The Lulu Essey Podcast

What if the secret to mental fitness isn't about staying positive all the time but learning to embrace the darker moments too? In this powerful final episode of the Mental Fitness series, Lulu explores why resisting your emotions actually makes them stronger—and how accepting both the light AND shadow can lead to true strength. Through personal stories, practical tools, and science-backed ins...

In this second episode of our Mental Fitness series, Lulu introduces a powerful way to think about building and maintaining your mental wellness - the Mental Fitness Bank. Discover simple, practical ways to create reserves for life's challenging moments and to create more joy, one tiny deposit at a time. Learn sustainable practices that work with your natural rhythms rather than against them....

Welcome to the first episode in a powerful three-part series exploring mental fitness. In this intimate conversation, Lulu shares her personal journey from mental illness to mental fitness, offering a fresh perspective on working with our natural rhythms rather than against them. As winter wraps its arms around us, discover why this season might be the perfect teacher for our mental fitness practi...

You do not want to miss this powerful episode! That sneaky, sharp and oh so clever 'not enough' voice shows up everywhere - in team meetings, at work, scrolling through social media, when we are out with friends....It's EVERYWHERE! But what if instead of chasing 'enough,' we started from it? Yes, started from enough. Welcome to Enough-uary! In this episode, Lulu introduces...

Forget resolutions and rigid goals - this New Year, we're doing something different. In this joy-filled episode, Lulu invites you to create your own magical toolkit for 2025: a love letter that celebrates who you already are (right here, right now), permission slips that let you do things YOUR way (because why not be your own boss?), and a personal Glimmer Guide filled with tiny moments that...

In this intimate end-of-year episode, Lulu shares an unexpected update about her second surgery and opens up about what mental fitness really looks like when life gets messy. No highlight reels, no perfect answers - just honest conversation about navigating these final days of December, whether you're feeling the post-holiday crash, didn't experience any holiday magic at all, or don&apos...

What happens when life suddenly strips away all your usual coping tools? Through the lens of an unexpected surgery and the chaos of holiday season, Lulu shares raw insights about finding grace when everything feels sideways. From tiny alternatives to powerful reframes, discover how to flow through life's curveballs without losing yourself - or your sense of humor - along the way. This is an i...

What happens when a podcast about the Success Paradox becomes a living example of its own message? Through honest reflection of Episode 4, Lulu reveals how personal development can sometimes lead us further from self-love - and what to do about it. Join her in this no-BS follow-up to The Inside Job as theory meets reality, demonstrating how choosing love first creates space for genuine growth. Per...

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Lulu challenges the conventional wisdom about success and self-love, introducing what she calls 'The Success Paradox.' Ever wonder why achieving more doesn't automatically make you feel better about yourself? This episode reveals why waiting to love yourself until you've 'made it' might be holding you back from the very success you&...

What's the true cost of a broken promise to yourself? In this episode, Lulu explores how tiny promises, kept consistently, build the foundation of self-trust and ultimately, self-love. Through personal stories of meditation struggles and cold shower triumphs, she reveals why the smallest commitments often create the most powerful transformation. Discover the art of compassionate accountabilit...

Here's the truth bomb: you'll never feel 100% prepared. Drawing inspiration from Eminem's "Lose Yourself" and her own journey, Lulu Essey breaks down why waiting for perfection is the most effective way to stay stuck. Get ready to explore two powerful ideas: starting before you feel ready and embracing imperfection. Learn why taking imperfect action is the key to building...

Welcome to The Lulu Essey Podcast , where we're ditching the filters and getting real about what it actually takes to live life on your own terms. In this debut episode, life coach and executive creative director Lulu Essey spills the tea on why she's breaking into the podcast world—and spoiler alert: it's not to share another perfectly curated success story. Get ready for honest co...