The Art of Beautiful Thinking Podcast

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If you're actively seeking ways to build your mental toughness, navigate life transitions with grace, or simply find inspiration to keep moving forward, then you're in the right place. Join us as we share inspiring stories, practical strategies, and gain insights from individuals who have faced their own storms and emerged stronger. We'll uncover the tools to build inner strength, cultivate a resilient mindset, and find hope in the midst of difficulty. Welcome to the Art of Beautiful Thinking podcast.

  1. When Life Breaks You Open, Your Power Is Revealed | Self-Realisation Week 01

    4D AGO · VIDEO

    When Life Breaks You Open, Your Power Is Revealed | Self-Realisation Week 01

    There are moments in life that feel like they’re breaking you. Diagnosis. Loss. Failure. Collapse of certainty. And in those moments, the instinct is to ask: “Why is this happening to me?” But what if that question is the very thing keeping you powerless? In this episode of The Art of Beautiful Thinking, we explore a foundational truth: All power comes from within. Not in a motivational way. Not in a bypassing way. But in a grounded, embodied way. We talk about: ✨ Reframing “Why me?” into a question that restores agency ✨ Trauma and the moment responsibility returns ✨ Control as a survival strategy ✨ Crossroads and the courage to let go ✨ Why self-realisation is the only real lesson This conversation is not about pretending hard things don’t hurt. It’s about recognising that challenge can refine you — if you allow it. If you’re ready to go deeper: The Authentic Life Blueprint Workbook Structured reflection. Tangible exercises. Real clarity. Join The Alignment Room (Skool Community) Weekly challenges, live Q&A, coffee chats, coaching spotlights. Workbook + The Alignment Room links below. ✅ Subscribe for weekly episodes on inner work, intuition, purpose and living an authentic life Self-Realisation Week 01 continues all week with daily short reflections. Remember: You are not powerless in hard seasons. You are being invited inward. The Authentic Life Blueprint Workbook: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/alb_workbook_lp-684298 https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-beautiful-thinking-1489/about Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aobtpodcast Free Tools & Resources: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/freeresources Contact Yvette & Cat: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/inquiry Chapters (00:00:00) - Transforming Challenges into Opportunities(00:02:57) - The Power of Inner Authority(00:05:56) - Navigating Life's Trials with Grace(00:08:46) - The Role of Faith and Trust(00:11:38) - Embracing the Observer Within(00:14:46) - The Journey of Self-Discovery(00:17:43) - Confronting the Shadow Self(00:20:31) - The Liberation of Inner Strength(00:26:34) - The Journey of Self-Discovery(00:29:52) - Reawakening Childhood Joy(00:32:47) - Lessons of Self-Realization(00:35:59) - Understanding Life's Transitions(00:39:06) - The Path to Self-Acceptance(00:42:07) - Embracing Change and Growth(00:43:26) - The Power of Curiosity(00:45:57) - Tools for Reconnection

    51 min
  2. Confidence Isn’t a Body Issue — It’s a Relationship With Yourself

    FEB 16 · VIDEO

    Confidence Isn’t a Body Issue — It’s a Relationship With Yourself

    Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “If I could just fix that, I’d finally feel confident”? Most of us were taught — directly or indirectly — that confidence comes from changing our body, improving our appearance, or finally getting things “right” on the outside. And for a while, that belief feels motivating. Until it doesn’t. In this episode, Confidence Isn’t a Body Issue — It’s a Relationship With Yourself, we challenge that entire model. Real confidence doesn’t come from changing your body. It comes from changing your relationship with yourself. This conversation explores: ✨why confidence is often mistaken for appearance or achievement ✨how living in your head keeps you stuck in self-judgement ✨the role of the ego in the “never enough” loop ✨and how heart coherence offers a grounded, practical way to rebuild self-trust This isn’t about fixing yourself or forcing confidence. It’s about understanding what’s actually driving your patterns — and learning how to come back into alignment with who you are. If you’d like a practical way to integrate what we discuss here, The Authentic Life Blueprint Workbook is linked below. If you want a space to explore these ideas in conversation, reflection, and real-life application, you’re welcome to join The Alignment Room — our Skool community, powered by The Art of Beautiful Thinking. It’s a space for people who are doing the inner work and want to live more aligned, intentional lives. Workbook + The Alignment Room links below. ✅ Subscribe for weekly episodes on inner work, intuition, purpose and living an authentic life. The Authentic Life Blueprint Workbook: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/alb_workbook_lp-684298 https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-beautiful-thinking-1489/about Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aobtpodcast Free Tools & Resources: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/freeresources Contact Yvette & Cat: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/inquiry Chapters (00:00:00) - The Illusion of Confidence(00:01:00) - Heart Coherence and Self-Love(00:02:07) - Transforming Self-Image(00:05:51) - Living from the Heart Center(00:09:33) - The Role of Ego in Self-Worth(00:11:24) - Aging and Body Acceptance(00:14:00) - Attraction Beyond Appearance(00:17:29) - The Depth of Self-Discovery(00:20:12) - Societal Pressures and Body Image(00:22:51) - Healthy Living from the Heart(00:26:34) - Addiction and Self-Connection(00:30:05) - The Importance of Self-Relationship(00:33:12) - Understanding Values and Boundaries(00:34:26) - The Impact of External Validation(00:36:55) - Redefining Beauty and Self-Worth(00:41:23) - Aging Gracefully and Healthily(00:47:33) - Aligning Actions with Values(00:49:52) - Micro Promises for Heart Coherence

    56 min
  3. Weight Loss Without Willpower: The Shift That Makes It Sustainable

    FEB 5 · VIDEO

    Weight Loss Without Willpower: The Shift That Makes It Sustainable

    Weight loss without willpower isn’t a food strategy. It’s a relationship strategy. In this episode, Cat shares something deeply personal: a lifetime of yo-yo dieting… and the moment she stopped fighting herself. She lost 10kg in 4 months — not because she suddenly became disciplined, but because she built a healthier relationship with her body. And one internal shift changed everything. This is for you if you’re tired of: ✨starting again on Monday ✨using discipline as a weapon ✨swinging between “good” and “stuff it” ✨knowing what to do but not being able to live it consistently Because when the relationship with yourself is fractured, habits become a fight. When that relationship is repaired, action becomes cleaner — not perfect, but sustainable. This is often the point where people realise insight alone doesn’t shift the pattern — not because they’re failing, but because something deeper needs to be met and integrated. That’s why The Authentic Life Blueprint exists. If this stayed with you, the link is there when you’re ready: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/alb_workbook_lp-684298 Subscribe to stay with these conversations each week. Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aobtpodcast Free Tools & Resources: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/freeresources Contact Yvette & Cat: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/inquiry Chapters (00:00:00) - Breaking the Yo-Yo Diet Cycle(00:03:04) - The Relationship with Body Image(00:05:53) - The Shift from Control to Self-Trust(00:08:53) - Understanding Emotional Eating(00:11:53) - The Role of Discipline and Willpower(00:14:48) - Navigating Weight Loss and Health(00:17:49) - The Journey of Self-Discovery(00:20:37) - Transforming Identity and Self-Love(00:23:31) - The Power of Internal Validation(00:26:29) - Setting Goals and Embracing Change(00:29:25) - Sustainable Practices for Health(00:32:27) - The Importance of Self-Talk(00:35:19) - Finding Freedom in Self-Acceptance(00:38:18) - Tools for Maintaining Progress(00:41:10) - The Impact of Internal Work(00:44:02) - Encouragement for Others on Their Journey

    53 min
  4. Why You Struggle to Receive (Even When You’re Successful)

    JAN 29 · VIDEO

    Why You Struggle to Receive (Even When You’re Successful)

    You can be capable, responsible, and successful — and still struggle deeply with receiving. Receiving money, support, opportunities, or even compliments isn’t about confidence or competence. It’s about worth, safety, and long-standing patterns we rarely pause to look at. In this episode, we explore: why so many high-functioning people over-give and under-receive the difference between managing money and feeling safe receiving it how everyday moments — compliments, help, paying bills — quietly shape your relationship with money why insight alone often stops working at this stage of growth This isn’t a conversation about fixing yourself or becoming someone new. It’s about slowing down enough to meet what’s already present. If this episode stayed with you, that’s information — not a task. For those who want a private, structured place to sit with what this brings up, the Authentic Life Blueprint exists for that reason. You can find the details when you’re ready. A Quick Self-Check: Your Relationship With Receiving Take a moment to honestly answer these questions: Do you minimise or deflect compliments? Do you feel guilty when someone spends money on you? Do you over-explain your prices or discount too quickly? Do you feel indebted when someone helps you? Do you struggle to ask directly for what you want? If you answered yes to more than one of these, it’s worth exploring your relationship with receiving more deeply. Receiving isn’t entitlement. It’s about worth, safety, and identity. Purchase the Authentic Life Blueprint workbook: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/alb_workbook_lp-684298 The workbook is designed to help you identify self-sabotaging patterns around worth, safety, and receiving — and begin shifting them in practical, embodied ways. Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aobtpodcast Free Tools & Resources: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/freeresources Contact Yvette & Cat: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/inquiry #receiving #selfworth #moneyandmindset #identitywork #personalgrowth #emotionalintelligence #authenticself #innerwork #overgiving #thinkbeautifully #livebrilliantly Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:29) - The Identity Behind Money and Receiving(00:02:57) - Childhood Experiences and Money Trauma(00:06:03) - The Relationship with Money(00:08:40) - Money as a Form of Expression(00:11:39) - Self-Worth and Money(00:14:34) - The Importance of Receiving(00:17:33) - The Impact of Compliments and Acknowledgment(00:20:21) - Money and Service(00:23:20) - The Balance of Money Management(00:28:20) - The Identity Behind Spending and Self-Worth(00:29:18) - Understanding Receiving Blocks: Worth, Safety, Control, and Identity(00:30:53) - The Struggle with Receiving and Control(00:32:05) - Guilt and Money: Personal Stories of Loss and Spending(00:35:22) - Lessons Learned from Financial Mistakes(00:38:19) - The Impact of Relationships on Financial Mindsets(00:39:14) - The Importance of Allowing Abundance(00:43:57) - Patterns of Receiving: Money and Beyond(00:47:44) - Building Confidence and Trust in Receiving(00:51:32) - Embracing Flow and Abundance in Life(00:53:27) - Micro Receiving Challenge: Taking Action on Blocks

    56 min
  5. Why Your Relationships Keep Failing — And How Values Change Everything

    JAN 22 · VIDEO

    Why Your Relationships Keep Failing — And How Values Change Everything

    Most relationships don’t fail because you chose the wrong person. They fail because you chose without clarity. If you don’t know what your values are, you don’t really know what you’re saying yes to. And that’s when people start negotiating their needs, tolerating incompatibility, and calling it love. In this episode of The Art of Beautiful Thinking Podcast, we have a very honest conversation about why relationship patterns repeat — and how understanding your values changes everything. We explore: why chemistry isn’t the same as alignment how values shape attraction, commitment, and long-term compatibility why many people enter relationships out of loneliness, obligation, or expectation the importance of self-honesty before choosing a partner and how clarity with yourself leads to healthier relationships with others This episode isn’t about blaming yourself or anyone else. It’s about slowing down, getting honest, and learning how to choose in a way that actually supports the life you want to live. If you want to go deeper into this work, the Authentic Life Blueprint workbook is designed to help you clarify your values, understand your patterns, and build a stronger relationship with yourself — which changes every other relationship in your life. Workbook link: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/alb_workbook_lp-684298 Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aobtpodcast Free Tools & Resources: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/freeresources Contact Yvette & Cat: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/inquiry Take what resonates. Reflect honestly. And as always — think beautifully and live brilliantly. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:42) - Understanding Relationship Failures(00:03:04) - The Importance of Values in Relationships(00:05:43) - Identifying Personal Values(00:08:42) - The Role of Chemistry and Compatibility(00:11:42) - Navigating Relationship Dynamics(00:14:40) - Finding the Right Partner(00:16:59) - Aligning Values with Relationship Goals(00:20:03) - The Impact of Values on Life Choices(00:24:12) - Understanding Values in Relationships(00:27:34) - The Chemistry of Attraction(00:28:36) - The Importance of Deep Conversations(00:30:37) - Recognizing When to Leave a Relationship(00:31:59) - The Power of Self-Discovery(00:36:10) - Expressing Yourself in Relationships(00:41:48) - The Journey of Self-Discovery(00:45:41) - Implementing Values in Daily Life

    48 min
  6. Navigating Relationships While You’re Changing (Part 3 Integration Series)

    JAN 17 · VIDEO

    Navigating Relationships While You’re Changing (Part 3 Integration Series)

    When you start changing, relationships shift. Some deepen. Some naturally fade. And if you’re not prepared for it, it can feel confusing, lonely, or even like you’re doing something wrong. In Episode 3 of the Integration Series — Navigating Relationships While You’re Changing, we unpack how to move through this season with self-respect and emotional maturity: clearer boundaries, less people-pleasing, and more honesty about what you’re no longer available for. Inside this episode, we cover: • Personal growth can lead to changes in relationships. • Setting boundaries is crucial during personal transformation. • True friends will support your growth and changes. • It's important to recognize when relationships have served their purpose. • Compassion for oneself and others is key during growth. • Healthy relationships challenge you without tearing you down. • Self-love is the foundation for all other relationships. • The journey of self-discovery is ongoing and essential. • Creating a supportive community enhances personal growth. • Letting go of unhealthy relationships is a natural part of growth. If you’re ready to strengthen the relationship you have with yourself (so your relationships stop running your life), the Authentic Life Blueprint workbook will guide you step-by-step back into alignment. Grab the workbook here: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/alb_workbook_lp-684298 Stay connected Listen / watch the Integration Series: Part 1 – When You’re Doing All the Inner Work and Nothing Seems to Be Changing Part 2 – How to Rebuild Self-Trust When You’ve Broken Promises to Yourself (future episode) Part 3 – Navigating Relationships While You’re Changing (future episode) Join our Facebook community – The Art of Beautiful Thinking A space for like-minded humans doing this work together and creating a slow, steady ripple effect. https://www.facebook.com/groups/aobtpodcast ✅ Subscribe for weekly episodes on inner work, intuition, purpose and living an authentic life. The Authentic Life Blueprint Workbook: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/alb_workbook_lp-684298 Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aobtpodcast Free Tools & Resources: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/freeresources Coaching: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/inquiry Contact Yvette & Cat: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/inquiry #IntegrationSeries #Relationships #PersonalGrowth #Boundaries #SelfWorth #SelfRespect #EmotionalIntelligence #Healing #Authenticity #SelfTrust #thinkbeautifully #livebrilliantly Chapters (00:00:00) - Navigating Change in Relationships(00:03:03) - The Impact of Personal Growth on Friendships(00:06:12) - Identifying Surface-Level Relationships(00:08:44) - The Role of Family in Personal Growth(00:11:50) - Letting Go of Unhealthy Relationships(00:14:40) - Self-Love and Personal Growth(00:17:48) - Finding Supportive Relationships(00:20:45) - The Importance of Boundaries(00:23:40) - Embracing Change and New Connections(00:25:32) - Supportive Relationships and Personal Growth(00:27:56) - Identifying Healthy Challenges vs. Negative Influences(00:31:23) - The Importance of Clarity in Relationships(00:34:11) - Navigating Personal Growth with Partners and Friends(00:39:10) - Compassion Through Personal Growth(00:42:15) - Understanding Your Authentic Blueprint(00:45:57) - The Journey of Self-Discovery and Change

    51 min
  7. How to Rebuild Self-Trust When You’ve Broken Promises to Yourself (Part 2 Integration series)

    JAN 8 · VIDEO

    How to Rebuild Self-Trust When You’ve Broken Promises to Yourself (Part 2 Integration series)

    If you’ve broken promises to yourself, you’re not “undisciplined.” You’re dealing with something deeper: self-trust. In Part 2 of The Integration Series, we unpack why self-trust breaks (and the patterns that keep reinforcing it), then walk through how to rebuild it in a way that actually holds up in real life—when you’re tired, busy, triggered, or stretched thin. Inside this episode, we cover: • Why self-trust erodes (and how self-abandonment shows up) • How shame keeps you stuck, and what accountability really looks like • Why consistency beats intensity every time • Practical ways to start rebuilding self-trust immediately (without setting yourself up to fail) Go deeper with The Authentic Life Blueprint If you want a structured way to rebuild self-trust (not just insight), the workbook gives you a clear framework to reconnect with yourself, reset your standards, and follow through. The Authentic Life Blueprint workbook is designed to help you rebuild self-trust by giving you a clear, structured way to: • Reconnect with who you are at the core (so you’re not making promises from pressure or people-pleasing) • Get radically honest about what you truly want (and what you’re no longer available for) • Identify where you’re out of alignment—and where you’ve been abandoning yourself • Map out realistic, aligned next steps you can actually follow through on • Build new patterns and beliefs that support consistency, not self-sabotage Grab the workbook here: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/alb_workbook_lp-684298 Stay connected Listen / watch the Integration Series: Part 1 – When You’re Doing All the Inner Work and Nothing Seems to Be Changing Part 2 – How to Rebuild Self-Trust When You’ve Broken Promises to Yourself (future episode) Part 3 – Navigating Relationships While You’re Changing (future episode) Join our Facebook community – The Art of Beautiful Thinking A space for like-minded humans doing this work together and creating a slow, steady ripple effect. https://www.facebook.com/groups/aobtpodcast ✅ Subscribe for weekly episodes on inner work, intuition, purpose and living an authentic life. Free Tools & Resources: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/freeresources Contact Yvette & Cat: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/inquiry Chapters (00:00:00) - Understanding Self-Abandonment(00:02:33) - The Roots of Self-Abandonment(00:05:20) - The Impact of Negative Self-Talk(00:08:21) - Setting Boundaries for Self-Care(00:10:23) - Navigating Guilt and Relationships(00:13:18) - Empathy and Personal Growth(00:16:04) - Recognizing Physical Signs of Self-Abandonment(00:19:10) - Reflection and Rebuilding Self-Trust(00:19:39) - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Confidence(00:21:26) - The Power of Education and Self-Investment(00:23:41) - Setting Boundaries for Self-Care(00:27:48) - Teaching Independence and Boundaries to Others(00:29:26) - The Dangers of Self-Abandonment

    1h 1m
  8. When You’re Doing All the Inner Work and Nothing Seems to Be Changing (Part 1 Integration series)

    12/18/2025 · VIDEO

    When You’re Doing All the Inner Work and Nothing Seems to Be Changing (Part 1 Integration series)

    You’re journaling, meditating, saying the affirmations, listening to all the podcasts… but your life still looks and feels pretty much the same. In this first episode of The Integration Series, we get honest about that frustrating place where you’re “doing the work” and not seeing the results you expected – and what might really be going on underneath. We explore: Why you can’t rewire decades of conditioning in 30 days How change often happens internally (beliefs, nervous system, self-image) before it shows up in your external reality The real cycle of change – wobbling, “falling off”, doubting yourself, and then coming back again Why rest, integration days (and even “rest months”) are part of the work, not proof you’re lazy The tiny “2mm shift” from being in the drama to becoming the observer Why radical self-honesty about your goals, lifestyle and relationships is the true starting point Returning to who you were before the heavy programming – and living from that place now, with wisdom and boundaries This episode is for you if you’ve ever thought: “Maybe this inner work just doesn’t work for me.” Go deeper with The Authentic Life Blueprint If you’re ready to move from consuming more content to actually integrating it, the Authentic Life Blueprint workbook gives you a practical framework to reconnect with who you are, clarify what you truly want and design aligned next steps in your real life. https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/alb_workbook_lp-684298 Join the community Connect with us and other listeners inside The Art of Beautiful Thinking Facebook community, where we’re integrating this work together day by day. https://www.facebook.com/groups/aobtpodcast Chapters (00:00:00) - The Struggle of Inner Work(00:00:24) - Welcome(00:02:33) - The Importance of Action in Personal Growth(00:05:30) - The Role of Trust and Patience(00:08:30) - Building a Routine for Success(00:11:26) - Navigating Stressful Environments(00:13:35) - The Power of Perspective and Breaks(00:16:04) - The Impact of Personal Growth on Relationships(00:18:47) - Measuring Progress in Personal Development(00:23:37) - Unexpected Opportunities in Career Development(00:25:24) - The Journey of Personal Growth and Coaching(00:26:43) - Abundance Mindset and Its Surprises(00:27:23) - Clarity in Manifestation and Goal Setting(00:29:30) - Navigating Life Changes and Hormonal Shifts(00:30:29) - Aligning Mind, Body, and Spirit(00:31:57) - Trusting Interactions and the Power of Forgiveness(00:33:44) - Reconnecting with Your Authentic Self(00:35:01) - Living with Possibility and Adaptability(00:37:14) - Self-Honesty and Authenticity in Personal Growth(00:39:32) - Understanding Your Core Values and Purpose

    47 min
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If you're actively seeking ways to build your mental toughness, navigate life transitions with grace, or simply find inspiration to keep moving forward, then you're in the right place. Join us as we share inspiring stories, practical strategies, and gain insights from individuals who have faced their own storms and emerged stronger. We'll uncover the tools to build inner strength, cultivate a resilient mindset, and find hope in the midst of difficulty. Welcome to the Art of Beautiful Thinking podcast.

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