Here with Hannah

Hannah Weir
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A space to slow down, be here, and reconnect with who you truly are.

  1. 31 May

    The fear of being seen for who you really are

    There comes a point where the discomfort of staying the same becomes greater than the discomfort of change. Lately I've been myself moving through a period of deep healing and growth. And at times it has felt like regression — old patterns resurfacing, familiar fears reappearing and feeling like I’ve been moving backwards. But I am coming to see that these are signs of failure at all. They’re actually invitations into a deeper level of growth. In this episode, I'm sharing a realisation that has been unfolding for me over the past few months, that underneath the old patterns of perfectionism, procrastination and people-pleasing was a deeper fear: the fear of being seen for who I really am. In this episode we explore: • Why growth is not linear • The difference between visibility and authentic self-expression • How perfectionism can become a protective strategy • The connection between nervous system dysregulation and creative expression • The fear of rejection, judgment, and being misunderstood • Learning to take imperfect action instead of waiting until we feel "ready" • Releasing the pressure to manage how others perceive us This conversation is an honest reflection of what I’m currently moving through, and a reminder that there’s no perfect version of ourselves that we arrive at. It’s an ongoing “forever journey”, as I like to call it, of becoming more of who we already are, and allowing that version of ourselves to be seen. If you've been hiding parts of yourself or waiting until you feel more confident or prepared before showing up, I hope this reminds you that being who you really are is exactly what the world needs.  Thank you for being here. Chapters: 0:00 - When growth feels like regression 0:24 - The nonlinear nature of healing and growth 1:44 - Uncovering one of my deepest fears 2:39 - The fear of being seen for who I really am 4:40 - Perfectionism, people-pleasing + self-protection 5:13 - Nervous system dysregulation + visibility 8:35 - Fear of rejection + taking imperfect action 12:54 - Human Design, projection + being misunderstood 14:07 - Letting go of the perfect version of myself 15:53 - A reminder for anyone hiding their true self 16:45 - The message that changed everything Explore more from me: YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/hannahweir⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@_hannahweir_⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_hannahweir_/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Led by Life Podcast | ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ledbylifepod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack | ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@hannahlouiseweir⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links | ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/hannahweir⁠⁠⁠⁠ For business inquiries, please email: ⁠hello@hannahweir.com

    20 min

  2. 26 Apr

    Simple self care habits to reset your life (and nervous system)

    In this episode, I sit share 10 simple self care habits I’m focusing on as I pull myself out of a slump. In my latest YouTube video, I opened up about finding myself in a bit of a rut and what I’ve been doing to gently reconnect with myself again. As I was editing that video, I realised that intuitively, I had already been leaning into many of the simple habits and rituals that help regulate the nervous system. If you’re new here, I’m a meditation and mindfulness teacher, and these are the kinds of practices I often share with my clients. But sometimes, it’s easier to recognise these things in others than it is in ourselves. Looking back, I can see that what I’ve been moving through is a version of burnout and nervous system dysregulation. When stress, grief, or life’s challenges build up over time, it can leave us feeling stuck, exhausted, disconnected, and not quite like ourselves. And for me, there’s been a lot: • A busy season of life with work and commitments • Navigating grief and loss over the past couple of years • Doing deep inner work and healing So today I wanted to gently explore some of the simplest ways we can begin to regulate our nervous system, reconnect with ourselves, and start to feel better again. Thank you for being here. Free guided meditations on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe01rPm_SrjbzUtqFG_xxFYXY9xL6goR7 Journal prompts: • What is truly important to me right now? • What are the things I can focus on that would help me feel more connected to myself? • What are the smallest daily steps I could take to feel better? Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 0:36 – Feeling stuck & in a rut 2:51 – Signs of nervous system dysregulation 4:12 – Life lately & burnout 6:12 – Inner child healing 7:05 – Reconnecting with yourself 7:54 – Setting intentions 9:15 – 1. Hydration, nutrition & mindful consumption 10:13 – 2. Morning sunlight 10:43 – 3. Gentle movement & nature 13:28 – 4. Personal care rituals 14:30 – 5. Journaling & reflection 16:32 – 6. Creativity & play 18:38 – Atelic vs. telic activities 21:48 – 7. Grounding techniques (breath) 24:01 – Grounding (orienting) 25:05 – 8. Yoga & meditation 25:25 – My meditation journey 26:54 – 9. Caring for your environment 28:12 – 10. Presence & mindful moments 30:24 – Reflection Explore more from me: YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/hannahweir⁠⁠⁠ TikTok | ⁠⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@_hannahweir_⁠⁠⁠ Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_hannahweir_/⁠⁠⁠ Led by Life Podcast | ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ledbylifepod⁠⁠⁠ Substack | ⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@hannahlouiseweir⁠⁠⁠ Links | ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/hannahweir⁠⁠⁠ For business inquiries, please email: hello@hannahweir.com

    32 min

  3. 5 Apr

    If things feel heavy right now… try this (Guided Practice)

    If things feel heavy right now, you’re not alone 🤍 This is a gentle guided practice to help you come back to yourself — to ground into the present moment, reconnect with your body, and create a little space amidst whatever you may be moving through. Lately, it feels like so many of us are navigating challenges, both individually and collectively. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotional, or weighed down by life, this practice is an invitation to pause. Through a combination of guided meditation, breathing technique and reflection, we return to a place of calm, clarity, and steadiness within. You don’t have to carry everything on your own. You’re allowed to put some things down. Thank you for being here. In this practice, we move through: • A guided grounding meditation • Gentle breathwork to regulate the nervous system • Light movement and orienting • Reflection and journaling prompts Journal and reflection prompts: • What has been feeling heavy or challenging recently? • What themes or patterns have been presenting? • What is one small thing you could do for yourself right now? • What is one small thing that is within your control? Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 0:41 – Guided grounding meditation 12:00 – Breathing techniques 14:27 – Gentle movement & orienting 15:30 – Reflection & journaling prompts 18:28 – Closing Explore more from me: YouTube | ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/hannahweir⁠⁠ TikTok | ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@_hannahweir_⁠⁠ Instagram | ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_hannahweir_/⁠⁠ Led by Life Podcast | ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ledbylifepod⁠⁠ Substack | ⁠⁠https://substack.com/@hannahlouiseweir⁠⁠ Links | ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/hannahweir⁠⁠ For business inquiries, please email: hello@hannahweir.com

    20 min

  4. 22 Mar

    Life can change so much in just a few years...

    In this episode, we’re reflecting on just how much life can change, even when it feels like nothing is really happening. I reflect on the past few years of life, and recognising how much has shifted. From the outside, it can sometimes feel like things look the same… but internally, everything has changed. In this conversation, I talk about the importance of zooming out and acknowledging how far we’ve come, especially during seasons where old patterns resurface, emotions feel heightened, and life feels uncertain or chaotic. I share about grief, change, and the process of letting go — not only of circumstances, but of past versions of ourselves. This episode was recorded during a time of seasonal transition (moving into autumn here in Australia), and also amidst a period of reflection, with themes of the past resurfacing. I also open up about a deeply personal chapter in my life that changed the trajectory of everything, and how that experience ultimately led me back to myself. This is a gentle reminder that even when it feels like you’re going backwards, you may actually be being shown just how much you’ve grown. In this episode, we explore: • Recognising how far you’ve come (even when it doesn’t feel like it) • Navigating seasons of change, grief and transformation • Letting go of past versions of yourself with compassion • Why old patterns resurface (and what they’re here to show you) • The power of reflection, presence, and conscious choice • Reconnecting with yourself and your values. Some journal prompts through the shifting seasons: • What is it that I’ve overcome? • What have I learned? • What are the things I’ve been through that nobody even knows about? • What no longer serves me? • What are the things that make me feel small? • What am I ready to release? Resources mentioned: • Letting Go by David R. Hawkins • To Be Magnetic + ‘Expanded’ Podcast (manifestation & subconscious work) Get 15% off with code HANNAH5429: https://login.tobemagnetic.com/offers/B3A5LJU7/checkout Thank you for being here.  Chapters: 0:00 – Intro quote 0:40 – The energy lately (change, chaos & transitions) 3:07 – Nothing has changed… and yet everything has 4:44 – When old patterns resurface 5:50 – A significant day & life changing moment 6:48 – The intention that shifted everything 7:48 – Grieving past versions of ourselves 9:28 – The practice of being present 10:22 – Seasons of change & transition 11:46 – Growth, challenges and “tests” 12:09 – Subconscious work & manifestation 15:26 – Recognising how far we’ve come 16:57 – My journey & major life shifts 18:53 – Reconnecting with myself 20:28 – Taking a moment to acknowledge ourselves 21:23 – Practices for this season 22:39 – Letting go 25:27 – Outro Explore more from me: YouTube | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/hannahweir⁠ TikTok | ⁠https://tiktok.com/@_hannahweir_⁠ Instagram | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_hannahweir_/⁠ Led by Life Podcast | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ledbylifepod⁠ Substack | ⁠https://substack.com/@hannahlouiseweir⁠ Links | ⁠https://linktr.ee/hannahweir⁠ For business inquiries, please email: hello@hannahweir.com

    26 min

  5. 8 Mar

    Moving slowly in a fast paced world: A new era

    After nearly two years away, the podcast is finally back. In this episode, I’m sharing why I took a long break from creating, what life has looked like behind the scenes, and how I’ve learned to stop waiting for “perfect” conditions to show up. In this conversation, we talk about: • Taking a break from social media and creative work• Trusting your own timing in a fast-paced world• Navigating grief, growth, and life transitions• The seasons of life (and why not every season is for output)• Creative burnout and learning to create in a new way• Letting go of perfection and showing up anyway Thank you for being here.  Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:51 - Learning to trust my own pace 1:19 - Being intentional with how I create and share 4:00 - The evolution of my podcast  5:28 - Waiting for perfect conditions 7:23 - Life update (the last couple of months & years) 9:50 - The seasons of life 13:38 - Creating in a new way 16:26 - A new era 18:12 - Navigating audio challenges in realtime 19:37 - Breaking out of self imposted limitations  20:42 - Life will never be perfect 21:34 - Being present and focusing on self care 22:22 - Connection to nature 23:07 - Outro Explore more from me: YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/hannahweir TikTok | https://tiktok.com/@_hannahweir_ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_hannahweir_/ Led by Life Podcast | https://www.youtube.com/@ledbylifepod Substack | https://substack.com/@hannahlouiseweir Links | https://linktr.ee/hannahweir For business inquiries, please email: hello@hannahweir.com

    24 min

  6. 23/05/2024

    100. Starting my life over at 30. This is my story.

    Thank you so much for listening. If this is your first ever episode, or if you've been here listening for this whole journey, I appreciate you so much. Podcast episodes mentioned: My divorce story My miscarriage story Links: Resources & offerings: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/hannahresources⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@hannahweir⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@_hannahweir_⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_hannahweir_/⁠⁠⁠ Led by Life Podcast with Hannah & Rafaela, exploring Human Design & the Gene Keys - on ⁠Spotify, ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ and ⁠YouTube Time stamps: 0:00 - Intro 6:12 - My upbringing 11:25 - Eating disorder 15:05 - Friendship fallouts and social anxiety 18:25 - My relationships 18:51 - Following the traditional path 19:12 - Divorce and miscarriage 19:53 - Going through pregnancy loss 20:51 - Listening to my intuition 21:57 - Reconnecting with the Truth of who we are 23:21 - Hitting rock bottom, having suicidal thoughts 24:18 - Starting over 25:08 - Letting go of what people think 26:36 - Rebuilding my life 30:49 - Discovering meditation and mindfulness 32:58 - YouTube journey and The Nail Trail 36:00 - Letting go of labels 37:50 - Working for myself 38:40 - Learning to love myself and my body 39:13 - What I’m working on now 44:00 - Authenticity 46:13 - Podcast update

    49 min

  7. 09/05/2024

    99. Knowing when to persist and when to quit

    In this episode we explore how to know when to persist and when to quit. Hope you enjoy! “Don’t Quit” by John Greenleaf Whittier: “When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,When the funds are low and the debts are high,And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,When care is pressing you down a bit,Rest, if you must, but don’t you quit. Success is failure turned inside out-The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,And you never can tell how close you are,It may be near when it seems so far,So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit-It’s when things seem worst that you must not quit”. LINKS: Resources & offerings: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/hannahresources⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@hannahweir⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@_hannahweir_⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_hannahweir_/⁠⁠ Led by Life Podcast with Hannah & Rafaela, exploring Human Design & the Gene Keys: Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Cr6hD50LUi60KooSCZaUs?si=eb0ddbf42b31499a⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/led-by-life-the-podcast/id1662424642⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ledbylifepod⁠⁠

    18 min

  8. 02/05/2024

    98. How to know if you're on the right path

    Today's episode has come straight from the heart. Hope you enjoy! Quotes shared in this episode: “If the path before you is clear, you're probably on someone else's.” - Joseph Campbell “When nothing is certain, anything is possible.” - Mandy Hale “Let us not worry about the future. Let us only do the right thing today, as this moment, here and now. Let the future take care of itself.” - Sri Chinmoy Thank you so much for listening to this episode. You can find out more about what I’m up to below. LINKS: Resources & offerings: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/hannahresources⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@hannahweir⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@_hannahweir_⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_hannahweir_/⁠⁠ Led by Life Podcast with Hannah & Rafaela, exploring Human Design & the Gene Keys: Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0Cr6hD50LUi60KooSCZaUs?si=eb0ddbf42b31499a⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/led-by-life-the-podcast/id1662424642⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ledbylifepod⁠⁠

    22 min
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A space to slow down, be here, and reconnect with who you truly are.

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  • Creator
    Hannah Weir
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Hannah Weir
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    Here with Hannah