Keywords thriving, surviving, personal growth, relationships, health, wellness, self-discovery, kindness, morning routines, entrepreneurship

Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, Helen Valentino is joined by Ildiko Sealey for a heartfelt and honest conversation about the journey from surviving to truly thriving. Ildiko shares her personal story of growth through relationships, including reflections on her past marriage, the experience of loneliness, and the courage it took to choose herself before finding a deeply supportive partnership.

Together they explore how personal growth is often born from challenge, the importance of self-discovery and independence, and how expecting others to make us happy can lead us away from our own inner power. The conversation also touches on the impact of morning routines on health and wellbeing, the ripple effect of random acts of kindness, and the simple yet transformative power of a smile.

This episode is a gentle reminder that life is a rollercoaster, and thriving doesn’t mean avoiding the dips, but learning to meet them with grace, compassion, and self-awareness.

Takeaways

• Thriving is possible even in the midst of life’s challenges.

• Expecting others to make you happy can lead to disappointment and loss of self.

• Personal growth often emerges from difficult or uncomfortable experiences.

• Healthy, supportive relationships begin with self-connection and independence.

• Morning routines can have a powerful impact on mental and physical wellbeing.

• Random acts of kindness create meaningful ripples beyond what we can see.

• Self-discovery is an ongoing journey that leads to acceptance and freedom.

• Embracing independence supports healthier, more balanced relationships.

• A simple smile can shift your mindset and change the tone of your day.

• Life’s ups and downs are inevitable – how we meet them makes all the difference.

Sound Bites

• "I do feel that I am indeed thriving now"
• "I am number one, full stop"
• "Smile, it makes your brain happy"

References

Chicken Soup for the Soul – Book By Jack Cornfield

Danni Wallace – I am the Queen Bee – Big Festoon

Connect with Ildiko 

Website: www.encorepreneurs.club 

Linked In

Facebook: Ildiko Sealey

IG: encourpreneursclub

You Tube

Podcast: New Business in Later Life

Connect with Helen

🔗 Helen on LinkedIn

🌐 www.inspiredhealing.co.uk

📷 IG: @helens_inspired_healing

NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust  a Charity helping those struggling with addictions

🎵 Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios

🎨 Cover art: Dave Champagne

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