Join Caroline in the 100th episode of The Perception Podcast! Caroline wants to say a huge thank you to all of her listeners for their support and her guests for sharing their incredible knowledge and content. She also talks about the importance of making your voice heard, why your dreams count and how you can build and continue to live your purpose. 

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Caroline started the podcast almost two years ago on the 21st of December 2022!
Believe in your dreams, actively work on them and surround yourself with people who support you and who will lift you up and give you guidance.
You don’t need to plan every next step in your journey meticulously, it’s ok to let go and trust your gut and intuition. If we trust in ourselves the next steps become apparent.

BEST MOMENTS

“I just thought I’d really like to make my voice heard and also allow the voices of others who are following their dreams to be heard”

“If we tend the garden small seeds turn into beautiful flowers”

“It’s primarily important to always, always follow your gut and allow yourself to see the signs”

 “Life happens and our perception of ourselves changes and we move away from this authenticity that we were born with”

 

CONTACT METHOD

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline

Join Caroline in the 100th episode of The Perception Podcast! Caroline wants to say a huge thank you to all of her listeners for their support and her guests for sharing their incredible knowledge and content. She also talks about the importance of making your voice heard, why your dreams count and how you can build and continue to live your purpose.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Caroline started the podcast almost two years ago on the 21st of December 2022!</li>
<li>Believe in your dreams, actively work on them and surround yourself with people who support you and who will lift you up and give you guidance.</li>
<li>You don&rsquo;t need to plan every next step in your journey meticulously, it&rsquo;s ok to let go and trust your gut and intuition. If we trust in ourselves the next steps become apparent.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
&ldquo;I just thought I&rsquo;d really like to make my voice heard and also allow the voices of others who are following their dreams to be heard&rdquo;
&ldquo;If we tend the garden small seeds turn into beautiful flowers&rdquo;
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s primarily important to always, always follow your gut and allow yourself to see the signs&rdquo;
&nbsp;&ldquo;Life happens and our perception of ourselves changes and we move away from this authenticity that we were born with&rdquo;
&nbsp;
CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge">https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge</a>
LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520">https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 </a>
Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline">https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline</a>

This is a podcast series about discovery, understanding, revelation and stories. 
How we perceive the world is rooted in everything that has influenced us throughout our lives, emotionally and psychologically. We become the sum of our parts and each of us have our own unique view of the world. 'Vision' truly is an act of interpretation. 

In this podcast series through fascinating conversations, I set about trying to understand how we form our perceptions, view different perspectives and examine how perception has influenced, inspired or hindered the lives of each of my unique guests. 



ABOUT THE HOST
Caroline Partridge is a unique and creative individual. She is an actress, puppeteer, educator and artist with funny bones. She loves a story and is expert at conveying wit and wisdom with warmth, understanding and empathy.

CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline

This is a podcast series about discovery, understanding, revelation and stories.  How we perceive the world is rooted in everything that has influenced us throughout our lives, emotionally and psychologically. We become the sum of our parts and each of us have our own unique view of the world. 'Vision' truly is an act of interpretation. 
In this podcast series through fascinating conversations, I set about trying to understand how we form our perceptions, view different perspectives and examine how perception has influenced, inspired or hindered the lives of each of my unique guests. 
 
ABOUT THE HOST Caroline Partridge is a unique and creative individual. She is an actress, puppeteer, educator and artist with funny bones. She loves a story and is expert at conveying wit and wisdom with warmth, understanding and empathy.
CONTACT METHOD FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline

The Perception Podcast

100 Episodes of The Perception Podcast

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode I'm joined once again by relationship expert and trauma specialist, the brilliant Sally Baker as we discuss the attitudes around wrongdoing in the media spotlight. In light of the recent allegations of misconduct by TV personality Gregg Wallace, we examine the possible reasons why in 2024, post 'Me Too' that women are still being gaslight and ignored when they come forward to expose bad behaviour and how this crisis at the BBC reflects larger societal concerns regarding the treatment of women speaking out against misogyny. So please join me as we look a life through a different lens.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Sally observes that despite being in 2024, the same banal sexualised behaviour continues in media, with "talent" being protected while women's complaints are systematically ignored or dismissed.
The entertainment industry's shift to independent production houses has created a vacuum in accountability, with neither broadcasters nor production companies taking full responsibility for misconduct.
There is a dangerous pattern where women are kept isolated and separated, preventing collective action that could drive meaningful change in workplace culture.
The normalisation of inappropriate behaviour through terms like "banter" has created a culture where misconduct is often dismissed or excused.
Complex workplace dynamics in TV production make accountability difficult, with freelancers feeling particularly vulnerable and established talent being protected despite misconduct.
The average age of children's first exposure to explicit online content has dropped to 8-9 years old, this is fundamentally altering young people's understanding of relationships and consent. Open communication between parents and teenagers about relationships is essential now more than ever, providing safe spaces at home is better than denial or avoidance.
There is a concerning increase in sexual violence and coercive behaviour among teenagers, linking it to unregulated online content and influencers like Andrew Tate.
Based on her own experiences in the industry since 1977, Sally can see how certain inappropriate behaviours have remained unchanged despite societal progress.

BEST MOMENTS

"It's hugely disappointing. Here we are 2024, we're still dealing with the same banal kind of making women feel really uncomfortable, same banal sexualized behavior." 

"Keeping our children ignorant doesn't keep our children safe." 

"You can't passively consume anymore... we have a responsibility to actually see what's going on and think critically and also act when we need to." 

"It's part of the same tapestry of where men can get away with stuff. And if women complain, then they are derided." 

"It's endemic in every aspect, the weft and wove of our society, and it's not getting dealt with, it's not getting resolved."



ABOUT THE GUEST

Sally Baker APAQAM

Sally is a highly experienced licensed and accredited award winning therapist, writer and speaker. She sees adults and young people face to face in London and worldwide via Zoom. She is trained to an advanced or master practitioner level in many of the latest therapeutic approaches all of which work rapidly and powerfully to resolve a wide range of presenting issues, and she leads workshops on resilience, achieving peak performance and how to recover from trauma and PTSD. Through her therapy work she is often in demand for her expert opinion on human behaviour and is frequently quoted in the international press, magazines, BBC Radio and influential on-line media platforms. 

Sally has written several books on key aspects of therapy: ‘7 Simple Steps to Stop Emotional Eating', ‘How to Feel Differently About Food', ‘The Getting of Resilience From The Inside Out' : https://amzn.eu/d/2ArYDFU

Socials & Contact

sally@workingonthebody.com 

www.workingonthebody.com

CONTACT METHOD

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode I'm joined once again by relationship expert and trauma specialist, the brilliant Sally Baker as we discuss the attitudes around wrongdoing in the media spotlight. In light of the recent allegations of misconduct by TV personality Gregg Wallace, we examine the possible reasons why in 2024, post 'Me Too' that women are still being gaslight and ignored when they come forward to expose bad behaviour and how this crisis at the BBC reflects larger societal concerns regarding the treatment of women speaking out against misogyny. So please join me as we look a life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Sally observes that despite being in 2024, the same banal sexualised behaviour continues in media, with "talent" being protected while women's complaints are systematically ignored or dismissed.</li>
<li>The entertainment industry's shift to independent production houses has created a vacuum in accountability, with neither broadcasters nor production companies taking full responsibility for misconduct.</li>
<li>There is a dangerous pattern where women are kept isolated and separated, preventing collective action that could drive meaningful change in workplace culture.</li>
<li>The normalisation of inappropriate behaviour through terms like "banter" has created a culture where misconduct is often dismissed or excused.</li>
<li>Complex workplace dynamics in TV production make accountability difficult, with freelancers feeling particularly vulnerable and established talent being protected despite misconduct.</li>
<li>The average age of children's first exposure to explicit online content has dropped to 8-9 years old, this is fundamentally altering young people's understanding of relationships and consent. Open communication between parents and teenagers about relationships is essential now more than ever, providing safe spaces at home is better than denial or avoidance.</li>
<li>There is a concerning increase in sexual violence and coercive behaviour among teenagers, linking it to unregulated online content and influencers like Andrew Tate.</li>
<li>Based on her own experiences in the industry since 1977, Sally can see how certain inappropriate behaviours have remained unchanged despite societal progress.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"It's hugely disappointing. Here we are 2024, we're still dealing with the same banal kind of making women feel really uncomfortable, same banal sexualized behavior." 
"Keeping our children ignorant doesn't keep our children safe." 
"You can't passively consume anymore... we have a responsibility to actually see what's going on and think critically and also act when we need to." 
"It's part of the same tapestry of where men can get away with stuff. And if women complain, then they are derided." 
"It's endemic in every aspect, the weft and wove of our society, and it's not getting dealt with, it's not getting resolved."
 
ABOUT THE GUEST
Sally Baker APAQAM
Sally is a highly experienced licensed and accredited award winning therapist, writer and speaker. She sees adults and young people face to face in London and worldwide via Zoom. She is trained to an advanced or master practitioner level in many of the latest therapeutic approaches all of which work rapidly and powerfully to resolve a wide range of presenting issues, and she leads workshops on resilience, achieving peak performance and how to recover from trauma and PTSD. Through her therapy work she is often in demand for her expert opinion on human behaviour and is frequently quoted in the international press, magazines, BBC Radio and influential on-line media platforms. 
Sally has written several books on key aspects of therapy: ‘7 Simple Steps to Stop Emotional Eating', ‘How to Feel Differently About Food', ‘The Getting of Resilience From The Inside Out' : <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/2ArYDFU">https://amzn.eu/d/2ArYDFU</a> 
Socials &amp; Contact
sally@workingonthebody.com 
<a href="http://www.workingonthebody.com/">www.workingonthebody.com</a>
CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge">https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge</a>
LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520">https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 </a>
Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline">https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline</a>

Misogyny and the Media with Sally Baker

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. I'm delighted to be joined once again by Relationship and Dating Coach Mila Smith. In this episode we tackle the sensitive subject of how to deal with divorce and separation at Christmas. Mila gives some excellent actionable tips on how to survive as a singleton when everything everywhere is geared towards family and togetherness, and how to deal with uncomfortable questions from your nearest and dearest. So please join me as we look a life through a different lens.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Through her personal and professional experience, Mila discovered that handwriting letters rather than typing them prevents impulsive sending and creates a tangible record of emotional healing that clients can reflect on over time. 
As someone who struggled to exercise alone, Mila found signing up for group classes was transformative - the financial commitment and social aspect helped her maintain consistency when she felt like giving up. 
Drawing from her own divorce experience, Mila learned to reframe personal blame by focusing on relationship circumstances, a technique she now uses to help clients process their separations more effectively. 
After witnessing many clients struggle with their first post-separation Christmas, Mila advocates for sometimes taking radical approaches like skipping family gatherings which is a strategy she's seen preserve mental health during vulnerable periods. 
Having worked with families during divorce, Mila observed that children are remarkably resilient and adapt better to new family structures than most parents expect, especially in today's world where blended families are increasingly common. 
Through her own journey of rebuilding after divorce, Mila discovered the power of local community groups and clubs in forming new friendship circles, regardless of age or circumstances. 
Despite being naturally extroverted, Mila found that teaching her clients to embrace occasional solitude and self reflection, rather than constant distraction, dramatically improved their healing process.

BEST MOMENTS

"The very first move is the most difficult to make. But when you do, I think you will notice the very quick change to your mood." 

"The moment I admit a mistake or admit a shortcoming is the moment I feel better... the minute you admit that mistake and say it out loud is the moment you start forgiving yourself." 

"Children usually will normalise it [seperation], even if you don't... they heal better than we adults do."

"Whatever you're feeling, that too shall pass." 



ABOUT THE GUEST

After 25 years in the corporate world, Mila Smith decided to dedicate her time to the field about which she’s absolutely passionate: helping women and men, as a certified Relationship & Dating Coach, find the love they deserve and build a happy relationship. Mila was once a solo mum with a rocky relationship history - until she realised it wasn’t about luck but about choices and mindset. That’s when she took control and transformed her love life. Her step-by-step programmes unlock the secrets to success through proven science-based methods.



Socials & Contact

Website: https://www.single-to-couple.com/

Blog: https://www.single-to-couple.com/relationshipdatingcoachblog

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mila-s-851bb870/

https://www.facebook.com/single2couple

https://www.instagram.com/single.2.couple/





CONTACT METHOD

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. I'm delighted to be joined once again by Relationship and Dating Coach Mila Smith. In this episode we tackle the sensitive subject of how to deal with divorce and separation at Christmas. Mila gives some excellent actionable tips on how to survive as a singleton when everything everywhere is geared towards family and togetherness, and how to deal with uncomfortable questions from your nearest and dearest. So please join me as we look a life through a different lens.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Through her personal and professional experience, Mila discovered that handwriting letters rather than typing them prevents impulsive sending and creates a tangible record of emotional healing that clients can reflect on over time. </li>
<li>As someone who struggled to exercise alone, Mila found signing up for group classes was transformative - the financial commitment and social aspect helped her maintain consistency when she felt like giving up. </li>
<li>Drawing from her own divorce experience, Mila learned to reframe personal blame by focusing on relationship circumstances, a technique she now uses to help clients process their separations more effectively. </li>
<li>After witnessing many clients struggle with their first post-separation Christmas, Mila advocates for sometimes taking radical approaches like skipping family gatherings which is a strategy she's seen preserve mental health during vulnerable periods. </li>
<li>Having worked with families during divorce, Mila observed that children are remarkably resilient and adapt better to new family structures than most parents expect, especially in today's world where blended families are increasingly common. </li>
<li>Through her own journey of rebuilding after divorce, Mila discovered the power of local community groups and clubs in forming new friendship circles, regardless of age or circumstances. </li>
<li>Despite being naturally extroverted, Mila found that teaching her clients to embrace occasional solitude and self reflection, rather than constant distraction, dramatically improved their healing process.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"The very first move is the most difficult to make. But when you do, I think you will notice the very quick change to your mood." 
"The moment I admit a mistake or admit a shortcoming is the moment I feel better... the minute you admit that mistake and say it out loud is the moment you start forgiving yourself." 
"Children usually will normalise it [seperation], even if you don't... they heal better than we adults do."
"Whatever you're feeling, that too shall pass." 
  
ABOUT THE GUEST
After 25 years in the corporate world, Mila Smith decided to dedicate her time to the field about which she’s absolutely passionate: helping women and men, as a certified Relationship &amp; Dating Coach, find the love they deserve and build a happy relationship. Mila was once a solo mum with a rocky relationship history - until she realised it wasn’t about luck but about choices and mindset. That’s when she took control and transformed her love life. Her step-by-step programmes unlock the secrets to success through proven science-based methods.
 
Socials &amp; Contact
Website: https://www.single-to-couple.com/
Blog: https://www.single-to-couple.com/relationshipdatingcoachblog
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mila-s-851bb870/
https://www.facebook.com/single2couple
https://www.instagram.com/single.2.couple/
 
 
CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge">https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge</a>
LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520">https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 </a>
Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline">https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline</a>

Coping with Divorce and Separation at Christmas with Mila Smith

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode I'm joined by Relationship and Dating Coach Mila Smith. Mila believes that there is no such thing as 'unlucky in love' and that our degree of success in matters of the heart is down to good, and often difficult choices. We look at how negative relationships create wear and tear on the emotional and physical body and why falling for someone is easy, but why keeping the relationship going may prove to be difficult. Mila dives deep into the complexities of daring as a single parent, she reveals the number one cause of breakups, and the perception shift needed to create a successful long-lasting relationship. So please join me as we look a life through a different lens.



KEY TAKEAWAYS
Through her experience and research, Mila has found that frustration is the leading cause of breakups, particularly when people's expectations around core values like money, family and politics don't align with reality.
Her training with the Global Love Institute revealed that unhealthy relationships cause measurable physical wear and tear on the body, while supportive partnerships act as natural stress reducers.
From both personal experience and professional observation, Mila learned that children adapt better to blended families when parents are open about dating rather than treating it as shameful.
Based on her successful marriage and coaching practice, Mila shares that whilst attraction sparks connection, lasting relationships require aligned values and genuine friendship
Through working with clients, she's discovered that success in online dating depends more on having the right mindset and choosing appropriate platforms than on the technology itself.
Mila's research shows that the critical work in a marriage needs to happen before it begins through detailed discussions.
From studying relationship patterns, Mila thinks that rising divorce rates reflect healthier social expectations rather than relationship failure.
Drawing from both personal and professional experience, Mila advises that healthy relationships require maintaining individual identities rather than losing yourself.

BEST MOMENTS

"There's no such thing as unlucky in love. It's got everything to do with my choices and my decisions." 

"Anyone can fall in love, building a successful, lasting, happy relationship is a completely different story." 

"Even if people can't normalise divorce, dating and forming a new family, I can tell you that the children will normalise it for you." 

"You have to go into dating with the point of view 'I'm looking at them, are they good enough for me?' Instead of worrying 'am I good enough for them?'" 

"We want attraction and passion, that goes without saying... but to have passion is not enough. Even connection is not enough." 

ABOUT THE GUEST

After 25 years in the corporate world, Mila Smith decided to dedicate her time to the field about which she’s absolutely passionate: helping women and men, as a certified Relationship & Dating Coach, find the love they deserve and build a happy relationship. Mila was once a solo mum with a rocky relationship history - until she realised it wasn’t about luck but about choices and mindset. That’s when she took control and transformed her love life. Her step-by-step programmes unlock the secrets to success through proven science-based methods.



Socials & Contact

Website: https://www.single-to-couple.com/

Blog: https://www.single-to-couple.com/relationshipdatingcoachblog

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mila-s-851bb870/

https://www.facebook.com/single2couple

https://www.instagram.com/single.2.couple/





CONTACT METHOD

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's episode I'm joined by Relationship and Dating Coach Mila Smith. Mila believes that there is no such thing as 'unlucky in love' and that our degree of success in matters of the heart is down to good, and often difficult choices. We look at how negative relationships create wear and tear on the emotional and physical body and why falling for someone is easy, but why keeping the relationship going may prove to be difficult. Mila dives deep into the complexities of daring as a single parent, she reveals the number one cause of breakups, and the perception shift needed to create a successful long-lasting relationship. So please join me as we look a life through a different lens.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Through her experience and research, Mila has found that frustration is the leading cause of breakups, particularly when people's expectations around core values like money, family and politics don't align with reality.</li>
<li>Her training with the Global Love Institute revealed that unhealthy relationships cause measurable physical wear and tear on the body, while supportive partnerships act as natural stress reducers.</li>
<li>From both personal experience and professional observation, Mila learned that children adapt better to blended families when parents are open about dating rather than treating it as shameful.</li>
<li>Based on her successful marriage and coaching practice, Mila shares that whilst attraction sparks connection, lasting relationships require aligned values and genuine friendship</li>
<li>Through working with clients, she's discovered that success in online dating depends more on having the right mindset and choosing appropriate platforms than on the technology itself.</li>
<li>Mila's research shows that the critical work in a marriage needs to happen before it begins through detailed discussions.</li>
<li>From studying relationship patterns, Mila thinks that rising divorce rates reflect healthier social expectations rather than relationship failure.</li>
<li>Drawing from both personal and professional experience, Mila advises that healthy relationships require maintaining individual identities rather than losing yourself.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"There's no such thing as unlucky in love. It's got everything to do with my choices and my decisions." 
"Anyone can fall in love, building a successful, lasting, happy relationship is a completely different story." 
"Even if people can't normalise divorce, dating and forming a new family, I can tell you that the children will normalise it for you." 
"You have to go into dating with the point of view 'I'm looking at them, are they good enough for me?' Instead of worrying 'am I good enough for them?'" 
"We want attraction and passion, that goes without saying... but to have passion is not enough. Even connection is not enough."  
ABOUT THE GUEST
After 25 years in the corporate world, Mila Smith decided to dedicate her time to the field about which she’s absolutely passionate: helping women and men, as a certified Relationship &amp; Dating Coach, find the love they deserve and build a happy relationship. Mila was once a solo mum with a rocky relationship history - until she realised it wasn’t about luck but about choices and mindset. That’s when she took control and transformed her love life. Her step-by-step programmes unlock the secrets to success through proven science-based methods.
 
Socials &amp; Contact
Website: https://www.single-to-couple.com/
Blog: https://www.single-to-couple.com/relationshipdatingcoachblog
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mila-s-851bb870/
https://www.facebook.com/single2couple
https://www.instagram.com/single.2.couple/
 
 
CONTACT METHOD
FACEBOOK - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge">https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge</a>
LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520">https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 </a>
Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline">https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline</a>

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