In this episode of Women & Wellbeing, Natalie is joined by psychologist, speaker and author Suzy Reading for a deeply nourishing conversation about reclaiming your peace, power, and emotional wellbeing. Drawing from her expansive professional work n wellbeing and her brand new book How to Be Selfish, Suzy shares her seven steps to taking back your peace & power, offering compassionate, practical guidance on how to meet your own needs without guilt or apology. Together, Natalie and Suzy explore what it really means to be “selfish” in a healthy, life-affirming way — reframing it as self-responsibility, self-trust, and emotional maturity. They discuss how learning to listen to and harness our emotions can become a powerful catalyst for change, rather than something to suppress or fear. The conversation also turns to the rhythms of the seasons, with a gentle exploration of how to winter well — slowing down, restoring energy, and letting go of the pressure to constantly push forward. Suzy invites us to consider spring as the true new year, a more natural moment for renewal, intention-setting and growth. This episode is an invitation to soften, tune inwards, and remember that meeting your own needs isn’t indulgent — it’s essential. In this episode, we cover: – Suzy’s seven steps to taking back your peace & power – What healthy “selfishness” really looks like – How to meet your own needs without guilt – Harnessing emotions as tools for change – Emotional wellbeing and self-trust – How to winter well and honour seasonal rhythms – Why spring can be a more natural new beginning Listen in for a grounding, insightful episode for anyone ready to live with more intention, emotional clarity and self-respect.
W&W Suzy Reading: How To Be Selfish, 7 Steps to Self-care & Wintering Well
