#190 The Courage to Stop Settling for Less

Find Your Voice, Change Your Life · Aug 13, 2026 · 34m

Today, I interview Kayla Middleton who spent much of her life speaking up for other people while finding it much harder to speak up for herself. Growing up in the UK, she was outgoing, expressive, and often seen as the responsible “good girl,” yet years of bullying and expectations shaped how she saw herself.

As she moved into adulthood, Kayla found herself settling for a life that felt limited. She believed struggle was simply part of growing up and that the “good life” was meant for other people.

In our conversation, Kayla shares the turning point that challenged that belief and helped her…