The Breathe Like A Badass Podcast

In this episode, I'm overjoyed to say I am talking to Lodro Rinzler, a meditation teacher who has taught Buddhism for 20 years, starting when he was just 18 years old. Lodro is the author of six meditation books including the bestseller The Buddha Walks into a Bar; and is the co-founder of the MNDFL meditation studios in New York City. Lodro's work has also been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Good Morning America, CBS, and NBC. Not only that, but it's difficult for me to overstate how much of an impact Lodro has had on my career and understanding of how to apply the principles of mindfulness, meditation & Buddhism to my life. He has - I hope he won't mind me saying - become somewhat of a mentor to me, and has been my teacher on 3 separate training courses over the past few years, including on the principles of Buddhism and Buddhist theory - which was totally fascinating and very important to me as someone who originally came at meditation and mindfulness from a very secular, scientific point of view. He has also been my teacher on 2 meditation teacher training meditation courses I have completed, including shamatha mindfulness meditation, and metta, loving-kindness meditation. He is also extremely wise, and has managed to maintain a real sense of humour and approachability, despite being extremely learned in the principles of Buddhism and Buddhist theory. I am totally honoured to have him on the episode today - and it also includes the most Buddhist definition of “being a badass” that I have ever heard, so you do not want to miss it! ------------ As usual, all the shownotes and resources for this episode - plus how to contact Charlotte, are on my website at BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast ------------ This episode was brought to you by my FREE quiz - What's Your Inner Critic Identity (And How Is She Sabotaging Your Success)? This FREE, 90-second quiz will help you to discover your inner critic identity, and get your personal Results + Video Guide, so you can finally stop sabotaging your business, career & life goals - and achieve the success you deserve! Take the free quiz and get your result guide here: BreatheLIkeABadass.com/InnerCriticQuiz ----------- Enjoying this podcast? The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review, and share it on Instagram, tagging me @breathelikeabadass! Thanks so much for listening! Hannah xx

This week, I'm talking to Charlotte Faure Green, a registered nutritional therapist who specialises in anxiety, stress, life burnout and sleep disorders. Her approach is science and research-lead. It's science - but with a cuddle. As a chronic illness and burnout survivor she has walked the path herself, and intimately understands the challenges of staying well in body and mind in our fast-paced world. She advocates real-world sustainable changes, focussing on getting the right things into your diet rather than stripping away the things that you love. In this brilliant conversation, we chatted: What to eat to ease anxiety and feel happier Why there is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to eating and health, and how to find out what really works for you Why demonising any food group or type of food is never the right approach Why intermittent fasting might not be the best choice for people with anxiety How to totally reframe your view on food, exercise, healthy eating, and your relationship with your mind and body The emotional side of eating, and how to navigate it while staying healthy How to stop seeing exercise or fasting as “punishment” for eating food you love How to prioritise vitality and health instead of weight loss And...the perfect breakfast routine and the best time to drink coffee (no, you do not have to give it up unless you want to!) We also talked about how none of us are perfect when it comes to food and health, and how Charlotte stays healthy while juggling life as a business owner, mum, partner, night owl, and busy human! ------------ As usual, all the shownotes and resources for this episode - plus how to contact Charlotte, are on my website at BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast ------------ This episode was brought to you by my FREE quiz - What's Your Inner Critic Identity (And How Is She Sabotaging Your Success)? This FREE, 90-second quiz will help you to discover your inner critic identity, and get your personal Results + Video Guide, so you can finally stop sabotaging your business, career & life goals - and achieve the success you deserve! Take the free quiz and get your result guide here: BreatheLIkeABadass.com/InnerCriticQuiz ----------- Enjoying this podcast? The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review, and share it on Instagram, tagging me @breathelikeabadass! Thanks so much for listening! Hannah xx

This week, I'm talking to Sofia Latif, founder of Sofia Latif Oils, a “pro-aging”, award-winning vegan skincare and wellbeing company, which gives women the confidence to show off their skin and hair as these change with age. Sofia's approach to beauty helps women to build a kinder relationship with themselves, and uses 100% pure plant oils and nothing else that are selected for their nourishing, regenerating, and anti-inflammatory powers. In this episode, we talked about: Sofia's journey from having stress-related eczema on her face and suffering from a real drop in confidence, to transforming her skin and outlook using oils, and starting a business to help others do the same How to embrace your skin and hair no matter what stage of life you're at, and how to be “pro-aging” - because frankly, the alternative to aging is a heck of a lot worse, let's be real How to create your own, daily mindful skincare ritual using beautiful oils that smell and feel wonderful, and carve out your own de-stressing evening routine How taking care of your skin and hair can help improve your relationship with yourself How to look at yourself the way you would a friend - with kindness, and no judgement And the importance of finding the balance between taking care of your skin and hair and seeing it as a barometer for health - but not getting obsessed or negatively caught up in it We also talked about the glorious TV trash that is Selling Sunset, our mutual love of houseplants and obsession with home decoration shows. ------------ As usual, all the shownotes and resources for this episode - plus how to give yourself the best face massage and how to contact Sofia, are on my website at BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast ------------ This episode was brought to you by my FREE quiz - What's Your Inner Critic Identity (And How Is She Sabotaging Your Success)? This FREE, 90-second quiz will help you to discover your inner critic identity, and get your personal Results + Video Guide, so you can finally stop sabotaging your business, career & life goals - and achieve the success you deserve! Take the free quiz and get your result guide here: BreatheLIkeABadass.com/InnerCriticQuiz ----------- Enjoying this podcast? The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review, and share it on Instagram, tagging me @breathelikeabadass! Thanks so much for listening! Hannah xx

This week, I'm talking to Becki Freeman, founder of Lagom Finance. She offers accountancy services for female led businesses who want control, clarity and peace of mind over their finances. We also chatted about the glories of trashy Netflix show Selling Sunset, and why talking about money is best served with cheese and wine..... Oh, and FYI, “lagom” is a Swedish word which loosely translates as “just the right amount”. We talk about why this is such a great way to think about your finances later in the episode! In this episode, we talked about: Becki's journey from working as a full-time accountant - with all the stereotypical images that entails - to setting up Lagom Finance and working in a “female-led” way What a “female-led” accountancy firm looks like, and what that means for you as a founder and businesswoman Why understanding and planning your own finances is KEY to running a successful business, no matter what stage of business you're at, whether you're side hustling on your kitchen table or looking to scale up your global empire The most common blocks and mindset struggles female entrepreneurs often have around money, and practical steps on how to change that Why burying your head in the sand about your debt and taxes is NOT the best business strategy - and what to do instead What it means to “charge what you're worth” and how to price your services and products in a way that works for you Busting myths on money identity and what it even means to be “bad” or “good” with money And the parallels between building a rock-solid business mindset routine and having a great relationship with money This conversation was honest, practical, and a total must-listen for anyone at any stage of business (even if you think you're "bad" with money and numbers, like me!) Grab a glass of wine and a plate of cheese, and get number crunching....you will not regret it! ;) ------------ As usual, all the shownotes and resources for this episde - plus how to contact Becki and Lagom Finance, are on my website at BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast ------------ This episode was brought to you by my FREE quiz - What's Your Inner Critic Identity (And How Is She Sabotaging Your Success)? This FREE, 90-second quiz will help you to discover your inner critic identity, and get your personal Results + Video Guide, so you can finally stop sabotaging your business, career & life goals - and achieve the success you deserve! Take the free quiz and get your result guide here: BreatheLIkeABadass.com/InnerCriticQuiz ----------- Enjoying this podcast? The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review, and share it on Instagram, tagging me @breathelikeabadass! Thanks so much for listening! Hannah xx

This week, I'm talking to Becky Wong, a remote-working digital nomad, business manager, freelance writer, and the founder of digital nomad blog, Project Anywhere. Becky started Project Anywhere to champion and support others who are on the road to remote work or running remote businesses. She encourages you to choose your own “work adventure” and to show the multitude of colourful paths that you could go on – both in your work or in your personal life – that could end up taking you to absolutely anywhere (even in a post-Covid world)! In this episode, we talked about: Becky's journey from long-time Londoner to digital nomad How to become a digital nomad and/or remote worker - even if you're still in your 9-to-5 and have no idea where to start How digital nomadism and remote working is changing post-Covid, and why it can still work for everyone, regardless of job, circumstances, income, age or lifestyle How to overcome fear of failure when changing your life, and how to get comfortable with uncertainty What the best co-working communities are and how to find your people, wherever you go and whatever you do How to make work fit into your life, and not the other way around - and how to navigate the unexpected mindset blocks that come with that Becky's own mindset habits that keep her sane and feeling at home no matter where she is Plus, the joys of mountain views, rescue dogs, and vegan cooking! This conversation was wide-ranging, funny, and most importantly, in these difficult times, hopeful! May it inspire you to go on your very own career adventure, whether that involves planning a post-Covid trip or simply working from home however suits you! ------------ Resources + Show Notes Book: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Quote: “Jump, and the net will appear.” Quote: “You can't be what you can't see.” Book: The Squiggly Career by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis Online yoga teacher extraordinaire: Yoga by Adriene ------------ Find out more about Becky and Project Anywhere: Website: Project Anywhere Instagram: @projectanywhere.co and @beckywong.co.uk ------------ Enjoying this podcast? The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review, and share it on Instagram, tagging me @breathelikeabadass! Thanks so much for listening! Hannah xx

This week, I'm talking to Tamsin Williamson, an accredited Transformational Life Coach and mum-of-two, who goes by the name The Parenthood Coach. Tamsin is passionate about supporting unfulfilled Mums who are stuck in a professional rut and feel confused about who they are and what they want from life since becoming a parent. Through 1:1 coaching she helps her clients find more direction, confidence, balance and fulfilment, and empowers them to create a life where career and parenthood work in harmony. In this episode, we talked about: Tamsin's story from finding that her long-time marketing and events job sparked conflict with her new identity as a parent, and how she navigated that difficult realisation Why having kids doesn't mean you have to lose your identity as a human or a woman, and how to combine all of those different parts How to deal with “mum guilt” and shame over not being perfect as a mother or a human - and why there's no such thing as perfect anyway! The biggest parenthood myths that need to be busted, like, right now How to ask for help, and why it's so important to find time for yourself - even if only for a few minutes a day This conversation was warm, open and honest - and I hope that it will offer some real food for thought, whether you're already a parent, about to become one, thinking about it, or maybe simply have friends who have kids, and want a little insight into their lives and how you might support them better through the struggles and triumphs that come from such a life-changing experience as having children. ------------ Resources + Show Notes Book: Untamed: Stop Pleasing, Start Living by Glennon Doyle Brene Brown and the "pieces of paper with names of people whose opinion I care about" exercise ------------ Find out more about Tamsin: Instagram: @theparenthoodcoach Facebook Page: The Parenthood Coach Free Facebook group: The Parenthood Retreat Join her mailing list and get her free guide: '8 WAYS TO BAG 30 MINUTES OF DAILY HEADSPACE, MINUS THE MUM GUILT' ------------ Enjoying this podcast? The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review, and share it on Instagram, tagging me @breathelikeabadass!

This week, I'm talking to Justine Hwang, an advocate for self-care, a social impact calligrapher, founder of It Just Flows, and a multi passionate entrepreneur. As a burnout survivor with 20 years of experience in leadership development in the non-profit start up world, she is passionate about empowering compassionate doers to build a sustainable life with intention. After burning out from a life of saying yes to everything, she revisited her childhood love of calligraphy and discovered its therapeutic nature in her recovery. As the founder of It Just Flows, she now hosts creative workshops teaching calligraphy as a tool for mindfulness, where she holds space for people to connect with themselves, and the community. In this episode, we talked about: Her story as a daughter of immigrants, to high-achieving student, to burnout and depression survivor who was once too busy to plan her own birthday party...to how she became a social impact calligrapher The value and power of being a beginner, and why it's so important to embrace being “bad” at something before you can be good at it How to overcome perfectionism and make your art part of your imperfect, creative and everyday identity and personality How to use comparison in a positive way as fuel for change - and how to stop it becoming toxic and negative How she rebuilt her life after her job fell apart, a major relationship ended, and a friend was admitted to hospital, all in the same year Why you do NOT need to turn your artistic hobby into a side-hustle if you don't want to And how to use art, calligraphy and expressive writing to get back in touch with yourself, feel your emotions, and support yourself through life's major transitions and difficult times We also talked about the value of trashy TV, and why even coaches and so-called “experts” still struggle with the stuff they help other people to do (which is extremely relatable, let me tell you!). This episode was incredibly inspiring - it made me want to go and get all my paints and fancy pens out and start throwing stuff down on paper to see what sticks - and it was such a joy to learn from Justine's honesty, creativity, and insight. ------------ Resources + Show Notes TV Show: Find Me In Paris Quote: Ira Glass on creativity, good taste + being bad as a beginner Book and Concept: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman Quote by Brené Brown - 'You cannot shame or belittle people into changing their behaviours.' Quote by David Allen - 'You can do anything, but not everything.' ------------ Find out more about Justine: Website: ItJustFlows.com Instagram: @itjustflows ------------ Enjoying this podcast? The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review, and share it on Instagram, tagging me @breathelikeabadass!

This week, I'm talking to Glory-Anne Jones, a certified hypnotherapist who helps women through difficult patches in their life. No matter the transformation they are going through - whether career issues, fear around pregnancy or self-worth crises - Glory-Anne helps women who feel lost, stressed, and alone to walk the path of personal transformation, and claim their true place in their own life. This episode was honest, insightful and incredibly calming - Glory-Anne has a way of combining difficult mental concepts with practical tips, and is such a warm and open presence that I could not help but feel empowered and encouraged by her work and way with words. We also began the conversation with a brilliant discussion about ice cream, sorbet, and the difference between UK and US “sherbet” - as Glory-Anne recorded this podcast outside on her deck in beautiful sunshine. Bliss! In this episode, we talked about: Dispelling the myths of hypnotherapy - what it is, what it isn't, and how it can help you in your everyday life How to understand how the beliefs and experiences you had in childhood continue to affect you now - and how to overcome them with grace and forgiveness How to let go of what's weighing you down, and move ahead with courage How to lead your life more with your heart, and not getting so stuck in your own head How to use your understanding of your own past and subconscious beliefs to move forward confidently into your future Why good breathing and the breath is so key to hypnotherapy - in the same way as meditation and mindfulness - and how to use it to best effect How to see hypnotherapy as something you can use in your daily life, and stop if from being something intimidating or inaccessible How hypnotherapy can be another powerful tool in your emotional toolbox to deal with real-world difficulties and upheaval - even in today's challenging times Glory-Anne's own habits as a teacher and female entrepreneur that keep her healthy and happy and sane And why being a freedom-seeking, female entrepreneur is such a rebellious act! ------------ Resources + Show Notes US sherbet vs UK sherbet Quote: “You cannot think your way out of thinking.” Glory-Anne's new program, Upheaval: From Chaos to Calm ------------ Find out more about Glory-Anne: Website: GloryAnneJones.com Instagram: @gloryannejones Facebook: @gloryannelifecoach ------------ Enjoying this podcast? The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review, and share it on Instagram, tagging me @breathelikeabadass!

This week, I'm talking to Chelsea Galicia, a financial coach and author of the book S.A.V.E. Yourself: Develop the Financial Fitness to Spend in Alignment with your Values, not Ego. Chelsea is really honest about how she doesn't have an inspiring rags-to-riches story. In her own words, she wasn't just comfortable growing up, she had a front row view to the building of a mini empire. She saw what it took to run profitable multi-million dollar businesses but on the flip side, she saw the darker sides of success, up close and personal. Today, Chelsea teaches small and solo business owners how to operate profitable companies that honor and align with their values, not with their ego. She's also a lawyer, but her proudest legal-career move was leaving the law firm that the empire was built upon, and doing her own thing. Chelsea is warm, open, honest and genuinely helped bring clarity, compassion - and real practical advice! - to the topic of money and finances, which I find is so often cloaked in shame and secrecy. In this episode, we talked about How she made the move from law firm to financial coach, with a little help from Oprah Why figuring out your relationship with money is SO crucial, both for your personal life, and your business How to spend mindfully with intuition, and what that really means How to combine the practical and economic side of money with the important spiritual and emotional side that most people miss How your early experiences shape your relationship with money now (and how to fix that) Why being “rich”, and just having "more", isn't enough to give you financial success How to become financially fit with the help of meditation and mindfulness, and figure out what success really means to you Why being mindful about money doesn't mean “the end of fun” and constantly worrying about it all the time How to spend in alignment with your values And why mindful women making money has the power to create huge, positive changes for our society, politics, and the planet. ------------ Resources + Show Notes Rachel Rodgers, We Should All Be Millionaires Club Quote: "Someone who knows how will always have a job working for someone who knows why." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Book: Company of One by Paul Jarvis Chelsea's book: S.A.V.E. Yourself is available on Amazon. ------------ Find out more about Chelsea: Website: ChelseaGalicia.com Instagram: @chelsea_galicia ------------ Enjoying this podcast? The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review, and share it on Instagram, tagging me @breathelikeabadass!

This week, I'm talking to Natasha Tiwari, an award-winning psychologist, entrepreneur and mentor investor, who has trained with some of the greats, including the one and only Brené Brown, and Deepak Chopra. She is also a licensed psychotherapist and yoga teacher, and she combines her command of strategy with her knowledge of neuroscience, the unconscious mind and ancient wisdom, to propel her own entrepreneurial successes, and the successes of those who she counsels and mentors. She has been featured by major publications including BBC World, Glamour, GQ, Marie Claire, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The London Evening Standard, and has guest lectured at the University of Oxford and University College London. This conversation was a real joy, and I am genuinely surprised at how much juicy, honest and important issues we covered in 90 minutes. We covered: Natasha's story from super-ambitious student to burnout survivor, and learning how to combine her spirituality with high performance goals How to be unapologetically-ambitious and enjoy the finer side of life, without losing your spiritual side Why getting into a state of “flow” allows you to do difficult things in life more easily (and how to do that) How to discover - and allow yourself to come back to - who you really are, underneath the noise How our experiences - and those of our generations before us - shape who we are, and how to heal ourselves from generational and historical trauma How “slowing down” in life can actually allow you to really “speed up” and reach your goals quicker Why you deserve nice things and good things - no matter what How to set yourself boundaries, even if you're busier than you've ever been What active allyship looks like - for white women and WOC The whitewashing of wellness and appropriation, and how to avoid it And what it means to “remember the magnificence of who you really are”... ------------ Show Notes TV Show: The Sinner - Netflix Little Fires Everywhere - Book / TV Show Unlocking Us with Brené Brown: Celeste Ng and Little Fires Everywhere Download Natasha's gift bundle here! Connect with Natasha Website: NatashaTiwari.co.uk Instagram: @iamnatashat ------------ Enjoying this Podcast? Yay! The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review, and share it! Take a screenshot of your listening, or share your favourite takeaway and DM and tag me at @breathelikeabadass

This week, I'm talking to Jessi Beyer, a speaker, mental health advocate, and bestselling author of How To Heal: A Practical Guide To Nine Natural Therapies You Can Use To Release Your Trauma. Jessi is on a mission to help those around her feel valid, heard, and appreciated in their mental health struggles and design lives they love waking up to. Jessi has been featured in dozens of media outlets, including Best Company, Thrive Global, and Elite Daily, and has spoken to thousands of people across the US at colleges and schools.. Outside of her professional life, she is a canine search and rescue handler and a proud pet mom. This conversation was honest and uplifting - and we covered everything from: Jessi's story from recovering from trauma, and poor mental health - including running out of the building where she first had talk therapy, and never going back - to building a multi-faceted career she loves The difference between Trauma with a capital T and trauma with a little t, and how to identify if you are suffering The isolation of mental health, and how talking about it can help break the stigma and help us all feel less alone How talking about trauma can help us realise that our feelings are valid, no matter how big or small, and how there is no “hierarchy” of suffering The nine natural therapies you can use to heal trauma, including mindfulness, ecotherapy and canine therapy How getting a “successful life” starts with ourselves and loving ourselves where we are right now How to meditate and get mindful even if you struggle to feel safe in your own body and can't sit still even for five seconds How spending time in nature can help heal your mental illness - even if you can't get outside or go on a hike And how to support someone else suffering from trauma or poor mental health Jessi's gorgeous dog also makes an appearance - and we also speak about how and why having dogs around might just be one of the best ways to heal! Trigger warning: This episode contains brief mentions of suicide, trauma, car accidents, and emergency search and rescue services. ------------ Resources + Show Notes Unlocking Us podcast by Brené Brown David Kessler: That Discomfort You're Feeling Is Grief (6th stage of grief) in Business Insider Download the first three chapters of Jessi's book or get a signed copy of the entire thing! ------------ Find out more about Jessi: Website: JessiBeyerInternational.com Instagram: @jessibeyerinternational ------------ Enjoying this Podcast? Yay! The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review wherever you're listening, and share it! Take a screenshot of your listening, or share your favourite takeaway and DM and tag me at @breathelikeabadass

This week, I'm talking to Quinn Tempest - an entrepreneur, speaker, brand strategist and founder of the Create Your Purpose Collective, and the Create Your Purpose philosophy, which is an entire system designed to help entrepreneurs create true meaning and impact through their life and business. In this episode, we began with a chat about the power and creativity of bright colours - which we both absolutely love - and our conversation just got bigger and better from there! In this episode, we talked about: How to find your purpose, and why it's so important to use it to drive your life and business forward Quinn's story from burnout so bad she ended up in the hospital, and how she turned it around to living a more purposeful and successful life that lights her up How to overcome your own burnout and lack of focus, and go from “frazzled to fulfilled”, with clarity and courage The difference between your purpose and your mission, and how to help one drive the other How to use this knowledge to bring your vision for your business and life to reality How figuring out what truly irritates the crap out of you can actually be a positive way to discover your purpose Quinn's own business and life habits that she uses to deal with her own continuing struggles with burnout And how to do business in a way that feels good, or in Quinn's own brilliant words: “sparkly and tingly” This episode was all kinds of fun but also practical. Quinn helped me workshop my OWN purpose, LIVE on the call, and we also spoke about her own meditation style, and how discovering your purpose goes beyond the thinking mind, and actually is all about how you feel in your body. We also talked about Queer Eye Season 5, and the joy of homemade tea lattes with oat milk, obviously. ------------ Resources + Show Notes Queer Eye (Season 5) on Netflix Pink tea latte company @teaandthegang on Instagram Mushroom Four Sigmatic tea The meditation teacher Jeff Warren ------------ Find out more about Quinn: Website: quinntempest.com Instagram: @quinn.tempest ------------ Enjoying this Podcast? Yay! The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review wherever you're listening, and share it! Take a screenshot of your listening, or share your favourite takeaway and DM and tag me at @breathelikeabadass

This week, I'm talking to Jo Hooper, the founder of the Mad and Sad Club. In her own words, Jo started grappling with her mental health in 2017, but before that had been developing a wildly unhealthy relationship with work for….ever. Two breakdowns, three therapists, countless books, podcasts, pills and walks later, she spent two years trying to manage her mental health alongside a job as Head of Communications, and she was exhausted - and, as she says, had become a bit of an expert in being mad at work. After 11 years in communications, she set up mad and sad club in 2019, and her mission is to help people manage their mental health at work so they can not just survive, but thrive. In this episode, we talked about: The toxic beliefs so many of us have around work, “hustle culture” and burnout, and how to change them The glorification of “hard work” and why your self-worth does not need to be tied in to how many hours you put in The importance of managing your mental health at work, whether you work for a company or for yourself How to set up your working life so it fits around your mental health, and not the other way around Why setting boundaries for yourself in work isn't the same as avoidance, or “not being able to cope” Why the concept of a “work-life” balance is such rubbish (and what to do instead) Why everyone deserves an employer that cares about their mental health How the Covid-19 crisis might just change how flexible work looks forever Why you don't have to give up your goals of money and success while also working in a way that supports your mental health - you can actually make money AND have a life, who knew?! How changing the way you work can genuinely make you happier as a person And Jo's own regular habits and routines that now allow her to manage her mental health while also setting up a successful business We also had some seriously deep discussions about the meditative powers of gardening, plants, sourdough bread, and of course, biscuits (think Jammy Dodgers, Jaffa Cakes, Chocolate Chip Cookies...it's all there). ------------ Resources + Show Notes The book Rootbound: Rewilding A Life, by Alice Vincent Patch Plants The book Four Tendencies, by Gretchen Rubin Quote (source unclear): “Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes.” ------------ Find out more about Jo: Website: madandsadclub.co.uk Instagram: @madandsadclub ------------ Enjoying this podcast? The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review wherever you're listening (e.g. Apple Podcasts!), and share it on Instagram. You can also take a screenshot of your listening, or share your favourite takeaway and DM and tag me at @breathelikeabadass ! I'd love to see you there! Hannah x

In the past two weeks, there has been only one topic on the agenda, and one important question on my mind: Racism - and how can we - as white people - listen, learn, and do better? In this episode, I explain why I chose not to take part in #BlackoutTuesday and why I have not been silent on what some may see as a difficult or divisive issue. Not because I'm trying to "show" how anti-racist I am. That's performative and unhelpful. But because I truly believe in the power of meditation as a tool to offer insight into our lives and minds, even when it's hard, or uncomfortable. I truly believe that meditation has a serious role to play in helping us all to get quiet, to get still, to listen, to learn, and to sit with the discomfort that many of us (white people) are feeling this week, about our role and accidental complicity in what is still an inherently racist society. Meditation is, at its core, a practice in getting still, getting quiet, in recognising our own biases and prejudices, our flaws and weaknesses - as well as our strengths and using our compassion, yes - and using that practice to retrain and rewire the brain, so we can identify those unhelpful mental patterns, and choose a better, more helpful, happier, compassionate path. This is exactly what we, as white people, need to do now. That's why, in this episode, I also share some of the best resources I have found to start doing the work, listening, and learning. I also share my Anti-Racism Values and how I am committing to continue to doing this work long after the news cycle has moved on. ------------ Resources + Show Notes Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge Sebene Selassie, meditation teacher and author, @sebeneselassie JoAnna Hardy, meditation teacher, @JoAnnaHardy65 Light Watkins, meditation teacher and writer, @lightwatkins Osheta Moore, anti-racism encourager, @oshetamoore on Instagram Rachel Rodgers, business coach, @rachrodgersesq ------------ “In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist. We must be anti-racist.” - Angela Davis ------------ Enjoying this podcast? The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review wherever you're listening, and share it on Instagram. Take a screenshot of your listening, or share your favourite takeaway and DM and tag me at @breathelikeabadass . Sharing + reviewing helps even more like-minded people to discover the show - which is awesome, because this stuff always feels easier when you know others who get it too. Can't wait to see you there! Thanks for listening, Hannah x

This week, I'm talking to Fiona Thomas, a freelance writer based in Birmingham. Her first book is a mental health memoir called Depression in a Digital Age and her second is a guide to freelancing called Out of Office (available to pre-order now!). In this episode, we dig deep on how to navigate the world of work when you have mental health issues - or even if you're just a normal, living, breathing, emotional human! - and how and why so many women have finally decided that being their own boss is preferable to office politics and business burnout. We talked about: Fiona's journey from being signed off with depression and burnout at work, to finding a new career online and making a living as a writer and course creator How adulthood is so often about “unlearning” everything we thought we were “supposed” to be doing How to be yourself at work - or, how to start a new career in freelancing, even if you feel as though you're not good enough, not ready, or not qualified How to show up as yourself online, and how being honest helps others to live their purpose too Giving yourself permission to dream big The problem with “toxic positivity” and why we all need to learn to just “feel our feelings” Learning to know yourself, whether you're introverted or extroverted or somewhere in between And how to make your work work for you...and not the other way around! Show Notes: References and links mentioned in this episode Fiona's books: Depression in a Digital Age and Out of Office Quote from Anais Nin: “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” The book Mad Girl, by Bryony Gordon The book Ctrl; Alt; Delete, by Emma Gannon Trigger Publishing, Fiona's publisher The book Quiet by Susan Cain Find out more about Fiona: Website: Fionalikestoblog.com Instagram: @fionalikestoblog Enjoying this podcast? The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review wherever you're listening, and share it on Instagram. Take a screenshot of your listening, or share your favourite takeaway and DM and tag me at @breathelikeabadass . Sharing + reviewing helps even more like-minded people to discover the show - which is awesome, because this stuff always feels easier when you know others who get it too. Can't wait to see you there! Thanks for listening, Hannah x

This week, I'm talking all about why it's so important to NOT live by other people's rules - including some life lessons from the singer Adele, and the comedian and badass Hannah Gadsby. Here's why (and how!) we can (and should!) learn to ignore other people's unhelpful opinions, and how to blaze your own trail and do whatever the hell you truly want in life, instead. It might just set you freeeee (even if you can't go out).

This week, I'm talking to Susie Weaver, founder of the successful lifestyle blog, So Happy In Town / S.H.I.T, and a passionate advocate for mental health. Susie does amazing work with YoungMinds and The Black Dog Co to help both children and adults to realise that it's OK to feel S.H.I.T. - and how and why talking about it isn't weakness, but actually a sign of strength.

In this second solo, experimental "Live" episode, I round up three of my favourite mindful tips to reclaim your ambition, give yourself permission to WANT what you want, and in doing so, finally start to GET what you really want in life. Wanna tune in Live on Instagram before these episodes get released? Come say hi at https://www.instagram.com/breathelikeabadass ------------------ As usual, all the shownotes for this episode are at https://www,BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast

In a new, experimental Live episode for 2020, I tackle one of the biggest issues of this time of year, when everyone is making new resolutions and setting new massive goals: How to deal with New Year overwhelm. Here are 4 of my best, mindfulness-based tips to help you feel peaceful, not panicked this 2020! Let me know what you think about this experimental Live episode! Huge love, Hannah ------------------ As usual, all the shownotes for this episode are at https://www,BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast

This episode is a round up of my all-time favourite bits from this awesome season! Doing this podcast is one of my favourite things EVER, and I could not let Season 2 go without saying THANK YOU to my guests, and to all of YOU - the listeners, who are truly the founding members of this little community. I love you all. AND - keep your eyes peeled for Season 3 - it's coming soon!  Huge love, Hannah ------------------ All the shownotes can be found at https://www,BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast

This week I'm talking to Salomé Gómez-Upegui, the founder of the online magazine and IRL community Mindful Feminism. Salomé believes that no one should ever have to choose between liberation, and well-being, At a politically-difficult time, when women's rights are being threatened around the world, and “feminism” still seems like a dirty word to some, this conversation felt absolutely vital. -------------------------- As usual, all the shownotes can be found at https://www.BreatheLikeABadass.co

This week I spoke to Dr. Aishah Muhammad, a medical doctor and qualified personal trainer about why sleep is so crucial for our health, focus, and happiness - and how it so often gets forgotten in today's busy, always-on society. There are also some great practical tips on how to get more sleep no matter your biology or schedule - and no, you don't have to give up coffee (thank god)! ------ As usual, all the shownotes for this episode can be found at https://www.BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast

This week, I'm talking to Tim Desmond, mindfulness and self-compassion teacher, and author of "How to Stay Human in a F*cked Up World". Tim's crucial work specialises in helping people use mindfulness to face suffering in the world...without being poisoned by it. This conversation was a total honour - and a relief, frankly! - to hear how meditation can help us even in the most troubled of times. -------------- As usual, all the shownotes can be found at https://www.BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast

This week I'm speaking with Ruth Newton, founder of The Anti-Hustle Project, which is dedicated to exploring life without the constant striving. This is a super-chilled, honest, and unapologetic episode that is dear to my heart and I love how Ruth is totally open to discussing money, expectations, privilege, and what it really means to do what YOU want in life.  ---------------- As usual, all the shownotes for this episode can be found at https://www.BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast

This week I'm speaking to Meredith Whitely, a mindful eating guide & meditation teacher who uses chocolate as her main teaching tool (er, dream job!). It was a delicious joy to talk with Meredith about how we can all use chocolate (yay!) to ease our physical, mental and emotional stress. Chocolate and mindfulness are two of my all-time favourite things, so this episode was a real good'un. ------------- As usual, all the shownotes are at https://www.breathelikeabadass.com/podcast/

This week I'm speaking to Johanna Rossi, an artist whose work supports women through self-doubt, and is created to be the “proverbial lighthouse during an internal ‘storm'”. It was such a joy to speak with Johanna, as she is honest, vulnerable, creative and purposeful - and we covered so much incredible ground. -------------------- As usual, all the shownotes for this episode can be found at https://www.BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast

This week I'm speaking with Adreanna Limbach, meditation teacher and author of the new book, Tea and Cake With Demons : A Buddhist Guide to Feeling Worthy. It was a joy to have Adreanna on the show - her compassion and honesty and humour is just wonderful. As someone who has struggled with self-worth my whole damn life - having the chance to share this conversation with you is a total dream come true. --------- As usual, all the shownotes can be found at https//www.BreatheLikeABadass.com/podcast

This week I'm talking to Kim Palmer, the founder and CEO of Clementine - an app and community that helps women to feel more confident so they can do more of the stuff they want to do. Talking to Kim was like sitting down with your wisest friend. We talked about overcoming perfectionism; self-worth, body confidence; hypnotherapy - and why learning to "be" helps you "do" what it is you truly want in life! ---------- All the shownotes can be found at https://www.breathelikeabaadass.com/podcast

This week I'm talking to speaker and author Liza Kindred, author, keynote speaker, creator of the EFF This! Meditation community and founder of tech company Mindful Technology. Liza is a true, badass powerhouse who has brilliant things to say about how to incorporate mindful principles into real life....plus, she's SO MUCH FUN. ------- (As usual, all the shownotes for this episode can be found at breathelikeabadass.com/podcast)

This week I'm talking to Jamie Varon, the brilliant writer, designer and creative consultant who is passionate about creating a life that feels really good, and finding small and big moments of joy in life - which, if you can't tell, is pretty much everything I believe in! We chatted about feeling good enough, being real online without burning out, and daily rituals that overcome anxiety and feel great. This was a fantastic start to Season 2 - I can't wait for you to hear it!

This week it's my second ever solo episode, and I answer one of the biggest questions people ask me about meditation: How can I use it to feel energised, focused, happy and motivated – rather than chase some mythical idea of “calm”? If you've ever wondered how to combine meditation with actually getting sh*t done, this is for you! --- As usual, all the shownotes are at: https://www.breathelikeabadass.com/podcast --- All podcast info and shownotes at: https://www.breathelikeabadass.com/podcast

This week's episode is with Meg Kissack, a multi-passionate artist, coach and podcaster, whose mission is “to inspire creative women to follow the beat of their drum”. In this episode, we cover Meg's journey from someone who had to literally Google “How to relax”, to becoming a courageous solopreneur; how to get sh*t done without burnout, how to be gentle with yourself - and why we should all be more dog! ------------ All show notes are at: https://www.breathelikeabadass.com/podcast

This week I'm chatting to Arabella London, a specialist in mindful embodiment and listening skills. We explore how to unite mindfulness with real-life movement, embracing emotions, listening better, and how to feel more at ease in your own skin. As usual all the shownotes and info mentioned in this podcast can be found at https://www.breathelikeabadass.com/podcast

This week I'm talking to Heather Thomas of The Mindful Kitchen. Heather is a food entrepreneur whose work revolves around nature-relatedness, a concept that goes way beyond mindful eating, to teach us how interconnected we are with the natural world. Drawing on key mindfulness principles, Heather helps us to connect to nature with all of our senses, so we can act more responsibly to transform our Earth. The full show notes can be found at https://www.breathelikeabadass.com/podcast

This week I'm speaking to Lindsey O'Connor, a writer who blends self-love and positivity with a good dose of realism and humour. We talked what self-care looks like, how to find a method that really works for you, and what it REALLY means to forgive yourself and "follow your dreams"...

This week I spoke to Dovile and Tauras Sinkus, the husband-and-wife team behind the habit-tracking website and soon-to-be app, 21 Day Hero. I first met these guys when I was travelling in Bali late last year, and I was so drawn to their positivity, entrepreneurial flair, and totally-down to earth, realistic approach to healthy habits...with as little work as possible (yay!). If you've ever struggled with keeping good habits, this one's for you! Shownotes: https://www.breathelikeabadass.com/podcast

This week I'm chatting to Janice Chaka, founder of The Career Introvert. We spoke about how Janice uses meditation in her own life to quell anxiety and insomnia, and how she encourages her clients to use it too. We discussed how to use mindful travel to get to know yourself better, free yourself from the “cult of busy” - whether you're an extrovert, introvert, or (like me), somewhere in between. All the info and show notes can be found at https://www.breathelikeabadass.com/podcast

This week I'm talking to Sandra Dawes, a certified life coach and creator of Embrace Your Destiny, a framework that helps women take positive steps towards the career and life they deserve. In this podcast, Sandra discusses her own journey towards discovering mindfulness meditation after her beloved dad died. In an ultimately uplifting talk, we cover how to find a way out of grief, and how to build a consistent meditation practice that works for you. Show Notes: breathelikeabadass.com/podcast

In the first EVER episode of the Breathe Like A Badass Podcast, this week I thought it would make sense to introduce myself, and explain why I'm so damn passionate about teaching meditation in the first place. This is the story of how I went from depressed, lost, anxious and directionless, to feeling happier, healthier and more confident, with my dream job and a life I love - in 5 steps. Huge love, happy listening, and of course, happy meditating xx Shownotes: BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast