⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses abuse and its impact on mental processes and may be sensitive for some listeners.

In this deeply personal episode, I speak openly about how past abuse has affected the way I think and relate and why acknowledging that impact is an important step toward healing. We explore not only the courage it takes to seek help and support, but also how healing invites us to look within: to recognise traits we want in loving relationships, to understand the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and to use assertive language so our needs are genuinely met.

This conversation isn’t just about recovery, it’s about building self-awareness, rewriting old patterns, and consciously choosing what we value and deserve. Whether you’re on your own healing path or supporting someone you care about, this episode offers encouragement and practical reflection.

Helpful Resources:
📚 Download my free 2026 reading list & workbook (Bookstack Diaries): https://soulandscissors.eo.page/rzcc5
💜 Women’s Aid UK (support & information on domestic abuse): https://womensaid.org.uk/
📞 National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7 UK): 0808 2000 247 / https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
💗 The Five Love Languages by Dr Gary Chapman (book link): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Five-Love-Languages-Secret-Lasts/dp/080241270X
🌟 Free online Love Languages quiz: https://www.5lovelanguagetest.com/

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In this episode, I explore the difference between a vision board and an action board and why understanding the difference can completely change how you approach manifestation.

Drawing on insights from Dr Tara Swart’s book The Source, alongside practical guidance from Francesca Amber’s Manifest Like a Mother, I talk about how vision boards actually work in the brain, when they can be helpful, and when they can quietly keep us stuck.

This episode is an invitation to move beyond passive dreaming and into intentional action without losing the magic. If you’ve ever created a vision board and wondered why nothing seemed to shift, this conversation may offer the clarity you’ve been missing.

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Sometimes it takes a complete shake-up to move us forward, a moment where life asks us to reassess what’s draining us and what actually brings us back to ourselves.

In this episode, I talk about releasing life’s stressors, making conscious decisions about what needs to change first, and how creating space can open the door to more ease, energy, and enjoyment. I share a simple but powerful framework that helped me rebuild joy intentionally, without relying on burnout, pressure, or constant pushing.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, flat, or ready to move on from what’s been weighing you down, this episode offers a practical starting point for creating a better-feeling life, one decision at a time.

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