This week's card pull asked a simple question:

"How do you best handle criticism?"

It's something we all face, whether it's at work, in our relationships, on social media, or even from the people closest to us.

But why does some criticism help us grow, while other comments stay with us for years?

In this episode of Tickety Boo, we explore our own experiences of being criticised, why it can feel so personal, and how learning to separate feedback from self-worth can completely change the way we respond.

We talk about:

• Why criticism can trigger such a strong emotional reaction
• The difference between constructive feedback and someone else's opinion
• Why we often remember one negative comment more than a hundred positive ones
• How confidence changes the way we receive criticism
• And why not every opinion deserves a seat at your table

The truth is, you can't stop people judging you.

But you can change the power their words have over you.

Whether you're someone who takes everything to heart or you've learned to let things go, this conversation is an honest look at what criticism teaches us—not just about other people, but about ourselves.

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"I'll start on Monday."

"Things will calm down next month."

"Once the kids are older..."

"I'll do it when the time is right."

We've all said them.

The question is… what if the biggest lie we tell isn't to other people, but to ourselves?

In this episode of Tickety Boo, we explore the stories we create that keep us stuck. Not because we're lazy or incapable, but because it's often easier to hope that life will change than to make the choices that create change.

We talk about:

• Why we keep putting important things off
• The comforting lies we tell ourselves about "one day"
• Why hope without action rarely changes anything
• The importance of taking responsibility for the direction of our lives
• And why being honest with yourself can be uncomfortable—but also incredibly freeing

Sometimes we don't need more motivation.

We need more clarity.

Clarity about what matters.
Clarity about what we're avoiding.
And clarity about what we're actually prepared to do.

Because until we're honest with ourselves, it's very easy to believe that change is just around the corner… while quietly repeating the same patterns year after year.

If you've ever caught yourself waiting for the "right time" to start living differently, this conversation might be exactly what you need to hear.

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Welcome to the first State of the Nation—a new regular feature on Tickety Boo, where the hosts ask each other one meaningful question and discover what those answers might reveal about our own lives.

This isn't an interview.

It's a conversation.

In this first episode, Andy, Iona, and Phil Upton each take a turn in the hot seat.

Phil reflects on his decision to step away from breakfast radio after decades as one of its familiar voices. He talks about recognising the impact the job was having on his health and wellbeing, and why sometimes success means having the courage to walk away.

Iona opens up about carrying more loss in the past year than many people experience in a lifetime. She shares what it's like to keep showing up for other people while quietly carrying grief of your own, and how loss changes the way you see the world.

Then the spotlight turns to Andy with one deceptively simple question:

"If you woke up tomorrow and nobody needed anything from you… who would you be?"

It's a question about identity, purpose, and how easily we can become defined by what we do for everyone else.

Together, these conversations explore:

• Knowing when it's time to make a life-changing decision
• Living with grief while life carries on around you
• The pressure of always being the one others rely on
• Who we are beyond our careers, responsibilities, and roles
• Why asking better questions can change the way we see ourselves

There aren't any easy answers in this episode.

Just three honest conversations that might encourage you to ask yourself some questions you've been avoiding.

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