Self Belief Unsquashed
Self Belief Unsquashed is the podcast for solo female business owners in their early years of business who are ready to stop self-sabotaging and start thriving. Hosted by confidence coach, speaker, and TEDx talker Trisha Lewis, each episode tackles the mindset blocks, FIBs (fears, illusions & baggage), and hidden habits that hold you back — from overthinking and people pleasing to imposter syndrome and comparisonitis. With a feast of episodes of straight-talking insight, humour and encouragement, this is your space to build a business that reflects your real voice — not just the expert advice or trends. If you’re ready to grow with clarity, courage, and a touch of rebellion — come unsquash with me.
Episodes
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
#92: How can you be more focussed? With Katie Stoddart
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
How to be more focussed in a distracting world? Your work-life balance, sense of well-being and productivity will all benefit from breaking default habits and building your focus muscles. Award winning international leadership and performance coach, Katie Stoddart talks about different kinds of focus, dopamine hits and practical small-step actions to take.
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
#91:Don't create an online course without this
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thinking about creating an online course? Listen to this chat with hype-free course creator mentor Glen Long, and do your online course for the right reasons. Your course needs your voice - get it right and it is how people get to know, like and trust you. Is this the ideal marketing tool for marketing-phobes?
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
90-Stefano-Capacchione-What should be my niche?
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Do you need to spend hours defining your ideal client avatar and do you even need a niche? If you are frustrated with client avatar templates and want an approach that feels aligned with you rather than than a business template - you will be inspired by this fresh perspective on niche marketing from brand storyteller Stefano Capacchione.
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
89 - Di Jones - Images and the power of storytelling
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Di Jones has cracked the power of storytelling on LinkedIn with her still and moving images. She is a photographer and LinkedIn mentor. Listen to her business owner story - full of learning and inner critic bashing positivity.
Thursday May 27, 2021
88 Catherine Gladwyn - Clarity on what you offer for how much
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Best selling author of 'The 20% Rule', Catherine Gladwyn has down-to-earth and empowering perspectives on 'niches' and 'charging' and 'boundaries'! She has overcome health challenges by making her business work for her and helping others to do so too. You will listen, learn and probably laugh during this 'full of tips' episode.
Thursday May 13, 2021
Ep 87 Susannah Brade-Waring - Understanding your motivation
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
Trusted business advisor Susannah Brade-Waring understands just how complex and crucial being motivated is to us as humans - and us in business. We delve beyond Maslow and climb 9 layers of a motivational pyramid. Are you missing any out to your detriment? Listen and learn.
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Ep 86 Kate Chastey - Trust who you are
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Passionate PA Kate Chastey leads with her heart - and in this episode that come over loud and clear. You will hear how she simply didn't feel employable - and finally followed her heart and instinct to go freelance. You will be reminded of the key ingredient of security and flourishing - trusting in who you are. An insight into what a very human kind of franchise feels like too,
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
85 Ben Masters - How to make your writing work
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
How to write using a process that leads to your reader being engaged. From a blog or profile to a book - learn from freelance copy and content writer - and teacher - Ben Masters. At least two simple but powerful processes shared by Ben - and a load of motivating insights on written content creation.
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
84 Gill Donnell MBE - Women - Believe in yourselves!
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Gill Donnell MBE is passionate about women believing in themselves and not playing small. After a 30 year career with the police - very male dominated when she started off - Gill dedicated herself to championing successful women in business. Success meaning different things to us all of course. As Gill says, success is a state of mind. You don't need to be aggressive to be assertive. An episode full of real gritty story and an empowering message delivered in a down to earth way.
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Ep 83 Elizabeth McPherson - The Holistic Benefits of a Declutter
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Professional declutterer Elizabeth McPherson shares the psychological benefits of decluttering for personal and business growth - real tips. It isn't just about bagging old stuff up and taking it to the tip! The action of decluttering needs preparation - and that includes the psychological. There is a holistic benefit in the act of preparing and doing. It is certainly more than tidy wardrobes and desks - it is a state of mind and a journey. It is about baggage - the mind baggage. It is about evolving. It's about checking in on our values and purpose.

5 Star reviews!
So refreshing!
This podast feels like sitting down with pals for a natter and a cuppa. It's refreshingly real, very human and Trisha's enthusiasm, curiosity and energy shine through every episode I've listened to so far. And I will definitely be dipping into past episodes - what an amazing, inspiring array of guests!







