The Empowered Self Podcast with Krystal Long

Ep 8 Embracing Change: A Fresh Start in September

In this episode of The Empowered Self Podcast, Krystal Long discusses the theme of change, particularly as September symbolizes a fresh start. She reflects on her own experiences with change, emphasizing the importance of embracing it rather than resisting. Krystal shares strategies for navigating change, including viewing it as a series of small steps, grounding practices, and shifting self-narratives.
The episode encourages listeners to welcome new beginnings with curiosity and courage, reminding them that they don’t need to have everything figured out from the start.
Keywords / Tags:change, personal growth, fresh start, September, self-reflection, anxiety, coaching, empowerment, new beginnings, resilience
Takeaways:
September symbolizes a fresh start for many.
Change can be daunting but also a source of possibility.
Grounding practices help manage anxiety during change.
View change as a series of small steps.
Shift your self-narrative to embrace learning.
Reflect on the changes in your life.
Embracing change requires courage and curiosity.
You don’t need to have it all figured out on day one.
Focus on building the new rather than fighting the old.
Each September can be a turning point in life.
Sound Bites:
“Change disrupts our comfort zone.”
“Shift the story you tell yourself.”
“Here’s to fresh start, fresh strengths.”
Chapters:
00:00 – Embracing Change: A Fresh Start in September
06:02 – Navigating New Beginnings with Courage and Curiosity
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Little Steps, Big Courage Overcoming Agoraphobia.

In this solo episode of The Empowered Self Podcast, host Krystal Long shares her personal story of overcoming agoraphobia and the everyday battles with anxiety that once held her back. Through honesty and vulnerability, she reflects on how taking little steps led to big courage and how resilience, empowerment, and self-discovery can help us all move beyond fear.
This heartfelt conversation is for anyone on a healing journey, seeking personal growth, or simply needing a reminder that even the smallest step forward is an act of courage.
 
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Agoraphobia, Anxiety, Courage, Personal Growth, Overcoming Fear, Resilience, Empowerment, Mental Health Awareness, Storytelling, Healing Journey

From Zimbabwe to Ireland: Resilience, Coaching & Transformation with Liz Bromley Eps 6

In this episode of The Empowered Self with Krystal Long, I sit down with Liz Bromley, a senior HR leader, Deputy CEO of a large non-profit organisation, and professional coach.
Liz shares her powerful journey of leaving Zimbabwe with only two boxes and €800, navigating the uncertainty of starting over in Ireland, and finding strength through moments of loss, resilience, and courage. She reflects on how intuition guided her through life-altering decisions, the grief of leaving her home country, and how these experiences shaped her coaching philosophy and leadership.
Together, we explore themes of:
Navigating profound life transitions
Trusting intuition when options seem limited
Resilience in the face of adversity
The transformative power of coaching and personal growth
Liz’s story is a testament to how adversity can lead to empowerment and how coaching can help us emerge stronger on the other side.
 
resilience, transformation, coaching, empowerment, leadership, personal growth, adversity, intuition, Zimbabwe, Ireland, HR leadership, non-profit

Your Human Differentiators: The Qualities Only You Can Bring

In this solo episode, Krystal explores the idea of human differentiators — the qualities, experiences, and strengths only you can bring into the world. Why your unique traits matter in the age of AI and automation How to spot and nurture your own differentiators Reflections from Krystal’s personal journey and work in growth and empowerment
This episode is a reminder that what makes you different is exactly what makes you powerful.
 
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Being Human in the Digital World with Marie-Louise Marshall

In this inspiring conversation, Marie-Louise Marshall shares her journey from a high-powered corporate career in IT and pharma to helping leaders reconnect with their humanness in an increasingly digital world. We explore identity shifts, self-trust, and the vital role of human differentiators in the age of AI.
Marie-Louise’s message is clear: we lead best when we lead as fully human.
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The Shaky Bridge — Crossing from Fear to Freedom

In this reflective solo episode of The Empowered Self Podcast, host Krystal Long takes you to a quiet moment on Cork’s iconic Shaky Bridge. After decades of avoiding it, she finally steps onto its swaying wooden planks and discovers that courage doesn’t roar, it trembles. This heartfelt story invites you to reflect on your own “shaky bridge” and the small, imperfect steps that lead from fear to freedom.
 You’ll hear about:
How a childhood fear became a lifelong avoidance
The sensory details of finally crossing the bridge
The insight that courage can be wobbly and still count
A reflection prompt to help you move forward in your own life

Lucy Cronly: Resilience, Kindness, and Living True to Your Values

Episode Description / Show Notes
In this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Self Podcast, I’m joined by the inspiring Lucy Cronly.
Lucy opens up about her remarkable journey from working in social care, through a traumatic assault, injury recovery, and her son’s cancer diagnosis, to ultimately finding empowerment, purpose, and creativity through adversity.
We talk about the importance of kindness, the power of self-compassion, and how living true to your values can shape your life even in the most challenging times.
Lucy’s story is a testament to courage, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit and a reminder that no matter what we face, we can still choose to live with meaning and heart.
Episode Highlights
Lucy’s path from social care work to personal transformation
Overcoming life-changing challenges and trauma
The role of kindness and self-compassion in healing
Living in alignment with your values
Finding creativity and empowerment through adversity
Connect with Lucy Cronly
💼 LinkedIn: Lucy Cronly 🌐 Website: lucycronly.com or lucycronly.ie📧 Email: lucy.cronly@gmail.com📚 Book: The Right Shoes — available on Amazon
 
 

Welcome to The Empowered Self Podcast — Episode 0 Intro

Welcome to the very first episode of The Empowered Self Podcast with your host, Krystal Long, a life coach in training, facilitator, and storyteller who knows what it’s like to walk through darkness, navigate healing, and step into a new kind of life.
In this episode, Krystal shares why she created this soulful space, what you can expect in the weeks ahead, and the personal journey that led her here from over 25 years in the mental health system to discovering her voice, her agency, and her purpose.
This podcast is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, unseen, or unsure of the next step… but still carries that flicker of hope that whispers: there’s more for me than this.
You’ll hear about:
The vision and heart behind The Empowered Self Podcast
Krystal’s personal journey from surviving to thriving
How coaching, emotional intelligence, NLP, and somatic practices helped her reclaim her life
What’s coming next: inspiring guest conversations, practical tools, and soulful solo reflections
Your very first self-care reflection exercise
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Links & Contact:
 Email: empoweredselfpodcast@gmail.comInstagram & Facebook: @TheEmpoweredSelfPodcast_Krystal