Become Your Own Best Friend Podcast

In today's episode, we delve into the fascinating topic of perfectionism and its impact on our lives. I'm your host, Kiara, and I'm excited to share with you the eight signs that indicate you might be caught in a perfectionist mindset. Perfectionism is a belief system that many of us unconsciously adopt, driven by the desire to avoid blame, judgment, and shame. As renowned shame researcher Brene Brown explains, it convinces us that by appearing flawless and flawlessly executing our tasks, we can shield ourselves from the pain of criticism and rejection. Throughout this episode, we'll navigate through these eight signs of perfectionism and explore how they manifest in our daily lives. By recognising these indicators, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and begin to make positive changes. Join me as I share real-life examples of how perfectionism affects our relationships, work, and personal well-being. By understanding the impact of people pleasing and overthinking, you'll gain valuable insights that can transform your perspective and ultimately change your life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has struggled with perfectionism, felt trapped by its expectations, or yearned for a more authentic and fulfilling existence. Remember, perfectionism is merely a set of beliefs, and it does not define who you are as a whole person. So grab a cup of your favorite beverage, find a cozy spot, and let's dive into the world of perfectionism, uncovering its hidden signs and discovering the path to liberation. Get ready to break free from the shackles of perfectionism and embrace a life filled with self-acceptance, growth, and joy. Send me a DM @insideouthealthwellness and let me know which of the 8 signs is affecting you the most!

In today's episode, we delve into the powerful practice of reframing negative thoughts through the lens of self-compassion. It's all too common to judge ourselves harshly and set unrealistic standards, leading to a barrage of negative self-talk when we make mistakes or face failures. But what if we could change that narrative? In this episode, I explore the familiar self-limiting thoughts that plague many of us: "I'm not talented enough." "I'm not smart enough." "I'm not strong enough." "I'm not good enough." If any of these thoughts resonate with you, then this episode is a must-listen. Join me as I dive deep into the transformative power of self-compassion and discover how it can be the key to challenging these negative thoughts. Throughout the episode, I uncover practical strategies and techniques to cultivate self-compassion and reframe our negative self-talk. By embracing kindness and understanding towards ourselves, we can break free from the cycle of self-judgment and embrace a more empowering perspective. Join me as I explore the path to reframing negative thoughts through the transformative practice of self-compassion. If you're ready to shift your mindset, challenge those negative thoughts, and embark on a journey of self-compassion, then click here to find out how I can support and guide you. It's time to rewrite the story you tell yourself and create a foundation of self-love and acceptance. You can connect with me on Instagram @insideouthealthwellness. Previous episodes to help you explore this concept further: Episode 36: 4 practical ways to practice self-compassion in everyday life Episode 77

Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into the powerful practice of reframing negative thoughts. Negative thoughts have a way of weighing us down and limiting our potential, but with the right mindset and approach, we can take control and reshape our thought patterns. Join me as we explore the concept of reframing and discover how it goes beyond simply getting rid of negative thoughts. Instead, you will learn how to effectively work with them, challenge their validity, and ultimately transform your perspective. Key Takeaways: If you find yourself struggling with the process of reframing negative thoughts, particularly in relation to specific individuals, events, or situations, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to support you on your journey of cultivating a positive mindset and empowering you to reclaim control over your thoughts. Discover how you can harness the power of reframing to unlock new perspectives, overcome limitations, and embrace a more positive and fulfilling life by clicking here. To connect with me on Instagram you can find me @insideouthealthwellness

In today's episode, we delve into the realm of handling negative feedback and criticism with grace and resilience. We all know how challenging it can be to receive negative feedback, even when it's intended to be constructive. If you're looking to develop healthier and more effective ways to respond to negative feedback, this episode is a must-listen. Reflecting on your past experiences, consider how you typically react to negative feedback. Would you like to change your response in the future? Join me as we explore strategies for handling negative feedback in the moment and beyond. In this episode you will learn: Remember, negative feedback is only one perspective and does not define your worth. Instead of taking it personally, embrace it as an opportunity for growth and self-improvement. If you find yourself consistently getting defensive and struggling to handle feedback, don't hesitate to reach out for personalised guidance. I can help you discover how you can transform your relationship with feedback and empower yourself to respond with resilience and self-assurance. For more information on how to work with me and to book a free consultation, click here. To connect with me over on Instagram you can find me @insideouthealthwellness.

Welcome to another episode of the Become your own best friend podcast. In today's episode, we will explore the five signs that indicate you may benefit from working with a mindset coach. As a mindset coach myself, I've compiled these common reasons based on my client's experiences and the valuable insights they've gained through our sessions. If you find yourself struggling to find motivation, battling inner demons, or wanting to break patterns of self-sabotage, then this episode is for you. Episode Highlights: Motivation: Discover why motivation is rarely the root cause of not being able to start or stop certain habits. We'll delve into the underlying factors that may be hindering your progress and provide insights into overcoming this challenge. Safe Vulnerability: Understand the importance of having a safe space to be vulnerable. Explore how working with a mindset coach can create an environment where you can openly share your fears, insecurities, and challenges without judgment, leading to personal growth and transformation. Battling Inner Demons: Recognise that you're not alone in facing inner demons. Learn how a mindset coach can support you in addressing and overcoming self-doubt, negative self-talk, and limiting beliefs, empowering you to build resilience and self-confidence. Exploring Perspectives: Gain insight into the value of exploring different perspectives regarding your problems. Discover how a mindset coach can help you shift your mindset, challenge assumptions, and develop new strategies for overcoming obstacles and finding solutions. Self-Sabotage Patterns: Explore how you may unknowingly be getting in your own way and engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors. Uncover strategies and techniques a mindset coach can provide to help you break free from these patterns and create lasting change. If you are on a journey of self-love, self-discovery, or recovery and sense that there is a version of yourself waiting to emerge, I invite you to consider working with a mindset coach. I currently have three spaces available for my upcoming six-week, one-on-one coaching program starting in July. Together, we can unlock your potential and guide you toward a more fulfilling and empowered life. For more information on how to work with me visit my website here. To book a free 30 min mindset consultation to see whether we are a good fit click here. I would love to connect with you over on Instagram, please find me @insideouthealthwellness

When you are facing a difficult decision or feeling like you are procrastinating on something important have you stopped to think about how your future self can benefit? Tune into this episode where I walk you through an exercise to help you connect with your future self. We are so quick to seek advice from loved ones about what we should do in a certain situation, but what about our own advice? In this episode you will learn: For even more advice and tips on how to create a more loving relationship with yourself, follow me on IG @insideouthealthwellness

Overwhelm can be tricky as it often brings about intense emotions. By definition being emotionally overwhelmed means being completely submerged by your thoughts and emotions about all of life's current problems, to the point where you lack productivity and feel frozen or paralyzed. Tune into this episode where I talk you through 3 tips to help when you are in the midst of feeling submerged by your thoughts and emotions. In this episode you will learn: If you know someone that could benefit from this episode please feel free to share it. If feeling overwhelmed is affecting your daily life please click here to find out how I can help you. For more advice and tips on managing your emotions come find me on IG @insideouthealthwellness.

Motivation comes and goes. How easy would it be if we were always motivated to exercise, eat well, work on our business, be social etc! There is so much advice out there about motivation, like putting your alarm on the other side of the bed to force you to get up or leaving your exercise clothes out the night before. The problem with advice like this is it never addresses the underlying emotion as to why you feel unmotivated. Tune into this episode to learn a technique that will help you in those times when you really want to do something but simply don't feel motivated. It will take you less than 2 mins to do! In this episode you will learn: Here is another episode I mention to help you go deeper into this topic: Episode 32: The real reason why you are exhausted If you are tired of feeling unmotivated to do the things you really want to do, book a free 30 min consultation with me here to find out how I can help you.

Disappointment is the negative emotion you feel when an outcome doesn't match up to your expectations. Often, we can feel sadness, frustration, and anger when things don't go according to plan. It can be a challenge to deal with the feelings and emotions that come with disappointment. Tune into this episode where I will talk you through how to navigate these feelings. In this episode you will learn: If you found this episode helpful, feel free to share it with someone you think would benefit. I would love to connect with you over on IG, you can find me @insideouthealthwellness If you have been struggling to deal with your emotions around disappointment, book a free 30 min consultation with me here to find out how I can help you.

When was the last time you asked yourself "should I rest or push through?" Sometimes it can be related to exercise, meeting up with friends, or working on your business. It can be an internal battle as to what the right thing to do at that moment. Below are the episodes I mention to help you: Episode 32 - The real reason why you are exhausted Episode 37 - Why you must listen to your body Episode 43 - How to exercise in alignment with your hormonal cycle

What feelings come up for you if you believe you are resting vs lazy? Firstly, it's important to recognize how important the language you are using is - the word "lazy" has quite a negative association with it. In this episode, I discuss 3 things to focus on when it comes to resting vs being lazy. We can be so hard on ourselves and this is what perpetuates the cycle. We all need rest! Our brains need a break. I would love to hear from you if you struggle with the internal battle of feeling guilty when you take a break. Send me a DM on IG @insideouthealthwellness.

The meaning of beliefs is an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof. What do you believe to be true about yourself? After coaching clients for 5 years, I have noticed the similarities between our beliefs. In this episode, I talk about 3 key beliefs that are keeping you stuck. You will learn how to reframe each belief and investigate them with compassion. I will also give you some questions to help you explore these beliefs. Previous episodes that will assist are: Episode 35 - Do you feel good enough? Episode 50 - What to do when you are feeling stuck If you are feeling stuck with a certain aspect of your life; whether it be your career, relationships, or health click here to find out how I can help you. Send me a DM on IG @insideouthealthwellness to let me know which belief is keeping you stuck!

How do you feel about creating acceptance within yourself and your body? When I first started my business 5 years ago I struggled to put into words how I helped my clients. The obvious thing I helped my clients with was weight loss, however we never spoke about diet or exercise, it was all about mindset. I started to say I helped women love their bodies from the inside out. But then I started to think well I actually don't love my body from the inside out, and I began to question whether that was something I even wanted to achieve. The concept of completely loving your body seemed so unattainable. What felt more important to me (and what I wanted to help my clients with) was creating a compassionate relationship with myself and my body. With that came acceptance. If you have been struggling to accept yourself and your body then send me a DM on IG @insideouthealthwellness or visit my website www.insideouthealthwellness.com.au to see how I can help you.

Do you find yourself coming home from work emotionally drained? Are you giving away too much of your energy on a regular basis? Listen to this episode if you are wanting to break free from this habit. In this episode, I give you my top 3 tips to help you stop giving away so much of your energy to others. I hope you enjoy this episode! I would love to hear what your favourite tip was, send me a DM on IG @insideouthealthwellness

Have you ever said to yourself (or your friends) "I don't know what to do with my life and I feel like I should have it figured out by now"? If you feel any shame or pressure around "figuring out your life" then this episode is for you! I take a deep dive into the many layers of this loaded question and how to break it down. By the end of this episode, you will feel lighter and have more clarity about figuring out what to do with your life. I hope you enjoy this episode! If you are still feeling stuck and overwhelmed by this question then send me a DM on IG @insideouthealthwellness to see how I can help you.

Have you ever been told to "think on the bright side" "just think on the positive side" or "It's not that bad, there are others worse off than you"? This, of course, is all well-meaning advice, but can it really be toxic? Listen to this episode where I talk about dealing with a challenge and how to take the pressure off yourself by feeling the need to be positive about it. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you are struggling with a situation and need help with your thought processes around it, go to my website www.insideouthealthwellness.com.au to see how I can help you!

Have you ever had a situation where you are worried about all the things that could go wrong? Are the worst-case scenarios running around and around in your head? Are you thinking about a situation you have never been in before and worried about the potential outcomes? In this episode, I recorded a before and after recount of how I was feeling about an unknown event. My husband and I were traveling overseas for the first time in 4 years and traveling for the first time with a baby - so there was a lot to be worried about! In the first part (before the event), I talk about my thought process of worrying about the unknown and how I went about breaking down all of the worst-case scenarios. In the second part, I talk about the aftermath of the event and how I dealt with all the stressful situations that arose. I hope you enjoy this episode! Follow me on IG @insideouthealthwellness

Do you feel like you have healthy boundaries with the people in your life? In this episode, I discuss why the best thing you can do for the relationships in your life is to let them know your boundaries. Unhealthy boundaries can often mean you let people walk all over you. Where in your life do you have positive and healthy boundaries? Do you feel there are any unhealthy boundaries? I hope you enjoy this episode. You can find me on IG @insideouthealthwellness

When your self-confidence is low, everything feels hard! Even when good things happen you brush them off like it was luck or an accident. We can sometimes be unaware of how we truly feel about ourselves until a circumstance pops up that throws us into a spin. I can't help you change your circumstances but I can help you change how you think about them. In this episode, I give you my top 6 steps to follow when your self-confidence is low. Here are the episodes I mention that also deep dive into the topic of self-confidence: Episode 7 - How to generate self-confidence Episode 21 - 4 ways you are sabotaging your confidence Episode 22 - 5 areas that are affecting your confidence Episode 25 - Should you listen to other people's advice? Episode 30 - Downward spiral of emotions Episode 35 - Do you feel good enough?

Have you ever had something happen in your life where you thought it would be much more difficult than it actually was? Did you overcomplicate the situation? In this episode, I discuss why we subconsciously sabotage situations by making them more complicated than they need to be. We are used to things feeling hard and if we don't have to work for it then we don't feel like we deserve it. Sounds silly right? Why would we not want things to be easy? Listen to this episode as I deep dive into this juicy topic. You can find me on IG @insideouthealthwellness