Self-Awareness

Be Your Own Ally and Advocate

(dropping) Pebbles in the Pond

Season 2, Episode 005

We may be introverts but that doesn’t mean we cannot or should not advocate for ourselves. Sitting around waiting for others to take up our cause is not the way to flourish.

In fact, we also need to be on our own side and allies to ourselves.

Join Ali Hollands Hook, founder of The Happy Human and your host Joanna Rawbone, as they chew the cud over how to be our own best friend.

About Ali Hollands Hook

In Ali’s own words, “I’ve experienced the wonderful joys of love, marriage, parenthood, success, joy, sisterhood and friendship. I’ve experienced the crushing lows of sadness, betrayal, failure, feeling lost, bad choices, confusion and every other emotion one can imagine – because that’s life! Through that and sometimes because of that, I can genuinely say, I’m a happy human.

Let me explain…being a happy human does not mean everything is perfect, or that you’re perfect. No. I’m talking deep rooted, purposeful, full spectrum living; where you know what your skills, resources and brilliance are. You engage with life in a way that brings joy and meaning. You’ll know your frailties, weaknesses and shadow side too and you’ll accept that. To be a truly happy human, you’ll find a way to embrace all that is you.”

See below for ways to connect with Ali Hollands Hook

Connect with Ali

CREDITS
Brought to you by – House of Flourishing Introverts
Produced by – INTENTIONAL* EDGE with CELMINE
Direction & Production – Dreamaniac TV
Executive Director – Szebastian Onne G. S.
Supported by – Intent to Flourish | The Linked Voices

Copyright: Flourishing Introverts

RESOURCES

Visit – Resources page – for tools and resources mentioned during the Interview

Be THE Choreographer

(dropping) Pebbles in the Pond

Season 2, Episode 004

Life is a dance, but who is really choreographing your moves? It is your life after all, so how about YOU – Be The Choreographer, You Choose the Steps!

In this episode of (dropping) Pebbles in the Pond, my guest and I explore how introverts and allies can take charge of their lives and reclaim their narratives in a world often designed for extraverts.

I catch-up with Bhavna Radia, the Divorce Queen (UK) who is an introvert flourishing on her own terms. Bhava is empowering women to take charge by choreographing the next passage in the dance of their life.

Together, we discuss how re-take the control of your life, embrace your inner strength, and craft your unique dance of life.

Let’s dance to our own rhythm.

About Bhavna Radia

Bhavna’s mission is to continue to inspire and educate people so that they can also experience a truly positive transition from married to single.

In the past she has practised as a specialist family solicitor and helped many clients through their divorce journey. Whilst sometimes, it is necessary, the legal system is designed to add hostility in situations where it may have been possible to reach amicable outcomes.

Through her own divorce experience, she discovered her passion to bring hope and solutions to families going through the end of a relationship.

To find out more please visit my website at www.divorceright.co.uk or connect with me on social media

See below for ways to connect with Bhavna Radia.

Connect with Bhavna

CREDITS
Brought to you by – House of Flourishing Introverts
Produced by – INTENTIONAL* EDGE with CELMINE
Direction & Production – Dreamaniac TV
Executive Director – Szebastian Onne G. S.
Supported by – Intent to Flourish | The Linked Voices

Copyright: Flourishing Introverts

RESOURCES

Visit – Resources page – for tools and resources mentioned during the Interview

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Taking Fear Out on a Date

The Majesty of Quiet Presence

(dropping) Pebbles in the Pond

Season 2, Episode 001

In this episode, we explore the nuanced world where introversion meets presence. We often misconstrue presence as an attribute reserved for the extraverts and gregarious, but that’s a myth we ought to debunk.

True presence isn’t about volume; it’s about value.

I am so thrilled to announce, the show will also feature its very first Flourishing Personality – Helen Ferguson. She is an Integrative Trauma Psychotherapist who works around Childhood, Complex & Sexual Trauma guiding integrative body – mind recovery & healing for children & adults.

Key Points

Presence transcends loud charisma
Confidence built on self-awareness
Authenticity empowers introverted leaders

About Helen Ferguson

Helen guides individuals on their healing journey from childhood trauma, CPTSD, sexual abuse.

She says, “Just because something bad happened in your life, doesn’t mean you have to hate yourself for the rest of your life“

Helen is a

Childhood & Complex Trauma, CPTSD, & Sexual Abuse Expert
Clinically Qualified Trauma Psychotherapist guiding you to inner peace
Educator & Trainer for health & social care professionals.

In Joanna’s words,

“Helen epitomises Quiet Presence as she’s calm, appropriately boundaried and the kindest soul I know.

Don’t get me wrong, she is strong with a really positive approach and holds space for her clients with grace and compassion.

She is simply one of my favourite people to mingle with.“

– We could not have said it any better if we tried!

Team – Flourishing Introverts

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Day 06 – December 06, 2024

Day 06

... the secret weapon for we introverts,

Welcome to Day SIX of our A-Z+ of Seasonal Sanity Savers – 2024.

Today’s letter is ‘E’ – for me this year it is about Empowerment. And it isn’t just a buzz word in my scheme of things.

Empowerment is the secret weapon for we introverts, especially during the festive season. And to be clear, when I’m talking about empowerment, it’s about being able to take intentional steps that enable us to increase our confidence, and take control of our life.

We begin with knowing who we are deep within and treating ourselves with kindness. The better we understand ourselves, the stronger we introverts are able to show up authentically.

So allow yourself a purposeful moment to pause. Reflect on what replenishes your energy and what causes your social batteries drain rapidly. Is it saying yes to gentler, quieter, smaller gatherings that helps you show up with confidence? Or is it respectfully but clearly declining an invite because the setup maybe too large, noisy and overwhelming for you?

Your needs and social capacity are essential when it comes to you feeling empowered, and having that self-awareness is a gift that helps you to decide what is best for you. After all, wouldn’t the host want that you show up as you, and everyone enjoys the evening? And sometimes that means choosing which setting is the right one for you.

Mind you though, being empowered to take control of your life also means balancing our quiet confidence with humility. It’s not about being loud or rude but about communicating from a place of confidence while being polite, clear and sincere.

So what intentional steps will you take so you feel more confidently in control?

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Tomorrow’s letter is F! Can you guess what word we’ll explore? If you could pick a tool beginning with F for your sanity kit, what would it be? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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Missed the first few days? My lovely team got it sorted for you. Grab all the previous day’s Sanity Savers right here

Quietly, and confidently yours,
-Joanna

Joanna Rawbone
6 December 2024
2 minutes

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Playing to Introvert Strengths

The Majesty of Quiet Presence

(dropping) Pebbles in the Pond

Season 2, Episode 001

In this episode, we explore the nuanced world where introversion meets presence. We often misconstrue presence as an attribute reserved for the extraverts and gregarious, but that’s a myth we ought to debunk.

True presence isn’t about volume; it’s about value.

I am so thrilled to announce, the show will also feature its very first Flourishing Personality – Helen Ferguson. She is an Integrative Trauma Psychotherapist who works around Childhood, Complex & Sexual Trauma guiding integrative body – mind recovery & healing for children & adults.

Key Points

Presence transcends loud charisma
Confidence built on self-awareness
Authenticity empowers introverted leaders

About Helen Ferguson

Helen guides individuals on their healing journey from childhood trauma, CPTSD, sexual abuse.

She says, “Just because something bad happened in your life, doesn’t mean you have to hate yourself for the rest of your life“

Helen is a

Childhood & Complex Trauma, CPTSD, & Sexual Abuse Expert
Clinically Qualified Trauma Psychotherapist guiding you to inner peace
Educator & Trainer for health & social care professionals.

In Joanna’s words,

“Helen epitomises Quiet Presence as she’s calm, appropriately boundaried and the kindest soul I know.

Don’t get me wrong, she is strong with a really positive approach and holds space for her clients with grace and compassion.

She is simply one of my favourite people to mingle with.“

– We could not have said it any better if we tried!

Team – Flourishing Introverts

Connect with Helen

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The Majesty of Quiet Presence

(dropping) Pebbels in the Pond

Season 2, Episode 001

In this episode, we explore the nuanced world where introversion meets presence. We often misconstrue presence as an attribute reserved for the extraverts and gregarious, but that’s a myth we ought to debunk.

True presence isn’t about volume; it’s about value.

I am so thrilled to announce, the show will also feature its very first Flourishing Personality – Helen Ferguson. She is an Integrative Trauma Psychotherapist who works around Childhood, Complex & Sexual Trauma guiding integrative body – mind recovery & healing for children & adults.

Key Points

Presence transcends loud charisma
Confidence built on self-awareness
Authenticity empowers introverted leaders

About Helen Ferguson

Helen guides individuals on their healing journey from childhood trauma, CPTSD, sexual abuse.

She says, “Just because something bad happened in your life, doesn’t mean you have to hate yourself for the rest of your life“

Helen is a

Childhood & Complex Trauma, CPTSD, & Sexual Abuse Expert
Clinically Qualified Trauma Psychotherapist guiding you to inner peace
Educator & Trainer for health & social care professionals.

In Joanna’s words,

“Helen epitomises Quiet Presence as she’s calm, appropriately boundaried and the kindest soul I know.

Don’t get me wrong, she is strong with a really positive approach and holds space for her clients with grace and compassion.

She is simply one of my favourite people to mingle with.“

– We could not have said it any better if we tried!

Team – Flourishing Introverts

Connect with Helen

Also checkout...

Flourishing Introverts Growth Mindset Introvert Strength Pebbles in the Pond Quiet Presence Self-Awareness