Episodes

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...

There are some stories and conversations which absolutely capture the essence of community, friendships and inspirational appetite that is desired for in the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast. Becky Burnett does not disappoint and provides one of those conversations within this episode. Becky and Holly actually used to work together, before both retiring and expanding their third half of life. Listen to Becky and Holly talk about Becky's heartening story and touch on: How sometimes our best lai...

Is it possible to give too much? As a leader of a circle of GIVE-ologists, Donna Bender certainly doesn't think so. Donna is passionate about sharing her proven formula to retain clients, multiply referrals, and increase sales by simply giving. After speaking over Clubhouse for many months, Holly and Donna sit down for the podcast today and discuss: How to inspire at least one person everyday and how important it is as part of the mission towards impactful business. When a career of many twists ...

Holly shares a very special and personal story today which is bound to teach, inspire and delight her listeners. Recently on episode 40 of the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, Holly touched on a particularly noteworthy story and mentioned a special mug. Holly reflects on the lesson taken from the gift and how we can move forward after life altering experiences. Holly touches on: How we never know how the things we do can impact someone else and the ripple effects of giving, years after. When ...

Maureen Edwards joins Holly on the Podcast today to talk about her journey throughout entrepreneurship and life itself. On the outside it looked like life was great, business booming. However after almost losing everything in her first company, it sparked a passion to work with small businesses owners over 50. Listen as Holly and Maureen discuss: Living a life without regret and giving grace when expectation cannot be met. The power of asking for help, earlier rather than later. The unattainable...

Barbara Bolton Schreiber never imagined she would be living her dream guiding entrepreneurs to make an impact, while also having an enjoyable and wonderful chat alongside Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast. After surviving complex trauma, Barbara has taught herself not to get involved with the drama around her - making for a fascinating conversation. Listen as Holly and Barbara touch on: Situations and experiences which are beyond your control and how that can translate to a traumat...

Holly explores confidence in the comfortable in this episode with her guest Linda Lauridsen. Linda is a leading expert Style Coach or as she's better know, Linda the Style Sherpa. She's been in the beauty industry for over 34 years as an artist hairstylist, editorial makeup artist, and an international image consultant. Listen as Holly and Linda discuss: How your backstory can drive you and create opportunities that steer your career choice, even into your midlife. Creating a compass of four car...

Holly is flying Solo on the Podcast this week as she reflects on the friendships that she has shared throughout the various seasons of her life. Certain events can prompt thinking which helps us see the world differently and Holly has recently done that. Listen as she explores: How friends play a very important role in our lives and how that changes and progresses within our third-half of life. Discovering aspects of yourself in friends and experiences. How the needs required within friendships ...

Are you checking in and invested in your future self? Jen Vertanen surely is. Jen Vertanen is a mentor for ambitious women who may feel bored and unfulfilled even though they've checked all the boxes and done everything "right". This conversation has a bucketload of gems and the vibrancy of Jen shines through the microphone right into your ears. Listen as Holly and Jen discuss: How sometimes life can appear very, very good on the outside - yet we are crumbling and barely holding it together on t...

We are back again with Linda Lenore! If you remember, Linda is a Feng Shui Master, Green Building and Vital Home consultant. Last week we heard an introduction to Linda and how the home can impact so many aspects of our lives. This week Linda and Holly extend on the conversation and talk about: Feng Shui for business and in the corporate world, including communication and right directions. A peach tree, a romance and a happy ever after. Physical placement of finding energy clues about what is ha...

What would happen if you found out that your home was causing significant illness and heartbreaks? Linda Lenore discovered that this was happening in her world and because our homes are a place where we spent a good chunk of our time, she embarked on a mission to find answers and how to heal from the home environment. Linda has a fascinating story and has achieved in her life. Listen as Holly and Linda discuss: Walking into a room as the minority and discovering the surprise that awaits. Travell...

Stephanie Corder has seen her fair share of ups and downs throughout her life, although you wouldn't think so based on this conversation. Stephanie has a truly remarkable and inspirational story of finding freedom even when others think it's impossible. Listen to this uplifting and fun conversation as Holly and Stephanie discuss: Invisible conditions and the effect they have on ourselves and others. Going to a party, even when you feel like it could be the hardest thing you do in your week, mont...

Sometimes when two people meet you can hear the click from halfway around the world. And that is exactly what happened within this conversation. Jo created a business to empower and support the 40+ woman to rediscover her purpose, health and passion for life. Although their physical locations may be miles apart, it is clear Jo and Holly have a lot in common and fell into this conversation with enthusiasm, acceptance and a bit of brain fog in between. Listen as they discuss: Self-care isn't selfi...

On the Other Side of Foster Care with Nicole White Unfortunately some people have been dealt quite a bit in their life and fortunately we have people such as our guest today to share their wisdom as a result. Nicole Whilte recently published a memoir detailing her life from early childhood until she met her biological mother for the first time at age 17. In this powerful conversation Holly and Nicole give a brief understand to topics such as: Healing from childhood traumatic events, sexual and ...

Holly is joined by fellow Texan today, Debra Wood who brings with her a permission to shine. Debra is multi-passionate and has been in the entrepreneurial space for decades now. Debra runs three businesses (currently) and provides inspiration for all that will listen to this episode. Debra and Holly discuss: The fact that we have earned our chapter within the third half of our lives and we deserve it to be fun and enjoyable. How sometimes the journeys we take will surprise us along the way and e...

It's time to change the belief that the third half of life is one which is tired, drawn out and lacking opportunities. Holly joins Neeahtima Dowdy for the Podcast who is the creator and host of We're Not Dead Yet: Women Rocking their Next Chapter (a YouTube series which is very aligned with the Podcast!). Listen as Holly and Neeahtima discuss: Finding our power from within. How we can dream bigger, create a bigger footprint and soar in our late forties, fifties and sixties. Trying different thin...

In this episode of Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast Holly joins together with Tracie Root to talk about the adaptation we have all made throughout the pandemic, especially in moving our brick and mortar businesses online. Tracie serves women in her workshops, group programs, and in The Gather Community to expand their beliefs about what's possible for them, so they can be BOLD in life and business! Join Holly and Tracie as they discuss: How everything we do is a choice and how empowering it ca...

Caterina Rando omits a vivacious and bubbly personality which is clearly demonstrated by this conversation. Caterina is a proud Italian American, whose grandparents came through Ellis Island, and is a master coach, a podcaster, author, app developer, community builder and Clubhouse moderator. Listen as Holly and Caterina discuss: How the ripples of generosity and gratitude influence and touch hearts far and wide. How Women and wine improve with age. Looking at ideas we were raised with and decid...

Holly joins Angela Wilson for a wonderful conversation on the Podcast this week. Angela is the founder of Angela Unlimited, an organization that helps women to find their voice, and to live their fullest lives, and to help them to emerge from the shadows - a perfect way to signify and celebrate International Women's Day. Join with Holly and Angela as they discuss: Money beliefs, mindset, perceptions and conversations around how it can be used as a tool for celebration. How your feeling of self-w...

Holly is flying solo for today's episode as she reflects on a monumental month. There are times when life happens and circumstances arise, which can leave us feeling that life is crazy and out of control. Holly discusses many parallels in this episode between her purse and current life events, including: When tomorrow becomes tomorrow, which becomes tomorrow. Restructuring, adjusting as life evolves. Exercise and brain health 5 steps to rein it back in. Holly paints a fabulous picture and provi...

When we are children, sometimes we are influenced by beliefs which are not always going to be the same as we grow wiser, with more experience and build our identity over our lifetime. Holly is joined with new friend Catherine Morris on the Podcast today. Catherine has enjoyed a varied career, from working in a local ironing parlour to qualified primary school teacher for 20 years before moving into secondary education, a story similar to Holly. Listen as they discuss: How you can't live nearly h...

What happens when the student becomes the teacher? An inspirational, truthful and wise discussion unfolds. Although Ashley McComb hasn't quite reached the third half of life, yet brings a sage, humble and delightful manner to the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast. Listen as Holly and Ashley discuss: trusting in the plan, even when you don't understand changing gears, doing what makes you happy and leaning on others when being miserable becomes your normal and recognising you are not the proble...