9 Lives

How many times have you decided that this time will be different? New week, new routine, new promises to yourself. And then life happens, motivation disappears, and somehow you're back at the beginning again. I think we've got discipline all wrong. We've made it into this rather miserable exercise in self-punishment. Something reserved for people with extraordinary willpower, perfect m...

No one tells you that becoming healthier can make you lonelier. You stop drinking. You start training. You care about different things. You leave earlier. You say no more. You stop wanting the same weekends, the same conversations, the same version of your life. And then people start looking at you differently. Sometimes they joke about it. Sometimes they judge it. Sometimes nobody says anything a...

How do you trust someone new when the last person taught you not to? This week on 9 Lives, we're talking about heartbreak, betrayal and what happens when you finally meet something good, but your nervous system is still waiting for the floor to disappear beneath you. We get into attachment styles, why hypervigilance can feel so much like intuition, the difference between a red flag and an old...

What if magic is real, just not in the way we’ve been taught to think about it? Here are 10 spells to completely reinvent yourself. Not spells for sitting at home waiting for the universe to deliver a different life. Spells for changing the person living it. In Episode 7 of 9 Lives, we’re exploring glamour magic, identity, ritual, manifestation, discipline, symbolism and psychology, and the strang...

There are periods where your life hasn’t completely fallen apart, but it somehow stops feeling like yours. Your routine slips, you start avoiding things, your sleep goes to shit, you stop training, you eat differently, you scroll too much, old habits start creeping back in and before you know it, the gap between the version of you that you know exists and the version of you that you’re currently l...

What don’t you see behind the fitness feed? This week on 9 Lives, I’m answering your questions about fitness influencers and the online fitness industry, drawing on my own experience of being part of it and getting honest about the life behind my posts. We also talk about life after a depressive episode, finding your way back after everything falls apart, and allowing yourself to believe that happ...

What happens after you get the body you always wanted? After losing 100lbs, I was left with loose skin that no amount of training could change. Eventually, I made the decision to have it surgically removed. But this episode isn't really about surgery. It's about what came after. About learning to inhabit a body that had changed almost beyond recognition, finding my way back to my femininit...

I spent most of my life thinking I was too sensitive, too intense, too obsessive and somehow simultaneously capable of doing extraordinary things and completely incapable of doing things everyone else seemed to find easy. Then I found out I was autistic. In this episode of 9 Lives, I’m talking about receiving an autism diagnosis as an adult, the signs I missed for decades, masking, burnout, sensor...

What do you do when you don’t feel like yourself anymore? After trauma, heartbreak, burnout or a period of simply trying to survive, it can feel like the person you used to be has disappeared. Your nervous system is on high alert, everything feels harder than it should, and “getting back to normal” can feel completely impossible. In this episode I’m sharing the practical tools that helped me find...

I went quiet for a whole year. This episode is where I finally tell you what fell apart, what I couldn't do anymore, and how I slowly found my way back to someone I actually like being. Nothing polished, nothing wrapped up with a neat ending. Just the truth of it, messy middle included. Season four starts here and it's the most "me" this show has ever been ... more magic, more fo...

Hi friends! This week we are discussing all things plateaus & finding your spark again. If you’re feeling stuck, uninspired, or like you’re just spinning your wheels lately, this episode is for you. I tell you all about my own biggest plateaus, and we’re diving deep into overcoming it and regaining that motivation, whether it’s to do with your career, fitness journey, creative projects, or jus...

Welcome back to 9 Lives Whispers of Wonder! This week I am reading you a Gaelic wonder tale about The Hoodie Crow, a story about love and perseverance. I hope you enjoy and see you in two weeks for another Whispers of Wonder. Always love! Cass

Hi friends! This week we are discussing a requested topic from the audience: people pleasing. Are you constantly putting others' needs before your own? Struggling to say no without guilt? In this episode, we’re diving into the power of setting boundaries, breaking free from people-pleasing habits, and building unshakable confidence. You’ll learn practical strategies to stand up for yourself, commu...

Hi friends! This week I am delving into all things nature & trail running! In this episode I tell you everything you need to know about trail running, from gear to logistics to building bravery. I touch on the relationship between culture and nature, and dig into studies surrounding the importance of women embracing the outdoors in all it's messy, gritty, awesome power. We also chat about...

Welcome back to 9 Lives Whispers of Wonder! This week I am reading you the story of Why the Sea is Salty. This story is a Norse folk tale all about being grateful for what you have. I hope you have a wonderful week and see you in a fortnight for another Whispers of Wonder. Always love! Cass

Hi friends! Today I am talking you through the 8 books that changed my life. From psychology to spiritualism, quantum physics and the classics, I take you through what each book contains, how it can help you and what they mean to me. I also give pointers on creating the habit of reading. Knowledge is power! Stories are inspiration! Until next week, Much love, Cass (02:07) How to get into reading (...

Hi friends! Our audio quality has now been resolved! Thank you for your patience as the studio fixed the issue. This week we are discussing the complex and very nuanced journey of moving past bingeing, food noise and secret eating. I hope this episode can be of comfort to anyone out there struggling with their relationship with food. There is joy and freedom to be found in our friendship with food...

Welcome back to whispers of wonder - this week I am recounting the tale of the White Snake, a german fairytale by the Brothers Grimm. Relax, enjoy and see you next week.

Hi Friends! We have had issues with the sound tech in the studio - this is the last episode with this slight issue and it has now been resolved moving forward. I thought it was best to release the episodes anyway, however frustrating. All fixed now! :) This week we are discussing healing from bullying and gaslighting. A topic I am very well versed in, having suffered through bullying in my younger...

It's time to build your dream avatar for 2025! On the eve of 2025 I have created a special follow along episode for you. We cover how to set goals that you will actually stick to, how to visualize for success, and how to manifest your fitness goals. We will journal, create vision boards and delve into some guided meditation. Reinvention is a powerful tool - so grab a notebook and a pen, and let's...

MERRY CHRISTMAS FRIENDS! Welcome back to 9 lives Whispers of Wonder! This week I am reading you a little folk tale about a Fir Tree that wanted to grow up. This story is all about learning to be present and grateful for everything we have in our present, without constantly having to push for more or better. I hope you have a wonderful christmas, relax, enjoy and I will see you next week for anothe...

Hi friends! Thank you so much for tuning in this week. In today's episode we discuss how to turn low mood into high motivation. I cover the physical, mental, and spiritual tools you need to unlock your inner athlete and start to win. Remember - ANYONE is an athlete, we all deserve to cultivate that level of discipline and positive visualisation for ourselves. Your Olympics are your life, so let's...

Welcome to 9 Lives Whispers of Wonder, a weekly fairytale or myth read by Cassia! Fantasy, imagination and play are important parts of our wellbeing, and so I decided to read you a story each week! Grab a cup of tea, relax, and enjoy. Catch you next week for another storytime. Always love! Cass

Hello friends! Welcome back to 9 Lives Podcast. I am so delighted to be back! Thank you for your patience whilst I took some time out. This week we are discussing mental health breakdowns, burnout, learning to live with big failures, and how to dust yourself off and get back up. Life is messy, and never linear. We must learn to live in the nuance of it all. I hope this episode can serve as some re...

I can't believe how fast these two seasons have flown by. Next time you see me - after a short break - I'll be coming to you from my own 9 Lives studio! This podcast has been the best lesson in discipline, consistency and doing things even on days you don't really feel like it. To finish the season, I wanted to chat to you and answer your questions about mindset, fitness, running, reco...