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  • 28. Discipline Over Motivation

    15:53||Ep. 28
    In this week's episode of Breen Time, Sabrina cuts through the noise about motivation and gets real about what actually changes your life: discipline.Motivation is a spark.Discipline is what keeps the fire alive when you're tired, busy, burnt out, not in the mood, or completely over the goal you set.And here's the truth most people don't want to accept: motivation isn't a strategy. Discipline is.You know the pattern: The late-night promises to wake up early, hit the gym, start that project. Then morning hits — and suddenly today is "too busy." The endless cycle of starting strong and fading fast. Building your entire life around waiting to "feel like it."Motivation is emotional. It's a mood. And moods don't last. The things that actually improve your life — your finances, health, relationships, career — are built on consistency, not bursts of enthusiasm.In this no-nonsense episode, Sabrina breaks down why routine matters, why structure matters, and why self-respect matters more than any emotional high. With practical clarity, she explores what discipline actually looks like, how to build it without rigidity or suffering, and why following through on small promises changes everything.You'll hear reflections on:Why relying on motivation sets you up to fail — and what to do insteadWhat real discipline looks like (hint: it's not cold plunges at 4 AM)How structure creates freedom instead of restrictionThe connection between discipline and self-respect — and why broken promises erode your identityWhy finishing tasks builds discipline faster than starting new onesPractical steps: daily anchors, cutting negotiation, using friction, realistic goals, closing the loopWhat a disciplined life actually feels like (lighter, quieter, smoother)Sabrina reminds us that discipline isn't about perfection, punishment, or living like a monk. It's simply this: you don't negotiate with yourself. You show up, whether you're in the mood or not. You treat your own word like it means something.This episode isn't about becoming hardcore or rigid.It's about removing chaos and replacing it with clarity. It's about building a life on evidence, not excuses.If you're stuck in cycles of procrastination, constantly overwhelmed by half-done tasks, or tired of letting yourself down, this episode offers straight-talking guidance and actionable steps.Breen Time is a weekly wellbeing podcast from Brum Radio, hosted by life coach and management consultant Sabrina Brown. New episodes every Monday.Connect with Breen Time:InstagramLinkedIn

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  • 27. 5 Things I've Learnt Through My Pain

    14:57||Ep. 27
    In this week's episode of Breen Time, Sabrina gets personal - sharing five powerful lessons pain has taught her about resilience, growth, and becoming stronger through life's hardest seasons.Pain is inevitable.It doesn't discriminate based on age, background, or circumstances. Everyone gets their turn - often more than once.And while we spend so much energy trying to avoid it, pain can be one of our greatest teachers... if we let it.You know the patterns: Running to distractions - holidays, socialising, work, the gym, endless scrolling. Numbing it with busyness, pretending you're just being productive. Ignoring the flashing warning light until something finally breaks down.Pain doesn't disappear because you avoid it. It waits. And the longer you run, the heavier it becomes.In this deeply honest episode, Sabrina shares what she's learned through her own painful seasons - the kind you don't post about, the kind that humble you. With compassion and clarity, she explores why facing pain is essential, what happens when we don't, and how suffering can actually become a source of strength and purpose.You'll hear reflections on:Why resisting pain only makes it heavier - and what happens when you finally sit with itHow unprocessed pain shows up as bitterness, resentment, apathy, and emotional shutdownThe way ignored pain decays your kindness, empathy, and trust in othersHow facing pain builds compassion, humility, and depth that comfort never couldReal examples of people who turned suffering into purpose - from J.K. Rowling to Viktor Frankl to Martin Luther KingWhy pain teaches resilience, patience, gratitude, and growth in ways easy seasons never willSabrina reminds us that pain isn't a punishment - it's a teacher. When processed in a healthy way, it becomes a platform for wisdom, empathy, and courage.This episode isn't about glorifying suffering.It's about showing that there's strength - and even purpose - on the other side of it.If you're in a season that hurts, struggling to make sense of loss or disappointment, or wondering how to move forward after betrayal or burnout, this episode offers compassionate guidance and reassurance.Breen Time is a weekly wellbeing podcast from Brum Radio, hosted by life coach and management consultant Sabrina Brown. New episodes every Monday.Connect with Breen Time:InstagramLinkedIn

  • 26. Healthy Boundaries Part 2: What To Do When Other People Don't Respect Your Boundaries

    19:02||Ep. 26
    In this week’s episode of Breen Time, Sabrina explores what to do when people don’t respect your boundaries - and how to hold your ground without guilt, anger, or over-explaining.Setting boundaries is one thing.Keeping them, especially when others push back, is another.You know the situations:The coworker who keeps piling work onto your plate.The family member who expects unlimited access to your time.The friend who leans on you constantly but never seems to show up for you.Boundaries protect your energy, time, and emotional wellbeing — but only when they’re consistently enforced. And for many of us, that’s where it gets uncomfortable.In this episode, Sabrina builds on the Healthy Boundaries conversation and turns the focus outward, looking at how to deal with people who ignore, challenge, or repeatedly test your limits. With compassion and practicality, she shares why boundary-crossing happens, how our own patterns can unintentionally reinforce it, and what it actually takes to change the dynamic.You’ll hear reflections on:Why some people ignore boundaries (and what it says about them — and us)How mixed signals quietly teach others that your “no” is negotiablePractical ways to hold boundaries at work without damaging relationshipsHow to navigate family expectations with calm and firmnessWhat to do when friendships become one-sided or emotionally drainingWhy consistency matters more than perfect wordingSabrina reminds us that boundaries aren’t about controlling other people — they’re about self-respect. The people who value you will adapt. The ones who don’t may resist. And both responses give you valuable information.This episode isn’t about becoming rigid or cutting everyone off.It’s about learning to say no with clarity, to stop over-explaining, and to choose peace over people-pleasing.If you struggle to hold your limits, feel guilty for prioritising yourself, or notice resentment building in your relationships, this episode offers practical guidance and reassurance.Breen Time is a weekly wellbeing podcast from Brum Radio, hosted by life coach and management consultant Sabrina Brown. New episodes every Monday.Connect with Breen Time:InstagramLinkedIn

  • 25. Jealousy: The Emotion That No One Wants to Talk About

    27:50||Ep. 25
    In this week’s episode of Breen Time, Sabrina explores one of the most uncomfortable - and most misunderstood - human emotions: jealousy.It’s something almost everyone experiences, yet few people feel able to talk about openly.That quiet sting when someone else gets the opportunity you wanted.The knot in your stomach when a friend’s success highlights your own doubts.The sudden insecurity when you fear being replaced, overlooked, or left behind.Rather than seeing jealousy as something shameful or “bad,” Sabrina reframes it as a signal - an internal message pointing towards fear, insecurity, and unmet needs. When we learn to listen to that signal with honesty and compassion, jealousy becomes an invitation for growth rather than something that controls our behaviour.In this episode, Sabrina gently unpacks what jealousy really is, why it shows up, and how it can quietly shape our relationships, confidence, and self-respect if left unchecked. She also shares practical, grounded ways to work with jealousy - both when you feel it yourself and when it’s directed towards you by others.You’ll hear reflections on:The difference between envy and jealousy, and why it mattersHow insecurity, comparison, and fear of replacement fuel jealous feelingsWhy jealousy often says more about our inner world than other people’s actionsA five-step process for handling jealousy in a healthy, adult wayHow to respond when colleagues, friends, or family members are jealous of youWhy quiet confidence and self-respect are your strongest protectionWith warmth and clarity, Sabrina invites you to meet jealousy with awareness rather than judgement — and to use it as a tool for understanding yourself more deeply, rather than something to suppress or act out.This episode isn’t about pretending you never feel jealous.It’s about learning how to recognise it, understand it, and choose responses that protect your peace and support your growth.If you’ve ever struggled with comparison, felt threatened by someone else’s success, or noticed jealousy affecting your relationships, this episode offers reassurance, insight, and a grounded way forward.Breen Time is a weekly wellbeing podcast from Brum Radio, hosted by life coach and management consultant Sabrina Brown. New episodes every Monday.Connect with Breen Time:InstagramLinkedIn

  • 24. Imposter Syndrome

    16:08||Ep. 24
    In this week’s episode of Breen Time, Sabrina explores a struggle that affects far more people than we realise — especially those who are capable, committed and quietly high-achieving: impostor syndrome.That persistent feeling of being a fraud.The fear of being “found out.”The belief that your success is down to luck rather than ability.In this episode, Sabrina gently unpacks what impostor syndrome really is, why it shows up so strongly in thoughtful and conscientious people, and how it can quietly shape our choices, confidence and sense of worth. Rather than treating it as a personal flaw, she reframes it as a learned pattern - one that can be recognised, challenged and softened.You’ll hear reflections on:Why impostor syndrome is not humility, but hidden self-doubtHow perfectionism, comparison and upbringing feed the inner criticThe real cost impostor syndrome takes on confidence and opportunityWhy high performers are often the ones who feel it mostPractical, compassionate ways to start trusting your own recordWith honesty and warmth, Sabrina invites you to look at that inner voice with curiosity rather than judgement, and to begin separating your achievements from your fears. This episode isn’t about forcing confidence — it’s about building trust in yourself, one honest step at a time.If you’ve ever struggled to accept praise, hesitated to step forward, or quietly questioned whether you truly belong, this episode offers reassurance, clarity and a grounded way forward.Breen Time is a weekly wellbeing podcast from Brum Radio, hosted by life coach and management consultant Sabrina Brown. New episodes every Monday.Connect with Breen Time:InstagramLinkedIn

  • 23. I Just Want To Be Happy!

    12:05||Ep. 23
    In this week’s episode of Breen Time, Sabrina unpacks a phrase many of us have said - often without realising what we’re actually asking for: “I just want to be happy.”It sounds simple, even hopeful. But more often than not, it’s something we say when life feels off - when work is draining, relationships feel misaligned, or we’re quietly carrying a sense of dissatisfaction we can’t quite name.In this episode, Sabrina explores what sits underneath that desire for happiness, why it’s so easily misunderstood, and how chasing an undefined version of it can leave us feeling even more lost. Rather than treating happiness as a constant state or a finish line, she reframes it as something more grounded, personal and sustainable.You’ll hear reflections on:Why “I just want to be happy” is often really a cry for reliefHow happiness differs from joy - and why calm is often overlookedWhy comparison and vague goals keep us stuckHow to begin defining your version of happiness, without pressure or perfectionThe everyday habits and boundaries that quietly support a happier lifeWith honesty and compassion, Sabrina invites you to slow down, get curious, and question the stories you’ve inherited about what happiness is supposed to look like. This episode isn’t about chasing highs or forcing positivity - it’s about clarity, alignment and building a life that feels right for you.If you’ve ever felt stuck, restless, or unsure why “being happy” feels harder than it should, this episode offers perspective, reassurance and a gentler way forward.Breen Time is a weekly wellbeing podcast from Brum Radio, hosted by life coach and management consultant Sabrina Brown. New episodes every Monday.Connect with Breen Time:InstagramLinkedIn

  • 22. When You Can't Fix The Problem

    14:43||Ep. 22
    In this week’s episode of Breen Time, Sabrina explores one of the hardest experiences we face as human beings: the moment you realise that something in your life simply can’t be fixed.It might be a relationship that’s broken beyond repair, a loss that reshapes everything, a diagnosis, or a future you worked towards that suddenly disappears. Whatever form it takes, there comes a point where effort, determination and positivity no longer change the outcome - and that realisation can feel devastating.We live in a culture that glorifies control and resilience at all costs. “Try harder.” “Stay positive.” “Fix it.” But what happens when life doesn’t respond to effort? When the usual tools no longer work?In this episode, Sabrina gently guides you through what happens when you hit that wall - emotionally and mentally - and why the way forward isn’t about fixing the problem, but learning how to live with what you can’t change.You’ll hear reflections on:Why our brains struggle so deeply with situations we can’t controlThe emotional stages many of us move through when life unravelsHow denial, exhaustion and withdrawal often show up before acceptanceWhy acceptance isn’t giving up - and what it actually makes possibleHow to begin rebuilding, slowly and compassionately, after loss or disappointmentSabrina speaks openly about the discomfort, grief and identity shifts that come with these moments - and why facing reality, however painful, is often the first step toward real healing. Rather than offering quick fixes or platitudes, this episode creates space for honesty, gentleness and grounded reassurance.If you’re in a season where you feel stuck, broken, or worn down from trying to hold everything together, this conversation offers perspective, comfort and a reminder that coming back to yourself doesn’t happen all at once - but it does happen.Breen Time is a weekly wellbeing podcast from Brum Radio, hosted by life coach and management consultant Sabrina Brown. New episodes every Monday.Connect with Breen Time:InstagramLinkedIn