From Inside the Hive

Procrastination, perfectionism, self-doubt — these aren’t signs of weakness, they’re signs of protection. In this episode, we explore what might really be behind the things holding you back, and how to start shifting them with self-compassion (not self-criticism). Vital listening if you’re tired of being hard on yourself for not “doing the thing”. Ready to explore what’s really possible for you? Discover Awakening Women’s Lives here: https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl [https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl] Find me and join the conversation on Instagram: @quiet_the_hive [https://www.instagram.com/quiet_the_hive] Want more on Beating Procrastination? You might like this download - Beating Procrastination Worksheet [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5ec2be871bb822002649cf6c]

Ruth Dietrich knows how to get organised and she's keen you learn too! Ruth believes that by finding systems to get things done, you create time to focus on what really matters. As an online business manager, Ruth has all sorts of tips and tools at her fingertips. She's even created a free tool to help you get started. Here we talk the power of organisation, why (shhhh) Alexa can be a godsend, and how harnessing processes can be good for your business AND your life. Get the free Ultimate Tool to creating headspace: ⁠https://pages.ruthdietrich.co.uk/ultimate-tool-to-be-ceo⁠ [https://pages.ruthdietrich.co.uk/ultimate-tool-to-be-ceo] Find Ruth at: Her website: www.ruthdietrich.co.uk [http://www.ruthdietrich.co.uk/] Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-dietrich/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-dietrich/]

I asked Julia Roberts* what she would say to you if you think it’s too late to change, start again, or finally do the thing you’ve been dreaming about?  She told me to tell you "Big mistake. HUGE." (and if you get that reference, then you're my kind of (pretty) woman!)  If you think it's too late for you, it's time to think again! In this kick-ass episode of From Inside the Hive, I am banning the phrase “too late”, and talking about why midlife is the perfect time to begin again, on your own terms. Don’t miss this one if you’ve been waiting for permission to start. *I didn't really. But I'd put money on her approving! To find out more about Awakening Women’s Lives, head to: https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl [https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl] I’d love to hear from you — come and find me at: @quiet_the_hive [https://www.instagram.com/quiet_the_hive] Why not share your 'not too late' moments with me? Get in touch at hello@quietthehive.com - I'd love to hear them

Emma Simpson is an author, cold water swimmer and tea drinker. Her first book, Breaking Waves, is an exploration into the primal powers of femininity and water. It includes stories gathered from around the world that demonstrate the power of connection and humanity. I devoured this brilliant book with it's deeply human connection with water, other people and ones self. Here, Emma and I talk about the power of connection, the need to write and the way a naked swim just feels that much better! Find Emma at: Substack - for her writings - https://emmasimpsonauthor.substack.com/ [https://emmasimpsonauthor.substack.com/] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmasimpsonauthor/ [https://www.instagram.com/emmasimpsonauthor/] Buy the book (please do!): https://www.iconbooks.com/ib-title/breaking-waves/ [https://www.iconbooks.com/ib-title/breaking-waves/] Emma is on tour in 2025 - catch her here: * 17th July - Gilded Acorn Bookshop in London * 20th July - Swanage Wild Swimming Festival * 16th September - Appledore Book Festival * 07 October - Creative Light Festival, Isle of Harris * 11 October - Creative Writing and Loch Swimming Day Retreat, Loch Insh, Cairngorms * 06 November - Bridport Literary Festival * 08 November - Swanage Literary Festival There might be the odd swear word in this one, so you might like to use headphones if there are littles about or you're the office!

Feeling a bit like you want your cake, and you want to eat it too? What if wanting more didn’t make you ungrateful, just human?  In this episode, we explore that damn guilt that kicks us in the butt when we allow ourselves to think about what we want, and how to move your mind from “Who am I to want this?” to “Why not me?”. It’s time to honour what you want, unapologetically. This is for you if you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting more out of life. Because not only should you have the metaphorical cake, you deserve the cherry too!  Curious about going deeper? Take a look at the Awakening Women’s Lives Programme: https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl [https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl] Let’s connect on Instagram: @quiet_the_hive [https://www.instagram.com/quiet_the_hive] Read The Summer Day [https://www.loc.gov/programs/poetry-and-literature/poet-laureate/poet-laureate-projects/poetry-180/all-poems/item/poetry-180-133/the-summer-day/] by Mary Oliver Why not share some of the things that feature on your list of things you want more of. I'd love to hear them.