Bounce Back Better By Hilary Saxton

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Hey, Hilary here and welcome to the Bounce Back Better podcast. Your past doesn't determine your future, no matter what you've experienced. Just know that it's possible to redesign your life from today by simply drawing a line in the sand and making a choice to live your best life. Hit follow or subscribe and tune in weekly for episodes from me.  Chat soon, Hilary x

  1. 3D AGO

    How To Raise Your Standards To Get The Results You Want

    Ever looked at your life and thought, how did I end up tolerating this? In this episode, Hilary calls it out for what it is: you didn’t fall off track overnight — you slowly negotiated your standards down until mediocrity felt normal. From skipping workouts to tolerating poor behaviour, messy habits to missed opportunities, it all comes back to one thing… what you allow. Hilary unpacks how these small compromises stack up into a life that doesn’t reflect who you actually are — or who you said you wanted to be. No fluff, no complicated frameworks — just a straight-up reminder that raising your standards is the fix. If something feels off in your life right now, this is your wake-up call. Because the truth is simple:You don’t need more motivation.You need higher standards. And it starts today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min

  2. MAR 26

    Don’t Act Your Age: The Habits That Shape Your Future

    Getting older is inevitable, but feeling old is not. In this episode, Hilary Saxton speaks with 82-year-old health coach and author Leigh Elder, who shares how a wake-up call in his seventies changed the way he approached health, fitness, and life. Leigh explains why people wait too long to take responsibility for their wellbeing and how small daily habits can create lasting change. They explore movement, strength, nutrition, and mindset, along with why self-awareness is key to living a longer, healthier life. Leigh shares practical ways to improve energy, maintain independence, and reduce decline as you age. This conversation is a reminder that your future health is shaped by what you do today. If you want more energy and a better quality of life as you get older, this episode will challenge your thinking and inspire action. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/leighelderwriter/ Buy the book (New Zealand):https://www.theundergroundbookstore.nz/Dont-Act-Your-Age-Living-Younger-Can-Be-Age-Defying-p780288267 Australia: Available on Amazon or contact Leigh directlyEmail: leighelderwriter@gmail.com Leigh’s Substack:  https://leighelder.substack.com/   Leigh’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dayaleigh See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min

  3. MAR 19

    I Came Second… But It Felt Like I Failed

    Hilary Saxton shares a raw and honest reflection on what it really feels like to “almost win.” After placing second in a high-level speaking competition, she found herself caught between pride and disappointment, and realised this is something we all experience. In this episode, Hilary unpacks why doing well can still feel like failure, and how our expectations shape our emotions more than the actual result. She introduces a simple framework to help you recognise the stories you’re telling yourself, the progress you’re overlooking, and the actions you’re avoiding. Whether it’s business, fitness, money, or personal goals, this episode will challenge you to rethink what success actually looks like. You’ll walk away with a powerful shift in perspective and practical questions to get yourself moving again. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still falling short, this one will hit home. www.hilarysaxton.com hilary@hilarysaxton.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min

  4. MAR 13

    Why You’re Stuck — And How to Get Moving Today

    After a long break, Hilary Saxton returns to the Bounce Back Better podcast with a powerful reminder: the perfect time to start simply doesn’t exist. In this episode, Hilary gets honest about why she stopped recording and what finally pushed her to press record again. Using her own experience as an example, she explores the real reasons people delay taking action—blaming busyness, waiting for things to be perfect, or convincing themselves they don’t have enough time. The truth? Often the only thing standing in the way is our own thinking. Hilary challenges listeners to identify the one thing they’ve been putting off and take the first imperfect step today. From starting a business to getting back to the gym or pursuing a big goal, progress begins with small actions repeated consistently. This episode is a practical and motivating reminder that momentum doesn’t come from waiting—it comes from starting.     www.hilarysaxton.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    Stop Shrinking Your Shine - Before It Looses All Of It's Glow

    Ever achieve something massive… then immediately shove it into the “no big deal” bin? In this straight-talking solo episode, Hilary gets brutally honest about the habit high achievers (especially women) fall into - downplaying wins so fast you barely feel the glow before it fades. Fresh off a 30-hour trip home from New York (with five global Stevie Awards and an Able Book Award under her arm), Hilary realised she’d walked straight back into business-as-usual. No celebration. No pause. Not even a proper post. And that wake-up call sparked today’s episode: why we shrink our success and how it’s quietly sabotaging our identity, confidence, and momentum. Using behavioural psychology, lived experience, and her signature no-b******t clarity, Hilary unpacks the real culprits -  fear of judgment, tall poppy syndrome, imposter thoughts, invisibility conditioning, and survival mode - and how each one tricks your brain into believing your achievements are “irrelevant.” In this episode you’ll learn: Why achievement amnesia is real (and how your brain literally deletes your wins when you don’t honour them). The psychology behind shrinking your shine — tall poppy syndrome, fear of judgment, and the “don’t take up space” conditioning so many women have absorbed. How identity gets built (and destroyed) through repetition, celebration, and evidence. The exact phrases to stop using (“It was nothing… anyone could have… just lucky…”) and what to say instead to rewire confidence. How to show up unapologetically so your success fuels your next level instead of quietly dying in your laundry basket. Your Challenge This Week →Pick one win - big or small - that you brushed aside. Write it down. Say it out loud. Tell one person you trust. Then honour it with a small ritual: a toast, a walk, a moment of stillness, or a post if it matters. Bonus: Message someone else and celebrate their win. Evidence builds identity - yours and theirs.   🔗 More tools and resources: www.hilarysaxton.com 📕 Grab your copy of 3 Wines In: hilarysaxton.com/product/3-wines-in ✉️ Got a win to share? Email Hilary: hilary@hilarysaxton.com Know someone who needs this?Share this episode with the friend who keeps brushing off their brilliance. Remind them: you can’t build an empire by hiding your shine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min

  6. 11/06/2025

    Pivot, Don’t Panic - The Power of Changing Direction

    Ever find yourself clinging to Plan A even when the universe is clearly yelling, “Not that way”? In this candid solo episode, Hilary unpacks why change feels so uncomfortable (hello, brain craving certainty) and how to pivot with purpose instead of panicking - so you can move from dead end to better direction without losing your footing. Drawing on real-life stories (a last-minute New York trip for the Stevie Awards, the “whole new corridor of doors” reframe, and that netball/basketball pivot metaphor) plus bite-sized psychology, Hilary explains why our brains resist uncertainty - and how to plant one foot in your values while you rotate to a smarter play. You’ll walk away with her four-step pivot plan and practical examples from business (Netflix, Apple), relationships, and career moves. In this episode you’ll learn: Why certainty feels “safe” (and how to calm your nervous system before you choose your next move). The 4-step Pivot Plan: pause before you panic, ask better questions, anchor to values, take imperfect action. How to keep your purpose the same while changing direction (plant foot, rotate options). The difference between victim mode and resilient mode when change is forced on you. A simple script to spot the new door faster (“What could this be teaching me?”). Your Challenge This Week → When something veers off-plan, don’t fix it fast. First, take 3 slow breaths. Then journal two “better questions” you can ask, write one value you’re anchoring to, and take one imperfect action within 24 hours. Bonus: Notice any “closed door” and list three possible doors in the new corridor. Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ejRGMZcNe4Y 🔗 More tools and resources: www.hilarysaxton.com 📕 Grab your copy of 3 Wines In: hilarysaxton.com/product/3-wines-in ✉️ Lightbulb moment? Email Hilary: hilary@hilarysaxton.com Know someone who needs this? Share this episode with the friend staring at a shut door. Remind them: plant your foot, pivot, and play the next pass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min

  7. 10/24/2025

    Noticing The Glitch, Not The Glimmer

    Ever catch yourself predicting the worst - no parks, no luck, no chance - and then proving yourself right? In this refreshingly candid solo episode, Hilary unpacks why so many of us default to spotting the glitch instead of the glimmer - and how a tiny shift in focus can change what you notice, how you feel, and the life you build. Drawing on real-life stories (parking myths, mentoring-room “regrets,” young-Nana trampoline energy, and Toastmasters butterflies) plus bite-sized psychology, Hilary explains negativity bias, the 3-to-1 rule for emotional balance, and learned optimism. You’ll walk away with simple, repeatable practices to re-train your brain’s filter (RAS), flip setbacks into fuel, and start a positive-result spiral on purpose. In this episode you’ll learn: Why the brain overweights bad - and how to rebalance with the 3-to-1 rule. The “Accept or Change” life rule to stop simmering in resentment. How to reframe in real time (from “I have to” → “I get to”). A nightly “Three Glimmers” ritual to rewire your RAS for good. How to surround yourself with glimmer-spotters and visualise the win before it happens. Your Challenge This Week → Each night, list three glimmers - moments, conversations, or coincidences that went right. Then, tomorrow, pick one inevitable hiccup and ask: “What’s the glimmer here?” Bonus points for swapping one “have to” for an “I get to.” 🔗 More tools and resources: www.hilarysaxton.com 📕 Grab your copy of 3 Wines In: hilarysaxton.com/product/3-wines-in ✉️ Lightbulb moment? Email Hilary: hilary@hilarysaxton.com Know someone who needs this? Share this episode with the friend who always says, “Typical, that never happens for me.” Tell them they’re your glimmer - and watch the contagion of optimism do its thing.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  8. 10/16/2025

    From “Why Me?” to “Try Me”: The Luck Reset

    Ever met someone who just seems lucky? Things fall into place, opportunities appear, and doors swing open for them? Here’s the truth - luck isn’t random. It’s created. In this week’s episode of Bounce Back Better, Hilary Saxton flips the script on luck and shows you how to go from saying “Why me?” to boldly declaring “Try me.” You’ll discover how the most “lucky” people are actually just bold action takers - people who say yes, bring great energy, and create their own opportunities through connection, mindset, and movement. Hilary shares practical, real-world ways to make your own luck: ✅ How to shift from waiting for good fortune to generating it through micro-actions ✅ Why your energy determines the opportunities that show up ✅ The secret power of saying “yes” more often - and meaning it ✅ How connection and curiosity attract the right people (and the right timing) ✅ Why writing “I’m lucky” on your mirror might just change your life This episode is a feel-good fire-starter for anyone stuck waiting for things to change. You don’t need a four-leaf clover - you need focus, energy, and action. Check out this week’s episode and learn how to turn everyday moments into lucky breaks. Challenge: This week, create your own luck. Say yes to something new, reach out to someone you’ve been meaning to connect with, or take one brave action you’ve been putting off. Then watch what opens up. 💬 Know someone who says, “I’m just not lucky”? Send them this episode. It might just be the mindset reset they need. 🔗 More tools and resources: www.hilarysaxton.com 📕 Grab your copy of 3 Wines In: hilarysaxton.com/product/3-wines-in ✉️ Lightbulb moment? Email Hilary: hilary@hilarysaxton.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
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Hey, Hilary here and welcome to the Bounce Back Better podcast. Your past doesn't determine your future, no matter what you've experienced. Just know that it's possible to redesign your life from today by simply drawing a line in the sand and making a choice to live your best life. Hit follow or subscribe and tune in weekly for episodes from me.  Chat soon, Hilary x

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