45. The only place she ever felt like she belonged was pulled like a rug from beneath her, £80k down and she's still no closer to getting back in

46. What if the bravest thing you did this year wasn't a business move, it was finally saying yes to yourself?

I'm recording this episode the day before I head off on a retreat with 13 women I've never properly met, and there was a time, not that long ago I would never have even considered it let alone planned my outfit for the photoshoot that's included... But this isn't about the retreat, it's about what it means to fully lean into who you are and what you want and to stop building from the noise around you. To stop filtering who you are, to stop watering down what you want and to start owning it. I'm sharing why I've decided to count this as year one of my businessm, even after ten years of being self-employed. Why I ripped up everyone else's rulebook. And why I've just created something that I know other coaches will think is absolutely insane, but that I am completely lit up by. If you've ever felt pulled in every direction by other people's strategies, their shoulds, their "this is how it's done" energy, this one's for you. Because your success gets to come from flow. From fun. From you. Let's get into it... I'd love to hear what this episode brings up for you, please come and say hello on Instagram and let's have a chat. My handle is @IamBexHogan [https://www.instagram.com/iamBexHogan] You can see more information on my 7 part audio course She Decides here. [https://www.bexhogan.com/she_decides] You can join my free telegram group here [https://t.me/+PZ303xOJukI1OGI0]

45. The only place she ever felt like she belonged was pulled like a rug from beneath her, £80k down and she's still no closer to getting back in

It happens to many, yet not many people talk about it. Linda Bonnar had been living in New York for 7 years. She describes it as the first place she ever felt as though she truly belonged. It was her home. Until one day, it was taken from her. She had been visiting her home Country, Ireland, about the run the Dublin Marathon, whilst sorting out the final tick boxes for her VISA, when she received the news that she would not be allowed to go home. Leaving her beloved Turtle behind. Linda has a background spanning education, coaching, leadership development, and wellbeing and she has spent more than 16 years helping people build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness Little did she know that the next 2 years would build more resilience in her than she ever thought possible. A short bio: Linda Bonnar is an executive coach, wellbeing leader, speaker, and author who believes that small actions can create big change. Linda is the author of the coaching books Just Three Things and Press Play. Today, Linda works with schools, organisations, leaders, and individuals around the world to help them thrive both personally and professionally. You can see more and buy her book here [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Three-Things-Bite-size-transform/dp/9948871960] I'd love to hear what this episode brings up for you, please come and say hello on Instagram and let's have a chat. My handle is ⁠@IamBexHogan⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iamBexHogan] You can see more information on my 7 part audio course She Decides ⁠here.⁠ [https://www.bexhogan.com/she_decides] You can join my free telegram group ⁠here⁠ [https://t.me/+PZ303xOJukI1OGI0]

44. She had everything, on paper, but she'd lost who she was...

She was hitting her income goals every single month but she was doing it from a place a fear. She was people pleasing and hadn't seen it. She was exhausted and on the edge of a nervous breakdown. Life was happening to her, not for her and it was time she took back control... I'd love to hear what this episode brings up for you, please come and say hello on Instagram and let's have a chat. My handle is ⁠@IamBexHogan⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iamBexHogan] You can see more information on my 7 part audio course She Decides ⁠here.⁠ [https://www.bexhogan.com/she_decides] You can join my free telegram group ⁠here⁠ [https://t.me/+PZ303xOJukI1OGI0]

43. Severely bullied, anorexia, depression and now a chronic illness that has forced her out the UK to seek out the perfect climate that will ensure Rachael avoids another round of hospitalisation

At the age of just 14, Rachael suffered with a severe panic attack after a bullying incident that resulted in hypoxia, which then turned into anorexia. This was the start of the spiraling decline in Rachael's physical and mental health. She had reached out for help at 16 but was refused as her BMI wasn't identified as reading low enough... 20 years later, Rachael now lives in a bubble in Gran Canaria after being told that the only remedy to one of her chronic illnesses was a warmer climate. This is a story of pain, of not belonging and of being failed by her very own country when she needed them the most. Rachael has since written two books and advocates for people with mental health issues and chronic illnesses. And against all odds, she was told that she would be in a wheelchair by the age of 30, she's now 34, wait until you hear what her f*ck yes moment is right now. It really did make my heart sing for her. Follow Rachael on Facebook here. [https://www.facebook.com/atwarwithmymind ] Or connect on Instagram here. [https://www.instagram.com/survival_stories_3?igsh=MWs0eGQ2a3BvN20wZg== ] Buy Rachael's books here [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GHP25KBY?binding=paperback&qid=1770732661&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk] Rachael Hollwey - Author of Survival Stories I'd love to hear what this episode brings up for you, please come and say hello on Instagram and let's have a chat. My handle is ⁠@IamBexHogan⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iamBexHogan] You can see more information on my 7 part audio course She Decides ⁠here.⁠ [https://www.bexhogan.com/she_decides] You can join my free telegram group ⁠here⁠ [https://t.me/+PZ303xOJukI1OGI0]

42. What have you said f*ck yes to recently? And what are you currently blocking yourself from?

This isn't a new pod, it's an evolution, a whole identity upgrade. It's the work I do and I'm taking you along for the ride. If you feel your younger self showing up when you're tired and stressed, you'll relate to this client story. Here's what she did and how it can help you too. You don't need a 10 step plan, just a simple reframe, a shift of perspective... and this is it! I'd love to know you're takeaway from this episode, please DM me over on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iambexhogan] the word YES and let me know. It's always great to connect