Labeling someone as a narcissist (or dysfunctional or whatever) often comes from a place of pain and lack. They hurt you, so you want to feel superior, but blaming them for the way they are and the way they treat you doesn’t boost your self-worth. It may temporarily feel good, but that puts you in the position of victim, and victimhood is powerless.

In this week’s podcast we’ll look at how to let go of the idea that they’re a monster and you’re their victim. “Diagnosing” them gives you a sense of control, but you do yourself a disservice when you look for fault in others instead of taking responsibility for the decisions you make. It can feel crappy to admit you CHOSE this person, but it’s also empowering because that means you can make a different choice. You can make small, loving choices toward you.

#686 That Narcissist Ruined My Life!

“He said he loves me! Okay, so why doesn’t he act like it!!” Oh man, the pain and agony of insecure attachment, even when your partner says those three little words. In this episode, we dive into the idea of attachment and unrealistic expectations that come with it. From focusing on struggle to telling ourselves stories and little white lies about what "I love you" or any meaningful statement, “I love how you drink your beer!” means, so that we can continually be in a state of pain and yearning. 

This episode will challenge your assumptions and help you take responsibility for your choices in relationships. By becoming aware of your thoughts and questioning your expectations, you can break free from the conditioning of attachment and start loving yourself. Don't miss out on this eye-opening discussion about the power of what your partner or date says and what it really means.

#700 They Said They Love Me! Why Don’t They Act Like it?!

The beauty of skateboarding is the self responsibility! It’s not the boards fault, it’s not the ramps fault, it’s all about you! As always, just some thoughts

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Self Responsibility - 06/03/2024 The Skateboarding Show

This episode is a powerful invitation to come home to yourself. We explore self-responsibility as a sacred contract—one that builds inner trust and rewires self-sabotaging patterns. You'll discover how nervous system mastery can unlock your full potential and shift your reality. We bridge the gap between spirituality and business, showing how success is amplified when rooted in soul alignment. Through radical honesty, we uncover the courage it takes to stop betraying yourself, while a spiritual awakening invites you to reconnect with your soul and trust in something deeper. For powerful women, we explore the path to reclaiming feminine spirituality and finding true inner wholeness.

ABOUT MARIANA LENNERT 

Mariana Lennert is a Brazilian-born, Australia-based transformational coach and empowerment mentor known for helping self-led women break free from cycles of overgiving, disconnection, and burnout. As a coach, she brings a unique blend of warmth, authenticity, and fierce devotion to her clients' growth, guiding them into deeper alignment with their power and purpose. Her work is grounded in modalities like NLP, hypnosis, somatic practices, and energy healing, supporting women to embody feminine magnetism and emotional freedom. A former lawyer turned conscious entrepreneur, Mariana’s own journey from high-achieving burnout to embodied leadership shapes her bold, heart-led approach to transformation. Her signature “EmpowerHER” events and 1:1 coaching containers offer potent spaces for awakening, reclamation, and lasting change.

CONNECT with MARIANA

https://www.instagram.com/marianalennert_
https://www.facebook.com/mariana.lennert.2025/

EP 19 - Build Trust Within: Nervous System, Soul & Self-Responsibility with Mariana Lennert

What if the only thing standing between you and everything you desire… is you? In this episode, we dive deep into the truth many leaders avoid: you are both the limit and the key. Learn how expanding your capacity to hold more — emotionally, energetically, and financially — is the secret to consistently receiving more. We explore how to shift from reactive patterns to powerful presence, why chasing the outcome keeps you stuck, and how radical self-responsibility unlocks real freedom. If you’re ready to stop getting in your own way, this one’s for you.

ABOUT SOFIA BERNARDI

Voted as one of the top 30 coaches to look out for in 2021 by the New York City Journal, Sofia Rose Bernardi is a Business Coach helping ambitious female coaches grow and scale their business. 

Sofia built a million dollar coaching business by the age of 26, and credits her journey to the discovery of the combination of mastering Sustainable Strategy, Simple Systems and Seamless Sales and the process she journeyed in her late teens and early 20s of overcoming her own personal struggles. Sofia now helps women build confidence and create a sustainable, scalable and simple coaching business.

On top of this, Sofia is a master NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapist and has been trained under Tony Robbins Life Coaching certification and John Gottman’s Couples Therapy Certification. Her love and energy is contagious and will leave you feeling empowered and inspired to create the life you deserve and desire. Sofia is relatable, easy to talk to and allows the space for you to be your authentic self and helps you to bring out the best in you.

CONNECT with SOFIA

WEBSITE: https://www.sofiarosebernardi.com
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sofiarosebernardi/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sofiarosebernardi/
PODCAST: https://sofiarosebernardi.com/podcast

EP 20 - You’re the Block & the Breakthrough: Hold More, Receive More with Sofia Bernardi

Lezly Kaye shares a raw and transformative journey of learning to thrive in business, motherhood, and love without sacrificing any of them. After building multimillion-dollar businesses and chasing external success to compensate for childhood wounds, she reached a breaking point that led to a spiritual awakening, deep self-reflection, and a radical reevaluation of her life. Through her experiences, she discovered that true fulfilment comes from integrating all aspects of life—relationships, motherhood, personal growth, and business—rather than compartmentalising them. Lezley emphasises the importance of self-awareness, conscious communication, and creating safe feedback loops in relationships, where both partners hold space for vulnerability, emotion, and reflection. By learning to self-source safety, navigate triggers, and embrace both her power and her desire to be held, she illustrates how it’s possible to build deep connection and love while still achieving professional success.

ABOUT LEZLY KAYE

Lezly Kaye is a high-performance coach, business strategist, and leadership mentor who helps ambitious women scale their businesses while remaining deeply aligned with their values, purpose, and personal wholeness. Having built, lost, and rebuilt multi-million-dollar enterprises, she brings both hard-won wisdom and practical strategy to her clients, combining her business acumen with emotional intelligence, somatic practices, and authentic leadership. Out of her own journey through adversity, she developed frameworks such as The Self Responsibility Code™, designed to empower women to step into grounded leadership, unlock their potential, and create sustainable success. Through her coaching, programs, and speaking, Lezly is known for her raw honesty, compassion, and ability to help others not only achieve financial freedom but also cultivate resilience, authenticity, and fulfilment in every area of life.

CONNECT with LEZLY

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lezlykaye/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@lezlykaye
WEBSITE: https://lezlykaye.co/

EP 33 - Thriving in Business, Motherhood & Love Without Sacrifice with Lezly Kaye

Raw and real conversations on courage, consciousness and leadership.

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A lot of us live in our head, disconnected from our feelings and intuition. This podcast touches on releasing insecure attachment, accepting your authentic self and getting “unstuck” by connecting to how you FEEL instead of how you THINK. I’ve been there, and discuss sensitive subjects using my own experiences with a lot of laughs and even more empathy… because we’re all flawed humans.

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