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Living with Purpose

by Simone Denny

Join Simone in her discussions with thought leaders and everyday people who have found their purpose in life. Simone uncovers what their journey to finding their purpose has been, their struggles and joys of finding their unique gifts and talents and how they are using these gifts to serve others in the world. This is what Simone calls Living with Purpose. About Simone DennySimone Denny is a qualified Life Coach, a Mind Detox practitioner, a health and wellness blogger, a yoga teacher and the owner of a successful online wellness store in Australia called the Nourishing Hub. She runs women's workshops and wellness retreats and has a passion for mind-body wellness, discovering and living your purpose, and sparking joy.Simone graduated from the University of Berkeley, California and Otago University with degrees in psychology and in business. She has previously spent 10 years working in the banking industry, where she was a director, successfully project managing multi-million dollar

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Episodes

  1. The Hidden Reason You Feel Stuck

    Have you ever felt like you know exactly what you need to do... but you just can't seem to move forward? Maybe you've tried changing your mindset, finding more motivation or becoming more disciplined, yet you keep falling back into the same patterns. What if you're not actually stuck? What if…

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  2. Creating from Your Impermanence

    Most of us live as though we have time. Time to start the thing. Time to rest. Time to repair the relationship. Time to prioritise our health. Time to create the life we dream about. But what if the awareness that our time is finite wasn't depressing, but liberating? In this episode, I explore…

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  3. The Real Reason So Many People Feel Disengaged

    Are you feeling flat, unmotivated or like your old drive has simply disappeared? You're not alone and it's not laziness, weakness or a lack of discipline. In this episode, Simone shares the four real reasons so many people are quietly quitting right now - at work, in relationships and in life...

  4. The Cost of Over-Delivering (And What to Do Instead)

    There’s a pattern I see in so many women I work with - and one I know well in myself. We say yes when we’re already full. We go above and beyond what’s needed. We hold everything together for everyone else. And most of the time, we don’t even recognise we’re doing it. In this episode, I explore…

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  5. When Your Old Identity No Longer Fits

    In this episode, Simone explores the psychological and neurological experience of identity transition in midlife — the space between who you have been and who you are becoming. Many people reach a point where familiar roles, ambitions, and motivations no longer feel aligned. Drive shifts.…

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  6. Stop Shoulding on Yourself

    In this episode, Simone explores how living by our shoulds and shouldn’ts quietly shapes the way we experience our lives - especially in midlife. She names the cultural moment we’re in: uncertainty, saturation, post-pandemic fatigue, and a nervous system that’s often hovering between fight…

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  7. How to Digest Your Day

    Have you ever gone to bed feeling full, not just from what you’ve eaten, but from everything you’ve taken in throughout the day? From the constant stimulation, the emotions you’ve absorbed, and the never-ending to-do list running through your mind? In this episode, Simone explores what it really...

  8. Fake Productivity and What to do About It

    “Never mistake movement for achievement.” — Tony Robbins We’ve all had those days where we’re flat out - emails, errands, perfecting our logo or website, even throwing on a load of washing - and it looks like productivity. But if the needle isn’t moving on what truly matters, it’s not progress…...

  9. The Truth About Men’s Work with Skott Taylor

    When you hear the term men’s work, what comes to mind? A bootcamp for “toughening up”? A place to talk about feelings? Something mysterious that happens behind closed doors? In this episode, I sit down with Skott Taylor - facilitator, men's work leader, husband, father, and passionate advocate…

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  10. How We Can Do Hard Things

    One year ago, I never imagined I'd be someone who swims in the ocean year-round. I’ve always hated the cold — and yet, here I am, dipping into the sea every Friday morning at 7am, rain, wind or winter chill. It all started with a simple WhatsApp message to a few women on Waiheke Island… and now...

  11. Why I Don’t Tell Clients to Quit Their Job and Follow Their Purpose

    Why I Don’t Tell Clients to Quit Their Jobs and Follow Their Purpose This might surprise you—but I rarely tell my clients to quit their jobs in the name of purpose. Even though I guide women through life transitions and help them reconnect with their sense of purpose, I'm not in the business of...

  12. Turning 50: Golden Insights and Life Lessons

    In this episode, I share my reflections on turning 50 and the five most important lessons I've learned along the way. Recording on the eve of my 50th birthday, I discuss how this milestone feels different - bringing joy rather than the emotional difficulty I've experienced with past birthdays. My...

  13. Monday Morning Blueprint: Plan Your Week with Purpose

    Episode: How to SLIP into Your Week with Intention and Ease In this episode, we explore a powerful framework for starting your week with clarity, focus, and alignment. Learn how to break free from the reactive Monday morning email trap and instead create a week that flows with purpose. What…

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  14. Meet Your Inner Parts: An IFS Guide to Unlocking Clarity

    Are you feeling stuck, overthinking, or unsure about your next steps? In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and discover how different parts of ourselves can block our path to clarity. Drawing from years of experience working with clients, Simone…

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  15. The Path from Self-Abandonment to Self-Honouring

    In this episode, we dive into the subtle ways self-abandonment shows up in our lives and how it can leave us feeling disconnected and unfulfilled. Self-abandonment occurs when we ignore our true needs in favour of pleasing others or meeting societal expectations, often leading to emotional...

  16. Your Momentum Map: 5 Steps to a Winning Week

    Welcome back to the podcast! Today’s episode is all about setting up your week for success with clarity, focus, and momentum. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or find it challenging to prioritize what's most important, this episode is for you. Episode Highlights: The importance of intentional…

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  17. Too Restless to Meditate? Here’s What You Can Do Instead

    In this episode, we dive into the challenges faced by those who feel too restless for traditional meditation practices. Inspired by a recent question from a workshop attendee, I explore how high-energy personalities and those who struggle with restlessness can still cultivate mindfulness and...

  18. Leaning Into Discomfort: The Path to True Growth

    In this deeply reflective episode, we explore the profound power of discomfort and how leaning into it can lead to significant personal growth. Inspired by my own journey of sharing vulnerable truths in a previous episode, I delve into the surprising lessons I learned about discomfort, especially...

  19. Finding Hope in Perimenopause - My Personal Journey

    In this episode, I dive deep into my personal journey through one of the most challenging periods of my life—navigating perimenopause while dealing with various stressors. This episode is raw, real, and a bit vulnerable as I share stories I've never spoken about publicly before. But I believe in...

  20. Why We Avoid the Deep Work: Standing on the Edge of Transformation

    In this episode, we explore the four main reasons people resist deeper healing work, even when they recognize its importance. We discuss the discomfort of confronting past pain, the allure of staying in familiar patterns, the subtle payoffs of avoiding change, and the deep-seated belief of...

  21. The One Question That Will Ignite Your Change

    Episode Highlights: Welcome back to the podcast! Today is an exciting day because the doors to my Living with Purpose group coaching program are open. This program only opens once a year, so if you've been curious, now is the time to join. The doors close this weekend, and I can't wait to work…

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  22. 7 Practical Ways to Overcome Feeling Tired, Bored, or Ennui

    In this episode, we dive into the common yet often overlooked feeling of ennui—the sense of listlessness and dissatisfaction that can creep into our lives, leaving us feeling tired, bored, and unmotivated. Inspired by the new character in Inside Out 2, we'll explore practical strategies to help…

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  23. The Compassionate Mid-Year Review: How to Rise for the Rest of the Year

    Episode Summary: We’re just past the halfway point of the year. This is the perfect moment to decide: do we let our goals slide, or do we reset our energy and realign with what truly matters to us? Why a Mid-Year Review Matters: A mid-year review allows us to pause and reflect on the journey so...

  24. My Personal IFS Self Check-in Ritual

    In today's show, I share my own personal ritual I do using Internal Family Systems (IFS) work. If you are looking for rituals to connect with yourself and gain greater self-awareness, self-compassion and self-connection, tune in and take a listen. www.simonedenny.me…

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  25. 4 Questions To Kickstart Your Day With Momentum And Flow

    Have you ever noticed how some weeks you’re in a flow state, effortlessly getting things done, while other weeks your mind is constantly task-switching like a clown with too many balls in the air? As a coach, I'm passionate about helping people be intentional about where they put their energy and...

  26. Beyond Comparison: 4 Powerful Questions for Growth

    Want to experience greater growth and quality of life? Then look at the questions you ask yourself, especially when comparing to others. Theodore Roosevelt said, “Comparison is the theft of joy.” This is concerning, considering most of us spend hours scrolling and comparing our lives with the…

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  27. Embracing Transformation in the Midlife Journey (My Personal Story)

    This morning I had the great pleasure of being interviewed by the fabulous Lysa Black on the Feminine Rebellion. I share my personal story about going through midlife, hitting rock bottom and how I navigated this challenging yet awakening time through deep inner work and compassion. We talk:...

  28. Powerful Ways to Build Your Self Awareness Muscle

    In the coaching/therapy space that I work in, self-awareness is often heralded to be the key to personal growth and fulfilment. Self-awareness researcher Tasha Eurich discovered that 95% of people believe they are self-aware, however, only 12–15% possess both high internal and external...

  29. 7 Transformative Practices for Achieving Your Goals and Intentions

    For years, I eagerly engaged in the ritual of setting goals and intentions. There's something magical about envisioning a new future, filled with excitement and anticipation. Yet, despite my enthusiasm, I often found myself a year later with the same aspirations, not feeling like I had shifted…

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  30. The Art of Letting Go: Ceremonies for Release and Renewal

    As the year draws to a close, it's a natural time for reflection. In this episode, we explore the art of letting go—a practice crucial for personal growth and evolution. Key Takeaways: Completion and Reflection: The end of the year prompts us to review and release what no longer serves us, be it...

  31. Year-End Review: A Roadmap to Personal Growth

    Picture this: you're standing at the cusp of a new year, and you have a choice. You can either rush headlong into the year, taking with you the same beliefs, patterns and habits of the past year or you can take a moment to reflect, learn, and pave the way for a more aligned and purposeful year....

  32. 5 Ways to Change the Stories that Hold you Back

    In this thought provoking podcast, we unravel the power of the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape our identities. From deep-seated beliefs to everyday narratives, we explore the impact of these stories on our lives. Join us on a journey of curiosity, courage, and change as we discuss...

  33. Mastering Your Week with Grace: The 5 Steps to Success

    In today’s podcast, I dive into a topic that's close to my heart, one that can have a profound impact on the way we experience our week and our lives. I will be sharing How to Master Your Week with Grace: The 5 Steps to Success," I believe these simple steps hold the keys to creating a life with...

  34. The Art of Shutdown Rituals: Unwind and Thrive

    You’ve probably heard of the power of a morning ritual. Today I want to share about the power of a shutdown ritual and how it can impact your performance, productivity and your ability to feel calm, connected and present in a highly stimulated world. There is no doubt that most of us feel...

  35. Rewiring For Motivation - Overcoming Your Primitive Brain

    Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to press stop at the end of a cliffhanger Netflix episode and why it is so easy to click next and watch another hour when you know you should go to bed? Or why it is so hard to stop scrolling your phone when you know you should be doing something much more...

  36. How celebrating your wins can change your life?

    My husband James recently said to me, “We should drink some of that champagne down in the garage, it’s getting old!”. I’m embarrassed to admit some of the bottles down there I’ve had since London days but they’re extra special ones and I’ve been waiting for just the right occasion to celebrate.…

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  37. How To Protect Your Energy (Hello Empaths)

    We recently went away as a family and I discovered the extent to which my daughter is an empath (I share more of this in the podcast). Just like the word suggests, being an empath means you have a very deep sense of empathy, you are highly attuned and sensitive to other people's (or animals')...

  38. My Favourite Coaching Question

    What I have found, from coaching a lot of people in midlife and being in midlife myself, is there comes a point where we tire of certain aspects of ourselves (or someone close to us tires of it first 😊). We are often aware of the behaviours and habits that are costing us, but we feel like we…

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  39. How to soften up

    Hello, I’m not sure how you are feeling in 2023 but for me I am already feeling different. Maybe I am entering a new phase in my life or perhaps it is the result of living through a pandemic, but I am not feeling that I want to lead into this year with the same drive, push or constant “doingness”...

  40. Don’t Forget The Joy Part Of The Holiday Season

    As we were racing to the ferry yesterday, my Mum driving her blue electric car, kids in the back and me tensely looking at the clock with minutes to spare, a bus drove towards us with Merry Christmas as the destination. My Mum laughed - ha Merry Christmas as if to say who has time to have a Merry...

  41. Managing Emotional Contagion

    Have you ever had someone walk in the room in a bad mood and noticed the whole room change? Or have you walked into a room feeling stressed, angry or upset and witnessed the domino impact that had on everyone else? This is called emotional contagion - we can catch and spread emotions (just like a...

  42. Authentic Confidence With Ben Fauske

    Perhaps there are some aspects of your life where your feel like you very confident and others you notice you really lack confidence? It is quite normal to feel that polarity. Your confidence might be challenged when you are are on your growth edge, that place where you are not good or competent…

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  43. 7 Ways to Get Back on Track

    Someone reminded me that it is 6 weeks till school breaks up for the summer holidays and I had that pang of 'oh my gosh there is so much to do and so little time' I REALLY need to get back on track and close all those open loops! Here's the thing, you don't have to try to close all the open loops...

  44. 3 Questions For When Things Don't Go To Plan

    Connect with me: www.simonedenny.me facebook.com/simonedennycoaching instagram.com/simonedennycoaching [email protected]

  45. The Power Of Decluttering With Rebekah Holmes

    Apparently there is science behind this feeling. Studies have shown that for women, high cortisol levels (stress hormones) are correlated to the density of household items in the home. More stuff, more stress! So how can we declutter our homes, or at least organise our clutter in a way that feels...

  46. Why Discomfort is the Birthplace of Growth

    In this podcast, I talk about the discomfort of feeling uncomfortable feelings and processing uncomfortable times in our lives. To lean into discomfort by choice goes against our primitive programming but this is the true birthplace of growth and evolution. Connect with me: www.simonedenny.me...

  47. Yes, you can be bothered!

    Connect with me: www.simonedenny.me facebook.com/simonedennycoaching instagram.com/simonedennycoaching [email protected]

  48. Holding Up The Mirror

    Connect with me: www.simonedenny.me facebook.com/simonedennycoaching instagram.com/simonedennycoaching [email protected]

  49. Moving From Exhausted To Energised

    Why am I so tired? Apparently, this is one of the most googled questions on the internet. Recently I've been talking about Post Pandemic Depletion (PPD) - this fatigue and apathy that so many of us have been feeling, especially after what has felt like a very long winter down here in the Southern...

  50. Emotional Release With Emily Brewer

    If you have been with me for a while you will know I am a big campaigner for preventive health, both from a mental and physical perspective. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. However, when it comes to Emotional Release it can be both the prevention and the cure. Today I'm...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join Simone in her discussions with thought leaders and everyday people who have found their purpose in life. Simone uncovers what their journey to finding their purpose has been, their struggles and joys of finding their unique gifts and talents and how they are using these gifts to serve others in the world. This is what Simone calls Living with Purpose. About Simone DennySimone Denny is a qualified Life Coach, a Mind Detox practitioner, a health and wellness blogger, a yoga teacher and the owner of a successful online wellness store in Australia called the Nourishing Hub. She runs women's workshops and wellness retreats and has a passion for mind-body wellness, discovering and living your purpose, and sparking joy.Simone graduated from the University of Berkeley, California and Otago University with degrees in psychology and in business. She has previously spent 10 years working in the banking industry, where she was a director, successfully project managing multi-million dollar

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