Self Development Collective
Welcome to the Self Development Collective, a podcast that gets real about personal growth and self help in a way that actually feels achievable. I’m here to share my own journey and the things I’ve learned along the way - from the overwhelming moments to the breakthrough realizations that changed everything. Each episode, we dive deep into those real life experiences that shape us, and I share practical insights that have helped me (and hopefully will help you) navigate this whole personal development journey. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just trying to figure out your next step, this is a space where we can explore that together. Here’s what we explore in the podcast: Values and Authentic Growth - We get honest about what actually matters to us (not just what we think should matter). I share my own journey of discovering how living aligned with our true values changes everything, especially when it comes to setting goals and creating meaningful change Life Transitions and Finding Our Way - Together we explore those big life moments that shake everything up, from grief and loss to feeling completely lost about our direction. I share really personal stories about my own experiences and what I’ve learned about finding our way through Emotional Wellbeing and Inner Work - We dive into the real stuff - managing our inner critic, dealing with overwhelm, and learning how to show up for ourselves in a way that feels authentic and sustainable Connection and Relationships - Let’s talk about building genuine connections (with ourselves and others), setting boundaries that actually work, and navigating those tricky relationship moments that we all face Living with Intention - We explore how to create a life that feels meaningful to us, not just checking boxes or following someone else’s shoulds. I share practical ways to align our daily choices with what truly matters to us This is a space where we can get real about personal development, share those vulnerable moments, and figure out together what it means to create a life that feels genuinely meaningful. Shop our self development & self help worksheets here // https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/shop
Episodes
Feeling Like You’re Always Helping? Signs of Emotional Burnout in Relationships
In this episode of the Self Development Collective, we’re diving deep into a type of emotional burnout we don’t talk about enough—the kind that happens when we’re supporting others.
This isn’t about work stress or parenting exhaustion. This is about those of us who take on the rol...
Making Decisions In Life (How Invisible Family Rules Shape Our Life Decisions)
Have you ever found yourself stuck, unsure why you're making the decisions you're making — or why it feels so hard to make any at all?
In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about one of those moments. A time when I was deep in the decision-making process and realised I was pushing myself down a path that didn’t actually feel like mine. Through co...
Leaving a Narcissistic Parent // How to Emotionally Distance from a Narcissistic Parent
This episode came from a YouTube listener’s question on how to leave a narcissistic relationship — and for me, that brought up one of the hardest experiences I’ve worked through: leaving a narcissistic parent.
In this episode, I share my personal story of growing up with a narcissistic parent and what the emotional process of leaving really look...
Free Inner Critic Meditation
https://selfdevelopmentcollective.com/free-inner-critic-meditation
In this episode, I open up about my personal journey with the inner critic—how it held me back, and how I’ve slowly learned to work with it rather than against it using the powerful lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
For years, I tried everything: affirmations, mindset shifts, journaling... but nothing helped silence that...
This is the final episode of Season 1, and I just want to say—thank you so much for being here.
Your time, energy, and presence have meant the world to me. In this wrap-up episode, I reflect on everything we explored this season—from redefining goals and values to building daily vision, staying aligned in our habits, and reconnecting with ourselves in more meaningful ways.
I share what I’ve learned through showing up consistently (...
I think one of the most confusing and painful parts of growing up is how friendships change—especially when there’s no big argument, just distance… or silence.
In this episode, I sat down with my long-time friend Dimitri to talk honestly about what it’s like when friendships shift. We’ve been friends for over 25 years, and our dynamic has definitely ebbed and flowed, but somehow, we’ve always found our way back to that same, easy c...
Choosing Ourselves In Our Choices // Making Decisions That Are Less Accepted But More Authentic
In this episode, I'm joined by Dimitri Kyvetos, one of my longest and closest friends of over 25 years, to discuss how we can make choices that truly reflect who we are.
We explore:
- The courage needed when choosing ourselves over cultural and family expectations
- How our similar Greek and Italian backgrounds created pressure to f...
In this episode of the Self Development Collective, I explore why visualizing our future self through creating a daily vision works better than focusing solely on long-term goals.
From Long-Term Vision to Yearly VisionI share my persona...
Feeling the pressure to maintain perfect daily habits? In this episode, I reveal why the "never skip a day" mentality might actually be sabotaging your consistency.
Drawing from personal experience, I share three practical strategies that transformed my approach to habit-building, making habits more enjoyable and sustainable.
Discover how thinking weekly i...
Want to learn how to set goals and habits that genuinely excite you? In this episode, I share my personal framework for setting goals and habits that connect deeply with your values, making them naturally motivating rather than another item on your should-do list.
Why Traditional Ways to Set Goals and Habits Often Feel ChallengingThrough my podcasting exper...
In this episode, I address a powerful Q&A from a listener about navigating emotional boundaries, particularly with a narcissistic presence. 🛡️✨
Join me as I share practical steps and draw from my journey, offering strategies to start setting emotional boundaries and working with the weight of guilt.
🚀 Key Insights:
- Why emotional boundaries can be tricky
- Two ways we can work with the feelings of guilt that come with s...
Hey guys! In this episode of The Self Development Collective, I'm diving into something I haven't talked about in ages - goal setting. But here's the thing: I'm approaching it totally differently than I used to.
I've been watching heaps of YouTube content lately (you know I've been loving Molly Mae!), and with the start of the year, there's been s...
🎧 Hey guys! I'm so excited to share this transformative episode with you. After having my baby (he's two months old now!), I've been doing a lot of reflection on how we approach growth and development, and I want to share something that's completely shifted my perspective.
The Power of Personal Growth Over ChangeYou k...
Hey everyone. In this episode of the Self Development Collective, I want to share something really personal about conflict resolution in relationships - and honestly, I'm diving into this topic because it's something I struggle with myself. I'll tell you about a recent situation that happened with my mom, my eight-week-old bab...
🎧 Hi there! I'm so excited to share this episode with you where I dive into why changing your life through personal development can feel so impossible sometimes. After taking almost a year off to have my baby and study, I've been thinking deeply about why some self development ideas around changing your life often leave us feeling more stuck than before.
The next Q&A episode is up. This listener sought guidance on what to do with their life and where to start. In this episode, we delve into practical advice and reflective questions designed to guide you toward a more prosperous and fulfilling life.
🚀 Key Insights:
✨ Explore the vision of a truly prosperous life and how it aligns with your goals and values.
✨Define the kind of relationships, work, and experiences that con...
Q&A Feeling Like We're Getting Nowhere, Dreams Not Going To Plan ☁️❌
Join me in this Q&A episode where we tackle the question many of us grapple with: Am I on the right life path?
We explore the rollercoaster of emotions that come with pursuing a dream, especially when faced with rejection and setbacks.
I share some personal insights and practical advice for those moments when it all feels a bit too much.
From tak...
In this video, I discuss the challenges of dealing with feedback and the inner critic when we try to put ourselves out there.
I share my personal experience of receiving feedback that questioned the combination of my grief coaching and life coaching work.
I explore the dilemma of choosing between different aspects of myself and the fear of being judged. I also introduce the concept of determining our job in terms of showing up auth...
Finding Meaning In Life With Grief and Loss.
In this episode, I share my experience and life advice on finding meaning in life with grief and loss. I share my experience in coping with grief and loss and how to find meaning in life by using the experience to further fuel us in living purposefully with the legacy of our loved ones.
Coping with grief and living with loss is an experience that we figure out slowly. In this episode, ...
Does Grief Ever Feel/Get Better? // Coping With Grief And Loss
In this short episode, I discuss whether grief ever feels or gets better.
At the beginning of my grief journey, I kept wondering, "Will this ever get better?".
Coping with grief & loss can feel so overwhelming and exhausting that it's common for us to wonder if it will always be like this or if it will ever get better.
In this episode, I answer through my experien...
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