My Slice of Life

This is the second part of the discussion I had with our son and we delve into all things manners and fashion. Be warned: There are RANTS aplenty in this episode! From supermarket etiquette, how to navigate a busy pavement to the clothing of our youth today. This is a very entertaining episode you don't want to miss! So join us for a fantastic discussion to find out just what a modern teen makes o...

In today's episode I have a very special guest with me - our son! He kindly agreed to come on so I could ask him what he thought on a variety of topics. This is the first part of our discussions, where we delve into topics such as A.I and space exploration. There are surprises, laughs and brain melting moments galore! So join us for a fantastic discussion to find out just what a modern teen makes...

Have you ever felt like you're just 'getting through the week' so you can get to the weekend? What if there was a way to make every day feel just a little more special? What if there was something you could look forward to every day of the week, not just the 2 days you get off? Well, in this weeks episode that's exactly what I'm bringing to you! Find out how Mondays can bring the best start to you...

Happy New Year to you! Phew, I don't know about you but I needed a bit of relaxation and calm after all that hustle the festive season brings. So I thought I would go for a short woodland walk - and take you with me. Get yourself comfortable, sit back, close your eyes and take in all the sounds of this short walk in the woods. Breathe nice and slow and get inspired to go on your own local journeys...

Have you ever given any thought to what kind of thinker you are and what effect that has on your mental health? Do you live in the past, are you more concerned with what's happening right now or do you always find yourself dreaming about the future? In this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast, we're delving into this fascinating topic to find out all about these time perspectives: what a...

Merry Christmas!  Welcome to the My Slice of Life Podcast - We start a new season today and it's called.....'From Random to Rants'. I have a whole gang of topics to bring you with information, questions, relaxation, mini rants and more! And we start this week by taking a look at all things Christmas. I love Christmas but I do have a few things I need to get off my chest. So grab your mulled wine,...

This week I bring you the bonus episode for the season 'Let's Get Productive'. Here are the key tools I found out about during the season and now use in my own life - or at least, try to! I also have something very important to tell you at the end of the episode so stick around for that. If you have ideas for future seasons feel free to leave suggestions in the comments. Join the Joy Bunny Clan -...

In this weeks episode I bring you some of the most common productivity mistakes we all make. The first one might not be in most of the lists you see but I think, when you hear it, you'll agree it can be a real problem! This is the last full episode of the season 'Let's Get Productive' and after the bonus next week we'll be moving onto something completely different - feel free to leave suggestions...

For this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast we are talking all things habit. What steps can we take to bring the healthy, good habits into our lives? Is there any way we can push the less desirable habits out into the cold? Well, I've got good news for you on both counts and using some brilliant advice from James Clear and his book 'Atomic Habits', this episode is jam packed with useful...

Negativity affects us all at some point and it can really affect our productivity - both in the workplace and at home. Join me for this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast where I dive into this topic of negativity. How does it show itself and what practical steps can you take TODAY to fight back and get your productivity goals back on track?! (It's not as difficult as you might think) D...

If you are finding it difficult to be as productive as you need or want to be, have you considered it may be your environment which is the problem? Find out why and what you can do about it today and in the long term, in this weeks episode! Don't forget you can suggest episode or season topics by leaving a comment or go to my blog and use the contact form there. Join the Joy Bunny Clan - follow, s...

If we slowed down, could we actually accomplish more? Is there a better way to achieve our goals other than going 100mph and wearing ourselves out? That's what I want to find out in this weeks episode so join me and find out if there is a better - slower paced - way to improve your productivity. (Also sorry for sound quality - no clue what happened, I probably hit a button I shouldn't have....you...

In today's episode I'm discussing the 5 productivity principles which Mark Manson has come up with to help us be more productive in a positive way. If you don't already know him, you'll find out about him, these 5 principles and much more, including how I used my passion for gardening to overcome the allotment bullies! Don't forget you can suggest episode or season topics by leaving a comment or g...

In this weeks episode we are tackling procrastination head on - we all do it, but why? What does it mean when we procrastinate and how do we beat it? Find out the answers to these questions and as usual, I give you practical, realistic tools you can use today to get out of that procrastination habit. Join the Joy Bunny Clan - follow, subscribe, like - whatever you have to do to make sure you don't...

In this weeks episode I am bringing you a host of time management techniques for you to try. These are real, practical solutions you can try today. By the end of this episode you will feel like a Time Management Ninja which will also help you feel like a proper little Joy Bunny! Join the Joy Bunny Clan - follow, subscribe, like - whatever you have to do to make sure you don't miss an episode!  che...

Join me this week to find out how to master your motivation. What is motivation, what stops us from being motivated and what can we do to boost our own motivation? In this episode I cover these big questions and also give you practical tips you can use now and in the long-term. By the time you've finished listening to this weeks episode there'll be no stopping you! Join the Joy Bunny Clan - follow...

Welcome all Joy Bunnies to a new season of the My Slice of Life podcast. This season's title is.....'Let's Get Productive'! We're going to be looking at all sorts of things this season to help us all be productive - without wearing ourselves out. It's a busy time of year and most of us will be finding we have a bit more on our plates - so join me for this first episode of the season to delve into...

This is the bonus episode to bring the season 'Opening the mystery files' to a close. We all know about Jack the Ripper and we've all been told his last victim was Mary Kelly but what would you think if I told you many people believe she lived on and it was someone else entirely who was killed in her place? Join me for this very controversial mystery and let me know your thoughts in the comments....

Well Joy Bunnies, we made it to the end of the season which was called 'Opening the Mystery files'! This week we look at the biggest property theft ever - who robbed the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston? And yes, I have a theory of my own! Don't forget to follow, subscribe, like - whatever you have to do to make sure you don't miss an episode. I cover a wide range of topics and I hope you...

Who was D B Cooper  and why are people still talking about him today? In this weeks episode that's what we will be finding out! Was he a master criminal or does my theory ring true with you? So join me for the second last mystery of the season, as we dive into the case of D B Cooper. Join me for a season of mystery and intrigue. Some of these stories you might have heard of but I'm sure I have a c...

This week I am bringing you what could be the most mysterious book we know about - The Voynich Manuscript. But what is it that makes it such a mystery? Discover what all the fuss is about with this episode and find out why I don't entirely agree with the experts as well as my own theory about the manuscript! This is the link for you to look at and even download your own copy of the Voynich manuscr...

Welcome to this weeks episode where we find out about the miracle of the Loretto Chapel staircase - hold it right there! It's no ordinary staircase so trust me, if you don't know this story, you want to! As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments section - is this really a miracle or is there something else going on here? Join me for a season of mystery and intrigue. Some of these storie...

Welcome to this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast, where we are opening the mystery files this season. The mystery for this week is the ghost ship herself, Mary Celeste. Join me as I go over how she was found, what is actually known and which of the theories to date is most likely. As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments section - what do YOU really think happened on board...

He is one of America's most loved writers as well as being the father of fictional detective movies. What isn't known though is what exactly happened to him for days before he was found in unusual circumstances just before he died. That is the mystery we will unravel for this weeks episode and I'm glad to have you with me! Join me for a season of mystery and intrigue. Some of these stories you mig...

For this weeks mystery, I'm opening the file on the Fairy coffins of Edinburgh. A strange and intriguing find on a Scottish hillside leads to more questions than answers! Were they put there to honour the dead, were they part of a dark ritual or is there another explanation? Join me for a season of mystery and intrigue. Some of these stories you might have heard of but I'm sure I have a couple in...