Permission Granted with Unyime Oguta

Do you feel like you’re always one step away from things going wrong? Are you ready for an empowered and authentic life? Then you’ll love this episode. In this episode, we’re exploring seven compelling reasons why adopting a burnout-proof lifestyle is not just beneficial but necessary for a thriving life.  I’m sharing how I’ve been able to use these reasons to stay calm despite navigating the chao...

If you’ve achieved what most people term success, yet deep down you’re tired of feeling like you’re experiencing or on the verge of burnout, then this episode is for you. We’re continuing our burnout series to by diving into burnout recovery and prevention. You’ll know how to recognize burnout and a simple process for navigating it. Tune in to learn about my simple process that has helped clients...

If you’re wanting to live a thriving life, but are feeling like you’ve done all the things and it’s still not working, this episode is for you.   Tune in this week to discover what it takes to live a thriving life. I’m giving you a peek into my thoughts about talking about burnout; one of the most important skills you need to cultivate to create a burnout-proof lifestyle; and some questions you ca...

Our burnout series kicks off with a reminder that your thriving life will require you to raise your standards. If it feels like you’re always trying to survive no matter how hard you try to catch a break, then it’s time to raise your standards. This episode addresses a common misconception about raised standards, how standards relate to burnout, and one simple shift you can make to help you raise...

It’s easy to buy into the message that in order to have a successful life as a mom that you have to do it all. But doing it all and having it all are not the same thing. Trying to do it all keeps you from having it all. In this episode, I share why trying to do it all is a disservice to you and the people you love. Tune in to understand why you may be struggling with doing it all, and a simple pro...

Do you find yourself struggling to keep up with your to-do lists? To-do lists can be helpful for keeping track of tasks. The pressure of having to check off tasks that you never get to can also make you feel like you’re failing in multiple roles as a mom. In this episode, I share the concept of to be over to do, and how to make to-do lists that actually work. You will learn why you struggle with y...

Many women avoid arguments because of the thought error that arguments are conflicts. They’re not. In this episode, I share why I believe that arguments can be opportunities for growth, learning, and connection. Tune in for mindset shifts and tangible things you can do to help you mindfully engage in arguments. Your thoughts and opinions are worth sharing. Learn how to argue better and let’s get t...

Do you have a vision of who you want to be beyond what society tells you that you should be? This is the question that Stephanie Dodier and I explore in our discussion about self-leadership and what it means for women. Tune in to learn how we define self-leadership as women with marginalized identities, and how it has shaped the way we approach coaching and our lives. I hope this episode will insp...

Life is made of constant transitions. The key to thriving and navigating life transitions with ease is not about what you’re doing but who you are becoming. Tune in to this week’s episode, as I walk you through a real-time evaluation of my transition this season. You will learn why we struggle with life transitions, and 5 questions that will help you navigate your season of change so that you can...

If you’ve ever wondered why you feel afraid to be seen, you’re not alone. This week, we’re diving into how to overcome your fear of being seen. Our guest, Lucia Doynel talks about why women feel afraid of showing up unapologetically, especially in front of the camera; and the link between burnout and our need to perform as women. Tune in for 3 tools that you can use right away to address your unde...

Feeling uncomfortable when things feel easy in your life can be an indication that you’re committed to hard. In this episode, you will understand how this is rooted in a thought error that keeps you working hard for everything. Tune in for some mindset shifts to help you embrace the discomfort of allowing ease, so that you can fully step into your thriving life unapologetically.  -----------------...

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the summer season, then this episode is for you.  On this week’s episode, we’re diving into the #1 reason why moms feel overwhelmed during the summer. Tune in to learn how to take the pressure off the summer with the belief that the summer owes you nothing. You will learn three things you can do right away that will set you up for thriving throughout the summer....

If you find yourself getting angry and feeling ashamed or embarrassed about it, then this episode is for you. In this podcast episode, we’re shedding light on anger and why so it’s easy to default to anger when you’re a busy mom. Listen in to understand why you’re afraid to feel angry and the 4 questions that will help you deal with anger without spending hours trying to fix yourself. ------------...

If you’ve ever wondered why you keep repeating patterns that don’t serve you, you’re not alone. You’re just used to playing your greatest hits. Your greatest hits control how you mostly think, feel and act. To change your pattern and act differently, you must change your greatest hits. Tune into this week’s episode to learn the reason why changing your patterns feel hard, how to identify your grea...

If you feel like you’re doing work-life balance wrong, you’re not alone. In this episode, we unpack why it feels impossible to achieve work-life balance as a working mom. Tune in to learn about questions that will help you know where you’re striving to achieve work-life balance and what you can do today to help you stop chasing balance and live your thriving life.   Book a sales call with me to ge...

Today I’ve got a treat for you. I’m sharing 3 tools from my coaching tool kit that have helped my clients and I to navigate motherhood, career, and our lives without burnout. Let's dive right in! Book a sales call with me to get started on creating a life where you step into your power as the leader in your life. As a private client, you’ll get coached on motherhood, career, and life. Togethe...

Every mom has a list of things they wish they knew when they became mothers. Today, I’m sharing 5 things I wish I had told myself as a new mom. Whether you’re a new mom or not, this week’s episode is a call to move beyond wishing to action. Take these thoughts and come share yours with me on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness.  Book a sales call with me to get started on creating a life where you mo...

Shame is a common emotion rooted in the belief that you’re wrong and therefore unworthy of love and belonging. The biggest mistake I see moms make when it comes to shame is that we internalize shame. Internalized shame makes you become your own oppressor and keeps you from the thriving life you want to create. And that’s why in this episode, you’ll learn how to recognize shame, why it is important...

In this episode, you’re going to learn about one of the most important skills for thriving in motherhood and life – the skill of leadership. The biggest mistake that most women make is thinking that leadership is only reserved for boardrooms and white men in suits. That’s not true. Tune in to know why leadership is essential and how you can cultivate the skill of leadership, so that you can create...

It is completely normal to experience resistance when working toward a goal, making a change, or experiencing something new. On this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a recent allergy diagnosis and what I learned about resistance. You will learn why it is completely normal for you to experience resistance, how to recognize when you’re experiencing resistance and how to move through it....

Expectation attachment is keeping you from your next level. This happens because you have default thoughts about your goal – the way it ought to, should, or has to be. It makes sense to hold on to what you think you know and what you think you can control. It is also valuable to start questioning how expectation attachment and this perceived safety may be holding you back from the life you really...

Having the courage to be a mom who thrives while having it all can be intimidating. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn why The Thriving Life came to be and what you can expect when you tune in every week, especially the one skill that every woman needs to live a thriving life.  You have dreams and things that you want to do in this world. It’s time to stop dreaming only, let’s get to work withou...

The Thriving Mum Podcast has come to an end. In this week’s episode, I share how things are changing. Tune in to learn about where we’re going, what you can expect, and how many times I can say pie in 10 minutes!  Sign up for Permission Granted , the weekly email series that will help you have more energy, more time, and feel less stressed while doing a whole lot less. Sign up at  https://www.oliv...

Life will bring seasons that push you, shake you, and pull you to grow beyond what you think you’re capable of. And thriving during those seasons of change will not always look like thriving. Today’s podcast will give you 3 important shifts to make so that you can navigate change and thrive while doing so.   Sign up for my email list, Permission Granted , to learn how you can create a life that yo...

Things have changed in the way women are expected to mother their children. This calls for a motherhood re-invention which can feel scary and uncomfortable. On this episode, you will learn why re-invention is necessary for your motherhood journey and how you can set yourself up to succeed and feel good about yourself as a woman. Let’s re-invent what it means to be women who wear many hats, play le...