Running with Scissors

Everyone wants to become her.   The confident one. The disciplined one. The successful one. The girl with the perfect routine, wardrobe, body, relationship and life. But what if becoming her has very little to do with any of that?   In this episode, we're talking about the difference between changing your life on the outside and transforming it from the inside. We unpack why external validation, a...

Fear rarely looks like fear. It shows up as procrastination, perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, or staying where it's comfortable. In this episode, we unpack the fear behind the fear, the deeper beliefs hiding beneath fears like failure, judgement, success and disappointing others. We also get vulnerable about the fears we've experienced in business and how we're learning to move forwar...

✨ Consider yourself influenced. In this episode of Running With Scissors, we're sharing our current obsessions; from food, drinks, fashion and beauty favourites to hobbies, habits, and the random things we can't stop talking about.   If you love discovering new things, hearing honest recommendations, or just enjoy listening to friends go down completely unnecessary rabbit holes, you'll fit right...

We disappeared for a little while… but we’re back 👀 Season 5 starts with a life update, a few plot twists, and a lot of things we probably didn’t need to debate — including some very questionable Would You Rather scenarios. Expect random opinions, unnecessary confidence, and the kind of conversations that somehow go from deep life updates to fighting ducks and horses. Welcome back to Running With...

Entering my 26 era ✨   In this birthday episode, Danelle is sharing her “Before 27” list — not big scary goals, just cute, joyful things that will make this year feel special, cozy, and memorable 🌸   Consider this your permission slip to romanticise your life a little. 

This episode is a full-circle moment.   One year ago, we started Running With Scissors with nothing but an idea and a lot of nerves. Today, we’re reflecting on everything this podcast has taught us — about creativity, confidence, friendship, and showing up even when you don’t feel ready.   We’re sharing the lessons, the unexpected wins, the hard parts, and the advice we’d give our past selves.   T...

This episode is a little different — think coffee chat energy. We’re talking about the smallest, most random things that somehow make us feel like we’ve got our life together. From canceling subscriptions on time to the perfect cup of coffee and sending emails, it’s the tiny wins that sometimes hit the hardest. Because building a life from within isn’t only about the big breakthroughs — it’s also...

Why do we feel guilty for protecting our energy, but burnt out when we don’t? In this episode, we talk about boundaries as part of mindset work, not just relationships. Because what you allow into your space affects how you think, feel, and show up.   We unpack emotional boundaries (not absorbing everyone else’s moods), physical boundaries (your time, rest, and availability), and why saying no wit...

Have you ever felt good about your progress… until you opened Instagram?   In this episode, we unpack how comparison quietly drains your confidence, shifts your focus outward, and makes you feel behind, even when you’re actually growing. From social media highlight reels to invisible timelines, we explore how measuring your life against someone else’s peak moment erodes self-belief and creates unn...

Growth doesn’t always feel exciting. Sometimes it feels like loss.   In this episode, we talk about outgrowing old versions of yourself, the identities, roles, dreams, and expectations that once felt safe but no longer fit. We explore the grief that can come with change, the guilt of evolving when others expect the old you, and the quiet permission it takes to let yourself become someone new.   We...

At some point, many of us stop trusting ourselves, not because we’re incapable, but because life teaches us to doubt our own voice.   In this episode, we unpack what self-trust really means, how it quietly erodes through comparison, failure, and people-pleasing, and the subtle signs you might be second-guessing yourself more than you realise. We talk about rebuilding self-trust through small, dail...

Discipline isn’t punishment — it’s self-respect.   In this episode, we challenge the idea that discipline has to be rigid, guilt-driven, or exhausting. We break down why motivation is unreliable, how extreme “hustle discipline” leads to burnout, and what healthy, sustainable discipline actually looks like.   This is about building self-trust, showing up consistently in ways that fit your life, and...

Your mindset is the foundation everything else is built on — your habits, decisions, confidence, and ultimately, your version of success.   In this episode, we unpack why external success without a healthy mindset eventually collapses, and how your thoughts and belief systems quietly shape the way you move through life. From the choices you make daily to the standards you set for yourself, your in...

As we step into a new year, we’re reflecting on the lessons 2025 taught us and more importantly, what we’re choosing to carry forward. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to show up for yourself: building habits that support you, moving your body with intention, finding hobbies that bring you back to yourself, and learning to live your life for you — not for validation, expectation...

We all know that feeling — when life feels slow, the spark is gone, and you start wondering if you’ve somehow fallen behind. This episode is for the in-between seasons — the ones where you’re still showing up, even when it doesn’t feel like much is happening. We’re talking about: The shame of “not being there yet” What to do when your motivation disappears Remembering that the season you’re in is...

This week, we’re chatting about the habits that actually changed our lives — not in a “5 AM, green juice, gym girl” kind of way, but in a real way. From showing up as our authentic selves and setting small reminders that help us stay grounded, to romanticizing discipline and learning to find beauty in the mundane — these are the habits that have genuinely shifted how we show up for ourselves and t...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the power of the “Delulu” mindset — that slightly unhinged, wildly confident energy that might just be the secret to success. We unpack what “delulu” really means (spoiler: it’s not denial), how belief before evidence can change everything, and why a little bit of “crazy” confidence might be exactly what you need to get unstuck. From psychology-backed insigh...

When was the last time you were really bad at something? This episode dives into the beauty of starting over—without shame. We unpack why we resist being beginners, how to reframe embarrassment, and why the awkward middle is actually where growth happens. It’s your reminder that courage matters more than perfection, and that being a beginner is a sign of expansion, not failure. 💛 💬 What’s one th...

I had a moment of clarity from God that shook me to my core - I realized I’d been chasing the wrong life. In this episode, I share what it really means to stop living for validation, start trusting yourself, and begin building a life that actually feels good. If you’ve ever felt lost, empty, or stuck performing for others, this one is for you.

Everyone talks about glow ups like it’s all about looks, money, or status—but those versions fade fast. In this episode, we flip the script on what it really means to glow up: the kind that can’t be posted but changes everything. We unpack the signs of an internal glow up—like setting boundaries without guilt, prioritizing peace over people-pleasing, and choosing growth even when it’s uncomfortabl...

This week we’re keeping it light and chatty with the little things that just… hit every time. From skincare habits to everyday rituals and the random upgrades we wish we knew sooner — consider this your unofficial handbook for tiny life improvements that make a big difference.

Here’s the truth: growth doesn’t usually come with fireworks and a big neon sign saying “Congrats, you’re evolving!”Most of the time, it feels awkward, uncomfortable, or like you’re not moving at all. In this episode of Running With Scissors, we’re unpacking the sneaky little signs that you’re growing—even when it feels like nothing’s happening. From outgrowing old habits to noticing new sparks of...

Your comfort zone feels safe… but it’s also low-key trapping you. In this episode of Running with Scissors, we spill the tea on why comfort zones feel so addictive, the sneaky signs you’re stuck in one, and how to finally break up with it 💔 Spoiler: growth isn’t pretty. It’s messy, awkward, and uncomfortable—aka proof you’re actually alive. If you’ve been craving “more” but keep choosing “meh,” t...

We all have questions we dodge—the ones that creep in late at night, the ones we silence with busyness, comfort, or a glass of wine. In this episode of Running with Scissors, we’re ripping the band-aid off and asking the five questions most people avoid. They’re uncomfortable, yes. But they’re also the exact questions that expose where you’re stuck, what you’re pretending not to see, and what’s re...

This week on Running with Scissors, we dive into some of Reddit’s most jaw-dropping friendship and relationship stories — from boyfriends giving their girlfriends pros and cons lists, to friends dating… their friend’s dad. We react, we laugh, we ask “Wait… are they actually the bad guy?” and figure out how we’d handle it (spoiler: not quietly).