Equivalent Too

In my experience, anxiety is so energy draining and comes for a multitude of reasons, some past, some present and some future.  In this episode, I look at some ways of how I have come to learn to cope with it.  Together with some perspectives form some women in STEM, we identify some sources of anxiety and learn to deal with it, by facing it head on.  Conquering anxiety is empowering and productiv...

Perfectionism has plagued me my whole life.  Always believing, that once I'm perfect, life will be so much better and easier.  Now, I've come to realise that, that is so not true - as as a result, I'm on a journey of learning to accept myself just as I am.  Its a tricky thing, but its so liberating!  

It's ok to continue to discovery things as you get older.  We don't have to have all the answers as we get older.  It's fine, to 'not know'.  Having an inner confidence and self-esteem, allows us to feel comfortable in not knowing.  Accepting the unknown.  I discuss this topic and include some of my favourite sound bites on this topic from Scilence.  

Its so easy to blame others for everything that's happened.  It couldn't possibly have been our fault.  They made me do it!  One of the hardest lessons I have learned in life is that I was usually in charge of my own decisions and therefore responsible for how things turn out.  I can chose my own destiny and the rest is up to the universe.  For me it is an empowering attitude to take charge of my...

I once heard a definition of humility as being:  To remain teachable.  I hope I can always keep learning, growing and evolving.  I discuss my thoughts on this beautiful subject and we hear from other women in STEM who have their own perspectives on this topic.  We come to the same conclusions on why it is so rewarding to have humility.  

Jealousy is a waste of one's own time and energy, because it means you are comparing yourself to someone else, believing that you lack something others have.  Instead, focus on the gifts you do have and work on obtaining and achieving what you think you need.  Everyone is on their own individual life journey, be happy for others, and you will be happy for yourself.  I've also experienced that when...

The pursuit of being good enough can occupy most of our time and attention.  Getting into a headspace where we realise that we are already enough and that ambition is something seperate to that, kept me puzzled for many years through my studies, and still baffles me today.  Being good enough should be a baseline state, but it is a concept that often gets confused with goals and objectives in life....

Its so easy to take a look, a comment, an action of other people personally.  Doing that though, drains us of our power.  In this episode we discuss how we hold onto our empowerment, by not taking so much to heart.  

Insecurity breeds so much resentment, discomfort and fear.  In this episode we discuss how to turn insecurities around to become confident, empowered and most importantly, enough!!

Sometimes, or in my case often, we are driven by a need for recognition.  I break it down on this podcast to ask why we do it and whether its soul-enriching.. its a tricky subject and together with the perspectives from my women in STEM, we tackle it.  

This week on Innervation, I discuss trust.  It's a big topic that touches all of us.  I draw upon the perspectives of some incredible women from the STEM world to find out their take on such an important subject.  What is it?  How do we get it?  And why is it so important?  We break it down.  

Being judgemental doesn't feel good.  Placing yourself either above or below people makes you feel either superior or inferior and neither of those things lead to any form of long term inner contentment.  I take on board the perspectives of some epic women on this subject, ultimately concluding that developing compassion and kindness for yourself and others, is the key to happiness.

Whenever I'm feeling a bit low or wobbly, if I write a gratitude list, it changes how I feel.  I always start the list intending to write just 10 things, but those ten things leads to so many more.  By the time I'm finished, I feel empowered, strong and hopeful.  I discuss gratitude in this episode and we hear from a few women who use gratitude in their lives too.  It's a serious game changer for...

Empowerment - what is it?  How do you get it?  What does it feel like?  In this episode we hear from several empowered women, to find out their perspectives on the subject.  I'd love to feel empowered on a permanent basis, but sadly, it's not so easy.  Instead, I listen to people who have developed their own strategies for staying strong and resilient, no matter what is thrown at them.

What is ego and what is it's purpose?  On this episode, I discuss the usefulness of ego and delve into its pros and cons, according to the views and perspectives of some badass women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  

Stereotypes are formed at a young age, with the toys that we give girls and boys and the colours we make them wear.  Stereotypes can bring people down, particularly those who are unique and conventional.  Stereotypes never acknowledge the substance of a person, which is why it's important that each of us look within to discover who we really are.  What makes us tick?  Only then can you be bold and...

This week on Innervation is all about proving ourselves, because most of us spend so much of our precious time trying to do just that.  The need to prove ourselves to others can push us to make choices we actually don’t want to make.  That need can start from an early age, wanting to prove to our parents, for example.  On the other hand, I discuss how great things can come out of life’s difficulti...

Self doubt is inevitable.  It can be paralysing, but it can also be the rocket fuel to launch you!  I uncover the perspectives of my Scilence guests on this topic to find out how and where self doubt comes from and the best way to deal with it.  

What does having it all mean to us?  Is having it all different for men and women?  Is it realistic to expect to have it all?  Is it just material?  Is it sustainable?  Is it a motivator, or the source of pressure and disappointment?  Who defines it?  What is the healthiest approach to having it all? With all these questions addressed, we come up with ideas for avoiding the pitfalls in striving to...

Life can get competitive, can't it?   In this episode, I break competition down to try and find a way of navigating it in a healthy way.  On the one hand it can drive and motivate us, but left unmanaged, it can drag us down.   As always, I draw upon the wisdom of my inspiring guests from Scilence, who have their own perspectives  They share their wisdom on how they are able to come out winning in...

We may all experience bullying in one form or another, sometimes it can be subtle.  In this week's episode I take a look at the bullying that Women in STEM have experienced, and more importantly how they have handled it and even used it to grow stronger and more self-assured.  

My new podcast is here at last, and what better way to launch it, than on International Women in Engineering Day (23rd June)!  On this series, I'll be scouring through all of the 100 past episodes of Scilence, to drill down deep into the issues that concern all of us.  In this episode, we hear the perspectives of several women on the subject of self-acceptance, what is it, why is it important and...

My last and final guest on Scilence opens up about her past, present and future.  We talk about childhood, menopause and having a genuine passion and interest in the technology she is involved with today.   She herself has struggled with being a woman in a very dominated industry, but she has soldiered on no matter what.  Her key message breaks through all discrimination to say that whatever it is...

My guest this week travel to remote and extreme places for a living.  When she's out doing her science, she goes into 'expedition' mode, which means she has to forget about what is going on at home.  This involves a huge amount of trust and understanding, both from her partner and from her - as this is not the way stereotypical women behave.  Women are expected to prioritise families.   My guest c...

My guest this week travel to remote nd extreme places for a living.  When she's out doing her science, she goes into 'expedition' mode, which means she has to forget about what is going on at home.  This involves a huge amount of trust and understanding, both from her partner and from her - as this is not the way stereotypical women behave.  Women are expected to prioritise families.   My guest ch...