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The Empowerment coachFatigue Isn’t Failure - It’s FeedbackIn this powerful and honest episode, Donna explores the deeper layers of fatigue -not just as physical exhaustion, but as a message from your body, emotions, and soul.She unpacks the truth behind adrenal burnout, emotional overload, and energetic misalignment - and how so many women have been taught to ignore their body’s whispers until it screams.If you’ve been feeling disconnected, flat, or like no amount of rest is helping… this is for you.Because sometimes, fatigue isn’t about laziness - it’s about carrying too much for too long.2025-07-3115 min
The Empowerment coachForgiveness After Emotional AbuseIn this deeply personal episode, Donna opens up about her journey of forgiving an emotionally abusive, narcissistic ex - not to excuse the pain he caused, but to finally set herself free.She shares the hard truth behind the phrase “hurt people hurt people” and the powerful decision to stop carrying what was never hers to hold.This episode is for the woman who’s still picking up the pieces, still replaying the moments, and still wondering if she’s allowed to let it go. Spoiler alert: you are.Because forgiveness doesn’t make them...2025-07-2413 min
The Empowerment coachAwareness Isn’t Enough - You Have to Choose YouIn a world where social media is flooded with quiet cries for help, it's time for a deeper conversation. In this raw and honest episode, Donna explores the silent mental health crisis so many are living through - and why awareness alone isn’t enough.There are more resources, programs, coaches, and support networks than ever before… but nothing changes until you choose you.If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, waiting for a sign, or watching others heal and wondering when it’s your turn - this is your moment.The support...2025-07-1709 min
The Empowerment coachFear: The Signpost, Not the Stop SignFear doesn’t mean stop - it means pay attention. In this episode, Donna unpacks the truth about fear: it’s not your enemy, it’s your compass. Whether you're holding back from a decision, a leap, or your next level, this conversation will remind you that courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s choosing to move anyway.If fear has been holding the pen in your story… this is your invitation to take it back2025-07-1012 min
The Empowerment coachWhy I Chose Friday the 13th to Launch a Life-Changing RetreatWhat if the date you’ve been taught to fear… was actually the most powerful portal for transformation?In this episode, Donna shares the sacred feminine truth behind Friday the 13th - a day rooted not in bad luck, but in divine power, ancient goddess energy, and spiritual awakening.She opens up about why she chose this very day to launch her next Unsure to Unstoppable Retreat, happening 12th–14th September in the wild, healing lands of Kingussie.This isn’t just a weekend retreat - it’s a reclamation. If your soul is craving...2025-06-1909 min
The Goodlife ApproachHow I Manifested My HusbandIt wasn't by luck.It wasn't by chance.It was by deep clarity, emotional alignment, and intentional manifestation.In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I called in the love of my life, not just a partner, but someone aligned with the vision I had for my future.If you’ve ever asked:"Where’s my person?" This episode might just change the way you look at love, alignment, and magnetism.🎧 Tune in now because calling in the one begins with becoming the one.#Mani...2025-06-1709 min
The Empowerment coachReclaiming Your Power: The Moment Everything ShiftsMaking 2 whole years of this podcast- Donna takes you deep into the moment every woman reaches - the quiet realisation that she’s been dimming her light, playing small, and waiting for permission to rise.Through powerful mindset shifts, raw truth, and a guided reclamation moment, Donna helps you remember: You were never meant to fit into a box - you were meant to break it wide open.If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or disconnected from the woman you know you’re meant to be, this episode is your call to come home.✨...2025-06-1209 min
The Empowerment coachConfidence Is the Outcome - Courage Is the StartConfidence doesn’t just show up - it’s built. And it starts with one thing: courage. In this episode, Donna cuts through the fluff and speaks directly to the woman who’s tired of waiting to feel ready. If you’ve been stuck in self-doubt, people-pleasing, or perfectionism… this is your wake-up call.You’ll learn: ✨ Why confidence isn’t the starting line 🔥 How to take bold action before you believe in yourself 💪 What it really means to be the pattern breaker in your lifeThis episode is your permission slip to stop playing small and start backin...2025-06-0509 min
The Empowerment coachThe Truth About Transformation: It's Not Linear, and Neither Are YouWhat if the setback you're experiencing isn't taking you backwards... but preparing you for your next evolution?In this raw and real episode, Donna shares her personal experience of being forced to slow down due to injury - and the unexpected identity shift that came with it. This is a heart-led reminder that transformation isn’t a straight line, and healing doesn’t always look the way we expect.Together, we explore the deeper truth behind burnout, rest, self-worth, and redefining who you are when life asks you to pause. Because growth doesn’t just happen...2025-05-2913 min
The Goodlife ApproachThis One Question Changed Everything!🎙 Episode 14: Are You Living by Default or Intentional Design?This one question changed everything for me—and I believe it could do the same for you.So many of us are living on autopilot, repeating the same patterns, chasing goals we think we should want, without ever pausing to ask: Is this truly the life I want to create?In this episode, I share how choosing to live by intentional design has completely transformed my reality—from the inside out.If something in you is whispering, there’s more, this epis...2025-05-2816 min
The Empowerment coachWhen the Body Speaks: Learning to Listen, Lean Back, and Rise StrongerIn this deeply personal episode, Donna opens up about a recent back injury that forced her to stop training and finally listen to the warning signs her body had been sending for years — chronic fatigue, inflammation, and burnout. What followed was a powerful lesson in surrender, self-awareness, and redefining progress.She shares how stepping back, although uncomfortable, is often the very thing that moves us forward. This episode explores the importance of tuning into your body, recognising the signs of adrenal fatigue, and embracing the power of rest in your transformation journey. It’s a reminder that heal...2025-05-2215 min
The Empowerment coachWhy Did I Wait So Long? The Cost of Delaying Your GrowthHow often do we put ourselves last on the list—waiting for the “right time” to invest in our healing, growth, or happiness?In this episode, Donna unpacks the real reasons we delay prioritising ourselves and the hidden cost of waiting. From societal conditioning to self-doubt and people-pleasing, we explore why so many women hold back—and why they always say “I wish I’d done this sooner.”If you’ve been sitting on the edge of change, this is your sign to leap. Your future self is already thanking you.2025-04-3012 min
The Goodlife Approach“From Guilt to Grace: What Every Working Parent Needs to Hear”Have you ever felt torn between your work and your kids during school holidays? You're not alone — and it's time we talk about it.In this episode, I’m diving into the emotional tug-of-war so many working parents face during school holidays — the guilt, the pressure, the comparison.We’ll explore why this guilt shows up, where it really comes from, and how we can begin to release it without sacrificing our values or idea of success.This isn’t about doing more — it’s about choosing what matters, when it matter...2025-04-2518 min
The DeckDonna Martin (8 of Hearts, Florida)Our card this week is Donna Martin, the 8 of Hearts from Florida. Donna Martin was stabbed and killed in her own home in south Florida back in 1999. And police believed that the man who may have killed her was the very same man who had turned Boca Raton into a hunting ground. But police have been unable to pin Donna’s murder on him. That suspect even went to prison for other crimes, but now he’s a free man. And police believe solving Donna’s murder could help save other women in Florida. If you were att...2025-04-2338 min
The Goodlife ApproachWhy Compromising Yourself Is The Biggest Mistake YOU Can Make!In this episode of Unleashing Your Infinite Possibilities, we dive deep into the power of staying true to yourself in a world that often pressures us to conform.Compromising who you are may seem like the easy path, but it comes at the cost of your authenticity, your happiness, and your infinite potential. We’ll explore the subtle ways we dilute our true selves to fit in, gain approval, or meet expectations—and the profound freedom and impact that come from living in alignment with your core values and unique identity.Get ready to un...2025-04-1116 min
The Goodlife ApproachThe Truth About ManifestationManifestation—it’s a word that gets thrown around a lot. But what does it really mean?In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down:✨ What manifestation actually is (beyond the buzzwords) ✨ The power that comes when you truly understand it ✨ How to use it in your life in a way that creates real resultsManifestation isn’t just about thinking positively—it’s about alignment, energy, and taking action in the right way.If this episode resonates with you...2025-04-0714 min
Black Writers ReadBlack Writers Read: Donna J. NicolSend us a textThis episode features our conversation with Dr. Donna J. Nicol, which was live-streamed on March 8, 2025, the day nationally recognized as International Women’s Day. We talked about her book, Black Woman on Board: Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fight to Save Affirmative Action (University of Rochester Press, 2024).Black Woman on Board: Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fight to Save Affirmative Action examines the leadership strategies that Black women educators have employed as influential power brokers in pr...2025-03-271h 24
The Goodlife ApproachWhat's The Consequences of Not Being You?In this episode, we explore what’s really at stake when you’re not showing up as your true self. You’ll learn how to step into your greatness by asking key questions, paying attention to the stories you keep telling yourself, and recognising where you’re holding back. I’ll be inviting you to get curious and review your current results from a neutral point of view, so that you can empower yourself to elevate your life and fully embrace who you are meant to be. It’s time to go all in on you! ...2025-03-2117 min
The Goodlife ApproachThe Consequences of Not Being You! In Episode 10: The Consequences of Not Being You, we talk about what happens when you’re not living true to yourself. You’ll learn how people-pleasing, procrastination, and putting things off can hold you back, causing stress and unhappiness. This episode shows you why it’s so important to stop avoiding your true self and start going all in on who you really are. Embrace your authenticity, and watch how it leads to a more fulfilling and successful life. Tune in and start being the real you xIf this episode r...2025-03-1600 min
The Goodlife ApproachThis is How Your Internal Image Creates All Your Results!Did you know you have two self-images—one you show the world and one that silently shapes your reality?Your internal self-image is the unseen force behind your current results. If you’ve ever felt stuck, it’s not because of external circumstances—it’s because of the identity you’re unconsciously operating from.In this episode, I’ll help you uncover:🔹 The two self-images you hold and how they shape your reality.🔹 The key to recognizing and shifting your true identity.🔹 A simple yet powerful tool to help you break free fro...2025-03-0814 min
Resilience MindsetBreaking the Barriers Podcast with Donna BolchMeet Donna Bolch—a mother, wife, artist, and advocate who approaches life with humour, resilience, and creativity. Living with fibromyalgia and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Donna faces constant challenges, from chronic pain to neurological symptoms, yet she refuses to let them define her.Through her art and public speaking, Donna raises awareness about invisible disabilities, breaking down misconceptions and inspiring change. She’s passionate about proving that disability doesn’t mean inability—it means adapting, pushing forward, and finding new ways to thrive.Donna’s message is clear: “We’re here, and we have so much to contri...2025-03-0416 min
Spotlight ConversationsCharismatic frontman Martin Fry of '80s pop group ABC talks touring with Howard Jones, songwriting and a new autobiography 'A Lexicon of Life'Martin Fry, lead singer of ABC, the English pop band from the '80s who mixed a bit 'o disco funk, rhythm and blues along with their cool post-punk sound -'Poison Arrow', 'The Look Of Love', 'When Smokey SIngs' - stops by the studio to talk about music and his upcoming tour with Howard Jones! He also gives us the details about his new autobiography (available now - check his website) 'A Lexicon of Life' - about growing up in Manchester; lovin' music, starting his band in Sheffield, and eventually, rocking his mega-stardom status with ABC. Bring your love o...2025-02-1908 min
The Goodlife ApproachFrom Darkness to Light: My Experience with DepressionIn this heartfelt episode, I open up about my own personal experience with depression and the journey of understanding and embracing the connection between body, mind, and soul. Join me as we explore the power of self-awareness, healing, and transformation, and how you too can rise above and reconnect with your infinite possibilities. I share how these insights helped me to elevate my identity and create lasting positive identity shifts in my life.We don't know what we don't yet know!For anyone struggling right now, know that you are not alone. Please s...2025-01-0628 min
The Goodlife ApproachWhat Is Self-Love: The Importance of Building an Unshakable Relationship with You!As we move into 2025, let’s take a moment to explore the true meaning and importance of self love—which starts within you.In this episode of Unleashing Your Infinite Possibilities, we’ll redefine love as the foundation of your relationship with yourself. From how you see and value yourself to how you set intentional goals and evolve, self-love is the key to unlocking greatness in every area of your life.Join me as we dive into the power of putting yourself first and building a soul-deep connection that will amplify everything you attract in 2025.R...2024-12-3022 min