Flexible working might seem a bit of a rouge topic for a podcast that talks about personal growth but bear with us. Flexible working has gone from a luxury afforded to a few to something that is now almost assumed to be an established practice within a lot of industries. We've got more options with how we work, when we work and where we work but unless we know how we actually work best and what is the most effective thing for those around us then we might not make the most of it. If you do it ri...
Apr 05, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Have you ever felt like everyone is thinking about you far more than they probably are? Don't worry, you aren't the only one. This is a perfect example of The Spotlight Effect. It's the phenomenon that tricks us into overestimating how much everyone is actually thinking about us. Maybe it's something you said at drinks with friends, or a presentation at work that you feel you fumbled over, or maybe it's that awkward thing you did 10 years ago that you still sometimes think back on and cringe abo...
Mar 29, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 159
This week is a very special episode because... we're recording in person! We're reunited for a friend's hen party weekend, so this extra long reunion episode includes plenty of catching up, the hen party games we've got planned and what activities we got up to at the hen party! Plus we're also discussing our quarterly reviews and how important it is to check in with yourself and your goals at this point in the year to consider what's working, is there anything you need to change and how are you ...
Mar 15, 2023•46 min
With everything life is throwing at us all, we wanted to talk about how to make rest a habit. Rest isn't just more sleep or spending time sitting on the sofa. Instead we're talking about how important it is to create space for yourself consciously to take a break from what you usually do and using habit stacking to fit it into our everyday routine, rather than the challenge of trying to commit a block of time to it on the evenings or weekends. Boundary setting, habit stacking, understanding your...
Mar 08, 2023•46 min
We often speak about taking opportunities when they come up and focusing on where we want to be, rather than when or how we get there and a huge part of that comes from being open-minded about opportunities and alternative ways of thinking. Open-mindedness is general is a great skill to flex in terms of being a more tolerant person, asking questions, getting comfortable with things not working out how you expect, but also cultivating a more positive mindset: if things don't go how you think they...
Mar 01, 2023•38 min
Wellbeing is often used as a catch-all term that gets thrown around a lot, talking about mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing, emotional wellbeing - but what actually is wellbeing? Wellbeing can really be something that's not only holistic but also very individual and we're chatting about that individual experience of wellbeing this week and about personal responsibility to actively understand what wellbeing is to you and incorporating that into your life as something that supports you and promo...
Feb 22, 2023•31 min
Trends come and go quicker than ever thanks to social media and the rise of TikTok, trends no longer only come from celebrities or mainstream media and there are different trends every week which can feel overwhelming. That's why this week we're discussing the need to critically assess trends, to decide if it's something you need or is it something that's actually harmful to you or others if you take part in it. From the return of "heroine chic", to hot girl walks, the 5am club, serial killer co...
Feb 15, 2023•35 min
Sometimes you just know, other times it's not quite that simple. And when it comes to our careers it's rarely clear cut. This episode is all about career changes, knowing when it's time to make the big change and how to trust in the process a bit (and not be put off by the Valley of Despair!). Whether it's a sideways pivot or an entire redirection, it's scary but so often worth it, so here's how to work out if it's for you. We'd love to hear from you, if you have any thoughts on this episode or ...
Feb 08, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 153
It's the 1st Feb as you're listening, maybe the momentum of 2023 is dropping, or maybe you're listening later in the year and you're struggling to keep up with goals and intentions you set a few months ago. While New Year goals and January is fueled by the motivation of social media and people around you, having the perseverance to continue long after the motivation has worn off can be the most challenging part. In this episode we're discussing the challenges but also the compounding effect of p...
Feb 01, 2023•33 min
Of all the changes we've made over the past few years (and there's been a lot) creating a habit of practising gratitude has to be the one that's had the biggest difference on our lives. Not only does it make you feel great, it also helps you to stay in the moment more, take a slightly slower pace and build resilience for when it feels like there's very little to be grateful for. In this episode we're talking about how we've formed gratitude habits, some of the things we're grateful for and how g...
Jan 25, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 151
We're into the third week of January and perhaps your motivation towards your new year goals is starting to slip, or maybe you're putting too much on your plate at work, at home, with your family, whatever that might be. Being busy and exhausted does not always equal productivity, so in this episode we're talking about those areas of friction in your life that are burning you out and what you could remove from your plate to make your life easier. We'd love to hear from you, if you have any thoug...
Jan 18, 2023•37 min
We know the start of a year can feel overwhelming, intimidating and it can be difficult to maintain your motivation. If this time also coincides with winter, like it does for us, then it can be even harder. Leaning into the seasons more, making the most of the opportunities that winter brings and seeing it as an opportunity to set yourself up for the rest of the year has helped us to reframe January so in this episode we're sharing how we do that and why it's been so revolutionary for us. We'd l...
Jan 13, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 149
In our first episode of 2023 we want to talk about what freedom means to you. Goal setting is obviously a huge topic around this time of year, but a big motivating factor to consider in setting goals is the freedom it can bring, whether that's financial freedom, independence, freedom from health concerns, time freedom, freedom from unhealthy relationships, free speech - whatever freedom might mean to you - we want to chat about that today. In the same way that we all have our own definition of s...
Jan 04, 2023•31 min
As we come to the end of the year and our last episode of 2022, we wanted to chat about your future self, thinking about what you want your future self to be and taking actions that your future self will thank you for. It's easy to get caught up in goal setting and having big goals and aspirations for the new year, but when it comes to the kind of person we want to be, often it's the smaller steps you can take that all stack up into positive habits or positive life changes that future you will t...
Dec 14, 2022•34 min
We love getting organised, tackling our goals and ticking off our to do lists, but with the end of the year fast approaching it can quickly start to feel overwhelming. That's where compassionate to do lists come into play. Instead of focusing on how much you can tick off it's about taking time to re-evaluate and really think what you want to achieve before the end of the year, thinking holistically about your wellbeing. It's the perfect way to get 2023 off to the best start, whatever that means ...
Dec 07, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 146
A scarcity mindset is thinking or feeling that there isn't enough to go around and that you're not worthy of success, wealth, health, love or anything positive in your life. We're taught that wanting something is "bad" but this isn't a conversation about manifesting these things into existence. An abundance mindset is about cultivating an outlook of openness to opportunities in life. In turn this can be so beneficial for your self-worth and gratitude towards what abundance is already in your lif...
Nov 30, 2022•36 min
Protecting your energy sounds like a bit of a 'woo' topic but we've all experienced those people who you spend time with and feel drained afterwards, so this week we're discussing our own responsibilities to recognise and counteract that. You can't always cut negative people from your life, but you can take steps to distance yourself from those people, whether that's moving away from colleagues at work who are always angry or negative, or consciously preparing for spending time with difficult fa...
Nov 23, 2022•37 min•Ep. 144
Everyday we all make thousands of choices. Some are small, simple ones with no lasting impact, others have a far more profound effect on our daily lives. When we think about these bigger decisions it's hard not to look back and wonder whether we made the right call, whether things would have been better if we did something else or whether we should have decided differently because that's what everyone around us is doing. But finding a way to be content with your choices, find peace in what you d...
Nov 16, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Having the courage to change your mind about something can feel scary. That could be a belief you once held but no longer do, it could be a life path you wanted but now want to pursue another, or it could be deciding to make lifestyle changes. But there's a strange belief that you should follow through on all your decisions and accomplish everything you set out to, society ties changing your mind to a form of failure and that's just not the case. It's okay to change your mind. It's a sign of sel...
Nov 09, 2022•38 min
It's a saying we've all heard - "You can't be everyone's cup of tea", but how often do we actually remind ourselves that we can't please everyone? We're often so busy worrying about what everyone thinks of us that we forget to think of ourselves and how much unnecessary stress that puts us under. You can't be everything to everyone and if you are trying to do that, it's not only impossible, it's also exhausting and can lead to fragmenting your own personality so you're not even sure who the 'rea...
Nov 02, 2022•35 min
Ever given something new a go and found yourself struggling to get into a rhythm? Or maybe you just feel a bit like a fraud and you don’t really know what you’re doing? Maybe it’s a new job and suddenly starting again feels like the most humbling experience? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there, we just don’t talk about it. But sucking at something when you first start is perfectly normal, it’s all part of the process and just shows you’re stepping out of your comfort zone (which we all know is one...
Oct 27, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 140
No doubt most of us have felt the pressure at one point or another to be original or come up with a fresh new idea. The idea of originality and being "the first" is highly praised but in reality there is no such this has originality. No matter your thoughts, your opinions, your actions or ideas, someone will have had them before. And that's fine! Perhaps instead of focusing on being original we need to all lean into the fact that we can't be original? And maybe it's time to full embrace the "tre...
Oct 19, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 139
On the face of it, people giving advice seems like a great thing, people freely offering their advice is great and we always assume it comes from a good place. But the problem with advice is that it's often rooted in that person's opinions and experiences and as we get older, we realise that it's important to cherry-pick the advice you're given and consider what a person's motivation is for giving you that advice. Learning to question and cherry picking advice you're given is definitely a skill ...
Oct 12, 2022•31 min
Pretty much everyone experiences procrastination at some point and it can feel frustrating when someone makes it sound as simple as "just follow these tips to stop procrastinating". So in this episode we're chatting about what procrastination can actually be a symptom of and how understanding that should be the first step to dealing with your procrastination. Procrastination is more of a habit than a personality trait, so what can we do to change the habit? We'd love to hear from you, if you hav...
Oct 05, 2022•34 min
This week we're discussing how to get into your flow state to reach maximum productivity and optimise your work day. Flow state is a psychological term for being "in the zone" - when you're immersed in your work in a state of positive focus and it just flows easily and you get so much done. We're chatting about how we discovered it and tips to make the most of it in our day to day. We'd love to hear from you, if you have any thoughts on this episode or any future topics please get in touch on th...
Sep 28, 2022•32 min
You might have noticed that we didn't put an episode out last week... It was not an intentional decision but with so much going on publicly and in our own lives, it was just impossible for us to be able to put an episode out at our usual time. And after feeling incredibly guilty about it, we realised there was an opportunity for us to talk about when things go wrong, when things don't go to plan and what we can learn from it, while having a bit more compassion for ourselves. We'd love to hear fr...
Sep 21, 2022•32 min
Another week, another big topic, this week it's self sabotage and breaking the bad habits that lead to those self sabotaging behaviours. The habits we have are often subtle, their negative impact taking weeks or even months to become obvious but if we can catch ourselves sooner, become aware of how and why we're sabotaging our own success then we can overcome it. We'd love to hear from you, if you have any thoughts on this episode or any future topics please get in touch on the contact details b...
Sep 07, 2022•37 min
WE'RE BACK! After taking a much-needed summer break, we are back with a huge topic we both feel is a big one that's become more relevant as we've gotten older - egos. Many of us don't realise that a lot of how we feel or how we react in a situation can be influenced by our ego. If you feel defensive, jealous, uncomfortable or annoyed in certain situations and perhaps you can't figure out why, it's a great opportunity to examine whether it's your ego talking. We often talk about the need for self...
Aug 31, 2022•37 min
For our last episode before we have our summer break, we wanted to talk about overwhelm and how to cope with or mitigate it. We all go through stressful or overwhelming periods and more so right now when the world feels very challenging and stressful in a lot of ways. But there's no shame around feeling overwhelmed and instead we're talking about why it's important to spot the signs of it early and plan for what you need to do for you and your wellbeing. Self care can often come last when you're...
Jul 13, 2022•32 min
We all know by now that comparison is the thief of joy, but when it starts to creep into friendships it can become even more damaging. Whilst it's completely natural to compare yourself to others, especially as women and among female friends, it's very easy for that comparison to turn to jealousy, competition or resentment if we don't check ourselves. This week we're getting into the issues of not addressing comparison within friendships and how you can focus more on your own successes and celeb...
Jul 06, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 131
