If your 80-year-old self could give you one piece of advice, it might be this: protect the magic.

In this solo episode of host, Michelle shares wisdom she imagines hearing from her future self - the version of her who has lived fully, loved deeply, and learned what truly mattered.

This episode is about the quiet, essential things we give away too easily: our energy, creativity, intuition and presence. Through reflection and lived experience, Michelle explores why protecting your magic isn’t indulgent or selfish. It’s actually what allows you to show up fully for your work, your relationships, and your life.

It’s an invitation to pause, listen, and reclaim the parts of yourself that make life feel meaningful. A gentle, grounding conversation about boundaries, seasons, and honouring what keeps you feeling alive.

In this episode, we explore:

• What your “magic” really is (and how to recognise it)
• Lessons learned too late about boundaries and over-giving
• The cost of saying yes to everything
• Rituals that protect creativity, energy, and intuition
• Why guarding your inner world benefits everyone around you

A question to sit with:

If your 80-year-old self were watching your life today, what would they tell you to protect more fiercely?

Here’s the original prompt I used to ‘talk to’ 80 year old me! 

‘Based on what you know about me, I want you to pretend you're me at 80years old. What would 80 year old me give advice to current me about?’

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