Lemons and Pineapples

Send us Fan Mail Spoiler alert there are ZERO dieting tips in here, in fact you'll find out why dieting doesn't work until you shift your mindset around food. In this episode, I talk to emotional eating coach Nina Vasquez about the real reasons it's so difficult to lose weight and why willpower is never enough. We talk about: The role shame plays in emotional eating Big 'T&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Embarking on a creative career takes courage and vulnerability. When you share your art with the world, you're also sharing a little bit of your soul.  In this episode my guest Gurm and I talk about what it means to share your creative work with the world and how she has overcome imposter syndrome, her own inner critic as well as criticism from others and why she has pursued...

Send us Fan Mail If you've ever wondered why you're highly reactive to everyday situations or why you're a chronic people pleaser, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I speak with Stacey Uhrig, a certified trauma recovery coach, about how our hidden core beliefs hold us back and affect our everyday lives, as well as (and perhaps most importantly) how you can change them....

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like your voice isn't valuable?  Or struggled to break free of your cultural or social conditioning?  Or felt like you don't really fit in? This episode is for you. In this fantastic conversation with my wonderfully entertaining guest Lion Fludd you'll find out how to get past your imposter and show up as your best self. We talk about: The impact...

Send us Fan Mail Are you happy (be honest) or do you feel like happiness something you're always striving for, but never attaining? In this episode I talk with special guest Kate King about what we can learn from Buddhist philosophy when it comes to being happy and how we can add more lightness and joy into our everyday lives. We talk about: What happiness is and isn't Happiness vs joy T...

Send us Fan Mail Your EQ is just as important as your IQ. But what exactly is emotional intelligence? Can you improve upon it? If so, how? These are all questions that my guest, Nini Tolson, answers in this episode. We talk about: What emotional intelligence is The 4 fundamentals of emotional intelligence Why self awareness is so important How improving your EQ can improve your profitability The i...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a stressed out Superwoman? Does everyday feel like Groundhog Day? In this episode my guest Kathryn Regganie shares how taming your drama dragons a.k.a. your style of dealing with challenges in life can  help reduce stress and improve your interactions with those around you. We talk about: The 5 different types of drama dragons How they show up in life Why grounding into yo...

Send us Fan Mail Northern hemisphere folks, this episode is for you. As the days get shorter and colder, the scene is set for seasonal depression to take hold (a.k.a. Seasonal Affective Disorder). In this episode I talk with my guest expert, Amy Holder, about how to cope ahead when it comes to the winter blues. We talk about: What seasonal depression is Why it occurs The signs to look out for Amy&...

Send us Fan Mail Curious about how psychedelics can improve your mental health? Want to know more about microdosing for well-being and personal growth?  This episode is for you. I've been working with plant medicine for the past year and it has been a game changer for me, so I loved talking with my special guest for this episode, Leslie Draffin, who is a psychedelic integration guide and micr...

Send us Fan Mail Is anxiety always a bad thing? How do you know you're anxious even when you're functioning well in life? How can you soothe anxiety without using meds? In this episode I talk to experienced therapist and emotional eating coach Taylor Durrett about high functioning anxiety, what it means to live with it and how you can reduce its impact on your life. We talk about: The si...

Send us Fan Mail How do you stay motivated as a business owner when things don't always go well?  How can you be kinder to yourself and as a result get more done? In this episode I talk to ADHD business coach Denise Arnoudse about using affirmations to help set yourself up for success. We talk about: Being a business owner with ADHD What affirmations are Examples of useful (and not woo woo) a...

Send us Fan Mail What do you habitually say to yourself? How do you treat yourself? What habits do you have that you'd like to get rid of? In this episode, I talk to mindset & weight loss coach Lesley Zwick about how to silence the voice of your inner critic and create kinder, more effective habits of thinking. We talk about: The definition of a drunk monkey  How to reconnect with your in...

Send us Fan Mail Is self care selfish? Does it have to involve long baths or spa days? How can you factor some self care into every day? Why does it matter? These are all questions I delve into in episode 10 with my special guest Sarah Parise. We talk about: What self care is and what it isn't Physical self care Mental self care Emotional self care How self care is essential for you to show u...

Send us Fan Mail Lessons in Recovery: Rebuilding Life After a Gambling Addiction Why do addictions start? What causes a person to take an occasional bet through to a full blown gambling addiction? How do you recover when the addiction tears your life apart? In this episode I talk to recovering gambling addict Mark Phillips about why he started gambling and what it took for him to stop. We talk abo...

Send us Fan Mail Escaping the Trap of Perfectionism & Authentic Living Are you living the life you really want? Or are you living the life you believe others wish you to? In this episode I'm joined by special guest Michele Johnston who shares her story of escape from the perfect life others expected her to live and her transformation into living her best, authentic life (which involved a...

Send us Fan Mail 3 Key Ways Sleep Affects your Mental Health A good night’s sleep is essential for our mental wellbeing, however, uninterrupted, peaceful slumber can sometimes be elusive at best. In this episode, I’m joined by guest expert Dr Toni Winchester who shares the 3 key ways sleep affects mental health and how you can improve your ability to both fall asleep and stay asleep naturally. We...

Send us Fan Mail Managing your Internal Stuff so it doesn’t Manage YOU! Are you fed up of waiting for the people in your life to change? If so, this episode is for you. Find out how managing your ‘stuff’ can help you interact more effectively with the people around you and the essential steps you can take to better regulate your inner chatter so life unfolds more peacefully around you. If you’re d...

Send us Fan Mail As someone who has lived with low grade anxiety my whole life, I know far too well how all consuming feeling anxious can be. Over the past few years I've been learning tools and practices to help me manage my anxious thought patterns and in this episode I share the 5 most effective practices I've found that have helped me soothe and reduce my anxiety so I no longer have...

Send us Fan Mail On the Lemons and Pineapples podcast, personal development coach & entrepreneur Emma O'Brien shares inspirational stories, tried & tested tools and amazing guest interviews to help you improve your mental health & wellbeing. Learn how to shift your mindset and change your habits for the better with fun and entertaining weekly episodes that will help you live on th...

Send us Fan Mail On a recent trip to Mozambique I surprised myself by agreeing to try a surfing lesson (I'm not a fan of adventure sports). In this episode I share 3 important things I learned from that first and very messy attempt at surfing waves: 1. Being gentle and giving yourself grace is essential 2. Practice and persistence are skills that pay off 3. Surround yourself with people who s...

Send us Fan Mail Change is an inevitable part of being a human, but it’s not always wanted and it’s often difficult to deal with. In light of some recent and unwanted changes in my household, in this episode, I share some tools to help you navigate the frustration of change and some valuable reframes to help you grow and learn from it. Ready to go deeper with some mindset shifts? Please check out...

Send us Fan Mail Being able to cultivate gratitude on demand will quite literally change your life.  In this episode I share what a gratitude practice is, the amazing benefits you can expect to see from it and how gratitude builds the essential skill of emotional resilience. I would love to know how you get on with this, please pop me a DM on Instagram and let me know @emmaobriencoach     If you’r...

Send us Fan Mail Too much to do and not enough time? Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list often leads to procrastination and in this episode I share 5 tools that will help you get out of the trap of continually putting off all the things you needed to get done last week. For more time management tips and tricks, make sure you watch my FREE Masterclass here . If you’re done playing small and read...