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You Keep Me Sane
Aileen Harvey and Julie Fahy
106 episodes
6 days ago
Episode Overview New Year’s Eve often sits in a strange in-between space - part reflection, part expectation. In this conversation, we gently unpack why this moment can feel heavy with pressure, and how New Year’s resolutions so often become another way we tell ourselves we’re not enough yet. We talk honestly about where resolutions really come from, how self-worth gets tangled up in performance and productivity, and why so many of us end up feeling guilty by February. From bin-bag workouts i...
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Episode Overview New Year’s Eve often sits in a strange in-between space - part reflection, part expectation. In this conversation, we gently unpack why this moment can feel heavy with pressure, and how New Year’s resolutions so often become another way we tell ourselves we’re not enough yet. We talk honestly about where resolutions really come from, how self-worth gets tangled up in performance and productivity, and why so many of us end up feeling guilty by February. From bin-bag workouts i...
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Society & Culture
Education,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/106)
You Keep Me Sane
You Don't Need A New You
Episode Overview New Year’s Eve often sits in a strange in-between space - part reflection, part expectation. In this conversation, we gently unpack why this moment can feel heavy with pressure, and how New Year’s resolutions so often become another way we tell ourselves we’re not enough yet. We talk honestly about where resolutions really come from, how self-worth gets tangled up in performance and productivity, and why so many of us end up feeling guilty by February. From bin-bag workouts i...
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6 days ago
16 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
Connection at Christmas: It Isn't About The Table
Episode Overview It’s Christmas Eve, and today we’re sitting with one word that has shown up again and again this year: connection. Not the glossy, picture-perfect kind we see in adverts, but the quiet, truthful kind that grounds us - especially when the season feels full, loud, or lonely. In this short episode, we explore why connection becomes harder to access at the very moment we need it most, and how presence - with ourselves and with others - can bring us back to what matters. Key Dis...
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1 week ago
10 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
Sitting with the Shift: We’ll Know Them Longer as Adults Than as Children
Episode overview In this episode, we pause on one simple line that stopped us in our tracks: “We’ll know our children as adults far longer than we’ll know them as children.” We take a trip down memory lane talk about how quickly the “little years” pass, why those toddler days feel so vivid, and what it’s like to suddenly realise we’re parenting almost-adults. From Peppa Pig pyjamas and Iggle Piggle shows to mascara, moods and slammed doors, we look at how our kids have changed – and how we ha...
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2 weeks ago
19 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
Quiet Doesn’t Mean Weak: Redefining Strength, Self-Worth & Self-Confidence
Episode overview In this episode, we explore a sneaky belief many of us absorbed young: that the loudest person in the room is the strongest one - and that being quieter, reflective or sensitive somehow makes you weaker. We talk about loudness as a shield, teenage friendship dynamics, being labelled “weak” for not being the loud one, and how that seeps into adult life - careers, friendships, parenting and the way we judge women who live differently. Quiet strength, we’ve realised, often...
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3 weeks ago
21 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
From Small To Seen : Owning Your Worth
Episode OverviewThis week we’re joined by Monica Maldonado - the voice behind @thepowerofgoodenough - for a raw, hopeful conversation about how low self-worth can quietly shape our lives even when we’ve had a “stable” upbringing. Monica shares how being the youngest of four, people-pleasing, and staying “small” became an identity she had to unlearn in adulthood. We talk about awakening moments, inner-child work, nervous-system safety, micro-actions, and the difference between healing and tran...
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1 month ago
43 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
Always On: Reclaiming Your Attention in a World That Never Sleeps
Episode OverviewWe talk about the “always on” culture - phones, pings, and pressure to reply instantly - and how it hijacks presence, deep focus, and self-worth. From family group chats and school apps to work Slack and late-night DMs, we explore why constant accessibility feels normal (and even “kind”), how it fuels anxiety and perfectionism, and simple, compassionate boundaries that let you choose when you’re available. The goal isn’t a digital detox; it’s digital boundaries - so you can be...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
Emotional Vampires: When Caring Becomes Carrying
Episode Overview We dive into that sticky space between empathy and exhaustion—the moment a caring friend becomes the “emotional sponge” (hello, emotional vampires 👀). We talk about invisible emotional labour, midlife capacity, Catholic/learned guilt, and why stepping back isn’t selfish—it’s self-respect. We share how chronic one-way “offloading” keeps both people stuck, and how gentle, clear boundaries help everyone grow. Key Discussion Points Monologue vs. conversation: the red flag of c...
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1 month ago
24 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
The Quiet Bloom: Growing in Your Own Time
Episode Overview Feeling stretched thin, foggy, or quietly burning out? You’re not alone. In this episode, we get honest about that midlife feeling of running on empty - when hormones, deadlines, and daily demands leave you wondering how it’s all sustainable. Inspired by Dame Patricia Routledge’s beautiful reflection before her 95th birthday, we talk about what it really means to bloom again. From her role as Hyacinth “Bouquet” to her later-life creativity and peace, her words remind us that ...
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1 month ago
22 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
Separation & Self-Worth: Redefining What It Means to Be Enough
Episode Overview In this episode we sit down with Kate Daly, co-founder of Amicable, to explore how self-worth, identity, and personal growth are intertwined with relationships - and what happens when those relationships end. Kate shares her wisdom from years of supporting couples through separation and co-parenting, offering a compassionate reframe: divorce isn’t a failure - it’s a change in how a family operates so everyone can thrive. Together, we talk about how easily self-worth becomes t...
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2 months ago
53 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
Living A Quiet Life with Vanessa Marie Dewsbury: Learning to Rest Without Guilt and Why Stillness Matters More Than Ever
Episode Overview In a world that feels louder and busier than ever, finding peace can feel impossible - especially for introverts who need quiet to recharge. In this episode, we sit down with Vanessa Marie Dewsbury, best selling author and podcaster, who opens up about how she embraced a slower, softer way of living after years of tying her self-worth to busyness. We talk about why stillness is essential for our mental and emotional health, how introverts can protect their energy in an ...
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2 months ago
31 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
Redefining Connection: Self-Worth & Belonging When Life Looks Different
Episode OverviewWe’re revisiting connection - and layering in self-worth. We talk about why these two are inseparable, how midlife logistics (kids, caregiving, energy, perimenopause) change how we connect, and what to do when loneliness starts to chip at your worth. We share real stories of moving “home” and still feeling out of place, rebuilding identity, and redefining what counts as connection so it nourishes (not drains) you. Key Discussion PointsThe loop between worth and connection: s...
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2 months ago
26 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
The Truth Hurts - but It’s the Key to Growth | Sanity Check No.42
Episode Overview Being honest with yourself sounds simple - but it’s one of the hardest things to do. Because when we drop the excuses and really look at our patterns, it often means admitting we’re the problem. And that truth stings. In this Sanity Check, we explore the discomfort of self-honesty, why we avoid it, and how facing it can shift everything-from relationships to careers to daily habits. Key Discussion Points Why being honest with yourself feels so uncomfortable.How excuses prot...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
The Grass Isn’t Greener: Unpacking What It Is We’re Really After
Episode overviewThis week we get honest about “the grass is greener” mindset - why we pin our happiness on a new place, job, or relationship, and what changes when we stop outsourcing contentment. We share our own stories of chasing locations (Spain, Europe, Australia), the let-down that followed, and the shift to building an inner baseline of self-worth, gratitude, and presence. The takeaway: greener grass isn’t a postcode - it’s a perspective you carry with you. Key discussion pointsLocatio...
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2 months ago
18 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
The Spirit of Adventure Isn’t Gone - She’s Still in There | Sanity Check No. 41
Episode Overview In this Sanity Check, we get real about the adventures we used to have in our 20s and 30s - the flights booked on a whim, the countries we moved to, the people we met in transit, and the sheer freedom of saying yes without worrying about logistics. Somewhere along the way, life shifted. School runs, work deadlines, and financial commitments have made spontaneity harder to come by, and the adventurous parts of ourselves feel tucked away under layers of routine. But here’s the ...
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2 months ago
13 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
Politeness or Self-Worth? Rethinking Everyday Language
Episode Overview “Sorry.” “Please.” “Thank you.” On the surface, these are the pillars of good manners. But how often do we use them as more than politeness? In this episode, we dive into how these everyday words can quietly reveal- and even chip away at- our self-worth. From over-apologising to over-thanking, we explore how habits that look like kindness can actually be signs of shrinking ourselves. Together, we share personal stories of catching ourselves saying sorry for simply existing, l...
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3 months ago
26 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
The Perfect Location Can’t Fill the Gap Inside | Sanity Check No.40
Episode Overview We all have our dream locations - the sea breeze, the mountain air, or the buzz of the city. But what happens when you finally get there and still don’t feel the way you thought you would? In this episode, we share our own stories of longing for the “perfect” place and what we discovered along the way. From Aileen’s dream of the Spanish coastline to Julie’s years of hopping between major cities, we explore how easy it is to pin our happiness and self-worth on external things...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
Money & Self-Worth: Why Your Paycheck Doesn’t Define You
Episode Overview In this episode we sit down with Nitika, founder of Aila Money, to explore the deep and complicated ties between money and self-worth. From growing up with scarcity to chasing salaries as proof of success, Nitika shares her journey of redefining what financial security really means. We also unpack why the gender wealth gap persists, how confidence and representation shape women’s financial choices, and what it takes to separate your paycheck from your value. Key Discussion P...
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3 months ago
38 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
The Confidence Eater: How Comparison Chips Away at Self-Worth | Sanity Check No.39
Episode Overview In this episode, we get real about comparison - that sneaky reflex that leaves us feeling behind, not enough, or smaller than we really are. It started with a conversation about a new podcast soaring to a million downloads in just weeks, and led us to reflect on how quickly we can slip into the comparison trap. We talk about why it’s so easy to measure ourselves against others, how social media turbocharges the urge to compare, and the danger it poses to our self-worth and c...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
Mistakes, Shame & Self-Worth: Why Admitting “I Was Wrong” Is Powerful
Episode overviewWe dig into our complicated relationship with mistakes - why being wrong can feel threatening, how that ties to self-worth, and what changes when we choose honesty over image. From tween apologies to boardroom dread, to the ways we over-apologise without really owning it, we explore how admitting fault builds trust, lightens the emotional load, and strengthens relationships (including with ourselves). Key discussion pointsWhy it’s hard to be wrong: perfection messages at schoo...
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3 months ago
26 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
Ambiverts Explained: Why a Smaller Circle Feeds Your Soul | Sanity Check No. 38
Episode Overview In this week’s Sanity Check, we’re diving into a word that was a complete revelation to us - ambivert. For years we’ve thought in terms of introverts and extroverts, but what if you’re a mix of both? We talk about how our social energy has shifted with age, why surface-level chat feels so draining, and how self-worth helps us choose the connections that truly matter. Key Discussion Points Why saying yes to every coffee date or catch-up can leave you drained.The role of self-...
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3 months ago
10 minutes

You Keep Me Sane
Episode Overview New Year’s Eve often sits in a strange in-between space - part reflection, part expectation. In this conversation, we gently unpack why this moment can feel heavy with pressure, and how New Year’s resolutions so often become another way we tell ourselves we’re not enough yet. We talk honestly about where resolutions really come from, how self-worth gets tangled up in performance and productivity, and why so many of us end up feeling guilty by February. From bin-bag workouts i...