Tuesday Talks with Darleen

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Everyone has an opinion when you start a business and somehow they get louder the moment you begin to succeed. I'm talking about the endless “shoulds” that come from family, friends, and people who mean well but aren’t building what you’re building and how that noise can drag you into second guessing, overexplaining, and changing your work just to keep the peace. 

I share simple, real world boundary setting for small business owners. Why the people closest to you are often not your ideal client, how to stop taking business advice from people who don’t run a business, and how to handle the awkward stuff like discount requests and “quick favours” without shrinking your prices or your standards. If you’ve ever felt pressured to justify your decisions, this is your reminder that “thanks” is a full sentence. 

I also get into dealing with criticism and online negativity, including opinions about using AI in business. You don’t need to convince everyone. You can curate your space, block what drains you, and keep your business identity from taking over every social moment. The goal is confidence, clearer decisions, and a healthier work life balance so you can build without burnout. 

If this helps, subscribe, share it with a business friend, and leave a review so more people can drop the “shoulds” and build with joy.

Hello and Welcome to The Aligned Path with Darleen
My name is Darleen and I support business women to have a Heartfelt Connection to their Business through working with their intuition.

You love your business as it has all started coming together and now you understand that Mindset, Spirituality and Intuition are just as important as the logical parts of business. When you work with your intuition in business you can make sound business decisions that you have confidence in; become more confident in yourself as a business woman; and have the ability to say no to things and people that are not aligned.

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If your business feels heavy, it’s not a sign you should “try harder”. It’s often a sign you’ve been shape shifting to fit expectations that were never designed for you in the first place. I’m talking about the slow, sneaky patterns that pull us out of our own rhythm. Saying yes when we don’t want to, stacking commitments we can’t hold, and forcing ourselves into routines that look productive but feel awful.

I share why your business should fit your life, not replace it, and why blindly following a “proven” coaching framework can leave you stuck in survival mode. I get honest about the parts of the coaching industry that encourage people to outsource their decisions, and why that can do real harm when the advice ignores your body, your energy, and the season of life you’re in. If you’ve ever felt guilty because you can’t match someone else’s pace, this conversation brings you back to what actually matters.

You’ll also hear practical shifts you can make right now. Setting cleaner boundaries, slowing down your yes, and letting your business run on response instead of reaction. Your inbox is not an emergency, and your work gets better when you make decisions from a calm, clear place. If you want a sustainable small business that supports your health, your family, and your real goals, press play.

Subscribe for more Tuesday Talks with Darleen, share this with a friend who’s burning out, and leave a review so more business owners can find this message.

Hello and Welcome to The Aligned Path with Darleen
My name is Darleen and I support business women to have a Heartfelt Connection to their Business through working with their intuition.

You love your business as it has all started coming together and now you understand that Mindset, Spirituality and Intuition are just as important as the logical parts of business. When you work with your intuition in business you can make sound business decisions that you have confidence in; become more confident in yourself as a business woman; and have the ability to say no to things and people that are not aligned.

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Your crown chakra is not just a “spiritual” idea. It’s a real lens for how you receive guidance, meaning, and perspective. We dig into what it looks like when your inner child meets the Crown Chakra. Learning from past generations, feeling connected to the collective, and still staying rooted in your own energy so you don’t get drained by the wrong dynamics.

I get honest about boundaries and the moments when you finally admit a connection is costing you too much. From there, the conversation moves into ripple effects and purpose: how your choices spread outward, why meaning matters when you’ve been living in survival mode, and how letting go of what you can’t control can change everything. We also talk about presence as a form of healing, because the inner child already knows how to live in the now and find joy even when life has been complicated.

Then I bring it into business and leadership. I explore how a business can have a physical reality and a spiritual purpose, how giving back can be simple and real, and why you shouldn’t outsource your decisions to a coach or a trend. If you’re a sensitive person, a spiritual entrepreneur, or someone doing inner child healing and wanting steadier self-trust, this one will land.

If it resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs stronger boundaries, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of your life is asking for more self-trust right now?

Hello and Welcome to The Aligned Path with Darleen
My name is Darleen and I support business women to have a Heartfelt Connection to their Business through working with their intuition.

You love your business as it has all started coming together and now you understand that Mindset, Spirituality and Intuition are just as important as the logical parts of business. When you work with your intuition in business you can make sound business decisions that you have confidence in; become more confident in yourself as a business woman; and have the ability to say no to things and people that are not aligned.

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Say hi on Instagram or Facebook at "The Aligned Path with Darleen" and share your favourite takeaway from this episode on your stories. Be sure to tag @thealigendpathwithdarleen for a chance to win a free 30 min coaching call with me!

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Your spiritual world starts expanding and suddenly you feel it. That quiet pull between who you were taught to be and who you’re becoming. I’m sharing something personal today, because I know how complicated it can feel to explore metaphysical spirituality, intuition, and psychic gifts while your family and your history are rooted in religion. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the new practices, it’s the guilt, the loyalty, and the fear of being misunderstood by the people you love. 

I get into why shame often has more to do with belonging than belief, and why growth doesn’t automatically mean rejection. I talk about how different people in the same family can experience the same religion in totally different ways, and why that matters when you’re trying to make sense of your own spiritual awakening. We also explore how spiritual expansion can be integration, not rebellion, especially when your upbringing gave you real comfort, structure, and a sense of God. 

I share practical ways to stay steady during the transition. Grounding, moving slowly, and using the body as your compass for discernment. We talk prayer and intention, faith and manifestation, intuition and discernment, and how the language may change while the essence stays familiar. If you’ve ever kept parts of your practice private, or worried about community backlash, you’ll feel seen here. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.

Hello and Welcome to The Aligned Path with Darleen
My name is Darleen and I support business women to have a Heartfelt Connection to their Business through working with their intuition.

You love your business as it has all started coming together and now you understand that Mindset, Spirituality and Intuition are just as important as the logical parts of business. When you work with your intuition in business you can make sound business decisions that you have confidence in; become more confident in yourself as a business woman; and have the ability to say no to things and people that are not aligned.

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Say hi on Instagram or Facebook at "The Aligned Path with Darleen" and share your favourite takeaway from this episode on your stories. Be sure to tag @thealigendpathwithdarleen for a chance to win a free 30 min coaching call with me!

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Your phone buzzes, an email lands, a client updates a project, and suddenly your chest tightens like something is on fire. I know that feeling, and I’m here to say it plainly, your business is not an emergency room. After more than 30 years in healthcare on the frontline, I’ve seen what real emergencies look like, and I’ve also seen how easy it is to bring that same adrenaline-fuelled urgency into entrepreneurship where it doesn’t belong. 

I talk about the hidden cost of running a small business in constant “urgent” mode. Feeling drained, scattered, and always on edge, plus the ripple effects on sleep, eating, hydration, and movement. I share why most problems in service-based and product-based businesses can wait, even things like a website glitch, and how slowing down often makes you more effective. When we stop reacting like everything is life or death, we make clearer decisions and communicate with more care. 

I also break down a practical mindset shift that changes everything. Respond, don’t react. That includes setting real business boundaries, choosing response times that fit your life, and protecting weekends so your brain and body can actually rest. People learn how to treat your time by how you treat it first, and calm leadership creates calmer business operations. 

If you want better productivity without burnout, listen now, then subscribe, share this with a fellow small business owner, and leave a review. What boundary would make the biggest difference for you this week?

Hello and Welcome to The Aligned Path with Darleen
My name is Darleen and I support business women to have a Heartfelt Connection to their Business through working with their intuition.

You love your business as it has all started coming together and now you understand that Mindset, Spirituality and Intuition are just as important as the logical parts of business. When you work with your intuition in business you can make sound business decisions that you have confidence in; become more confident in yourself as a business woman; and have the ability to say no to things and people that are not aligned.

NEXT STEPS ➡️
Say hi on Instagram or Facebook at "The Aligned Path with Darleen" and share your favourite takeaway from this episode on your stories. Be sure to tag @thealigendpathwithdarleen for a chance to win a free 30 min coaching call with me!

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If you’ve ever finished a client session and felt like you’re carrying someone else’s anxiety in your chest, their stress in your shoulders, or their problems in your head, we made this conversation for you. I’m talking about the skill that separates sustainable coaches from burned-out helpers. Holding space with strong emotional boundaries, so you can stay kind, present, and clear without absorbing a client’s baggage.

I get practical and a little blunt. I break down how I tune in with permission, feel what a client feels, and still leave it with them when the call ends. I talk about why “fixing” people is a trap, why no one is broken, and how real growth comes from awareness not from rescuing. I also go hard on active listening, because being truly heard is rare, and it changes everything about trust, safety, and the quality of your coaching, mentoring, or counselling.

We also tackle the sneaky pressure that drains you. Believing you’re responsible for the outcome. Clients choose their pace, their actions, and what they do between sessions. I share how to stay grounded when someone is upset or angry, how to separate your self-worth from their mood, and why tools like journaling can land after the session even if it doesn’t feel like a “breakthrough” in the moment.

If you want to be the person who holds a safe space without losing yourself, listen through and take what you need. Subscribe, share this with a coach-friend, and leave a review so more people learn how to serve without burning out.

Hello and Welcome to The Aligned Path with Darleen
My name is Darleen and I support business women to have a Heartfelt Connection to their Business through working with their intuition.

You love your business as it has all started coming together and now you understand that Mindset, Spirituality and Intuition are just as important as the logical parts of business. When you work with your intuition in business you can make sound business decisions that you have confidence in; become more confident in yourself as a business woman; and have the ability to say no to things and people that are not aligned.

NEXT STEPS ➡️
Say hi on Instagram or Facebook at "The Aligned Path with Darleen" and share your favourite takeaway from this episode on your stories. Be sure to tag @thealigendpathwithdarleen for a chance to win a free 30 min coaching call with me!

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Some of the loudest “noises” in life sound like your own thoughts. But what if a big chunk of them were inherited, taught, or absorbed when you were young, and your inner child is still carrying them around?

I’m talking about the inner child through the lens of the Third Eye Chakra, where mental clarity, intuition, and creativity meet. We start with the practical side. Brain fog, focus, and the moments when your mind doesn’t feel as sharp as you want it to be. Instead of shame, I offer a gentler question. Did this happen in childhood, and what did you do to cope? From self-care to seeking the right support, the goal is to look after yourself and let your inner child feel safe again.

From there I move into intuition and psychic abilities as natural human senses, not a special gift for a select few. If you grew up hearing that intuition was “wrong,” you’ll hear a new frame that invites compassion, play, and quiet so your inner knowing can come through. I also share a grounded way to evaluate beliefs and attitudes like noticing the illusion of thoughts, tracing where they come from, and asking “Are these thoughts mine?” while listening to the body’s clear feedback.

Finally, I bring it into business. Boundaries, trusting your own decisions, and filtering ideas so you don’t get pulled off your path. I talk about values alignment, giving from an overflowing cup, and why putting yourself first isn’t selfish. 

If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s rebuilding self-trust, and leave a review with the biggest belief you’re ready to let go of.

Hello and Welcome to The Aligned Path with Darleen
My name is Darleen and I support business women to have a Heartfelt Connection to their Business through working with their intuition.

You love your business as it has all started coming together and now you understand that Mindset, Spirituality and Intuition are just as important as the logical parts of business. When you work with your intuition in business you can make sound business decisions that you have confidence in; become more confident in yourself as a business woman; and have the ability to say no to things and people that are not aligned.

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Say hi on Instagram or Facebook at "The Aligned Path with Darleen" and share your favourite takeaway from this episode on your stories. Be sure to tag @thealigendpathwithdarleen for a chance to win a free 30 min coaching call with me!

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Your to-do list can look harmless on paper and still feel like a brick on your chest. We’ve all had those days where the list isn’t just “a lot” it feels heavy, blurry, and somehow personal. I want to pull that apart and show you what’s really going on so you can stop blaming yourself and start planning in a way that feels lighter.

I'll talk about the key distinction that changes everything. Mental tasks versus energetic tasks. Mental tasks are your logical admin like scheduling, filing, paying bills, and handling simple content logistics. Energetic tasks demand presence and visibility like recording a podcast, meeting a new client, or sending an email that asks you to share your voice. That’s why a five-minute email can feel harder than an hour of admin, and why forcing yourself through “resistance” can quietly push you toward burnout.

I also share how I work with my current capacity while I’m studying, why I avoid stacking too many high-energy jobs in one day, and the simple method I used to track my physical, mental, and energetic state hour by hour. You’ll get practical productivity and energy management strategies you can use immediately: save admin for quieter gaps, protect your best hours for big energy work, and break heavy tasks into small, logical steps so you can build momentum without draining your battery. I’ll also link my to-do list webinar in the show notes for extra support.

If you know your business should feel more than what it is, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s drowning in their list, and leave a review so more people can find the support.

Hello and Welcome to The Aligned Path with Darleen
My name is Darleen and I support business women to have a Heartfelt Connection to their Business through working with their intuition.

You love your business as it has all started coming together and now you understand that Mindset, Spirituality and Intuition are just as important as the logical parts of business. When you work with your intuition in business you can make sound business decisions that you have confidence in; become more confident in yourself as a business woman; and have the ability to say no to things and people that are not aligned.

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Say hi on Instagram or Facebook at "The Aligned Path with Darleen" and share your favourite takeaway from this episode on your stories. Be sure to tag @thealigendpathwithdarleen for a chance to win a free 30 min coaching call with me!

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You can be completely clear on what to do next and still not do it. That’s not a character flaw, and it’s not a sign you need more information. It’s the gap between knowing and acting and it’s where momentum gets built or quietly lost in business and in life.

I dig into why clarity isn’t the thing that creates movement. Clarity gives direction, but decision is what moves you forward. When you’re hesitating, it often isn’t loud fear. It’s subtle delay that’s easy to justify. Tweaking the details, waiting to feel “ready,” or staying busy with planning that looks productive on the surface. I will name that quiet resistance for what it is, and talk about how perfectionism can keep you safe while keeping you stuck.

I also share a personal moment that still makes me feel compassion for my past self. The first time I went live on Facebook. Taking that step made everything real. It brought visibility, responsibility, and the possibility of getting it wrong and that’s exactly why the mind tries to avoid it. But momentum doesn’t come from big dramatic leaps. It comes from consistent follow-through on what you already know, even when the action is imperfect.

If you’re ready to close the gap, press play, then take one honest step today. Subscribe for more Tuesday Talks, share this with a friend who’s been “preparing,” and leave a review telling me what action are you choosing to take next?

Hello and Welcome to The Aligned Path with Darleen
My name is Darleen and I support business women to have a Heartfelt Connection to their Business through working with their intuition.

You love your business as it has all started coming together and now you understand that Mindset, Spirituality and Intuition are just as important as the logical parts of business. When you work with your intuition in business you can make sound business decisions that you have confidence in; become more confident in yourself as a business woman; and have the ability to say no to things and people that are not aligned.

NEXT STEPS ➡️
Say hi on Instagram or Facebook at "The Aligned Path with Darleen" and share your favourite takeaway from this episode on your stories. Be sure to tag @thealigendpathwithdarleen for a chance to win a free 30 min coaching call with me!

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🩷 Did you know that can subscribe to this podcast for bonus episodes where I talk raw and real about my business journey and with completing Visual Art courses. Subscribe here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568417/supporters/new 

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Your Throat Chakra isn’t just about speaking clearly. It’s about whether you feel safe enough to be honest, whether you trust yourself, and whether your inner child believes it’s allowed to take up space. When that foundation is missing, communication can sound stiff or guarded, even when your intentions are good. 

I walk through how the Throat Chakra is supported by the lower chakras like grounding, stability, and security, and why self-compassion from the heart changes the way your words land. I also invite you to reflect on childhood moments of faith in yourself, then bring those sensations forward as a practical way to strengthen confidence and reconnect with your truth. 

Then I take Throat Chakra themes straight into business. Trustworthiness, client safety, and the kind of clear choices that come from standing in your authority. If you care about authentic communication, energetic boundaries, and building relationships that feel secure, you’ll find plenty to sit with here. 

If this resonates, subscribe for more chakra and inner child insights, share the episode with someone who’s finding their voice, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.

Hello and Welcome to The Aligned Path with Darleen
My name is Darleen and I support business women to have a Heartfelt Connection to their Business through working with their intuition.

You love your business as it has all started coming together and now you understand that Mindset, Spirituality and Intuition are just as important as the logical parts of business. When you work with your intuition in business you can make sound business decisions that you have confidence in; become more confident in yourself as a business woman; and have the ability to say no to things and people that are not aligned.

NEXT STEPS ➡️
Say hi on Instagram or Facebook at "The Aligned Path with Darleen" and share your favourite takeaway from this episode on your stories. Be sure to tag @thealigendpathwithdarleen for a chance to win a free 30 min coaching call with me!

🩷Loving this show? 🩷 Hit subscribe/follow so you don't miss out on more amazing episodes  

🩷 Leave a review on your favourite podcast platform so that more women like you can enjoy

🩷 Did you know that can subscribe to this podcast for bonus episodes where I talk raw and real about my business journey and with completing Visual Art courses. Subscribe here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568417/supporters/new 

🩷I would love to know what your insights/aha's you had from this episode. Please head on over to my FREE...