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Smell the Roses with Steph - Podcast

Smell the Roses with Steph - Podcast

By: Stephanie Ackland
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Hi Gorgeous, I am Steph the host of Smell the Roses.
This podcast is for anyone who wants healthier relationships and a more fulfilling, intentional life.

I dive into relationships, mindset, mindfulness, manifestation, consciousness, and personal growth.

Come with me as I explore into the way we think, feel and relate, shapes everything we experience.

Through real conversation, grounded wisdom and practical tools, this show is designed to help you break old patterns, deepen self-awareness and create relationships that feel aligned and nourishing.

Whether you’re healing, growing or simply seeking more meaning, this podcast invites you to slow down, reflect, and consciously create the life you desire.

I love helping people by spreading love & positivity through sharing my experiences one listener at a time.
Hit the follow button and tune in for new episodes every - Wednesday

I appreciate all your support and so grateful you chose me.

© 2026 Smell the Roses with Steph - Podcast
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Episodes
  • How To Turn Guilt Into Growth Without Self-Punishment
    Jun 2 2026

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    Guilt can feel like proof you’re a good person. It can also become the quiet weight that keeps you stuck, replaying the same moment on repeat while life moves on around you. We’re slowing things down and getting real about what guilt is, why it shows up, and how to stop letting it run your mind and your mood.

    I talk through the difference between healthy guilt that guides reflection and accountability, and lingering guilt that turns into self-punishment. Lets look at how guilt often connects to your values, your beliefs, and your internal moral compass, and why getting clear on what you stand for makes it easier to respond with honesty instead of shame. You’ll hear practical ways to ask the right questions, take responsibility, and stop carrying a burden that no longer serves you.

    I also tackle a common trap: the belief that holding onto guilt is “being responsible”. I share a gentler, stronger alternative where you can regret a choice, learn from it, make amends where possible, and still give yourself permission to move forward. Your past can inform your future, but it doesn’t have to define it.

    If you’re ready to release what’s weighing you down and step back into confidence, press play. Follow the podcast, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the message.

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    9 mins
  • What if the Most Productive thing you do Today is Pause
    Jun 1 2026

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    Your day doesn’t need more noise, it needs a pause you can actually feel in your body. Steph guides you through breathwork session number two, a simple six-minute breathing reset built to help you slow down, reduce your heart rate, and step into the day feeling grounded rather than rushed. If you’ve been waking up already behind, this is a fast, practical way to change the state you’re starting from.

    Steph talks about the common trap of doing all the “outer work” like smashing the gym or eating clean, while skipping the inner work that makes those habits sustainable. Breathwork is framed as nervous system regulation, not hype: a way to soothe pressure, ease overwhelm, and support emotional control without burning yourself out. You’ll hear why longer exhales matter, how breath can shift mindset, and what it looks like to move from hustle to healing in real time.

    Then Steph drops into a guided breathing practice: arrive, observe, inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth, and settle into a gentle rhythm of four seconds in and six seconds out. I add cues to unclench the jaw, drop the shoulders, and let tension leave “breath by breath”, plus a simple moment of reflection with your hand on your heart and one question to take with you: what do I need right now?

    If this left you feeling calmer and clearer, subscribe so you don’t miss the next session, share it with someone who’s running on fumes, and leave a review to help more people find a daily breathwork practice that actually fits real life.

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    12 mins
  • The Three C's - CALM. CLARITY. COURAGE.
    Apr 28 2026

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    Your day doesn’t fall apart because you’re lazy. It falls apart because too many inputs hit you at once, and you start reacting instead of choosing. We walk through a practical focus and productivity system built for real life: work deadlines, partners, kids, pets, hobbies, and the “me time” that keeps you sane. When everything needs your attention, a simple daily routine checklist can be the difference between spiralling into overwhelm and ending the day feeling accomplished.

    Our framework is the Three Cs: Calm, Clarity, and Courage. We start with Calm, protecting the first part of your morning from avoidable stress so your mind stays steady and your energy stays usable. Then we move to Clarity, where you pick the few priorities that actually matter today and cut the noise. We also explain why doing the hard task first is one of the best time management moves you can make, because avoidance quietly drains your energy all day.

    Finally, we talk about Courage as the missing piece that closes the gap between knowing and doing. You can feel grounded and you can have a plan, but without action nothing changes. Courage is showing up consistently, not perfectly, and building momentum that creates freedom. If you’ve been searching for focus tips, a better mindset, and a simple structure you can repeat daily, press play and try the Three Cs tomorrow morning. If it helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who feels overwhelmed, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

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    8 mins
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