KEYWORDS
Identity, ADHD, neurodivergence, sensitivity, self-worth, perfectionism, people pleasing, healing, intuition, boundaries, community, purpose, transformation
SUMMARY
What if the things you were criticised for were actually your gifts?
Alison Kerr shares her powerful journey from feeling “too much” and “not enough” to understanding who she really is. We talk neurodivergence, sensitivity, perfectionism, people pleasing, healing, intuition, boundaries and the search for belonging.
Alison’s story takes her from a chaotic childhood and years of trying to fit in, through relationships, motherhood, corporate life and burnout, into a deeper exploration of herself through Reiki, NLP, Theta Healing and Family Constellations.
And at the heart of it all is one beautifully simple realisation: “I like myself. I value myself.”
We also explore what happens when an old identity falls away before the new one has arrived — and why sometimes you’re not falling apart at all. You’re simply in the chrysalis.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• You are not necessarily who you learned to be.
• “Too much” can become your greatest gift.
• Perfectionism can be exhausting — letting go can be liberating.
• You don’t have to prove your experience to everyone.
• Boundaries create healthier, more reciprocal relationships.
• Find your people — community matters.
• You don’t need to know what comes next.
• Sometimes you have to become “goo” before you become the butterfly.
• Thriving can be as simple as: “I like myself. I value myself.”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Power of Now — Eckhart Tolle
Scattered Minds — Gabor Maté
The Power of Positive Thinking is Dr Norman Vincent Peale
The Three Waves of Volunteers and the New Earth — Dolores Cannon (2011)
Connect with Alison
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EmpowermentPath
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alisonkerr.empowermentpath/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-kerr-4775b23b/
Email - enquiries@empowermentpath.co.uk
Link to Join Alison’s Online Constellations WhatsApp group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/IKJoPoYJBE566AEGoR2CPE
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
FB: Inspired Healing
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions
🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios
🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
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