We often talk about healing like it's a solo journey — journaling, retreats, morning routines, self-awareness. And whilst those things matter, there’s a truth we rarely say out loud: some lessons can only be learned in the presence of others.

You can do all the inner work in the world, but until someone misunderstands you, triggers you, or sees you fully — the real test hasn’t started. Growth isn’t just internal. It’s relational. Some wounds only surface in connection. Some truths only arise when they’re mirrored back to us.

In this episode, we explore why letting others in is not a weakness but a courageous next step in your healing. Why being tested, challenged, even hurt, can bring up new layers of awareness. And why self-awareness without relational awareness creates blind spots.

So yes, do the solo work — but don’t stop there. Let life send you the people who will poke, pull, and hold you.

✨ Plus: a weekly practice to take one small, intentional relational risk — and see what it reveals.

New episodes every Monday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
And remember: all you need is 8 minutes.
As always, with love, cheers, Z

The moments that reshape us rarely knock—they crash in uninvited.
In this episode of The 8 Minute Podcast, we explore what it means to expect the unexpected entirely—not with fear or rigidity, but with curiosity, trust and grace.

How can we stay open to life’s plot twists without losing our footing? Why do the quiet shifts sometimes matter even more than the big ones? And how do we prepare for transformation without becoming cynical?

A gentle reminder: the best stories often begin with a disruption.

Press play!And remember, all you need... is 8 minutes.

As always, with love, cheers, Z

Feeling behind in life? Struggling with self-doubt, impatience, or the pressure to “catch up”?

In this week's episode of the 8 Minute Podcast, we explore how to stop comparing your timeline to others, release unrealistic expectations, and embrace slow, meaningful growth.

You’ll hear the story of the bamboo, learn why slow seasons are essential for transformation, and walk away with a calming mindset shift that helps you make peace with where you are — right now.

🎧 Perfect for anyone on a personal growth journey, healing path, or creative pursuit.
🧘‍♀️ Includes a weekly reflection prompt for deeper self-awareness.
💡 Topics: slow living, personal development, mindset, mental health, self-worth.

As always, with love, cheers, Z

Regression might be the most important part of progress. These moments when we go back to old ways of being may just be what we need to have a good look at what we are leaving behind, one last time.

I hope this episode makes you cherish those setbacks.

I am rooting for you.

As always, with love, cheers, Z

Whoever said this is a genius, and I thank them: “if someone is going to appear in your life magically and make it 10x better, this person is going to be you”.

This episode is a one shot, not scripted episode. A bit like a long voice memo from a friend. I hope it resonates. Go after your dream life, the one in which you are the most expansive, authentic and aligned version of yourself.

As always, with love, cheers, Z

What if self-awareness wasn’t something you’re born with—but something you build?

In this episode, inspired by a conversation with my father and a powerful metaphor from @arrual.authenticity, we dive into the idea that knowing yourself is a skill. One that’s earned through trial, error and lived experiences.

I share personal stories, insights, and a weekly reflection to help you connect more deeply with your intuition and stop outsourcing your decisions.

This is about learning to trust yourself—one experience at a time.

Tune in to discover:

• Why self-trust is a muscle, not a mindset
• How “wrong choices” lead to the right lessons
• A simple practice to strengthen your inner compass

Because sometimes, the most powerful knowledge is the kind only you can uncover.

As always, with love, cheers, Z

Call it delulu, call it crazy — but what if your “unrealistic” dreams are actually the most real part of you? In this 8-minute pep talk, we are flipping the script on doubt, tuning into childhood joy and embracing the bold, slightly unhinged version of you that just wants to live.

You’ll get gentle truth bombs, practical prompts and maybe even a nudge from the universe — because a little boldness is all it’s waiting for (do it, do it, do it!).

Weekly reflection at the end — don’t skip it!

New episode every Monday on Spotify, Apple Podcast and YouTube

Come for the wisdom, stay for the delulu energy

As always with love, cheers, Z

This week’s episode dives into a simple truth that can change everything: it’s rarely about the toothpaste, the late reply, or the missed call.
Big reactions often have deeper roots — unspoken needs, old wounds, tender parts of us asking to be seen or held or protected.

But it’s not just the hard feelings that carry clues.

Peace, joy, lightness? Those are signals too.

In this episode, we explore how to move from reacting to reflecting — and how both pain and peace can guide us back to what matters most.

Plus, a weekly reflection prompt to help us tune in to the root beneath our own reactions.

Listen now, and if it resonates — save it, share it, or send it to someone who needs it.
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