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My love, Are you ready to finally feel amazing about the woman you are? Yes? Then I can’t wait to be your guide. I know what it’s like to feel lost, stuck in self-criticism and doubting your every move. AND for the past six years I’ve been living on the flip-side, deepening into self-love and acceptance, making self-honouring choices and showing up for a life I choose. Honestly, it feels like magic✨ Now I’m here to show you how I did it. Each week I’ll share scientifically-proven tools, learnings from the world’s best coaches and the exact processes, rituals and paradigm-shifts that worked for me. Through a blend of personal stories and relatable insights we’ll transform break the habits, behaviours and beliefs which are keeping you small, awakening the truth of who you are and strengthening your confidence. Think grounded self-growth wisdom, priceless insights and radical honesty wrapped in deep compassion for where you’re at. If you’re ready for magical shifts in your relationships, to magnetise success and feel better than you ever thought possible you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in 💫 iamjoannebell.substack.com

  1. The Process I Use to Move Through Fear

    APR 8

    The Process I Use to Move Through Fear

    Hey love, Two years ago I got on a boat with my dog Hope, a suitcase and a vague plan. I left everything I knew in Scotland, because I knew there was more for me. And, I was terrified. It had been a long time since I had done this kind of solo travel, and the fear felt real. I didn’t ‘know’ what was going to happen. I did know that I cared enough about myself to find out. And I know how real fear can feel when you’re in the grip of it. So, in this episode I cover… * Why fear isn’t actually the thing keeping you stuck, a lack of self-trust is * The real definition of courage (and why you don’t need to feel ready to move) * How self-trust is built in small, everyday decisions – not big, dramatic leaps * Why so many women stay in “comfortable but not fulfilled” * How fear shows up in your body and how to work with it instead of avoiding it * A simple somatic process to move through fear in real time * How to identify what you’re actually afraid of (beneath the surface story) * Why fear isn’t truth—and how to question the stories it’s telling you * The shift from being controlled by fear to making decisions from courage * How taking action while fear is present builds real confidence and momentum If you’re reading this and you know you’re done sitting on the edge of your life…my signature programme RISE starts tonight. It’s an epic space for women who are ready to stop flirting with change and actually back themselves. Inside, you’ll learn how to… • Regulate your nervous system in real time• Move through fear without spiralling• Take clean, consistent action • Build self-trust in a way that actually holds And so, so much more. Find out more, or take the leap and apply here. Thanks for being here, and being you. All my love, Jo PS - I would love to know what choices you’re making from this new space, that matter to you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit iamjoannebell.substack.com

    22 min

  2. MAR 20

    The deepest, darkest things we believe about ourselves

    Hey love, There’s a reason you keep finding yourself in the same patterns, even if you know what you want. It’s not a lack of discipline, a personal failure or that you’re not trying hard enough. It’s your subconscious belief system. In this episode, I walk you through how limiting beliefs are formed, how they quietly drive your behaviour, and why so many of your actions are actually protective responses, not personal failures. We look at how to uncover the belief at the root of your patterns, and how to start shifting it in a way that your nervous system can actually hold. If you’ve ever thought:“Why do I keep doing this?”“Why can’t I just change?” Start here. And if you’re ready to stop flirting with change and actually make it happen I’m enrolling now for my signature programme Rise. Thanks for being here and being you. All my love, Jo Inside Rise we go to the root of where your limiting patterns formed and work directly with the emotional and nervous-system conditioning that created them. Which means that... • speaking your truth stops feeling risky• boundaries feel clean instead of terrifying• your desires become clearer — and you actually move toward them• being fully yourself starts to feel natural rather than something you have to force We start April 1st. Find out more and register your interest here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit iamjoannebell.substack.com

    14 min

  3. 09/20/2025

    Your body is holding everything you're not saying

    Hey love, If there’s one thing I know we do well it’s pretend we’ve got it. That we’re good, we don’t have any feelings, we can handle it. And your body is holding everything you’re not saying. Here’s what’s actually true: You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to be certain, confident, or completely ready. What matters is that you show up anyway — for yourself, for the life you say you want, for the life you know is possible. Or you show up because you want to feel better right now. If this resonates know that I felt called to record a message especially for you today. I’d love to know what lands 🤍 And if you ready to stop bending, proving, or holding yourself back join me for Worth It join a free, beautiful, potent masterclass for the woman who’s done overthinking, over-giving and bending to everyone else. Monday 22nd September 8pm BST/2pm CDT Thanks for being here and being you. All my love, Jo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit iamjoannebell.substack.com

    16 min
  4. Why I’m No Longer Settling (And Why You Shouldn’t Either)

    08/20/2025

    Why I’m No Longer Settling (And Why You Shouldn’t Either)

    Are you settling for less than you deserve—in relationships, your career, or even in the little everyday moments? In this empowering episode, coach Jo Bell dives deep into how to stop settling, reclaim your worth, and step into the life you truly desire. We often look outside ourselves—at jobs, relationships, money—for happiness and validation. But true fulfillment begins within. You’ll discover: ✨ How to recognize where you’ve been settling in your life✨ Why radical self-honesty (with compassion) is the first step to change✨ How subconscious beliefs and inner child wounds keep us stuck in patterns✨ The role of nervous system responses (fight, flight, freeze, appease) in keeping you small✨ How to practice “not settling” in both small daily choices and big life decisions✨ Why inner child work and self-worth practices are essential for lasting transformation If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t enough, stayed quiet when you wanted to speak up, or accepted breadcrumbs when you wanted the whole cake—this conversation will give you permission (and practical tools) to finally stop selling yourself short. You are worthy. You are deserving. And it’s time to live like it. Resources & Next Steps 💌 Share your biggest takeaway from this episode—declare where you’ve been settling and what new action you’re ready to take.✨ Connect with me on Instagram to dive deeper into self-worth, confidence, and empowerment coaching.🎙️ If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps more women like you step into their power. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit iamjoannebell.substack.com

    31 min
  5. Episode #47 Tools to decrease stress in two minutes or less

    08/15/2025

    Episode #47 Tools to decrease stress in two minutes or less

    [💌 Want more weekly tools, mindset shifts, and coaching prompts? Sign up for Notes from Your Next Level Self — my free, soul-lifting newsletter that helps you bridge the gap between who you are now and the future you’re ready for.] In this episode, I share four simple, science-backed nervous system regulation practices you can use anytime, anywhere. These aren’t 15-minute yoga flows (though those are wonderful) — they’re quick, accessible tools you can use even in a meeting, on the school run, or before an important conversation. When you’re pushing through life — holding it all together, ticking off the list, showing up for everyone else — your body often pays the price. Stress, tension, and unspoken feelings get stored in your nervous system, quietly shaping how you think, speak, and show up in the world. You’ll learn: Why nervous system regulation is key to showing up as your most confident, authentic self How to know when your body is in fight, flight, freeze, or shutdown — and what to do about it 4 grounding and safety-building exercises you can start using today The difference between downregulation and upregulation — and why both matter How journaling can soothe your nervous system and build self-trust If you’re tired of shrinking, snapping, or second-guessing yourself because of what your body is holding… this episode will give you tools you can use right now to start feeling safe in your skin again. https://www.withjobell.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit iamjoannebell.substack.com

    16 min
  6. Episode #46 Four ways to pour love into yourself, right now

    08/01/2025

    Episode #46 Four ways to pour love into yourself, right now

    In this deeply grounding episode, Jo Bell invites you back to the most important relationship you’ll ever have: the one with yourself. Whether you're lying in bed doom-scrolling, feeling disconnected from your body, or simply wanting to top up your self-love tank — this is your space. You’ll explore: Why loving yourself isn't selfish — it's your power source What it really means to take off the mask and stop performing for love How to get radically honest about the conditions you place on your own worth The connection between nervous system regulation and self-love Why showing up messy, real, and human is sometimes the most loving thing you can do This is your permission slip to be beautifully human, to come home to your body, and to treat your own heart like holy ground. In this episode, Jo shares: The hidden cost of perfectionism and performance A personal story about body image and self-acceptance How to check in with your body and meet its actual needs The first steps to reclaiming your power through unconditional self-love ✨ If this resonated, you’ll love Jo’s transformational program The Self-Love Sessions, where we go even deeper. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit iamjoannebell.substack.com

    17 min
  7. Episode #45 How to navigate emotional eating without guilt or shame

    07/25/2025

    Episode #45 How to navigate emotional eating without guilt or shame

    If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle with food — eating for comfort, numbing, secretly shaming yourself afterwards — this episode is for you. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on emotional eating. Not from a place of surface advice or food psychology, but from lived experience — mine, and the hundreds of women I’ve supported. I’ll share the three deeper reasons we emotionally eat, why compassion (not control) is the portal to change, and how your relationship with food might actually be pointing toward something you’re ready to feel. If you’ve ever thought, “I know this isn’t about the food, but I don’t know where to begin,” this is your beginning. Inside This Episode: My personal journey with bulimia and the deeper layers underneath Three powerful root causes of emotional eating Why emotional eating is often a symptom, not a flaw How to meet yourself with compassion instead of criticism The one truth you might be holding in — and how releasing it changes everything Take this deeper inside The Self-Love Sessions 💥This is the work we do there — gently, powerfully, unapologetically. Come home to yourself, layer by layer. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit iamjoannebell.substack.com

    19 min
  8. Episode #44 It's Safe to Slow Down

    07/18/2025

    Episode #44 It's Safe to Slow Down

    Join Self-Love Sessions here 💞 This week on we’re doing something a little different. No heavy lifting, no deep dive into the shadow — just space. Spaciousness for your nervous system, for your breath, for your body. If you’ve been feeling the push to keep going, the pressure to produce or perform, this episode is your permission slip to pause. You'll be guided through a beautiful, embodied meditation to:✨ Create safety in your body when slowing down feels unfamiliar or unsafe✨ Gently notice what’s present without needing to fix or change it✨ Remember that magic is always here — in the breath, in the breeze, in the smallest of moments And before we drop in, I share something deeply special: The Self-Love Sessions — a 40-day journey back to your truest self.A softening. A remembering. A homecoming. Let this episode be your invitation to come back home to yourself 💞 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit iamjoannebell.substack.com

    15 min
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My love, Are you ready to finally feel amazing about the woman you are? Yes? Then I can’t wait to be your guide. I know what it’s like to feel lost, stuck in self-criticism and doubting your every move. AND for the past six years I’ve been living on the flip-side, deepening into self-love and acceptance, making self-honouring choices and showing up for a life I choose. Honestly, it feels like magic✨ Now I’m here to show you how I did it. Each week I’ll share scientifically-proven tools, learnings from the world’s best coaches and the exact processes, rituals and paradigm-shifts that worked for me. Through a blend of personal stories and relatable insights we’ll transform break the habits, behaviours and beliefs which are keeping you small, awakening the truth of who you are and strengthening your confidence. Think grounded self-growth wisdom, priceless insights and radical honesty wrapped in deep compassion for where you’re at. If you’re ready for magical shifts in your relationships, to magnetise success and feel better than you ever thought possible you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in 💫 iamjoannebell.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Joanne Bell
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joanne Bell
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