Quiet Connections

The Importance of Finding Your Tribe & Trusting the Process - with Becky Dodman-Wainwright, Textiles Designer & Lecturer

September 27, 2021 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Are you following your own path, or the one you thought you ought to take? What difference could it make redirecting your energy and attention to the people who 'get you'? What does it mean to Trust the Process? Stacie explores all this and more with our final guest of Season 2! Who just so happens to be a previous lecturer from Stacie's time at University... textile artist & designer, Becky Dodman-Wainwright. Whilst Becky speaks through insight gained from her artistic projects and direct...

Taking On a New Challenge & Surviving the Emotional Rollercoaster

September 20, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

Hayley and Stacie explore the emotional rollercoaster that we experience when we take on a new challenge that evokes anxiety within us. Together, we'll explore: The Ping Pong contemplation stage that occurs before the decision to take on a new challenge is made; The Freak Out that can happen once we commit and how this can show up (cue the Panic Monster, Porky Pig and Snappy Croc!); The 'Aftermath' shame spiral that can happen once we have taken action. You'll be diving into Stacie's...

From "What's wrong with me?" to "What's up with us humans?" - with Jeremy Sherman PHD, Researcher & Psychoproctologist

September 13, 2021 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

What if your panic was organic? What if struggling to say the things you want to say, means you could actually be on the edge of a Word Wise Spiral? What does it mean to be 'Calm-fident'? And what if we’re all learning how to navigate and steer the wheel along a winding road with limitations and obstacles to look out for, and perhaps sometimes oversteering just a little bit too much? Sounds interesting right? It is! In this episode, Stacie explores this and more with Origins of Life resea...

How to Keep Healthy Boundaries through Bullying, People Pleasing & Fight, Flight, Freeze - with Dr Suzanne Henwood, Stress & Anxiety Master Coach

September 06, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

You're going to get so much from this insightful episode of the Quiet Connections Podcast if you're struggling with either setting and keeping your boundaries; people pleasing and putting other people before yourself (and perhaps even feeling resentful); someone bullying or refusing to speak with you; and difficulties self-regulating to keep yourself out of fight, flight, freeze mode. Dr Suzanne Henwood joins us to explore the topics of boundaries, bullying and self-regulating - so that you...

How to keep healthy boundaries through bullying, people pleasing and fight, flight, freeze - with Dr Suzanne Henwood, Stress & Anxiety Master Coach

September 06, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

You're going to get so much from this insightful episode of the Quiet Connections Podcast if you're struggling with either setting and keeping your boundaries; people pleasing and putting other people before yourself (and perhaps even feeling resentful); someone bullying or refusing to speak with you; and difficulties self-regulating to keep yourself out of fight, flight, freeze mode. Dr Suzanne Henwood joins us to explore the topics of boundaries, bullying and self-regulating - so that you...

Finding Hope When Things Feel Hard & Knowing Who You Are - with Barby Ingle, Author & Cheerleader of Hope

August 30, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

What can we learn about hope from a cheerleader living with multiple rare & chronic illnesses? A lot it would seem! In this episode Stacie and Barby, discuss how to find hope when things feel bad, and the importance of getting to know who we are. Through Barby’s inspiring story of life-changing events, we’ll explore how to help cultivate and hold on to hope even in our darkest moments. Barby also shares with us a practical exercise that has been a crucial tool within her journey, that wil...

How to Thrive in Your Career as a Quieter, More Introverted Person - with Lara Hayward, Career Coach

August 23, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

Welcome to a fascinating conversation with Lara Hayward that’ll touch on aligning our careers with our values and who we are; championing our quieter personalities at work; celebrating motherhood as a high performance role; the natural world’s ability to shape how we feel about ourselves; and the ripple effect of world-class athletes speaking out and prioritising their mental health over expectations. As an ex-lawyer involved in the NHS and Olympic and Paralympic Sport, and now a Career Coa...

EFT for Social Anxiety - with Melanie Yates, Neuro Coach & EFT Therapist

August 16, 2021 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

In this episode we're joined by Neuro Coach, EFT Therapist and Author of Happy, Joyous and Free: Love Your Life, No Matter What, Melanie Yates. We discuss how Emotional Freedom Tapping could help ease social anxiety through neutralising the pain in the emotions that can keep us stuck; such as fear, anxiety, and unworthiness. You’ll learn what EFT is, how it works, and Mel even shares a free tapping taster session at 24 mins - so be sure to stick around for that. About Our Guest: Melanie ...

How You Can Accept Yourself & Feel Confident (Even If You Don't Love Your Body) - with Claudine Nightingill-Rane, Body Image & Blue Health Coach

August 09, 2021 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

In this episode we are joined by Body Image Coach, Claudine Nightingill-Rane from Seascape Blue Coaching. We’ll be exploring the link between body image and self-worth and why loving your body might not feel achievable or be the best goal for you, and (good news!) it doesn’t have to be, as Claudine explains. We’ll be diving into what confidence is, and isn’t; talking about things that can get in the way and how our confidence levels can fluctuate in different areas of our lives - and Clau...

Why Confidence is a Skill & Failing Greatly Can Be Good For You - with Katrina Widener, Business Coach

August 02, 2021 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Do you currently believe that extroversion is equal to confidence? Do you think that confidence is something others ‘just have’, and you don’t? Do you fear trying something new, in case it isn’t perfect, or it goes wrong, or it might not come to fruition? Well, get comfy, because in this episode Stacie is joined by Business Coach and Community Leader, Katrina Widener, who has a wealth of wisdom to share with you! Together they bust some of the myths that surround introversion/extroversion ...

Quieting Your Inner Critic & Showing Up Brave - with Confidence Coach, KT LaPorta

July 26, 2021 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

As someone with experience of social anxiety, and who trained as a counsellor and set up a business as a confidence coach, KT LaPorta has a wealth of personal and professional experience and approaches for dealing with anxiety to share with you, wherever you are in your journey from socially anxious to quietly confident. Join us for a conversation about the harsh inner critic, the 'shoulds' and 'ought-tos' we hear in our heads, and feeling stuck in the mud in your attempts to overcome anxi...

What You Need to Know About Burnout & How to Recover From It - with Ioana Patale, Burnout Coach

July 19, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Do you often feel like you overstretch yourself? Taking on more than what you can actually manage? And when somebody asks you for help, you instantly say yes, because to say no leaves you feeling wrecked with guilt. Perhaps you struggle with boundaries? Unsure of where your responsibilities end and another person’s begins? Has this left you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stressed, unmotivated and maybe like you just don’t care anymore? Then stay tuned, because you may be experiencing, what...

What You Need to Know About Burnout & How to Recover From It - with Ioana Patale, Burnout Coach

July 19, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Do you often feel like you overstretch yourself? Taking on more than what you can actually manage? And when somebody asks you for help, you instantly say yes, because to say no leaves you feeling wrecked with guilt. Perhaps you struggle with boundaries? Unsure of where your responsibilities end and another person’s begins? Has this left you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stressed, unmotivated and maybe like you just don’t care anymore? Then stay tuned, because you may be experiencing, what...

Relationship Anxiety & Avoidance: Attachment Styles - with Robyn Michon, Relationship Coach

July 12, 2021 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

Want to know more about attachment styles? Do you feel anxious in your relationships? Perhaps you see unhealthy patterns repeating in relationship after relationship? Or maybe you find yourself unintentionally sabotaging your relationships in a push-pull dance of connection and you're worried you're going to be alone? If any of this sounds like your experience, this podcast episode is for you. We're joined by Robyn Michon, a Relationship Anxiety Coach who's here to share her own experiences ...

Emerging from lockdown social anxiety & imposter syndrome in your career - with Grace Sodzi, CEO

July 05, 2021 23:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Do you feel like you're not good enough at work? Do your insecurities hold you back from taking opportunities? Or perhaps you're worried about keeping up as the world returns to some form of normality after a pandemic? In this episode, we’ll be exploring imposter syndrome in your career, social anxiety and emerging from pandemic restrictions as the world begins to open up again. Our Special Guest is Grace Sodzi, Social Entrepreneur, Wellbeing Facilitator and CEO of Paper Arts CIC where she...

Emerging from Lockdown Social Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome in Your Career - with Grace Sodzi, CEO

July 05, 2021 23:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Do you feel like you're not good enough at work? Do your insecurities hold you back from taking opportunities? Or perhaps you're worried about keeping up as the world returns to some form of normality after a pandemic? In this episode, we’ll be exploring imposter syndrome in your career, social anxiety and emerging from pandemic restrictions as the world begins to open up again. Our Special Guest is Grace Sodzi, Social Entrepreneur, Wellbeing Facilitator and CEO of Paper Arts CIC where she...

How 5 Women Learned to Love Their Quiet Qualities & Find Their Place in the World

March 29, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

As a quieter person (or someone wearing an extroverted mask), we're often told that 'quiet' equals 'not enough' and we carry this sense of lack within us; hiding ourselves away in one form or another, believing that there is something wrong with who we are and that we don't fit in. We're living in a culture where loving our quietness feels rebellious. But all we really want is to be able to show up confidently as our true selves in life, and to feel a sense of belonging. This is the stor...

How Setting Small Challenges Can Help You Overcome Social Anxiety - with Kyle Mitchell, of Social Anxiety Kyle

March 23, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

Have you ever felt as though you are the only one struggling? Thought that you’ll never be able to hold a conversation, easily make friends, assert yourself, or say the things you want to? Have you ever cried because you’ve felt broken? This weeks episode guest, Kyle Mitchell, has been exactly where you are now. Growing up hearing things like “Oh he doesn’t like to talk, he’s really shy”, Kyle thought this was the way life was going to be, this is who he is, and there was no changing that. ...

Why Can't You Speak? - with Chelsea Gamache, the Selective Mutism Podcast Host

March 16, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Do you struggle to get your words out? Feel yourself freeze when someone speaks to you? Do your words seem to get stuck in your throat? In this fascinating episode, we explore the relationship between social anxiety and selective mutism - a severe response to anxiety. We answer that dreaded question “why don’t you talk?” And you’ll discover how your behaviour might be helping to keep someone ‘stuck’ in their cycle of silence and fear -including how praise may actually reduce the likelihood...

How Movement Can Help You Tune Into Your Emotions - with Elaine Macey of 4Motion CIC

March 09, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Do you keep a lot of feelings bottled up inside of you? Or find it hard to express and release them in ways that feel good? Movement could be the key. In this episode, Stacie chats with dance and yoga instructor, Elaine Macey, about how mindfully moving the body can help us safely tune in, connect with, and shift our emotions, our thoughts, our breath, and our authentic selves, so that we can take more aligned action each day. About out Guest Co-Founder of 4Motion CIC and the 4Motion Onlin...

Designing a Life that Works for You as a Highly Sensitive Person - with Diane O'Shea, Coach for HSPs

March 01, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Did you know that there is a 1 in 5 chance that you're a Highly Sensitive Person? Not sure what that means? Well then you'll want to tune in and find out! Perhaps you have been told that you’re “too sensitive” or “too emotional or caring” in your life and you feel like there’s something wrong with you. Maybe you struggle in situations that other people appear to manage with ease. Perhaps you take on the feelings of others or maybe you're highly intuitive. Being a Highly Sensitive Person ...

Building Confidence Through Adversity - with Claire Whitehouse, Stroke Survivor

February 23, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Have you ever felt like you've lost your confidence or you don't have a sense of purpose in life? Feel like you're a burden and don't fit in? Have you wanted to hide yourself away because you can't easily do the things that you think you should be able to do? Claire Whitehouse felt this way when she had a Stroke and was told she wouldn't walk again at the age of 19. Once an active perfectionist, she began to experience social anxiety and isolation and struggled with her thoughts and emotio...

How to Start Being Kinder to Yourself - with Amanda Winwood of Made For Life

February 16, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Are you full of self-hate, critical thinking and doubt? Do you more easily extend compassion and kindness to others, but struggle to offer it to yourself? In this episode, Stacie and quiet community member, Julia, chat with TedX speaker, Amanda Winwood, about the process of re-learning how to love and accept ourselves. We explore some of the challenges that many of us experience when it comes to practising self-compassion, and the small steps that you can start taking today to help move you...

Creating a Wellbeing Toolkit - with Phil Williams, Blue Health Coach

February 09, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Did you know that you can create a personalised toolkit for yourself to help with managing anxiety and achieving what you want to in life? In this episode, we hear about many of the learnt techniques that Phil Williams has within, what he calls, his Wellbeing Toolkit, which he practises on a regular basis and accesses when he needs to calm anxieties, and feel more confident within himself. Techniques that include NLP strategies, Breathwork, Neuro Nidra, Transcendental Meditation, being out...

How you can work through anxiety for a relationship where you feel seen & heard - with Jerry Souter, Relationship Coach

February 02, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Do you find yourself avoiding relationships? Or maybe self-sabotaging? Silencing yourself? Or are you a people pleaser feeling like you just can’t be yourself? We explore all of this and more in today’s episode with Relationship Coach, Jerry Souter. This conversation will make you think about what you really want in your relationships and at the end you’ll take away Jerry’s key tips for creating that loving connection that you deserve. ABOUT OUR GUEST Jerry Souter - Relationship Coach Jerr...

How You Can Work Through Anxiety for a Relationship Where You Feel Seen & Heard - with Jerry Souter, Relationship Coach

February 02, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Do you find yourself avoiding relationships? Or maybe self-sabotaging? Silencing yourself? Or are you a people pleaser feeling like you just can’t be yourself? We explore all of this and more in today’s episode with Relationship Coach, Jerry Souter. This conversation will make you think about what you really want in your relationships and at the end you’ll take away Jerry’s key tips for creating that loving connection that you deserve. ABOUT OUR GUEST Jerry Souter - Relationship Coach Jerr...

How Nature Can Help You Feel Less Anxious and More Connected - with Ellie Smart, Nature Photographer

January 26, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

What is the power of nature? And what impact does it have on our physical, mental and emotional health? Join Stacie and Hayley as they explore how spending time outdoors helped nature enthusiast, Ellie Smart, through social anxiety, and reconnect with her innate worth and purposefulness. We dive into our connection with nature, how it helps shift our physiology and opens us up to new perspectives, creates meaning and purpose, and the science of Blue Health and Blue Health Coaching; a new c...

How to feel more confident about your body - with Stephenie Farrell, Body Confidence Coach

January 19, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Do you feel unhappy with your appearance? You're not alone. Body dissatisfaction is an issue that affects a real majority of people today. So many of us believe that we need to change the way that we look in order to feel happy and be accepted. Throughout our lives, we can give an enormous amount of time, money and attention to our desire to change our appearance, sometimes even taking massive health risks. But does it work? And what else could be going on? Body Confidence Coach, Stephenie F...

How to Feel More Confident About Your Body - with Stephenie Farrell, Body Confidence Coach

January 19, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Do you feel unhappy with your appearance? You're not alone. Body dissatisfaction is an issue that affects a real majority of people today. So many of us believe that we need to change the way that we look in order to feel happy and be accepted. Throughout our lives, we can give an enormous amount of time, money and attention to our desire to change our appearance, sometimes even taking massive health risks. But does it work? And what else could be going on? Body Confidence Coach, Stephenie F...

Redefining Success and Self-Care as an Introvert In The Workplace with Fiona Campbell-Howes an Introverted Entrepreneur

January 12, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

When you think of a woman who founded a successful global company, what do you see? Now add presenting at conferences, delivering training workshops and working with high-profile organisations. You probably picture a person full of extroverted confidence, who must never struggle to speak, network, or feel doubtful, don’t you? It’s easy for us to assume that others don’t experience the same anxieties that we do. And for us to believe we’re less capable than they are. Or for us to strive for...

Redefining Success and Self-Care as an Introvert In The Workplace - with Fiona Campbell-Howes, Introverted Entrepreneur

January 12, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

When you think of a woman who founded a successful global company, what do you see? Now add presenting at conferences, delivering training workshops and working with high-profile organisations. You probably picture a person full of extroverted confidence, who must never struggle to speak, network, or feel doubtful, don’t you? It’s easy for us to assume that others don’t experience the same anxieties that we do. And for us to believe we’re less capable than they are. Or for us to strive for...

Bringing Your Idea to Life When You Feel Anxious & Self-Doubting - with Sally Jones of School for Social Entrepreneurs

January 05, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

Do you have an idea that you're putting off trying because of self-doubt and anxiety? It's not easy to ignore the voice in our heads that tells us we're "not confident enough" or "capable enough" and "can't do it". Or that our ideas "aren't good enough" and "won't get taken seriously" and we'll be "criticised and laughed at". If we let it, this can stop us from even beginning to explore our ideas and finding out what really is possible. And who knows... your idea could change someone's life ...

Bringing Your Idea to Life When You Feel Anxious & Self-Doubting - with Sally Jones of School for Social Entrepreneurs

January 05, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

Do you have an idea that you're putting off trying because of self-doubt and anxiety? It's not easy to ignore the voice in our heads that tells us we're "not confident enough" or "capable enough" and "can't do it". Or that our ideas "aren't good enough" and "won't get taken seriously" and we'll be "criticised and laughed at". If we let it, this can stop us from even beginning to explore our ideas and finding out what really is possible. And who knows... your idea could change someone's life ...

How to Survive College When You Feel Anxious Speaking Up

December 29, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Do you ever worry that you’re ‘too quiet’ in class? Pray that a lecturer won’t pick you to answer the question in front of everyone? Die a little inside when you hear that word… “PRESENTATION”? Perhaps feel concerned about making friends? Or what your peers will think of you? It can feel hard attending college when we feel this way. Believing that we’ll never be as confident as those around us. We know. Because we experienced this too. And if you’re anything like the way myself and Hayley w...

How Expressive Art Can Help You To Be Yourself Around Others - with Shelley Klammer of Expressive Art Workshops

December 22, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

Do you feel as though you are keeping your true self hidden? Like there is more within you, that you feel unable to express in front of others? Do you feel like you're not interesting and have nothing to share? When we feel anxious in social situations we often keep ourselves small in an attempt to avoid attention or possible judgment. We may start to perceive ourselves as boring or uninteresting, feel self-hating, and loose sight of all the richness we have to offer. If this sounds like y...

Parenting Through Overwhelm and High Sensitivity - with Natalie Brunswick of The Motherhood Map

December 15, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Are you an overwhelmed parent? Or do you have a child with big emotions? 1 in 5 people are highly sensitive, meaning you might be more easily overwhelmed or triggered, or experience emotions more intensely than for other people. If you're a highly sensitive person or you think your child might be, then join special guest Natalie Brunswick, who is a mum, occupational therapist and a psychotherapist, who helps parents who are highly sensitive themselves or who have highly sensitive children....

Letting Go of Thinking You're Not Good Enough - with Vicky Otter of Innate Connection

December 07, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Are you feeling like you're not good enough? Do you find yourself criticising yourself for being 'too much' of something or 'not enough' in some way? If you're struggling with negative thoughts about yourself then you need to listen to the wise words of Wellbeing Coach, Vicky Otter, who joins Hayley in today's episode to explore the nature of thought. You'll find out why your thoughts aren't true and ways to gently let those thoughts pass to allow new insights and possibilities to emerge. A ...

Letting Go of Thinking You're Not Good Enough [with Vicky Otter]

December 07, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Are you feeling like you're not good enough? Do you find yourself criticising yourself for being 'too much' of something or 'not enough' in some way? If you're struggling with negative thoughts about yourself then you need to listen to the wise words of Wellbeing Coach, Vicky Otter, who joins Hayley in today's episode to explore the nature of thought. You'll find out why your thoughts aren't true and ways to gently let those thoughts pass to allow new insights and possibilities to emerge. A ...

How to Use Writing for Confidence & Self-Care - with Emily Wheeler of Strength in Feathers

November 30, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Do you struggle to quiet your mind? Often feel unclear or overwhelmed with worry? Need time to reflect on how you feel or what you want to say in challenging situations? Then join writer and wellbeing workshop facilitator, Emily Wheeler as she discusses with Stacie, the benefits of writing for our wellbeing, and as a self-care practise. You'll hear how writing can help you to calm your thoughts, gain clarity and express your needs, so you can feel more relaxed and confident. This lighthear...

The First Step From Anxious to Confident [The Missing Piece]

November 30, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Ever wondered where the anxiety you feel in social situations came from? What we’re talking about today is often a missing puzzle piece in the journey from socially anxious to quietly confident. But it’s a key piece that you need right at the start of your journey, because it’s the foundation of the belief that you can change -that you have the ability to create change for yourself. This is important because the majority of us can’t pinpoint an event that first triggered those feelings of so...

The First Step From Anxious to Confident

November 30, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Ever wondered where the anxiety you feel in social situations came from? What we’re talking about today is often a missing puzzle piece in the journey from socially anxious to quietly confident. But it’s a key piece that you need right at the start of your journey, because it’s the foundation of the belief that you can change -that you have the ability to create change for yourself. This is important because the majority of us can’t pinpoint an event that first triggered those feelings of so...

How to Use Writing for Confidence & Self-Care [with Emily Wheeler]

November 30, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode Stacie is joined by writer and wellbeing workshop facilitator, Emily Wheeler to discuss the benefits of writing for our wellbeing. You'll learn how writing can help you to calm your thoughts, gain clarity and express your needs. This lighthearted conversation is full of quick tips and wonderful suggestions, so you can get started with mindfully writing, today. For the episode show notes, please go to QuietConnections.co.uk/podcast With thanks to Quiet Community Member, Rose...

Becoming Quietly Confident

November 17, 2020 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

Welcome to the Quiet Connections Podcast with Hayley and Stacie. The Quiet Connections Podcast explores the journey from socially anxious to quietly confident and everything in between. You may be experiencing panic attacks, social anxiety, or simply a feeling that you’re “too quiet” and “not good enough”. You're avoiding the good things in all areas of life, and when avoidance isn't an option, you find you get stuck in people pleasing and perfectionism. In this first episode, you’ll be ...

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