What if you're not stuck? What if the reason you're feeling restless, frustrated or uncertain isn't because you lack clarity, confidence or capability? What if you already know what to do? In this episode of the newly relaunched Dr Sam Collins Podcast, Sam explores one of the most powerful lessons she has learned from more than 25 years of working with women leaders, entrepreneurs and change makers around the world: most women are not stuck. Most women already know what needs to happen next. The challenge is trusting themselves enough to act.

Sam introduces two important characters who will accompany listeners throughout the series: Samantha, the inner critic whose job is to keep us safe, accepted and comfortable, and the inner pioneer who calls us towards courage, possibility and the life we're capable of creating.

If you've ever found yourself overthinking a decision, waiting for certainty, second-guessing yourself or postponing a dream that won't leave you alone, this episode is for you.

Because perhaps the question isn't, "What should I do?" Perhaps the question is, "What do I already know?"

In this episode you'll discover: - Why smart, capable women often mistake fear for confusion - The real reason so many women feel stuck - How to recognise the voice of your inner critic - How to strengthen the voice of your inner champion - A practical challenge to help you take your next courageous step Because you were never the problem.

The life you're looking for may be waiting on the other side of a decision you already know you need to make. Perhaps it's time to trust yourself.

After a year away from the podcast, Dr. Sam Collins returns with a deeply personal new chapter — one she describes as part podcast, part "pod-course". In this opening, Sam reflects on her "Year of Freedom", twenty-five years of Aspire and the questions that have been calling her into a more honest, courageous and purposeful way of leading. This new series is for women, and for anyone ready to stop waiting for permission, trust their voice, and step more fully into the contribution they are here to make. Shorter, more intimate and more direct than before, these episodes will explore leadership, change, purpose, health, life, success, failure, the stories that keep us stuck, and what it really takes to become the person we are capable of becoming.

Zoe Holland MBE, Group Chief Commercial Officer, Fletchers Solicitors about gaining balance, finding your heart led passion and making the impossible possible.

A conversation with changemaker Tracey Cramond, Chair of the award-winning Health Care Supply Association's Women's Network dedicated to addressing women's issues in the workplace and working to drive positive change.

A conversation with the inspirational Kamila Sidiqi, Afghan entrepreneur, government official, and the subject of the New York Times bestselling book, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana.

A conversation with Karen McDonagh Reynolds, transformation executive, board member, and award winning CIO. How do we get men united with equality?

A conversation with Chief Legal Officer Caryl Longley about learning the 'rules of the game', set by men for men.

Sam chats with Georgie Moseley, Founder of 'Help Harry Help Others' cancer charity about following your dreams whoever you are and making your vision a reality.