A Zest For Life

Welcome to A Zest for Life — the podcast for high performers ready to step into a deeply fulfilling and expansive life.

A Zest For Life Podcast

This is a space for those who’ve already mastered the art of achievement, but are ready to feel as good on the inside as their success looks on the outside.

In each episode, we explore the energetic principles that fuel high performance, and how to align them with your deeper purpose. We’ll delve into the aspects of life that money can’t buy — authentic happiness, inner peace, meaningful connections, and personal growth — all while keeping you at the top of your game.

What to Expect from A Zest for Life:

Energetic Alignment to help you recalibrate and expand
Practical tips for transforming your inner world and attracting your next level
Inspiration and wisdom on living a life that feels as rich and fulfilling as it looks
Personal growth strategies to help you thrive in every area of your life

If the episodes resonate with you, you'll find even more tools, support, and transformation through the programs available on the I Dare To Leap website. Learn more at www.idaretoleap.com

Why A Zest For Life?

This podcast is all about living with intention, leading with purpose, and harnessing the full potential of your energetic frequency.

Whether you’re seeking more alignment, more joy, or a deeper connection to your true self, this podcast is here to guide you every step of the way.

Join me on this journey of self-discovery, energetic recalibration, and purposeful living. You’re ready to experience it all.

About Your Podcast Host, Charlotte Carter

Charlotte Carter is the Founder and CEO of I Dare To Leap Ltd., where she empowers high performers to create expansive lives through a blend of high-performance coaching and energetic alignment.

With over 20 years of experience in personal development, Charlotte’s multi-modality approach combines the best of clinical hypnotherapy, transformational coaching, positive psychology, breathwork, and energy healing. As a personal trainer, she ensures her clients approach both mindset and body with intentional alignment for true transformation.

Charlotte’s work is dedicated to guiding high achievers toward inner fulfillment and sustainable success, removing the subconscious and energetic barriers that prevent them from fully stepping into their potential.

A bestselling author and international podcast host of A Zest For Life, Charlotte has been featured in top publications such as Hello Online, Grazia, Marie Claire, and the Daily Telegraph.

Her insights aren’t just theoretical — they’re backed by both her personal journey and the extraordinary transformations of her clients. Charlotte offers real-world, actionable wisdom to help others bridge the gap between outer success and inner fulfillment.

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Episodes

84. Selling Is Your Ticket To Joy and Freedom with Jade Jemma

What if I told you the skill you've been avoiding could be your ticket to complete freedom? I sit down and chat with one of my previous mentors, Jade Jemma, as she drops some serious truth bombs about selling. While many people find sales awkward, Jade's been quietly working her magic behind the scenes with seven-figure entrepreneurs. "If you can sell - whether that's your expertise, your products, whatever - the world's your oyster. You'll always be alright," she tells me, and there's something...

Jul 04, 2025•41 min

83. Your Relationship With Joy Is Controlling Your Potential

We've got joy completely backwards. Most of us treat it like a weekend privilege - something we earn after ticking all the boxes. But what if that's exactly what's keeping you stuck at 33% of your potential? In this episode, I'm calling out one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves: that we have to choose between achievement and enjoyment. As a high performance coach, I see brilliant people everywhere who've got their lives "sorted" yet secretly worry that pursuing more joy might somehow jeopard...

Jun 13, 2025•11 min

82. Rediscovering Your Childlike Zest: Why Coming Home to Yourself Feels Epic!

Wow, what a journey! After spending the weekend at the Abraham Hicks workshop in Edinburgh (the ticket to which I manifested within just 12 hours - how mad is that?), I had this proper lightbulb moment standing by the Angel of the North. The whole experience felt like divine orchestration, like the Universe was giving me a huge sign that I was on the right path! With 1,800 of us there, I suddenly realised it was time to step away from having Abraham as my main guide and truly embrace my own voic...

May 08, 2025•14 min

81. You Are Both The Problem And The Solution To Your Frustrations

So you decide not to do something... then you get frustrated for not doing it... then you try to do it, but keep allowing yourself to get distracted... Trust me, we've all been there! In this episode, we chat about how we often become our own biggest roadblock to happiness and success. It's a bit mad when you think about it - we're both the problem AND the solution to our own frustration! Whether you're putting things off or just keeping busy without actually getting anywhere important, you end ...

Apr 30, 2025•12 min

80. Daily Habits For Sustained Success And Energetic Alignment

Think of daily habits as the secret ingredient for personal growth. Morning routines and evening check-ins create a natural flow that keeps you on track - even when life throws you curveballs. Taking time to feel grateful isn't just nice - it actually shifts your energy and shows you where you can grow. After years of running after experts and coaches, I've realised that while good advice helps, the best changes happen when you start trusting yourself. My Align programme gives you quick, persona...

Apr 15, 2025•15 min

79. Stepping Into the You That Already Exists - A Guide to Identity Evolution

Identity forms the foundation of high performance. Beyond job titles, your identity encompasses your presence, expertise, values, and how you show up when no one's watching. Our identity includes our skills, strengths and desires. When desires materialise, our identity naturally evolves. It's never about what you're doing, but who you're being throughout the journey. We often have desired states—more clients, greater freedom, deeper love—that remain just out of reach because our current identity...

Apr 09, 2025•17 min

78. Open Up To Allowing And Receiving

As high achievers, we often find ourselves caught in a cycle of endless giving without creating space to receive. This imbalance leads to burnout and emptiness that no external validation can fill. Think about your relationship with receiving. Do you deflect compliments? Feel uncomfortable discussing abundance? Experience guilt when accepting help? These are signs your receiving portal may be blocked. In my journey, embracing the ability to channel Abraham has required opening myself to divine g...

Apr 03, 2025•13 min

77. The Evolution Of My Business Identity: Align With Abraham

My podcast has been on quite a journey of transformation. We've gone from "Becoming Fearless" to "Align with Abraham", and trust me, it's been quite the ride! This rebranded "Align with Abraham" podcast introduces a powerful blend of high performance techniques and energetic alignment principles that will help you unlock your full potential while staying grounded and present. Visit the show notes to learn more about the Align program, where I help you align with your truest self and manifest you...

Mar 26, 2025•16 min

76. Find Your Power in Stillness

Are you stuck on the hamster wheel of life, always running, always busy? This episode is for all you high-achieving go-getters who might be missing out on the magic of simply being still. Hitting the pause button isn't admitting defeat - it's actually your secret superpower! I talk about those weird fears that pop up when we think about slowing down (you know the ones!). Those quiet moments aren't just nice breaks - they're where your best ideas and clearest thinking happen! Society has got us b...

Feb 26, 2025•12 min

75. Embodying Radical Self-Acceptance

Ready to talk about something that's been a game-changer for me and so many others? Let's dive into radical self-acceptance and how it can completely transform your life. Think about this - what if you could embrace all those quirky, brilliant parts of yourself that make you you ? I've seen firsthand how learning to love all aspects of yourself - even the messy bits - creates this amazing ripple effect through your business, relationships, and inner world. In this episode, I talk about the real ...

Feb 19, 2025•12 min

74. Letting Go Of What Doesn't Serve You And Attracting What Does

Ready to change your life from the inside out? In this episode, I'm getting real about what it means to let go and create space for what truly matters. Ever feel like you're pouring your heart and soul into things that just drain you? I'll explore why that happens and - more importantly - how to stop it. Think of your energy like a bucket with holes. Exhausting, right? I'll show you how to patch those leaks and start filling your life with what actually lights you up. Sure, letting go can be sca...

Feb 12, 2025•12 min

73. Curiosity: The Beginning Of Self-Belief

What if your greatest superpower was something you already had as a child? In this mind-expanding episode, we dive deep into the transformative force of curiosity – not just as a casual interest, but as the rocket fuel for personal evolution. From the playground to the boardroom, we unpack how trading your fears for wonder could revolutionise every aspect of your life. You'll discover why the most successful people aren't just smart or talented – they're insatiably curious. Whether you're stuck ...

Feb 05, 2025•11 min

72. Finding Your Identity And Being Your Authentic Self

In my latest podcast episode, we’re diving deep into one of life’s biggest questions: “Who am I?” If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in old labels or struggling with self-doubt, you're in the right place. I explore how our identity is shaped by external pressures, personal experiences, and the stories we tell ourselves - sometimes without even realising it. Ever had a moment where you felt like you didn’t belong, even though you totally did? Same here, and I share my own experiences of this a...

Jan 29, 2025•14 min

71. Why Do We Seek External Validation?

Do you often feel like your self-worth is tied up in what other people think of you? Like you’re stuck in a loop of trying to please everyone, chasing perfection, or saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”? If you’re nodding along, this episode is for you. 💡 I'm talking all about external validation - what it is, how it sneaks into our lives, and why it’s such a heavy weight to carry. I’ll share a personal story about my old obsession with racking up achievements and how it masked deeper ...

Jan 22, 2025•16 min

70. Energetic Alignment: How To Find Your Flow And Live In Harmony

Want to feel truly alive instead of just going through the motions? In this episode, I break down how to get your mind, body, and spirit working together like a well-oiled machine. You'll learn the real-world tricks that top performers use to tap into flow state - from breathwork that actually works to simple ways to calm your nervous system. Plus, I'll tell you how to spot what's draining your energy and what makes you come alive. No more feeling scattered or stuck. It's time to feel energised,...

Jan 15, 2025•17 min

69. Why Is Embodiment Essential As An Entrepreneur?

Want to feel more energised and focused in your business? The key is to embody your true identity. This episode delves into the vital role of embodiment for entrepreneurs, highlighting the power of integrating mind and body to achieve sustainable success. I cover transformative practices such as breathwork, movement, and emotional regulation, and offer up a personal story or two along the way to illustrate the journey toward embracing one's fullest self. The main points I talk about are: Embodim...

Jan 08, 2025•19 min

68. From Becoming Fearless To Embody Your Energy

We've had a name change! After 67 episodes, the Becoming Fearless podcast is now called the Embody Your Energy podcast. It feels so so good to start the new year with a truly aligned identity that I'm so excited to claim, own and embody on a deeper level this year. Becoming Fearless was simply about that - how to overcome fear to live a life you adore. And it's truly taken off - with listeners from 42 countries and 300 cities tuning in to both the solo and guest episodes. I have evolved, as has ...

Jan 04, 2025•26 min

67. Finding Fulfilment Beyond Societal Expectations with Johnny Seifert

Ever felt like you're juggling society's expectations while trying to figure out who you really are? My guest for this episode, Johnny Seifert, has been there. Through raw stories of finding support in unexpected places, he shows us how embracing life's plot twists can actually deepen our connections and help us value ourselves more. After getting the boot from his job, this former radio host, showbiz pro, and sociology whiz didn't just bounce back – he evolved. With the kind of honesty that rea...

Dec 23, 2024•32 min

66. The Wealth Alchemist: Achieving Soul-Led Success with Claire Macpherson

🚀 Buckle up for a wild ride with Claire McPherson - also know as the Wealth Alchemist - who's about to blow your mind about turning your dream life from "meh" to MAGICAL! From feeling totally lost in her performing arts career to becoming a powerhouse entrepreneur, Claire's story is proof that your biggest mess can become your most incredible message. We're talking total life transformation - breaking through those invisible barriers that keep you stuck and small. Imagine flipping the script on...

Dec 20, 2024•40 min

65. Consciousness Expansion: Your Passport to Authentic Self with Buckso Dhillon-Woolley

Kick fear to the curb and unlock your inner rockstar! 🚀 My latest podcast episode is a journey with Buckso - an energy transformation coach who's rewriting the rulebook on personal growth! Ever felt trapped by family expectations or cultural pressures? Buckso's story is all about breaking free and living YOUR truth. She dropped jaws by marrying outside her culture and choosing her own path. We're getting real about those inner gremlins - abandonment fears, rejection wounds, all those sneaky thi...

Dec 19, 2024•29 min

64. Finding Your Soul Signature with Nicola Tonsager

*** TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE MENTIONS SUICIDE *** Ready to dive deep into the soul's secret language? 🌟 My latest podcast episode is a game-changing conversation with soul energy maven Nicola Tonsager that'll totally flip how you see personal growth! Ever feel like you're playing hide and seek with your true self? Nicola's got the map to finding your soul's unique signature - those magical inner blueprints that whisper your deepest truth. We're breaking down how your intuition isn't just a...

Dec 18, 2024•39 min

63. One More Day: Life-Saving Tools From Positive Psychology with Niyc Pidgeon

*** TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE MAKES FREQUENT REFERENCES TO SUICIDE *** Imagine a single conversation having the power to completely transform a life – or even save it. Sounds impossible? Not for Niyc, an incredible positive psychologist who's turned her own survival story into a mission of healing and empowerment. From surviving childhood bullying and a suicide attempt to becoming a passionate mental health advocate, Niyc's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. We're diving deep into he...

Dec 16, 2024•28 min

62. Life's A Game: Gamifying Strategies with Kimba Cooper-Martin

Turning life's challenges into a game can completely change how you look at everything! In this episode of Becoming Fearless, we're diving deep with Kimba Cooper-Martin - a gamification guru who turned a career curveball into an incredible journey of reinvention! After losing her job, Kimba discovered something magical: you can literally gamify your way through fear, business challenges, and personal growth. She'll take us behind the scenes of how game-like strategies can make seemingly scary ta...

Dec 11, 2024•39 min

61. How I Used Hypnotherapy To Change My Life with Julie Bale

Julie Bale's incredible journey from a professional singer plagued by performance anxiety to a hypnotherapist helping others overcome similar challenges is nothing short of inspiring! Take a listen as we unravel Julie's pivotal moment at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, where anxiety nearly derailed her career, and discover how hypnotherapy not only revived her passion for singing but also sparked a mission to support others through her transformative weight loss course, "The Real Me Isn't Fat." ...

Dec 08, 2024•34 min

60. Fashion And Personal Growth with Helen Reynolds

Do you ever get dressed, look in the mirror and feel like your clothes don't reflect who you are inside? In this episode of Becoming Fearless, I speak with Helen Reynolds, a personal style consultant who emphasises the importance of feeling good in one's body and clothes. Helen shares her journey from the glitzy world of magazines to finding her calling in helping others elevate their self-worth through fashion. She opens up about overcoming identity struggles, especially after becoming a mother...

Dec 02, 2024•30 min

59. Building Confidence and Connections on LinkedIn with Sam Rathling

Does the very thought of posting on LinkedIn worry or scare you? It really doesn't have to. My guest, Sam Rathling, is a LinkedIn expert and Social Selling strategist. She helps business owners and corporate sales teams to generate leads and get results from LinkedIn. If standing in front of the camera makes you nervous, you’re not alone. We discuss practical ways to build confidence and visibility on LinkedIn, offering strategies like practicing short, daily videos to boost your comfort levels....

Nov 25, 2024•32 min

58. The Power Of Pranic Healing with Nicky Thompson

What if there was a way to enhance your health, relationships, and financial well-being through energy? This week, Nicky Thompson joins me to share her inspiring journey into the world of pranic healing, a transformative practice that intertwines with her personal growth story. From overcoming personal hurdles like quitting smoking to discovering the profound impact of energy work, Nicky's path is a testament to the power of pranic healing. Her experience with the Pranic Healing Institute in the...

Nov 11, 2024•28 min

57. The Chronicles Of Hope with Annie Bennett

My guest this week is Annie Bennett. Annie was diagnosed with incurable cancer in July 2024. In the weeks following her diagnosis she started a blog, The Annie Bennett Chronicles and a podcast, The Chronicles Of Hope. Annie has also been busy setting up a charitable organisation, The Chronicles of Hope, which aims to support young adults who have a parent diagnosed with a life limiting illness. Annie lives in East Sussex, and has two daughters, Heather 24 and Elfie 21, who are the inspiration fo...

Nov 05, 2024•45 min

56. Redefining Self Confidence: A New Take On Weight Loss with Naomi Holbrook

How often do we unknowingly live our lives on adrenaline, seeking solace in food and alcohol? On this week's Becoming Fearless, I welcome Naomi Holbrook, an unconventional weight loss coach. After years of battling with emotional eating and the stress of professional life, Naomi discovered the key to unlocking true contentment wasn't just about shedding pounds. Naomi empowers professional women to break free from emotional dieting and the overwhelming demands of modern-day life, helping them to ...

Oct 29, 2024•43 min

55. Owning Your Healthy, Pain-Free Body with Mark Gray

This week I talk with Mark Gray, an Online Personal Trainer with a deep passion for helping entrepreneurs, business owners, & C-suites live a healthier, stronger, and all-around better life. As a pain-free performance specialist, Mark helps his clients escape pain and build energetic, strong bodies which allows them to approach their entrepreneurial journeys with much more confidence and vigour. We discuss the importance of prioritising health, especially for those in high-pressure jobs, and...

Oct 26, 2024•32 min

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