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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...

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking all things exercise, particularly the importance of strength training for the more mature woman (me!) We talk about our own exercise routines, including Lucy's love for her mini rebounder trampoline, and my love of running, as well as much, much more! We hope you'll find something useful in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x Downloa...

It can be challenging trying to sift through all the information out there on how to manage your perimenopause.    So in this episode I have distilled some of the key foundational actions that truly matter and which are so important for your health and wellness at this stage of life. I know that these actions can help you to have: 🌟 More energy  🌟 A calmer mind  🌟 A body you feel good in   🌟 L...

On today's episode of Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about...motivation! We touch on some examples in our own lives, why it can be hard and what we can do to cultivate it. 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. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE gu...

This week Karen Newby returns to the podcast to talk about her new book 'The Natural Menopause Method -  A Nutritional Guide to Perimenopause and Beyond'.   Just like her book, this episode is jam packed full of excellent advice on how to use food as medicine as we go through perimenopause into menopause. Karen is a nutritionist who’s been practicing nutritional therapy for over 10 years...

On this week’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I talk about getting visible . This is something that terrified both of us as we started our businesses, yet has been a huge part of our personal growth journeys. I hope there’s something here you find useful. 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 unders...

My guest this week is Menopause Warrior Debs Wallbank.   At 40, Debs had reached her career goal, she'd fulfilled a personal goal to travel around Australia and was happily married.  ​But less than 3 years later, her marriage began to disintegrate. She lost multiple jobs and then her home.  She hit her lowest of lows. But now just 2 years later, she's happier than she's ever been! T...

On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I talk about the importance of what we consume; because what we watch, listen to, read, and the people we surround ourselves with, have a big impact on how we feel. We hope you'll find something useful in here! 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 gu...

This week, I chat to Fitness and Women''s Health Expert Amanda Thebe, whose insights have the power to transform the way you perceive menopause, guiding you towards not just surviving, but thriving during this significant life phase. Amanda has nearly thirty years of experience in the fitness industry and is the author behind the Amazon best-seller, "Menopocalypse: How I Learned to...

On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about alignment - what it is, what it means for our lives, why it can be hard and how to go about 'getting into' it. Ultimately, being in alignment means living a life that feels true to who we are. It means feeling that 'flow' state, and it means feeling good. And who doesn't want that?! We hope you'll f...