The Victoria Sardain Podcast

How can we stop self-sabotaging? How can we move from self-sabotage to self-mastery, a place where we act in alignment with the habits, the behaviours, the attitude and life we want to live? The Internal Negotiation is a simple but incredibly effective tool to help you reach a place where you can finally work with yourself instead of against yourself. >> Join the waitlist for the Self-Master...

Can we be truly happy for other people’s success? Is there’s a part of us that can’t be fully happy for the achievements of those around us? What mindset shifts do we need to onboard in order to be able to be truly happy for the happiness, the love, the success, the wealth and the health of others?  Referenced in this episode:  Episode on the Money Mindset Episode on Living in the Present (Love or...

Are your emotions taking you over? Do they often pull you into a downwards spiral that impacts all other areas of your life? Do they drive you to react in a way that isn't in line with the kind of person you want to be?  The practice of learning to Master Your Emotions isn't one we can do overnight, but by cultivating this key learning, onboarding this key truth and engage in this small...

We so often arrive at the end of the year and think: "Where has the time gone? Where has this year gone?" But what if we could take an active stance now to avoid that to happen come the end of the year? Here are 5 actionable and implementable ways for you to make the most of the last few months of the year.  Referenced in this episode:  Podcast Episode: Setting Daily Intentions Podcast E...

What is an intention and how can setting a daily intention impact your mindset? How can we realistically implement this practice into our day-to-day and how can it alter your reality?  Referenced in this episode:  Thoughts are expansive The Self-Mastery Solution Program Let's connect online: Website: victoriasardain.com Instagram: @victoriasardain Facebook: Victoria Sardain Coaching

Thoughts are expansive and the little seeds we plant in our mind become greater than us.  In this episode we dig deep into this concept from many different angles in order to understand how our thoughts expand and what can we do to make sure that this expansion pulls us upwards and not downwards.  Referenced in this episode:  The drawbacks of positive thinking episode Let's connect online: We...

With all the hype and buzz around Self-Care I thought I'd tackle the topic from a slightly different angle. Of course Self-Care is incredibly important and the movement has been one that has helped many regain focus, take time for themselves without feeling guilty and live a healthier life...  But is it the answer to everything? Is it possible that what we see as Self-Care could be having adv...

As humans we are wired to preserve energy and choose the path of least resistance. How come then, there are some who choose a unique path, one in the pursuit of something important, meaningful but definitely not easy?  We call them Inspiring Minds. In this new series, every month we will be speaking with those who have veered off the path of least resistance in the pursuit of more. In this episode...

In this 3rd and final episode of the Time Series, we're talking about living in the past. Why do we find ourselves mentally time travelling to the past? What are the dangers of thinking too much about the past? Yet on the other hand, why is thinking back over past experiences incredibly important and even necessary? Referenced in this episode:  Time Series Episode #1: Living in the present Ti...

After last week's episode of living in the present, this week we're digging deep into living in the future. Why do we do it? What are the dangers of living in the future? What are the important benefits? Referenced in the episode:  Time Series Episode #1: Living in the present Episode on the Victim Mentality Let's connect online: Website: victoriasardain.com Instagram: @victoriasard...

More and more we hear about how we should be living more in the present. Why is this something we struggle to do? Why is this something we need to be focusing on consciously and how do we do it?  Referenced in this episode:  Guided IGTV meditations Guided Yoga Nidra meditation Let's connect online: Website: victoriasardain.com Instagram: @victoriasardain Facebook: Victoria Sardain Coaching

While preparing ourselves for a challenging time ahead, should we focus on the best or prepare for the worst? Here are 5 reflections to go through as you approach a challenging phase or situation. Let's connect online: Website: victoriasardain.com Instagram: @victoriasardain Facebook: Victoria Sardain Coaching

Why do so many of us struggle to give ourselves permission to rest? Why do we feel guilty when we take time off? In this episode I tackle the issue from 4 different angles.  At the end you'll find 4 reflection questions to help you dig deeper into your own self-reflection. Referenced in this podcast episode: Episode: Chaos Order Balance Episode: Identity Let's connect online: Website: vi...

How come two people with good intentions, who want to make a relationship work, find themselves in arguments, disagreements or disappointing each other? In this episode we are going through one of the main reasons why we find ourselves getting disappointed and disappointing others. Let's connect online: Website: victoriasardain.com Instagram: @victoriasardain Facebook: Victoria Sardain Coachi...

In this episode I go through one of the main reasons why we find ourselves knowing, mind-numbingly scrolling on our phones and wasting our time. I go through this topic by guiding you through a personal example and how I went through my personal circumstance which will hopefully shine some light on what a healthy reflection can look like and where it can lead you. Referenced in this episode:  • Ep...

We're already half way through 2021!  In this episode I go through with you what are the 3 biggest challenges I've noticed with my coaching clients and explain what we need to do to overcome these challenges. We end the episode with a little mid-year reflection to wrap up the previous 6 months and look forward to the coming 6 months.  Referenced in this episode:  What is the Drama (victi...

In this episode we are diving deep into the role of Persecutor in the Drama Triangle, also known as the "bad guy".  In this episode we talk about what this role looks like, how we can find ourselves in this role and what we can do to get ourselves out.  Referenced in this episode:  Episode about the Drama Triangle Episode about the role of the Rescuer Episode about the role of the Victim...

This week we're digging deep into the role of the Victim in the Drama Triangle.  The Victim is one that is much easier to notice in others that it is in ourselves, but what I really encourage you to do with this episode is to try reflect on moments where you've taken the role of the Victim, or maybe even an area in life in which you're taking this role right now.  In this episode we...

Do you often find yourself swooping in to try save the day? Always putting your own wants & needs on the back burner to help others? The systematic need to save / rescue is known as the Saviour Complex or the position of the rescuer in the Drama Triangle. In this episode we go through the drawbacks and long-term dangers of taking this position and practical tips on how we can get ourselves out...

Have you ever felt like you get too affected emotionally by your environment? Many of my clients come to me saying exactly that. They say that the problem is that they are over-sensitive or overly emotional... More often than not, they are actually caught in the Drama Triangle. In this episode we dig into all 3 roles of the Drama Triangle, what characterizes them and how we switch from one positio...

As humans we are wired to preserve energy and choose the path of least resistance. How come then, there are some who choose a unique path, one in the pursuit of something important, meaningful but definitely not easy?   We call them Inspiring Minds. In this new series, every month we will be speaking with those who have veered off the path of least resistance in the pursuit of more. In this episod...

A few years back I found myself in a resentful, unhealthy place. I had ambitious physique goals, but despite doing it "all" (tracking macros, counting calories, following a workout place etc.) I couldn't reach the aesthetic I was working towards. I was angry at myself, angry with my body and resentful towards the world. A few realisations led me to make peace with my physique once a...

Both accepting ourselves and changing ourselves hold their importance and their limitations. This conversation digs deeper into when they're important and when they can hold us back.  Referenced in this episode:  Podcast Episode on the Chaos Order Balance Wheel of Life Guidebook Reflection Qs:  What's an area of your life you can admit you really want to change? Why do I want to change t...

In this episode we're talking all about building habits, based on the 4 principles of habit building:  1. We are all unique when it comes to habits 2. Curiosity > Culpability 3. Habits are non-linear 4. Focus on adaptability Recommended Resources:  4 Tendencies Quiz This episode was inspired by Week 2 of my Self-Mastery Program where we go over Mastering Your Habits. Week 2 includes a 90-m...

In today's episode I'm joined by Aline and Cornelia who are both experts at Generali Insurance. We debunk all of the biggest fears, concerns and misinformation we hear about investing, insurance, retirement, saving and more... Find out more about the Tomorrow Invest investment plan by Generali click here .   Extra support material referenced in the episode:  Invest Your Assets with Confi...