What if my sensitivity was never the thing that made me weak, but the very thing that proved how strong I actually am?This is my first podcast episode in a long time, and honestly, I didn’t sit down to record a polished episode. I started by speaking some thoughts out loud, trying to make sense of what I’d been feeling. But the more I spoke, the more I realised that this needed to be shared.Over the last few weeks, it has become really clear to me why I’ve had the experiences I’ve had, why I’ve felt things so deeply, and why I now feel called to create a space for people like me — the sensitive ones, the deep feelers, the empaths, the neurodivergent women, the ADHD minds, and anyone who has ever felt bruised by the world.In this episode, I talk openly about rejection sensitivity, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, ADHD, shame, self-preservation, and that horrible feeling that you’re not wanted, not good enough, or somehow too much.I share what it feels like to retreat from the world because it doesn’t feel safe. To hide at home. To avoid messages because you’ve left it too long. To block people, not because you dislike them, but because your nervous system can’t cope with the feeling of rejection. To walk away from opportunities, friendships, visibility and life because somewhere deep down, you’ve convinced yourself you don’t belong.But this isn’t a podcast about being weak.It’s a love note to the ones who feel everything.Because I’m starting to realise that sensitivity isn’t the problem. The problem is that so many of us have been trying to survive alone in a world that often feels too harsh, too loud, too careless, and too quick to tell us we need to toughen up.I don’t believe we need to become less sensitive.I believe we need to become stronger together.This episode is the beginning of a new conversation. A gathering point for sensitive souls who are tired of hiding, tired of feeling alone, and tired of watching life pass by from the safety of their own four walls.If you have ever been told you are “too sensitive,” if you feel everything deeply, if rejection hits you harder than you can explain, or if you know you are here for more but your nervous system keeps pulling you back into self-protection, this episode is for you.In this episode, I talk about:why sensitive people often retreat from the worldwhat rejection sensitivity can feel like from the insidethe link between ADHD, anxiety, overwhelm and self-preservationwhy so many of us carry shame around being “too much”how sensitivity can hold us back, even when it is also our giftwhy we need safe spaces, honest conversations and communitywhy the world needs deep feelers now more than everand why we were never meant to do this aloneIf you are feeling rejected, overwhelmed, anxious, bruised, invisible, or like you don’t quite belong, I hope this episode reminds you that you are not alone.You are not too much.You are not weak.You are one of the sensitive ones — and there is a strength in that which the world desperately needs.

The start of a new phase of this podcast. Each Wednesday I will record a podcast episode where I will share what is working for me, how I am feeling and the real truth behind how it feels to be on this journey as a creative Mum of two who has big dreams and yet very few working hours to make it happen. Join me as I grow my new creative business "Ria" from the ground up. 

A little reading from a page on “physics for kids” about the theory of relativity along with how I’ve been experiencing the shift of time and how it seems to have expanded for me this week.. long may it continue 🦄

The conference I’m organising with Lyme Bag Ladies is almost sold out and it’s felt sooo good! Nothing has felt like hard work and the buzz is electric. Here’s a little insight behind the scenes and to encourage you to reach out to others.. don’t wait for an invitation or permission slip 💕

The podcast today is sharing one of the most transformative exercises I did. It looks at where you are now and where you want to be in a really practical way and then uses this as a compass towards the life you wish to live. Again it’s all about becoming intentional with what you want and then making it happen for yourself. Sending so much love! Victoria x

People bang on about work life balance and how it’s the goal however when you’re a mum in business what you need is to build in suspension which comes from mindset, understanding who you are and where you’re going and letting things go a little more. Working in the flow a little and allowing yourself to be all in on various areas from time to time. It’s all ok!

I went to bed early last night on a downer wondering what I’d done to a neighbour. It’s the second time she’s outwardly ignored me and I started to think all sorts..such as perhaps there is rumour going around and she can’t even look at me.. apart from I know I don’t do anything nearly as exciting which could start a rumour off .. we all have these thoughts but it’s what we do with them that matters the most 💕

As a mum life can feel crazy. We don’t need piles of pressure and stress from our business on top. How can you make it easier for you to get the results you NEED now instead of catching your tail doing alllllll the things?

Stop missing out of life in a quest to get it all done as you’re inbox will never be empty. It’s ok for it not to happen over night 💕

Remember to chose the plants that you wish to see in the garden you plan to grow old on. If you don’t plant those seeds wisely then others weeds will take route and you will be left with a patch of soil covered in others weeds all fighting for space. You can’t force things to grow but luckily all that is needed is for you to tend to the seeds with love. Water them, make sure they get plenty of light and then your job is done. If it grows then amazing but if not you have done all that you can. With love, Victoria x