Suzanne reflects on her daily podcasting journey towards a 365-day goal, discussing the interesting mix of feedback she receives, including unsolicited advice about her appearance and presentation style, such as ‘I don’t like your eyebrows.’ She shares personal anecdotes to highlight the impact of both negative and well-meaning comments, urging listeners to consider the intentions and effects of their feedback. Suzanne emphasises the importance of self-validation, choosing when to accept feedbac...
Mar 29, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 335
Maximising Goal Setting with ADHD: Strategies and Techniques Suzanne and guest Jennifer Dall discuss goal setting strategies for individuals with ADHD. The conversation covers the concept of body doubling, a co-working strategy to enhance productivity, and Jennifer's background in educational psychology and her approach to goal setting which includes understanding the mindset behind goals, breaking down tasks (task analysis), and using creative action plans. They also discuss the importance of t...
Mar 28, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 334
Understanding ADHD Types, Neurodivergence, and Managing Relationships Suzanne and Jennifer explores the three main types of ADHD: impulsive hyperactive, inattentive, and combined, offering insights into how these different forms manifest and how they can impact someone's behavior and interactions with others. It also touches on the similarities between the ADHD spectrum and the autism spectrum, emphasising the importance of understanding and accepting neurodivergent behaviours in both children a...
Mar 27, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 333
Suzanne and Jennifer Dall discuss the nuances of living with ADHD. The discussion highlights the misconceptions about ADHD, the differences in how it presents in women versus men, the concept of masking ADHD symptoms, recognition and self-identification of ADHD, and the challenges women face in obtaining a diagnosis and appropriate support. Jennifer offers insights into ADHD management, exploring personal research, connecting with supportive communities, and considering professional guidance lik...
Mar 26, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 332
Listener question - When shit is going down, how much do you share with people? Suzanne’s answer depends on context such as the closeness of the relationship and the appropriateness of the setting. Suzanne advises on various scenarios, from casual acquaintances at the supermarket to close friends during planned conversations, emphasising the necessity of understanding what one hopes to gain from sharing, maintaining boundaries between personal and professional life, and deciding when it is more ...
Mar 25, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 331
Suzanne discusses the significance of recognising and celebrating small victories in our daily lives, particularly in the context of goal setting and achievement. Suzanne shares her personal experiences of recovering from a severe cold and completing small tasks, illustrating how these achievements, though seemingly minor, can foster a sense of progress and joy. She emphasises the importance of appreciating the journey towards larger goals by acknowledging the incremental successes along the way...
Mar 24, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 330
Suzanne and Chantal Dempsey explore the art of effective connection with people beyond the surface level of networking. The discussion emphasises the importance of genuine human connection, sharing personal experiences and vulnerability as the key to memorable interactions. They critique the shallowness of social media connections and highlight alternative methods of engaging meaningfully in business and personal contexts, including storytelling and sharing personal challenges. The episode also ...
Mar 23, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 329
Unlocking Your Inner Confidence: Strategies to Overcome Self-Doubt Suzanne and Chantal Dempsey explore the distinctions between outward appearances of confidence and the internal struggle individuals often face. Chantal emphasises the importance of internal validation and suggests practical steps to build inner confidence, including controlling one's internal narrative and reframing negative self-talk. They share personal anecdotes and tips on committing to small, manageable goals to foster self...
Mar 22, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 328
Suzanne and confidence coach Chantal Dempsey discuss overcoming self-doubt. Suzanne shares her own experiences with self-doubt, particularly regarding the podcast's launch. Chantel emphasises self-doubt as a universal experience rooted in a protective subconscious mechanism developed from past failures. They explore how self-doubt can be managed through perspective shifts, understanding its origin, and focusing on clear goals. The discussion covers the balance between stepping out of comfort zon...
Mar 21, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 327
Suzanne discusses the challenges of continuing her daily podcast series while being significantly unwell. She shares her recent struggle with illness upon returning from a vacation, which has affected her ability to communicate effectively. Despite this, Suzanne remains committed to her goal of releasing 365 daily podcasts and reflects on the learnings from this experience. Key takeaways include the importance of preparing backup content, letting go of perfectionism, and viewing the podcast as a...
Mar 20, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 326
Suzanne discusses the importance of letting go of various burdens that prevent personal and professional growth. She expands on a previous topic about letting go of people by addressing general things to release, such as one-sided friendships, the pressure for fast success, the fear of failure, the habit of comparison, and the belief that you don't deserve success. Suzanne encourages listeners to acknowledge their progress, embrace their inherent worth, and consider how freeing themselves from t...
Mar 19, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 325
Despite feeling under the weather Suzanne shares motivation on doing something today that your future self will thank you for. She discusses the importance of small daily actions, like wiping down the kitchen sink, and how these can greatly impact our future satisfaction. Suzanne encourages listeners to think about what small actions they can take today for a better tomorrow, even if it means adjusting their standards or routines temporarily. Enjoy my podcast? You’ll love my emails, sign up here...
Mar 18, 2024•2 min•Season 1Ep. 324
Overcoming Setbacks: Staying Committed Against the Odds. Suzanne discusses pushing through personal and professional challenges despite feeling unwell and facing technological issues. She emphasises the importance of maintaining commitment, such as her goal to produce daily podcast episodes, while navigating setbacks like missing her daughter's musical due to illness and dealing with email glitches. Suzanne reflects on the tendency to retreat when faced with obstacles and the value of showing up...
Mar 17, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 323
Suzanne explores the intertwined relationship between over giving and overconsuming. She argues that overconsuming behaviours like overeating, binge-watching, or overspending are often compensatory actions for over giving to others at the expense of oneself. Suzanne shares personal anecdotes and examples to illustrate how neglecting one's own needs and continuously prioritising others can lead to a cycle of depletion and overconsumption as a means of compensation. She challenges listeners to ref...
Mar 16, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 322
Suzanne shares her family's experience on a Princess Cruise, known for not being particularly kid-friendly. Despite this, she details how her two children, aged eight and ten, had a fulfilling experience due to the ship's accommodating kids club, diverse activities like basketball, mini golf, and arcade games, and thoughtful amenities including babysitting services and educational games. Suzanne contrasts this experience with previous trips on more traditionally family-oriented cruise lines, hig...
Mar 15, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 321
Suzanne introduces the concept of 'spoon theory' to discuss managing one's mental and emotional energy in daily life. Suzanne talks about planned and unplanned spending of 'spoons' or energy, and how various activities can help replenish this energy, from reading to gardening or spending time with pets. She differentiates between self-care and 'shadow comforts,' stressing the importance of recognising when one is overextending themselves and the need to recharge properly to avoid burnout. Suzann...
Mar 14, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 320
Suzanne discusses the challenge of overcoming persistent old habits like overeating and how these habits cannot simply be switched off. Through a client's story, she explains that while these habits serve us in some ways, transformation requires understanding that change isn't a simple on/off switch but a process. Suzanne uses the metaphor of a trapeze to describe the journey of breaking habits, emphasizing the importance of persistence, gradual progress, and self-compassion over the all-or-noth...
Mar 13, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 319
Enjoy my podcast? You’ll love my emails, sign up here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/newsletter A simple way to make my day – please subscribe to my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@suzanneculberg The Nope coach Suzanne Culberg teaches you how to put yourself first without feeling selfish, by setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming the unapologetic badass you long to be. Find out more: https://www.suzanneculberg.com Get in touch with Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/cont...
Mar 12, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 318
Celebrating 40: Gifts, Gratitude, and Personal Growth Thank you for tuning in! If you'd like to send me some birthday love, you can find my Amazon Wishlist here . Celebrating 40: Gifts, Gratitude, and Personal Growth Suzanne shares her excitement and gratitude for her 40th birthday gifts. Suzanne reflects on the importance of time, using the pineapple in her branding and on her new water bottle as a metaphor for patience and persistence in personal growth. She reveals plans for an extended birth...
Mar 11, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 317
Suzanne reflects on the eve of their 40th birthday, discussing major life events from her 30s, like having a second child and moving interstate. She shares excitement and apprehension about entering the next decade, focusing on abandoning the 'good girl' archetype and prioritising her own happiness over pleasing others. The episode touches on the power of saying no and the freedom of going one's own way, rejecting societal norms to fulfill one's desires. In this episode Suzanne talks about: Deca...
Mar 10, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 316
Suzanne and guest Rebecca Van Damm discuss the empowering philosophy of 'I Want To' as a fundamental reason in business. They address the pressures small business owners face to conform to established models and the importance of authenticity in content creation and business practices. They explore how women deal with societal expectations and perfectionism. The conversation includes tips on overcoming external validation, managing online presence, and maintaining healthy boundaries while balanc...
Mar 09, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 315
Marketing vs. Serving: Finding the Balance in Small Businesses Suzanne and special guest Rebecca Van Damm delve into the crucial distinction between marketing and serving in service-based businesses. They discuss the pitfalls of overfocusing on marketing strategies, the value of genuine client relationships, and the timeless principles that lead to business success. Rebecca also shares insights on the 'frog vs. spider' approach to sales and marketing, and emphasises the importance of tailoring s...
Mar 08, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 314
Suzanne is joined by content strategist Rebecca Van Damm to discuss the importance of a consistent online presence for small businesses. They delve into what it means to show up consistently online, debunking the myth that it requires constant posting. Rebecca shares insights on how small business owners can build trust and relationships with their audience while balancing marketing efforts and client service. The episode covers practical strategies for scheduling and managing content to maintai...
Mar 07, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 313
Suzanne shares a personal story about her niece visiting and how it sparked reflections on authenticity versus the societal demand to be overly polite. She discusses how people's need to maintain appearances, both in their homes and personal presentations, can hinder genuine connections. Suzanne encourages listeners to embrace their natural selves, allow for imperfections, and stop apologizing for their 'mess,' whether it's their living space, appearance, or hesitation in pursuing new ventures. ...
Mar 06, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 312
Suzanne shares hilarious anecdotes about language barriers and misunderstood analogies. Suzanne talks about her experience using the phrase 'from Asshole to Breakfast' in her coaching program, explaining its Australian origin and its meaning. She dives into how common phrases can cause confusion when communicating with people from different cultures, illustrated by stories from her interactions with clients and her German tech guru, Birte. Suzanne explores the humour and occasional embarrassment...
Mar 05, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 311
Suzanne shares a humorous story about a simple plan turning into a comedic mishap with her husband. What was supposed to be a straightforward errand run led to them buying 8 litres of ice cream due to a communication failure. Suzanne delves into the importance of clear communication, how assumptions can lead to misunderstandings, and extends the discussion to broader implications in relationships and everyday life. She also touches on different communication styles, love languages, and the impac...
Mar 04, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 310
Find out more about Angie here: https://angieevans.ca/ Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com Enjoy my videos? You’ll love my emails, sign up here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/newsletter The Nope coach Suzanne Culberg teaches you how to put yourself first without feeling selfish, by setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming the unapologetic badass you long to be. Get in touch with Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/contact (in typical Suze style this is NOT...
Mar 03, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 309
Suzanne is joined by birth doula Angie Evans to discuss why it is challenging for women to say “no” during labour. They explore the hormonal and stress responses, such as 'tend and befriend,' which can affect decision-making in the birthing environment. The conversation delves into the differences between hospital births and home births, the role of a doula, and how the presence of a supportive birth partner can lead to shorter and less complicated labours. They also talk about strategies to cre...
Mar 02, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 308
Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com Enjoy my videos? You’ll love my emails, sign up here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/newsletter The Nope coach Suzanne Culberg teaches you how to put yourself first without feeling selfish, by setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming the unapologetic badass you long to be. Get in touch with Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/contact (in typical Suze style this is NOT your usual contact page!) Do you enjoy the content tha...
Mar 01, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 307
Suzanne discusses the difference between creating content for free and curating content for paying clients. She shares her philosophy of creating daily podcast episodes without extensive follow-up or linking and why she reserves in-depth support and curation for her paid clients. Suzanne also talks about her approach to delivering value through her email newsletter and encourages listeners to consider where they might be over-delivering to non-paying audiences in their own businesses. In this ep...
Feb 29, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 306
