Welcome back to the season finale of the Full Circle Podcast with your host, Gillian McMichael.

Over the past nine episodes, we’ve explored powerful themes like self-awareness, imposter syndrome, setting boundaries, and learning to love ourselves through change.

In this final episode, we’re diving into a topic that impacts so many of us - procrastination and burnout.

You’ll learn:

• Why procrastination isn’t laziness - but avoidance driven by fear, perfectionism, or overwhelm.
• How burnout builds over time and what signs to watch for before it takes hold.
• Simple yet powerful strategies to overcome procrastination using techniques like the Pomodoro method and progress-over-perfection thinking.
• How to prevent and recover from burnout by setting boundaries, prioritising self-care, and letting go of the myth that rest is selfish.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply needing a reset, this episode is here to help you break free and return to the best version of yourself.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Procrastination and burnout are often two sides of the same coin.
• Perfectionism creates paralysis. Choose progress instead.
• Boundaries aren’t selfish - they’re a form of self-respect.
• Rest is a requirement, not a luxury.

This is your reminder that taking care of yourself is an act of strength - and essential for your long-term wellbeing.

Thank you for joining me this season. Keep reflecting, stay curious, and remember: you are always evolving into your truest self. ✨🙏🏼

Welcome back to the Full Circle Podcast. In this episode, we’re exploring one of the most powerful tools for personal growth: setting healthy boundaries.

Boundaries are essential for protecting your time, energy, and mental wellbeing - yet so many of us struggle to set them, enforce them, or even understand why they matter. Whether you’ve found yourself saying yes when you really wanted to say no, or you’ve felt drained by relationships that push past your limits, this episode is for you.

Join Gillian as she breaks down:

✨ What boundaries really are (and what they’re not)
✨ How to identify where your boundaries are needed
✨ Why we feel guilt when enforcing boundaries—and how to shift that mindset
✨ The difference between internal and external boundaries
✨ Practical tools to communicate and uphold your limits with confidence
✨ What to do when people push back or ignore your boundaries
✨ How saying no can be a powerful act of self-respect

This episode offers both compassionate insight and practical strategies to help you honour your needs, show up more fully for yourself, and create space for the life you truly want to live.

Change is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to break you.

In this heartfelt episode, Gillian explores how to cultivate self-love and compassion during times of transition. Whether you’re facing a career shift, a relationship change, or an inner transformation, change can feel overwhelming, triggering fear, resistance, and self-doubt.

But change is also an invitation - a chance to grow into the most authentic version of yourself. Through practical tools and reflective exercises, Gillian shows you how to honour your emotions, strengthen self-trust, and embrace transformation with grace.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🌀Why change feels uncomfortable and why we resist it
🌀How to reframe change as an opportunity for growth
🌀The role of self-compassion in navigating uncertainty
🌀Journaling prompts to support self-acceptance during transition
🌀How affirmations can quiet self-doubt and build confidence
🌀The importance of grieving what you let go of
🌀Tools like visualisation, self-care, and small wins to stay grounded
🌀How to trust yourself and your journey, even when the path isn’t clear

Reflection Questions:

💭 What part of yourself or your past are you ready to release?
💭 How can you speak to yourself with more kindness during this transition?
💭 What small daily practices will help you stay grounded as you change?

Powerful Takeaway:

“Change isn’t something to fear - it’s an invitation to love yourself more deeply as you grow.”