In this solo episode of the Diary of Discovery, Jacky explores the hidden nervous system patterns that can keep people stuck, even when they have the right strategy, mindset, or plan in place.

From showing up online and selling offers to setting boundaries and pursuing health goals, Jacky explains how the body can perceive growth, visibility, and change as threats, triggering resistance, procrastination, and self-sabotage without us even realising it.

Through personal stories, including her own journey with marathon running and building a business, she unpacks why discipline alone is often not the answer and how awareness is the first step towards lasting change.

This episode dives into:

• Why your nervous system may resist growth
• How self-sabotage shows up in business and life
• The connection between safety, visibility, and follow-through
• Practical grounding tools to help regulate the body
• Why creating safety internally changes everything externally

If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do but still can’t seem to fully move forward, this episode will help you understand why.

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Until next week, happy healing.

This podcast episode featured a conversation between Jacky and David Francis, a self-confidence coach from the northeast of England, discussing David's journey from experiencing low self-belief and burnout to building unshakable self-confidence. David shared how he transitioned from being a high-potential underachiever to an overachiever, eventually realizing that his external achievements weren't addressing internal issues. He discussed key turning points, including a breakdown 20+ years ago, his realization that he could practice skills like he would practice music, and his eventual understanding of inherent worthiness. David explained how he helps clients by focusing on practical daily practices, including journaling about self-respect actions, recording daily wins, and consistently stepping outside comfort zones. The conversation concluded with David reflecting on his next level of healing, which involves being kinder to himself and learning to rest rather than constantly doing more.

Find David here: https://www.instagram.com/coachdavidfrancis/

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And if you want help on your own healing journey, then check out this Space to Grow 1:1 program - https://jackyclarke.co.uk/space-to-grow-11-package/

Until next week, happy healing.

Jacky interviewed Helen Northard about her journey through burnout and recovery, exploring how stress manifests in corporate environments and the challenges of recognizing one's own needs. Helen shared her experience of collapsing physically after being signed off work due to stress, and discussed how she eventually transitioned from corporate HR to coaching and teaching after realizing her values were misaligned with her work. They discussed the importance of taking stress seriously, the limitations of CBT for neurodivergent individuals, and the need for practical support in managing burnout. Helen emphasized the importance of small, manageable stress management techniques like HeartMath and breathwork, while also sharing her current work in developing a stress management course and reconnecting with spiritual practices like Reiki and herbalism.

Find Helen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-nothard-4481244/

Thank you for listening to the Podcast!

We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode.

If you feel you want to share your own healing journey, please fill in this short form - https://forms.gle/LpYvkkCB1UFWWz8r8

If you want to stay in touch and hear about upcoming guests then pop over to Instagram and follow along - https://www.instagram.com/thediaryofdiscovery/

And if you want help on your own healing journey, then check out this Space to Grow 1:1 program - https://jackyclarke.co.uk/space-to-grow-11-package/

Until next week, happy healing.