This episode is a little different. To mark World Podcast Day, I’m sitting behind the mic on my own. No guests, no panels — just me, sharing some of the truths I’ve been learning along the way.

In this solo episode, I open up about:

• Why I used to believe being liked was the “currency” for success
• The weight of never feeling good enough
• How criticism can fuel over-ambition and lead to burnout
• The choice we all have in what we put out into the world
• Why connection matters more than perfection

I’ll also reflect on what Beyond Four Walls has taught me so far, the conversations that have stayed with me, and where I see the podcast heading next.

This isn’t a polished episode — it’s honest, vulnerable, and from the heart. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to prove yourself, to be liked, or to keep pushing when you’re already running on empty, I think you’ll relate.

🎧 Listen now and let’s celebrate World Podcast Day by remembering that our worth isn’t measured by applause — it’s measured by impact.

Thank you so much for listening to Beyond Four Walls. If you’ve been inspired by today’s conversation and you’d like to share your own story, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me directly at [email protected] if you’d like to be a guest on the podcast.

I’d also like to say a special thank you to my podcast producer, Shirley Ludford, at Swindon 105.5 – Swindon’s award-winning community radio station. It’s run by an incredible team of volunteers who are passionate about giving a voice to the local community. You can find out more about the station at www.swindon1055.co.uk

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