The Energised Woman Podcast

When we start a family everything changes. As much as we think we will have a baby and carry on as normal, nothing is ever the same again! Join me as I chat to Sleep Coach Hannah Mason from Dusk to Dawn as we discuss the idea of Matrescence and the physical and mental impact of motherhood. There is no other point in our adult life where we experience such a huge shift in our hormones, bodies, soci...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, lacking purpose or just plain old stuck as a busy women? This is something that Billie Pursglove from Billie Rose Therapy & Wellbeing comes across in her practise regularly. Join me as we dive in to the pressures that women can face that lead to us losing touch with our own needs and wants, whether that comes from the people in our lives or societal e...

Breathwork is a big buzzword in the wellbeing space right now but if you are like me you may be curious about it, or have dabbled in it, but would like to know more about how to use it as a habit in our wellness tool box. If so you are in luck as we have Jacqui Taylor, writer, coach and yoga teacher, join us for this episode to give us her beginners guide to breathwork. Jacqui discovered breathwor...

How do you feel about setting goals? Do they help you feel motivated and excited? Or can they leave you feeling disappointed when you don't achieve them? Join my conversation with Claire Moore, owner and director of women's gym Believe & Achieve, as we discuss how setting goals that align with our purpose and vision can be a really positive motivation to help us to improve our wellbein...

Knowing our purpose and understanding our behaviour are key for our wellbeing. Join me as I talk to to certified Enneagram Evie Jenner as she explains how we can use this ancient typing tool to understand ourselves better and accept ourselves more. Listen as Evie describes: - what the Enneagram is - what the different 'types' are - how this tool has helped her and her clients - how we can...

How do we heal our brains? And how do they get broken in the first place? We can all pick up scars throughout our lives through our past experiences, disappointments and trauma. These all leave an impression on our brain and can affect our thoughts and nervous system. Join me as I chat to Energy Expert, Author and Alexander Technique Teacher about how, with the right environment and community we c...

How on earth do we find work/life balance as busy women? Is it even possible? Listen as I chat to no BS business coach, best selling author and fellow podcaster Libby Langley about how we can find that elusive balance and it just might not be how you expect! While we do talk a lot about finding balance as business owners in this episode I really believe that you will find value as an employee, mum...

Welcome back to the Live Life Well podcast! We're thrilled to be back after a summer break with our guest embodiment coach Amy Davies. Amy leads us through her journey going from burnt out business manager to self-connected coach and teacher, and how she has got to a place of 'finding her no' without guilt! Amy and I discuss how as women we are often conditioned to feel like we are not...

As busy women our relationship with alcohol can be a complicated one. We are living lives that our bodies and minds weren't designed to cope with and alcohol can provide a short term relief to the pressure and overwhelm but what is the cost to our long term wellbeing? Join me as I dig in to all of this and more with wellbeing and sobriety coach Christine Coulson who gave up alcohol after notic...

Join me as I chat to yoga teacher and movement educator Clare Makin about breaking the taboo of pelvic health and how when we take care of one aspect of our health it positively impacts every area! I loved our conversation around taking care of ourselves as we get older as our responsibilities increase and our free time decreases, and how we can feel well in to our forties and beyond. Clare also s...

Join me as I chat to health & productivity coach Sarah-Jane Ladums from the Fit Productive Mum podcast as we discuss some important issues we face as busy women. Sarah-Jane shares her journey from burnt out teacher to building healthy habits which allow her to be a fit, productive mum herself. We also dig in to the topic of cycle tracking - something like me you might have heard about or be in...

How have we not talked about movement and fitness on the Live Life Well podcast yet?! Join me as I put that right with wellness practitioner and fitness and life coach Kerry Riley. Kerry is so full of passion for women to thrive through fitness, you won't be able to help but be inspired as you listen! Kerry shares the mental and physical benefits of fitness, how she fits it in to her busy schedule...

Livia Barreira, otherwise known as Living in Sheffield, is a ray of sunshine and a force for good. I loved getting to sit down together and hear her journey as a migrant woman and how she has used her challenges and voice to lead the way for others. We can only truly succeed when others have the same opportunities as us and Livia wants to make sure that no women are left behind. Join us to hear Li...

Join me as I chat to actress Ashley Andrew about the importance of retreat and creating safe spaces of calm in our busy lives. If like me you are a busy women or mother you will know how relentless the demands and to-do lists can be. Ashley shares how creating space and quiet, and connecting with nature has benefited her own wellbeing and gives us her top tips on how we can make space in our own l...

I coudn't wait to have Life Coach for Women in STEM, Natalie-Claire Luwisha, on the podcast to quiz her about her secrets to organising her time and managing her busy schedule. Natalie-Claire helps ambitious women in STEM achieve their goals so that they can be happy and successful alongside building a successful career in STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) herself. Time mana...

What would it look like if we worked for just four days a week instead of 5 or more?  A healthier planet? Stronger communities? Better wellbeing? I explore all of this and more with artist, activist and theatre maker Lora Krasteva in our fascinating conversation about clever flexibility and making space for creativity. I know that you will be equally challenged and inspired, we might even get...

Join me and my guest, life coach Rebecca Norton, for this Christmas bonus episode of the Live Life Well Podcast! I'm delighted to welcome back Rebecca who was our first ever guest on the podcast this year to share her top tips for having a stress free Christmas. I found this conversation with Rebecca so helpful in thinking about and planning for the kind of Christmas that I want to have - it's so...

I love this conversation with my friend and story coach Claire Tomkins from Five Rubies. As women we can forget how powerful and healing it can be to own and share our stories. We can bury the parts of our story that feels too painful, or believe that our story isn't important or significant enough to share, but as we understand our journey and find the courage to share it, it gives others the str...

Connection. Our lives have become more fragmented than ever through world events, isolation and personal trauma. What impact does this have on our well-being, resilience and nervous system? Join me as I wrestle with the idea of reconnection with Mind Body Expert Carrie Ekins. Carrie is passionate about helping women live glorious lives by letting go of old beliefs and experiences and allowing our...

How does a therapist take care of her own mental health and how would she encourage others to do the same? I explore this question and more with my friend, psychotherapist and wellbeing practitioner Michelle Leeder on this episode of the Live Life Well Podcast. We happened to record this episode on World Mental Health Day so it was only right that I ask Michelle all the hard questions about how we...

On today's episode we talk about all things money with Financial Planner Frances Ford from Major Oak Wealth Management. As busy women I know how easy it can be to bury our heads in the sand about money matters but it can also be incredibly empowering to look at our financial circumstances and take back control. It can also be of massive benefit to our mental health to share the burden of money wor...

If like me you are fascinated by the benefits of essential oils but don't know where to start, you will love listening to the Oil Lady, Cynthia Straw, as she shares her knowledge of this wonderful, natural resource. Find out how Cynthia uses oils to: - support her well-being and recovery from arthritis - boost her energy, mood and hormonal health - have a natural first aid kit on hand for herself...

Thanks so much for coming on this new adventure with me and coming to the end of my first mini-series! I thought I would do something a bit different in this episode - introduce myself as well as the first in our series of Healthy Habits Bitesize shows. In this first bitesize episode I share my journey from exhausted new mum to imperfectly thriving coach and entrepreneur, and how you can implement...

I couldn't get to the end of my first series without talking about my favourite topics - food and nutrition! I'm delighted to introduce my friend and nutritional therapist Claire Thomas from Nourished to Soar. We both share a huge passion for the ability of the food we eat to heal and nourish our bodies, and that health is a mind, body and soul affair. I know you'll love hearing Claire's journey f...

With neurodivergent conditions affecting 20% of the population and the average age of diagnosis for conditions such as ADHD in women being around 39 this feels like a really important topic to be talking about.  Join me as I chat to the wonderful Neurodivergent Coach Sue Murphy about her journey to diagnosis at the age of 62 and how she now uses her knowledge to support neurodivergent people....