If you are a self-employed mum trying to grow your business while managing family life, this conversation will land. Sue chats with Sarah, founder of Breathwork for Children CIC, about the realities of building a purpose-driven business without burning out. Sarah shares how she went from tutoring and working with home-educated children to launching a social enterprise supporting children, parents, and schools through breathwork.

They talk about overwhelm, mental load, and the pressure to do everything yourself, plus the mindset shifts that make sustainable growth possible. You will hear how Sarah learned to “eat the frog”, prioritise what matters, stop people-pleasing, set boundaries around time and energy, and make more intentional choices about networking and opportunities.

This is a refreshing, honest episode about self-trust, nervous system support, and simplifying business so you can create more calm, ease, and space in your life.

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Have you ever felt like you don’t quite belong?

In this episode, I explore the “outsider” identity and how it shapes the way we show up in friendships, social spaces and business. As a natural introvert, I’ve often questioned my visibility, impact and place in the room, especially in louder, high-energy environments.

We’ll talk about:

• The hidden impact of feeling like an outsider

• Introversion and business growth

• Why big rooms aren’t the only way to create visibility

• Choosing spaces that protect your energy

• Building deeper connections instead of chasing noise

If you’re an ambitious woman who values depth over performance and wants to grow your business without burning out, this episode will help you rethink what impact really looks like.

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What do you do when you’re showing up consistently in your business, but it doesn’t feel like it’s working yet?

In this episode of pepp talks, I’m sharing an honest reflection on consistency, comparison, and staying visible when the results aren’t obvious. Using my own podcast journey, I talk about the doubts that creep in, the impact of comparing yourself to others, and why consistency often feels hardest before the reward shows up.

You’ll hear about:

• Why consistency is so difficult when there’s no immediate feedback
• How comparison can quietly drain your confidence and energy
• Re-evaluating your business from an energy perspective, not just a strategy one
• Trusting that your impact may already be happening behind the scenes

If you’re feeling discouraged or wondering whether it’s worth continuing to show up, this episode is a gentle reminder that what you’re doing still matters.

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Overwhelm doesn’t stay contained - it ripples outward.

In this episode of Pepp Talks, Sue shares a powerful real-life story that reveals how stress, pressure, and emotional load are unconsciously mirrored by the people closest to us - especially our children.

You’ll hear why self-care isn’t indulgent, what science says about emotional contagion and nervous system co-regulation, and how small shifts in how you care for yourself can quietly change the emotional tone of your whole home.

A gentle, compassionate reminder that looking after yourself isn’t selfish - it’s foundational.

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In this episode, Sue Richards speaks with Jemma Pimlott, founder of Life Admin Hive, about building a business as an overwhelmed mum while carrying the mental load of family life, home education, and work.

Jemma shares her journey from social worker and community nurse to business owner, and how years of self-doubt, ADHD, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome kept her stuck in preparation mode. She explains how the SIMPLIFY programme helped her move from overthinking to implementation, launch her business, and sign paying clients.

A powerful conversation for overwhelmed mums in business who feel stretched thin, crave clarity and confidence, and want calm, sustainable growth without burning out.

You can connect with Jemma here:

Life Admin Hive Website

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Are you putting everyone else first and leaving yourself until last?

In this episode, Sue speaks directly to self-employed mums who feel stretched thin between their business, their family, and everyone else’s expectations. She explores why so many women prioritise relationships with others over their relationship with themselves - and the quiet cost this self-sacrifice has on energy, wellbeing, and joy.

Through a personal reflection, this episode looks at guilt, self-care, boundaries, and what it really means to honour your needs without feeling selfish. Sue shares why caring for yourself isn’t about doing less for others, but about creating the energy, presence, and clarity needed to show up fully in both your business and your family life.

If you’re a self-employed mum feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself, this episode offers a compassionate invitation to rebuild self-trust, reclaim your energy, and create a more sustainable way of working and living - without burnout.

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As a mum building a business, it’s easy to feel ruled by obligation - family needs, school events, and the expectations you place on yourself.

In this episode, Sue explores the powerful difference between having to do something and choosing to do it, and how “I have to” thinking can quietly drain your energy, increase guilt, and slow your business growth.

Inspired by a real client conversation, Sue shares:

• Why obligation removes your sense of agency
• How guilt influences decision-making
• Why growth always involves compromise
• What you’re really modelling for your children
• How to make choices that support your energy, not just your time

This episode is for ambitious, self-employed mums who want to grow their business without burnout - and reclaim a calmer, more intentional way of working and living.

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In this episode, Sue shares why boundaries, structure and flexibility are the key to sustainable success for self-employed mums who want to avoid burnout and feel more at ease in life and business.

Sue explores how each element works, why none of them works on its own, and how bringing them together can help you create a life and business that actually feels good to live inside - without burnout or rigid routines.

This episode is a gentle invitation to stop pushing harder and start supporting yourself better.

Also mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 22: Honouring Capacity, Not Chasing Consistency
• Episode 42: Make Your Energy Work for You (not the other way around)

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If this episode resonates and you’d like support creating more calm, clarity and ease in your life or business, you’re always welcome to get in touch.

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In this episode, Sue shares a candid reflection from a weekend away with friends - and the powerful lessons it revealed about boundaries, energy, people-pleasing, and staying aligned during the festive season.

You’ll hear:

• Why December can trigger old patterns and people-pleasing
• How to hold your boundaries when others push back
• What to do when your choices make people uncomfortable
• A simple mindset tool to protect your energy
• Why the “joy of missing out” is essential for your wellbeing

If you want more calm, clarity, and alignment this holiday season, this episode will give you the grounding you need.

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Christmas overwhelm is real - but it’s not inevitable. 

In this episode, I’m sharing why so many ambitious women reach December already exhausted, and how to break the cycle. We’ll explore boundaries, energy management, emotional load, and the small changes that make the biggest difference during the festive season.

If you want a calmer Christmas with less stress and more presence, this episode is for you. 

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