Confidence Matters

The last few years have been a struggle for my guest this week, Sushma D'Silva. 
Her health has been challenged, she has suffered bereavement, and relationship breakdowns and had to resign from her career after 22 years due to stress and burnout.

Life really got to Sushma but her resilience and positive mindset helped her heal.
Now, Sushma is a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach, specialising in resilience and purpose.
Along with her degree in psychology, Sushma now feels well able to help others manage their stress, build resilience and find their purpose in life.

In this episode we explore how Sushma ignored the signs of her own ill health in a quest to do the best in her career. This conversation is vital to anyone who wants to see success without it being detrimental to health.

Sushma can be contacted most easily on Instagram where her Linktree will lead you to all her contact details.
Instagram @theresilienceadvocate

Sue Reid is a certified life and success coach who specialises in helping her clients build their confidence so that they can face challenges in their personal and professional lives.

Work with Sue if you want to feel more secure in your skin.
If you want to face the world with a smile.
If you feel stuck and not sure how to move forward.
If you have a hard decision to make.

Subscribe to the free newsletter 'Confidence Matters' and download the Ebook '30 Day Confidence Boost Workbook' - Click Here

Sues book 'Building Confidence: How to Thrive As a Shy Person' can be found on Amazon
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Sue can be contacted via: suereidcoaching.com
Instagram @suereid1905
Email [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/suereidcoaching
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Empowerment and Purpose Life Coach, Carmen Alonso, provides a 90 day life coaching program to help women find their purpose in life.

For women who are feeling stuck in a life that is not providing the happiness they imagined, Carmen helps  define and clarify exactly what is missing and of course, what to do about it.

Carmen believes that following your true purpose in life does not always mean  changing your career. There will be things in life that you would love to do but feel you do not have time, so they get put to one side.  But in this episode, Carmen asks the  question, "What if you get to the end of your life without ever following your dream?"

Carmen can be contacted via:
Instagram - @carmenalonsocoaching
Website - carmenalonsocoaching.com
Facebook - Carmen Alonso Coaching

Carmens website is under construction but she has a free download available '5 Step Guide to Uncover Your Purpose.'

Sue Reid is a certified life and success coach who specialises in helping her clients build their confidence so that they can face challenges in their personal and professional lives.

Work with Sue if you want to feel more secure in your skin.
If you want to face the world with a smile.
If you feel stuck and not sure how to move forward.
If you have a hard decision to make.

Subscribe to the free newsletter 'Confidence Matters' and download the Ebook '30 Day Confidence Boost Workbook' - Click Here

Sues book 'Building Confidence: How to Thrive As a Shy Person' can be found on Amazon
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Sue can be contacted via: suereidcoaching.com
Instagram @suereid1905
Email [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/suereidcoaching
Connect to my Linktree to find all my work.

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Not every woman has the choice to be a stay at home mother. My guest this week, Artee Vedula was determined that she would be after watching her own mother struggle with work and family life.

Artee has  a huge love of people and she feels that this has helped her become the confident woman she is.  Apart from her love of people though, Artee has developed a strong sense of self-love. Artee says that learning to love yourself will change your life forever.

Now that her two daughters are grown up, Artee has discovered a new love in her life. 
This is tennis. Unfortunately, an injury has stopped her play for now but she is determined to get back as soon as possible.

Artee has a huge heart and listening to this conversation, you can't help but feel her love of life.

Artee can be contacted on Instagram or Facebook
Instagram: @lovearteeminds and also @artee.vedula
Facebook: Artee Vedula

Sue Reid is a certified life and success coach who specialises in helping her clients build their confidence so that they can face challenges in their personal and professional lives.

Work with Sue if you want to feel more secure in your skin.
If you want to face the world with a smile.
If you feel stuck and not sure how to move forward.
If you have a hard decision to make.

Subscribe to the free newsletter 'Confidence Matters' and download the Ebook '30 Day Confidence Boost Workbook' - Click Here

Sues book 'Building Confidence: How to Thrive As a Shy Person' can be found on Amazon
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Sue can be contacted via: suereidcoaching.com
Instagram @suereid1905
Email [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/suereidcoaching
Connect to my Linktree to find all my work.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suereid.substack.com/subscribe

After the success of her first appearance on this podcast in November last year, this week sees the return of Pritti Rana.

In our last conversation we discussed the question, 'Why do we feel that we are not good enough?' In this conversation, we talk about Pritti's role as a manager in a cyber security company, and the challenges she finds as one of only a few female managers in the organisation. 
Feeling like she is not taken seriously, being asked why she is not smiling and being told she is too fiery are just some of Pritti's challenges. Sometimes she feels like she can not just be herself and still be seen as a leader. Why does she need to change in order to fit in?
This is a really interesting conversation that I am sure many women will relate to.

Pritti can be contacted via:
Website: thepranacoach.com
Instagram @the.prana.coach
Email: [email protected]

Sue Reid is a certified life and success coach who specialises in helping her clients build their confidence so that they can face challenges in their personal and professional lives.

Work with Sue if you want to feel more secure in your skin.
If you want to face the world with a smile.
If you feel stuck and not sure how to move forward.
If you have a hard decision to make.

Subscribe to the free newsletter 'Confidence Matters' and download the Ebook '30 Day Confidence Boost Workbook' - Click Here

Sues book 'Building Confidence: How to Thrive As a Shy Person' can be found on Amazon
Link- Building Confidence: How to Thrive as a Shy Person eBook : Reid, Sue: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

Sue can be contacted via: suereidcoaching.com
Instagram @suereid1905
Email [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/suereidcoaching
Connect to my Linktree to find all my work.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suereid.substack.com/subscribe

This amazing lady, Aki Shigihara, moved to Australia on her own aged 20 knowing very little english.  
Aki was born and raised in Japan. After moving to Australia, she took a nursing degree, which of course was in a foreign language to her.  Not letting anything hold her back, Aki  became a nurse in charge of one of the biggest hospitals in Melbourne. 
By the age of 30 she had travelled to 36 different countries including  trekking in Nepal for 21 days on her own.

So how did someone as confident as Aki manage to find herself in two toxic and abusive relationships, one after the other? Aki talks to me in this conversation about how and why she feels she lost her sense of self and confidence and how she found her way back.

Aki can be contacted via:
Instagram - @a.k.i.m.a.m.a and @akicolorfulhopes
Compassionate Inquiry Website and Directory -https://compassionateinquiry.com/directory/aki-shigihara/

The quote Aki reads out is by A H Almaas

Sue Reid is a certified life and success coach who specialises in helping her clients build their confidence so that they can face challenges in their personal and professional lives.

Work with Sue if you want to feel more secure in your skin.
If you want to face the world with a smile.
If you feel stuck and not sure how to move forward.
If you have a hard decision to make.

Subscribe to the free newsletter 'Confidence Matters' and download the Ebook '30 Day Confidence Boost Workbook' - Click Here

Sues book 'Building Confidence: How to Thrive As a Shy Person' can be found on Amazon
Link- Building Confidence: How to Thrive as a Shy Person eBook : Reid, Sue: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

Sue can be contacted via: suereidcoaching.com
Instagram @suereid1905
Email [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/suereidcoaching
Connect to my Linktree to find all my work.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suereid.substack.com/subscribe

Although always an  intuitive, spiritual seeker and guide for others, Annette Spychalla lost her connection to her inner self during a toxic marriage. 
Annette realised she needed to tap into the warrior inside and from there,  Valkyrie Intuitive was birthed. 
Annette used the visualisation of a truly badass courageous woman warrior to heal herself and she now uses that same powerful image to work with her clients.

Annette is an Association of Coaching Accredited Life Coach and Reiki Master for women. She uses a combination of science and intuition to guide you on your own path of transformation.

Annette can be found via:
Instagram @valkyrieintuitive
Website: valkyrieintuitive.com 

Sue Reid is a certified life and success coach who specialises in helping her clients build their confidence so that they can face challenges in their personal and professional lives.

Work with Sue if you want to feel more secure in your skin.
If you want to face the world with a smile.
If you feel stuck and not sure how to move forward.
If you have a hard decision to make.

Subscribe to the free newsletter 'Confidence Matters' and download the Ebook '30 Day Confidence Boost Workbook' - Click Here

Sues book 'Building Confidence: How to Thrive As a Shy Person' can be found on Amazon
Link- Building Confidence: How to Thrive as a Shy Person eBook : Reid, Sue: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

Sue can be contacted via: suereidcoaching.com
Instagram @suereid1905
Email [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/suereidcoaching
Connect to my Linktree to find all my work.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suereid.substack.com/subscribe

33 year old Aishwarya Panchal, moves through her life journey removing limiting beliefs and blocks, as she goes.
Aishwarya does not let anything hold her back.
She moved from India to the US in 2007 and when her parents decided to move back to India, Aishwarya stayed, alone aged just 19 years old. She became an analyst working in New York.
Despite being great at her job, Aishwarya felt unfulfilled. Not unhappy, just that there was something more she could do with her life. This feeling amplified after becoming a mother and so Aishwarya quit her job.
In this episode, I talk to Aishwarya about her change of life purpose to become a Spiritual Empowerment Coach.
We also talk about our own money blocks and how we improved our individual relationships with the energy of money.

Aishwarya can be contacted via:
Instagram @embodhi.life
Email [email protected]

The author I mentioned is Ken Honda and his book 'Happy Money'.

Sue Reid is a certified life and success coach who specialises in helping her clients build their confidence so that they can face challenges in their personal and professional lives.

Work with Sue if you want to feel more secure in your skin.
If you want to face the world with a smile.
If you feel stuck and not sure how to move forward.
If you have a hard decision to make.

Subscribe to the free newsletter 'Confidence Matters' and download the Ebook '30 Day Confidence Boost Workbook' - Click Here

Sues book 'Building Confidence: How to Thrive As a Shy Person' can be found on Amazon
Link- Building Confidence: How to Thrive as a Shy Person eBook : Reid, Sue: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

Sue can be contacted via: suereidcoaching.com
Instagram @suereid1905
Email [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/suereidcoaching
Connect to my Linktree to find all my work.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suereid.substack.com/subscribe

Neidi de Carvalho has been physically active since her father persuaded her to be his running partner as a child.  A marathon runner and karate black belt, life coach and psychologist,  Neidi sees how an active lifestyle can help you better manage stress, as well as help you to relax better at the end of the day.

We talk about how to start a new habit slowly so that it sticks. Our bodies find it easy to make changes for the better, it's our minds that often sabotage us. Neidi says that when we are used to pushing ourselves to make slight improvements every time we train, that translates over into other areas of life. For example, giving you more confidence to apply for a new job, or a promotion.

Find out how you can improve your physical health and confidence by listening to this conversation.

Neidi can be contacted via Instagram @coachneidi

Sue Reid is a certified life and success coach who specialises in helping her clients build their confidence so that they can face challenges in their personal and professional lives.

Work with Sue if you want to feel more secure in your skin.
If you want to face the world with a smile.
If you feel stuck and not sure how to move forward.
If you have a hard decision to make.

Subscribe to the free newsletter 'Confidence Matters' and download the Ebook '30 Day Confidence Boost Workbook' - Click Here

Sues book 'Building Confidence: How to Thrive As a Shy Person' can be found on Amazon
Link- Building Confidence: How to Thrive as a Shy Person eBook : Reid, Sue: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

Sue can be contacted via: suereidcoaching.com
Instagram @suereid1905
Email [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/suereidcoaching
Connect to my Linktree to find all my work.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suereid.substack.com/subscribe

## Apologies for some issues with the audio. Lorcan's story is still a great one despite the slight background noise issue.

My guest this week, Lorcan Moley,  has battled mental health challenges for most of his life.  

Although Lorcan gained a degree in finance at University, he never embraced University life like other students. Falling off a roof during fresher week pranks caused a back injury which has plagued him ever since.  

Although he managed to get through University, Lorcan admits he 'came out a mess'.
Now he had both physical and mental health issues to navigate. But Lorcan strongly believes in himself and his ability to fight off his demons. His journey through pain and addiction, yet determination to heal so that he can help others is inspiring.

Talking to Lorcan, it is clear he is nowhere near the end of his path yet, or even what his true way is. But, I am sure he will get there with his approach of taking one day at a time.

I appreciate Lorcan for being so open and vulnerable in this conversation. If you are someone who suffers from a mental health issue, I hope you will find comfort in knowing you are not alone. 

Lorcan can be contacted via Instagram @lorcanmoley and on Youtube 

Sue Reid is a certified life and success coach who specialises in helping her clients build their confidence so that they can face challenges in their personal and professional lives.

Work with Sue if you want to feel more secure in your skin.
If you want to face the world with a smile.
If you feel stuck and not sure how to move forward.
If you have a hard decision to make.

Subscribe to the free newsletter 'Confidence Matters' and download the Ebook '30 Day Confidence Boost Workbook' - Click Here

Sues book 'Building Confidence: How to Thrive As a Shy Person' can be found on Amazon
Link- Building Confidence: How to Thrive as a Shy Person eBook : Reid, Sue: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

Sue can be contacted via: suereidcoaching.com
Instagram @suereid1905
Email [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/suereidcoaching
Connect to my Linktree to find all my work.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suereid.substack.com/subscribe

Imagine a world where gourmet chocolate and sacred plant medicine fuse to ignite a journey of profound healing and wisdom. Can you see it?
This weeks guest, Seamus Black, a retired chef and chocolatier, has not only envisioned this, but he's brought it to life. Seamus intertwines insights from his experiences living within the Native American community, their approach to plant medicine, and his chocolate creations. His personal journey as a transgender male adds another layer of depth to his narrative.

Seamus takes us through the intimate connections with plants from an indigenous perspective and how this relationship can guide our thinking to address trauma with increased compassion. His understanding of plant medicine has culminated in his unique chocolate truffles, an exquisite amalgamation of gourmet taste and plant-based guidance. But that’s not all; Seamus also shares his transition journey and the struggles of being a transgender individual in a society quick to judge.

Weaving a story of acceptance, understanding and empathy, Seamus invites us to explore how indigenous cultures use plant medicine, how it’s incorporated into gourmet chocolate truffles, and how we can foster a safer, kinder world for transgender individuals. Be prepared for the enticing aroma of chocolate and the gentle whispers of sacred plants in this enlightening episode. It's an exploration of the senses, the spirit, and the self. Prepare to be moved, to learn, and to crave for a chocolate truffle.

Seamus can be contacted via the website: emporiumblack.com
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Sue Reid is a certified life and success coach who specialises in helping her clients build their confidence so that they can face challenges in their personal and professional lives.

Work with Sue if you want to feel more secure in your skin.
If you want to face the world with a smile.
If you feel stuck and not sure how to move forward.
If you have a hard decision to make.

Subscribe to the free newsletter 'Confidence Matters' and download the Ebook '30 Day Confidence Boost Workbook' - Click Here

Sues book 'Building Confidence: How to Thrive As a Shy Person' can be found on Amazon
Link- Building Confidence: How to Thrive as a Shy Person eBook : Reid, Sue: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

Sue can be contacted via: suereidcoaching.com
Instagram @suereid1905
Email [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/suereidcoaching
Connect to my Linktree to find all my work.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suereid.substack.com/subscribe