Are you waiting for success to happen to you, or are you stepping into it?

The fear of the unknown—leaving a job that doesn't serve you, or pursuing a dream like a full-time artist—can keep you stuck in a miserable comfort zone.

In this powerful episode, Yvette and Cat share a real-life success story of a friend who was on the verge of quitting until she made one crucial mindset shift: moving from wanting success to expecting it.

You'll learn:
Why you need to let your purpose be the driver, not your fear and self-doubt.
How to stop your current reality from dictating what you can or cannot do.
The difference between 'I want' and 'I am' and how it impacts your results.
Why failure is just a First Attempt In Learning and not a final stop.

If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Share, and Subscribe to The Art of Beautiful Thinking for more episodes on mastering your mindset!

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➡️ Your Next Step to Transformation: This work comes directly from the core of our coaching curriculum. If you want a proven roadmap to shift your mindset, define your purpose, and create a life of authentic alignment, starts with the Authentic Life Blueprint Workbook.

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• (00:00:00) - Stepping Through Fear and Embracing the Unknown
• (00:03:20) - The Journey of an Artist: Overcoming Doubts
• (00:06:11) - Mindset Shifts: The Power of Belief and Expectation
• (00:09:12) - Finding Options: The Importance of Perspective
• (00:12:10) - Breaking Free from Corporate Constraints
• (00:15:11) - The Energy of Change: Letting Go of Control
• (00:18:07) - Embracing Failure: Learning from Setbacks
• (00:21:04) - Navigating Change: The Comfort of the Known vs. the Unknown
• (00:24:09) - The Learning Journey: Every Path Has Value
• (00:28:56) - Cognitive Distortions and All-or-Nothing Thinking
• (00:30:28) - Cultural Perspectives on Failure and Success
• (00:32:33) - The Importance of Taking a Step Back
• (00:34:32) - Embracing the Learning Process
• (00:36:33) - Overcoming Fear and External Validation
• (00:38:26) - Recognizing the Pain of Stagnation
• (00:41:19) - Challenging Limiting Beliefs
• (00:43:26) - The Power of Self-Belief
• (00:45:25) - Visualizing Your Future
• (00:48:24) - Living with Purpose and Avoiding Regrets

Are you feeling torn between the societal pressure to "honor thy mother and father" and your deep need for inner peace? In this powerful and candid episode, Cat and Yvette dive into the challenging and often painful journey of navigating relationships with toxic parents.

Drawing from their own personal experiences with domestic violence, alcoholism, pathological lying, and gambling addiction, they share the raw truth about setting boundaries, shedding guilt, and finally breaking the cycle of generational trauma.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:
• The "Permission" Moment: Why you don't actually have to like your parent, or even have them as your best friend, to honor yourself and your healing journey.
• The Capacity Gap: Understanding that some parents genuinely lack the capacity for love and self-awareness, and why you shouldn't get angry at them for something they cannot do.
• Breaking the Blueprint: How to identify the dysfunctional "blueprint" you were handed and strategically chop out the parts that cause pain and self-sabotage.
• The Emotional Addiction: Learn how the cycle of victim mentality and family drama creates a chemical addiction in your body, and the necessary hard work to break it.
• Forgiveness for Yourself: Why forgiving your parents is actually about letting the trauma go from you so you can move on, and learning to stop blaming yourself for what happened when you were a child.

Start Your Healing Journey Today The most effective way to start shedding the labels of "scapegoat" and "victim" is by focusing on your own personal growth.

➡️ The Authentic Life Blueprint Workbook: Your First Step to Self-Healing Stop doing the inner work alone. Our workbook is the low-entry-point guide that helps you move from overwhelming trauma to creating smaller, powerful steps toward a life uniquely your own. Get Your Workbook for just $50 AUD: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/product-details-8886/product/68678c7a862c0cf43883be7e

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• (00:00:00) - Navigating Toxic Family Dynamics
• (00:03:09) - Defining Toxic Parenting
• (00:06:11) - The Impact of Childhood Trauma
• (00:09:19) - Setting Boundaries with Toxic Parents
• (00:12:21) - The Cycle of Behavior and Healing
• (00:15:18) - Choosing Your Family
• (00:18:15) - Personal Growth Through Adversity
• (00:28:23) - Breaking the Cycle of Toxicity
• (00:31:48) - The Journey of Self-Discovery
• (00:33:30) - The Power of Forgiveness
• (00:36:28) - Setting Boundaries for Healing
• (00:41:05) - Recognizing Emotional Abuse
• (00:46:17) - Deserving Love and Healthy Relationships
• (00:47:47) - Building a Relationship with Yourself
• (00:53:16) - Taking the Leap of Faith

HEALING AFTER HEARTBREAK — FULL EPISODE Heartbreak changes you.

It shakes your confidence, blurs your identity, and can leave you wondering what went wrong… or whether you’ll ever trust again.

In this powerful episode of The Art of Beautiful Thinking, Yvette and Cat dive deep into:

✨ Why heartbreak hits so hard
✨ How to rebuild your self-worth after a relationship ends
✨ The loneliness that pulls people back into old patterns
✨ The “anxious–avoidant” attachment cycle
✨ How to navigate conflict safely
✨ How to stop losing yourself in love
✨ Why values matter more than chemistry
✨ What secure, aligned relationships really look like

This episode is real, raw, and packed with the exact tools you need to heal and move forward with clarity.

You’re not broken. You’re becoming whole again.

✨ THE AUTHENTIC LIFE BLUEPRINT WORKBOOK

If you're ready to reconnect with yourself after heartbreak, rebuild your confidence, and choose healthier relationships moving forward…
The Authentic Life Blueprint Workbook is your next step. It helps you:

✔ understand your values
✔ break old patterns
✔ rebuild self-worth
✔ create a life aligned with who you truly are
✔ step confidently into your next chapter
Get your copy here: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/product-details-8886/product/68678c7a862c0cf43883be7e

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• (00:00:00) - Healing After Heartbreak
• (00:03:04) - Understanding Values in Relationships
• (00:06:30) - The Importance of Personal Growth
• (00:10:10) - Transmuting Feelings and Moving On
• (00:13:40) - Building Secure Relationships
• (00:17:14) - Navigating Conflict and Communication
• (00:20:22) - Understanding Attachment Styles
• (00:29:20) - Healing and Self-Discovery
• (00:35:36) - Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships
• (00:41:01) - Rebuilding Self-Worth and Forgiveness
• (00:47:59) - Finding the Right Partner

Ever feel like personal growth comes with a hidden cost? You're not alone.

Join Yvette and Cat as they explore the emotional journey that follows deep inner work, including the inevitable 'down days' that can surprise you after a breakthrough. This isn't just a motivational chat—it's an honest look at the messy side of self-improvement.

Key Discussion Points:

• The surprising reality of "down days" after a personal breakthrough.

• Cat's revelation: how unforgiveness became her #1 abundance blocker.

• The importance of believing in your own worth to sustain success.

• Why supportive relationships fuel your capacity for resilience and joy.

If you are currently on a path of growth and need encouragement to keep going, this episode will help you embrace change, find your true purpose, and believe in your own worth.

Listen now and discover the powerful connection between letting go and receiving!

➡️ Your Next Step to Transformation: This work comes directly from the core of our coaching curriculum. If you want a proven roadmap to shift your mindset, define your purpose, and create a life of authentic alignment, starts with the Authentic Life Blueprint Workbook.

➡️ Subscribe for more tools to help you think beautifully and live brilliantly!

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• (00:00:00) - Embracing Change and Freedom
• (00:30:03) - The Power of Perspective
• (00:32:58) - Navigating Life's Challenges
• (00:34:59) - The Impact of Forgiveness on Abundance
• (00:38:52) - Unlocking Abundance Through Self-Discovery
• (00:43:24) - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Abundance
• (00:46:15) - The Journey of Self-Discovery
• (00:48:44) - Challenging Societal Norms in Relationships
• (00:49:49) - The Power of Personal Growth and Forgiveness
• (00:52:06) - Embracing Universal Laws for Transformation

In this conversation, Kat and Yvette explore the multifaceted concept of forgiveness, emphasizing its importance not just for interpersonal relationships but primarily for personal healing and growth. They discuss the various forms of forgiveness, including self-forgiveness, and how holding onto grudges can negatively impact one's emotional and physical health. The dialogue highlights practical steps for forgiving others and oneself, the significance of acceptance, and the transformative power of letting go. Ultimately, they advocate for forgiveness as a continuous journey that leads to a more fulfilling and peaceful life.

Takeaways;

• Forgiveness is about letting go of negative emotions.
• Self-forgiveness is crucial for personal growth.
• Holding onto grudges can lead to emotional and physical health issues.
• Forgiveness does not require reconciliation with the other person.
• You can learn valuable lessons from painful experiences.
• Forgiveness is a process that you do within yourself.
• Acceptance is a key component of forgiveness.
• Forgiveness can lead to a more abundant and fulfilling life.
• Daily practice of forgiveness can transform your mindset.
• Forgiveness is a powerful tool for healing.

➡️ Subscribe for more tools to help you think beautifully and live brilliantly!

➡️ Your Next Step to Transformation: This work comes directly from the core of our coaching curriculum. If you want a proven roadmap to shift your mindset, define your purpose, and create a life of authentic alignment, start with the Authentic Life Blueprint Workbook.

Authentic Life Blueprint Workbook: https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/product-details-8886/product/68678c7a862c0cf43883be7e

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• (00:00:00) - Understanding Forgiveness Beyond the Norm
• (00:03:04) - The Importance of Self-Forgiveness
• (00:06:11) - Forgiving Others and Acceptance
• (00:09:13) - The Energetic Exchange of Forgiveness
• (00:12:18) - Dealing with Bullying and Workplace Dynamics
• (00:15:09) - The Impact of Holding Onto Anger
• (00:18:13) - Practical Tips for Forgiveness
• (00:25:02) - Self-Reflection and Awareness
• (00:27:42) - Understanding Emotions and Triggers
• (00:30:28) - Learning from Painful Experiences
• (00:32:25) - The Importance of Forgiveness
• (00:36:43) - Shifting from Scarcity to Abundance Mindset
• (00:40:24) - The Power of Letting Go
• (00:45:01) - Forgiveness as a Daily Practice

In this essential and honest episode, Cat and Yvette—both survivors of childhood domestic violence—confront the reality of abuse, the lasting impact of trauma, and the personal work required to finally break the cycle.

They define domestic violence (DV) as much more than just physical abuse; it includes a wide spectrum of harm like coercion, financial control, and emotional abuse. They discuss the insidiousness of the cycle of abuse, including the love-bombing phase that keeps survivors trapped.

This conversation offers deep insight into why survivors sometimes gravitate toward chaotic relationships, showing how that drama can feel 'normal' to a nervous system raised in it.

The hosts share the powerful tools they used to heal:

• Forgiveness as Release: Understanding that forgiveness is about releasing the burden the trauma holds on you, not justifying the abuser's actions.

• Building Strength: Investing in personal growth to build self-esteem and self-love. They stress that becoming strong makes you less likely to attract abusers.

• Healing the Scars: Viewing recovery as an ongoing process of "peeling back the layers" and repairing old wounds.

If you are a survivor or currently experiencing a controlling relationship, this episode offers validation, hope, and the steps you need to move From Pain to Power.

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Are you tired of feeling stuck, frustrated, or like your life is dictated by old pain? This episode is your guide to taking back control by changing the conversation happening in your head!

Yvette and Cat dive deep into how your thoughts and belief systems are the single biggest factor that moulds your experiences and creates your reality.

In this episode, you will discover:

• The Power of a 1% Shift: Learn how changing your belief or thought by just 1% can dramatically change your life.

• The Cause & Effect of Karma: We redefine "karma" not as destiny, but as the rebound effect from your environment based on what you think and believe about yourself. Your thoughts ARE your karma.

• The Reticular Activating System (RAS): Understand the science behind "what you focus on is what you see"—and how this system is currently mirroring your negative self-talk.

• Breaking the Thought Spiral: Learn the actionable steps to audit your beliefs and ask the crucial question: "Does this thought serve me?"

• Moving Beyond Fear: How to cultivate the mindset of expectation over belief to ensure you reach your goals.

• The Importance of Joy: Why true growth happens in the joy of the doing, and why coming from a place of "want" signals lack.

Your life is totally in your control. It's time to stop the thought spiral and start living the life you deserve!

What's your biggest takeaway from this conversation? Let us know in the comments!

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• (00:00:00) - Introduction and Exciting Updates from New Zealand
• (00:03:13) - The Power of Thoughts and Beliefs
• (00:06:09) - Overcoming Negative Thinking Patterns
• (00:09:05) - The Role of Environment and Associates
• (00:12:09) - Expectations vs. Beliefs in Achieving Goals
• (00:15:05) - The Cycle of Change and Personal Growth
• (00:18:04) - Embracing Change and Adjusting Mindsets
• (00:26:31) - The Power of Self-Reflection
• (00:28:07) - Understanding Karma and Its Impact
• (00:31:04) - The Role of Self-Talk in Personal Growth
• (00:33:56) - The Importance of Accountability
• (00:36:48) - Cultivating a Fertile Mindset
• (00:40:16) - Embracing Change and Overcoming Fear
• (00:45:02) - The Pain of Growth and Self-Discovery

• (00:00:00) - Understanding Deep-Seated Hurt and Trauma
• (00:03:11) - The Impact of Trauma on Life
• (00:06:16) - Moving Beyond Trauma: Tools and Strategies
• (00:09:09) - The Role of Support in Healing
• (00:12:09) - Recognizing and Changing Negative Thought Patterns
• (00:15:13) - The Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth
• (00:18:09) - Breaking Free from the Past
• (00:21:08) - Living Authentically Beyond Trauma
• (00:24:49) - Understanding Trauma and Its Impact
• (00:26:11) - Awareness and Self-Reflection
• (00:27:45) - Coping Mechanisms and Dysfunction
• (00:29:07) - The Journey of Healing
• (00:30:40) - Reframing Trauma and Forgiveness
• (00:33:08) - Creating New Pathways for Growth
• (00:34:51) - Self-Care and Compassion
• (00:36:48) - Setting Intentions and Visualization
• (00:38:24) - The Importance of Compassion
• (00:42:16) - Forgiveness as a Healing Tool