Good morning, my loves. I’m back behind the mic, eating chocolate spread on sourdough and talking to you from the cozy chaos of my little South London studio—cats included.

This is a softer, slower episode. A catch-up. A moment of reflection. A reminder that life isn’t always linear, especially when you’re self-employed, living between countries, navigating transitions, and making space (literally) for your evolving life.

In this episode, I share:

• Why I’ve been quiet on the pod lately and what life’s been full of behind the scenes

• The wild joy and challenge of living in a small space with two cats

• The deep transitions of clearing out my mum’s house and the echoes of grief and gratitude it brings

• Why I chose to be self-employed—and what beliefs I’ve had to dismantle to stay the course

• Some of the real challenges of being a multi-passionate practitioner (hello imposter syndrome, old stories about not being qualified enough, and “not enough community” narratives)

• A reminder that becoming self-employed is also becoming yourself. It’s personal development disguised as a career choice.

• And why slow steps, community care, and somatic wisdom are key to long-term growth

You'll also hear about my background—from leaving school at 14, to my many trainings and qualifications, to now working towards bringing post-trauma growth work to young women in London. It’s all part of the journey.

Whether you’re walking through your own in-between season or figuring out how to bring your gifts to the world, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone.

Links & Mentions:

• Maya’s Bakehouse (if you’re in South London—go get that cinnamon + cardamom bun!)

• Catification by Jackson Galaxy

• Organic Intelligence (post-trauma growth training)

• Business By Design with James Wedmore

Come say hi:

Instagram → freddyjohnston_chi
Website → fjchi.org

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