The holidays are magical… and also emotionally complicated. You can do all the therapy, coaching, and mindfulness — but the moment you walk back into family dynamics, old patterns resurface fast. In this episode, I’m sharing a holiday communication cheat sheet: five real-life scenarios + the exact scripts you can use to protect your peace, stay grounded, and navigate difficult or triggering family members with clarity and confidence. We’re talking: • body comments • intrusive que...

This week we look at embarrassment—how it quietly shapes our choices, limits our visibility, and holds so many midlife women back from doing what they truly want. We explore why embarrassment feels so threatening, how it gets hardwired early in life, and why it often resurfaces just when we’re ready to step into something bigger. I share a few stories from my own life that seemed small at the time but stayed with me for decades. We talk about how to meet embarrassment with compassion, how to ...

So many of us are coping — getting through the day, holding it together, ticking boxes, but feeling quietly stretched to the limit or just empty. The world keeps telling us to “be resilient,” which often translates to “keep pushing no matter what.” That’s a recipe for burnout! It’s not what serves us, and it’s not real resilience. In this episode, Eimear offers a new understanding: That resilience isn’t about white-knuckling through, but cultivating the inner resources that protect you from b...

As the light changes, so can our energy. Eimear talks candidly about noticing a seasonal melancholy—darker mornings, cloudy days, and that “dim” feeling—and how she began intentionally tending her inner flame. You’ll hear: Why seasonal changes (less daylight → serotonin down, melatonin up) can affect mood.A 5-step Spark Reconnection Practice:Ground in the body (presence + breath)Name the numbness (permission, no judgment)Micro-moments of joy (small, scheduled lifts)Reignite meaning (one tiny ...

If overthinking paid, most of us would be millionaires. In this episode, Eimear Zone dives into the real reason smart, capable women stay stuck in the loop of overthinking, perfectionism, and “productive” busyness — and how to finally break free. You’ll learn five powerful, research-backed tools to calm your nervous system, quiet your mind, and move forward with confidence (no extra qualifications required). Resources Mentioned The Morning Reset: https://www.subscribepage.com/my-morning-reset...

Think you’re too old to start over? Think again. In this episode, Eimear unpacks the limiting beliefs that keep midlife women small — and shows you how to rewrite them so you can step into confidence, freedom, and possibility. Eimear shares her own story of starting over in her 40s, feeling embarrassed to be a beginner again, and battling the inner voice that whispered, “Who do you think you are?” You’ll discover why these beliefs feel so real, how they shape your self-concept, and the simple...

In this episode, we explore the power of ceremony — not the store-bought kind of “celebration” that Target and Hallmark roll out, but the soul-nourishing rituals women have always created to mark change, connect, and carry each other through the darker months. You’ll hear about: Why consumer holidays often leave us stressed, depleted, and disconnectedWhat women’s ceremonies once offered us — and why those traditions were devalued or forgottenAncient seasonal practices, from Celtic Samhain to ...

Forgiving others isn’t about letting anyone off the hook. It’s about freeing you. In this episode, I dig into one of the hardest—and most liberating—practices we’ll ever face: forgiveness of others. We’ll bust the biggest myths (no, it’s not condoning, forgetting, or staying in harmful relationships), explore why it often feels impossible, and reframe forgiveness as a radical act of self-care. You’ll hear stories of real courage—from Jack Kornfield’s years-long journey with his father, to the...

Struggling to forgive yourself? You’re not alone. Many of us stay trapped in perfectionism, shame, and ongoing self-punishment — and it quietly destroys our confidence. In this episode of Girl, Choose Yourself!, Eimear Zone explores how to forgive yourself and why self-forgiveness is essential for building authentic confidence. You’ll learn why we get stuck in cycles of self-blame, how perfectionism becomes self-abandonment, and what it takes to finally reconnect with yourself. Here’s what yo...

Most women don’t struggle with confidence. The real issue? Clarity. What do you actually want—not the respectable answer, not the Plan B, not what looks good on paper? For many of us, that question is harder to answer than we’d like to admit. In this episode, I explore why clarity is the missing piece for so many midlife women, how we lose it along the way, and what it really takes to reclaim it. You’ll hear: A simple metaphor that reveals why so many dreams fail before they’ve even begun.Why...

Ever feel like the world is just too much sometimes? Like your nervous system is lit up before you've even had your coffee? In this short, soul-grounding episode, we’re talking about what it means to truly take care of your inner world. I’m sharing what happened when I slipped back into old habits—doomscrolling, attention scattering, letting the algorithm run my nervous system—and how a return to intentional self-care shifted everything. You'll hear: Why tending to your inner atmosphere is th...

This episode is a gentle reflection on the power of honoring your natural rhythm and choosing a life that reflects what matters most. As I take a six-week summer pause from the podcast, I’m leaning into the spaciousness of this season—traveling to Scotland with my daughter before her final year of high school, and spending precious time with my whole family on a long-awaited beach holiday. This short solo episode is an invitation to: — Trust your own timing — Let rest be part of y...

Have you ever felt like you had to over-prepare just to be taken seriously? Or been talked over, interrupted, or underestimated—even when you’re clearly the most qualified person in the room? You’re not imagining it. In this episode, Eimear breaks down the Authority Gap—what it is, how it shows up in women’s lives and careers, and what you can actually do to navigate it without losing your mind (or your job). This one is packed with powerful stats, real-life stories, and five tangible strateg...

Why are so many women feeling quietly disconnected—even when we’re surrounded by people or “connected” online? In this episode, Eimear explores the emotional and biological truth about female friendship, the modern epidemic of loneliness, and why sisterhood might just be the thing we need most right now. She shares a viral quote that hit a nerve, a story that sparked hundreds of women to say “me too,” and the deeper wound that gets triggered every time women are pitted against each other. If ...

You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. You’re just dysregulated. In this episode, I’m giving you 5 simple, science-backed tools to help you shift your state in the moment—when you feel anxious, shut down, overwhelmed, frozen in indecision, or just not yourself. You’ll learn: What the vagus nerve is—and how to work with it to access calm, clarity, and powerWhy nervous system regulation is a foundational access point for building confidence and momentumHow to speak your body’s language when y...

What if the life you’ve outgrown is the one you’ve called “home” for years? In this episode, Eimear shares a deeply personal story about leaving behind the familiar—and what it really takes to build a sense of belonging that starts from within. Through the lens of her own midlife move across continents, she unpacks: How your environment shapes your identity more than you realizeWhy belonging isn’t found in a place or person—but through self-expansionAnd why being called a “difficult woman” is...

If you've ever found yourself mid-scroll or mid-stride thinking, "What the hell am I even doing with my life?"—this one’s for you. In this episode, I introduce a soul-shifting practice I’m currently deep in: a 30-day mental diet. Not a restriction—a devotion. A reset. A remembering. A radical act of self-honoring in a world that glorifies hustle, noise, and disconnection. We talk about: Why there is no such thing as an idle thoughtHow your self-concept silently shapes your realityThe distract...

In a world full of noise, sometimes what we need most is to go deeper—and older. In this solo episode, I’m sharing three powerful lessons from ancient feminine wisdom that have shaped how I live, lead, and trust myself. These aren’t just stories from myth or history—they’re fierce, relevant truths that speak directly to the woman who’s done with people-pleasing, self-doubt, and the endless performance of being “good.” You’ll meet: Lilith — the original woman who refused to shrink to fit...

We’re told to chase success, to hit the big milestones, to keep pushing for more. But what happens when you reach the top and it still doesn’t feel right? In this episode, I’m joined by Charlotte Carter, founder of I Dare to Leap and a powerhouse coach to high performers worldwide. Charlotte opens up about the moment she realized that despite the six-figure months and external validation, she was living someone else’s version of success – not her own. We dive into: The hidden cost of “having ...

Ever found yourself obsessing over what others might think — whether it’s your marathon finish time or a social media post? In this episode, I get real about the all-too-familiar trap of worrying about how others perceive us. I share a personal story from my recent London Marathon experience and a raw conversation with my daughter about peer pressure. I unpack why we crave approval, how it can hold us back, and what to do about it. I also dive into a powerful quote attributed to Nietzsche: “W...