After a long break, Hilary Saxton returns to the Bounce Back Better podcast with a powerful reminder: the perfect time to start simply doesn’t exist. In this episode, Hilary gets honest about why she stopped recording and what finally pushed her to press record again.

Using her own experience as an example, she explores the real reasons people delay taking action—blaming busyness, waiting for things to be perfect, or convincing themselves they don’t have enough time. The truth? Often the only thing standing in the way is our own thinking.

Hilary challenges listeners to identify the one thing they’ve been putting off and take the first imperfect step today. From starting a business to getting back to the gym or pursuing a big goal, progress begins with small actions repeated consistently.

This episode is a practical and motivating reminder that momentum doesn’t come from waiting—it comes from starting.  

 

www.hilarysaxton.com

After a long break, Hilary Saxton returns to the Bounce Back Better podcast with a powerful reminder: the perfect time to start simply doesn&rsquo;t exist. In this episode, Hilary gets honest about why she stopped recording and what finally pushed her to press record again.
Using her own experience as an example, she explores the real reasons people delay taking action&mdash;blaming busyness, waiting for things to be perfect, or convincing themselves they don&rsquo;t have enough time. The truth? Often the only thing standing in the way is our own thinking.
Hilary challenges listeners to identify the one thing they&rsquo;ve been putting off and take the first imperfect step today. From starting a business to getting back to the gym or pursuing a big goal, progress begins with small actions repeated consistently.
This episode is a practical and motivating reminder that momentum doesn&rsquo;t come from waiting&mdash;it comes from starting.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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www.hilarysaxton.com

Hey, Hilary here and welcome to the Bounce Back Better podcast. Your past doesn't determine your future, no matter what you've experienced. Just know that it's possible to redesign your life from today by simply drawing a line in the sand and making a choice to live your best life.

Hit follow or subscribe and tune in weekly for episodes from me. 

Chat soon,

Hilary x

Hey, Hilary here and welcome to the Bounce Back Better podcast. Your past doesn't determine your future, no matter what you've experienced. Just know that it's possible to redesign your life from today by simply drawing a line in the sand and making a choice to live your best life.
Hit follow or subscribe and tune in weekly for episodes from me. 
Chat soon,
Hilary x

Bounce Back Better By Hilary Saxton

Hilary Saxton, known as the “Bounce-Back-Better Queen,” Her lifelong mantra is “We only have one life, so don’t settle for mediocre,” which has driven her to dizzying heights of success.

Hilary Saxton, known as the “Bounce-Back-Better Queen,” Her lifelong mantra is “We only have one life, so don’t settle for mediocre,” which has driven her to dizzying heights of success.

Why You’re Stuck — And How to Get Moving Today

Hilary Saxton shares a raw and honest reflection on what it really feels like to “almost win.” After placing second in a high-level speaking competition, she found herself caught between pride and disappointment, and realised this is something we all experience.

In this episode, Hilary unpacks why doing well can still feel like failure, and how our expectations shape our emotions more than the actual result. She introduces a simple framework to help you recognise the stories you’re telling yourself, the progress you’re overlooking, and the actions you’re avoiding.

Whether it’s business, fitness, money, or personal goals, this episode will challenge you to rethink what success actually looks like. You’ll walk away with a powerful shift in perspective and practical questions to get yourself moving again.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still falling short, this one will hit home.

www.hilarysaxton.com

hilary@hilarysaxton.com

Hilary Saxton shares a raw and honest reflection on what it really feels like to &ldquo;almost win.&rdquo; After placing second in a high-level speaking competition, she found herself caught between pride and disappointment, and realised this is something we all experience.
In this episode, Hilary unpacks why doing well can still feel like failure, and how our expectations shape our emotions more than the actual result. She introduces a simple framework to help you recognise the stories you&rsquo;re telling yourself, the progress you&rsquo;re overlooking, and the actions you&rsquo;re avoiding.
Whether it&rsquo;s business, fitness, money, or personal goals, this episode will challenge you to rethink what success actually looks like. You&rsquo;ll walk away with a powerful shift in perspective and practical questions to get yourself moving again.
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like you&rsquo;re doing everything right but still falling short, this one will hit home.
<a href="http://www.hilarysaxton.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.hilarysaxton.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773959900738000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0CckajFDrV5shPb1h5tMoa">www.hilarysaxton.com</a>
<a href="mailto:hilary@hilarysaxton.com">hilary@hilarysaxton.com</a>

I Came Second… But It Felt Like I Failed

Ever achieve something massive… then immediately shove it into the “no big deal” bin? In this straight-talking solo episode, Hilary gets brutally honest about the habit high achievers (especially women) fall into - downplaying wins so fast you barely feel the glow before it fades.

Fresh off a 30-hour trip home from New York (with five global Stevie Awards and an Able Book Award under her arm), Hilary realised she’d walked straight back into business-as-usual. No celebration. No pause. Not even a proper post. And that wake-up call sparked today’s episode: why we shrink our success and how it’s quietly sabotaging our identity, confidence, and momentum.

Using behavioural psychology, lived experience, and her signature no-bullshit clarity, Hilary unpacks the real culprits -  fear of judgment, tall poppy syndrome, imposter thoughts, invisibility conditioning, and survival mode - and how each one tricks your brain into believing your achievements are “irrelevant.”

In this episode you’ll learn:

Why achievement amnesia is real (and how your brain literally deletes your wins when you don’t honour them).

The psychology behind shrinking your shine — tall poppy syndrome, fear of judgment, and the “don’t take up space” conditioning so many women have absorbed.

How identity gets built (and destroyed) through repetition, celebration, and evidence.

The exact phrases to stop using (“It was nothing… anyone could have… just lucky…”) and what to say instead to rewire confidence.

How to show up unapologetically so your success fuels your next level instead of quietly dying in your laundry basket.

Your Challenge This Week →
Pick one win - big or small - that you brushed aside. Write it down. Say it out loud. Tell one person you trust. Then honour it with a small ritual: a toast, a walk, a moment of stillness, or a post if it matters. Bonus: Message someone else and celebrate their win. Evidence builds identity - yours and theirs.

 

🔗 More tools and resources: www.hilarysaxton.com
📕 Grab your copy of 3 Wines In: hilarysaxton.com/product/3-wines-in
✉️ Got a win to share? Email Hilary: hilary@hilarysaxton.com

Know someone who needs this?
Share this episode with the friend who keeps brushing off their brilliance. Remind them: you can’t build an empire by hiding your shine.

Ever achieve something massive&hellip; then immediately shove it into the &ldquo;no big deal&rdquo; bin? In this straight-talking solo episode, Hilary gets brutally honest about the habit high achievers (especially women) fall into - downplaying wins so fast you barely feel the glow before it fades.
Fresh off a 30-hour trip home from New York (with five global Stevie Awards and an Able Book Award under her arm), Hilary realised she&rsquo;d walked straight back into business-as-usual. No celebration. No pause. Not even a proper post. And that wake-up call sparked today&rsquo;s episode: why we shrink our success and how it&rsquo;s quietly sabotaging our identity, confidence, and momentum.
Using behavioural psychology, lived experience, and her signature no-bullshit clarity, Hilary unpacks the real culprits -&nbsp; fear of judgment, tall poppy syndrome, imposter thoughts, invisibility conditioning, and survival mode - and how each one tricks your brain into believing your achievements are &ldquo;irrelevant.&rdquo;
In this episode you&rsquo;ll learn:
Why achievement amnesia is real (and how your brain literally deletes your wins when you don&rsquo;t honour them).
The psychology behind shrinking your shine &mdash; tall poppy syndrome, fear of judgment, and the &ldquo;don&rsquo;t take up space&rdquo; conditioning so many women have absorbed.
How identity gets built (and destroyed) through repetition, celebration, and evidence.
The exact phrases to stop using (&ldquo;It was nothing&hellip; anyone could have&hellip; just lucky&hellip;&rdquo;) and what to say instead to rewire confidence.
How to show up unapologetically so your success fuels your next level instead of quietly dying in your laundry basket.
Your Challenge This Week &rarr; Pick one win - big or small - that you brushed aside. Write it down. Say it out loud. Tell one person you trust. Then honour it with a small ritual: a toast, a walk, a moment of stillness, or a post if it matters. Bonus: Message someone else and celebrate their win. Evidence builds identity - yours and theirs.
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🔗 More tools and resources: <a href="http://www.hilarysaxton.com" data-start="2203" data-end="2223">www.hilarysaxton.com</a> 📕 Grab your copy of 3 Wines In: hilarysaxton.com/product/3-wines-in ✉️ Got a win to share? Email Hilary: <a data-start="2336" data-end="2359">hilary@hilarysaxton.com</a>
Know someone who needs this? Share this episode with the friend who keeps brushing off their brilliance. Remind them: you can&rsquo;t build an empire by hiding your shine.

Stop Shrinking Your Shine - Before It Looses All Of It's Glow

Ever find yourself clinging to Plan A even when the universe is clearly yelling, “Not that way”? In this candid solo episode, Hilary unpacks why change feels so uncomfortable (hello, brain craving certainty) and how to pivot with purpose instead of panicking - so you can move from dead end to better direction without losing your footing.

Drawing on real-life stories (a last-minute New York trip for the Stevie Awards, the “whole new corridor of doors” reframe, and that netball/basketball pivot metaphor) plus bite-sized psychology, Hilary explains why our brains resist uncertainty - and how to plant one foot in your values while you rotate to a smarter play. You’ll walk away with her four-step pivot plan and practical examples from business (Netflix, Apple), relationships, and career moves.

In this episode you’ll learn:


Why certainty feels “safe” (and how to calm your nervous system before you choose your next move).


The 4-step Pivot Plan: pause before you panic, ask better questions, anchor to values, take imperfect action.


How to keep your purpose the same while changing direction (plant foot, rotate options).


The difference between victim mode and resilient mode when change is forced on you.


A simple script to spot the new door faster (“What could this be teaching me?”).

Your Challenge This Week →
When something veers off-plan, don’t fix it fast. First, take 3 slow breaths. Then journal two “better questions” you can ask, write one value you’re anchoring to, and take one imperfect action within 24 hours. Bonus: Notice any “closed door” and list three possible doors in the new corridor.

Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ejRGMZcNe4Y

🔗 More tools and resources: www.hilarysaxton.com
📕 Grab your copy of 3 Wines In: hilarysaxton.com/product/3-wines-in
✉️ Lightbulb moment? Email Hilary: hilary@hilarysaxton.com

Know someone who needs this?
Share this episode with the friend staring at a shut door. Remind them: plant your foot, pivot, and play the next pass.

Ever find yourself clinging to Plan A even when the universe is clearly yelling, &ldquo;Not that way&rdquo;? In this candid solo episode, Hilary unpacks why change feels so uncomfortable (hello, brain craving certainty) and how to pivot with purpose instead of panicking - so you can move from dead end to better direction without losing your footing.
Drawing on real-life stories (a last-minute New York trip for the Stevie Awards, the &ldquo;whole new corridor of doors&rdquo; reframe, and that netball/basketball pivot metaphor) plus bite-sized psychology, Hilary explains why our brains resist uncertainty - and how to plant one foot in your values while you rotate to a smarter play. You&rsquo;ll walk away with her four-step pivot plan and practical examples from business (Netflix, Apple), relationships, and career moves.
In this episode you&rsquo;ll learn:
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Why certainty feels &ldquo;safe&rdquo; (and how to calm your nervous system before you choose your next move).
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The 4-step Pivot Plan: pause before you panic, ask better questions, anchor to values, take imperfect action.
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How to keep your purpose the same while changing direction (plant foot, rotate options).
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The difference between victim mode and resilient mode when change is forced on you.
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A simple script to spot the new door faster (&ldquo;What could this be teaching me?&rdquo;).
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Your Challenge This Week &rarr; When something veers off-plan, don&rsquo;t fix it fast. First, take 3 slow breaths. Then journal two &ldquo;better questions&rdquo; you can ask, write one value you&rsquo;re anchoring to, and take one imperfect action within 24 hours. Bonus: Notice any &ldquo;closed door&rdquo; and list three possible doors in the new corridor.
Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ejRGMZcNe4Y
🔗 More tools and resources:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hilarysaxton.com" data-start="1839" data-end="1859">www.hilarysaxton.com</a> 📕 Grab your copy of 3 Wines In: hilarysaxton.com/product/3-wines-in ✉️ Lightbulb moment? Email Hilary: <a data-start="1970" data-end="1993">hilary@hilarysaxton.com</a>
Know someone who needs this? Share this episode with the friend staring at a shut door. Remind them: plant your foot, pivot, and play the next pass.

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