Mindset, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting | Are you chasing goals that aren't actually yours? In this powerful episode, I explore how childhood programming shapes our adult ambitions—often without us realising it.

Have you ever wondered why you keep self-sabotaging your fat loss journey or feeling unfulfilled in your career? The answer might shock you. I share insights from my recent work with a veterinary practice about how our subconscious programming from ages 0-7 creates patterns that drive our behaviours decades later.

Learn how to determine if you're pursuing someone else's expectations rather than your authentic desires. I'll guide you through a simple exercise to uncover the true motivations behind your goals and reclaim control of your life's direction.

Whether it's weight loss, career choices, or relationships, this episode will help you question if you're steering your own boat or if someone else is secretly at the helm.

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0:00 - Intro

0:10 - Is your goal actually yours or programmed by others?

1:00 - How childhood programming shapes your adult ambitions

2:44 - Why you might be self-sabotaging your own success

5:25 - Reframing goals: health vs arbitrary numbers

7:04 - Taking control: The power of awareness

Dating advice, relationship patterns, emotional availability: Expert Laura Forbes reveals why you're attracting the wrong people and how to break free from destructive dating cycles. In this candid conversation, we explore the dramatic shifts in dating culture over the past four years. From attachment styles to emotional availability, we unpack why so many people feel disenchanted with modern dating.

Laura explains how social media algorithms create echo chambers that reinforce negative views about relationships, and reveals why chemistry isn't always a reliable indicator of compatibility. We discuss why being emotionally available matters more than ever, how to recognise patterns in your dating life, and practical strategies for attracting healthier relationships.

Whether you're currently dating or taking a break, this episode offers valuable insights on creating authentic connections in today's challenging dating landscape.

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0:00 - Introduction and welcome

2:00 - Dating disenchantment in recent years

6:30 - How social media affects dating perceptions

12:30 - Gender dynamics and masculine/feminine energy

19:30 - Chemistry vs. connection: The "falling in lust" trap

26:00 - Why we attract the same type of people

34:00 - Vulnerability and pacing in relationships

41:00 - Emotional availability: Buzzword or breakthrough?

47:30 - The "Be, Do, Have" formula for relationship success

52:30 - Modern dating deal-breakers: More rigid or flexible?

57:00 - Using intuition to spot genuine partners

Social anxiety, loneliness, and offline connection, today we will discover the science behind why we crave human contact in a digital world.

In this episode, I explore why we're biologically wired for in-person interactions and how digital fatigue is contributing to the loneliness epidemic affecting 27% of adults.

Discover the science behind mirror neurons, oxytocin release, and why even brief interactions with strangers boost happiness more than scrolling through social media. I'll share practical techniques for overcoming social anxiety, from grounding exercises to gradually building confidence in social settings.

Learn how to break free from digital isolation and rebuild meaningful connections in an increasingly screen-dominated world.

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0:00 - Introduction

0:38 - Why we need human connection (Biology & mirror neurons)

2:44 - Digital fatigue and the loneliness epidemic

4:28 - The lack of depth in online interactions

5:43 - Mental health benefits of in-person socialisation

7:07 - How face-to-face interaction reduces stress and anxiety

8:58 - Practical strategies to overcome social anxiety

11:27 - Grounding techniques for managing social anxiety

14:36 - Making social interaction a byproduct of enjoyable activities