A New Way to Love, Live and Lead

Ep 12: Radical Self-Acceptance — Finding Contentment and Joy with Sheridan Stewart


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In this heartfelt finale to Season 1, Cheryne Blom sits down with broadcaster and author Sheridan Stewart (ABC Radio Sunshine Coast, I Am Enough — A 90-Day Challenge to Find Contentment) to explore the radical act of self-acceptance in midlife.

Sheridan shares her powerful story of burnout, recovery, and the creation of her “I Am Enough” challenge — a 90-day practice that began with a simple question: What if I already have enough?

Together, we explore the emotional patterns that drive self-abandonment, overgiving, people-pleasing, and perfectionism, and how awareness, surrender, and self-compassion help us reconnect with ourselves.

This episode is full of warmth, humour, and real-life wisdom about letting go of “not-enoughness,” embracing our changing bodies, and rediscovering joy, contentment, and creativity.

What we cover:

  • How burnout can become a doorway to awakening.

  • The link between net worth and self-worth — and how to heal the scarcity mindset.

  • Why surrender isn’t giving up — it’s letting go of something lower for something higher.

  • The 3 C’s of growth: Surrender → Choice → Change.

  • How comparison and perfectionism block self-acceptance.

  • People-pleasing redefined — from approval-seeking to joyful service.

  • The contagious power of joy (yes, science says happiness spreads three degrees!).

  • Daily practices to cultivate contentment, gratitude, and inner peace.


Our Mic-Drop Moment:

“Surrender isn’t giving up. It’s letting go of something lower for the sake of something higher.” Sheridan Stewart

Reflection Question:

“What would it look like to live from enoughness today?”
“Where can I press pause and simply notice what I already have?”

Connect with Sheridan Stewart

  • SheridanStewart.com


Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

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👉 And remember: Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s your awakening. Self-connection is the key step to coming home to yourself.


Thank you for being a part of my community!


With gratitude and love,

Cheryne X


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A New Way to Love, Live and LeadBy Cheryne Blom