And What Else?

And What Else?

By Wendy O'Beirne (The Completion Coach)EducationSelf-Improvement
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And What Else? episodes

  • Sixways: A Founder's Journey

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    Georgie, co-founder of Six Ways, shares her journey from struggling with PCOS and celiac disease to creating a functional mushroom and wellness brand that helps people find balance in their health journeys.

    • Six Ways started after Georgie's frustration with traditional medical approaches to PCOS
    • Her doctor told her "you will never heal your PCOS through diet and lifestyle alone" which motivated her to find alternative solutions
    • Functional mushrooms and adaptogens helped manage stress, which has strong links to hormonal health
    • The first product was a sleep blend mixing cacao powder with reishi mushroom and ashwagandha
    • Building a business revealed personal challenges around perfectionism and control
    • Initially hesitant to share her personal health story as part of the brand
    • Now available in Holland & Barrett stores nationwide with a new hydration range
    • Female founders face unique challenges including investment disparities and gender bias
    • The brand name "Six Ways" comes from an idiom meaning to do something thoroughly and completely

    Find Six Ways products at Holland & Barrett stores nationwide, on sixwaysco.com, Amazon, and Ocado. Follow on Instagram @sixwayssunday.


    If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at [email protected] or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    35 min
  • What If Your Strength Is Actually Holding You Back?

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    I'm exploring my dislike for the word resilience and making the case for using "agility" instead. Most people who describe themselves as resilient mean they'll be strong, take anything thrown at them, and weather any storm—regardless of whether they're thriving or barely holding it together.

    • The problem with resilience is it's built around "toughening up," getting through suffering, and surviving rather than thriving
    • We're meant to grow, adapt, and expand—not brace ourselves with an armored exterior unable to soften or ask for help
    • Burnout often comes from being tired of putting on a front, keeping your guard up, and overextending yourself
    • Agility means feeling our feelings, softening when needed, taking breaks, and being honest in communication
    • Building capacity to navigate life's challenges means learning to move through emotions without collapsing or repressing them
    • Shame around weakness keeps us in loops—affecting our vulnerability, communication, and ability to receive help
    • When you lack emotional and cognitive agility, you get stuck in identity, old behaviors, and limiting stories
    • True strength isn't about enduring more but about building clarity, self-trust, and flexibility in thinking and feeling
    • The "strong one" identity may have gotten you far, but it often costs you in intimacy, freedom, passion, and energy for life
    • Sometimes the biggest risk is simply being yourself—softening, accepting support, and letting go of handling everything alone

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    15 min
  • The Energy Gap: When Values and Actions Don't Align

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    Our energy and nervous system drive our behavior far more than the values we claim to hold, creating a disconnect between what we say matters and where we actually spend our time and focus.

    • Stated values often contradict actual behaviors due to unconscious safety mechanisms
    • Nervous system creates safety behaviors based on past experiences that worked for survival
    • High achievers typically oscillate between wounded masculine energy (pushing, controlling) and wounded feminine energy (avoiding, self-doubt)
    • Fight/flight/freeze responses consume enormous energy compared to the connected "green zone"
    • Looking at behaviors through lens of safety rather than judgment creates compassion
    • Rewiring requires building capacity for new energy states through small, consistent actions
    • Safety-building practices include creating space in schedules, somatic work, and sensory activities
    • When nervous system feels safe, masculine energy leads with presence (not control) and feminine energy flows with trust
    • Identity shifts when no longer operating from survival patterns
    • Becoming more connected to your body creates ripple effects of compassion for self and others

    If you found this episode interesting, please forward it to someone who might benefit or leave a review. My DMs are open at @thecompletioncoach on Instagram or you can email me directly.


    If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at [email protected] or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    24 min
  • Shattering Unwritten Rules

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    We explore the unwritten rules and conditioning that shape our behaviors and identities without our conscious consent. Most of us play life by rules we never agreed to, continuously diminishing ourselves to appear more acceptable to others and overextending in the hope of winning approval.

    • The invisible conditioning we absorb through everyday experiences shapes our limitations and sense of belonging
    • No matter how you show up in life, someone will perceive you as too much or not enough
    • Self-development involves pausing to examine the parts of yourself you're avoiding
    • Burnout often stems from exhaustion with performance, not tasks
    • True growth means burning down the game of constant adjustment and performance
    • Becoming "better" means increasing your capacity to be authentically yourself, not optimizing to external standards
    • The freedom comes from knowing who you are beneath social expectations and trends

    If you're struggling with these issues, drop me a DM at The Completion Coach or email [email protected]


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    18 min
  • Where You Are Defensive, You are Rigid

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    This episode explores the deep connections between emotional agility, thoughts, beliefs, and personal value. Wendy highlights how being rigid about ANYTHING limits our growth, desires, and real connections. 

    • Importance of emotional agility 
    • Relationship between productivity and self-worth 
    • The impact of rigid beliefs on genuine connections 
    • Strategies to cultivate emotional flexibility 
    • Understanding the significance of internal dialogues 
    • The journey toward self-leadership and embracing change 

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    If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at [email protected] or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    21 min
  • Getting out of the Language that let's you say Nothing

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    This enlightening episode addresses the challenges of communicating genuine emotions in a world overflowing with therapeutic language, urging listeners to embrace self-honesty and authenticity. By dissecting the gap between learned jargon and real feelings, we explore the importance of candid emotional expression as a pathway to personal growth.

    • The prevalence of intellectualising emotions and its impact on communication 
    • Importance of self-honesty and confronting deeper feelings 
    • Recognising and addressing fears of loneliness and inadequacy 
    • The role of unhealthy coping mechanisms in avoiding feelings 
    • The significance of using real language to articulate emotions 
    • Encouragement to embrace vulnerability in emotional exchanges

    If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at [email protected] or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    13 min
  • Rewriting the Narrative of Disappointment to get out of All or Nothing

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    Disappointment shapes our lives in ways we may not fully understand, leading to cycles of all-or-nothing behaviour and hyper-independence. This episode addresses the emotional weight of disappointment, the importance of trust in relationships, and practical steps towards breaking free from these patterns. 

    • Exploring the impact of disappointment on our lives 
    • Understanding all-or-nothing thinking and hyper-independence 
    • The connection between overworking, burnout, and emotional struggle 
    • Examining the fear associated with rest and vulnerability 
    • Practical strategies to rewire our relationship with disappointment 
    • Encouraging self-reflection on personal patterns and connections

    If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at [email protected] or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    18 min
  • Embracing Intentional Meditation: Transform Your Life with Intention

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    This episode explores the profound impact of intention and habitual thought on our identities and lives. By discussing how setting daily intentions can shift our mindset, the conversation encourages listeners to engage in purposeful living rather than coasting through life on autopilot. 
    • Understanding intentional vs. habitual meditation 
    • The powerful effect of daily intentions 
    • How coasting leads to unfulfilling lives 
    • The significance of intentionality in shaping experiences 
    • Flexibility in mindset fosters growth and adaptability 
    • Recognising unconscious intentions and their impact 
    • Practical exercise for setting intentions daily 
    • Encouraging self-discovery through intentional living

    If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at [email protected] or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    23 min
  • Cultivating Connection & Building Trust

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    This episode explores the vital relationship between self-development and genuine connection, urging listeners to prioritise the inner work that fosters deeper connections with themselves, others, and the world. The discussion highlights the importance of emotional agility, vulnerability, and reshaping our perspectives on relationships to cultivate more meaningful interactions.

    • Redefining self-development as a journey toward authentic connection 
    • Understanding disconnection in modern society 
    • Emphasising the importance of emotional agility in relationships 
    • Sharing personal experiences of prioritising meaningful connections 
    • Recognising the negative impact of neglecting close relationships 
    • Exploring the role of vulnerability in fostering deeper connections 
    • Encouraging reflection on attention and energy allocation toward relationships 
    • Building connections not just with others but with the world around us

    If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at [email protected] or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    25 min
  • Breaking Free from All-or-Nothing

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    This episode dives into the all-or-nothing mindset, exploring how it traps individuals in cycles of excitement and disappointment. Wendy discusses the transformative power of embracing bare minimum actions, stressing the importance of consistency and non-negotiables in fostering personal growth and self-trust.

    • Exploring the destructive cycle of all-or-nothing thinking 
    • Understanding the emotional patterns rooted in our nervous systems 
    • Importance of microdosing efforts instead of chasing big moments 
    • Emphasising flexibility over rigidity in daily routines 
    • Personal non-negotiables and their impact on well-being 
    • The need for validation and how it reinforces negative behaviours 
    • Incorporating daily intentions for a more fulfilling life 
    • Encouraging listeners to break free from disappointment cycles

    If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at [email protected] or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    25 min

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Welcome to 'And What Else?', your source for thoughtful and meaningful conversations about personal and professional growth. Host Wendy O'Beirne is an internationally recognised coach and…