COMPARISON: FRIEND OR FOE?
In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, host Anna Campbell sits down with writer, storyteller, and trauma-informed artist and educator Heidi Hinda Chadwick to tackle a challenge every creative and entrepreneur faces: comparison.
They explore the double-edged sword of comparison in the age of social media — how it can fuel inspiration, but also leave us feeling “not enough.” Anna and Heidi share personal stories and practical tools to help you shift your perspective and keep your creativity alive.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
Why comparison is so powerful in today’s hyper-connected world, and how to know when it’s serving you versus when it’s draining you.
How to use jealousy as a “treasure map” to uncover what you really want in your creative or business journey.
The three P’s of self-sabotage (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination) and how to move beyond them.
Simple practices to re-centre your confidence and joy.
Why there’s no single path to success, and how collaboration and community can replace competition.
How to ground yourself in your own growth and celebrate progress, instead of relying on external validation.
This conversation is a reminder that while comparison is inevitable, it doesn’t have to hold you back. Instead, it can inspire, motivate, and reconnect you with your unique strengths — helping you build a creative practice and business that truly reflects you.
FULL OF OURSELVES PODCAST
If you enjoyed this conversation, check out the Full of Ourselves podcast for women in business, co-hosted by Anna and Heidi. Now in its third season, it covers topics including:
Self-sabotage
The hustle myth
Overcoming the fear of mistakes
Toxic productivity
Handling criticism
Managing your money mindset
👉 Search for Full of Ourselves wherever you listen.
👉 Website: https://www.fullofourselvespod.com/
👉 Instagram: @fullofourselvespodcast
ABOUT ANNA CAMPBELL
Anna Campbell is the founder of The Good Girl Rebellion and the international bestselling author of Good Girl Rebellion (Rethink Press, 2025). She leads a cultural shift to dismantle “good girl” conditioning and replace it with bold, values-led leadership.
With over a decade of experience supporting women entrepreneurs, she specialises in mindset, pricing, visibility, and self-leadership. Her background includes scaling a start-up from zero to seven figures, lecturing in psychology, and ICF-accredited coach training with Martha Beck.
Anna is a sought-after speaker featured on BBC Radio, STV, The Scotsman, Huffington Post, and more. She also co-hosts the Full of Ourselves podcast.
👉 https://www.goodgirlrebellion.com/
👉 Intagram @annaccampbell
ABOUT HEIDI HINDA CHADWICK
Heidi Hinda Chadwick is a writer, life coach, and mentor who believes in expressing our creative genius.
👉 Website: https://www.heidihindachadwick.com/
👉 Substack: https://heidihinda.substack.com/
👉 Instagram: @heidihinda