The Purpose Pursuit

We all know the saying, it takes a village. But what happens when you look around and wonder where on earth yours has gone? Or whether you ever really had one in the first place?

I've been thinking a lot about villages lately. About the people who hold up the corners of our lives, sometimes without us even realising it. About the village I had when my boys were little (which mostly involved a lot of toddlers destroying somebody else's house), the friendships that have carried me through different seasons, and the enormous space left behind when my mum died.

Because here's what I've realised: our villages change. Children grow up, people move away, friendships shift, life gets complicated. And sometimes, when we need people most, we find ourselves wondering where everybody is.

In this episode, I'm exploring why we need a village at every stage of life, why yours probably doesn't look like everybody else's Instagram version, and why building meaningful community might require us to become a little more available, vulnerable and, dare I say it, inconvenienced.

We'll talk about friendship, loneliness, boundaries, asking for help, showing up for others, and five small ways to begin building the village you wish you had.

Because perhaps the question isn't just where is my village? but whose village am I part of?

And maybe a purposeful life isn't just about what we achieve, but who we choose to walk alongside.

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After five wonderful years, we’re saying goodbye to the brilliant Laura as she heads off to her next chapter. In this special episode, we celebrate everything that makes Laura so wonderful as we look back on her time with us. From some of the funniest moments and best memories to the stories that probably should have stayed off the record, we reflect on the last five years.Take the 5-minute free 'What's Next For Me?' check-in: whatsnextforme.scoreapp.comGet The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/PurposePursuitPBJoin the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com The Purpose Pursuit Coaching: https://www.hellosidekick.co/thepurposepursuitConnect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmillerListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

Hannah is turning 47, so in this episode of The Purpose Pursuit, she shares 47 things she’s learned - or is still learning - along the way. From parenting, relationships and running a business to courage, regret, getting older and learning to do life your own way, this is a warm and honest reflection on the things Hannah wishes she’d known at 27 and the things she’s still working out at 47.

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Could it be that you don’t hate your job, but the environment you’re doing it in? Drawing on her own experiences, conversations with clients and examples from Sarah Wynn-Williams’ Careless People, Hannah explores seven signs of a toxic workplace. From leaders who create fear and take credit to micromanagement, poor boundaries and cultures where people no longer feel safe to speak up, this episode will help you take a closer look at what you may have started to accept as “just how it is here.”Take the 5-minute free 'What's Next For Me?' check-in: whatsnextforme.scoreapp.comGet The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/PurposePursuitPBJoin the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com The Purpose Pursuit Coaching: https://www.hellosidekick.co/thepurposepursuitConnect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmillerListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

September has a strange way of making us take stock. Children move up a year, routines restart and everyone seems to be moving forward - but what if you feel like nothing has changed for you?

In this episode, Hannah explores why September acts as a psychological “fresh start”, why we often overlook the progress that doesn’t come with a promotion, certificate or big announcement, and why some of the years in which we feel we’ve achieved the least may actually be the years in which we’ve carried the most.

We’ll think about maintenance seasons, invisible progress, and how small, consistent steps can add up to significant change.

If you’re heading into September feeling a little stuck or wondering “shouldn’t I be further along by now?”, this one is for you. What progress have you made that you haven’t been counting?

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Why can rest feel so difficult when we know how much we need it?

In this episode, Hannah explores why slowing down can feel uncomfortable, why getting more sleep isn’t always enough to leave us feeling rested, and the different kinds of rest we might actually be missing.

She also looks at how our personalities shape what restores us, why one person’s idea of rest can feel like hard work to someone else, and how we can get better at noticing what we need before we reach empty.

A practical and reassuring conversation about learning to rest well, even when life is full and there’s always one more thing that could be done.

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We often assume that becoming a better communicator is about learning the right techniques, choosing better words or becoming more confident. But what if communication is often less about skill, and more about capacity?

In this episode, Hannah explores how stress, burnout and emotional exhaustion quietly shape the way we communicate at work and at home.

From overthinking simple emails to snapping at the people we love or avoiding conversations altogether, she reflects on why communication becomes so much harder when we’re running on empty.

Drawing on psychology, personal experience and practical reflection, Hannah shares why recognising your own capacity is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself and the people around you.

Together, you’ll explore how to approach difficult conversations with greater clarity, why waiting is sometimes wiser than reacting, and how thoughtful communication begins long before we choose our words.

This is an episode for anyone who has ever finished a conversation and thought, “That wasn’t really the version of me I wanted to bring.”

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If you love books as much as Hannah does, this episode is for you. Join her for a relaxed conversation about the books she's loved recently, the ones she wouldn't necessarily recommend, and the titles she'd happily lend to a friend. Whether you're packing for a holiday or planning a quiet afternoon in the garden, you'll find plenty of inspiration for your summer reading list.

Books mentioned:

1. Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

2. Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

3. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

4. The Names by Florence Knapp

5. Whistler by Ann Patchett

6. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

7. You Are Here by David Nicholls

8. Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

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Have you ever looked around and realised that your marriage feels different, your friendships have changed, your children need you in new ways and your parents are getting older, all at the same time?

In this episode, Hannah explores the emotional and practical shifts that come with the middle years, offering thoughtful reflections and gentle questions to help you understand what's changing, both in your relationships and in yourself.

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If you've ever struggled to ask for help, found it difficult to put something down, or felt secretly exhausted from being the person everyone relies on, this episode is for you.

Hannah explores the competency trap, why receiving support can feel uncomfortable, and the subtle ways capable women become trapped by expectations, both other people's and their own.

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