The Within Podcast

By The People Co

Two sisters. Two completely different paths. One shared mission.

The conversations you’ve been waiting for someone to start.

We’re here to help women feel empowered to live their

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The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

The Within Podcast episodes:

January 13, 2026 #2- Health Gadgets, Hormones, and the Hidden Cost of Stress
SUMMARY
In this deeply personal and refreshingly honest episode of the Within podcast’s “I Wish I Would’ve Known” series, the speaker (name not specified) opens up about her year-and-a-half-long struggle with a seemingly simple goal: losing five pounds. Despite being a dedicated runner with healthy habits, sleep tracking via an Oura Ring, balanced blood glucose levels, and functional medicine check-ins, the scale wouldn’t budge. What unfolded was a raw exploration of how even the most optimized health routines can be derailed by one invisible saboteur: chronic stress.
The conversation evolves into a shared therapy session of sorts, as the group unpacks stress responses, cortisol, and how even “rest” in overstimulating environments fails to restore us. From trying PEMF mats to abandoning nightly social scrolls, the episode delves into the emotional and physiological toll of modern wellness culture. It’s a must-listen for high-achievers wondering why data, devices, and discipline still fall short, and what it might actually take to feel well.

ABOUT WITHIN
Within is a podcast hosted by Nicky Wallace and Ali Payne, founders of The People Co. It explores what happens when organizations stop chasing surface-level solutions and start doing the real work from within. Each episode unpacks stories of leadership, burnout, growth, culture, and the messiness of being human at work. Whether you’re in HR, leading a team, or just rethinking how work fits into your life, Within offers a candid and refreshing look at how people-first business gets built.
Connect with them on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/nwallace515/ or www.linkedin.com/in/alipayne/ and www.linkedin.com/in/heidibuttolph/
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14min
January 09, 2026 #1- Burnout, Reinvention, and Building The People Co from Within
Summary
In this debut episode of Within, hosts Nicky Wallace and Ali Payne unpack the deeply personal journeys that led them to create The People Co, a consultancy born from burnout, bold pivots, and a shared belief that real transformation starts from the inside out.
Nicky shares how motherhood, corporate disillusionment, and health challenges led her to quit her high-performing sales job with no backup plan. What started as a break turned into a booming recruitment business, which she later sold after realizing she wanted more meaningful impact. Ali, meanwhile, details her own professional unraveling in the corporate wellness space, questioning surface-level fixes and pushing organizations to truly invest in their people. After losing her job for challenging the status quo, she teamed up with Nicky to build something different.
Together, they walk through how The People Co was born, what it means to build people-first strategies, and why so many HR professionals are stretched too thin to solve real organizational problems. This is more than a consulting story, it's a conversation about career rebirth, rethinking workplace wellness, and helping companies do better by their people.
About Within
Within is a podcast hosted by Nicky Wallace and Ali Payne, founders of The People Co. It explores what happens when organizations stop chasing surface-level solutions and start doing the real work from within. Each episode unpacks stories of leadership, burnout, growth, culture, and the messiness of being human at work. Whether you’re in HR, leading a team, or just rethinking how work fits into your life, Within offers a candid and refreshing look at how people-first business gets built.
Connect with them on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/nwallace515/ or www.linkedin.com/in/alipayne/
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23min

FAQs about The Within Podcast:

How many episodes does The Within Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.