And What Else?

Send us Fan Mail What if your worth isn't just tied to how much you can do for others? Join me as we unravel the belief that we must keep everything together or risk it all falling apart. This episode explores how childhood experiences with unreliable or emotionally unavailable parents might have shaped this narrative, pushing many into taking on too much responsibility too soon. Learn how th...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like you're hitting a brick wall when trying to use logic to solve emotional problems? You're not alone.  Many of us have been conditioned to lean on logic, yet emotions don’t abide by the same rules. We explore how childhood stories of self-worth create emotional blocks that logic alone can't dismantle. By learning to embrace and process emotions, we can...

Send us Fan Mail Curious about the transformative power of cacao and plant medicines? Join me,  as I chat with the remarkable Ifey a doctor-turned-herbalist who founded Eight Within, an online apothecary. Ifey's journey from a conventional medical career to embracing the spiritual essence of plants offers invaluable insights into self-discovery. Her story of a life-altering experience in Cost...

Send us Fan Mail What if the very armor you wear to guard your emotions is what’s holding you back from true connection? Join me, as I challenge the misconceptions around vulnerability and hyper-independence. Many caregivers and fixers, like myself, often find it difficult to open up to receiving love and help, creating barriers to deep connections and self-expression. In this enlightening episode...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of just getting by, always in survival mode? Join me as I unravel the journey from surviving to thriving. In this episode, we tackle the distinction between these two states and explore how embracing emotional agility and openness can lead to growth and positive change. Through personal anecdotes and insights from my own transition out of surv...

Send us Fan Mail Think resilience is the ultimate strength? Think again. Discover why clinging to rigid behaviors in the name of control might be stunting your personal growth and limiting your emotional experiences. Join me as I challenge the glorification of resilience and guide you towards embracing emotional agility. We'll reframe your understanding of emotions—from perceived threats to m...

Send us Fan Mail What if avoiding our true desires is just another way of avoiding vulnerability; because we fear vulnerability as weakness?  When in reality if we shift and reframe vulnerabilty to honesty, we can see where we are kidding ourselves, being dishonest out loud and ultimately, sneakily lying to ourselves? Discover the courage it takes to practice self-honesty and how emotional agility...

Send us Fan Mail Can the relentless drive for success actually stem from childhood loneliness? In this eye-opening episode, I dig in the to the lesser-talked about emotional roots of Type A personalities. We'll trace the origins of these traits back to the 1950s when cardiologists first identified them, and discuss how their outward continuous drive is often an internal struggle for validatio...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when clarity and passion slip through your fingers? Join me as I recount my battle with burnout and feeling suffering both personally and professionally. Discover how paralyzing it can be to lose sight of what you want and need, and how seeking the right kind of help can reignite your passion.  In this episode of "And What Else," I delve into the intricate d...

Send us Fan Mail Can the words you choose truly transform your journey of self-discovery? Join me, as we unravel the impact of language on personal development. In this episode, Wendy shares how substituting specific terms can unlock different dimensions of self-awareness. For instance, why "younger self" might be a more approachable term than "inner child," and how "self-...

Send us Fan Mail If you've seen the iconic purple book with the emoji on it, or even read it for yourself - then I've got a treat for you today! Joining me on the podcast is Yomi Adegoke, multi award-winning journalist and author of numerous books including her debut novel "The List". As a journalist for The Guardian and British Vogue, she covers topics like race, feminism, pop...

Send us Fan Mail As children, a lot of us liked to read our horoscopes in the newspaper, but for my guest today, that led to a career in astrology and writing. My guest today is Sade Jackson - astrologer, writer and creativity mentor for creative mavericks, visionaries and muses of soul. When Sade had a reading done by an astrologer at 19, she was told she would one day open her own spiritual busi...

Send us Fan Mail We've all heard of a detox, where you attempt to eliminate toxins from your body through various means, but have you ever heard of a visual detox? Today's guest, Marine Tanguy, recently published a book called "The Visual Detox" and I was so excited to dive into the concept more with her! Marine is an art entrepreneur, speaker and media commentator and founder...

Send us Fan Mail What if embracing the bare minimum in your self-development journey could lead to the big shifts?  This week I am exploring how small, seemingly ordinary efforts can transform your life and challenge the all-or-nothing mindset that often leads to burnout. Discover the power of integrating mindful practices into your everyday routine, from figuring out your reaction to words, to se...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt trapped in a fixed mindset or struggled to incorporate change? In this episode, I share how breaking free from rigid, all-or-nothing thinking opens doors to a more flexible approach to personal growth. By embracing the bare minimum approach, you are able to create lasting changes, that rules and rigidity just can't achieve.  Join me as I reflect on the impa...

Send us Fan Mail Join myself and Sharmadean Reid, the powerhouse behind the Stack World and author of "New Methods for Women." Our conversation is exploring her book, which is set to hit the shelves on June 27, 2024.  It is a toolkit for women to craft their futures, drawing on insights from her own experiences and transformation together with observations from the world, her large commu...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself sapped of energy, struggling to maintain positivity, or just feeling off-kilter? I'm inviting you to look at the vital role our ‘state’ plays in our day-to-day existence.  I discuss how the ebbs and flows of our energy and emotions shape our narratives and beliefs. We'll tackle the art of self-affirmation, sharing personal anecdotes on how yo...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone knows how important I think it is to know who you are, what you like and dislike without just copying someone else to "fit in". My guest today knows this too - she's Bec Morris, a Brand Consultant who holds 15 years of invaluable experience in the industry. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of working with some of the largest and most prestig...

Send us Fan Mail Chatting ALL the things with Astrologer Francesca Oddie - myself and Fran met many years ago when I used to run a retreat company and she came along just as she was stepping into being an Astrologer.  From understanding signs, the many layers of astrology, numerology and not it seems - the cards - together with how she ended up looking through the lens of astrology to understand p...

Send us Fan Mail I've been having a lot of conversations recently with different types of people who are in different circumstances about the topic of understanding who you are, what you like and don't like, what you stand for, who you want to be and how you want to live it. Then, taking all of this knowledge, and assessing how your life currently is and seeing what is in agreement or co...

Send us Fan Mail So many of us are terrified of public speaking, but have you ever considered what causes that? It's not usually just a direct fear of speaking! That's why today's episode with Kay Munday, speaking coach, is so valuable - it breaks down to so much more than just opening your mouth on a stage. She is an international speaker and coach on a mission to eradicate labels...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the best businesses are those that start totally by accident, and my guest today has fallen into a number of her businesses through her own personal journey from recovering from an eating disorder and beginning to share content about that online. Joining me today is Steph Elswood, a health and fitness advocate, professional dancer, director of body confidence workshops &...

Send us Fan Mail A solo episode today - and I'm back with my usual attitude, of course! A question I want you to ask yourself is "is the self-development work I'm doing actually leading me to develop, change and grow?". If the answer is no - we need to work out why, and that's where today's episode will come in handy. If you're taking in all the information, but...

Send us Fan Mail When we've been doing something so well in the past, moving into a new career or phase of life can be scary. It takes a lot of bravery to be able to take that leap, and today's guest is proof that when we live life aligned to our values, we can truly thrive. Joining me for this conversation is Fran Millar, who is currently CEO of men's fashion brand Belstaff and pre...

Send us Fan Mail It's a very special day today... my 46th birthday! In celebration of that, we're going to have a little reflection episode and also cover navigating those voices in our head that challenge us. I can honestly say that right now I feel the best I've ever felt in my whole life, and so if you're reading this or listening to today's episode thinking that you&ap...