Start Choosing You

Start Choosing You is the podcast designed for recovering people pleasers. Hosted by Self Worth Coach Meg Sloan, this podcast walks you through how to navigate life as a people pleaser, set boundaries and ultimately put your needs first. Each episode will invite you to connect with yourself on a deeper level while still maintaining the kind nature you value so much.

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Episodes

9. The most common mistake we make with self development

Welcome back to the podcast! I've decided to create episodes whenever inspiration hits so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. In today's episode, I talk about the number one mistake I see people making in their self development journey (myself included). I discuss why we make this mistake and how to overcome it. I mentioned how I use Chris Corsini's New Moon/Full Moon workshops which you can access here . Even though I'm on a social media break, you can still follow me on Ins...

Jul 15, 2022•21 min•Ep. 9

8. The paradox of perfectionism with Cat Burnett

In today’s episode I am joined by Cat Burnett who is a certified and ICF accredited coach and coach supervisor who believes in evidence-based methods, exceptional training and development, and humanity’s ability to persevere and improve. Cat became a coach in 2018, when coaching karate at an international level and recovering from depression collided. As she learned how to untangle her thoughts and rebuild her mindset, she realised she could facilitate the same change in others and became devote...

Feb 25, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 8

7. Sitting with and tolerating discomfort

I have another solo episode for you and this one might be my favourite so far! Many of us know that we struggle with our emotions but we don’t know why. Today I’ll be explaining why certain behaviours and beliefs get in the way of processing our emotions and what you can do instead. I discussed: The long terms effects of unhelpful coping strategies such as numbing, avoidance and distraction Which beliefs make it hard for us to sit with discomfort and distress Why it’s not your fault that you res...

Feb 18, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 6

6. People pleasing and relationships with Nicola Kemp

In today’s episode I am joined by Nicola Kemp who is a Life and Relationship Coach and Trainee Integrative Therapist. Nicola helps people feel more calm and more confident in their relationship with themselves and with others. This episode was a no brainer as the main impact of people pleasing is often on our relationships. Nicola talks about how that all relationships are affected by the relationship you have with yourself and we dig into how we can start to meet our own needs and reconnect wit...

Feb 11, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5. Why people pleasing actually makes total sense

In today’s solo episode I’m breaking down why your people pleasing tendencies actually make perfect sense. People pleasing can come with a lot of shame and I hope today’s episode shows you that it’s not your fault that people pleasing became your coping strategy – it’s actually very understandable. I also discussed: How our fight or flight response shows up in social situations Beliefs that are getting in the way of you stopping you from overcoming people pleasing Why you don’t always have to be...

Feb 04, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4. How to feel confident with Ashleigh Frater

In this episode, I am joined by Ashleigh Frater who is a Confidence Coach, she helps women, growing a personal brand - get started with video marketing by teaching them how to build confidence on camera, with her 3 step confidence formula- to increase their business visibility. She is on a mission in 2022, to impact 1000 women increase their self esteem and confidence by 50%. We discussed: What confidence actually is Can confidence be built and nurtured over time? Ashleigh’s personal journey wit...

Jan 28, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3. Why are boundaries so important?

In this episode, I talk about what boundaries are, how they can help and how to overcome common problems that occur when setting boundaries. Boundaries have become a bit of a buzzword in the self development space so I have created this episode to break down exactly how to integrate boundaries into your life. In the episode I discuss: What boundaries are The different types of boundaries you can set Why boundaries are helpful in overcoming people pleasing The common mindset blocks around setting...

Jan 21, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2. People pleasing in business with Vicky Shilling

Today I'm joined by Vicky Shilling who is a wellness business mentor. Vicky helps health & wellness practitioners turn their expertise into income. We spoke about how people pleasing shows up in online businesses. Hilariously I thought that my people pleasing tendencies wouldn't follow me into my own business. Vicky and I discuss how this was not the case and we cover: The importance of mindset and confidence when starting and running an online wellness business Having boundaries with client...

Jan 14, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1. How do I know if I’m a people pleaser?

In this episode I talk about the common struggles of people pleasing and what you might notice if you always put other people first. If you're not sure whether this podcast is for you, you need to listen to this episode! You might find you recognise yourself in what I discuss: How people pleasing can affect your relationship with yourself as well as the other people around you What emotions are likely to come up for you when you're a people pleaser The consequences of avoiding conflict at all co...

Jan 07, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Trailer

In this trailer, I introduce you to what you can expect from the Start Choosing You podcast and me, your host, Meg! Subscribe for honest reflections on overcoming people pleasing tendencies and practical tips that will help you to put your needs first. To find out more about me visit www.megsloan.co.uk

Dec 20, 2021•2 min

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