Keep Going and Growing

In this episode I discuss the addictiveness of our phones and social media and the effects this has on our mental health. I also think about how social media can be a force for good and a great outlet for creativity. I look at various different aspects of social media and give advice on how I believe we can stop it from controlling our lives. Instagram @keepgandg_podcast Mentioned in this episode:...

I want this episode to have a sort of 'big sister' feel to it. I know not everyone has an older woman in their life to help them with these things or maybe they do and don't feel comfortable talking to them about these things. I talk about body image, shaving, periods and most importantly; loving yourself just as you are. I hope this is helpful and feel free to message me with any questions. Insta...

It's been a short amount of time since the murder of Sarah Everard which sparked a movement across the UK with people sharing stories and opening up about their own experiences. Most women and a large amount of men have been victims of sexual harassment to some degree. We need to keep talking about this. In this episode I discuss this topic and I also think about the hope that there is for the fut...

It's not easy to accept ourselves as we are but I hope this episode is encouraging and helpful for you on your journey of growing your confidence. Confidence is key for anything in life. Let's learn how to grow our confidence together and as a result we will embrace life and ourselves better. I also talk about body image and how we will never become more confident if we find our confidence in our...

This is a guest episode where Nommy Mlalazi and I discuss the issue of racism and think about the Black Lives Matter movement that became prominent in May 2020 following the death of George Floyd. So much change has come as a result of this movement but there is still a long way to go. Nommy was a speaker at the St Albans Black Lives Matter Protest in June 2020 and in this episode she speaks about...

This is part 3, the final part of my mini-series on my gap year in Madrid. In this episode I give general advice about moving abroad and I read advice from my friends who have lived abroad too. I also answer some listener questions. I hope this episode is helpful for those who are moving abroad or considering it and if you're not moving abroad I hope this episode is still interesting. If you have...

This is part 2 of my 3 part mini-series on my gap year in Madrid. In this episode I discuss both the highs of living abroad and all the good things but I also look at the lows and give advice on how to deal with homesickness and the other difficult parts about living abroad. I hope this is helpful and gives you a good insight into my experience in Madrid.  Instagram @keepgandg_podcast

I am doing a 3 part mini-series on the topic of my gap year in Madrid. This episode focuses on the background information such as why I moved to Madrid, how I decided I wanted to move there and what I was doing there. I also discuss making friends and learning a new language. I hope this is interesting and you continue to listen to all 3 parts. Each will have a slightly different focus on a differ...

I am a Christian and in this episode I am going to be discussing what I believe, how I became a Christian, why I became a Christian and what this has meant for me personally and how it affects my everyday life. I also have an honest discussion about my struggles. I hope that whether you are a Christian or not, you will find this episode interesting and eye-opening. Please don't hesitate to message...

We are constantly striving for success in our lives but we also need to focus on looking after ourselves and becoming more mindful. This leads to personal development and growth. I believe we can all benefit from improving our mindset and attitude. I view mindfulness and personal development as not mutually exclusive at all but very much one and the same. In todays episode I discuss various ways w...

We need to be mindful of where we buy our clothes and also how we dispose of them when we are finished. As consumers, we have a responsibility to buy ethically and sustainably as it is both in our best interest and the planets and we have the ability to bring about real change. I discuss the manufacturing of clothing and the way this affects both the environment and those who make the products we...

Journaling has become a popular phenomenon in today's society - but what is it and why should you do it? This episode will help you discover the world of journaling and how you can do it today. The objective of this episode is to educate all about the benefits of journaling whether they are planning to do it or not. Even if you don't feel journaling is your cup of tea I entreat you to listen to th...

Inspired by Valentine's Day, this episode is about the different relationships we have in our lives both romantic and not. I discuss how we can know whether a relationship or friendship is good for us and whether it's worth putting our energy into. There are many different types of relationships in our lives and we are connected in various ways to different people. Sometimes a relationship is caus...

In the UK and other countries we are facing lockdown and trying to adapt to living very differently to how we are used to and want to. It is a difficult time and we must all support each other. This episode is about finding ways to cope during lockdown and I offer advice which will hopefully encourage you to keep going with habits or create new ones in order to hopefully make this time a teeny bit...

In this episode we are going to be thinking about setting goals and implementing new habits into our daily lives. You don’t need to wait for a new year to make a change; everyday is a fresh start. It's never too late to start something new and improve our mental and physical well-being!! I’m going to be looking back at my journal entry from the start of the year where I reflected on 2020 and looke...

Welcome to the first episode of 'Keep Going and Growing' all about... me!! I am super excited about this. I hope you enjoy this episode and get to know me a little better and get a feel of what the podcast (and me) is really like. I've asked some of my friends and family to be involved so that you can see me from different perspectives. Have a lovely day! Instagram @keepgandg_podcast

Hello and welcome to the podcast! It's so wonderful to have you listening. Here is the trailer for the 'Keep Going and Growing' podcast. I hope you enjoy and hear something you like. Let's begin our journey of keeping going and growing together. Instagram @keepgandg_podcast