Over This Should
Welcome to Over This Should, the podcast where we ditch societal expectations, challenge the "shoulds" holding women back, and embrace life on your own terms. Hosted by Pamela Meadows, this empowering series features inspiring conversations, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you set boundaries, boost confidence, and live authentically.
Designed for women ready to step into their power, Over This Should covers topics like self-love, emotional intelligence, navigating relationships, and achieving personal and professional growth. Whether you’re redefining success, balancing life’s demands, or seeking inspiration, this podcast provides the tools and support you need to create a fulfilling, unapologetic life.
Join us every week for uplifting stories, actionable advice, and thought-provoking interviews that empower you to live boldly and authentically. Let’s redefine what it means to thrive—together!
Over This Should
From Fear to Flourish: Transitioning with Confidence featuring Barb Scala
In this empowering episode of the Over This Should podcast, host Pamela Meadows sits down with Barb Scala, a seasoned transition coach for women who helps ambitious women navigate life and career changes with purpose and power. If you’re feeling stuck in your career, questioning your next chapter, or struggling to reclaim your voice, this conversation is your wake-up call.
Pamela and Barb dive deep into what holds women back from making bold moves—spoiler alert: it’s not a lack of skill. It’s the inner voice of doubt, fear of success (yes, that’s real), and lack of community support. Together, they explore how to break free from those “shoulds,” reframe negative self-talk, and build the confidence to pivot careers, reinvent yourself, and bloom into your full potential.
Barb brings years of wisdom to the table and shares practical tools to help women own their power, set boundaries, and find fulfillment in their personal and professional lives. Whether you’re in the middle of a transition or just starting to wonder “what’s next,” this episode is packed with perspective shifts and permission slips.
Top Takeaways from This Episode:
- 🌸 Barb Scala specializes in helping women rediscover their purpose and make meaningful life transitions.
- 🚫 Fear of both failure and success is a silent dream killer for many women.
- 🧠 Negative self-talk is one of the biggest barriers to growth—but it’s totally rewire-able.
- 💪 Building courage and confidence is a muscle, not magic. You can train it.
- 👯♀️ Community matters. Surrounding yourself with empowering women creates momentum.
- 💼 Transitioning careers? Start by owning your skills, strengths, and story.
- 🛑 Boundaries in relationships are key to sustaining personal growth.
- 🌱 Growth doesn’t have a finish line. The journey is the point.
If you’ve ever thought, “I want more, but I don’t know where to start,” this one’s for you.
If you are interested in learning more about Barb then check out her Masterclass- Reclaim Your Balance: Work Smarter, Embrace Your Value and Grow a Sustainable Business: https://youtu.be/0Lul-XRzseo