Self Care Club

This week, Lauren and Nicole gave sophrology a go! What is sophrology, and how is it different from mindfulness meditation? And, most importantly, is it worth working into your daily self-care routine? The Self Care Club are on the case! If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SelfCareClubPod. If you've tried out any of the practices...

Lauren and Nicole are back in the studio to chat some more about sound baths! On today’s show, the ladies read some listeners' emails and self-care suggestions and discuss the new Victoria Secret collective. They also welcome Michelle back onto the show to chat all about what’s been on TV this past month - from Together to Joey Essex: Grief and Me, and looking ahead to this year’s Love Island! If...

This week, Lauren and Nicole have gone sound bathing! Sound baths are a type of meditation where your body is ‘bathed’ in sound. Tune in to hear all about the healing and relaxation properties of sound bathing, as well as which sounds (chimes? gongs?) the ladies preferred! If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SelfCareClubPod. If y...

Lauren and Nicole are back in the studio to chat some more about spray tanning. Also, we hear from you on how much showering is too much showering, the ladies discuss embracing your greys and Nicole regales you with another instalment of the shampoo masterclass! If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SelfCareClubPod. If you've tried...

This week, Lauren and Nicole got a spray tan! In today’s episode, the ladies discuss the science behind fake tanning, Lauren faces her fear of turning bright orange, and Nicole tells the tale of how she reached her breaking point doing makeup on the set of Take Me Out. If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SelfCareClubPod. If you'v...

On today’s Epilogue Show, Nicole and Lauren discuss whether or not they’re still taking regular ice-cold showers. And along the way, we discuss getting high-quality shampoos and Naomi Osaka’s recent withdrawal from the French Open. If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SelfCareClubPod. If you've tried out any of the practices menti...

This week, Lauren and Nicole are all about cold showers! We’ve all heard about the multiple physical and emotional benefits to taking short, cold showers at the start of your day. But are they really that effective? Lauren and Nicole investigate - amidst ribbing Lauren for her shower routine and discussing the recent Friends reunion. Join us! If you like what we do here and want to be part of the...

To celebrate our week of exercise, we’re bringing you a special bonus episode featuring a longer interview with Lauren and Nicole’s personal trainer, Saeid. In today’s episode, we hear about Saeid’s story and journey to becoming a personal trainer, how Lauren’s stats compared at the start of the month versus the end, and where Saeid sees the fitness industry going. Lauren and Nicole also take some...

It’s Friday, which means that Nicole and Lauren are back in the studio to chat some more about exercise! The ladies discuss a chaotic decluttering tip, Amazon’s recent shocking wellness initiatives, as well as answering the big question: will exercise become a part of Lauren’s self-care? If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SelfCa...

It’s finally happened: Nicole got Lauren in the gym! On this episode, Lauren recaps her month of PT sessions, classes, and squats. Does exercise really benefit your mental health? Is it ever too late to start exercising? Join us to hear all about the science behind why exercise is so beneficial and Lauren’s journey as a total exercise beginner. If you like what we do here and want to be part of th...

Lauren and Nicole are back in the studio to chat journaling, how our listeners incorporate this practice into their lives and whether or not they’ve continued with it. Also on today’s show, the ladies discuss exploding vagina candles, bed linen storage hacks and last week’s episode of Off Menu. Join us! If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and I...

It’s happening! Lauren and Nicole are back in the studio to give journaling a go. Listen to find out why Nicole procrastinated journaling for so long, why Lauren spent an afternoon burning her old diaries, and - of course - if it’s coming in the club! If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SelfCareClubPod. If you've tried out any of...

Lauren and Nicole are back! On this week’s epilogue show, the ladies discuss your (and their) celebrity picks for the Club, Nicole’s mortifying Bluetooth mishap, and Gwyneth Paltrow going totally off the rails. Join us! If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SelfCareClubPod. If you've tried out any of the practices mentioned on the...

This week, Lauren and Nicole tried out halotherapy - otherwise known as sitting in a salt cave for an hour. Strap in for a rather chaotic show, from all the usual science to a heated discussion about Liz Hurley’s and Keanu Reeves’ aeroplane habits - one that forces the ladies to blacklist one very unlucky celebrity from our club. This week, Lauren and Nicole tried out halotherapy - otherwise known...

Lauren and Nicole sit down today to have an honest chat about their mental health and round off Mental Health Awareness Week. Also on the show, the ladies discuss which self-care practices best support them through highs and lows, and read peer to peer advice given to us by our listeners! If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SelfC...

Approximately one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. Mental Health Awareness Week aims to get people talking about their mental health and reduce the stigma that can stop people from asking for help. On today’s show, Lauren and Nicole bring insight from you, our wonderful listeners, on what has helped you with your own mental health journey, plus an intervi...

To mark Mental Health Awareness week, Lauren and Nicole sat down to have an honest discussion about mental health and how to support your loved ones while also holding space for yourself. Be sure to catch Friday’s Epilogue Show too, featuring a longer interview with therapist Kate Medlin as well as voice notes from you, our listeners, about your own personal experiences with mental health. If you...

And we’re back for another instalment of The Epilogue Show! In today’s episode, Lauren and Nicole participate in an ASMR duel judged by producer Blandine - be sure to head over to Instagram to vote for your favourite! Elsewhere, Lauren and Nicole discuss Billie Eilish’s Vogue shoot, whether or not Lauren actually enjoys the gym and an underwhelming Line of Duty finale. If you like what we do here...

Today’s show is all about ASMR! Lauren and Nicole dive ear first into the world of ASMR YouTube, from doctor’s office roleplays to a lady slurping a plastic ear - a video which haunts Nicole to this day. ASMR is an incredibly popular sub-genre of YouTube, one that many people use to either relax or help them fall asleep at night. But will ASMR make it into the Self Care Club? Listen to find out! H...

Lauren and Nicole are back in the studio to round off their week of testing out grounding - with very mixed emotions! Also on today’s show, Lauren speaks to Peloton about ‘Pelotonian'-gate, and the ladies discuss the sexist implications of Pinky Gloves - the period glove designed by men. And, in our brand new monthly segment, Lauren and Nicole discuss Channel 5’s horrific 'Celebrities: What Happen...

This week, Lauren and Nicole tried out grounding! Also known as earthing, grounding occurs when you connect electrically to the earth - think walking barefoot in nature. But not everyone has access to grassy knolls and beachy vistas, so Lauren and Nicole are trying out a handful of products designed to allow you to ground from the convenience of your own home. Did grounding make it into the club?...

Lauren and Nicole are back in the studio to talk some more about the Power Hour! They also get stuck into some listener emails, including self-care advice for new mothers and which of the show’s practices has been their favourites; Angel therapy, anyone? The ladies also find the time to chat about Britney Spears’ latest Instagram video and a shocking slut-shaming Nicole's dog endured the other day...

This week, Lauren and Nicole tackled the Power Hour! The practice is simple: every day (or week) dedicate one hour to getting through your miscellaneous tasks - or anything that you struggle to find time for in your regular day-to-day life. But did the Power Hour make it into the club? Join us! If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagram...

Today, Lauren and Nicole are very excited to be BACK in the Stakhanov studio and to chat some more about no judgment. The ladies read some messages from listeners, discuss Khloe Kardashian’s recent body image story, and talk about what life has been like since England exited lockdown last Tuesday. If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagr...

This week, Lauren and Nicole are practising no judgment. Which is a lot harder than you’d expected! All of us have at some point in our day-to-day life found ourselves judging others for all sorts of different reason. So today, the ladies chat about how letting go of judgment and choosing compassion can enrich your life. If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow u...