Put Yourself First

As Put Yourself First and everything at KatHorrocks.com is out of office this week - I wanted to discuss the importance of rest!

Do you have a hobby or something you love to do that's just for you? In today's episode, I'm exploring doing things that you love - just for the sake of having fun! We lose that sense of joy as adults, weighed down by responsibilities and the pressure to always be productive. PS - I'm shortlisted for an award!! If my content has at all been helpful, positive or encouraging for you - please vote fo...

Today I'm chatting with Personal Trainer and fitness powerhouse Alice Liveing all about female fitness. We cover: - Why women should STOP overtraining and START weight lifting - How some workout routines can do more harm than good! - Healthy hormones and adapting your gym sessions to your monthly cycle - Alice's fitness philosophy and why her app with Women's Health will change the way you train!...

OMG! I'm shortlisted as 'Business Influencer of the Year' in the Blogosphere Magazine 2018 Awards. It would mean the world to me if you voted here, should only take you a minute. https://www.blogospheremagazine.com/awards/ If you do - THANK YOU! Is your life crazy busy right now? Mine is too! Today I'm sharing some simple ways I'm showing myself self-care during this hectic period. As I like to ph...

Being body confident in Summer time can be difficult - it seems everywhere you look there's bikini body plans, weight loss shakes, pills, detox teas. Not to mention our natural instinct to compare ourselves, and therefore our bodies, to other people. Today I'm sharing some body confidence advice that really helps me. Of course it goes without saying, if your body image effects your day to day life...

Today I'm back chatting with my good friend Georgie Glass about all things business! We discuss the reality of being an entrepreneur, starting and growing a business from scratch, and touch on topics we all struggle with - from learning to switch off, avoiding comparison and managing your finances. Lots of great advice, both practical and more 'woo' - as you'd expect from me and my kind. ;) Hope y...

Jen Carrington is a creative coach for purpose-driven business owners - and today she is dropping some knowledge bombs on: - Defining success on your own terms - Finding a work-life balance that's right for you - Taking other people's opinions off the table and using your intuition - Not letting fear get in the way of your dreams and goals Jen has hugely shaped my business and life, and I know she...

My favourite journal prompts for positive self-reflection and self-awareness! These 3 simple questions I write down each week in my Bullet Journal. They really help me gain perspective on my previous week, whilst staying focused and intentional on making the next week the best it can be! I hope you like them if you try them out. Be sure to let me know on social media - find me @kat_horrocks Show n...

Nutritionist Pixie Turner, author of The Wellness Rebel, is sharing her professional advice on nutrition and the misleading info we can find online. We're digging into the wellness industry, clean eating myths and what nutrition advice we should actually be following! Clue - it's not in your Instagram feed... Show notes https://www.kathorrocks.com/podcast/ Order The Wellness Rebel (Amazon UK)https...

Looking back on 3 whole months of hosting Put Yourself First - today I'm sharing the top 3 episodes and interviews that have resonate with me personally! I'd love to know - what are YOUR favourite episodes from the series so far? Show notes https://www.kathorrocks.com/podcast/

Delicious, healthy and simple home cooking made easy. Sounds too good to be true right? Well that's Gemma Wade's mission with her incredible cooking classes at You Say Tomato. I'm delighted to chat to Gem today, as a massive foodie myself, and pick her brains on quick, easy meals at home when you're busy and time or budget is limited.  We also discuss Gemma's amazing story of setting up her own bu...

The best approach to goal setting, to say motivated and focused on your goals all year long. Forget New Year's Resolutions, my goal setting method is all about what you can do today, this week, this month to achieve your goals for the next year. Listen today and find out how I do it! Free goal setting workbook can be found at https://www.kathorrocks.com/ All other show notes https://www.kathorrock...

My top tips for saving as a twenty something if you still want a social life! Budgeting allows me to reach my savings goals and be financially savvy, whilst enjoying my favourite things. It's all about prioritising what's important to you! Show notes and other episodes - https://www.kathorrocks.com/podcast/ PS - Don't forget I'll be taking a break on Monday for the Easter weekend. Normal schedule...

Today I'm chatting with Carly Rowena, UK fitness and lifestyle blogger who's passionate about body positivity, Cross Fit and empowering women. We discuss her journey to self love and body confidence, as well as her focus on performance goals over aesthetics and weight loss. She's also breaking down taboos with her content, having real-life conversations on sex, relationships, bodies and more!

Stop comparing yourself to others! "Comparison is the thief of joy", as they say, and I think comparison stunts your personal growth and disempowers you. So today I'm chatting about how I overcome comparison when I find myself doing it!

Today I'm chatting with my good friend Rosie, who has sold handmade crafts on Etsy and Not on the High Street for years. From dream catchers to DIY kits and now handmade jewellery, Rosie is creative, business-minded and not afraid to just go for it when she discovers a new product she wants to make and sell.  I hope her story is the encouragement someone needs if they love to get crafty but might...

Today, as per request, I'm chatting about makeup and beauty. Particularly - my story behind discovering makeup and beauty products, becoming a makeup artist and why I think makeup is a powerful tool for personal expression, confidence and performance - not a vapid crutch for low self-esteem or the need to be validated by others! https://www.kathorrocks.com/podcast/

Gynaecologist Dr. Anita Mitra shares her expertise on cervical cancer, smear tests, contraception apps and all things vaginas and women's sexual health. Such an important but still very taboo conversation, I hope you enjoy our discussion. Show notes - https://www.kathorrocks.com/podcast/

What is imposter syndrome? And how do you deal with it if you're struggling as well? Having a chat today about self belief, fear and that mean voice of doubt in the back of your mind! https://www.kathorrocks.com/podcast/

Today I'm chatting with Gabi Cox, Founder of Chroma Stationery. I asked her lots about starting and growing a product based business, struggles she's faced along the way and of course, we talk about all things stationery and organisation! Show notes https://www.kathorrocks.com/podcast/

"If outside validation is your only source of nourishment, you will hunger for the rest of your life". Today's podcast was inspired by something I've observed a lot recently - people seeking validation from others in order to feel 'good enough'. I've been there, and I'm sharing my story in today's podcast, along with some of the ways I helped myself work through that 'validation addiction'. https:...

A chat with Helen, founder of The Guilty Mother's Club and The Mothership, about Maternity discrimination, flexible working as a parent and staying organised running your own business. https://www.kathorrocks.com/podcast/

Why I like to learn something new every day. Making personal development a daily discipline is something I'm hugely passionate about! For my favourite resources and show notes, head to https://www.kathorrocks.com/podcast

Today I'm joined by fellow podcaster Esther. We discuss what it means to be a feminist in 2018 - finding your feminist beliefs, intersectionality and how it's shaped modern feminism, and of course...Beyoncé. Queen! https://www.kathorrocks.com/podcast

"If you don't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?!" Amen RuPaul! In today's episode, I'm talking about why you should love yourself first, on Valentine's Day and every day! https://www.kathorrocks.com/podcast