The Healing Paradox

EP30 - You Don’t Have To Tiptoe Anymore

Have you ever felt like you’re constantly walking on eggshells, afraid to say anything that might upset someone? 
In this episode of The Healing Paradox, we’re going to dive into why we learn to do this and what it really costs us. We’ll explore how to break free from this pattern and reclaim the freedom to be ourselves again.
You’ll learn some really cool stuff, like why “keeping the peace” often starts in childhood and how it can stay stuck in our bodies. We’ll also talk about the hidden cost of self-silencing and people-pleasing, and how to gently reclaim space in your voice, breath, and body.
And here’s the best part: we’ll share some simple ways to start speaking small truths, safely and honestly. Plus, there’s a grounding practice that’ll help you expand rather than stay small.

EP29 – Breaking Free From The ‘What If’ Trap

Overthinking doesn’t help you feel safer, it keeps you stuck in fear.
You try to think through every possible outcome, hoping that’ll stop something bad from happening, but you just get more anxious and much less present.
In this episode, we talk about how to spot when you’re caught in the “what if” loop, why it happens, and how you can stop the downward spiral. You’ll learn a simple grounding tool to bring your attention back to the present, where your real choices are.
Inside this episode:
What overthinking is really doing to your nervous system
Why your brain thinks spiralling helps (and how to interrupt it)
A story about fear, hesitation, and a message never sent
The hidden cost of over-preparing for pain that hasn’t happened
A grounding practice to bring you back to what’s real

EP28 - Why Their Reaction Is Not Your Responsibility

When you speak from the heart and someone still blows up, goes quiet, or walks away upset, it’s easy to feel guilty, like you did something wrong. But you can’t control how other people respond. You can only control how you show up.
In this episode, we talk about why taking on other people’s reactions drains your energy and how to start letting that go. You’ll learn how to notice when you’re carrying emotions that aren’t yours, and how to come back to peace by standing in your own truth.
Inside this episode:
Why we take responsibility for other people’s emotions
How early patterns of “keeping the peace” follow us into adulthood
A story that shows what happens when you stop holding someone else’s script
The cost of managing everyone’s reactions
A simple 3-Part Check-In to help you stay grounded in your truth

EP27 - Dealing With Criticism And Judgment

When someone criticises you, it’s easy to feel small, doubtful, or even ashamed. But you can’t control their reactions, you can only choose how you show up.
In this episode, we talk about how to stop hanging onto other people’s opinions, so you can protect your energy and keep your sense of peace. You’ll learn a simple way to let go of words that don’t belong to you and step back into your own story.
Inside this episode:
Why criticism feels so personal (and why it often isn’t about you)
A way that helps you see whose script you’re following
How to notice judgment without taking it in as truth
A simple “Not Mine” practice to let go of what isn’t yours

EP26 - Trusting Yourself In Difficult Moments

When life feels out of control, our first instinct is often to fix, solve, or react. But what if your real power is in taking a step back and pausing?
In this episode, we talk about how to stay grounded when everything feels too much. You'll learn a simple way to centre yourself, so you can respond with calm instead. It’s not about getting things perfect, it’s about learning to trust yourself, one step at a time.
Inside this episode:
Why reacting fast isn’t failure, it’s actually protection
A calming practice you can use anytime, anywhere
How trust builds when you stay present with yourself
A new way to see “being steady” when things get stressful

EP25 - Reclaiming Your Self-Worth

Your value doesn't change just because someone else couldn't see it.
In this episode of The Healing Paradox, we’re talking about the pain of rejection, silence, and feeling "not enough."
If you've ever looked to someone else for proof of your worth, this one's for you.
Including:
Why we confuse someone else’s opinion with our value
The funhouse mirror metaphor and why it matters
The "I messed up" trap, and how to find your footing again
How to reclaim your reflection
A 3-part practice to help you anchor your worth
You don’t need someone else’s approval to know who you are.
You just need a clearer mirror.

EP24 - Confidence In Uncertainty

You don’t need all the answers before you take a step forward.
In this episode of The Healing Paradox, we explore what real confidence looks like when life feels uncertain.
Including:
Why waiting for certainty keeps us stuck
How confidence grows through action, not control
A simple metaphor for moving forward with “just enough light”
A real-life story of finding clarity through small steps
A 24-hour practice to help you take action now
Confidence isn’t about being fearless. It’s about trusting yourself enough to begin.

EP23 - Speaking Your Truth Without Fear

Have you ever kept quiet to avoid upsetting someone… but felt worse afterwards?
In this episode of The Healing Paradox, we talk about how to say what you really feel, without blame, without anger. Just in a way that feels authentically aligned.
You’ll learn:
Why speaking up can feel scary
A better way to share how you feel (even if it’s hard)
Simple phrases you can try out loud
A short exercise to practise using your voice
Why real connection starts with truth
This episode is for anyone who’s ready to stop biting their tongue and holding it in.

EP22 - Overcoming The Fear Of Rejection

Have you ever held back from sharing your feelings or ideas, just to avoid being rejected?
Most people do. 
Fear of rejection is one of the most common emotional blocks, and it often forms early in life from our first experience of feeling unsafe being ourselves.
In this episode of The Healing Paradox, we talk about:
Why this fear shows up (and what it's really trying to protect)
A simple way to help you see rejection differently
A calming, practical tool you can use this week
A journaling prompt to help you notice where you're holding back
This isn’t about “pushing through.”
It’s about calling it out, being more compassionate with yourself, and learning to show up without shame.

EP21 - The Role Of Self-Compassion In Healing

Healing is already challenging enough, and the last thing you need is an inner critic making the process even harder. In this episode, we explore how self-compassion transforms healing from punishment into a partnership.
You’ll learn:
Why being hard on yourself slows your healing.
What self-compassion really means (and what it’s not).
How to spot your inner critic’s voice.
How to use “The Friend Test” to shift how you speak to yourself.
A short exercise to build compassion into your daily life.
Whether you’ve been stuck in self-criticism or just want your healing journey to be easier, this episode will help.