Women. Work. Wellbeing‪.‬ Zoe Haydn Jones

Guest: Tara Nash, author of Conscious Grief and spiritual psychologist
Zoe interviews Tara Nash about her personal experiences with grief after losing both parents at a young age. Tara discusses her journey to studying spiritual psychology and writing Conscious Grief. They explore topics like societal attitudes towards grief, creative mourning practices, emotional processing, and more.
Tara's background and journey to studying griefDefining conscious grief vs unconscious griefMoving death rituals out of the home and impact on mourningCreative mourning practices people have shared with TaraUnderstanding grief's impact on the mind, body, and spiritTara's grief group program and case-by-case approachManaging difficult emotions like anger and triggersAdvice on identifying feelings and journaling for processing[00:00-00:30] Tara's background and journey to studying grief - how she pursued spiritual psychology after personal losses.
[00:30-01:00] Defining conscious vs unconscious grief - Tara explains how she unconsciously avoided grief for years vs a conscious approach.
[01:00-01:30] Moving death rituals out of the home - Tara discusses how mourning traditions have changed and the impact on grieving.
[01:30-02:00] Creative mourning practices - Tara shares examples of meaningful ways people have honored and remembered lost loved ones.
[02:00-02:30] Understanding grief's holistic impact - Tara explains how grief affects us emotionally, physically, spiritually and intellectually.
[02:30-03:00] Tara's grief group program - An overview of her case-by-case approach and goals for participants.
[03:00-03:30] Managing difficult emotions - Tips from Tara on identifying feelings and journaling as a way to process triggers.
Links: consciousgrief.co.uk, taranash.com
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This episode of the Women Work Wellbeing podcast focuses on reflecting on what you truly want in your career and life.
Zoe Haydn Jones asks you to think about your current job or business and what you really want to get out of it. She discusses the importance of self-reflection through journaling or meditation to understand your values and goals.
Zoe also talks about ignoring societal expectations and living according to your own vision. The episode encourages visualizing your goals through a vision board and manifestation to align your intentions with positive action. Zoe provides tips on celebrating successes and making practical plans for career transitions.
A short burst of thought-provoking conversation to get you thinking more deeply and making changes right now to get the life and career you love.

Kathy Gifford shares her career journey from accounting to coaching and founding Empower Yourself Academy
- She discusses her early career success and struggles with imposter syndrome that led to burnout Recognizing Imposter Syndrome:
- Kathy reflects on realizing she had imposter syndrome after conversations with colleagues
- Common signs like perfectionism and excessive work hours are identified Childhood Traumas and Limiting Beliefs:
- How past experiences like childhood trauma can lay dormant and be triggered later in life
- The role of the subconscious mind in developing rules and limiting beliefs Uncovering the Root Causes:
- Mind mapping process to align goals and uncover past memories and limiting beliefs
- Modalities like belief coding and hypnosis to clear memories Addressing Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace:
- Suggestions for organizations to promote open conversations and support
- Impact on women's career advancement and importance of culture changes Resources:
- Details on connecting with Kathy through her social media and website I hope these show notes help capture the key discussion points. Let me know if you need any other details included.

Why Taking Breaks Makes You Better at Your Job, How you can Recharge and Refuel plus Tips for Balancing Work and Life to be Successful
This week we talk all things taking rest.
Zoe discusses the importance of taking breaks and using vacation time to avoid burnout, citing a UK statistic that 42% of adults don't take their full holiday allowance.She relates her own past experience of feeling stressed trying to handover work before vacations and how managers checking emails on holidays can blur boundaries.Zoe talks about societal pressures that glorify productivity and busyness, making it hard to prioritize self-care. She reflects on her own struggles to take time for herself.The emotional labor and pressures women often face in juggling multiple roles is highlighted, with women more likely to experience burnout.Tips are provided on setting boundaries with work communication while on vacation, as well as trying a short digital detox challenge to fully disconnect.Listeners are encouraged to check their vacation schedules, prioritize pre-holiday self-care, and find small ways to take breaks daily/weekly at work to recharge.Resources on setting boundaries and manifestation from the Jobs for Women community are recommended.JOIN THE MEMBERS CLUB FOR FREE CONTENT, MASTERCLASSES AND LEARNING
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In this episode, we speak to 2024 Apprentice winner Rachel Woolford about her experience on the hit BBC show. Rachel discusses the intense audition process and the stress of creating products under tight deadlines with limited resources.
We delve into Rachel's journey starting her fitness business North Studio and what inspired her entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. Rachel shares how she has faced sexism in the media responses to her win, with trolls claiming she only won due to her looks.
Hear how Rachel is using her platform to educate and inspire young women entrepreneurs. She offers advice on having self-belief, embracing mistakes, and backing yourself even when unsure - lessons that led to her Apprentice victory.
Rachel also opens up about overcoming online abuse and the support that keeps her motivated. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on proving the critics wrong through determination and grit.
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This week we sit down with former England Women's Rugby star Danika Priim to discuss her journey into rugby from school days to representing her country in the World Cup plus the insane online abuse female pundits are experiencing every single day.
Danika shares her experiences overcoming societal barriers as a woman in rugby and highlights the lack of support she received early in her career. She also reflects on the progress that has been made in recent years for women's rugby in terms of funding, media representation, and participation.
Danika is a passionate advocate for continuing to push the boundaries in women's sports and shares her optimism for the future of rugby league. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on gender equality, following your dreams, and never giving up on change.
Danika just this week shared how she is still subjected to vicious online abuse in her role as a pundit.
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