This week on The Worthwild Podcast, I sit down with Katie T to talk all things self-worth, healing, and growth. Katie shares her journey moving from England to Ireland and then all the way to New Zealand, and the lessons she's learned about belonging, people-pleasing, and finding her own voice along the way.

After an unhealthy relationship left her feeling disconnected, Katie chose to rediscover herself. That's when she found spaces like Lighthouse, where she began leaning into vulnerability, self-awareness, and self-love.

We talk about how healing isn't a finish line but a daily choice, the magic of small joys and gratitude, and what it actually means to choose yourself (spoiler: it's never the wrong choice). Katie also shares her experience with Outward Bound and how stepping outside your comfort zone can help you meet yourself in new ways.

This is an honest, hopeful, and heart-filled conversation that reminds us that every part of who we are is worthy of compassion.

In this gentle guided meditation, you're invited to pause, land in the present moment, and reconnect with your breath and body. Through grounding techniques, a calming body scan, and self-love affirmations, this practice helps you soften inner criticism, cultivate compassion, and return to the truth of your worth. Visualize your body as a calm lake, and let each affirmation ripple through you, offering acceptance, tenderness, and the reminder that you are already enough. Whether you're new to meditation or just need a reset, this episode is a peaceful space to come back to yourself. Perfect for:

• Starting or ending your day with intention

• Shifting out of stress or self-doubt

• Creating a deeper connection with your inner self

If you enjoyed this meditation and want more practices, journaling prompts, or support in building a better relationship with yourself, you can find me on Instagram @worthwild.co Thanks for being here, ya cuties. Courts xo

This gentle guided meditation will help you relax, slow down, and reconnect with a sense of inner peace. You'll be led through a calming visualization where you explore your own peaceful sanctuary using all five senses. Perfect for moments when you're feeling overwhelmed or just need a pause.

Take a deep breath, settle in, and let yourself arrive.

In this meditation, Courtney gently guides you into your body, helping you shift from overthinking to deep presence. You'll explore your breath, emotions, and physical sensations, not to fix or analyze, but to simply notice.

This practice invites you to set aside the inner critic and become the curious observer. With compassion and non-judgment, you'll tune into what's really happening inside—your thoughts, feelings, and the subtle messages your body may be trying to share.

Perfect for anyone craving stillness, emotional clarity, or a moment to just be. No meditation experience needed.

🌀 Themes: embodiment, emotional awareness, mindfulness, curiosity 🧘‍♀️ Ideal for: grounding, unwinding, tuning into your inner world

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In this episode I talk about a less-discussed form of grief – the kind that quietly accompanies personal growth and change. From the shedding of past identities to the unexpected grief of potential, I share my own experiences and reflections, including the emotional complexities of aging and evolving relationships.

If you're feeling an ache for something, or someone you've outgrown, could it be that what you're really feeling is grief? Rather than bypassing the discomfort, this episode encourages gentle awareness, emotional honesty, and honoring grief as a companion on the path to self-trust and wholeness.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why grief isn't just about death and what else it can stem from
• What makes personal growth so emotionally complex
• How aging can bring unexpected grief
• Why changes in relationships can trigger grief, even healthy or necessary shifts
• What makes the grief of potential so painful
• How avoiding grief can hinder growth
• What healthy grieving can look like and why honoring grief matters

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Is there a part of your life you're grieving right now that deserves to be acknowledged? I'd love to continue the conversation. Feel free to get in touch via email at [email protected] or slide into my DM's on Instagram.

If you are regularly tuning into the podcast and getting value from it, you can rate the show on Spotify or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This way more people can find us and our community can grow. Your support here does not go unnoticed!

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In this episode I discuss the importance of self-compassion and break down three core components based on the research of Dr. Kristen Neff–self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. I'll also share practical tools to help you build a more accepting and supportive relationship with yourself.

If you've ever struggled with harsh self-talk or felt alone in your challenges, this episode offers gentle guidance to help you meet yourself with more kindness and care.

In this episode you will learn:

• What self-compassion truly means and why it matters
• The difference between compassion and kindness
• The three core components of self-compassion
• Practical self-compassion tools you can start using today
• Anchor phrases that help you speak to yourself with a loving tone
• How cultivating self-compassion can lead to deeper personal growth and a more compassionate world

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What anchor phrase landed with you the most? I'd love to know. Feel free to get in touch via email at [email protected] or slide into my DM's on Instagram.

If you are regularly tuning into the podcast and getting value from it, you can rate the show on Spotify or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This way more people can find us and our community can grow. Your support here does not go unnoticed!

Want to join the next round of Lighthouse? Find out more here.

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Have you ever given or received advice, only to realise it didn't land the way you hoped? This week I explore the common (and sometimes uncomfortable) experience of unsolicited advice—when someone offers suggestions or solutions without being asked. I reflect on how this type of advice, even when well-intentioned, can feel dismissive, create disconnection, and even lead to codependency.

Support doesn't always mean solving. Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can offer is our full, caring attention.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why unsolicited advice can feel invalidating or emotionally disconnecting
• What some of the internal motivators are behind giving advice
• The importance of presence and co-regulation over rushing to fix someone's feelings
• Helpful alternatives to unsolicited advice
• Reflective journal prompts to consider

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How do you feel when someone gives you unsolicited advice? I'd love to hear from you. Get in touch via email at [email protected] or slide into my DM's on Instagram.

If you are regularly tuning into the podcast and getting value from it, you can rate the show on Spotify or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This way more people can find us and our community can grow. Your support here does not go unnoticed!

Want to join the next round of Lighthouse? Find out more here.

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This week I unpack the concept of "the healing trap"—a state many fall into when the pursuit of growth, healing, and self-improvement becomes an endless cycle. While personal development can be empowering, and it is one of my core values, it can also become a subtle form of self-rejection if it's driven by the belief that we are never "enough" as we are.

In this episode I explore the signs that you may be stuck in this cycle, the deeper fears and needs that drive it, and how to reconnect with presence, rest, and self-acceptance.

In this episode you will learn:

• What the "healing trap" is and how it can masquerade as personal growth
• How constant self-improvement can become a disguised form of self-rejection
• Common signs you're stuck in the healing trap and the deeper drivers behind this pattern
• Why presence, rest, and play are essential parts of growth
• How to hold space for both intentional healing and simply being
• Practical ways to step back from the healing hamster wheel and tune into your body's wisdom

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How will you start noticing when your pursuit of growth is coming from self-love—and when it might be slipping into the healing trap? Let's continue the conversation. Feel free to send me an email at [email protected] or slide into my DM's on Instagram.

If you are regularly tuning into the podcast and getting value from it, you can rate the show on Spotify or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This way more people can find us and our community can grow. Your support here does not go unnoticed!

Want to join the next round of Lighthouse? Find out more here.

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Have you ever looked back at a version of yourself and thought, "What was I thinking?" Or carried guilt for a choice you made when you didn't yet know how to choose differently? If so, this week's episode on the transformative process of self-forgiveness, is for you.

Through a vulnerable personal story and reflections from my coaching community, I explore what it truly means to forgive ourselves—not to excuse or erase the past, but to meet it with compassion and reclaim your worth.

I also share a powerful, step-by-step process for self-forgiveness, offering a supportive guide for anyone holding onto shame, regret, or self-judgment. This episode is a gentle invitation to shift from punishment to healing, and to move forward with grace.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why it's so hard to follow our "higher self"—and how fear and people-pleasing often get in the way
• The difference between excusing the past and genuinely forgiving yourself
• A six-step process to move through self-forgiveness with intention and care
• How to integrate lessons from the past without living in shame
• Why self-forgiveness is essential for healing, growth, and living a life aligned with your true self

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How might you choose to forgive and move forward? I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to send me an email at [email protected] or slide into my DM's on Instagram.

If you are regularly tuning into the podcast and getting value from it, you can rate the show on Spotify or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This way more people can find us and our community can grow. Your support here does not go unnoticed!

Want to join the next round of Lighthouse? Find out more here.

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In this reflective and personal episode, I share a powerful insight that emerged during my weekly guided meditation and journaling group, Curious Minds, in Mount Maunganui. As the group grows and flourishes, I have been facing an internal resistance — the sneaky, familiar voice that whispers, "This is too good to be true." Do you ever find yourself thinking that?

I explore the roots of this mindset, how it shows up in different areas of my life, and why many of us struggle to feel safe in moments of success and joy. I also offer gentle, grounded strategies to help you expand your capacity for joy without self-sabotage.

In this episode you will learn:

• What the "too good to be true" mindset is and how it might be showing up in your own life
• Why success and happiness can sometimes feel unsafe or unfamiliar
• How protective pessimism can rob you of presence and peace
• The connection between fear of loss, control, and self-sabotage
• Practical ways to create space between your thoughts and your truth
• How to gently rewire your brain with more supportive, regulating thoughts
• The importance of building your capacity to hold joy — and why it's a practice
• Insights from the Curious Minds group and the value of community reflection

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What stood out the most for you in this episode? I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to send me an email at [email protected] or slide into my DM's on Instagram.

If you are regularly tuning into the podcast and getting value from it, you can rate the show on Spotify or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This way more people can find us and our community can grow. Your support here does not go unnoticed!

Want to join the next round of Lighthouse? Check it out here.

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