In this special International Women’s Day episode of The SHE Collective Podcast, Ro is joined by two of the women behind the scenes of the community — Victoria and Lucinda.

Together they have an honest conversation about the realities of being a woman today. From the mental load and invisible labour many women carry, to body image, identity and the pressure to do it all, this episode explores the parts of womanhood that don’t often get talked about openly.

They also discuss the power of female friendship, community and support, and why spaces where women can be honest about their experiences matter more than ever.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way, or like you’re carrying more than anyone sees, this conversation will resonate.

In this episode we discuss:

• The mental load many women carry
• Body image and breaking free from diet culture
• Losing and rediscovering your identity
• The pressures of modern womanhood
• Why supportive female communities matter

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The Power of Calling Out Your Own BS

In this episode, Ro talks about the power of gently calling yourself out on your own BS and why honesty can sometimes be the most supportive step towards positive change. After a long winter of slower routines and lower energy, Ro shares how to recognise when it’s time to shift gears and begin rebuilding momentum in a realistic and sustainable way.

Ro explores the difference between compassion and avoidance, and explains how small, practical actions can help you move forward without pressure or extremes.

In this episode, Ro covers:

• Why winter softness isn’t wrong - but staying there too long can leave you feeling stuck
• The difference between compassion and avoidance
• How to recognise when you're ready for a shift
• Practical tools to help rebuild momentum
• Raising your minimum standards instead of chasing perfection
• Making small actions visible and achievable
• Using identity and future vision to guide change

If you're ready to shift gears this spring, Ro invites you to join Spring Into Action, a free 5-day challenge designed to help you rebuild momentum with simple workouts, mindset support and small daily actions.

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If you’ve ever felt like you start strong with your health habits… only to fall back into old patterns - this episode is for you.

In this honest solo conversation, Ro unpacks why self-sabotage isn’t about lack of discipline - it’s often about coping.

You’ll learn how nervous system overload, all-or-nothing thinking and comfort-seeking behaviours can quietly pull you off track - and how to interrupt the pattern with more compassion and support.

The Cycle of Self-Sabotage

Many women move through this cycle without realising:

1. Seeking comfort
2. Feeling relief
3. Guilt
4. Self-criticism
5. Giving up

Understanding the cycle is the first step to breaking it.

In This Episode

• Why self-sabotage is protective, not destructive
• The link between comfort-seeking and nervous system load
• How shame keeps the cycle going
• Simple ways to rebuild momentum when you feel off track

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In this honest mini episode, Ro shares practical tools to help you gently shift your energy when you’re feeling flat, unmotivated or stuck in a “funk.”

Recorded in the grey stretch of February, this is a real, relatable conversation about those in-between seasons where you’re not burnt out or struggling deeply, but you don’t quite feel like yourself either.

Inside the episode, Ro shares simple, supportive ways to create momentum without pressure, including:

• Using music to shift your state
• Doing the bare minimum version of habits
• Nervous system nourishment and rest
• Journalling to clear mental overwhelm
• Getting outside for light and perspective
• Managing comparison and media input
• Completing small life admin tasks
• Borrowing positive energy from others

This episode is a reminder that you don’t need a full reset to feel better — just small, steady steps back towards yourself.

Journalling Prompts Mentioned

• What feels heavy right now?
• What am I overthinking?
• What would help me feel 5% better?
• What do I need more of this week?
• What can I take off my plate?

Playlist Mentioned

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In this episode, Ro explores why so many women lose trust in themselves during midlife - and why it’s not a motivation or confidence problem.

Through personal stories and nervous system insight, Ro explains how chronic overload, broken self-promises, and lack of support quietly erode self-trust over time. She shares how rebuilding trust starts with safety, capacity, boundaries, and small commitments you can actually keep.

This episode is for any woman who feels stuck, flat, or unsure of herself and wants a gentler, more sustainable way to move forward.

What You’ll Learn

• Why self-trust fades during busy, overloaded life seasons
• How your nervous system affects motivation and follow-through
• The role of capacity, energy, and boundaries in rebuilding confidence
• Why starting small is essential for lasting change
• How support and community help you stay consistent without burnout

Key Takeaway

You’re not failing - your system has been protecting you.
Self-trust is rebuilt through safety and follow-through, not pressure.

Mentioned in This Episode

Ro references RISE, an 8-week progressive strength and nervous system programme designed for overloaded midlife women, with new groups starting monthly.

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In this episode, Ro chats with Bex Taylor and Georgie, co-founders of Mums Who Build, about how money really connects to wellbeing, confidence and motherhood. They break down the “motherhood penalty,” financial anxiety, and why starting small with your money matters more than doing it perfectly.

Expect honest stories, simple strategies to build confidence, and encouragement to talk about money without shame.

What you’ll hear:

• Why money impacts wellbeing
• How financial confidence shifts in motherhood
• Small, real steps to feel more in control
• Money conversations in relationships and family life

Follow & Connect

Mums Who Build
🌐 Website: https://www.mumswhobuild.com

📸 Instagram: @mumswhobuild

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What does it really take to feel strong, steady and well again in this season of life?

In this episode, I share why midlife is a different game when it comes to strength, energy and wellbeing and why so many women feel frustrated that what used to work no longer does.

We explore how hormones, stress and the nervous system affect your energy, motivation and recovery and why pushing harder often leads to burnout rather than progress. I also share honestly from my own experience of being at full capacity and what has genuinely helped me feel calmer, steadier and more supported again.

This conversation is about learning to work with your body rather than fighting it and understanding that you are not the problem. The rules have changed and when we adapt to them, everything starts to feel more manageable.

RISE is my 8 week method designed specifically for women in this season of life. It combines supportive strength training, nervous system and mindset tools and simple nutrition guidance to help you build energy and confidence in a way that fits real life.

The next RISE cohort starts on Monday 19th January.
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Burnout isn’t a failure. It’s a signal.

In this episode, Ro is joined by Selina Barker, Career and Life Design Coach, author and creator of Time to Thrive, for an honest, grounding conversation about exhaustion, ambition and how women can thrive without burning out.

Selina shares her powerful energy-led approach to wellbeing, including the 5 energy zones, why managing energy matters more than managing time, and how small, realistic shifts can help women feel calmer, clearer and more alive without giving up their goals.

Selina has coached clients including Google, Apple and UN Women, is the author of Burnt Out: The Exhausted Person’s Guide to Thriving in a Fast-Paced World, creator of the Audible series The Career Change Coach, and founder of the Project You journals. Her work has been featured in the Telegraph, Sunday Times Style, Stylist, Grazia, BBC and more.

This episode is compassionate, practical and deeply relatable, especially for busy women navigating midlife, work and family.

Find Selina and her work:
Podcast Another Way https://anotherwaywithselinabarker.substack.com/

Book Burnt Out https://www.amazon.co.uk/Burnt-Out-exhausted-thriving-fast-paced/dp/1783254009

Time to Thrive Journal https://projectyoushop.com/products/time-to-thrive

Project You Journals https://projectyoushop.com/

Website https://selinabarker.com/

Instagram @projectyouprojectyou and @selinathecoach

Highly recommended by Ro 💛

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