Living Authentically - Becoming your True Self

Blackstar Alchemy

This podcast is where we explore what it really means to live, speak, and connect from a place of truth and kindness.   We will look to dive into the psychology, the practice, and the power of showing up as your real self — in your work, your relationships, and your everyday life. Whether you're a leader, a communicator, or simply someone seeking deeper alignment, this space is for you. Together, we’ll unpack the habits, beliefs, and fears that keep us performing instead of living and we’ll discover tools, stories, and strategies to help you build trust, speak with confidence, and create meaningful impact — all by being unapologetically you. So if you're ready to stop hiding, start thriving, and become the person you were always meant to be — you're in the right place!

Episodes

  1. 11/12/2025

    Special Episode - Equine Wellness

    Welcome to Living Authentically – Becoming Your True Self, the podcast where we explore what it really means to live, speak, and lead from your truth. I’m your host, Sue Whitaker, I’m a Life Transitions & Identity Coach I guide individuals through significant life changes, helping them rediscover their true selves and embrace new beginnings with confidence and clarity.   This is my special episode and one I wanted to record from before I started the podcast.  Depsite not having anyone in my family associated, I have loved horses from a very young age.  From donkey rides in Blackpool, to watching horse racing on tv with my dad to visiting horse sanctuaries, sponsoring horses as a student and doing a horse experiences.  So it was literally a dream come true 6 years ago when I was able to own a horse and learn more about being an owner as well as a rider.    I am joined by a lovely person Sarah Williamson, through us both being on the same coaching programme and very much enjoyed listening to her years of experience with horses and now as she steps into her new chapter as a coach for horse owners and riders.  For all you equestrians out there - saddle up and look forward to a great ride!   Follow Sue Whitaker on;  Instagram - www.instagram.com/blackstarhr/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572752343673 LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/susandawhitaker   Contact Sarah on; Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1FiMwQcCSb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

    1h 2m
  2. 10/15/2025

    Episode 5 - Social Identity

    Welcome to Living Authentically – Becoming Your True Self, the podcast where we explore what it really means to live, speak, and lead from your truth. I’m your host, Sue Whitaker, I’m a Life Transitions & Identity Coach I guide individuals through significant life changes, helping them rediscover their true selves and embrace new beginnings with confidence and clarity. In this episode we talk about social identity or more specifically relationships with others as well as with ourselves.  I am joined by Mila Smith, Founder of “From Single to Couple” Relationship & Dating Consultancy.  Having honed her relationship management capabilities in the corporate world for 25 years, Mila now applies her skills to consult men and women in the field about which she is absolutely passionate to help them find the love they deserve and build a happy healthy relationship.  Love doesn’t come with a manual, but Mila’s step-by-step coaching programme reveals all the secrets you need. Trained by one of the world’s leading relationship experts, she uses proven science and research-based methods. Follow Sue Whitaker on;  Instagram - www.instagram.com/blackstarhr/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572752343673 LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/susandawhitaker   If you want to get in contact with Mila you can do so here:  Email - mila@single-to-couple.com Website - www.single-to-couple.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/single.2.couple Facebook - www.facebook.com/single2couple LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/mila-s-851bb870

    56 min
  3. 09/17/2025

    Episode 2 - Professional Identity

    Welcome to Living Authentically – Becoming Your True Self, the podcast where we explore what it really means to live, speak, and lead from your truth.  I’m your host, Sue Whitaker, I’m a Life Transitions & Identity Coach I guide individuals through significant life changes, helping them rediscover their true selves and embrace new beginnings with confidence and clarity. This episode is all about Professional Identity – Everything from the career choices you have made, what skills and expertise you invest in as well as your work ethic, professional values and reputation you have in the chosen workplace. To help me explore this topic I have guest speaker, Rizwana 'Riz' Dakri, Leadership coach, mentor and trainer.  Founder of "The Purposeful Professional”  She has 10 years experience working in the substance misuse field and today she wants to help ambitious professionals go from coasting to performing, existing to creating and really connect with their inner GENIUS.  Her coaching methodology is based on 4 main focal points these are re-setting, re-align, re-ignite and connecting with your purpose. She is passionate about growth and transformation and wants to empower professionals to step into their power build confidence without sacrificing well-being.    Follow Sue Whitaker on;  Instagram - www.instagram.com/blackstarhr/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572752343673 LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/susandawhitaker   If you want to get in contact with Riz you can find her on;  Instagram handle - https://www.instagram.com/rizwanadakri.coaching/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rizzo.dax LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rizwana-dakri-%E2%9C%A8-6935a2374/

    50 min

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This podcast is where we explore what it really means to live, speak, and connect from a place of truth and kindness.   We will look to dive into the psychology, the practice, and the power of showing up as your real self — in your work, your relationships, and your everyday life. Whether you're a leader, a communicator, or simply someone seeking deeper alignment, this space is for you. Together, we’ll unpack the habits, beliefs, and fears that keep us performing instead of living and we’ll discover tools, stories, and strategies to help you build trust, speak with confidence, and create meaningful impact — all by being unapologetically you. So if you're ready to stop hiding, start thriving, and become the person you were always meant to be — you're in the right place!