EP 23- Chronic stress, burnout & why you are stuck in survival mode.

EP 24- Finding yourself again after leaving your relationship.

In this episode of The Real Scoop, Erin Taylor is joined by Michelle known on instagram as "Mend with Mesh" for an honest and open conversation about relationships, self-worth, attachment styles, and how they impact on your nervous system regulation. Together, they explore why so many women find themselves stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, not because they’re doing something wrong, but because of unmet needs, unregulated nervous systems, and deeply ingrained societal pressures around what we are "taught about" love, success, and worthiness. This episode is especially powerful if you’re navigating dating, healing from past relationships, or noticing how stress and emotional overwhelm show up in your body when it comes to connection. Erin and Michelle unpack how understanding your attachment style, values, and boundaries can help you feel safer, more secure, and more grounded in relationships, without losing yourself. They also discuss the impact of comparison culture and social media on women’s confidence, why recognising red flags early matters, and how true independence and self-trust create healthier dynamics. At the heart of this conversation is the reminder that regulating your nervous system is not separate from your relationship choices, it’s foundational to them. This conversation is truly supportive for the women who knows she needs to break cycles, move on and also for the friend who is looking for new ways to support a friend they know in an unhealthy relationship. This is for the woman who is ready to build relationships from a place of clarity rather than survival or fear. You can find Michelle @mendwithmesh [https://www.instagram.com/mendwithmesh/] Erin will also be speaking at Michelle’s event Volve After Dark in February 2026 a powerful space focused on growth, healing, and deeper self-connection. Head to Michelle's insta for more details!! To enquire about 1:1 coaching and book in your FREE 30-minute session, DM me on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@iamerintaylor [https://www.instagram.com/iamerintaylor/]

EP 23- Chronic stress, burnout & why you are stuck in survival mode.

In this powerful and grounding conversation, Erin Taylor is joined by guest expert Emily Forbes to explore nervous system regulation and why so many high-achieving women are living with chronic stress without realising the impact it’s having on their body, mind, and relationships. Together, Erin and Emily unpack for you how chronic stress and burnout can leave you feeling disconnected, exhausted, and isolated, and why learning to regulate your nervous system should be be something you see as a "nice to have", but why you need to learn to view it as a foundation for emotional wellbeing, clarity, and sustainable success. In this episode both Erin and Emily share their practical tools, compassionate insight, and honest conversation around the mind–body connection, boundaries, and self-compassion, helping you understand why you feel the way you do, most importantly and what you can start doing to supporting yourself as we start 2026. This conversation is especially supportive if you’re navigating- * Chronic stress or burnout * Emotional overwhelm * Feeling disconnected from yourself * Difficulty switching off or relaxing * Struggles with boundaries or people-pleasing This episode is a reminder that regulation comes before transformation, and that small, intentional changes are what has a powerful ripple effect across all areas of your life. Where you can find Emily: Wydlewellbeingcoaching [https://www.instagram.com/wyldewellbeingcoaching/] To join my membership, REGULATE, CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://community.regulat8membership.co.uk/invitation?code=269CAG#landing-page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://community.regulat8membership.co.uk/invitation?code=269CAG#landing-page] (Free 7 days) To enquire about 1:1 coaching and book in your FREE 30-minute session, DM me on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@iamerintaylor [https://www.instagram.com/iamerintaylor/]

EP 22- How to plan for 2026 and let go of your 2025.

If you’re entering 2026 feeling reflective, a little uncertain, looking for clarity without pressure, this episode is for you. In the final episode for 2025 of The Real Scoop, Erin Taylor bring you the perfect episode for you to listen to in the messy middle between Christmas and New Year, and how to use this time you have to feel confident moving into 2026. With this far from being a “new year, new you” episode, sharing her biggest icks which come with the new year and how to make sure to complete all your intentions for 2026. Within the episode Erin shares her biggest personal lessons from 2025, the mindset shifts that have shaped her, what she has had to move through to lead her to leaving 2026 in the strongest headspace. To join my membership, REGULATE, CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://community.regulat8membership.co.uk/invitation?code=269CAG#landing-page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://community.regulat8membership.co.uk/invitation?code=269CAG#landing-page] (Free 7 days) To enquire about 1:1 coaching and book in your FREE 30-minute session, DM me on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@iamerintaylor [https://www.instagram.com/iamerintaylor/]

EP 21- Why your nervous system likes you to play it 'safe'.

If you know what you want… but still keep finding yourself feeling stuck, hesitant, or caught in overthinking, this episode of The Real Scoop is for you. In this episode, Erin Taylor brings together the final part of her Inner Clarity Code. Taking aligned action. The piece so many ambitious women struggle with, even after doing the inner work. We explore why it’s not a lack of motivation or discipline holding you back, but an unregulated nervous system, outdated belief systems, and a mind wired for safety rather than growth. Erin breaks down how clarity is created through action, not before it, and why small, aligned steps are often more powerful than big leaps. This episode is exactly what you need to hear, if you feel ready for change but keep doubting yourself, talking yourself out of new and exciting opportunities, or waiting to feel “fully confident” before moving forward. * Why aligned action is the natural next step after nervous system regulation. * How self-doubt is often rooted in outdated belief systems, not lack of ability. * The theory behind why your nervous system may resist change, even when you know it's what you want. * The huge role that visualisation has in helping your body and mind feel safe with growth. * Why surrounding yourself with supportive relationships matters when taking action. * Why everyone, even confident, successful women, experiences doubt, and how the secret to how they overcome it. * Why nothing is permanent, and how you can flip your mindset around this. To join my membership, REGULATE, CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://community.regulat8membership.co.uk/invitation?code=269CAG#landing-page⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://community.regulat8membership.co.uk/invitation?code=269CAG#landing-page] (Free 7 days) To enquire about 1:1 coaching and book in your FREE 30-minute session, DM me on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@iamerintaylor [https://www.instagram.com/iamerintaylor/]

EP 20- The Hidden Impact of Your Social Circle on Your Success

How to know whether your relationships are serving you and when it's time to let go. Have you spent the time really thinking about whether your relationships are energising you, or are they quietly holding you back? In this episode of The Real Scoop, I (Erin Taylor) dive into the power of relationships and how they shape your decisions, emotional well-being, and personal growth. I explore why misaligned friendships, romantic relationships, or social circles can drain your energy and self-worth, the impact of people-pleasing, and why setting boundaries is essential for your emotional health. I will also share practical tools to reflect on your relationships, identify which connections truly support you, and how to confidently let go of the ones that no longer you in this season of your life! What you can expect to hear inside this episode- * How relationships directly impact your decision-making and personal growth * Why misaligned friendships or connections can keep you feeling stuck and lacking confidence * The power of setting boundaries to protect your energy and wellbeing. * How to identify which relationships bring out the best in you and which hold you back * Why it’s healthy to have different friends for different seasons or aspects of your life * Practical tools, including meditation, and why you should spend time visualising letting go of toxic or unfulfilling relationships This episode is perfect for ambitious women who want to step into greater clarity, confidence, and alignment in both their personal and professional lives. To join my membership, REGULATE, CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⁠⁠⁠https://community.regulat8membership.co.uk/invitation?code=269CAG#landing-page⁠⁠⁠ [https://community.regulat8membership.co.uk/invitation?code=269CAG#landing-page] (Free 7 days) To enquire about 1:1 coaching and book in your FREE 30-minute session, DM me on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠@iamerintaylor [https://www.instagram.com/iamerintaylor/]