Allow Yourself Podcast

Healing Through Presence: Holly Ferguson on Grief, Community, and Showing Up

What do people truly need when they’re grieving? Sometimes, it’s not advice. It’s simply someone willing to stay. In this episode of Allow Yourself Podcast, host Beatriz Bron sits down with author and community advocate Holly Ferguson, who shares her journey through loss after the passing of her husband and the challenges of raising her son while navigating grief. Together, they explore healing, the power of community, and why “just showing up” can mean everything to someone in pain. Holly also opens up about creating Healing Haven Living, a vision for intentional communities where grieving families can feel supported, understood, and never alone. This conversation is a reminder that: Grief has no timeline — and healing begins when we allow ourselves to feel, connect, and be present for one another. Now streaming Subscribe on YouTube: / @allowyourselfpodcastofficial Listen on Podbean: https://allowyourselfpodcast.podbean.... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm9kOGlxMUJLOFN1UHBiY094TmY2QnVDU2tXZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsX3YwUEp3YWFOV2VLOVg0TGtDYnpDTGJmRUxrX2N6OWN3cXNMYXMxNzF3RzZJeTZPSnZBazBPNjJ0UE1Jcm1HZ0pXa1NySm45YkViUW5OZXZLbVdsMThBRkMyUVpTSEFEQ3ZSMmd3SmJqQlVwSTNZaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fallowyourselfpodcast.podbean.com%2F&v=DYLoHGnJvV4] Connect with Holly Ferguson: Facebook: Healing Haven Living Book: Life, Love & Loss on Amazon Follow Beatriz Bron for more transformational stories: Instagram: / beatrizbronofficial Facebook: / batyabron LinkedIn: / beatriz-bron Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jkxjVm.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVBTV0xHU0tFOUZJTlVDMXZ5ZTk5QUx2b25Ed3xBQ3Jtc0tub210MVhZLWhBNlpMSkk4Yzc5alRtUTFJMXA4ZnNxUnI2OEdFTEUzOEZlbDloYlo5OVZSZXJUV2xkbkxFMTRqbHdYTGVRcEhFejBPNDlYcUFNVXVuUzF0NTJMajhsNkNqcmR5c251YUwtZlU3UXlGbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F3jkxjVm..&v=DYLoHGnJvV4]. Find Beatriz’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Over-Empo.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmRXZGVJRXJPQ2ZyXzBHTFF4cHYtRVBxZVlMUXxBQ3Jtc0ttbEpQT2RyQWlaNE8zQWtlUVV0UFpEa3NZdUVDRXU5T2Nub3h5eVVMWjZuNFBKTFZpWTVjU1hNam0wQ1Y2empuanhIS2c3MVU3MnVpMmpsdlA3YU9GcUd6aC1tZUl6YVdhTTItQ3dHalZWc092SE9HVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFlip-Over-Empo..&v=DYLoHGnJvV4].   Hosted by Beatriz Bron, Author & Founder of Flip It Over Featuring Holly Ferguson, Author of Life, Love & Loss

Awaken Within: Alana Mai Mitchell on Presence, Nature, and Becoming Enough

What happens when you finally stop performing… and start simply being? In this episode of Allow Yourself Podcast, host Beatriz Bron sits down with traveler, author, and podcast host Alana Mai Mitchell, who shares her journey from the fast-paced corporate banking world to a life rooted in presence, nature, and authentic connection. Living on a farm in Brazil and traveling the world, Alana opens up about how slowing down changed the way she sees herself, the planet, and life itself. From chasing success and “not enoughness” to discovering abundance in simplicity, she reveals how reconnecting with nature helped her reconnect with who she truly is. Together, Alana and Beatriz explore what it really means to allow yourself to pause, to let go of constant performance, and to embrace the freedom of being fully present. Alana’s story is a reminder that: You don’t have to become more to be enough — sometimes healing begins when you simply allow yourself to be. Now streaming Subscribe on YouTube: / @allowyourselfpodcastofficial Listen on Podbean: https://allowyourselfpodcast.podbean [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbExJRWZUMFpkd1JFNk92M05EZGo5TkxuelRRQXxBQ3Jtc0tsTURIX1BqV0oxU3dILVlkNi04MEF0cGRmNVpZNXNBR0hBV0pWVENPVmY0X09pNVZvM1RENTF4U0pZQlowS0lfNmZtNUFzTnRTX1FrX3BuQWgxbTNxb2g4Z3hmN2lVRldMSUF3Zi1mNkVCSHllSXFuaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fallowyourselfpodcast.podbean%2F&v=3HpvGlbmdcs].... Connect with Alana Mai Mitchell: Instagram: / Alana Mai Website: https://www.alanamaimitchell.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnptYnpsYTBEektZMHAtaDRvUUlBaFQwSERnZ3xBQ3Jtc0tucUZGYnFWSVAwT1VtaHhROGhyQUtnYnhtZ0dvRG50bk5XYnJwcV90UTYyaE91Q1dDLU9jNklUOFZJbnppYTl2dWtHejVXd044TF9SX2FJVEczWFFyWUZ4eG1KMzZNMnIxN1ItR2FISG4xclNhT0dBSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alanamaimitchell.com%2F&v=3HpvGlbmdcs] Podcast: The Freedom Frequency with Alana Mai Mitchell Follow Beatriz Bron for more transformational stories: Instagram: / beatrizbronofficial Facebook: / batyabron LinkedIn: / beatriz-bron Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jkxjVm.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDRENk9FVGxtNHlFeUp4cWF5NjI3M2QycVllUXxBQ3Jtc0tsZzBGWlJtaDZjYS0yX3RsZUhmXzNNeGNMVzNQQ3dYVlMxU0VyZkdhTFNZeHBsRFZGRGxDV2dNZ29rUmJmaVdRQV80cXljVTlDaFppVmpjczNucENDZFpvMFRpWUVJT3ptU3ExRFI0Y3NscXVBSVBjQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F3jkxjVm..&v=3HpvGlbmdcs]. Find Beatriz’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Over-Empo.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU4xUEozUWJNNFNEYUZSV1k2MGJtVWxiRjZ3UXxBQ3Jtc0ttTEpJYTY1MUZUV0VXM2lqcjYwVy1MTUxNTEJCWDRORE9xZTJqaGFUVFVtcU9zZnZibDNrZHpZVkRacmxQVXlSUU9sODk2YWNlWGNISFJvbTVQOXRXX1VZSTY0YlpzMkZaVm5YdTlKLUNTQXB1dGthNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFlip-Over-Empo..&v=3HpvGlbmdcs].   Hosted by Beatriz Bron, Author & Founder of Flip It Over Featuring Alana Mai Mitchell, Guest Speaker of Allow Yourself Podcast

Break The Chains: Louise Peachman on Reclaiming Freedom and Authenticity

What happens when you finally choose yourself… after years of losing who you are? In this episode of Allow Yourself Podcast, Beatriz Bron sits down with entrepreneur and speaker Louise Peachman, who shares her powerful journey from surviving years of manipulation, abuse, and control… to rebuilding her life with freedom, confidence, and authenticity. Louise opens up about the emotional reality of walking on eggshells, losing her identity in a toxic relationship, and the courage it took to leave, heal, and rediscover herself. Through therapy, mental health coaching, and deep inner work, she transformed pain into purpose and reclaimed her voice. Together, Louise and Beatriz explore what it truly means to allow yourself to be unapologetically you — setting boundaries, healing emotional wounds, and choosing peace over fear. Louise’s story is a reminder that: You are allowed to leave what breaks you… and become who you were always meant to be. Now streaming Subscribe on YouTube: / @allowyourselfpodcastofficial Listen on Podbean: https://allowyourselfpodcast.podbean [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0xxcTI0cDBwQnZQRk1MZmRGUG9RYkxkS08wZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuMThKaWlSckxvc2VfMm9CTl9QT1I1RlFzeC1XRmRCVVJtNTBFVE5uanM2bm1Md3dwQ2V2QXZoeDJKVFJWUW8wTC1JQTBnREY3VGJMZUpYeVl0UU44WUVzZ0pLaHdGSEVPaC1fbmZocXpsQ2JTSlQxNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fallowyourselfpodcast.podbean%2F&v=eAKiuKpBx1I].... Connect with Louise Peachman: Instagram: Louise Peachman Facebook: Louise Peachman Website: https://louisepeachman.com.au/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUFDTXRKNXMtdmFOLTZYOUJ4VmVUVHBaREk5UXxBQ3Jtc0ttc0FPY3EwU29iRlVDRURRUWZCVXBacGN5cUFhX0dnZ25Nb19FRUxORXVjc25UYUViMjduMENaOGk3SGxpa2g1ZzZsczdaS0pWN2NMZEdRMFlDU21sM1YxdVd6Q1g5YldVMDlnSW82SEJFWld1WnBCbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Flouisepeachman.com.au%2F&v=eAKiuKpBx1I] Follow Beatriz Bron for more transformational stories: Instagram: / beatrizbronofficial Facebook: / batyabron LinkedIn: / beatriz-bron Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jkxjVm.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTROeVg1VHJvaW5CSmFVTnJSdHQyME42ZU1LZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttcGFJTkJPc09RY1FSdjZVM0xwWW4zaEdydUdPOW5mYm55UkF3bm5VTGd5ZUdpOXIyNFVNZG5xbWRuQzZkZEtmZU85eURCV3plWHc3amd4R2N5LS1aN3BNZ1NLZ3NZVEF6UmNzRTBQWlp5SG5aNndpTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F3jkxjVm..&v=eAKiuKpBx1I]. Find Beatriz’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Over-Empo.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE9sWFVQMGFqbFNydnFBS3YwbEFoVC1FMER0d3xBQ3Jtc0ttN3BwaGY0SDhqZGtvYnRXa2tvYmI4MnRzRDY0aVoxTV9QeXV1S2FmT05vWUhBOWxoV1ozN3Q4NUtXVWxNeGtuYm1nWUgwa243Zk5NQ2FLU1lnY25FYXRZNTRfWmJZdTc2a3hKMDVKS20tdWR3ZkZlaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFlip-Over-Empo..&v=eAKiuKpBx1I].   Hosted by Beatriz Bron, Author & Founder of Flip It Over Featuring Louise Peachman, Guest Speaker of Allow Yourself Podcast

Burnout to Breakthrough: Dr. Andrea Robertson on True healing

What if burnout wasn’t something to push through… but a message asking you to slow down? In this powerful episode of the Allow Yourself Podcast, Beatriz Bron welcomes Dr. Andrea Robertson—osteopath, naturopath, and nutritionist with over 25 years of experience helping women restore their health, energy, and confidence. Joining from Australia while Beatriz hosts from Costa Rica, this global conversation brings together a shared mission: to reconnect you with your body, your health, and your humanity. Andrea opens up about her own life-changing burnout experience while balancing an intense career as both an osteopath and professional dancer. What followed was not just recovery—but a complete transformation in how she understands health, inflammation, and the way we live our lives. Andrea shares her philosophy in a simple but often forgotten truth: Health comes first—everything else follows. This episode is a must-listen if you feel stuck, exhausted, or disconnected from your body—and are ready to start listening instead of pushing. You don’t need to force your way forward…You just need to allow yourself to work with your body, not against it. Now streaming Subscribe on YouTube: / @allowyourselfpodcastofficial Listen on Podbean: https://allowyourselfpodcast.podbean [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDBfdnlRS1pTT29PTExzRF8wVGpEeDc2Yzhad3xBQ3Jtc0tsZV9NQ1ItTE05SDhISzBSTFB1dy0zSEJCdlQzTG51TFFTMkZJLU9wclNKTGFfdzY2aUFKOUw5QjRQYXFMeThvTGdBMjM5UkZuM2xhdUQycXlaMkRYaUFoWVptQ3hvWXl4N3pHcEVzS1hTUG0wREQ0MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fallowyourselfpodcast.podbean%2F&v=Uhr8zi3DWys]. Connect with Dr. Andrea Robertson: Instagram: / andrearobertson.health Facebook: / Andrea Robertson LinkedIn: / Andrea Robertson Follow Beatriz Bron for more transformational stories: Instagram: / beatrizbronofficial Facebook: / batyabron LinkedIn: / beatriz-bron Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jkxjVm.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGlGMDV3c0RzME5qbmlRbWlIdlliQ0c1Tlljd3xBQ3Jtc0tsdEJidnpmZDcxeW9lTG0wMGZTanNiY2tOUE1sdXQwSG5QOTE4TGxKd3BiX2FLSXpQV1VzeFJhTzdObzhLZFpJUGw3VVV5elFwQklUekVQdVg3ZnZwWjF5R3d3Q1ZsX0RubzBTa1liMWVrREtGUE1Mdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F3jkxjVm..&v=Uhr8zi3DWys]. Find Beatriz’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Over-Empo.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDhhdk1mYkVTbFg1cUIxd3Z3UmFfQjNwaXhOZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttU21yTmhnc09USXM1S2JzWXdLOFlDOVVrZXN2cjR4LWVfVnZ0a01NekF3MEN1VXVfelUyZ3k0VUVmbUtZVjBoazQxTURwRU04YzJWUFBIN0V4dWxPQlFTSTlyUjJOUkFJZGhuQU0ycWRKQzhzMl9WTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFlip-Over-Empo..&v=Uhr8zi3DWys].   Hosted by Beatriz Bron, Author & Founder of Flip It OverFeaturing Dr. Andrea Robertson, Guest Speaker of Allow Yourself Podcast

Unmask your Truth: Amanda Anderson on Authenticity and Self-discovery

What if the fear that’s been protecting you… is also the thing holding you back? In this episode of Allow Yourself Podcast, Beatriz Bron sits down with Amanda to explore what it truly means to stop “playing small” and start living with trust, freedom, and authenticity. After a lifetime shaped by trauma, hypervigilance, and emotional armor, Amanda shares her powerful turning point — a simple walk that led to a life-changing realization: What if I stopped preparing for the worst… and finally allowed myself to live? Through honest reflection and deep conversation, she reveals how fear can quietly shrink your life — and how choosing to trust yourself can expand it in ways you never imagined. From learning to “stop holding your breath” to embracing both joy and uncertainty, this episode is a reminder that: You don’t have to stay guarded to stay safe.You are allowed to feel, to trust, and to fully be who you are. Together, Amanda and Beatriz explore how to release control, reconnect with your intuition, and shift from survival mode into a life of presence, peace, and possibility. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid to fully show up — this conversation is for you. Now streaming Subscribe on YouTube: / @allowyourselfpodcastofficial Listen on Podbean: https://allowyourselfpodcast.podbean [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbC1sOHBtTHAzWkNETG5oczQ0OVFBNUQtd2JFd3xBQ3Jtc0ttVXpOX1c4MmtxVkdIai1VMVc3U0ZxV1k0SXh5ajEwM1FwZldvajR1TG1Ld21RODZsUTA4VUFZZXptSFA1ajFwa3pJeVJLaktmSDVGRXhoVnZGcWwzRFppX18yQWdUeGFheUEydUpsUlJ4UTlPdE9QVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fallowyourselfpodcast.podbean%2F&v=kS7V464EdCo]... Connect with Amanda Anderson: Facebook: / Amanda Anderson Instagram: / amandaanderson LinkedIn! / Amanda Anderson Follow Beatriz Bron for more transformational stories: Instagram: / beatrizbronofficial Facebook: / batyabron LinkedIn: / beatriz-bron   Hosted by Beatriz Bron, Author & Founder of Flip It OverFeaturing Amanda Anderson, Guest Speaker of Allow Yourself Podcast