I am joined today by Kate Wills, author of the incredible book 'A Trip of One's Own.' We talk all about the joys of travelling solo and that it is never too late to start over. We discuss the women that inspired Kate along the way and her top tips when it comes to travelling with a child and all things packing! Kate talks very openly about the pressures of living 'the correct way' and how she has overcome this. For the show notes on everything we discussed head to madeleineshaw.com/episode85-2...
May 04, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 85
I am joined today by Chinese Medicine Practitioner, founder of the Hayo'u method and best selling author Katie Brindle. On today’s episode we talk all about the art of Yang Sheng or self care and the work we can do to nurture our body, mind and spirit simultaneously through qigong, gua sha and other ancient practices. We discuss Chinese philosophy on our connection to nature and what it means for our health. For the shownotes on everything we discussed head to madeleineshaw.com/episode84
Mar 30, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Joining me today is Amy Ransom, single mother and author of The Soul Soaring Virtues of Separation. Following the breakdown of her marriage in 2016 Amy has been keen to share how one relationship ending can actually be a wonderful new beginning. In today's episode Amy shares why divorce doesn't need to mean devastation, how we can reframe separation to embrace independence, positivity and authenticity and how the law of attraction has helped Amy in rediscovering herself. Shownotes on madeleinesh...
Mar 16, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 83
I’m joined today by the amazing Brita Fernandez Schmidt, Executive Director of Women for Women International and author of Fears to Fierce. Brita is an advocate and promoter of women’s empowerment, rights and equality through her charity work and coaching. On today’s episode we spoke all about how we can step into our purpose and power and why self leadership means accepting and knowing yourself without needing to be liked by everyone. For the show notes head to madeleineshaw.com/episode82...
Mar 02, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 82
I’m joined today by the amazing Millie Gooch, founder of the Sober Girl Society. Millie hosts Sober Girl Society’s signature boozeless brunches and sober sweat classes across the country and works with organisations to encourage sober curiosity and spread the message that being alcohol-free is far from boring. On today’s episode we spoke all about her journey to sobriety, some of the biggest misconceptions about why sobriety is on the rise and the unexpected benefits of living an alcohol free li...
Feb 16, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 81
I'm joined today by Katherine Sellery, 3x TEDx speaker and founder of Conscious Parenting Revolution for raising resilient, considerate and empowered kids who know their inner voice and honour it. Katherine has been coaching parents on conscious communication for over 16 years and shares her methods with me in today's episode. We spoke all about the importance of truly listening to ourselves and others and how to teach our children to know what they want and how to express it. Shownotes on madel...
Feb 02, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 80
On today's episode I'm joined by my old friend and the person who inspired my wellness journey, Melissa Ambrosini. Melissa is the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, Open Wide and PurposeFULL, the host of the top-rated podcast The Melissa Ambrosini Show, a keynote speaker, content creator, and entrepreneur. On today's episode Melissa shared some really special advice about living life to it's fullest whether it's in work, relationships or with our view of self. I hope you enjoy liste...
Jan 26, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Joining me again is the inspiring and endlessly wise Pandora Paloma, Intuitive Living Coach, Author, Mother and Podcast Host. Since Pandora first came on to talk all things intuitive eating she has switched her focus to intuitive business, coaching women to get in touch with their inner guide to maximise their potential. On today's episode Pandora fills us in on the journey that inspired this shift of focus and how we can all tap into our inner magnetism and the amazing things that can happen as...
Jan 19, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Today I’m joined by Richie Bostock, breathwork coach and author of Exhale to talk all about the life changing possibilities of breath. Following years of study with some of the best known practitioners in the world, including Wim Hof Richie has been called “the best in the business” by the Sunday Times. On today’s episode Richie shares his journey to breathwork, what the research says about the power of breath and some simple exercises to energise and destress. For the show notes visit madeleine...
Jan 12, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 77
I'm joined today by the amazing Dr Gemma Newman aka the Plant Power Doctor to talk veganism and health. Gemma has been passionately bridging the gap between western medicine and holistic health for the past decade, educating both those in the medical field and her own patients. On today's episode she offers her view on why eating a plant based diet might just be the best thing we can do for our health and how we can ensure we are getting the right nutrition from a vegan diet. Show notes on madel...
Jan 05, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Today I’m joined by Jo Webber, Ayurvedic practitioner, yoga teacher and head of herbal education for Pukka Herbs. I was so excited to chat to Jo all about how we can use herbal medicine and ayurveda to solve many of life's health dilemmas including getting a better night’s sleep. We also discussed my experience with the free Pukka 7 day sleep with ease programme and how you can get involved. For the show notes on everything we discussed head over to madeleineshaw.com/episode75
Dec 15, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 75
I'm joined today by the amazing Dr Surina Sehgal aka The Foodie Dentist to talk all things teeth, why the oral microbiome is so important and the dental do's and don't we should all live by. Dr Surina has a wealth of experience in the oral health and nutrition space, helping people to understand the crucial link between oral general health and bridging the gap between dentistry and medicine and I'm so excited to share her wisdom with you. For the show notes head to madeleineshaw.com
Dec 01, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Today I’m joined by Annabel Chown, architect, yoga teacher and breast cancer survivor. Annabel's inspiring story has been published in Red magazine and the Daily Telegraph and now in her memoir, Hidden. At the age of 31, at the peak of a thriving career Annabel's diagnosis changed everything, her story of being young, single and living with cancer is one of hope, adaptation and acceptance of those moments when life swerves in unimaginable directions. For the show notes head to madeleineshaw.com...
Nov 17, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 73
I'm joined today by Sunday Times bestselling author Rebecca Wilson. Rebecca has inspired countless parents to change the way they think about feeding their children through her much loved instagram @WhatMummyMakes which offers recipes that work for the whole family. On today's episode we spoke all about her food philosophy, why she believes eating as a family is crucial for nurturing a healthy relationship with food and how she manages the pressures of a career online. show notes on madeleinesha...
Nov 03, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 72
I’m joined today by Professor Tim Spector OBE, epidemiologist, microbiome expert and one of the leading voices in nutritional science. On today’s episode Tim discusses what so many of us are getting wrong about nutrition, why our labels are lying to us and what the future of food could look like. We covered a whole range of topics from gut health to personalised nutrition and intermittent fasting to uncover what the research behind these food trends really tell us. Show notes on madeleineshaw.co...
Oct 20, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Eleanor was made redundant after 23 years working in corporate, after an unsuccessful search for a new job she wondered if there was more and begun exploring these thoughts in a blog which became a career. She now runs her consultancy, another door and has just written her first book: Why Losing Your Job Could be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You. On today's episode Eleanor shares her 5 step plan for tackling redundancy and how to create opportunities in difficult times. Shownotes: madele...
Oct 06, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 70
I'm joined today by Joanna Fortune, Child and Family Psychotherapist and author of the 15 minute parenting series. Inspired by her clinical experience Joanna developed her 15 minute play method to help time poor parents reconnect with their children and better understand their needs. On today's episode we spoke all about the importance of presence over presents, why good enough is good enough and her tips for the parenting struggles we all deal with. For the show notes visit madeleineshaw.com/ep...
Jul 28, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Dr Sarah Vohra aka The Mind Medic re-joins me on the podcast to talk all things mental health, and how we can use our 5 senses to recognise and resolve the things that trigger us most. Sarah is a psychiatrist and best selling author who is passionate about helping others to understand and look after their mental health. On today's episode Sarah shared some amazing advice around healthy social media use, how we can heal our body image and tactics for dealing with worry. Shownotes: madeleineshaw.c...
Jul 21, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 68
I'm joined today by Dr Anjali Mahto, consultant dermatologist and author of The Skin Bible to talk all things skin health. Anjali is an expert in all things skincare and on todays episode we covered it all - from acne to anti ageing myths and misconceptions, how to find the right products for our skin and how we can cope better with the psychological effects skin issues bring. For the show notes head to madeleineshaw.com/episode67
Jul 07, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 67
I'm joined today by Kristina Rasmussen AKA the Scandinavian Stylist, a personal and interiors stylist with over 20 years experience coaching clients to get to know their personal style, and enjoy life more with less. On today's episode we spoke all about where to begin with creating a capsule wardrobe, how we can raise children with a minimalist mindset and why switching impulse buys for a self care fund will always make us feel better. For the show notes visit madeleineshaw.com/episode66
Jun 30, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 66
I'm joined today by amazing sisters Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips to talk all things self-care. Nadia & Katia have co-authored four books on powerful self care rituals that are achievable in the real world. On today's episode we spoke all about why self care is even more important now than ever, how we can switch from a fear mindset to a one of appreciation and gratitude and how we can stop judging others, and most importantly ourselves. For the show notes visit madeleineshaw.com/ep...
Jun 23, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 65
I'm joined today by Angelique Panagos, a Nutritional Therapist and author of The Balance Plan: Six Steps to Optimize Your Hormonal Health. Angelique specialises in hormone health and helping women like herself who suffer with hormone related conditions. On today's episode we discussed how our modern lifestyles are impacting hormone health, how we can understand our own hormones and what to do if you are suffering with hormone related conditions such as PCOS. Show notes on madeleineshaw.com/episo...
Jun 16, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 64
For National Carers Week I'm joined by Penny Wincer author of Tender: The Imperfect Art of Caring. Penny first became a carer for her mother in her teens and is now a carer for her son Arthur, who is Autistic. Penny shares her experience coming to terms with her son's disability and accepting that their different path is still a happy one, how we can act as allies to families affected by disability and how to support the estimated 9 million unpaid carers in the UK. Shownotes: madeleineshaw.com/e...
Jun 09, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Dr. Stephen Cabral is a Naturopathic doctor, Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner and author of The Rain Barrel Effect. On today’s episode Dr. Cabral explains the differences between Eastern and Western medicine, and the important role both play in looking after our health; how his own health issues led him into a journey of discovery amounting in over 20 years studying functional medicine and how we can all begin understanding our bioindividual needs and our health better. Shownotes: madeleineshaw.c...
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 62
I'm joined by behaviour change expert Dr Heather McKee, Heather spent 10 years in academia researching behaviour change and now runs her own consultancy and courses using evidence-based techniques to help people create long lasting healthy habits. On today's episode we spoke about how to create the ideal environment to establish habits, why failure is a strength when it comes to making change and why developing self compassion is the key to sticking to habits. show notes on madeleineshaw.com/epi...
May 26, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 61
For IBD awareness day I’m joined by nutritionist and founder of Inessa, Aliza Marogy. Aliza was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis as a teenager but went into remission over 20 years ago after changing her diet and lifestyle. We spoke all about Aliza's IBD experience, how to manage the physical and emotional side of IBD's - from communicating your needs at work to managing social expectations and the interventions that have worked for her and her clients. Show notes on madeleineshaw.com/episode60...
May 19, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 60
I'm joined today by author of the Joy Journal for Magical Everyday Play Laura Brand to talk all things conscious parenting, nurturing creativity in ourselves and our children and reconnecting with our inner child. On today's episode Laura shared her favourite rainy day activities, her top tips to find a flow state and enjoy the creative process rather than focus on the end result and the parenting practices that have transformed how she views motherhood. For the show notes visit madeleineshaw.co...
May 12, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 59
I'm joined today by Curating Your Life: Ending the Struggle for Work-Life Balance author, Gail Golden to talk all about the elusive work-life balance, and why it might a myth that isn't worth chasing. For Gail, the key to a productive and fulfilled life lies within the ability to curate our energy. We spoke all about how we can understand our own limitations, how to step out of our comfort zone and what it takes to curate a life we can be proud of. For the show notes visit madeleineshaw.com/epis...
May 05, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 58
I'm joined today by life coach Sam Jones. Sam has over 3000+ hours coaching experience with professionals, business owners, leaders and has helped me get clarity within my own career over the last few years. On today's episode we discussed why purpose doesn't have to be complicated, how we gain self awareness and move towards our purpose starting today and the lessons he's learned from the current pandemic. For the show notes visit madeleineshaw.com/episode57
Apr 28, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Some topics covered in this episode are: What is microbiome testing and should we be investing in it? What is IBS and what should we do if we are suffering? What is healthy digestion and what can we learn about our gut health through our poo Mindful eating: why and how we eat might be just as important as what we eat for our health What should we eat for gut health and why? We are offering an exclusive listener discount code for our IBS programme, The Happy Gut Guide enter the code HGG20 for 20%...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 56
