This episode explores how women can break free from burnout, toxic productivity, and traditional expectations around success. Through conversation between Rachael and Tamu, the discussion focuses on redefining what success means personally, finding harmony (not just balance), honouring your needs without guilt, and taking simple, practical steps—like simplifying routines and setting boundaries—to create a more peaceful, self-cherishing life.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released regularly. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @rachael_welford or @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website www.rachaelwelford.com. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

ABOUT TAMU:

Tamu Thomas’s journey is shaped by her honest reflections on work, life, and self-defined success. There were times when she worked too much, pushing herself beyond healthy limits. From these experiences, Tamu learned that life isn’t always about achieving perfect balance but rather finding harmony—accepting that, at times, work may take precedence and, at other times, rest or personal life might take the lead. Now, at 47, Tamu is passionate about helping others redefine success on their own terms, understanding that what fulfills us changes with each stage of life. Through her story, she encourages others to get clear about what success truly means to them in each season of their journey.

In today's episode we're joined by the insightful Abi Adams, a movement specialist, hormone cycle expert, and founder of the House of Human Movement. Together, we delve into the importance of emotional awareness, hormonal intelligence, and physical liberation, and Abi shares her journey from her challenging childhood into a world of self-discovery through yoga and movement. With raw honesty and humour, Abi discusses the dynamics of emotional reactions, the significance of embracing our natural cycles, and the empowering wisdom she has unearthed from understanding her own body. Whether you're seeking to understand your hormonal health better, manage emotional responses, or simply embrace the unique rhythm of your life, this episode is packed with insights to enlighten and inspire. Stay tuned for a conversation that promises to deepen your connection with both body and mind.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released regularly. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @rachael_welford or @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website www.rachaelwelford.com. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

ABOUT ABI ADAMS

Abby Adams is an educator of Intelligent Movement, with a deep understanding of human emotion shaped by her own lived experience. Growing up in a challenging family environment marked by her parents’ difficult separation, she became highly perceptive and sensitive to the emotions around her.

With 25 years of global study across disciplines like kinesiology, bio-movement, hormones, the menstrual cycle, lunar cycles, chakras and archetypes, Abby invites us to move beyond superficial trends and reclaim our personal narrative of wellbeing. Her approach encourages deep self-love, connection and radical choice, wellbeing as it was meant to be experienced emotionally, physically, elementally and uniquely ours.

https://www.abiadams.co.uk/

In this episode of "Things I Wish I’d Known," Jess Bruno shares her journey from corporate marketing to running her own business, all while managing life with a chronic illness. She and host Rachael Welford dive into how Jess transformed personal challenges into strengths, the power of authenticity in business, and practical tips for balancing ambition with well-being. The conversation is a candid, inspiring look at embracing imperfection, setting boundaries, and making business (and content creation) genuinely fun, even when life gets tough.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released regularly. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @rachael_welford or @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website www.rachaelwelford.com. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

ABOUT JESS BRUNO:

Jess Bruno stumbled into the world of online business almost by accident. With no formal marketing education, she began her career working for various events companies, where she quickly found herself responsible for attracting attendees. Through hands-on experience, Jess learned the ropes of using social media and email to connect with audiences and drive event participation. This unexpected introduction to digital engagement eventually inspired her to launch her own business, proving that curiosity and real-world experience can be just as valuable as formal training.

https://jessicabruno.co.uk