The Mindful Business

In this episode of The Mindful Business, I share why wellbeing is no longer a nice-to-have - it's a leadership essential. I explore how outdated leadership models are still driving burnout, what stress really looks like today, and why we need more than surface-level solutions. You'll hear my own story of pushing through during pregnancy, why acute stress is rising, and how leaders and organisation...

In this episode of The Mindful Business, I share my personal journey through burnout and the powerful lesson it taught me: you don't achieve more by doing more - you achieve more by stressing less. We explore why hustle culture keeps us stuck in survival mode, what chronic stress really does to your brain, and how small, intentional changes can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more effective at...

What happens when your mind never switches off, stress feels constant, and life becomes a cycle of overwhelm and survival mode? In this powerful and honest conversation, I'm joined by Sarah Cardwell, a long-standing mindfulness client, as she shares how mindfulness became a turning point in her mental health, her career and her confidence as a working mum. Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Dis...

Every January we're encouraged to set new goals and come back to work energised, focused, and ready to perform. But for many busy professionals, that pressure lands at exactly the wrong time. In this episode, I explore why January goal-setting so often fails - not because of a lack of motivation or discipline, but because of exhaustion, stress, and a mismatch between natural energy and workplace e...

In this episode, we explore what it really takes for women to grow, lead, and succeed without exhausting themselves. It's an invitation to rethink ambition, protect your energy, and approach your career with more intention and clarity.   In this episode, we cover: Why ambition isn't the issue - but unsustainable ambition is The hidden emotional load women carry and how it impacts energy Three mind...

In this episode, I open up about what really happens when we press pause and why slowing down isn't a weakness, but a vital part of sustainable success. After years of constant movement - building a business, raising a family, moving countries - I realised that burnout doesn't come from a badly organised to-do list. It comes from never stopping long enough to breathe. Join me as I share my persona...

In this episode I'm joined by Candice Thompson, an immigration specialist and founder of CoralBridge Mauritius . With nearly 20 years of expat experience on the island, Candice has helped countless individuals and businesses relocate to Mauritius with confidence and ease.   We dive into: ✅ How Candice turned her own relocation journey into a successful business ✅ What it's really like to navigat...

In this episode, we explore the contrasts and common threads in workplace and personal well-being between the UK and Mauritius. Drawing from years of experience supporting organisations and individuals in the UK and now connecting with professionals in Mauritius, I share some of the cultural attitudes, pressures, and practices that shape how we work, rest, and manage stress. We'll look at: 🌍 The...

Mindfulness isn't just about breathing exercises or staying calm under pressure. And it's definitely not about zoning out or toxic positivity. In business, we've reduced mindfulness to a wellness "add-on" - something you do in a break room or after hours. But real mindfulness is far more powerful than that. In my latest podcast episode, I unpack: What mindfulness really is (and what it's not) Why...

Toxic workplaces drain your energy, shake your confidence, and leave you questioning your worth. And if you've been there - you're not alone. In this episode, I share my personal story of working in a high-stress, toxic environment, the signs I ignored, the impact it had on my wellbeing, and how I reached the edge of burnout. I also talk about the tool that helped me find clarity and reclaim contr...

Feeling drained but not sure why? In this podcast episode, we explore the subtle ways your energy gets depleted and what you can do to reclaim it. It's not just about doing less, it's about doing what truly matters, with intention and care. I'll be sharing What energy leaks are and how they quietly wear you down How to build real-life boundaries that protect your time and energy Simple, practical...

In this epsiode we are diving into a topic that comes up all the time in my work with women who are juggling big roles - It's this idea of balance . We're told we just need to find it. Work-life balance. A better routine. Some magic formula where everything runs smoothly and we're calm, productive, and present all the time. But if you've ever chased that kind of balance and still felt like you wer...

Every day, I'm be sharing a micro-shift - one simple but effective change that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. Today's micro moment is about 📢 The 10-Second Gratitude Reset 💛 The Micro Shift: Pause to appreciate one small thing each day. Gratitude is such a simple practice, but it's one that we often forget to do regularly. In this final episode of the mini-series I'm sharing...

Every day, I'm be sharing a micro-shift - one simple but effective change that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. Today's micro moment is about 📢 End Your Work Day With Intention 🕰 The Micro Shift: Create a 2-minute work-to-home transition Just as how you start your day matters, so does how you end it. I've found that a small ritual to mark the end of the workday can make all the...

Every day, I'm be sharing a micro-shift - one simple but effective change that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. Today's micro moment is about 📢 Move More, Feel Better 🏃 The Micro Shift: Add movement to something you already do Today I share how you can build small bursts of movement into your daily life to feel stronger, fitter and more energised, and it doesn't have to involv...

Every day, I'm be sharing a micro-shift - one simple but effective change that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. Today's micro moment is about 📢 Pause Before You Power Through 🔥 The Micro Shift: Take a micro pause between tasks We often rush from one thing to the next without taking a moment to check in with ourselves. This creates a mental overload that leaves us feeling drain...

This week, we're diving into the power of small, intentional changes that can have a major impact on our wellbeing. Every day, I'll be sharing a micro-shift - one simple but effective change that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. Today's micro moment is about 📢 Clear Mind, Focused Work 🧠 The Micro Shift: Start your day with one minute of intentional action How can you start you...

"I'm rubbish at sticking to a good habit." Have you ever said that to yourself? Yeah, me too. Here's the truth: habit-building isn't about willpower or motivation—it's about understanding how our brains work. In this episode I'll be sharing how you can get past the false starts and  actually build habits that stick. We'll be exploring: Your motivation behind building the habit How to make it as ea...

In this episode, I share my thoughts on how we get caught in a cycle of always being on and how we can step out of the hamster wheel and redefine our version of success. I'm talking about my journey from working in a high-pressure, toxic work environment in the UK to changing careers and building a sustainable wellbeing business and finally bringing the business with me to Mauritius. If you haven'...

Hey, welcome to today's episode and welcome back to the podcast after a long break!  I've been busy settling into a new country and a new life and I've learnt A LOT over the past 18 months.  Now that I've found my feet, I am ready to share it with you! If you're considering a big life change, whether it's moving to a new country, taking on a career move or switching things up in your routine, I'm...

In this episode I share more about why we decided to move across the world to Mauritius and how we've been settling into a new life here. I talk about it in my LinkedIn post and share some photos (look away if photos of the beach will turn you green!) I'd love to hear your thoughts on making a big, bold, scary move and if you've got any good tips for me! To find out more about my work or to connec...

Find out 5 strategies that can support you through anxious times, when applied to your everyday life. From movement to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, I talk through some simple but powerful ways you can manage your anxiety and feel better even when going through a challenging time. Spoiler - mindfulness is at the root of all this and I talk about how mindfulness as a daily practice can be transforma...

Anxiety can be a debilitating condition. Having experienced anxiety and supported hundreds of clients with their mental health, in this episode I'd like to share 5 lessons I've learned from dealing with anxiety, I hope these lessons can help you too. In this episode I talk about: How to recognise what anxiety is How talking can help How medication isn't a dirty word Daily strategies that can help...

Now you know what stress looks like for you, what can you do about it? In this episode I talk about: What your go-to coping strategy is and how to tell if it makes you feel good or if it's good FOR you Why you need joy in your life whatever the stress How to tell if your stress bucket is full and how to empty it How do you cope when stress comes knocking at your door? Share your experiences and ti...

How can you tell when good stress gets too much and turns into the negative stress we all know too well? This episode explores: Recognising how stress impacts you How to identify the tipping point when good stress turns to bad How to manage your performance through stressful periods What are your stress signals that tell you you're stressed? Share them with me! To find out more about my work or to...