RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Conversations on the Psychology of Addiction, Behaviour & High Performance

What happens when the company that constantly tells you how valuable you are suddenly stops treating you like a human being?For Natalie Renee Parker, that question became very real.After a frightening health crisis led to hospitalisation, a blood transfusion and ultimately major surgery, Natalie was preparing to take medical leave when her employer attempted to lay her off just days before the operation.Instead of quietly accepting what was happening, she advocated for herself.That experience became part of a much bigger turning point, leading Natalie to leave corporate America, start her own business and dedicate her work to changing the way organisations think about leadership, accountability and the people behind the job titles.In this episode Natalie and I talk about:• Why bad leadership can affect far more than your working day• The difference between managing people and actually leading them• Why accountability has to work both ways• What employees should reasonably expect from their leaders• Why people often tolerate poor behaviour when they don't know what good leadership looks like• How to advocate for yourself without abandoning your values• Why workplace problems can feel deeply personal when they often aren't• The importance of dignity, compassion and humanity at work• Why leaders need feedback and accountability too• How a health crisis forced Natalie to question whether she was living the life she actually wantedNatalie makes a brilliant point during our conversation:"Leadership is a product, and the employee is the consumer of that product."And perhaps one of the biggest reminders from this episode is that the people we remember from our careers aren't necessarily the ones who achieved the biggest numbers.We remember how they made us feel and who they were to us.If you've ever worked for a difficult boss, questioned whether something happening at work was acceptable, struggled to speak up, or you're responsible for leading other people, this conversation is well worth listening to.Because your job title doesn't stop you being human.And neither does theirs.Information is everywhere. Understanding is rare.Vicky xxConnect with Natalie Here:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-renee-parker/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalieparkerenterprises/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenatalieparker/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCXmh2Q4n6sNneJ23nxiGidw Natalie's TEDx talk: Listen HereCheck out her podcast "So Your Boss Sucks":Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-your-boss-sucks-now-what/id1788316078 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/98c5fa73-8fd8-4c15-98b6-9b20bb6d5792/so-your-boss-sucks-now-what Stay Connected with Vicky 📩 Join my personal newsletter for weekly insights into human behaviour, health, performance and the psychology behind lasting change:https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuv🌐 Website: https://www.vickymidwood.comSocials: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwood/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vickymidwood📸 Instagram:️ https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/ RAW CHATTER Podcast - If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe and Share. It really helps more people discover these conversations.Information is everywhere. Understanding is rare.And remember...We only have one life, as far as we know, and one body. Please look after it, because it is looking after you.

Do you work hard because you genuinely care about what you do...Or because somewhere underneath it all, you're still trying to prove that you're worthy of what you receive?Because unworthiness doesn't always look like low self-esteem.It can look like being incredibly hardworking.Being the reliable one.Over-delivering.Undercharging.Working through lunch.Struggling to accept help.Feeling guilty when you rest.Brushing off compliments.Or believing you need to give more before you've earned the right to receive. In this solo episode of RAW CHATTER, I'm exploring the much sneakier ways worthiness shows up in successful business owners and high-performing professionals.Because there's an important distinction between working hard from integrity and working hard to prove something about yourself.I talk about:👉 Why high standards, independence and generosity can sometimes disguise a worthiness issue👉Why some of us find receiving far harder than giving👉The link between worthiness, pricing and over-delivering👉Why you may feel you have to earn rest👉How being "the reliable one" can become part of your identity👉Why knowing you need better boundaries doesn't necessarily change your behaviour👉The real cost of constantly trying to prove yourself👉How to recognise when enough really IS enoughAnd there's a question in this episode that I really want you to sit with:At what point did being excellent at what you do become needing to exhaust yourself to prove that you are excellent at it? Look back over the last seven days and ask yourself:Where did I give more than I actually needed to?Where did I refuse help?Where did I make something harder than it needed to be?Where did I say yes when I wanted to say no?Where did I feel guilty for resting?Where did I do something because I didn't want somebody to think badly of me?Where did I feel I had to earn something I was already entitled to receive?Then choose ONE and ask:What did I believe it would say about me if I didn't do that? Don't judge the answer. Get curious about it.Because working hard isn't the problem. Caring isn't the problem. Being generous isn't the problem. Ambition isn't the problem.But needing those things to prove that you deserve your success, money, rest, relationships or place in the room is something very different. Information is everywhere. Understanding is rare.Vicky xx📩 Join my personal newsletter for weekly insights into human behaviour, health, performance and the psychology behind lasting change:https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuv🌐 Website: https://www.vickymidwood.com🎙️ RAW CHATTER PodcastAvailable on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe and Share. It really helps more people discover these conversations.Information is everywhere. Understanding is rare.And remember...We only have one life, as far as we know, and one body. Please look after it, because it is looking after you.✍️ Try this exerciseStay Connected

Whether you're leaving corporate, growing a business or simply struggling to explain what makes you different, this conversation will completely change the way you think about your brand.🎧 Listen now and discover why your greatest competitive advantage isn't your logo...It's you.Vicky xxConnect with Sally Inkster🌐 Website: https://www.sallyinkster.com/💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sallyinksterStay Connected📩 Join my personal newsletter for weekly insights into human behaviour, health, performance and the psychology behind lasting change:https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuv🌐 Website: https://www.vickymidwood.com🎙️ RAW CHATTER PodcastAvailable on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe and Share. It really helps more people discover these conversations.Remember...We only have one life, as far as we know, and one body. Please look after it... because it is looking after you.Socials: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwood/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vickymidwood📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood

How many times have you been told..."You just need to try harder."For many people, that advice doesn't motivate them, it creates shame.In this powerful episode of Raw Chatter, I sit down with Karen, founder of "Try Harder Is BS", to explore what it's really like living with ADHD, autism and AuDHD, and why so many intelligent, capable people spend years believing they're simply not trying hard enough.We talk about:✅ Why "try harder" is often the worst advice you can give✅ ADHD, autism and the internal "brain war" so many people experience✅ Why girls and women are still so frequently missed or diagnosed late✅ The hidden cost of masking✅ Meltdowns, burnout and nervous system overload✅ How to stop fighting your brain and start working with it instead✅ Why success comes from understanding your strengths, not forcing yourself to fit someone else's rulesOne line from Karen sums up the whole conversation:"A life that works for you doesn't have to make sense to anyone else."Whether you're neurodivergent yourself, suspect you might be, support someone who is, or simply want to understand human behaviour better, this episode is packed with practical insight and refreshing honesty.👇 Connect with Karen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryharderisbs/Email: [email protected] can join Karyn 'live' on August 6th at 12 noon talking about Understanding Neurodivergence at Leah Wren’s "Lunchbreak that Changes Everything" Use this link to register: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/p9rQq371T1ZIpvLao1KDIf this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.👍 Like | Subscribe | ShareVicky xx🎥 WATCH MY FREE MASTERCLASS:Why Awareness Alone Keeps People Stuck: The Hidden Patterns Shaping Your Energy, Health & PerformanceDetails here: go-figure-coaching-mlg3hl.subscribepage.io🌐 Website:https://www.vickymidwood.com📩 Email:[email protected]🔗 Connect with me:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwood/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwoodInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/#ADHD #Autism #AuDHD #Neurodiversity #Burnout #HumanBehaviour #Leadership #SelfAwareness #RawChatterPodcast

What would make someone walk away from a multi-million-pound business they built from nothing?In this week's episode of Raw Chatter, I sit down with Vishrant, whose extraordinary life story completely challenges the way we think about success, purpose and fulfilment.By the age of 28, he'd built a hugely successful publishing business and retired.Then everything changed.After surviving 18 hours in the ocean, surrounded by sharks during a cyclone, he experienced something that completely transformed the direction of his life.He gave away his business.Walked barefoot around Australia for four years.Studied psychotherapy and naturopathy.And has since spent nearly three decades helping people stop suffering by changing the way they see themselves and the world.In this conversation we explore:✅ Building success from nothing✅ Why money alone wasn't enough✅ The life-changing experience that changed everything✅ Self-acceptance and overcoming "not good enough"✅ Mentorship and personal growth✅ Letting go of identity✅ Why real success starts from withinWhether you're a business owner, leader, entrepreneur or simply questioning what success really means, this conversation will leave you thinking long after it ends.One sentence from Vishrant stayed with me:"If you want a happy life, accept life as it is."Checkout his website here: 🌐 https://vishrant.org📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vishrantSocial Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/vishrantprem/https://instagram.com/vishrantpremhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vishrantpremVicky xx Connect with Vicky Midwood🌐 https://www.vickymidwood.com💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwood/📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/📧 [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation.

You don't have to love yourself to stop attacking yourself.For years I believed that "self-love" was the answer... but I couldn't even imagine what that meant. I didn't like myself, let alone love myself.Maybe you've felt the same.If you've ever criticised yourself for eating too much, drinking too much, saying yes when you wanted to say no, missing the gym, making mistakes, or feeling like you're never quite enough, this episode is for you.In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I explain why self-respect not self-love is often the first step towards lasting behaviour change.We explore the difference between:✔️ Self-worth✔️ Self-esteem✔️ Self-respect...and why understanding those differences can completely change how you think, feel and behave.We'll also explore why so many successful people still feel they have to earn rest, approval, success or even the right to look after themselves.Because lasting change doesn't begin with perfection.It begins with respect.Pause the episode and spend some time with these questions.Where in your life are you abandoning yourself?Where are you criticising yourself?What promises have you broken to yourself this week?Whose approval are you still trying to earn?If someone you loved spoke to themselves the way you speak to yourself, what would you say to them?Why don't you deserve that same respect?What would respecting yourself look like right now?There are no right or wrong answers.Just be honest.Awareness is where change begins.Vicky xx🎓 Watch my FREE Masterclass:https://go-figure-coaching-mlg3hl.subscribepage.io🌐 Websitehttps://www.vickymidwood.com🎙️ Subscribe to RAW CHATTER for more conversations about behaviour change, health, performance and the hidden patterns keeping us stuck.If you found this episode helpful, please:👍 Like💬 Leave a comment📤 Share it with someone who needs to hear it🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.Remember...You don't have to love yourself to stop attacking yourself.Self-care starts with self-respect.#SelfRespect #SelfLove #BehaviourChange #MentalHealth #PersonalDevelopment #PeoplePleasing #Confidence #Boundaries #SelfWorth #SelfEsteem #Health #Wellbeing #Mindset #Psychology #RawChatter

What happens when life throws you something you never expected?In this powerful episode of Raw Chatter, I'm joined by an incredible guest who shares her experience of navigating cancer three times, running a business, making difficult decisions, and learning one of the most important lessons of all...Never hand over your power.We talk openly about self-advocacy, trusting yourself, asking better questions, navigating the healthcare system, and why so many successful people ignore their own instincts until life forces them to stop.This isn't just a conversation about cancer.It's a conversation about leadership, identity, resilience, and learning to become your own strongest advocate—in your health, your business and your life.If you've ever felt dismissed...If you've ever doubted yourself...Or if you've ever put everyone else's needs before your own...This episode is for you. Vicky xx🎧 Listen now and let us know what resonated most.👤 Connect with Deb Krier🌐 Website: https://tryingnottodie.live💼 Business Website: https://debkrier.com🎙️ The Business Power Hour Podcast: https://thebusinesspowerhour.com📩 Email: [email protected]📞 Phone: +1 303-594-8930If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you liked, subscribed and shared it with someone who needs to hear this conversation.Because sometimes one conversation can change everything.🔗 Connect with me🌐 Website: https://www.vickymidwood.com🎙️ Free Masterclass:https://go-figure-coaching-mlg3hl.subscribepage.io💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwood/📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood📩 Email:[email protected]

Have you ever caught yourself thinking:"I know what to do... so why am I still not doing it?" "I've tried everything and nothing seems to work." "Why do I keep repeating the same patterns?"In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I explore one of the biggest reasons lasting change feels so difficult.The problem isn't always that you're choosing the wrong solution.It's that you may be trying to solve the wrong problem.I share stories from my own journey through addiction, binge eating and perfectionism, together with real client examples that reveal why understanding the pattern behind a behaviour is often more important than trying harder to change it.Towards the end of the episode, I invite you to grab a pen and paper and answer three powerful questions:📝 1. Where in your life are you trying harder?📝 2. Where are you collecting more information?📝 3. Where are you assuming you already know what the problem is?Your answers may completely change how you think about the challenges you're facing.If this episode resonates with you, I'd highly recommend watching my free 17-minute masterclass:🎥 Why Awareness Alone Keeps People Stuck – The Hidden Patterns Shaping Your Energy, Health & Performance👉 https://go-figure-coaching-mlg3hl.subscribepage.io🌐 Website:https://www.vickymidwood.com📩 Email:[email protected]🔗 Connect with me:LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwood/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwoodInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Remember...The thing you think needs fixing isn't always the thing that's creating the problem.

Why do we keep going back to behaviours we know aren't helping us?Why do we overthink, people please, comfort eat, drink too much, avoid difficult conversations or keep repeating the same patterns despite desperately wanting something different?In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I explore why awareness alone isn't enough to create lasting change.We look at:✅ Why the brain is a prediction machine✅ FEAR – False Evidence Appearing Real✅ How your nervous system responds to imagined threats as if they're real✅ Why familiar patterns feel safer than unfamiliar ones✅ The boomerang effect that pulls people back into old habits✅ How identity shapes behaviour✅ Why repetition and adaptation matter more than willpowerIf you've ever found yourself saying:"I know what I need to do, I just don't do it."This episode is for you.🎥 WATCH MY FREE MASTERCLASS:Why Awareness Alone Keeps People Stuck: The Hidden Patterns Shaping Your Energy, Health & PerformanceDetails here: go-figure-coaching-mlg3hl.subscribepage.io🌐 Website:https://www.vickymidwood.com📩 Email: [email protected]🔗 Connect with me:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwood/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwoodInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/Remember:The old pattern isn't winning because it's better.It's winning because it's had more practice.

Imagine building your life around travel... and then the entire world shuts down.In this episode of Raw Chatter, I sit down with Noémi Beres to explore an inspiring story of resilience, reinvention and entrepreneurship.What began as a passion for travel and content creation took an unexpected turn when the pandemic brought the travel industry to a standstill. Faced with uncertainty, [Guest Name] made a decision that would completely change the direction of their business and life.Today, they run a successful global podcast agency, helping entrepreneurs, founders and business leaders amplify their message and grow their impact through the power of podcasting.In this conversation we discuss:✈️ Building a business around travel🌍 How the pandemic forced a complete rethink🎙️ The journey from travel blogger to podcast agency owner📈 What business owners can learn about adapting to change💡 Why reinvention is often the doorway to opportunity🚀 The mindset shifts required to build something entirely newThis is a conversation about courage, adaptability, taking action and recognising that sometimes the path you never planned turns out to be exactly where you're meant to go.If you've ever faced unexpected change, questioned your direction or wondered whether it's too late to start again, this episode is for you.🎧 Listen now and discover how reinvention can become your greatest advantage.🎯 Free Masterclass:Why Awareness Alone Keeps People Stuck: The Hidden Patterns Shaping Your Energy, Health & PerformanceRegister here for immediate access via your inbox: https://tinyurl.com/2ned99t7Vicky xx 📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuv 👉Website: https://www.vickymidwood.com Email: [email protected] Connect via social media: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/⁠YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VickyMidwoodOfficial#RawChatter #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Podcasting #Reinvention #FounderStory #BusinessOwner #Resilience

We all have behaviours that we know aren't helping us.The extra glass of wine.The endless scrolling.The constant checking of emails.The people pleasing.The overworking.The perfectionism.The thing we keep telling ourselves isn't really a problem.In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I explores why smart, successful people continue repeating behaviours they know aren't serving them, why awareness alone doesn't create change, and why familiarity often keeps us stuck in patterns long after they've stopped helping.You'll discover:• Why we minimise behaviours we know aren't helping us• The connection between familiarity, safety and repetition• Why successful people struggle with the same patterns as everyone else• The difference between a solution and a coping strategy that's become a problem• Why awareness is only the first step in creating changeAnd most importantly:What behaviour are you still pretending isn't a problem?🎯 Free Masterclass:Why Awareness Alone Keeps People Stuck - The Hidden Patterns Shaping Your Energy, Health & PerformanceRegister here for immediate access via your inbox: https://tinyurl.com/2ned99t7Vicky xx About RAW CHATTERUnfiltered conversations about addiction, behaviour, identity and high performance. No fluff. No filters. Just real talk that actually helps you change. 📩 Join the email list forweekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuv 👉Website:  https://www.vickymidwood.comEmail: [email protected] Connect via social media: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/⁠YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VickyMidwoodOfficial

What happens when years of therapy give you awareness, but not the change you’re desperate for?In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I’m joined by Jamima Blazdell, therapist, coach and creator of 100 Stress-Free Days, for a raw conversation about anxiety, social anxiety, therapy, EFT tapping, self-worth and what it really takes to feel better.We talk about:👉Living with anxiety and “doom tummy”👉Why talking therapy can help - but can also keep you stuck👉Social anxiety, alcohol and self-medication👉The difference between awareness and actual change👉EFT tapping, NLP, hypnotherapy and practical tools👉Why finding the right practitioner matters👉Self-value, healing and learning to choose yourselfThis episode is for high performers who know plenty, understand themselves deeply, but still feel stuck in the same old patterns.Because knowing isn’t doing.And awareness alone doesn’t always change behaviour.🎧 Listen now and share with someone who needs this conversation.Vicky xx Check out Jemima's book "100 Stress-Free Days" here: https://amzn.eu/d/05GYEB3QConnect with her: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemima-blazdell/Website: https://www.jemimablazdell.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@JemimaEFT⁩  Book a free call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/groups/jemimabRegister for lunchtime with Jemima: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/81sDo1qJTqebo-gGCT6VKQ#/registration🎙️ About RAW CHATTERUnfiltered conversations about addiction, behaviour, identity and high performance.No fluff. No filters. Just real talk that actually helps you change.📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuvWebsite: https://www.vickymidwood.comEmail: [email protected] via social media:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/⁠

21 years ago this bank holiday weekend, I had my last drink.By the end of May 2005, I was in rehab in North London and my life completely changed.Not because everything magically got better overnight.Not because I suddenly became “stronger.”And not because alcohol was the only issue.In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I share 21 things I’ve learned in 21 years alcohol-free - rom addiction, recovery, nervous system regulation and self-awareness through to thoughts, language, beliefs, coping behaviours, identity and healing.This episode is not just about alcohol.It’s about:Emotional copingSelf-sabotageOverthinkingBody and brain connectionRecoveryPersonal responsibilityand why unfamiliar change often feels scary before it becomes freeing.Here is my list:21 THINGS I’VE LEARNED IN 21 YEARS ALCOHOL-FREE:1. Stopping drinking doesn’t instantly fix your life2. One coping mechanism often exposes another3. Sleep improves - but not overnight4. The gut-brain connection is huge5. Addiction is as much about the nervous system as the substance6. Most people cared less about me not drinking than I expected7. Space changes people8. Recovery is learning to be with yourself9. You cannot control life10. Victim mentality keeps people stuck11. Language matters more than most people realise12. Family systems don’t automatically change because you do13. Some people become uncomfortable when you stop self-destructing14. It is not your job to manage other people’s feelings15. Thoughts are not facts16. An overactive mind can learn peace and presence17. Alcohol was never the real problem - it was the solution18. Healing is not linear19. Self-awareness without action changes nothing20. Humans need understanding, not just shame and willpower21. Freedom feels uncomfortable at first because it is unfamiliar. not because it is wrongVicky xxTo mark 21 years, I’m opening 21 x 45-minute calls for £21 for people who want help understanding the patterns keeping them stuck.If you want support to think, feel and function differently, drop me a message with "Unfamiliar" via email and I'll send you the link Or go straight to the link here: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/21-years-unfamiliar-for-now-session👇 WORK WITH MEWebsite: https://vickymidwood.com/📩 Email:[email protected]🎙️ Subscribe to RAW CHATTER for more conversations around: addiction, recovery, anxiety, burnout, behaviour change, nervous system regulation, ADHD, eating disorders, self-sabotage and human psychology.#AddictionRecovery #AlcoholFree #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealth #BehaviourChange #RAWCHATTER #NervousSystem #SelfSabotage #GutBrainConnection #PersonalDevelopment

In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I’m talking about the lie many of us learn as children:That we are responsible for other people’s emotions.This belief often shows up as people pleasing, over-apologising, over-explaining, avoiding honesty, saying yes when we mean no, and constantly worrying about how we are being perceived.But this is not as simple as “people pleasing is bad”.For many people, especially neurodivergent people, highly sensitive people, or those who experience rejection sensitivity, people pleasing can become a survival strategy. A way to avoid conflict, rejection, criticism, or feeling emotionally unsafe.In this episode, I explore:➡️ Why children are often taught to prioritise other people’s comfort over their own➡️ How people pleasing can become part of your identity➡️ Why people pleasing can feel caring, but often comes from anxiety➡️ The hidden ego behind worrying what everyone thinks➡️ Why trying to manage other people’s feelings is so exhausting➡️ How resentment builds when you abandon yourself➡️ Why other people’s emotions do not belong to you➡️ How to start noticing where you are managing perception instead of speaking truthQuestions to ask yourself:1. How often are you managing perception instead of expressing the truth?2. How often are you editing yourself to avoid discomfort?3. How often are you trying to earn approval by abandoning yourself?4. How much time do you spend thinking about what other people think, feel or need?5. How much time do you spend asking yourself what you actually think, feel and want?6. And if you stopped constantly managing other people’s emotions, how much energy would you get back?This episode is for anyone who overthinks conversations, fears being misunderstood, struggles to say no, or feels exhausted from being “the nice one”.Other people’s feelings do not belong to you.Your feelings do.Vicky xxJoin my newsletter:https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuvEmail me:[email protected] a call:https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chatVisit my website:https://vickymidwood.comABOUT MEI’m Vicky Midwood, a behavioural strategist, integrative health coach and consultant.I help high-performing business owners, professionals and leaders understand how they think, feel and function, so they can stop coping through food, alcohol, overwork, perfectionism or people pleasing and start living the life they actually want, not the one they think they should.RAW CHATTER is about addiction, recovery, mental health, human behaviour, resilience and reinvention - without the fluff

Why do so many successful people struggle to relax, switch off or stop overthinking?In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I explores the hidden mental exhaustion behind high performance, perfectionism, rumination and late-diagnosis neurodivergence.This episode dives into:• rumination and thought loops• ADHD and autism in founders and professionals• nervous system dysregulation• why high achievers replay conversations in their heads• emotional hypervigilance• cognitive overload vs burnout• why successful people struggle to relax• overthinking, perfectionism and emotional safety• why your brain keeps scanning for danger• alcohol, food and scrolling as coping mechanisms• how unresolved activation impacts mental and physical healthI explain why the issue often isn’t your workload, business or to-do list……it’s the constant mental rehearsal happening underneath it all.You’ll also hear the key questions to ask yourself when your brain starts spiralling:1. Am I actually solving something right now or am I spiralling?2. What story have I attached to this?3. What am I assuming?4. Am I trying to gain certainty where certainty doesn’t exist?5. What emotion am I trying to avoid feeling?This episode is especially relevant for:👉 business owners👉 founders👉 professionals👉 high performers👉 people pleasers👉 perfectionists👉 late-diagnosis ADHD/autistic adults👉 highly sensitive people👉 anyone struggling to mentally switch offIf this episode resonates, please like, subscribe, comment or share it with someone whose brain never truly switches off.👉 Book a call here: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chatEmail me: [email protected] xx📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuv👉 https://www.vickymidwood.comConnect via social media:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/⁠#ADHD #MentalHealth #Rumination #Burnout #HighPerformance #NervousSystem #Overthinking #EntrepreneurMindset #Autism #Perfectionism #Stress #FounderLife #BehaviourChange #RAWCHATTER

You’re not addicted to the habit - you’re attached to who it lets you be.That’s the part most people miss.If you’ve ever told yourself:“I’ll stop this week”“I need more discipline”“This time will be different”…yet you keep going back to the same patterns - food, alcohol, overworking, scrolling, people-pleasing - this episode explains why.In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I break down:👉 Why your habits are not the real problem👉 How behaviours become your solution under pressure👉 The link between identity, childhood programming, and coping patterns👉 Why repetition makes these habits automatic (even when you don’t want them)👉 The exact moment where real change actually happensThis isn’t about willpower.It’s not about knowing more.It’s about understanding who you become when you reach for the habit and changing that.Because when you change who you are being…you stop needing the habit.🔥 If this hit home:You don’t need another plan.You need to interrupt the pattern in real time.I’m opening a small monthly group focused on exactly that real behaviour change, in real life, when it actually matters.👉 Book a call here: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chatVicky xx 🎙️ About RAW CHATTERUnfiltered conversations about addiction, behaviour, identity and high performance.No fluff. No filters. Just real talk that actually helps you change.📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuv👉 https://www.vickymidwood.comEmail: [email protected] via social media:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/⁠

Why do you still do the thing you said you’d stop?You’ve read the books.Listened to the podcasts.Saved the posts.And yet… nothing changes.In this solo episode of RAW CHATTER, I break down the truth most people miss:👉 It’s not an information problem.👉 It’s not a discipline problem.👉 It’s not a lack of intelligence.It’s a behaviour problem.And behaviour is driven by more than just knowing what to do.We’re talking:• why high performers stay stuck despite knowing better• how your habits are actually solving a problem (just not sustainably)• the real role of food, alcohol, scrolling and overwork• why awareness alone can make things worse• how your physiology, psychology and identity all drive behaviour• a simple, practical way to interrupt patterns in real timeThis is where most people get it wrong:They try to stop the habit…without replacing what it’s doing for them.And that’s why they keep going back.🎯 If you’re tired of repeating the same patterns — this will land.📌 Work with meIf you want help applying this properly (not just understanding it), you can reach out here:👉 https://www.vickymidwood.comEmail: [email protected]🎙️ About RAW CHATTERUnfiltered conversations about addiction, behaviour, identity and high performance.No fluff. No filters. Just real talk that actually helps you change.📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuv Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/⁠

You don’t have a confidence problem.You have a pattern problemAnd until you see it…you’ll keep trying to fix the wrong thing.In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I break down the hidden loop that’s driving:OverthinkingSelf-doubtHolding back in conversationsAnd the constant feeling of being judgedHere’s what’s really happening:You walk into a room.You silently judge people.Then minutes later…you’re worrying what they think of you.Same brain. Same moment. Same loop.This isn’t insecurity.It’s programming.And the part most people miss?👉 Your thoughts are language👉 Your language is shaping your nervous system👉 And your behaviour followsWe also get into:Why “being nice” is keeping you stuckThe difference between nice vs kindHow this pattern drives coping behaviours (food, alcohol, overworking)And a simple way to interrupt the loop immediatelyIf you’ve ever replayed conversations in your head or held back from saying what you really think…This episode will hit.Take action:Don’t just listen to this and move on.Catch one judgement today.Neutralise it.Watch what changes.Vicky xx Work with me: If you’re ready to stop repeating the same patterns and actually change them:👉 Book a confidential call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat🎙️ About RAW CHATTERRAW CHATTER explores the psychology of addiction, resilience, health and high performance with honest conversations about the behaviours people hide behind success.📌 Connect with Vicky MidwoodWebsite:https://www.vickymidwood.com📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuv Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/⁠

What does it really take to lead, influence and succeed as a woman without losing yourself in the process?In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I’m joined by Shatoya Jones-Medor, a feminine leadership consultant and influence strategist helping high-achieving women break free from toxic identity conditioning and step into true authority.But this isn’t theory.This is lived experience.From starting her first business at 8 years old…To building global initiatives in wealth education…To navigating leadership, motherhood and identity on her own terms…This conversation goes deep into what most people don’t talk about.We cover:✅ Why many high-achieving women are still operating from conditioned identity✅ The hidden cost of success when you disconnect from yourself✅ Why feminine leadership isn’t weakness, it’s power✅ The role of faith, values and self-mastery in real leadership✅ Why connection, community and visibility matter more than ever✅ The truth about balancing business, motherhood and purposeThis is about more than success.It’s about who you become in the process Vicky xx📌 Connect with ShatoyaWebsite: www.shatoyajones.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shatoyia-jones-32048214a/1 Million Kingdom Woman Challenge & YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/xVIsJPqe3rA?si=eiTxy-G3rsIHC_GFSPECIAL OFFERMini Course: https://www.shatoyiajones.com/mini-courseUse code: VickyMidwood20 and get 20% offIntroductory Feminine Leadership Experience www.eventbrite.com/e/1983332864989/?discount=VickyMidwood20About VickyI work with business owners and high-performing professionals to stop the coping habits that quietly undermine their energy, focus, and performance.Because your business is only as strong as the body and brain running it.🌐 https://vickymidwood.com/📩 [email protected] up to my weekly newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuv

Emotional eating, drinking and control aren’t the problem.You’re using them to avoid something - and it’s not what you think.In this episode of Raw Chatter, I break down what’s really driving emotional eating, drinking, overthinking and control.It’s not about the food.It’s not about the alcohol.And it’s not about other people.It’s about your ability to sit with discomfort.If you’ve just come off a long weekend and recognise some of these patterns, this episode will help you see what’s actually going on - and why it keeps repeating.Here are the reflection questions from the video: Look back at the weekend. Be honest.Where did you:• Eat when you weren’t hungry?• Drink to “take the edge off”?• Overthink what someone said or didn’t say?• Try to manage someone else’s mood, behaviour or reaction?Now go one layer deeper:👉 What were you actually feeling in that moment?👉 What felt uncomfortable?👉 What were you trying not to feel?Because this is the work.Not cutting things out.Not being “better.”Seeing what’s driving it.If you’re successful on paper but still relying on coping habits to get through your day, this is for you. Vicky xx📩 Want help breaking the cycle?Message me “ENJOY” or connect with me here:Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuvWebsite: https://vickymidwood.comBook a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat#emotionaleating #addiction #habits #mentalhealth #highperformance #selfsabotage #recovery #psychology #entrepreneurmindset

Feeling overwhelmed?So you decide to get more organised.More disciplined.More in control.And somehow… it makes everything worse.In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I’m breaking down what’s really going on when that happens because I see it all the time, and I’ve done it myself.When things feel out of control, most people try to tighten control.More rules.More structure.More pressure.But that’s exactly what drives overwhelm, procrastination and even paralysis.In this episode I talk about:📌why we overestimate what we can do and underestimate time.📌 How control becomes a coping strategy, not a solution📌 What’s happening in your nervous system when you feel overwhelmed📌Why strict routines and pressure often backfire📌How control shows up in food, exercise, work and daily habits📌What you actually can control and what you need to let go ofThis isn’t about discipline.It’s about understanding what’s really driving your behaviour - so you can think, feel and function the way you actually want to.🎙️ About RAW CHATTERRAW CHATTER is where I talk about addiction, behaviour, resilience and high performance without the fluff.Vicky xx👊 If this landed and you’re thinking “this is me”…Don’t leave it here.I go deeper on this every week - the behaviours, habits, and patterns that quietly impact your energy, focus, and performance.👉 Join my email here: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuvOr just message me - we’ll figure out what’s really going on.👉 https://vickymidwood.com/📩 [email protected]

🧠 You don’t have a motivation problem.You have a coping strategy problem.In this first episode of the newly positioned RAW CHATTER, I break down why so many high performers feel stuck, tired, and frustrated, despite knowing exactly what they should be doing.This isn’t about discipline.It’s not about willpower.It’s about the behaviours you rely on to get through your day:foodalcoholcaffeineoverworkingdistractionAll of which work in the short term… but quietly drain your energy, focus, and performance over time.In this episode, I cover:Why motivation is not the real issueHow coping strategies become your default way of functioningThe hidden impact of daily habits on your brain and bodyWhy high performers often feel “fine” - until they’re notWhat actually needs to change (and where to start)If you’ve been telling yourself you just need to “get your act together”… this will land.Vicky xx👊 If this landed and you’re thinking “this is me”…Don’t leave it here.I go deeper on this every week - the behaviours, habits, and patterns that quietly impact your energy, focus, and performance.👉 Join my email here: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuvOr just message me - we’ll figure out what’s really going on.👉 https://vickymidwood.com/📩 [email protected]

Fear stops more people than failure ever will.But what if fear isn’t actually the problem?In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I explore a powerful reframe I discovered during a spin workout:FEAR = Feel Excited And Raring To GoBecause inside the body, fear and excitement are almost identical.Your heart rate increases.Adrenaline rises.Your nervous system activates.The difference isn’t the biology.It’s the meaning you attach to it.In this episode I share:• Why fear and excitement trigger the same nervous system response• How stress can make us misread activation as danger• Why high performers often become paralysed by the need to make the “right” decision• How fear can actually signal growth, expansion and opportunity• Why the most successful people move forward despite fearI also share a personal story about the intense stress I experienced before suffering a heart attack and how that moment forced me to completely rethink the way I interpreted fear.Because high performance isn’t about eliminating fear.It’s about learning how to use it.Vicky xx🎙️ About RAW CHATTERRAW CHATTER explores the psychology of addiction, resilience, health and high performance with honest conversations about the behaviours people hide behind success.📌 Connect with Vicky MidwoodIntegrative Health Coach | Human Health Optimiser | Addiction EliminatorWebsite:https://www.vickymidwood.com📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuv Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/⁠

Success doesn’t always mean someone is thriving.In this episode of RAW CHATTER, Vicky Midwood explores a truth many high achievers don’t want to admit:High functioning can be a symptom, not a strength.Behind strong careers, successful businesses and busy schedules often sits a nervous system running in survival mode.Overworking.Drinking to switch off.Chasing perfection.Constant busyness.These aren’t personality traits.They’re coping strategies.In this episode Vicky breaks down:• Why high performers often feel flat, exhausted or unfulfilled despite success• How alcohol, food and busyness become nervous system regulation tools• The hidden role of stress hormones, sleep disruption and adrenaline cycles• Why fixing diet, exercise or productivity alone often doesn’t solve the problem• The difference between true resilience and high-functioning survival modeIf you’ve ever wondered why you’re doing well on paper but something still feels off - this conversation will make a lot of sense.Because coping isn’t weakness.It’s a strategy.The real work is learning how to build capacity instead of compensation.Vicky xx🎙️ About RAW CHATTERRAW CHATTER explores the psychology of addiction, resilience, health and high performance with honest conversations about the behaviours people hide behind success.📌 Connect with Vicky MidwoodIntegrative Health Coach | Human Health Optimiser | Addiction EliminatorWebsite:https://www.vickymidwood.com📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuv Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/⁠

In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I’m joined by Jennifer Reefe, an Intuitive Soul ConnectorWe talk about one of the simplest tools for anxiety, stress and emotional overwhelm: EFT tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique).If your brain won’t switch off… If you’re carrying fear, pressure, or old stories that keep running the show… this one’s for you.We cover: What EFT tapping is (and why it works even if you don’t “believe” in it)How emotions get stored in the body and why your body reacts before your mind catches upForgiveness, letting go, and why holding on is “drinking poison”How tapping can lower anxiety in minutes (no equipment, no perfect environment)Why group work matters: connection, nervous system safety, and “I’m not the only one”A live tapping demo you can do with us (watch on YouTube and tap along)🎧 Free tapping audio ❤️ https://fengshuistar.gumroad.com/l/tqrsk🌿 Learn about Jennifer’s weekly Tapping Tribe (Weds 2–3pm on Zoom) + free session https://jennifer-reefe.com/index.php/the-tapping-tribe/If you’ve been stuck in your head, bracing all the time, or carrying stress like it’s normal… try this. You’ve got nothing to lose.Find out more about Jennifer using the links below: Website: www.jennifer-reefe.comCalendly: https://calendly.com/jennifertappingcoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelsjen LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jenniferreefeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferreefe949Vicky xx🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/ 📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuvEmail: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I’m joined by registered nutritionist Kate Wall to unpack the confusion, guilt and misinformation surrounding food.Why can’t you “just eat healthy”?Why does diet culture create shame instead of change?And what’s the real difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian?We talk about:• Emotional eating and why willpower isn’t the problem• The damage caused by diet culture and food rules• Registered nutritionist vs dietitian what’s the difference?• PCOS, menopause, neurodivergence and how they impact eating behaviour• Why food should bring joy not anxiety• Compassion, perfectionism and rebuilding your relationship with foodIf you feel stuck in food guilt, constant self-criticism or the endless cycle of “start again Monday”… this episode is for you.Kate also shares details of her new community Nourish & Flourish, focused on behaviour change, balance and evidence-based nutrition without fear-mongering or extremes.Check it out here: Nourish and Flourish Community: https://www.katewallnutrition.co.uk/nourish-flourish/🔗 Connect with Kate (links below)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katewallnutrition/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katewallnutritionLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-wall-45606b158/Website: www.katewallnutrition.co.ukVicky xx🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/ 📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuvEmail: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/#recovery #mentalhealth #workstress #reinvention #addictionrecovery #mindset #resilience #rawchatter#disorderedeating

What if burnout doesn’t just make you tired… but changes the course of your life?In this episode of RAW CHATTER (addiction, recovery & reinvention) I’m joined by Shona Hirons author, speaker, and burnout prevention coach who shares the real story behind her reinvention.After years of high performance, chronic stress, and ignoring the warning signs, Shona’s body finally forced a full stop through a devastating cycling accident that left her with a brain injury, facial reconstruction, and months of rehab.And here’s the part most people don’t expect: the physical consequences of burnout can show up years later.In this conversation we cover✔ The “whispers” of burnout (migraines, numbness, exhaustion, quiet withdrawal)✔ Why high-functioning burnout is so easy to miss even when you look fine✔ The accident that split Shona’s life into before and after✔ Rebuilding identity, confidenceIf you’re feeling constantly overwhelmed, always “pushing through,” or silently disappearing inside a successful life - this episode is your wake-up call.✅ Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs it.Because your body whispers before it screams.📌 Shona’s book: Broken To bionic: Prevent and Recover from Burnout available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Broken-Bionic-Prevent-Recover-Burnout/ Find out more about Shona and connect with her here: Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shonahealthhub/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shona-hirons-95283044/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonahealthhub/Vicky xx🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/ 📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuvEmail: [email protected] a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/#burnout #recovery #mentalhealth #workstress #reinvention #addictionrecovery #mindset #resilience #rawchatter

What really happens after you sell your business?In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I’m joined by exit specialist Lindsay Brown to explore the side of business exits nobody talks about the identity loss, adrenaline crash, loneliness, and emotional fallout that often follow success.For many founders, entrepreneurs, and business owners, exiting is supposed to feel like freedom. But instead, it can trigger burnout, confusion, depression, and a deep sense of “Who am I now?”In this conversation, we unpack:Why post-exit depression is more common than people admitThe addiction to adrenaline that fuels success - and what happens when it stopsWhy identity loss hits so hard after selling a businessThe emotional impact of losing structure, status, and purposeWhy rushing into the “next thing” can make things worseHow to decompress, recalibrate, and reinvent without self-destructingThis episode is essential listening if you:✔️ Have sold (or plan to sell) a business✔️ Are thinking about retirement or stepping away✔️ Feel lost after success✔️ Are addicted to busyness, pressure, or adrenaline✔️ Work with founders, entrepreneurs, or high performers👉 This is not about the deal. It’s about the human cost of success.🎧 Listen, reflect, and share this with someone who needs to hear it.Lindsay Brown is the founder of Concordia Nova, an advisory practice focused on post-exit leadership, identity, and reinvention check out her website and connect with her on Social Media.Website: https://www.concordianova.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaybrownconcordianova Vicky xx🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/ 📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuvEmail: [email protected] Connect via social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

Your words are not neutral.In this episode of Raw Chatter, I explore how the language you use every day is quietly reinforcing the patterns you say you want to change - from burnout and overwhelm to repeated crises, money stress, and feeling stuck.This isn’t about positive thinking or policing your language.It’s about awareness.Inside this episode, we explore:✔️ Why repeated phrases become expectations✔️ How over-explaining and justifying reinforce struggle✔️ The link between language, nervous system stress, and burnout✔️ Why chaos and crisis can become addictive✔️ How your words reveal what you actually believe - not what you say you believe✔️ A simple awareness exercise to interrupt the patternIf you’ve ever found yourself saying:“This always happens to me”“I was going to do it, but something came up”“It’s just a hard season”“I don’t have a choice”This episode will help you understand why - and what to do differently.🎧 Raw Chatter is a podcast about addiction, recovery, reinvention, and learning to think, feel, and function better.👍 If this resonates, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might need to hear it.Vicky xx 🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/ 📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuvEmail: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

Worry can feel constant, exhausting, and impossible to switch off- but what if it isn’t a personality trait… or even a flaw?In this episode of RAW CHATTER, Vicky Midwood breaks down how worry actually works in the brain, why it becomes addictive, and why trying to “think your way out of it” often makes anxiety worse - not better!You’ll learn:💡 Why worry is driven by the brain’s need for certainty (and why certainty is impossible)💡 How thoughts turn into stories, “what-if” spirals, and anxiety loops💡 Why you cannot find solutions while you’re inside the worry💡 How chronic worry fuels inflammation, sleep disruption, and burnout💡 A simple, evidence-based tool called “worry time” that helps you regain control without suppressing thoughtsThis episode is especially relevant if:Your mind races at nightYou overthink conversations, decisions, or the futureAnxiety leaves you frozen, overwhelmed, or exhaustedYou feel stuck in loops of “what if…” thinkingThis isn’t about positive thinking or pretending everything’s fine.It’s about learning when to think, so your brain can actually help you instead of hijacking you.🎧 Listen now and try the process for yourself.Vicky xx🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/ 📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuvEmail: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I share what changed when alcohol left my life, and why Dry January (and Sober October) can be more powerful than people realise.This isn’t an anti-alcohol rant. It’s an honest look at what alcohol does, why social pressure is often the hardest part, and what many people notice around days 10–20: clearer thinking, better sleep, more energy, less brain fog - and a surprising shift in confidence.In this episode, we cover:Why Dry January works better when you know your real “why”The benefits that often kick in after 10–14 daysWhy alcohol is the only drug where you’re seen as “weird” for not joining inThe rise of the alcohol-free drinks market - and why that mattersWhat happens after Dry January: reset, moderation, or staying stoppedThe question that changes everything: What was alcohol doing for you - and what else could meet that need?If you’re doing Dry January, struggling with it, or planning what happens after… this one will hit.💬 Question to sit with:What did alcohol give you (relief, confidence, connection, sleep)… and how else could you create that without the cost?👍 If this episode helps, like/subscribe and share it with someone who needs it.Vicky xx 🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuvEmail: [email protected] a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

Have you ever realised that your life revolves around keeping everyone else happy; your partner, your parents, your kids, while quietly losing touch with yourself?In this episode, I unpack one of the most damaging and deeply conditioned beliefs many high-achievers carry:“Other people’s happiness is my responsibility.”It sounds caring. Noble. Loving.But over time, it fuels anxiety, resentment, burnout, emotional eating, drinking to cope, people-pleasing, and a profound loss of self.In this episode, I explore:Where the belief that you’re responsible for other people’s emotions comes fromWhy trying to manage everyone else’s happiness erodes self-esteem and mental healthHow this pattern drives stress, anxiety, addiction, and self-sabotaging behavioursWhy resentment is inevitable when you abandon your own needsHow to begin letting go of people-pleasing without becoming selfish or coldWhat it actually means to live aligned, honest, and true to yourselfThis conversation is for you if:You feel responsible for keeping the peaceYou struggle to say no without guiltYou put everyone else first and feel depletedYou cope with stress through food, alcohol, or overworkingYou’re successful on the outside but disconnected on the inside.This isn’t about blaming yourself.It’s about reclaiming your life, your energy, and your sense of self.🎧 Listen now - and ask yourself the question that changes everything:When did other people’s happiness become my job?Vicky xxHere are the links for you to take me up on the invitation I made on the podcast to get in touch and have a chat: Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Email: [email protected] 🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/ Connect with me via social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

If you’re feeling run down, fighting something off, or telling yourself you need to “get back on track,” this episode is for you.In this episode, I’m talking about why your immune system doesn’t recover through restriction, detoxes, or punishment and what actually helps your body reset after stress, illness, overwork, emotional overload, or reactive eating and drinking.This is not about being “good,” cutting things out, or pushing harder.It’s about regulation, recovery, and giving your body the conditions it needs to repair.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why restriction after stress can suppress immune functionHow stress chemistry (not willpower) impacts immunityThe difference between a nervous-system reset and a discipline reset5 simple, realistic ways to support your immune system this week - without dieting, detoxing, or overhauling your lifeIf you’re a high-performing, capable person who’s tired of cycling between pushing and crashing, this conversation will help you reset without breaking trust with your body.🎧 Listen, take one step, not all five - and let this be a recovery week, not a punishment week.To check out the blog I mentioned here: https://vickymidwood.com/blog-1/f/when-manners-slip-health-has-already-been-compromisedVicky xxHere's my invitation to get in touch via anyone of the options below: 🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/ Email: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect with me via social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

It's New Year’s Eve is tomorrow - and this is the episode most people should listen to before setting a single goal.In this solo episode of RAW CHATTER I breaks down why New Year’s resolutions fail year after year - and why it has nothing to do with motivation, discipline, or “not wanting it badly enough.”This is about how your brain actually works.I explains why too many goals overwhelm the nervous system, how self-worth and safety drive behaviour, and why people sabotage the very changes they say they want - especially around food, alcohol, work, and over-giving.In this episode, you’ll learn:🎯 Why reflection (not resolution-setting) creates real change🎯 How the brain rejects goals that feel unsafe or overwhelming🎯 The Rule of Three - and why clarity creates speed🎯 Why deservingness and capability decide whether you follow through🎯 How fear drives both self-sabotage and success🎯 A simple way to reflect on 2025 and set intentions for 2026 that actually stick.This episode is for you if you’re tired of repeating the same promises to yourself - and ready to work with your brain, not against it.🎁 December Offer: £500 off my VIP Day and 30-Day Accelerator (details in the episode).Wishing you a different and fullfulling 2026. Vicky xxHere's my invitation to get in touch if you think I may be the person to coach or mentor you to optional health and performance. 🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/ Email: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect with me via social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

Christmas isn’t hard because you lack willpower.It’s hard because food and alcohol are everywhere and they’ve become how you cope.If you look fine on the outside but feel restricted, out of control, ashamed, or exhausted on the inside, this episode is for you.In this episode, I talk honestly about:Why Christmas blows up food and alcohol strugglesThe restrict → binge → guilt cycle no one talks aboutHow alcohol lowers inhibition and fuels food chaosWhy January detox thinking keeps you stuckWhat actually helps you get through Christmas without making things worseNo perfection. No detox talk. No pretending.If this episode hit close to home, I’ve created a short, free PDF:A Calmer Christmas - for anyone who looks “fine” but feels anything but!No fluff. No fixes. Just support.👉 Download it here 👇https://tinyurl.com/mwhkw6um Vicky xx🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/ Email: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect with me via social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

December has a way of exposing the habits we pretend aren’t a problem.In this solo episode of RAW CHATTER, Vicky Midwood breaks down why Christmas amplifies emotional eating, drinking, scrolling, people-pleasing and burnout - and why the real solution isn’t more willpower or better discipline.It’s self-honesty.We explore how early conditioning (“be good”, “don’t rock the boat”, “keep the peace”) disconnects us from our real needs and why that disconnection drives compulsive behaviours around food, alcohol and numbing habits.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why triggers aren’t the enemy - they’re informationHow people-pleasing quietly destroys your sense of selfWhy food, alcohol and scrolling feel “safe” under stressHow self-honesty reduces cravings and anxietyPractical questions to help you decide which events to attend - and which to skipWhy boundaries feel hard but create real safetyThis episode is especially for you if Christmas feels exhausting, pressured, or emotionally loaded and you’re tired of ending the year resentful, anxious or disconnected from yourself.🎁 December Offer: £500 off my VIP Day + 30-Day Accelerator (details are at the end of the episode).Vicky xx🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/ 📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/426802/87719477697841062/share Email: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

When your mum dies in July after an “85% success” prognosis in May - life tilts.In this raw, practical episode, Jenny Green (low-cost paid ads specialist, mum of 3, eldest daughter) shares how she carried all the paperwork, planning, emotional load and unspoken expectations - until she finally learned to say no.We dive into Christmas triggers, guilt, running & strength training as survival tools, parenting neurodivergent kids, and what it really takes to stop enabling loved ones while still loving them.We explore:• The hidden workload women carry after loss• Why “helping” can quietly become teaching helplessness• Boundaries that hold (and how to cope with the guilt)• Grieving at Christmas - nostalgia ambushes & new rituals• Why strength training is resilience medicine• How work can anchor you when life feels chaotic💛 Guest JennyGreenEmail: [email protected]:2222marketing.co.uk/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jenny-green-080121242If this helps, please like, subscribe, and share with someone who’s grieving and juggling work/kids/aging parents. 💛Vicky xx🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/ 📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/426802/87719477697841062/share Email: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

In this raw episode of RAW CHATTER, we go behind the scenes of high-achievers and talk about the part of the day nobody sees: the night.When the house goes quiet but your brain doesn’t.When the pressure drops but your chest tightens.When you’re standing at the fridge, pouring a glass, eating what you don’t even taste - not because you’re hungry, but because you need the noise inside you to stop.This isn’t about food.Or alcohol.Or discipline.It’s about perfectionism, pressure, performance, and the private breakdowns that happen behind closed doors.We unpack:• Why nights feel harder than days• The perfectionism–pressure–numbing loop• Why high-achievers turn to food & alcohol in the dark• The emotional load most people never admit• How to break the cycle without force, shame, or restrictionPlus a personal invitation: £500 off my VIP Day or 30-Day Accelerator when you book in December (start in Jan/Feb).Apply here: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/evaluationcallThis episode will hit home - because it’s the part no one talks about, but everyone feels.Vicky xx🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/ 📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/426802/87719477697841062/share Email: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

What if your triggers aren’t a trauma response to fear… but a message from your nervous system asking to be understood?In this episode of RAW CHATTER, we’re unpacking the real connection between triggers, trauma patterns, and avoidance behaviours - especially the ones high-achievers don’t like to admit:🍷 nightly drinking🍽 emotional eating💻 overworking😶 shutting down😡 snapping at people you loveWe’ve been conditioned to believe triggers are dangerous.That they must be avoided, censored, or tiptoed around.But here’s the truth:Avoidance doesn’t protect you - it disconnects you.From your body.From your emotions.From your resilience.From the truth of what’s actually going on.Inside this episode:💥 What a trigger really is in the nervous system💥 Why avoidance fuels anxiety, addiction, and burnout💥 Why “protecting” people from triggers can keep them stuck💥 How the brain uses coping behaviours to mute discomfort💥 Practical ways to respond to triggers without spiralling💥 How to build emotional capacity without numbing outIf you’re a leader, parent, high-achiever, or someone who’s spent years avoiding discomfort… this episode is your turning point.This is unfiltered.This is human.This is the work.👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on mental health, addiction, recovery, resilience, and real-life reinvention.👉 Connect with me on Social Media for daily insights on coping habits, performance, and leadership under pressure.Vicky xx🧠 Website: https://vickymidwood.com/ 📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/426802/87719477697841062/share Email: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat Connect via social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

Most “protein bars” are just candy bars in gym clothes - packed with sugar, chemicals, and clever marketing.In this episode, Atlas Bars founder James Oliver shares how frustration, curiosity, and a $5K start-up budget led him to build a clean, low-sugar, high-protein bar that actually lives up to the label.From his 4am Uber shifts to survey testing, manufacturing challenges, and a clinical study, James opens up about the real journey behind the brand - and why metabolic health needs a rebellion.We explore:📍 How Atlas uncovered the truth behind the “healthy” bar industry📍 The 20g protein / 28g sugar problem nobody talks about📍 Building a product people actually want (not just marketing hype)📍 Why your money is a vote in the metabolic health crisis📍Overcoming doubt, rejection, and the 1% odds📍 What’s next: new products + their first clinical studyKey takeaway: Every purchase is a vote. Stop rewarding companies that sell sugar as “protein.” Choose better. Demand better.Find out all about Atlas bars here: Website: https://atlasbars.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlasbars/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlasbars/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atlasbars Vicky xx Connect with Vicky:🌐 vickymidwood.com📩 [email protected]📅 Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat 📲 LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram: @vickymidwoodhealthcoach#ProteinBars#CleanIngredients#LowSugar#HighProtein#MetabolicHealth

When tragedy strikes, how do you keep living? In this powerful episode, Chandra shares losing her brother to gun violence- and how grief became the spark for founding a nonprofit, rebuilding identity, and coaching women to design their “third quarter” with intention.We cover:✅ Why grief needs permission (and what that looks like in real life)✅ Starting a foundation to serve under-resourced families✅ Empty-nest loneliness, identity loss & the courage to pivot✅ Community + accountability: the fastest way out of stuck✅ Practical mindset tools to define your next chapter—on your termsOne takeaway: “Grief is the cost of love. Give yourself permission. You only live once - so live.”Grab your Special offer here: 1:1 $21 Tiny Challenge https://join.chanda-co.com/home-page-pageConnect with Chanda: 🌐 chanda-co.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chandacostonInstagram, Facebook & TikTok: @chanda__coVicky xx Thanks for listening, you can connect with me here: Connect with Vicky🌐 vickymidwood.com 📩 [email protected]🗓️ Book a call: tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-...

What if the path out of anxiety, fatigue and “I’m not myself” isn’t another pill - but plants, principles, and a whole-person blueprint that’s 5,000 years old?This week, Lila - clinical herbalist & Ayurveda practitioner shares her journey from lifelong anxiety, an eating disorder and corporate burnout to finding real healing through herbs, Ayurveda, and nervous-system care. We unpack what Ayurveda actually is (hint: a complete medical system, not just spa oils), how herbs fit into modern care, and why you should start yesterday if you want to age well.We cover:👉 How Ayurveda + herbalism address root causes (not just symptoms)👉 Anxiety, depression, chronic pain, migraines, digestive issues & fatigue—what changes first👉 The gut–brain–nervous system triangle and daily practices that move the needle👉 Plant medicine, safety, and meeting you where you’re at (from tea to tinctures)👉 The truth about “there’s one right way to eat” after disordered eatingOne takeaway: Don’t wait. The choices you make now pay you back in energy, clarity, and a future you’ll actually enjoy.🔗 Find out more about Lila’s work and grab your mini health assessment Website: https://tvnhc.com/Free mini Health Assessment- https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/829732/158777877666465500/shareLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexus-swanberg-ab180290/Podcast: https://herbalismuncensored.podbean.com/Vicky xx Connect with Vicky:🌐 vickymidwood.com📩 [email protected]📅 Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat 📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

Ever wondered why you still feel bloated, foggy, or exhausted even when you “eat healthy”?In this episode, award-winning gut health specialist Rachel Crowder reveals how one overlooked habit - slowing down and chewing can solve up to 60% of digestive issues.We dive into the gut-brain connection, what your microbiome is trying to tell you, and how to use food intolerance testing the right way - without ending up on a restrictive, joyless diet.You’ll learn:💬 Why fast eating sabotages digestion (and how to fix it today)💬 The link between bloating, brain fog, and stress💬 How to repair and reintroduce foods safely after intolerance testing💬 Why “diversity first” eating balances hormones and boosts energy💬 The mindset shift that turns gut healing into freedom, not fear🎧 Exclusive Offer:Listeners of RAW CHATTER get £20 / €25 off Food Intolerance Testing with code RAW20Connect with Rachel Crowder:🌐 www.rachelcrowdernutrition.com📩 [email protected]📱 Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn @rachelcrowdernutritionVicky xx Connect with Vicky:🌐 vickymidwood.com📩 [email protected]📅 Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat 📲 LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram: @vickymidwoodhealthcoach#GutHealth #BloatingRelief #Microbiome #DigestiveHealth

Karlie Thompson shouldn’t be here - consultants gave her a 5% chance.A fit, high-performing NHS comms leader, Karlie was put into a coma with pneumococcal pneumonia, developed sepsis, went into multi-organ failure, suffered a stroke on ECMO, and ultimately chose a bilateral below-knee amputation to live and walk again.This isn’t a tragedy story. It’s a masterclass in choice, grit, and joy in the smallest moments.Karlie’s mantra: “Suck it up, princess.” - isn’t denial; it’s deciding to move anyway, cry when you need to, and keep going for the people you love.In this episode:🔥 The night everything changed and why being “healthy” saved her life🔥 What ECMO is (and why only a handful of UK centres offer it)🔥 Waking from a coma “locked in,” communicating one letter at a time🔥 Choosing amputation vs. a wheelchair—and letting her kids vote🔥 Body image after trauma, prosthetics 101, and setting wild goals🔥 Joy not perfection: painting pots, iced coffee, and saying “I love you” on repeatQuotables:💬 “Kick the ball, buy the shoes, eat the cake. Tell people you love them.”💬 “Sometimes you’ve just got to suck it up, princess. Other times, it’s okay not to.”💬 “It’s not the field of sunflowers - it’s the flower.”Connect with Karlie 🔗 Instagram: @karlie_thompson_suckitup🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karliethompson/🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karlie.thompson.58About RAW CHATTERUnfiltered stories of addiction, recovery & reinvention. Real talk on resilience, mental health, and the messy middle of becoming.If this helped you, hit Subscribe, drop a comment for Karlie and share this with someone who needs proof that comeback stories are real.Vicky xxTo find out more about me and why I do this podcast 🧠 Coaching info: https://vickymidwood.com/📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/426802/87719477697841062/shareEmail: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chatConnect via social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

What does it take to rebuild a life that almost ended before it began? In this raw, unfiltered conversation, I chat with Frances Bentley Speaker, Author, and Advocate for women and children shares how she survived extreme early-life violence, escaped years of abuse, and transformed trauma into purpose. We dive into generational patterns, the body’s memory, nervous-system tools, and how she ended the cycle through conscious parenting and radical self-work. Her message? “You’ve got this.”In this episode Frances shares what it’s really like to grow up in survival mode - the kind of trauma that shapes your brain, your body, your relationships, and your sense of self.We talk about:💥 The silence behind closed doors (and why victims aren’t believed)💥 How trauma gets passed down through generations — and how to stop it💥 Food, perfectionism, and control as coping mechanisms💥 Meditation, breathwork, and body-based healing💥 Ending the cycle - and giving her daughter the childhood she never hadHeres the link to her book: Broken Bones: https://amzn.eu/d/g9G1qe7Checkout Frances' Coaching here Website: https://francesbentley.com/Connect with her here: Email: [email protected] (UK): 07366596518LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbentleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_bentleyX/Twitter: https://x.com/britishdanceVicky xx As always I'd love you to connect with me especially is you know that your situation is affecting your health and you are turning to food, drink or other things to cope, numb out or get through another day...Email: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat🧠 Coaching info: https://vickymidwood.com/📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/426802/87719477697841062/shareConnect via social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

What happens when the man who’s always “held it together” finally breaks?In this episode, Chris Hemmings - former BBC journalist turned therapist and founder of Men’s Therapy Hub, shares how grief, cocaine, and burnout led him to create the UK’s first directory built by men, for men.We talk about:💬 How addiction, masculinity, and shame silence men in pain💬 Why half of men drop out of therapy and what needs to change💬 The truth about male suicide, emotional literacy, and social conditioning💬 How “talking like men” in therapy makes healing more effective💬 The mission to get more men on both sides of the therapy roomKey Insight:“We’re asking men to do emotional work they were never trained to do - and then shaming them for not being able to. What men need isn’t blame, it’s understanding, support, and patience.”Connect with Chris & Men’s Therapy Hub:🌐 menstherapyhub.co.uk📲 Follow @MensTherapyHub on Instagram, TikTok & LinkedInYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2di8n0azBtHBiGwVQDBRgVicky xxAs always I'd love you to like, subscribe and share and reach out to me if you hace spcific issues with food, alcohol, anxiety, ADHD or all of them using the links below: Email: [email protected] 🧠 Coaching info: https://vickymidwood.com/📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/426802/87719477697841062/shareConnect via social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

In this episode of RAW CHATTER, Michelle Niemeyer shares her powerful journey from burnout and autoimmune struggle to building a thriving career helping others reclaim their time, energy, and joy. A former lawyer turned keynote speaker, coach, and creator of "The Art of Bending Time" Michelle reveals how hitting rock bottom opened the door to a new way of living and how you, too, can bend time instead of being broken by it.In this episode we explore:💥 How an autoimmune health crisis sparked mindset shifts that rewired focus, energy, and purpose💥 Why “work–life balance” is a myth that breeds disconnected, low-trust teams💥How multi-tasking actually makes you less productive💥 Why human-first connection (not performative teamwork) is the real productivity multiplier💥 Why when you change how you perceive and exist within the same job it feels different. Key Insight: Work–life balance doesn’t exist, it’s a myth that keeps us in stress and burnout. Connections, relationships and mindset matter most. Take Away: "Know what lights you up and pro-actively go and make it part of your life" Grab her FREE gift here: https://www.michelleniemeyer.com/offers/dmNrobgd/checkoutConnect with Michelle Niemeyer:Website: https://www.michelleniemeyer.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michelle-melin-niemeyerVicky xx Email: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat🧠 Coaching info: https://vickymidwood.com/📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/426802/87719477697841062/shareConnect via social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

ADHD isn’t just about distraction. For many, especiallywomen diagnosed late - it’s about rejection sensitivity, hidden addictions, andburnout that feels like failure. In this episode, I break down what ADHD reallylooks like day-to-day, why RSD (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria) drives people-pleasing and perfectionism, and how coping mechanisms like bulimia, alcohol, smoking, and overworking quietly take root. I share why I trained in ADHD - because the overlap is undeniable. These ‘socially acceptable addictions’are survival strategies, but they also fuel anxiety, depression, andexhaustion. If you’ve ever felt lazy, too sensitive, or not enough - this isthe truth you’ve been waiting for. Vicky xx As always I'd love you to connectwith me especially is you know that your situation is affecting your health and you are turning to food, drink or other things to cope, numb out or get throughanother day... Email: [email protected] Book a call:https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat 🧠 Coaching info:https://vickymidwood.com/ 📩 Join the email list for weekly updates:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/426802/87719477697841062/share Connect via social media: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

Conscious life coach and Somatic attachment therapist share her story about shifting careers from being a gardener via writing courses and training to do women’s circles. She talks about being an anxious child, struggling with depression. We talk about the mind body connection and learning to feel emotions. Why physically releasing pent up emotions and trauma is so important and how you need to give yourself permission to let go. Yolanda has created a way of combining writing along meditation and releasing emotions in a safe and manageable way. Wild Words ten week course is where the words come out untamed, uncensored, free can be done for wellness or creative expression – check out her courses on the links below -now. The book Yolanda mentions at the end – The Power of Now -Ekhart Tolle To connect with Yolanda: Email: [email protected]: www.lettingthelight.inOn SocialsFacebook: wwwfacebook.com/yolandagbrooksLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yolanda-brooks-0a0275312Vicky xxAs always I'd love you to connect with me especially is you know that your situation is affecting your health and you are turning to food, drink or other things to cope, numb out or get through another day...Email: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chatConnect via social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/426802/87719477697841062/share

Addicted to Pressure: The Real Reason Midlife Feels So HeavyWhy does midlife feel so heavy - even when you're doing everything right?In this raw season finale, I'm naming what most high-achievers don't:We're not just burned out.We're addicted to pressure - to overworking, over-giving, controlling, proving.We say we want peace, but we choose urgency.We crave health, but we cope with alcohol, food, and busyness.And underneath it all? A body and brain in survival mode.In this episode, you'll learn:✅ The subtle ways addiction to pressure shows up in midlife✅ Why rest, softness, and stillness can feel unsafe✅ The hidden costs of being "high-functioning" but emotionally numb✅ How to stop sabotaging yourself - and start coming home to your bodyThis isn't about willpower or productivity.It's about truth, trauma, and reclaiming your capacity to feel alive again.🔔 Subscribe for Season 6 - we're going deeper.🧠 Coaching info: https://vickymidwood.com/📩 Join the email list for weekly updates: https://tinyurl.com/2jbbmtuvVicky xxAs always I'd love you to connect with me especially is you know that your situation is affecting your health and you are turning to food, drink or other things to cope, numb out or get through another day...Email: [email protected] Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chatConnect via social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/