Living The Empowered Life
Are you stuck in a rut? discouraged and settling for less? Do you find life lives you rather than you living life? Then you are in the right place. Living the Empowered life podcast is all about helping people to make positive life change. On this bi-weekly podcast, you will be empowered and inspired to live life to its full potential. I share stories, interviews, inspirational quotes and actionable tips and strategies to help empower you to live the life you deserve. You don't have to settle for where you are. It's not too late to make life changes, follow your dreams or achieve your goals. No matter your age, circumstances or background your later years can be better than your former. The Living the Empowered Life podcast will show you how.
Episodes
125 episodes
125 Book Reading: Even if you fail try again
We are living in a time when things feel so hopeless, and the added feeling of 'failing' in our own endeavours can make things feel even worse.In this episode, I share an entry from my book Exceptional Not Expected Volume 2 called 'Even ...
124 Where you are now is not where you will always be
The darkest times in life can make us feel hopeless, as if there is no way out. I found some notes from my CBT sessions I attended in 2012, and I cannot believe how I felt then, and where I am now in life. Be encouraged, there is hope.
123 Its time to do the boring things
We live in an age where excitement is welcomed, but being boring and doing boring things are rejected. However, it is the boring things that will get you what you want and help you achieve your goals and dreams. Are you willing to do the boring...
122 What 5 years of podcasting has taught me THANK YOU
FIVE YEARS!!! I cannot believe this podcast, Living the Empowered Life, has reached this milestone. I want to say a very big thank you to all my listeners worldwide for the support and encouragement you have given me. I appreciate you all xx
121 Mothers Day Edition
This episode is dedicated to all you lovely mothers out there doing your best... don't ever forget you have what it takes to live an Empowered life.Proverbs 31:25-26, 28: "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laug...
120 Book reading: Bad habits don't make you a bad person
In this episode, I share a reading from my book Exceptional Not Expected Volume 2. I felt led to do this as many people are struggling with bad habits, addictions and breaking cycles. If you are someone who is struggling, don't lose hope.
119 Do good anyway
Inspired by a reading in my Christian devotion titled 'Opportunities to do good' in this episode, I remind people to do just that, and I share why you should do good despite what others say and do to you.Hebrews 13v16: And do ...
118 2026 these things will make your life easier
These are some things to make your life easier in 2026. Life is already complicated, so why make it harder on yourself?1 Thessalonians 4v11: and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and ...
117 2025 Realisations
In this podcast episode, I share some key realisations I've had in 2025. John 3:16: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
116 Fun Christmassy things to do in your 40s
Are you looking to do some fun things this Christmas? In this episode, I share five things you can do. Remember to Live the Empowered Life is to try something you haven't done before!Ecclesiastes 8:15: So I commend the enjoyment o...
115 Get to know yourself
Let’s be honest, many of us hit our 40s and realise we’ve been living on autopilot. We’ve played roles, mother, partner, employee, caregiver, but rarely stopped to ask: What do I want? What do I like? What matters to me?In...
114 Setbacks and getting back on Track
I have really fallen off a lot of things lately. This season of my life is busy and I am trying to get back on track.In this episode I share some of the reasons why I have fallen off and also share some things I am doing to get back on t...
113 Get your spark back
Life has a way of dimming your spark as you age. In this episode, I share some reasons why people lose their spark and also share how it can be rekindled.Psalm 1v3: That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yie...
112 Your Life Will Change After These 5 Easy Tips
There are no quick overnight fixes in life. However, there are some small instant ways you can improve your daily life. In this episode, I share some things you can apply to your life now that can help improve your day.Psalm 37: 23-24...
111 Unpacking generational fear
In my work as an empowerment coach, I have noticed a common theme that is keeping many people stuck: generational fear. It is something that is keeping people away from their goals and dreams. To live an empowered life, this is something ...
110 You can still turn it around 2025
If you’re feeling like this year hasn’t gone how you imagined… you're not alone. But here's the truth: one shift is all it takes to turn things around. In this episode, I want to share 3 powerful ways to help you reset, right where you are....
109 How to have an empowering week (even when life or work isn't empowering)
When people think about empowerment, they think it means lots of choices and activities in life to pick from. However, empowerment rarely presents itself like that. Empowerment is found in the decisions and choices you make in the challenging s...
108 seven times I told myself this
In this episode, which coincides with the 7th birthday of my company, YEME Empowerment, I share some recurring things that have come up in my journey as an entrepreneur. These are things I said, did and thought. I wanted to share these things t...
107 Style, Confidence & You: Reinventing your wardrobe After 40
Whether you're looking to reinvent your wardrobe, rediscover your personal style, or feel good in your clothes again, this episode is for you!Galatians 5:22v23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindnes...
106 Book reading Exceptional not Expected
When was the last time you did something new, different or exciting? In this episode, I share a chapter from my book Exceptional Not Expected, called 'The Trolley Experience', which is all about shaking up the mundane.Psalm 16:1...
105 Unmasking overindulgence: what are you hungry for?
Whether it’s food, shopping, social media, binge-watching, or even alcohol, we often use these things as a way to escape something deeper. But what are we trying to avoid?In this episode, I talk about my struggle with overindulgence- whe...
104 You are allowed to take up space: A word of encouragement
Many people, especially in midlife, feel invisible or unworthy of taking up space. In this episode, I offer encouragement and affirmations to those who feel they are insignificant in their own life.Psalm 139:13v14: For you created...
103 Life beyond 40: Its never too late to reinvent your life
Life after 40 can be a testing time. Many women want to make life changes but because of many factors opt to stay in their comfort zone. Sometimes out of fear sometimes because what they've done is all they have known.In this episode, I ...
102 Dealing with distractions
There are so many distractions and things trying to get our attention. Distractions are the enemy of progress, especially in achieving our goals!In this episode, I share some tips to help you deal with distractions.Proverbs 4...
101 2025 How to be an encouragement to others
2025 has started as an awful year for so many people. Over the last few days news of the wildfires in California has affected me amongst other things I see happening around the world, it is hard not to feel helpless. So in this episode, I share...