The Filosophy Podcast

Fionna Findley
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The Filosophy: The Art of Intuitive Healing & Leadership Welcome to The Filosophy, a space for women ready to reconnect, realign, and rise into their most fulfilled, purpose-driven selves. Hosted by Fionna Findley, this podcast blends intuition, emotional intelligence, and self-leadership, guiding you to rewire your mind and rewild your spirit - one thought at a time. Through real conversations, deep insights, and soulful strategies, we explore: 🌿 Healing & Self-Discovery - Tuning into your body, intuition, and emotions 💡 Rewiring Your Mind - Breaking cycles, shifting perspectives, and expanding possibilities ✨ Living & Leading with Purpose - Navigating life, business, and motherhood with more ease and alignment This isn’t about hustle culture or perfection - it’s about honouring your evolution, trusting your path, and stepping fully into your power. 💫 Because your transformation starts with one moment, one thought, one shift at a time. 🎧 Tune in, breathe deep, and let’s begin.

  1. 16/06/2025

    The Cost of Saying Yes When You Really Want to Say No

    The Cost of Saying Yes When You Really Want to Say No Have you ever found yourself saying yes, not because you wanted to, but because it felt easier than facing the discomfort of saying no? In this deeply honest episode of The Filosophy Podcast, I share a personal moment where I almost betrayed my own values under the mask of kindness. What started as a simple ask for help became a powerful lesson in boundaries, self-responsibility, and nervous system awareness. You'll hear me unpack: Why intuition speaks before your brain catches up How people-pleasing, scarcity, and the “rescuer” mask show up What it really means to honour your values when no one else understands How to pause, reset, and respond in alignment 📌 Need help learning how to pause and regulate before you override your truth? Check out the Chill Out Foundations course, this is your nervous system starting point to calm the chaos and make clear, grounded decisions. 👉 Explore the Course ⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes a reference to a situation involving domestic violence (not discussed in detail). Please listen in a way that feels safe and supportive for you.

    23 min

  2. 04/06/2025

    The Myth of Manipulative Kids: Why It’s Really a Call for Safety & Connection

    In today’s episode, we’re unpacking one of the most common (and damaging) myths in parenting — the idea that kids are “manipulating” us when they act out. What’s really happening beneath the behaviour? Often it’s a dysregulated nervous system, an unmet need, and a deep call for connection. In this conversation, we’ll explore: ✨ Why the “manipulative child” myth exists — and why it’s outdated ✨ How young children’s nervous systems really work ✨ Why co-regulation is more powerful than correction ✨ How labels like “manipulative” create shame and disconnection ✨ Simple ways to shift your perspective and support your child through those big moments This is not about permissive parenting — it’s about understanding the human beneath the behaviour, and parenting from a place of nervous system awareness and relational safety. ✨ Mentioned in this episode: Want practical tools to support your own nervous system (especially on those tough parenting days)? Check out my Chill Out Course here  Take what you need, leave what you don’t. You know your child best — and this is your unique parenting journey. Thanks for tuning in! 💛 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to The Filosophy Podcast 00:48 Parenting as Self-Reflection 01:18 The Myth of Manipulative Kids 02:56 Understanding Children's Behaviour 03:52 The Importance of Connection 05:43 Nervous System and Child Development 07:35 Supporting Your Nervous System as a Parent (featuring the Chill Out Course) 08:42 Reevaluating the Idea of Manipulation in Children 11:14 The Impact of Labelling Children 14:23 Co-Regulation and Parenting Strategies 17:46 Final Thoughts on Parenting

    20 min

  3. 28/05/2025

    Postnatal Depression? It Might Be Unfed Values.

    When you're lost in motherhood, it’s easy to think something’s wrong with you. But what if postnatal depression isn’t just hormonal… what if it’s a signal from your soul? In this final episode of our 3-part series, we explore how disconnection from your core values can manifest as sadness, guilt, or emotional numbness—and how reconnecting with your values can help you reclaim a sense of peace, purpose, and presence in motherhood. I’ll share a personal story (spoiler: it involves crying babies, dog poo, and people-pleasing) and walk you through the process of identifying what truly matters to you, so you can begin parenting from a place of self-trust, rather than performance. 🎧 This episode is a reminder: You’re not broken. You might just be out of alignment. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & recap of episodes 1 & 2 02:30 – The poop-bag moment: shame, pressure & people-pleasing 07:14 – Postnatal depression & emotional disconnection 09:45 – Why we perform in motherhood (and why it’s exhausting) 12:00 – Values vs. validation: what’s actually driving your parenting? 15:25 – My 3 values (Connection, Fulfillment, Freedom) 19:20 – How I changed my parenting to align with them 23:45 – Why healing starts with knowing your “why” 27:40 – A takeaway practice: Find & fuel one core value 31:00 – Outro & next steps ✨ Mentioned in this episode: 🌀 Chill Out: Nervous System Foundations Course 📅 14-Day Self-Trust Challenge (includes daily value-based practices) 🧘‍♀️ Upcoming Online & In-Person Workshops

    25 min

  4. 20/05/2025

    Yes, You Can Start Yoga! (Even If You Poo Poo the Woo Woo)

    In this unscripted episode, I share the honest, sometimes messy, and always real story of my yoga journey. How I found it, lost it, broke up with it (more than once), and eventually came home to it in a whole new way. We bust the myths, dive into nervous system truths, and explore why yoga has nothing to do with how you look—and everything to do with how you feel. If you’ve ever thought yoga “wasn’t for you,” this is your sign to come to the mat... and find your way. Want to start calming the chaos? We got you!  Personal Growth is messy and sometimes you just need to know you're not "doing it wrong".   📚 Online Courses Chill Out Foundations - An introductory course to Nervous System Know-How 14 Day Challenge - Learn self trust and start rewiring your brain to thrive! 🎧 Other episodes you may like: Holistic Healing Know-how (even for those who poo the woo-woo) Postnatal Depression: A sign your nervous system needs some support The Invisable load of grief 🔹 LET’S BE FRIENDS 🔹 ✦ Subscribe: Here ✦ Instagram (come say hi!): @fionnafindley or @filosophypodcast Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Philosophy Podcast 00:41 Unscripted Thoughts on Yoga 01:27 My Personal Yoga Journey 03:37 The Deeper Meaning of Yoga 06:08 Yoga as a Personal Practice 15:07 Common Questions About Yoga 21:38 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 23:36 Podcast Yoga Exercise 24:27 Closing Remarks       🔹 Disclaimer 🔹 This video is not sponsored. All my opinions about products and services are my own, but I appreciate the support if you would like to purchase any of my digital programs or 1 on 1 services, this will support my love of contributing to the conversation of expansion and limitlessness for fulfilment.

    26 min

  5. 13/05/2025

    Postnatal Depression: A Sign That Your Nervous System Needs Support

    What if you're not failing.... it's just your nervous system asking for support? In this episode, we explore how postnatal depression often shows up when your nervous system is overwhelmed. Learn why perfectionism, research, and routine don’t always soothe...and what actually does. ✨ Explore the Chill Out Nervous System Course: https://shop.fionnafindley.com/chill-out-foundations 💬 Have Fi in your corner, cheering you in coaching sessions https://www.fionnafindley.com/life-coach-packages

    24 min

  6. 06/05/2025

    Becoming Comfortable with Change: The Hidden Truth About Postnatal Depression

    Nobody tells you that becoming a mother often begins with grieving the woman you used to be. In this powerful episode of The Filosophy Podcast, I share my personal experience with the emotional layers of postnatal depression — or what I now call a motherhood identity crisis. We explore the grief of losing your old self, how sleep deprivation and nervous system overload impact your mental health, and why self-compassion is the foundation of healing. If you're navigating this transition or supporting someone who is, I hope this honest reflection reminds you that you're not alone — and that grief, identity shifts, and deep love can all exist at once. Take what you need, leave what you don’t, and let what resonates land in your body of wisdom. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction to the Philosophy Podcast 00:50 – Understanding Postnatal Depression 02:04 – Personal Experiences and Challenges 06:10 – Grieving the Old Self 11:15 – Identity Crisis and Acceptance 18:35 – Invitation to Reflect and Accept 19:54 – Conclusion and Next Steps 💻 LINKS & RESOURCES 🎧 Chill Out Course – Nervous system regulation tools for everyday life: https://shop.fionnafindley.com/chill-out-foundations/ 🛒 14-Day Self-Trust Challenge – Rebuild confidence through small, intentional steps: https://shop.fionnafindley.com/14-day-transformation-challenge/ ✨ Join the VIP List – Be the first to hear about new episodes, programs, and offers: https://fionnafindley.myflodesk.com/mpd5cojzlv 📅 Book a 30-Min Clarity Chat – Let’s talk about where you’re at: https://wix.to/ZlxtGcf 🌐 More on the Podcast + Full Transcript https://www.fionnafindley.com/podcast

    21 min

  7. 27/04/2025

    The Invisible Load of Grief: Burnout, Motherhood, and Spiritual Healing

    This episode is for the woman quietly holding everything together, while falling apart inside. The mother. The daughter. The leader. If you've ever found yourself caring for your kids and your aging parents while barely staying afloat… this is your permission slip to breathe. I share the raw, personal story of my mother’s passing, and the unexpected unraveling that followed, physically, emotionally, spiritually. But inside that grief was a quiet invitation: to surrender, to slow down, and to come home to something deeper. We explore: The energetics of grief and how it impacts the body (especially the lungs) What it means to be in the sandwich generation How rituals, rest, and spiritual surrender helps healing Rebuilding from the inside out — without forcing the timeline A reminder: You’re allowed to be in pieces and still be powerful. This isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of a deeper kind of strength. Timestamp 00:00 – Introduction to The Filosophy Podcast 00:47 – A Deeply Personal Episode: Grief, chaos, and change 01:39 – The Sudden Loss of My Mother 02:50 – The Sandwich Generation: Caring for children and aging parents 04:59 – The Transformation Process: From shattered to soupy to rebirth 08:55 – Surrender and Spiritual Connection: Hearing the quiet voice inside 13:51 – An Invitation to the Inner Architect Masterclass 16:20 – Embracing Stillness and Personal Rituals 19:39 – Trusting the Rebuild: Grief without the sting 24:11 – Final Thoughts: Gratitude, wholeness, and moving forward 💬 Links & Resources Mentioned: 🔗 Book a 30-minute clarity chat 🌐 Explore more offerings at www.fionnafindley.com 🌿 Join The Inner Architect Masterclass 🔥 Listen to the Rituals & Reconnection Episode 📖 Mirrors in the Earth by Asia Suler – Find it here 📘 The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer – Explore the book If this episode lands, share it with a woman you love. We were never meant to navigate these sacred seasons in silence. 🧘‍♀️ Keep calm, keep curious, and stay connected.

    25 min

  8. 21/04/2025

    How Skin Cancer Showed Me I Was Having a Spiritual Crisis | My Holistic Health Awakening

    How Skin Cancer Showed Me I Was Having a Spiritual Crisis | My Holistic Health Awakening   I was doing all "the right things", yoga, breathwork, green juices  and still, something was deeply off. When a tiny mark on my scalp turned out to be basal cell carcinoma, it wasn’t just a skin diagnosis. It was a wake-up call from my soul. This episode is the story of how my body became the messenger, how illness cracked me open, and how that moment marked the start of my true healing journey, not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually, and energetically. If you’ve ever felt like your body is trying to tell you something… it probably is! It's time to start listening.....     ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to the Philosophy Podcast 00:39 – A Life-Changing Diagnosis 02:48 – The Emotional and Spiritual Journey 06:34 – Discovering Metaphysical Healing 07:16 – Integrating Holistic Healthcare 08:33 – Empowerment Through Self-Discovery 09:48 – Connecting the Dots: Emotional Anatomy 16:14 – Final Thoughts and Invitation 💌 Join My VIP List Be the first to hear when new offers drop, episodes release, and early bird bonuses open: 👉 Join the list here 💻 Explore the Skin Cancer Healing Course A holistic, nervous system-informed digital program that goes deep into the emotional anatomy and metaphysical wisdom behind healing. Includes breathwork, journaling, embodiment, and more. 👉 Check out the course here Check out the Blog: Healing OCD, Hair Loss, and Self-Worth My childhood hair-pulling wasn’t just a habit, it was a signal of something deeper. In this blog, I share how neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and spiritual connection helped me unravel the root of OCD and rebuild self-trust. 👉 https://www.fionnafindley.com/post/how-i-healed-my-ocd-with-neuroscience-and-emotional-intelligence 🧠 Let’s Stay Connected Instagram → @fionnafindley Podcast IG → @filosophypodcast Book a 1:1 Chat → Book to chat   If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s walking their own healing path. And as always Keep calm, keep curious, and stay connected.

    18 min
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The Filosophy: The Art of Intuitive Healing & Leadership Welcome to The Filosophy, a space for women ready to reconnect, realign, and rise into their most fulfilled, purpose-driven selves. Hosted by Fionna Findley, this podcast blends intuition, emotional intelligence, and self-leadership, guiding you to rewire your mind and rewild your spirit - one thought at a time. Through real conversations, deep insights, and soulful strategies, we explore: 🌿 Healing & Self-Discovery - Tuning into your body, intuition, and emotions 💡 Rewiring Your Mind - Breaking cycles, shifting perspectives, and expanding possibilities ✨ Living & Leading with Purpose - Navigating life, business, and motherhood with more ease and alignment This isn’t about hustle culture or perfection - it’s about honouring your evolution, trusting your path, and stepping fully into your power. 💫 Because your transformation starts with one moment, one thought, one shift at a time. 🎧 Tune in, breathe deep, and let’s begin.

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    Fionna Findley
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