Stepping into Purpose

Lydia Gillman

Stepping into Purpose is a weekly show with Highly Sensitive Person and Empowerment Coach Lydia Gillman.
As an HSP with 2 highly sensitive children, Lydia knows the challenges of growing up in a society that isn't designed for those with heightened sensitivity, and is passionate about sharing her journey navigating the challenges that inevitably show up, and helping others realize and harness the superpowers that come with being an HSP, and following the call to find their highest purpose and live the life their soul intended.  Searching for her own higher calling, Lydia finally found it in midlife, and with a little wink from the Universe, that passion is to help other HSPs find their highest purpose and live the life their souls intended.
The Stepping into Purpose podcast shares education about HSPs, stories from Lydia's own journey, and interviews from inspiring people, living their best life, from around the globe.
A new episode will drop every Friday, so make sure to subscribe, rate and review, and follow Lydia on Instagram for daily inspiration @lydiagillman.lovetoatee

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Your Word of the Year: Unlocking Clarity and Purpose for 2025
03-01-2025
Your Word of the Year: Unlocking Clarity and Purpose for 2025
Welcome to the Step Into Purpose podcast with your host, Lydia Gillman. In this special New Year’s episode, we’re diving into the transformative power of setting intentions and choosing a guiding word for the year ahead. As we leave 2024 behind and step into the blank canvas of 2025, this is your moment to reflect, release, and realign. In this episode, I’ll share: The magic of starting fresh with a new year.My personal journey with my 2024 word, Surrender, and how it shaped my year.How I’ve chosen Depth as my word for 2025 and what it means for my personal growth.A step-by-step process to discover your own guiding word for the year.Journaling prompts and reflective practices to support your intention-setting journey. Plus, I’ll share: A powerful visualization exercise to imagine yourself at the end of 2025.Why facing a little fear in your chosen word is a sign of growth.Practical tips to keep your word front and center all year long. Resources Mentioned: The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer (highly recommended!)My free mini-course: Thrive with Self-Worth – a three-part email series to help you release limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviors. Reflect and Take Action:What did 2024 teach you about yourself? What habits, people, or mindsets will you bring into the new year—and which ones will you leave behind? Let’s create 2025 with intention! Share your chosen word for the year with me—I'd love to hear it. Check out the list of inspiring words for ideas to get started. AbundanceBalanceCourageDepthElevateFreedomGratitudeHarmonyIntentionJoyLovePatiencePurposeResilienceSurrenderSpaceTrustVitalityWholenessWorthinessGrowth Empowerment Grace Clarity Transformation Alignment Confidence Which word speaks to you? Thank you for joining me on this reflective and empowering journey. Here’s to a year filled with depth, growth, and alignment. Let’s step into purpose together! 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to help more people discover the Stepping Into Purpose podcast. Happy New Year! 🎉
Turning 50: Reclaiming Self Worth and Embracing Celebration
26-12-2024
Turning 50: Reclaiming Self Worth and Embracing Celebration
Turning 50: Reclaiming Self Worth and Embracing Celebration Do milestone birthdays leave you reflecting on your self-worth, the stories you carry, or even feelings of unworthiness? You’re not alone—and this episode is here to inspire you to claim your worth and step into the next chapter with confidence and self-love. 🎉✨ In this solo episode, Lydia Gillman opens up about turning 50 and the profound lessons this milestone has brought. She shares her personal journey of learning to embrace vulnerability, overcome discomfort around being celebrated, and rewrite old stories that no longer serve her. In This Episode, We Cover:🌟 Unworthiness & Childhood Conditioning: How early experiences shape our beliefs about worthiness and how to begin unraveling them.Why perfectionism can block creativity and joy—and how to let go of the need to always “do more.” 🌟 The Healing Power of Being Seen: Why receiving love and celebration from others can feel uncomfortable but is essential for growth.How stepping outside your comfort zone can be a catalyst for reclaiming your self-worth. 🌟 Self-Worth as the Foundation for Purpose: Why knowing your innate value is the key to unlocking your full potential.The role of daily nervous system regulation practices in building emotional resilience. Practical Tools for Reclaiming Your Worth:💡 Celebrate Yourself: Start small—journal about your wins, share a moment of gratitude, or treat yourself to something special.💡 Breathwork for Self-Soothing: Try deep breathing exercises to calm your nervous system and shift anxious patterns.💡 Rewrite Limiting Beliefs: Use affirmations like “I am worthy as I am” to challenge and replace old narratives.💡 Mindful Presence: Carve out time for intentional reflection, whether through journaling, meditation, or simply sitting in stillness.💡 Vulnerability Practice: Open up to trusted loved ones and allow yourself to be celebrated—it’s a gift to both you and them! Resources Mentioned:📚 Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima – A powerful book on overcoming self-doubt and reclaiming your value.💡 Discover more tools for nervous system regulation and self-worth in my FREE mini-course: Thrive with Self Worth Sign Up Here! Let’s Connect:➡ Instagram: @lydiagillman.lovetoatee for more inspiration and resources.➡ Podcast Platforms: Subscribe to Stepping into Purpose on Apple Podcasts⁠, Spotify, and YouTube.➡ Book a FREE Connection Call: Explore how Lydia can support you on your journey to self-worth and purpose: Book here. Lydia’s reflections and tools in this episode will inspire you to celebrate the milestones in your life, embrace your innate worth, and step into the next chapter with courage and authenticity. #selfworth #50thbirthday #nervoussystemregulation #selflovejourney #highlysensitiveperson #lifepurpose
From Survival Mode to Thriving: Holiday Stress Hacks with Lisa Foster
20-12-2024
From Survival Mode to Thriving: Holiday Stress Hacks with Lisa Foster
Do the holidays leave you feeling frazzled, stuck in survival mode, or totally overwhelmed?  If so, you’re not alone—and this episode is here to help! 🎄✨ In this first episode of Season 3, I’m joined by the amazing Lisa Foster, a Cranio Sacral Therapist, host of the Real Life Momz podcast, and the guest of the most downloaded episode of Stepping into Purpose Season 1.  Lisa brings her wealth of experience to share actionable strategies for managing stress, calming your nervous system, and thriving during even the busiest seasons of life. In This Episode, We Cover: 🌟 The Nervous System’s Role in Stress: How your body’s survival mode was built for emergencies (like a bear attack) but gets triggered by modern-day stressors like holiday chaos or work deadlines. Why chronic stress wreaks havoc on digestion, immunity, and overall well-being. 🌟 Lessons from Nature: How animals naturally release stress and reset—and how we can do the same. The importance of not holding onto stress or energy that doesn’t belong to us. 🌟 For Highly Sensitive People (HSPs): Why highly sensitive individuals absorb others’ energy and emotions and how to protect your boundaries during social gatherings. Practical Stress-Relief Tools You’ll Love: 💡 Pause and Check In: Notice how and where stress manifests in your body to take the first step toward balance. 💡 Simple Breathwork: Use Lisa’s favorite breathing technique: inhale for 3 counts, exhale for 6. Repeat five times to activate your parasympathetic system and calm your mind. 💡 Shake It Out: Reset your nervous system by moving your body—shake, dance, or go for a walk. 💡 Humming or Singing: Stimulate your vagus nerve and shift your nervous system into “rest-and-digest” mode. 💡 Energy Awareness: Ask yourself, “Is this mine?” when overwhelmed by others’ stress, and visualize releasing what isn’t yours, and isn't serving you. 💡 Mindful Social Planning: Know what energizes or drains you (e.g., intimate one-on-one conversations vs. large group settings) and plan accordingly. 💡 Let Go of Guilt: Your presence is enough—release the need to meet every expectation. 💡 Create Reset Moments: Build in mini-breaks to recalibrate, whether it’s a quiet moment alone, a short walk, or a deep-breathing session. Lisa’s insights and tools are exactly what you need to bring calm, joy, and balance back into your life this holiday season—and beyond. Resources Mentioned: 🎧 Listen to Lisa Foster’s podcast, Real Life Momz on Apple, Real Life Momz on Spotify 🎧 Catch Lisa’s first guest appearance on Stepping into Purpose: "Magic Treatment - The Transformative Power of Cranio Sacral Therapy" Also checkout Lisa's Website: reallifemomz.com Subscribe and Listen to Stepping into Purpose: ➡ YouTube: @lydiagillman ➡ Apple: Stepping into Purpose Podcast ➡ Spotify: Stepping into Purpose Podcast Let’s Connect: 🌟 Follow me on Instagram for more inspiration: @lydiagillman.lovetoatee 🌟 Book a FREE connection call to explore how I can support you: Book here #holidaystress #nervoussystemregulation #highlysensitiveperson #selfcare #hsps #craniosacraltherapy #stressmanagement