With the New Year just around the corner, this is a time that many of us naturally reflect back on the year gone by and make plans for the year ahead. In this inspiring episode of the Make Time For You podcast, I dive deep into the art of turning your aspirations into reality. Whether you're looking to set meaningful goals, chase your biggest dreams, or harness the power of manifesting, this episode is packed with insights, practical tips, and real-life stories to help you get there. Join me as ...
Dec 19, 2024•24 min•Ep. 12
Being someone who is capable, resilient & independent is fantastic! But can it ever become unhelpful? What about when those same qualities cause you to take on more than you can realistically fit in, and stop you from feeling able to ask for help? What if you fear that by asking for help, it will make people question your ability or think that you can’t cope? Join me for this episode of the Make Time For You podcast as I explore the real reasons behind why you struggle to ask for help. From ...
Dec 05, 2024•28 min•Ep. 11
Are you someone who feels uncomfortable when things are outside of your control? Perhaps you also like to take charge of a situation to ensure it runs smoothly – whether that be planning your next holiday or colour-coding your schedule? Being labelled a ‘control freak’ often carries a negative connotation, but is it possible that those tendencies that label you a ‘control freak’ could also be your superpowers? Join me for this episode of the Make Time For You podcast where I explore the traits o...
Nov 21, 2024•20 min•Ep. 10
It’s so easy to get buried in the mechanics of doing life that at some point you stop really living it to it’s full potential. Your days become dictated by all the things you need to do; a long conveyor belt of one demand or responsibility after another. It might be that one day it suddenly dawns on you that you’re not happy with the way things are – that’s what happened for me. It might not be everything, but there’s just some things that have been niggling away at you for a while, things that ...
Nov 07, 2024•32 min•Ep. 9
When you are juggling multiple roles & responsibilities in your life, it is so easy to get bogged down & become lost in the thick of it. Stress & burnout our rife in our modern-day busy society as overworking becomes something that gets glorified, and even expected, more & more. But in reality, it’s not only affecting your health & wellbeing, it is also the very cause of you becoming less able to think clearly, or to be able to problem solve & make decisions on the spot. ...
Oct 24, 2024•26 min•Ep. 8
Do you ever find yourself wrestling with a relentless inner chatter that just doesn’t stop?! It’s very easy to get to the point where your inner dialogue is consuming all of your time, energy & headspace, and you are left struggling to decide what to have for dinner, let alone anything important! Some days that inner voice might be helpful, supportive and cheering you on – You Got This! Whereas other days, you find it telling you that you aren’t good enough, questioning your decisions or dou...
Oct 10, 2024•26 min•Ep. 7
Ever felt like you're just faking it despite your achievements? Or perhaps, despite all you have done in your life, you still don’t feel like you are good enough. You're not alone. This episode uncovers the complex web of imposter syndrome, especially among high-achievers, and how it manifests in various forms. Join me as I explore the five Imposter ‘types’, as identified by Dr. Valerie Young: the perfectionist, the soloist, the expert, the natural genius, and the superwoman/superman. Each type ...
Sep 26, 2024•24 min•Ep. 6
Imagine a life where your to-do list isn't an endless source of stress, but a manageable plan that empowers you. Join me for the latest episode of the Make Time For You podcast to explore how you can make that a reality. In this episode, I break down 3 ways you can claim back your time, covering the topics of: 1. Planning, prioritisation & time blocking 2. Procrastination 3. People pleasing & struggling to say “No” Balancing work, family life & time for you shouldn't feel like an imp...
Sep 12, 2024•39 min•Ep. 5
It’s meant to be something you’re doing to support your health & wellbeing, right?! But have you ever found that the thought of trying to fit in your ‘healthy’ habits feels more draining than rejuvenating? Tune into this episode of the Make Time For You podcast for insightful discussions about how how asking yourself, "What do I need right now?" can transform your approach to wellbeing, and target your efforts to meet your needs. With so many things you could do, and many of which we are oft...
Aug 29, 2024•21 min•Ep. 4
Join me for this, potentially controversial, episode of the "Make Time for You" podcast as I tackle the pervasive myth of laziness and explore how societal pressures to be constantly productive impact our well-being. I uncover the stigmatisation of rest and how it pushes us into a cycle of overwork, triggering the chronic stress response that reduces our efficiency and leads to burnout. Discover the necessity of switching off the stress response to maintain energy and creativity, and how the gui...
Aug 15, 2024•22 min•Ep. 3
What if the relentless hustle is doing more harm than good? Join me on the Make Time For You podcast as we dissect the cycles of boom and bust that lead you to alternate between days of high productivity and days of debilitating burnout. Tune in to uncover how these cycles sneak into your routine through your everyday activities and creating an accumulation of micro stress doses that cause your fight or flight response to become chronically active. Explore with me the different types of stress; ...
Aug 01, 2024•33 min•Ep. 2
Ever wondered how to balance an intense career and your personal passions, without burning out? Join me on a journey from burnout to chill out as I share my personal experiences and the lessons I've learned about the critical importance of making time for yourself. Listen in as I recount my days working as a full-time NHS Physiotherapist, specializing in stroke rehabilitation, while simultaneously training for triathlons and setting up my own private physio practice. I discuss the exhilaration o...
Jul 18, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1
Coming to you from Thursday 18th July, the brand new Make Time For You Podcast. Join, Jo Plimmer - Physiotherapist, Health Coach & ex-GB age grouper triathlete. She will be going way beyond simply preaching about the importance of self-care. If you don't want to miss the first episode then simply click the subscribe or follow button so that first episode will drop into your preferred podcast platform first thing on Thursday 18th July. LinkedIn: @joplimmer Facebook: @woodandthetreescoaching I...
Jun 26, 2024•2 min•Ep. 1
