Episodes

  • The Thought Shift - Trailer

    The Thought Shift - Trailer
    Oct 7 2025
    Welcome to The Thought Shift — the podcast for women meant for more and ready to step into who they were always meant to be . In this trailer, Debbie and Nicola share why they created The Thought Shift: a space for real conversations about growth, identity, and the courage it takes to release who you thought you had to be. Together they blend psychology, lived experience, and mindset coaching to bring you tools and stories that feel honest, hopeful, and doable in real life. You’ll get a taste of what to expect each week — from science-backed insights and practical practices, to our signature Woo or Wow segment where they explore if trending mindset ideas hold up… or fall flat. If you’ve ever thought “There has to be more than this,” this podcast is for you. Your next chapter starts with a single shift in thought — and it begins here.
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    2 mins
  • Letting Go Of Who You Thought You Had To Be

    Letting Go Of Who You Thought You Had To Be
    Nov 3 2025
    In this first episode of The Thought Shift Podcast, Debbie and Nicola open up the conversation on what it really means to let go of who you thought you had to be. We talk about the invisible pressures to have it all figured out, the identity shifts that come with motherhood and growth, and the uncomfortable truth that clarity rarely comes before action. This isn’t another pep talk or productivity hack. It’s an invitation to pause — to notice the beliefs and expectations that have been running the show and gently ask, Do they still fit? Through honest reflection, stories from our own messy middles, and a look at the psychology behind overthinking and uncertainty, we explore: The myth that we need perfect clarity before we can act Why our minds crave control, and how to build tolerance for not knowing How fear and doubt often show up as “pressure to get it right” The power of taking one small step without needing the outcome guaranteed Our Woo or Wow? segment asks: is “trusting the universe” actually grounded in science or just a spiritual buzzword? You might be surprised at what we find. This episode is for the woman who’s tired of holding it all together, yet still feels the pull to evolve — the one standing on the edge of change, unsure what’s next, but ready to feel like herself again. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, this is your reminder: you don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. Episode References Muscle Strength (Ranganathan et al., 2004) Piano Mental Practice (Highben & Palmer, 2003) Want more from The Thought Shift? Follow us on IG @TheThoughtShift
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    28 mins
  • Letting Go of the Pressure to Have It All Figured Out

    Letting Go of the Pressure to Have It All Figured Out
    Nov 17 2025
    In this second episode of The Thought Shift Podcast, Debbie and Nicola sit with a familiar pull: the pressure to have it all figured out before you move. We talk about why waiting for perfect clarity keeps you stuck, and how clarity is usually created by action you take while things are still imperfect. You will hear personal moments from our own changes, what helped us trust the process with zero guarantees, and a simple check-in you can use today to steady yourself and choose your next step. What we explore The expectation to have a plan, proof and a perfect moment before you begin Why certainty rarely comes first, and how small actions create the clarity you want Listening to your own intuition when your mind is busy gathering more research and control The inner “characters” at your table and how to spot which one is leading in the moment, and invite your highest potential self to take the seat Want more from The Thought Shift? Follow us on IG @TheThoughtShift
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    22 mins
  • Letting Go Of The Past

    Letting Go Of The Past
    Dec 1 2025
    In this third episode of The Thought Shift Podcast, we talk about why we hold on and what it actually takes to let go. We look at how the body stores charged moments by emotion rather than time, how small experiences can shape how safe it feels to speak up, and how simple rituals can help you mark a shift and move forward with more ease. What we explore A childhood story about getting an answer “wrong” and how that moment shaped speaking up for years How workplace conditioning quietly edits your confidence and voice Why the nervous system clings to familiar patterns, even when you are ready to grow How intention and presence make a ritual meaningful, not the props The light touch and humour that helps change feel safe, not heavy You will leave with A kinder understanding of why you have held on A simple way to mark the end of an old chapter and begin a new one More confidence to use your voice in rooms where you once stayed quiet Who this is for Women who want a grounded way to release what no longer fits and step into their next chapter with clarity and calm. Want more from The Thought Shift Follow us on IG @TheThoughtShift Join our newsletter https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1766173/167682337742522353/share
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    29 mins
  • Letting Go as an Ongoing Practice

    Letting Go as an Ongoing Practice
    Dec 15 2025
    In this episode of The Thought Shift Podcast, we bring the Letting Go series together. We look at what it means to release with intention, create space for what is next, and keep choosing from the version of you that is already arriving. You will hear honest stories from our own lives, a gentle practice you can use this week, and a simple way to keep momentum without forcing it. Try it now A weekly reflection ritual you can start today. Ask: What am I ready to put down? Name one thing, choose one small action that honours it, and schedule it. We also guide you through a short evening visualisation from Nicola to close a chapter and rest your body. Download our journaling guide here https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1766173/173389132408554830/share Access our nighttime mediation here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vTHiLbEUl2Dos1uuX3ZWJhmDcnM31bBy/view?usp=sharing Giveaway details Follow us on Instagram at @thethoughtshift Like the giveaway post on our grid Comment on the post and tag a friend who would love The Thought Shift For an extra entry, share the giveaway post to your Stories and tag @thethoughtshift so we can see it The giveaway is open until Friday 19th December 2025 at 5:00pm and two winners will each receive a 90 minute coaching session. The winners will be selected at random and contacted via DM from our official account @thethoughtshift only. Full terms & conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lz6V1TvpiOHaKD7MlJnvPUGoSUv7vbeX5-5yYG_C5zs/edit?usp=drive_link
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    31 mins