And What Else?

Wendy O'Beirne (The Completion Coach)
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And What Else?

Welcome to 'And What Else?', your source for thoughtful and meaningful conversations about personal and professional growth. Host Wendy O'Beirne is an internationally recognised coach and consultant with a passion for exploring the layers of topics surrounding self-development. Together, we'll dig beneath the surface of subjects, stories, and possible solutions to uncover new perspectives we may not have seen before. With curiosity and open minds, let's embark on an adventure of self-discovery and uncover the possibilities of 'and what else'.  Stay Curious!

  1. JUL 1

    Breathe, Smile, Slow Down: A Curiosity Meditation

    Send us a text This guided meditation explores why some people avoid rest due to unconscious fears about collapse rather than concerns about productivity. We investigate both internal fears of personal collapse and external fears about what might happen if we stop micromanaging our lives. • Get comfortable in an upright position to avoid falling asleep during the meditation • Take genuine deep breaths unlike the shallow ones we take while rushing through tasks • Approach the meditation with curiosity rather than expectations • Visualize yourself truly resting without collapse • Picture everything around you thriving even while you rest deeply • Consider slowing down by just 2-5% in various aspects of your life • Practice the affirmation "it is safe to be me" to reinforce safety in rest • Notice what happens when you don't immediately rush after the meditation ends If you think somebody might benefit from this meditation, please forward it on, and I'll speak to you again next week. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    20 min

  2. JUN 24

    Why Self-Trust Requires Self-Honesty

    Send us a text We've become obsessed with external data, outsourcing our self-awareness to technology and social media while ignoring our internal wisdom about what we truly need. • Tracking sleep, recovery, heart rate and social media metrics has replaced our connection to how we actually feel • The wellness industry thrives on polarizing, black-and-white viewpoints that provide simple answers to complex questions • Self-honesty isn't glamorous but it's necessary—we all know when we're making excuses or avoiding what matters • You can't truly trust yourself while simultaneously knowing you're "full of shit" in certain areas of your life • Stop investigating why you can't do something and start figuring out how you can • Break cycles of self-deception by asking: "Am I being honest or giving myself permission to fail quietly?" • Navigate your internal landscape with curiosity rather than judgment • Acknowledge your capacity to change and take small, gentle steps forward If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    19 min

  3. JUN 17

    Exploring the Internal Collapse: Why Rest Feels Dangerous

    Send us a text When we struggle with rest, it's often not because we don't think we deserve it, but because we fear what might happen in the stillness. This fear of "internal collapse" comes from associating rest with losing control and experiencing chaos. • Quotes about deserving rest miss the mark for high-functioning people • Many associate rest with letting their guard down and losing control • The body provides data when we try to rest - tiredness or resistance • Rest feels unsafe because of past experiences where relaxing led to problems • Questions to ask yourself: what do I think will collapse if I rest? • What am I trying to contain by staying busy? • High-functioning anxiety is kept at bay through over-functioning • People fear that without constant activity, something will unravel • Many worry they won't recover if they actually allow themselves to collapse • Consider where you over-function and what you're truly afraid of underneath If you think this would be of interest to somebody else, please forward it on. You can drop me an email at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or send me a DM with your thoughts. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    12 min

  4. JUN 3

    Words That Shape Us

    Send us a text Our language carries deep meaning that affects how we think, feel, and navigate life. The words we choose create our reality in profound ways that often go unnoticed until we pay careful attention. • Moving from "resilience" to "agility" shifts us from rigid toughness to flexible movement • Resilience implies weathering storms and surviving; agility suggests finding paths forward • Most people only talk about resilience during struggles, not during success • Emotional and cognitive agility allows us to navigate all experiences with greater ease • "Surrender" isn't about giving up but about releasing rigid expectations while staying committed • The words "force," "commitment," and "surrender" evoke different feelings in our bodies • Our language, thoughts, feelings, and nervous system are all interconnected • Being intentional with language can free us from limiting patterns Reach out to me at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or message me on Instagram @thecompletioncoach. If you found this useful, please forward it to someone who might benefit and leave a review. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    10 min

  5. MAY 27

    Your Practices Are Your Power: Why Square One Is Just an Illusion

    Send us a text Square one doesn't really exist when we're aware and intentional about our actions, but it can feel very real when we're coasting through life unintentionally. Our daily practices don't create perfection but provide valuable data about our current state, allowing us to make decisions aligned with our capacity and intentions. • The holiday travel analogy: focusing on the difficult parts makes us miss the present moment • Square one only exists when we're unaware and unintentional • Practices create awareness, not perfection • Awareness of our state gives us better data for decision-making • Intentional actions lead to intentional outcomes • When we drop our practices, our strongest unresolved conditioning takes over • Emotional and cognitive agility come from consistent practice • Self-regulation happens through intention and awareness If you think this would be helpful to somebody else, please share it. And if you want to leave a review, that's always welcome. You can reach me on Instagram at thecompletioncoach or email me at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    14 min

  6. MAY 20

    Functional Fear: The High-Functioning Way to Hide

    Send us a text We explore the concept of "functional fear," a subtle form of avoidance that masquerades as productivity and responsibility. This sneaky pattern keeps high-achievers on a narrow, controlled track while appearing successful and put-together on the outside. • Functional fear differs from obvious fear by appearing as structure, routine, and responsibility • This pattern keeps you productive and comfortable while limiting genuine growth • Signs include excessive micromanaging, a perfectly organized diary, and climbing ladders without questioning them • The cost includes burnout, prioritizing the wrong things, and hiding your authentic self • Questions for self-reflection: what keeps confusing you, what do you push down your list, what excites YOU • Consider what tools you lean on just to keep going that might actually be forms of avoidance • Identify where you're creating elaborate plans but taking no action Drop me an email at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or send me a DM on Instagram at thecompletioncoach. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    9 min

  7. APR 1

    Sixways: A Founder's Journey

    Send us a text Georgie, co-founder of Six Ways, shares her journey from struggling with PCOS and celiac disease to creating a functional mushroom and wellness brand that helps people find balance in their health journeys. • Six Ways started after Georgie's frustration with traditional medical approaches to PCOS • Her doctor told her "you will never heal your PCOS through diet and lifestyle alone" which motivated her to find alternative solutions • Functional mushrooms and adaptogens helped manage stress, which has strong links to hormonal health • The first product was a sleep blend mixing cacao powder with reishi mushroom and ashwagandha • Building a business revealed personal challenges around perfectionism and control • Initially hesitant to share her personal health story as part of the brand • Now available in Holland & Barrett stores nationwide with a new hydration range • Female founders face unique challenges including investment disparities and gender bias • The brand name "Six Ways" comes from an idiom meaning to do something thoroughly and completely Find Six Ways products at Holland & Barrett stores nationwide, on sixwaysco.com, Amazon, and Ocado. Follow on Instagram @sixwayssunday. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    34 min

  8. MAR 25

    What If Your Strength Is Actually Holding You Back?

    Send us a text I'm exploring my dislike for the word resilience and making the case for using "agility" instead. Most people who describe themselves as resilient mean they'll be strong, take anything thrown at them, and weather any storm—regardless of whether they're thriving or barely holding it together. • The problem with resilience is it's built around "toughening up," getting through suffering, and surviving rather than thriving • We're meant to grow, adapt, and expand—not brace ourselves with an armored exterior unable to soften or ask for help • Burnout often comes from being tired of putting on a front, keeping your guard up, and overextending yourself • Agility means feeling our feelings, softening when needed, taking breaks, and being honest in communication • Building capacity to navigate life's challenges means learning to move through emotions without collapsing or repressing them • Shame around weakness keeps us in loops—affecting our vulnerability, communication, and ability to receive help • When you lack emotional and cognitive agility, you get stuck in identity, old behaviors, and limiting stories • True strength isn't about enduring more but about building clarity, self-trust, and flexibility in thinking and feeling • The "strong one" identity may have gotten you far, but it often costs you in intimacy, freedom, passion, and energy for life • Sometimes the biggest risk is simply being yourself—softening, accepting support, and letting go of handling everything alone DM me at thecompletioncoach on Instagram. Forward this to someone who might need to hear it, leave a review, or pop me an email. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

    15 min
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Welcome to 'And What Else?', your source for thoughtful and meaningful conversations about personal and professional growth. Host Wendy O'Beirne is an internationally recognised coach and consultant with a passion for exploring the layers of topics surrounding self-development. Together, we'll dig beneath the surface of subjects, stories, and possible solutions to uncover new perspectives we may not have seen before. With curiosity and open minds, let's embark on an adventure of self-discovery and uncover the possibilities of 'and what else'.  Stay Curious!

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    Wendy O'Beirne (The Completion Coach)
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    91
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