If you’ve ever felt like a fraud...
Like one day someone’s going to “find out” you’re not as smart, qualified or capable as they think you are...
This one’s for you.

In this episode of Know You Matter, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos that is imposter syndrome — and we’re doing it with our usual mix of deep truth, big laughs, and real-life perspective.

From questioning every item on your CV to wondering if you’re a good enough parent, we talk about how imposter syndrome shows up, why it’s more about protection than failure, and how it keeps us locked inside our comfort zones (even when we know we’re ready for more).

We touch on:

• The link between imposter syndrome and the gender pay gap

• Why starting something new will always feel shaky — and why that’s normal

• How survival brain isn’t built for bold moves

• What you can do to shift your mindset with tools from nervous system work and self-compassion coaching

This isn’t a list of 5 tips to banish doubt forever. It’s a permission slip to feel what you’re feeling and keep going anyway.

💬 As always, we’d love to hear your story. When did imposter syndrome hit hardest? And what’s helped you move through it?

P.S. Want more than just a podcast episode? Here’s how to work with us:

👉 If you're ready to grow your business without burning out, and want strategy support that actually makes space for your life, join Lauren's membership, Thank F*ck For This

https://blondesrestoration.com/tfft-membership-sign-up

It’s where smart ideas, real talk, and sustainable growth meet.

👉 If you're feeling disconnected and ready to relearn what it means to think, feel, and act like you matter, book a free call with Jacqueline here

https://link.expertspace.io/widget/bookings/complimentary-45-minute-session

It’s a gentle, powerful first step back to yourself.

This week Lauren talks about why she's currently exploring being sober, after years of using alcohol to 'mask' and what's really made the change for her.

We would like to give a warning straight off the bat for the emotional whiplash, we can't help how quickly we switch from laughing like hyenas to deep conversations, it's just who we are...

We'd also like to officially ask Adele, Lewis Capaldi and Kirsten Wig to submit their jingles in a timely manner.

Think it can't get stranger?

Add in

- cheese sandwiches stuck to the face

- the horrendous reality some freshers face

and a visceral reaction to tequila and you're there.

With special mention to SkyRoseCoaching who you can find on Instagram.

We also want to take a second to direct anyone struggling with alcohol sue to the following support systems:

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/find-alcohol-addiction-support-services/

https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/

As always, a huge and resounding thank you for tuning in to listen to us, let us know your thoughts, reactions and hopes for future episodes.

With love,

The Blondes

P.S. Want more than just a podcast episode? Here’s how to work with us:

👉 If you're ready to grow your business without burning out, and want strategy support that actually makes space for your life, join Lauren's membership, Thank F*ck For This

https://blondesrestoration.com/tfft-membership-sign-up

It’s where smart ideas, real talk, and sustainable growth meet.

👉 If you're feeling disconnected and ready to relearn what it means to think, feel, and act like you matter, book a free call with Jacqueline here

https://link.expertspace.io/widget/bookings/complimentary-45-minute-session

It’s a gentle, powerful first step back to yourself.

Well hello!

Welcome to the episode that starts out attempting to answer the question 'What the f*ck does Lauren do anyway?' and quickly becomes one of our most empowering episodes yet.

We dive head first into the fear of being visible as small business owners, especially ones building a business online, and the risks of showing up as you are.

We ask whether what you say matches up with who you really are.

This episode is an invitation for you to show up for yourself and your business as you, without an apology.

It's about letting go of whatever you're hiding behind and stepping into the arena (Northern accents and all).

I'll be honest, at some points we talk pretty fast, we get bold and strong willed and opinionated and we invite you to figure out what you really stand for (and against).

As always we cannot wait to hear what you think.

The Blondes

P.S. Want more than just a podcast episode? Here’s how to work with us:

👉 If you're ready to grow your business without burning out, and want strategy support that actually makes space for your life, join Lauren's membership, Thank F*ck For This

https://blondesrestoration.com/tfft-membership-sign-up

It’s where smart ideas, real talk, and sustainable growth meet.

👉 If you're feeling disconnected and ready to relearn what it means to think, feel, and act like you matter, book a free call with Jacqueline here

https://link.expertspace.io/widget/bookings/complimentary-45-minute-session

It’s a gentle, powerful first step back to yourself.

⚠️ Content warning: This episode contains honest conversation around body dysmorphia, body image, and weight.

Please take care when listening.

In this (slightly longer) episode, we’re opening up about body image, self-worth, and the pressure to “love” our bodies when sometimes we’re just trying to exist in them.

From a throwaway reel that triggered old shame to the very real impact of a lifetime of being told smaller = better, we’re sharing our experiences with body dysmorphia, chronic illness, and learning how to acknowledge our bodies for what they do, not just how they look.

We talk about:
– Why body image wobbles don’t magically go away (even when you “do the work”)
– The disconnect between how we feel and how we see ourselves
– The emotional impact of medical gaslighting
– Why representation (hi, Ilona Maher 💛) genuinely matters

This isn’t advice. It’s not a how-to. It’s just a real, messy, tender conversation between a mother and daughter, who are still learning, day-by-day, what it means to feel at home in themselves.

If this episode resonates with you, please know you’re not alone.

And if you’d like to share your story, we’d truly love to hear it.

P.S. Want more than just a podcast episode? Here’s how to work with us:

👉 If you're ready to grow your business without burning out, and want strategy support that actually makes space for your life, join Lauren's membership, Thank F*ck For This

https://blondesrestoration.com/tfft-membership-sign-up

It’s where smart ideas, real talk, and sustainable growth meet.

👉 If you're feeling disconnected and ready to relearn what it means to think, feel, and act like you matter, book a free call with Jacqueline here

https://link.expertspace.io/widget/bookings/complimentary-45-minute-session

It’s a gentle, powerful first step back to yourself.

In this episode, Lauren throws a surprisingly big question at Jacqueline

“What would your eight-year-old self think of your life right now?”

Cue a deep (and occasionally hilarious) dive into childhood dreams, missed space missions, neurodivergence, and some dodgy maths from Jacqueline.

We unpack the wild ideas our younger selves had, writing books, climbing Kilimanjaro, swimming with dolphins, and whether we’ve lived up to their expectations.

But we also get tender.
We talk about:

✨ Growing up feeling different and only understanding why later
✨ Letting go of past versions of ourselves without shame
✨ Elizabeth Gilbert’s letters to fear and how we can love our younger selves without letting them drive the bus
✨ Visualising conversations with the parts of you that still get triggered
✨ And why some of us turn into emotionally constipated goblins when our partners are ill (just us?)

We’d love to know:
💭 What would your eight-year-old self think of your life now?
💭 Do you ever talk to past versions of yourself, and what do they say back?

Message us, share your stories, or come spiral with us in the DMs.

We love hearing from you.

The Blondes x

P.S. Want more than just a podcast episode? Here’s how to work with us:

👉 If you're ready to grow your business without burning out, and want strategy support that actually makes space for your life, join Lauren's membership, Thank F*ck For This

https://blondesrestoration.com/tfft-membership-sign-up

It’s where smart ideas, real talk, and sustainable growth meet.

👉 If you're feeling disconnected and ready to relearn what it means to think, feel, and act like you matter, book a free call with Jacqueline here

https://link.expertspace.io/widget/bookings/complimentary-45-minute-session

It’s a gentle, powerful first step back to yourself.

This one’s a bit of a ride (emotionally and conversationally – you’ve been warned 😂).

We kick off questioning Lauren’s sudden Geordie accent and whether the term “small business” is secretly holding us back… but quickly dive into something much deeper:

👉 Why women’s pain is so often silenced, ignored, or gaslit
👉 Our personal experiences with endometriosis, autoimmune conditions, and celiac disease
👉 The emotional cost of pushing through pain for too long
👉 The generational impact of not knowing how to listen to our bodies
👉 Why medical bias against women is real (yes… steam trains and falling uteruses get a mention 🚂)
👉 Plus, a practical tip from Lauren on how to finally get heard by doctors who don’t take you seriously

We also chat about the books that have shaped our understanding:

• "When the Body Says No" by Gabor Maté

• "All in Her Head" by Suzanne O’Sullivan (highly recommend if you’ve ever doubted your own symptoms)

There’s laughter, there’s Pedro Pascal chat (sorry Mum 👀), and there’s a whole lot of honesty.

If any part of this episode hits home for you, or if you’ve got your own story about being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told it’s “just stress” please know you’re not alone. We’d genuinely love to hear from you.

DM us on Instagram, pop a comment on YouTube, or message us wherever you hang out online.

You matter. Your pain matters. And you deserve to be heard.

Love ya,

The Blondes

P.S. Want more than just a podcast episode? Here’s how to work with us:

👉 If you're ready to grow your business without burning out, and want strategy support that actually makes space for your life, join Lauren's membership, Thank F*ck For This

https://blondesrestoration.com/tfft-membership-sign-up

It’s where smart ideas, real talk, and sustainable growth meet.

👉 If you're feeling disconnected and ready to relearn what it means to think, feel, and act like you matter, book a free call with Jacqueline here

https://link.expertspace.io/widget/bookings/complimentary-45-minute-session

It’s a gentle, powerful first step back to yourself.

We are back and are kicking this one off feral and unfiltered (and yes, Lauren did her makeup because we’re on YouTube now 🎥)

but underneath the chaos, we’re diving into something big:

👉 What happens when a boss makes you feel like sh*t?
👉 Why do those moments stick with us for years?
👉 And how come the meanest voice of all... is often the one in your own head?

This one’s for you if:

• You’ve ever left a conversation with a manager feeling smaller

• You still replay a moment where you “should have known better”

• Or you’ve caught yourself saying things to you that you’d never say to a stranger

Listen in, laugh along, and then come tell us YOUR worst boss story (anonymous is fine – we’re not trying to get sued).

And remember, we love feedback - keep us in the loop and let us know what you think!

Big love,

The Blondes

Jacqueline and Lauren

P.S. Want more than just a podcast episode? Here’s how to work with us:

👉 If you're ready to grow your business without burning out, and want strategy support that actually makes space for your life, join Lauren's membership, Thank F*ck For This

https://blondesrestoration.com/tfft-membership-sign-up

It’s where smart ideas, real talk, and sustainable growth meet.

👉 If you're feeling disconnected and ready to relearn what it means to think, feel, and act like you matter, book a free call with Jacqueline here

https://link.expertspace.io/widget/bookings/complimentary-45-minute-session

It’s a gentle, powerful first step back to yourself.

This one starts with a laugh (as usual) and ends with a truth bomb, why is it so bloody hard to give ourselves permission to stop?

Lauren’s running on no sleep, Jacqueline’s trying to keep her on track, and somewhere in the middle we unpack the weird emotional hangover of growing up with limited sick days, gold stars for pushing through, and needing someone else to say, “Yes, you’re allowed to rest.”

We talk about:
– Why rest still feels like a reward you have to earn
– How asking for permission doesn’t always go away in adulthood
– The infamous “Joker Day” family rule
– Why women are more likely to burn out from caregiving, not just work

And yes, we do go on a tangent about 90s game shows. But that’s part of the charm, isn’t it?

If you've ever found yourself whispering "is it okay if I just… do nothing today?" — this one’s for you.

And as always, comment, let us know what you think. We love feedback.

Enjoy xx

The Blondes

P.S. Want more than just a podcast episode? Here’s how to work with us:

👉 If you're ready to grow your business without burning out, and want strategy support that actually makes space for your life, join Lauren's membership, Thank F*ck For This

https://blondesrestoration.com/tfft-membership-sign-up

It’s where smart ideas, real talk, and sustainable growth meet.

👉 If you're feeling disconnected and ready to relearn what it means to think, feel, and act like you matter, book a free call with Jacqueline here

https://link.expertspace.io/widget/bookings/complimentary-45-minute-session

It’s a gentle, powerful first step back to yourself.

Let’s talk about the thing most people avoid at all costs

🥁 drum roll please! 🥁

emotional discomfort

In this raw, funny, and painfully relatable episode, Lauren and Jacqueline dive into what it actually means to “sit with discomfort” and why it’s the key to knowing what you want, setting boundaries, and feeling like you matter.

From parenting fails and cupboard-slamming moments, to pick-me-girl confessions and the terrifying art of being disliked, this episode explores how emotional regulation, self-compassion, and nervous system awareness can change your entire life.

Expect plenty of laughs, deep reflections, and some powerful “I do that too” moments.

We cover:

• Why sitting with jealousy, anger or shame helps you move through it

• What emotional avoidance looks like in real life (lol snacks)

• How self-compassion rewires your reactions

• The exact 3-step model we use to process overwhelm without blowing up

Whether you're neurodivergent, a mum, a business owner, or just a human being trying to not lose your sh*t, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen in and tell us: what makes you uncomfortable?

**Disclaimer, all of our podcasts include swearing, we want to make that very clear from the outset!

P.S. Want more than just a podcast episode? Here’s how to work with us:

👉 If you're ready to grow your business without burning out, and want strategy support that actually makes space for your life, join Lauren's membership, Thank F*ck For This

https://blondesrestoration.com/tfft-membership-sign-up

It’s where smart ideas, real talk, and sustainable growth meet.

👉 If you're feeling disconnected and ready to relearn what it means to think, feel, and act like you matter, book a free call with Jacqueline here

https://link.expertspace.io/widget/bookings/complimentary-45-minute-session

It’s a gentle, powerful first step back to yourself.

Ever wondered what it’s really like to run a business with your mum (or your daughter)?

In this candid, funny, and sometimes emotional episode, we answer the one question we get asked more than any other:

“How do you make it work?”

We dive into:

• The early “honeymoon” days of starting The Blondes

• The messy middle, where different working styles clashed

• How the DISC model helped us understand (and respect) each other

• Why conflict isn’t a bad thing — and how it actually made us stronger

• The truth about treating yourself like you matter (and why it changes everything)

Whether you work with family, lead a team, or just find someone at work insufferably annoying — this conversation will make you feel seen, offer some solid guidance, and maybe even inspire you to handle your next difficult conversation with more compassion (for them and yourself).

Oh, and we want to hear from you too

Would YOU work with your mum?!

Message us or tag us and let us know!

P.S. Want more than just a podcast episode? Here’s how to work with us:

👉 If you're ready to grow your business without burning out, and want strategy support that actually makes space for your life, join Lauren's membership, Thank F*ck For This

https://blondesrestoration.com/tfft-membership-sign-up

It’s where smart ideas, real talk, and sustainable growth meet.

👉 If you're feeling disconnected and ready to relearn what it means to think, feel, and act like you matter, book a free call with Jacqueline here

https://link.expertspace.io/widget/bookings/complimentary-45-minute-session

It’s a gentle, powerful first step back to yourself.