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S3 E15 How Trauma May Be Shaping Your Business and Leadership Decisions Part 1 – The Soulie Insider

Release Date: 01/11/2026

S3 18 Why High Functioning Smart Women Struggle with Confidence, and How to Reclaim it – The Soulie Insider

Soul Care Healing: The Podcast

What happens when your biggest strength (your brilliant brain) starts running the whole show… and your heart gets left behind? In this episode, I’m talking directly to my brainy ladies, the high-functioning, hyper-intelligent women who live for numbers, strategy, and solving problems. You know exactly how to fix everything… except maybe yourself. If you’ve built success by thinking your way through life, but still feel disconnected, stuck, or just plain exhausted, this one’s for you. I’ll share why relying only on your head leaves your heart behind and how that...

S3 17 Are You Living Authentically? Is Ego Ruling the Show? – The Soulie Insider

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Are you living the story you’re selling… or are you quietly faking it to keep up the façade? This one’s a little provocative, soulie, but it’s time. We’re talking about what happens when the story you’re telling the world doesn’t match the life you’re living. In this episode, I open up about ego, inauthenticity, and the sneaky ways trauma can show up in how we lead, build, and “brand” ourselves. From the wellness space to entrepreneurship, we’re unpacking how easy it is to get caught in the performance trap, and how to come home to truth instead. ...

S3 16 Turning Trauma Experiences into Leadership Superpowers Part 2 – The Soulie Insider

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Ever wondered if the stress, burnout, or people-pleasing in your business might be your trauma talking? In this episode of The Soulie Insider, I’m sharing how trauma can quietly shape the way you lead, work, and make decisions in business, often without you even realising it. We’ll explore what’s really happening in your body when old wounds flare up as overwhelm, procrastination, or perfectionism, and how to bring yourself back into alignment when that happens. You’ll learn how to spot when your nervous system is running the show, how to transform trauma-driven reactions...

S3 E15 How Trauma May Be Shaping Your Business and Leadership Decisions Part 1 – The Soulie Insider

Soul Care Healing: The Podcast

Have you ever wondered if your business decisions are being driven by something deeper than strategy, maybe even by unhealed parts of you? In this episode of The Soulie Insider, I open up about something many high-functioning women rarely talk about, how trauma can quietly shape the way we show up in business. I share what it’s been like to build a purpose-driven business while carrying old patterns of fear, scarcity and survival, and how those experiences can lead to over-giving, over-investing, or trying to prove your worth through success. You’ll learn how past...

S3 E14 How to practise radical self-appreciation for high achieving woman – The Soulie Insider

Soul Care Healing: The Podcast

What if the missing piece in your confidence isn’t about doing more, but about appreciating yourself for what you already do? This episode is all about radical self-appreciation. The practise of validating yourself, even when no one else claps for you. Because being the go-to woman for everyone else can leave you tired, resentful and wondering when it’s your turn to feel seen. I’ll share why boundaries are the secret to giving without burning out, how small daily wins can transform the way you see yourself, and the difference between ego-driven giving and heart-based...

S3 E13 The Outer Game of Leadership - Part 2 – The Soulie Insider

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What if leadership wasn’t about being the loudest in the room, but about creating spaces where every voice counts? In this episode of The Soulie Insider, I talk about the Outer Game of Leadership. This is part two of my leadership mini-series, and it’s all about how we show up in the world as leaders, not just for ourselves, but for the people around us. I share why listening is a true superpower, how to create environments where ideas can flow (it’s not just in boardrooms), and why confidence in leadership isn’t about having all the answers, but knowing when to step...

S3 E12 The Inner Game of Leadership Part 1 – The Soulie Insider

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What if the real secret to being a brilliant leader isn’t in the boardroom but in the way you wake up, wind down, and carry yourself when no one’s clapping? In this episode of The Soulie Insider, I’m talk about the inner game of leadership. Because leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about how you show up in your mornings, your nights, and the quiet moments no one else sees. I’ll share why accountability (not deflection) separates the good from the great, how to let go of past wounds that keep you stuck, and why confidence is a muscle you build one small win at a...

S3 E11 What are we modelling for our kids - why we need to act now to prevent generational burnout – The Soulie Insider

Soul Care Healing: The Podcast

What are your kids learning from the way you work and live, balance or burnout? In this episode of The Soulie Insider, I’m talking about something that sits right at the heart of my work and my why - breaking the cycle of generational burnout. I share what I’ve learned from my own brushes with burnout, the subtle signs to look out for, and the wellbeing promises I keep to myself to stay steady. Together, we talk about how the way we live, work, and rest is teaching the next generation either to survive in exhaustion or thrive in confidence and wellbeing. If you’ve...

S3 E10 Here’s what I do as a high functioning woman when my inner critic shouts at me – The Soulie Insider

Soul Care Healing: The Podcast

Do you ever feel like self-doubt is running the show, even when you know deep down you’re capable? In this episode of The Soulie Insider, I’m getting real about the voice we all know too well: self-doubt. I share my own story of how it shows up for me, even as a coach, and the surprising way I shift it in the moment. You’ll learn how to spot the difference between your true voice and the echo of other people’s criticism. I’ll also guide you through a simple singing practise that calms your nervous system, steadies your heart, and helps you reclaim your confidence....

S3 E9 Managing grief as a working woman, while holding everything else around you up – The Soulie Insider

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How do you keep parenting, leading, and showing up when grief knocks the wind out of you? In this episode of The Soulie Insider, I’m speaking straight to my high-functioning women who are holding families, businesses, and careers together while quietly carrying the weight of grief. I know what it feels like, the celebrations, the meetings, the obligations don’t stop, even when your heart is breaking. You’ll learn why honouring your grief isn’t weakness but a form of strength. I share practices that support your nervous system regulation when the waves roll in, from...

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Have you ever wondered if your business decisions are being driven by something deeper than strategy, maybe even by unhealed parts of you?

In this episode of The Soulie Insider, I open up about something many high-functioning women rarely talk about, how trauma can quietly shape the way we show up in business. I share what it’s been like to build a purpose-driven business while carrying old patterns of fear, scarcity and survival, and how those experiences can lead to over-giving, over-investing, or trying to prove your worth through success.

You’ll learn how past experiences might be influencing your decisions, your leadership style, and even the energy behind your goals. This chat isn’t about shame, it’s about awareness. Because awareness is what opens the door to real, grounded change.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things but still spinning your wheels, this episode will help you see your patterns with compassion and start rewriting your story.

Tune in, take a breath, and remember, even the chaos you’ve carried can become your secret superpower.

Did something in this episode hit home for you? I’d love to know what resonated most. Send me a message or share your thoughts with me over on Instagram @gaylewilson_. Let’s connect and keep this conversation going.

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In this episode we cover:

Introduction to topic: how trauma can affect business decisions
Acknowledgement and care for listeners who may find the topic triggering (mentions Lifeline and Beyond Blue)
Explains what trauma is and how it can look different for everyone
Gayle shares her own experience of growing up as a “witness” in a chaotic household
Reflects on how those early experiences influenced her first years in business
Survival patterns such as people-pleasing, scarcity, guilt, and over-investment
Self-sabotage, avoidance, and the fear of failure as trauma responses
Encourages awareness as the first step toward change
Teases part two of the series, how to turn trauma patterns into growth and authentic leadership
Invites listeners to reach out for 1:1 virtual coaching or support
Closing reminder: even chaos can become your superpower
Mentions sponsor: Proactive Finance Group

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