Uncharted & Unfiltered: The Journey Back to You

Are you tired of the noise, the expectations, and the pressure to conform? This is the space where we break free from the "shoulds" and dive deep into what truly matters—you. This isn’t about easy answers or sugar-coated advice; it’s your invitation to embrace the unknown, reclaim your path, and step into the unapologetic, bold version of yourself that’s been waiting to emerge. Join Cynthia Jamieson, Leadership & Life Coach as she explores what it means to live authentically, trust yourself, and journey towards the life you’re meant to live and lead —no filter needed. Get ready to feel more aligned, confident, and inspired as you walk your own path. Subscribe and don’t miss an episode of Uncharted & Unfiltered —because the journey back to YOU starts now. For more resources and to deepen our connection, visit www.cynthiajamiesoncoach.ca , where you can claim your free copy of <em

Uncharted & Unfiltered: The Journey Back to You is a education podcast hosted by Cynthia Jamieson, with 196 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Cynthia Jamieson hosts Uncharted & Unfiltered: The Journey Back to You, a education show with 196 episodes published.

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  E196: How To Tell If Fear Signals Danger Or Growth

  Sep 29, 202645 min

  Send us Fan Mail Fear can sound like wisdom, especially when you’re competent, responsible, and used to holding it together. But fear isn’t automatically a red light and it also isn’t proof you should jump. I’m Cynthia, and I’m sharing the framework I use when I’m standing at a decision point myself: how to tell when fear is pointing to danger, when it’s revealing a real constraint, and when it’s simply the discomfort of doing something new. If you’re weighing a career change, a new leadership role, a boundary, a difficult conversation, or a creative idea you haven’t said out loud yet, this will help you hear yourself more clearly. We talk about why high performers are so skilled at making fear sound “responsible” and how capability can quietly become captivity. I’ll walk you through practical examples, including financial fear for entrepreneurs and employees, and the difference between talking yourself out of something meaningful and talking yourself into something costly because you think courage always means yes. Then we build a simple risk container with four questions: what must I protect, what am I willing to risk, how long am I willing to try, and how will I know what to do next. You’ll also learn PACT, my grounding practice for the moment fear spikes: Pause, Awareness, Choice, Trust. It’s not a formula that decides for you. It’s a way to stay connected to yourself so you can take the next honest step without demanding certainty. I also share details on my Unseen Path 12-week beta group for people at a threshold who want to stop circling the same questions alone. If this helped, subscribe, share it with someone who’s at an edge, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s the decision you’re facing right now? Support the show Please rate and review with your honest opinion. Subscribe and share with your colleagues especially if you have worked with me and found value in the work we’ve done together. Connect with me in my favourite places, LinkedIn and Instagram and my website is: https://www.cynthiajamiesoncoach.ca/ Book a FREE Call to Explore Coaching Join the Free Community Join the Membership Make it a great week! Cynthia Jamieson Leadership Coach | Creator of The Self-Trust Arc™ | Intuitive Intelligence® Guide | ️ Host | Helping Leaders Lead From Self-Trust, Presence, and Truth

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  E193: What If Listening Is the Brave Part?

  Aug 4, 202613 min

  Send us Fan Mail What if the bravest thing you did today wasn't speaking up, but listening — really listening — to what's already happening inside you? In this episode, I share why the sentence "my body knew before my beautiful brain did" has followed me for years, and what happened in a coaching session when a client's single word — "annoyed" — became a doorway instead of a problem to fix. We talk about the difference between regulating our emotions and building a relationship with them, why every feeling carries information (even when it isn't telling the truth), and what it might look like to trust yourself again. Plus, a personal update on where I am in my thesis journey — and an invitation to join me this Thursday at The Porch Light. Support the show Please rate and review with your honest opinion. Subscribe and share with your colleagues especially if you have worked with me and found value in the work we’ve done together. Connect with me in my favourite places, LinkedIn and Instagram and my website is: https://www.cynthiajamiesoncoach.ca/ Book a FREE Call to Explore Coaching Meet Me On The Arc Join the Free Community Join the Membership Make it a great week! Cynthia Jamieson Leadership Coach | Creator of The Self-Trust Arc™ | Intuitive Intelligence® Guide | ️ Host | Helping Leaders Lead From Self-Trust, Presence, and Truth

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  E192: Stop Digging Up The Roots

  Jul 21, 202615 min

  Send us Fan Mail You know the moment: you set a boundary, send the email, start the hard conversation, then your brain demands immediate proof that it worked. You refresh the inbox, reread texts for tone, scan someone’s mood, and call it “being responsible” while your body feels anything but calm. We’re naming that pattern for what it is: digging up the roots before anything has time to grow. I share a recent coaching story that starts with an employee engagement survey and ends somewhere much deeper. The real issue is not the survey results, it is the hidden belief that we must manage other people’s feelings and protect ourselves from disappointment. From there, we break down one of the most useful distinctions in leadership development and self-trust: care versus control. Care prepares the soil by creating clarity, honesty, compassion, and safety. Control tries to force tomatoes to grow by chasing certainty and needing everyone to leave feeling a specific way. Then we shift into a cleaner, steadier way to lead: agency over responsibility. Agency keeps your focus on what you can control, your integrity, your listening, your contribution, and helps you release what was never yours to hold, like someone else’s reaction or choice. You’ll leave with a simple practice to build the muscle of trust: a 48-hour no-checking window that reduces anxiety, strengthens boundaries, and makes your leadership feel grounded. If this hits home, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who overchecks like you do, and leave a review so more people can find the path from control to self-trust. Support the show Please rate and review with your honest opinion. Subscribe and share with your colleagues especially if you have worked with me and found value in the work we’ve done together. Connect with me in my favourite places, LinkedIn and Instagram and my website is: https://www.cynthiajamiesoncoach.ca/ Book a FREE Call to Explore Coaching Meet Me On The Arc Join the Free Community Join the Membership Make it a great week! Cynthia Jamieson Leadership Coach | Creator of The Self-Trust Arc™ | Intuitive Intelligence® Guide | ️ Host | Helping Leaders Lead From Self-Trust, Presence, and Truth

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  E191: You Can Change Your Life One Small Choice At A Time

  Jul 7, 20261h 6m

  Send us Fan Mail Burnout is not always dramatic. Sometimes it looks like skipped breaks, a constant tight chest, snapping at people you love, and telling yourself you’ll rest after the next deadline. We wanted a grounded conversation about what actually helps, so we brought on life coach and Human Design practitioner Mary Okon to share the practices that helped her move from corporate burnout, daily migraines, and chronic pain into a healthier, more sustainable way of living and leading. We talk about why self-care can feel uncomfortable or even “wrong,” especially if you grew up in a work-first culture where taking time for yourself was judged. Mary breaks down how to start small, build trust with yourself through tiny choices, and use your focus intentionally so you stop reinforcing a loop of stress and complaints. We also get practical about leadership and authenticity: how to find safe spaces to practice being yourself, how community reduces isolation at the top, and how to become an observer of your reactions so you can respond with intention next time. Then we bring in Human Design as a self-awareness tool for leadership development, energy management, and decision making. Mary explains how people are wired differently, why some thrive on variety and movement while others need more rest, and how alignment signals, such as satisfaction or frustration, can guide your next step. If you’ve been forcing yourself into someone else’s “right way,” this conversation offers a clear permission slip to work with your nature instead of against it. If this resonates, follow the podcast, share it with a friend who needs a real break, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s one small act of self-care you’re willing to take today? ------------------------------------------------ 🎁 Exclusive Offer for Podcast Listeners Curious about Human Design and how it can help you better understand yourself, your decision-making, and the way you're naturally designed to lead and live? Mary has created a Human Design Mini Package exclusively for listeners of Uncharted & Unfiltered . ✨ What's included: Three 1:1 Human Design coaching sessions with Mary Personalized insights into your unique design Practical guidance to help you work, lead, and make decisions in greater alignment with who you are Investment: $550 USD Special listener offer: Use code JULY50 before August 7, 2026 to receive 50% off , bringing your investment to just $275 USD . 👉 Book your Human Design Mini Package here: HERE ------------------------------------------------ 💛 Continue the Conversation at Porch Light If today's conversation reminded you that you need more than inspiration—that you need a place to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself—I want to personally invite you to Porch Light . Porch Light is a free, live gathering inside my Be the Light community. There are no slides, presentations, or expectations—just honest conversations, coaching, reflection, and connection with people who are learning to trust themselves more deeply. Upcoming Porch Light Gatherings Thurs, July 9 Thurs, July 23 Thurs, August 6 Bring a question, a challenge, a decision you're wrestling with, or simply come and listen. You're welcome exactly as you are. Joining is free. 👉 Join the Be the Light community HERE Once you've joined, click Events to RSVP for the Porch Light session you'd like to attend. The porch light is on. I'd love to welcome you. Support the show Please rate and review with your honest opinion. Subscribe and share with your colleagues especially if you have worked with me and found value in the work we’ve done together. Connect with me in my favourite places, LinkedIn and Instagram and my website is: https://www.cynthiajamiesoncoach.ca/ Book a FREE Call to Explore Coaching Meet Me On The Arc Join the Free Community Join the Membership Make it a great week! Cynthia Jamieson 🧡🌱 Leadership Coach | Creator of The Self-Trust Arc™ | Intuitive Intelligence® Guide | 🎙️ Host | Helping Leaders Lead From Self-Trust, Presence, and Truth

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  E190: Awareness Without Choice Is Regret

  Jun 23, 202618 min

  Send us Fan Mail You already know the truth. The question is—are you willing to respond to it? In this episode, I explore the uncomfortable space between knowing something and actually doing something about it. Through a recent experience with my own health, I realized how often we override what we already know—not because we lack insight, but because we haven't made a conscious choice about how to respond. We'll unpack: Why awareness alone doesn't create change The difference between waiting and self-abandonment How to know when it's time to act versus time to pause What self-trust actually looks like in practice The PACT Framework and where you might be stuck within it If you've ever wondered why you keep ignoring what you already know, this one's for you. 🎧 Listen now, then tell me: What truth has been tapping you on the shoulder? Support the show Please rate and review with your honest opinion. Subscribe and share with your colleagues especially if you have worked with me and found value in the work we’ve done together. Connect with me in my favourite places, LinkedIn and Instagram and my website is: https://www.cynthiajamiesoncoach.ca/ Book a FREE Call to Explore Coaching Meet Me On The Arc Join the Free Community Join the Membership Make it a great week! Cynthia Jamieson 🧡🌱 Leadership Coach | Creator of The Self-Trust Arc™ | Intuitive Intelligence® Guide | 🎙️ Host | Helping Leaders Lead From Self-Trust, Presence, and Truth

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