I'm Speaking...with Elizabeth West

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...

Hello Lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!) Elizabeth West discusses the concept of "new R and R," emphasizing the importance of rest and recharging, especially for sensitive individuals. She shares her experience of working excessively during the holidays and the need to rest before preparing for her first audio Summit, the Worthy of Wealth Audio Summit. Elizabeth highlights the significa...

Hello Lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!) Ep 164 Rest is A Part of the Work Elizabeth West discusses the importance of rest as a part of the work, emphasizing that societal pressures often lead to overworking, which can negatively impact mental health. She shares her personal experience of needing to rest due to increased work hours and the need for self-love and boundaries. Elizabeth al...

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!) This is a re-run or a re-release (as I like to call them). I released this episode a couple of years ago (in January of 2024). This year in the US, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is on Monday, January 19, 2026. ...Being a woman of color, I've always had gratitude for growing up after the Civil Rights Act and after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's...

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!) This is a re-run or a re-release (as I like to call them). I released this episode around a year ago (in January 2025). I've always felt like the new year "go, go, go" attitude never resonated with me. I like the idea of flowing (not frantic) going into the year. ;-) Here's the Summary per Otter below: Elizabeth West discusses her aversion to the...

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!) Here's my episode summary per Otter! Elizabeth West discusses the significance of the Winter Solstice, noting it as the shortest day of the year but also the start of longer days. She mentions the daylight increasing by at least five minutes since the Solstice. Elizabeth reflects on her work-life balance, balancing her day job with her passion fo...

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!) This is a re-lease from November of 2024. When I released this episode originally, it was right before the 2024 Presidential election. Now, I'm releasing it since it's the holiday season and it's a stressful time of year for many (and even more so) if you're an introvert, additionally a highly sensitive person and additionally, an empath. My hope...

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!) This is a re-release from 2022. Enjoy! Elizabeth ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Didn't mean for this one to be this long but it is what it is! You can listen to bits at a time if you'd like...it's a podcast after all. ;-) Whether you're with family and friends or whether you're alone, it is a 'trying' time for introverts, empaths and/or HSP's during the holiday...

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!) Jackie McDonald, founder of the Wildly Wealthy Woman Podcast and Tapping School, discusses her unique method of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or tapping, which she calls "Release to Receive." She has built a seven-figure business over 14 years, helping women worldwide to tap daily for better mental and emotional health. Jackie emphasizes the...