Self Belief Unsquashed
Welcome to Self Belief Unsquashed, the podcast that takes you on a liberating journey to bring your whole self to the surface. Whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert—let’s face it, you’re human—this is your space to untangle the messy knots of self-doubt and squash the myths that keep you small. Hosted by Trisha Lewis, this series dives headfirst into the everyday barriers that hold us back: the sneaky grip of comparisonitis, the weight of people-pleasing, the fear of rejection, and the baggage of past experiences. With warmth, wit, and wisdom drawn from her own journey, Trisha offers bite-sized episodes filled with thought-provoking reframes, actionable challenges, and raw honesty. No fluff, no filters—just real talk about what it takes to show up as your true self and feel good about it. Ready to bash down the barriers and build unstoppable self-belief? Tune in and let’s get unsquashed.
Episodes
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
75 Hank Hoffmeier -How to be your Brand Ambassador
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Digital Infotainer Hank Hoffmeier talking from North Carolina. Hank is here to help those of us who don't have a marketing department build our brand and place as a thought-leader. This episode is packed full of practical tips and resources - so have a notepad to hand! Hank is the podcast host of 'Hank's Marketing Tips' and a 'solutions whisperer'. He will remind you that you can have fun whilst building your visibility. Brilliant ideas for repurposing and recycling - a must listen.
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
#74: Control the Controllables. With Sarah Townsend
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
A brilliantly useful interview with best selling author and freelancer copywriter Sarah Townsend. Sarah knows what it takes to survive and thrive in your business without burning out or losing the joy. This episode busts the myths about solo working and shares tips from three chapters of her book: - Asking for help, Saying no and Fear of failure. After 20 years of freelance experience, Sarah has really thought about this!
Sarah is the author of 'Survival Skills for Freelancers' and 'The Little Book of Confusables' - both available on Amazon.
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
#73 Margie Warrell - Courage, Confidence, Comfort Zones
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Margie Warrell delves into her latest book 'You've Got This' - and it is fascinating. What is the difference between confidence and courage - can you fake either of them? Is there a perfect moment to go for it - probably not! How do you move from the comfort zone into the unknown adventures of learning and growth. Get to know Margie more and get to know yourself more. Perfect listening for pushing you past your procrastination or perfectionism barriers.
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
#72 Tina Jennings - Grow with Curiosity
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Tina Jennings is a 'Change and Culture' specialist - who just loves unlocking the power of people. After a globe trotting corporate career, she set up her own business - with the luxury of knowing what made her buzz - what made her feel aligned. Not everyone is! In this episode we talk about the need to figure this out, the crucial ingredient of curiosity and the all important 'people' part of 'purpose, people, plan.' Tina is very real and relaxed and you can hear the warm smile in her voice.
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
#71 - Peter John Cooper - The Part you Play
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Peter John Cooper is a wisdom-packed creative who will inspire you to think a little differently about your value in the universe - and the value of collaboration and negotiation on the journey to emergent properties! He is a poet and a playwright of many decades experience - and that experience makes for a very rich episode. There is story, humour and brain shaking up. The kind of episode that goes with a good walk or feet up in front of an open fire with a mug of hot chocolate.
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Ep 70 - Gemma Bowden - Feel it to Create it
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Gemma Bowden helps business owners and coaches to birth or run their business in a sustainable and conscious way - that word 'conscious' comes up a lot in this episode. What does it entail? Listen. You will also hear about how Gemma found another way in her life - a way that opened everything up rather than keeping everything 'constrained'. The insights shared will make you think - in a very positive way. Have you ever considered how you harness your 'feminine' and 'masculine' energy - we all have it!
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
#69 Susan Steele - How to Read
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Read to Rise Coach, Susan Steele will reignite your joy of reading non-fiction and make you rethink HOW you read - for maximum benefit. It sounds simple - but it is the little insights and tactics that create big rewards. So listen up. Read to raise self-awareness and be more self-aware as you read. Have you got a reading strategy?
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
#68 Mat Jeffery - Open up and Align
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Mat Jeffery is a rich mix - engineer and life/business coach. He is a rich creator of analogies - our growth compared to boxing, gardening and engineering. He is a down-to-earth (gardening language!) human with a wonderful way of approaching personal growth. I guarantee you will come away from this episode with some ways of looking at things that open up your world - clarifying your purpose and your route to living your 'true colours'.
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
#67 Csaba Toth - Perspective and Purposeful Doubt
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Csaba Toth is fascinating! He is also the founder of ICQ Global, developer of the multi award-winning Global DISC™ and author of Uncommon Sense in Unusual Times. In our conversation we unwrap aspects of human behaviour that lead to lack of perspective and stunted personal and business growth. You will be encouraged to take small steps out of your comfort zone and to take more steps to fully understand our fears that lead to attacking the differences in others rather than naming, managing and questioning our own demons.
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
#66 Sarah Jane Woods - Emotional Health Check
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
As Sarah Jane says - beautifully - 'we have to fall apart sometimes to see the pieces'. Just like in our business growth. Business and emotions go together like our body and mind. Let's get aligned! Sarah Jane is a well-being activist who has a science based approach to emotional health and flourishing - science and tree-hugging are not enemies. Break habits and make habits with the help of these insights and actions delivered in the calming voice of S J.
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!