Doing it Messy

Doing it Messy episodes

March 19 Why Adults need Sticker Charts too
How do you become the person you want to be?
In this episode of Doing it Messy, Ruth explores the power of small habits — from kids’ sticker charts to a physio exercise that once felt impossible.
When we repeat tiny actions consistently, things that once felt hard slowly become routine. And over time, those habits can change not just what we do, but who we believe we are.
Progress doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to keep going
5 min
March 13 Thirty Strokes
In this episode of Doing It Messy, Ruth shares what a freezing ocean swim taught her about identity, nervous systems, and commitment.
If you’re someone who edges into new decisions slowly — or dives straight in — this is a reflection on how understanding your natural tendencies can help you design better priorities.
Your messy move this week? Take thirty strokes.
6 min
March 05 When you want to do it all
Do you ever get really inspired and wish you could do everything? Then real life hits you like a tonne of bricks? This episode is about that.
12 min
February 27 Dust in my hair
Adapting when nothing goes to plan.
Welcome to doing it messy, where I take my values, identity, priorities framework and apply it to my real life. I do things imperfectly, and chat with you about it along the way.
Today I talk about a marathon gone wrong, strength training, and what to do when two of your values come into conflict. It’s not perfect, but it’s progress.
8 min

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Doing It Messy is for women who are competent, ambitious… and still figuring it out.