What does it really take to walk away from a life that looks successful on the outside but feels deeply misaligned within?

In this episode of The Neety Jain Show, Denielle Mohonathan shares her honest and powerful journey of choosing alignment over approval, courage over comfort, and truth over expectation.

Denielle opens up about the pressure to follow a conventional path, the internal conflict of knowing something wasn’t right, and the emotional toll of staying in spaces that no longer reflected who she was becoming. She speaks candidly about identity, ambition, cultural expectations, and the quiet voice that kept calling her toward something more authentic.

Through deep self-reflection, faith, and intentional decision-making, Denielle began redefining success on her own terms. She shares what it really means to trust yourself when the outcome is uncertain, how to navigate fear of judgement, and why building a life aligned with your values requires radical honesty.

This conversation is a reminder that success without alignment feels empty, and that choosing yourself may be uncomfortable but it is always transformative.

What we talk about:

00:00 – Introducing Denielle and the intention behind this conversation

02:18 – Early ambition and defining success through achievement

05:42 – The pressure of expectations and cultural conditioning

09:10 – Realising something felt misaligned

12:35 – The emotional weight of staying where you’ve outgrown

16:20 – Fear of judgement and disappointing others

19:45 – The decision to choose alignment over approval

23:30 – Redefining success on your own terms

27:05 – Building self-trust through difficult decisions

30:40 – Faith, resilience, and inner conviction

34:15 – Identity beyond titles and external validation

38:00 – Advice for women feeling stuck but afraid to move

41:25 – What true fulfilment really means

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What happens when belief becomes a daily practice rather than a distant dream?

In this episode of Her Own Narrative, Amy Kelly shares a deeply grounding and honest conversation about manifestation, self-belief, and what it truly means to create a life from alignment rather than force.

Amy opens up about her journey of unlearning hustle-driven conditioning, rebuilding trust in herself, and understanding that manifestation is not about “positive thinking,” but about self-worth, emotional regulation, and taking responsibility for your inner world. She speaks candidly about fear, doubt, and why so many women block their own desires without realising it.

Through lived experience and reflection, Amy explains how manifestation works when it’s rooted in belief, consistency, and embodied action. Today, she helps women reconnect with themselves, strengthen their inner dialogue, and consciously create lives that feel expansive, grounded, and true.

Her story is a reminder that manifestation isn’t magic it’s alignment. And the life you want begins with how you choose to feel about yourself every single day.

What we talk about:

00:00 – Introduction & why belief shapes everything

01:42 – Amy’s journey into manifestation and self-work

04:05 – What manifestation actually means (and common misconceptions)

06:58 – Why “thinking positive” alone doesn’t work

09:40 – The role of self-worth in creating your reality

12:55 – How fear and doubt block manifestation

16:10 – Learning to feel safe in your nervous system

19:35 – Letting go of hustle, force, and control

22:40 – Why feeling good is a responsibility, not a luxury

25:30 – Taking aligned action instead of chasing outcomes

28:45 – Trusting timing and releasing attachment

31:50 – Daily belief practices that create consistency

35:10 – Rewriting subconscious patterns and stories

38:20 – Living in alignment even when life feels uncertain

41:10 – What manifestation looks like in real life

44:05 – Advice for women struggling to believe again

47:00 – Closing reflections on belief, trust, and self-leadership

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What happens when a woman is forced to rebuild her life after everything she knew collapses?

In this episode of Her Own Narrative, Donna shares a raw and courageous account of surviving domestic abuse, rebuilding her identity, and finding strength after years of silence, fear, and emotional control.

Donna opens up about her early life, the gradual erosion of her confidence inside an abusive relationship, and the moment she realised that survival alone was no longer enough. She speaks honestly about shame, self-blame, and the invisible scars abuse leaves behind long after the relationship ends.

Through resilience, self-belief, and deep inner work, Donna found the courage to leave, rebuild her life from the ground up, and eventually turn her pain into purpose. Today, she uses her voice and lived experience to support and empower other women navigating trauma, recovery, and self-worth.

Her story is a powerful reminder that healing is not linear, leaving is not weakness, and reclaiming your voice is an act of profound courage.

What we talk about:

– Introducing Donna and the intention behind this conversation

– Early life, conditioning, and patterns of self-sacrifice

– How emotional abuse begins quietly

– Losing confidence and questioning self-worth

– Living in survival mode and constant fear

– Why leaving is never “just leaving”

– The moment Donna chose herself

– Starting again with nothing but courage

– The emotional aftermath of abuse

– Rebuilding identity and trust in yourself

– Turning pain into purpose

– Supporting other women through lived experience

– What Donna wishes every woman knew

– Redefining strength, freedom, and healing

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What happens when success comes at the cost of self?

In this episode of Her Own Narrative, Julie Mcmanus joins us from Ohio, USA, for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about women, leadership, ageing, and the invisible rules women are taught to follow to survive in male-dominated spaces.

Julie reflects on her decades-long corporate career where she learned to lead by demanding respect, suppressing softness, and mirroring male leadership styles only to realise that success without alignment creates quiet damage. She opens up about the pressure women face to be “less,” the myth of work-life balance, and how society subtly tells women to disappear as they grow older.

Through lived experience, Julie shares how everything changed when she chose to lead from her values, lead with care, and stay true to who she is even when it felt uncomfortable. This conversation is a reminder that leadership doesn’t require losing yourself, and that women at every age carry immense value, wisdom, and power.

What we talk about:

– The myth of balance and choosing priorities instead

– How society conditions women to shrink and adapt

– Being “too much” in corporate leadership as a woman

– Why copying male leadership styles causes misalignment

– Leading with empathy, care, and emotional intelligence

– Why women naturally make powerful leaders

– Ageing, visibility, and refusing to disappear

– Starting work young and the roots of responsibility

– Advice to young women entering corporate leadership

– Giving yourself grace and honouring your impact

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Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliemcmanusohio

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Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or organisation. The intention is to encourage informed, honest dialogue.

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In this episode of Her Own Narrative, Fiona Creed, founder of New Leaf Coaching, explores why so many women feel stuck even when they’re visualising, affirming, and “doing the inner work.”

From unpacking how childhood conditioning shapes confidence, to explaining why manifestation without action doesn’t create change, Fiona shares powerful insights on fear, choice, and the unconscious mind.

She opens up about her own experiences in the workplace, navigating burnout, rebuilding confidence, and choosing herself even when it felt uncomfortable.

This conversation is for anyone who feels called to more, but isn’t sure what the next step looks like yet.

What we talk about:

– Introduction to Fiona & New Leaf Coaching

– The power of choice and why we feel stuck

– How childhood conditioning shapes adult confidence

– Visualisation, the unconscious mind & belief systems

– Why manifestation needs action and boundaries

– Why women often put themselves last

– Navigating workplace bias, burnout & rebuilding self-worth

– Turning personal challenges into purpose

– Asking “What’s the best that could happen?”

– Reframing failure as feedback

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What do you do when you’ve checked every box… and still feel the pull for more?In this deeply honest episode of Her Own Narrative, we sit down with Jaspreet, a former Microsoft sales executive turned coach, to talk about what really happens when a woman outgrows the life she once worked so hard to build.This is not a story about burning it all down overnight.It’s about listening to the quiet discomfort.Honouring evolution.And choosing yourself one intentional step at a time.From walking away from a prestigious corporate career to navigating fear, finances, identity shifts, and purpose, Jaspreet shares what it actually looks like to pursue growth without guilt.This episode is for: • Women who look “successful” on paper but feel disconnected inside • High-achieving professionals questioning their next chapter • Women in their late 30s and 40s experiencing a midlife awakening • Anyone feeling stuck between gratitude for what is and the desire for moreThis conversation is a reminder that clarity doesn’t come from certainty it comes from action.And that evolution is not failure… it’s human.⸻What we talk about:00:00 – Introduction01:09 – Identity beyond roles: wife, mother, daughter02:16 – A successful career that no longer fit03:27 – “You can be grateful and still want more”04:50 – Midlife awakening vs midlife crisis05:29 – Leaving corporate without a perfect plan06:26 – Why partners matter when you’re evolving08:18 – Fear, finances & taking a leap of faith10:07 – Clarity comes from action, not certainty12:09 – Reinvesting in yourself before results show up15:40 – Life disruptions, resilience & choice16:19 – Empowering women & rewriting legacy19:21 – When your identity has evolved but your life hasn’t22:14 – Listening to yourself vs living by expectations23:48 – The power of tribe, mentorship & support26:47 – Why solitude is not loneliness29:34 – One small step that creates clarity⸻🎧 Listen to Her Own Narrative on: Youtube | Apple Podcasts✨ Join a growing community of women choosing growth, alignment, and truth over autopilot living.⸻Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.#HerOwnNarrative #MidlifeAwakening #WomenInLeadership #CareerPivot #ClarityOverCertainty #HighAchievingWomen #PersonalGrowth #PurposeDrivenLife #WomenSupportingWomen #EvolutionNotFailure

Motherhood doesn’t arrive the way you were promised?

In this powerful episode of Her Own Narrative, we sit down with Anika to explore the side of IVF and infertility that rarely makes it into conversation.

The part that isn’t medical charts or success stories but identity, grief, silence, and the quiet rebuilding that follows.

This conversation speaks to the emotional toll of trying, the loneliness of watching everyone else move forward, and the moment a woman is forced to ask: Who am I if motherhood doesn’t happen for me?

This episode is a reminder that womanhood is not defined by one outcome and that a meaningful, expansive life can exist beyond the stories society hands us.✨

✨ This episode is for:

- Women navigating IVF or infertility and feeling unseen

- Those grieving a future they once imagined

- Women questioning their identity beyond motherhood

- Anyone tired of hearing only the “success stories”

If you’ve ever felt isolated, misunderstood, or judged for a journey you didn’t choose this conversation offers honesty, validation, and space to breathe.

What we talk about:

- Living childless not by choice

- Child-free vs childless: why the distinction matters

- Identity loss and the emotional toll of infertility

- Feeling on the outside while everyone else moves forward

- IVF beyond the medical process

- Infertility as an invisible, silent disease

- Grieving the future you thought you’d have

- Rebuilding identity beyond motherhood

- Redefining strength and choosing life without regret

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In this deeply inspiring episode of Her Own Narrative, we sit down with Jo, a Stage Four cancer thriver, confidence coach. Jo's journey is a masterclass in shifting your mindset, turning pain into purpose, and reclaiming your self-worth even when faced with a life-limiting diagnosis.Jo shares her path from a chronic stress-filled teaching career to an incurable Stage Four diagnosis, and the incredible, radical decision to live every day with joy. Learn how she helps women especially those navigating menopause and the emotional aftermath of illness to rewrite their stories by banishing the word "should" and embracing self-compassion.----------What We Talk About:00:42 – Jo’s journey: Living as a Stage Four Cancer Thriver.03:49 – The shift from fitness to mindset coaching.05:08 – Where the radical positive mindset comes from.07:27 – The true source of confidence: internal value, not exterior appearance.08:41 – The #1 word women need to banish: The "Should".09:44 – The "Push and Pull" theory for consistent success.11:57 – Why the weight loss journey always starts with mindset.17:25 – Tackling emotional eating with the "Five Minute Pause".21:31 – The hardest thing: learning to stop and ask for help.26:37 – How to approach challenging mindsets: the power of small, achievable goals.37:28 – Dealing with the "treatment gremlins" and choosing joy over sadness.If you've been searching for permission to be imperfect, this is your episode. Remember, it's not perfection, it's practice.-----------------------🎧 Listen to Her Own Narrative on: Youtube | Apple Podcasts✨ Join the community of bold women rewriting their story with intention and truth.-----------------------Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.-----------------------[Mindset coaching, confidence collective, NN Collective, Jo Mason , Her Own Narrative , Stage Four cancer thriver , cancer survivor , women's resilience, emotional healing, menopausal coach , purpose-driven life , triple negative breast cancer , overcoming chronic stress , self-belief , self-worth , positive mindset , banishing the word should , all or nothing mindset , push and pull days , nutrition for weight loss , calorie deficit , emotional eating tips , five minute pause , identifying triggers , asking for help , small achievable goals , consistency over perfection , practice not perfection]

If you’ve ever felt unsure about your path or wondered, “What am I truly meant to do?” this conversation is for you.Audrey Seymour, founder of Clear Change Group, went from leading software teams to helping people uncover their purpose. Her story isn’t about finding a single destination it’s about realigning with what truly matters at each stage of life.From navigating career shifts to embracing purpose coaching, Audrey shares the power of inner work, overcoming fear, and learning to flow with alignment instead of chasing a predefined path.Because purpose isn’t something you find once it’s something you return to, again and again, as you grow and evolve.What we talk about:– How Audrey discovered her purpose in different stages of life– Fear as the biggest block to living aligned– Flow follows alignment: finding your rhythm– Life lessons from transitioning from tech to coaching– Healing behaviors and fears that block your purpose– Validating your purpose through action and feedback– Ripple effects of living on purpose: relationships, work, and well-being– Balancing authenticity with discernment in relationships– Redefining success: inner and outer alignment– Advice for women starting over or aligning mid-life

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In this heartfelt episode, Balvinder Sidhu journalist, entrepreneur, and mother of two shares her story of loss, purpose, and power.

From losing her father at eight to building a thriving media business, she opens up about resilience, ambition, and redefining success on her own terms.

Balvinder talks about navigating mediocrity, the importance of being surrounded by people who help you reach your potential, and how she’s found meaning in both her work and motherhood.

This episode is a reminder that fulfillment isn’t about balance, it's about wholeness.

 Listen to her story and feel inspired to rise, rebuild, and reclaim your own.

What we talk about:

– Growing up with loss & resilience

– Why mentorship matters

– Escaping mediocrity & unlocking potential

– Shifting your mindset to grow

– Finding joy in both work and motherhood

– Creating a life that feels whole

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