Podcasts about becoming me

Episode 154As I round off Season 10 of the Becoming Me podcast, here's an overview of how my content has evolved together with the progression of my interior journey and some updates to address inquiries about my coaching offers. As I take a break from the podcast to recalibrate, I invite you to explore past episodes and continue engaging with my content on my other platforms. God bless and happy becoming!Watch this recording on YouTube.Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS00:00 Introduction and Season 10 Wrap-Up00:30 The Journey of Becoming Me02:10 Exploring Trauma and Spiritual Abuse05:13 Developmental Stages and Personal Growth08:23 Challenges and Evolution in Coaching10:01 The Quest for Self-Understanding15:07 Integrating New Learnings18:38 Conclusion and Future PlansSupport the showSUBSCRIBE | FOLLOW | SUPPORTSocial Media:Follow Ann Yeong on Instagram or Facebook.Newsletter:Subscribe to Begin Again for Ann's updates and reflections.Support the Show:Monthly Support (starting at USD$3)One-time DonationLeave a Review:If this podcast has blessed you, please leave a review by clicking here.

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

Episode 121    In this episode of Becoming Me, I delve into the contemplative heart of interior integration. I talk about the integration of spirituality, psychology, neuroscience, and other fields as essential in the journey of self-discovery. Using metaphors and reflecting on my own experiences, I emphasise the role of contemplation in managing life's paradoxes and challenges. I explain how contemplation, or being with God, serves as a foundational point, helping us embrace our complexities and live out our faith deeply. I offer assurance that, despite the complexities of the interior integration journey, finding stability in contemplation can bring peace and grace into our lives. I also suggest ways to cultivate awareness to recognise contemplative moments daily, guiding listeners towards profound self-understanding and a closer relationship with the divine.Watch this recording on YouTube.Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS(00:00:26) - Introduction(00:01:04) - The Heart of Interior Integration(00:09:42) - Exploring the Contemplative Heart(00:12:40) - The Power of Contemplation in Healing(00:15:41) - Embracing Paradoxes and Tensions(00:21:10) - Contemplation: Beyond "Saying Prayers"(00:23:01) - Real-Life Examples of Contemplation(00:37:58) - Cultivating Awareness and Stillness(00:40:11) - ConclusionTRANSCRIPTAvailable here.REFLECTION PROMPTWhat is contemplation? Do you find yourself being constantly busy? Have you experienced the stillness of God's love? Perhaps there has been an instance of this experience of stillness, even during a crisis. How can you live a life of contemplation?Support the showSUBSCRIBE | FOLLOW | SUPPORTSocial Media:Follow Becoming Me Podcast on Facebook & InstagramFollow Ann Yeong on Facebook & InstagramWebsite:Visit www.becomingmepodcast.com to leave me a message and sign up for my newsletter! To see where else you can connect with me or my content, click HERE.Support the Show:Monthly Support (starting at USD$3)One-time DonationLeave a Review:If this podcast has blessed you, please leave a review by clicking here.CLARITY INTERIOR INTEGRATION JOURNEYApplications Open Now (till 29 Feb 2024)

Some listeners have been curious about my personal story. So today I want to share a little bit of my journey.This is the tale of how I went from anxious, introverted, and afraid to feeling strong and empowered. I believe that if you are willing to try mindfulness, and to reflect upon your past actions, you can begin this journey too.The most empowering part of this process is that we can start right now and do it every day! It doesn't take money or any extra time. This is the story of self-control!Listen now and I will share the dangers of poor posture, some signs that you may be self-medicating, and just what is at stake if we don't take control of our body.So let's stand up straight together this month and start building a life we deserve.(0:00) - Introduction(01:58) - Just how bad was my posture? And what's the big deal?(05:42) - How I began to improve my posture and quit some major addictions(07:02) - The POWERFUL realization I had as I continued examining my posture(11:39) - How mindfulness became my way forward to BECOMING ME!-----For more information on Mindfulness please see our recent episodes from January 17, 2024 onward. Or watch them all on YouTube!Want to improve your mental health?https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

What if whatever is happening in your life is part of God's plan for you and what is? This perspective can be very liberating and uplifting. In this episode of “Letting Go & The Greatest Secret,” Hale Dwoskin explores Martin Boroson's unique perspective on this and how it relates to your life and what is happening in the world for all of us now. Martin Boroson is the author of “Becoming Me,” the award-winning mystical creation story acclaimed by scientists, psychologists, and leaders of many different faiths. Born in New York, Martin studied Western philosophy at Yale, followed by private study of Eastern philosophy and the work of C.G. Jung. He earned an MBA from the Yale School of Management and trained in transpersonal psychology with Dr. Stanislav Grof. He is a psychotherapist, executive coach, and a Zen priest. Martin is also the author of “One-Moment Meditation: Stillness for People on the Go.” Learn more and connect with Martin at www.MartinBoroson.com and www.BecomingMe.com. Hale Dwoskin is the author of the New York Times best seller "The Sedona Method" and the coauthor of "Happiness Is Free: And It's Easier Than You Think" with Lester Levenson. He has been helping people let go and discover their true nature since 1976. He is also one of the featured teachers in Rhonda Byrne's book and movie phenomenon "The Secret" as well as a featured teacher in "The Greatest Secret." Learn more about Hale and the Sedona Method at www.Sedona.com, www.YouTube.com/user/TheSedonaMethod, www.Facebook.com/TheSedonaMethod, and www.Instagram.com/TheSedonaMethodOfficial. To comment or ask a question about this episode please go to our channel on YouTube at https://youtu.be/cA0BMMNWWBc. 

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Isabel shares her Girl Scout Gold Award project focused on raising awareness about breast cancer in men. Isabel's journey began when her grandfather was diagnosed with breast cancer, which shocked her family as they were unaware that men could also be affected. Isabel delves into the statistics, highlighting that 1% of cancer diagnoses are in men, which equates to thousands of lives. She emphasizes the importance of including men in breast cancer awareness campaigns, as they are often diagnosed at a later stage and may feel ashamed or overlooked. Isabel's goal is to tackle the lack of education and support for male breast cancer patients and their families, ensuring that everyone is included in this important cause. More from Isabel: I am part of the Caribe Girl Scouts Council. I started as a Daisy and continued till I graduated as an Ambassador. I loved going on nature adventures with my troop. As a Senior and Ambassador, I was a Staff at GS Camp, and it was the most fun experience. I was the girl who would scream the loudest of all GS songs. During 2020 and 2021, I interned with Girl Scouts USA as part of the G-TEAM. We were 25 girls from the US, Italy, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Initially, we were supposed to plan the National Girl Scout Convention, but the pandemic hit, and plans changed. We became an advisory team for GSUSA strategy and operations. One of my most significant projects was being a producer and host of the first GS talk show, G-TEAM TV, where we discussed many topics around health and sustainability and brought guest speakers. G-TEAM TV has 10 episodes that are all on YouTube. Then, in 2021 I was 1 of 6 girls chosen to interview Michelle Obama for the launch of the badge "Becoming Me." It was a breathtaking and remarkable experience. As a GS, I got to grow professionally and truly feel GS's impact on an ambitious girl. It all started in 2019 when my grandfather was diagnosed with breast cancer. He was shocked, ashamed, and confused about how a man could get breast cancer. At this moment, my Girl Scouts mindset wanted to take action and save lives by creating awareness. Statistics say 1% of breast cancer diagnoses are in men. It may sound small... but that 1% equals thousands of lives! I noticed most breast cancer campaigns are directed to only women. Men often detect breast cancer at later stages. So, my project, "The One Percent: A Human Race Breast Cancer Awareness," began. I managed social media pages, interviewed breast cancer survivors, gave educational talks, and collaborated with well-known breast cancer organizations. As part of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on January 2021, I proposed the idea to declare the second Friday of October of every year as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Puerto Rico. After lobbying at the Senate, House of Representatives, and Governor of Puerto Rico, it got signed as Law 50-2021. This raises the voice for male breast cancer awareness to reach the early detection and support needed. On my social media pages, I introduced an international perspective with an interview of male breast cancer survivor Marius Soler from Spain and a national view with the interview with male survivor José Cockran. It helped me understand and share the pattern of lack of education and support. Mr. Soler told me about his journey from having trouble finding information about breast cancer in men when diagnosed and how he feels excluded from support communities. Mr. Cockran hit my heart hard when he told me his dad stopped talking to him for seven years because he thought his son wasn't "manly" enough after being diagnosed with breast cancer. I continue raising awareness that men get breast cancer because we never know whose life we can change with this information. You never know it can be a relative, dad, brother, uncle, or neighbor. A cancer diagnosis is hard; detecting it late because you didn't think you could get breast cancer, not finding a community you can relate with, or being isolated because others give in to stereotypes will make it even harder. Getting the message out there is the goal of my project. More educational efforts and more awareness being created will bring early detection, save lives, and support for patients and families, which is so much needed. The organizations I collaborated with, Susan G. Komen, American Cancer Association, and Puerto Rican League Against Cancer, have committed to continue spreading my message. I want to add that my grandfather beat stage 2 breast cancer. Now, in 2023, he's in remission. I am grateful. Now, I am so grateful and honored to have been selected for the 2023 GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship! My Gold Award has had a tremendous impact on me. I've learned so many new skills and discovered qualities in myself that will help me in my future goals. I now study at The Ohio State University, double majoring in communications and environmental policy. I aspire to be an advocate for environmental and social issues. Instagram: @theonepercent_breastcancer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOnePercentHumanRaceBreastCancerAwareness/ Here are some key takeaways from Isabel's project: 1️⃣ Male Breast Cancer Awareness: Isabel's project highlights the often overlooked fact that men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer. By sharing her grandfather's story and interviewing other male breast cancer survivors, Isabel aims to break the stigma and raise awareness about this important issue. 2️⃣ Lack of Education and Support: Isabel discovered that there is a lack of education and support for men diagnosed with breast cancer. Many campaigns and resources are directed solely towards women, leaving men feeling isolated and ashamed. Isabel's project aims to change this by providing a platform for men to share their experiences and promoting the importance of regular check-ups for everyone, regardless of gender. 3️⃣ Advocacy and Legislation: Isabel's dedication to her cause led her to successfully advocate for the declaration of the second Friday of October as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Puerto Rico. This achievement, known as Law 15 2021, aims to raise awareness and provide support for male breast cancer patients. Share this show with your friends on Twitter. 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Emily Cummins, the Founder of Becoming Me joins me to share what pursuing becoming looks like and how to affirm yourself in scripture to be obedient to what the Lord is calling you to even on the hard days!Galatians 6: 4-5 "Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don't be impressed with yourself. Don't compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life."Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilybcummins/https://www.instagram.com/emilybcummins/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Boroson studied Western philosophy at Yale, followed by private study of Eastern philosophy and the work of Carl Jung. He also earned an MBA from the Yale School of Management. He is a leadership coach, founder of the One-Moment Company, and an ordained Zen priest in the Hollow Bones Rinzai Zen order. He's the creator of One-Moment Meditation and the author of One-Moment Meditation: Stillness for People on the Go. With artist Chris Gilvan-Cartwright, he's also created Becoming Me, his recently reprinted book that is part beautifully-illustrated children's book, part mystical treatise on the nature of existence and our place in it. In this first of a two-part episode, Marty reflects on Becoming Me and the gentle, essential truths it holds for people of all ages, backgrounds, and religious persuasions. RESOURCES: Donate to support this podcast: https://www.earthandspiritcenter.org/donate/ Earth & Spirit Center: https://www.earthandspiritcenter.org/ Institute for Applied Mindfulness: http://www.instituteforappliedmindfulness.org/ https://www.becomingme.com/ https://martinboroson.com/ https://onemomentcompany.com/

Welcome to another captivating episode of "Mental Wealthness"! In this thought-provoking installment, we have the pleasure of delving into the inspiring journey of Farrah Morgan as she shares her remarkable story of self-discovery and personal growth in the episode titled "Becoming Me." Farrah Morgan, an exceptional individual with an unwavering spirit, invites us into her world as she opens up about her transformative journey towards finding her true self. Throughout this powerful conversation, we explore the depths of Farrah's experiences, triumphs, and challenges, providing valuable insights into the process of self-realization and the pursuit of mental well-being. #thejourney #perseverance #podcast

Welcome back to the Hops and Stocks Podcast. Quion Wheeler stops by to talk with the fellas about his career in law enforcement and discuss his new book. In the H&S Taproom this week, the fellas review and enjoy a couple of stouts and an IPA. Our discussion segment focuses on Our guest, Officer Quion Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler has worked in law enforcement for both the Flint Police Department and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. We chop it up with Quion about his new book, Becoming Me. His book details some of his transformative experiences growing up with a parent in law enforcement as well as his own encounters in the field. Quion and the team speak on some of the perceptions and unique challenges that black officers have to deal with. Finally, Mr. Wheeler emphasizes the importance of mental health and therapy for law enforcement employees and details some of his personal struggles. It's an episode of H&S that you don't want to miss! Beer Reviewed and Enjoyed ISO Heaven - Toxic Brew Company Peanut Butter Cup - Southern Tier Brewing Company Parabolita - Firestone Walker Brewing Company --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hops-and-stocks/support

In this episode of Deserts to Mountaintops, Jessica interviews Sue Muraida, author of the anthology chapter titled "Becoming Me," where she details her desert to mountaintop experience.Deserts to Mountaintops is a limited series podcast created by Top 1% ranking podcast host, Jessica Kidwell, she lifts the author off the page as she holds conversations with co-authors of this inaugural anthology released in January 2023 by Soul Speak Press.This series is meant to give readers of DTM a deeper insight into the authors that brought their experiences to the page and hopes to inspire it's audience to a place of transformational healing.Deserts to Mountaintops: Our Collective Journey to (re)Claiming Our Voice is available now on Amazon.For more information on Deserts to Mountaintops, Soul Speak Press and upcoming anthologies, please visit www.desertstomountaintops.com.  For more information Jessica Buchanan, please visit www.jessbuchanan.com or follow her on instagram at @jessicacbuchananMeet Sue:Sue Muraida is a writer, speaker, and pursuer of abundant life. Over the past thirty years, she has worked as a medical photographer, photojournalist, leadership trainer, writer, and teacher. She has written for several publications includingthe Casper Journal, The Small Group Network, Christianity Today, and The New York Times. Sue has published two books, Change For a Penny and The Silent Sound of Darkness (as Sue Skalicky), and co-authored the anthology Deserts ToMountaintops: Our Collective Journey To (Re)Claiming Our Voice (as Sue Muraida). Sue is passionate about teaching and inspiring adults to live each day to its fullest by rewriting the past into the best tomorrows. She is currently the program director for Humanities North Dakota. Follow Sue at www. suemuraida.com IG: @lifeplotlineThe theme song is courtesy of the The Mystic Chics.Instagram @themysticchics

In a world where so many have an opinion on who we should be and what to be like, whether we know them or not, it can be hard to filter through all the noise. When we're in the Places Between it can also be challenging to know where we're going, who we want to become, and/or WHY we wake up and how we can dream for more. Well I'm SO EXCITED to have Emily B Cummins on today's show as she has some amazing advice and really neat stories to share that hopefully will encourage you in the journey towards what's NEXT for you. You may know who you are and confident in the direction you're going but its always helpful to be reminded how good God's plans are for you, how there's a plan and a purpose along the way and for many of you, since you haven't arrived at that next season be it: Marriage with Kids or Getting that promotion or even having kids old enough you get excited about grandparenting - in LIFE we go through LOTS of seasons. Heck I can't wait to see who my kids (that I don't have yet) turn out to be. One thing I know for sure though is when we choose to show up and do the work we can play a part in our story and God is good to reveal steps of the way as we chase life with him as an integral part. Emily B. Cummins is the Founder of BecomingMe.TV, a global resource equipping people to become who they were made to be through a growing online community sharing people's Becoming Stories, conferences, courses, resources, and Emily's first book, Becoming Me: Choosing To Be You. Emily also serves as the Communications Pastor at Church of Hope in Ocala, Florida. When she's not writing or speaking, you can find her soaking up the sun at the beach, running, and savoring a cup of coffee while listening to country music. We talk about our “WHY's”, we talk about the seemingly insignificant moments that have shaped our lives; and how important it is to surround yourself with people who love and believe in you that can speak words of life and truth over you. So if grab that cup of coffee, pull up a chair and dive in with us to The Places Between. More info about Today's guest; Emily B Cummins. BecomingMe.TV: https://becomingme.tv Book: https://amzn.to/39IStUa Connect with Emily on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emilybcummins/ OR BecomingMe.TV: https://www.instagram.com/becomingme.tv/ Last but not least, if this episode encouraged you, would you share it with a friend, consider writing a review or even support this podcast today so we can get stories and resources like these into more people's hands? Learn more at: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

Kris Kimball interviews Liz Watt, author podcaster and natural health advocate on what her life was like growing up in a polygamist family. Her book "Becoming Me; A Polygamist Girls Journey" will be available soon on Amazon. Liz and her husband Shane host a health freedom conference to help people learn what other health options are available to them outside of the insurance/healthcare system we are currently in. Visit www.BeHealthyUtah.com for more information about their upcoming Conference in April. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

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

✨Listen to this if you have ever felt like you don't belong!!!❤️Turn up the volume & get ready for a heart to heart chat from my soul to yours. Today we are talking about IDENTITY, and BELONGING.......the why we might feel this & how to go about it to build self trust especially in seasons of fear, in seasons where we begin to second guess our own BEING.....turn it up get comfy because we are about to step into a whole wave of "I'm perfectly imperfect" & i still get to shine, i still get to BELONG ✨

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 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

Fitness and being a part of a music sensation sometimes don't go hand in hand. But not for this week's guest. Leon, aka Locksmith aka Locky from Rudimental joins Jenni this week to chat about the joy of running. They chat about the beginnings of Locky's running career, coming from working on his weakness being part of the Arsenal academy, which was running, he chats about how running becomes escapism, keeping fit on the road, how creative ideas flow when running, nutrition, running with a weighted vest, his time on SAS Who Dares Wins and his new book 'About This Boy: Growing Up, Making Mistakes and Becoming Me'. Happy running!