Coming Up for Air

In this episode I talk about when a situation becomes over whelming, it is so easy to loose all perspective and this is how you spiral. I give some straight forward advice on how I prevent spiralling & how the 75 hard challenge can relate to so much more than a fitness and mindset challenge, it can relate to any hard situation you may be facing.  Support the show

In this episode I talk about how I implement a new routine into my life and how i stay consistent. This does not have to be a new fitness or diet routine it can be any routine at all however I find that a lot of people at this time of the year are trying to start a healthy new habit and in order to do so it might me a shake up of your existing routine.  Support the show

HAPPY NEW YEAR. Welcome to 2024. I know starting a new year can be overwhelming however, you do not have to start with saying the classic 'New Year New Me' especially if you are going into the new year a little deflated. In this episode I give you some easy practical tips on how to bring a little positively into your New Year without applying too much pressure.  Support the show

HAPPY NEW YEAR. Firstly thank you so much for following me & my journey I can't wait to level up in 2024 & bring you so much more content. In this episode I reflect on the year & let you into a few of the exciting projects I have lined up for next year. However you celebrate the New Year I hope it is a good one & I will see you in 2024.  Support the show

Obviously I am joking, however, after last weekend, I feel like I have gone through absolutely everything now that you go through when going through a break up. I also get quite emotional in this episode reflecting on the last year. Along with the usual laughs and chats. Merry Christmas to all my lovely listeners, I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it.  Support the show

I remember saying 'I need to run this half marathon because I signed up to do it whilst I was still in a relationship..' What I didn't realise is I had started channelling all my emotion into running & the reason why I continued was because it was an outlet for me to deal with the trauma I went through. In this episode I go into how running filled the hole my ex left in my life....

In this episode I talk about the confidence I have in my everyday life because of being a solo runner. I talk about how to conquer the challenges your might face & the rewards it will bring. I also talk about how I overcome nerves at all the races I have completed on my own.  Support the show

This is hard but inevitable. It sounds harsh but one day you will too. However if they moved on first, its always going to be tough on you. I go through what I faced & how I dealt with it. No one wants to see someone they thought would never move on, move on so please reach out should you need some more support. You are not on your own. Support the show

I think everyone at some stage in their life deals with imposter syndrome. I have broken this episode down into two halves, imposter syndrome with running and then healing. I explore how I dealt with it & give you coping strategies that will empower you to embrace your true self, unburdened by the weight of imposter syndrome. Support the show

I recorded this episode on my birthday so I could bring all the positive vibes. I talk about all the lessons I have learnt in the last year surrounding my life and my personal life. I also spend the second half of the episode going through the lessons I have learnt being single at 30. I am sure there will be so much more to add in the next few years.  Support the show

After everything they did you would think that unloving them was easy. Wrong. Unloving someone is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. No one around you can understand why you don’t hate them & why you are still defending them. The truth is, its so tough however in this episode I talk you through some things that might help you start accepting that this will be the best thing that you do. ...

In this episode I talk about how I get back into running after time off or an injury. I also talk about the mental and physical benefits of running & why I think you should fall in love with it too. I also have some BIG news to announce & I hope you want to be a part of it all.  Support the show

I get asked a lot by people who's breakup is fresh, how did you cope what did you do? In all honesty, I didn't. I lost myself however I learnt what I should of done overtime & now I am sharing that with you. I also have some exciting news to grow this community, together with the usual Loula catch up & chats.  Support the show

When I was having days throughout my breakup where I just needed someone to validate my feelings I didn't know where to turn. When I felt like I wanted to reach out to my ex I didn't have anyone telling me not to. Therefore, I have made an episode that you can listen to on the days you aren't feeling your strongest.  Support the show

If you are currently going through a breakup and feel overwhelmed by everything you have read online then this might be the episode for you. I go through how I navigated my way through no contact with my ex. I went against everything I read online to ensure that I wasn't inflicting more pain into my already painful situation. I also touch on social media and some practical tips on how I stopp...

We are the worlds worst for comparing our lives to someone else's, especially when you are going through a hard time. I made this episode so you can have some reassurance that you need to trust the timings of your life. The sooner you realise you are exactly where you need to be, the more enjoyable your life will become. Support the show

In this episode I explore the topic of growth & fixed mindsets & apply it to running, however, you can have different mindsets for different situations in your life. I got through what both mindsets are and how you can potentially change having a fixed mindset. Together with a catch up & general chit chat. Support the show

We all have that little voice on our shoulder when we are out running. No matter what sort of runner you are, those limiting beliefs will creep in from time to time. In this episode I explore how I combat them & turn them into positive thoughts. Together with the usual tangents and catch up chats. Support the show

It is extremely hard to come to terms with a new start especially when it wasn't your decision. I go through 5 questions that helped me accept that my break up had to happen in order for me to live the life I am living now. Never forget that being single is a gift. As per usual I go off on numerous tangents & fill you in on my hectic but amazing new life. Support the show

I am back from America & more inspired than ever. I talk about my trip & talk through some advice my brother in law gave me which I absolutely loved so I had to come and share it with you. Along with the normal chit chat & potentially getting my mum Elaine on the Podcast in the future...  Support the show

Forgiveness can come in many forms. I find forgiving people really hard, however, I have spent time with my therapist & taken time to understand what forgiveness for me, really means. Hopefully this episode will help you find closure on a situation. Along with my usual catch up & general rambling. Support the show

I think there is a lot online about healing through hard times however I believe that there is a missing element of how to practically deal with seeing pictures of ex's, or seeing them on social media etc. Its very easy to SAY just block them but in reality its not that easy. Yes you need to learn to love yourself however I have learnt a way of dealing with the practical steps in healing afte...

A topic that came up with my best friend this week was exercise guilt and how it effects me. I didn't realise how effected I am when I miss a run therefore I decided to talk on it and hopefully share some valuable coping mechanisms. A long with the usual Loula chats & general rambling. Support the show

I am back after a week off because sometimes life gets in the way. This week I talk about climbing Snowdon, loosing a part of me & I go into why I have been feeling so anxious & how I dealt with it. I went to see my therapist this week & share some really interesting facts about dealing with PTSD & trauma. All along with the typical chat and Loula ramblings. Support the show

Sometimes we all just need a laugh. This week I have unfortunately had to under another round of procedures. Instead of dwelling on the negatives I have tried to focus on the positives. I think it is so important to be able to have a good laugh even when life is tough so in this episode I read out some of the funniest running stories I found on Redit. If your driving home from a rubbish day or you...