Lisa Skeffington

30/03/2026

Burnout, anxiety, and imposter syndrome are rarely just about what’s happening on the surface. They’re often signs of something deeper -patterns shaped over time, quietly asking for attention and care.

In my recent conversation with Dr. Tomi Mitchell, we explored what true, trauma-informed healing really looks like, and why self-connection is at the heart of lasting change.

✨ If this resonates, I’d love for you to listen, click here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-7fzkJR0NI

27/03/2026

Such a powerful and honest conversation around self-worth, health, and the hidden ways our past can shape how we treat our bodies. ✨

Loved being a guest on with Melissa Vogel. We explored how early beliefs and experiences can influence everything from our food choices to how we move - and why real, lasting change starts with self-respect, not punishment.

Because when you truly value yourself, it’s not about “letting yourself go”… it’s about learning to support yourself in a way that actually lasts.

If this resonates, watch it here 👇

YouTube: https://youtu.be/j86Y3EGefZc

Listen here 👇

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-anxious-to-unstoppable-with-lisa-skeffington-316/id1507773460

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OVUDqH0KYxiysUMLyMPPS

27/03/2026

7 Ways to Regain Perspective When You Can’t Stop Worrying About Your Health

Health anxiety can spiral out of control, leaving you exhausted and fearful. This article explores seven key reasons you may worry and practical ways to regain perspective and peace of mind.

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Health anxiety can spiral out of control, leaving you exhausted and fearful. This article explores seven key reasons you may worry and practical ways to regain perspective and peace of mind.

26/03/2026

“I need to think about it.” – Sophie’s Story

Sophie, a successful consultant, told me, “I just need to think this through.” But as we gently explored, it became clear she didn’t lack information. She lacked trust in herself to make the right decision.

Like many high-functioning women, Sophie was a pro at overthinking. Fear of getting it wrong, fear of disappointment, and fear that she might be beyond help all kept her circling in indecision.

Once she acknowledged those fears and let herself be supported, everything changed. Her clarity returned, her decision-making sharpened, and she began to believe in herself again.

She said, “The thinking was just a disguise for fear. What I needed was courage, and you helped me find it.”

25/03/2026

You've succeeded at everything except being yourself.

Read that again.

I see you:

✅ Commands respect in the boardroom / can't ask partner for help at home
✅ Crushes quarterly targets / says "yes" to organizing another family event when exhausted
✅ The one everyone relies on / lies awake at 3am wondering if anyone sees her

You've perfected "I've got this."

The cost shows everywhere:

🔹 Body: tension headaches, disrupted sleep, morning dread
🔹 Work: rehearsing until the moment passes, shrinking when challenged
🔹 Home: "I'm fine" while resentment builds

After 27 years, I know this:

You don't have separate problems. You have ONE wound creating all of this.

"The real me isn't enough."

The radical truth? You can heal this. Actually HEAL it.

Then you become the woman who speaks up at work without rehearsing, asks for help at home without guilt, sets boundaries without shrinking.

That woman? She's been inside you all along.

Ready to stop hiding?

24/03/2026

You can have the best fitness plan in the world…
But if you don’t feel good about yourself, it’s hard to follow through.

I loved speaking on the with about the deeper connection between self-esteem and fitness.

Because it’s not just about discipline or motivation.
It’s about how you see yourself.

When your self-worth rises, your standards rise.
You begin to care for your body, not punish it.
You show up consistently, not perfectly.

That’s where real change happens.

🎧 Have a listen if you’re ready to approach your fitness - and yourself - differently.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/from-anxious-to-unstoppable-with-lisa-skeffington-316/id1507773460?i=1000756095335

With my Lisa-love x

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24/03/2026

You are not broken. You’re not too old. You’re not too far gone or beyond help. 🌱

No matter where you are in life, healing and transformation are always possible.

I explored this on The Midlife Reinvention with Kavita Ahuja.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com/how-removing-the-masks-you-wear-will-help-you-reconnect-with-your-ikigai-and-next-chapter-with-lisa-skeffington/

24/03/2026

Thank you to the Growth Leadership Podcast for such a thoughtful conversation Peter Stewart, PhD and Daniel Stewart.

One of the things we explored is how our early experiences can quietly shape the way we lead. Patterns formed long ago can show up in how we handle pressure, approval, control, or conflict - both at work and in our personal relationships.

The powerful part is that once we recognise these patterns, we can begin to respond differently.

Self-awareness really is the foundation of strong leadership.

🎧 You can listen to the full conversation below.

🎧 Listen to the full episode!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doCzh1kZYKA

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadership-growth-podcast/id1726606341

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tYdz1gQAxHIQMeNXtkA3z

23/03/2026

Loneliness is not always visible. It hides behind full calendars, constant availability, and the pressure to appear “fine.”

In 2023, the World Health Organisation recognised loneliness as a global public health threat - yet many professional women still experience it in silence, unsure how to reach for support.

In my Brainz article, I explore the quiet epidemic of masked loneliness among high-achieving women - and how emotional isolation erodes confidence, connection, and self-worth.

Through the Empowered Momentum Community, I’ve built layers of support - from insights and power hours to workshops and coastal escapes - to help women reconnect, heal, and rediscover the calm strength that comes from being truly seen.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/the-loneliness-beneath-the-mask-and-the-impact-of-hidden-isolation

Loneliness is no longer just a private ache. In 2023, the World Health Organisation formally recognised loneliness as a pressing global health threat, one that impacts not only emotional wellbeing...

20/03/2026

Early Warning Signs of Emotional Breakdown and When to Seek Help

Do you ever feel like you’re holding it all together on the outside while slowly unravelling inside? This article explores the early emotional and physical warning signs of burnout and emotional breakdown, and how to recognise when it’s time to reach out for support before things spiral further.

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Do you ever feel like you’re holding it all together on the outside while slowly unravelling inside? This article explores the early emotional and physical warning signs of burnout and emotional breakdown, and how to recognise when it’s time to reach out for support before things spiral further.

19/03/2026

Here’s your Empowered Reminder for today 💖 It’s Invisible but Real!

Just because it can’t be seen doesn’t mean it’s not weighing you down.

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19/03/2026

How to reconnect with your partner when you’re feeling rejected and alone

Charlotte’s marriage was in trouble. She felt broken and cut off emotionally from her husband (names changed).

Her focus at work had deteriorated. She was making silly mistakes. She wasn’t sleeping properly and she was snappy and distant with her colleagues.

Buried inside, she was anxious and conflicted with not feeling enough. She longed to rekindle the spark she and her husband had once had. Where did it go? How? When?

But Charlotte’s need to be right and to be in control of everything had created distance with her husband, and they weren’t talking honestly or openly. Life was chaotic and disorganised.

She had begun to question if it was too late to save her marriage. She was in despair and didn’t know how to fix things.

She wanted change.
She wanted to feel happy again.
She didn’t want her life to implode.

So she made a decision – to be brave. To understand herself better and to re-set her marriage.

Fast forward six months... Charlotte’s relationship is transformed.
Charlotte & her husband have re-gained their closeness both emotionally and physically.

They’ve successfully re-kindled the spark!

Their improved communication allowed them to deeply and safely reconnect with each other. Charlotte’s perspective shifted, and she now has more compassion and understanding.

Charlotte feels more happy and secure and much calmer in her day to day. She likes and accepts herself just as she is - and is no longer ruled by those anxiety triggers.

Feeling more empowered and self-assured within herself, she has become the woman she had always wanted to be. She asks for support when she needs it and life is much more organised as ‘a team’.

And her husband says their relationship is more authentic and connected than ever!

Her decision to be brave and reach out for professional support changed her life.

Do you know a Charlotte?
Or do you maybe feel this way too?

The truth is it’s the same for you – you have the same choice – right now...

To stay stuck and frustrated and emotionally alone, feeling powerless as your relationship crumbles around you
Or
To choose courage and start to be fully honest with yourself and your situation.

And six months from now, you’ll be stronger and happy again just like Charlotte... feeling more fulfilled and freer within yourself than you ever imagined possible.

This is what you want, isn’t it?
You deserve to be happy
You deserve to feel good about yourself.

From my heart to yours, know this: your first step to answer the call to courage; that’s the hardest part - but after that, I promise you with the right support, it’s gets easier.

Right now I have one space becoming available for private mentoring so if this speaks to you, send me a private message or simply DM me the word HAPPY and I’ll get right back to you with the details.