When something triggers your perfectionism or people-pleasing, who helps you stay true to yourself? Do you have role models who show you what authentically pursuing your dreams looks like? Are there people in your life who celebrate rather than judge when you step outside society's 'good girl' expectations?

[3.00] Chelle announces how tools and resources work together to help us stay true to ourselves.

[3.41] Evie explores how understanding our response to triggers - whether rushing to please others or shutting down - is crucial for breaking free from conditioning. She introduces "The Perfectly Imperfect Women's Journal" with tools for recognizing and shifting these patterns.

[6.36] Chelle introduces how storytelling and humor can challenge conditioning, through an illustrated book that helps readers examine whose standards they're living by.

[9.09] Chelle and Evie explore the power of community "huddles" and how collective support sustains personal growth.

[14.15] Chelle shares research on how women gathering in supportive spaces builds resilience and belonging, introducing The Tour of Love as a way to create "huddles" in community.

[17.25] Chelle summarizes what we've learnt and what's coming next.

[19.16] Post show behind-the-scenes.

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