The Wellness Waffle Podcast

In this episode you will meet Angela, a lady who has been through life's hardest challenges and has come out the other end changing people's lives in the most beautiful way. From a high flying legal career to finding herself at home in nature, listen to her story and learn how sometimes you have to grip life by the geraniums and just go for it.

In this episode, our wafflers Vikki and Hannah discuss what confidence is, how it looks, what it means, and how it can be misunderstood. If you have ever wondered why some people appear more confident than others or what you can do to build your own confidence, then the wafflers are here to answer your questions.

In this episode Vikki and Hannah talk to Vickie Bess who shares her experiences of being adopted as a baby and feeling like she never really belonged...that was until she started making some life changing choices. Vickie's story covers complex family relationships, overcoming the odds, and self-discovery. 

In this episode, Vikki and Hannah talk about the cause and impact of overwhelm. Why does it happen? How do we know we are in the middle of it? And what can we do to address it? Listen to the waffle to find out!

In this episode we meet Rachel Byrne, who talks to us about the consequences she suffered as a result of burnout. In a world that rewards over functioning and high stress working, Rach's story is one we all need to listen to. Rising from the ashes, Rach tells us about the changes she has made in her life as a result of the terrifying impact burnout had on her health and how she now views the world...

Have you ever wondered what being happy really looks like? Maybe wondered why one person is "happier" than the other? Or perhaps asked the burning question, "what is happiness anyway?!" Well, Vikki and Hannah are here with some answers (and more questions) in this episode, where they explore the science of happiness including what it is, where it comes from, and how it really isn't in the places w...

In this episode you will meet Sammi. Whilst she runs a successful business that supports women through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, the road has not been without its challenges for her. Carving her own path from a young age, Sammi talks to us about how she turned trauma, tragedy, and adversity into opportunity and strength.  This is a fascinating episode where we learn about the human spirit, the...

In this episode we meet Abbi, a local business owner and self-made boss who tells us what it is really like to be an entrepreneur, including the highs, lows, struggles, and surprises that she didn't see coming. This is an open and honest discussion about the risks and uncertainties she has faced, as well as the joy and drive she has found in running her business. Inspiring, helpful, and a few laug...

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of appearance ideals and those ever-shifting cultural standards that tell us how we should look in order to be accepted, admired, or worthy. We explore what the appearance ideal actually is, where it comes from, and why so many of us feel pulled to chase it, even when we know it’s unrealistic or exhausting. We unpack the psychology behind this pressure,...

In this episode we meet Bee, who talks to us about her heartbreaking journey fighting the education system for her autistic daughter. She talks to us about the day to day life of being the only neurotypical in a house of neurospiciness and how she keeps so flipping calm about everything! This is a fascinating and inspiring episode of how the world needs to change and adapt instead of making childr...

In this episode Vikki and Hannah talk about values. Can we really have the same values as some of the world's most notorious dictators?  How on earth do we know what our values are? And can we really find ourselves by using a highlighter? All of these and so much more make up the talking points for this Waffle On.  The language is spicy so headphones on!       Music is Motivation by Ivy Bakes

In this episode we talk to Katie Stevenson. Katie has stage 4 cancer and is living day to day, scan to scan. But, she has a message for everyone. She doesn't want to mope, she is refusing to give in, and she has some life lessons she wants us all to know. Katie tells us about her cancer journey with beautiful honesty and inspiring truths which will leave you reaching out to grab life by the waffle...

In this episode Vikki and Hannah talk about loneliness. Ever wondered why you feel lonely when you are with people? Why you feel seen but not understood? In this Waffle On they talk about the complexities loneliness, the realities of it, and what we as individuals, and as a community, can do to help. You are not alone.     Music is Motivation by Ivy Bakes

Our inspiring guest Kate bravely shares an insight into her world where she juggles life, work, being a mum & supporting a husband with terminal cancer. We must also share that since recording this episode Kate’s situation has totally changed & sadly a few weeks ago Andy is no longer with us. It’s been a heart breaking time, but Kate being the inspiration she is still wants the episode to...

Meet Hannah and Vikki, the hosts of The Wellness Waffle Podcast. In this bite sized episode they explain what the podcast is about, exciting things they will be covering, and why on earth it is named after a crispy breakfast treat.