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Hannah is turning 47, so in this episode of The Purpose Pursuit, she shares 47 things she’s learned - or is still learning - along the way. From parenting, relationships and running a business to courage, regret, getting older and learning to do life your own way, this is a warm and honest reflection on the things Hannah wishes she’d known at 27 and the things she’s still working out at 47. Take the 5-minute free 'What's Next For Me?' check-in: whatsnextforme.scoreapp.com Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/PurposePursuitPB Join the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com The Purpose Pursuit Coaching: https://www.hellosidekick.co/thepurposepursuit Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/ Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmiller Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

Could it be that you don’t hate your job, but the environment you’re doing it in? Drawing on her own experiences, conversations with clients and examples from Sarah Wynn-Williams’ Careless People, Hannah explores seven signs of a toxic workplace. From leaders who create fear and take credit to micromanagement, poor boundaries and cultures where people no longer feel safe to speak up, this episode will help you take a closer look at what you may have started to accept as “just how it is here.”Take the 5-minute free 'What's Next For Me?' check-in: whatsnextforme.scoreapp.comGet The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/PurposePursuitPBJoin the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com The Purpose Pursuit Coaching: https://www.hellosidekick.co/thepurposepursuitConnect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmillerListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

September has a strange way of making us take stock. Children move up a year, routines restart and everyone seems to be moving forward - but what if you feel like nothing has changed for you? In this episode, Hannah explores why September acts as a psychological “fresh start”, why we often overlook the progress that doesn’t come with a promotion, certificate or big announcement, and why some of the years in which we feel we’ve achieved the least may actually be the years in which we’ve carried the most. We’ll think about maintenance seasons, invisible progress, and how small, consistent steps can add up to significant change. If you’re heading into September feeling a little stuck or wondering “shouldn’t I be further along by now?”, this one is for you. What progress have you made that you haven’t been counting? Take the 5-minute free 'What's Next For Me?' check-in: whatsnextforme.scoreapp.com Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/PurposePursuitPB Join the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmiller Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c Join The Purpose Pursuit Course: https://www.hellosidekick.co/thepurposepursuit

Why can rest feel so difficult when we know how much we need it? In this episode, Hannah explores why slowing down can feel uncomfortable, why getting more sleep isn’t always enough to leave us feeling rested, and the different kinds of rest we might actually be missing. She also looks at how our personalities shape what restores us, why one person’s idea of rest can feel like hard work to someone else, and how we can get better at noticing what we need before we reach empty. A practical and reassuring conversation about learning to rest well, even when life is full and there’s always one more thing that could be done. Take the 5-minute free 'What's Next For Me?' check-in: whatsnextforme.scoreapp.com Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuit Join the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com The Purpose Pursuit Coaching: https://www.hellosidekick.co/thepurposepursuit Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/ Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmiller Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

We often assume that becoming a better communicator is about learning the right techniques, choosing better words or becoming more confident. But what if communication is often less about skill, and more about capacity? In this episode, Hannah explores how stress, burnout and emotional exhaustion quietly shape the way we communicate at work and at home. From overthinking simple emails to snapping at the people we love or avoiding conversations altogether, she reflects on why communication becomes so much harder when we’re running on empty. Drawing on psychology, personal experience and practical reflection, Hannah shares why recognising your own capacity is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself and the people around you. Together, you’ll explore how to approach difficult conversations with greater clarity, why waiting is sometimes wiser than reacting, and how thoughtful communication begins long before we choose our words. This is an episode for anyone who has ever finished a conversation and thought, “That wasn’t really the version of me I wanted to bring.” Take the 5-minute free 'What's Next For Me?' check-in: whatsnextforme.scoreapp.com Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuit Join the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/ Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmiller Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

If you love books as much as Hannah does, this episode is for you. Join her for a relaxed conversation about the books she's loved recently, the ones she wouldn't necessarily recommend, and the titles she'd happily lend to a friend. Whether you're packing for a holiday or planning a quiet afternoon in the garden, you'll find plenty of inspiration for your summer reading list. Books mentioned: 1. Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke 2. Theo of Golden by Allen Levi 3. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 4. The Names by Florence Knapp 5. Whistler by Ann Patchett 6. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 7. You Are Here by David Nicholls 8. Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Take the 5-minute free 'What's Next For Me?' check-in: whatsnextforme.scoreapp.com Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuit Join the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/ Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmiller Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

Have you ever looked around and realised that your marriage feels different, your friendships have changed, your children need you in new ways and your parents are getting older, all at the same time? In this episode, Hannah explores the emotional and practical shifts that come with the middle years, offering thoughtful reflections and gentle questions to help you understand what's changing, both in your relationships and in yourself. Take the 5-minute free 'What's Next For Me?' check-in: whatsnextforme.scoreapp.com Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuit Join the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/ Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmiller Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

If you've ever struggled to ask for help, found it difficult to put something down, or felt secretly exhausted from being the person everyone relies on, this episode is for you. Hannah explores the competency trap, why receiving support can feel uncomfortable, and the subtle ways capable women become trapped by expectations, both other people's and their own. Discover your Purpose Type: hellohannahmiller.scoreapp.com Take the 5-minute free 'What's Next For Me?' check-in: whatsnextforme.scoreapp.com Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuit Join the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/ Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmiller Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

Have you ever found yourself thinking: "Is this it?" Not because life is bad. In fact, that's often what makes the question so confusing. In this episode, Hannah explores the fear of wasting your life, the tension between meaning and safety, and why so many of us feel restless despite having lives we're genuinely grateful for. She talks about midlife, purpose, comparison, regret, and the small changes that can help you feel more alive, more aligned, and more like yourself again. Because perhaps the answer isn't blowing up your life, it's paying closer attention to it. Take the 5-minute free 'What's Next For Me?' check-in: whatsnextforme.scoreapp.com Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuit Join the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/ Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmiller Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

What does “play” actually mean once you’re an adult with responsibilities, work, life admin and a very full calendar? In this episode, Hannah sits down with two brilliant play therapists to explore why play matters far more than we realise - not just for children, but for adults too. They talk about: what play actually is (and what it isn’t) why so many adults lose touch with it the connection between play, burnout and feeling fully alive why productivity can quietly crowd joy out of our lives what play can realistically look like in midlife and ordinary life We can so often turn everything into achievement, productivity or self-improvement, and we rarely allow ourselves to do things simply because they bring us joy. A thoughtful, fascinating conversation about joy, rest, presence, burnout, purpose and what it means to feel more fully human again 🤍 Guests are Lizzie Miller, Co-Founder of Living Well Family Services (contact her at www.livingwellfamilyservices.co.uk) and Emma Winmill, Co-Director of Urban Devotion Birmingham (contact her via www.urbandevotion.org) Books they mention: Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Stuart Brown M.D. with Christopher Vaughan find it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Play-Shapes-Brain-Imagination-Invigorates/dp/1583333789/ Michael Rosen's Book of Play: Why play really matters, and 101 ways to get more of it in your life by Michael Rosen, find it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Michael-Rosens-Book-Play-matters/dp/1788161912/ Why We Play: How to find joy and meaning in everyday life by Joanna Fortune, find it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-We-Play-meaning-everyday/dp/1909770868/ Take the 5-minute free 'What's Next For Me?' check-in: whatsnextforme.scoreapp.com Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuit Join the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/ Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmiller Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

This week’s podcast is basically a big “friends don’t gatekeep” episode 🤍 Hannah shares the small things making life feel easier, lighter and more manageable right now, from tiny systems and habits to random recommendations she's passionate about. Take the 5-minute free 'What's Next For Me?' check-in: whatsnextforme.scoreapp.com Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuit Join the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/ Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmiller Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

If everything feels urgent right now, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Hannah shares why the constant sense of urgency many of us live with might be the real reason we feel overwhelmed, foggy, and stretched. She talks about the power of adding small pauses into your day, not to slow everything down, but to help you think more clearly, respond more intentionally, and focus on what actually matters. Inside the episode, she covers: – why urgency narrows our thinking – how pausing helps us make better decisions – simple, realistic ways to build pauses into a full, ordinary life If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly reacting rather than choosing, this will feel familiar. Listen in, and see where a small pause might change things for you 🤍 Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuit Join the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/ Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmiller Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

Feeling stuck is something so many of us struggle to explain. For a lot of women, it can look like life being “fine” on the outside, but something feeling slightly off underneath. You’re holding a lot together, doing all the right things, and still wondering why you feel a bit lost or unclear about what’s next. In this episode, Hannah unpacks what stuckness really is (because it’s often not what you think), and share 7 simple questions to help you understand what might be going on beneath the surface. It’s about creating a little space, a bit more clarity, and a way forward that actually fits your real, full life, without overhauling your life. If you’ve been feeling stuck lately, this is a good place to start. Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuit Join the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/ Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmiller Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

Most of us are trying to be a lot of things, to a lot of people, all at once. Parent, partner, colleague, friend… alongside the invisible roles of organiser, supporter, problem-solver and the one who keeps everything running.It’s no wonder it starts to feel like too much. In this episode, Hannah explores why so many women end up trying to be everything to everyone, and why it’s so hard to step out of that pattern. She shares her own experience, what she sees in her coaching work, and some gentle ways to stay connected to others without carrying everything. If you’ve ever felt stretched, overextended, or quietly responsible for more than is yours, this might resonate. Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuit Join the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/ Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmiller Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c

Confidence is something many of us feel we should have figured out by now. Yet even capable, experienced adults still find themselves hesitating in certain moments - questioning whether they’re truly ready for the next step.In this episode, Hannah explores why “fake it till you make it” often leaves people feeling more like imposters, and why traditional confidence advice doesn’t reflect the reality of full, responsible lives.Drawing on ideas from The Purpose Pursuit, Hannah shares a more realistic approach to confidence - one rooted in understanding your personality, recognising your strengths, and building self-trust in a way that actually fits who you are.Get The Purpose Pursuit Book: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuit Join the community - The Purpose Pursuit Together: hellohannahmiller.substack.com Connect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/Connect with Hannah on Facebook: ​​https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmillerListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443c