The Calmpreneur Podcast Hosted by Suzannah Butcher | Thrive With EFT Tapping!: Recent Episodes
Suzannah Butcher
Bring the magic of Emotional Freedom Technique to your life & business.
EFT, also known as 'tapping', is a simple self-help tool which can help you to become a calmer business owner...a Calmpreneur!
We'll be talking all about EFT and how it can help you to grow in confidence, level-up your mindset, attract abundance and be an altogether more together entrepreneur, with less hustle and grind and more calmness and flow.
Hosted by Suzannah Butcher Founder at https://calmpreneur.com
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Personal Branding design whizz Liz Ellery provides a bespoke offering of branding, photography and website designs to help female entrepreneurs build their dream brand...and attract their dream clients. Here's what we talk about in this interview:
Liz's business story and her holistic approach to personal branding Spanx! What personal branding actually means - getting your personality into your brand The big fear of being visible and the negative impact that can have Being vulnerable and real online How branding can help entrepreneurs attract clients more easily The importance of getting 'you' across online Connection with others How Liz makes the process as calm and easy as possible
Key Takeaway Be brave enough to show yourself online - the world needs to see you and your gifts. Words of Wisdom {Being visible} "Yes it's uncomfortable but what are you doing if you're not doing it?...do you want to feel safer that you're not letting your soul and your passion out because someone might say something...one of your friends might say something? It's a case of damned if you do and damned if you don't. If you do, then yes they might say something but 3 more people might start following you and resonate with what you say " Liz's Book Recommendations
Purple Cow - Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/318T5Ku The Woman I Wanted to Be by Diane Von Furstenberg: https://amzn.to/2PjJV8r Open Book by Jessica Simpson: https://amzn.to/3i3fVde
Liz's website: https://www.elizabethellery.com Thanks for listening!
Suzannah Butcher ~ Queen of Calm and Founder at https://calmpreneur.com 💙 Join the Calmpreneur Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmpreneur
Lisa Appadurai is one half of The Wellbeing Musketeers. Along with her business partner Tracey, she offers confidential support to help people make sensible and healthier lifestyle choices that will last a lifetime. Here's what we talk about in this interview:
How Lisa and Tracey met and the journey to starting The Wellbeing Musketeers Lisa's own health story of developing an eating disorder in her late teens Why people in business sometimes struggle to make time for exercise and healthy eating Using unhealthy habits to cope with stress and anxiety How to set health goals 5 quick and easy food tips to get you started on a healthier journey
Key Takeaway A small change in one area of your life can make a big difference to your whole life. Words of Wisdom "Health goals can be really useful because when we take control of various aspects of our health it can improve our confidence and focus...and that has a knock-on effect on things like time management, productivity...if we can get health goals on track, people often develop better sleeping habits as well". Lisa's Book Recommendation Overcoming Binge Eating by Christoper G. Fairburn: https://amzn.to/3949Yte Links from this Episode
Find Lisa & Tracey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourbestlife01 Feel Better. Live More podcast with Rangan Chatterjee: https://drchatterjee.com/blog/category/podcast Paul Mckenna (CD's & books): https://amzn.to/2OvOw76
Suzannah Butcher ~ Queen of Calm and Founder at https://calmpreneur.com 💙 Join the Calmpreneur Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmpreneur
Caroline Bauch offers holistic approaches to overcome stress and we talk about VITAMETIK neuro-muscular relaxation, the impact of stress and starting a regular mindfulness practice. Here's what we talk about in this interview:
How Caroline overcame chronic tension headaches as a teenager The impact of stress What VITAMETIK therapy is and what it involves What mindfulness is and how you can incorporate it easily into your day
Key Takeaways Make a commitment to be mindful each day. Words of Wisdom "You step back, you take a moment, you breathe, you relax. That's mindfulness for me." Caroline's Book Recommendation
Who Says You Can't by Daniel Chidiac - https://amzn.to/3hieLLC Activate Your Vagus Nerve by Dr. Navaz Habib - https://amzn.to/2MUln4x
Useful Links * Caroline's website: https://www.relaxbeyond.co.uk Suzannah Butcher ~ Queen of Calm and Founder at https://calmpreneur.com 💙 Join the Calmpreneur Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmpreneur
Hands up if you've ever struggled with the Fear of Missing Out (I know I have)...but what if you could change your mindset and learn how to embrace the Joy Of Missing Out Instead?
Julia Davies AKA The Simplicity Strategist, is a coach on a mission to make business and life simpler. Today we're talking all things JOMO and FOMO, the pressure to say yes and how we can start saying no more often to live a simpler, more joyful life.
Here's what we talk about in this interview:
- The catalyst for Julia starting her business
- Setting boundaries
- Defining what FOMO and JOMO mean
- The FOMO effects of social media
- Re-framing JOMO
- Marketing ploys that trigger FOMO
- Being a people pleaser and saying yes to everything
- Tips for learning to say no more often
- How to embrace JOMO more in our lives
- REST is part of the work
There are a couple of small glitches in recording, apologies!
Key Takeaways
You get to choose - you can set healthy boundaries and feel more confident in saying No.
Words of Wisdom
"If you're really struggling with saying no to a certain person...or client..you can have a stock phrase that you use something like 'oh that sounds like a really interesting opportunity - can I get back to you when I've checked my schedule?'....you've got that 24 hours space to get back to them."
Julia's Book Recommendation
Why we Sleep by Matthew Walker - https://amzn.to/3d7iHML
Useful Links
Julia's website: https://juliadaviescoaching.com/
Suzannah Butcher ~ Queen of Calm and Founder at https://calmpreneur.com
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A topic really close to my heart; mental health awareness and how business owners can manage their mental well-being whilst running a business. This is a really interesting conversation with Joe Roe, a Mental Wellness Coach, about how bipolar affected her and how she now supports others. TRIGGER WARNING We discuss mental illness in depth in this interview, specifically bipolar and psychosis. Please take care of your own health and well-being and exercise caution when listening or watching https://calmpreneur.com/support/
Here's what we talk about in this interview:
How Joe started her journey to becoming a Mental Wellness Coach Joe's own story of mental illness and what led to her bipolar episodes What psychosis looked like for Joe Why business owners hide mental health issues The stigma and shame of mental illness Self-care and what that looks like for Joe Tips for people who have early warning signs of stress or anxiety (especially due to coronavirus) Human connection
Key Takeaway Have a 'Vibe Tribe' around to support you - trusted family and friends who can look out for you Words of Wisdom "Law of attraction...gratitude attitude...these are the things I do daily because they're fundamental and are positive habits I've created...they're part of who I am" Links from this episode
Joe's website: http://joeroe.co.uk NHS mental health helplines: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines
Thanks for listening! Suzannah Butcher ~ Queen of Calm and Founder at https://calmpreneur.com 💙 Join the Calmpreneur Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmpreneur 💙 Get Suzannah's 7 Steps to Calm when you join the Calmpreneur subscriber hub: https://calmpreneur.vipmembervault.com/
What is MemberVault and how can it help you build your list, convert more clients and create courses, optins and memberships? The Co-Founder of MemberVault Mike Kelly joins me to talk about how entrepreneurs can make their life easier - yes purlease! Totes embarrassing - I tried so hard not to go all #fangirl but had a little trip over my words moment right at the beginning 🙈 Here's what we talk about in this interview:
How MemberVault started The thinking behind making their platform free for all accounts with less than 50 registered members Why people should be able to 'self-control' their user experience The ickiness of sales funnels and how MemberVault support a more empowering user experience Mike and Erin's (Mike's wife and co-founder of MV) core values How Mike and Erin balance parenting, marriage and business How Mike looks after himself when things get stressful
Key Takeaway Always think about the experience of your customer and keep things simple and accessible. Words of Wisdom Referring to creating and selling online courses: "We saw this as a big gap...I'm like wow, OK so you build an audience...you have an audience, and you have digital services or products, how do you connect the two? And that was the big question mark. At the time, and it's still happening now, it's about get them to sign up for something and spam them with funnel pages until they either go through it or unsubscribe - spam til they bail. That's what many experts were telling people to do and we just always hated that. We felt that's gross, there's a better way to do this". Useful Links
Sign up for a free MemberVault account here: https://membervault.samcart.com/referral/membervault/X4lKDZ3cO8k0Hka0 (transparency - this is my referral link) * Check out how Calmpreneur's MemberVault looks: https://calmpreneur.vipmembervault.com/products The MemberVault Facebook community: https://membervault.samcart.com/referral/mvcollab/X4lKDZ3cO8k0Hka0
Suzannah Butcher ~ Queen of Calm and Founder at https://calmpreneur.com 💙 Join the Calmpreneur Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmpreneur 💙 Become a Calmpreneur 'VIB' Member: https://calmpreneur.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/7
Everybody will experience some kind of trauma during their life, but what happens when deep-held traumas from childhood affect all aspects of our adult life?
Bio-dynamic Breath Trauma & Stress Release practitioner Mark Sutton shares his own story of childhood trauma and the events which led him to train in BBTRS (Bio-dynamic Breath & Trauma Release System).
TRIGGER WARNING
Please exercise caution when watching or listening to this interview, especially if you have unresolved trauma. Suicide is mentioned in this interview. If you need support, please head to the SOS page on Calmpreneur: https://calmpreneur.com/support
Here's what we talk about in this interview:
- Mark's early trauma and healing journey
- Big and small 'T' traumas
- Holding trauma in the body
- Generational trauma
- BBTRS modality explained
- Somatic experiencing & healing
- How unresolved trauma might present in adults
- The vagus nerve (polyvagal theory)
- A simple exercise to stimulate the vagus nerve
- Mark's support system/self-care
KEY TAKEAWAY
If you have unresolved trauma, there is hope for healing. Keep trying.
WORDS OF WISDOM
On healing: "Your neuroception changes; the way you view the world through your nervous system...you don't see things as threatening... so that has a benefit there...that you don't end up seeing everything as a threat. You don't second guess what somebody's doing"
USEFUL LINKS
- Mark's Website: https://www.markdsutton.com
RECOMMENDED READING
- The Body Keeps the Score: https://amzn.to/2R2Ln0j
- When the Body Says No: https://amzn.to/39GWkeu
- The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundatons of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation: https://amzn.to/3aGnP9k
- The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation: https://amzn.to/2JDzcmC
Join the Calmpreneur Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmpreneur
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Can sobriety help you in your business? Find out in this inspiring interview. Sobriety Coach Gayle Macdonald shares her alcohol addiction story. A wake up call gave her the nudge she needed to stop and she now supports other women who are sober-curious or who want to stop drinking. Here's what we talk about in this interview:
The escalation of Gayle's drinking habit Using alcohol to relieve boredom Isolation and loneliness Forgotten memories and blackouts The pivotal moment and wake-up call Making a pact to stop Helping others to quit Business owners and drinking Clarity through sobriety Advice for sober-curious entrepreneurs - listening to that niggling feeling Self-care
KEY TAKEAWAY
If you're thinking about giving up drinking, take it one day at a time.
WORDS OF WISDOM
"I started feeling better, and better, and better, and I just couldn't believe the transformation...it felt like I'd been let in to the best secret in the world."
USEFUL LINKS
Gayle's Website: https://sober-bliss.com Blissfully Sober Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2372576889625681/
RECOMMENDED READING
The Sober Diaries: https://amzn.to/39aW3jC The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: https://amzn.to/39bdVL7 Unwasted - My Lush Sobriety: https://amzn.to/2UhQlsa
Join the Calmpreneur Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmpreneur/
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The foods you are putting into your body can have a massive impact on your mental well-being.
In this episode I talk to Marcia Clarke about the importance of mindful eating and good nutrition.
Here's what we talk about:
- How Abundance foods started
- The impact of eating junk food
- Mental health
- Probiotics
- Self-love and eating healthily
- Marcia's top 5 foods for a brain boost
- Chocolate!
- Paleo eating
USEFUL LINKS
Abundance Foods https://www.abundancefoods.co
Ready to blast all those money blocks and learn some new ways to think about money?
In this interview with money maestro Rosemary Cunningham, we are talking all things moolah!
Here's what we talk about:
- Rosemary's own money story
- Lessons and wisdom from the wonderful Dee Wallace
- Abundance vs scarcity/lack mindset
- The infinite power and flow of money
- Most common money issues
- Tips to help you take control of your finances
Key takeaway - use CASH for everything!
USEFUL LINKS
- Rosemary's website: http://www.rosemarycunningham.co.uk
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What do you know about hypnotherapy? And how can it help you overcome anxiety?
Listen to award-winning hypnotist & psychotherapist Tania Taylor dispel some of the common hypnotherapy myths, how hypnotherapy can help with a wide range of issues (including anxiety) and get the lowdown of what actually happens in a hypnotherapy session.
Here are some of the things we talk about...
- The 3 P's!
- Anxiety
- Common fears and expectations
- What actually happens in a hypnotherapy session
- Solution focused hypnotherapy
- What to look for in a hypnotherapist
- Negativity bias
- & MUCH more
Please note: There are 2 small glitches in recording early on - just keep listening as the rest of the interview goes smoothly.
USEFUL LINKS:
- Tania's website: https://www.tania-taylor.co.uk
- Sparking Moments - 30 days of amazing: https://amzn.to/2SjEdWi
- Free hypnotherapy every Sunday evening: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1067244220102675/
Suzannah Butcher ~ Queen of Calm and Founder at https://calmpreneur.com
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How can you find clarity in a noisy world when you've lost your sense of 'self'?
Meet Clarity Coach and energetic bundle of wisdom Sally Oddy, who shares her inspiring story and insights with Calmpreneur.
Here's what we talk about in this interview:
- Workplace bullying
- Burnout and breakdown
- Clarity and focus
- Loss of sense of 'self'
- Money mindset
- Sally's rock-bottom moment after the passing of her mother
- The impact of profound grief
- Self-compassion and self-care
- What makes a 'Calmpreneur'
KEY TAKEAWAY
Recovery from grief doesn't follow a set pattern - it's a crazy paving type journey which is different for everyone.
WORDS OF WISDOM
"When I have done the best and been the most profitable, the happiest, the most fulfilled and the most balanced in my life, are the times when I was super clear on exactly what I was doing and exactly why I was doing it..."
USEFUL LINKS
Sally's website: https://sallyoddy.com
You'll Get Over It By Virginia Ironside: https://amzn.to/36XeRl9
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Surely we can all breath correctly?! You'd be surprised...
Esther Nagle, founder of Space to Breathe Academy and Workplace Wellbeing Consultant, shares her knowledge about breath work gained from her experience as a yoga teacher and how it helped her to give up a 20 year alcohol addiction, find inner peace and lead her on a path to supporting others.
Here's what we talk about in this episode:
- Esther's role helping employers to support their staff with mental health
- What 'breath work' actually means
- How breathing can be used to reduce stress and anxiety
- Addiction and sobriety
- Three top tips to help anyone going through a personal crisis
- First aid for mental health
Key takeaway - Take some time to really think about how you are breathing - be curious about your breath ❤
See the full show notes at https://calmpreneur.com/tcp7
USEFUL LINKS
- Esther's websites: https://lotusstrength.com & https://spacetobreatheacademy.com
- Link to take the PACER test: https://lotusstrength.com/pacertest
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In this podcast, I talk to mindset and transformational coach Emma about all things mindset.
We talk about...
- Why we struggle so much with mindset
- Unraveling core beliefs
- Most common mindset fears
- Negative thoughts
- Journaling
- Wellbeing & mindset retreats (run by Emma)
- Self-care
- Planners (Get Sh*t Done!)
Key takeaway - if you haven't already, start a journal!
USEFUL LINKS
- Download a sample of Emma's Get Sh*t Done Planner here: https://emmacolseynicholls.com/planner
- Retreats: https://emmacolseynicholls.com/events
- Coaching: https://emmacolseynicholls.com/coaching
For the full show notes, head to https://calmpreneur.com/podcast
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How can you free up time as a business owner to work ON your business rather than in it?
Lisa Ferris, Virtual Assistant to well-being business owners, shares her top tips for outsourcing and automation.
Here's what we talk about:
- What puts people off outsourcing
- Letting go of your 'business baby'
- What a Virtual Assistant does and what Lisa offers
- Biorhythms and behaviour patterns
- SocialBee
- Self-care and self-love
- Mindful social media
- Perfectionism
Key takeaway - anyone can use automation and it doesn't have to cost much (in many cases, it's free!)
For the full show notes, head to https://calmpreneur.com/podcast
Remember to subscribe and review - it really helps me to spread the calm vibes to more people in business who struggle with anxiety.
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How many times a day do you tell yourself, and others, that you’re too busy? Quite a few, I’ll bet! You are in good company. We are ALL caught up in the busyness of life. None of us have enough hours in the day. But how does the word busy impact our world and the people around us?
In this podcast I talk about being busy and explain how you can re-frame it to help you feel happier and more in control of your time and life.
Here’s what’s covered in this episode * The busyness of life * How saying busy makes you feel * Time constraints & choices * Re-framing busy language (with examples) * Recommended time management tools and apps
View the full show notes and access the time-saving tools https://calmpreneur.com/tcp4
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Recorded on World Mental Health Day 2018, Suzannah shares her personal struggles with anxiety, along with the five key things which have helped her keep her anxiety in check (most of the time!).
Full show notes and links at www.calmpreneur.com/tcp3
Here's what's covered in this episode:
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Self care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Sobriety
- Anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication
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Tried affirmations before but they just didn't do it for you?
Time for another go, my friend!
In today's show I share some of the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when repeating their affirmations and give 6 amazingly straightforward tips to help you to make affirmations work for you.
No fluffy talk - all good hearty tips you can jot down and implement TODAY!
Show notes https://calmpreneur.com/tcp2
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Can you really pivot when you're in business? Yes!
In today's episode I explain my pivotal plans for The Calmpreneur Podcast moving forward. Here are some of the topics you can look forward to in future episodes...
- Mental Wellness
- Productivity
- Procrastination
- Self-care
- Sleep
- Meditation
- Hypnosis
- Confidence
- Mindfulness
- Alternative Health
- Wellness Guest Interviews
To learn more about Calmprener, head to our website at calmpreneur.com
In this episode, Suzannah speaks to Specialist Suicide Grief Recovery Coach, Balbir Chagger.
Balbir has experienced a life full of losses, but her amazing resilience has sent on her a journey to find her true path. Balbir's mother suffered with Bipolar disorder and her father sadly took his own life when she was just 18. Her mum passed just 3 years later when Balbir was 2 months pregnant. It was after discovering NLP that Balbir began to question her life and realise that she had the power to change it for the better. If Balbir can get through what she's been through to run a business, you can!
Here's what we talk about in this episode:
- Growing up in a very strict household
- The cultural restrictions of being an Indian woman living in the UK
- Losing her father who took his own life
- Bipolar Disorder
- Discovering NLP
- Finding her true path helping others who've experienced loss through suicide
Show Notes: www.suzannah.me/balbir-chagger-6
Website: www.suzannah.me/podcast
In this episode, Suzannah speaks to Whole Woman founder, Cassandra Eve.
Cassandra's journey of discovery and spirituality began when she was at rock bottom; her partner left, she walked out of her job and her home was repossessed. A chance meeting in a cafe was the catalyst for making BIG changes. Cassandra now works with women on a deep level, helping them to connect to their higher feminine power through astrology readings, soul discovery coaching and retreats.
Here's what we talk about in this episode:
- The impact of being sent to boarding school
- Relationships with alcoholics
- Domestic violence and finding refuge
- Coping with losing everything
- Discovering a deep connection with astrology
- Spirituality
- Femininity
Show Notes: https://suzannah.me/cassandra-eve-5/
Website: https://suzannah.me/podcast
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Something different for this weeks podcast. If you're feeling a bit stressed out, give this woodland walk visualization a try.
Visualization has many benefits and can help you to relax, improve focus, spark creativity, reduce overwhelm & stress and make you feel joyful.
I have written and recorded this visualization to take you away from the stresses of everyday life, to a magical place you can visit anytime when you need to recharge your batteries.
Give yourself just 10 minutes today to sit, listen and just 'be'.
For more about this episode, head to https://suzannah.me/podcast
In this episode, Suzannah speaks to Soma from the Career Happiness Mentor.
Soma has experienced anxiety, reactive depression, workplace bullying, redundancy and the tragic loss of her father at just 6 years old. It was these experiences which shaped her life journey and led up to her starting her own business at age 27. Soma now helps women fall in love with their work life and create career happiness.
Here's what we talk about in this episode...
- The impact of bullying in the workplace
- Bereavement and loss
- Fessing up about anxiety and depression
- What careers counselling actually means
- Perfectionism and the fear of being late!
- Being an empath
- The importance of self-care and time out
Show Notes: suzannah.me/soma-ghosh-3
Website: suzannah.me/podcast
Follow: www.instagram.com/suzannahbutcher
Interview with the founder of Dare to Blossom, Mary Lunnen.
Mary was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1994 and this shock diagnosis forced Mary into making some life changing decisions. Since then she has written a book, 'Flying in the Face of Fear - Surviving Cervical Cancer', trained as a life coach and started her own business, 'Dare to Blossom'.
Here's what we talk about in this episode...
- Recovering from cervical cancer
- The benefits of journalling
- Rediscovery cards (including a card reveal for Suzannah!)
- Art and creativity
- Life coaching and time for reflection
Prepare to be inspired!
Hey there! Welcome to the very first episode of Women with Grit.
In this episode, I'll be sharing how the seed of making a podcast entered my mind after watching the weather one morning...a chain of events which led me to abandoning morning TV completely.
Plus, why GRIT? What is it about that word that resonates with me so much?
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