It's Never Too Late to Try Something New - Becky Vannes

Send us Fan Mail Is there an age when we're supposed to stop trying new things? When the fear of failure, looking foolish or being a beginner again starts to hold us back? In her 50s, Becky Vannes decided to take up horse riding, finding herself back at the beginning, learning something completely new and confronting the perfectionism, self-doubt and expectations that can make starting over so uncomfortable. Becky is an author, speaker and personal development coach whose own journey began in her 20s, when she experienced debilitating anxiety and panic attacks. That experience led her to explore the connection between our thoughts, beliefs and behaviours, and discover how greater self-awareness can help us change the patterns that keep us stuck. In this conversation, we explore the practical tools Becky has developed over the years, including journaling, gratitude, morning routines, subconscious beliefs and the power of small, consistent daily habits. We also talk about her book Begin Before You Feel Ready and the practices in her accompanying workbook, which encourage us to get clear about what we want, recognise what's holding us back and begin taking steps towards creating a more intentional life. Along the way, we explore the changing nature of identity in midlife, particularly after years of parenting, the decision to stop drinking, and what horses can teach us about confidence, leadership and taking responsibility for the direction of our lives. At the heart of our conversation is a simple idea: we don't have to wait until we feel confident, capable or completely ready to begin something new. And perhaps midlife is the perfect time to put that into practice. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast