Becoming Unapologetically Me

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury talks to Scarlett Stanhope, also known as the Biz Hippie, about her transformative journey from living an unfulfilled corporate life to becoming an abundance coach. Scarlett shares her pivotal moments, the challenges she faced, and how she redefined success on her own terms. She explains the importance of shifting one's money mindset, managing finances intentionally, and using money as a tool to manifest a thriving life. Scarlett also discusses the balance of masculine and feminine energies, her unique framework for abundance, and her work in helping clients transform their relationship with money. The conversation emphasises the power of aligning financial decisions with personal values and contributing positively to the community.Scarlett Stanhope, aka The Biz Hippie, teaches coaches to conquer their finances and own their worth so they can be fully supported by the work they love! Scarlett harnessed the power of money to break free from her workaholic career path and pursue her dreams. She uses a combination of tangible money management strategies as well as a variety of coaching techniques to help her clients transform their mindset and relationship to money, allowing them to strategically achieve their goals and live their best lives.  • Take Scarlett's free quiz to discover your money mindset type! • Book a free Abundance Activation session with Scarlett. • Listen to the Empowered & Abundant Podcast.Episode Highlights: • Scarlet's Journey to Self-Discovery • Hitting Rock Bottom and Climbing Out • Transforming Money Mindset • Redefining Success and Career Choices • The Biz Hippie Philosophy • Core Principles of Abundance Coaching • Overcoming Fear-Based Money Mindset • Uncovering Scarcity Seeds • Money Blocks and Charging for Services • Using Money as a Manifesting Tool • Balancing Financial Responsibilities and Vision • Philanthropy and Affirming Your Vision • Shifting Money Mindset and Managing Finances • Impact of Personal Abundance on Community • Recommended Resources and Inspirations • Creating a Legacy and Final TakeawaysVisit Helen's links for more information: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury tackles a common misconception about missing our chance to reinvent ourselves or pursue new dreams. She discusses societal expectations and personal milestones, rallying against the belief that it's too late to chase new opportunities.Using examples from successful individuals like Viola Davis, Brene Brown, and Vera Wang, Helen illustrates that there is no expiration date on reinvention. She encourages you to seek self-connection, embrace your true desires, and take steps to build a life that aligns with your core values. Helen's message is clear: it's never too late to start anew and live authentically.Connect with Helen: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | FacebookHighlights: • Embracing New Beginnings • Challenging the 'Too Late' Mindset • Breaking Free from Societal Expectations • Real-Life Inspirations: Success at Any Age • Overcoming Internal Barriers • Creating Space for Self-Discovery • Taking the First Steps Towards Change • Thriving at Any Age

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury asked her podcast producer, Jeff Streck from YVCreator, to select his favourite moments from Season 3.Go back and re-listen to the episodes you may have missed, and share Becoming Unapologetically Me with 2 other people who you think will resonate with messages like this.Visit Helen's links for more information: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Randall Alifano, author of 'Listening in the Raw'. Dr. Alifano shares his 40 years of experience as a counselor therapist, discussing the critical importance of genuine listening. The discussion touches on the prevalent issues of superficial communication, the impact of technology, and the inherent human longing to be truly heard. Dr. Alifano also elaborates on his concept of 'empathic surrender' and its transformative power in therapeutic settings. The conversation delves into practical insights for parents, the detrimental effects of not listening on loneliness, and the cultural shift needed to improve listening skills across generations. Helen and Dr. Alifano explore how deep listening can lead to a greater sense of connection and resilience both in personal relationships and within society at large.Dr. Randall Alifano has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is an Ordained Minister with over 40 years of experience integrating psychology and spirituality in his private practice. He has worked with a diverse group of people at various stages of their lives, listening to their dreams and aspirations, traumas and confusions, and their desire to live life more attuned to their inner wisdom. And he has loved doing it his entire career. Over the decades, he has studied numerous theories and methodologies—both psychological and spiritual—and they have all filtered down to inform who he is and how he works.Episode Highlights: • The Inspiration Behind 'Listening in the Raw' • The Art of Genuine Listening • Curiosity and Asking the Right Questions • Empathic Surrender and Writing the Book • Challenges and Rewards of Deep Listening • Impact and Feedback from Readers • The Role of Parents in Teaching ListeningVisit Helen's links for more information: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury engages in a captivating conversation with Miriam Gilbert, founder of Impactfulness Lab. Miriam shares her personal journey from corporate life to establishing a fulfilling, purpose-driven business. Together, they explore the challenges and rewards of transitioning to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of rehumanizing corporate culture and fostering meaningful change. Miriam discusses the role of empathy, emotional intelligence, and the evolving concept of leadership in today's corporate landscape. They also delve into the integration of AI in enhancing team performance while maintaining human connections, and offer practical advice for those considering a similar shift from corporate careers to heart-led businesses.Episode Highlights: • Miriam's Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurship • Challenges of Transitioning from Corporate Life • Rehumanizing Corporate Culture while Integrating AI • Mindset Shifts in Transitioning to Heart-Led Businesses • Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Balancing Passion and Practicality • Evolving Leadership in a Changing Corporate Landscape • The Role of Empathy and Emotional Intelligence • Strategies for Meaningful Change • Addressing Burnout in Corporate Culture • Redefining Success Beyond NumbersVisit Helen's links for more information: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury speaks with James Owen Roberts, a Paralympic athlete excelling in rowing, volleyball, and basketball. They discuss James' journey through various sports and how he leverages his versatility in Paralympic sports. James shares the pivotal moments and key influences, including his early days as a swimmer and the transition to other sports, which was fraught with challenges. The conversation also delves into the mindset required to overcome self-doubt and the importance of small milestones in achieving long-term goals. Additionally, James talks about the transferable skills from his sporting career to his new roles in coaching and photography. They explore the importance of authenticity and resilience in pursuing one's passions, whether in sports or any other field.James Owen Roberts is the founder and CEO of James Owen Roberts Coaching, a Performance & Success Coach and creator of The AIM System, host of The Mindset Athlete Podcast, TEDx speaker and author with over 15 years of experience in exercise, diet and mindset as a coach, 2 x Paralympic athlete and alum of both Swansea University and the University of Chester.Episode Highlights: • Transitioning Between Sports • Family Influence and Early Challenges • Mindset and Overcoming Self-Doubt • Lessons from Sport to Coaching and Beyond • The Importance of Effort and Resilience • Balancing Life and Career Goals • Identity and Personal GrowthVisit Helen's links for more information: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury dives into the world of intuitive leadership with Taylor, a holistic life coach and energy healer. Taylor shares her personal journey from a conventional management role to embracing intuitive leadership. Through candid revelations, she explores how grounding practices, self-checking routines, and the balance of personal and professional realms can lead to more authentic and effective leadership. They also touch on the integration of intuition into corporate settings, the differences in intuitive leadership between men and women, and how these practices can help prevent burnout. Taylor provides practical steps for listeners to start their grounding practices and encourages them to cultivate resilience and maintain authenticity amidst career changes. This episode offers profound insights into blending inner wisdom with professional success.Holistic Life Coach and Energy Healer empowering ambitious leaders, healers, and creatives to lead grounded and intuitively, as they grow towards their goals without burning out or putting their self care last. It's her desire to help herself and others learn to be radically self reliant and radically self accepting, so that we can actually claim and enjoy the lives, experiences, and opportunities we truly deserve and desire without anything in our way, including ourselves.Episode Highlights: • Taylor's Journey into Leadership • The Role of Intuition in Leadership • Practical Steps for Grounding and Self-Care • Integrating Intuition into Productivity and Leadership • Misconceptions About Grounding Practices • Balancing Flow State and Productivity • Creating Supportive Work Environments • Cultivating Resilience and Authenticity • Starting a Grounding Practice • Future of Intuitive LeadershipVisit Helen's links for more information:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury connects with Philip Be'er, an expert in cultivating psychological safety within organizations. Philip discusses his journey from personal healing rooted in a mechanical engineering background to developing methodologies and an app aimed at creating safer, more productive workplaces. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing fight, flight, and freeze responses in professional settings, and how leadership plays a crucial role in this transformation. Philip also explains the impact of learning about psychological safety on personal lives and offers insights on behavioral loops and their influence on both professional and private spheres. The discussion highlights the significance of shifting organizational culture away from stress and towards empathy and compassion.Philip Be'er developed a syllabus for leading businesses, effectively, through the process of building trust, belonging and harmony. Following his ‘Learning to Love Curriculum' leads to enhanced connectedness, reduced burnout and improved mental health. He is the author of ‘Learning to Love', a guide to unconditional acceptance and loving, and creator of a suite of transformational tools including The BEnome Map, Philip's Rule, The Compassion Map and The World's Most Transformative Fridge Magnet. Philip was born in South Africa, and lived in Israel for 14 years before immigrating to Canada. He and his partner split their time between homes in the Victoria area and on Saltspring Island. Philip's daughter teaches skiing in Whistler.Supportive Resources from Philip Be'er:• How the FFF Graphic Works• Philip's Rule PDF• Philip's Rule Relationship PDF• Loss of Logic, reasoning etc PDF• Compassion Map with Words and Icons PDF• Cultivating Psychological Safety PDF • SAFE 2B App and Program Description PDF • SAFE 2B Brochure PDFEpisode Highlights: • Philip's Background and Motivation • Developing the App for Psychological Safety • Challenges in Creating Psychologically Safe Cultures • Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze Responses • Impact of Psychological Safety on Organizations • Leadership's Role in Psychological Safety • Behavioral Loops and Neuroplasticity • Personal and Professional ImpactVisit Helen's links for more information:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury delves into Amy Novotny's journey from a successful career as a physical therapist to traveling the world and eventually starting her own business. Amy discusses her innovative methods for relieving chronic pain through breathing techniques, her life-changing travel experiences in the Arctic and Antarctica, the lessons learned from enduring challenging environments, and her inspiring journey into motherhood via IVF. Additionally, Amy shares insights into ultra-marathon running and the importance of maintaining physical and mental health through proper nutrition and self-care practices. This episode is a deep dive into resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of personal growth and authenticity.Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique approach comes from her experience treating in a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 15 years. Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursework at the Postural Restoration Institute gave her the foundation to develop this treatment method to address a wide variety of painful and restrictive conditions. Her methods have helped countless people reduce and eliminate pain, stress, anxiety, orthopedic surgeries, sleep issues and the need for medications.She co-authored two Amazon #1 Best-Selling books Don't Quit: Stories of Persistence, Courage and Faith and Success Habits of Super Achievers, which share her journey on how and why she developed the PABR® Method. She also co-authored Wall Street Journal Best Seller, From WTF to OMG, With a Little LOL: Unpacking Entrepreneurs' Hidden Lessons.Her ability to speak French and Spanish has allowed her to communicate with and help various clients from all around the world, including France, Mexico, Central America and South America. She has a variety of interests including running 40+ marathons, running 10 ultra marathons (including two 100 milers), completing an Ironman triathlon, photographing wildlife and landscapes all over the world that has led to several of her images being chosen as Photos of the Day, most notably National Geographic Your Shot World Top Photo of the Day. Visit her photography portfolio.Episode Highlights: • Amy's Career Transition and Unique Opportunity • Lessons from Extreme Environments • Overcoming Personal Challenges • Starting a Business and Motherhood Journey • The Ultra Marathon Experience • The Power of Breath in Healing • Daily Practices for Wellbeing • Misconceptions About Physical and Mental HealthVisit Helen's links for more information: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this special solo episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury explores the widening chasm between our digital and offline worlds. Highlighting personal anecdotes and compelling studies, Helen delves into the necessity of real-life connections for human happiness and mental health. The discussion covers the convenience of online interactions versus the irreplaceable depth of face-to-face relationships, touching on topics such as the impact of physical presence on trust, the unique benefits of in-person interactions, and the importance of making intentional choices to foster these connections. There are powerful, practical tips for reintroducing and prioritizing real-life interactions in daily life.Episode Highlights: • The Dichotomy of Connection • Childhood Memories and Communication Evolution • Pandemic and the Shift to Online Life • The Importance of Offline Connections • Choosing Your Hard: Balancing Online and Offline Life • Harvard Study: The Key to Happiness• Top Regrets of the Dying• Personal Reflections on Connection• The Impact of Remote Work on Career and Trust• The Power of Physical Touch and Real-Life Interaction• Historical Movements and Real-Life Connection• Mental Health and the Need for In-Person Interaction• Practical Tips for Deepening Real-Life ConnectionsVisit Helen's links for more information: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury and Héloïse Haupt discuss the importance of being authentic and unapologetic in one's sexuality. Eloise shares her personal journey, including her experience of faking orgasms for 15 years and the shame that accompanied it. They explore the societal pressures and judgments that affect women's sexual expression and pleasure, the significance of self-love and self-acceptance, and the impact of these factors on various aspects of life. Eloise also provides insights on how parents can create a supportive environment for their children and emphasizes the need for vulnerability and honest communication in relationships.Héloïse Haupt is a self-love, pleasure, and intimacy coach. She helps women struggling in the bedroom to boost their confidence, honor their deepest desires, and create a new relationship with themselves - one where they are the priority. No more faking, pretending, or wishing for it to just be over. It's time to Come First!Click here for Héloïse Haupt's FREE desire quiz!Episode Highlights: • Introduction and Guest Welcome • Eloise's Journey to Authenticity • The Importance of Pleasure and Self-Love • Navigating Sexuality and Parenting • Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity • Impact of Authentic Sexuality on LifeVisit Helen's links for more information:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury chats with Lauren Lepley, who was diagnosed with cancer in October 2018. Lauren opens up about her transformative experience, discussing how she faced and overcame numerous challenges, including hormone treatments and immunotherapy, while emphasizing the significant role her previous lifestyle played in her illness. Lauren shares her approach to healing, focusing on a strict plant-based diet, supplements, positivity, and breath work. She also highlights how her move from London to Devon and the subsequent COVID-induced isolation period propelled her into deeper learning and self-care practices. In her new role as a wellness advocate, Lauren aims to educate people about the importance of taking responsibility for their health through informed choices and ancient lifestyle practices, challenging conventional medical advice.Episode Highlights: • Lauren's Cancer Diagnosis and Initial Reactions • Cancer's Fertility Challenges and Treatment Struggles • Living with Cancer During COVID-19 • The Journey to Becoming Cancer-Free • Embracing a Plant-Based Lifestyle • Becoming the Alternative Doctor • The Importance of Education in Health and Wellness • Advice for the Next GenerationVisit Helen's links for more information: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury chats with Brin'na Rollins Williams, a former senior director at Target who managed over $500 million in annual sales. Despite her professional success, Brenna shares her struggles with anxiety and burnout, leading her to redefine what success means. Brenna emphasizes the importance of aligning career goals with personal fulfillment, authenticity, and mental well-being. She also discusses the significance of leadership that prioritizes the holistic well-being of team members and offers insightful advice for young professionals on building a meaningful and balanced career. Additionally, Brenna touches on the pivotal roles that emotional intelligence and empathy play in creating a healthy corporate culture. This episode delves deep into the true essence of success and the legacy one should aspire to leave behind.Brin'na Rollins-Williams is a leadership strategist and coach who transforms how high-level leaders approach success. After driving over $500 million in annual sales as a District Senior Director at Fortune 50 company, Target, she experienced firsthand how unchecked ambition impacts wellbeing. Now, through Legacy Fulfilled, she helps leaders create lasting impact without sacrificing their health and happiness. Brin'na's unique approach combines corporate expertise with authentic leadership principles, empowering leaders to build legacies that honor both their professional goals and personal values in order to help all leaders ‘lead with purpose.Episode Highlights: • Dedefining Success: From Career to Personal Fulfillment• The Hidden Struggles Behind Success• Influence of Upbringing and Family Values• Leadership and Emotional Intelligence• Burnout Culture and Corporate Responsibility• Balancing Wellbeing and Professional Success• The Importance of Authenticity and Boundaries• Building a Legacy: Professional and Personal SuccessVisit Helen's links for more information:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury welcomes Ryan Siddiq, who shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from an award-winning finance professional to a children's author due to chronic illness challenges. Ryan discusses her guiding life quote, the impact of COVID-19 on her health, her eventual diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease, and the emotional and physical struggles involved. She talks about the importance of resilience, self-kindness, and finding joy in dark times. Also, Ryan highlights the significance of self-prioritization, teaching her children compassion, and maintaining personal connections through her author community. She emphasizes redefining success and provides insights that can inspire anyone facing difficult circumstances.Ryanne is a reformed financial professional who has loved cars her entire life. When debilitating symptoms and Lyme diagnosis forced her to hit the brakes on driving fun cars, Ryanne wrote about them instead. She became a children's book author and passionate advocate for kindness, resilience, and self-worth. Today, you can find Ryanne racing through books, motherhood, chronic illness, and LIFE one apex at a time!Episode Highlights: • Ryan's Life-Changing Journey• The Impact of COVID and Chronic Illness• Discovering Lyme Disease• Embracing Reading and Writing• Lessons in Kindness and Self-Compassion• Changes in Personal and Professional Life• Finding Joy and Success in Small Wins• Staying Connected and SupportedVisit Helen's links for more information:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury engages in a profound conversation with Jesse Glaze about the complex emotion of shame, inspired in part by Brené Brown's work. Together, they explore how shame functions as a protective mechanism in childhood but often hinders adult growth and joy. Jesse shares her personal journey and professional expertise in psychology, somatics, and trauma-informed coaching to discuss how “unshaming” allows for greater self-trust and personal development. They delve into childhood experiences, the impact of shame on the nervous system, parenting approaches, and actionable steps to break free from self-imposed limitations. The discussion highlights practical strategies, like taking small steps and seeking supportive communities, to navigate and heal from shame.Dr. Jesse is a nervous system regulation and burnout prevention expert. She specializes in somatic techniques for eradicating self-imposed limitations. Dr. Jesse's education includes a doctorate in physical therapy, a M.A. in psychology, and a certification in integrative trauma coaching. She runs a brick-and-mortar physical therapy practice in Charlotte, NC and a virtual Holistic Coaching business where she helps people all over the world. Her favorite somatic practices are yoga, lifting weights, and martial arts. She lives in Charlotte with her husband and two dogs.Episode Highlights: • Understanding Shame: A Deep Dive • Childhood Experiences and Their Impact • Navigating Conflict and Money Shame • Building Trust and Managing Conflict • Turning Points and Personal Growth • Parenting and Community Support • Shame and Burnout Connection • Somatic Practices to Combat Shame • Overcoming Self-Imposed LimitationsVisit Helen's links for more information:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury delves into a deep conversation with Sasha Greenidge about authentic leadership. Sasha discusses the importance of leading outside societal boxes and how individual uniqueness can enhance leadership dynamics at home, work, and in communities. They explore the rising influence of feminine energy in leadership, moving away from aggressive tactics to more empathetic and connection-driven approaches. Sasha also introduces the concepts of Human Design and Gene Keys as practical tools for self-discovery and empowerment. They touch on the challenges women face in leadership, the significance of embracing one's true self, and the impact of stepping into your power. Through personal anecdotes, Sasha emphasizes the value of self-study and aligning with one's true design to lead an authentic and fulfilled life.Sasha is an Intuitive Mindset Coach and certified Gene Keys guide specialising in helping women overcome codependency, break free from external validation, and reconnect with their true purpose. Having transformed her own life from a victim mindset to one of self-love and authenticity through tools like the Gene Keys and Human Design, Sasha now guides women to rewrite their stories and embrace their unique design. Her mission is to empower women to live independently, love themselves deeply, and authentically step into their full potential.Episode Highlights: • Defining Authentic Leadership• Challenges of Authentic Leadership • The Shift in Leadership Dynamics • Human Design and Gene Keys • Applying Human Design in Leadership • Personal Journey and Business Challenges • Empowering Women and Overcoming CodependencyVisit Helen's links for more information:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury talks to Meg Rouje, a brand expert known for capturing an individual's true essence through color. Meg shares her journey of discovering her unique ability to see people in colors, a trait stemming from her synesthesia. The discussion spans her path from studying fine arts and advertising to the challenges she faced, including battling depression and the struggle to find her personal brand. Meg emphasizes the importance of creative self-expression for both personal and business success. She also highlights the healing power of colors and creative expression, offering insights into how these elements can enhance mental well-being and brand authenticity. The episode concludes with Meg sharing her belief in creating a life full of magic and fun, underpinning her personal and professional philosophy.Meg Rouje is a color and brand alkemist who helps entrepreneurs WOW their audience and stick to their hearts by expressing their true selves with immersive storytelling that awakens the collective unconscious.Passionate about whimsical stories and cute characters, she has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs to express their voice and grow their brands—all while adding a touch of fun and magic to their business journey. After all, even an entrepreneur's inner child deserves to play! In her book "Colors & Fairy Tales: An Enchanting Journey to Activate Your Brand Magic", Meg shows readers how to infuse their soul into their brands, using colors and sensory tales to become as magical as fairy sprinkles. Learn more here: Brand MagicMeg is also available for consultancy services, corporate training, and workshops. Connect with her on LinkedIn to start your magical brand journey.Episode Highlights: • Discovering Synesthesia and Color Perception • Challenges and Personal Growth • Building a Personal Brand • Creative Expression and Business Success • Healing Through CreativityVisit Helen's links for more information:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Stephanie Thoma about the nuances of networking as an introvert. They explore the strengths and potential pitfalls introverts may face in social and professional settings. The conversation delves into the development of confidence, differences between self-awareness and self-consciousness, and the spectrum of introversion and extroversion, including the concept of ambiverts. Stephanie shares practical tips for networking, insights into positive psychology, and personal anecdotes that highlight the importance of self-acceptance and authenticity. This episode provides valuable perspectives for introverts seeking to enhance their social connections while staying true to themselves.Stephanie Thoma is an author and career coach known for her inspiring approach to confidence, self-acceptance, and community building. Her debut book, Confident Introvert, has been praised for empowering introverts to excel in social and professional settings by embracing their unique strengths. Her latest release, Not That Sweet, delves into modern relationships and self-discovery, encouraging readers to embrace authenticity through embodying personal standards, healthy boundary setting and deep self-knowing.As a connector, Stephanie's views around networking have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Entrepreneur and Thrive Global. She has also been invited to speak at Harvard, Northeastern, and Boston Universities as well as at international conferences. To date, Stephanie has helped thousands of people celebrate their strengths, step into their authentic confidence, and make meaningful connections.Stephanie's Links: Website | Books | Instagram | YouTubeEpisode Highlights: • Networking as an Introvert • Confidence: Nature vs. Nurture • Defining a Confident Introvert • Overcoming Limiting Beliefs • The Looking Glass Self and Identity • Influential People and Personal Growth • The Power of Saying Yes • Navigating Social Expectations • Advice to Our Younger SelvesVisit Helen's links for more information:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury invites Nimisha Mehta to discuss the psychology of fashion and the journey toward embracing one's authentic style. Nimisha shares her upbringing in a strict Indian household in East Africa that imposed restrictive clothing norms, affecting her self-perception and identity. She recounts her struggles with body image, health challenges in her 20s, and the societal pressures that shaped her self-worth. The conversation dives into how fashion can be a powerful tool for self-expression, inner confidence, and personal transformation. Nimisha highlights the significance of 'mirror work,' the impact of colors and clothing on emotions, and the importance of dressing for oneself. Through this vibrant dialogue, she emphasizes how people can channel their innate power to redefine their identities and improve their overall well-being.Nimisha Mehta is a passionate coach using fashion psychology to help women with their authentic style. • She helps women embrace their authentic style for both personal and brand image success. • Through her coaching, she empowers women to build confidence, self-love, and a positive relationship with their bodies. • She focuses on creating mindful wardrobes that reflect her clients' unique personalities and professional aspirations. • Her mission is to help women express their inner goddess and walk away feeling confident, stylish, and empowered.Episode Highlights: • Nimisha's Upbringing and Cultural Influences • Health Challenges and Personal Struggles • Body Image and Societal Pressures • The Power of Fashion and Self-Expression • Mirror Work and Personal Transformation • Embracing Your Inner Child's Freedom • Unapologetic Self-Expression • Rediscovering Joy and Trust • Fashion as a Tool for Self-Expression • The Power of Colors and Clothing • Mindful Shopping and Wardrobe Management • Health, Confidence, and Personal Transformation • The Magic of Self-BeliefVisit Helen's links for more information:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury converses with mental health advocate Sophie Roe. Sophie shares her personal and professional journey, detailing a pivotal moment when burnout forced her to reevaluate her life and career. She explores the importance of trauma recovery, self-awareness, and the interconnectedness of mental and physical health. The discussion delves into the pressures faced by educators, the need for trauma-informed educational environments, and the societal conditioning that equates self-worth with productivity. Sophie also emphasizes the essential roles of rest, self-care, and setting boundaries in maintaining overall wellness.Sophie Roe is a somatic trauma-informed coach specialising in nervous system and trauma healing. Sophie has a unique background in education and the corporate world and combines this with learnings from her own healing journey to help individuals reconnect with their true selves, find emotional resilience, and build a life rooted in safety and empowerment. Through her 1:1 coaching and online programs, Sophie combines a blend of science-backed strategies, somatic healing and nervous system education with compassionate support to guide clients on their healing journey to move forward in life with clarity and calm.As a brand partner for The Mental Wellbeing Company, Sophie also offers CPD-accredited workshops to help organisations create supportive, trauma-informed environments that prioritise mental health, employee wellbeing, and productivity. Sophie empowers individuals and teams to thrive by fostering safety, resilience, and self-awareness.Episode Highlights: • Sophie's Career Shift and Personal Struggles • The Importance of Mental and Physical Health • Values and Living Your Truth • Resilience and Self-Care • Education System and Preparing Youth • Burnout and Workplace Stress • Supporting Educators and Personal WellnessVisit Helen's links for more information:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury talks to relationship coach Matt Marquez in an insightful discussion on the challenges successful women face in personal relationships. Matt Marquez is a relationship coach and the founder of Grow More Joy Relationship Coaching. His job is to help married couples fall in love again. They explore the imbalance often experienced by women post-promotion and when they earn more than their partners, leading to marital distress and higher divorce rates. Matt shares his experiences and insights from coaching clients, emphasizing the importance of communication, mutual support, and understanding one's own needs. They discuss various strategies for improving partnership dynamics, such as identifying underlying needs and shifting from work-focused mindsets to home environments. Additionally, Matt shares his own journey and valuable tips for aligning career and relationship goals while fostering fulfillment and connection.Episode Highlights: • Challenges in Relationships for Successful Women • Statistics and Initial Thoughts • Understanding Relationship Dynamics • Personal Experiences and Realizations • Workplace vs. Home Dynamics • Approaches to Relationship Challenges • The Buried Treasure Method • Cultural Expectations and Relationship Dynamics • Self-Awareness and Authenticity • The Importance of Relationships for Successful WomenVisit Helen's links for more information:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury talks to Greg Fearon: an empowered entrepreneur committed to placing health at the center of success. Greg shares his early influences, including his admiration for David Attenborough and the struggle of his family members with their health, which fueled his passion for genuine, holistic wellness. He discusses the importance of living authentically, the mind-body connection, and maintaining integrity with one's clients. Greg also offers insights into resilience, the role of movement in mental health, and the importance of establishing and sticking to healthy routines. He emphasizes the power of having a clear vision, supporting system, and the value of consistent practice in achieving greatness. The conversation wraps up with a reflection on the controllable aspects of life and how they contribute to becoming unapologetically oneself.Greg Fearon is the guy that helps women become the person they want to be both physically and mentally using his Million Dollar Body Method.All while Travelling through South East Asia & geeking out on superheroes & humans.Having seen his mother & sisters exposed to all of the mistruths around nutrition & exercise, The mission became clear.You can feel like a Million Dollars and look a Million Dollars too.From University to Gynaecology all of Greg's time has been spent getting better at understanding the mix of mindset and strategy so that you can create your best health.You can get started here:7 meals to energise you: https://bit.ly/7Daymealguide Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GregDFearonLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-fearon/Podcast: https://gregfearon.co.uk/podcasts/Episode Highlights: • Greg's Early Influences • Living in Your Truth • Overcoming Adversities • Core Values and Legacy • Mind-Body Connection • Health Journey and Resilience • Aligning Life with ValuesVisit Helen's links for more information:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode of Becoming Unapologetically Me, host Helen Norbury interviews Sabrina Hall, who shares her powerful journey from feeling invisible and emotionally abused to becoming an advocate for visibility and fearlessness, especially for women. Sabrina opens up about her traumatizing childhood, the defining moment of finding her father after his suicide, and her path to self-mastery and self-love. The discussion also delves into the concept of healing and moving forward simultaneously, the importance of environment and self-validation, and actionable steps listeners can take to begin their own journey toward fearlessness and authentic living.Sabrina is a Visibility and Business Coach, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Therapist, and Self-Mastery Mentor. She helps heart-led women be unapologetically and authentically visible, be brave AF, and create epic results in their business and life. Sabrina has been supporting women in the online space since 2019 and is passionate about helping others dissolve their fears, shame, and doubts, and tap into their emotional bravery to show up fully for what they want.Episode Highlights:• Sabrina's Journey: Overcoming Childhood Trauma• The Turning Point: Embracing Self-Development• Healing and Moving Forward: A Dual Process• Navigating Fear and Building Confidence• The Power of Self-Mastery and Authentic Living• Practical Steps to Fearlessness• Final Thoughts and WisdomVisit Helen's links for more information: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode, Helen Norbury returns with the Becoming Unapologetically Me podcast after a transformative hiatus. She shares insights on the importance of being genuinely yourself, even under pressure.Delving into her journey towards authenticity, Helen talks about her experience with a form of functional fitness race called Hyrox & how it helped shape her identity. She explores the concept of self-leadership, focusing on self-awareness, self-motivation, goal-setting, positive self-talk & intrinsic motivation.Helen emphasizes living in alignment with one's values & warns against the pitfalls of hustling culture. She discusses the importance of understanding your own code & staying true to yourself for achieving both personal & professional success.Episode Highlights:• Understanding Unapologetic Authenticity• The Journey to Self-Discovery & Embracing Your Superhero Identity• Transformational Fitness Journey & Balancing Success & Health• The Importance of Self-Leadership & Building a Resilient Identity• Key Aspects of Self Leadership & The Power of Self Motivation• Self Regulation & Goal Setting• Positive Self Talk & Growth Mindset• Intrinsic Motivation & Personal Mission• Continuous Self Improvement• Embracing Change & Personal TransformationVisit Helen's links for more information: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

Welcome back to Becoming Unapologetically Me with Helen Norbury!In this trailer episode, Helen opens up about her transformational hiatus from the show and what she plans to do now that she's back in full force! Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you never miss an episode as we explore the marvellous journey of becoming our true and unlimited selves.Visit Helen's links for more information: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

In this final episode of this season, host Helen Norbury talks to Nzinga Orgill,  a Race and Culture Expert (RaCE) who is passionate about people and successful in delivering transformational change to benefit individuals and organisations. Nzinga is a thought leader with over 16 years experience in the Transport industry in various roles within Strategy, Governance, People Change, Data and Analytics , Project Management, Innovation and Automation and Creative Problem Solving.Nzinga is experienced in leading a company-wide Diversity and Inclusion network that focuses on Culture and Ethnicity engaging with all levels of the organization from C-suite to front line colleagues creating strategies and plans to deliver and meet targets.By influencing Senior leaders, Nzinga has successfully driven positive change, moving the dial for Black Asian Minority Ethnic colleagues in areas such as representation and progression. As a disruptor and by challenging the status quo, her recommendations and initiatives have resulted in increased organisational efficiency and embedded sustainable change.In this conversation, Nzinga shares the importance of positive role models. Nzinga grew up in a world that didn't show her people who looked like her in aspirational career positions. Were it not for a mother who instilled a value of you can be anything you set your heart on, Nzinga's future may have taken a very different direction.This is SUCH an important conversation. Helen and Nzinga also discuss the cumulative effect of many daily micro-aggressions and the result of these on the mental health of people in ethnic groups and how each person can support themselves whilst the ocean liner of organisational and institutional culture change is turned.Key TakeawaysAre you jumping on band wagons, such as unconscious bias training, or have you deeply understood the needs and inequities that currently exist in your sphere of influenceWe can't necessarily change society on our own, but we can change an organisation's culture in respect of racial inclusion so everyone can thriveFind the courage to do the right thing, even if you don't feel the courage now or fear what others will think, say or do. Your courage is infectious.It is crucial to develop a mindfulness practice to deal with the physical and mental exhaustion resulting from daily, regular chippings at your resilienceDon't forget to subscribe and rate us so we can grow and help more people.Visit www.helenannenorbury.co.uk for more information.Episode SponsorsPaul Culshaw offers group and private one-on-one coaching, enabling you to go from stressful confusion to empowering clarity with a step-by-step organic marketing strategy and plan.Gain the support you need to set up your business online, and start to optimise it to attract leads and sales. Or, take your business further with Nurtured Growth, Paul's one-on-one online marketing program for advanced coaches, therapists and consultants.Paul has over 20 years experience in the digital marketing world, helping small businesses to large corporations, such as Simply Be and JD Williams. Book a free discovery call with Paul today at paulculshaw.comLinkswww.instagram.com/helenannenorburyhttps://www.facebook.com/helen.mackellar.7https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-norbury/www.helenannenorbury.co.uk

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know there is more stuck inside them and they want to find a way to release it.In this episode, host Helen Norbury speaks to the amazing Dion Johnson. She shares how she is a woman in a man's world; a black woman in a white man's world; a Christian in a secular world. And facially different in a beauty conscious world.Dion was born with a pronounced facial disfigurement and spent a lot of time in hospital having corrective surgery. At the age of four she was gifted an artificial eye and dark glasses. Not to help her see - she is blind in her left eye - but to help her blend in, to look more "normal". To be apologetic for who she is. At the age of 4 Dion learnt a powerful lesson; that if something is wrong with you, or broken, or different or flawed, you hide it, put it away, keep it out of sight.That lesson followed her throughout her life until her forties when, through a random set of events, she found herself at rock bottom, with her hands in the air, crying out to God to tell her what the heck was going on.Over the years Dion has come to see how masking and hiding those parts, as so many of us do in order to fit in and be acceptable in senior leadership, is not just energetically expensive and draining personally, it saps our power to lead and influence. In this powerful episode, Helen and Dion discuss the importance of women rising above the challenges of senior leadership, to quit hiding and backing away from the work that we are being called to take on, and to truly show up as the initiators, innovators and influencers of the kind of change that really matters in our ailing world.Key TakeawaysThe vulnerability and power of women in the delivery room parallels leadership and the board room. Authenticity carries great responsibility.There is no greater gift than to know yourself and to be yourself; and no greater joy than to stand in this truth.When we can recover from centuries of abuse, silencing, scrutiny and being treated as second-rate citizens, then women can rise up and connect to creating a change for the greater good.We need to work to address the misunderstanding of womanity - the elegance, potency, love and need for women to continue standing for the greater good.  Let's rewrite what a strong executive is to bring in womanity.We are the stewards of the feminine - that's our superpower.Don't forget to subscribe and rate us so we can grow and help more people.Visit www.helenannenorbury.co.uk for more information.Episode SponsorsPaul Culshaw offers group and private one-on-one coaching, enabling you to go from stressful confusion to empowering clarity with a step-by-step organic marketing strategy and plan.Gain the support you need to set up your business online, and start to optimise it to attract leads and sales. Or, take your business further with Nurtured Growth, Paul's one-on-one online marketing program for advanced coaches, therapists and consultants.Paul has over 20 years experience in the digital marketing world, helping small businesses to large corporations, such as Simply Be and JD Williams. Book a free discovery call with Paul today at paulculshaw.comLinksWebsite: https://www.paulculshaw.com?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=mid-roll-ad&utm_campaign=being-unapologetically-youwww.instagram.com/helenannenorburyhttps://www.facebook.com/helen.mackellar.7

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know there is more stuck inside them and they want to find a way to release it.In this episode, host Helen Norbury talks to Lucy Power about diversity and inclusion, particularly with reference to neurodivergence and LGBTQ+. Lucy is a qualified and ICF professional certified Coach with a postgraduate qualification in Personal and Business Coaching from the University of Chester. She is also extensively trained and experienced in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy and integrates this with her coaching practice. Following a complex childhood drenched in overwhelm, Lucy has spent all of her adult life searching for meaning and gathering knowledge about how we operate in our hardest and in our best times. Lucy has studied psychology, philosophy, business administration and leadership, psychotherapy, group psychology, interpersonal neurobiology and complex trauma. She has a Masters in Social Work and has worked with marginalised and traumatised people with complex mental health struggles for years. Lucy, a Global Woman of Choice award winning community builder, is committed to equity and belonging, recognising and working to change social marginalisation, Lucy is a proud member of the LGBTQI+ community. Find Lucy at @iamlucypower and www.the-power.institute.comIn this conversation that covers a wide-range of topics, Lucy and Helen talk about how shame grows in the darkness and prevents us from becoming an unapologetic version of ourselves. The biggest blocker to equity is actually the misconception that “normal” even exists. No-one is easy to group and we are all multi-dimensional beings, differing in our age, race, gender, sexuality, needs, wants, desires and more. Maybe that in itself is where we find the place to belong - we are all worthy, loveable, enough and important and that is a great place to find connection. Key Takeaways“We are born princes and the civilizing process makes us frogs” - Eric BerneShame and apology prevent intimacy and vulnerability and ultimately block you from becoming the unapologetic version of youFitting in by pretending to be like your oppressors gets in the way of true belonging“The greatest burden a child must bear is the unlived life of its parents” - Carl JungSelf awareness and not betraying yourself is the greatest self-care you can offer yourself. Showing honesty and integrity to yourself, and being impeccable with your language towards yourself is crucialDon't forget to subscribe and rate us so we can grow and help more people.Visit www.helenannenorbury.co.uk for more information.Episode SponsorsPaul Culshaw offers group and private one-on-one coaching, enabling you to go from stressful confusion to empowering clarity with a step-by-step organic marketing strategy and plan.Gain the support you need to set up your business online, and start to optimise it to attract leads and sales. Or, take your business further with Nurtured Growth, Paul's one-on-one online marketing program for advanced coaches, therapists and consultants.Paul has over 20 years experience in the digital marketing world, helping small businesses to large corporations, such as Simply Be and JD Williams. Book a free discovery call with Paul today at paulculshaw.comLinkswww.instagram.com/helenannenorbury

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know there is more stuck inside them and they want to find a way to release it.In this episode, host Helen Norbury speaks to the passionate and energetic Tina Brigley. Tina is a 4x Globee Business award winner; TedX speaker and authentic leadership coach. She has been in Forbes; Global Woman and Thrive Global magazines. She is passionate about helping people to uncover their invisible chains and help them break free of the box they put themselves in, so they can live a life of creation. Tina believes that Who we were before life happened is who we get to be - Free, Loving and Courageous.When we notice that life is made up of a series of patterns and habits, it opens the door to so many possibilities. The personal development journey is really - at its heart - about growing our own self awareness so that we can choose to feel enough in every sense of the word. In this episode, Tina cautions about the role of social media in creating the rabbit hole of compare and despair, particularly where young people are concerned. It can become a self-fulfilling prophecy where we believe we are not enough and then via social media seek out the evidence of where this is true. When we follow creators rather than influencers, we are shaping our possibilities in the direction of leadership.Tina shares in this episode how she was a former “lone wolf” and didn't trust anyone to match up to the extremely high expectations she had of herself. What Tina recognised was that she used her childhood stories and beliefs of “people let me down” to keep others at distance and feel the need to do everything herself. Recognising this habit and pattern - and healing the roots of it - offered Tina so many choices to become the amazing woman she is today. She is no longer a lone wolf and knows when to ask for help so she can continue the journey of supporting women to Reclaim their Feminine Power and Boss their Business! Key TakeawaysWhat if we could see our own blindspots and learn to get out of our own way?Personal awareness is the key to solving all of our problems. Without this we act based on triggers and our comfort zone.You can choose to step into your power and choose who you get to be right now; or you can allow yourself to choose to be a victim, stay in your comfort zone and be less than the best version of yourself.We get to be courageous through our lived experience of being fearful.Followers don't produce leadersDon't forget to subscribe and rate us so we can grow and help more people.Visit www.helenannenorbury.co.uk for more information.Episode SponsorsPaul Culshaw offers group and private one-on-one coaching, enabling you to go from stressful confusion to empowering clarity with a step-by-step organic marketing strategy and plan.Gain the support you need to set up your business online, and start to optimise it to attract leads and sales. Or, take your business further with Nurtured Growth, Paul's one-on-one online marketing program for advanced coaches, therapists and consultants.Paul has over 20 years experience in the digital marketing world, helping small businesses to large corporations, such as Simply Be and JD Williams. Book a free discovery call with Paul today at paulculshaw.comLinksHealthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya AcostaAre you ready to upgrade your health to a new level and do so by learning from experts...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know there is more stuck inside them and they want to find a way to release it.In this episode. Host Helen Norbury speaks to Shamoni Gilani - a world leading niche and messaging coach. Shamoni helps people who have traumatic and challenging stories to clarify their soul aligned niche from what they have been through. She is able to do this at the level of depth and skill she does, due to what she has experienced in her life.When we can find purpose and meaning in our suffering and alchemise that into something that allows us to give back through what we have been through, there's nothing more healing and nourishing for our mental and emotional health.Following a period of bullying at school, where Shamoni's creativity came out to help her find ways to avoid going to school, Shamoni later found herself housebound and bed bound for many years due to illness. Now in much better health, Shamoni has turned the approach to client acquisition on its head by finding 19 levels of alignment for her clients between their passion and purpose with their business. This helps business owners avoid shiny object syndrome as they constantly look for that holy grail of an otherwise elusive alignment.Shamoni advocates laughter, fun and playfulness as key ingredients for self care and recommends that you are very intentional about surrounding yourself with people who allow you to be Unapologetically You.Key TakeawaysPassion is the key to success and allows specificity and articulation of our purposeClarity creates confidenceOur life story holds the seed of our purposeEverything that we experience is part of the divine plan - understanding this can help us gain a lot of peaceLet your vibe attract your tribeDon't forget to subscribe and rate us so we can grow and help more people.Visit www.helenannenorbury.co.uk for more information.www.instagram.com/helenannenorburyhttps://www.facebook.com/helen.mackellar.7https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-norbury/www.helenannenorbury.co.ukEpisode SponsorsPaul Culshaw offers group and private one-on-one coaching, enabling you to go from stressful confusion to empowering clarity with a step-by-step organic marketing strategy and plan.Gain the support you need to set up your business online, and start to optimise it to attract leads and sales. Or, take your business further with Nurtured Growth, Paul's one-on-one online marketing program for advanced coaches, therapists and consultants.Paul has over 20 years experience in the digital marketing world, helping small businesses to large corporations, such as Simply Be and JD Williams. Book a free discovery call with Paul today at paulculshaw.comLinksWebsite: https://www.paulculshaw.com?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=mid-roll-ad&utm_campaign=being-unapologetically-youHealthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya AcostaAre you ready to upgrade your health to a new level and do so by learning from experts...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know there is more stuck inside them and they want to find a way to release it.In this episode, host Helen Norbury shares her personal journey with spirituality as part of the road back to hope and freedom.Following her parents' untimely deaths in 2007 and 2008, Helen felt very alone and had a sensation that she would have to smash her own path through life if she wanted to be successful. As a highly ambitious woman, she committed to pushing harder and battling more, in order to create the life she desired for herself and her children.However, it wasn't long before she started to recognise a monotony of the same tape playing over and over as unwanted patterns kept showing up in her life, whether it be in finances, health, relationships, work or any other area of Helen's life.A turn of “fate” in March 2019 meant Helen found herself at a workshop in London. Helen's evidence of all the ways in which the universe has her back, started on the train ride into London and continued throughout the day until the embryo of her business today was born, and included a chance meeting with someone who is today one of her longest standing clients.In this episode, Helen shares the impact of this spiritual journey on her life and the intense peace she now feels at her core. This journey allows Helen to constantly be guided back to LOVE, which is now how her life is shaped - a far cry from the rock bottom she experienced in 2018.Key TakeawaysOur fears allow us to see our wounds and direct our healing“I release the outcome and surrender to a plan far greater than mine” - Gabby BernsteinWhen we can honour the wound, then the healing can startWhen we feel the connection from our tribe, we can let go of what should be and lean into what will beLearn to accept, trust, surrender and know the universe has your backDon't forget to subscribe and rate us so we can grow and help more people.Visit www.helenannenorbury.co.uk for more information.www.instagram.com/helenannenorburyhttps://www.facebook.com/helen.mackellar.7https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-norbury/www.helenannenorbury.co.ukEpisode SponsorPaul Culshaw offers group and private one-on-one coaching, enabling you to go from stressful confusion to empowering clarity with a step-by-step organic marketing strategy and plan.Gain the support you need to set up your business online, and start to optimise it to attract leads and sales. Or, take your business further with Nurtured Growth, Paul's one-on-one online marketing program for advanced coaches, therapists and consultants.Paul has over 20 years experience in the digital marketing world, helping small businesses to large corporations, such as Simply Be and JD Williams. Book a free discovery call with Paul today at paulculshaw.comLinks:Website: https://www.paulculshaw.com?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=mid-roll-ad&utm_campaign=being-unapologetically-youInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachpaulculshawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pculshaw1/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/digitalwellnessgroup

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know there is more stuck inside them and they want to find a way to release it.David Redbord, MA, MPH is a #1 International Bestselling author on trauma, a self-worth coach, and a practicing therapist in Boulder, Colorado. He has created a step-by-step framework to help folks improve their self-worth by knowing themselves better, connecting with others, practicing self-compassion, and living in integrity. David has been doing his own inner work for more than 10 years and supports others in showing up as their most authentic selves by stepping into more presence and connection.In this episode we discuss many elements of SELF but reflecting on the fact that it is always self-worth that sits at the core of this. David works extensively in the links between trauma and self-worth and the embodiment of healthy feelings.Starting from a childhood rife with criticism and correction, David found a sense of never being able to do the right thing and eventually internalised that as him not being good enough and in some way inherently bad. We know that there is no such thing as a “bad” person at birth so it is always deeply saddening to hear of yet another child who forms this belief.Although growing up with the cultural lens to avoid and suppress emotions, thankfully David found the way to truly embody and become present with his emotions. By setting aside time to feel and express your emotions, then the trauma WILL move through your body, but it needs to have the chance to be seen, felt and expressed without judgement and censorship.Key TakeawaysThe Wound is the place where the Light enters you - RumiWhen we put on the mask and not show emotion, in order to keep ourselves safe, we create disconnectionWhen you are fighting what is here, now; you can never move forwardsSo often we show up in life in the roles of the drama triangle: the victim, the persecutor or the rescuerConnection concretely improves self-worth. We disconnect when we feel shame but the tribe is so healing.Don't forget to subscribe and rate us so we can grow and help more people.Visit www.helenannenorbury.co.uk for more information.www.instagram.com/helenannenorburyhttps://www.facebook.com/helen.mackellar.7https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-norbury/www.helenannenorbury.co.ukDavid's Links:Resource Guide - 5 Ways to Increase Your Self-Worth by 25%https://seeyourworthchallenge.com/guide/Free 5 Day Challenge - Uncover your Top 5 Superpowers and Use Them to Improve Your Self-Worthhttps://seeyourworthchallenge.com/ 

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know there is more stuck inside them and they want to find a way to release it.Louis Weinstock is a psychotherapist who works with children and the child inside us all. He helps people find a light in the darkness – in the things that are unseen, unheard and unspoken. For over 20 years, he has expertly guided children and grown-ups through some of the toughest challenges life can throw at us – loss, trauma, divorce, burnout and breakdowns. He is also co-founder of Apart of Me, a multi-award-winning charity that helps young people transform their grief into compassion. His work has been featured on the BBC, ITV, and in the Guardian newspaper. He lives in Manchester with his wife and daughter.In this episode, Helen and Louis talk openly and from the heart about the mental health crisis in children and those who care for them. Louis shares anecdotes and examples from his recently published book “How the World is Making our Children Mad - and What to Do About It”Helen and Louis talk about a wide variety of subjects, before Louis reads in such a heartfelt way, the opening page of his book.The subject of learned helplessness is discussed, in the context of how different this is to when Louis' daughter showed resilience when learning to walk. When we feel a lack of safety, it triggers our nervous system to learned helplessness. Seeking safety and connection are two key areas in neuroception, as discussed by Stephen Porges; the absence of which compounds trauma.As always, this episode draws on the practical ways we can support the children in our lives (including our own inner child) to build resilience, and Louis shares some of the ways he personally is able to journey towards radical self-care and how he tunes into what his body needs in any moment.Key TakeawaysIt is so important for adults to heal themselves - you can't give to children what you have not yet accessed yourselfAdversity becomes trauma when you add lonelinessWe all have an inner drive for mastery. This is connected to our pleasure signals.“In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's there are few” - Shunryu SuzukiHumans have an innate ability to heal from trauma; it is our family, social and cultural conditioning that can get in the way of thisDon't forget to subscribe and rate us so we can grow and help more people.Visit www.helenannenorbury.co.uk for more information.www.instagram.com/helenannenorburyhttps://www.facebook.com/helen.mackellar.7https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-norbury/www.helenannenorbury.co.ukLouis' Linkshttps://louisweinstock.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisweinstock/

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know there is more stuck inside them and they want to find a way to release it. In this episode, host Helen Norbury is joined by the awesome Jessie Shedden.Jessie Shedden is a lightworker in the field of relational dynamics – specifically profound romantic love and core badass confidence. Her mix of intuitive divinity with practical badass strategy is showcased in The School of Authentic Badassery where she guides women through accessing the deep levels of true love and fundamental confidence their truest selves desire, in order to break cycles of generational traumas and bring healing into the world by sharing their gifts. After growing up in an environment that was not conducive for freedom of expression, empowerment or truly respectful connections, Jessie has studied extensively on how to cultivate authentic confidence and heart-based dynamics that unlock the passions of the women who learn and apply them. In this episode, Jessie shares about her early life, growing up in a religious cult, where she sadly came to know a life of emotional abuse, coercive control and later, sexual abuse too. Jessie had an intense loneliness in her early life and tried various cries for love and to be seen.Trying to leave at 18 years old, she found herself not ready and returned to the only environment she knew. But her truth would not go away - the flame refused to be extinguished. Finally Jessie did leave, and that meant leaving behind her family, her friends - everything she had ever known.Finding freedom was too much of a draw.Jessie shares her journey of learning who she is and how to express that and how that has created opportunities in her life to explore conscious loving.Key TakeawaysLearning to take off the load of guilt, shame and judgment is crucial to find your true selfWe always have the opportunity to change ourselves to choose who we want to be in our relationshipsWe are in a relationship with our partner's nervous system so we need to learn together how to create safetyThe journey of self-discovery is seeking the gemstone under the traumaLove is the answer to basically anythingDon't forget to subscribe and rate us so we can grow and help more people.Visit www.helenannenorbury.co.uk for more information.www.instagram.com/helenannenorburyhttps://www.facebook.com/helen.mackellar.7https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-norbury/www.helenannenorbury.co.ukJessie's Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/jessiejshedden https://www.facebook.com/jessieshedden https://www.instagram.com/jessieshedden/ www.jessieshedden.com www.jessieshedden.com/books

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know there is more stuck inside them and they want to find a way to release it. As season 2 starts, host Helen Norbury shares her excitement for the upcoming season as well as some reflections on season 1. The brief break between seasons has felt like the longest time but finally Helen is excited to introduce even more amazing guests who are joining her throughout the season to dive DEEP into the subjects of trauma, clarity of purpose and leadership. Helen reflects that the impact of trauma on children was a key reason for her getting into business and how she personally made the decision to be a cycle breaker in her family so that trauma would not continue to be passed from generation to generation, as otherwise happens. Helen's first three guests dive deep into different aspects of trauma, each impacted from childhood in their own particular ways. As always, Helen likes to focus on how those childhood experiences can be alchemised into a positive adult life, which gives the perfect segue way into the subject of SELF. With her guests, Helen gets deep into the subjects of self-worth, self-love, self-acceptance, self-trust, self-awareness and many more aspects of SELF as an unapologetic expression of who you are. The other four guests through season 2 help Helen explore clarity of purpose and leadership. The inner critic voices still pop up - do they ever totally leave! - even for kick-ass leaders. Helen talks excitedly about her upcoming conversations with some powerful female leaders and starts to mention about the new style of leadership that she will explore in a later episode - Loving Leadership. This could not be further away from the command and control style of yesteryear. This is yet another manifestation of Helen Becoming Unapologetically Me and her hope is this season will inspire you even more deeply to find and become the unapologetic version of YOU too. These conversations have the potential to change your life in ways you can't yet fathom.Key TakeawaysDiving deep into the shadows of ourself can have a fundamental impact on our self-love and self-acceptanceKeeping connected to the truth, rather than our stories, helps create a deep inner peaceAre we doing everything today to create the future legacy we want to leave for our childrenLoving Leadership is a new powerful model of leadership combining dynamic and magnetic energiesLearn to let go and embrace welcoming great things into your lifeDon't forget to subscribe and rate us so we can grow and help more people.Visit www.helenannenorbury.co.uk for more information.www.instagram.com/helenannenorburyhttps://www.facebook.com/helen.mackellar.7https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-norbury/www.helenannenorbury.co.uk

Welcome back to Becoming Unapologetically Me!We've had a summer break and now we're back - with bigger dreams, higher hopes and a deeper resolution than ever to be unapologetic about the amazing people we are.This podcast is all about gaining confidence through mindset and energy - and how to use that to live your best life and succeed in business.I am all about helping people to have the confidence to alchemise their life's experiences into a purpose-led business so that they can live with passion and lead a powerful legacy.This season we are diving deeper - into trauma, clarity of purpose, and leadership. I am talking to best-selling authors, TED-X speakers and powerful women leaders. I have a no-holds barred approach so I ask the questions that others fear.We are going all in!Don't forget to subscribe and rate us so we can grow and help more people.Visit www.helenannenorbury.co.uk for more information.www.instagram.com/helenannenorburyhttps://www.facebook.com/helen.mackellar.7https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-norbury/www.helenannenorbury.co.uk

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know that they have more inside them and want it to come out. In this episode, host Helen Norbury is joined by mindset coach and growth mentor Sabrina. Ever since she was young, Sabrina dreamt of making a difference - a dream she fulfills everyday as she helps others achieve theirs. Sabrina shares insights about stepping outside of the labels you're assigned, and how coaching can help. She discusses how we can create environments where all genders can thrive.It's in our nature to put labels on things and people - in fact, many of these labels are put on us even before we're born. But we don't have to let them hold us back, Sabrina says. You can escape the boxes people place you in, and even use them to your advantage. We do ourselves a disservice when we just accept what people say about us as the truth, and subconsciously sabotage our own lives by acting on those limiting beliefs. Coaching is a good way to pull back the curtain on who you really are and what you're really capable of. Sometimes it takes a coach to guide you through the process of seeing yourself objectively, without well-intentioned people projecting their own fears, concerns and values onto you. Sabrina comments on how we can cultivate environments where all genders thrive. It's very common for gender-based messages to be directed to the male gender, but the responsibility of unity falls on all of us. We each have to take responsibility for our own biases.Key TakeawaysYou don't have to be what people say you are - you are capable of anything you set your mind to!Coaches help you see yourself objectively, independent from the limiting beliefs of others, and even yourself.We are all responsible for unity.ResourcesHelen Norbury on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | helenannenorbury.co.ukSabrina Lindner www.sabrinalindnercoach.com

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know that they have more inside them and want it to come out. In this episode, host Helen Norbury discusses the truth about creativity. Creativity isn't limited to art - it manifests in many ways. Helen unpacks the importance of creativity and self-expression, and discusses how they intersect with courage and confidence.Clarity precedes courage, Helen shares. When you have a clear idea of what you want to achieve, courage becomes easier - as your clarity goes up, your fear goes down. “When we recognize our fears, we can start to dissolve them… they don't hold power anymore.” To Helen, courage is foundational in creative expression. The joy of living a self-expressed life should not be underestimated, she remarks; the feeling of being alive everyday, feeling engaged and inspired by everything is like seeing color in a monochrome world. “This isn't about taking the shiny, socially-acceptable, nice bits leaving the rest behind,” Helen shares, “This is a full expression of all of the parts of you.” An important thing to acknowledge is the popular discussion about left brainers and right brainers - creativity versus implementation. Without creativity, there'd be nothing to implement, and without implementation, creativity would have no outlet. Both play equal parts in the world. In fact, creativity fosters methods of implementation. Once we're fully expressed and being very creative, how do we now build confidence? It begins with not tying confidence to anything external. External things can change at the drop of a hat, and you need your confidence to be there regardless. The next key is to reward the effort, not the outcome. Ultimately, confidence stems from a belief in yourself that you can figure things out. Key TakeawaysBy acknowledging your fears, you give them less power over you. Creativity and implementation are equally important and exist in balance with each other.Don't tie your confidence to external things like money or good looks - those things can change.Helen Norbury on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | helenannenorbury.co.uk

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know that they have more inside them and want it to come out. In this episode, host Helen Norbury is joined by coach and former perfectionist Rebecca Ann. Rebecca has struggled with perfectionism and burnout throughout her corporate career. Every day was an endless cycle of trying to fill an internal void with external things - financial rewards, accolades, and professional respect. Grief from her father's death became a catalyst for change in her life. Rebecca shares how she broke through the shackles of perfectionism. She talks about getting to the heart of it, the different ways it can show up in your life, and how she helps her clients recover. Prior to her father's passing, Rebecca was a paragon of achievement. She had all the external markers of success including an enviable career and financial security. Yet she felt hollow on the inside. She kept wondering, “When am I going to feel successful? When am I going to feel happy?” Rebecca rationalized that satisfaction and happiness would come when she hit the next level, but after each accomplishment she still felt empty. “When we're looking externally, there's never enough to fill that void inside us,” Helen explains. “The hole is insatiable,” Rebecca agrees, “it never shrinks, it grows.” Not only did she feel trapped, but she was also burdened by the guilt of feeling unhappy with her life, and so began a vicious cycle.Rebecca was unconsciously seeking for external guidance, and a situation occurred at work where she had a choice to take a settlement, which she did. Now out on her own, she felt as if this was the evidence that proved she was an imposter, unworthy of the success people thought she had, and that everyone now knew the truth  that she wasn't good enough. Losing the identities and external factors that fed into her perfectionism spurred Rebecca on even more. It all came to a head when her father got ill, and subsequently passed away. The loss put things into perspective and triggered her personal development journey.Rebecca's perfectionism stemmed from a fundamental belief that she could only be worthy of love if she was perfect. Acknowledging that was a challenge, but it was the first step in her road to recovery. “I cannot describe how peaceful it is without that constant narrative [and] inner critic [ruling] your life,” she admits. She advises listeners who've started noticing perfectionist traits in themselves to have self-compassion. “So much about being a perfectionist is making yourself wrong and holding yourself to an unrealistic standard… if you [don't] give yourself space, you're adding [another] layer.”Key TakeawaysExternal things don't fill internal holes - the key to happiness is found within.Grief often acts as a catalyst for change and an opportunity for reflection.Treat yourself with compassion when acknowledging your perfectionism - you can't be perfect! ResourcesStop The Perfectionist ProcrastinationHelen Norbury on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | helenannenorbury.co.uk

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know that they have more inside them and want it to come out. In this episode, host Helen Norbury discusses how codependency and burnout relate to loving yourself, or a lack thereof. She shares how they affected her, and how she learned to put herself as a priority.When Helen was growing up, the concepts of loving yourself and being humble seemed to exist as opposites to each other. How could you love yourself first without being cocky or arrogant? For many years she thought self-care was for the self-absorbed, which feeded into her dangerous work ethic. She would never say no to work, to the point where she went into labor and didn't tell her husband because she knew he would give her a hard time about her working through it. At the time she was patting herself on the back for her resilience, but this wasn't good in any way. It was coming from an incredibly unhealthy need for recognition and approval, and resulted in total burnout.Working was a coping mechanism to block out unwanted thoughts and feelings - a distraction from all the limiting beliefs she wanted to ignore or prove wrong. This was all happening at a subconscious level in her everyday life. When she started bringing awareness to it, suddenly so many things in her life made sense - especially the type of people she attracted. Self-care became a cornerstone in her recovery from trauma and her addiction to codependency, and she learned that it was not synonymous with arrogance or cockiness. Rather, self-care was the best form of care; not only for her, but for the people around her as well.There's far more to self-care than candles, massages, or spending money on yourself. Self-care is not about the external things - the key to self care is inside of us. It's not easy, and it doesn't happen overnight, but it's definitely worth the journey. Key TakeawaysWhen healing from an addiction, take special care in healing the cause, or it may just pop up again in another form.Self-care is not synonymous with arrogance or cockiness - rather, it's one of the best ways you can love yourself and love others.You can have a much bigger impact on the world and those around you if you look after yourself.ResourcesHelen Norbury on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | helenannenorbury.co.uk

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know that they have more inside them and want it to come out. In this episode, host Helen Norbury is joined by trauma-informed coach Michelle Samuel. Michelle is no stranger to trauma herself, and in this episode, she shares her story. She talks about the unhealthy coping mechanism of emotional suppression, how immobilizing grief and trauma can feel, and why letting yourself fall is the key to getting back up.Michelle lost her younger sister around the same time she had her newborn in 2004, and her body went on survival mode. With the stresses of postnatal depression, anxiety, and grief, she found herself going through the motions and drawing on strength that was only there as an illusion. It wasn't until 2019 that she realized her life was stuck in a monotonous loop. Fortunately, Michelle found a coaching program that opened her eyes to a trauma-informed approach to life. “I don't think we get over grief,” she shares, “we navigate our way through that sticky process. It's not linear - it's very up and down, and moving through is the only way.” Learning that lesson, however, was achieved through trial and error. Michelle may have convinced herself that it was business as usual, but her body begged to differ. “[It] started to give up on me… [and] was telling me no, you need to stop, you need to go inward.” This was due in part to her failure to set boundaries, she claims. She was a people-pleaser who would do anything for anyone, but it soon began taking its toll. After all, you have to put your oxygen mask on first before you can help anybody else fix theirs.Michelle decided to slowly come off her antidepressants after the breakdown of her marriage. Her issues, she rationalized, weren't due to any chemical imbalance in her brain - they stemmed from the traumas she had repressed from a very young age. As fate would have it, her best friend's husband had died around that same time, and the entire situation triggered memories of her sister's death. Without the buffer of her antidepressants, she sat on her dining room floor for hours and cried, and ironically, it was cathartic. “We were given tear ducts for a very good reason,” Helen comments. “I think tears allow us to process emotion the same way laughter can.”Key TakeawaysGrief isn't something we get over, but when we let ourselves feel it, it takes less of a toll over time.Draining yourself to help other people is unsustainable - you need your own oxygen mask first before you can help anyone else fix theirs.There is no shame in crying - we have tear ducts for a reason.ResourcesHelen Norbury on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | helenannenorbury.co.uk

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know that they have more inside them and want it to come out. In this episode, host Helen Norbury defines limiting beliefs and unpacks how they develop. She shares her own experience with them, and how she eventually stopped them from defining how she lived her life.Despite all its complex functions, the brain only has two fundamental desires - safety, and the least amount of pain, which may not necessarily be no pain. “When you‘re growing up and you're a child, your brain sees your parents as that source of safety. If there's any sensation of lack of safety from within your parents, your brain can't deal with that because that's too scary an idea to get your head around,” Helen shares, “so the brain goes ‘No, it can't be them, it must be me'.” This is where you start to form these deep set beliefs about yourself.These beliefs are further reinforced when we don't give children the permission to “feel the feels” that aren't positive - they don't get to accept that as much as the human experience is positive, there are also times when things don't feel that great, and that those times are perfectly normal. What's important is letting yourself come out of the feels and not holding yourself in that space. Helen made this decision when she gave up alcohol, after realizing that her dependency on it was only anesthetizing the pain she felt as a result of the beliefs she had about herself. She discovered that she had so much more to offer the world - even with all the trauma and emotions she previously suppressed. It wasn't all smooth sailing, but she took all the broken parts of herself and made a mosaic bit by bit. Now, she uses the benefit of her experience to inspire others who feel trapped by their limiting beliefs. “We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world.”Key TakeawaysLet yourself feel bad when you feel bad - suppressing your emotions will only harm you in the long run.Unpacking trauma doesn't guarantee smooth sailing through life, but it shows you the truth - you are not as bad as you think you are.You have so much to offer to the world, warts and all.

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know that they have more inside them and want it to come out. In this episode, host Helen Norbury is joined by flower farmer Annuszka Nowak. Annuszka is a gardener at Prune & Bloom Gardening Company, where she passionately grows flowers for anyone who wants them. She delves into the ideal of following your passions, why you shouldn't wait, and how it will change your life for the better. She shares tips for getting connected to what makes you happy.Annuszka had a hectic career in television, she shares. With a young baby to take care of and barely any time for herself, she grew disenchanted with her job and started dreading going to work every day. After becoming pregnant with her second child, she and her then-husband moved to the countryside with hopes of improving their quality of life, but these hopes fell flat. “So many people fall into this trap,” she says. “‘When I've got the house in the countryside, I'll be happy,' or ‘when I've got the big car, the children'... always looking for something to plug the gap, which is ultimately an internal that needs plugging, not with something external.”Motherhood was very challenging for Annuszka, especially when she and her husband separated and she was raising them alone. She was at a point where she felt disconnected from her life, and disconnected from the person she wanted to be. Ironically, it was the complete breakdown of her marriage that enabled her to begin again. “At 40 I decided to completely change my life,” she says. “I walked away from a successful career in TV, a beautiful family home and a ten year marriage. On paper it sounded perfect, but in reality I felt completely lost in my own life. It was the most difficult and painful decision I've ever made but it would turn out to be the most rewarding and fulfilling one too. I've finally found myself and the life I belong in.”After a brief and unhappy stint in a job similar to her previous career, Annuszka decided to switch things up. She had taken up horticulture in her spare time, and after receiving encouragement, began to pursue a career in it. “I don't earn a lot of money, and I probably never will, but it's enough,” she claims. In the previous chapters of her life, there was this constant pressure to scale up in everything, and it quickly burned her out. Now, she loves what she does, and it allows her time with her children that she wasn't afforded before. “When you're tapped into your passion, the world will open for you, and opportunities will present at the right time.”Key TakeawaysStop trying to fill internal gaps with external things.Stressing about pleasing people takes precious time away from you - it's your life, live it for you!The world will offer you opportunities when you're tapped into your passion, because you're in a position to shine.ResourcesAnnuszka Nowak on InstagramHelen Norbury on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | helenannenorbury.co.uk

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know that they have more inside them and want it to come out. In this episode, host Helen Norbury discusses the importance of stepping into your purpose. She shares anecdotes of her childhood, academic, and professional experiences. People-pleasing is an exhausting way to live, Helen shares, and for the first 40 years of her life, it was her daily routine. She checked every box of what was expected of her, and though she found them mildly interesting, most of them weren't fulfilling. Somewhere along her career, she discovered the Japanese concept of ikigai, a sense of purpose or reason for living. “The journey I'm on is looking into the intersection of passion, mission, vocation and profession,” she remarks.Helen talks about being stuck in cycles. The majority of people live paycheck to paycheck and never really get wealthier along the course of their lives. They might have a bit of money in savings and investments, but they're not actually creating wealth in a way that would drastically impact their quality of life. Coming to this realization was an eye opener for Helen, and made her think differently about the purpose of her career. This was the final step that prompted her to step into her passion and purpose.Now, Helen can say she's truly fulfilled with what she does every day. “There was always a deep need inside me which went unsatisfied for so long in the corporate world,” she comments. She advises listeners to start small; grab a pen and paper and ask yourself, “If I could start over, what choices would I make? What values would I bring to my working life? And how can I live those values on a daily basis?”Key TakeawaysDon't live your life for other people - they have theirs, so do your best with yours!The intersection of passion, mission, vocation and profession is a powerful place. Go find it!Be curious about yourself and your wishes, and apply them as much as possible to your daily life. ResourcesHelen Norbury on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | helenannenorbury.co.uk

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know that they have more inside them and want it to come out. In this episode, host Helen Norbury is joined by serial entrepreneur and business coach Jay Rot. Jay is founder and CEO of BeMore Academy, where he helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs build highly effective systems for sales and lead generation. A Visionary Entrepreneur, an Inspirational Speaker, and Coach, Jay has been a catalyst in thousands of people's lives. He is an entrepreneur with 18 years business experience specialized in branding, digital marketing, and e-commerce. He has collaborated with leading multinational companies such as IBM, Outfit7, Era, and Petrol. Jay has an in-depth knowledge of strategic branding and digital marketing in high-growth startup environments. Two of the companies he has worked with have experienced an exit with valuations up to $1B. But truly what makes Jay's unique blend is his remarkable energy and ability to lead with heart. He believes in doing business with Authenticity, Integrity, and Love.In this episode, he explores the power of mindset and how it impacts identity, and shares insights on how capacity and identity intersect.For those with dreams of delivering their purpose and leaving their legacy on the planet in big ways, it's essential for them to understand their own capacity, Jay shares. They should discover how to find resources within themselves and tap into them, and how to grow in terms of identity and paradigm. “I've learned that if we just grow business without personal growth, we will always get out of balance sooner or later,” he claims. “The business is a reflection of your inner understanding of self and the world.”Our subconscious creates our reality, Jay adds. A mindset shift is exactly what you need to change your life. If your subconscious is constantly pushing you down and undermining your skills and capabilities, it will bleed into how you do your work. “You need to change the tape before you change the outcome,” he advises. That tape your mind has been showing you for years has shaped your identity, which defines your scope of possibility. The good thing about minds, however, is that they can be changed. Your identity is the consequence of your past, but it's not set in stone - brains are malleable, so as long as you commit to working on your growth, you can change the tape. And once you grow in your identity, your capacity explodes. Key TakeawaysYour identity can be so much more than the sum of your past experiences.Pay close attention to your inner dialogue - it shapes the way you see yourself.Gift yourself with permission to be you, and become a gift to the world!ResourcesJay Rot on LinkedIn | FacebookBeMoreAcademy.comHelen Norbury on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | helenannenorbury.co.uk SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com

Becoming Unapologetically Me is the podcast for people who know that they have more inside them and want it to come out. “My natural style [is] to open gates for people and to enable others to achieve what they need to achieve,” host Helen Norbury tells listeners. A natural coach, she embraced servant leadership even before she knew what it was. She honed this gift into a fulfilling career as a management consultant where she helped colleagues develop into strong organizational teams to deliver operational excellence by the end of her time with them. In this premiere episode, Helen shares her amazing story, and explains why she chose to start this podcast.Helen describes the series of unfortunate events over a decade that changed her into a shadow of her former self. Soon after her wonderful honeymoon in South Africa, her father fell ill and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He passed away just six months later in March 2007. His death hit her especially hard: she did not know him well growing up, and felt like he was taken away from her just when they were finally getting to know each other. Exactly one year later, in April 2008, Helen's mother was also diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She died in September that year. Despite reeling from the grief, Helen kept moving forward. Her two children were born during that time, and she launched a new business. Then in 2017 her marriage ended. She comments that everything she went through over those ten years changed her into a shadow of her former self. “I got really fascinated and curious about mindset and the role that it plays in our life,” Helen says. She started learning about mindset for her own healing. She realized that she was at a crossroads: either continue on as she was, or choose the path towards healing. “I'm following the mindset, the healing, the recovery route because this is more important… for more than just me. This is important for my children as well,” she vowed to herself. Marianne Williamson's famous poem, Our Deepest Fear, embodies everything about her journey. Playing small does not serve you or the world, she counsels listeners. It may be scary at times, but shine in whatever way you're meant to shine. She had an epiphany that she spent 40 years of her life trying to be what someone else wanted, and not who she wanted to be. This aha moment is what inspired the podcast name Becoming Unapologetically Me. She is on a journey to let her true self shine, and she wants to encourage you to become unapologetically yourself as well. Key TakeawaysA servant leader empowers others to transform their lives.You can choose the path to healing and recovery by changing your mindset.You don't have to be just a passenger through life; you can direct your own path.Playing small does not serve you or the world.Choose to be you, unapologetically!ResourcesMarianne Williamson - Our Deepest Fear Helen Norbury on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | helenannenorbury.co.uk SponsorsLaunch Your Own PodcastKopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch

Welcome to Becoming Unapologetically Me.This podcast is all about gaining confidence through mindset and energy - and how to use that to live your best life and succeed in business.We're going to meet some incredible guests on this journey who will share their stories as we delve into the often hidden and taboo subjects of trauma. We always focus on how to transform these experiences into personal growth and expansion.Don't forget to subscribe and rate us so we can grow and help more people.Visit www.helenannenorbury.co.uk for more information.Helen Norbury on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | helenannenorbury.co.uk