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Woman In ProgressStruggling Strong with Jamie SnowToday's special guest is the epitome of strength (inside and out) and one of the most beautiful movement practitioners I've ever seen. I met Jamie a number of years ago and was so inspired by her quiet courage, love of all things strength and fabulous hair.Ever a student of life, Jamie has a thirst for learning and self-development that has seen her through the darkest, most challenging parts of her life. Her willingness to be vulnerable and lean into struggle is one of the reasons I've been so drawn to her and why I was so...
2022-10-2659 minWoman In ProgressHustling for Worthiness: PerfectionismIf your answer to the common interview question “what’s your biggest weakness?” is some version of “I’m a bit of a perfectionist”, you’re in the right place. And don’t get me wrong; while a generous dose of healthy striving can improve the quality of your work, and life in general, there is a dark side to setting extremely high standards for yourself and those around you. In today’s episode, we’ll be deep diving into the second way we Women in Progress show up when we hustle for our worthiness: as perfectionists. So if you’re ready to tack...
2022-10-1919 minWoman In ProgressHustling for Worthiness: People PleasingDo any of the following describe you? Feel buried under an endless To-Do list? Feel guilty saying no? Constantly worried about what others will think? If you said yes to any of these questions, you may be a people pleaser! The good news? You’re not alone and there’s a lot you can do to amend your approval seeking behaviours and validate yourself.In this episode, you’ll learn:What people-pleasing is and how it might be showing up in your lifeThe psychology behind why we people please and the feelings driving us to aba...
2022-10-1219 minWoman In ProgressEp 26: Be Who You Are with Kara Lennon (Part 2)Today’s special guest is a FORCE and someone we would all be lucky to have in our corner (or leading us through a fitness class). With her big hair and even bigger personality, Kara Lennon exudes confidence, says it like she means it, and isn’t afraid to show up unapologetically as exactly who she is. In Part 2 of this two-part episode, I sit down with Kara to talk about fitness, mental health, social media, and how she manages to rise above all the noise and stay true to herself no matter what.Tune in t...
2022-10-0546 minWoman In ProgressBe Who You Are with Kara Lennon (Part 1)Today’s special guest is a FORCE and someone we would all be lucky to have in our corner (or leading us through a fitness class). With her big hair and even bigger personality, Kara Lennon exudes confidence, says it like she means it, and isn’t afraid to show up unapologetically as exactly who she is. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, I sit down with Kara to talk about fitness, mental health, social media, and how she manages to rise above all the noise and stay true to herself no matter what. Tune in to...
2022-09-2837 minWoman In ProgressQuiet QuittingIt all started with a Tik Tok and hundreds of millions of views later, it's a movement that's taken the corporate world by storm. Quiet Quitting, a workplace phenomenon centred around employees taking back control of their time and rejecting the idea of going above and beyond at work has become a rallying cry for burnt-out, stressed-out workers looking to draw firmer work-life boundaries after over 2 years of pandemic overtime. But is this really the solution to the problem of overwork or is it simply treating a symptom and not addressing the root cause of employee disengagement? I...
2022-09-2112 minWoman In ProgressDate Your Friends with Tiana PollariIf you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with, then I for one am so dang lucky to call my dear friend Tiana Pollari a friend. She has always been someone who I think has friendship on lock. Not only does she know how to be an amazing friend but she has cultivated a network of friends who you can just tell are the best kind of people. And I can't wait for you to hear our conversation about friendships!Tune in to this week's episode to learn:why...
2022-09-1452 minWoman In ProgressWhite Space and the Importance of Prioritizing YourselfAfter a 7 week hiatus, the Woman In Progress podcast is officially back! It’s been a great summer and the opportunity to take some space, reflect and re-evaluate what was most important to me was the best gift I could have given myself. It was an opportunity to re-cement for me why I decided to go all in and start this podcast and gave me some major clarity on how I want to show up for myself in the short and long term.Tune into this episode to discover:The reason behind the decision to take a...
2022-09-0711 minWoman In ProgressSummer HiatusWoman In Progress is going on a brief Summer Hiatus!But don’t worry, we’ll be back in September with lots of amazing content, guest interviews and solo episodes with yours truly for you to consume.In the meantime, I want you to stay in touch!Join my weekly newsletter, the Monday Memo where I share inspiration, motivation and mindset tools to help you set the tone for your week. It’s the best way to be the first to know about upcoming trainings, live coaching opportunities and other announcements that I only s...
2022-07-2004 minWoman In ProgressThe Value Of A CoachInspired by a recent and very experience I had with a coach, I found myself reflecting on why I love having a coach so much and why I believe it is the best way to grow and evolve as a Woman In Progress. I feel as though I only really scratched the surface here, but this list is definitely the top 10 reasons why I value coaching so highly in my own life.Join me on today’s episode as I share my thoughts on the value of a coach and why I think EVERYONE should work with a...
2022-07-1312 minWoman In ProgressThe Shame-Blame-Guilt CycleToday’s episode is a juicy one! I’m talking about a concept called the Shame-Blame-Guilt Cycle and sharing a situation I was in recently where I noticed I was stuck in this cycle. Based on the emotions in the name along, I bet you can guess that this is a state of being that feels awful and one you likely won’t want to stay in for long. If you’ve ever been faced with a situation where you made a mistake or something didn’t go as you’d planned and you fell ALL THE EMOTIONS, this episode is f...
2022-07-0615 minWoman In ProgressWho are you BEING?Do you ever feel like who you are and who you want to be aren’t quite in alignment? SAME. Lately, I’ve been noticing that there is a marked difference between how I am behaving and how I want to show up in certain situations in my life and I’m wanting to really bridge that gap and shift my way of being to one I can be proud of. If you’re in the midst of self-discovery (or re-discovery) and trying to figure out what your purpose is, I will invite you to take a small step back and...
2022-06-2913 minWoman In ProgressWhat Is Your Conflict Capacity?I used to think conflict occurred as a result of some “difficult personalities” or specific situations…until I started working an office job. I quickly realized that conflict is all around us and that, if left unresolved, it can affect every single aspect of our lives, from our self-confidence to our physical and mental health. Learning to manage (not avoid) conflict in a healthy way is essential if you’re a human and in relationships with other humans (see what I did there?). So if you dread, avoid or find you have too much conflict in your life, this episode...
2022-06-2216 minWoman In ProgressMother Daughter DramaMother-Daughter relationships. OOOF! It’s a dynamic that is both beautiful and fraught with challenges. If you have a less than ideal relationship with your mother, know that you aren’t alone and that if you want to create a new relationship with her, it’s possible. And the best news? It doesn’t require her to change or for you to have a conversation with her to tell her what you’re doing. The power of thought work!In this episode you’ll learn:Why you should drop the expectation for how your mother should beHow to rep...
2022-06-1519 minWoman In ProgressI Don't KnowHere’s my take: confusion pretends to be useful. When you are stuck in confusion, you stay safe, you avoid risk and you prevent forward momentum. If you identify as someone who resorts to saying “I don’t know” often, this episode is for you!In this episode, you will learn:The reason I don’t accept the response “I don’t know” when I’m coachingWhy so many default to “I don’t know” as a response to a questionThe best way to know something and why no decision is right or wrongWhy confusion is an indulgent emotion and...
2022-06-0819 minWoman In ProgressHow To Beat Procrastination & Take ActionDo you put things off until the last minute? Are you a self-proclaimed “perfectionist”? Is doing the things you know you need to do “later” getting in the way of your ability to achieve your dreams? If you answered YES to any of these questions, this show is for you. On today’s episode, we’re diving into a subject familiar to many women in progress: Procrastination!In this episode, you’ll learn:Why so many of us indulge in procrastinationThe characteristics that make a task ‘procrastination-worthy’Why “I don’t feel like it” is not a good enough reaso...
2022-06-0114 minWoman In ProgressOvercoming Imposter Syndrome with Elisia KeownWhen I polled my community on topics they’d like discussed on the podcast, Imposter Syndrome was the most highly requested topic, so when my coach, colleague and friend Elisia Keown, Executive Coach and Founder of Keown Coaching reached out to me to see if I’d be interested into having a conversation about the same topic, I jumped at the chance to interview her for the podcast.In this episode, we discuss:The types of Imposter Syndrome and how they mainly present in accomplished, professional womenHow Imposter Syndrome manifests in individuals and the impact it has...
2022-05-2546 minWoman In ProgressThe Parts of You That You Don't LikeI’m just going to come right out and ask it: are there parts of yourself that you just don’t like?You’re not alone, my friend. I’ve got a few of my own!The truth is, we all have incredible, beautiful, extraordinary parts of ourselves AND we have parts of ourselves that are not so great. Could be better. Are less than ideal.Welcome to the curse of being human!In today’s episode, I share with you what is meant by the term “Shadow Self”, the parts of me I’m not...
2022-05-1814 minWoman In ProgressFirst Love YourselfIn this special #throwback episode, you'll hear me deliver a keynote talk I gave 7 years ago that chronicles the beginning of my journey as a Woman In Progress where I share the missing ingredient so many of us overlook on our journey of becoming.The truth is: Self-love is a choice you make in every moment of every day for the rest of your life. Just like you would join a gym or hire a trainer to strengthen your physical muscles, you can exercise your self-love muscle in much the same way. And...
2022-05-1116 minWoman In ProgressInvest In YourselfIt’s no secret that I’m a huge proponent of coaching and personal development. The growth and transformation I’ve experienced firsthand over the last 12 years has been nothing short of amazing. As a result, I feel it is my mission to be able to support other women in having those same transformations in any area of life through my work and my message.But the truth is, levelling up your life does come at a cost. It will cost you time, money, and being willing to shed old belief systems and parts of yourself that no lon...
2022-05-0412 minWoman In ProgressWhat Results Are You Creating?Wondering why sometimes you get the results you were hoping for and other times you end up disappointed? In the final part of my mini-series, I’m sharing with you how and why your results are always driven by your actions, and how your actions are influenced by your thoughts and feelings.You are the reason for the results you’re creating, which is the best news because you only need to work on YOU to get a different result. Take a listen to today’s episode to hear more about this life-changing self coaching model and learn...
2022-04-2715 minWoman In ProgressHow To Feel BetterAs Human Beings we are driven by our feelings. We are emotional creatures, and we like to make choices in the short term that’ll make us feel good, yet in the long term we end up feeling stressed, upset and even disappointed. But once we recognise that all of our feelings are caused by what we are thinking, the world opens up for us.Using the power of being able to feel what you want, when you want, in a reaction to your thoughts, you’ll be able to make the decision if you want to feel...
2022-04-2016 minWoman In ProgressCircumstances vs ThoughtsDo you ever wonder how it’s possible people are able to genuinely think and feel differently about the same scenario? Some people create an opinion on their work load, the amount of people in the gym, and even the weather - yet the the circumstance itself is just a fact, not right or wrong - it just is.However we as humans then apply our own opinions, judgments and experiences onto these circumstances which cause us to feel a certain way which then eventually leads to our actions. All as a result of how we interpret a...
2022-04-1312 minWoman In ProgressCoaching With ExcellenceAfter my trip to Mexico on a 3 day Coaching with Excellence workshop with Kristina Girod I had to share with you what I learnt and how this experience has rocked my world, it was game changing!In today’s episode I capture all of the thoughts swirling in my brain, and I discuss what excellence really means, how to cultivate it and the truth about what it takes to truly be excellent. If you’re ready to take your life up a level, ready to continue to grow as a woman in progress, then this episode is a mu...
2022-04-0611 minWoman In ProgressLessons Learned From 1 Year As A People ManagerIt’s my 1 year work anniversary since I made a huge career change and became a people manager - how this time has flown by! I’m dedicating today’s episode to sharing 6 lessons from this past year, the experiences I’ve had and how I’m adapting myself to grow and improve.This year has certainly not been easy, I’ve made countless mistakes, have prioritized incorrectly, and hurt people accidentally. But this isn’t meant to be easy, so here’s to another year of learning, failing, growing and evolving as a #WomanInProgress.Here’s a sneak p...
2022-03-3024 minWoman In Progress42 Day Habit ChallengeStruggling to stick to a new habit? Unsure why some habits are easy to incorporate while others are much more challenging? Are you wishing you could finally just do the damn thing? Don’t worry - you’re in the right place! Today I’m sharing why it’s normal to find it hard to create habits, how to reframe your thoughts on habits, and most importantly a new system I’ve come across for how to incorporate new habits and behaviours that stick.In this episode, you’ll hear about:The difference between goal-based habits and identity...
2022-03-2318 minWoman In ProgressLife is 50/50I love thinking about life as being both brutal and beautiful. “Brutifiul” as Glennon Doyle calls it. The truth of our human experience is that it’s a 50/50 balance of peace and struggle, comfort and discomfort. There is no magical destination we arrive at where we are happy 100% of the time, so let this be a gentle reminder that if you feel negative emotions sometimes that you’re exactly where you need to be!In this episode, you’ll hear about:Why the human experience is a 50/50 balance of positive and negative emotionsHow to stop ‘should-ing’ all over yours...
2022-03-1620 minWoman In ProgressToxic People Don’t ExistHave you ever labelled someone as “toxic”? Well today I want to show you that thinking about them in this way is not useful, and not only that, but how it disempowers you. I share some real talk about my experience with a difficult person as well as a strategy I use to help me reframe how I approach and engage with people I find more challenging.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why you may want to reframe how you think of “toxic people”What causes you to get triggered by other peopleWhat to do when you c...
2022-03-0911 minWoman In ProgressYou’re Ready, Just StartHave you been thinking about a dream you would love to achieve, but you haven’t got started yet? Don’t worry - me too! Today I’m sharing with you why you should stop waiting for the perfect time to start working on it, there will never be a perfect time, so just start somewhere!In this episode, you’ll hear about:Why you’re procrastinating starting on your dreamHow to get started by doing B- workWhy we feel resistance working on our goalsConnect with me:What goal or dream h...
2022-03-0210 minWoman In ProgressWelcome to Woman In ProgressWelcome to Woman In Progress, the podcast for a new generation of women who want to redefine success on their own terms and work on themselves, FOR themselves.Hosted by corporate leader and Certified Health Mindset Coach Samantha Ushedo, this show serves as a loving reminder that growth is not linear, failure is not final and that you are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time.Over the coming episodes, I'll be sharing powerful conversations, uplifting interviews and transformational coaching that will help you live the life...
2022-02-1702 min
Soul Chat with Lauren and KristiSilencing Your Inner Critic with Self LoveIn this episode we chat with Life Fulfillment Coach and Self Love Advocate Samantha Ushedo about how she healed her cystic acne and improved her life with self love.
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