Feisty Mermaids Podcast

Love is the most profound and intricate emotion known to humanity, it has the power to uplift, inspire, and transform lives. Yet, amidst its brilliance, we often find a shadow lurking in the corners - insecurity. This baffling aspect of human nature has puzzled psychologists, philosophers, and poets alike for centuries. Today, we'll delve into the underlying reasons behind why people are insecure in love and attempt to shed light on this complex emotional landscape. We will also look at ways in which you can take charge of your thoughts and feelings and combat these insecurities. Blog:https://www.feistymermaids.com/blog Website:https://www.feistymermaids.com/@FeistyMermaids on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube an TikTok About Feisty Mermaids:Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mental health, well-being and relationships podcast is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.

In the pursuit of our dreams, fear often acts as a formidable adversary, shackling us with self-doubt and preventing us from taking that leap of faith. This blog delves into the profound impact of fear on our ambitions, supported by research and expert insights. Join us as we explore the psychological barriers that fear erects and unveil strategies to unlock the courage needed to pursue dreams unencumbered.Blog:https://www.feistymermaids.com/blog Website:https://www.feistymermaids.com/@FeistyMermaids on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube an TikTok About Feisty Mermaids:Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mermaid lifestyle blog, podcast and mermaid leggings outfit clothing store is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.

I probably could have avoided many unsuccessful relationships and marriages if I listened to my intuition! This episode is all about listening to that gut feeling and understanding the science behind our intuition. We will talk about the difference between intuition and fear. Blog:https://www.feistymermaids.com/blog Website:https://www.feistymermaids.com/@FeistyMermaids on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube an TikTok About Feisty Mermaids:Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mermaid lifestyle blog, podcast and mermaid leggings outfit clothing store is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.

It's been a hectic summer and after a short summer break, I am back! I meant to post this episode around the 4th of July, but the stories are still relevant. The US sought independence from the British (ignore the mistake on the audio where I said the French... I was clearly distracted), the #FreeBritney movement is still strong and she is finally making headway, and my story of how a disastrous divorce left me wondering if there was a price for my freedom - and how much was I going to be willing to pay.Blog:https://www.feistymermaids.com/post/stop-trying-to-please-everyone Website:https://www.feistymermaids.com/@FeistyMermaids on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube an TikTok About Feisty Mermaids:Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mermaid lifestyle blog, podcast and mermaid leggings outfit clothing store is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.

As I look back in many of my relationships, I realize that I've often mistaken all kinds of different emotions for what I thought was love. How do I know if this is love? I would often ask myself, and the answer is not always that simple. There were needs I needed to met and I simply make the mistake of thinking the meeting of those needs was love.In this podcast I  will share three stories where I made the mistake of thinking I was in love, when in reality I was meeting a different kind of need.Website:https://www.feistymermaids.com/@FeistyMermaids on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube an TikTokAbout Feisty Mermaids:Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mermaid lifestyle blog, podcast and mermaid leggings outfit clothing store is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.

In this episode I reflect on my daughter's 7th birthday and the dreams we all had at that age. Getting one year older means different things to different people and as I grow old er, I find more wisdom in my experiences. Join me as we think about what a trip around the sun can bring. Blog:https://www.feistymermaids.com/post/stop-trying-to-please-everyone Website:https://www.feistymermaids.com/ About Feisty Mermaids:Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mermaid lifestyle blog, podcast and mermaid leggings outfit clothing store is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.

In this episode I will explore the way sometimes people make me feel. I've learned it is critical to understand these feelings but to also know I am in control of how I react to these feelings. Research suggests we all have an emotional signature, what is yours? Blog:https://www.feistymermaids.com/post/stop-trying-to-please-everyone Website:https://www.feistymermaids.com/ About Feisty Mermaids:Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mermaid lifestyle blog, podcast and mermaid leggings outfit clothing store is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.

After reading the story of a woman being assaulted on her way home by a police officer in London it is clear women are not safe. In this episode Vanessa talks about the prevalence of sexual violence against women and girls and shares the inequality she faces when preparing to meet someone new on a date.Blog:https://www.feistymermaids.com/post/stop-trying-to-please-everyoneWebsite:https://www.feistymermaids.com/About Feisty Mermaids:Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mermaid lifestyle blog, podcast and mermaid leggings outfit clothing store is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.

One of the biggest discoveries I made was to understand my patterns of wanting to please others. I had built my life wanting to make sure everyone in my life was happy. I hated it when people were mad at me and I often internalized other people's feelings as something I had caused and was responsible for fixing. I felt depleted, like no matter how much I gave, it was never good enough.In this podcast I  will walk you through a people pleaser checklist and help you break patterns.Blog:https://www.feistymermaids.com/post/stop-trying-to-please-everyoneWebsite:https://www.feistymermaids.com/About Feisty Mermaids:Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mermaid lifestyle blog, podcast and mermaid leggings outfit clothing store is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.

At some point it is easy to start forgetting your dreams and approach life in a pragmatic and practical way. I didn't want to live a life with regrets and get to the end of my life knowing I could have done so much more. I knew I needed to start the journey towards finding my purpose. It's taken me three years, but I've developed these 7 steps on how to find your purpose, read more and listen to the best self-help podcast Blog:https://www.feistymermaids.com/post/dying-without-a-purposeWebsite:https://www.feistymermaids.com/About Feisty Mermaids:Mermaids embody the qualities we hold inside and are sometimes too afraid to show. They are feminine, brave, adventurous, sensual and have uncanny wisdom and intuition. Feisty Mermaids is a podcast and blog with stories of inspiration, relationships and community. Vanessa May shares her journey and those of her featured guests, in hopes you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north.Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. This mermaid lifestyle blog, podcast and mermaid leggings outfit clothing store is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.

Oh, the disappointment, guilt and pressures that come with expectations... In this episode we explore the expectations we place on ourselves and others.Life is full of amazing lessons if you are open to them. In this self-love, betterment and relationship podcast you will find stories of inspiration, relationships and community. I hope that as you share in my journey and those of my featured guests, you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north. Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. The best self improvement podcast is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.Visit https://www.feistymermaids.com/Connect on social media on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and TikTok @FeistyMermaids

We've all been in a situation where someone offers completely unsolicited advice. In this podcast I share a few stories and talk about the research which points to controlling tendencies. Life is full of amazing lessons if you are open to them. In this self-love, betterment and relationship podcast you will find stories of inspiration, relationships and community. I hope that as you share in my journey and those of my featured guests, you will feel inspired to take on the world even when you are too exhausted to find north. Life is about lessons, belonging and authenticity. The best self improvement podcast is about knowing there is growth in every encounter, having the courage to live life on your own terms, creating a path where there isn't one, and knowing you are limitless.  Visit FeistyMermaids.com for all podcasts, blogs and clothing. Follow on social media @FeistyMermaids

People have a way of projecting their feelings to others. In this podcast we are going to talk about the way people treat us, and how it is really a reflection of themselves.

More and more people are making attempts to reconnect with people they've lost touch with in 2021 because of the pandemic. Should I reach out to someone I lost touch with and haven't talked to? Taking the step to get in touch with someone after a long time can be very scary. You are forced to be vulnerable and to open.In this episode Vanessa shares two stories of reconnecting, one with a happy ending and the other one with someone who chose not to have her back  in their life.  

The benefits of meditation and mindfulness are undeniable. But it wasn't until a night in my hotel room after a speaking engagement that I came face to face with the desperate need to calm myself down as I neared a panic attack. This episode talks about the night I was introduced to meditation, the science behind the practice and how two years later it is part of my daily routine to stay balanced and at peace.

Self-criticism is something we all do. The way we speak to ourselves is often harsh and mean, and we can agree that most of us would never speak to a friend like this. This episode explores the way we talk to ourselves and gives tips for overcoming self-criticism.

Time is precious and you will never have as much time in your life as you have in this moment. How you spend your time matters. This podcast explores how we spend our time and who we spend it with. Unlike other things, we can't buy more time. For the rich and the poor, time is an equalizer. Have you examined how you are spending your time? Make it count. 

In this podcast we will explore the type of love we attract into our lives and how it is a direct reflection of how we are feeling inside. 

I've always been independent and have learned not to rely on other people. The truth is that it is vulnerable to ask for help and I hate feeling like I am in a position where I feel like I will owe someone something. I am learning it is OK to ask for help. In this podcast I share stories about asking for help and being open and vulnerable.

Nothing prepares you for having to time-share your child with your ex, especially the first holiday cycle. In this episode I share the story of my first Christmas without my daughter and what I do now to cope with being alone.

Endings can be hard, sad, beautiful, happy or a mix of bittersweet emotions. Often, there are no tears, nobody pulling you close to tell you they made a mistake, no effort to try and earn your love or trust back. So you walk away with hope and the promise to yourself of a brighter dawn. 

They say every act and intention lives on forever.  I believe this is true, and thus I am purposeful with my actions and thoughts. One act of kindness can ripple throughout the universe, touching the lives of so many people. In this episode we talk about kindness and how the more we give, the more we receive.

Being authentic is a daily struggle. We all want to belong and be accepted for who we truly are. The Little Mermaid can teach us a thing or two about what can happen when you are not authentic. Join host Vanessa May as she explores the topic of being authentic to find your path to happiness.