Room to Grow Podcast with Emily Gough

A big part of our growth is knowing our limitations. Sounds ironic, I know. But setting boundaries is one of the areas we often struggle with most, for one simple reason: we hate disappointing others…

Every single relationship in our life can teach us something. Even the ones that end badly. By reframing each challenging experience as a lesson, rather than a setback, helps us grow and move on with…

Today, we’re talking about abortion. Because as women, men, all genders, all nationalities, all abilities, all income levels and beliefs, we don’t talk about it enough. Or seemingly ever. Even as a C…

Every single experience teaches us something. But what we choose to do with those lessons is what sets us apart. Integrating the wisdom we gain from every mistake, challenge, trauma and heartbreak is…

The things we really want in life often, ironically, prevent us from being truly happy. When we spend more time thinking about what we don’t have rather than what we do, we get impatient and often de…

Today’s episode is a very quick but important reminder: life can change in an instant. You never know when you might say goodbye to someone for the last time. I don’t mean this to take a morbid left …

Breaking up with a friend isn’t something we think about often. While most of us accept that a romantic relationship may not last forever, we seem to think every friendship should last for life. But …

The feeling of regret can weigh us down for life. People often spend a lifetime wishing they could turn back time and make a different decision about something in the past. But I came across a quote …

Because “I’ve got this” doesn’t leave room for allowing anyone else to show up for you.

We have a culture of minimizing our needs to preserve our vulnerability and try to prevent rejection.

I played …

I posted this on social media on my birthday months ago, and people have referred back to it often. It turned out to be my most-saved post of 2021!

I refer back to this list often too, because these …

Pull up a seat, because there are some things we need to discuss. And this could completely alter your entire dating experience for the better.

We're talking about the key things to observe when you'…

Not only that, BE that space for others.

Because all it takes is one word, the recognition from one person to ignite a complete course corre…

They can be helpful in some instance…

I'm delighted to introduce you to today's guest!

Kute Blackson is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select gro…

One key ingredient to any relationship is always maintaining that genuine sense of curiosity about your partner. 

And part of curiosity isn't only about the asking of questions - it's about the liste…

A quickie episode for you today all about softening - because you’ll never really look back and think about how you wish you had slammed the door harder, shouted more loudly, or had more of a meltdow…

Our emotions are data and are flashing lights to what we care about.

And sometimes, we can feel as though certain emotions make us feel weak. Or, we've been stuck in the mode of "the strong one" for …

Not everyone deserves a place in your heart.

But one thing I know for sure is that closing ourselves off isn’t the answer either.

 Boundaries can become fortresses.

Then we wonder why no one can ever…

The liminal space is the in-between, the transitionary period, that awkward and uncomfortable phase when you're on the precipice of moving towards the new, but haven't quite arrived yet.

It's when yo…