Untangling Life
We believe anyone can design a life they truly want. But how do you get there without defaulting to courses or choices that don't serve you?
Hattie Willis and Andy Ayim MBE invite you into their honest conversations about the breakthrough moments, the inevitable knots, and the universal "is this normal?" questions. Each week, we share practical tools and real-context stories to help you break free from limiting beliefs and move toward a life where your work and personal roles feel integrated and aligned.
If you’re seeking a supportive community and a gentle roadmap to navigate uncertainty—turning chaos into a clearer path—you’ve found your space. We're not fixing your life; we’re figuring out our own, and inviting you to join the untangling.
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Untangling Life
Episode 2: Limiting Beliefs
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In this episode, we’re talking about limiting beliefs - the stories we tell ourselves that quietly (and sometimes loudly) stop us from taking action.
We took it to the streets and asked people to describe limiting beliefs in the real world and from there, we break down what limiting beliefs actually look like in practice - including the difference between “I’m not good at this yet” and “I’ll never be good at this,” and how that connects to fixed vs growth mindset. We also talk about where these beliefs come from: other people’s fears, throwaway comments that stick for decades (especially from teachers), and how representation plays into it - because sometimes what gets labelled as “imposter syndrome” is really about being in a space where no one looks like you or shares your background.
We share the tools we use when a limiting belief is running the show: grounding ourselves in what’s true, separating stories vs knowns, asking what the worst-case scenario actually is, and finding ways to turn “trying” into play so it doesn’t feel like a high-stakes performance.
To close, we leave you with a journaling prompt: write down the things you’d love to do (in and outside work), notice the limiting beliefs that instantly show up, and then look back at what you haven’t done - and ask yourself why. And as always, we’d love you to share what came up for you (and what’s helped you move through it) via the newsletter and on socials.