Episode Description

In this episode, I sit down with Dr Katie Ford - a veterinary surgeon, speaker, and founder whose work around imposter syndrome has quietly helped thousands feel less alone.

We talk about what it’s like to build a life that looks successful on paper, while privately carrying self-doubt, perfectionism, and the fear of being found out. About the masks we wear to cope, the cost of holding it all together, and the slow, often uncomfortable work of learning how to see your own worth.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered whether they truly belong in the room — or felt like confidence was something other people were given, not something they’re allowed to grow into.

Show notes

A calm, honest conversation about imposter syndrome, burnout, identity, and the quiet shift from proving yourself to trusting yourself.

Themes explored

1. Feeling like an imposter - even when you’re capable
2. The pressure of being “the clever one”
3. Perfectionism as protection
4. Burnout and emotional armour
5. Being seen by the right person
6. Learning to belong to yourself

Key Takeaways

1. Feeling like you don’t belong doesn’t mean you don’t - it often means you care deeply.
2. You don’t become worthy by achieving more - worth was already there.
3. Coping mechanisms can harden us without making us broken.
4. Self-kindness can feel unfamiliar before it feels safe.
5. Belonging doesn’t come from certainty — it comes from staying with yourself.
6. Sometimes the work isn’t becoming someone new, but remembering who you already are.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. Katie Ford Vet
2. Vet Empowered
3. Katie Ford Vet Instagram
4. Books by Kristin Neff

Episode Description

Sarah Jayne Healey is a registered nutritionist, senior industry leader, and mum - but her journey didn’t begin with confidence or clarity.

In this episode of Notes from the Not There Yet, Sarah shares what it’s really like stepping into responsibility before you feel ready, navigating a career that barely existed when she started, and staying evidence-led in a world full of nutrition noise.

We talk about:

1. Taking on huge responsibility in your early 20s
2. Why social media has made nutrition both powerful and dangerous
3. The reality of breastfeeding, pressure, and maternal guilt
4. Why “what can I add?” matters more than “what should I cut?”
5. How simple, non-judgemental food choices can change family life

This is a conversation about trust - in your knowledge, your body, and your timing - when you’re not there yet, but you’re showing up anyway.

Show Notes

In this episode, we cover:

1. Choosing an unconventional degree — and backing yourself
2. Rejection, NHS cuts & finding your first role
3. Stepping into “too big” jobs at 22
4. Social media, misinformation & nutrition myths
5. Sports nutrition, endurance & fuelling performance
6. Breastfeeding, birth plans & maternal pressure
7. Family food without perfection or fear
8. Feeding millions — and why small exposure matters
9. Quick-fire wisdom + Not There Yet reflection

Guest: Sarah Healey

Registered Nutritionist | Senior Industry Leader | Mum

Instagram: @sarahjnutrition

1. Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re unqualified — it means you’re growing
2. Nutrition should be evidence-led, not algorithm-led
3. “Add, don’t restrict” is the most sustainable mindset
4. Small exposure creates lifelong habits
5. You can hold expertise and vulnerability at the same time
6. Feeding people is about trust, not perfection

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. Heinz

This is a short note, a written letter shared - not a lesson, not a launch, and not an announcement.

It’s a moment to pause and name where The Not There Yet Project is heading in 2026 - and why.

When I started this project, it was never meant to be about content for content’s sake. It was about connection. About creating a space where people navigating life’s messy middle could feel less alone.

Somewhere along the way, I realised I’d built something that was helpful - but noisy. And this year, I’m choosing to come back to the original intention: community, conversation, and spaces people can actually stay in.

In this episode, I share:

1. Why connection matters
2. Why I’m not building a personal brand
3. And what it means to create a space to belong before you’ve arrived

There’s nothing you need to do after listening.

Take what you need. Stay if it resonates.

You’re welcome here.

Key Takeaways

1. Connection matters more than content. Helpful content has value - but without community, it can still feel noisy and lonely.
2. Belonging comes before becoming. You don’t need to be fixed, finished, or figured out to earn a place.
3. This isn’t a personal brand. The goal isn’t visibility or scale - it’s creating spaces people can actually stay in.
4. The messy middle is allowed. Feeling in-between doesn’t mean something has gone wrong. It means you’re human.
5. There’s nothing you need to do. No urgency. No pressure. Take what you need, when you need it.