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As we approach the end of 2023, it’s a great time to review what we’ve learned about nutrition and weight loss this year.  We’ve covered a lot of ground, from the importance of fat loss versus weight loss to the power of snacking wisely.  In this episode, I bring together some of my favourite clips from experts in the field to help you achieve your health and wellness goals for 2024. ⭐ Nutritioni...

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about self love. From learning to accept all parts of ourselves, having the courage to get out of a bad situation, or refusing to dumb down the parts of ourselves that are ‘too much’, self love is more important than we might realise. Because how we feel about ourselves affects every area of our lives. We hope you’ll find something useful in her...

My guest this week has had a varied career to say the least.   She has worked as a physio for the best rugby teams in the world and also supports hundreds of menopausal women. Join us as we uncover the insights Donna has gained through her experiences, shedding light on the importance of addressing perimenopause with a proactive mindset including: 🎙️The challenges of working as a young physio for...

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about ageing, very apt after turning 50 recently! We discuss how our beliefs about ageing can accelerate or decelerate the ageing process and how important it is to challenge societal narratives around ageing. We hope there may be something helpful in here for you. Polly & Lucy xx Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute aud...

Did you know that men have a hormonal cycle that lasts 24-hours whereas women's hormonal cycles last approximately 28 days? This biological difference is often overlooked, yet it has a profound impact on how we experience work, stress and success. Women's bodies are designed to ebb and flow in sync with their cycles. This cyclical nature is not a weakness; it's a source of strength...

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about early morning routines. Both of us get up pretty early in order to cross things off our list, such as meditation and exercise; but if this fills you with horror…keep listening! We talk about why carving out time early in the morning is incredibly beneficial not only to your day, but also to your life. We share tips on how to actually get...

Stress is one of the biggest aggravators of perimenopause symptoms so finding ways which are easy and accessible to relieve stress are super important.   We also all know how busy we are during midlife.  We're pulled in every direction, so being able to expand our capacity to hold all of it in a way that doesn't burn us out is vital.   And I truly believe that breathwork ticks all the bo...

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about overwhelm. We discuss why the way we talk to ourselves about overwhelm is so important, and give lots of tips on what we can do to keep feelings of overwhelm under control. Enjoy! Love, Polly & Lucy Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE...

Migraines are often dismissed as mere "bad headaches," but they are far more than that. This debilitating condition affects over 1 billion people worldwide, with women being three to four times more likely to experience them than men.  Despite the vast number of people affected, migraines remain shrouded in mystery and often fall outside the scope of traditional Western medicine. Enter D...

On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all about boundaries. We discuss why it can be so incredibly hard to set boundaries with the people you love; why it’s ok to say no even when you don’t have an ‘excuse’; how saying yes to something you don’t really want to do is saying no to yourself; and how resentment can build when we fail to put the necessary boundaries in place to pr...

How does a single menopausal mum go from sobbing in supermarkets struggling to cope with everyday life to becoming the first woman to paddleboard 162 miles coast to coast from Liverpool to Goole?  Well, you'll find out in this episode as I speak to the brilliant Jo Moseley about not only the physical journey across the country, but also her personal experience of menopause, grief and anxiety....

On this week’s Thursdays Thoughts, Lucy and I talk about the importance of raising our vibration. We are all 99.9% energy and are vibrating at different frequencies ranging from more high vibe states such as joy, appreciation and enthusiasm, to low vibe states such as fear, shame and anger. We share how it’s possible to choose which frequency you vibrate on and some practical ways to raise your vi...

This week's episode features Nancy Leeds Gribble, a remarkable woman whose story epitomises resilience, transformation and the power of self-discovery. Having faced unimaginable loss and grief twice in her life, Nancy has emerged from these trials with an unwavering spirit and a passion for living life to the fullest. Both of the heartbreaking tragedies Nancy faced served as the catalyst for...

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about fear. The thing about fear is that it’s always going to be there. Whether it’s fear about handing your notice in at work, or fear about ending a relationship, fear isn’t going anywhere. So the question is: how do we face it, deal with it, and move through it? Lucy & I talk about our own relationships with fear, and share what we do t...

Most of us are well aware of the importance of exercise and staying active, especially as we age.  However, bridging the gap between knowledge and action can be challenging! My guest this week, Sarah Best, a personal trainer and the founder of FindurFit,  understands this struggle only too well. Sarah embarked on her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 42 while raising  three children.  Balancin...

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about time. We often feel like we don’t have enough time to do the things we want to do, yet we all have the same 24 hours in a day, so it’s how we prioritise our time that’s important. We hope you’ll find something useful in this conversation! Love, Polly & Lucy x Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you...

Menopause will affect half of the population, though so many of us are unprepared and don’t know what to expect, it’s not just hot flushes! Let's not forget, menopause can indirectly affect the other half of the population too: partners, family, friends and colleagues so how we talk about menopause has to change. And this is why this week's guest, BAFTA winning animator and director of F...

On this morning’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all about change. Change can feel HARD, and so often we’re resistant to it. Lucy and I talk about why this is the case, and what we can do to make it a little bit easier. We hope you’ll find something useful in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Downloa...

This week, I have the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Victoria Hardy, aka Ginge Unhinged. She found herself in surgical menopause during her early 30s after battling endometriosis for decades.  Victoria initially believed that a hysterectomy would free her from suffering, but it had unexpected and profound effects on her mental health, leading her to some of the darkest moments in her lif...

This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I talk about comparison. Theodore Roosevelt once said “Comparison is the thief of joy.” We discuss what this means and more! We’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Polly & Lucy x Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you'r...

This week I talk to  renowned Naturapathic Doctor Dr. Tanya McEachern, who has a dedicated passion for holistic women's health.  Drawing from years of  experience and expertise, she brings a unique perspective on natural and integrative approaches to menopause. Dr Tanya's focus is on addressing the root causes of health concerns and provides personalised solutions to her patients. Join u...

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about taking responsibility. This subject can be triggering for many, and in this conversation we don't hold back...but if you want to change your life for the better, then it starts with taking responsibility for yourself and your life. We can make excuses all day long as to why we haven't started the exercise regime, or left t...

In this episode I’m talking about one of the most important things we can all do during perimenopause yet something a lot of us find so difficult. I'm talking about prioritising yourself and putting yourself first! Yes, I know you know this but why do we find it SO difficult to actually do? Listen in to this episode where I'll share: 🎙️ Why it's so important to prioritise ourselves...

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about the huge benefits of getting out into nature, and why we should all be getting outside as much as we can, even if it's just for a 15 minute walk in the nearest park. There's no doubt that spending time with the birds, the bees, the trees, or whatever nature looks like for you, is good for the soul, as well as the body and...

Caroline Gaskin, one of the UK’s leading Homeopaths and Flower Essence prescribers, joins me on the podcast this week to discuss how homeopathy can effectively treat peri/menopause symptoms.  With over 20 years’ of experience, Caroline, who is also a Holistic Health Coach  specialising in hormonal health, sees over and over again how transformational homeopathy can be for women going through menop...