Girl, Choose Yourself!

What happens when everything you’ve built—your career, your independence, your identity—starts to unravel at the hands of an illness you didn’t see coming?

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Cathy Beederman, former tech exec turned reluctant expert in resilience, who shares what it’s like to face life with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome). From navigating devastating diagnoses to redefi...

In this solo episode, I talk about the thing I never thought I’d be doing at 50—training for my fifth major marathon. Spoiler: I used to believe I wasn’t built for endurance. Not physically. Not mentally. And certainly not over 26.2 bloody miles.

Turns out, I was wrong.
And maybe... so are you.

This episode is about so much more than running. It’s about:

• The sneaky stories we absorb early—about what we can and can’t do
• Why midl...

In this deeply personal episode, I share my unexpected 3-year journey from a regular wine drinker to embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle at age 50+. I discuss how my relationship with alcohol evolved from 'liquid courage' in my teens to a controlling presence in adulthood, my experience with the prescribed drug Naltrexone, and the surprising health benefits I've discovered—particularly the little-known impacts of alc...

What happens when the fairytale falls apart—more than once?

In this deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by mindset and confidence coach Deborah Blignaut, who shares her journey through divorce, widowhood, and ultimately, rediscovering herself. From marrying young and ignoring her gut, to walking away from a narcissistic partner, to losing the love of her life to cancer, Deborah's story is one of grief, resilience, and powerf...

At 24, Eimear thought she’d already missed the boat. No “real” job. No obvious path. Just a string of mismatched roles and a heavy sense of being behind.

Now, decades (and multiple reinventions) later, she’s here to call BS on the myth that it’s too late.

In this unapologetic and fire-fueled episode, Eimear busts open the cultural conditioning that tells women in midlife to sit down, shrink back, and stay small. She shares personal s...

We’re told to be team players. Not to make waves. To shrink ourselves to fit someone else’s version of success. But what happens when playing small stops working—and your body starts telling the truth?

In this episode, Cristina Amigoni shares how years of feeling invisible led to one powerful moment of walking out of a meeting and into a new chapter. She’s the co-founder of Siamo, a human-centered consultancy helping organizations n...

Your brain is naturally wired to cling to negative experiences like Velcro while letting positive ones slip away like Teflon. In this solo episode, Eimear Zone reveals why this evolutionary tendency sabotages our confidence and introduces powerful mental training techniques developed by Dr. Nate Zinnser, former Director of the Performance Psychology Program at West Point. Drawing from research used to train elite military personnel...

We live in a world that glorifies doing more—but what if the constant striving is actually working against you? In this episode, Rachel Redmond, an acupuncturist and functional medicine expert, unpacks why we’ve been conditioned to believe that productivity equals worth, and how that belief is running us into the ground.

Rachel shares how the imbalance of yin and yang energy affects women’s health, why so many of us feel exhausted d...

From Prison Cell to Personal Power: Rebuilding Self-Worth After Betrayal

After discovering her husband's multiple affairs, Nicole Banks found herself frozen with pain – unable to eat, sleep, or function. What followed was a journey through rock bottom that included divorce, depression, a serious error in judgment that led to prison time, and ultimately, a powerful path to reclaiming her self-worth. In this raw and inspiring con...

At age 60, while most of her peers were planning for retirement, Karen Cleveland found herself face-to-face with wild elephants, building a thriving safari business, and embarking on the most authentic chapter of her life. What began as a simple bucket list trip to Kenya unexpectedly transformed into NuNu's Kenyan Safaris, a soul-centered business that combines animal communication, spiritual connection, and conservation into ...

What happens when your body forces you to stop and listen? In this compelling conversation, Emma Green (The Tennis Elbow Queen) shares her journey from hospital burnout to building a thriving global digital business. After 30 years as a physical therapist, Emma found herself in the ER - a wake-up call that led to completely reimagining her work and life.

Learn how she transformed a crisis into an opportunity, building a business tha...

 Beyond the Hustle: Building a Purpose-Driven Business

In this inspiring conversation with Lyn Weinman, founder and president of KidGlove (a certified B Corp advertising agency), we explore how businesses can align profit with purpose. Lynn shares her journey from corporate success to meaningful impact, and how she's building a culture that prioritizes psychological safety and authentic connection over traditional "hustle ...

In this essential episode, we explore how setting healthy boundaries allows us to create what we want, protect what we value, and change what's not working in our lives. We examine common symptoms of poor boundaries, from feeling constantly exhausted to experiencing relief when commitments get canceled. The episode debunks the myth that boundaries are selfish, revealing instead how they reflect self-knowledge and self-respect....

In this empowering episode, Eimear shares insights on building authentic confidence, especially for introverts and quieter personalities. Through personal stories and practical strategies, she reveals how confidence isn't about being the loudest in the room, but about trusting yourself and taking purposeful action.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Introduction: Embrace Self-Trust and Soar

00:45 Building Confidence for Introverts

02:43 The...

In this profound episode, Eimear explores the ancient practice of Memento Mori and its modern applications. Through historical wisdom and contemporary examples, she reveals how contemplating our mortality can bring crystal clear focus to what truly matters in life, helping us move from distraction to purpose-driven living.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Introduction: Mary Oliver’s Question

00:49 The Power of Life's Finite Nature

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"Who does she think she is?" Whether you've heard this about others or wrestled with this question yourself, this critical voice often shows up right when we're about to do something bold. In this episode, we explore why this questioning voice appears (especially for women), where it really comes from, and most importantly - how to move past it. You'll learn three practical strategies for handling self-doub...

In this powerful first episode, Eimear introduces the concept of the "waiting room" - that place where we wait for permission, validation, or someone else to choose us. Through personal stories and honest reflection, she explores how we can break free from this pattern and choose ourselves instead. Join the conversation to ignite your journey toward a profoundly fulfilling life.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Welcome to...

Welcome to Girl, Choose Yourself! I’m Eimear Zone—author of The Little Book of Good Enough and my latest book, Choose Yourself. I’m also a mindfulness meditation teacher, coach, and mom of three, here to help you reclaim your power and live life on your own terms.

I started this podcast because, ten years ago, I left the UK and moved to the U.S. for my husband’s career. Deep in the chaos of raising our kids, I felt like li...