley gives an insight into what she has experienced working with mothers who have suffered the tragedy of a miscarriage, ways that we can help to support both the mother and partner and why she feels it is so important to have open conversations about miscarriage.If you would like to know more about Shelley please see the following links below: Instagram: @baybeebeginningsWebsite: https://www.baybeebeginnings.com/My instagram: @charlottejonespresents

Setting boundaries can be such a hard thing to do, especially when sometimes we don't even realise we need to set them in the first place!This episode discusses when the time has come to set a boundary, what I use to help me put boundaries in place with both myself and others and why I feel it is SO important that we set boundaries throughout our lifetime.Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

WARNING: This episode contains strong themes of rape and sexual assault. In England in March 2021, we learned the awful news of the abduction and murder of Sarah Everard.This heartbreaking news triggered a nationwide protest into women's safety and opened up conversations about what more can be done, it also lead to a lot of women sharing stories over social media about abuse and attacks they have been through personally.Aimee Jackson was one of the very brave women that came forward and admitted on her personal platform that she had been raped.In this episode Aimee and I opened up in a very raw and real way, sharing our own experiences and what we think can be done to help move this area of life move forward in a positive way.If you have been affected by any stories that have been shared, please feel free to message Aimee or I on instagram:@agjx@charlottejonespresentsPlease know that if something has ever happened to you, you are not alone. 

There are so many ways that we communicate with each other and unfortunately not a lot of them are actually helpful when it comes to having our wants and needs heard or resolving conflict.In this episode I discuss the various forms of negative communication and although we know the basics of how to communicate positively, why is it so hard for us to do it?Instagram: @charlottejonespresents 

Mike Bernhardt is a writer and poet based in California who wrote poetry to deal with the death of his first wife almost thirty years ago.The term 'grief' has been given a whole new meaning over the last year because not only have we lost loved ones to this horrible disease, but we have also had to grieve for a way of life that for the time being, we are no longer able to live.Mike opens up about how coping with his grief using this creative outlet helped him to process and overcome many difficult emotions."Voices of the Grieving Heart", a book filled with poetry and artwork from contributors all around the work and put together by Mike himself, has been re-released this month, to help people deal with the grief that surrounds the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike's website: www.mikebernhardt.netAmazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voices-Grieving-Heart-Mike-Bernhardt/dp/0964281015/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Voices+of+the+grieving+heart&qid=1617795011&sr=8-1

It feels SO good to be back!When I announced that Season two would start in March 2021, I had not realised that this March marks one whole year of me 'living the single life'.So I thought, what better way to launch season two than to give an honest insight into how I have navigated me way through being single for the first time in eleven years.I would love to know your thoughts or if you can relate to anything I discuss in this episode.Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

As 2020 draws to a close, so does the first season of 'Be Boujee Be True Be You'. Everyone has a different opinion on the truth and when the right time to speak the truth can be but what I have learnt over the years is that 99.9% of the time, at one point or another the truth has a way of coming out.I would love to know your thoughts on this - my instagram is @charlottejonespresents.

Annabel Szahara Rose is a Ho'oponopono Practitioner and Spiritual Adventurer.  She is passionate about self discovery and learning how to truly love ourselves just as we are.  Her battle cry against adversity is 'We are perfectly imperfect and so beautifully flawed'.It was fascinating to sit down with Annabel and learn all about the Hawaiian practice of Ho'oponopono and how it can help improve the relationships in our lives.Annabel was very vulnerable and opened up about her own experience of being stuck in a negative relationship cycle with an ex partner and how she learnt to break away from the dynamic.You can find Annabel here:*Instagram - @winningfromwithin*Facebook - The Hopeful Heart

After having such an inspiring conversation with Kat Callow in the previous episode of 'Be Boujee Be True Be You', I have been thinking a lot about how much we can still crave approvalfrom our parents, no matter how old we get.I find it fascinating that we spend so much of our teenage life thinking how we can't wait to be a grown up and do what we like but when that time arrives, quite often we realise how much we still turn to those who raised us for guidance and support.

Kat and I have been friends for over fifteen years and our views on love and relationships have been very different.I have always admired Kat for how independent she is and in this episode, she really opened up about how she handles comments and judgements from others and her own vulnerabilities.Kat is an actor and stage manager and you can find her here:Instagram: @katcallowTwitter: @kat_callow

In my opinion trust is one of the most important things in life. Trust or a lack of trust can determine huge decisions we make in life and how our lives can end up playing out.I am someone who trusts easily and in the past can be naive about certain situations. In this episode, I explore what trust really means, how 2020 has been a year that has put who and what we trust to the test and how I have learnt to navigate situations around trust to make the most out of life.I would love to know your thoughts around this topic, please feel free to message me, my instagram is: @charlottejonespresents .

Sadly, many of us experience our parents going through a divorce during our childhood. My friend Dave Wooldridge bravely opens up about what he experienced when his parents' made the decision to divorce when he was around 8 years old. Dave also shares the lessons that he continued to learn in the years that follow.Dave is a freelance presenter across video, radio & events. He's worked with commercial & BBC radio stations all over the UK, achieving worldwide acclaim earlier this year by finishing 3rd in #RadioStar2020. He's impressed broadcast companies & international brands alike, fronting video content distributed worldwide for the likes of IMG Live, Sky TV, Sainsburys, The NBA & Marriott Hotels. Before the pandemic, if not in a production studio, you would've found Dave hosting live events; entertaining thousands of people at venues across the UK such as The O2 Arena, Arena Birmingham, M&S Bank Arena. Specialising in sports spectator hosting, he's worked with the likes of The FA, British Gymnastics, England Netball & many more.Instagram: @thatdavewWebsite: www.thatdavew.co.uk

There is a big difference between masking how we feel and actually coping with how we feel. With the news this week of a second lock down fast approaching in the UK, I thought it would be a good time to discuss the differences between the two and how we can making sure we cope with a difficult situation, rather mask our emotions and continue to suffer unnecessarily.Instagram: @charlottejonespresents

Our family values and beliefs often shape the person we become as an adult, but that doesn't necessarily mean that is who we truly are.Lucy Barrie shared some fascinating insights into what lead her to break free of labels that she knew did not belong to her, how we can set clear boundaries with the people we love in a positive way and how we can discover who we truly are.If you would like to find out more about Lucy and her coaching program, you can find out more here:*Instagram: @lucybarriecoach*Website: www.lucybarrieconfidencecoach.com

When we say 'invest in yourself' it can mean so many different things, but what does it mean to you?In this episode, I share what I feel about it, what made me chose to invest in myself and what I gained from the experience.Please like, share and subscribe to this podcast if you enjoy it and let me know your thoughts, you can find me on instagram: @charlottejonespresents .

Spirituality is a practice that more and more people are turning to, generally when they hit a difficult time in their life.Manifestation Coach Emma Weaver spoke with me about what triggered her to learn more about spirituality, how she uses scripting to achieve everything she desires in her life and how she manifested the relationship she has today.Links:Emma's Instagram: @goalgettingsgirls'How To Be Brilliant' by Michael Heppell - https://www.michaelheppell.com/books/If you would like to know more about 'Be Boujee Be True Be You', my Instagram is: @charlottejonespresents.