You’re Not a Bother: Friendship Requires Us to Show Up
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You’re Not a Bother: Friendship Requires Us to Show Up

Have you ever wanted to reach out to someone but hesitated because you weren’t sure if they’d want to hear from you? Maybe you assumed they were too busy or already had enough friends. Perhaps you worried you’d be interrupting or imposing. So, instead of sending the message or making the call, you told yourself,…

The Old Story Many Quiet People Carry: Challenging the “Not Good Enough” Narrative

The Old Story Many Quiet People Carry: Challenging the “Not Good Enough” Narrative

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “not enough” because you’re quiet, you’re not alone. Many of us grow up carrying an old story about ourselves—a story that tells us we’re boring, not competent, or somehow flawed. This story isn’t born out of truth, but from how others have perceived us and the feedback we’ve received….

The path to social anxiety & what you need to know to change direction
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The path to social anxiety & what you need to know to change direction

So many of us feel socially anxious in life, fearing judgement of others and avoiding situations we feel afraid in. In fact, more than 1 in 10 of us experience social anxiety; it’s the third most common mental health challenge. Or it may not be that we’re so avoidant, but instead we feel so anxious…

Quiet Connections Podcast Top 5 Episodes

Quiet Connections Podcast Nominated as a Top UK Anxiety Podcast by Best Startup – Check Out the Top 5 Episodes!

The Quiet Connections Podcast has been nominated a Top UK Anxiety Podcast as well as a Top UK Self-Help Podcast by Best Startup this month, and it’s great to have that wonderful recognition for our social anxiety podcast! But of course, what makes the Quiet Connections Podcast so awesome is the amazing guests who join…

Letting Go of Thinking You’re Not Good Enough with Vicky Otter (Innate Connection)

Letting Go of Thinking You’re Not Good Enough with Vicky Otter (Innate Connection)

Are you feeling like you’re not good enough? Do you find yourself criticising yourself for being ‘too much’ of something or ‘not enough’ in some way? If you’re struggling with negative thoughts about yourself then you need to listen to the wise words of Wellbeing Coach, Vicky Otter, who joins Hayley in today’s episode to explore the nature of thought. You’ll find out why your thoughts aren’t true and ways to gently let those thoughts pass to allow new insights and possibilities to emerge. A beautiful conversation full of many insights with the potential to shift the way you think about yourself, too.