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Ep 101. One practice for greater joy - with Cat Houghton and Charlotte Robson

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 37:10


This week I talk to the founders of The Authentic Girls Club about what it means to stop seeking happiness and start becoming a spreader of joy. One practice shines through as a tool we can all use to get out of our own heads and be more intentional about how we show up for those around us.  Listen to the end to hear all about The Authentic Girls Club and the amazing offer currently available - but be quick, doors close on Tuesday 30 April!  Links to access the offers:  Authentic Girls Club Membership: htheauthenticgirlsclub.com/membership May Retreat: hempoweredwomanretreats.com/empoweredwoman

Ep 100. Birthday musings on joyful living

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 17:38


It's my 49th birthday today and I was reflecting on the most useful skills I've learned - and still need to learn - in my efforts to live joyfully.

Ep 99. Sometimes getting unstuck is easy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 19:30


This week, I had to re-learn a lesson about not over-complicating things. If you are stuck and going in circles, this episode might offer a new perspective and some simple options to find a way forward. If you have questions or would like to comment, visit nataliebritt.substack.com - you can subscribe there too and receive episodes and show notes direct to your inbox.

Ep 98. When and How to Think like an Optimist

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 32:11 Transcription Available


In this episode, I share 8 ways to think like an Optimist.

Ep 97. The Unexpected Benefits of Pessimistic Thinking

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 23:09 Transcription Available


Why haven't we evolved to be eternally optimistic if optimistic thinking is so much better? The answer, like all things in nature, is that nothing is inherently good or bad, and the trick is to learn balance and have the ability to make best use of these different ways of thinking, depending on the requirements of the situation. This week I explore the benefits of Pessimistic Thinking (and offer a recap of that means for those who missed the last two episodes). If you have a natural tendency towards pessimistic thinking, this episode may help you harness the power that comes with it and build greater resilience for the moments when you need to take big leaps into the unknown in your efforts to achieve your biggest goals. If you'd like the episode AND the show notes delivered directly to your inbox each week, subscribe for my weekly email at nataliebritt.substack.com 

Ep 96. How the stories we tell ourselves can rob us of our success

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 20:53 Transcription Available


Welcome to another episode of the Big Happy Life podcast where Natalie Britt, your hypnotherapist and host, takes you on an insightful journey of understanding and overcoming a "pessimistic explanatory style". Learn from her personal struggle with negative thought patterns and how she unmasked her pessimistic explanatory style, transforming it into a driving force for success. In this episode, Natalie shares her experiences as both a hypnotherapist and mindset coach, illuminating the often overlooked impact pessimism can have, even when encountering good events. She offers crucial insights into the markers of a pessimistic thought process and how it varies from an optimistic approach. This episode is particularly beneficial for those grappling with recurring negative thinking, depression, and self-doubt. Here, you will discover the profound impact your thoughts can have in fostering resilience and driving you towards long-term goals. Natalie invites listeners to reflect on their thought patterns and grasp their narratives for success, and finishes with a resounding message of belief in one's ability to shape thought patterns that empower and promote success. Step into a journey that enables an optimistic outlook to elevate both personal and professional life. For more on this topic, visit Natalie's Substack page or find the shownotes for this episode at www.bighappylife.co.uk

Ep 95. Are you rubber cement?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 25:49 Transcription Available


Rubber cement is a type of adhesive. It's composed of rubber and is known for its ability to form flexible bonds before the bond becomes permanent. If you're feeling stuck in your efforts to achieve your health, wealth or business goals, this episode is for you.  I don't want to give away too much so you'll need to listen to find out more, but during the episode, I invite you to take an assessment before proceeding to listen to the rest of the show. Click here to access the official assessment at "Authentic Happiness" on the University of Pennsylvania website.  

Ep 94. Selfish, Selfless or Spiritual - with Tess Vergara

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 47:18


"Joy is not something you quest for. It is something you allow. It is in your nature." - Tess Vergara My guest today is Tess Vergara, a Soul Powered Executive Coach who addresses the conflicts many executives face between mind and heart, soul and ego so they can be more productive, creative, abundant and successful.  In this episode, Tess helps explore the idea that fulfilment and joy require us to accept all parts of ourselves - including the parts we've been taught were "bad".  If you've every worried about being "selfish" or thought any part of you was "bad" or somehow "not good enough", this episode could help bring you greater acceptance and open you up to a life that feels more joyful and fulfilling. At the end of the episode, Tess also talks about the freebie she has on offer at the moment. You can find all the links you need to connect with Tess and download the freebie on the show notes page at bighappylife.co.uk   

Ep. 93 Connecting to something bigger with Tanya Hackney

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 54:05


I'm on a bit of a personal quest right now - exploring what it means to live life as an expression of joy rather than in the pursuit of happiness. In this episode, I talk to the wonderful Tanya Hackney, author of "Leaving the Safe Harbor: The risks and rewards of raising a family on a boat".  This is one of the deepest, most thought provoking conversations I've had on the podcast as Tanya and I explore life, death, God, the universe and, of course, what it means to live life as an expression of joy. Tanya's faith is a huge part of her ability to do this, and she shares that with us, along with many beautiful stories, experiences and lessons. I hope you'll enjoy this conversation and take as much from it as I did. Tanya's book is available from all good book shops and on Amazon as well. Show notes for the episode are available at bighappylife.co.uk

Ep 92. Four ways to be well

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 23:45


In this episode, I talk about 4 routes to wellness: 1. Neuroscience 2. Nutrition 3. Habits 4. Healing These form the four routes to wellness that I live by - the same four routes I teach. This is the final episode of the series before the podcast takes a break for the summer. Be sure to listen to the end if these 4 routes to wellness resonate with you as there's a fantastic offer available to those of you who want to delve in a bit further. Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk

Ep 91. What does it take to make your brain happy?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 32:43


This week I revisit an old episode (25) - originally titled "Happiness and the Brain". Our understanding of both 'happiness' and 'the brain' is expanding all the time and cool new science is constantly emerging on both subjects. I've learned so much in the years since recording the original episode so this week I pull out the old episode, dusted it off and added a bit of polish in the form of new information and current tips and advice that could help you improve mood and reduce symptoms of mental ill health.   Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk. Resources I mention during the episode: Dr Mindy Pelz book: Fast like a Girl Dr Mindy Pelz YouTube Video about Dopamine Fasting Big Happy Life Podcast Episode - Getting Gut Healthy with Hannah Richards

Ep 90. Four Pillars of Mental Wellness

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 23:45


My journey to greater mental wellness required me to focus on 4 key areas. In this episode I share a brief overview of each one. They are: Neuroscience Nutrition Habits Healing   During the episode, I make reference to resources I've found helpful. These include - under the heading of Neuroscience - 2 books: "Change your Brain, Change your Life" by Dr Daniel Amen "You, Happier" by Dr Daniel Amen The above are affiliate links.   Under the heading of Nutrition: Hair Mineral Testing The above is NOT an affiliate link.

The best gift we can give our kids - with Raj Lehl

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 48:29


This week I had the pleasure of talking to Body Mind Intelligence Therapist, Raj Lehl. Raj works with multiple healing modalities to support individuals suffering with their physical and mental health. She is a Trustee of the Craniosacral Therapy Association and an academic tutor for the Centre for Homeopathic Education. She is also a single mum to two children. Raj and I came up with the title of this episode together because, as mums whose children's needs pushed us to our limits - beyond our limits really - we both experienced what it was like to have to grow beyond those limits and become the people we needed to be for our children to thrive (we're both still working on this growth and neither of us expects to ever be "done"). We've both seen miraculous shifts in our children that have correlated with the work we've done on ourselves and we've both experienced first hand how those shifts have changed the way we parent. In this episode we talk about some of our experiences and Raj explains her work. She also offers some brilliant tips for how anyone who is just starting out on their mind-body connection journey. After talking to her, I'm definitely keen to book a session! If you are too, here are her details: email: raj@rajlehl.com Website: www.rajlehl.com LinkedIn Resources mentioned on the podcast The body keeps the Score - by Bessel Van Der Kolk A huge range of books by Gabor Mate   Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk  

Ep 88. Some emotions are like an old fridge

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 13:58


Do you still have the same fridge you were using in the 80's or 90's? Probably not. You probably replaced it with something you liked more or something that worked better. We do this with products all the time but we don't tend to do it with emotions. Instead, we leave old emotional patterns in place for years, letting them wreak havoc long after they've served their usefulness. This week, I talk about one way our emotional patterns take hold and offer some ideas to help you get started if you have emotional patterns that are no longer serving you.  

Ep 87. Why behaviour change is harder than it looks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 20:03


If you're someone who judges yourself harshly and says things like, "I just don't have any willpower", or "I can't stick with anything for long enough to make it work" then this episode is for you. There's so much more to behaviour than meets the eye and it's easy to think we're at fault when can't stick with behaviours until they become habit. What few of us realise is that all of our habits developed in the context of our environments - so they're shaped by how we were raised, what we were taught, how we learned to fit in and belong, how we learned to manage our emotions...and a thousand other things. Not only that but our current environment changes how we feel about the behaviour in the moment of deciding whether or not to do it. When I'm working to help my clients change their behaviour in order to be happier, healthier and more productive, I teach them my B=SET behaviour change model to help them understand the many factors at play in driving their behavioural choices. I touch on the model briefly in this episode. B=SET It stands for Behaviour = State + Environment + Time State - How you're thinking and feeling in that moment Environment - Everything and everyone around you. Time - Your history with that behaviour and where you're focusing your attention (in the past, present or future) Much more on this model in later episodes! Environment This week I talk about how, if you want to live a healthier, happier life, you're almost definitely going to have to "swim against the tide" of your environment. This is exhausting and requires enormous willpower - which is a finite resource. The key to behaviour change, therefore, lies is your ability to either disconnect from your environmental influences or shape them in your favour.   For more on B=SET and more tips for a happier, healthier life, follow me on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk    

Ep 86. The power of mindset in business success - with Kirsty Kamarauskas

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 59:51


What's more important for a successful business - a good strategy or a powerful mindset? My guest this week is Kirsty Kamarauskas, a mum, 7 Figure CEO, Success Mindset Coach & Law Of Attraction Mentor For Purpose Driven Entrepreneurs. Her work is about helping business owners achieve their biggest goals by releasing negative and limiting beliefs they may not even realise are holding them back and in this episode, she helps me answer that question. This episode forms part of this mini-series about the habits necessary to get your business to that first £100k milestone and focuses specifically on mindset as it relates to business success. This conversation was incredibly illuminating and helped me understand more about why I've struggled to connect with my intuition and why I've struggled in the past to consistently implement business strategies. Kirsty's depth of knowledge and experience make her a leader in this field and her insights are both inspiring and enormously practical. If you're ready to take your business to the next level, this episode holds nuggets that will help get you started. Connect with Kirsty on social media Facebook Instagram Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk  

Ep 85. Continuous Glucose Monitors - Why every woman over 40 could benefit from using one at least once

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 27:26


Perimenopause is getting a lot of press lately and more of us are getting to grips with what it means for our health, memory and overall experience of life when our hormones begin to decline. What few people understand, however, is that hormones exist in a sort of symphony - and that symphony is largely conducted by two hormones - insulin and cortisol. This episode focuses on one of those conductor hormones: insulin. I share my own experience of using a CGM and what it taught me and I share a little bit about why using a CGM just once for a 30 day period could give you life changing information about your own body and how it processes food. The monitor I used is the Dexcom G6. * This is a whistle-stop tour and there's a lot more to say on the topic but if you want a deeper dive, I'd enourage you to follow @glucosegoddess on Instagram and check out her two books: The Glucose Revolution *  and The Glucose Goddess Method * What you'll get in this episode is a little insight into the ways in which a CGM can help you make choices that suit YOUR body so you can lose weight, improve mood, increase energy and achieve a far greater sense of health and wellbeing than simply by following conventional diet advice. To comment or ask questions, visit the show notes at bighappylife.co.uk or email me directly at natalie@bighappylife.co.uk   *These are affiliate links.

Ep. 84 Measuring your Wellness - with Evelyn Pacitti

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 47:12


So many of us pride ourselves on being almost super human. We're mums, business owners, partners, home makers, carers, friends and devoted family members. We show up when and where we're needed, we help out and keep going no matter how exhausted we get - but at what cost - and what can we do when we no longer have the energy to keep paying? This week I talk to Evelyn Pacitti, burnout resiliency coach and the founder of Measurable Wellness. In our conversation, Evelyn talks about her multiple experiences of burnout and shares the system she created to manage her energy and wellness more effectively so she continue to excel in her life and career without repeatedly burning out. Evelyn brings her engineering background to the world of wellness, making something notoriously intangible easier to measure - and therefore easier to manage. Her insights make it possible for all of us to consider the patterns in our lives and the ways in which we might use measures in our own lives to improve our mental, physical and emotional health while continuing to work towards our big goals. I hope you'll get as much from this conversation as I did! To connect with Evelyn: Email: evelyn@measurablewellness.com Linked-in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-pacitti/ To watch Evelyn's Video explaining your daily energy tank and your reserve energy tank, visit the full show notes page at bighappylife.co.uk

Ep. 83 Are you too comfortable?

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 19:41


This week I examine what it takes for us to make positive changes that take us outside our comfort zone? The episode is inspired by a conversation that takes place in the first few minutes of The Gavin Sisters Wellness Show (Episode: How to be your own therapist with Owen O'Kane).   “Would we be where we are if we hadn't gone through such challenging times?” was the theme of the conversation and Sharon and Lauretta - aka The Gavin Sisters -  talked about how, in the absence of illness, relationship breakdowns and other devastating losses, they might never have become motivated enough to make the changes they made to their health, wellness, careers and lives. Immediately on hearing that conversation, I was inspired to join the discussion and recorded this episode.   Listening back now, as I write these notes, there's so much more I wish I'd included but this is a start. Here's what to expect: I share a little of my own story of adversity and how, without it, I might have carried on as I was. I pose some powerful questions to help you think about what's going on for you right now and what pain you're tolerating in your life, either waiting for things to get better or waiting for them to get worse. To help bring this conundrum to life I tell “The Howling Dog” story – one of my favourite metaphors about the pain of making a change versus the pain of staying stuck. For those of you who identify with feeling stuck in patterns that feel stressful or unfulfilling despite you having a comfortable life, I offer some thoughts on how to start moving out of the pain and towards greater fulfilment.   We don't have to wait for things to get worse before we start moving towards the life we truly desire.   If you're done waiting and you're ready to start moving forward, this episode may help spark your first actions, and if you'd like help figuring out those first steps, contact me or jump straight to booking a call.

Ep. 82 Live the Life you tell your kids is possible

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 27:50


We all want our children to have happiness, love and success but not many of us know how to create a life that allows us to truly experience joy and fulfilment. In this episode, I focus on 5 things we need to focus upon, learn or cultivate if we're to have lives that go beyond the mere achievement of goals and take us into the territory of happiness, joy, meaning and fulfilment. To contact me about working together, email natalie@bighappylife.co.uk or book a discovery call at https://bighappylife.co.uk/contact-me/ Full show notes available at https://bighappylife.co.uk/2023/05/12/live-the-life-you-tell-your-kids-is-possible/  

Ep 81. Can 'problem drinkers' ever drink in moderation?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 17:52


This week I share my answer to the question as to whether or not 'problem drinkers' can ever drink in moderation. DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor or a clinical psychologist. The information I share in this episode and in the MY SOBER SELF course is based on my experience with alcohol and as a coach working with others who struggle to regulate their intake.   Show notes and course details available at www.bighappylife.co.uk 

Ep 80. Are you burning out?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 53:31


This week, I had the great pleasure of speaking to Dr Tami Berry, a former surgeon whose experience with burnout led her to change the course of her career and her life.  Dr. Tami is now an internationally recognised Resilience Expert & Life Coach, helping purpose-driven people learn how to transform stress into fuel for renewed energy, confidence and joy.  Her experience with burnout led her to dedicate her life to researching and pioneering a process for building stress resilience that allows her clients to transform high-level stress into a powerful force for creating a life they love.   Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk

Ep79. Finding your inner strength - with Jeanette Marie Rogerson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 43:36


This week, I had the great pleasure of talking to Jeanette Marie Rogerson.  Through a series of life situations, Jeanette found herself homeless with her two children and, just when she thought things might improve, things got worse as she lost her job.  She shares the story of how the loss of material things, certainty and security freed her to find her inner strength and build herself and her family back up. Now, she works as a coach, helping other women find their inner strength so they can live the lives they were destined to live. Show notes available at https://bighappylife.co.uk/2022/02/24/finding-your-inner-strength-with-jeanette-marie-rogerson/  

Ep 78. Intentional Parenting - with Melinda Burkhart

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 60:33


This week I had the pleasure of talking to fellow coach, Melinda Burkhart about the work she does with her clients to help them parent more intentionally. Melinda works with parents of differently abled children to help them manage everyday life, deal with stress and overwhelm and show up for their kids in ways that nurture, inspire and enhance the love and connection they feel for each other. I found Melinda's advice really practical and helpful. Her advice is useful for any parent and offers us all the chance to reflect on how we get triggered, what's really going on and what we can do differently in those situations. Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk

Ep 77 The Energy Codes - with Lisa Archer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 68:51


An episode for The Big Happy Book Club, this week I talk to Mindset Coach, Lisa Archer, about her choice of life-changing book. Lisa chose The Energy Codes by Dr Sue Morter. In this episode we talk about the lessons and insights offered by the book as well as Lisa's and my experiences when we've been able to tap into that world of energy. If you're still on the fence and not sure what to make of "The world of Woo" as I like to call it, this episode will offer you a great place to start.  Links to the book as well as to Lisa's website and social media are all available on the show notes page at bighappylife.co.uk

Ep 76. First Christmas after losing someone you love

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 21:10


This unplanned and unscripted episode was inspired by a song I heard on the radio this morning - "For those who can't be here" by Tom Watson. I was reminded of the first Christmas my family spent without my dad and how confusing and lonely it felt. I decided to record this episode partly to send a little love to the 15-year-old me who experienced that first Christmas and partly to share some thoughts with anyone who is going through that first devastating Christmas this year. My heart goes out to all of you x Show notes and links to additional episodes about emotions available at bighappylife.co.uk

Ep 75. The undiscovered stage of ‘normal‘ development

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 13:10


What if it's completely normal to arrive in adulthood carrying beliefs that don't serve you well? And what if it's a normal part of development to go back and rip up the tracks of some of those beliefs so you can replace them with new ones? In this episode, I share a theory about a developmental stage we can only ever reach in adulthood - one with which we must choose to engage if we're to develop self-acceptance.  

Ep 74. Who are you? How identity shapes possibilities

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 26:59


In this episode I explore the concepts of identity and personality and how we see these things as enduring when they're merely a collection of stories and experiences. Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk

Ep73. What your hair could tell you about your depression - with Karen Watkins

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 48:54


In this episode, I talk to Karen Watkins, Technical Advisor at Mineral Check, about the links between mental and physical health and the way our bodies use and store minerals. This episode is a MUST for anyone who experiences repeated bouts of depression, anyone who regularly drinks more alcohol than the government recommended guidelines, and anyone interested in subjects like ADHD and other behavioural difficulties that could be affected by mineral levels in the body. Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk

Ep 72. The value of a pause when life gets overwhelming - with Isabelle Griffith

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 64:56


This week, my guest is Isabelle Griffith, an Emotional Wellbeing & Resilience Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and the creator of The Pause Approach™ Isabelle talks about high functioning anxiety and low functioning anxiety and how these present in our day-to-day lives. She offers wonderfully practical tips about when and how to slow down and allow ourselves the space and time we need to rebalance energy, refocus attention and figure out what's really behind the manic to-do lists or the fears that cause us to retreat. I found this conversation fascinating, inspiring and also incredibly practical, particularly for people who feel they 'should' be happy but are struggling to feel it. Show notes available at www.bighappylife.co.uk  

Ep 71. How self-judgement can feed depression

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 28:11


For many of us, the critical voices in our minds can become damaging enough to drive us into a downward spiral that ultimately leaves us feeling depressed and powerless. That's what happened to me recently and is also the reason I haven't recorded a new podcast episode in over 3 months.  If you're feeling depressed and you're judging and criticising yourself, I hope this episode offers some inspiration to start moving towards self-compassion and kindness.  I have more to learn about these things and will share any tips and ideas that help along the way.

Ep 70. Five tips for Intentional parenting during the summer holidays

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 26:20


The summer holidays can put enormous stress on us as parents when we're trying to juggle everything and still do our best and be our best.  In this episode, I share 5 tips to help you prepare in the lead up to the holidays as well as rebalance, rejuvenate and re-energise yourself when everything is going on around you. This is the final episode in the series. The new series starts on 25 August 2021. Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk

Why your healthy diet might not be healthy for YOU

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 17:50


In this episode I talk about how I found out that some of my healthy choices (and of course my unhealthy choices) are actually contributing to my low energy, poor sleep and intermittent bouts of depression. It all came from something called a Hair Tissue Mineral Sample. I explain what that is and share a few of my results. If you feel as though you're doing "everything right" and still not feeling that much better, this episode is for you. Show notes at bighappylife.co.uk  

Ep 68. Getting Gut Healthy - with Hannah Richards

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 53:42


This week, I had the great pleasure of talking to Hannah Richards, owner of The Gut Clinic and author of the supremely fascinating book, "The Best Possible You". Hannah shares her incredible - and often controversial - advice about improving gut health and offers really useful advice about the signs of vitality and the signs of ill health that we should all be on the lookout for. Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk

Ep 67. Develop a Morning Routine - Why and How?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 37:48


When it comes to self-development, there are few practices more powerful than a morning routine that allows you to centre yourself and prepare your mind and body for the day ahead. In this episode I explore why these sorts of routines are so powerful and also share tips on what to do in your morning routine and how to get started or improve consistency.  Show notes - including links to all resources and additional episodes - are available at bighappylife.co.uk  

Ep 66. From Illness to Wellness with Sharon and Lauretta Gavin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 57:56


This week, I had the enormous pleasure of talking to Sharon and Lauretta Gavin, owners of the Detox Barn in Suffolk. This was one of my favourite episodes to record as the sisters are also a comedy duo and bring a much needed dose of ease, fun and clarity to the complex world of wellness.  You'll find some fantastic, thought-provoking tips and ideas to help you on your journey towards greater wellbeing, no matter where you are on the path right now. Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk  

Ep 65. Mastering your Mind - Two types of Resilience

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 23:09


When we learn to master our minds, we change our experience of life. In this episode, I explore the links between mind mastery and resilience and I talk about two types of resilience and how to bolster each one. Show notes at bighappylife.co.uk  

Ep 64. Getting gorgeous with Adele Stickland

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 49:29


This week my guest is Adele Stickland. Adele Stickland, an accredited Coach and owner of ‘Get Gorgeous' aims to help women over 40 transform their relationship with their body using nourishing food, exercise and positive mindset.     In this episode, she shares her knowledge and expertise to help me answer the question, "How good is it possible to feel?"   Shownotes at bighappylife.co.uk        

Ep 63. Intuition led you here

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 6:16


If you're stressed and running in circles, this short episode is for you. There are no show notes with this episode. To comment, visit @bighappylifepage on Facebook or email natalie@bighappylife.co.uk  

Ep 62. How good is it possible to feel?

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 20:04


This episode forms the start of a new mini-series where I explore what it takes to feel your best - and exactly how good is that? In this episode, I share some of the habits I've invested in that have helped me feel stronger, happier and calmer. In future episodes, I'll delve into the details of habits and practices that allow us to feel our best and aim to understand how much better we can expect to feel and how much time, effort, energy and money we'd have to invest to get there. Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk  

Ep 61. Five toxic stories we tell ourselves

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 22:29


In this episode, I talk about 5 specific stories that can shape our experience in predictable ways. Do you recognise any of these stories from your experience? I'll be happy when... I am not enough. There's nothing I can do. I have no choice. The other person sucks. Visit www.bighappylife.co.uk  to find the show notes and links to other related episodes.  

Ep 60. My daughter lied to me and I'm making it worse

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 16:22


This week it's personal. My daughter lied to me despite every effort I made to help her feel safe enough to tell the truth.  Because of our history, my mind created a whole host of unhelpful stories and those made it difficult for me to handle the situation well. In this episode, I talk about the stories we tell ourselves and what to do when they're unhelpful and have the potential to cause more damage. NOTE: This episode contains some adult language. 

Ep. 59 Anxiety, Stress, Depression and Your Two Brains

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 27:24


In this episode, I talk about "Your Two Brains" and how your experience of reality is constructed.  When it comes to anxiety, stress and depression, it's useful to understand these processes in order to gain some distance and begin to observe your experiences and provide yourself with options you previously couldn't see. Although the concepts explored here are relatively simple, the practice can be enormously challenging and often requires the help of a therapist or coach. Show notes at bighappylife.co.uk

Ep.58 Overcoming bulimia - An insight into eating disorders

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 25:43


This week we heard the news about Nicki Graham's passing after she lost her battle with anorexia. Although I have never experienced anorexia, I struggled with bulimia for almost all of my adult life. In this episode, I share of the thought processes and practices that have helped me find freedom from bulimia.  I still experience the same pulls and the no day is completely free of triggers for me but I am freer than I have ever been and my relationship with food continues to improve. I hope this episode helps you or someone you love to take the first steps towards freedom. Show notes at Bighappylife.co.uk

Ep.57 Are you doing too much self-development?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 12:31


Is there such a thing as too much self-development? In a word, yes. In this episode, I talk about the two sides of development and how to ensure you make the most of the great ideas you learn from the books you read, courses you attend and webinars you join. Visit the show notes page for even more information and tips.  

Ep.56 Healing yourself so you can thrive in business and in life - with Natasha Bray

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 35:28


Natasha Bray is a Success Mastery Coach for High Achievers and Rising Leaders and works with transforming women across 30 countries worldwide. She is the creator of Success Imprinting™️, a unique multi-dimensional approach to transformation that creates rapid and unrivalled permanent change for her clients.  She has helped thousands of women transform their lives and businesses. She is an international best-selling author and has been featured in national and local papers as well as in some major online publications such as Thrive Global and Medium, recognised as one of the top 35 under 35 entrepreneurs in her country.  In this episode, Natasha and I talk about what healing is, how it makes a difference, what to expect and how to get started if you're not sure what will work for you. Show notes available at www.bighappylife.co.uk 

Ep.55 Money habits - What are you passing on to your kids?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 33:23


It's fair to say that, for most people, money is one of the biggest stressors. Have you ever wondered whether you'd be better with money if you'd learned great habits early on? If your money habits are a source of stress, have you ever wondered how those habits will shape the way your kids think about money? That's where Will Rainey comes in. Will is the founder of Blue Tree Savings and it's his mission to help parents teach their kids about money. In this episode, he shares some of his key lessons and talks about how we can start shaping our kids' habits even if money is tight. To comment or ask questions, visit www.bighappylife.co.uk

Ep.54 Energy and your Wellbeing - Restoring flow with Sonia Norman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 34:36


In this episode I talk to holistic therapist, Sonia Norman, about energy healing, meditation and a really interesting therapy called AcuEnergetics. Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk

Ep.53 2 Skills for Emotional Agility

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 12:36


Inspired by Dr Brené Brown's conversation with Dr Susan David on the Dare to Lead podcast, this episode looks at 2 of the skills required for Emotional Agility - the ability to move through emotions productively. Visit bighappylife.co.uk for show notes.

Ep.52 Why do habits feel so hard to break?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 10:19


In this episode, I explain Hebb's Law, which is all about how your brain wires itself for efficiency.  Hebb's Law explains one of the reasons why habit change is so difficult. Visit the show notes page for links to earlier episodes about habits, including how and why they form.

Ep. 51 Your outer world is a reflection of your inner world

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 33:35


"Our outer world of form and experience is a reflection of our inner world of thought and feelings." - John Randolph Price If your inner world is in turmoil, one of the easiest places to start is by getting your outer world in order. In this podcast episode, best-selling author and professional organiser, Louise Simpson, shares her tips and advice to help us manage our space a bit better so we can manage our lives a bit better. Louise is currently offering 50% off virtual sessions. Visit the show notes page for more information. 

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