I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth West

Ep. 184: Do You Really Know Who You Are? Who are you really? And do you truly know yourself? In this episode, I'm sharing part of my own journey of self-discovery, including how I spent much of my life thinking I was an extrovert before realizing I was an introvert. I also share how learning that I’m a highly sensitive person (HSP) and discovering my ADHD helped me understand myself in new way...

Ep 183 | I Was Working Against Myself: How Self-Love Helped Me Rethink My Approach Have you ever realized that you're making something harder for yourself than it needs to be? That's what happened to me while finishing From Selfless to Self-Love . I wasn't being very kind to myself. I was letting Patty the Perfectionist and Petra the People Pleaser take over—and I was trying to create my business...

Ep. 182 | I Got Burnt Out: When You Stop Wanting to Do What You Love Have you ever gotten so burnt out that you stopped wanting to do something you normally LOVE? That happened to me. In this episode, I’m talking honestly about how I got burnt out in the spring of 2026 after juggling podcast interviews, work, and too much time “on”—and how I eventually realized that I needed to make some changes....

Ep 181: Timeless Marketing & Human Connection on Instagram with Shannon McKinstrie What if the best social media strategy isn't chasing the latest algorithm hack—but simply making people feel seen, heard, and understood ? In this episode of I'm Speaking… with Elizabeth West , I'm talking with Instagram marketing expert Shannon McKinstrie about timeless marketing, authentic content,...

Ep. 180 | Receiving Help Is a Part of Self-Love Two summers ago, Elizabeth talked about why asking for help is a part of self-love. But what happens after you ask? In this episode, Elizabeth continues that conversation by exploring another important—and sometimes uncomfortable—part of self-love: receiving help. Many of us have been taught that needing help means we're weak, incapable, or not i...

What if building your visibility didn’t mean constantly creating content for social media? In this episode, I’m talking with Lydia Bagarozza , co-founder of Visibility on Purpose , a PR strategy and consulting studio helping small business owners, founders, and emerging CPG brands get featured in the media without traditional agency prices. Lydia has generated 4,000+ press features throughout her...

In this episode, Elizabeth breaks down the concept of "batching" — doing similar tasks together in one sitting instead of tackling them one at a time. Just like baking a full tray of cookies instead of one at a time, batching lets you save time, protect your energy, and get more done with less mental friction. Elizabeth shares how she uses batching in her own life, from recording and edi...

In this episode of I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth West , Elizabeth sits down with Anna Holtzman — a licensed therapist and coach who specializes in working with highly sensitive people, particularly creative entrepreneurs navigating the very real fear of being seen. Anna brings a refreshingly honest perspective: visibility isn't just a mindset problem, it's a nervous system one — and se...

In this episode of  I’m Speaking , Elizabeth West introduces “Patty the Perfectionist” — the inner perfectionist voice that slows you down, over-edits everything, and keeps you from hitting publish. Elizabeth shares how she’s learning to ask a powerful question whenever she hesitates to release an idea, podcast episode, or even her upcoming audiobook: “Who’s really speaking right now — me, or Patt...

In this episode of I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth West, I talk about why I created my soon to be released book titled, From Selfless to Self-love: A Guide for High Achieving Introverts to Go from Depleted to Dynamic. Join the waitlist at https://www.westelizabeth.com/audiobook Thanks for listening! I appreciate you! Elizabeth Instagram @imelizabethwest Website: www.westelizabeth.com

In this episode of I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth West , I sit down with Dr. Kalin Johnson — a pharmacist with a doctorate who made the courageous leap from traditional clinical pharmacy into health coaching. Kalin shares her deeply personal journey navigating PTSD and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), and how those experiences shaped her mission to serve neurodivergent patients — part...

In this episode of I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth West I'm getting honest about something I don't think we talk about enough — what self-love actually looks like in practice. Not the highlight reel version. The real, messy, non-linear version. In this episode I share: Why being present is my most important self-love practice right now How perfectionism and second-guessing are forms of s...

In this episode of I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth West I sit down with Becky Mollenkamp — feminist business coach, journalist and podcast host — for a conversation that challenges everything we've been told about why women struggle in business. Spoiler: it's not you. It never was. In this episode we talk about: Why imposter syndrome is a systems problem not a personal failing How patriarchy and sys...

This episode is a re-release — brought back because this message is timeless and honestly? I needed to hear it again myself. In this episode of I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth West we're talking about a new kind of R&R — not rest and relaxation, but rest and recharge. For women who feel everything deeply — introverts, empaths and highly sensitive people — rest isn't laziness. It'...

In this special update episode of  I’m Speaking...with Elizabeth West , Elizabeth shares some important changes coming to the podcast and her upcoming projects. Starting in  May 2026 , the show will shift from  weekly  to  biweekly episodes , with a new release day of  Wednesdays  instead of Saturdays. Elizabeth explains why she’s making this change and how it supports a more sustainable, intentio...

In this episode of I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth West , we're talking about something women struggle with constantly — the guilt of taking care of yourself. Self-care is not selfish. But why does it feel that way so often? If you've ever felt guilty for wanting alone time, for saying no, or for simply choosing to recharge — this episode is for you. We talk about: Why women feel guilty...

In this episode of I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth West , we're revisiting one of the most important conversations I've ever had — with myself. Rest. It's not lazy. It's not optional. It's not something you earn after you've done enough. For women who are used to giving everything to everyone else — rest feels radical. Even selfish. But what if rest was actually the most...

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!) Elizabeth West discusses the concept of self-imposed stress, particularly in high-achieving women. She notes that societal conditioning from birth often leads women to strive for perfectionism, which can create unnecessary stress. Elizabeth shares personal experiences, such as setting self-imposed deadlines, and acknowledges the additional stress...

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!) Megan Hale, a business strategist and FinTech founder, discusses her journey from psychotherapy to helping service providers as a fractional CGO and creating the Dream Money methodology. She emphasizes the importance of sustainable business practices, particularly in revenue planning, and the impact of attachment styles on financial security. Meg...

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!) Elizabeth West discusses the importance of self-awareness in self-love, emphasizing that labels like introvert or highly sensitive person (HSP) are not negative but part of self-understanding. She shares her personal journey of realizing she is an introvert, which led her to understand her need for alone time and deep thinking. Elizabeth highligh...

Hello Lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!) Elizabeth West interviews Aqura Nicholson, a money coach specializing in helping black women or women of color business owners make and keep more money. Aqura emphasizes the importance of understanding one's life costs and stabilizing spending to feel financially secure. She shares her journey from quitting her corporate job in 2022 to starti...

Hello Lovely! Thanks for listening (and reading!) Elizabeth West discusses the concept of "pushing it away," emphasizing the importance of not carrying others' negative or toxic vibes. She explains that while it's natural to want to be polite and respectful, it's crucial not to internalize others' issues, such as paranoia. Elizabeth shares her personal experience of reali...

Hello Lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!) Tracy Matthews, a multi-passionate creative, helps others tap into their creative life force to build successful businesses. She rebranded her podcast from "Thrive by Design" to "Creatives Rule the World" and recently launched a new challenge called "Awaken Your Creative and Wealthy Frequency." Tracy shared her journey, including overcoming a 200...

Hello Lovely! Thanks for being here! If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love Money: What's Self-love Got to Do with It? --The Conversations Jacquette is one of the speakers! 💸🥰 SECURE YOUR SPOT HERE for Money: What's Self-love Got to Do with It? --The Conversations (formerly Worthy of Wealth) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Now, back to the episode! Jacquette Timmons discusses her philosoph...

Hello Lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!) This is a re-released episode and there are some mentions of a summit for introverts - that summit will be rescheduled for a later date. The Audio Summit that will be starting on March 22, 2026 is called Money: What's Self-love Got to Do with It? --The Audio Summit. Back to this episode.... Elizabeth West discusses the concept of self-love, shari...