I'm joined by Shreya Parekh, host of the EmpowerHer Podcast and inspirational woman who is giving women a platform to share their stories to help empower other women into their highest selves through their stories.  “Evaluate what cultural programming you have and notice if it’s serving your authentic self and values. Keep those that are, and change those that aren’t. It may not be easy, but well worth it if you’re seeking true happiness.” Anne Hellgren Shreya and I discuss our shared...

Our programming has a huge effect on how we allow others to treat us. This is why we make different decisions on what we allow or don’t allow in our relationships. However, as a general rule, there are some things that can be very clear signs that the relationship isn’t working and it’s time to either get help or move on.  “Learn to trust your intuition when you feel like ‘enough is enough.’ And remember, you don’t need to justify your decisions to anyone outside that relationship. Your...

In todays divided and divisive society where people are so quick to pass judgment on to others, it’s important to talk about forgiveness when we feel we’ve been wronged. I see forgiveness as a conscious effort to let go of feeling anger, hurt, and other negative emotions that have held you back from progressing the way you desire. “If your lack of forgiveness is crippling your soul and spirit, be assured that it’s also affecting you physically in the long term. Sometimes we need to find...

A much-contested and very interesting topic when debated from the perspective of 5 women from different cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds! “I think if people had a very honest conversation about financial expectations of each other before getting married or cohabiting, it would save them both a lot of heartache and stress.” - Anne Hellgren This episode is taken from a new and exciting podcast series I created with 4 other coaches called “Relationship Secrets Unlocked.” Join Julie...

You will never bloom into your full potential while planted in polluted or toxic soil! “We need to consciously and actively make choices about what we are removing and what we are allowing into our lives. I want to remind you that YOU have power over the level of peace you experience- so make choices that birth peace, not drama.” Anne Hellgren We rarely need to look hard to find things and people that are readily and keen to steal our peace. Sometimes it’s not even done consciously but by...

I am joined by Vipoola Devani, a Conscious Relationship Consultant and  Self-awareness Advocate. Vipoola and I discuss what it means to be self-aware and how we can increase our self-awareness so we attain the things that matter to us in all areas of our lives. We also share our journeys on self-awareness, the hardships, and good, and the consequences of not having self-awareness at certain times of our lives. “Self-awareness is not a destination we get to. It is a journey and a process...

In this episode from the Art Of Connection series, created with Alexander McDonell and me, we explore what the true meaning of love is. Alexander and I have very different backgrounds but our shared connection of a higher being and spiritual connection inspires a very interesting conversation on what love is. “In our journey of self-love, I believe it’s important to accept our flaws and mistakes as part of our human experience and learn to have more self-grace towards ourselves. For...

Some obvious things are well known to destroy most relationships, and some less known, or silent killers, of a relationship. In this episode, I want to talk about what we can sometimes overlook as being insignificant but repeated long enough, is sure to kill your relationship.  “Some people will repeatedly hurt or disrespect you, offer apologies, but never change their behaviors. Please see them for who they are - not what you would like them to be.” Anne Hellgren Some of these things can...

I am joined by Tyrone Wheeler, a Relationship Coach who helps men heal their relationships with their dad or their father figures in life. Having gone through a period of being absent from his father for over 35 years after the separation of his parents, he went on to experience various challenges in his life. He was affected by this absent relationship with his father and it went on to affect his own adult relationships and marriage. “A parent’s physical presence doesn’t automatically meet...

I am joined by Stuart Wade, a clinical hypnotherapist and sports performance mind coach. As an athlete and a person who has always been interested in how the mind works, this led him to pursue a degree in sports science which includes sports psychology. “Be responsible for your happiness, your emotions, and your thoughts. Have some self-love and self-grace towards yourself, just the way you'd have to someone that you love.” - Anne Hellgren In this episode, we discuss the importance of...

This episode is taken from a new and exciting podcast series I created with 4 other coaches called “Relationship Secrets Unlocked.” “The programming we receive and the stories we tell ourselves as a result of what happens to us in our childhood is often complex and multiple-faceted. So to fully understand your relationship patterns, be willing to honestly explore yourself deeper and wider.” - Anne Hellgren “Relationship Secrets Unlocked" is a uniquely enriching podcast series that presents...

Moniqe Fiddes is a South African songwriter, superstar musician, and multi-million-pound entrepreneur. She is also the wife of Matt Fiddes who is well known for his outstanding success as a businessman and friend of the late Michael Jackson.  In this episode, Moniqe and I discuss how she was a very well-known success in her own right, before getting married to Matt. She grew her music career in South Africa while keeping her sights on a larger goal of being successful and providing for her...

Yvonne is a Corporate Lawyer, The Founder of Pause Penny, a Motivational Speaker, and the host of the podcast, “All Up in Your Biz”. She is also a mother of 4 children. Yvonne shares her intriguing story of how she manifested her soulmate who is now her husband.  “I believe that in order to really manifest what you want in life, be very clear on not just what you want- but also what you want to repel.” - Anne Hellgren If you have ever been interested in finding out how you can also...

In this special episode, I share with you an episode from a  new and very exciting project I’m working on with Alexander McDonell called “The Art Of Connection”. We talk about how sex is viewed in various cultures, religions, and in today's society. This is an honest and open conversation with nothing held back! From prostitution, multiple partners, and taboos, to sacred intimacy and everything in between!  "Intimacy is not confined to the bedroom; it is a way of being that creates...

I am joined by Sophie Swinn, an Executive and Leadership Coach, and mental health ambassador. With steadfast courage and remarkable optimism, she has transformed adversity into opportunities for growth and emerged triumphant in both her personal and professional life. “Do you like yourself when you’re drunk? If not, it’s important to evaluate your relationship with alcohol.” Sophie Swinn This conversation with Sophie honestly discusses how an unhealthy relationship with alcohol affected...

For anyone reading this, I want to share that you deserve better. And it’s not just for those in an abusive relationship! It’s for anyone who has that gut feeling that they have sold themselves short in their relationship! If this is you, or someone you know, this episode is for YOU! After years of therapy, counseling, personal development retreats, workshops, books, and courses, you name it, I realized I had a pattern that was robbing me of happy relationships and a better life. There...

I am joined by Julie Fitzpatrick, award-winning Therapist and coach and Founder of Millieside Therapy & Coaching. She works with empowering Business Owners and professionals to Unlock the power of their imagination so they can Become Unstoppable! “We need to create a society where we stop our need for constant and immediate gratification and accept delayed gratification as normality in certain circumstances. This is especially important when striving for growth, connection, and success.”...

This is an episode that everyone needs to hear! The concept of energy has been a massive topic in the last couple of years and for a good reason. Whether you believe in the power of energy or not, the fact remains that we cannot thrive in an environment that depletes us constantly.  “Whether you believe in the power of energy or not, the fact remains that we cannot thrive in an environment that depletes us constantly. Therefore, you will not reach your full potential if you allow people or...

In this heartfelt episode, I invite you to join me on a deeply personal journey as I recount my harrowing experiences with abuse and dysfunction in relationships. My story is a testament to the incredible strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of healing. “To encourage survivors of relationship abuse to speak out, it's crucial that we refrain from asking why they stayed. Such questions can intensify their shame and suffering. Instead, let's focus on how we can support...

We are joined by Milka Kamau to delve into a powerful story of resilience and healing as we explore the unspoken struggles surrounding mental health.  “As we continue to be silent about our experiences in mental health, we’re fostering the stigma to continue. The way for us to end the stigma is to come out and say I’m going through a mental health illness. And as we say that, the stigma will end. It will have no place.” - Milka Kamau We learn about Milka’s experiences growing up -  feeling...

Most of us at some point felt like we needed our partners more than they needed us. And while this can be a normal feeling when it ISN’T a constant feeling, and when the other person also shares the same feeling from time to time. It is however not healthy when there is a desparate or overly neediness of one person to another.   “Everyone wants to feel needed in a relationship, but no one wants to be with a needy person.” Anne Hellgren This episode will discuss some of the issues that...

In this episode, I’m talking about how to fail forward when your relationships fail. Usually, failed relationships aren’t something most of us want. And in fact, can be an extremely difficult time for many. With divorce rates in the Western world averaging 52% (currently), there are clearly a lot of failed relationships out there. This is not even counting non-marriages. “There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship. But every relationship has the ability to teach you something about...

If you are anything like the vast majority of people around the world, you have struggled with always showing up as your authentic self, constantly and unapologetically.  “As much as I don’t like using the word ‘regret’, I feel strongly enough on this one to use it. My one regret is not showing up UNAPOLOGETICALLY ME sooner in my life.” Anne Hellgren We are so conditioned - FROM BIRTH- to feel, act, think, and be in a certain way. Sometimes this serves us so beautifully. Sometimes it...

This episode is all about how you are navigating through your life, whether you are single or in a relationship. I want to challenge you during this episode to ask yourself if you actually have a plan for who you spend time with, how you spend time with them, and what you both bring to each other through that relationship. “The relationship you’re in has the power to affect all other areas of your life.” - Anne Hellgren A lot of the times when I think about relationships that really...

In this episode, I am going to go deep and vulnerable about what I did to learn to love myself more. I did cause I know not doing it would keep me on a path of dysfunctional habits, thoughts and actions. I wanted more for myself and I hope this episode inspires you to think about what you are currently doing in your life that is stopping you from having the kind of relationship you want with yourself first - then others. As I always say, it starts with you! Now I am able to proudly stand in...