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Leaving a Narcissistic Parent // How to Emotionally Distance from a Narcissistic Parent This episode came from a YouTube listener's question on how to leave a narcissistic relationship — and for me, that brought up one of the hardest experiences I've worked through: leaving a narcissistic parent. In this episode, I share my personal story of growing up with a narcissistic parent and what the emotional process of leaving really looked like — because it wasn't clean, it wasn't quick, and it definitely didn't happen all at once.   These relationships aren't just painful — they're confusing. A narcissistic parent relationship can blur your sense of self so much that you don't even realise how far you've lost your voice until you start to get it back. Here's what I share in this episode: Why leaving a narcissistic parent feels emotionally impossible A personal story from one of the most painful moments of my life — and how my dad's reaction made everything painfully clear How shame, guilt, and emotional manipulation kept me stuck for years Why therapy became the turning point — and what it felt like to hear a professional say, “It's not you.” What rebuilding self-trust actually looked like (and why I couldn't do it alone) If you're in a relationship with a narcissistic parent where everything is always about them, where your feelings are minimized, and you constantly question yourself — please know: You are not too sensitive. You're not broken. And you are not alone. This isn't about blame. It's about choosing your mental health. It's about honoring your truth — even when that means walking away from someone who was supposed to love you. Recommendations from this episode //

Free Inner Critic Meditation https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/free-inner-critic-meditation   In this episode, I open up about my personal journey with the inner critic—how it held me back, and how I've slowly learned to work with it rather than against it using the powerful lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.   For years, I tried everything: affirmations, mindset shifts, journaling... but nothing helped silence that critical voice inside me. It wasn't until I discovered IFS that I completely shifted my approach to working with the inner critic.   Together, we'll explore: What Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy says about the inner critic Why trying to "silence" your inner critic often backfires The connection between your inner critic and childhood experiences A simple but powerful reframe that helped me soften my self-talk Book recommendation: Freedom from the Inner Critic by Jay Earley & Bonnie Weiss   Whether your inner critic sounds like “You're not good enough,” or keeps pushing you to “do more, be more,” this episode is here to remind you: you are not alone. And there is a gentle way forward.   Resources for this episode //   Freedom From Your Inner Critic - Bonnie Weiss & Jay Early https://www.amazon.com.au/Freedom-Your-Inner-Critic-Self-Therapy/dp/1604079428 No Bad Parts - Richard Schwartz https://www.amazon.com.au/No-Bad-Parts-Restoring-Wholeness/dp/1785045113 Internal Family Systems - Richard Schwartz https://www.amazon.com.au/Internal-Family-Systems-Therapy-Second/dp/B0D6NL2Y8C   Join the email community //   Get reflections, insights, and practical tools to support your personal development journey—delivered straight to your inbox.

This is the final episode of Season 1, and I just want to say—thank you so much for being here. Your time, energy, and presence have meant the world to me. In this wrap-up episode, I reflect on everything we explored this season—from redefining goals and values to building daily vision, staying aligned in our habits, and reconnecting with ourselves in more meaningful ways. I share what I've learned through showing up consistently (which I'm super proud of), and why this season has felt like a whole new way of doing self-development—one that honors where we are now, not just where we want to go. We also dive into:

I think one of the most confusing and painful parts of growing up is how friendships change—especially when there's no big argument, just distance… or silence. In this episode, I sat down with my long-time friend Dimitri to talk honestly about what it's like when friendships shift. We've been friends for over 25 years, and our dynamic has definitely ebbed and flowed, but somehow, we've always found our way back to that same, easy connection. Still, we've both had experiences where friendships just faded—or ended without any real explanation—and it can leave you questioning everything. We talked about: The difference between friendships that evolve vs. ones that slowly drift What it feels like when you bump into someone who used to be a “birthday dinner” person and now won't even say hi That weird space where you're not angry… but still hurt How relationships, timelines, life stages, and even effort (or lack of it) change friendships And yes… that sting when someone makes more effort with other people, but not you I also opened up about how my past relationship impacted my friendships in ways I didn't even realise at the time. And Dimitri shared a story of reconnecting with a friend after 8 years apart—which gave me hope that sometimes, the door isn't always fully closed. This one is personal, a little messy, and super honest. If you've ever had a friendship fade without really knowing why—or if you're navigating that weird grief that comes with growing apart—I hope this episode makes you feel seen.   Join the email community // Get reflections, insights, and practical tools to support your personal development journey—delivered straight to your inbox.

Choosing Ourselves In Our Choices // Making Decisions That Are Less Accepted But More Authentic   In this episode, I'm joined by Dimitri Kyvetos, one of my longest and closest friends of over 25 years, to discuss how we can make choices that truly reflect who we are.   We explore: - The courage needed when choosing ourselves over cultural and family expectations - How our similar Greek and Italian backgrounds created pressure to follow "acceptable" paths - Why choosing ourselves builds inner confidence even when it feels uncomfortable - The fascinating truth that we regret the things we don't do more than the things we actually do Dimitri shares his journey of choosing himself by making significant career changes, including his decision to work for himself.   We also discuss his thoughts on traveling to Greece solo - a personal choice he's been contemplating but hasn't yet committed to. I open up about my own regret of not choosing myself when I wanted to study overseas in Italy. That decision still bothers me tI did travel to Italy, but never did it the way I really wanted to.   This conversation is perfect for anyone struggling between choosing themselves versus making choices others approve of. When we prioritize what truly resonates with us rather than what's well-regarded by others, we often discover new paths to growth.   What decisions have been calling you that involve choosing yourself? Remember that the choices constantly nudging us are often the ones we need to make, even if we don't fully understand why yet.   Join the email community // Get reflections, insights, and practical tools to support your personal development journey—delivered straight to your inbox. https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/email-sign-up/   Say hi // TikTok // tiktok.com/@selfdevelopmentcollect Instagram // instagram.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/

Visualizing Our Future Self: Daily Vision for Sustainable Growth The Power of Daily Vision vs. Long-Term Vision In this episode of the Self Development Collective, I explore why visualizing our future self through creating a daily vision works better than focusing solely on long-term goals. From Long-Term Vision to Yearly Vision I share my personal journey of discovering how a 5-10 year vision, while inspiring, can sometimes feel overwhelming and demotivating due to the gap between where we are now and where we want to be. Instead, I've found that creating a more accessible yearly vision provides a realistic stepping stone that maintains our connection to our long-term dreams. Implementing Your Daily Vision in Real Life This approach has completely shifted how I approach my days and weeks: Consider your current life stage (for me, parenting two under five) Identify what's achievable now versus what needs gradual work Implement some parts of your vision immediately Work steadily toward other aspects The yearly vision serves as that middle ground—close enough to feel achievable but still moving us toward our bigger dreams. By visualizing our future self just one year ahead, we focus on the next step rather than feeling discouraged by the distance to our destination. Visualizing Our Future Self with Flexibility Sometimes it's not about waiting until we can do something perfectly, but adjusting how we do it now: Journal once a week instead of daily Connect with friends monthly rather than weekly Maintain consistency with what's possible in your current season This episode completes our series on habits and values, offering a practical way to visualize our future self through both daily and yearly visions. Receive bite-sized insights and practical strategies to boost your confidence, nurture relationships, and live authentically in the face of life's challenges. https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/email-sign-up/

How to Make a Habit That Actually Sticks: The Weekly Approach to Consistency Feeling the pressure to maintain perfect daily habits? In this episode, I reveal why the "never skip a day" mentality might actually be sabotaging your consistency. Drawing from personal experience, I share three practical strategies that transformed my approach to habit-building, making habits more enjoyable and sustainable. Discover how thinking weekly instead of daily, connecting habits to core values, and embracing flexibility can help you maintain consistency without the guilt. Whether you're struggling with how to make a habit stick or looking to create a weekly routine that honors your natural rhythm, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on consistent habit-building that works in real life. Why Traditional Approaches to Making Habits Can Be A Struggle Through my experience as both a content creator and parent, I've discovered that the hustle culture mentality of never skipping habits creates unnecessary pressure. I explain how shifting from a daily to a weekly mindset transformed my relationship with habits, making them more enjoyable and sustainable long-term. 3 Powerful Strategies for How to Make a Habit Consistent I outline three game-changing approaches that have helped me maintain consistency with my habits: • Connecting habits deeply to your values gives you a meaningful "why" behind each action • Thinking weekly instead of daily removes the pressure of perfection • Recognizing there are multiple ways to live out your values provides needed flexibility. How to Create a Weekly Routine That Fits Your Life Using my podcasting journey as an example, I demonstrate how understanding my core value of connection allowed me to: • Shift from an unsustainable twice-weekly schedule to a more aligned bi-weekly approach • Implement seasons in my content creation for better work-life balance • Enhance both my content quality and personal connections The Secret to Making Habits That Last: Flexibility Over Perfection Discover how consistency doesn't have to mean doing the same thing every day by: • Setting flexible weekly goals that respect your natural rhythm • Choosing different ways to fulfill the same value on different days • Removing the guilt from days when habits don't happen as planned   Join our bi-weekly journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Receive bite-sized insights and practical strategies to boost your confidence, nurture relationships, and live authentically in the face of life's challenges. https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/email-sign-up/ #HowToMakeAHabit #WeeklyRoutine #ConsistentHabits #PersonalGrowth #SelfDevelopment

How to Set Goals and Habits That Actually Motivate You: A Simple Framework Want to learn how to set goals and habits that genuinely excite you? In this episode, I share my personal framework for setting goals and habits that connect deeply with your values, making them naturally motivating rather than another item on your should-do list. Why Traditional Ways to Set Goals and Habits Often Feel Challenging Through my podcasting experience, I reveal why traditional SMART goals and rigid habits weren't enough. Learn how I transformed my approach to setting goals and habits by connecting them to core values, shifting from external pressure to internal motivation. Essential Steps to Set Goals and Habits That Stick I share a three-step process to set goals and habits aligned with your values. Discover how understanding the crucial "just because" factor in habit formation can transform your approach. Learn practical methods for setting habits across personal life, work, and relationships, plus how to convert your goals into specific, actionable habits that last. Real-Life Examples of Setting Meaningful Goals and Habits Using my journey as an example, I demonstrate how setting habits based on my value of connection transformed everything from my content creation to family time. Learn how I shifted from setting overwhelming goals to creating aligned, achievable habits that feel natural and sustainable. How to Set Goals and Habits That Feel Authentic Discover how this framework helps you set habits that honor your natural rhythm while maintaining consistency. Perfect for anyone looking to move beyond traditional goal setting to create deeply motivating, value-aligned habits. Join me to learn how setting goals and habits with purpose can transform your approach to personal development.   Join our bi-weekly journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Receive bite-sized insights and practical strategies to boost your confidence, nurture relationships, and live authentically in the face of life's challenges. https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/email-sign-up/ #PersonalDevelopment #GoalSetting #Habits #PersonalGrowth #LifeGoals

Hey guys! In this episode of The Self Development Collective, I'm diving into something I haven't talked about in ages - goal setting. But here's the thing: I'm approaching it totally differently than I used to. I've been watching heaps of YouTube content lately (you know I've been loving Molly Mae!), and with the start of the year, there's been so much stuff about productivity and goal setting. And it got me thinking - why have I been avoiding setting proper goals for so long? This episode came from a really honest place of reflection. You know those moments when you look back at old journals and realize how much has changed? That's exactly what sparked this conversation. I dive deep into my journey with goal setting - from being someone who had pages and pages of goals and productivity systems, to completely avoiding them, to finally finding a way that actually works for me. In this episode, I open up about my own experiences and share some really personal stories that completely transformed how I think about creating the life we want. I explore why traditional goal-setting methods weren't working for me, and share a powerful realization about vision boards that might surprise you. This episode is perfect for you if: You've ever felt overwhelmed by traditional goal setting You're tired of chasing goals that don't feel meaningful You want to approach your dreams in a way that actually feels good You're looking for a more authentic way to create the life you want You're ready to think about goal setting in a completely different way This is actually part one of a series where I'll be breaking down a completely different approach to goal setting - one that's changed everything for me. I share some really vulnerable moments and practical insights that I hope will help shift your perspective too. I can't wait to hear what resonates with you from this episode. Drop a comment or shoot me an email to let me know your thoughts! #GoalSetting #PersonalDevelopment #RealTalk #AuthenticLiving #SelfDevelopment #MeaningfulGoals   Join our bi-weekly journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Receive bite-sized insights and practical strategies to boost your confidence, nurture relationships, and live authentically in the face of life's challenges. https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/email-sign-up/

Growth vs. Change: Embracing Personal Growth in the New Year Episode Description: A Journey of Personal Growth

Conflict Resolution in Relationships: How To Repair After Anger Hey everyone. In this episode of the Self Development Collective, I want to share something really personal about conflict resolution in relationships - and honestly, I'm diving into this topic because it's something I struggle with myself. I'll tell you about a recent situation that happened with my mom, my eight-week-old baby, and a Christmas tree that taught me so much about handling family conflicts. What You'll Learn: A practical four-step framework for resolving relationship conflicts after intense emotional moments Why taking space after conflict can lead to deeper connection and understanding How to communicate your feelings authentically without causing more damage The importance of honoring your emotional experience while repairing relationships Key Topics Covered: My personal story of navigating a sensitive family situation as a new mom How losing my brother changed my perspective on family conflicts and connection Real-life application of the conflict resolution framework The transformative power of vulnerability in relationship repair I break down the framework that's really helped me repair relationships after those heated moments. Through my own story of moving from intense anger to a beautiful reconnection with my mom, I show how this framework works in real life. I'm completely open about my struggles - like feeling punished for taking rest as a new mom, and the complicated emotions that come with missing special moments with my kids. This episode is perfect for anyone feeling stuck after a conflict, wondering how to make things right. Whether you're dealing with family tensions, partner disagreements, or friendship conflicts, I share practical tools that have transformed my own relationships and can help you find your way back to connection, even after those really tough moments. Remember: repair is always possible, and sometimes those post-conflict conversations can lead to even deeper understanding and stronger bonds.

The next Q&A episode is up. This listener sought guidance on what to do with their life and where to start. In this episode, we delve into practical advice and reflective questions designed to guide you toward a more prosperous and fulfilling life.

Q&A Feeling Like We're Getting Nowhere, Dreams Not Going To Plan ☁️❌   Join me in this Q&A episode where we tackle the question many of us grapple with: Am I on the right life path? We explore the rollercoaster of emotions that come with pursuing a dream, especially when faced with rejection and setbacks. I share some personal insights and practical advice for those moments when it all feels a bit too much. From taking a breather and reassessing plans to appreciating internal growth, we discuss the multifaceted journey of personal and professional development. If you need guidance on navigating doubts and weariness, this episode is for you!  

In this episode, I address a powerful Q&A from a listener about navigating emotional boundaries, particularly with a narcissistic presence.

In this video, I discuss the challenges of dealing with feedback and the inner critic when we try to put ourselves out there. I share my personal experience of receiving feedback that questioned the combination of my grief coaching and life coaching work. I explore the dilemma of choosing between different aspects of myself and the fear of being judged. I also introduce the concept of determining our job in terms of showing up authentically and not trying to convince others of our worth. This video offers strategies for navigating feedback and making aligned decisions.

Finding Meaning In Life With Grief and Loss.   In this episode, I share my experience and life advice on finding meaning in life with grief and loss. I share my experience in coping with grief and loss and how to find meaning in life by using the experience to further fuel us in living purposefully with the legacy of our loved ones. Coping with grief and living with loss is an experience that we figure out slowly. In this episode, I share how it's changed my life and how I've found meaning while still coping with grief and living with loss. Finding meaning in life with grief and loss can be challenging. I hope this episode provides a light in your own grief and loss journey.   Say hi on social //    Instagram TikTok   Check out our free grief journal // Grief Journal

Does Grief Ever Feel/Get Better? // Coping With Grief And Loss In this short episode, I talk about whether grief ever feels or gets better. At the beginning of my grief journey, I kept wondering "Will this ever get better?". Coping with grief & loss can feel so overwhelming and exhausting that it's common for us to wonder if it will always be like this or if it will ever get better? In this episode, I answer through my experience whether grief ever gets better or feels better. This is a simple episode to offer more support in their grief and share with them some ideas on coping with grief and loss.   Say hi on social //    Instagram TikTok

Coping With Grief // Acceptance Stage of Grief // Does It Ever Get Easier?   In this episode, I chat through one of the grief stages that I struggled with the most - acceptance.   Thinking of the grief stages after the death of a loved one gives us a sense of direction. But the grief stage of acceptance is one I struggled to cope with.   In this episode I talk about coping with grief and dealing with loss and if it ever gets better.   I share what the grief stage of acceptance looks like for me and chat about whether grief and loss ever get better.   As always take what resonates and leave what doesn't ❤️   Everybody's experience of grief is different and I can only share what I feel and know from my perspective.   Say hi on social //    Instagram TikTok

How To Grieve // Milestones & Anniversaries   In this episode, I share ways to grieve and cope with grief when it comes to milestones and anniversaries.   Everyone's grief is different, and every experience is different. So this episode isn't about how you should grieve but suggestions that have helped me learn how to grieve a death during milestones and celebrations.   One of the most challenging experiences of grief and loss for me has been milestones and anniversaries.    In this episode, I share how to deal with grief during these experiences.   Again keep what resonates and leave what doesn't. Everyone copes and grieves differently, and I only hope you'll find something that resonates with you.   Say hi on social //    Instagram TikTok

Grief Stages After Death // Stages I wish I'd Heard Earlier (Not The 5 Stages of Grief)   The five stages of grief were the first thing I thought of when I started my grief journey and was trying to figure out how to grieve.   After reading more about coping with grief and dealing with grief, I came across two ideas on grief stages after death that resembled and explained what I had been through and was going through as I learned how to grieve a death.   In this episode, I share these grief stages (which aren't the five stages of grief). Instead, they're stages that have given me insight into dealing with grief and learning how to grieve.

No Motivation To Do Anything? Steps For When Your Feeling Burnt Out!   In this episode, we talk about how to overcome burnout and also how to avoid burnout! If you're feeling exhausted and tired all the time, then there's a good chance you're burnt out!   In this ep, I share my personal experience of having no motivation to do anything and what I realised can really help when we're feeling burnout out.   So if you feel like you're exhausted and tired all the time, this podcast is dedicated to you!   Say hi on social //  Instagram TikTok

Mom Guilt // Advice On Feeling Mom Guilt   In this episode, we get real on mom guilt.   Mom guilt can be crippling! Whether you're feeling mom guilt because you're going back to work or feeling mom guilt because you're having a moment to yourself!   In this short, sharp episode I share a simple piece of advice and question that helps me to manage mom guilt and keep my life, my choices and my child all in perspective.   So if you're struggling with mom guilt in any way shape or form, this episode is for you!   Say hi on social //  Instagram TikTok   Links mentioned // Relationship Advice After Having A Baby

Self Esteem Improvement // How To Improve Self Esteem & Self Confidence   This simple exercise is one way we can learn how to improve self confidence and self esteem.   Self esteem improvement and learning what helps in improving self esteem and improving self confidence can be tricky because a lot of us think the answer is to focus on our achievements or our strengths and weaknesses.   This outward focused way of self esteem improvement and increasing self confidence can actually work backwards as we look at what we've achieved instead of who we are!   So if you're looking to learn how to build self confidence or how to build self esteem then this video is for you.   This simple exercise can show you how to improve your self confidence in literally 5-10 minutes a day.   Say hi on social //  Instagram TikTok

Self Esteem // Self Esteem Meaning & Example In this episode we cover the self esteem meaning & example! We cover examples of self esteem so we can truly understand what is self esteem and self confidence & how we can improve. If you're trying to boost your self esteem or improve your self confidence but don't actually know what is self esteem and self confidence then this video is for you!   Say hi on social //    Instagram TikTok   Links mentioned //   https://personaldevelopmentmembership.com/

What Is Self Esteem & Self Confidence // Definition Of Self Esteem   In this epsiode we answer the question “what is self esteem”.   We share what is self esteem and what is self confidence and how they go hand in hand to define the meaning of self esteem.   If you're looking for a short video to explain self esteem meaning so you can figure out what self esteem and self confidence is and how to define it, this video is for you!   So many of us try to improve self esteem and self confidence but struggle to find examples of self confidence and examples of self esteem because we don't actually know what self esteem means!   Find clarity and understanding in this episode as I share some great definitions of self esteem and self confidence.   Say hi on social //    Instagram TikTok   Links mentioned // Self Development Collective Shop

Smart Goal Setting // A New Smart Goal Acroynm For Goal Setting   Struggling with smart goal setting? Want to know what smart goals stand for?   In this video I share my smart goal examples and a great smart goals acronym to help you in setting your smart goals.   I share a smart goals worksheet page from my goal planner printable!   This smart goal acronym is a great way to practice smart goal setting.   It's also an acronym that helps us to set meaningful goals.   Say hi on social //  Instagram TikTok   Links Mentioned //   The Goal Setting Planner The Vision Board Planner

How To Set Boundaries In Relationships - How To Communicate Your Boundaries   Learning how to set boundaries in relationships can be super challenging!   One of the hardest parts when you're learning how to set boundaries with your parents or how to set boundaries with friends is how to communicate those boundaries.   In this episode, we cover how to set boundaries, whether you're setting boundaries inr relationships or setting boundaries with your parents. We share ideas on how to communicate when you're setting boundaries.   Say hi on social // Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@selfdevelopmentcollect   Links mentioned // Boundaries Workbook

Feeling Bad About Setting Boundaries? Setting Boundaries In Relationships Advice In this episode, we chat about setting boundaries and setting boundaries in relationships when we feel bad or guilty! One of the toughest things we can struggle with when setting boundaries in relationships is when someone consistently ignores or pushes the boundary. Boundaries in relationships are already challenging but even more challenging when the person we're trying to set them with refuses to respect our personal boundaries. In this episode, we're going to cover how to keep those healthy boundaries in our relationships and how to set boundaries with people who make us feel bad or guilty for them.   Say hi on social //  Instagram TikTok   Links mentioned // Free Worksheets Library Personal Development Membership

Do You Struggle With Positive Self Talk and Negative Self Talk?   Do you struggle with positive self talk? Or do you struggle with negative self talk?   In this episode we're going to talk about negative and positive self talk and chat about self talk examples.   I chat about how I've managed my negative self talk and how I've done that with becoming too overly focused on always feeling like I should have positive self talk.   Say hi on social //    Instagram TikTok   Links mentioned //   Free Worksheets Library   Personal Development Membership

Do you ask yourself, “what am I passionate about? What am I passion about for a job” or “how Can I find My Passion”   In this episode, we explore how to find your interests in life and how to find your passion!   We cover one key thing that we can forget as adults when it comes to how to find your passion and how to find your interests in life. So if you're struggling to find your interests in life or find you keep asking yourself, “what am I passionate about” then this episode is for you!   Links Mentioned Self Development Collective workbook membership // https://www.searchingforbetter.net/membership/

Do you struggle setting boundaries with a toxic or difficult parent? Setting boundaries with a narcissist can be challenging - but even more challenging when you have a narcissistic father or narcissistic mother. This episode covers setting boundaries with a narcissistic parent (narcissistic father or narcissistic mother). I share my personal experience setting boundaries with parents and how that can lead to setting boundaries with family too! So if you struggle with a narcissistic father or narcissistic mother and you're looking to set boundaries with your parents, this episode is for you! Links Mentioned: Membership Free Boundaries Workbook

Grief Advice // Finding Yourself Again (Healing After Grief, Breakup, Divorce)   In this episode, I share raw and very personal grief advice on finding yourself and healing after loss.   This advice is what has personally helped me in dealing with grief and loss.   One of the hardest challenges after any grief experience is figuring out who we are again. In this episode, I cover the advice that can help in finding yourself again and how to do this while dealing with grief.   Links Mentioned To fill in the survey join our community here - We also have a free grief workbook in the community! Finding Meaning: The 6th Stage Of Grief (amazon affiliate link)

Emotional Intimacy Relationship Communication Advice For When You're Feeling Disconnected   In this relationship advice podcast episode we chat about how to have a healthy relationship, improve intimacy and improve our relationship communication skills when we're feeling disconnected from our partners!   This is great relationship advice for women and relationship advice for men who feel as though they're not connecting with their partner and are looking to improve their intimacy!   It's also a great episode for couples who argue a lot and struggle with their relationship communication.   If you feel like you and your partner are lost and more disconnected then every, this relationship advice for couples is simple but game changing!   Links Mentioned Free Personal Development Worksheets Improve Intimacy Episode

Must Know Relationship Advice // 5 Things That DRAIN A Relationship   In this relationship advice podcast episode we discuss must know relationship advice!   These 5 things show us how to have a healthy relationship and how we can improve our relationship communication.   I also share a great self-help relationship book! It's one of my go to relationship communication books!   This is key relationship advice for men, key relationship advice for women and is powerful relationship advice for couples!   Links Mentioned Free Workbooks & Community ACT With Love by Russ Harris (affiliate link) Improving Intimacy Video

Relationship Advice After Having A Baby!   This one is for all the couples who are worried about or currently struggling with relationship problems after having a baby!   There is no doubt that challenges in your marriage after your baby or challenges in your relationship and marriage after your first baby can be really hard.   The dynamics in the relationship after baby changes as we have less time for ourselves and our partners.   In this episode, we talk about simple relationship advice that can help your relationship changes after baby.   If you are struggling with how your relationship changed after baby and are looking for simple relationship advice after baby then this episode is for you!   Links Mentioned Free Worksheets & Community Baby Bomb book (affiliate link) Relationship intimacy episode

Hard Decision? How To Make The Right Decision For You //Decision-Making Advice   Sometimes we get faced with hard decisions and the toughest part is figuring out how to make the right decision! How do we figure out what the right decision for us is?   If you struggling with decision making right now, this episode is for you!   I share one piece of decision making advice that I've learned form my own recent experience with making a hard decision and learning how to make the right decision for us.   I share: The decision making process I went through What makes hard decisions so hard to make! One question to ask yourself to determine how to make the right decision for you!   Links Mentioned In The Episode Our Free Online Community & Workbook Library

Feeling Like A Failure // Dealing With Feelings Of Failure // Advice   Have you tried something and failed? Are you feeling like a failure? I get you!   In this episode, I talk about my failed product launch and how I managed feeling like a failure.   I share with you simple advice that helped me when I was feeling like a failure. Whether you're feeling like a failure in your 20s, feeling like a failure in your 30s, feeling like you are behind in life or generally feeling like a failure in life, this podcast episode is for you!   The advice has helped me get back up when I felt like a failure and gave me the courage to share this story and keep trying!   We can all use this advice when dealing with failure in life.   Links Mentioned In This Podcast Free Personal Development Worksheets  

How To Comparing Yourself To Others In this personal development episode, we chat about how to stop comparing yourself to others. Comparing ourselves to others is harder than ever because instead of comparing ourselves to the people we know, we now compare ourselves to others on social media too! People we don't even know! We cover: How to stop comparing yourself to others My journey will self-comparison and what I've learned One thing we all need to ask ourselves when we're comparing ourselves to others If you feel stuck in the self-comparison trap, this episode is for you! Links Links Mentioned In This Episode Free Self Development Community & Workbook Library

In this episode, I share one small thing we can do to increase our self-esteem and self-confidence. Choosing ourselves and living a life we love can be difficult when we struggle with low self-esteem and self-confidence. If you find yourself: Agreeing with people to be liked Struggling with people pleasing Find it hard to have authentic relationships where you truly feel like yourself. Then this episode is for you

Relationship Advice For Couples // The Power Of A Couple Bubble This is some of the best relationship advice for couples! This simple strategy or idea is one way to learn how to have a healthy relationship. I share one of the best relationship communication books in this relationship advice podcast episode! It's a great self-help relationship book for when you feel as though you and your partner: Aren't on the same team Struggle with emotional or physical intimacy Feel like you've become roommates Struggle to figure out what to talk about Rely more on others than you do on one another   In this episode, I share one strategy from the book that is amazing relationship advice for women and relationship advice for men too!   This simple strategy can help our relationships feel: More secure and safe Increase our feeling of closeness Get back on the same team with our partners Say Hi On Social // Instagram Links Mentioned // Book: Wired For Love by Stan Tatkin (Affiliate Link) Access Our Free Personal Development Worksheets Library

How To Change Your Life & Mindset (In 3 Simple Steps) In this episode, I cover 3 simple steps to take when you're asking yourself how to change your life. These steps help us to change our mindset and change our life for the better. If you: Don't know where to start when it comes to how to change your life Feel overwhelmed with all the information out there Or have a sense of the changes you want to make to change your life for the better but keep getting stuck These 3 steps can help! They are the steps I have personally used to change my life and mindset. Until I started taking these steps, I could never change my life completely. Say Hi On Social // Instagram Mentioned Links // Free Vision Board Worksheets Free Personal Development Worksheets Library

How To Deal With Major Life Changes & Uncertainty //Anxiety with change can be so challenging! Dealing with change, coping with big lief changes and dealing with the uncertainty of it all can be overwhelming.In this episode, I share how I manage anxiety with change as well as one idea that helped me to learn how to deal with major changes in life (including one I'm about to go through!).I chat about:What I found helpful in managing my anxiety during big life changesA simple idea way to think about major life changes that changed the way I think about coping with changeSome steps or things we can do to deal with the uncertainty and cope with change in lifeLinks Mentioned In This Episode //InstagramHow I Survived, Changed & Adapted In My First Year Of GriefAccess Free Self-Development Worksheets

How To Say Sorry First (& How It Can Transform Your Relationship) // Relationship Communication TipsLearning how to say sorry isn't something we're taught! Whether we're learning how to say sorry to our girlfriend, boyfriend, best-friend, mum or dad it isn't a relationship communication skill that we're taught.In this episode we chat on a great piece of relationship advice. Learning how to say sorry first can help us to transform our relationships as well as transform our relationship communication.It's a great relationship conflict resolution tool that helps remind us that we can only expect in our relationship expectations and relationship goals, to be met as far as we are also willing to go!Want to build a life with more self confidence, self esteem and better relationships?Join the waitlist for the Self Development Collective Member // https://www.searchingforbetter.net/membership-waitlistSay hi on social //Instagram: http://instagram.com/selfdevelopmentcollectivePinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/selfdevelopmentcollective/

How To Stop Arguing In A Relationship About The Same ThingArguing in relationships can be tough! But arguing  in relationship constantly about the same thing can be even tougher! In this episode we discuss one simple thing we can do to improve our communication in our relationships. This relationship advice can be applied to anyone arguing in relationships whether that argument is  with a boyfriend, husband, wife, in a marriage or in a friendship.This simple tip provides a healthy way to communicate effectively with our partners or friends.This relationship communicate tip helps us to build relationship communication skills that couples can use when they find themselves having the same arguments about the same problems!Join the waitlist for the SFB personal development community //https://www.searchingforbetter.net/membership-waitlist

In this episode we discuss what grief can look like in 3 years time.When someone is at the beginning of their grief journey it can be feel like there will never be a light at the end of the tunnel. In the hopes of bringing just a small bit of understanding to the grief journey 3 years in, I've shared:What I struggle withWhat has surprised me about grief after 3 yearsJoin the waitlist for the SFB personal development community //https://www.searchingforbetter.net/membership-waitlist

In every family there might be the sensitive one, the tough one, the challenging one, the responsible one!It's such a normal part of the family system to give one another labels and for each of us to live our lives in a mix of trying to meet the expectations of those labels or fight against them.In this episode we talk about:the roles and labels our family give uswhy this happenswhy we struggle to change them or act outside of these roleshow we can change them to start deciding who we want to be rather than who we're told to be!Join the waitlist for the SFB personal development community //https://www.searchingforbetter.net/membership-waitlist

Somewhere inside us we have a calling or a vision of what we want for ourselves... but what happens when we feel like we should put everything else first? What happens when we take our dreams and hopes less seriously because we don't receive the validation or confirmation by others to start taking it seriously?Most of the time, we wait until others take us seriously before we ourselves take the changes or dreams we have and make them real.In this episode we talk about taking our dreams and hopes seriously first!Join the waitlist for the SFB personal development community //https://www.searchingforbetter.net/membership-waitlist

Self-esteem and self-confidence are important things. They help us believe in ourselves and feel good about ourselves. When you have good self-esteem and self-confidence, you are better able to deal with the challenges that are thrown at you and this helps you to be more successful in life. You will feel more comfortable with yourself and this will help you to maintain good relationships. Self-confidence and self-esteem are two things that everyone desires. But, building self-confidence and self-esteem aren't easy. I know, I've been working on it my whole life, and in this episode, we're going to discuss this specific question on how you can build your self-esteem and self-confidence. These are the things that helped me work with it and hopefully, will help you too.Join the waitlist for the SFB personal development community //https://www.searchingforbetter.net/membership-waitlist

We all have times when we feel like we are not making progress or like we are stuck. This can happen to us in our careers, in our health, our personal relationships, or just about any other area of our life.In this episode, I want to go through something that's helped me to learn how to get unstuck in certain areas in my life where I felt like I just can't, or I felt like I was doing the same thing. These are the things that have helped me get unstuck when I felt otherwise and I hope this episode helps you get unstuck too.Join the waitlist for the SFB personal development community //https://www.searchingforbetter.net/membership-waitlist

Whether you're a musician, an artist, a writer, or even an entrepreneur, you would have experienced an inner critic. You know the voice that we have within ourselves that creates doubts, fears, and thoughts that we're not good enough whenever we're going through any kind of process!In this episode of self development collective, we're going to discuss how to overcome that self-critic we all at some point in our lives struggled to manage and overcome. These are the things that helped me work with self-critic a bit more and hopefully, will help you too.Join the waitlist for the SFB personal development community //https://www.searchingforbetter.net/membership-waitlist