Fearful To Fearless

What happens when the life you planned falls apart? In this episode, Breakup and Divorce Coach Natalie Cook shares her deeply personal story of navigating divorce, rebuilding her confidence, and finding a new sense of purpose. Natalie opens up about the emotional impact of separation, the realities of co-parenting, and the practical steps that helped her regain control during one of life's mos...

What happens when you stop shrinking yourself to fit society’s expectations and finally decide to back yourself? In this powerful episode, Jennifer Parker shares her journey from the world of performing arts to building a thriving VA business rooted in freedom, confidence, and authenticity. From navigating abusive relationships to rebuilding her life and identity, Jennifer opens up about the minds...

In this episode, Helen Colquhoun is joined by Heidi Setchfield - and this one’s real. We talk about what it actually looks like to build a business when life isn’t neatly lined up in your favour. Heidi shares her journey from working in the NHS to starting her own business, all while navigating the reality of supporting her son through a broken education system and managing her own challenges alon...

In this episode, Helen Colquhoun is joined by Ria Jackson, founder of Inclusive Minds UK, who shares her journey from military service into the world of neuroinclusion and accessibility. What stands out straight away is this - inclusion doesn’t start when people walk into a room. It starts long before that. We talk about what neurodiversity actually looks like in real life, not just as a label, bu...

In this powerful episode, Helen Colquhoun sits down with menopause coach Nikki Saunders Fearns to unpack a conversation that isn’t happening enough - what really happens to high-performing women in midlife. Nikki shares her journey from 30 years in corporate leadership to experiencing a sudden loss of confidence, clarity, and control during menopause - despite being at the top of her game. They di...

In this deeply honest conversation, Helen Colquhoun speaks with Claire Marie Quant about what it really takes to rebuild your life - and your identity - after everything changes. From a career in journalism and PR to empowering women through authentic communication, Claire shares how personal tragedy forced her to confront who she was, what mattered, and how she wanted to show up in the world. The...

In this eye-opening conversation, Helen Colquhoun sits down with Caroline Bauch to explore why so many people are living with chronic pain… and why most solutions only scratch the surface. With a background in science and her own personal experience of long-term injury, Caroline shares how she moved into holistic health and discovered VitaMetric - a powerful approach that looks at the body as a wh...

In this powerful conversation, Helen Colquhoun sits down with positive psychology coach Nicola Smithson to explore what really sits beneath women’s ambition, burnout, and growth. Nicola shares her journey from a small village upbringing through recruitment and network marketing, into building a coaching business rooted in mindset, self-worth, and resilience. But this isn’t just about business succ...

Jasmine Quianna’s journey didn’t start in the world of self-love and healing. It started in science. As a clinical research scientist, she built a career that looked successful on paper - stable, respected, and secure. But behind the scenes, something wasn’t right. Burnout crept in. Disconnection followed. And her body began to send signals she could no longer ignore. In this episode, Jasmine shar...

In this episode Sarah's journey is a powerful example of how personal challenges can become the foundation for meaningful success. In this inspiring episode, she shares how she navigated difficult periods in her life and used those experiences to build a brand and visibility coaching business rooted in authenticity and purpose. Rather than following a traditional path, Sarah leaned into self-a...

In this episode Louisa Herridge shares her deeply inspiring journey from personal trauma to becoming a successful writing and empowerment coach. After navigating significant challenges in her own life, Louisa discovered the transformative power of storytelling - not only as a way to process her experiences, but also as a path to healing, growth, and purpose. Through courage, self-reflection, and a...

In this episode of Fearful to Fearless, host Helen Louise Colquhoun welcomes Erin McLaughlin, a passionate advocate for travel, resilience, and personal growth. Erin shares her incredible journey from a thriving career in finance to surviving life-altering strokes that completely reshaped her outlook on life, purpose, and adventure. With honesty and determination, Erin speaks about the challenges...

In this episode of From Fearful to Fearless, host Helen Louise Colquhoun welcomes Debbie Airey, a remarkable woman whose journey from a traumatic childhood to becoming the Chief Commercial Officer of a global engineering group is both inspiring and empowering. Debbie opens up about overcoming childhood abuse and neglect, and the lasting impact these experiences had on her mental health, including...

In this episode, Harriet Taylor shares her inspiring and deeply personal journey from working as a telephone counsellor to becoming an empowerment coach specialising in menopause support. Harriet opens up about her experience of living with severe pain that ultimately led to a hysterectomy, and the emotional impact it had on her identity, wellbeing, and sense of self. Through her story, Harriet hi...

In this episode, Helen Louise Colquhoun interviews Jo Ripley, a spiritual coach, healer, and entrepreneur, who shares her powerful journey from working as a mental health nurse to building a thriving business in the spiritual world. Jo opens up about how she transitioned into her true calling, using her experiences and intuition to guide others toward personal transformation and success. Jo explai...

In this episode, Helen Louise Colquhoun is joined by Rachel Kinney , hypnotherapist and founder of Acorn to Oak Hypnotherapy , for an insightful conversation about the power of the subconscious mind. Together, they explore how hypnotherapy works, its role in reducing stress and anxiety, and why subconscious programming plays such a crucial part in our thoughts, behaviours, and results. Rachel shar...

In this powerful episode, Amie Blaney shares her extraordinary journey through heartbreak, addiction, and loss and the strength it took to rise again. She speaks candidly about a tumultuous marriage, the devastating loss of her children, and the complex challenges of motherhood shaped by addiction. Through recovery, resilience, and unwavering hope, Amie reveals how she began rebuilding her life wi...

In this deeply moving episode of Fearful to Fearless , Charlotte Yeates shares her courageous journey through grief following the loss of her husband to suicide. She speaks honestly about navigating life as both a widow and a mother, confronting the stigma surrounding mental health, and learning when—and how—to ask for help. Charlotte also reflects on her transition from a corporate career to embr...

In this episode of Fearful to Fearless , Helen Louise Colquhoun is joined by Toni, who courageously shares her journey from a tough working-class upbringing to navigating complex relationships, profound loss, and serious health challenges. Toni speaks openly about marriage, emotional resilience, the impact of losing her mother, and the life-altering experience of her own breast cancer diagnosis. T...

In this heartfelt episode, Helen Louise Colquhoun sits down with Vicki Head to explore a powerful journey of self-discovery. Vicki reflects on years spent adapting to fit in- shapeshifting to meet expectations - before choosing to embrace who she truly is. As a single parent, she opens up about the challenges of identity, resilience, and redefining success, and how discovering photography later in...

In this deeply moving episode, Helen Louise Colquhoun speaks with Dawn Gadsby, who courageously shares her journey from addiction to recovery. Dawn opens up about the trauma and pain that fuelled her dependency on alcohol, the breaking point that pushed her to seek help, and the profound transformation that followed. Through raw honesty and hope, Dawn highlights the power of self-acceptance, the i...

In this heartfelt episode, Helen Louise Colquhoun sits down with Katy Salter, a love coach who opens up about her powerful journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation after the end of a long-term relationship. Katy shares how acknowledging her emotions became the first step toward freedom, and how the experience of navigating toxic dynamics reshaped her understanding of love, communicat...

In this episode, Helen Louise Colquhoun gets real about navigating parenting, career pressure, and the slow creep of burnout and how a deliberate mindset shift helped her move from overwhelm to ownership. She unpacks the process of rediscovering her core self, why attention is your most powerful lever, and how engagement and motivation are designed (not demanded) at work. Helen pairs practical str...

In this episode, Helen Louise Colquhoun sits down with Sara Mak from South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services (SLDAS) to explore the many layers of domestic abuse. Together, they shed light on the often-overlooked forms of abuse, particularly emotional abuse and coercive control, and the importance of recognising these signs early. They delve into the role of societal attitudes, the power of suppor...

In this episode, Helen Louise Colquhoun dives into the powerful theme of choosing yourself - a message especially resonant for women navigating different stages of life. She explores the importance of knowing when to let go of what no longer serves you, be it relationships, careers, or outdated expectations and how to make space for growth, alignment, and joy. Helen shares practical insights on se...