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The Empowered Women Life Leaders Podcast

Karen Bashford, an intuitive therapist and inquisitive empathic student, talks to incredible people about why they do what hey do.

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    S01E94 Her sponsorship fell through. Twice. Instead of quiting Paula Ralph choose to go solo

    This week on the Empowered Women Life Leaders podcast, host Karen Bashford talks with Paula Ralph, a sports therapist and ultra-endurance cyclist whose story embodies courage and commitment. What started as a spontaneous decision to cycle the world’s longest route, from Cape Town towards Russia, turned into a solo, unsupported ultra-ride after sponsorships fell through and her plans were upended. Paula shares how she turned setbacks into fuel, why she chose to ride alone, and what it really takes to keep going when fear, doubt, and pressure to not “let people down” all collide.   Becoming Whole Again: From Emotional Survival to Personal Transformation https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1965480578  

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    SO1E93 Divorce Solutions - clarity and options with David Margo

    In this week’s episode of the Empowered Women Life Leaders podcast, host Karen Bashford is joined by David Margo, former City lawyer and founder of Divorce Solutions, the UK’s first dedicated divorce consultancy. After nearly 40 years in commercial law, David transitioned into helping individuals navigate the complex and often confusing divorce process. He explains how a chance conversation led him to discover the many different – and little-known – ways to divorce, and why so many people waste money and emotional energy due to poor guidance. Supported by a team of highly experienced family law specialists, David now focuses on empowering clients at every stage of their divorce journey, from those just considering separation to those unhappy with their current legal representation.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/divorce-solutions-7422705491987898369/ Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/divorce-solutions-london/ 

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    S01E92 Life reflections

    In this episode of Empowered Women Life Leaders, host Karen Bashford reflects on the first Being You Circle, an intimate women’s gathering built around her Sloth or Beaver self‑coaching and wisdom cards. Drawing on stories from the circle and her own journey through a nervous breakdown, Karen explores themes of validation, inner wisdom, and inner child healing. She shows how trusting intuition, revisiting childhood dreams, and creating space for honest reflection can help women release inherited expectations, reconnect with their true selves, and begin living a more authentic, fulfilling life.   https://slothorbeaver.com https://karenbashford.com/being-you-circle https://karenbashford.com/self-sabotage-masterclass https://karenbashford.com/resources  

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    S01E91 Sometimes we forget that joy is not a luxury with Rebecca Pate

    In this episode of Empowered Women Life Leaders, host Karen Bashford is joined by Rebecca Pate, a leadership mentor and career coach who left an 18-year career in corporate tech to champion women in the workplace. Rebecca shares how building a gender equality network took her from male-dominated boardrooms to Buckingham Palace, and how she now uses dance and yoga to help women heal, lead, and thrive.   linkedin.com/in/rebeccapate Rebecca Pate (@iamrebeccalove) | Stan If you need help contact  Crisis tools for mental health support | Get help now | Mind The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat

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    S01E90 the Courage to Stop Abandoning Yourself

    In this week’s episode of Empowered Women Life Leaders, Karen explores what real courage looks like when you stop abandoning yourself. She shares candidly about her nervous breakdown, the decision not to seek quick external fixes, and the daily acts of bravery involved in setting boundaries, listening to your body, and choosing yourself—even when it feels uncomfortable. This is an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask: Where am I finally ready to choose me?

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    S01E89 You Don't Need More Confidence You Need to Find Yourself Again | JJ DiGeronimo

    In this episode of Empowered Women Life Leaders, Karen Bashford talks with JJ DiGeronimo, author, speaker, and host of the Together We Seek podcast about the crossroads that led her from a 30-year tech career in Silicon Valley to a life rooted in spiritual awakening and energy work. JJ shares how personal and professional collapse became a doorway to inner work, the six phases of spiritual awakening, and why “fuel stations” and saying yes to yourself are essential for women balancing career, motherhood, and personal growth.   Quiz: What Phase of Awakening Are You In?  https://quiz.jjdigeronimo.com Book Quiz: What Book Should You Read Next?  https://links.jjdigeronimo.com/widget/quiz/u2CtvMjDflydvC6H2mr0 Website: https://jjdigeronimo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjdigeronimo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjdigeronimo Together We Seek YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TogetherWeSeek Together We Seek Community: https://togetherweseek.online  

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    S01E88 Menopause and saving a life

    Welcome to this week’s episode of the Empowered Women Life Leaders podcast with your host Karen Bashford. In today’s deeply personal and sensitive conversation, Karen shares the story of “Sophie”—a woman navigating the heartbreak of menopause, the grief of lost motherhood, and the crushing impact of feeling abandoned by those meant to support her. This episode explores fertility, menopause, suicidal thoughts, and emotional resilience, and how one honest conversation helped Sophie step back from the edge and reclaim hope. Listener note: this episode discusses suicidal ideation and may be triggering for some. Please take care while listening.   https://karenbashford.com https://karenbashford.com/exploratory-call https://slothorbeaver.com www.linkedin.com/in/karen-bashford-empower-you    

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    S01E87 How to Find Inner Peace and Trust Yourself Again with Meryl Hayton

    In this episode of Empowered Women Life Leaders, Karen speaks with inner peace specialist Meryl Hayton, who pivoted from a 28-year career as a successful salon owner into the healing arts. Meryl shares how the loss of her father, career burnout, and a wrist injury became catalysts for honouring her inner knowing, creating her CLEAR method, and helping women release deeply stored stress so they can finally trust themselves and live with genuine inner peace.   7 - day Tapping Into Worthiness Mini Masterclass. https://mailchi.mp/5590cb270a86/tappingintoworthiness Youtube videos - https://youtube.com/@merylhayton4852 Website: www.merylhayton.com FB Personal profile: https://www.facebook.com/meryl.hayton IG: https://www.instagram.com/merylhayton/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merylhayton/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@merylhayton33

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    S01E86 How to stop living on autopilot

    This week on the Empowered Women Life Leaders podcast, Karen Bashford explores how to stop living on autopilot and start consciously leading your life. Drawing on her own experience of a nervous breakdown and recovery, she talks about the power of pausing, asking better questions, and reclaiming your time, energy, and boundaries from family, work, and constant demands. If you’ve been giving everything to everyone else and feel drained, this episode will help you rediscover your needs, your peace, and your right to choose differently.   https://karenbashford.com https://slothorbeaver.com www.linkedin.com/in/karen-bashford-empower-you    

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    S01E85 Leaving an Abusive Relationship and Rebuild Your Life | Angeline Constantinou

    This week on Empowered Women Life Leaders, Karen Bashford welcomes Angeline Constantinou, founder of Let’s Break the Silence. Angeline shares her powerful journey from a seemingly “perfect” marriage hiding verbal and physical abuse, to reclaiming her identity, financial independence, and personal power. In this honest conversation, she talks about the fear, shame, and guilt that kept her silent, the pivotal moment that led her to file for divorce, and how personal development and online community support helped her rebuild her life and now empower other women who have experienced abuse and trauma.   Let's Break the Silence Home Let's Break the Silence with Angeline - YouTube

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    S01E84 How is your relationship with yourself

    In this week’s episode of the Empowered Women Life Leaders podcast, Karen Bashford explores the most important relationship you’ll ever have: the one with yourself. Drawing on her own journey through nervous breakdown and recovery, Karen unpacks why so many women abandon their own needs, fall into people-pleasing, and struggle to set boundaries. She invites listeners to reflect on how they treat themselves, recognise their trigger points, and begin building a kinder, more honest, and more empowering relationship with who they truly are.   https://karenbashford.com https://slothorbeaver.com Karen Bashford - YouTube  

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    S01E83 How Your Childhood Shapes Your Relationship with Money | JD Rose

    This week on Empowered Women Life Leaders, Karen Bashford is joined by financial well-being coach JD Rose, who shares how a chaotic childhood, financial instability, and a bipolar parent shaped her relationship with money, safety, and self-worth. JD reveals how boarding school became a turning point, why many women feel deep shame around money, and how healing trauma, regulating the nervous system, and grounding in spirituality are key to creating true financial well-being. This powerful conversation invites listeners to pause, reflect on what they truly want from life, and open to possibilities beyond the choices they can currently see. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd-rose/   IG: @the.resourced.woman   Website:  https://www.theresourcedwoman.com/        

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    S01E82 When life removes your safety net

    In this episode of Empowered Women Life Leaders, host Karen Bashford reflects on the period in her life when she became homeless with her beloved cat Saffy and had her sense of safety stripped away. Drawing on a recent article she wrote for TransformReads, Karen explores what “home” truly means, how losing everything challenged her foundations, and how she moved from fear to acceptance and genuine contentment through practising self-love and redefining her own worth. TransformsReads article : How Homelessness Redefined What Home Really Means Karen Bashford Empowerment Mentor and Therapist: https://karenbashford.com Sloth or Beaver Coaching Tools®: https://slothorbeaver.com    

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    S01E80 The Importance of Conversations We Avoid

    In this week’s episode, Karen explores the conversations we avoid and the cost of staying silent in our relationships. Drawing on her own experiences of trauma, marriage, and money, she unpacks why so many women don’t feel seen or heard, and how that shapes confidence, intimacy, and future plans. Karen shares practical ways to start deeper, honest conversations about finances, dreams, and needs so you can build relationships that are aligned, supportive, and truly empowering.   https://karenbashford.com https://slothorbeaver.com www.linkedin.com/in/karen-bashford-empower-you  

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    S01E81 How to Avoid Burnout and Lead Life on Your Own Terms with Maria Newman

    In this episode of Empowered Women Life Leaders, Karen Bashford talks with business owner and former corporate project manager Maria Newman about thriving as a woman in a male‑dominated environment, burning out twice, and finally choosing a life she leads on her own terms. Maria shares how childhood conditioning, corporate culture, and the pressure to “prove yourself” can quietly drive women to exhaustion, and why boundaries, conscious choice, and taking the driver’s seat in your own life are essential for both career and family. This is a powerful conversation for any woman standing at a crossroads, questioning her career, relationships, or what “success” really means.   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ MariaANewman LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maria-newman/ Website: www.mummyonabreak.co.uk      

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    S01E79 How to Align Who You Are with What You Do with Camille L Miller

    This week, Karen Bashford welcomes reinvention architect Camille L. Miller, founder of the Natural Life Business Partnership and CEO of the Soul Professional Movement, to explore intuition, “Gus” (God, universe, spirit, or self), and what it really means to align who you are with what you do.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillelmiller/ https://www.soulprofessional.com/  

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    S01E78 The Fear of Being Seen: What Your Life Review Can Reveal | Karen Bashford

    Welcome to the Empowered Women Life Leaders podcast with host Karen Bashford. In this episode, Karen explores the power of a “life review” to uncover hidden fears, especially around visibility and rejection, and shares how her own recent review helped her move past resistance to being seen. She also offers practical questions and real client stories to help you spot what you’re tolerating, so you can finally start moving forward in your own life.   https://karenbashford.com https://slothorbeaver.com www.linkedin.com/in/karen-bashford-empower-you  

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    S01E77 Tammy Waldron - living with the "primal wound "of abandonment

    This week on the Empowered Women Life Leaders podcast, Karen is joined by Tammy Waldron, who shares her powerful story of being adopted and living with the “primal wound” of abandonment. Tammy talks about discovering she was adopted, the impact of her birth mother’s age and circumstances, and the generational patterns of not feeling wanted or worthy. Through her healing journey, Tammy shows how understanding our earliest experiences can transform how we see ourselves, our relationships, and our sense of belonging. Even if you haven’t been adopted, her story invites you to look at your own life with more curiosity, compassion and courage.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-waldron/ @towandawellbeing  

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    S01E76 Why insight isn't enough to change your life

    In this episode of the Empowered Women Life Leaders podcast, host Karen Bashford explores why insight alone isn’t enough to create lasting change. She explains how unconscious beliefs, fear, and the “masks” we wear keep us stuck, and why true transformation happens when we align mind and body. Through personal stories, practical questioning techniques, and her Sloth or Beaver Toolbook, Karen shows listeners how to listen to their bodies, release old patterns, and begin embodying a more authentic, empowered self.   https://karenbashford.com https://slothorbeaver.com www.linkedin.com/in/karen-bashford-empower-you  

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    S01E75 From Financial Fear to Freedom after divorce and loss with Agnieszka Augustyniak

    A powerful conversation with independent mortgage and protection adviser Agnieszka “Aga” Augustyniak, who helps women rebuild financially after divorce, loss, or life upheaval. Aga explains why renting can be a smart, strategic choice, how options like 0% deposit “track record” mortgages and shared ownership really work, and why income protection and other covers are vital for single-income households looking to feel safe, secure, and empowered about their financial future. Agnieszka (Aga) Augustyniak Mortgage & Protection Adviser, The Money Group  https://tmg-direct.co.uk/brokers/aga-augustyniak/

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    S01E74 Grief, Overwhelm and Life

    Karen shares a deeply personal story of how grief over losing her cat Saffy showed up as vertigo, hearing loss, and sinus issues—and how it forced her to slow down and truly listen to her body. She explores the powerful connection between emotions and health, the impact of finishing a major book project, and introduces her 366-question “Know You Tool Book,” a lifetime self-coaching companion to help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface and choose how you want to live.

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    S01E73 Margie Chavasse - parasites, pathogens, toxins, and emotional trauma

    This week on the Empowered Women Life Leaders podcast, Karen speaks with health detective Margie Chavasse about how parasites, pathogens, toxins, and emotional trauma can quietly undermine your health and what it really means to take responsibility for healing your body.   www.nrgholistichealth.com If you want to learn more how your body is affected by parasites, pathogens, toxins or emotional trauma and what will help you heal your body.  Sign up for Margie's newsletter by emailing her hello AT nrgholistichealth.com

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    S01E72 Where in your life are you settling?

    In this episode of the Empowered Women Life Leaders podcast, Karen explores the quiet ways we settle in our relationships, work, money, and self-worth - and how becoming aware of these patterns is the first step to reclaiming our voice, our boundaries, and our true desires   https://karenbashford.com https://slothorbeaver.com www.linkedin.com/in/karen-bashford-empower-you  

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    S01E71 What If Your Business Isn’t Aligned With You? With Lana Morris

    In this episode of the Empowered Women Life Leaders podcast, Karen Bashford talks with Lana Morris, a tech and website specialist who completely rebuilt her successful business after realising it didn’t fit her natural energy as a Manifestor. Using Jungian shadow work and Human Design, Lana now helps women create tech and business models that support who they truly are, instead of draining their passion and wellbeing.   Free Shadow work Guide for those who may be seeking their true identity: https://www.lanamorris.com/shadow-guide linkedin.com/in/lana-morris-518a1b220 lanamorris.com  

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    S01E70 Simplifying Life

    In this episode, I share five simple but powerful ways I’ve used to simplify my life, pausing to reflect, reducing inner and outer noise, letting go of what no longer serves me, recognising my patterns, and making conscious choices so I can create a life that truly feels aligned with who I am.

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    S01E69 Daven Lee - Sexual Longing

    In this week’s episode of the Empowered Women Life Leaders podcast, host Karen Bashford speaks with intimacy coach Daven Lee about what it really means to feel a deep, unmet sexual longing as a woman. Daven shares her personal journey from a long, unfulfilling marriage to discovering sacred Taoist sexuality and reconnecting with her life force energy. Together, they explore how sexuality is not just about sex, but about our creative life force, self-expression, healing old sexual stories, and reclaiming the powerful, untamable parts of ourselves that society has tried to silence.   https://hellosexualsoul.com/ https://yinoracle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hellosexualsoul/ https://poweroftheyin.substack.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davenlee/       

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    S01E68 Money and Abundance

    n this episode of the Empowered Women Life Leaders Podcast, host Karen Bashford explores the theme of money and abundance through the lens of personal experience and childhood conditioning. Drawing on a card from the Sloth or Beaver Toolkit Life Cards, she reflects on how early family dynamics, unspoken emotions, and societal expectations shape our money stories—and how these stories can limit earning, saving, and receiving. Karen invites listeners to examine their own relationship with money, the beliefs they absorbed as children, and the emotional patterns that may still be running the show today.

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    S01E67 The Hidden Emotional Needs Behind Addiction and Disordered Eating with Whitney Walker

    Disorders & Self-Worth In this episode of Empowered Women Life Leaders, Karen Bashford speaks with Whitney Walker, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, about her 15-year journey through substance abuse and eating disorders. Whitney shares how growing up with a mother with anorexia, bullying, and low self-worth shaped her relationship with food, alcohol, and her body and how addiction often begins when we use these things to meet emotional needs like safety and comfort. This conversation offers compassionate insight for anyone affected by addiction, body image struggles, or disordered eating.   Women Waken Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7BHbXG9uSqxaBz5XrWNJ8z  

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    S01E66 Self Leadership

    In this episode of Empowered Women Life Leaders, Karen Bashford explores what it really means to become the leader of your own life instead of waiting for “one day.” She dives into how old patterns, fear of failure, and harsh self-judgement keep women stuck in survival mode, and shares her personal story of breakdown and homelessness to show how one small, conscious choice can start real change—mind, body, and soul.   https://karenbashford.com https://slothorbeaver.com www.linkedin.com/in/karen-bashford-empower-you  

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    S01E65 The Fear That Keeps Entrepreneurs Invisible with Andrew Laws

    In this episode, Karen Bashford talks with Andrew Laws, a musician, visibility specialist, and long-time Toastmaster whose mission is “helping the invisible get noticed.” Andrew shares funny and insightful stories from his early career, how he learned that fun belongs in business, and why many business owners stay “invisible” because they’re afraid of “showing off.” He discusses supporting shy entrepreneurs to become more visible through SEO, content, YouTube, and public speaking, and reflects on comfort zones, creativity, and the surprising opportunities that come from being just a little out of your depth. Along the way, they touch on music, Chinese culture, and finding joy and surprise in everyday life.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlaws/  

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    S01E64 Judgement and Growth

    In this episode of Empowered Women Life Leaders, host Karen Bashford opens up about the recent loss of her beloved cat Saffy and how grief has affected her energy and motivation. Drawing on her Sloth or Beaver wisdom and toolkit cards, she explores the themes of self-judgment and growth, inviting listeners to release harsh self-criticism, honour their emotional state, and recognise that even in painful seasons, they are still growing and opening to new possibilities.   https://karenbashford.com https://slothorbeaver.com  

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    S01E63 A Mother’s Courage Turning a Daughter’s Struggle Into Hope for Others with Sally Panks

    A powerful conversation with Sally Panks, a mum whose 11-year-old daughter’s hidden self-harm and undiagnosed ADHD/autism led her to create practical distraction and wound-care kits, offering safer coping tools for children, families, and schools.   Sally Panks Founder of S&L Self-Harm Distraction Kits   www.harmdistractionkits.co.uk

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    S01E62 Astrology - a tool for self-leadership

    Discover how astrology can serve as a practical tool for self-leadership, emotional awareness, and personal growth. In this episode, host Karen Bashford shares her personal journey, explores how planetary movements influence our lives, and offers tips for integrating astrological insights into daily decisions and team dynamics.

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    S01 E61 Why You’re Exhausted: You May Be Living Out of Alignment with Mags O'Brien

    In this episode, Karen is joined by Mags O’Brien, Aligned Soul Coach and Quantum Human Design Facilitator. Mags shares her journey through burnout and explains how understanding your energy type can help you avoid exhaustion, stop pushing, and live in alignment. A powerful conversation about healing, energy, and doing life in a way that actually works for you.   Website:  https://www.alignedsoul.co.uk/   Get Your FREE Quantum Human Design Chart here  https://www.alignedsoul.co.uk/free-quantum-human-design-chart

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    S1 E60 Confidence Is Built From Within

    A new year doesn’t automatically create change - confidence does. In this episode, Karen talks about why confidence is essential for taking opportunities, breaking self-sabotage, and making better choices. She shares simple ways to understand where your confidence really sits, how fear holds you back, and how to rebuild trust in yourself using real-life experiences. A  grounded, encouraging episode for anyone ready to stop hesitating and start backing themselves.   https://karenbashford.com https://slothorbeaver.com www.linkedin.com/in/karen-bashford-empower-you  

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    S01E59 Brigitte Bojkowsky Surviving a Serial Killer

    On the podcast, Dr. Brigitte Bojkowsky shares with host Karen Bashford how surviving a traumatic attack shaped her path from flight attendant to brand identity strategist. Through their conversation, Dr. Bojkowsky explains how she now empowers others, especially women, to heal, reclaim their identity, and thrive through retreats and coaching. website: www.bridgetbrands.com   

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    S01E58 From reflection to refraining

    In this episode, host Karen Bashford reflects on the challenges and growth of 2025, sharing personal stories and valuable lessons. She discusses gratitude, setting boundaries, and the creation of empowering tools like the "sloth or beaver" toolkit. Tune in for inspiration and practical advice to close the year and look forward to new beginnings.

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    S01 E57 Breaking the Silence: Ryan Harland on Trauma, Healing & Hope

    In this deeply moving conversation, Karen is joined by Ryan Harland, mental health advocate and author of Riding the Storm. Ryan shares his experience of childhood sexual abuse, the long-term impact it had on his mental health, and the years of self-sabotage that followed. With honesty, compassion and courage, Ryan talks about shame, survival, forgiveness, and what it really takes to break destructive cycles. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, that it’s never too late to speak up, and that no one has to carry their pain alone. A raw, important conversation about truth, resilience and hope.   Riding The Storm - Ryan Harland - Mental Health Speaker Ryan Harland | LinkedIn

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    S01E56 Not Belonging to Your Tribe

    Christmas can be challenging as Karen Bashford knows only too well.  In this episode, she shares her personal experience of feeling isolated at family Christmas gatherings, underscores the importance of making choices for yourself rather than obligation, and encourages listeners to set boundaries and prioritise their own happiness.   https://karenbashford.com You always have a choice, but knowing what is stopping you, requires you to ask questions. The Sloth or Beaver Coaching Toolkit® will provide you with the questions to enable you discover the answers.  https://slothorbeaver.com 

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    S01 E55 Letting Go, Starting Over & Becoming Yourself with Sarah J Naylor

    In this inspiring conversation, Karen sits down with coach, mentor, and podcaster Sarah J Naylor, who shares her powerful journey from divorce, difficult relationships, and business collapse to deep personal growth, freedom, and a happier, more aligned life. Sarah talks openly about rebuilding from scratch, letting go of what no longer serves us, and trusting the unseen support that shows up when we stop trying to control everything. A heartfelt reminder that you can start over, you can find yourself again, and life on the other side can be more joyful than you ever imagined.   LinkedIn: 🌊 Sarah J Naylor ✨ | LinkedIn Website: Sarah J Naylor – Transformational Executive & Career Coach  

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    S01 E54 Giving Up and Having Faith

    This week, Karen opens up about overwhelm, slowing down and what it really means to “step back” without giving up. She shares how learning to listen to her body, honour her energy and trust her intuition changed the way she works and lives. A gentle reminder that you don’t need to push, force or power through, sometimes the smallest pause gives you the biggest clarity. Tune in for an honest, relatable conversation about faith, self-trust and finding your own way forward.

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    S01 E53 - Brooke Bownes - Breaking the Cycle

    In this episode, Karen talks with Brooke Bownes, known as the Breakthrough Queen, about her journey from a traumatic childhood and abusive relationships to creating a life she loves. Brooke shares how healing her inner child helped her finally break old patterns, trust herself again, and build real confidence. A raw and honest conversation about leaving fear behind, rebuilding your self-worth, and choosing a life that’s truly yours.     https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-bownes-the-breakthrough-queen   Facebook

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    S01 E52 Intuition The Quiet Voice Before Logic Interferes

    In this episode, Karen shares how learning to trust her intuition changed everything, from leaving fear and control behind to living with more ease, peace, and self-belief. She talks openly about how ignoring her inner voice once led to burnout and a breakdown, and how reconnecting with her intuition became her greatest form of healing. A gentle, heartfelt reminder that your intuition isn’t mystical, it’s your soul guiding you home to yourself.

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    S01 E51 Paula Rastricka - Rethinking Women’s Health

    Karen talks with Paula Rastrick, former sports rehab coach, about her powerful journey through perimenopause, trauma, and self-discovery. After a severe reaction to HRT, Paula began exploring how childhood experiences and stress shape women’s health. Together, they discuss why real healing means listening to your body, simplifying, and reclaiming your power — instead of chasing quick fixes. A raw, honest chat for any woman ready to take back control of her wellbeing.   Home - The Brain Body Method by Paula Rastrick    

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    S01 E50 You don't need fixing you need to remember

    In this episode, Karen shares why transformation isn’t about fixing yourself it’s about remembering who you truly are. She talks about letting go of old stories, family expectations, and the need to please others so you can reconnect with your real self. Through her “Sloth to Beaver” analogy, Karen reminds us that growth means clearing what no longer serves you and rebuilding life in a way that feels true. A gentle, inspiring listen for anyone ready to stop “fixing” and start being.

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    S01 E49 How Technology is Changing Your Health, Your Data, and Your Power with Thomasz George

    In this episode, Karen chats with Dr Thomasz George, founder of Freya Health — a groundbreaking app that puts you in charge of your medical data. Imagine having all your records, from NHS visits to smartwatch data, in one secure place you can access anywhere in the world. Thomasz explains how Freya helps you share information safely with doctors, take part in research (and get paid for it), and even track your health using a simple 30-second face scan. A fascinating look at how technology could finally make healthcare personal — and truly yours. Learn more: freyrhealth.com

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    S01 E48 It's okay to survive

    In this episode, Karen Bashford opens up about a deeply personal few weeks caring for her elderly cat and the emotional exhaustion that followed. She reflects on how stress, fear, and overwhelm can lead to self-sabotage, loss of motivation, and even physical fatigue and how awareness, honesty, and self-compassion can bring us back to balance. Karen shares gentle reminders to recognise the warning signs, allow yourself space to rest, and stop blaming yourself for simply being human. A tender and honest conversation about self-abandonment, resilience, and the healing power of kindness toward yourself.

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    S01 E47 Your Clothes Shape Your Confidence with Jennifer Heinen - Fashion Psychology

    In this inspiring episode, Karen talks with fashion psychologist Jennifer Heinen about how our clothes affect how we think, feel, and show up in the world. Jennifer explains why colour impacts mood, how “dopamine dressing” lifts confidence, and why what we wear can even help us heal after trauma or loss. You’ll also hear about her simple “wardrobe zones” method, comfort, confidence, and identity that helps you dress with purpose and feel more like yourself every day. A warm, fascinating chat that proves style really does start from the inside out.   Connect with Jennifer Jennifer Heinen, GMBPsS | LinkedIn

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    S01 E46 - The Descision Map From Fear to Forward Motion

    Have you ever found yourself stuck overthinking a big decision? In this solo episode, Karen talks about why making choices can be so challenging and shares her five-step method for overcoming fear and uncertainty. She opens up about her own experiences of following her heart, making mistakes, and learning to listen to both logic and intuition. You’ll learn how to get clear on what you really want, understand how your body reacts to choices, and take confident steps forward – even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed. It’s a calm, honest look at decision-making that reminds us we always have the power to choose our next direction.   https://karenbashford.com https://slothorbeaver.com  

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    S01 E45 - Why Men Matter Too with Shaun Pritchard

    Artist, designer, former teacher, and men’s mental health advocate Shaun Pritchard joins Karen to talk honestly about what many men carry but rarely say out loud. We dig into why male friendships fade, how creativity and nature can heal, and Shauns’s new men-only community, Forge, built to rebuild connection, accountability, and support. You will hear practical ways women and men can understand each other better, how to start real conversations with the men in your life, and why strong, healthy masculinity makes families and communities safer. Real talk, hopeful solutions.   Business Networking for Men | Forge Network | Nottingham Auraform.co.uk Shaun Pritchard | LinkedIn  

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Karen Bashford, an intuitive therapist and inquisitive empathic student, talks to incredible people about why they do what hey do.

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