Disabling Your False Self by Honouring Yourself with Katy Andrews

Deconstructing YOU

Katy Andrews is an accredited and experienced life and procrastination coach, accredited via The Coaching Masters and ICF.

Katy has been a coach for around 3.5 years, firstly working as a coach in the education sector supporting hundreds of people with confidence, time management, stress management and to achieve goals.

Now Katy has an online coaching business, traveling the world, has seen 11 countries so far and has time freedom.

Katy wants to inspire and motivate others to live the very best life possible, achieve goals and live a minimised stress free life.

Katy has a proven track record of helping people go from where they are in life to where they want to be. With her biggest successes to date being someone with ADHD is becoming a lot more focused, confident and achieving goals with Katys support and a lady realised her money mindset was holding her back from reaching her true potential and she had a lightbulb moment and then went on to start spending money on herself for the first time ever!

Katy focuses on procrastination because she dealt with it for decades and it can be crippling, frustrating and demotivating not to mention hold us back from reaching our full potential.

Katy's journey unfolds as a powerful narrative of breaking free from societal norms, navigating adversity, and finding strength within. Her experiences serve as an inspiration for listeners seeking authenticity, self-discovery, and the courage to follow their inner voice. In this episode, you’ll discover:

Embracing Change Amidst the Pandemic:

• Katy shares her transformative decision to sell everything and travel the world during the challenging times of COVID-19.

• The pandemic served as a catalyst, providing her the opportunity to reflect on her life, paving the way for significant personal growth.

Breaking Free from Conventional Expectations:

• Katy discusses feeling unfulfilled despite having a seemingly perfect life—job, house, and husband.

• The realization that something was missing led her to break free from societal expectations, focusing on self-discovery and happiness.

• Navigating Negative Responses:

• Katy encountered mixed reactions, especially from close circles, when sharing her decision to pursue a life of travel.

• Dealing with negativity involved breaking down concerns logically and holding onto the belief that taking risks aligned with her true desires.

• Navigating Adversity and Building Character:

• Reflecting on past relationships and family challenges, Katy emphasizes the importance of building inner strength and learning to challenge others when necessary.

• Adversities, including the passing of her mother, contributed to personal growth and a shift in perspective.

• Healing from Family Trauma:

• Katy opens up about her father's departure at 17 and the ongoing journey of making peace with the situation.

• Touchpoints like her wedding and her mother's passing brought up reminders of family trauma, prompting her to find solace within herself.

• Living with Unresolved Issues:

• Addressing the misconception of "living in the past," Katy discusses how unresolved issues can resurface during significant life events.

• Acknowledging these moments and finding alternative sources of support helps in navigating life's milestones.

• Listening to Intuition and Overcoming Fear:

• Katy delves into her experiences of not listening to her inner voice in the past due to fear.

• Embracing change and facing fears became crucial steps toward discovering her true desires and embarking on a journey aligned with her authentic self.

• The Illusion of Loneliness:

• Despite feeling alone during challenging times, Katy emphasizes the deceptive nature of the mind, highlighting that support and opportunities were always present.

• Overcoming the feeling of isolation involves recognizing the mind's tricks and understanding the broader support available.

• Mental Health and Self-Sabotage:

• Katy sheds light on the importance of prioritizing mental health and dispels the corporate-world portrayal of mental health initiatives.

• Acknowledging self-sabotage and victim mentality as barriers, Katy encourages listeners to navigate their mental landscapes for personal growth.