Mindfully Thrive: Recent Episodes
Ella Humphreys
This is the podcast that celebrates the present. The joy in where we are, the journey it’s taken to get here, and the ability to see our greatness for the future. We celebrate female founders, adventure seekers and creative entrepreneurs who are building their dreams alongside raising babies and any other life commitments that can so easily distract us from the path we truly desire. This is a podcast about coming back to who we are in this life and that our dreams, goals and ambitions are valid and possible while also being a loving and present parent.
Last episode of the season. This week I find out all about how the Happy Self Journal came into being. The hugely popular and ever-growing journal for mindset, mindfulness, and personal growth from young kids to adults. It's been flying off the shelves ever since it launched back in 2018. Listen to the story of this young business, the find out the importance it has in enhancing the happiness of our children and our own happiness too! A lovely conversation all about the joys of living simple and getting our ideas onto the page. Teaching our kids to be future-proof and how sharing some of our own adult experiences can help them make good decisions for their own future.
Francesca is reading:
John Wooden
Lives of the Stoics
Francesca is watching:
Mare of Eastown
Your Honor
Francesca is Listening to:
Dr. Chatterjee
Happier with Gretchen Ruben
Deliciously Ella
This week's episode delves into the real meaning of authenticity and how we can bring more of ourselves into our businesses, creating meaning around our brand and living with openness and honesty, as to live any other way is quite literally exhausting!
Join us for a conversation with Laura Agar Wilson, Business Coach and Designer, as shares her journey to her business Wholeheartedly Laura, find out how she created the gift of time; for herself, for her family and for her clients.
Laura's Website: Wholeheartedly Laura
Instagram: @wholeheartedlylaura
This week I had Jeanie Scott, skin therapist on the show and we have a fun conversation with some tough bits in between. No story is linear and the light brings with it shadows or as you'll hear the shadow is what perhaps lights your soul purpose up, as Jeanie shares her story of embracing the difficulties and getting curious about them, this led to finding her purpose and to share her gifts, ultimately bringing joy in others. **You will hear what Jeanie is getting out of bed for in the mornings, what keeps her up late at night, and how she takes the barking dog, two young boys and everything in between in her stride, on the good days!
Show Notes**@jeaniescottskin
Nicola Rayner
Bryony Gordon
Bryony Gordon - Podcast
Sh**ged, Married, Annoyed
Strava App
Charity:
Coppafeel
This week I am sitting down and having a wonderful conversation with the warm and wise Jenn Stevens. Jenn is a Spiritual Life and Business Coach, and best selling author of The Mindful Witch. We share our thoughts on meditation as a tool manifesting, why being in a good mood isn't necessarily enough and how you can find alignment more often.
Jenn shares her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and how the dark night of the soul can really become our greatest blessing. You will find out what you can do today to become a co-creator and align yourself with all that you desire.
I mention quite a bit about my human design at the end of the episode. If you haven't listened to the last two weeks episodes be sure to check them out also.
Jenn Stevens Website: The Aligned Life
@thealignedlife
Jenn's Book: The Mindful Witch
Inspo Pause
Reading:
Danielle La Porte The Desire Map
Watching: Made for Love on Netflix
Listening to: The Life Coaching School Podcast
Using: Insight Timer
This Part 2 of the Human Design series, a brief introduction to the Profiles in Human Design, I suggest you go listen to episode 13 from last week if you haven't yet to get a better understanding of the system and the concepts.
In this week's episode; I share my ideal morning, my downtime and all about how I resonate as a 3/5 Generator in the human design system.
download your human design graph here: my.humandesign or mybodygraph
Find out more at humandesigntools
Listening to: On Purpose with Jay Shetty
The Self Care Club Podcast
Reading: The I Ching
Please Yourself Emma Reed Turrell
The Midnight Library with Matt Haig
Watching: The Bold Type on Netflix
This week is part one of two solo episodes of Human Design, my recent learnings in this most wonderfully fascinating subject. I'm so obsessed, I really had to share it with you.
It’s a System for self-discovery and personal growth, it's a synthesis of both ancient and modern sciences, from astrology, the kabbalah, the ancient Chinese I- Ching, the chakra system and quantum physics. Each of these parts tells you about your authentic self and who you are in your essence. Truly Fascinating!
**Can you imagine having your specific user manual for how to operate in this world based on your energetic design? This manual allows you to operate in the most optimal and authentic way for you.
Check out the episode to find out how Jenn Stevens from The Aligned Life describes the different Aura Types, so beautifully stated.
All my research came from these sites:*thealignedlife.cohttp://jovianarchive.comhttps://understandinghumandesign.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Designhttps://www.thealignedlife.co/about/my.humandesign*mybodygraph.com
This week, my hugely talented guest is the Welsh Maker, Amy Swann.
Amy works with varied materials and creates beautiful and unexpected delights from Cake decoration, fit for the most exquisite weddings to intricate and delicate heirlooms to be savoured and treasured for generations. Her work is very much centred around creating memories. Amy shares so much about her journey of following her inspiration and leading with love as she stays true to her passions and purpose.
Amy and I share many commonalities yet our lives took very different paths and it's a pleasure to share this conversation on art, motherhood, trusting the process of life and allowing the pleasures to guide you towards the next opportunity.
Don't be fooled into thinking this conversation is not for you, as you are not a teacher, it is in its essence a conversation about navigating life from the vantage point of trust in your own unique truth and allowing life to unfold, without knowing all the details, yet fully embracing the fact that the thing that lights you up, is the thing you were born to do.
How lucky she was to have seen and felt it so clearly, and been granted the gift of parents who fully embraced her desires and now it's her turn to show her kids her way to live authentically and trust the process.
SHOW NOTES:
Amy Swann Website
Amy Swann Instagram: @swann.amy
INSPO PAUSE:
Reading:
Find Your Artistic Voice Lisa Congdon
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read Philippa Perry
Podcasts:
Conversations of Inspiration Holly Tucker
Happy Place Fearn Cotton
Mad World Bryony Gordon
The Mavericks
Watching:
Line Of Duty: BBC, Netflix
It's A Sin: Channel 4
This week was especially enjoyable for me to have the unique soul Lauren Barber join me in conversation. We discuss all aspects of living as a multi-faceted human, the shame that is tied up in what that looks like and the ever-evolving journey of a seeker.
We talk about the struggle to fit into the mould when it comes to building a business, the alternative approach to that. Gaining a deeper connection to the world around you through simple acts of sacred self-care in your day to day and the art of heart work and her ever-growing community. Lauren also picks an Oracle Card for us, join in and I look forward to hearing your views on this episode.
Lauren Barber website: laurenbarber
Instagram: @laurenbarber
Lauren's Meditation on Insight Timer
Reading:
Wild Power - Alexandra Pope
The Red Tent - Anita Diamant
Watching:
Heartland on Netflix
Listening to:
Podcast - The Day Luna
Podcast - Reframe, Jenna Zoe
Spotify - Darling Radio
Following: Charlie Mackesy
Using:
Insight Timer - Sarah Blondin
Oracle Cards - Spirit Animal Wisdom. Katie-Jane Wright
We also mention:
The Artists Way, Julia Cameron
The Surrender Experiment, Michael A. Singer
This week I have Iona Hickman with me, join us as we delve into the art of being present as a mother while building a side business and continuing the nine to five. Iona is passionate about design but more significantly about the true purpose of greeting cards and the connection we have we write them.
We discuss the possibility that thriving is simply maintaining the balance of life as a mum and the needs of your own souls calling.
Find out all about the hashtag #motherhooditsanotherhood and how bonding with others through vulnerability and honesty helped Iona during the early days of motherhood. We both share intimate struggles of raising children and, giving up on the ideals of perfections and instead, leaning into progress, whether that be in our passion projects, or life as a whole.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
SHOW NOTES
IONA HICKMAN WEBSITE: www.eyeownadesign.com
Instagram @eyeownadesign
motherhooditsanotherhood
Inspo Pause
Reading:
29 Gifts, Cami Walker
Isabella and Us magazine: Positive Wellbeing
Watching: Girl Boss,
The Big Wata
Listening: Happy Place Fearne Cotton,
Russell Brand Podcast - Under The Skin
Following: The Lovely Draw
An insightful conversation with Lauren Derrett founder of Wear 'Em Out, the modern woman's way to period. Our conversation is intimate and authentic as Lauren always is, we break the stigma attached to period shame and open up about the importance of boundaries and what it means to take ownership for your whole self.
Lauren shares her journey of business parallel to the unfolding of Lockdown's 2020 and how prioritizing self-care is fundamental for building a business and what that looks like for her.
Click here to go to Lauren's Website: Wear 'Em Out Pads
Follow her on Instagram @wearemoutpads
Listen to Lauren's Podcast Here: Fifty Shades of Green
Show Notes:
Lauren talks about the studies done on Always Pads: womensvoices.org
And she shares the work of Suzy Reading
Inspo Pause
Watching:
Behind Her Eyes - Netflix/BBC ( I have since watched it and it's brilliant)
Reading:
Cilka's Journey by Heather Morris
Self Care for Tough Times - Suzy Reading
Listening:
Finding the Funny
The Limitless Life Experience, Suzy Ashworth
Ellie & Anna Have Issues
Using:
Calm App
This week I have the wonderful Nicole Annette, creative CEO of Journal Junky®, a journal coaching and publishing company, and host of The Journal Coaching Podcast.
**We take a deep dive into the empowering art of journaling. From the simplicity of list-making to the deeper steps for healing and self-discovery. Hear about Nicole's four-step process to create and design your life on purpose, and live with intention.
Show Notes*Nicole Annette on Instagram* Journal Junky Etsy Store Nicole Annette's Website : Let's Write For Change Inspo Pause:*The Worthy Project* - Meadow Devor
Podcast: The Life Coach School Podcast Instagram Follows: Let's Write Life*Ashton LongsmithAshleigh Henry*
Calm, connection and communication with Mindfulness and self-confidence booster buddy, Stacey Harrison from The North Kind. Stacey shares her journey to her current business aimed at teaching kids that their power comes from within. Building skills from self-confidence and self-esteem to getting a good nights sleep. Join us as we share an honest conversation as we navigate the transition from lockdown to freedom and everything that comes up in between.
How we are all just trying to figure it out as we go, and simple exercises to get through tough days.
We share tools and practices to help yourself and your kids connect and build on the art of becoming great communicators.
**Episode Notes
Stacey Harrison's website: The North Kind Instagram Handle: @thenorthkind Ella Humphreys Host @mindfullyella Inspo Pause
Books:*How to Fail, by Elizabeth DayThe Midnight Library, by Matt Haig Podcasts Mentioned:How to Fail with Elizabeth Day* Happy Place with Fearne Cotton*The Self Care Podcast* Apps Suggested:**Chopra App
This week's episode is a conversation about the unfolding of a new path, a change of direction due to unforeseen circumstances, Keeping your mind open to the creative opportunities of making choice and not becoming a victim of circumstance but rising up and unlocking talents and creative outlets that may have otherwise been forgotten. I think you will be inspired as you find that we are all multifaceted. How out of necessity we can rise up and create something beautiful and functional out of a seemingly neglected hobby.
This episode is all about living on purpose, it’s about acceptance of circumstance and making the best of it. Having awareness of your skills, passions, and talents, using them to not only heal and help yourself but undoubtedly be of service to others too.
Episode Notes:
Kirsty Wiseman website: Beepoppaloola
@Beepoppaloola
Inspo Pause:
The Heart's Invisible Furies, John Boyne
The Nightingale, Kristin Hannah
Eighties Radio
Spacemasks
FrumpyPumpy
@mindfullyella
Website: mindfullyella.com
This week’s episode with guest Joya Ewy is jam-packed with useful tricks and advice for getting yourself into a mindset committed to making permanent positive changes, increasing your wellness levels to the max. Joya is a Yoga teacher, coach, and ayurvedic specialist and whether you practice yoga yourself or not, you can apply the concepts in our conversation to any daily practice you wish to become consistent with.
You can take the Dosha Quiz as mentioned in our conversation, in the links below and find the 12 basic postures on her highlights on Instagram:
Joya Ewy Website: msha.ke/joyaewy/
Instagram: instagram.com/joyaewy
Inspo Pause
Reading: Yamas and Niyamas Deborah Adele
Watching: Homeland on Netflix
Listening to: David Ji Soothing Healing Love Meditation
Following: The Brain Coach
Using: Insight timer App
Yoga Wheel
This week on Mindfully Thrive we find out how we can care for our skin and general wellbeing from the inside out, with holistic skincare specialist Caroline Phifer. "Our skin is as individual as we are and therefore should be treated that way," Says Caroline. Tune in to hear our conversation on how she is managing her business from her home while homeschooling. And find out the most important habits to get your skin, body and mind to work together harmoniously.
SHOW NOTES:
Caroline Phifer Advanced Skincare - website
CarolinePhifer - Instagram
Caroline Phifer - Facebook
During the Inspo Pause we shared on the following information:
Grown ups - Marian Keyes
App - Clubhouse
Roller kit - Website
In the episode this week you will discover the importance of finding stillness in your days. How to find the answers to some big decisions and what to do if you want to turn a passion project into an income stream. Lucy and I discuss the importance of having the flexibility to evolve and grow and we also share ways we can release the struggles of life.
SHOW NOTES
Website - Lucy Sayles Self Empowerment Coach
Instagram - fem.inner.power
INSPO PAUSE
Books discussed: Discovering the Inner Mother by Bethany Webster. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Documentary: Heal on Netflix
Podcast: Oh My Goddess - Hayley Tapper
Instagram follow: Barefoot 5 - Brooke Hampton
APP: Insight Timer
“We are constantly invited to be who we are” - Thoreau. In this week's episode, find out how to show up in your truth, find your voice and live authentically. You will discover 5 ways to practice the art of speaking your truth and take a pause with a short meditation practise to bring you into alignment with your own self-expression. Find out what I’ve been inspired to watch, read and who to follow, all in the show this week.
There's a short 2-minute meditation towards the end of the episode.
INSPO PAUSE
Reading: Don Miguel Ruiz - The Four Agreements
Watching: Schitt's Creek - Very fun, lovable and totally worth tv time for.
Listening to: Podcast The Self Care Club with Lauren and Nicole
Following Insta Fav: Joya Ewy - Yoga & Coaching
App: Insight Timer
Intro to the show episode. Sharing what the listeners can expect to hear as the show grows and evolves.
This is the podcast that celebrates the present. The joy in where we are, the journey it’s taken to get here, and the ability to see our greatness for the future. We celebrate female founders, adventure seekers and creative entrepreneurs who are building their dreams alongside raising babies and any other life commitments that can so easily distract us from the path we truly desire. This is a podcast about coming back to who we are in this life and that our dreams, goals and ambitions are valid and possible while also being a loving and present parent.
Find out more about me, Ella Humphreys @mindfullyella