What if persistence isn't about pushing harder, but about slowing down, regulating your nervous system, and backing yourself with patience?

In this episode of The Soulie Insider, I'm sharing the truth about patience, persistence, and why putting yourself first isn't selfish, it's survival. We often think persistence means grinding and patience means waiting quietly, but when you're a high-achieving woman, both can tip you into high-functioning burnout if you're not paying attention to your body's signals.

You'll hear me talk about how nervous system dysregulation fuels self-doubt, comparison, and the constant urge to "do more." I talk about what it feels like to put everything out into the world and still feel invisible, and how to reframe this moment as part of your growth. Through self-compassion, reflection, and connection, you'll learn how to move from survival mode into genuine stamina.

This conversation isn't about hustling harder, it's about embodied healing, somatic recalibration, and slow living for high achievers. By the end, you'll see how patience and persistence can become powerful allies, helping you chase your dreams without draining your spirit.

Where in your life are you being asked to practise patience and persistence differently? Share your reflections with me on Instagram @gaylewilson_, I'd love to hear how you're building confidence and stamina without burning out.

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In this episode we cover:

• Defining patience and persistence in real life
• Why persistence without rest leads to burnout recovery moments
• Reframing patience as active self-trust instead of waiting passively
• Recognising the role of overfunctioning trauma responses in ambition
• What it looks like to put yourself first without guilt
• Building resilience through feminine nervous system support
• How community and collaboration sustain persistence
• Closing reminders to celebrate progress instead of only chasing the end goal

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Contact: Hayley De Jong

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Resources mentioned in this episode

• Join the Soulie Insider Facebook Group
• Free meditation track
• Free micro method / our first steps personal development mini courses
• Soul Care Healing Method
• Gayle Wilson on Instagram
• Gayle Wilson website
• Gayle's book: Where the Waves Break
• Gayle Wilson on Facebook
• Gayle Wilson on YouTube
• Gayle's workshop