In this powerful and heart-led episode of The Built by JH Fitness Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Arlene Hayes from Daisy Chain — a woman whose journey through retail, life coaching, and healing work has impacted countless lives.

Arlene brings raw honesty, grounded wisdom, and deep compassion to the table as we explore everything from emotional healing to body empowerment, self-care, and the truth about showing up for yourself — even when it's hard.

In this episode, we dive into:

Arlene's inspiring background and the creation of Daisy Chain

Her path from retail into life coaching and empowerment work

The mission behind Daisy Chain: creating connection, healing, and support

Facing trauma, emotional wounds, and beginning the healing journey

The importance of vulnerability and building a support system

Navigating the body positivity movement and redefining self-love

A transformative look at The Four Agreements and their impact

Motivation vs. discipline — what truly drives progress

Honouring your body in all its seasons

Why self-care isn't selfish, but essential

The power of breathwork, emotional release, and embodiment

Living with authenticity and embracing your full self

Taking aligned action (even when scared or unsure)

The importance of reaching out and not walking the path alone

Whether you're feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself, or just in need of a real, human conversation about growth — this episode is for you.