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I’m Geneviève. Genevieve. Gen. Entrepreneur. Community builder. Research nerd. And your biggest fan. Every week we explore the psychology behind ambition; through honest conversations about business, relationships, grief, creativity, health, purpose and everything that shapes the way we show up in the world. Expect research-backed episodes, real-life stories and conversations with incredible people from around the globe. Because building a successful life starts with building mental wealth. Welcome to Team Hot Mess.

  1. 47m ago

    The Future Of Leadership Starts Here - with Felix Schorre

    Leadership looks glamorous, until it isn’t. In this episode, I sit down with leadership consultant and multipreneur ⁠Felix Schorre⁠ to unpack what leadership actually means in 2026. We talk about: Why ego-driven leadership is holding us backThe moment leadership stops being status and becomes responsibilityPresence as the most underrated leadership skillTaking hard decisions without becoming harshFemale energy, emotional intelligence & balance in powerWhy real change starts in your microcosm, and not at Davos This is a grounded, honest conversation about self-leadership, power, and responsibility in a world that feels increasingly loud and reactive. Because leadership starts with you, while it’s not about you. ⁠🔗 Connect with Felix Schorre⁠ Leadership consulting & conscious leadership development Instagram & ⁠LinkedIn⁠: just search Felix Schorre 🔗 Connect with me Find me everywhere at @withgenevieve ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Substack⁠ ✨ Curious about the creative side of what I build? Keep an eye out on www.withgenevieve.com - you'll find my 12-week program there and my new book "Keep Going, But Softer". Have a great one! If this episode resonates, share it with a leader who needs to hear it.

    The Future Of Leadership Starts Here - with Felix Schorre

  2. 6d ago

    What If That's Not Your Personality?

    What if your independence, perfectionism, people-pleasing or constant need to stay busy aren’t actually personality traits? In this solo episode, I explore the survival strategies we build as children, and how easily we mistake them for who we are. I talk about becoming the responsible one, learning to earn love through caretaking, and why the patterns that once kept us safe can become incredibly heavy in adulthood. We dive into attachment, confirmation bias, neuroplasticity, co-regulation and collective healing... but in normal human language, promise. Because healing isn’t about shaming the person you became. It’s about understanding what that version of you was trying to protect. Maybe you’re not broken, difficult or too much. Maybe you simply became very good at surviving a situation that no longer exists. And maybe healing is gently telling those old protective parts: "You can rest now. I've got it from here." Follow me around: Insta | LinkedIn | Threads | Medium | Twitter (haha) | Website

    What If That's Not Your Personality?

  3. Aug 7

    The Patterns You Didn’t Choose (But Can Break)

    You didn’t choose your childhood. But you can choose what happens next. In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with systemic business coach Jonathan Bouter to explore how the patterns we learned as children quietly shape our relationships, self-worth, business, and everyday lives. From family systems and generational trauma to nervous system regulation, reparenting, and the inner child, we unpack why so many of us keep repeating the same cycles. And, more importantly, how to break them. We share our own stories of healing, the survival mechanisms that once protected us, and the practical shifts that helped us build healthier relationships with ourselves and the people around us. This isn’t about blaming your parents or chasing perfection. It’s about understanding where your patterns came from, taking responsibility for your healing, and learning that you are worthy of love, even on the days you don’t believe it yourself. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “Why do I keep doing this?” or “Why does this trigger me so much?”, this episode is for you. In this episode, we talk about: Why survival patterns aren’t personality traitsThe role of your inner child in adult relationshipsSelf-worth, shame, and learning to receive loveBreaking unhealthy cycles without blaming yourselfPractical ways to start healing today 💛 If this conversation resonates with you, I’d love to stay connected. Join my free Instagram Broadcast Channel, where I share extra reflections, mindset insights, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and little reminders that help you keep growing between episodes. Take one thing from this conversation. Practice it this week. Your future self (and your inner child) will thank you. Jonathan's website: https://freedommotivates.nl/ More from me: Insta | Medium | Substack

    The Patterns You Didn’t Choose (But Can Break)

  4. Aug 1

    The Most Productive Thing You Might Do Is Play

    The Most Productive Thing You Might Do Is Play Why Your Brain Needs Play More Than Another Productivity Hack When was the last time you did something for absolutely no reason? Not because it would make you money. Not because it would become content. Not because you’d get better at it. Just because you wanted to. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, many of us stopped playing. We turned hobbies into side hustles, rest into optimization, and joy into something that had to justify itself. In this solo episode, I explore what neuroscience says about play, why it matters for emotional health, creativity and relationships, and what researchers like Jaak Panksepp discovered about the role of play in the brain. We also talk about ADHD, nervous systems, perfectionism, and why doing something “unproductive” might actually make you feel more alive. This isn’t an episode about becoming more productive. It’s about remembering that you’re a human being before you’re a productive one. If you’ve been feeling exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or like everything in your life needs a purpose, I hope this conversation gives you permission to play again. 💜 If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need permission to stop optimizing every minute of their life. Follow me around on socials: Instagram | Medium | LinkedIn | Threads | Twitter (because I refuse to call it X) | Type WithGenevieve and I'm basically anywhere.

    The Most Productive Thing You Might Do Is Play

  5. Jul 26

    You Don't Have To Do Everything - with Anne Rajoo

    What if the answer to feeling behind isn’t working harder, but doing less of what never mattered in the first place? In this episode, I’m joined by Anne Rajoo for an honest conversation about productivity, burnout and the pressure to keep proving that we are doing enough. Anne shares how motherhood, entrepreneurship and the sudden loss of her mother forced her to reconsider the way she was living. Because what is the point of saving your entire life for retirement when tomorrow was never promised? We talk about peaceful productivity, the belief that rest must be earned and why procrastination is not always a discipline problem. Sometimes your brain is not avoiding the work because you are lazy. Sometimes it simply has nothing left to give. We also explore: Why working harder does not always createbetter resultsWhy rest and recovery are part of productivityThe importance of play, creativity and doing things without monetising themPlanning around your energy instead of constantly overriding itWorking in seasons rather than demanding endless consistencyCreating space for yourself while caring for children, family or a businessWhy you may need to plan your rest before you feel entitled to take it This conversation was recorded two days after my grandfather passed away. He was one of my closest friends, and I cared for him for several years. In the final years of his life, sitting beside him taught me something I am still learning now: being present is not time wasted. You do not have to do everything. And you do not have to completely exhaust yourself before you are allowed to stop. Follow Gen around: Join me on Instagram: @withgenevieve | Threads | The Free Community | Medium Check Anne out: Website | Instagram

    You Don't Have To Do Everything - with Anne Rajoo

  6. Jul 20

    How To Create Space For Yourself

    We spend so much of our lives chasing more time. One more free evening. One more weekend. One more holiday. We tell ourselves that then we’ll finally feel calmer, more present, more like ourselves. But what if the problem isn’t time? In this solo episode, I explore why so many of us are overwhelmed even when our calendars aren’t full, how our nervous systems measure load instead of hours, and why creating space is about so much more than productivity or time management. We’ll talk about the psychology behind silence, why being busy can become part of our identity, and the surprising reason your best ideas often show up when you stop trying so hard. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, constantly “on,” or like you’re running without remembering why, this conversation is for you. Because maybe what you’re looking for isn’t more time. Maybe it’s space. Follow me around on socials: Insta | Threads | Medium | BlueSky | Substack

  7. Jul 14

    Healthy-ish: Bodies, Burnout & the Routines That Keep Us Alive - with Tiffany and Tim

    Some people discover health because they want abs. Others discover it because life finally asks them to slow down. In this episode, I’m joined by Tiffany and Tim from the Made It Past Midnight podcast for an honest conversation about what health really looks like. We talk about mental health, movement, therapy, gut health, routines, burnout, weight loss, anxiety, depression, parenting, podcasting, and why becoming healthier doesn’t have to turn you into someone who only talks about protein shakes. We also explore something I think many of us forget: you can be doing all the “healthy” things and still struggle mentally. Healing isn’t about perfection. It’s about learning how to stop abandoning yourself, one small choice at a time. Whether you’re rebuilding after burnout, trying to take better care of yourself, or simply wondering why your old routines no longer work, this conversation is for you. 🖤 If you’re craving honest conversations and meaningful connections, come join one of my upcoming With Genevieve networking sessions at withgenevieve.com. 📖 And if this episode resonates, keep an eye out for my upcoming book, Keep Going, But Softer, a collection of reflections for overthinkers, recovering overachievers, and anyone learning that survival mode isn’t a personality trait. Connect with Tiffany & Tim:🎙️ Made It Past Midnight Find me:📸 @withgenevieve If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love it if you followed the podcast, left a review, or shared it with someone who could use the reminder that health isn’t one perfect checklist. It’s something we build, one small habit at a time. 🖤

    Healthy-ish: Bodies, Burnout & the Routines That Keep Us Alive - with Tiffany and Tim

  8. Jul 8

    To Love Is To Let Go: The Psychology of Grief

    This episode started as one about heartbreak. It became something much bigger. Because grief isn’t just about losing someone you love. It’s about losing a future you imagined. A friendship you thought would last forever. A career that shaped your identity. A version of yourself that no longer fits. Or someone whose absence changes the way your entire world feels. After recently losing my grandfather, I found myself asking different questions about grief than I ever had before. Why does it feel so disorienting? Why do we keep expecting people to text us, call us, or walk through the front door long after they’re gone? Why can leaving a job or a friendship hurt just as deeply as the end of a relationship? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind grief, attachment, familiarity, identity, and the incredible way our brains slowly adapt to a world that no longer looks the way we expected. If you’re grieving someone (or something) I hope this episode makes you feel a little less alone. 🖤 If it resonates with you, share it with someone who might need it today. Follow me around on socials: Insta | Threads | Medium | Free Facebook community | TikTok | Substack

    To Love Is To Let Go: The Psychology of Grief
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I’m Geneviève. Genevieve. Gen. Entrepreneur. Community builder. Research nerd. And your biggest fan. Every week we explore the psychology behind ambition; through honest conversations about business, relationships, grief, creativity, health, purpose and everything that shapes the way we show up in the world. Expect research-backed episodes, real-life stories and conversations with incredible people from around the globe. Because building a successful life starts with building mental wealth. Welcome to Team Hot Mess.

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