Podcasts by Seedling

Why I’m closing down my business (and this podcast) from 2022-08-17T00:00:50

Today I’m going to be sharing the decision I’ve made to close down my business Blue Jay of Happiness and this podcast, answer your questions and share some lovely...

Expanding your vision of fulfilment from 2022-08-03T00:00:28

In this episode I’m talking about what it means to feel fulfilled in life and why it’s important we expand our vision of what this looks like, something I’ve very...

My pain journey from 2022-07-20T00:00:25

Today I wanted to share a little more about my pain journey, from chronic headaches, period pain to the ongoing joint pain I’m experiencing now. I’m not a medical...

Coming back from a confidence knock from 2022-07-06T00:00:53

Today I want to talk to you about coming back from confidence knocks, sharing some of my own experiences and some ideas to help you come back from them. Listen

5 mindset shifts to be content where you are from 2022-06-22T00:00:31

Today I’m catching you up after the mid-season break and sharing some mindset shifts to help you feel more content in the here and now, even if you’re not exactly...

Why I'm taking a month off my business from 2022-04-27T00:00:20

Today I’m talking more about the month off I’m taking in May, the physical health stuff behind it all and how I’m dealing with some of the shameful feelings I’ve ...

Creativity and community with Charlie India from 2022-04-13T00:00:39

Today I'm joined by artist and maker Charlie India. We chat about Charlie's creative journey, how she's building community along the way and her top tips for managing self-doubt as a creative. Listen

How to get more comfortable with public speaking from 2022-03-30T01:00

How do you feel about public speaking? If the answer is ‘terrified’ then today’s podcast episode is for you. I’ll be sharing a bit more about my own public speaki...

How to feel more confident sharing your creative work from 2022-03-09T01:00:52

In today’s episode I want to dig into why it feels so hard to share our creative work, the incredible benefits that come when we do and how to start feeling more ...

Creativity as a tool for confidence from 2022-02-23T01:00:37

In this first episode of season 5 I’ll be updating you on all things BlueJay and diving into the power of creativity for confidence. 

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It's never too late to start from 2021-11-10T01:00

In this last episode of season 4 I’m leaving you with a slightly meandering pep talk that essentially comes down to this - it’s never too late to start. A reminde...

Feeling safe and the role of self-compassion from 2021-10-27T00:00

In this episode I want to share some learnings about self-compassion and how it provides a safety net when fear and self-doubt shows up.

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How to overcome the fear of rejection from 2021-10-13T00:00

Today we are diving into an uncomfortable topic - rejection! Being rejected is painful, but the fear of it can hold us back in ways which, I believe, will ultimat...

What it takes to build confidence from 2021-09-29T00:00

In this episode I want to dig under the skin of confidence. I want to pull it apart and see what it’s made so we know how to build it. I also want to share the ma...

Self-care and detaching our sense of worth from productivity with Madeleine Onstwedder from 2021-09-15T00:00

Today on the podcast I’m sharing my interview episode! Every season I like to include one interview so I can share a voice that isn’t mine and this season I’m tal...

Letting go of negative habits from 2021-09-01T00:00

Today I want to talk about habits. They really are the foundation of our days, so I want to explore how we can let go of negative ones, be more flexible in our th...

Let's talk about imposter syndrome from 2021-08-18T00:00

In today’s episode we’re going to be diving into the topic of imposter syndrome, including what it is, whether or not it’s actually a problem we need to solve, an...

How to stop second guessing yourself from 2021-08-04T00:00

Today I want to talk about self-trust, how we can build it and how we can stop second guessing ourselves. This is such an important part of the self-worth journey...

Why are we so scared of taking risks? from 2021-07-21T00:00

Today I want to talk about taking risks and specifically - psychological risks. We’ll discuss why things feel so risky, the annoying feature of the mind that hold...

Questioning societal expectations from 2021-07-07T00:00

Welcome back to Seedling and to season four! In today’s episode I’ll be catching you up after the season break, telling you more about season four and talking abo...

Bonus episode - lesson 1 of how to overcome overwhelm from 2021-03-24T01:00

My new audio course on overcoming overwhelm is now live! So today I thought I’d share the first lesson with you so you get a taste for what it’s all about.  Listen

Coming back from burnout - a follow-up chat from 2021-03-10T01:00

For this final episode of season 3 I really just wanted to sit down and have a metaphorical coffee with you, catching up on how things have been since burning out...

Self-care for activists from 2021-02-24T01:00

This week I want to talk to those of you passionate about causes, whether you consider yourself an activist, advocate or something in-between. I’ll be sharing som...

The power of self-expression from 2021-02-10T01:00

Today I want to talk about the incredible power of self-expression - how it reduces stress, how it can increase confidence and even help with self-acceptance. I h...

How to stay present when the world is in chaos from 2021-01-27T01:00

Today I want to explore the topic of mindfulness and staying present in a time when it’s all too easy to get lost in future anxieties. So if staying in the here a...

Finding body acceptance from 2021-01-13T01:00

Today we’re going to be talking about a big topic - body acceptance and specifically, body acceptance when in recovery from an eating disorder. Because it’s diffi...

Valuing your impact from 2020-12-30T01:00

Today on the podcast I’m serving up a rallying cry to value your impact, no matter how big or small that impact is, recognise what you have to offer the world and...

Creativity, allyship and petite joys with Michelle Chai from 2020-12-16T01:00

Welcome to season three’s interview episode! This season I’m speaking to the wonderful Michelle Chai. I’ve been following M...

Separating your worth from your productivity from 2020-12-02T01:00

This week we’re looking into the ways you can untangle worth from productivity. It’s not easy, but here I’ll share six tips that I personally come back to time an...

We need to talk about painful sex from 2020-11-18T01:00

This week I’m talking about a subject I’ve never talked openly about before - sex. And specifically, painful sex and why we need to talk about it more. I will the...

How to build a positive relationship with social media from 2020-11-04T01:00

This week we’re going to be talking all things social media! It’s a big topic but here I want to discuss setting boundaries around social media, building a positi...

Coming back from burnout from 2020-10-21T00:00

This week I’m touching on what to do if you’re coming back to work after burnout - I’ll be covering how to put new boundaries in place and do what you love in a s...

Notes from the hiatus from 2020-10-07T00:00

This week’s episode is a big old catch up after a break from the podcast and - as it turned out - everything Blue Jay of Happiness related. I’ll be sharing more a...

Six steps to discover your worth from 2020-05-20T00:00

This week I’m going to take you through some of the key steps I believe are necessary to help you discover your sense of worth and use this as a foundation to bui...

Knowing your worth and its impact on relationships from 2020-05-13T00:00

This week I want to hone in on a specific element of self-worth, the impact it has in relationships. This includes romantic relationships, family, friendships and...

How to stop comparing yourself from 2020-05-06T00:00

This week we’re talking all things comparison. I’ll be looking at some of the common areas where we compare ourselves, from creatively and in the workplace to phy...

How to be more comfortable being seen from 2020-04-29T00:00

This week I want to talk to those who are feeling ready to be seen and want to “show up” in the world. We’ll talk about what that really means, how can we feel mo...

How to avoid burnout from 2020-04-22T00:00

This week I want to talk about burnout because I feel like it's a real danger for some of us right now. I discuss what it is, how it can happen and most important...

Instagram photography and choosing the path of least resistance from 2020-04-15T00:00

A while ago I asked for episode ideas and someone asked about Instagram photography so I thought I’d talk about my approach to that here, my relationship with pho...

Chronic pain, mental health and growing a business with Trona Freeman from 2020-04-08T00:00

It’s time for this season’s interview and I’m excited to introduce you to Trona Freeman, who is a beauty blogger and Pinterest coach. I’ve been following Trona fo...

How to tell someone you're struggling with your mental health from 2020-04-01T00:00

This week I want to talk about the tricky subject of bringing up your mental health to someone when you’re starting to struggle. I’m sure a lot of us can relate t...

It's OK to go slow from 2020-03-25T01:00

This week we’re talking about treacle - but no, I don’t mean the delicious sugary kind, I mean the metaphorical kind, the kind that slows you down and stops you f...

How to get out of a negative thought cycle from 2020-03-18T01:00

If you’ve ever found yourself staring into space with negative thoughts spiralling and feeding off each other in your mind - you’re so not alone and this episode ...

Building emotional resilience from 2020-03-11T01:00

This week I wanted to talk about how we can build our emotional resilience and essentially be better at handling stress and rolling with the punches.

How to be OK with not being the best from 2020-03-04T01:00

This week I want to talk about perfectionism and being comfortable with not being the best at something, which is something I definitely struggle with! I'll share...

How to get out of a funk from 2020-02-26T01:00

This week I want to talk about what we can do to pull ourselves out of a funk, when we’re feeling low in motivation, when we’re stuck in a rut and like we just wa...

How to build self-belief from 2020-02-19T01:00

This week is all about building self-belief and confidence. I’m going to share some of my own self-belief journey and some tools and techniques I’ve found really ...

How to start a podcast from 2020-01-08T01:00

In the season finale I'm reflecting on some lessons I've learnt, how I've felt the first season has gone and I'm sharing some tips for you if you're thinking about launching your own podcast.

Coaching - a year in business from 2020-01-01T01:00

This week I’m taking you behind the scenes of my business over the last year. I talk about why I decided to become a coach in the first place, what happened after...

Pancakes from 2019-12-25T01:00

I was planning to take a week off the podcast this week, but then I had an idea to share something a little different - a short story.

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How to cope with overwhelm from 2019-12-18T01:00

As we're getting closer and closer to Christmas I really wanted to dive into the topic of overwhelm. So, this week I'm talking about a recent experience of overwh...

Creativity as an act of self-care from 2019-12-11T01:00

This week I want to talk about creativity – how it benefits our mental health and how it can become part of our self-care routine. I share some science behind why creativity is good for us and h...

Self-acceptance - how to like yourself more from 2019-12-04T01:00

This week I wanted to talk about the radical act of liking yourself and self-acceptance. It can be incredibly hard to find self-acceptance, and in this episode I talk about why it’s so hard, but...

Wellness, self-care and everyday joy with Tamu Thomas from 2019-11-27T01:00

Today we have the very first conversation on Seedling! My aim with these conversations is to shed light on subjects that as a society we *need* to talk about in order to grow. My first conversat...

Mental wellness - how to take care of your mental health from 2019-11-20T01:00

This week I’m talking about mental wellness and how we can take a more proactive approach to our mental health. I don’t feel like this subject gets enough air time, for many of us the term ‘ment...

The difference between counsellors, coaches and mentors from 2019-11-13T01:00

This week I'm wading through the murky waters of the coaching and counselling industry... I'm sharing an analogy and some questions to help you understand the difference between the professions....

Understanding the negativity bias from 2019-11-06T01:00

This week I cover the topic of negativity and specifically our brain's negativity bias because there are so many unhelpful articles out in the world that enter #positivevibesonly territory.

Finding your motivation for self-care from 2019-10-30T01:00

This week I'm looking at how we can find our motivation to practice self-care. I break down what self-care really is and talk about the way self-care impacts those around us and our work-life. Listen

Building self-awareness from 2019-10-23T00:00

In this week’s episode I’m telling you about an experience I had when I lost touch with my sense of self-awareness and how that impacted my mental health.

I’m also sharing some of the sel...

Understanding self-worth and its impact from 2019-10-16T00:00

This week's episode is a deep dive into self-worth. Obviously as I'm a self-worth coach, I have a lot of thoughts on this topic! I've also experienced first hand the incredible impact being awar...

Introduction from 2019-10-09T06:09:02

In this week's introductory episode I give you some background on experiences I had in my teen years that lead to my passion for self-worth development and a little more about the work I do, how...

Seedling Podcast - The Trailer from 2019-09-19T18:11:32

In this trailer you’ll hear why I decided to call my new podcast Seedling, some of the topics I cover in season one and the format it will take. The first episode will be going live on the 9th o...