Self Development Collective
Welcome to the Self Development Collective, a podcast that gets real about personal growth and self help in a way that actually feels achievable. I’m here to share my own journey and the things I’ve learned along the way - from the overwhelming moments to the breakthrough realizations that changed everything. Each episode, we dive deep into those real life experiences that shape us, and I share practical insights that have helped me (and hopefully will help you) navigate this whole personal development journey. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just trying to figure out your next step, this is a space where we can explore that together. Here’s what we explore in the podcast: Values and Authentic Growth - We get honest about what actually matters to us (not just what we think should matter). I share my own journey of discovering how living aligned with our true values changes everything, especially when it comes to setting goals and creating meaningful change Life Transitions and Finding Our Way - Together we explore those big life moments that shake everything up, from grief and loss to feeling completely lost about our direction. I share really personal stories about my own experiences and what I’ve learned about finding our way through Emotional Wellbeing and Inner Work - We dive into the real stuff - managing our inner critic, dealing with overwhelm, and learning how to show up for ourselves in a way that feels authentic and sustainable Connection and Relationships - Let’s talk about building genuine connections (with ourselves and others), setting boundaries that actually work, and navigating those tricky relationship moments that we all face Living with Intention - We explore how to create a life that feels meaningful to us, not just checking boxes or following someone else’s shoulds. I share practical ways to align our daily choices with what truly matters to us This is a space where we can get real about personal development, share those vulnerable moments, and figure out together what it means to create a life that feels genuinely meaningful. Shop our self development & self help worksheets here // https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/shop
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Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Q&A Feeling Like We're Getting Nowhere, Dreams Not Going To Plan ☁️❌
Join me in this Q&A episode where we tackle the question many of us grapple with: Am I on the right life path?
We explore the rollercoaster of emotions that come with pursuing a dream, especially when faced with rejection and setbacks.
I share some personal insights and practical advice for those moments when it all feels a bit too much.
From taking a breather and reassessing plans to appreciating internal growth, we discuss the multifaceted journey of personal and professional development.
If you need guidance on navigating doubts and weariness, this episode is for you!
🚀 Key Insights:
✨ Listen to Your Body: Taking a step back when feeling exhausted is crucial.
✨ Reconnect with Your Dream: Explore the feelings and values behind your passion.
✨ Adjusting Strategies: Learn the importance of tweaking plans when faced with challenges.
✨Celebrate Personal Progress: Take a moment to appreciate your growth.
✨ Fueling Hope: Find inspiration in others' journeys and trust the passion that propels you forward.
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❤️ Boundaries With A Narcissistic Parent https://selfdevelopmentcollective.podbean.com/e/feeling-like-a-failure-advice-on-how-to-deal-with-feelings-of-failure/
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Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
In this video, I discuss the challenges of dealing with feedback and the inner critic when we try to put ourselves out there.
I share my personal experience of receiving feedback that questioned the combination of my grief coaching and life coaching work.
I explore the dilemma of choosing between different aspects of myself and the fear of being judged. I also introduce the concept of determining our job in terms of showing up authentically and not trying to convince others of our worth.
This video offers strategies for navigating feedback and making aligned decisions.
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Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Finding Meaning In Life With Grief and Loss.
In this episode, I share my experience and life advice on finding meaning in life with grief and loss. I share my experience in coping with grief and loss and how to find meaning in life by using the experience to further fuel us in living purposefully with the legacy of our loved ones.
Coping with grief and living with loss is an experience that we figure out slowly. In this episode, I share how it's changed my life and how I've found meaning while still coping with grief and living with loss.
Finding meaning in life with grief and loss can be challenging. I hope this episode provides a light in your own grief and loss journey.
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Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Does Grief Ever Feel/Get Better? // Coping With Grief And Loss
In this short episode, I discuss whether grief ever feels or gets better.
At the beginning of my grief journey, I kept wondering, "Will this ever get better?".
Coping with grief & loss can feel so overwhelming and exhausting that it's common for us to wonder if it will always be like this or if it will ever get better.
In this episode, I answer through my experience whether grief ever gets better or feels better.
This is a simple episode to offer more support in their grief and share with them some ideas on coping with grief and loss.
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Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Coping With Grief // Acceptance Stage of Grief // Does It Ever Get Easier?
In this episode, I chat through one of the grief stages that I struggled with the most - acceptance.
Thinking of the grief stages after the death of a loved one gives us a sense of direction. But the grief stage of acceptance is one I struggled to cope with.
In this episode I talk about coping with grief and dealing with loss and if it ever gets better.
I share what the grief stage of acceptance looks like for me and chat about whether grief and loss ever get better.
As always take what resonates and leave what doesn’t ❤️
Everybody's experience of grief is different and I can only share what I feel and know from my perspective.
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Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
How To Grieve // Milestones & Anniversaries
In this episode, I share ways to grieve and cope with grief when it comes to milestones and anniversaries.
Everyone’s grief is different, and every experience is different. So this episode isn’t about how you should grieve but suggestions that have helped me learn how to grieve a death during milestones and celebrations.
One of the most challenging experiences of grief and loss for me has been milestones and anniversaries.
In this episode, I share how to deal with grief during these experiences.
Again keep what resonates and leave what doesn’t. Everyone copes and grieves differently, and I only hope you’ll find something that resonates with you.
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Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Grief Stages After Death // Stages I wish I’d Heard Earlier (Not The 5 Stages of Grief)
The five stages of grief were the first thing I thought of when I started my grief journey and was trying to figure out how to grieve.
After reading more about coping with grief and dealing with grief, I came across two ideas on grief stages after death that resembled and explained what I had been through and was going through as I learned how to grieve a death.
In this episode, I share these grief stages (which aren’t the five stages of grief). Instead, they’re stages that have given me insight into dealing with grief and learning how to grieve.
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Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
No Motivation To Do Anything? Steps For When Your Feeling Burnt Out!
In this episode, we talk about how to overcome burnout and also how to avoid burnout! If you’re feeling exhausted and tired all the time, then there’s a good chance you’re burnt out!
In this ep, I share my personal experience of having no motivation to do anything and what I realised can really help when we’re feeling burnout out.
So if you feel like you’re exhausted and tired all the time, this podcast is dedicated to you!
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Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Mom Guilt // Advice On Feeling Mom Guilt
In this episode, we get real on mom guilt.
Mom guilt can be crippling! Whether you’re feeling mom guilt because you’re going back to work or feeling mom guilt because you’re having a moment to yourself!
In this short, sharp episode I share a simple piece of advice and question that helps me to manage mom guilt and keep my life, my choices and my child all in perspective.
So if you’re struggling with mom guilt in any way shape or form, this episode is for you!
Links mentioned //
Relationship Advice After Having A Baby
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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Self Esteem Improvement // How To Improve Self Esteem & Self Confidence
This simple exercise is one way we can learn how to improve self confidence and self esteem.
Self esteem improvement and learning what helps in improving self esteem and improving self confidence can be tricky because a lot of us think the answer is to focus on our achievements or our strengths and weaknesses.
This outward focused way of self esteem improvement and increasing self confidence can actually work backwards as we look at what we've achieved instead of who we are!
So if you're looking to learn how to build self confidence or how to build self esteem then this video is for you.
This simple exercise can show you how to improve your self confidence in literally 5-10 minutes a day.
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