Episodes

There is a Tanzanian Proverb which says "Little by little, a little becomes a lot". And while the Podcast conversation with Ally Rose may be a little snippet in your life, it provides a whole lot of insight and learnings as a result. Ally is an Author, Certified Life and Wellness Coach and Mental Health Therapist. She is passionate about empowering her clients to shift the stories that are no longer serving them, so that they can make peace with their pasts, find their power and purpose in the p...

LauraJo Richins is absolutely rocking her third half of life. She has a phenomenal personal story which has allowed her to recognise the power behind transformation, which now means she is on a mission to help other women transform theirs. List as Holly and LauraJo discuss: How we are all Artists in our own way and rediscovering our concept and approach to the word 'art' to include us. Filling from an empty cup. How we cannot please others without looking after ourselves, bringing a new light to...

Todays guest opens with the phenomenal quote by Vivian Green "life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain." And the power of this quote alongside the conversation you witness is beyond uplifting. Melissa Bottorff-Arey is a wife, mother of three, and grandma to four (the last role is her favorite, but don't tell!) After achieving her dream vocation, this former Executive Chef retired her whisk in favor of working at a more leisurely pace of 24/7 as...

In 2019, I felt stuck and didn't know where my life was leading me. Through a 30-day challenge, I found the boost I needed to start making a change, the confidence to know I can do anything one day at a time, the courage to start and move forward, and the importance of a community of like-minded people. My challenge to you is to tackle a 30-day challenge to help bridge the gap you may be feeling between where you are and where you would like to be. Choose a challenge that will take you out of yo...

I don't remember all of my teachers, but I do remember certain moments throughout my school life which have really instilled themselves within my memory bank. In particular I remember Miss Steph's class in fourth grade. She put me at a desk which was on the row by the windows and in front of me was a poem on the cabinet. I looked at it every day and loved it and it was not until I was older I could really appreciate the words. It is called Kindly Little Deed by Wihla Hutson and that is the inspi...

There are certain moments in our life which have an impact that ripples throughout the rest of our lives. One of those moments for Pamela Pearson was a camp counsellor who wrote a quote by EE Cummings into her autograph book when she was about eight years old. It's now a quote she lives her life by and drives her passion to see her clients make changes they never thought possible. Join Holly and Pamela for this absolutely inspirational conversation where they chat about: The wisdom, knowledge an...

The guest for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today is Judy Hoberman. Judy has quite a few notches to her belt including certifications from Cornell University's College of Business in Women in Leadership and Women in Entrepreneurship, a degree from Queens College, New York. She is a featured TedX speaker and has also published 4 books and impacted audiences of thousands, with coaching and mentoring which is often described as "transformational". Listen as Holly and Judy discuss: Imposter...

Trucking is an integral part of our community, logistics chain and economy. Mindy Brown joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today as a consultant, advocate, and mentor for women in the transportation industry. Mindy is passionate about clearing a path for women not only to survive in the trucking industry, but to also thrive and succeed. The result, she feels, is creating more women in C-suite positions, while creating allyship among men and women. Not only does Mindy feel this...

It seems positive mindset and gratitude are hot words on the internet right now. However, what happens when we observe and pin the positivity on Pinterest instead of actually implementing the practices we are exposed to? Amanda Yoa joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today to talk about gratitude and how we can transcend the limitations of the mind to revolutionize our lives. Listen as Holly and Amanda discuss: How it's never too late or early to live in alignment with who you'...

Recently Holly had quite an amusing and memorable experience while driving to pick up her aunt from the airport. It wasn't long before she realized she was in the service area of the airport and travelling around in circles trying to get out. Listen to this impressive story as Holly reflects on her own learnings and takeaways from the experience. She chats about: When somebody else is telling us where we need to go and we haphazardly follow their directions, without much thought. Driving around ...

Traditionally, menopause is known as the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. Outside of this significant event, there previously has been little conversation, education and awareness that join alongside. Kerry Taylor believes menopause is an opportunity to embrace the next stage of your life and thrive in your best years. Listen as she joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today and they chat about: How looking to others for inspiration and guidance can come in the ...

A quote from Catherine Pulsifer You suggests "Communication is one of the most important skills you require for a successful life". Through the Podcast conversation within this episode, it is evident that Pam Knox agrees and is passionate about building a better world through better communication. She transforms the lives of her clients and their families by helping them to become better communicators – and to become confident in directing their life's narrative. Listen as Holly and Pam discuss:...

Katrina Klooster joins Holly for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today, Katrina is a teacher turned entrepreneur who has had a passion to help people for as long as she can remember. She accidentally stumbled upon coaching and knew this was exactly what she was meant to do during this phase of my life. As the conversation evolves, Holly and Katrina realise they share many outlooks, values and desires. Listen as they touch on: Examining what isn't working for you and what you are craving i...

At 54, Elaine Williams, feels like she is just getting started. Destined with an ability to laugh at herself and growing in confidence every day, Elaine joins the Podcast to share her story for good and help others do the same. In this charismatic and bubbly conversation listen as Holly and Elaine discuss: Life and how sometimes we can do a lot of the right things, but maybe not always for the best reason. Learning to love ourselves more than caring what others think and how we think we should b...

Traditionally a community is thought of as a group of people living in close proximity. However, it is so much more than that. Holly is travelling solo today to talk about how her thoughts and experiences of community have evolved and expanded greater than she could have imagined. Listen as Holly reflects on: The different types of community we can find all around us. Pulling together and pouring out support, love and care in situations of need at certain phases of our lives. Evolution from in p...

Julie Scott is full of inspiration today as she chats with Holly and infuses this episode with optimism in order to inspire others to to find new meaning and purpose so they can confidently make the rest of their life the *best* of their life". The energy in this episode will make you smile, develop your curiosity and have you nodding your head alongside. Listen as Holly and Julie discuss: How beliefs are really just divisions that we've made about ourselves and the world. The possibilities that...

Ducks are content, adaptable and lead a life of balance. They communicate, stick together and respect their limitations. Similar to this conversation between Holly and her guest Wendy Jarvis. Wendy is author of Be a Duck, has a VW beetle named Stan and brings a light and humble approach to this conversation. Listen as Holly and Wendy discuss: There are many things we may not be able to do, but those that we can do, we ought to do well. Taking a breath, being present and reconnecting within retir...

Kerry is famously know as the director and head bean counter at Zinc Business Solutions, and also hosts the Simply Biz Bean$ podcast which is held in a virtual cafe where business finances are as simple as having a cup of coffee! Kerry has worn many hats throughout her life, providing wonderful wisdom and insight all round. Listen as Kerry and Holly discuss: Embracing change, loving it and realising how important it is in our lives. Hard work ethics, how it is passed down through generations and...

Today marks a very special occasion on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast as Holly is interviewed from behind the scenes for her 50th episode. It is no mean feat to commit and dedicate yourself, alongside learning and exploring every step of the way. The absolute exhilaration and enjoyment which seeps through every word in this conversation is evident. Join Holly as she is interviewed on the other side of the microphone by her podcast production manager Linda Bonney. They touch on: What ret...

After slogging hard, giving at 200% to rebuild her career and trying to climb back up the ladder from missing so many years in the workforce - Denise Millet felt cooked and wiped out. At that point an early endometrial cancer diagnosis changed her life. She decided enough was enough and changed her life for the better. Listen as she joins Holly for the Podcast today and they discuss: Building a business to sustain us for the rest of my lives. How we can judge ourselves from a later perspective, ...

Cat Corchado joins Holly for the Teaching Yourself to Lean Podcast today. Cat retired from the US Air Force in 2000 and now helps others navigate the transition process from active duty to civilian through her own Podcast, Sisters-in-Service. Listen as Cat and Holly explore: Overcoming challenges and what they look like both inside and outside a military way of living. How to adapt, accept and acknowledge when feeling a sense of loss after knowing a certain lifestyle for a large part of your lif...

Holly is fresh and back from holidays with a special Solo episode on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast today. Holly reflects on a few things that matter most and how they should never be at the mercy of the things that matter least. Listen as Holly chats about the following areas in this snippet for your ears: The busy of being busy Slowing down to speed up and stopping to smell the roses Naming it to tame it and altering our perspective for the better Accelerating our mindful decision maki...

So often we feel like we need to hide certain parts of our identities, whether that is through protecting others, protecting ourselves or what we believe is best for us at the time. Pam Mantay did exactly that. After being diagnosed with sickle cell disease at four years old, Pam values the importance of digging deep to focus on what's important in order to fulfil our purpose. Listen as Holly and Pam discuss: The uncertainty of chronic illness and fear that unfortunately is learnt through hiding...

Wouldn't it be amazing if you could be completely unafraid to rewrite our lives, especially in this third half? Amy Rees is a living example of how you can do extraordinary things and how it's never too late to be who you might have been. Listen as Amy and Holly chat about: Friendships and women supporting women, while also keeping yourself open and available for new opportunities and friendships. Turning hobbies into successful business endeavours and bringing joy to others in the process. Genu...