More Life, Less Drama:

Becoming Unfiltered: A Fresh start

In this episode, I return after a hiatus to the Life Drama Podcast, sharing a raw and unprepared reflection on the importance of being true to oneself.

Inspired by a recent epiphany, I speak candidly about shedding past personas, embracing imperfections, and pursuing a life that aligns with my true desires.

I also touch upon personal growth, the significance of gut instincts, and the power of authenticity in navigating life's challenges.

Additionally, I share personal anecdotes, including advice given to my daughter and experiences from a recent business retreat, underscoring my ongoing journey of self-discovery and steadfastness.

If you want to keep following along, be sure to subscribe and follow along on social media.

It’s going to be a great year!

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If you’re craving a calmer life but keep getting stuck in patterns of overthinking, avoidance, or emotional overwhelm… this episode is for you.
We often hear that drama is something to eliminate, but what if a little drama is exactly what’s needed to grow?

In this episode, you’ll explore the idea that not all discomfort is bad, and how the right kind of drama, the push to show up, try again, or feel something uncomfortable can actually be the thing that moves you forward.
Expect real-life reflections, mindset shifts, and encouragement to stop waiting for things to feel perfect and start showing up as you are.

You don’t need a whole new life. You need small, brave moves done consistently, with less internal chaos and a whole lot more self-trust.

Prefer audio? The 10-minute podcast version is live now on More Life, Less Drama. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/more-life-less-drama/id1686298779

Want more support to take action?
You’ll find my courses, coaching offers, and downloads here:
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You’ll learn:
Why rest without peace isn’t rest, it’s self-abandonment
How to spot the energy drain of indecision
What a “dread sprint” is (and why it works)
The power of starting with just one gritty minute
Why your identity, not your schedule is what drives follow-through
Simple thought shifts to rebuild your self-trust

This one is mindset gold. If you’ve ever said, “I don’t have time,” but secretly feel more tired not doing the thing… you’re going to feel seen.

Work with me:
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Join now and you’ll be ready for our next live sprint in October.
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Referenced in this episode:
This episode includes a concept inspired by Brooke Castillo of The Life Coach School Podcast. You can find her work at https://www.thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/
or by searching The Life Coach School Podcast in your podcast app.

You’re not lazy.
You’re not unmotivated.
And you definitely don’t need another productivity hack that adds to your load.

If you’re struggling to follow through, the real reason might be simpler and deeper than you think:

👉 You’re avoiding an emotion.

In this episode, I break down the truth most people never realise: it’s not the task that’s hard, it’s the feeling it brings up.

And that discomfort? It usually only lasts about 90 seconds.
But most people let it stop them for 90 days… or 90 months.

What We Cover:

- The surprising reason you’re avoiding your goals
- Why emotions, not laziness are the real blocker
- The science behind the 90-second emotional cycle
- How to feel a feeling and still take action
- Why “avoiding discomfort” costs you way more than feeling it ever will


This Is For You If You’ve Ever Said:
“I don’t feel like it.”
“I’ll do it later.”
“I just need to get in the right headspace.”

It’s not about headspace. It’s about learning how to sit with a feeling, and keep moving anyway.

Powerful Thought to Take With You:
“I can feel anything for 90 seconds”


Want Support? I’ve Got Two Ways to Help:

☑️ Ready to start small and finish what you started?
Here is the link to my FREE course, First Step To Success.
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💬 Got a question you want answered on the podcast?

Whether you’re stuck in a spiral, avoiding a goal, or just want my coaching perspective, I’d love to help.

Email your question to prue@pruesulicich.com.au, and I might answer it in an upcoming episode. (Anonymous is totally fine.)


References:
This episode references the work of Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, particularly her explanation of the 90-second emotional cycle, as shared in her book My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey.

Have you ever found yourself doing more personal development… only to feel worse?
You’re journaling, unpacking, “doing the work”—but instead of feeling clearer, you feel stuck in a spiral of self-analysis.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
In this episode, I talk about the trap that so many high-achievers fall into: thinking personal growth is about fixing yourself, healing everything, or figuring it all out before you’re allowed to move forward.
But that’s not it.
Personal development is about direction—not perfection.
This one’s real, reflective, and full of clarity if you’ve been spinning in your own mind.


What We Cover:
Why personal growth can feel heavier the more you do it
How “waiting until you’ve healed” can actually keep you stuck
The difference between healing and progressing
Why decisions move you forward faster than insight ever could
What to focus on instead when you’re caught in a fix-it spiral

Key Takeaways:
✅ You are not a project
✅ You don’t need to be fully healed to build something new
✅ Personal growth is meant to support your life, not overtake it
✅ Decisions—not breakthroughs—are what create momentum

Listen To This If You’ve Been Thinking:
“I’ve done so much work on myself… why am I still stuck?”
“There must be something else wrong with me I haven’t uncovered yet.”
“I can’t move forward until I figure this out.”

Want Support? I’ve Got Two Ways to Help:
💬 Got a question you want answered on the podcast?
Whether you’re stuck in a spiral, facing a big decision, or just want my coaching perspective, I’d love to help.
Email your question to prue@pruesulicich.com.au and I might answer it in an upcoming episode. (You can stay anonymous if you like.)
🧠 Ready for personalised support?
I currently have limited 1:1 coaching spots available. If you’re serious about doing the work and want help staying grounded, clear, and consistent—
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Ever walked past someone who didn't smile, and thought, “Are they mad at me?”
Or seen someone with a blank face in a meeting and assumed they hated your idea?

You're not alone and you're not broken.

In this episode, I share one powerful insight that has genuinely changed my day-to-day thinking: 60% of people interpret neutral facial expressions as negative. That stat stopped me in my tracks, and what I've learned since then has been a game-changer.

We dive into how this shows up in everyday life (especially in close relationships), why it creates so much drama, and exactly what to do instead.

What We Cover:
The sneaky drama caused by misreading neutral faces
Why your brain fills in the blanks with worst-case scenarios
How this habit shows up in families, at work, and even on Zoom
What to do in the moment to stay grounded and not spiral
How this awareness frees up energy and emotional space

Key Takeaways:
✅ Most people do misread neutral expressions, it's not just you
✅ It's your brain trying to protect you (but it often creates more drama)
✅ You can train your brain to interpret neutrals more calmly
✅ Peace comes from letting neutral be neutral

Free Download:
Neutral Isn't Negative: A Self-Coaching Guide

This simple guide includes:
Visual examples of neutral expressions
Thought prompts to interrupt spirals
Mindset shifts to reduce unnecessary drama

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Key Takeaways:
✅ You don’t need to justify your rhythm to anyone
✅ People might not understand and that’s okay
✅ Neutralising noise is part of following through
✅ Find your own version of success and stand in it


A Sample Boundary Statement:
“I know it might look like I’m always working in your eyes, but I actually like how my life is set up right now. My work gives me energy, I’ve got time for what matters, and I’d love your support even if it doesn’t look like your version of balance.”

Want Your Question Answered on the Show?
You can now submit a question and I might answer it in a future episode!
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A Warm Invitation:
If you’re a business owner who’s tired of half-finished projects and goals that keep getting pushed to “next week” this is for you.

🎯 I’m running a free class next week:
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You’ll learn the system I teach inside The Finishers Club to help you finally follow through even when life’s messy and your energy is low.

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You don’t need more motivation. You need a system that works. Let’s do it together.

Episode 100 is here, and this one is raw, real, and straight from the heart.
In this special milestone episode, I’m reflecting on what it’s taken to get here both in podcasting and in life. From navigating perimenopause and mental health struggles, to showing up when no one was watching, to finally speaking up in rooms I used to shrink in… this is the full-circle moment.
Whether you’ve listened to every episode or just found me today, I’m so grateful you’re here. This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered:
“Does any of this really matter?”

The answer is yes and I’ll show you why.

What We Cover:
Why most podcasters don’t make it past 20 episodes and what kept me going
How this podcast helped me survive the hardest year of my life
The real reason I started More Life, Less Drama
How personal growth still matters even when the results are slow or invisible
A message to anyone who feels unseen, unsupported, or misunderstood

Key Takeaways:
✅ You don’t need to be loud to be powerful
✅ The work you’re doing on yourself ripples out to your family, your community, the world
✅ There’s no such thing as wasted growth
✅ Your story matters, especially when it’s hard to tell

New Direction for the Podcast:
Going forward, I’m committing to:
Speaking up even more, no more shrinking or pleasing
More incredible guest conversations (plus solo episodes that teach!)
Maybe even a Q&A segment where I answer your real-life questions…watch this space!


How You Can Help This Message Grow:
🎧 Subscribe
📝 Leave a review (especially on Apple Podcasts: scroll down and tap “Write a Review”)
📤 Share this episode with someone who needs it
Free Resource Mentioned:

✨ The First Step to Success – Free Course
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The perfect starting point if you’re ready to get back on track, even if life feels messy right now.

92% of people don’t achieve the goals they set?
That stat can feel discouraging, until you understand why it happens.

In this episode, I’m diving into a game-changing mindset shift: the difference between decision fatigue (constantly rethinking your goals) and decision authority (committing and following through). If you’ve ever found yourself starting strong and then slipping into excuses, overthinking, or “maybe this isn’t the right time,” this episode is your wake-up call.

What We Cover:
The biggest reason most goals fail (hint: it’s not lack of motivation)
What decision fatigue looks like in real life
Why your brain tries to talk you out of things you've already committed to
How to choose grounded commitment over emotional storytelling
What it really takes to follow through on the things that matter

Key Takeaways:
✅ “I’ve already decided. Now it’s time to follow through.”
✅ Your goals don’t require perfection, they require consistency
✅ Quitting often sounds wise but is usually fear dressed up in logic
✅ Your brain will always offer you a way out… you don’t have to take it

Actionable Insight:
Start catching the moment where you want to quit or “pause” your goal. Instead, say to yourself:
“I’ve already decided. Now it’s time to follow through.”
Then ask: What’s the next smallest step I can take today?

A Warm Invitation:
If you’re tired of bouncing between plans and never quite finishing, I’ve got free tools to help:
📥 First Step to Success – my free mini course using the Proof Jar Method to help you start showing up daily

✨ Get it here
https://pruesulicich.com.au/first-step-to-success/

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Changing others is never the solution. I don't want to say it, but that is always out of your control. What you can control is yourself. And I highly recommend spending more time doing that instead of "fixing" others.

Ever find yourself thinking, “If they’d just do this, their life would be so much better…”
We’ve all done it, whether it’s about our partner, our kids, our friends, or a stranger on Instagram. But here’s the truth: trying to fix someone else’s life (even with good intentions) creates unnecessary drama, drains your energy, and distracts you from your own growth.

In this episode, we’re unpacking how to shift from fixing others to focusing on yourself and how this one change can create more calm, more clarity, and a whole lot less drama.

What We Cover:
Why offering advice without consent rarely lands well
The sneaky ways “helping” turns into controlling
How trying to change others is often a distraction from your own life
Why awareness is always the first step to change
How to let go of gossip, judgment, and unsolicited “fixing” energy

Key Takeaways:
✅ You’re not bad for wanting to help, but unsolicited advice rarely helps

✅ Trying to control others distracts you from your own growth

✅ Peace comes from focusing on what’s in your control…you

✅ More Self-responsibility, less judgment, every time

Actionable Insight:
The next time you feel the urge to “help” someone who hasn’t asked for it, pause.

Ask: Am I offering advice, or am I trying to fix?

Then turn the mirror around: What can I learn from this moment about myself?

A Warm Invitation:
If this episode resonates, you’ll love my free guided journal:
📝 30 Days of Intentional Thinking

It’s designed to help you shift your mindset one powerful thought at a time.
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Book Mentions:
A gift Collection of Friday Coach Like by Brooke Castillo- Page 12
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

Does personal development even work? And how do you know? Have you ever wondered if all your mindset work, identity shifts, and habit tracking is actually doing anything? This episode is the proof that it is.

This week I’m sharing something personal: my DISC profile results from 2019 compared to now in 2025 and the growth is undeniable. From people-pleasing and avoidance to precision, structure, and intentional follow-through, this transformation is real… and measurable.

Even if your growth isn’t showing up in obvious ways just yet, I promise it’s happening. This episode will help you see the power of small, consistent change, and why your identity is allowed to evolve.

What We Cover:
• What the DISC profile is and why it’s helpful for tracking growth
• My transformation from people-pleasing coach to focused formalist
• Why structure used to feel restrictive and now it sets me free
• How identity work, grounded commitment, and the proof jar helped me change
• Tangible ways to measure your own growth (even without a personality test)

Key Takeaways:

✅ You are not fixed, you’re always evolving
✅ Change happens gradually until suddenly you wake up and realise you’re different
✅ Your journal, your metrics, your habits—they are all proof
✅ Your nervous system, personality, or past behaviour does not define your future

Actionable Insight:

Think back to where you were 3–5 years ago. What were you thinking, doing, struggling with? What do you now do with ease that once felt impossible? Write it down.

Or take a personality tool like the DISC and compare it to an older version of yourself, you’ll be amazed at what you find.

A Warm Invitation:

If this episode lights you up and you’re ready to become someone who follows through (even if you’ve never done it before), start with my free course:

🎯 First Step to Success
Learn how to build small, daily proof that you’re becoming the version of you that finishes what she starts.

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Have you ever said, “Life just got in the way”? You had great intentions, a solid plan… and then a sick kid, a messy schedule, or your own exhaustion kicked in. Suddenly, you’re behind again and feeling like a failure.

This week’s episode is your reminder that your goals and your life aren’t separate. Your life is not the problem, it’s the environment in which your goals will be achieved.

I’m breaking down why this phrase is secretly stealing your power, how to reframe it, and how to move forward without needing perfect conditions.

What We Cover:
Why “life got in the way” is a sneaky excuse that disconnects you from your goals
How to reframe the phrase to keep your power and momentum
My own recent example of how I caught myself saying this, and shifted gears
Tangible strategies to adjust, recommit, and follow through (even when life gets messy)


Key Takeaways:
✅ You don’t need a perfect week to make progress
✅ Your goals must fit within your life, not outside of it
✅ You are allowed to adjust the plan without abandoning it

Try These Practices:
Catch the phrase when you say, “life got in the way.”
Tell yourself the truth about what happened and recommit.
Adjust instead of abandon- ask: What’s the smallest step I can take today?
Decide again - choose your goal with grounded commitment.


An Invitation:
If you’re tired of stopping and starting, and want to learn how to keep going no matter what life throws at you…

🎯 Grab these two free resources:
Follow Through on What Matters – a free masterclass to help you build sustainable momentum
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Time Audit Workbook – a simple tool to understand and reclaim your time
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✨ Get both in the show notes and start working with your life, not against it.

What happens when you stop spending money on non-essentials for 90 days? In this episode, I share my honest evaluation of my 3-month no spend challenge—what worked, what didn’t, and how it changed me (for the better).

If you’ve ever wanted to feel more in control of your money, your emotions, or your home environment, this episode will inspire you to try your own version of a no-spend goal. It’s not about deprivation, it’s about intentionality, clarity, and building self-trust.

What We Cover:
• Why I set a “no spend” goal and it had nothing to do with scarcity
• The surprising benefits (like more mental space and self-trust)
• How I handled temptation and desire
• What I actually bought and why I don’t regret it
• Tips to set up your own no spend challenge

Key Takeaways:
• Simplicity = freedom
• The fewer decisions you make about stuff, the more energy you have for what matters
• You can feel desire without always acting on it
• The real power is in keeping promises to yourself

My System:
• One goal: No spending on non-essentials for 3 months
• Daily tracking using a simple spreadsheet
• Clear boundaries around what “essential” meant to me
• A powerful evaluation process: What worked, what didn’t, and what I’d do differently

A Invitation:
Ready to build better habits, improve your self-trust, and follow through on your goals with less overwhelm?

Try my free course First Step to Success. It’s a simple way to take small, consistent actions toward a calmer, more aligned life.

🎯 Start now → https://pruesulicich.com.au/first-step-to-success/

Ever had an unsolicited opinion throw you off track? You’re working toward a goal, making progress, and then - boom - someone shares their thoughts, and suddenly, you’re questioning everything.

This episode is your reminder: your opinion of yourself matters more than anyone else’s.
I’m diving into how to recognise the difference between constructive feedback and unhelpful noise, plus giving you thoughts to think on purpose when others’ opinions start creeping in.

What We Cover:
1️⃣ How opinions (solicited or not) can derail you
• Why people love to share their thoughts, even when they’re not helpful
• How projection plays a role in negative feedback
2️⃣ Feedback vs. Noise: What’s Worth Listening To?
• Signs of constructive feedback that helps you grow
• How to filter out unhelpful opinions and stay focused
3️⃣ The Power of Your Own Thoughts
• Why your self-perception is the only thing that matters
• How to decide ahead of time what to think about yourself
4️⃣ Thoughts to Think on Purpose:
I am someone who does not abandon myself for the approval of someone else.
My opinion of myself matters more than anyone else’s opinion of me. (If my opinion of myself is negative, that’s what I need to work on changing.)
I can decide ahead of time what to think about myself no matter what outcome happens for this goal I am pursuing.
They are allowed to be wrong about me.
This feeling is just a set of sensations in my body and I can handle it.
My worth is not the stock market. It can’t go up and down just based on thoughts in other people’s brains. (Credit: Kara Loewentheil)
What I think about me is more important than what others think about me.

Key Takeaways:
✅ You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your goals.
✅ Constructive feedback offers solutions; unhelpful opinions do not.
✅ People’s opinions of you say more about them than they do about you.

Actionable Insight:
Next time you receive an opinion that makes you doubt yourself, pause. Ask: Does this help me move forward? If not, let it go and refocus on your goal.

A Warm Invitation:
If you struggle with follow-through because of doubt or external noise, my free First Step to Success course is for you. It will help you build the proof that you can stick to your goals—no matter what others think.

🎯 Start today for free: First Step to Success
https://pruesulicich.com.au/first-step-to-success/

🎧 Listen to episode 76: Never Be Offended Again
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/more-life-less-drama/id1686298779?i=1000673520146

What if I told you that the biggest successes in life don’t come from massive leaps, but from small, consistent steps? That’s the message I took away from a powerful International Women’s Day event, and it’s what I’m sharing with you in this episode.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by big goals or stuck in the start-stop cycle, this episode will remind you that every small action matters.

What We Cover:

1️⃣ Why small steps matter more than big moves
• “Small hinges open big doors.”
• The secret behind people who follow through on big dreams.

2️⃣ Lessons from a woman who ran 150 marathons
• She didn’t focus on the full journey—just the next stop.
• How breaking your goal into tiny, manageable steps makes all the difference.

3️⃣ How to take your next best step TODAY
• You don’t need to change everything overnight.
• One small thing today can lead to a completely different life tomorrow.

Key Takeaways:
✅ You don’t have to be 10 steps ahead—just one step ahead of self-doubt.
✅ The life you want is built on small, repeated actions—not one massive move.
✅ Don’t get lost in the big picture—focus on the next step in front of you.

Actionable Insight:
What’s one small action you can take today that moves you closer to your dream? Maybe it’s a 10-minute walk, making a healthy meal, or tackling that one thing you’ve been putting off. Start small, and watch how things change.

A Warm Invitation:
Need support in following through on what really matters? My final FREE masterclass is happening on March 11 at 6:30 PM AEST—this is your last chance to join!

🔥 Follow Through on What Matters—Even When You Feel Unmotivated
📅 March 11, 6:30 PM AEST
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