15. Why Living Without a Plan Might Be the Key to Finding Yourself

So many women find themselves quietly questioning, “Is this really it?” while juggling responsibilities, identities, and the constant pull to keep everyone else happy. In this honest and empowering episode, I’m joined by Therese Skelly - intuitive business mentor, transformational coach, and author of Love-Based Mission - for a heartfelt conversation about the hidden identities we wear, and what happens when we finally choose to let them go.Therese shares her raw and courageous story of navigating personal trauma, caretaking through crisis, and rising through the messy middle to reconnect with her true self. Together, we explore how ancestral and cultural conditioning shapes how we show up, why so many women feel stuck in patterns of overgiving, and how you can begin to reclaim your energy, worth, and joy - starting today.This episode is for the woman who’s been holding it all together but secretly longs to break free. You’ll walk away with practical insights and gentle reminders that you are already enough.Key Takeaways from This Episode:✔ Your pain holds purpose - if you’re willing to alchemise it into wisdom.✔ Overgiving is often a sign of unhealed identity patterns, not your personality.✔ Your soul already knows the next step - you just need to listen and trust.✔ Reclaiming your worth starts with releasing the roles that no longer serve you.✔ You don’t have to wait for a breakdown to choose a breakthrough.Timestamps & Key Topics:[00:00] Welcome & Episode Intro[04:10] Therese’s Journey from Therapist to Transformational Coach[08:30] Navigating Trauma, Motherhood & Business[13:50] What Identity Work Really Means (And Why It’s Crucial)[20:45] Letting Go of the “Good Girl” & Other Inherited Roles[27:00] What It Takes to Trust Yourself (Even Without a Plan)[33:10] Subconscious Blocks & Energetic Boundaries[39:30] Joy, Stillness & Rebuilding After Burnout[45:00] Practical Steps to Begin Coming Home to Yourself[51:10] Where to Connect with Therese & Final Words of WisdomResources & Links:📌 Connect with Therese Skelly: Website: www.thereseskelly.com Facebook: facebook.com/therese.skelly LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thereseskellyaz📌 Connect with me, Debbie Lucas: Learn more about my offerings and links here: www.debbielucas.me/links📌 Subscribe to Your Worth, Your Way for soulful, weekly conversations.💛 If this episode touched your heart, please leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear they are already worthy - just as they are.Mentioned in this episode:The Soulwork LibraryThe Soulwork Library is here — a growing collection of powerful, feel-good workbooks to help you shift old patterns, spark new clarity, and rise into the real you. Whether it’s self-worth, boundaries, joy or manifestation — there’s something waiting for you. Start your next breakthrough at debbielucas.me/linksSoulwork LibraryThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy