Empowered By Claudia

What happens when you know your work makes a difference, but still struggle to confidently ask to be paid for it? In this real coaching session, I work with Amy from Baby Steps with Amy, a newborn care specialist, doula and birth educator who is passionate about empowering women and families. Although Amy knows the value of her work, talking about money leaves her feeling uncomfortable, and she wo...

Episode 75: Stop Shrinking Yourself to Fit In: Reclaiming Your Confidence Have you ever found yourself holding back, keeping the peace or changing parts of yourself because you're worried about what other people might think? Sometimes, we spend so long trying to fit in and be who everyone else needs us to be that we lose sight of who we really are. In this episode of Empowered By Claudia , I&...

When Your Body Says Slow Down, But Life Says Keep Going with PMDD Business Coach Ceri Brown What if changing your expectations of yourself isn't giving up, but learning how to work with who you are now? In this episode, I'm joined by PMDD Business Coach Ceri Brown to talk about how PMDD can affect confidence, self belief, work, relationships and business. Ceri shares her own experience o...

Episode 73: Why do I feel guilty for needing help? In this episode we explore the quiet guilt that shows up when you need support. So many people feel like they should be able to manage everything on their own, and when life feels overwhelming they slip into the belief that they are somehow failing. We talk about why this happens and why it feels so uncomfortable to ask for help, even when it woul...

What if success isn't about how much you can do on your own? This week I'm joined by Carla Lett from My Bump 2 Baby for a conversation about success, freedom, support and the pressure we put on ourselves to do everything. Carla has built a hugely successful business, but as we talk, she shares how there was a point where success didn't actually feel the way she thought it would. The...

You Are Not Meant to Bloom All Year Round As September arrives, the shift into autumn can bring a surprising mix of emotions. There may be a desire to declutter, organise, finish things and prepare for winter, alongside a renewed sense of excitement, energy and possibility. In this episode, Claudia explores what the changing seasons can teach us about growth, rest and the pressure we place on ours...

Stop Panic Picking Your Next Job What do you do when you know your current job isn't working for you, but you don't know what you want to do next? Maybe you love the work but not the workplace culture. Maybe the workload, management or lack of flexibility is taking its toll. Or perhaps you've applied for job after job and the rejection emails are starting to make you question yourse...

Are you scared of making the wrong decision? Maybe you overthink every choice, worry about regret, or feel stuck because you don't know which option is right. In this episode, I explore fear of making decisions , overthinking and indecision , and why trusting yourself can be more helpful than trying to find the perfect answer. We look at how fear, perfectionism and the need for certainty can...

Finding yourself after life changes. Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, "I just don't feel like myself anymore" ? Whether you've experienced a health diagnosis, become a parent, changed careers, lost a relationship, experienced burnout or simply found yourself wanting something different from life, it can feel as though you've lost a part of who you are. In th...

Have you ever looked around and wondered why everyone else seems to know exactly where they're going while you're still trying to work it all out? Whether it's your career, relationships, business or simply life itself, it's easy to believe everyone else has a perfect plan. But what if having everything figured out isn't actually the goal? In this episode, Claudia explores...

Ever found yourself thinking, "I know what I need to do... so why am I not doing it?" Whether it's getting to bed earlier, spending less time scrolling, exercising more, eating differently or finally taking the first step towards something you've been putting off, knowing what to do and actually doing it are often two very different things. In this episode, Claudia explores why...

What if the thing holding you back isn't your ability, but your belief that you deserve the life you truly want? In this real coaching session, I work with Jade, a postnatal doula who dreams of leaving employed work to grow the business she loves. Although money and security seem like the biggest barriers, the conversation reveals something much deeper. Together, we explore perfectionism, sel...

This episode takes you inside a real coaching conversation with Leanne, who has been trying to hold everything together while growing her business, caring for her children and managing the pressure to keep moving even when her motivation has dropped. It is an honest look at what happens when life feels full, capacity is stretched and you start believing you should be doing more than you actually c...

Episode 63: Reflecting on a Coaching Session: When Space to Think Changes Everything What if the problem you're trying to solve isn't actually the real problem? In this episode, I'm reflecting on the first live coaching session I've shared on the podcast (episode 62). I'll be honest, it felt incredibly vulnerable to let listeners see the inner workings of my coaching. But...

This episode opens a new series of real coaching conversations, where you are invited into an unfiltered coaching session with Katie as she navigates burnout, identity, guilt, and the pressure of balancing work, motherhood and personal needs. Rather than theory or advice, this is a live coaching conversation that explores what happens when someone is given space to slow down, reflect, and question...

In this episode, I am sharing a realisation that has been building inside me for years. A moment where everything finally clicked into place and the weight I had been carrying made sense. For so long, I tried to fit myself into labels and boxes that other people told me I needed. I was encouraged to narrow myself, define myself, choose one type of person to support. But every time I tried, it felt...

We often think reflection is something we only do when things go wrong. A difficult conversation. A mistake. A missed opportunity. Something we'd rather not repeat. But what if reflection could also help you recognise what's going right? In this episode, Claudia explores why our brains naturally focus on the negative, how that can quietly erode our confidence over time, and why intention...

Many people find it surprisingly difficult to rest, even when they are exhausted. Instead of feeling restored, slowing down can trigger guilt, discomfort, or a sense that something still needs to be done. In this episode, we explore why rest can feel so uncomfortable and why the mind often pulls you back towards productivity the moment you try to stop. This is not about lack of discipline or poor...

Do you end most days feeling exhausted but still like you are behind, no matter how much you have done? In this episode, Claudia explores the mental load, conditioning and constant “shoulds” that leave so many women feeling like they are never quite catching up, even when they are doing more than enough. Inside this episode:  Why productivity still feels like “not enough”   The pressure of constan...

In this episode, I’m joined once again by returning guest Rachel Teeling for a really honest and eye opening conversation about the subconscious relationship patterns that can keep us stuck in unhealthy dating cycles or struggling to find the healthy love we truly want. Rachel shares the inspiration behind her new “Why Am I Still Single?” quiz and introduces the five love blocking archetypes that...

Caring for others is at the heart of nursing and healthcare, but over time it can quietly lead to self-neglect, emotional fatigue, and the habit of putting your own needs last. In this episode, Claudia explores what it means to care for others without losing yourself in the process. She reflects on the emotional impact of healthcare work, the tendency to postpone self-care until life feels easier,...

In this episode, I share a very real moment from my own life where I was not feeling “okay” and had no energy to force positivity. Instead of pushing through, I explore what it looks like to actually work with your emotions rather than against them. We often feel pressure to “stay positive” or quickly shift out of uncomfortable feelings. But this episode challenges that idea and introduces a gentl...

When life feels overwhelming, it can be easy to assume everything is going wrong or out of control. In this episode, I explore how to navigate those moments without forcing positivity or ignoring how you feel. Instead of pushing through or shutting emotions down, this episode focuses on how to respond in a more grounded and constructive way when everything feels hard. I share practical ways to hel...

Introduction: In this episode, Claudia is joined by Lisa, a Band 7 leader and clinical research nurse, to discuss the findings of her Master’s research into the barriers to staff accessing wellbeing services . They explore the gap between organisational strategy and the practical realities of nursing, looking at why "resilience" is often the wrong word for a systemic problem. What We Exp...

In this episode, Claudia explores what it really means to take action when you do not feel ready. We often wait for certainty, confidence, or the “right time” before we begin. But in reality, readiness is rarely something we feel in advance. More often, confidence is built through action, not before it. Claudia reflects on how overthinking, fear of judgement, and perfectionism can keep us stuck, a...