Unwind Your Mind
Do you ever feel stuck in your own head, constantly second-guessing, overthinking or chasing perfection? You're not alone. This podcast is for overthinkers, perfectionists and high-achievers who want to stop spirlalling in self-doubt and start realigning with their version of success. If you're ready to unlearn old patterns and step into more clarity, confidence and ease - this is your space.
Latest episodes
The 5 Lessons High Achievers Learn the Hard Way
Have you moved through the entire year at full speed, only to look back and realise you've been repeating the same patterns: overworking, overthinking, over-delivering, and wondering why things still feel harder than they should? In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, I unpack five of the biggest lessons high achievers tend to learn through experience (often the hard way). Think of this as an invitation to reflect on how you've been operating, what's truly driving your decisions, and how you want to show up in the year ahead. If you're someone who prides themselves on being capable, reliable and driven, but you're ready to create more aligned, sustainable success, this episode is for you. HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Clarity opens doors that hard work alone can't. 2️⃣ Being busy doesn't mean you're productive. 3️⃣ Confidence is built through action, not overthinking. PREVIOUS EPISODES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Why Reflection Matters More Than You Think: Stop Repeating the Same Year What If the Part You're Avoiding Is the One You Need Most? The Working Genius Playbook: Clarity, Energy, Results The Power of Receptivity: Balancing Doing and Being MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍
Why Reflection Matters More Than You Think: Stop Repeating the Same Year
Are you finishing up the year feeling tired, unsure how you actually got through the last few months… but also not entirely clear on what you want to do differently next year? Or maybe you look back and realise the whole year felt like you were running, reacting, adjusting, pushing, without ever getting the chance to think about what was working for you and what wasn't. In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, we explore why reflection is one of the most important practices you can build into your professional life and your leadership capability, especially at this time of year. You'll learn why high-achievers often skip reflection, how it impacts your confidence and sense of capability, and why pausing to acknowledge your wins (not just your challenges) strengthens your self-efficacy and shapes the way you step into the new year. Whether you're a team member wanting to grow more intentionally, or a team leader wanting to support your people, this episode will help you enter next year feeling clearer, more grounded and far more connected to what actually matters. HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Whatever we don't reflect… we repeat. 2️⃣ Recognising your accomplishments builds self-efficacy, the belief that "I've done hard things before, so I can do it again" 3️⃣ Teams need reflection just as much as individuals do, to work out what worked, what didn't, and what needs to shift. MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍
Are You Above or Below the Line? Understanding Your Reactive Patterns
Have you ever noticed how quickly you can go from grounded and clear… to defensive, frustrated, or trying to fix everything all at once? In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, we explore one of the most practical tools for understanding your emotional patterns: the difference between operating above the line and below the line. You'll learn how fear shapes your reactions without you realising it, how this model connects directly to the Drama Triangle and the Empowerment Dynamic, and what it looks like to shift from reactivity to intention in real time. We walk through everyday examples and the exact cues to look out for when you've slipped into protection mode, plus what to do next so you can move back into clarity and grounded leadership. If you've ever found yourself thinking, "Why did I react like that?" or "I wish I'd handled that conversation differently," this episode will give you the language, awareness, and tools to change the pattern. HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ We all slip below the line. Fear takes over, and we default to old patterns: defensiveness, blame, fixing, overthinking, or withdrawal. The key is learning to recognise the signs early. 2️⃣ The shift isn't about being calm, it's about being conscious. 3️⃣ One simple question can change everything: "Am I above or below the line right now?" RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Podcast Episode: The Drama Triangle: Why we Lose Our Personal Power (and How to Get It Back) Listen here. MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍
Why You're Rushing When No One Asked You To: Breaking the Habit of Self-Imposed Urgency
Do you ever catch yourself spiralling into stress the moment an email lands in your inbox, assuming it needs to be done immediately, only to realise later that no one expected it urgently at all? In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, we unpack the pattern so many high-achievers fall into: creating pressure that doesn't actually exist. From imagined deadlines, to guilt over delayed replies, to resentment that builds when others don't acknowledge the pressure you put yourself under - this cycle is very common! You'll hear why your nervous system jumps to worst-case urgency, how old habits from fast-paced workplaces shape your assumptions, and what drives the people-pleasing, over-responsibility and perfectionism that sit underneath it. Most importantly, you'll learn how to interrupt the automatic stress response, set clearer expectations, and work in a way that feels lighter and far more sustainable. If you've ever thought, "Why do I keep doing this to myself?" this episode is for you. HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Most of the pressure you feel isn't coming from others, it's coming from habit. Our brain fills in the blanks based on past environments and old patterns, assuming urgency even when none exists. 2️⃣ There are deeper reasons we move into urgency mode so quickly and most have nothing to do with the task itself. 3️⃣ One simple question can interrupt the spiral in the moment, pausing to check what's actually expected gives you back clarity and control. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 🎤 Podcast Episode: Are You Living by What You Think They'll Think? Listen here. 🎧 Download the free Boundary Reminder audio guide here. MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍