Becoming Your Warrior

Worth Beyond Winning - with World Parkour Champion Sydney Olson.

Send us a textWhat happens when 20 x world-class athlete and Hollywood stuntwoman discovers that real power isn’t in achievement, but in peace?In this episode of Becoming Your Warrior, I sit down with Sydney Olson.  Professional stunt performer, parkour champion, and mindset coach to unpack the journey from pressure to purpose.From being literally set on fire on set to learning that her worth was never tied to winning, Sydney reveals how to move beyond fear, perfectionism, and performance into genuine freedom and self-acceptance.Sydney now uses her experience as a high-performance athlete to help other top performers achieve from a place of power, not force or pressure.You can find Sydney here:https://www.instagram.com/sydney_o_coaching/With love,Em xxYou can follow Emma at:https://www.instagram.com/emmaritchiewellness/https://www.facebook.com/emmaritchiewellness/ https://www.youtube.com/@emmaritchiebecomingyourwarrior

Start Your Business Today - With Mandy Millan

Send us a textWhen growth feels noisy and success looks like burnout, it’s time to change the game. We sit down with heart‑led business mentor and Reach founder Mandy Millen to unpack how clarity, connection, and consistency can transform a small business without sacrificing wellbeing. Mandy’s story begins with a family crisis that taught her resilience and hope, and it traces her path from corporate marketing to wellbeing, mentoring, and building a thriving community. The throughline is human: people buy from people, and authentic storytelling paired with clear messaging beats glossy templates every time.We dig into the most common blockers—misaligned messaging, scattered tactics, and course fatigue—and replace them with practical moves. Define your ideal client and their problem in plain language. Articulate your transformation. Build a simple, repeatable content rhythm. Hire a VA earlier than you think and automate repetitive tasks so your creativity can breathe. Mandy shares why mindset is the operating system of your business, how daily practices and firm boundaries protect your energy, and why a mentor plus a supportive community can accelerate results faster than going it alone.We also explore the balance between AI and authenticity. Use AI to brainstorm, structure, and speed up workflows, but don’t let it replace your voice. Audiences feel what’s real. Mandy explains what makes Reach different—vulnerable, curated conversations in calming spaces that foster trust, collaboration, and commercial wins as a natural outcome. If you’re ready to replace posting‑and‑hoping with heart‑led strategy and meaningful momentum, this one’s for you.You can contact Mandy here https://www.instagram.com/mandy_j_millan/If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a boost, and leave a quick review—what’s one change you’ll make this week?You can follow Emma at:https://www.instagram.com/emmaritchiewellness/https://www.facebook.com/emmaritchiewellness/ https://www.youtube.com/@emmaritchiebecomingyourwarrior

There's Nothing Wrong With You

Send us a textEver feel like you’re walking through life with a quiet hum of “something’s wrong with me” in the background? We go straight at that belief, trace how it sneaks into relationships, work, money, and body image, and then pull it up by the roots with simple, compassionate tools you can use today.We start by naming the hidden lens that turns neutral moments into personal verdicts. A comment about your work, a glance in the mirror, a budget wobble—none of these define you until they hit a belief that says they should. Using Byron Katie’s inquiry—Is it true? Is it absolutely true?—we challenge the story at its foundation and create space for a different experience: relief, breath, and a sense that you were never broken to begin with. From there, we explore identity shifts that stick: not forced affirmations, but grounded “I am” statements that speak from essence—confidence, freedom, the permission to be a little loud or beautifully quiet—and how those anchors translate into real choices and calmer nervous systems.We also get practical. You’ll hear how to interrupt confirmation bias, separate feedback from self-worth, and integrate the change across your closest relationships. We talk energetic clearing, gentle habits that retrain attention, and the daily signals that tell you the old program is fading—less reactivity, cleaner boundaries, more honest joy. The result isn’t perfection; it’s permission to show up as you are and build from there with steadier hands and a softer heart.If this resonates, share it with someone who needs the reminder, subscribe for more grounded mindset shifts, and leave a review to help others find the show. Ready for deeper support? Reach out or visit emma-richie.com to explore one-on-one work.You can follow Emma at:https://www.instagram.com/emmaritchiewellness/https://www.facebook.com/emmaritchiewellness/ https://www.youtube.com/@emmaritchiebecomingyourwarrior

How Do I Know If They Are the Right One ?

Send us a textWhat if every relationship you’ve had, especially the messy, painful ones, wasn’t a mistake but a message? We discuss how partners can reflect our self-worth, boundaries, and beliefs, and why this reflection is the fastest path to growth when we learn to read it clearly. From being the fixer who absorbs chaos to becoming the chooser who sets standards, we trace the turning points that shift us from repeating patterns to living with intention.We unpack a powerful reframe: attraction isn’t the same as permission. You can’t always control who arrives, but you can control who stays. That starts with pace. We talk through why butterflies often signal anxiety rather than destiny, how real connection tends to feel calm, and why patience gives you time to see what’s true. Instead of rushing into chemistry, you watch consistency: do words match actions, is there follow-through, how do they behave when it’s inconvenient? This is where alignment replaces guesswork and self-protection stops being a wall and becomes a wise gate.Along the way, we share practical cues for navigating early dating dynamics and polarity: set the tempo, trust your intuition, and let someone’s response to your boundaries reveal their readiness. If familiar red flags knock, you don’t blame yourself for attracting them—you don’t allow entry. The lesson is simple and freeing: you can’t make a wrong choice if you’re willing to learn, but you can make a kinder one by listening to your body, taking your time, and choosing the partner who honours your pace.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a loving nudge, and leave a quick review to help others find these conversations. Your support allows us keep showing up with honest, helpful guidance.Any questions?Please send me a message at emma@emma-ritchie.comEmx You can follow Emma at:https://www.instagram.com/emmaritchiewellness/https://www.facebook.com/emmaritchiewellness/ https://www.youtube.com/@emmaritchiebecomingyourwarrior

The Day I Stopped Outsourcing My Life to Others

Send us a textToday I had a massive breakthrough into my power and how I've been outsourcing my life to others.  Seeking to learn and be taught by many teachers about how to breathe, how to change my mind, how to feed my body, and how to exercise.  The truth is, all of these answers are within me, and today I got to stand in my true power.• Years of self-imposed pressure to perform flawlessly in all areas of life• Tendency to seek external validation and guidance for every aspect of living• Revelation that constantly following others' teachings means surrendering personal sovereignty• Understanding that authentic living comes from filtering wisdom through your perspective• Recognition that true power comes from making choices aligned with your authentic self• Importance of questioning whether you're living by others' expectations versus your truth• How removing self-doubt and anxiety allows your true essence to shine throughI love youEm xIf this episode helped or inspired you, please share it with friends or family who could also use some inspiration. Visit my website at emma-ritchie.com to learn more about my work or to connect with me directly.You can follow Emma at:https://www.instagram.com/emmaritchiewellness/https://www.facebook.com/emmaritchiewellness/ https://www.youtube.com/@emmaritchiebecomingyourwarrior