What happens when you finally stop people-pleasing — and choose you? In this grounding conversation with Katrina Madrilejo, we explore what it means to prioritize yourself in a world that teaches women to overgive, especially as an entrepreneur. From navigating burnout to claiming your truth in every room you walk into, Katrina shares what it’s taken to build a life and business that feel like home. We talk about: Moving through burnout and healing the overgiving loop Honoring your mornings, your boundaries, your body The quiet power of holding yourself during wobbly seasons Returning to your truth — especially when no one’s watching This is your permission slip to take yourself seriously, honor your capacity, and reclaim your seat at your own table.

What if your business was never about “success” but about becoming more you? Naam, The Cyclical Coach, joins me in this vibrant and truth-telling episode about letting go of perfectionism, surrendering the overthinking, and making room for the life and business your soul actually craves. Together we dive into: Letting go of doing things “the right way” and just feeling into it Making peace with limbo, rest, and the nothingness between action Why your work is not your identity — and your business isn’t your worth Tapping into art, dance, and pleasure to return to your essence The deep self-respect required to build a business on your own terms Naam’s story is a love letter to the creative woman reclaiming her agency — reminding us that entrepreneurship is less about proving and more about remembering who we really are.

What does it really take to show up as the woman you’re becoming? In this honest and expansive conversation, I sit down with Amanda Leah Ng to talk about the inner journey of entrepreneurship, the one no one prepares you for. From releasing patterns of perfectionism and comparison to claiming your self-trust and intuitive confidence, Amanda shares how entrepreneurship has cracked her open and become her most powerful training ground. We talk about: Naming who you want to become, before the world validates it Moving beyond over-certification and into embodied confidence Letting go of rigid frameworks so you can truly follow your clients The difference between self-doubt and deep listening Why believing in yourself isn’t just mindset — it’s magic This episode is a beautiful reminder that you don’t need to be perfect to be powerful — you just need to come back to yourself.

In this episode, I’m joined by the thoughtful and passionate Nikki, a Leadership Coach for purpose-led female entrepreneurs. Together, we unpack what it really means to lead yourself - both in your highest seasons and when sales are slow. We talk about:– Nervous system care as a business strategy– Why intentional rest isn’t a luxury - it’s a requirement– Redefining wealth as something far deeper than revenue Nikki brings a grounded, powerful perspective on what it takes for women to lead themselves with conviction, softness, and trust no matter what season they’re in. If you're navigating growth, uncertainty, or craving emotional clarity in your business... this one’s for you. You can find Nikki here: https://www.instagram.com/breathingmindful/ You can find Valentina here: https://www.instagram.com/valentinathayer/  

In this episode, I had the joy of reconnecting with the luminous Flurina Thali - six months after our first conversation on wintering and what it meant to slow down with the season. Now, in the heart of summer, Flurina shares what it feels like to be in a season of creative aliveness - both as someone immersed in soul-aligned work and as a woman in her fertile years. We explore:✨ What it means to create without burnout✨ How to stay intentional in times of expansion✨ The wisdom of honoring our body’s rhythms - even in growth seasons This conversation is a gentle invitation to lead with presence, not pressure.   🎧 Listen to our original episode on wintering here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ9mrrRg5XQ ✨ Work with Flurina in London:www.butterfieldosteopathy.co.uk ✨ Listen to her free workshop on the female anatomy:www.flurinathali.com/freeworkshop   Write to me on Instagram on your thoughts, take aways or if you'd like to be interviewed as well: https://www.instagram.com/valentinathayer/    

In our very first podcast interview, I’m joined by the wise and deeply grounded Eden Sanchez. Together, we take a walk down memory lane as Eden shares her journey from feeling disconnected and unclear to becoming the grounded, purpose-led guide she is today.   We explore what it means to truly listen to your intuition, how alignment can be felt in the doing, and the vital role our bodies play in helping us make decisions that are not just smart, but soul-aligned.   Eden supports others through her 1:1 work, and she’s genuinely one of the most thoughtful, heart-centered people I’ve had the joy of speaking with.   Find Eden through: Instagram @edensanchezcoaching  Wedsite: https://www.edensanchez.com/      

Say goodbye to chronic stress once and for allWeekends, spa days… they are a bandaid fixThey are not the things that are going to create lasting changeThe real change from in facing:🌱the rules we inherited🌱the pressure we normalize🌱the emotions we burry🌱the guilt we carryThe Self-Return is the space for you to work through everything that is keeping you on autopilot on then hamster wheelDm me to have a free 30-min call to learn if this 1:1 space is for you

What you repeat is what you end up believing  

It’s midnightIt’s my second week doing this Live challenge and I’m noticing my discomfort show up, my procrastination while preparing to come on liveBut instead of getting frustratedI’m giving myself patience and compassionBecause I know it’s a processI know this takes timeAnd the more I engage and connect with the fear and discomfortThe more I grow my capacityThe more I heal this wounded part of myselfGrateful I’m showing upGrateful for challenges that push me with a supportive nudgeEveryday I get to show up for my little self that felt like she didn’t belongEveryday I get to prove to her she’s safe and she’s got a big place in this worldYay me 🥰If you’re looking for a supportive challenge that takes you into healing - the Self-Return is what you’re looking forDm me 1:1Goodnight

Welcome to The Self-Return Series - a 90-day audio journey where I go live daily to share body-based insights, emotional truths, and nervous system support for women who are ready to stop overriding themselves and start living in rhythm. Today’s episode is all about:→ The importance of coming home to yourself, of bringing this awareness and energy inwards Whether you’re a space-holder, a cycle-led woman, or someone who feels like you’re always on, this space is for you. Let this be your daily return to softness, clarity, and balance. Ways to Work With Me:🌿 Join The Self-Return 1:1 experience DM me RETURN on Instagram @valentinathayer or message me for current openings. 🌀 Sign up for the Body Awareness Circle (Membership):COMING SOON!

Welcome to The Self-Return Series - a 90-day audio journey where I go live daily to share body-based insights, emotional truths, and nervous system support for women who are ready to stop overriding themselves and start living in rhythm. Today’s episode is all about:→ How your cycle is not a limitation, it's literally YOU Whether you’re a space-holder, a cycle-led woman, or someone who feels like you’re always on, this space is for you. Let this be your daily return to softness, clarity, and balance. Ways to Work With Me:🌿 Join The Self-Return 1:1 experience DM me RETURN on Instagram @valentinathayer or message me for current openings. 🌀 Sign up for the Body Awareness Circle (Membership):COMING SOON!

What is stress and how do you know when you are experiencing it?Cycle awareness has changed my life by helping me find BALANCEIt’s helped me be more compassionate towards myself, when I need to slow down, eat certain things, set boundaries…Cycle awareness has made the confusion and disconnect I had with my body disappearI am so grateful I came into this word and started connecting to myself, hearing myself and stressing leas as a resultThat’s why I’m starting a membership which is going to change your lifeI’m pouring everything I’ve learned about how to stress less in the last 10 years in thereFor you to tap into a lighter and healthier version of yourselfMuch love to youDm to get the founding member’s price!

Life happens FOR us not TO usTune in to hear the incredible story of how my client is TRANSFORMING her life and saying goodbye to burnout foreverI have 1:1 spots opening up, write to me if you’d like support🌹

Cycle day 2 reflectionsYour worth is not what or how much you get done, it’s simply youBody awareness is all about tapping into what feels good to you in this momentAllowing yourself to enjoy the passing of time is the best medicineI have spots open for 1:1 mentorshipThis is for you to dive deep withinTo allow yourself to love yourself upAnd ultimately give yourself what you need and desire most in every phaseThis is the greatest liberationYour evolution towards self-love and compassionDM me to dive into this journey

Welcome to The Self-Return Series - a 90-day audio journey where I go live daily to share body-based insights, emotional truths, and nervous system support for women who are ready to stop overriding themselves and start living in rhythm. Today’s episode is all about:→ The world wanting you to GROW and TRANSFORM Whether you’re a space-holder, a cycle-led woman, or someone who feels like you’re always on, this space is for you. Let this be your daily return to softness, clarity, and balance. Ways to Work With Me:🌿 Join The Self-Return 1:1 experience DM me RETURN on Instagram @valentinathayer or message me for current openings. 🌀 Sign up for the Body Awareness Circle (Membership):COMING SOON!

Best for luteal, tired, overwhelmed and emotional days👇~The secret behind doing just 1%~If you don’t have the time to do your whole self care routine, such as🪐meditate for 30 min in the morningCan you offer yourself 1% of that?✨like sitting in silence and taking 2 conscious breaths?Here’s a little reminder to show up for your health, emotions and spirit every day even if it’s just with 1% of your energyKnowing where you’re going will make the journey easier to navigate❤️

🌹The real work behind preventing/getting past burnoutChanging your identityShifting your beliefsMaking conscious decisionsThat move you towards the bigger pictureOf your dream lifeIt’s getting past the discomfort of showing up for yourselfEven when a part of you is screamingFor you to just go back to your old practicesBurnout is not your natural stateIt’s here because you’ve disconnected from your nature,From your innate ability to create harmonyMy 1:1 spaces are exactly where we go deep and explore what’s holding you backIt’s where you are given the opportunity to transformBecause you become first AWARE of what’s driving your decisionsAnd ONLY THEN can you move past it through aligned actionDon’t miss out on yourselfYou deserve a life of inner peaceI know you’re ready🌹DM me on IG @valentinathayer  🌹

🌺The Secret to Not Burning Out….It’s so simple:Self connectionThat desire that we all haveBut can’t find any time forSelf connectionThe precursor toself awarenessSelf awarenessThe precursor toAligned actionsAre you tired?Do you need a break?Can someone help you?It’s not about having strict boundariesBut body-led boundariesWhere you get to flowWith what your body is sayingWhere you get to danceWith her innate divine rhythmBurnout preventionCan only happen when youBring your awareness back to yourselfThis is what the ⭕️Body Awareness Circle⭕️ is going to support you throughWe launch on the first day of summer 🌞DM me on IG @valentinathayer to find out about early bird prices

Day 3 - I watched a documentary this morning on the Tao Te Ching (道德经）and was reminded of the importance of remembering Nature’s WayWe are not above Nature, we ARE NatureBut because we have a mind that allows us to make decisions to align to it or not.. we are responsible for the times we step out of line with NatureThe menstrual cycle is a great tool to see if we are acting out of ego or in alignment with our highest goodI think I’m going to read more about this - if you have any fav Taoist books or films send them to me 🙏✨🫶

Welcome to The Self-Return Series - a 90-day audio journey where I go live daily to share body-based insights, emotional truths, and nervous system support for women who are ready to stop overriding themselves and start living in rhythm. Today’s episode is all about:→ What happens when we get stuck in our masculine and how you can lean into our lower energy days to bring out the feminine. Whether you’re a space-holder, a cycle-led woman, or someone who feels like you’re always on, this space is for you. Let this be your daily return to softness, clarity, and balance. Ways to Work With Me:🌿 Join The Self-Return 1:1 experienceDM me RETURN on Instagram @valentinathayer or message me for current openings. 🌀 Sign up for the Body Awareness Circle (Membership):[Insert link when ready] Connect with Me:Instagram → @valentinathayer