The Cost of Saying Yes When You Really Want to Say No Have you ever found yourself saying yes, not because you wanted to, but because it felt easier than facing the discomfort of saying no? In this deeply honest episode of The Filosophy Podcast, I share a personal moment where I almost betrayed my own values under the mask of kindness. What started as a simple ask for help became a powerful lesson in boundaries, self-responsibility, and nervous system awareness. You'll hear me unpack: Why intuition speaks before your brain catches up How people-pleasing, scarcity, and the “rescuer” mask show up What it really means to honour your values when no one else understands How to pause, reset, and respond in alignment 📌 Need help learning how to pause and regulate before you override your truth?Check out the Chill Out Foundations course, this is your nervous system starting point to calm the chaos and make clear, grounded decisions.👉 Explore the Course ⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes a reference to a situation involving domestic violence (not discussed in detail). Please listen in a way that feels safe and supportive for you.

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking one of the most common (and damaging) myths in parenting — the idea that kids are “manipulating” us when they act out. What’s really happening beneath the behaviour? Often it’s a dysregulated nervous system, an unmet need, and a deep call for connection. In this conversation, we’ll explore:✨ Why the “manipulative child” myth exists — and why it’s outdated✨ How young children’s nervous systems really work✨ Why co-regulation is more powerful than correction✨ How labels like “manipulative” create shame and disconnection✨ Simple ways to shift your perspective and support your child through those big moments This is not about permissive parenting — it’s about understanding the human beneath the behaviour, and parenting from a place of nervous system awareness and relational safety. ✨ Mentioned in this episode:Want practical tools to support your own nervous system (especially on those tough parenting days)?Check out my Chill Out Course here  Take what you need, leave what you don’t. You know your child best — and this is your unique parenting journey. Thanks for tuning in! 💛 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to The Filosophy Podcast00:48 Parenting as Self-Reflection01:18 The Myth of Manipulative Kids02:56 Understanding Children's Behaviour03:52 The Importance of Connection05:43 Nervous System and Child Development07:35 Supporting Your Nervous System as a Parent (featuring the Chill Out Course)08:42 Reevaluating the Idea of Manipulation in Children11:14 The Impact of Labelling Children14:23 Co-Regulation and Parenting Strategies17:46 Final Thoughts on Parenting

When you're lost in motherhood, it’s easy to think something’s wrong with you. But what if postnatal depression isn’t just hormonal… what if it’s a signal from your soul? In this final episode of our 3-part series, we explore how disconnection from your core values can manifest as sadness, guilt, or emotional numbness—and how reconnecting with your values can help you reclaim a sense of peace, purpose, and presence in motherhood. I’ll share a personal story (spoiler: it involves crying babies, dog poo, and people-pleasing) and walk you through the process of identifying what truly matters to you, so you can begin parenting from a place of self-trust, rather than performance. 🎧 This episode is a reminder: You’re not broken. You might just be out of alignment. Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction & recap of episodes 1 & 202:30 – The poop-bag moment: shame, pressure & people-pleasing07:14 – Postnatal depression & emotional disconnection09:45 – Why we perform in motherhood (and why it’s exhausting)12:00 – Values vs. validation: what’s actually driving your parenting?15:25 – My 3 values (Connection, Fulfillment, Freedom)19:20 – How I changed my parenting to align with them23:45 – Why healing starts with knowing your “why”27:40 – A takeaway practice: Find & fuel one core value31:00 – Outro & next steps ✨ Mentioned in this episode:🌀 Chill Out: Nervous System Foundations Course📅 14-Day Self-Trust Challenge (includes daily value-based practices)🧘‍♀️ Upcoming Online & In-Person Workshops

In this unscripted episode, I share the honest, sometimes messy, and always real story of my yoga journey. How I found it, lost it, broke up with it (more than once), and eventually came home to it in a whole new way. We bust the myths, dive into nervous system truths, and explore why yoga has nothing to do with how you look—and everything to do with how you feel. If you’ve ever thought yoga “wasn’t for you,” this is your sign to come to the mat... and find your way. Want to start calming the chaos? We got you!  Personal Growth is messy and sometimes you just need to know you're not "doing it wrong".   📚 Online CoursesChill Out Foundations - An introductory course to Nervous System Know-How 14 Day Challenge - Learn self trust and start rewiring your brain to thrive! 🎧 Other episodes you may like: Holistic Healing Know-how (even for those who poo the woo-woo) Postnatal Depression: A sign your nervous system needs some support The Invisable load of grief 🔹 LET’S BE FRIENDS 🔹✦ Subscribe: Here ✦ Instagram (come say hi!): @fionnafindley or @filosophypodcast Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Philosophy Podcast00:41 Unscripted Thoughts on Yoga01:27 My Personal Yoga Journey03:37 The Deeper Meaning of Yoga06:08 Yoga as a Personal Practice15:07 Common Questions About Yoga21:38 Final Thoughts and Encouragement23:36 Podcast Yoga Exercise24:27 Closing Remarks       🔹 Disclaimer 🔹This video is not sponsored.All my opinions about products and services are my own,but I appreciate the support if you would like to purchase any of my digital programs or 1 on 1 services, this will support my love of contributing to the conversation of expansion and limitlessness for fulfilment.

What if you're not failing.... it's just your nervous system asking for support? In this episode, we explore how postnatal depression often shows up when your nervous system is overwhelmed. Learn why perfectionism, research, and routine don’t always soothe...and what actually does. ✨ Explore the Chill Out Nervous System Course:https://shop.fionnafindley.com/chill-out-foundations 💬 Have Fi in your corner, cheering you in coaching sessionshttps://www.fionnafindley.com/life-coach-packages

Nobody tells you that becoming a mother often begins with grieving the woman you used to be. In this powerful episode of The Filosophy Podcast, I share my personal experience with the emotional layers of postnatal depression — or what I now call a motherhood identity crisis. We explore the grief of losing your old self, how sleep deprivation and nervous system overload impact your mental health, and why self-compassion is the foundation of healing. If you're navigating this transition or supporting someone who is, I hope this honest reflection reminds you that you're not alone — and that grief, identity shifts, and deep love can all exist at once. Take what you need, leave what you don’t, and let what resonates land in your body of wisdom. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction to the Philosophy Podcast00:50 – Understanding Postnatal Depression02:04 – Personal Experiences and Challenges06:10 – Grieving the Old Self11:15 – Identity Crisis and Acceptance18:35 – Invitation to Reflect and Accept19:54 – Conclusion and Next Steps 💻 LINKS & RESOURCES 🎧 Chill Out Course – Nervous system regulation tools for everyday life:https://shop.fionnafindley.com/chill-out-foundations/ 🛒 14-Day Self-Trust Challenge – Rebuild confidence through small, intentional steps:https://shop.fionnafindley.com/14-day-transformation-challenge/ ✨ Join the VIP List – Be the first to hear about new episodes, programs, and offers:https://fionnafindley.myflodesk.com/mpd5cojzlv 📅 Book a 30-Min Clarity Chat – Let’s talk about where you’re at:https://wix.to/ZlxtGcf 🌐 More on the Podcast + Full Transcripthttps://www.fionnafindley.com/podcast

This episode is for the woman quietly holding everything together, while falling apart inside. The mother. The daughter. The leader. If you've ever found yourself caring for your kids and your aging parents while barely staying afloat… this is your permission slip to breathe. I share the raw, personal story of my mother’s passing, and the unexpected unraveling that followed, physically, emotionally, spiritually. But inside that grief was a quiet invitation: to surrender, to slow down, and to come home to something deeper. We explore: The energetics of grief and how it impacts the body (especially the lungs) What it means to be in the sandwich generation How rituals, rest, and spiritual surrender helps healing Rebuilding from the inside out — without forcing the timeline A reminder: You’re allowed to be in pieces and still be powerful. This isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of a deeper kind of strength. Timestamp 00:00 – Introduction to The Filosophy Podcast00:47 – A Deeply Personal Episode: Grief, chaos, and change01:39 – The Sudden Loss of My Mother02:50 – The Sandwich Generation: Caring for children and aging parents04:59 – The Transformation Process: From shattered to soupy to rebirth08:55 – Surrender and Spiritual Connection: Hearing the quiet voice inside13:51 – An Invitation to the Inner Architect Masterclass16:20 – Embracing Stillness and Personal Rituals19:39 – Trusting the Rebuild: Grief without the sting24:11 – Final Thoughts: Gratitude, wholeness, and moving forward 💬 Links & Resources Mentioned: 🔗 Book a 30-minute clarity chat 🌐 Explore more offerings at www.fionnafindley.com 🌿 Join The Inner Architect Masterclass 🔥 Listen to the Rituals & Reconnection Episode 📖 Mirrors in the Earth by Asia Suler – Find it here 📘 The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer – Explore the book If this episode lands, share it with a woman you love. We were never meant to navigate these sacred seasons in silence. 🧘‍♀️ Keep calm, keep curious, and stay connected.    

How Skin Cancer Showed Me I Was Having a Spiritual Crisis | My Holistic Health Awakening   I was doing all "the right things", yoga, breathwork, green juices  and still, something was deeply off. When a tiny mark on my scalp turned out to be basal cell carcinoma, it wasn’t just a skin diagnosis. It was a wake-up call from my soul. This episode is the story of how my body became the messenger, how illness cracked me open, and how that moment marked the start of my true healing journey, not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually, and energetically. If you’ve ever felt like your body is trying to tell you something… it probably is! It's time to start listening.....     ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to the Philosophy Podcast00:39 – A Life-Changing Diagnosis02:48 – The Emotional and Spiritual Journey06:34 – Discovering Metaphysical Healing07:16 – Integrating Holistic Healthcare08:33 – Empowerment Through Self-Discovery09:48 – Connecting the Dots: Emotional Anatomy16:14 – Final Thoughts and Invitation 💌 Join My VIP List Be the first to hear when new offers drop, episodes release, and early bird bonuses open:👉 Join the list here 💻 Explore the Skin Cancer Healing Course A holistic, nervous system-informed digital program that goes deep into the emotional anatomy and metaphysical wisdom behind healing. Includes breathwork, journaling, embodiment, and more.👉 Check out the course here Check out the Blog: Healing OCD, Hair Loss, and Self-Worth My childhood hair-pulling wasn’t just a habit, it was a signal of something deeper. In this blog, I share how neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and spiritual connection helped me unravel the root of OCD and rebuild self-trust.👉 https://www.fionnafindley.com/post/how-i-healed-my-ocd-with-neuroscience-and-emotional-intelligence 🧠 Let’s Stay Connected Instagram → @fionnafindleyPodcast IG → @filosophypodcastBook a 1:1 Chat → Book to chat   If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s walking their own healing path. And as always Keep calm, keep curious, and stay connected.

In this episode of The Filosophy Podcast, I share the deeply personal (and often messy) reality of navigating perimenopause.... a phase of life that’s so much more than just hormones. From kitchen floor meltdowns to brain fog that feels like an out-of-body experience, I take you behind the scenes of my own journey.... emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We talk about why this isn’t just a “woman’s health issue” but a rite of passage that deserves reverence, not resistance. You’ll hear practical tools for managing the intense ups and downs, insights into how I use structure, spiritual practices, and nervous system work to stay connected, and an honest invitation to let go of who you’ve been to meet who you’re becoming. Whether you’re in the thick of it or just starting to notice changes.... this one's for you.   🌿 More episodes + join the VIP list:https://www.fionnafindley.com/masterclass 💛 Chill Out Programs:https://shop.fionnafindley.com/chill-out-foundations/ 🌀 14-Day Self-Trust Challenge:https://shop.fionnafindley.com/14-day-transformation-challenge/ 📞 Book a clarity call:online booking

What happens when overthinking disconnects you from your intuition? In this episode, Fionna shares a recent aha moment involving a deep-dive into becoming a psychologist (yes, spreadsheets and all 🙈) and how it became the wake-up call she didn’t know she needed. Through spiritual rituals, kriya yoga, and nervous system regulation, she found her way back to clarity—not by doing more, but by being more present. ✨ This is your reminder that clarity doesn’t come from spreadsheets—it comes from presence.   🔗 Resources & Links www.fionnafindley.com  🌱 14-Day Self-Trust ChallengeBuild confidence, clarity, and connection in just a few minutes a day👉 https://shop.fionnafindley.com/14-day-transformation-challenge/ 💻 Chill Out Course – Nervous system support for mothers, women, & entrepreneurs👉 https://shop.fionnafindley.com/chill-out-foundations/ 📬 Join the VIP ListGet exclusive tools, content & insights delivered to your inbox👉  https://fionnafindley.myflodesk.com/mpd5cojzlv

Stuck in a Groundhog Day of motherhood? This episode is your escape route! For career-focused mothers determined to overcome burnout and overwhelm 😓, we explore practical micro-shifts for finding and living with your purpose 🎯. Whether you're a business owner juggling deadlines 💼 or a mom managing daily chaos, learn to harness emotional intelligence 🧠 to transform routine into soul-nourishing rituals that free you from the "daily grind." Ready to break the cycle and reignite your spark? For holistic help at your fingertips 📲, visit our website: www.fionnafindley.com

In this episode, host Fionna Findley challenges conventional healthcare by inviting you to tap into your inner healer ❤️‍🩹. "Holistic Health & Lifestyle: Embrace your inner healer" is all about harnessing your intuition and free will to reimagine your wellness journey. Fionna guides you through the art of self-inquiry, showing how those subtle inner cues can steer you toward a healthier, more authentic life. Expect a thoughtful yet witty conversation that fuses medical insights with a philosophical twist, empowering you to take charge of your own healing. 👉🏻 For more insights and resources on crafting your unique path to wellness, visit www.fionnafindley.com  👉🏻 For the Skin Cancer healing journey course: https://shop.fionnafindley.com/skin-cancer-program/  Embrace the experiment—your inner healer is waiting to be discovered.

Welcome to The Filosophy Podcast. I’m your host, Fionna Findley, and I’m on a quest to explore what it truly means to live a fulfilled, happy, and peace filled life. Because I don’t know about you, but I want to leave this world knowing it’s better for having me in it, not by striving for perfection, ticking all the boxes, or chasing KPIs, but by contributing the unique gifts we’re all blessed with. To do this, we have to find peace amongst the chaos. Because when we cultivate peace within, it ripples out through our families, our homes, our communities, and even the world. So yeah, I kind of am going for world peace, but I believe it starts with personal peace. Here we dive deep into self leadership and how it shapes every part of life, including parenting, entrepreneurship, relationships, career, and personal growth. We’ll merge science and spirituality, bridge the gaps between seemingly contradictory beliefs, and uncover the common truth that connects them all. This is your invitation behind the curtain to witness the fears, doubts, self sabotage, procrastination, and ah ha moments of my own journey. Because when you see it’s possible, you can step into your own wisdom, confidence, and leadershipto inspire others. But this isn’t about following a set path. It’s not a religion, not prescriptive, and definitely not dogmatic. It’s about rewiring and healing our relationship with ourselves so that we can lead, inspire, and connect in ways that are deeply impactful, because this is the medicine the world needs. Join me on The Filosophy Podcast as we explore all this and more together.