The Dragonfly Perspective - clarity, freedom, and business beyond the traditional path.

Is your clutter taking up more than just physical space?In this episode of The Dragonfly Perspective, I'm joined by Janine McDonald from Clear the Clutter Now to explore the connection between our homes, our minds and our emotional wellbeing.We talk about why letting go of possessions can feel so difficult, how grief, guilt and life changes can show up as clutter, and why traditional organising advice doesn't always work for neurodivergent brains.We also explore the shame people can experience when their homes feel out of control and how to start making changes without overwhelming yourself.Because sometimes clearing the clutter isn't really about getting rid of things. It's about understanding what's keeping us stuck and making space for the life we want to live.A conversation about compassion, understanding and creating space to breathe.Carry on the conversation at www.paulafearn.com

I took an unplanned week off from the podcast to head to Greece with the kids, and it reminded me that a five-star holiday doesn't always mean a five-star experience!In this episode of The Dragonfly Perspective, I'm talking honestly about travelling with neurodiverse children, from sensory overload and unexpected changes to managing expectations and the guilt parents can feel when things don't go to plan.I'll share practical tips to help you prepare for travel, build in downtime, recognise signs of distress, give your children more control and make holidays work for your family.Because sometimes, the biggest challenge isn't the destination. It's letting go of how we thought things should be.Whether you're planning a family adventure or have ever returned from a holiday needing another holiday, this one's for you!Remember: You can be grateful for the opportunity and still find it difficult. And a meaningful adventure doesn't have to look perfect.Carry on the conversation at www.paulafearn.com

Why do we keep pushing when we're exhausted, put everyone else first, and repeat patterns that no longer serve us? Paula is joined by GP and coach Amy Perkin to explore burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing and the hidden drivers behind our behaviour. Discover why coping isn't always the same as living, and how recognising what's really running the show can help us make different choices.Learn more about Amy's mission here https://pauseresetrise.com/Carry on the conversation at www.paulafearn.com

I've spoken on stage. I've walked a catwalk in my lingerie. I've built businesses and put myself out there in ways that once felt completely natural.So why do I still struggle to have my picture taken?In this episode, I get honest about body image, self-criticism and the strange ways confidence can change as we move through different stages of our lives - from falling in love in our twenties, becoming a mum, building a career, and then hitting midlife and perimenopause.I'll share what having my headshots taken at Peakefest taught me about confidence, why I think we sometimes lose touch with our powerful selves, and the two things I'm doing to find mine again.Because confidence isn't something you either have or don't have.Sometimes, you have to step forward before you feel ready.And maybe it's time we stopped hiding from the picture - and started putting ourselves back in it.Carry on the conversation at www.paulafearn.com

What if midlife isn't about slowing down, settling down or becoming less - but finally becoming more of who you are?In this episode of The Dragonfly Perspective, I'm joined by Shelley Holland, founder of The Queenager Club, to talk about what it really means to be a woman in this stage of life.We talk about identity, connection, curiosity, community and that moment when you realise you've spent years being everything to everyone else and you're ready to ask: "What do I actually want?"Because maybe midlife isn't a crisis.Maybe it's an invitation to change the rules.Follow the Queenager Club here:https://www.facebook.com/share/18Avkdtxcy/Carry on the conversation at www.paulafearn.com

After two days of learning, conversations and new perspectives at Peakefest, Paula explores why we can spend so much time trying to fix ourselves when what we really need is to understand the patterns behind how we respond. From overwhelm and people-pleasing to overthinking and travel anxiety, this episode asks a powerful question: What if you're not broken - you're patterned?A conversation about perspective, self-awareness and creating more choice in how we respond.Carry on the conversation at www.paulafearn.com

This week's episode of The Dragonfly Perspective is about the money stories running the show - and why I think we need to start looking at travel differently.Because getting more from the money you've already decided to spend is a very different conversation from simply spending more.What money rule are you still living by that you never actually chose?Carry on the conversation at www.paulafearn.com

What if there’s more influencing the way we think, feel and respond than we realise?In this episode, Marina Beech introduces us to the world of the Akashic Records and explores how accessing deeper information can help us understand the patterns and experiences shaping our lives.A fascinating conversation about awareness, possibility and seeing yourself from a different perspective.Connect with Marina here:- Website - https://marinabeech.co.uk/- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marinathesoulalchemist- Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesoulalchemistcommunity- Insta - https://www.instagram.com/marina.thesoulalchemist/- YouTube - https://youtube.com/c/MarinaTheSoulAlchemist- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinathesoulalchemist/Take a look at how the Akashic records can guide you and map your 2027https://marinathesoulalchemist.thrivecart.com/map-align-your-2027-in-personCarry on the conversation at www.paulafearn.com

Season 3 of The Dragonfly Perspective is here.After exploring stress, anxiety, survival mode, the pressure to keep everything together and the importance of connection in Seasons 1 and 2, Paula takes the conversation deeper in Season 3.From the caravan and the power of connection to understanding the patterns and experiences that shape how we respond, this season brings honest conversations with brilliant guests, exploring what’s really going on underneath the surface.Different stories, different perspectives, but one common thread: understanding ourselves can be the first step towards real freedom.Knowledge is power. Awareness is freedom.Season 3 starts September 11th.Carry on the conversation at www.paulafearn.com

Who actually decided what your life was supposed to look like?Go to school. Get a job. Find a partner. Have children. Work hard. Keep everyone happy. Be successful. Be grateful. And somehow manage to do all of it while looking like you've got your shit together.But what if the life you've been living isn't actually the life you chose?In this Season 2 finale, we're looking back at everything we've explored - patterns, conditioning, survival mode, influence, parenting, technology, expectations and all the invisible rules that shape our choices.Because awareness is brilliant, but eventually you have to do something with it.I'm asking the uncomfortable questions:What do you actually want?What are you doing because you genuinely choose it?And what are you doing because you think you should?Maybe you're not failing.Maybe you're not behind.Maybe you're not having a midlife crisis.Maybe you've simply outgrown the version of yourself you've been trying to be.And as Season 2 comes to an end, we open the door to something new......Season 3 will bring more guests, more real stories, more perspectives and conversations with people who've questioned the script and chosen to do things differently.Because your life doesn't have to look like everyone else's.And maybe it's time you started choosing what yours looks like.Carry on the conversation at www.paulafearn.com