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 Jan 07, 2021
78 - Lucy Griffin-Stiff - New Year Baggage Clear Out
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Great listen for any time of the year! We all have baggage - from limiting beliefs to perceived failures and imposed labels from childhood! But we don't need to carry them around forever - time for a clear out. Lucy Griffin-Stiff is a life and mindset coach and 'Timeline Therapist' - as well as a very real and warm individual - of course. This episode isn't fluffy - it is forensic. Action focused with the much needed insight to back that action up. Be your best - greatest even - self.
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
77 Liam Toms - Star Wars v Trek Emotional Pull
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
A fun and very thought-provoking conversation between a Star Wars nerd and Captain Kirk fan! Liam Tom is a media and communications consultant who knows about the need for emotional engagement – so we go deep on all things ‘emotion’ in the two space classics. Fun yes – but also highly relevant to us as business owners. Delving into the emotional ingredients of sets and soundtracks and the characters – human and metal - how we connect and care about them. Authenticity and vulnerability – it’s all here, wrapped around with story and nerdiness.
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
76 Beth Anne Campbell - Baby Steps to sort your Lost Mojo
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
The many hat-wearing Beth Anne Campbell is a wonderful blend of project manager, writer and positive energy promoter! Beautifully bossy and humorously warm - you will love this listen. We talk about losing and finding your mojo - and your voice. Baby step re-frames and actions. Beth is a natural storyteller as you will discover. Have you read her book 'Where the hell is my bacon'? Discover the story behind it.
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?

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!