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

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/

Think you're doing health "right"? Think again.In this solo episode, I bust some of the most common health myths still floating around:😴 "You must get 8 hours sleep"🥗 "Calories in, calories out is all that matters"🍽 "Finish everything on your plate"💉 "GLP-1s = guaranteed muscle loss + weight regain"If you’re ready for some blunt truth, backed by real science and real-life experience - this one's for you.Ask your question in the comments section about a common myth of belief you are unsure of and I'll do my best to calrify things for you. Vicky 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/

What happens when you realise the life you’ve built - twice, maybe three times over- isn’t actually yours?In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with confidence coach Nicky Massey, who shares the unfiltered truth behind her journey from “having it all” to losing everything and finding something far more important: herself.Nicky had what many would call a great childhood, but later realised she’d been quietly trained to tolerate, accept, and smile through things no woman should.Married young. Divorced twice. A business owner. A full-time carer. A woman who kept putting others first until the cracks turned into collapse.We talk:💔 The marriage she calls a car crash🏠 The partner who isolated her and stole her spark🛋️ The “adventure” of sofa-surfing after losing everything⚡ The wake-up call from a friend that shifted everything📚 The book that lit a fire she couldn’t ignore💼 And how she rebuilt her career and confidence from scratchNow working in sport, running her own coaching practice, and finally living life on her terms, Nicky’s story is a must-listen for any woman who’s ever felt lost inside the life she created.Vicky xx Connect with Nicky here: 🌐 Website: www.nickymassey.com📧 Email: [email protected]💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickymassey-life-coaching/📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/nicky_massey_coach📅 Book a call: https://calendly.com/nickymassey2/lets-chatAs always I'd love you to connect with me especially if you know that your situation is affecting your health and you are turning to fod, 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/

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Jarrod Cairns, a successful Sales Director turned business consultant who shares his raw and honest journey through addiction, recovery, and rebuilding his life and career.With a background in multiple industries and deep expertise in coaching, sales, CRM, and marketing, Jarrod looked like he had it all. But behind closed doors, he was struggling with alcohol and drug addiction.We dive into:The accident that shattered his self-worth and became a triggerThe lie of “I’m not hurting anyone” — and how secrecy feeds addictionThe addict voice in your head that convinces you you’re fineWhy daily use isn’t the only sign of addictionThe painful truth: once you start, you can’t stopThe wake-up moment that led him to rehabFinding strength in the Anonymous rooms (AA, NA, CA)Why connection and honesty are essential to healingBuilding back family trust, self-worth, and a business with purposeJarrod’s story is one of courage, humility, and transformation and a reminder that addiction doesn’t care about your job title, your income, or your LinkedIn profile.Today, he runs a consulting business built around a people-first approach helping leaders and teams work in a way that brings peace of mind, not burnout.If you’ve ever questioned your habits, or love someone who’s struggling, this is an episode not to miss.Vicky xxCheck out Jarrod's website: www.etsbusiness-services.co.ukConnect with him on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jarrod-cairns-2486708Please do share this episode with someone you feel may benefit from it. If you would like to have a chat with send me send me a message by email: [email protected] out my website: www.vickymidwood.comOr connect with me on social media: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/⁠

Sleep is not a luxury, it's your brains operating system. In this solo epiosde I break down the real science behind sleep, stress, and performance - and why so many high-achieveres are unknowingly running on empty.I cover:Why one poor night’s sleep cuts focus by 30%What your brain really does while you sleep (hint: it’s not just rest)How stress acts like electricity in your body - invisible but powerfulThe silent signs your system is under pressureAnd three powerful shifts to get out of the “wired but tired” trapIf you’re a business owner who works hard, sleeps badly, and wonders why you feel foggy, irritable, or flat… this one’s for you.Need help with your sleep or stress reduction?Let's have a convesation about the best strategies for you. Book a 30 minute chilled chat here: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chatVicky xxEmail: [email protected] with me on Social MediaLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/⁠

In this solo episode I ask... What if you didn’t need a goal, a finish line, or a performance metric to justify your actions?I explore what it means to do things simply because they feel good - not because they make you better, more successful, or more acceptable. If you’ve ever found yourself chasing results, comparing yourself to others, or struggling to “earn” rest or joy, this is your reminder to stop performing and start living.I cover:Why awareness is the foundation of real changeThe power of acceptance - not as giving up, but as choosing peace over punishmentHow to break free from constant self-comparisonWhy joy and presence are reason enoughThis is your invitation to stop pushing for the next version of you and start appreciating the one who’s here now.Need help getting started with that? Send me a message by email or social media or book in for chilled out chat using the links belowVicky xxBook in for a chat: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chatEmail me: [email protected] with me Social MediaLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/⁠

In this solo episode I talk about why as a smart person you don’t need a breakdown to want a breakthrough!You can be leading, delivering, performingAnd still wake up with food, alcohol, anxiety, guilt, or control running the show.This episode is for you if you are DONE.🔹Done with pushing through.🔹Done with feeling like a fraud.🔹Done with trying to out-discipline the exhaustion.And are ready to do what really smart peple do, ask for help from someone who's been where they are and now has what they want...I invite you to reflect: What are you tolerating that’s quietly costing you?To imagine your day if you didn't wake up with feelins of dred, anxiety, guilt, exhaustion or defeat...If you want to stop the secret struggle by booking in for a chilled out chat to discover where to begin to get the breakthrough you want without having to burn out or break down! Vicky xxBook in for a chat: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chatEmail me: [email protected] with me Social MediaLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/⁠

The Intention-Behaviour Gap: You Know What to Do - So Why Aren’t You Doing It?You’ve read the books. Listened to the podcasts. You know the habits that would help you feel, focus, and lead better…So why aren’t you following through?In this week's solos episode I'm digging into the intention-behaviour gap - that frustrating space between knowing what would help you thrive… and not doing it.I cover the four hidden reasons this keeps happening yes, even to smart, successful people!You don’t see people like you doing it (social norms, workplace culture, and the craving to belong)You haven’t done it often enough for it to feel automaticYou don’t fully believe you can (yep, self-doubt strikes even high performers)It doesn’t feel good - and we’re wired to avoid discomfortI also break down why “stepping outside your comfort zone” can backfire - and what to do instead to expand your capacity without overwhelm.If you’re tired of starting strong, it all going pear shaped and then shaming and blaming yourself for it - this one’s for you.Need help with anything I talk about in this episode please do book in for a chat, send me a message via email or on social mediaVicky xxEmail me: [email protected] in for a chat: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chatConnect with me Social MediaLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/⁠

In this solo episode I am hitting you with the truth! You can’t think your way out of patterns you acted your way into.Motivation doesn’t come from mental clarity - it comes from action.In this episode, I’m breaking down:➡️ Why overthinking is keeping you sick, stuck, and exhausted➡️ The trap of insight without change➡️ Practical tools to get out of your head (especially if you disconnect from your body or struggle to follow through)➡️ How to take tiny, body-first actions that create real healing momentumIf you’ve been waiting to “feel ready” - this is your wake-up call.Let’s stop intellectualising your challenges and start transforming them.If you want to talk you can either email me: [email protected] or book in for a chat using the link below: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chatOr connect with me Social Media and send me a message: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/⁠

In this episode I talk about that fact that most people have no idea how their brain, body, or nervous system actually work! They think:• Overthinking is just a personality trait• Self-sabotage means they're lazy• Repeating the same painful patterns is a failure of willpowerIt’s not.It’s wiring.In this episode, I’m breaking down:👉 Why we default to worst-case scenarios👉 How fear dresses up as logic👉 Why you repeat patterns that block what you say you want👉 And how to actually rewire your brain (without burning yourself out)You’re not broken. You’re just human.Vicky xxBook a chilled out call to help you know where to start to re-progamme your body and mind using this link: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chatOr drop me an Email: [email protected] I'd love you to connect with me social media.. LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/⁠

I'm joined by Lewis Sayes a Digital Marketing Specialist andBusiness Consultant where we talk about imposter syndrome and fear of being judged was 'a thing' but how listening to a talk at an event helped him let that go.  He shares how his degree has helped his confidence,creativity and ability to answer 'hard questions' on the spot with ease and why his well honed listening skills make him excellent at what he does and the service he provides for his customer. In this fun conversation we talk busking, hats, standing outin a crowd and so much more...  You can connect withLewis here by email: [email protected] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lewis-sayes-58a564223 Vicky xx I'd love you toconnect with me too... Email: [email protected]: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/⁠

In this episode Dr. Jeanne Reteif talks about her life long anxiety.We cover why her experience early on of being in a psychiatric ward after an attempted suicide put her off seeking professional help. She explains the symptoms she was just putting up with and then her first panic attack in detail. She shares her anger at getting a diagnosis of panic disorder and then the struggle of actually accepting what that meant and the steps she has taken since to try to create as 'normal' a life as possible. Jeanne reinvested her whole career and decided to find a way to FEEL back in control by studying and then creating her own dry skin care products. This podcast is eye opening on so many levels and a must listen for anyone who is struggling with work, and body and brain that seem out of control or who knows someone who has a panic disorder diagnosis.Check out her online store Figgi Beauty here: https://www.figgibeautyuk.com/If you are struggling with anxiety, please don not struggle on your own do reach out for help. Vicky xxEmail: [email protected] LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/⁠

Why are we so scared of sounding rude? In this weeks' solo episode its a question I try to answer by looking at culture, social conditioning and the fear of both judgement and conflict. I delve into the costs both short term and long term in self-worth, integrity and authenticity. Understanding that you can be assertive and put in clear boundaries without being rude is important as is recognising that learning to handle judgment and conflict helps build mental and emotional resilience. I leave you with the following questions to ask yourself coming from a place of curiosity not from criticism! Powerful Questions to Ask:🌟Who taught you that speaking your truth was rude? Was it true then, and is it true now?🌟How much of your energy is spent editing yourself to avoid conflict or judgment?🌟If setting boundaries and being honest makes you rude, what does abandoning yourself make you?🌟How would your relationships change if you stopped softening your voice to be 'polite'?🌟What’s the worst that could happen if you said what you meant—and meant what you said?🌟When was the last time you over-explained your decision because you didn’t want to seem 'rude'?Need help with anything I've talked about in this episode or a health issue that is getting you down, whether its anxiety, eating, alcohol, autoimmune of gut issues please do drop me a message by email or social media. Vicky xxEmail: [email protected]: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/⁠

In this episode I invite you to take an honest look at where your energy and focus is going when it comes to whole human health. Mental, physical, emotional and spiritual, as well as social and financial. Are you majoring in the minors? So many of us fall into putting off the boring and mundane daily habits that ACTUALLY will get us the looks and feeling of wellbeing we want, in favour of getting lost in the minor details. The Majors: ✨Sleep✨Quality Hydration✨Quality air / breathing✨Movement ✨Exercise✨Quality NutritionAlong with being picky with what you read, watch and listen to and who you hang around with. If you want some help with creating a way to focus on those whole health human majors simply and sustainably, jump on a free 30 min call and walk away with your own personal blueprint. Book a call: ⁠https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chat⁠Website: ⁠https://vickymidwood.com/⁠Email: [email protected] Vicky xxIf you prefer to chat on social media lets connect!LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/⁠

In this solo episode I talk about not feeling good enough, decision making and trusting yourself, why it feels so challenging for many of us and what we can do to get better at it. Self-trust isn’t something you're born with — it’s a skill you can learn and strengthen through consistent practiceI cover a number of reason why we feel with can't or don't trust ourselves or our ability to make a decisionI talk about the keys to being able to practice that skill. ✨Radical honesty✨Letting go of needing to know the outcome✨Tuning into your energy & checking in with your body. I also talk about VIP days and how they are the best way to get clarity of how to help yourself over come the obstacles preventing you having the health, happiness and life you want. If you want to discuss a VIP for yourself jump on a call using the link below of check out the website: https://vickymidwood.com/Book a call: https://tidycal.com/vicky1/30-minute-chatVicky xxIf you prefer to chat on social media lets connect!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwoodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickymidwood_gfc/

I'm joined by Audrey Zannese who shares her story and how Sophrology was the missing piece to helping her manage a diaganosis of MS (multiple sclerosis) We talk about what Sophrology is and how its a very common practice in France where Audrey is from. Here is the link to the free taster session Audrey runs every month: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-sophrology-taster-session-tickets-850983323027A bit more about Audrey Zannese, PhD, founder of Step Into Sophrology and Education Director at the Sophrology Academy. She is your go-to expert for stress, anxiety, fatigue and pain relief.With a background in biological sciences and a personal journey of successfully overcoming MS, Audrey has experienced first hand the life-changing power of sophrology.This gentle yet powerful mind-body proctive combines breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation techniques, visualisations, and simple movements to regulate mind and body and be more present. Sophrology can help you reduce stress levels, improve sleep and regain energy and boost your resilience so that you feel back in control and enjoy life to the full. Website: www.stepintosophrology.co.ukConnect with Audrey on social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepintosophrology/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/70639049/admin/dashboard/Vicky xx If you would to connect with me, to discuss any health or addiction issues you may be struggling with, please don't hesitate to drop me a message: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/Email me: [email protected]: https://vickymidwood.com/