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Welcome to PEPP talks, the podcast that helps ambitious women like you balance peace, ease, passion, and purpose. I’m Sue, a coach and mentor dedicated to helping you reclaim your energy, joy, and clarity so that you can thrive in both life and business - without the constant hustle or overwhelm.In each episode, we’ll explore simple yet powerful tools, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to help you slow down, reconnect, and create a life you love - one that’s balanced, intentional, and feels F’in fabulous. If you’re ready to trade chaos for calm and live with greater ease and fulfillment, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in! Email me at sue@suerichardscoaching.co.ukFind me on Instagram: https://instagram.com@suerichards.coaching

  1. 4H AGO

    63 - The Reactive Business Trap: Why Busy Self-Employed Women Feel Stuck, Stressed & Always Behind

    Busy but not moving forward? Always responding, never quite directing? That's the reactive business trap - and it's not just a productivity problem. It's a nervous system problem. In this episode, I unpack why constantly operating in reactive mode quietly dysregulates you - and what shifts when you choose, even in small ways, to get back in the driving seat of your business. In this episode: What the reactive business trap actually looks like in everyday lifeWhy it affects how you feel, not just what you achieveThe connection between forward motion, agency, and nervous system regulationWhy reactive mode is especially common for women who are natural helpers and giversA simple reframe to help you notice when you've slipped into reaction - and gently move out of itThis episode is for you if: You're a self-employed woman running a passion-led, service-based business and you often feel like you're working hard but getting nowhere. You care deeply about what you do - but the business side leaves you feeling flat, behind, or vaguely anxious, even when things are technically going fine. Join me for FREE, live Clarity and Calm Journaling Circles (online every Tuesday at 8pm UK time) - click here to get your ticket Click HERE to book a no-obligation chat with me Book a FREE Action Filter call with me (limited availability): Click here for more info and to book your call Join my mailing list to get podcast episodes straight to your inbox each week - click here to sign up Email me at sue@suerichardscoaching.co.uk Connect with me: On Instagram https://instagram.com/suerichards.coaching On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suerichardscoaching Watch on YouTube here (only available for episodes 49 onwards)

    14 min

  2. MAY 18

    62 - Why Your Instincts Are Your Most Underused Business Tool

    Do you know the answer - but keep talking yourself out of it? In this episode, I explore three things that are really one thing: what happens when a driven, capable woman stops trusting herself, and what it looks and feels like when she starts again. We're talking about why being busy isn't the same as moving forward, why rest is one of the smartest business strategies you're probably ignoring, and why your body is almost always trying to tell you something your brain is too loud to hear. If you've ever made a decision that looked right from the outside but felt wrong from the inside - this one's for you. In this episode: Why activity isn't strategy (and how to tell the difference)The science behind your morning cortisol spike - and one small thing to try tomorrowThe "lazy" narrative so many of us carry, and the reframe that changes everythingWhat it actually means to trust your instincts in businessThis week's question to sit with: Where do you already know the answer - but you've been talking yourself out of it? 💛 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs to hear it. Join me for FREE, live Clarity and Calm Journaling Circles (online every Tuesday at 8pm UK time) - click here to get your ticket Click HERE to book a no-obligation chat with me Book a FREE Action Filter call with me (limited availability): Click here for more info and to book your call Join my mailing list to get podcast episodes straight to your inbox each week - click here to sign up Email me at sue@suerichardscoaching.co.uk Connect with me: On Instagram https://instagram.com/suerichards.coaching On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suerichardscoaching Watch on YouTube here (only available for episodes 49 onwards)

    19 min

  3. MAY 11

    61 - From People-Pleasing to Purposeful: How Claire Callaghan Built a Boundaries-First Business

    From Stretched Thin to Strategically Focused (with Claire Callaghan) What happens when a highly skilled professional stops squeezing clients into every gap in her diary - and starts protecting her time instead? In this episode, I chat with Claire Callaghan, a chartered physiotherapist of nearly 30 years who has expanded her work to include women's health, wellness memberships, speaking engagements, and corporate masterclasses. Claire shares honestly about what life looked like before she started working with me - the people-pleasing, the fragmented schedule, the limiting beliefs around income - and what shifted when she finally put firmer boundaries in place. In this conversation, we cover: Why boundaries aren't limiting - they're actually freeingThe truth about multitasking (and why deep work needs dedicated blocks of time)How letting go of a "vocational identity" can unlock new business directionsThe role accountability plays in actually doing the things you know you should doWhy "just doing it sooner" is often the most powerful business strategyClaire is co-founder of the Anchor Collective - a membership for women combining physiotherapy, nutrition, and well-being - and is a sought-after speaker at conferences, sports clubs, and festivals. Connect with Claire: Website: https://www.clairecallaghan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physioclairecal/ Find out about The Anchor Collective: https://www.themenopausedietitian.co.uk/the-anchor-collective/ Join me for FREE, live Clarity and Calm Journaling Circles (online every Tuesday at 8pm UK time) - click here to get your ticket Click HERE to book a no-obligation chat with me Book a FREE Action Filter call with me (limited availability): Click here for more info and to book your call Join my mailing list to get podcast episodes straight to your inbox each week - click here to sign up Email me at sue@suerichardscoaching.co.uk Connect with me: On Instagram https://instagram.com/suerichards.coaching On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suerichardscoaching Watch on YouTube here (only available for episodes 49 onwards)

    45 min

  4. MAY 4

    60 - Why Your First Cold DM Took Years (And Why That's Normal): The Reality of Running a Small Business

    Have you ever wondered why cold leads aren't flooding your DMs the way business coaches promise? In this honest, unscripted (and pretty vulnerable) episode, Sue shares the story of receiving her very first cold Instagram DM inquiry - after years of consistent online presence - and why that's completely normal. This episode is a reminder that social media highlight reels don't tell the full story of running a small business. If you've been measuring yourself against someone else's results, this one's for you. What we cover: Why cold DMs are the exception, not the ruleThe "trust recession" and how clients are making decisions right nowWhy consistency matters even when you can't see it workingHow niche, messaging, and ideal client clarity attract aligned inquiriesWhy your energy is your most powerful marketing toolEpisodes mentioned: Ep 40 (networking), Ep 54 (give to gain), Ep 55 (business evolution), Ep 58 (exercise as strategy) Want to be a guest on pepp talks or work with Sue? All contact details are in the links below. Join me for FREE, live Clarity and Calm Journaling Circles (online every Tuesday at 8pm UK time) - click here to get your ticket Click HERE to book a no-obligation chat with me Book a FREE Action Filter call with me (limited availability): Click here for more info and to book your call Join my mailing list to get podcast episodes straight to your inbox each week - click here to sign up Email me at sue@suerichardscoaching.co.uk Connect with me: On Instagram https://instagram.com/suerichards.coaching On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suerichardscoaching Watch on YouTube here (only available for episodes 49 onwards)

    21 min

  5. APR 27

    59 - Simplify Your Marketing: Do Less, Do It Better with Marketing Meg

    Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to be everywhere online? In this episode of Pep Talks, I'm joined by Meg Hudson - aka Marketing Meg - a marketing mentor who helps business owners cut through the noise and build a focused marketing strategy that actually works. We get into why trying to do everything in your marketing is the fastest route to burnout and mediocrity, and what to do instead. Whether you're a coach, consultant, or service-based business owner, this episode is packed with honest, practical advice on building a sustainable business you love. In this episode we cover: Why being on every platform is killing your marketing resultsThe one thing you should do before creating any content (hint: it's market research)How to use your ideal client's own words to write magnetic marketing copyWhy discovery calls and market research calls are your secret weapon for finding dream clientsSetting boundaries that protect your energy - and your businessHow to know when something isn't aligned for you (and why your gut always knows first)The mindset shift from "I have to" to "I get to" - and why it changes everythingConnect with Meg: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-hutson-marketing/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeghutsonFree Monthly Marketing Meetup: first Tuesday of each month - free, fun, and actionableJoin me for FREE, live Clarity and Calm Journaling Circles (online every Tuesday at 8pm UK time) - click here to get your ticket Click HERE to book a no-obligation chat with me Book a FREE Action Filter call with me (limited availability): Click here for more info and to book your call Join my mailing list to get podcast episodes straight to your inbox each week - click here to sign up Email me at sue@suerichardscoaching.co.uk Connect with me: On Instagram https://instagram.com/suerichards.coaching On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suerichardscoaching Watch on YouTube here (only available for episodes 49 onwards)

    37 min

  6. APR 20

    58 - Why Exercise Is a Business Strategy (Not Just a Health One)

    If you've been feeling flat, foggy, or like you're constantly running on empty, this episode is for you. I’m getting honest about letting my own workout routine drift - and the unexpected impact it had on my energy, my focus, and my business. This isn't a fitness episode. It's a conversation about the deep connection between physical movement and the inner energy that drives your business forward - the spark, the momentum, the flow state that makes everything feel possible. In this episode: Why exercise is about so much more than physical healthThe link between movement, mental energy, and business performanceHow sleep, stress, and hormones are all connected - and what you can do about itWhy "I don't have time to exercise" might actually be costing you timeThe confidence and resilience that comes from simply showing up for yourselfA gentle nudge to start - even if you've completely fallen off the wagonMentioned in this episode: Episode 12: The ONE habit that has the biggest impact on you achieving your goals (and you're already doing it!)If this episode resonated, please share it with a fellow female business owner or leave a review - it helps more women find the show. Join me for FREE, live Clarity and Calm Journaling Circles (online every Tuesday at 8pm UK time) - click here to get your ticket Click HERE to book a no-obligation chat with me Book a FREE Action Filter call with me (limited availability): Click here for more info and to book your call Join my mailing list to get podcast episodes straight to your inbox each week - click here to sign up Email me at sue@suerichardscoaching.co.uk Connect with me: On Instagram https://instagram.com/suerichards.coaching On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suerichardscoaching Watch on YouTube here (only available for episodes 49 onwards)

    21 min

  7. MAR 30

    57 - Burnout, Boundaries & Building a Business on Your Own Terms - with Tara Punter

    What does it actually take to build a thriving business without burning out? In this episode I'm joined by Tara Punter, founder of The Thriving Business Woman, coach, mentor and host of the Thrive in Life and Business podcast. Tara shares the raw story of the burnout that landed her in A&E alone during COVID - and exactly what she changed so it never happened again.  We talk about spotting the early warning signs of burnout, ditching the word 'should', building a brand that is a true extension of who you are, and running a business on your own terms - without funnels, Facebook ads or hustle culture.  If you have ever felt like you are surviving rather than thriving, this one is for you.  Connect with Tara: https://www.instagram.com/thethrivingbusinesswoman Podcast: Thrive in Life and Business Join me for FREE, live Clarity and Calm Journaling Circles (online every Tuesday at 8pm UK time) - click here to get your ticket Click HERE to book a no-obligation chat with me Book a FREE Action Filter call with me (limited availability): Click here for more info and to book your call Join my mailing list to get podcast episodes straight to your inbox each week - click here to sign up Email me at sue@suerichardscoaching.co.uk Connect with me: On Instagram https://instagram.com/suerichards.coaching On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suerichardscoaching Watch on YouTube here (only available for episodes 49 onwards)

    33 min

  8. MAR 23

    56 - Why you feel too busy to grow your business (and what to do instead)

    Do you ever feel like you want to grow your business but simply don’t have the capacity? Many ambitious women get stuck in a cycle of overthinking and analysing because they worry that taking action will leave them even more overwhelmed. In this episode, I explore why the real issue often isn’t your workload, but the mental load of trying to hold the entire path forward in your head. When you focus on the next simple step instead of the whole mountain, clarity and momentum start to return. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin in your business, this episode will help you rethink how you move forward. If you’d like support simplifying your business and creating more clarity and calm, you’re very welcome to book a no-obligation chat with me. You can also download my free SIMPLE framework, designed to help ambitious women reduce overwhelm and create more time, energy and headspace. Join me for FREE, live Clarity and Calm Journaling Circles (online every Tuesday at 8pm UK time) - click here to get your ticket Click HERE to book a no-obligation chat with me Book a FREE Action Filter call with me (limited availability): Click here for more info and to book your call Join my mailing list to get podcast episodes straight to your inbox each week - click here to sign up Email me at sue@suerichardscoaching.co.uk Connect with me: On Instagram https://instagram.com/suerichards.coaching On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suerichardscoaching Watch on YouTube here (only available for episodes 49 onwards)

    14 min
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Welcome to PEPP talks, the podcast that helps ambitious women like you balance peace, ease, passion, and purpose. I’m Sue, a coach and mentor dedicated to helping you reclaim your energy, joy, and clarity so that you can thrive in both life and business - without the constant hustle or overwhelm.In each episode, we’ll explore simple yet powerful tools, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to help you slow down, reconnect, and create a life you love - one that’s balanced, intentional, and feels F’in fabulous. If you’re ready to trade chaos for calm and live with greater ease and fulfillment, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in! Email me at sue@suerichardscoaching.co.ukFind me on Instagram: https://instagram.com@suerichards.coaching

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  • Creator
    Sue Richards
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 pepp talks with sue richards
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