Lately, I've found myself in a situation with someone I know pretty well who has been actively rude towards me. And honestly? My first instinct was to overthink it. What did I do? Why are they acting like this? Do they suddenly hate me?

But the more I sat with it, the more I realised something: being that angry, bitter, or rude towards someone must be exhausting.

In this episode, I'm talking about why other people's behaviour says far more about them than it does about you. We've all held grudges before. We've all disliked people. That's human. But constantly carrying around resentment takes so much energy, and I don't want to spend my life doing that.

So, we're diving into what it means to rise above it, stop taking other people's negativity personally, and focus on putting out the energy we actually want to receive. Whether you're dealing with someone who's ignoring you, being cold towards you, or just making you question yourself, this episode is your reminder that their behaviour is not your responsibility.

Let's talk about choosing kindness, protecting our peace, and why being the bigger person isn't weakness—it's freedom.

Welcome to The Pepetoe Podcast: The Hockey Journal.

I'm so glad that you're here :)

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This new series is all about my hockey life - when I started playing, the different teams I've played for, injuries, setbacks, captaining, being on the bench, and everythingggg in between! There's going to be a lot of juicy content here, so sit back and get ready for me to spill.

P.s. if you're from Tiktok, thank you for finally finding the Pepetoe corner of the internet... now with the extra addition of my hockey content!

Notes:

TikTok: @elenaoverfield

Insta: @pepetoebyelena

Website/blog: elenaoverfield.com

Hockey sponsor(!): crowhockey.com (use code EO20 for 20% sticks and equipment). (cannot tell you HOW GOOD their sticks are!)

Enjoy this little corner of Pepetoe :)

Today I'm reading through some quotes from an amazing book by Charles Mackesy, "The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse" (Amazon book link here). The topics today are centered around forgiveness, asking for help, and discovering what a "perfect life" really looks like.

There's something in this episode for everyone so get listening, get sharing, and get reviewing!!

xox

Pepetoe by Elena

I'm backkkk! And I mean it this time!

This episode covers a whole lot of my life and happenings over the last month or so. A truly crazy time. From having time off training for my half marathon (ouch... this will hurt!!), to a full REBRAND of what is known as Pepetoe (this hurt too!). There's something for everyone in this episode :)

My blog and pod are still under the name "Pepetoe" so don't worry! The content will still be similar, but with more of a personal touch, and introducing all that hockey content so many of you are wanting! The only thing that's changed is the domain name... but with some exciting things to come.

I really want to thank all of you have been with Pepetoe from the start, or from recent times. It's been one hell of a journey, and I wouldn't be here without any of you, so THANK YOU <3

New website (eek) - www.elenaoverfield.com

Insta - @pepetoebyelena

Tiktok - @elenaoverfield

It's been a while since I chatted to you guys... but I am back! And wow there is a lot I need to tell you all. Join me today for a more relaxed episode, kinda like a page from my diary, where I give you all the hot tea on what's been going in my life, followed by a pure rant about all the myths and stereotypes people assign to eating disorders and those people suffering from them, as I discuss what Eating Disorder Awareness Week means to me, and what stage of recovery I am now at.

Blog: www.pepetoe.net

TikTok: @elenaoverfield

IG: @pepetoebyelena

January can feel heavy, confusing, and strangely unfinished, and there’s a reason for that.
Although the calendar has turned, the Year of the Snake doesn’t officially end until Chinese New Year on 18th February, meaning many of us are still in a powerful period of shedding, healing, and transition.

In this episode, I talk about why it can feel like momentum hasn’t returned yet, why clarity comes slowly, and why so many people struggled in 2025 without fully understanding why. This is a heavy episode, but it’s a necessary one. If this year left you emotionally tired, disconnected, or quietly grieving old versions of yourself, this conversation is here to help you make sense of it.

We explore the in-between space between the Snake and the Horse, the pause before movement, the letting go before confidence returns, and why you’re not behind, broken, or failing for feeling the way you do right now.

This episode is for anyone who needs permission to move gently, finish shedding, and trust that what remains will be real.

Blog: Pepetoe

IG: @pepetoebyelena

TikTok: @elenaoverfield

2025 was the Year of the Snake, and if this year felt unbearably heavy, this episode will help it make sense.

In this episode, I talk about shedding. Not habits or goals, but identities. The versions of ourselves we’ve been carrying because they felt necessary, familiar, or safe, even when they no longer fit. I reflect on what it means to release what’s heavy and false, to sit in the discomfort of loss, and to trust that what remains is real.

This episode is a heavy one, but it is needed. I know so many people have struggled this year in ways they didn’t expect, and this conversation is about naming that struggle without romanticising it. About understanding why this year demanded so much of us, and why the exhaustion, grief, and confusion weren’t personal failures, they were part of the shedding.

We also look ahead to 2026, the Year of the Horse: a year of movement, momentum, and quiet confidence. A year where clarity returns, doors open, and we begin walking in a direction that finally feels like ours.

If 2025 stripped you back, this episode is here to remind you: it wasn’t for nothing. What fell away made room for what’s next 🤍

Notes:

Blog: www.pepetoe.net

TikTok: @elenaoverfield

Instagram: @pepetoebyelena

I love you guys, and THANK you for being part of this wild, painful, but also exciting Pepetoe journey in 2025. I couldn't have made it to this day without EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU!

In this Pepetoe episode, we’re diving into something painfully human and way more common than we admit: the deep-rooted yearning to be liked.

I talk through my own experience of growing up as the “overachiever,” the person who built her entire sense of worth on grades, goals, and gold stars, and how that made the idea of someone disliking me feel like a personal catastrophe. From school drama to friendship fallouts, from rumours I still don’t have answers for to that sinking feeling of being left out of something everyone else seems to know… we’re unpacking all of it.

This episode explores why not being liked stings so much, the psychology behind belonging, and the messy truth about external validation. I also talk through the way criticism shapes our identity, how uncertainty fuels anxiety, and why we start believing what others say about us before we believe ourselves.

But more importantly, we get into the real heart of it: learning to exist without needing permission. Learning to be someone you actually believe in. Understanding that your character isn’t up for community vote, and your worth isn’t determined by who claps for you and who doesn’t.

If you’ve ever felt crushed by someone’s opinion, confused by friendship drift, or desperate to figure out what you “did wrong,” this episode is for you. It’s raw, it’s reflective, it’s very Pepetoe, and it’s a reminder that you don’t need to be universally liked to be deeply valuable.

Breakups are messy, emotional, and sometimes isolating. It’s easy to want to retreat, cancel plans, and sit with the sadness — and that’s valid. But it’s also important to remember: you’re allowed good days too.

In this episode, I talk about why continuing to socialise after a breakup matters for your mental health, your growth, and your sense of self. From leaning on friends to showing up for yourself even when it’s hard, I share personal experiences and reflections on how balance, connection, and small joys can help you heal.

This episode isn’t about pretending everything’s fine — it’s about navigating heartbreak honestly, giving yourself permission to feel, and remembering that healing comes in waves. Some days will suck, some days will surprise you, and both are part of the process.

In this episode, I’m talking about something I never thought I’d have to unpack publicly: what it feels like when someone you thought was your closest friend completely lets you down during the hardest moment of your life.

This isn’t about blaming or bashing anyone — it’s about sitting with the shock, the disappointment, and the realisation that the people you expect to hold you up sometimes disappear… or worse, talk about you instead of talking to you. I’m sharing the emotional side of friendship fallout: the awkwardness, the distance, the rumours, the assumptions, and the heartbreak of realising someone who should have been your safe place wasn’t there at all.

We’re getting into boundaries, honesty, feeling alone, why some friendships don’t survive certain seasons, and how to protect your peace when people’s silence hurts more than the original situation ever did.

If you’ve ever felt let down or blindsided by someone you loved like a sister — this episode is for you ❤️

IG - ellieoverfield_

TikTok - elenaoverfield

Blog - www.pepetoe.net