This month I'm talking to Jolanda about being childless.

This is a topic that still has a lot of stigma about it, so it's important to cover it. It was also interesting because myself and Jolanda have completely opposite life experiences!

Jolanda is a certified coach and the founder of ThrivingWithout Kids, a community for childless women. She knows about the pressureof ‘having to make a choice’ and ‘whenthere is no choice’. She has lived this and here is how she found her way tojoy and confidence:

*Feeling ashamed and silenced, to... embracing my story andspeaking with confidence.

*Seeking constant validation, to... standing strong in myown worthiness.

*Emotionalexhaustion, to... setting boundaries that protect my peace.

Her coaching is rooted in Dialectical Behaviour Coaching,Core Renewal Therapy and Breathwork, offering structure and compassionatesupport to help women live with purpose, clarity, self-trust and joy. Through1:1 coaching, a growing online community, and accessible tools like herEmotional Trigger Guidebook, Jolanda is redefining what it means to live a fulllife without children.

Her message is simple but powerful:

“Childlessness is not the end of your story, and you do getto live a life full of joy and fulfilment”

More info: www.thrivingwithoutkids.com

Join the community www.thrivingwithoutkids.com/community

In this episode I talk about "not" choosing to become a mum.

But also choosing it.

The plight of being anxious about being pregnant, and how I was originally incapable of making big life choices... how I got through the pregnancy, and how for this part of my life, CBT did actually work.

This month I'm talking to Heather Palfreyman.

Heather was one of my main influences who helped me in the early days of my self development journey, I love seeing her journey too!

We met in lockdown at a virtual networking event.

Heather is a Home Educating Mum of two, owner of More Than Just Mum and a Leader with UW. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and dreams through mindset work, coaching and teamwork.

https://www.morethanjustmum.com/

Guidance: There is the odd bit of swearing in this episode.