Full Episode Page: Behind the Mask: Identity Work for Women Who Want More
Episode Summary
Sadie joins host Kelly Berry to expose the “scripts” we inherit and the masks we wear to stay safe, liked and successful. They unpack why identity work fuels intentional living, how awareness turns habit into choice, and the small but powerful steps that let women trade people pleasing for purposeful self-leadership. Expect real stories, practical prompts and an invitation to rewrite your own role.
Find Out
- How identity scripts silently direct your choices
- Whether self-leadership and people pleasing can coexist
- The best way to rewrite labels that limit you
- What happens when awareness replaces autopilot
- Why intentional living starts with a single question
Links
- Life Intended Official Website
- Life Intended on Instagram
- Life Intended on LinkedIn
- Sadie Wackett Website
- Sadie Wackett on LinkedIn
- Kelly Berry Website
- Kelly Berry on LinkedIn
- Kelly on Instagram
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Why identity work matters for intentional living
02:50 Awareness vs. Habit: The foundation of self-leadership
04:00 What identity really is—and why it’s rarely chosen
07:00 The early labels we absorb and how they impact mindset
13:00 Wearing the mask: When identity creates emotional dissonance
16:00 Multiple roles, split identities, and the cost of fitting in
21:00 Self-inquiry prompts to reclaim your identity
25:00 Final reflections: Living with intention and rewriting your story
Life Intended is a podcast and coaching platform for women who are ready to stop waiting and start leading. Co-hosted by Kelly Berry and Sadie Wackett, each episode explores self-leadership, identity, emotional wellness, and living with intention.
About Kelly Berry
Kelly Berry is a strategic business leader, coach, and founder of Life Intended. She helps women build clarity, confidence, and alignment in life and work. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband American entrepreneur Nick Berry and daughter Vivienne. Her life is a testament to the power of resilience and intention.
🔗 kellyberry.info | @lifeintendedpodcast
About Sadie Wackett
Sadie Wackett is a C-suite HR executive, certified coach, and co-founder of Life Intended. She supports women through leadership transitions, self-trust, and personal transformation. Sadie is originally from the UK and now lives in South Florida with her husband, daughter and dog, Pickles.
🔗 sadiewackett.com | LinkedIn
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