191: Unconventional productivity, self compassion and choosing your own path with Emma Willmer
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episode summary:
In this episode, Emma shares her inspiring journey of personal growth and resilience, including her experiences with divorce, single parenting, and her decision to pursue a different kind of life. Emma offers invaluable insight into the impact of social media in providing new opportunities and the freedom to choose a non-traditional career path.
We delve into the vulnerability of sharing non-conventional career paths and breaking free from societal expectations, while celebrating the power of self-trust and resilience. We also discuss the challenges of embracing authenticity in a traditional work environment and the societal conditioning that affects women's confidence and self-belief.
The conversation also touches on the evolving field of positive psychology, the importance of self-compassion, and self-advocacy. Emma's story serves as a source of inspiration for anyone seeking the courage to pursue a path that feels truly meaningful.
In this episode we chat about:
The transformative power of vulnerability
The beauty of embracing change
The importance of self-compassion in navigating life's challenges.
about emma willmer:
Emma is a Positive Psychology Practitioner & Coach and a Positive Psychology Consultant at Positive Psychology Guild, alongside other projects. She holds an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology, BSc Hons Psychology, and PPGDip Positive Psychology Practitioner & Coach. She is a Member of The British Psychological Society, BPS Division of Coach Psychology, and Positive Psychology Guild. Having gone through her own healing journey, Emma helps women who are struggling with anxiety and exhaustion to get more time, space and calm in their lives. She uses her voice to help advance the dialogue on the effects on women of intergenerational sexism, healthy relationships and living a joyful life.
📷 credit: Rachel Burt
I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I’m a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life.
When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Rebel Rousers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.
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