Bifocal vision means seeing someone on two levels at the same time—their personality, lived experiences and protective patterns, alongside their deeper Self, or soul.

In this episode of The Victoria Penfold Podcast, I share how I hold this concept in psychosynthesis counselling, and how we can bring it into our relationship with ourselves and others.

In this solo episode, I talk about:

• What bifocal vision means.

• How understanding our blueprints and patterns gives us a choice about change.

• Creating space to connect with the soul within.

• Seeing ourselves and others with compassion, whilst holding boundaries.

• Taking responsibility for our own behaviour and letting others take responsibility for theirs.

• Mel Robbins’ “Let them” and “Let me” approach.

We can recognise someone’s story and see them with compassion whilst still holding boundaries around harmful behaviour. We can also offer ourselves that same understanding as we build new patterns and a life that feels true to us.

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GLIMMERS: FINDING JOY, SAFETY AND CONNECTION ALONGSIDE PAIN

Glimmers are small moments of goodness, joy, hope, safety and connection—even when life feels difficult. In this episode of The Victoria Penfold Podcast, I share how these moments can help us recognise what matters to us and guide the life we want to build.

In this solo episode, I talk about:

• How joy and growth can exist alongside pain and grief.

• Looking back and recognising moments when we felt fully ourselves.

• My own glimmers of independence, purpose, learning and connection.

• Using those moments as clues for our future.

• Seasonal reflection, boundaries and choosing one small intention.

The goal isn’t to recreate the past exactly. It’s to recognise what made those moments meaningful and create more opportunities for those qualities in our lives now.

Watch the episode here:

https://youtu.be/jstd-wHdH70

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Endings are a natural part of life, but that doesn’t make them easy.

Some endings are chosen, while others happen outside our control. They can be expected or sudden, and sometimes they leave us without the conversations or closure we wanted.

In this solo episode, I explore:

🔚 The different types of endings we experience

⚖️ Why endings can bring grief, relief, fear and freedom at the same time

🧠 How attachment styles can influence the way we respond

💭 Why losing an imagined future can be as difficult as losing what we had

🌱 How to support ourselves through an ending in a healthy way

📅 How routines, nutrition, exercise, financial planning and community can create stability

✍️ How personal rituals can help us create our own sense of closure

🚶 How to move forward without dismissing what the experience meant

I also reflect on endings within my own life and what they have taught me about closure, acceptance and letting go.

Moving forward doesn’t mean that what ended wasn’t meaningful. It means allowing ourselves to acknowledge what happened while gradually making space for what comes next.

What has helped you move through an ending? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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