The Purpose Pursuit

Have you ever looked around and realised that your marriage feels different, your friendships have changed, your children need you in new ways and your parents are getting older, all at the same time? In this episode, Hannah explores the emotional and practical shifts that come with the middle years, offering thoughtful reflections and gentle questions to help you understand what's changing, b...

If you've ever struggled to ask for help, found it difficult to put something down, or felt secretly exhausted from being the person everyone relies on, this episode is for you. Hannah explores the competency trap, why receiving support can feel uncomfortable, and the subtle ways capable women become trapped by expectations, both other people's and their own. Discover your Purpose Type: he...

Have you ever found yourself thinking: "Is this it?" Not because life is bad. In fact, that's often what makes the question so confusing. In this episode, Hannah explores the fear of wasting your life, the tension between meaning and safety, and why so many of us feel restless despite having lives we're genuinely grateful for. She talks about midlife, purpose, comparison, regret,...

What does “play” actually mean once you’re an adult with responsibilities, work, life admin and a very full calendar? In this episode, Hannah sits down with two brilliant play therapists to explore why play matters far more than we realise - not just for children, but for adults too. They talk about: what play actually is (and what it isn’t) why so many adults lose touch with it the connection bet...

This week’s podcast is basically a big “friends don’t gatekeep” episode 🤍 Hannah shares the small things making life feel easier, lighter and more manageable right now, from tiny systems and habits to random recommendations she's passionate about. Take the 5-minute free 'What's Next For Me?' check-in: whatsnextforme.scoreapp.com Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePur...

If everything feels urgent right now, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Hannah shares why the constant sense of urgency many of us live with might be the real reason we feel overwhelmed, foggy, and stretched. She talks about the power of adding small pauses into your day, not to slow everything down, but to help you think more clearly, respond more intentionally, and focus on what act...

Feeling stuck is something so many of us struggle to explain. For a lot of women, it can look like life being “fine” on the outside, but something feeling slightly off underneath. You’re holding a lot together, doing all the right things, and still wondering why you feel a bit lost or unclear about what’s next. In this episode, Hannah unpacks what stuckness really is (because it’s often not what y...

Most of us are trying to be a lot of things, to a lot of people, all at once. Parent, partner, colleague, friend… alongside the invisible roles of organiser, supporter, problem-solver and the one who keeps everything running. It’s no wonder it starts to feel like too much. In this episode, Hannah explores why so many women end up trying to be everything to everyone, and why it’s so hard to step ou...

Confidence is something many of us feel we should have figured out by now. Yet even capable, experienced adults still find themselves hesitating in certain moments - questioning whether they’re truly ready for the next step. In this episode, Hannah explores why “fake it till you make it” often leaves people feeling more like imposters, and why traditional confidence advice doesn’t reflect the real...

We are living in an age of constant input - relentless news, endless choice, and thousands of daily decisions. It’s no wonder even small choices can feel disproportionately hard. In this episode, Hannah explores information overload, decision fatigue and why so many people feel mentally tired right now. She shares the psychology behind it - and offers simple, practical ways to reduce the noise and...

In this episode, Hannah reflects on the quiet emotional weight many parents carry long after the toddler years are over. Because it doesn’t necessarily get easier. It just changes. If you’re balancing work, children, ageing parents, and the constant question of “Am I doing enough?” - this conversation is for you. A steady, reassuring listen for anyone parenting in the full years. Get The Purpose P...

We’ve taken a short break from the meaty topics and instead secretly chose five or so questions each to ask one another. No prep, no warning, just first responses. If you’re in the mood for a warm, unscripted conversation that feels more like a catch-up than a podcast, this one’s for you. Get The Purpose Pursuit: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuitConnect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instag...

It started with a vague Friday email: “Can we talk on Monday?”No context. No explanation. Cue the spiral. In this episode of The Purpose Pursuit Podcast, I’m joined by Laura to unpack how small moments at work, like a poorly timed message, can trigger big anxiety, especially when psychological safety is lacking. We explore:- Why “Can we talk?” can send your nervous system into overdrive- The diffe...

In a world of curated authenticity and constant visibility, comparison can leave us feeling quietly inadequate. In this episode, Hannah explores how practices like freudenfreude - finding joy in someone else’s joy - can help loosen scarcity thinking and restore a sense of calm. Comparison can quietly erode confidence, especially when you’re already juggling a lot. In this episode, Hannah offers a...

On this episode of The Purpose Pursuit Podcast, Hannah talks with Kate Moryoussef, author of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit and host of The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit, about burnout, sensitivity, and understanding yourself without trying to change who you are. They explore how energy, personality, and nervous system awareness can help you navigate life transitions, reduce overwhelm, an...

Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing - it means something needs attention. In this episode, Hannah explores what to do when you know change is coming, but the timing isn’t right. With practical, research-backed tools, she offers small shifts that protect your energy now and prepare you for braver decisions later. Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuit Connect with Han...

In this episode of The Purpose Pursuit Podcast, Hannah and Laura explore a gentler, more sustainable way to approach change at the start of the year. With most New Year goals abandoned by February, they challenge the pressure to reinvent ourselves in January and asks a different question: what if lasting change comes from small, meaningful shifts instead? Grounded in research and real-life experie...

A short, reflective episode for anyone who feels the quiet pressure of the New Year. No resolutions, no reinvention, just a kind, thoughtful look ahead, with simple questions to help you step into January with clarity and purpose. Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuit Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/Connect with Hannah on Face...

In this episode of The Purpose Pursuit Podcast, Hannah offers a gentle 10-minute guided reflection to help listeners pause at the end of the year. This short episode creates space to look back on the year that’s been -acknowledging both the growth and the challenges. Perfect for the busy Christmas season, this reflection supports anyone longing to take stock before moving forward with intention. G...

This week’s episode is a year-in-review with a difference. Alongside favourite books, films, and cultural moments, Hannah and Laura share the awkward, cringe-worthy stories that didn’t make the highlight reel. A relaxed, funny, and thoughtful way to wrap up the year. Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuitConnect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohann...

Life doesn’t always unfold the way we hoped. Maybe 2025 surprised you in beautiful ways… or maybe it knocked the wind out of you. From diagnoses and job losses to broken plans, grief, and seasons that reshape us without permission, this episode is for anyone living through a year they didn’t see coming. We talk honestly about what to do when life interrupts your plans: how to keep going, how to ad...

In this episode, Hannah reflects on what it really means to step out when you’re scared- especially when rejection and self-doubt threaten to hold you back. As she prepares for the launch of her book on 4th December, she shares the honest fears that surface when we put our work into the world, and the courage it takes to keep going anyway. Hannah invites listeners to focus less on ratings and opin...

Life doesn’t stay in summer forever. In Hannah's new book, The Purpose Pursuit, there’s a whole section on recognising the season you’re in. Early readers have told us how surprisingly profound they found it. That it made them pause, reflect, and reassess where their life is right now and how they’re moving through it. In this week’s podcast, we dig into this idea of life seasons and help you...

In this episode, Hannah looks at what actually makes a self-help book genuinely helpful, and why so many books about purpose miss the mark. She shares the four things you won’t often find in traditional purpose books, and how The Purpose Pursuit was shaped to be different: grounded, practical, story-led, and honest about the realities of real life. A refreshing listen for anyone craving a realisti...

This week, Hannah shares something special: she reads the introduction of her new book, The Purpose Pursuit, directly on the podcast. Consider it your personal audio sneak peek - a chance to hear the heart of the book before it’s released. Pre-Order The Purpose Pursuit: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuitConnect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/Listen on Apple: h...