1% Happier & Healthier

Magic Mood List We all have days where we feel flat, overwhelmed, irritated or just a bit “off” — and in this episode, we talk about one simple tool that can help shift your mood faster than you might think: your Magic Mood List ✨ A Magic Mood List is a collection of things that help you feel calmer, happier, lighter or more like yourself again. From songs and podcasts to walks, people, places, s...

Small Steps, Big Results with Berny Bassett In this inspiring episode, we're joined by Healthful with Berny, certified nutrition coach and passionate advocate for sustainable lifestyle change. Berny shares her refreshingly simple approach to health and wellbeing, proving that lasting results don't come from extreme diets or complicated routines—they come from small, consistent actions repeate...

Intentional Dressing What if getting dressed each morning could change how you feel about yourself? ✨ In this episode, we explore the idea of intentional dressing — choosing clothes that reflect who you are, how you want to feel, and the energy you want to bring into your day. We talk about why clothes affect confidence more than we realise, getting out of the “I’ll save that for best” mindset, d...

Can You Really Have a Successful Career and a Passion Outside Work? With Julie Warner In this inspiring episode, we're joined by Julie Warner, owner and director of Warner Recruitment, who proves that it's possible to build a successful business whilst pursuing a passion you love. Alongside running a thriving recruitment company, Julie is also one of the UK's top Latin dancers, currently ranked in...

The Power of Pausing In this short but powerful episode, we explore why pausing might be one of the most important habits we can build in a busy, overwhelmed world. So many of us live on autopilot — reacting, rushing, firefighting and moving from one thing to the next without ever stopping to check in with ourselves. We talk about how creating small moments of pause can help you: ✨ Feel calmer an...

Real Women Real Stories - Daring to Believe Living in the present with Nicola Welcome to the first episode in our brand new series:  Real Women, Real Stories . In this inspiring and honest conversation, we’re joined by Nicola Bolden — also known as  Nic Nails  — who shares her journey of stepping beyond the identity she once knew and daring to believe she could be something more. Ni...

This Simple Shift Will Change How You Eat Forever Learn how to stop binge eating In this episode, we’re joined by Amber,  The Confident Eater , from Denver Colorado, who shares how she overcame binge eating by rewiring her brain — not through willpower, but through awareness and understanding. Amber explains why cravings are  harmless, meaningless, and powerless , and how recognising thi...

🎧 From Overwhelmed to in Control: Your 1% Money Reset Are You Avoiding Your Finances? Straight-Talking Advice That Puts You Back in Control with Hilary Carden ✨ Episode Overview In this episode, we’re joined by straight-talking financial adviser Hilary Carden, who cuts through the noise and gets real about money. If your finances feel overwhelming, confusing, or something you keep putting o...

🎧 Why your running feels hard and how to fix it with Ellie from Move & Mend In this episode, we’re joined by Ellie from Move and Mend Northampton, sharing simple, practical tips to improve your running form. Whether you’re new to running or looking to move better, Ellie breaks down the small tweaks that can make a big difference — helping you run more efficiently, reduce injury risk, and...

Sleep: The Foundation For Living Your Best Life Sleep is often the first thing we sacrifice — yet it underpins our  mood, energy, health and performance . In this episode, we explore why sleep is more than just rest. It’s the time when your body repairs, your brain resets, and your emotional resilience is restored. If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed or running on empty, this episode is a re...

Ageing Wonderfully Well with Jo Blackwell What if midlife was something to look forward to—not fear? In this episode, Jo Blackwell, founder of The Midlife Movement, shares a fresh and empowering perspective on ageing well. We explore how to reframe midlife as a time of growth, opportunity, and renewed purpose—rather than decline. Jo talks about the importance of mindset, movement, and small daily...

Menopause Explained: Symptoms, Support & Solutions Menopause isn’t just hot flushes—and you don’t have to “just get on with it.” In this episode, GP and menopause specialist Dr Juliet Balfour breaks down what’s really happening during perimenopause and menopause, why symptoms can feel so overwhelming, and what you can do to take back control. We cover the full range of symptoms—from brain fog...

Can Women Really Have It All? With Giselle Goodwin What if the idea of “having it all” is actually what’s leaving so many women feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and never quite enough? In this episode, Giselle Goodwin shares a powerful and honest perspective on modern womanhood, exploring the invisible load many women carry every day. From paid work to unpaid responsibilities at home, to the often-...

Celebrating 50 episodes 50 episodes. Over 30 incredible guests. Hundreds of life-changing insights. In this special milestone episode, we reflect on the most powerful lessons, habits, and mindset shifts shared across our journey so far. From sleep and nutrition… to mindset, movement, nervous system regulation and everything in between — this is your  ultimate highlight reel  of what it r...

From Surviving to Thriving: Rewiring Your Mind Your brain believes what you tell it In this deeply moving and empowering episode, we sit down with  Clare Youssouf , member of Time Seekers and a passionate advocate for women’s wellbeing. Clare shares her incredible journey from feeling passively suicidal and being diagnosed with bipolar disorder… to completely transforming her life through min...

Is Alcohol Your Magic or Your Medicine? with Sarah Rusbatch ✨ Episode Overview In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, we’re joined by  Sarah Rusbatch , a qualified Grey Area Drinking Coach who has helped over 10,000 women reclaim their energy, confidence, and joy. Sarah shares her personal journey and the work she now does supporting women who feel stuck in the “in-between” with alco...

Are Your Beliefs About Yourself Affecting Your Health?  The Hidden Power of the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy In this powerful episode of  Happier & Healthier , we’re joined by Miki, who shares insights from her university dissertation on the  self-fulfilling prophecy  — and how the labels we’re given, especially in childhood, can quietly shape the direction of our lives. Have y...

Finding Yourself Again After a Controlling Relationship How Lindsey Turned Recovery into a Mission to Help Others In this deeply honest and empowering episode of  Happier & Healthier , Sally and Ann are joined by  Lindsey Turner , an empowerment coach who helps women heal, rebuild, and reclaim their lives after narcissistic relationships and betrayal. Lindsey shares her own powerful...

What Is Your Gut Trying to Tell You? Why gut health affects your brain, skin, hormones, and more In this episode of  Happier & Healthier , Sally and Ann are joined by  Dr Leke Asong , the gut health doctor known for breaking down complex science into practical, real-life understanding. Together, we explore why gut health is about so much more than digestion — and how symptoms you mig...

Are You Scared of Carbs — and Is It Affecting Your Performance? Fueling Your Body for Better Training Guest:   Darryl Corley - That Nutrition Guy UK Nutrition Ambassador for  HYROX Are you training hard, showing up consistently — but still feeling flat, under-fuelled, or not recovering the way you expect? In this episode of the  1% Happier & Healthier  podcast,  Ann &a...

Boozer to Boxer - finding purpose in the ring Guest:   Jordan Barker Porter Pro Boxer | Gym Owner | Channel 4  SAS: Who Dares Wins  Contestant What if one honest realisation could change the entire direction of your life? In this inspiring episode of the  1% Happier & Healthier  podcast,  Ann & Sal  sit down with  Jordan Barker Porter , a professiona...

Who Would You Be If You Stopped Saying ‘I Can’t’? - How One Woman Reclaimed Her Life by Changing Her Inner Story In this deeply inspiring episode of the  1% Happier and Healthier Podcast , we’re joined by  Sara , The Mindset Model who shares her powerful journey of rebuilding confidence after years of self-doubt and a life-changing accident. Sara opens up about growing up without confide...

Can Movement Really Change Your Life at Any Age? Featuring Bob, Host of the “Pain-Free Living” Podcast In this episode, Ann and Sally sit down with Bob — the curious mind and big heart behind the  Pain-Free Living Podcast . Bob has always been fascinated by how things work… especially the human body. But it wasn’t until  mid-career  that he had the chance to completely change direct...

Do you know enough about your vagina and pelvic health? Meet Michelle the Pelvic Goddess In this episode of  Happier & Healthier , Sally and Ann are joined by the wonderful  Michelle – the Pelvic Goddess  – a true font of knowledge when it comes to women’s pelvic health. Michelle shares her holistic, whole-body approach to pelvic wellbeing, helping women understand that pelvic s...

Who Do You Want to Be?  Bernie’s Story of Strength and Identity in his 70's. In this uplifting and perspective-shifting episode of the  1% Happier and Healthier Podcast , we sit down with  Bernie , a 74-year-old (nearly 75!) from San Diego who is redefining what ageing can look like. For most of his life, Bernie worked long hours and put his health on the back burner. Like many peop...