As we close out the first half of the year, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what’s changed—and what it’s taught me.

Six months ago, I was living in Ireland, planning a very different kind of move.

Since then, I’ve made some of the biggest decisions of my life—including moving to France on my own. It’s something I always wanted to do, but hadn’t acted on until now.

This episode is a look at what it’s really like to start fresh in a new place, face unexpected challenges, and rebuild routines when everything around you shifts. I talk about:

• Learning to trust your gut (and the cost when you don’t)

• Building resilience in a year that didn’t go to plan

• Losing structure, regaining momentum, and showing up anyway

• Creating systems that help me stay grounded, focused, and honest

• Why it’s never too late to do something new—and how this move reminded me of that

This is the last episode before the podcast takes its usual summer break.

We’ll be back in September with Episode 200, and some exciting things to come.

In the meantime, feel free to comment your own mid-year reflections or what you’re planning for the second half of 2025—I’d love to hear where you’re at.

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This episode explores the uncomfortable but deeply honest process of realising you want more—when everything on the surface looks fine.

I talk about what it means to live in that quiet space between “not bad” and “not enough,” and how hard it can be to admit you're ready for something different. Whether it's a shift in your work, relationships, routine, or identity, there's a real fear in acknowledging you’ve outgrown what used to fit.

This isn’t about blowing everything up or throwing shade on your past self. It’s about learning to listen when your inner voice gets louder—and recognising that desire isn’t selfish, it’s information.

I unpack:

• The guilt of wanting more when nothing is technically “wrong”

• The stories we tell ourselves about what we should be happy with

• Why dissatisfaction isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a sign of growth

• The subtle signs you’re ready to shift (even if you’re scared to)

• How I’ve personally navigated this space and what I’m still figuring out

If you’ve ever felt like you were meant for more—but couldn’t explain why—this episode will help you feel less alone in that.

If you’ve been stuck in a loop of starting, stopping, and second-guessing—this is for you.

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Ever feel like visibility should be exciting—but instead it makes you want to run?
In this episode, I’m diving into what it really feels like to be seen—and why it can trigger so much discomfort, even when it’s what we want.

I talk about the subtle ways we keep ourselves small, how fear of attention can sabotage our growth, and the mindset shifts that helped me stop flinching when the spotlight hit.

Whether you're showing up online, taking on new opportunities, or just trying to stop hiding—you’re not alone.

In this episode:
– Why visibility feels scary (even when you asked for it)
– The quiet ways we hide our progress
– How taking up space builds real self-trust
– What’s helped me stop ghosting my goals
– A challenge for anyone ready to stop playing small

If you’ve been stuck in a loop of starting, stopping, and second-guessing—this is for you.

• Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠www.chrissyhawkins.com⁠⁠⁠

• Find me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@stronginthesaddle_⁠⁠⁠

• Got questions? DM me or drop a voice note—I’d love to hear your thoughts.

• Share it with someone who needs to stop waiting for motivation.

• Leave a quick rating or review—it helps get this message in front of more people.

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