The Elevated Life Podcast

In this raw and expansive conversation with the wonderful Kyla, we dive deep into worthiness, identity, and the quiet beliefs that shape what we allow ourselves to receive.

If you've ever felt like you want more for your life, but something inside you keeps pulling you back, then this episode will feel like a warm, grounding exhale.

We explore:
✨ Why worthiness isn’t something you earn, instead it’s something you remember
✨ How childhood experiences shape what we think we deserve
✨ The difference between external confidence and inner safety
✨ Why self-abandonment feels easier than self-honouring
✨ How to recognise the moments you shrink, dim, or downplay yourself
✨ The identity shifts required to let love, success, and support in
✨ Why slowing down is often the most transformative work of all

Together, we unpack the messy middle (the fear, the resistance, the grief, the growth) and what it really takes to build a life that supports the most liberated version of you.

If you’ve been navigating change, deep healing, or the quiet nudge that you’re meant for more, this conversation will help you feel seen, softened, and supported as you rise.

Check out Polly's links below:The Elevated Life Website: ⁠https://www.theelevatedlife.co.uk⁠The Elevated Life Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/polly.theelevatedlife/Don't forget to check out Kyla's links:Kyla's Website: ⁠https://warwickshiretherapy.co.uk/⁠Kyla's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/warwicktherapy/

Extra Notes: The lady mentioned regarding the trend "I met my younger self for coffee" on social media based on her poem you can view here: https://www.instagram.com/jennaececelia?igsh=MWFydGtvY3c4bHBjeA==

In this episode, we dive into the Upper Limit Problem - the sneaky ways we self-sabotage when life feels “too good.” Inspired by Gay Hendricks’ book The Big Leap, we explore why fear, hidden beliefs, and old patterns kick in just as we start to expand and how to move past them.

We dive into:

✨ What the Upper Limit Problem is and how to spot it in your own life

✨ How worry, self-doubt, or chaos sneak in when things are going well

✨ The four hidden barriers that keep us small (feeling flawed, fear of abandonment, burden, and outshining)

✨ Real-life stories of how self-sabotage has shown up for us and the shifts that helped

✨ Practical tools like the “I cannot expand because…” exercise to rewire limiting beliefs

If you’ve ever found yourself worrying, downplaying your wins, or holding back from your next step, this conversation will help you notice the patterns, break free from self-sabotage, and expand into your full potential.

Check out Polly's links below:

The Elevated Life Website: ⁠⁠https://www.theelevatedlife.co.uk

The Elevated Life Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/polly.theelevatedlife/

In this episode, I’m joined by transformational coach Verena Seipp, whose journey of freedom, travel, and purpose has shaped the way she helps others reconnect with themselves.

From leaving the familiar behind to explore the world, to guiding people with mindfulness, holistic tools, and even LEGO® Serious Play®, Verena’s work is all about creating space to truly listen to ourselves and to each other.

We dive into:

✨ What it means to create space and why being fully heard is so powerful

✨ The real meaning of self-care and mindfulness (beyond the clichés)

✨ The honest emotional side of entrepreneurship and resilience

✨ How playful tools like LEGO® can unlock deep insight

✨ Verena’s 3-step resilience framework: Awareness → Acceptance → Action

If you’ve been craving a reset, the courage to slow down, or inspiration to live more authentically, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air.

Check out Polly's links below:

The Elevated Life Website: ⁠⁠https://www.theelevatedlife.co.uk⁠⁠

The Elevated Life Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/polly.theelevatedlife/⁠⁠

Check out Verena's links below:

Verena's Website: https://www.seippcoaching.com/

Verena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verena_seipp/

In this special episode, I chat with my dear friend Sharon Bott, a coach, facilitator, and intuitive guide about choosing your power, a phrase that changed the way I think about life, growth, and authenticity.

We dive into:

✨ Why choosing your power is more empowering than stepping into your power

✨ How Sharon’s DNA Light Up system helps clear limiting beliefs and reconnect with your inner spark

✨ My personal Light Up journey and the moment I truly felt "I AM ENOUGH"

✨ Living an elevated life: clarity, intention, alignment, and unapologetic self-expression

Full of heartfelt stories, practical insights, and deep reflections, this episode is for anyone ready to trust themselves, make empowered choices, and live a bold, authentic life.

Check out Polly's links below:

The Elevated Life Website: ⁠⁠https://www.theelevatedlife.co.uk⁠⁠

The Elevated Life Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/polly.theelevatedlife/⁠⁠

Check out Sharon's links below:

Sharon's Website: https://tlup.co.uk/

Sharon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dnalightup/

Extra Notes: Lady's name from the story Sharon told is Sally Kohn and her book is called The Opposite of Hate (2018).

Some days are not easy...

In this honest, unfiltered conversation, I share my recent diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnoea, and what it feels like to sit with the messy middle instead of putting on a brave face. Joined by Nisha, we explore what it means to show up authentically, even when life feels overwhelming.

We dive into:

✨ The relief and grief of finally receiving a diagnosis after 20 years

✨ Why advice isn’t always helpful and what true empathy looks like

✨ The exhaustion of living with chronic illness (and how it shapes daily life)

✨ Learning to surrender, pace yourself, and redefine “success”

✨ Why it’s okay not to feel okay and how to find safety in the small things

If you’ve ever struggled behind the scenes while presenting “fine” to the world, this episode is a reminder that your truth is valid, your feelings are welcome, and you don’t have to carry it all alone.

Check out Polly's links below:

The Elevated Life Website: ⁠https://www.theelevatedlife.co.uk⁠

The Elevated Life Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/polly.theelevatedlife/⁠

Don't forget to check out Nisha's links:

Nisha's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nisha.innerspace/⁠

Nisha's Website: ⁠https://innerspacetherapy.uk

Hi, I’m Polly. I left the traditional career path at 24 to start my own business, and now freedom is my reality with Mondays off, travel, daily luxuries, and time with the people and animals I love.

On this podcast, we get real about building a life that supports you: breaking free from survival mode, dreaming bigger, and creating your own version of an Elevated Life whilst dealing with chronic illness, messy middles, and all.

Each week, I share honest conversations with women elevating their lives one step at a time. Step into dream mode with me.

Check out Polly's links below:

The Elevated Life Website: https://www.theelevatedlife.co.uk/⁠

The Elevated Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polly.theelevatedlife/

I met Nicky Jotangia during one of the most stressful times of my life - a sleepless, renovation-fuelled burnout. One massage later, I knew I’d found a lifelong friend… and eventually, a business collaborator.

In this episode, Nicky and I talk about:

If you’re feeling stuck on “survival mode,” this episode will give you the permission and the tools to slow down, soften, and breathe again.

Check out Polly's links below:

The Elevated Life Website: ⁠https://www.theelevatedlife.co.uk/

The Elevated Life Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/polly.theelevatedlife/

Don't forget to check out Nicky's links:

Nicky's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistic_nicky/

Link to Hand Lotion Mention: https://uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/nickyjotangia/product/1195/english-lavender-and-calendula-hand-lotion-200ml/?a=12&cat=0&search=Hand%20lotion

In this episode, we, Nisha and I, share how we met on Bumble BFF, why we clicked instantly, and what inspired us to start this podcast.

We dive into:

Whether you’re nurturing lifelong besties or starting fresh in a new city, this episode is full of real talk, personal stories, and tips for building the kind of friendships that last a reason, a season, or a lifetime.

Check out Polly's links below:

The Elevated Life Website: https://www.theelevatedlife.co.uk

The Elevated Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polly.theelevatedlife/

Don't forget to check out Nisha's links:

Nisha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nisha.innerspace/

Nisha's Website: ⁠https://innerspacetherapy.uk⁠

What you wear isn’t just about fashion - it’s about confidence, mindset, and showing up as the most empowered version of yourself.

In this episode, I’m joined by stylist Helen Richardson, who helps women rediscover their style, reignite their confidence, and feel amazing in their own skin - no matter their age, size, or budget.

We talk about:

✨ Why style is more than just clothes

✨ The connection between what you wear and how you feel
✨ How colour, shape, and personal expression can transform confidence
✨ The psychology behind style as personal development
✨ Why it’s never too late to start showing up as you

If you’ve been hiding in your wardrobe (literally or metaphorically), let this episode be your sign to step back into style, joy, and self-belief.

Check out Polly's links below:

The Elevated Life Website: ⁠https://www.theelevatedlife.co.uk⁠

The Elevated Life Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/polly.theelevatedlife/⁠

Don't forget to check out Helen's links:

Helen's Website: https://www.helen-richardson.co.uk/

Helen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helen_v_richardsonstylist/

“You can’t dream when you’re in survival mode.”

In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my therapist, Kyla, to unpack the journey from living in constant burnout to creating the space to dream big again.

We talk about:

✨ What survival mode really is — and why it’s not just about money

✨ How unmet needs and nervous system regulation impact our ability to dream

✨ My own therapy journey and the turning points that shifted everything

✨ The difference between surviving and thriving (and why it can be scary to make the leap)

✨ Practical tools for sustaining “dream mode” in life and business

If you’ve been stuck in go-go-go mode, waiting for “someday” to feel happy or successful, this conversation will help you see that you can start creating your dream life now.

Check out Polly's links below:

The Elevated Life Website: https://www.theelevatedlife.co.uk

The Elevated Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polly.theelevatedlife/

Don't forget to check out Kyla's links:

Kyla's Website: https://warwickshiretherapy.co.uk/

Kyla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warwicktherapy/