I’m joined by Anna Campbell — founder of The Good Girl Rebellion, author of the book by the same name, and all-round champion for women ready to break free from people-pleasing and being the rule-abiding good girl. Together, we talk about what it really means to do business and life your way, using ease and joy as your compass, and how to let go of all the inherited “shoulds” about what success should look like for women today. This conversation is full of permission slips: to take up space, to do things differently, to start small, and to build slowly and intentionally - your way. Anna’s blend of psychology, strategy and feisty, loving rebellion will leave you feeling both seen and inspired to make your business (and your life) more you. In this episode, we explore: Breaking free from “good girl” conditioning — and why it’s about owning who you are, not changing it How joy, ease and rest are acts of rebellion in a culture that glorifies hustle The power of side hustles, small beginnings and building a “little, slow business” Navigating very real financial and family commitments while pursuing your dreams Letting yourself be multi-passionate and following your interests without guilt Visibility, self-belief and redefining what it means to be “full of yourself” Rebels, unite! Listen in now and get ready to break out of your Good Girl shackles. Your rebellious, most fulfilling life is waiting on the other side. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review—it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too! Follow Anna on Instagram: @annaccampbell Learn more about Anna on her website: goodgirlrebellion.com Listen to Anna’s co-hosted podcast Full of Ourselves: fullofourselvespod.com Follow Full of Ourselves podcast on Instagram @fullofourselvespodcast *** Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram @clubjamiepei Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

Today, I’m joined by the gorgeous Jo Bibby, nutritional wellness and energy coach and founder of The Energised Woman. Jo’s coaching and mentoring work is rooted in one simple, life-changing truth: when women put themselves back at the centre of their own care and needs, everyone benefits and everything gets better. Jo shares her own journey from postpartum depression and exhaustion to becoming an advocate for holistic self-care. She also shares her thoughts and advice around: ✨ The five core pillars of wellbeing: nutrition and gut health, movement, hydration, rest and sleep, and purpose and connection ✨ The cultural and personal pressures that keep women running on empty ✨ Practical, doable ways to build micro-moments of rest and self-care into everyday life - even when things feel busy and overwhelming ✨ Why rest is truly resistance and the incredible knock-on effects it has on everything else we do ✨ How community, support and self-advocacy can genuinely transform your health and joy We explore why so many women find it so hard to rest, the blocks that stop us from looking after ourselves, and how we can begin to give ourselves that much deserved care. This isn’t something that’s selfish or yet another thing to add to our to-do lists. It’s the most loving thing we can do for ourselves and the people we care about. 🎧 Listen now to start reclaiming control and power over your days and your health. ❤ If you loved this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review. It’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too! Connect with Jo: Join Jo’s membership: The Energised Woman Collective Follow Jo on Instagram: @theenergisedwoman Learn more about how to work with Jo on her website: livelifewellness.co.uk Check out Jo’s The Energised Woman Podcast Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram @clubjamiepei Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

On the podcast this ep: my brilliant coach and mentor, Juliane Nietsche, a business strategist and corporate positioning coach who has built not one, but two multi six-figure businesses without ever following the traditional rules of success. Juliane’s story is a refreshing reminder that you DON’T have to tick every box, follow every template, or “scale at all costs” to enjoy massive success. She quit an MBA and moved to Paris for love; started a business when broke; and now lives in glorious Monaco working just 2-3 hours a day and regularly signing multiple 5-figure contracts with corporate clients. All while leading herself almost entirely by intuition, her core values and an unshakable belief in herself. NOT, as we’d imagine, by following conventional business advice, rules and strategies “to scale”. We chat all things business, but not the way you’d expect: ✨ How she navigated the messy, real beginnings of entrepreneurship ✨ Why conventional business wisdom isn’t always wise or practical ✨ Choosing personalised quality over constant scaling ✨ The power of kindness and authenticity in business ✨ Myths and realities of working with corporate clients Juliane’s perspective is both grounding and inspiring - a sweet, relieving balm to anyone exhausted by hustle culture and the pressure to follow the latest ‘strategy’. 🎧 Come this way to discover how you can follow your own nose and create wild success by it. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review; it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too!   Juliane’s special offer for podcast listeners! DM her the word “NICHE” on Instagram (@female.fortune.founders), and she’ll personally send you a custom corporate niche finder video — built using their private AI tool — to help you identify your most profitable niche in the corporate world. Learn more about Juliane’s Birkin Business Academy here Connect with Juliane: on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julianenitsche on Instagram @female.fortune.founders on Youtube: @FemaleFortuneFounders Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram @clubjamiepei Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

What if the “perfect” life you’ve been building - the career, the marriage, the house, the family - isn’t actually your life at all? And then you suddenly realise you never actually wanted any of that? In this very raw, honest, heart-wide-open convo emotional alchemy mentor Fay Varsos shares her tumultuous journey of leaving behind decades of cultural conditioning, massive success, a picture-perfect wedding and a 25-year corporate career… all to finally fully start living life on her terms. We get deep into… ✨ The heavy “shoulds” she inherited from her traditional upbringing, and how they directed her onto a path in business and away from her true artistic self ✨ The toll of emotional suppression, and how it shows up in our bodies, health and relationships ✨ The importance of asking “How do I want to feel?” rather than “What should I do?” ✨ The powerful process of emotional alchemy: feeling, naming and releasing emotions without bypassing or forcing positivity ✨ How shame and old stories keep us stuck in low frequency states of guilt, fear and shame ✨ How to elevate our energetic and emotional frequencies to meet our highest potential ✨ Navigating upheaval and loss, and learning how to embrace and even love uncertainty Fay’s wisdom is exactly the encouragement we all need to meet ourselves with the greatest honesty, vulnerability and courage, no matter what we’re going through. And to remember that on the other side of whatever pain we’re currently feeling, once we’ve alchemised it, is the greatest freedom we’ll ever know. Finally. ❤ If you loved this episode, please consider Subscribing and leaving a 5-star review - it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too! — Connect with Fay On Instagram @fayoflight On LinkedIn Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram @clubjamiepei Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

I’m joined by the fabulous Amy Downes - aka The Content Wizard - who’s whose magic lies in helping small business owners find their own rhythm and style online without losing their d*mn minds to the endless scroll, the pressure to “do it all” or that flipping algorithm. With her signature blend of strategy, heart and straight-talking realness, Amy shares how you can create content that feels fun, set boundaries that feel good and build connections that feel real and exciting. We talk about: ✨ Why social media feels so overwhelming - and how to bring the joy back ✨ Letting your mission - not the algorithm - inform how you show up on the socials ✨ The myth of “doing it all” on the socials and finding your own pace online ✨ Amy’s brilliant “three posts a week” content plan ✨ How to batch and schedule content while also leaving space for spontaneous, authentic posting ✨ How to engaging meaningfully online so it genuinely feels fun AND helps you build genuine connections ✨ Permission to take breaks (and why your audience will still be there) Amy’s wisdom is a gentle reminder that you get to do social media your way. You get to slow down, step back and show up as your real, imperfect, magical self. 🎧 Tune in, breathe out and start injecting plenty more fun back into your feed. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review—it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too! — Grab Amy’s free mini-guide Conserve Your Magic: A Guide to Calmer Social Media  Connect with Amy: Facebook: @amydowneswizard Instagram : @contentwizarduk LinkedIn: Amy Downes Find out more about Amy and her offers on her website contentplanningwizard.com/ Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram @clubjamiepei Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website We also mention Connect Women in Biz and founder Corinna Nichol in this episode. To find out more and connect: Connect Women in Biz Community on Facebook Connect Women in Biz Community on Instagram Connect with Corina Nicol on Facebook

Today’s guest, Bobbie Loughlin, is a neurodevelopmental screener who works with families to build safety, understanding, and support at home. She’s also a parent with lived experience of ADHD and autism - and her journey is full of the kind of messy, real-life insight that you rarely find in the glossy parenting books. If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child (or navigating your own neurodivergence while raising little humans) today’s episode could offer exactly the reassurance and and deep permission you’re longing for in your home life. We talk about: What it means to create a port of safety in your home, especially when the outside world feels chaotic or unkind The pressure to follow the “rules” of parenting and how those rules often don’t serve us or our children Why connection (not compliance) is the key to co-regulation and emotional wellbeing within the family How to navigate basic needs like sleep, food and hygiene when demand avoidance or sensory overwhelm are in the mix Why you don’t need a formal diagnosis to start seeking community and support How to start letting yourself (and your family) be messy, flexible and gloriously unconventional Whether you’re deep in the process of supporting a child through assessments, or just feeling the pressure of being “the different family” on the block, Bobbie’s words are a powerful reminder: you are not alone. And you don’t have to feel like you’re breaking the rules just to create safety, peace and comfort in your own home. Connect with Bobbie Follow on Instagram @lighthousetherapyhub Follow on TikTok @lighthousetherapyhub Follow on Facebook here Lighthouse Therapy Hub’s website: lighthousetherapyhub.co.uk Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram here Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

Your relationships are sooo ready for a glow-up - with others AND with yourself. In this rich and tender conversation, I’m joined by the very wonderful, heart-led relationship coach Erica Marmai whose work invites people to meet themselves - and everyone they’re in relationship with - more deeply, lovingly and honestly. She explains the impact of early life experiences on our relational patterns, the power of radical honesty in our relationships with others and ourselves, and how we can begin to bring curiosity and deep care to all the messy, shameful parts of us we’ve learnt to hide. I’m not exaggerating when I say that this conversation could literally change your relationships, and vastly multiply the peace and confidence you get to enjoy in every moment. We talk about: How our early relationships shape the patterns we carry into adulthood Why healthful, loving relationships start with the one we have with ourselves What it really means to ‘be authentic’ in our relationships Why self-discovery is foundational to all other relationships Confronting the myth of the “perfect” relationship (and what it takes to get as close to ‘perfect’ as we can) Erica’s work is a beautiful reminder that relational healing is both personal and collective; that by truly tending to ourselves, we ripple that healing, love and authentic connection outward. 🎧 Come as you are — imperfect, curious, maybe even a little tired (I was recovering from a cold when we recorded!) — and join us in a conversation that’s so beautifully honest, hopeful and human. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review—it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too! Connect with Erica Book a free connection call with Erica here Follow Erica on Instagram @relate_better_with_erica Connect with Erica on LinkedIn Follow Erica via her Google Profile Find out more about Erica on her website ericamarmai.com Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram @clubjamiepei Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

What if the key to a successful business isn’t the perfect funnel, an immaculate website or 5-year plan — but the energy, joy, excitement and lightness you bring to your ideas? Oh yeah, it really can be that easy. This week I’m joined by the fabulous Tricia Murray — mindset coach, business mentor, yoga teacher and total QUEEN of fizzy, bright ideas — to talk about building a business that’s light, simple, soulful, fun and actually works without the weight of shoulds. We talk about: How Tricia made £7500 with just a Google Doc — no fancy sales page or funnel in sight Why mindset and self-belief matter more than any strategy ever will The power of minimum viable offers and trusting your ideas The difference between lightness and heaviness in your business energy What happens when you don’t believe in yourself — and what to do about it And why it’s okay to hold down a job or work part-time while you build your business 🎧 Whether you’re early in business or rethinking how you want to do things, this conversation is a fantastic reminder that you don’t need to have it all figured out to take action and get massive results from it. Trust the idea. F*ck around and find out - go on. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review—it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too! Connect with Tricia For mindset and yoga, follow Tricia on Instagram here: @triciamurrayuk For business mentoring, follow Tricia on Instagram here: @businessmentoring.triciamurray Find out more about Tricia’s work and her library of free resources on her website: www.triciamurray.co.uk   Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram @clubjamiepei Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

I’m joined by the deeply wise Geraldine Crane, spiritual hypnotherapist, coach and all-round beacon of calm and healing. Geraldine helps women heal from the complex and often painful experience of the mother wound. In this powerful conversation, she shares her own moving story of her difficult relationship with her mother and the many beautiful lessons she’s since learnt and is now sharing with her clients. Listen in as Geraldine also shares the transformative spiritual work she does to connect with spiritual guides and offers gentle, practical ways to reconnect with your inner child, personal power and truth. Here’s some of what we dive into: Geraldine’s early experience of being her mother’s carer The lifelong impact of caring for a mental ill parent and the invisible ties of trauma bonding The first (often uncomfortable) steps toward healing from harmful parental dynamics Why stillness and acceptance matter more than forgiveness in the path to healing The importance of inner child work, self-love and self-mothering - and how we can begin to do this Practical ways to start connecting with your spirit guides and inner wisdom 🎧 Come on in. Have a listen, breathe and begin to make space for healing those lifelong hurts. You’ll hear from Geraldine how you already have everything you need in you to begin. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review — it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too! Access Geraldine’s free guided meditations Bring your inner child love Guiding you to stillness and connection with your Spirit Guides Connect with Geraldine Follow Geraldine on Instagram: @geraldinecrane_serene Connect on Facebook: facebook.com/GeraldineECrane Follow Geraldine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/geraldine-crane-a2063ab1/ Learn more about working with Geraldine via her website: geraldinecrane.com Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram @clubjamiepei Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

This week, I’m joined by the radiant Danielle Thornton-Walker, a transformational coach, meditation teacher and all-around soul whisperer for women craving deeper self-love, self-care and permission to live another, better, easier way. Together, we crack open a truth that so many of us carry quietly: the invisible weight of shoulds, perfectionism and people-pleasing that leaves us feeling like we’re broken or never quite enough. Danielle shares her journey from mental health struggles in her teens and early twenties, to the chaos of early motherhood, to a grounded, gentle practice of inner compassion. I can promise you that this is a conversation that goes straight to the heart. Inside this episode, we dive into: 💫 Why self-validation is a radical (and necessary) act 💫 How creating inner safety is the game-changer most of us are missing 💫 The Embrace Method: Danielle’s beautiful and practical approach to finally stop the self-loathing and start befriending yourself 💫 How powerful feminine energy truly is and why it can literally change the world 💫 How to begin where you are - with no pressure, no shame, and no 12-step plan to fix yourself This is a permission slip to slow down, soften, and reconnect with your enoughness - exactly as you are. Whether you’re deep in the trenches of motherhood, unraveling old patterns or simply craving more peace and self-kindness in your day-to-day life, Danielle’s wisdom will meet you right where you are. 🎧 Tune in now and exhale. You’re not broken; you’re about to step into your most powerful self. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review—it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too! Connect with Danielle Danielle’s freebie on honouring yourself and your needs through your menstrual cycle: Love yourself through pre/menstruation https://stats.sender.net/forms/dyPl8R/view Join Danielle’s free community Women’s Golden Heart Community here Follow Danielle on Instagram @danielle__louise__coaching Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn Find out more about Danielle on her website daniellelouisecoaching.com Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram @clubjamiepei Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

Today, I’m joined by the brilliant Anna Rumbold, award-winning business and marketing mentor, for a conversation that feels like a deep exhale for anyone tangled up in the “shoulds” of marketing, messaging and content creation. Anna and I dive into her journey from freelance social media manager to trusted business mentor, and what it really means to communicate your message in a way that’s true to you. We talk about the temptation to mould ourselves to trends, how to filter out all the noise and ‘shoulds’, and why marketing doesn’t have to feel like performance art. You don’t have to stay stuck with trying to say the “right” thing or frustrated with how to reach and resonate with your people. Instead, jump into the episode and listen in on… Getting clear on your message without squeezing yourself into a template Refining your voice over time (because yes, you’re allowed to be messy at first and to evolve) Knowing when to simplify, when to stretch and when to pause Infusing your content with more ease, fun and authenticity Whether you’re deep in content creation or just trying to find the words for what you actually do, this episode is a reminder that your message is already within you, it just needs space and permission from yourself, above everyone, to unfold. 🎧 Tune in now to finally start simplifying your messaging processes and start rediscovering fun in your content creation. ❤ Love this episode? Please be sure to subscribe and leave a 5-star review so more people can find their way to a should-free business too! *** Connect with Anna Check out Anna’s free workshop “Learn how to craft messaging that sells like hot cakes”: https://annarumbold.kartra.com/page/Hef17 Follow Anna on Instagram @annarumbold.co See all of what Anna does on her website: annarumbold.co.uk Listen to The Attract Podcast with Anna Rumbold here: https://www.annarumbold.co.uk/attract-podcast *** Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram @clubjamiepei Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website  

This week on The Should-Free Life and Business Podcast, I’m joined by Jana Krizanova, a brilliant, adventurous business experience strategist and online business manager who’s here to bust the myth that there’s only one right way to do business. Jana and I dive deep into the pressures entrepreneurs face to follow one-size-fits-all advice, and she shares refreshingly practical, straightforward advice on what it really takes to build a business that works for you. Here’s what we cover: ✨ The ‘shoulds’ that sneak into our businesses (and how to spot them) ✨ Why “doing it all yourself” is an unnecessary burden we put on ourselves ✨ How to begin outsourcing and delegating, even early on in your business, without losing your unique magic ✨ Jana offers simple, actionable tips for simplifying your business operations ✨ How to set kind but firm boundaries with clients with zero guilt so you can begin to really enjoy running all parts of your business ✨ Reframing entrepreneurship as an adventure, not a never-ending to-do list Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up in your biz, this conversation will give you permission to stop doing what you think you should, and start doing what actually serves you. 🎧 Tune in now to rewrite the rules of business - and rediscover the freedom and joy that made you want to do this in the first place. ❤ Love this episode? Be sure to subscribe and leave a 5-star review so more people can find their way to a should-free business too! Get Jana’s awesome freebies: Quiz: Find Your Adventure-Fuelled Business Style If you’re ready to lean into your personal strengths and create a business that feels effortless (instead of forced), take Jana’s fun and insightful quiz! It’ll help you uncover your unique business adventure style and show you how to use that knowledge to create a smoother ride, happier clients, and a business that actually fits you. Take the quiz here: janakrizanova.com/quiz The Lean Business Toolkit If your business feels more complicated than it needs to be, Jana’s Lean Business Toolkit can help. This free 7-part email series is packed with practical, budget-friendly tips to simplify your tech stack and operations—so your business runs smoother without the overwhelm. Grab it here: janakrizanova.com/toolkit Connect with Jana on LinkedIn Follow Jana on Instagram @janakrizanova_com Contact Jana directly via the Contact Page on her website Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn Follow me on Instagram @clubjamiepei Join my mailing list Check out what else I do on my website

If you’ve ever worn yourself out doing endless cardio because you believed that’s what you should be doing to lose weight and get fit; if you’re ever punished yourself at the gym to force yourself to get smaller and thinner, you’re about to discover a much better way of enjoying fitness and getting truly healthy right here. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Alice Butler, a former competitive powerlifter turned online strength and fat loss coach, to bust some serious myths about fitness, body image and what it really means to be strong in body and mind. Alice shares her personal journey from being made redundant after maternity leave to building an empowering online coaching business that helps women reclaim their strength, confidence, and self-worth - one deadlift at a time. Together, we talk through: ✨ The most common (and damaging) fitness ‘shoulds’ women are taught to believe ✨ Why strength training is a game-changer - not just for your body, but your mindset and mental health ✨ How to start small and build sustainable habits without the all-or-nothing pressure ✨ Why you definitely won’t get bulky from weight lifting ✨ Real stories from Alice’s clients that prove that you can start exactly where you are, even if you think you can’t lift a single dumbbell right now ✨ How to find the right coach, the right routine and the right environment to truly start seeing results in your workouts ✨ Why guilt-free self-care and body positivity can go hand-in-hand with fitness goals This is an inspiring, no-BS conversation that’ll leave you feeling fired up to move your body from a place of genuine self-love, not punishment. 🎧 Listen to the episode now to ditch the “skinny is best” myth and step into a vision of strength, joy, and sustainable self-care—on your terms. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review—it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too! Connect with Alice Find out more about coaching with Alice on her website: alicebutlercoaching.co.uk Follow Alice on Instagram @alicebutlercoaching Follow Alice on Facebook Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram @clubjamiepei Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

While most of us have grown up with all manner of rulebooks and ‘shoulds’, Chloe grew up in a household that, in her words, “actively shunned the shoulds”. On this week’s episode, guest Chloe Weatherhead, founder of Andiomo Business Assistance and host of the Strings to Your Bow podcast, reveals a wonderfully unconventional way of learning to make your way in the world, making decisions throughout your life and truly interacting with others without judgement. Raised in a home that prized kindness, non-judgement and a deep commitment to working well, Chloe shares how her unusual upbringing has shaped her approach to life and business: which is all about helping others to ditch the ‘shoulds’ that don’t serve them and to always act in alignment with their value system. Here’s what we cover: ✨ What it’s like growing up with non-conformist parents - and how that childhood has shaped Chloe’s values, confidence and gut instincts ✨ How we can respond to the pressure to conform to societal ‘shoulds’ without being shoved into a box or being corralled into positions that don’t serve us ✨ Why questioning authority and rules can be one of the most empowering things we can do for ourselves, not something to be scared of ✨ The value of kindness, self-trust and creating a life and business rooted in ease and integrity, not pressure ✨ Why you don’t have to do things the “proper” way to live a successful, deeply aligned life This conversation is the soulful permission you didn’t know you needed to challenge the rules, lead with your core values and give yourself the freedom to always trust your own way - even, or especially, when it feels radically different from the norm. 🎧 Tune in now to meet Chloe and start your own journey of actively shunning the shoulds to move by your own inner compass. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review—it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too! Connect with Chloe Email Chloe on chloe@andiamoassist.co.uk Check our Chloe’s podcast Strings To Your Bow on YouTube - and email her if you’re interested in being a guest speaker. Follow Chloe on: Instagram @weareandiamoassist Facebook LinkedIn Find out more about Chloe on her website: andiamoassist.co.uk Come hang out with me! Follow me on Instagram @clubjamiepei Connect with me on LinkedIn here Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website: jamiepei.com

This episode is a wild, joyful permission slip to break free from every box you’ve ever put yourself into in the bid to be the goodest good girl in the world. This week I’m joined by Emma Eirene - founder of Joyous Misfit, creator of the Pleasure Code Framework and all-round joy activator - for a delicious conversation about choosing authenticity, creativity and pleasure over all the ‘good girl’ expectations we’re taught to live by. Emma shares her journey from burnt-out primary school teacher to fierce advocate for feminine energy, somatic healing and radical self-expression. We go deep on what it means to rebel against the ‘shoulds’ that keep us small and step into a life led fully by our authentic passion, joy and self-trust. Here’s what we get into: ✨ How burnout became the catalyst for Emma’s radical self-reclamation, and her journey from burnout to a life and business that’s led entirely by joy and freedom. ✨ What it really takes to stop playing by society’s rulebook - and start creating your own ✨ The role of somatic practices and nervous system support in shifting from survival to soul-led ✨ Why emotions are instructions (not inconveniences!), and how to start listening effectively to them ✨ Practical ways to reconnect with your joy and activate your truest, most authentic and aligned self ✨ How to tune into exactly what your body is telling you about what she needs, what’s keeping you stuck, and what to do to reach your next best level. Whether you’re itching to rebel against who you’ve been made to believe you ‘should’ be or you just want to get out of the doldrums of your everyday life, this conversation is exactly the soul food and loving truth bombs you’ll need to find that spark again. 🎧 Tune in now to start stopping all those ‘good girl shoulds,’ rekindling your joy and remembering how truly powerful it is to live life your way - no compromises. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review—it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too!   Join Emma’s event Misfit Nation in Bristol, 15 May 2025: https://www.joyousmisfit.com/misfitnation Connect with Emma here: Follow Emma on Instagram Follow Emma on Tiktok Connect with Emma on Facebook Connect with Emma on LinkedIn Learn more about everything that Emma does on her website: joyousmisfit.com Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram here Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

If you’ve ever carried shame, fear or stress around money, this episode is a must-listen. This week on The Should-Free Life and Business Podcast, I’m joined by Jo Cantle, a wealth activation coach based in South Yorkshire, to talk all things money, nervous system regulation and rewriting the ‘shoulds’ around wealth so that you can truly and practically manifest everything your soul desires at all levels. Jo shares her powerful personal journey - from burnout and debt to reclaiming her wealth identity. Then, using neuroscience, psychology and manifestation principles, she clearly and lovingly explains how we can begin to heal our relationship with money on a practical, emotional and energetic level. Here are the gems we explore: ✨ The most common money ‘shoulds’ we carry, and how they can sneakily show up throughout our lives to sabotage our financial growth and stability ✨ How the nervous system responds to financial stress and what we can do to regulate it ✨ The neuroscience between appreciation and gratitude practices, and how they shift our financial reality ✨ Why asking for help (and actually allowing ourselves to receive and enjoy it!) is a crucial part of wealth expansion ✨ Practical steps to start being your most abundant self right now. Whether you’re navigating feast-and-famine cycles, healing from financial shame, or just want to feel more confident and supported when it comes to money, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, hopeful, and inspired. 🎧 Tune in now to start rewriting the money ‘shoulds’ and step into the next level of your wealth identity. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review—it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too! ----- Books and Resources mentioned on the podcast Widen the Window, by Elizabeth Stanley The Magic, by Rhonda Byrne (a 28-day practice on gratitude) The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne Learn more about Abraham Hicks on abraham-hicks.com   Connect with Jo and Becoming 360: Connect with Jo on Facebook Follow Jo on Instagram Connect Becoming 360 on Facebook Follow Becoming 360 on Instagram   Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram here Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

We’ve been talking so far about the ‘shoulds’ - how they stress us out, throw us off kilter and make life so much harder. But what if there was a simple way to stop reacting to those ‘shoulds’ on autopilot - and start reworking them into something that’s actually going to help us? In this episode, I’m sharing a super practical 3-step framework to help you do just that. Whether you’re navigating career pressure, life decisions or moments of self-doubt about what you should want - this episode will help you move from stress and misalignment to clarity and confidence to take your very next step. A quickie peek at the 3-step framework: ✨ How to spot the sneaky ‘shoulds’ beneath every stressful pressure you’re dealing with ✨ How to check in with what you actually desire and need beneath those external ‘shoulds’ and pressures ✨ A powerful reframe to help you shift from obligation to alignment Bonus: I also connect this framework with the magical principles of manifestation and higher-vibe energy so you can always move from a place of ultra-aligned creation, growth and feel-good progress. 🎧 Tune in now to dive deeper into the 3-step method that’ll help you rewrite the shoulds, reconnect with what’s true for you, and live with more ease, freedom and intention. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review—it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too! Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram here Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

If you’re ever feeling like you have to do it all - be an attentive parent, an ambitious, ‘successful’ professional, a caring friend, a dutiful daughter - and spin all those plates perfectly, you’ll find a kindred spirit in this episode’s guest speaker. Today, I’m joined by Amanda Ford, a financial services professional with over 20 years of experience, co-founder of the Financial Planning Club, and single parent navigating the complex, often conflicting expectations of contemporary (working) life. Together, we dive deep into the many 'shoulds' women, especially single mothers, face when trying to juggle multiple roles at once. Here’s what we uncover through some honest real talk: ✨ The unrealistic expectations placed on women to juggle it all - without ever dropping a ball ✨ Why integration, not separation, of our roles leads to more flow, ease, and authenticity in everything we do in our personal and professional lives ✨ The hidden pressures around parenting, professionalism and “doing it right” ✨ The power of vulnerability and showing up as your full self in both work and life, even when you’re feeling like “a spicy disaster” ✨ How to honour your unique parenting style while still building your career and working steadily towards your goals Amanda brings refreshing honesty and deep insight to the realities of being a working single mother and business owner, and reminds us that letting go of perfection and an immaculate ‘balancing act’ is where your real strength lies. 🎧 Tune in now for an inspiring, should-free take on balancing work, life, parenting, yoga and everything in between - your way, on your terms. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review—it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too!   Connect with Amanda and The Financial Planning Club here: Connect to Amanda on LinkedIn here Connect to The Financial Planning Club on Linkedin here Follow The Financial Planning Club on Instagram here   Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram here Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

How many times have you held back from sharing your truth and your stories because you felt like they should be more polished, more dramatic or more “worthy” of being told? In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Graham, expert brand storytelling expert, to explore the power of sharing our personal stories in business…. and address why so many of us struggle to be truly okay with sharing our own. Jessica’s journey is a testament to the universal power of storytelling. From being captivated by stories as a child over the kitchen table with her mom and grandma, to attending 12-step meetings and teaching in international school communities, she’s seen first-hand how sharing our stories can build such powerful connection, impact and confidence - both for our lives and our businesses. Here’s what we get into in this gorgeous chat: ✨ The ‘shoulds’ that keep us from fully embracing and sharing our stories. ✨ The biggest obstacles to storytelling - fear of vulnerability, perfectionism and blocks to self-worth - and how to overcome them. ✨ Practical ways to start sharing your story with confidence and authenticity, even if you’re super shy ✨ How to power-up your storytelling and get way more comfortable sharing your truth by identifying your core values and practising storytelling in safe spaces Your story doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful. It just needs to be yours. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to own your narrative, let go of storytelling ‘shoulds,’ and start sharing your journey in a way that feels truest and most valuable to you. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review—it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too!   🌻 Connect with Jessica Join Your Stories in Action, a monthly online gathering for sharing and working through our stories: jessicagrahambrandstudio.com/your-stories-in-action Connect on LinkedIn Follow on Instagram Website: jessicagrahambrandstudio.com   👯‍♀️ Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram here Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website

How many times have you felt like you should be thinner, more polished or more confident before you can truly take up space? Society hands us a long list of ‘shoulds’ when it comes to beauty, body image and confidence - but what if we faced those expectations head on and decided for ourselves what confidence really looks like? In this episode of The Should-Free Life and Business Podcast, I’m joined by confidence and visibility coach Tamsin Broster, to dive deep into the many complex, nuanced issues around body image, self-acceptance and breaking free from harmful, limiting beauty ideals. Together, we explore: ✨ Tamsin’s personal journey with body image, from diet culture struggles to true self-acceptance ✨ The ‘shoulds’ we absorb around thinness, beauty, and confidence, and how they hold us back ✨ How oppressive systems and privilege shape our experiences with body image and visibility ✨ Why real confidence isn’t about distraction or avoidance but about about confronting and unlearning these societal oppressions ✨ How all of this ties into women’s visibility in business and the way they live every moment of their days - whether that’s on stage or at the family dinner table If you’ve ever felt like you should shrink yourself—physically or metaphorically—this conversation is for you. It’s time to reclaim your space, embrace your body as it is and show up in the world with a confidence that’s defined by nobody but yourself. 🎧 Tune in now for an empowering, should-free take on confidence, self-acceptance and visibility. ❤ If you loved this episode, don’t forget to Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review—it’ll help more people discover the show and start their should-free journey too!   🌻 Connect with Tamsin Connect on LinkedIn Follow on Instagram Listen to Tamsin’s podcast Unshakeable Confidence Website: tamsinbroster.co.uk   👯‍♀️ Come hang out with me! Connect with me on LinkedIn here Follow me on Instagram here Join my mailing list here Check out what else I do on my website