Eff The Plan! Podcast: Recent Episodes
Louise Pegg
Celebrating the rollercoaster of life in our 30's and 40's. A podcast all about embracing the messiness of life, looking forward to the years ahead and letting go of the things your younger self thought you 'should' have done by now.
We've probably all heard that what we eat can impact our wellbeing and in today's episode I get under the science of how and why this is the case with Nutritional Therapist, Kate Delmar-Morgan.
Topics we cover:
- How basic fundamentals of health come from nutrition
- The gut-brain connection
- Personalised nutrition tests
- How nutritional support can help therapy
- The role of a nutritionist in a mental health journey
- Breaking down habitual nutritional goals
- Nutrition and children
- How to choose a good supplement
Resources:
British Association of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine: https://bant.org.uk/
Complementary and natural healthcare council: https://www.cnhc.org.uk/
Institute for Optimum Nutrition: https://www.ion.ac.uk/pages/category/our-media
Kate Delmar Morgan, Nutritional Therapist
Kate Delmar Morgan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katedmnutrition/
Kate's Website: https://katedelmarmorgan.co.uk
Kate’s Email: info@katedelmarmorgan.co.uk
The Bodart Practice Website: https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk/
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In this episode I talk about the impact yoga can have on a healing journey and how it supports the mind-body connection with Yoga Teacher Ana Maria.
Topics we cover:
- How Yoga supports our overall wellbeing
- The science behind the impact of yoga
- The impact of movement on healing
- Yoga as part of your healing journey
- Finding a trauma yoga teacher
Resource:
Trauma-sensitive yoga training: https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/
Ana Maria Conneely, Yoga Teacher
Ana Maria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awaytolivewell/
Ana Maria’s Website: https://www.awaytolivewell.com/
The Bodart Practice Website: https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk/
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In this episode, we are breaking down what therapy is all about with our resident Clinical Psychologist Natalie Bodart. If you’ve ever wondered whether therapy was right for you, what is involved and how it can help you this is the perfect conversation to start with.
Topics we cover:
- How to recognise if therapy is right for you
- When it’s the right time for therapy
- How to find the right therapist for you
- What is involved in a therapy session
- How therapy can help you
- How taking a holistic approach to therapy can support overall healing
- Understanding the mind-body connection
Resources:
National Institute of Clinical Therapies: https://www.nice.org.uk/
The Holistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist
Natalie Bodart: The Bodart Practice
Natalie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnataliebodart/
The Bodart Practice Website: https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk/
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Have you ever wondered what’s really driving your financial decisions? Well in this episode I discuss that and more with Financial Behaviourist Jacquette Timmons. As a Financial Behaviourist, Jacquette deals with what she describes as ‘the human side of money’. By that, she means the emotions, mindset & psychology behind the choices we make about money.
Topics we cover:
- The emotions and psychology behind our money habits
- Money Mindset
- Subconscious financial behaviour
- Your money vision
- What a healthy relationship with money looks like.
- How to become more intentional about how we spend our money
Jacquette Timmons- Financial Behaviourist
Jacquette’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacquettemtimmons/
Jacquettes Website: https://www.jacquettetimmons.com/
The Financial Wheel: https://www.jacquettetimmons.com/wheel/
The Experimental Wellbeing Studio
That Studio Space Website: https://www.thatstudiospace.co/
That Studio Space Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that.studiospace/
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Whatever fertility journey you are on, there is no denying the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. In this conversation, I discuss everything from managing your emotional energy and looking after yourself, to supporting others and finding peace with difficult decisions.
Topics we cover:
- How to prepare yourself for a fertility journey
- How to manage your emotional energy
- Miscarriage and where to find help
- Egg freezing, making the decision
- Want different things to your partner
- How to support others who are going through a difficult fertility journey
Dr Natalie Bodart - Clinical Psychologist
Natalie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnataliebodart/
The Bodart Pracice Website: https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk/
Resources:
Kara Davey, Baby loss Clinical Psychologist: https://www.karaclinicalpsychologistinsussex.co.uk/
Baby loss support group: http://supportingthesilentstruggle.co.uk/monthly-support-group/
Soften, soothe, allow meditation: https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/#guided-meditations
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Personal finances are often something we don’t get to grips with early enough in life, but it's never too late to start.
In this episode, I speak to Financial Advisor, Lisa Conway Hughes about how we can make our money work harder for the future we want. Lisa offers so much proactive and helpful advice, I never thought I’d enjoy a conversation about money this much!
Topics we cover:
- Financial roles within the household
- How men and women perceive money differently
- What are our big financial triggers
- How to make a financial plan
- Where to start when it comes to investing
- Financial resources for beginners
- Helping children to learn about money
- Money Mindset
- The role of a financial advisor
- Pension planning
Lisa Conway-Hughes - Financial Advisor
Lisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misslollymoney/
Ladies Finance Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladiesfinanceclubuk/
Lisa’s Website: https://misslolly.com/
Resources:
Investors Chronicle
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What is a sound bath, is sound healing for everyone, why is it good for calming stress and anxiety? We answer all of those questions and more in today’s episode.
My guest Selda Goodwin is a psychic healer who uses the power of sound to help others find space for healing. She has worked in the wellness industry for 20 years and is an expert on using sound to move the body into a rested state, to find inner balance and alignment.
Topics we cover:
- What is a sound bath
- What to expect from sound healing
- How sound can impact emotions and our nervous system
- The science behind sound healing
- Sound healing for stress and anxiety
- Sound healing for children
- The history behind Tibetan bowls
- When we’re most receptive to sound
- How to find a sound healer
Selda Goodwin
Selda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seldasoulspace/
Selda’s Website: https://www.seldasoulspace.com/
The Experimental Wellbeing Studio
That Studio Space Website: https://www.thatstudiospace.co/
That Studio Space Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that.studiospace/
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Dating in your 30s is a whole different ball game, sometimes it can be fun, sometimes frustrating and other times just plain boring. If you’ve found yourself on the dating hamster wheel but think it’s time to re-evaluate what you want. Or if you actually want out of your relationship and back into dating, Relationship Coach Beck Thompson might have just the advice you need.
Topics we cover:
- How to navigate the world of dating in your 30s
- Discovering your values
- Having the tricky conversations early on
- Setting relationship boundaries
- How to keep a clear mind when dating
- Dating burnout
- Self-love languages
- How to move away from a long-term relationship
- How to change the course of conflict
- How to have the breakup conversation
Beck Thompson: The Relationship Circle
Beck’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_relationship_circle/
The Relationship Circle Website: https://www.therelationshipcircle.com/
The Experimental Wellbeing Studio
That Studio Space Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that.studiospace/
That Studio Space Website: https://www.thatstudiospace.co/
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If you’ve heard about using acupuncture for women’s health and fertility in particular, this episode with Hannah Pearn includes everything you need to know about how it works, why acupuncture is a great tool to support your reproductive journey and how it can also help with other aspects of menstrual and hormonal health.
Topics we cover:
- What is acupuncture and how it works
- Chinese medicine, meridian lines & balance
- Acupuncture for women’s menstrual and hormonal health
- Acupuncture and fertility
- Managing the stress, cortisol and adrenaline in our bodies
- How acupuncture can support digestion, stress, sleep, the immune and nervous systems
- Fertility awareness
- Getting your menstrual cycle in a healthy place
- When to use acupuncture in your pregnancy journey
- Acupuncture for labour
Hannah Pearn - Fertility and Women’s Health Acupuncturist
Hannah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahpearn/
Hannah’s Website: https://hannahpearn.com/
Fertility Support Trained Acupuncturists: https://www.fertilitysupport.expert//
British Acupuncture Council: https://acupuncture.org.uk/
The Experimental Wellbeing Studio
That Studio Space website: www.thatstudiospace.co
That Studio Space Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that.studiospace/
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There are over 30 symptoms of perimenopause, so how do we know how to identify them, what should we do if we suspect we’re going through it and most importantly, what can we do to feel better?
Perimenopause health coach, Polly Warren is here to answer all of these questions and more in today's episode, as well as kindly sharing her own experience of going through perimenopause and how it took four years before she connected all the dots and realised what it was.
Topics we cover:
- What is the perimenopause
- What are the symptoms and signs of perimenopause
- How to manage perimenopause with diet, exercise and mindfulness
- What to do if you’re experiencing perimenopause symptoms
- The Impact of coffee and alcohol during perimenopause
- HRT for managing perimenopause
- Perimenopause and Complementary therapies
Polly Warren - Perimenopause Coach
Polly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/
Polly’s Website: https://www.pollywarren.com/
Perimenopause symptom list: https://www.pollywarren.com/perimenopause
The positive perimenopause podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-positive-perimenopause-podcast/id1620012299
The Experimental Wellbeing Studio: www.thatstudiospace.co
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The amount of information about fitness and diet out there is just overwhelming so how do we know where to start if we feel like we’re starting from scratch? I’m joined today by Barre Studio Owner, Barre Instructor and Nutritionist Nesse Cannon who is here to break down the basics for us.
Topics we cover:
- The fundamentals of movement and nutrition for women as we age
- Early menopause
- Surviving Cancer
- Metabolism after 35
- Why Barre is such a great form of exercise
- How mental health can play into starting or sticking to fitness routines
- Getting support when you’ve neglected yourself
- Flowstate - what is it and how to find it
Nesse Cannon - Boutique Barre Studio Owner
Nesse’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebarrebetch
Barrefly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barreflyldn
Barrefly's website: https://www.barreflyldn.com/
Nesse’s Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Here-Healthy-Beginners-Guide-Workbook/dp/B0B289XR2K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NP1OAIPNT3YP&keywords=nesse+cannon&qid=1660917003&sprefix=nesse+cannon%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1
Resources if you have been affected by any of today’s subjects:
The Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org
MacMillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
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If you feel misaligned, out of sorts or that something isn’t quite right - this interview might be the very thing you need.
In this episode, I speak to Wellness Business Coach, Kirsty Kianifard about how to recognise if you’re feeling misaligned in your life, business or career. The things you can do to get yourself back on track and how to surround yourself with the right people.
In this interview, Kirsty shares how being adopted at a young age set her on a life path to find her people and how she found her true sense of alignment and belonging.
Topics we cover:
- Physical symptoms of feeling misaligned
- How wellness tools can help you find a place of belonging
- How misalignment manifests in your work
- What career change really looks like
- How to listen to your gut instinct
- Why being yourself is the fastest way to feel aligned
- Digital vs online relationships
- Not all your people are in one place
Kirsty Kianifard - Wellness Business Coach
Kirsty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/
Kirsty’s Website: https://www.kirstykianifard.com/
Wellness Revolution Festival: https://www.wellnessrevolutionfestival.com/
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Why is aromatherapy good for our wellbeing? How does it actually work and how can we use it in our daily lives?
We answer all of those questions and more in this episode with Clinical Aromatherapist Basma Gale.
Topics we cover:
- The science behind aromatherapy - how it works how it impacts our wellbeing
- Common health challenges that aromatherapy can help
- How to use essential oils in everyday life.
- Sustainability of aromatherapy oils and how to select the most environmentally friendly oils
- What to expect from an aromatherapy appointment
- How Aromatherapy can help retrain your sense of smell
- Overuse and how we become sensitised to oils
- Who can and can't use essential oils
Resources mentioned in the interview:
Aromatherapy books:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aromatherapy-Z-comprehensive-aromatherapy-published/dp/009190661X
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Guide-Aromatherapy-Salvatore-Battaglia/dp/0646428969
Where to learn more about Aromatherapy:
https://www.aromaweb.com/
Find qualified aromatherapists:
https://www.fht.org.uk/
https://ifparoma.org/
https://ifaroma.org
Aromatherapy Trade Council:
https://www.a-t-c.org.uk/
Basma Gale - Holistic Therapist, Clinical Aromatherapist and Yoga Teacher
Basma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplybasma/
Basma’s Website: https://basmagale.com/
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Have you ever wondered what happens when you get your eggs frozen or what going through IVF might entail? Did you even know they are the same process up to the point of egg collection?
In this episode, I speak to Emma Whitney, Embryologist and Lab Manager at The Evewell Fertility Clinic about everything from what to expect from the process, to chances of success and even cost.
Topics we discuss:
- What is involved in the Egg Freezing & IVF process
- How to get a fertility review
- IVF Success Rate
- Fertility over 35
- Fertility misconceptions
- Improving egg quality
- The cost of egg freezing and IVF
Emma Whitney - Embryologist
Emma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmatheembryologist/
The Evewell Website: https://www.evewell.com/
The Evewell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theevewell/
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In this episode I share six of the biggest lessons I've learnt from my guests this season and how they might just help us with our goals in life.
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This episode is all about contraception and the options available to you. How often have you ever really sat back and taken stock of your choice of contraception and how it’s working out for you?
How to change contraception, what’s the best option, does your body need a break, does contraception impact fertility and what are the things we need to know about contraception as we get older?
If you’ve ever wondered about any of these questions, you’ll love this episode.
Topics we cover:
- The side effects of contraception
- How and when to change contraception
- Contraception after 35
- Contraception and Fertility
- Contraception after pregnancy
- Types of contraception
- When to stop contraception altogether
- Who is responsible for contraception
- How to talk about contraception
Dr Fran Yarlett - Online Doctor at The Lowdown
The Lowdown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get.the.lowdown/
The Lowdown Website: https://thelowdown.com/
Our resident Clinical Psychologist Natalie Bodart is the Founder of the Bodart Practice.
Natalie Bodart: https://www.instagram.com/drnataliebodart/
The Bodart Practice website: https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk
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She used to think self-help was for losers, but after 15 years of burning the candle at both ends as a successful Journalist, Toni Jones was burnt out, unhappy and unfulfilled. So when a self-help book fell off the shelf and landed on the ground in front of her, she decided to give it a go. Fast forward over 5 years later and Toni has created the world's first self-help book club, Shelf Help. In this episode, Toni shares the ups and downs of her career which led her to this point and we discuss how to navigate the world of self-help books to find the ones that speak to you.
Topics we cover:
- The pressures of a career in journalism
- Toxic workplace culture
- The fallout of working and playing hard
- Working on mental health as a collective
- Why self-help is cool
- Where to start with self-help
- Self-help book recommendations
- Shelf Help - the world's first self-help book club
Toni Jones - Founder of Shelf Help
Shelf Help Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelfhelp.club/
Shelf Help Website: https://www.shelfhelp.club/
Book Recommendations:
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The Kindness Method: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kindness-Method-Highly-Effective-enjoyable/dp/1509881832/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+kindness+method&qid=1652712802&sprefix=the+kindness+%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-1
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How to do The Work https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Do-Work-Recognise-Patterns/dp/1409197743/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YZCEHKT7XHKH&keywords=how+to+do+the+work&qid=1652366167&sprefix=how+to+do+the+work%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1
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The Self Care Revolution https://www.amazon.co.uk/Self-Care-Revolution-habits-practices-flourish/dp/1912023202/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+self+care+revolution&qid=1652366116&sprefix=the+self+care+rev%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1
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The 5 Love Languages https://www.amazon.co.uk/5-Love-Languages-Gary-Chapman/dp/080241270X/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=love+languages+book&qid=1652366457&s=books&sprefix=love+language%2Cstripbooks%2C63&sr=1-4
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Lost Connections https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Connections-Youre-Depressed-Find/dp/1408878720/ref=pd_sbs_sccl_3_1/261-9760200-6263316?pd_rd_w=zF5n1&pf_rd_p=c07415a0-09a7-4604-aaca-c3fcee246443&pf_rd_r=T08YB09HCJWD4SW678KW&pd_rd_r=8acd4041-aeb0-4d79-9cb5-8484f1a26df2&pd_rd_wg=Mldmv&pd_rd_i=1408878720&psc=1
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Belong https://www.amazon.co.uk/Belong-Radha-Agrawal/dp/1523502053/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=belong+radha&qid=1652712929&sprefix=belong+%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1
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Lonely Less https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lonely-Less-Connect-Others-Friends/dp/0857089048/ref=sr_1_3?crid=5DQXM5AQ0HH6&keywords=lonely+less+book&qid=1652366684&sprefix=lonely+less+book%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-3
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How to be A Badass at Making Money https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sincero-Mindset-exciting-authors-Paperback/dp/B08HSBVVXT/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=how+to+be+a+badass+at+making+money&qid=1652366735&sprefix=how+to+be+a+badass+a%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1
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The Money Edit https://www.amazon.co.uk/Money-Edit-blame-taking-control/dp/1529395917/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NBEFHBJU1UGY&keywords=makala+finance&qid=1652366773&sprefix=makala+finance%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-1
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The Squiggly Career https://www.amazon.co.uk/Squiggly-Career-Ladder-Discover-Opportunity/dp/0241385849/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=squiggly+career&qid=1652367046&sprefix=squiggly%2Caps%2C64&sr=8-1
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Design Your Life https://www.amazon.co.uk/Designing-Your-Life-Perfect-Career/dp/1784701173/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OY8BND7XFBTJ&keywords=design+your+life&qid=1652367078&sprefix=design+your+life%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1
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The Big Retreat https://www.thebigretreatfestival.com/
Our resident Clinical Psychologist Natalie Bodart is the Founder of the Bodart Practice.
Natalie Bodart: https://www.instagram.com/drnataliebodart/
The Bodart Practice website: https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk
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This episode is for you if you want to fall back in love with the clothes in your wardrobe, if you struggle with what to wear or even where to shop.
When brands you once loved show younger women in their marketing imagery, it's easy to feel a little bit forgotten in society. But in this episode, I talk to Style Coach, Samantha Harman about all the ways we can rediscover the joy of fashion once again.
Topics we discuss:
- Why fashion is about so much more than clothes
- How environmental factors are affecting our feelings around buying
- How to create new outfits out of clothes you already have.
- How holding onto old clothes is impacting our happiness, self-worth and confidence
- How society's unattainable standards are keeping us from enjoying the present version of ourselves.
- Practical tips on refreshing your wardrobe, getting rid of what you don’t want and what staples to spend money on.
Samantha Harman - Style Coach
Samantha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestyleeditoruk/
Samantha’s Website: https://www.thestyleeditor.co.uk/
Outfit Planning Apps: https://thetechfashionista.com/outfit-planning-apps/
Womenswear Charity: https://smartworks.org.uk/
Preloved Fashion:
https://us.vestiairecollective.com/
https://vintageandvogueuk.com/
Our resident Clinical Psychologist Natalie Bodart is the Founder of the Bodart Practice.
Natalie Bodart: https://www.instagram.com/drnataliebodart/
The Bodart Practice website: https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk
Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisepegg_/
Eff The Plan website: https://www.efftheplan.com
Have you ever imagined what would be possible if fear didn’t hold you back? Then this is the episode to inspire you. Today I interview Sarah Clough, Pilates Instructor and Founder of Space Fitness and Wellbeing. I can’t even begin to describe the full breadth of career highs and lows Sarah has experienced in this blurb, let’s just say if you thought your career had to be linear this conversation is definitely going to change your mind.
Topics we cover:
- What is possible when fear doesn't hold you back
- Living a heart-led life
- Following your career dreams
- Career change at 50
- A mindset to face fear
- Non-linear career choices
- Living a long and healthy life
Sarah Clough, Pilates Instructor and Founder of Space Fitness and Wellbeing
Sarah’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/spacefitnessandwellbeing
Space Fitness and Wellbeing Website: www.spacefitnessandwellbeing.co.uk
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In our 30’s, travel and holidays with friends can become increasingly difficult to organise due to commitments with work, family and finances. But this shouldn’t mean we have to give up on our travelling dreams. Travelling alone can be incredibly empowering and in this episode, we discuss ways to make it feel less daunting, staying safe and exactly why it’s worth pushing past your comfort zone to do it.
Today I interview Stella Kamba, Founder of fitness retreats and events company, More Life Adventures which Stella started after falling out of love with her career in architecture.
Born in Greece, Stella began travelling at an early age but settled in London after her studies bought her to the UK. Running an international retreat business requires a lot of solo travel which made her the perfect guest to interview on the subject.
Topics we cover:
- Changing career paths after 15 years
- Volunteering to find your passion
- Benefits of travelling alone
- How to get past the discomfort of travelling solo
- Staying safe while travelling
- Solo travel packing essentials
- Small steps to test the water
- About More Life Adventures
- Why retreats are a transformative experience
Stella Kamba, Founder of More Life Adventures
Stella’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/stella.kamba/
More Life Adventures Instagram: www.instagram.com/morelifeadventures
More Life Adventures Website: www.morelifeadventures.com
Our resident Clinical Psychologist Natalie Bodart is the Founder of the Bodart Practice.
Natalie Bodart: https://www.instagram.com/drnataliebodart/
The Bodart Practice website: https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk
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Emma is a world-class expert in the field of pelvic health. Inspired to specialise after issues with her first pregnancy altered the direction of her already successful physiotherapy career.
You may have already heard of Emma under her instagram handle @physiomumUK, from her own book ‘Why did no one tell me?’, as a founding member of the campaign group Pelvicroar, co-author of the UK’s first Return to Running Postnatal guidelines or from her own podcast ‘At your Cervix’.
I think it is safe to say, what Emma doesn’t know about pelvic health is probably not worth knowing!
Topics we cover:
- Women’s health after 30
- Signs of perimenopause
- What exercise women over 30 should be thinking about
- Pelvic health in teenage girls
- Pelvic health during pregnancy and after childbirth
- Pelvic health during the menopause
- Signs of pelvic disfunction
- When to seek help for pelvic disfunction
- Where to find help for pelvic health and how to find the right support
Emma Brockwell, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Emma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physiomumuk/
Emma’s Website: https://www.physiomum.co.uk/
Pelvic Health Resources
Pelvicroar Campaign Group: https://www.pelvicroar.org/
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Squeezy App: https://www.squeezyapp.com/
Squeezy Directory: https://www.squeezyapp.com/directory/
Our resident Clinical Psychologist Natalie Bodart is the Founder of the Bodart Practice.
Natalie Bodart: https://www.instagram.com/drnataliebodart/
The Bodart Practice website: https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk
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Building a career or a business alongside being a parent can be a juggle at the best of times. Balancing being the best mum you can be and allowing yourself the time and headspace to build a business or career is hard! No one knows this better than my guest Charlie Barker. As the founder of Bumps and Burpees, an online fitness studio for pregnancy and new mums, Charlie not only feels the struggle of bringing up her own son alongside her business, but she sees it daily in the lives of her clients too. In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of making a plan vs going with the flow as well as all the tips Charlie has learnt along the way. Topics we cover:
- Wanting to be ‘more than’ mum
- The frustration of trying to do it all
- How the pandemic forced Charlie to change her business
- How motherhood changes what you want from your career
- The expectations on mothers around childcare
- The pressure of social media as a mum
- Making plans for maternity leave as a business owner
- Mum guilt
- Losing your identity as a parent
Charlie Barker, Personal Trainer and Founder of Bumps and Burpees
Charlie Barker’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlielaunder/
Bumps & Burpees Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumpsandburpees/
Bumps & Burpees Website: https://bumpsandburpees.com/
Our resident Clinical Psychologist Natalie Bodart is the Founder of the Bodart Practice.
Natalie Bodart: https://www.instagram.com/drnataliebodart/
The Bodart Practice website: https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk
Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisepegg_/
Eff The Plan website: https://www.efftheplan.com
This one is for anyone who finds themselves suddenly unsure of what they want to do in their career, or for those considering a career change later in life or after having children.
Lara Waycot’s career began in the HR department and shortly after realising there was more she wanted to achieve, she studied for a master's in counselling and coaching on the side. No mean feat when you’re holding down a full-time job at the same time!
In this episode, we talk about what to do if you find yourself years into a career trajectory that no longer interests you, how being unhappy in your career can impact your mental health and why our careers are so deeply tied up with our identity.
Topics we cover:
- Career change later in life
- How your values can impact your happiness at work
- Career and mental health
- Career and Identity
- The pressure to find your purpose and passion
- Returning to work after a maternity break
- Boundaries at work
Lara Waycot - Therapist, Career Coach and HR Expert
Lara Waycot’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lara.waycot/
Lara Waycot’s Website: https://www.larawaycot.com/
Accredited Therapist and Counsellors:
https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling
Supporting Mothers Returning to work:
https://www.workingmums.co.uk/jobs/
https://mummyjobs.co.uk/
https://www.mumandcareer.co.uk/flexible-working/part-time-and-flexible-jobs/
Our resident Clinical Psychologist Natalie Bodart is the Founder of the Bodart Practice.
Natalie Bodart: https://www.instagram.com/drnataliebodart/
The Bodart Practice website: https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk
Follow Louise Pegg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisepegg_/
Eff The Plan website: https://www.efftheplan.com
Emma Wilson is the first and ONLY life coach dedicated to helping those who are struggling with turning 30 feel better at this transitional time in life. In this episode, we talk about the universal pressure of turning 30, why this milestone age can feel triggering if you’re not where you expected to be and how to ditch the timeline in order to create a life that feels right for you. Topics we cover:
The universal pressure that comes with turning 30.
How external triggers such as career can often uncover deeper unhappiness.
Relationships, Marriage and the impact of our biological clock.
Acceptance and coming unstuck.
Creating a life you love.
Emma: https://www.instagram.com/turning30coach/
Emma’s website: https://www.turning30coach.com/
Natalie Bodart: https://www.instagram.com/drnataliebodart/
The Bodart Practice website: https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk/
Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisepegg_/
Eff The Plan! Podcast website: https://www.efftheplan.com
Stephanie Harrison is the founder and CEO of The New Happy. In this episode, we discuss why despite continually achieving her big career goals, Stephanie didn't feel the happiness she had been promised by society and why she now believes the accumulation of achievements are actually a way of distracting ourselves from our authentic needs.
Topics we cover:
Why having it all on paper doesn’t equate to happiness.
Intrinsic vs extrinsic happiness.
Strategies to approach unhappiness.
How to tell if we’re truly happy.
The importance community plays in our happiness.
The New Happy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newhappyco/
The New Happy Website: https://www.thenewhappy.com/
Stephanie: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniehson/
Natalie Bodart: https://www.instagram.com/drnataliebodart/
The Bodart Practice website: https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk/
Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisepegg_/
Eff The Plan! Podcast website: https://www.efftheplan.com
Welcome to my brand new podcast! In this short episode, you’ll hear about why i’m starting it, more about this so-called ‘plan’ and why I believe we need more voices to spread the message for future generations of women to live without these BS societal expectations. Find me on instagram or at efftheplan.com