The Best Self Podcast

In this episode, I talk about fear. I’m not talking about fear of jumping out of an aeroplane, but low level fear. I’m talking about stress, anxiety and overwhelm. Many of us experience fear in terms of feeling unsure, worried, concerned, anxious and stressed out. But how do we overcome it? Here are the highlights: (4:21) Fight and flight reactions. (10:23) Get control over your focus. (13:55) Fee...

We often find ourselves struggling to juggle all the balls life throws at us. We sometimes can feel like we’ve just not got enough time to get everything done in a day, yet we all have the same 24 hours. In this episode, I share with you a strategy which I still use. I actually use it every 90 days, 30 days and every week. It really helps to refocus the mind and hopefully, it will help you too. He...

Today’s episode is all about play based learning and how we can teach children through play. I am going to delve into the relationship between physical and mental health for a child through play, and the well established link between physical and mental health, and how they have a significant impact on one and other. Here are the highlights: (01:11) The link between physical and mental health and...

Today we are asking ourselves the question: what are you tolerating? I've always thought of the word tolerant as a positive thing. It's associated with being adaptable and agreeable. But is being tolerant different to putting up with something? Is it different to making do with things? Let’s stop putting up with things. Let’s stop making do. Let’s stop tolerating. Join me today as we discuss how t...

Today I’m talking about a topic I know intimately. Confidence. I have struggled with this my entire life. But you see, my story today is ordinary. It's nothing special. Woman has baby and loses confidence. I'm sure I'm not first. I'm probably never going to be the last. So, join me as I bring you my story: why I lost my confidence and how I rebuilt it. Here are the highlights: (3:57) My inspiratio...

I'm putting my hands up here because I am an absolute over thinker! If you are struggling with a particular decision or if you feel stuck, I’m hoping by the end of this episode you will understand why you're overthinking, why you've got to this position and the things which are impacting you to make progress. Here are the highlights: (7:43) The paradox of choice (18:23) The source of indecision is...

I’m a people pleaser in recovery. For years, I have done everything I possibly can to please everybody around me. The result, I end up with more on my plate than I can deal with. In this episode, I look at why we like to please people, why we are quick to say yes and how we can overcome our disease to please. Here are the highlights: (11:55) You can’t please everyone (16:16) Full cup and reciproca...

In a world where the word ‘burnout’ is thrown around quite a lot, in this episode we explore what burn out is, the initial signs of it and how we can reverse it and shift our energy into a new place. Here are the highlights: (01:03) Signs of burnout (10:57) Core reason for burnout (13:57) Last drops of fuel (23:50) Embrace This podcast is proudly produced by the Podcast Boutique www.thepodcastbout...

You know that feeling of opening your wardrobe, seeing so much looking back at you and just not knowing where to start. In this episode, we look at how we can end up with a wardrobe full of clothes but still feel like we have nothing to put on in the morning. Here are the highlights: (05:48) We like what we know (14:44) Fast fashion (22:02) It’s all about WHY (32:06) Make a plan This podcast is pr...

If you are currently battling with a situation in your life or you need to make a decision but it feels heavy and like there's a lot riding on it, this episode might just give you some new perspective and help you make better decisions in line with what's best for your best self. Here are the highlights: (05:56) What is walking away? (14:46) What is quitting? (17:35) The difference between quittin...

We all use the phrase “I have no time”, but how do we find time? In this episode, I share from my own experiences how we can find time, set goals and most importantly, reach those goals. By the end of this episode, you will have some real strategies that you can use to start making important changes in your life that will make you happy. Here are the highlights: (04:12) You run the day, or the day...

Willpower at its very essence is the ability to resist short-term temptation in order to meet a longer-term goal. In this episode, we look at how we can manage our willpower to allow us to achieve goals which we thought were once impossible. Here are the highlights: (03:16) Willpower and your beliefs (10:40) Understanding your why (18:56) Finding your triggers This podcast is proudly produced by t...

Just like many of us, I have been in that funk - finding myself really tired, really burnt out and not knowing how to love exercise. In this episode, I am joined with friend and personal trainer Nicky from NPH Fitness. We explore the ways you can learn to love exercise. Here are the highlights: (8:59) Find a movement that you love (17:45) Movement is a lifestyle, not a diet (22:07) Start small, ma...

I don't have the time, I don't have the head space, I've not got any ideas, I’ll do it on Monday… these are all phrases which we’re used to saying but, why? In this episode, I explore our inner voice and how we can prioritise it to help us create a better self. Here are the highlights: (08:39) What are you waiting for? (13:44) Take action (16:42) We all have the same time This podcast is proudly p...