The Explored Life: More Than Yoga: Recent Episodes
Frances Robertson-Ritchie
My name is Frances Robertson-Ritchie and I am a Yoga teacher. I am interested in the exploration of this one precious life that we have. My passion is the constant questioning of how we can live our happiest, healthiest life. Using Yoga to manage the challenges we face in life and find joy in the present moment.
The purpose of the podcast is to share my passion for living a rich, explored life and open up the concept of Yoga as more than simply movement. I will be introducing you to experts in the field of health, wellbeing and creativity. Giving you resources to take control of your mental and physical wellbeing.
This is for you if you want to expand your horizons. Learn new ways to support your physical and mental wellbeing. You want to create healthy habits and start to prioritise your needs so that you can be joyful and resilient for yourself and those around you.
The last in this mini series of meditation sessions and the last in this season of The Explored Life: More Than Yoga.
In this episode I share another of the Meditation + Mindset sessions that we use to start our week in the Happy Healthy Membership. As before, the first section is where we journal to practice gratitude, kindness and joy. I then share how we can set intentions for our day, week, or larger life goals.
In the Happy Healthy membership we get together twice a week to practice being at home in the present moment.
Monday morning at 7am we begin our week with Meditation + Mindset.
Sunday evening at 8.30pm we get together for a Meditation for Deep Relaxation.
And you can join us! You can now book drop in sessions via my website https://www.happyhealthyyoga.co.uk/shop/
Or I have a 5 days to make meditation a habit online course available here for £24 that you can work through at your own pace.
The challenges that crop up in life are inevitable, the only thing we have control over is how we react to them. Let's practice building resilience for when those challenges arise.
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You can get a FREE copy of my shorter Guided Relaxation recording here.
And join my Happy Healthy community here.
Over the next few weeks I will be sharing Meditation sessions from the Happy Healthy Membership.
There are so many pre-conceived ideas about what Meditation is and how it should look - I aim to de-bunk these straight away. No lotus position, no confusing language or ideas.
I'm not sure what it says about me but I need things to be super simple to be able to take them on board.
Over the next few weeks these sessions will cover different techniques and methods. Give them a try and see what works best for you.
This episode is from our Monday morning Meditation + Mindset session. We start the week with a journalling exercise to promote a positive mindset - practicing gratitude, joy and kindness to create new, healthy thought habits.
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You can get a FREE copy of my shorter Guided Relaxation recording here.
And join my Happy Healthy community here.
Over the next few weeks I will be sharing Meditation sessions from the Happy Healthy Membership.
There are so many pre-conceived ideas about what Meditation is and how it should look - I aim to de-bunk these straight away. No lotus position, no confusing language or ideas.
I'm not sure what it says about me but I need things to be super simple to be able to take them on board.
Over the next few weeks these sessions will cover different techniques and methods. Give them a try and see what works best for you.
This episode is from our Monday morning Meditation + Mindset session. We start the week with a journalling exercise to promote a positive mindset - practicing gratitude, joy and kindness to create new, healthy thought habits.
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You can get a FREE copy of my shorter Guided Relaxation recording here.
And join my Happy Healthy community here.
In this week's episode I am talking to Emilie Rowell, otherwise known as The Body Doula about how we can support our pelvic health.
Emilie helps women by teaching them about the functionality and biomechanics of their bodies. The way that we move and the quality of that movement all feeds into the picture.
Listen for Emilie top tips for supporting your pelvic health - especially if you find yourself sitting for long periods of time.
You can find Emilie over on her website
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You can get a FREE copy of my shorter Guided Relaxation recording here.
And join my Happy Healthy community here.
Today I am talking to specialist in addiction and dependancy, Victoria Seed. Victoria has spent the last 16 years working with those suffering from addiction and now supports women who are affected by a loved ones drug or alcohol use.
I was stunned by the statistic that one in ten adults are affected by somebody else's drug and alcohol use. In a society where drinking alcohol is normalised it is interesting to hear Victoria's perspective of not just addictive behaviour but how we consume alcohol in our everyday lives.
Victoria has a fab free and friendly Facebook group for women - JOIN here
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You can get a FREE copy of my shorter Guided Relaxation recording here.
And join my Happy Healthy community here.
In this episode I talk to Sarah Cooke about how she found a way to build a business that supports her and lights her up, while still working around her family and the lifestyle she wants to lead.
Having overcome sports injury, corporate burnout and post-natal depression she went on to create a successful business as a massage therapist, online retailer and now helps and mentors other women in the Health and Wellbeing industry to create a flexible business to suit their needs.
You can join Sarah's free Facebook group -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthybusinesstowealthybusiness
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You can get a FREE copy of my shorter Guided Relaxation recording here.
And join my Happy Healthy community here.
Caroline Strawson is a multi-award winning Trauma Informed therapist and coach specialising in healing narcissistic trauma. She helps her clients to move from complex post-traumatic stress disorder to post-traumatic growth.
Listen to hear how her own story of recovery from narcissistic abuse and trauma led her to help others olive a more joyful and connected life free from the past.
You can find out more about the work Caroline does at https://www.carolinestrawson.com
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You can get a FREE copy of my shorter Guided Relaxation recording here.
And join my Happy Healthy community here.
Alice Bradshaw helps women with anxiety, however that manifests - whether sleep issues, poor digestion, panic attacks, relationship struggles, comfort eating, and the rest. Her passion is to explore how we can deepen and accelerate our spiritual growth with tools like yoga and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). EFT balances the body's energy system through the meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine and empowers you to heal on all levels - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
In this episode, find out how EFT can help to support our wellbeing PLUS Alice shares a wonderfully simple technique that we can use ourselves at home.
https://www.tapwithalice.com
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You can get a FREE copy of my shorter Guided Relaxation recording here.
And join my Happy Healthy community here.
Pip has worked within the health and fitness industry for over 20 years. After starting her career as a Nurse, she decided to turn her focus to health promotion and qualified as a Personal Trainer and Lifestyle Coach in 1998.
In 2001 she gained a first class degree in Sport and Exercise Science, and then went on to develop her skills completing further courses in Nutrition, Cardiac Rehab and G.P referral. In 2018 Philippa completed an MSc. in Nutritional Science.
In this episode Pip shares her top tips for creating balanced and sustainable healthy eating habits. As well as giving us some insight into what to consider when choosing nutritional supplements.
Here is the link Pip mentions in the episode
This information is not a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any questions or concerns about your health you should always consult with your GP. Do not disregard, avoid or delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your doctor because of something you have heard in this episode.
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Today I am joined by Cherie Burton who shares her story of how she came to help women to re-discover themselves.
With her own personal experience of dealing with depression, mental illness and grief she has created a range of resources to help women to access emotional wellness.
She explains what the divine feminine is and how it can help us to remember that we are whole.
Access Cherie's free healing kit here.
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You can get a FREE copy of my shorter Guided Relaxation recording here.
And join my Happy Healthy community here.
If you are local to Folkestone and you haven’t been to Dr Legumes yet you are seriously missing out. Lee and Jim have created an oasis, serving imaginative, artistic, healthy, plant-based dishes. Refusing to be defined by any particular labels and instead driven by their values of health, community, sharing and sustainability – they are more than just a restaurant.
In this episode we talk about their inspiration for the restaurant and the food that they cook. Their enthusiasm is infectious! Listen for their top tips for bringing some of their Dr. Legumes magic to your home cooking.
You can go and follow what they are up to over on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drlegumes
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You can get a FREE copy of my shorter Guided Relaxation recording here.
And join my Happy Healthy community here.
You might have noticed how, over recent years Yoga has started to maybe look a little bit different, and that maybe there's more emphasis on taking care of our joints, and more influence from mobility practices.
Today, I'm really looking forward to speaking to Emma Epton, a fellow yoga teacher who trained me on the Yoga Reloaded programme that she co-founded.
Emma is going to introduce us to Kinstretch, a movement system that develops maximum body control flexibility and usable ranges of motion.
Listen to find out how Kinstretch can support our yoga practice for healthier, happier joints.
You can access Emma's library of classes here.
https://withribbon.com/u/Emma-Epton-Yoga-and-Movement
And find her on Instagram here
https://www.instagram.com/emmaepton/
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You can get a FREE copy of my shorter Guided Relaxation recording here.
And join my Happy Healthy community here.
Today's episode is all about how we can support our financial wellbeing and I am super-excited to be talking to Catherine Morgan.
Catherine is an award winning financial coach helping women to reduce financial anxiety and increase financial empowerment and resilience.
Listen for insight into how our financial wellbeing starts with our self-worth. Plus Catherine's top tips for improving your money mindset.
Resources:
Take Catherine's quiz to find out your money personality
Join Catherine's free Facebook community
You can join Catherine's Money Circle Membership using my affiliate link here
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You can get a FREE copy of my shorter Guided Relaxation recording here.
And join my Happy Healthy community here.
With the announcement of a third lockdown I wanted to share with you some techniques that I use to manage overwhelm and connect with calm in challenging times.
Join me for this practical workshop where I share:
- How and why meditation can build resilience
- How we can use the breath to regulate the nervous system.
- Introduce you to different meditation techniques to give you an option that works for you.
Let go of what you think meditation should look like. Perhaps you have tried meditation before and found it hard. Maybe you thought you were doing it wrong or weren't any good at it. My mission is to share super simple techniques with you that you can practice at home and make part of your lifestyle.
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You can get a FREE copy of my shorter Guided Relaxation recording here.
And join my Happy Healthy community here.
Let's start this New Year with the realisation that we are enough just as we are.
We aren't broken and we don't need to be fixed.
I want to share this recording with you - it is a Relaxing Yoga Nidra practice that I shared with my meditation membership on Sunday evening. Perhaps today you might get the chance to take half an hour to sit or lie somewhere comfortable (and safe) and listen.
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You can get a FREE copy of my shorter Guided Relaxation recording here.
And join my Happy Healthy community here.
In my last episode of 2020, I talk to Dr. Julie Greenberg, a Naturopathic doctor based in California who specialises in helping people with chronic skin conditions.
She uses her naturopathic training to address the root cause of dermatological disease by addressing inflammation due to gut microbiome dysfunction as well as a disrupted skin barrier.
Listen for her top tips on improving the health of your skin, by healing your gut.
Find out more about Julie's work here:
https://www.integrativedermatologycenter.com
https://www.learnskin.com/series/naturopathic-and-integrative-dermatology-series
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If you need some time out for yourself, you can get a FREE copy of my Guided Relaxation recording here.
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In this episode I talk with Eve Pearson about the ancient art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, a Japanese bodywork treatment that works with the body's energy.
Eve explains what you can expect from a treatment and I talk about my experience of the practice as client trying it for the first time.
Listen to the end where Eve shares a wonderful technique for restoring balance that you can practice at home.
You can contact Eve to book a session by telephoning:
01227 831593
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If you need some time out for yourself, you can get a FREE copy of my Guided Relaxation recording here.
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If you have seen any of the documentaries by David Attenborough about the climate crisis, or seen the images of the plastic that is in the ocean and on the beaches, then you've probably have already started to think about how you can start to reduce the amount of waste that you consume. But it can feel really daunting, can't it? It can feel like it's almost impossible, especially when you're buying from the supermarkets and everything is wrapped in plastic unnecessarily.
So, I was over the moon when I found out about a local store and initiative, Re:Stock is Folkestone’s first refill, low waste shop. Stocking a huge range of dried food, local produce, cleaning products, toiletries. It’s really good value AND they delivered to your door.
I was really excited to get founder, Emma onto the podcast to talk about how we can make small, manageable changes to reduce the amount of plastic that we are using in our home.
Listen up for her top tips to reduce plastic use.
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Anna started coming along to my classes around a year ago but really began to feel the benefits of Yoga as a habit when she started attending the online session.
As a director of a charity the convenience, accountability and support of the online classes have helped her to feel calmer and more grounded.
In this episode we talk about how it can sometimes take a while to realise that Yoga is for you - especially if you aren't naturally flexible.
Perhaps like Anna, as a beginner you have felt intimidated walking into a Yoga class and decided that maybe it's not for you? Listen to hear how Yoga can be more accessible and inclusive so that you can feel the benefits of the practice.
We finish by discussing the perception that Instagram can give us about what Yoga is, and how sometimes that can take us away from what Yoga is really all about in the first place.
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Alexandria Crow joins me in in a frank and open discussion about how Yoga can be approached in a way that is more ethical and sustainable.
The discussion raises the following:
-How can we free ourselves from the constraints of the modern traditional pose technique.
-How we can move away from how we teach the Yoga to what we are teaching.
-How this translates into a Yoga class setting in a way that is accessible and inclusive to everyone.
-How we can address the difficult issues of pain, injury and power dynamics in the context of a Yoga class.
Alex shares her journey to developing this approach, involving her own experience of hypermobility and injury as a Yoga practitioner and teacher.
Alex has a three day, online workshop coming up on 6th Dec, in partnership with TriYoga London focusing on Hypermobility in the context of a Yoga class.
Find out more about her trainings and workshops here
Yoga Physics
https://yogaphysics.com
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Charlotte joined my meditation membership 5 months ago and she sums up the benefits of meditation far better than I ever could. I talk to her in this episode to get a sense of how meditation can help you.
Listen to find out how Charlotte found meditation and her journey to feeling the benefits in her life.
How regular practice in a group has helped her to:
- Quieten her busy mind
- Sleep better
- Made her feel calmer and more grounded
Charlotte speaks candidly about the ways that we can find meditation difficult when we start, and how we can move past that with regular practice.
And the power of group sessions for connection and accountability.
You can get a copy of the recording Charlotte talks about using to help her sleep here
And you can sign up to the Meditation membership here
Spoiler alert - unfortunately there is no specific Yoga pose which will fix persistent pain. However there are many ways that we can support our recovery. Our bodies are amazingly strong and resilient.
Today I am talking to Yoga teacher Hannah Stewart about the complex subject of pain. You may have listened to the episode I recorded with Hannah way back in August about her modern , functional approach to Yoga and movement.
So many people arrive at a Yoga class because they are suffering from persistent pain of some kind. It is important to understand the nature of pain, (as much as we can) in order to ensure that our Yoga practice is supporting our recovery. Listen for Hannah's top tips for supporting a healthy pain free body.
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Sally Lisle was the guide on the Snowdon trip I went on recently. She skillfully led us off the beaten track and to the summit and dealt with my fear of heights with ease. She has obviously had lots of experience of facing fear as a climber and mountaineer.
Sally found her love of the outdoors at 9 years old when a few days feeling fully immersed in the wilderness convinced her that she could do absolutely anything. She has spent the last 22 years working toward making as many other people feel like this as possible! She is a fully qualified rock climbing and mountaineering instructor (MCI) and member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors. She has a first class degree in Sports Science (with Outdoor Activities) from Bangor University and believes in applying science-based theory in her company Far Out Pursuits' courses to make them as effective and beneficial as possible.
In this episode I find out exactly what is going on when we face our fears and how we can overcome our natural response to stressful situations.
And this is relevant to us all - you don’t need to be a mountain climber to be familiar with those feelings of fear. Sometimes simply speaking up or putting yourself out there can induce the same responses. Learning about fear and how to manage it is something that is useful for all of us.
You can read the article she wrote about this here -
Get in touch with Sally via her website https://www.faroutpursuits.com/
My key take aways from the episode:
- You are capable of more than you think you are
- We can channel the fear response and harness it to become more successful at what we do
- Getting outdoors is a key part of supporting our wellbeing
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This new normal is not normal is it? It doesn't matter what we tell ourselves, everything is shifting and changing around us and that can create a sense of worry, of stress and anxiety.
I recorded this session back at the very start of lockdown but it still feels very relevant right now. We need tools to help us to navigate through these challenging times. To build resilience and help us to come back to the present moment, the here and now, rather than trying to constantly predict what is going to happen in the future.
I want to share with you these 4 really simple tools that have helped me to manage stress in my life, perhaps you might find them useful too.
Meditation
Breathing Techniques
Journaling
Relaxation
Grab a pad and pen, a cushion and a blanket and join me for this practical workshop.
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Do you feel tired all of the time?
Do you want to know how to get more energy?
Listen to this episode to find out just how powerful the practice of relaxation is. I share 2 quick and simple techniques to help you drop into a calmer, more relaxed state in under 10 mins.
Because these tools are so simple they are often overlooked:
- Breathing techniques
- Dropping into the present moment
- Moving awareness out of the mind and into the body
The reason we don't use these simple tools regularly is because we just haven't made relaxation a priority yet.
We haven't realised that one we begin to prioritise relaxation, and in turn our health and wellbeing then all the other areas of our life take on a new shine.
Make your health and wellbeing a priority. Make relaxation a habit. Find out how in this episode.
And if you are interested in the FREE calm and relax Yoga class that I mention at the end of the episode you can try it out yourself by heading over to my facebook community
https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhealthyyoga
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In this episode of the podcast I have invited my 10 year old twin daughters to tell me about their favourite tools for staying calm and relaxed.
We know ourselves how useful it is to be able to manage the stress response.
I believe that one of the most useful skills we can share with our children is how they can down-regulate their nervous system.
But you cant force this stuff on children, as I have well found out when trying to get my kids to do yoga. Children learn from watching what we do so we need to lead through example.
If we want our children to be calm and happy and relaxed then we need to show them how. That means doing the things that we know contribute to positively to our wellbeing.
We talk about the girls’ favourite calming techniques for children: breathing techniques, visualisation for sleep and how these tools have helped them through challenging situations.
What has really made me happy is that Betty now takes it upon herself to check in with me to make sure that I have taken some time for relaxation during the day – she sees me so often on the computer, or on my phone, or running around and she knows the importance of relaxation both for herself and for others. She has actually become quite strict about it, and it makes me very happy.
Listen and share with anyone else who you think might benefit from these really practical tools.
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And if you need some time out for yourself, you can get a copy of my FREE guided relaxation recording here
https://mailchi.mp/289c96d60b8e/happy-healthy-free-guided-relaxation
You might remember me talking to the lovely Jo back on episode 9 about the work that she does with sound therapy. Jo and I have collaborated on events in the past where she has played the harp and the crystal healing bowls to guide us into a deep relaxation and sound meditation.
Today Jo is talking to us about the work that she does as a somatic therapist, helping her clients to move beyond unresolved trauma. We talk about how trauma isn't necessarily one huge event, such as a car crash, but can accumulate over time. Jo talks about how small daily traumas, like tiny little cuts can build up over time to create a feeling of overwhelm. Her work in drawing awareness into the body and into a very present state helps her clients to release barriers that are holding them back.
Listen to the end for a practical technique that anyone can use in their daily life to manage the stress response to traumatic events, big or small.
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This weeks podcast episode is particularly relevant for me right now since my son has just turned 13. To be honest, he has been acting like a teenager for a while now. I was only just recently reminiscing that I couldn't remember the last time that he had held my hand - that became unacceptable long ago.
I have heard the saying that you are only as happy as your least happy child before and it really rings true for me. As parents our happiness is so closely tied into the happiness of our children. The teenage years bring their own unique challenges for both the child and the parent. Especially in our current circumstances. Anxiety and stress, social isolation, exam pressure all on top of a period of growth and maturing where the brain is basically re-wiring itself for adulthood. So I was keen to ask Viv how we can best support our teenagers.
Here are some key take-aways from our chat:
- To help them to expand their comfort zone
- Keep it simple - look at simple tools for managing anxiety and stress - breath, awareness, relaxation (self regulation)
- Remember what it was like
- Remember that teenagers are fun
- Show them about self-care by taking care of ourselves as parents
- Support our teenagers to fail
If you have a teenager who is suffering with anxiety or stress, you can head over to Viv's website to get in touch.
www.funkhead.co.uk
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Pennie Varvarides is a strength and nutrition coach helping womxn find their strength inside and outside of the gym. She works to build a solid foundation in training through intentional practice in training and nutrition that spills over into an intentional life. Pennie helps clients build strong habits from the ground up. Find her on instagram @superpennie.
I have become more and more aware over the last year or so about how important strength is for our health, especially for us women, especially as we get older. When I first started my Yoga teacher training I was still under the impression that flexibility was the end goal of the practice. It's taken me a lot of sifting through different information sources to realise that keeping our bodies healthy is so much more complicated that that. You may have already listened to episode 1 where I talk to Hannah about her updated and modern Yoga teacher training Yoga Reloaded. She and I discussed some of the misconceptions when it came to flexibility and how important strength is for the body.
As women, traditionally we don't think that we necessarily need to be strong. It can be daunting and hard to know where to start. As Pennie says, the body begins to deteriorate after the age of 30. We need to maintain our muscles by loading them, by adding in weight and resistance. I love how Pennie breaks down these ideas in a really simple way.
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Moving from a place of Fear to Empowerment.
How Claudine Masson helps women through the birth of their baby and beyond using relaxation, visualisation and the power of the breath.
Claudine set up My Little Pickle during lockdown when she finally had the space to pursue her calling to help women through their pregnancy and give them the best possible chance of a positive birth experience.
Her antenatal classes combine Hypnobirthing, mindfulness, neuroscience and sports psychology to empower women to move women from a place of fear to a place of empowerment.
What struck me about our discussion was how all of these tools are so powerful and actually totally transferrable to help you to tackle challenges in other areas of your life.
Listen to the end to try out the calming breathing technique that Claudine shares with her clients.
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I can't wait to catch up with Emily to talk to her about Books For Change, the initiative that she and her friend set up in response to the BLM movement. How many of us watched the protests unfold via the media, not know what to do to take positive action for change? This simple yet powerful idea is an inspiration for anyone wanting to make a positive difference to our communities.
www.booksforchange.co.uk
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https://mailchi.mp/289c96d60b8e/happy-healthy-free-guided-relaxation
Did you know that 50% of people dream of starting their own business, are you one of them?
Have you always dreamed of following your passion and starting your own business? As a mum, sometimes it makes more sense to create a business that you can work around the family - rather than your family having to fit around your work.
"It makes you re-assess what your priorities are and whether you are getting enjoyment out of what you are doing when you are away from your children. It makes you re-think what is important in life."
For me, it comes down to this idea of finding balance in your life. Balance between work, family, self care, fun, rest. Making time for the things you want to do while still being able to support your family.
But maybe you aren't a natural planner (that's me). Or you are passionate about the nature of your business but feel bogged down with all of the tasks that are required of you. Its liberating to know that you don't need to be good at everything - Kate's role is to support you in all the areas that aren't so natural for you. The areas outside of your zone of expertise. She is a planning queen, and knows the ins and outs of what your business needs.
She leads a team of VAs within her business Paperclips Included, to support Mums who run their own businesses. More recently, Kate has been supporting Mums to launch and set up their businesses, with all of the foundations in place that they will need to build a successful and sustainable business. Kate loves to help busy Mums to streamline processes and systems within both their business and family lives, ensuring that there is time for all of the essential roles that a Business owning Mum has to complete.
In this episode, Kate shares her top tips for following your passion and creating a business that works for you and your family.
The importance of making a plan
How self-care is essential
Ways to manage your precious time effectively
Do you have a dream of starting your own business, or maybe you have already taken the leap, Id love to hear from you.
You can join Kates challenge here https://paperclipsincluded.co.uk/business-planning-challenge
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https://mailchi.mp/289c96d60b8e/happy-healthy-free-guided-relaxation
There is something really interesting about the affect of sound on the body and the mind and how we can use sound to down regulate the nervous system. Today, I am chatting with Jo Miller, a sound therapist about the work that she does to support the wellbeing of her clients.
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When we think about being healthy, we often think more about what we put into our bodies than what we put on them.
I am constantly on the look out for skincare that does not contain harmful products such as parabens, and phthalates.
Today I am talking to Claire Gray, who has created Ermana skincare, a natural, plant based, luxury skincare brand, at affordable prices.
Claire has kindly offered to give listeners to the podcast 10% discount when they use the code YogaCH10.
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And if you need some time out for yourself, you can get a copy of my FREE guided relaxation recording here
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If you haven't come across Rachel's oasis of a plant shop, @potandvessel in Folkestone yet you are missing out!
I am really looking forward to catching up with her to talk about navigating a career change and following your passion.
Building a business will always have its own unique challenges however the benefits of having a creative outlet, and a purpose can be really rewarding.
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If you need some time out for yourself, you can get a copy of my FREE guided relaxation recording here
https://mailchi.mp/289c96d60b8e/happy-healthy-free-guided-relaxation
Emma is a wealth of knowledge about all things menopause and runs an amazingly supportive community over on Facebook at @thehappybrandofem.
She will be joining me today, and as well as covering the more common aspects of menopause such as hot flushes and lack of sleep she will talk about the lesser known symptoms such as pain sensitivity.
As a woman, you are going to want to listen to get Emma's top tips on managing menopause.
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And if you need some time out for yourself, you can get a copy of my FREE guided relaxation recording here
https://mailchi.mp/289c96d60b8e/happy-healthy-free-guided-relaxation
Taking Kerry's creative writing course, Write Like A Grrrl was a big step for me. I hadn't written ANYTHING since school and had lived with the internal notion that I was not a "creative" person. I have this hunch that not having a creative outlet can have a negative impact on our mental health. Or to put it another way, exploring creativity supports our overall wellbeing.
The biggest block and misconception that myself, and most people have is that in order to do something creative, you should be good at it. Kerry's 6-week writing course turned that idea around for me. There is value in being creative simply for the joy of it. For the pleasure in the process.
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In this episode I am chatting with Sarah Thurstan about her new book, Personal Presence: How Speakers Authentically Engage.
Sarah has been coming to my classes for a while and I have always enjoyed her observations about Yoga during our brief chats. When I found out that she had written a book I was eager to find out all about it. I was intrigued to find out the similarities between the work that she does and the practices we use in Yoga.
Listen for Sarah's expert tips on increasing your confidence and finding your authentic voice from her many years experience on the stage.
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Chelvi is a meditation teacher and mindful eating coach and today we are chatting about how meditation can help us to manage stress during these challenging times. Along with the work that she does to help people to overcome binge eating.
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Gemma Cappoci created Calm Mamas, a directory of wellbeing resources for stressed out, busy Mums. We talk about the parenting journey, and how it can effect our mental health. The importance of taking time for yourself as a mum, and asking for help when you need it. Self-care isn't selfish and it's not a luxury!
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And if you need some time out for yourself, you can get a copy of my FREE guided relaxation recording here
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Have you tried Yoga classes and found that it just doesn’t seem to work for you and your body? Today I am talking to Hannah Stewart, she has developed a Yoga teacher training: Yoga Reloaded with a fresh, science based approach to the movement practice.
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Introducing this brand new Yoga podcast for women looking to take charge of their health and wellbeing. My name is Frances Robertson-Ritchie and in this episode I will introduce you to my story, how I changed my life to make my mental and physical health a priority and how this podcast will help you on your journey to a happier, healthier life.
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And if you need some time out for yourself, you can get a copy of my FREE guided relaxation recording here
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