The MOBILE MENTOR

Life with meaning is a constant search of the human condition... well it is for those in their twenties/thirties today. This is due to the pivotal point in society we were born into. It's a period of structural change, new and renewed human rights, vast environmental pressures weighing in on our near future, increased individualism, the effects of tech, and conflict with the former generation's va...

Creative thinking isn't just for those in the creative industries! In my POV, being creative stems from being connected to your innate self and uncovering your unique view of the world. Everyone can do it! It's about originality, better problem-solving and injecting an element of surprise into the ordinary. This episode contains tools that have been CRITICAL in helping me think outside the box. Fo...

'Giving' can provide a sense of purpose, fulfillment and a sense of connectedness to something bigger, but there can also be drawbacks... In this episode I discuss 3 scenarios where I gave my time and energy, and how they affected me. Balancing personal needs with those of others is paramount in order for everyone to get the best out of it. Sometimes giving too much can end in self depletion... :O...

Life M.O.T time! Anyone stopped for a moment and thought about why they're doing what they're doing, and what's driving underlying behaviour and decisions? (and I don't mean like when making toast...). This episode covers some useful thought-starters on working out who 'you' are a bit further; dominant forces curating our lives and a deep-dive into 'self' using some examples from my own. P.s....

That's right - I quit alcohol, meat and people (well not wholly, I just removed myself from the bustle of city life) for a month when I lived on an island last year... All in the name of reclaiming my own voice, and re-establishing clarity and my authentic self without external influences. A few months on, I'm podcasting my learnings! The effects on mind and body were HIGHLY noticeable. I also cha...

In an open chat over tea, pro traveller of 9 years and close friend Hollie and I, discuss the pressing questions about the travel lifestyle. We cover the Millennial crisis of how best to use our time and twenties, societal norms and pressures associated with a non career-focused trajectory, and self-learnings acquired from temporal, nomad living. At the end we leave you with this question - what i...

A podcast episode on podcasts! If you’re keen on hearing the stuff I consume, knowledge sources, and the key themes that feed my mind every week, have a listen! There's some female entrepreneurship, TED talks, artists trying to make it, and a US comedy duo thrown in. Here are my top 10 and what to expect... (plus a bonus!) Want more knowledge? Check out my blog: brandmindbody.blogspot.com or follo...

It's the start of the year which means we're all going through changes in one way or another! This episode outlines change from two angles: being a victim of unforeseen change and being the change-maker in your life.  I chat about what each transition might look and feel like, why various feelings arise, and how to go through the differing experiences more easily! Hope it helps :) Regular upd...

Learning from loss is part of the grieving process and it can highlight the power of one person... A shorter episode this week due to an unexpected departure of a unique spirit and loved one to many. This person's light, energy, talent and compassion to all, deserves to be respected and shared, acknowledging the many lives they touched and will continue to, through their art and memory. Here's how...

If you've been battling with yourself for years and want to show yourself some love, this one's for you! This episode explores what factors contribute to how we view ourselves, what can influence our self worth, how relationships affect us, and some useful exercises to help us LIFE M.O.T and be kinder to ourselves. It's time to accept who we are - HUMAN, IMPERFECT, INDIVIDUAL. BEST LISTENED TO IN...

Addressing the usual schpiele on new year's resolutions, I offer a different way to look ahead that's less cliche, easier going and somewhat practical. In this episode I use reflections on 2018 as a springboard into 2019- aka wanting to feel more human, more myself, more centered and more honest. What themes has this past year brought up for you? Listen for some light wisdom that won't (hopefully)...

We're nearing the end of another year - what a perfect time to capture the cheer and reflect! A 4-person family invite you to experience a snippet of their festive period in Sussex, England. In this spontaneous episode (during the making of Christmas lunch!!), we discuss what makes Christmas magic, what human needs and qualities this time of year conjures up, and what's changed over the years on a...

PART 2 of 2: **DISCLAIMER: A VERY real, open and personal episode, so expect some foul language and crude subject matter.** A continuation on from part 1 with a focus on the single-life this time; an open-minded, honest and curious male and female open up about their sexual histories, annoying dating behaviours, some advice for starting an open relationship, and what the heck it means to be 'singl...

**DISCLAIMER: A VERY real, open and personal episode, so expect some foul language and crude subject matter.** Discussing monogamy, commitment and polyamory, fellow traveler Elijah and I establish that accepting you're human first - complex, ever-changing, multi-faceted - is paramount before starting a relationship with another, and that there may be a way to maximise life's satisfaction and happi...

After 4 months away (journeying new landscapes internally and around the world), with 2.5 of them spent in Cape Town, SA it was time to reflect and round-up. As a 27-year-old, African mixed race, middle class, nomadic female from the UK, here’s what I learnt about myself, managing the process of being away alone, and how I’m perceived differently from another cultural and societal lens. As always,...

It’s so easy for us to carry on viewing the world as we’ve always done and acting on default behaviour. But what if there’s a better way? In this episode I explore 3 new techniques for looking at, and understanding everyday encounters and difficulties, enabling us to respond and behave with greater empathy. This not only fosters more calm and fulfilment in ourselves but also for others, creating a...

Some people wake up at 5.50am to see the sunrise, others cull social media for the first hour of the day. Whatever they may consist of, morning routines sure are being researched, sworn by and shouted about A LOT these days. But is all the hype adding extra pressure? In this episode I question if this trend is perpetuating personal success or self sabotage, as well as how to look at them in a way...

Sometimes it’s so hard to know how much to plan, look to the future or live in the moment. When should we use our minds, trust our guts or go with feelings?! This episode cuts through these questions providing clarity on how to live life with more trust, ease and enjoyment, and how to use all of these approaches in harmony! Trying to find an outlook that suits you? Here’s: What hiking taught me ab...

HI HI! This is the introductory episode of the Brand, Mind, Body podcast; feed your MIND + BODY right to make yourself into a better brand - a podcast rooted in human insight. Expect to hear about me, Alix Blanx the host; my career overview, experience with mental health, growing up into this confusing thing we call adulthood, and my work on ‘self’. I cover key podcast themes, ambitions for the pl...