The Gutsy Ladies Podcast

When I hit that "empty nest" phase of my life, I realised that this niggling feeling in the back of my head was actually  loneliness. Loneliness isn't something we talk about a lot – most of us don't really want to admit that we feel lonely, especially when we're surrounded by friends and family and  still  feel lonely. So in this week’s episode, I talk about: the three reasons...

I've had a lot of questions about epigenetics – what is it, why I swear by it – so I wanted to use this episode to address your FAQs. You may have heard in previous episodes I often speak about how much learning about my epigenetics profile has changed my life. So in this week’s episode, I talk about: what epigenetics actually is and why it's so exciting for midlife women wanting to take charge of...

This is one of the most commonly uttered statements for midlife! Does that surprise you? Well, I have a slightly different way of thinking about this – I want to challenge you to park this fear if you are not in your peak physical health, and address that instead. So in this week’s episode, I talk about: three key reasons why our physical health is linked to our overall life satisfaction (even tho...

The things we consider "mistakes" or "failures" often stop us from moving forward – and the fear of  maybe failing is just as lethal! So in this week’s episode, I talk about: one of my own fairly monumental stuff-ups! the one practice that will change how you live and see yourself in the wake of a mistake three failsafe tips for helping you deal with a mistake To find out more about my new mi...

Wow, this topic! Every time I talk about retirement with my midlife women, it unleashes a slew of emotions – mostly negative ones. While some women are excited about the prospect of retirement, others are sure they never want to stop working or  can't stop working. So in this week’s episode, I talk about: checking your mindset about retirement (or as I like to call it, my "freedom years"...

The old adage that "seeing is believing" may be true, but I also know the power of believing in seeing – that is, in the power of visualisation. Over the thousands of hours I have coached people, helping them to actually see what it is they want is at least half the battle... maybe more than half! So in this week’s episode, I talk about: how we are so sure that we don't know what we want – and how...

The smoke screen behind me doing this ultramarathon was actually all about my confidence. A common reason I hear from my grinding Gutsy Ladies about why they are feeling stuck is because “I don't have the confidence to make the next step”. I recognise this – I've said it and felt is myself. So in this week’s episode, I talk about: the ironic first step in rebuilding your confidence after a set-bac...

When I work with clients, it’s always interesting to hear how long it takes for them to use the word “should” – as in “I should just go to the gym” or “I should really be happy with what I have”. The word “should” is so pernicious because it shows that we have outsourced our goals and desires – we’ve let other people become the expert of our life. In this week’s episode, I talk about: where our sh...

Fearing that we are not enough often fuels us to people please or work towards certain markers of success that can lead us directly into full-blown burn out.   And while many of us were raised to put others before ourselves, if you are stuck pleasing everyone else before yourself, you are not going to take the time to live your best life. And a Gutsy Lady is focused on her best life!   I...

As a newly anointed mother-in-law, I have been thinking a lot about my own experience entering a family as a daughter-in-law and the layers of family business and succession planning.   So in this episode, I discuss: three tips for matriarchs to navigate succession planning in a family business – especially a family business on the land what characteristics to seek out in someone who will hel...

Welcome to my Fear Series! I'll be sharing insights into the fears I hear most often come up with my clients... in the hope that it may show you just how normal your own are So in this episode, I discuss: how deferring to others for their opinions is a habit many of us got into an an incredibly early age what happens when you realise you want something entirely different to your current life three...

I was blindsided in my mid-40s with the realisation I wasn't anywhere near where I needed to be financially. With bugger all superannuation, I made a few choices that have gotten me to where I am 10 years later: well and truly on my retirement pathway. In this episode, I want to share with you five things I wish I had known at 45, and also, I want to: remind you that it's never too late... but tha...

Most people actually do know what they need to do to be healthy. The challenge is actually not knowing how. That's because there's so much behind the reason we want physical changes, but we stop at the surface level. In this episode, I share: the number one reason that wanting to just lose weight is a dead end what most midlife women are Googling (ie. you are normal!) why and how to get to the hea...

In this week’s edition of The Gutsy Ladies Podcast, I really wanted to address blindsidings that are unfortunately all too common in midlife – the things that seem to come from no where and disrupt everything we thought was true.  In this episode, I talk about: what I mean by "blindsiding" and why I think it hurts more in midlife my number one tip to get unstuck after a blindsiding my own sto...

When we talk about midlife, we most often hear talk of menopause symptoms, like hot flashes, weight gain and lack of sleep. But I want to talk about three  environmental things that can trip us up in midlife – and they're all well within our control. In this episode, I talk about: How unrealised crap can come back to bite you in your downtime The concept of active boredom and how to recognise...

How many times have you used the phrase "first world problem" to dismiss someone's concern about something? Let me guess: you use it far more often to dismiss your OWN concerns! In this episode, I talk about: Why not accepting the reality of your circumstances is leading to guilt 3 little things you can start doing from today to start playing bigger How and why to start playing your big -- Have yo...

Do you ever feel like grabbing a friend and just running away – hang the consequences?! Thelma & Louise is one of my favourite films, but even if you haven't watched it, I think you'll resonate with plenty of this episode! In this episode, I talk about: learning emotional management skills and feeling out of control the single habit I would have coached Thelma and Louise through so the movie d...

When we get to this midlife period, we are coming into the transition when – in its most primal and basic sense – we stop producing eggs. In this episode, I talk about: the actual definition of crone – and how it's been sadly usurped by the Disney world! the importance of being kind to ourselves during this time (and always!) how to move forward (and glide) whatever your circumstances – partnered,...

Most of us would never dream of speaking to someone the way we speak to ourselves. So in this week’s episode of The Gutsy Ladies Podcast I wanted to cover a few things: the role of your inner critic and it's path to self-destruction where your inner critic comes from the role of your own best friend or inner coach (the antidote!) the biochemical cocktail of self compassion -- Have you joined...

This is a really cool opportunity for me to share some information I get about all the time. The question I get asked is "why would I engage a life coach?" or "what's the difference between a therapist and a life coach?". So in this episode, I'll share: how you might work with a psychologist and/or a life coach three things to watch out for in yourself that might mean a life coach is the right per...

It feels funny to say, but women habitually drinking alcohol after work is the best thing for my business! Because when women notice this habit in themselves, that's when they reach out for support. This is not a criticism or judgment of drinking alcohol – I'm certainly no teetotaler! – but when it's a salve for a negative emotional habit loop, it's not doing you any favours. And that's what I wan...

In this episode of Gutsy Ladies, I give you a real behind-the-scenes, totally honest look at my journey with decreasing oestrogen. -- Have you joined my free Habit Reinvention Challenge? If not, why not?! Go to bellareynolds.com.au/habits In seven days, you’ll know how to make over your health, wealth and relationships.

This is one of my favourite topics to talk about – because when we recognise that we're doing this, it's a massive "aha!" moment. When I work with clients on this, it's often the breakthrough we need to help them get to the next level in their life. So in this episode of The Gutsy Ladies podcast, I explore the signs that maybe you're waiting for permission to live the life of your dreams... withou...

Where are the mothers groups for midlife women? Why do we have support when we're rearing our children, but in midlife, we don't naturally seek out that support? In this first episode of The Gutsy Ladies podcast, I explore why women need other women to help them navigate midlife well – and where to start if you're looking for your midlife equivalent of the mothers group. -- Have you joined my free...