The Intentional You

If you could sit down with your younger self over a cup of coffee, what would you say? Would you tell her to worry less? To stop trying to please everyone? To trust herself a little more? In this episode, I'm reflecting on the advice I think many of us would give our younger selves, and why, perhaps, it's exactly the advice we still need to hear today. Because whilst we can't go back a...

Have you ever found yourself wondering... "Is it too late?" Too late to change careers. Too late to go back to university. Too late to start a business. Too late to move somewhere new. If you've ever felt that quiet pull towards something different but talked yourself out of it because of your age, this episode is for you. I'm talking about why so many women feel this way, what p...

Do you ever find yourself thinking, "I'll be happy when..."? When work calms down. When the children are older. When life feels a little easier. I think we've all done it. In this episode, I'm talking about why our brains are wired to keep chasing the next milestone, why we so quickly stop noticing the things we once hoped for, and how a simple shift in perspective can help u...

Ever replay a conversation in your head for hours afterwards? Wonder if you said the wrong thing? Worry about how you came across? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm talking about why we spend so much time worrying about what other people think, what psychology tells us about this, and how letting go of that pressure can be surprisingly freeing. Because most people are far more focused...

Have you ever felt like you're constantly trying to get everything right? The perfect parent. The perfect employee. The perfect partner. The perfect version of yourself. It's exhausting. In this episode, I'm talking about perfectionism, why so many high-achieving women struggle with it, and how the pursuit of perfect can quietly steal our joy, confidence and energy. Because the truth i...

Have you ever looked at another woman and thought, "I wish I had her confidence?" Whether you're a new mum, returning to work, navigating perimenopause, menopause, or simply facing a new challenge, confidence can sometimes feel like something other women have and you don't. In this episode, I'm unpacking what confidence really is, why some women appear to have it in abundance...

That Sunday feeling… where you’re already bracing for the week ahead. It’s easy to think it’s about work. Or Mondays. But often, it’s something deeper. In this episode, I’m talking about why that shift feels so uncomfortable - and what it might be telling you about your life, your energy, and how your week is set up. And I’ll share three simple ways to make that transition feel lighter. https://ww...

You’re tired… but also wired. And no matter how much you try to reset, it doesn’t quite shift. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really keeping your stress levels high - beyond just “being busy.” Because it’s often the small, everyday habits that quietly keep your body in a state of stress. I’ll share a simple way to understand it - and three realistic shifts that actually help. https://ww...

You know that feeling when you’re completely at ease with some people… and slightly on edge with others? That’s not random. In this episode, I’m talking about what your body is picking up on - and why it matters more than you think. Because when you’re constantly busy, it’s easy to override those signals. But learning to notice them can quietly change how you feel in your life, your relationships,...

You know that feeling when something is actually quite good… but your mind is already on what’s next? In this episode, I’m talking about how easy it is to rush through the very parts of life we once wanted - the calmer moments, the easier phases, even the ordinary days. Because when you’re busy, juggling work, home, and everything else, it’s so easy to slip into “get through it” mode. But what if...

You’ve probably heard all the advice about mindful mornings — slow starts, journaling, quiet time. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably thought… that sounds great, but when exactly is that meant to happen? In this episode, I’m talking about what mindfulness can actually look like in a real morning — when you’re busy, juggling, and already feeling slightly behind before the day has even...

Have you ever been asked, “what are you good at?” and found yourself hesitating? Not because you’re not capable, but because you’ve never really stopped to think about it in that way. In this episode, I’m talking about why so many women feel disconnected from their strengths, how the Japanese concept of ikigai can gently guide us back, and how to start noticing what you’re naturally good at. Witho...

You finally sit down… and still feel exhausted. In this episode, I’m talking about why “rest” isn’t always restoring, and how different types of tired need different types of rest. If you’ve ever wondered why you still feel drained even after slowing down, this will help you understand what you actually need, and how to support yourself in small, realistic ways. https://www.instagram.com/dr_rosh_c...

The school holidays can feel full on - the routine shifts, the mental load increases, and it’s often the moment we drop ourselves to the bottom of the list. In this episode, I’m talking about why prioritising yourself isn’t selfish, how burnout quietly builds, and why looking after yourself actually supports your children too. I’ll also share three simple, realistic ways to take care of yourself d...

Have you ever felt stuck in something… knowing it’s not quite right, but also feeling like you can’t change it? In this episode, I talk about a simple but powerful shift: you can either change the situation, or change your mindset about it. I’ll walk you through what that actually looks like in real life , especially when you’re juggling work, family, and everything else, and how to stop feeling t...

Have you noticed that things you used to tolerate suddenly feel much harder to put up with? In this episode, inspired by a listener’s question, I explore why many women notice a shift in their tolerance during midlife and perimenopause. From hormonal changes to growing clarity about our time and energy, this change can actually be an important signal. Sometimes becoming less tolerant isn’t a probl...

Have you ever finally sat down to relax… only to find your brain still racing? For many high-achieving women, switching off is surprisingly difficult. Even when there’s time to rest, the mind continues planning, organising and thinking about what still needs to be done. In this episode I’m exploring why so many capable professional women struggle to relax, the role that responsibility, mental load...

Have you ever felt like your confidence has quietly disappeared? You’re capable, experienced and managing a lot, yet somehow you find yourself second-guessing things you used to do without thinking. In this episode I’m talking about confidence - why so many intelligent, capable women feel they lack it, and why waiting to feel confident before taking action keeps us stuck. I also explore something...

Ever feel like you’re constantly spinning plates? Work, kids, life admin, trying to look after yourself… and somehow keep everything going. In this episode I’m talking about that pressure so many of us feel to keep all the plates spinning - and why the answer isn’t to get better at juggling everything. It’s about becoming more intentional with your energy. If life has been feeling a bit full latel...

We’re often told that when we feel overwhelmed or drained, the answer is better productivity - better routines, better systems, better use of time. But sometimes that isn’t the problem at all. In this episode, I’m talking about energy, and what to do when pushing harder stops working. I share very real reflections from my own life as a working mum, a doctor, and a productivity coach, and why somet...

Have you ever stayed up far too late, even though you were exhausted, just because it finally felt like your time? This episode is inspired by a very real night of revenge bedtime procrastination and the tired morning that followed. I’m talking about why so many ambitious, capable women delay sleep, what’s really going on beneath it, and how to gently break the cycle without guilt, rigid routines,...

I’m putting this episode out on a day that already feels full of joy - lunch with my sisters and seeing Joanne McNally live -and it reminded me how powerful joy really is. In this episode, I’m talking about why joy matters, why so many women quietly push it aside, and the simple questions that help us reconnect with what actually lights us up. Joy isn’t a luxury. It’s a vital part of a well-lived,...

If you feel tired but wired, productive but never settled,this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m talking about nervous system safety, what it actually means, why so many busy working mums are stuck in survival mode, and how calm isn’t something you achieve by doing more. This is a gentle conversation about slowing down enough for your body to feel safe again. https://www.drroshcoaching.com/...

We spend so much time worrying about things that are completely outside our control - what people think, how situations might unfold, whether we’re doing enough. In this episode, I’m talking about how to gently let go of that mental load and explore the circle of control as a simple way to put your energy back where it actually helps. This isn’t about forcing yourself to stop worrying, it’s about...

We’re surrounded by messages telling us to do more, be more, achieve more. But what happens when 'more' becomes the problem? In this episode, I’m talking about enoughness - why so manyhigh-achieving women struggle to feel it, how perfectionism and comparison keep it just out of reach, and what it looks like to practice 'good enough' in real life. This is about steadiness, self-trust, and learning...