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On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I talk about all manner of things including where we're at with our goals and habits, the importance of staying present in the moment, and how crucial awareness is if we want to make any kind of change in our life.We hope you'll find something useful in here!Love,Polly & Lucy xDownload 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

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BUGONIA screenwriter Will Tracy talks to The Movies That Made Me podcast hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante about his 10 favorite "held captive" movies! Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) You Only Live Twice (1967) Bugonia (2025) Save the Green Planet! (2003) The Menu (2022) Murder, He Says (1945) After Hours (1985) Something Wild (1986) The Ghost Breakers (1940) Hold That Ghost (1941) Ace in the Hole (1951) Young Frankenstein (1974) Haunted Honeymoon (1986) Videodrome (1983) Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) The Naked Spur (1953) Reign of Terror, a.k.a. The Black Book (1949) El Cid (1961) A Man Escaped (1956) Phone Booth (2002) Lifeboat (1944) Devil (2010) Zone of Interest (2023) The Exterminating Angel (1962) The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) No Exit (1962) Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) Abigail's Party (1977) Rio Bravo (1959) Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) The Last Detail (1973) Innerspace (1987) Dog Day Afternoon (1975) The King of Comedy (1982) Misery (1990) Gerald's Game (2017) Funny Games (1997) Funny Games (2007) The Last House on the Left (1972) The Vanishing (1988) The Vanishing (1991) The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) Rear Window (1954) Vertigo (1958) North By Northwest (1959) Captive Wild Woman (1943) Captive Women (1952) The Petrified Forest (1936) Last Stop in Yuma County (2023) Key Largo (1948) The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) The Incident (1967) Collateral (2004) One Battle After Another (2025) A History of Violence (2005) Brokeback Mountain (2005) Other Notable Items Our Patreon!  The Hollywood Food Coalition Phillip Kaufman Beverly Garland Yorgos Lanthimos  James Bond TFH Guru Illeana Douglas Stavros Halkias The Cum Town podcast Our Chapo Trap House podcast episode Matt Christman Our Andrew Hickie podcast episodes A History of Rock in 500 Songs podcast Daniel Waters Our Ari Aster podcast episodes Our Brian Helgeland podcast episode George Marshall  Fred MacMurray Marjorie Main  The Ma and Pa Kettle movies Bob Hope Paulette Godard Pauline Kael Helen Walker Bonnie Parker Peter Whitney The Rifleman TV series (1958-63) Gene Wilder Robert Ryan James Stewart Ralph Meeker  Anthony Mann John Ford William Cameron Menzies Robert Bresson  TFH Guru Larry Cohen M. Night Shyamalan  Jonathan Glazer Luis Buñuel  Lee Grant Joseph Strick John Carpenter Dean Martin Hal Ashby Robert Towne Jack Nicholson Randy Quaid Dennis Quaid Jesse Plemons Aidan Delbis Sandra Bernhardt Robert De Niro Jerry Lewis Rob Reiner Stephen King William Goldman James Caan Kathy Bates Mike Flanagan Carla Gugino Misery novel by Stephen King (1987) Gerald's Game novel by Stephen King (1992) Michael Haneke Elmer Fudd Jang Joon-hwan  Alfred Hitchcock Peter Lorre Orson Welles Ingmar Bergman Woody Allen Charlie Chaplin Michelangelo Antonioni Cary Grant Larry Peerce Paul Thomas Anderson Larry McMurtry Diana Ossana Clint Eastwood Lauren Bacall William Hurt This list is also available on Letterboxd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Take a Breath, I'm sharing why awareness is always the first step in nervous system regulation — and why, without it, even the best tools and techniques won't truly stick.So many of us are living on autopilot, reacting before we even realise we're reacting. I know this deeply, because that was me for most of my life. In this episode, I gently unpack how awareness takes us out of automatic mode, creates space, and gives us back choice — without forcing, fixing, or judging ourselves.This is a foundational episode if you want to feel calmer, more grounded, and less hijacked by your reactions in everyday life.In this episode, you'll learn:Why awareness always comes before breathwork, tools, or techniques when it comes to regulating your nervous systemWhat awareness actually looks like in real life (and what it isn't)How awareness creates “the gap” between feeling and reacting — and why that gap is where regulation beginsHow simply noticing and pausing can begin to rewire your nervous system through neuroplasticityHow to start making awareness more natural and automatic in daily lifeIf you've ever thought, “I know I'm overreacting but I can't seem to stop,” this episode will help you understand why — and, more importantly, offer a much gentler way forward.Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

Quieres aprender a sanar tu heridas emocionales y a transformar la vida que llevas?Te enseño en THE INNER SPACE la nueva membresíade Vivir Ligero Podcast https://vivirligeropremium.supercast.com/ No elegiste a tu pareja por accidente.La elegiste desde tu inconsciente.En este episodio te explico qué es el match inconsciente: cómo tus creencias más profundas y tu sistema nervioso influyen en la elección de pareja mucho más de lo que imaginas.Desde la teoría del apego entendemos que no buscamos felicidad; buscamos familiaridad. Buscamos lo que nuestro cuerpo reconoce como “seguro”, aunque ese patrón implique sobrecarga, distancia emocional o repetición de heridas.Hoy hablamos de un vínculo muy común:La mujer hiperproductiva — autosuficiente, fuerte, resolutiva — y el hombre con la herida de “no soy suficiente”.Dos historias que encajan como engranajes.No por destino.Por regulación inconsciente.Si alguna vez sentiste que siempre terminas en el mismo tipo de relación, este episodio puede ayudarte a entender por qué.Porque no atraemos lo que queremos.Atraemos lo que nuestro sistema nervioso sabe sostener.Recuerda seguirme en instagram en @anniecampilloPara colaboraciones escribeme a: anniecampillo.digital@gmail.com

On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about breaking the cycle of negativity.We explore how easy it is to get caught in those negative spirals where one thought leads to another and suddenly we're knee-deep in a full-on wallow, feeling pretty rubbish about everything.We chat about how the way we feel most of the time becomes the energy we're putting out into the world — and how that energy attracts more of the same right back to us.We also share some of the practical things we both use to gently interrupt a negative spiral and shift our state when we notice ourselves heading down that familiar path.We hope that you enjoy this conversation.Love, Polly & Lucy xDownload 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

This week on Take a Breath, I'm joined by brilliant Kate Codrington — author, therapist, facilitator, speaker, and guide for women navigating the menopause transition.Kate is the author of Second Spring, named one of the seven best books on menopause by the New York Times, and The Perimenopause Journal (2024), described as “an essential resource” by leading endocrinologist Professor Annice Mukherjee. With over 30 years' experience as a therapist, Kate brings psychological depth, nervous system wisdom, and compassion to the conversation around midlife.In this episode of Take a Breath, we explore menopause not as something to push through or “fix,” but as a natural rite of passage. A threshold. A season rich with meaning, creativity, and the potential for profound self-discovery.If you've been feeling unsettled, wired, more emotional than usual, or unsure of who you're becoming, this conversation offers context and reassurance.Together, we explore:Why menopause is both a physical and psychological transition — and how it mirrors the seasons of nature and your inner lifeThe three phases of midlife: separation, surrender, and emergence — and how understanding them can reduce fear and self-doubtWhy rest is not indulgent, but a necessary nervous system reset for chronically busy, overstimulated womenHow Yoga Nidra and deep rest practices create safety, restoration, and deep repair Why midlife is an invitation to reclaim your inner authority, creative fertility, and self-trust — rather than trying to be who you once wereKate's voice is calm, grounded, and deeply validating. This episode offers permission to slow down, let go of what no longer fits, and trust the wisdom of this season — even when it feels messy.Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all about the patriarchy.This social system that historically centres white men as the default holders of power, money, status and authority, is woven into the very fabric of society.It shows up in a million subtle - and not so subtle - ways: women playing small because they've been taught to be pleasing, quiet, polite and accommodating; women taking on the ‘invisible load' of housework and kid-min; women being put down at work or at home because of the inherent and subconscious belief that men are somehow superior.In this conversation, Lucy and I talk about how the patriarchy has shown up in our own lives, as well as how things are so much worse for women in other countries and cultures. And this is exactly why women need to start speaking up and standing up for both themselves, and the many, many women who are less fortunate than those of us in western cultures.We hope you'll find something interesting in here.Love,Polly & Lucy xDownload 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

There's a lot of noise right now about calming your nervous system and staying regulated — and for many of us, that creates more pressure than peace.In this solo episode, I gently unpack what nervous system regulation actually means, why staying calm isn't the goal, and how midlife and perimenopause can shift the way your system responds to stress.I also introduce a simple metaphor to help you understand what's really going on inside your body — and why so many of us feel stuck, reactive, or exhausted without knowing why.This episode is an invitation to pause, notice, and begin to understand what your nervous system has been trying to tell you.In this episode, we explore:How to recognise the signs of coping vs. true regulationWhy stress isn't the enemyHow your nervous system responds to everyday lifeA powerful metaphor to help you notice what state you're inWhat starts to shift when you can name it, instead of judge itDownload 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

In this episode, we explore creativity not as something you force with your mind, but as something you allow through the body.Using a long hike through nature after heavy storms and floods as a starting point, this conversation looks at why silence, movement, and environment naturally shift us into a parasympathetic state — and why that matters for creative work. We dive into the nervous system, vagus nerve, and vagal tone, and unpack why most of our signals move bottom-up: from body to mind, not the other way around.From there, we treat the body as architecture — a temple, a studio, an inner environment that can be designed. Through simple daily cues, rhythms, and internal signals, we explore how self-talk changes when the body feels safe, grounded, and resourced. Not to create harder, but to create more naturally.This episode is about becoming the self-architect of your inner space — so that when you enter it, creativity is already waiting.

Can you hear the cosmos calling? This week on The Twilight Tonic, we're diving into the "innerspace" of the unexplained with award-winning author and professor Mike Fiorito. We explore the profound connection between the paranormal and the universal language of music—a topic that offers a rare, melodic perspective on the out-of-this-world experiences we love to dissect. Mike shares insights from his upcoming book, The Innerspace of Outerspace, and discusses his celebrated works like UFO Symphonic and the Eric Hoffer finalist, For All We Know. Join us for a serious (but never stuffy) conversation about how sound shapes our understanding of other worlds, spirituality, and the science fiction that feels a little too close to reality. It's time to tune your frequency to the unknown.

On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I talk about what it really means to shift out of the background and into the lead role of your own life.We chat about how easy it is, especially for women, to unconsciously slip into a supporting role, putting everyone else's needs first, waiting for the “right time,” or playing small out of habit rather than intention.We explore how being the main character doesn't mean being loud or dramatic. It simply means taking up space in your own life. And it doesn't require a big, sweeping change — sometimes it's just one small moment where you back yourself and remember that you're allowed to take the lead and want more.We hope you find something useful in here.Love,Polly & Lucy xxDownload 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

Midlife can be a season of subtle (or not-so-subtle) shifts. The things that once felt like a perfect fit — a role, a path, a version of you — start to feel off. But what comes next isn't always clear.In this episode, I'm joined by Ashley Jablow, Founder of Wayfinders Collective and former Presidential Innovation Fellow in the Obama Administration. Ashley now helps people and organisations navigate meaningful change — with curiosity, strategy, and soul.Together, we explore what it really looks like to move towards something more aligned… especially when you're not quite sure what that is yet.In this episode, we talk about:How to recognise when you've outgrown a role or identity — even if it still “looks good on paper”Ashley's gentle 4-step framework for navigating career or life transitions without burning it all downWhy guilt, fear, and indecision show up during change — and how to move through them with more clarity and self-trustThe surprising power of reflection journals How playful tools like alter egos can help you step into a bolder, more aligned version of yourself✨ Whether you're pivoting from a long-term role, returning to yourself after caregiving, or just feeling ready for something new… this conversation will meet you right where you are.For more about Ashley go to: https://www.ashleyjablow.com/https://www.lifedesignschool.co/Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the power of intentionally tuning into nature during crazy times.Most of us would agree that the state of the world right now is…alot. It can feel overwhelming and scary, to say the least, and it's easy to feel completely out of control.One of the best ways to put things into perspective - not to mention regulate our overstimulated nervous systems - is to remember that we are a part of something much, much greater than ourselves.Sometimes a walk in nature is all we need to feel calmer; a cuddle with our cat can bring us back to joy; and noticing the beauty of the flowers or the birds can make us feel more grounded.So if you're feeling upset, scared, or horrified by what's happening in the world, one of the best things you can do is surround yourself with nature - whether that's a walk along the coast, or just popping into your local city park.We sincerely hope you'll find something helpful or interesting in here.Love,Polly & Lucy xDownload 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

Many of us rely on pressure and guilt to keep ourselves moving forwards towards our goals  — especially in midlife, when life can feel full and demanding. While these strategies may work in the short term, they often leave us feeling exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from ourselves.In this episode, I explore why guilt and pressure have become such familiar motivators, how they impact the nervous system, and what it really takes to move forward from a place of calm rather than self-attack. Drawing on my own experience and simple, science-backed tools, I share a kinder, more sustainable way to stay productive without burning out.In this episode, you'll learn:Why pressure and guilt feel motivating — and the hidden cost of relying on themHow the push–collapse–guilt cycle keeps you stuckSimple ways to interrupt reactive patterns How to upgrade unhelpful beliefs without forcing positivityHow to approach ambition from a place of calm and choiceDownload 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

The Inner Space ya está disponible.Es el nuevo espacio de aprendizaje y profundización de los episodios del podcast, donde puedes llevar estas reflexiones a la práctica. Únete hoy aquíEste episodio no es sobre dejar de tener metas.Es sobre entender por qué, aun cumpliéndolas, muchas personas no se sienten en paz.Hablamos de la trampa de vivir siempre proyectados al futuro, de por qué la mente nunca se sacia y de cómo la felicidad no es un estado de euforia, sino una forma de habitar el presente.Escúchalo si sientes que hiciste todo “bien” y aun así algo no termina de encajar.Si este episodio resonó contigo y quieres seguir trabajando el tema con más profundidad, puedes inscribirte y unirte hoy AQUIRecuerda que me encuentras en instagram como @anniecampillo y puedes escribirme a anniecampillo.digital@gmail.com

Welcome to a new episode of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino discuss the importance of creating inner space and stillness through meditation practices. But what does it actually mean to create more space in our lives? And why is this important, and how do we go about it? The conversation emphasises that the practice of meditation is not just about achieving enlightenment, but about becoming more present, compassionate, and engaged with the world. It touches upon the difficulties of finding space in modern life, the benefits of different meditation techniques, and misconceptions around enlightenment. The hosts also share personal experiences, including insights about how meditation has deepened their practice and allowed them to navigate challenges with greater flexibility and understanding. The episode ends with a meditation guided by Brother Phap Huu. Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/   And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/ With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ List of resources Pilgrimage: In the Footsteps of the Buddhahttps://plumvillage.org/event/pilgrimage/in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha-2 Being with Busyness: Zen Ways to Transform Overwhelm and Burnouthttps://www.parallax.org/product/being-with-busyness/ Calm in the Storm: Zen Ways to Cultivate Stability in an Anxious Worldhttps://www.parallax.org/product/calm-in-the-storm/ Course: Zen and The Art of Saving the Planethttps://plumvillage.org/courses/zen-and-the-art-of-saving-the-planet Interbeinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing Plum Village Traditionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plum_Village_Tradition ‘Resources for Practicing the 16 Exercises of Mindful Breathing'https://plumvillage.app/resources-for-practicing-the-16-exercises-of-mindful-breathing/ ‘Making the App More Inclusive: Introducing the ‘Access to Practice' Folder'https://plumvillage.app/introducing-the-access-to-practice-folder/Robert Thurmanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Thurman Mahayanahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahayana Bodhisattvashttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhisattva The Way Out Is In: ‘The Three Doors of Liberation (Episode #18)'https://plumvillage.org/podcast/the-three-doors-of-liberation-episode-18 Sister Chan Lang Nghiemhttps://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/sr-lang-nghiem Quotes “Walking meditation was our teacher’s favorite practice and it was really a life-changing cultivation for him. Because, particularly when we are very emotional – whether that be grief, agony, pain, anger, frustration – it is probably better to be in a state of motion.” “The Buddha has said, What are we mindful of? We are mindful of our suffering. Why do we practice? To liberate ourselves and all beings from suffering. That is the greatest vow of a monk or a nun: to find liberation in oneself and liberation in all.” “There are so many creations of senses – what we see, what we hear, what we smell, what we taste – to help us cope with our suffering. And when we are suffering, whether that suffering is very petite, a daily concern, or is a generational trauma, we don’t have language for how to be with that suffering. Therefore, we look for a way out – and the world loves giving us a prescription of, ‘If you do this, you will feel that.'” “Sometimes silence is a chance for us to be in touch with deep suffering or deep experiences that our noise has covered up. As a meditator, space gives us the barrier and boundaries to listen and to hold. If we don’t create that space, we will be on autopilot for the rest of our life. Our mind is on autopilot; it has a way of thinking, a way of doing, a way of perceiving, of creating perceptions, creating judgment. So when we meditate and have the opportunity to listen to and then to guide the mind, it gives the mind a chance to not also be carried away by its own habits – which is thinking.” “Thinking is not a bad thing. Like our teacher has always transmitted to us, thinking is a part of creating a view in life, a project, a mission, an intention. But most of our thinking is not productive. It is actually more daydreaming, it is more procrastination. It is more like a zombie, in a way, or a sleepwalker. It has no destination; it’s just on autopilot.” “Many people feel they have to sit on a cushion, they have to have a shrine, they have to light incense, they have to light a candle – which of course can be very beautiful and give a good atmosphere for meditation. But you can also do it on a busy bus or train, or as you’re sitting on a park bench. It’s not about taking things out of your life; it’s about allowing life to be.” “Sometimes we sit just to enjoy sitting and doing nothing, because maybe that's the one gift that we want to give to ourselves – because we’re always doing, we’re always in fifth gear. Sometimes we need a radical act: to sit and do nothing, to give and create and redefine space for ourselves.” “How can we keep mindfulness alive if we are not cultivating it? Sitting meditation is one of the concrete cultivation practices.” “There is right mindfulness and wrong mindfulness. We could be a wonderful burglar with full concentration – but we would be creating suffering. So right mindfulness relieves suffering; it is about understanding suffering and heading towards the path of understanding and love.” “One time our teacher told us that sometimes insight doesn’t come during sitting meditation, but when it’s ripe. Maybe when we’re most relaxed: when we’re not thinking about it, but are living the moment very deeply. And Thay told us that, a lot of the time, it would come while he was gardening or doing walking meditation. But sitting meditation is the cultivation; it is like a gardener tending the seeds of insights to help us have a moment of, ‘Ah, I get it.'” “The practice is maybe just continuing to unlearn things, in order to learn again.” “There is no way to peace. Peace is the way.” “Sitting is already action. When we sit in this way and have new insight, that will become the thread of so many actions coming forward. So don’t underestimate the power of sitting still; yes, we have apps and guided meditations, but also build the capacity of generating your own guide. And that breath is there, that body is there. Then the community is there – and that’s the beauty of a tradition.” “Whenever we speak about enlightenment, enlightenment of what? What do we want to be enlightened from or towards? Then, later on – like in my own growth – I see that enlightenment is a verb; it is a continuous enlighten-ing. You cannot be enlightened today, December the 9th, and expect that enlightenment to stay the same in 2028. Because things are changing; we are changing. The world is changing.”

On this weeks Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how our hardest times and biggest “failures” often become our greatest lessons.We talk about how difficult seasons can shape us, clarify what really matters, and guide us onto the right path.A reminder that nothing is wasted – and if you're in a tough chapter right now, sending you loads of love and hope this may be of a little help to you.Love  Polly & Lucy xDownload The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

Do you love your birthday… or secretly dread it?Birthdays can bring up all sorts — joy, disappointment, reflection, pressure, even a  sense of dread as we move through midlife. And yet, it's the one day every year that's meant to be about you.In this episode of Take a Breath, I'm joined by counsellor, personal development guide, and author Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming to explore why birthdays matter far more than we might realise — and how they can become a powerful opportunity for self-worth, reflection, and personal growth.Tamar is the author of How to Have a Happy Birthday, a book born from the realisation that many people carry disappointment, unmet expectations, or old emotional patterns into their birthdays year after year. She invites us to take back ownership of our birthdays — in ways that feel meaningful, nourishing, and true to who we are now.This conversation goes well beyond birthday parties. It's about permission, self-celebration, aging with confidence, and creating practical calm in the messy middle of midlife.In this episode, we explore:Why birthdays can be surprisingly emotional — and what your feelings about your birthday might reveal about your self-worthWhy taking responsibility for your birthday (rather than hoping others “get it right”) can be deeply empoweringHow to celebrate your birthday in ways that feel good to you — whether that's a big gathering, a quiet solo day, or something in betweenLetting go of societal expectations around aging, appearance, and what women “should” look like as they get olderUsing your birthday as a personal New Year — a moment to reflect on purpose, values, and the year aheadHow to honour difficult emotions on birthdays — including grief and loss — without letting them take overThis episode is about learning to pause, listen to yourself, and honour what you actually want and need — not just on one day a year, but every day.If birthdays have ever left you feeling flat, overlooked, or quietly disappointed, this conversation might just help you see them — and yourself — differently.Take a breath… and enjoy.To find out more go to: https://howtohaveahappybirthday.com/Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

(Disponible en versión completa dentro de la membresía THE INNER SPACE. En el podcast encontrarás un avance para acompañarte en este primer encuentro.)Suscríbete aqui a THE INNER SPACE!¿Cuántas veces has rechazado tu cuerpo por no verse de cierta manera?¿Cuántas veces le has exigido cambiar para poder aceptarlo?¿Cuántas veces lo has empujado, ignorado o juzgado sin escuchar lo que realmente necesitaba?Este ritual es una pausa consciente.Un espacio íntimo para mirarte con honestidad y pedirle perdón a tu cuerpo físico por todas las veces que no fue suficiente a tus propios ojos.A través de una meditación guiada y el uso simbólico de una vela, este ritual te invita a soltar la lucha interna, a hacer las paces contigo y a habitar tu cuerpo desde la aceptación, no desde la exigencia.No se trata de cambiarlo.Se trata de reconciliarte con él.De reconocerlo como tu casa, tu sostén y tu aliado.Este es un acto de presencia, de compasión y de regreso a ti.Escúchalo cuando estés lista para dejar de pelear contigo misma y empezar a habitarte en paz.

We continue our Science Fiction movie month with a very 80's movie Innerspace . A film that seems to have been forgotten and maybe there is a reason? Please check out our You Tube channel and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@whenharrymetmovies/videos   Please give us a review and follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/HarrymetMovies and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenharrymetmovies/ . You can even check out our website at https://whenharrymetmovies.com/ .  Thanks for listening and enjoy. If you have any questions you wish for us to add to our Question pot, please feel free to send them to us as we love your input. We also now have a merchandise store with all profit going towards savings for Harry please let us know if there are any items you would like to see us add to the store. https://whenharrymetmovies.myshopify.com/

On today's Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about that ‘back to school' feeling that so many of us feel after Christmas and New Year.If you're feeling low following the festive season, now is the time to make finding joy a priority. Because like so many things in life, we have to get intentional about choosing it.Lucy and I also talk about being aware of our thoughts, how our inner world creates our outer world, and why being truly present in the moment is the key to living a joyful life.We hope you'll find something useful in here.Love,Polly & Lucy xDownload The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

 8 Questions + 1 Fun Stuff Summary1️⃣ Best Coaching AdviceCome empty — show up without your agenda or rucksack of tools.Be nothing for your client; let their story lead.The less you bring, the more emerges.2️⃣ What You're Still ImprovingDeepening the art of listening to understand, not respond.Using somatic awareness — grounding, feeling feet, breath, and body connection.Staying present instead of preparing a response.3️⃣ Most Outrageous Thing DoneAsked a founder, “What if this company isn't yours to build?” and stayed silent.Invited a high-performing board to consider, “What if your ceiling is your floor?”Held everything neutral — courage through calm curiosity.4️⃣ What Still Makes You UncomfortableTaking notes during sessions — breaks connection and presence.Managing the tension between documentation and deep listening.Letting silence hold more value than written words.5️⃣ Advice for New CoachesFocus equally on your state of being and the business of coaching.Learn to consciously create your internal state before each session.Build awareness of how your presence shapes every client interaction.6️⃣ What You've Had to ConquerShifting from doing to being — from tools to trust.Letting go of performance mindset from engineering roots.Embracing neutrality and imperfection in the coaching journey.7️⃣ How You Use AIUses ChatGPT and Gemini daily for proposals, tone checks, and ideation.Exploring creating custom AI agents for repetitive business tasks.Sees AI as a creative partner, not a threat — a reflection tool, not a replacement.8️⃣ What You've Learned About YourselfCoaching meets him where he is in every season of life.Always keeps a coach — it's a non-negotiable business expense.Strives to be “the best coach in the world” — not from ego, but from intention.

Midlife can feel like a constant juggling act — from perimenopause to parenting, ageing parents to career demands, all while managing the invisible emotional and mental load that us midlife women know all to well.In this episode, I share 5 simple, science-backed ways to ease the emotional weight you're carrying — so you can feel calmer, more connected, and more like you again.✨ Here's what you'll learn:How starting your day with just a few intentional minutes can change the energy of your entire dayWhy gratitude isn't just about positive thinking — and how it actually supports your nervous systemA tiny language shift that can reduce stress and give you back a sense of agencyWhy building awareness is the most powerful skill for calming a chaotic mindHow to quickly shift your state (and stop overthinking) — especially in moments of overwhelmThis episode is packed with practical tools for busy midlife women carrying it all.

What would the typical living cell look like if enlarged to the size of New York City? Let's take an imaginary journey through the cell.As we approach the giant cell in our special ship, we would see breathtaking beauty, order and busyness within the cell. On the surface of the cell, we see millions of openings stretching as far as the eye can see. Each one independently opens and closes, allowing materials to enter or leave the cell.As we enter one of these vast portholes, we see an endless array of hallways leading in all directions. Some of these hallways lead to the cell's memory banks in the nucleus. There, all the activities we are about to see are not only regulated but also checked by very fussy quality controllers. Other halls lead to giant processing plants, while still others lead to assembly plants within the cell. If we move along a giant hallway to one of these assembly plants, we will see marvelous organization. Raw materials, like those we saw entering the cell, are sent here for assembly. Robot like structures—really proteins—are working on the assembly line while other proteins, called enzymes, are supervising their work.This view of the cell, provided by modern science, makes it even more difficult to believe that the cell, or any life, could have arisen from chance collisions of atoms. It is for this reason that several famous evolutionists have given up on the idea that chance and accident could have created life!Matthew 6:25"'Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is life more that food and the body more than clothing?'"Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus; I marvel at how You, the Instrument Who created the living cell, became a living being yourself for my salvation. Though I cannot understand such love, help me never to take Your gift of salvation for granted. Amen.Image: Living cell structure, Canva. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about maintaining a positive mental attitude even when life throws us a curveball.Last week, I injured my knee on the last day of my skiing trip, and am currently on crutches while I wait to find out how serious the injury is.I talk about how I'm feeling and how I've been trying to stay positive and expect the best possible outcome. Because as Lucy and I have discussed here before, two people can experience the exact same circumstances in two very different ways - depending on their thinking.We hope you'll find something useful in here!Love,Polly & Lucy xDownload The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

In this episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Margaret de Petro — a former psychotherapist whose work now spans coaching, NLP, intuition, and energy awareness. Margaret supports people around the world to feel more connected, clear, and confident in who they are and where they're heading, especially during times of transition. Her work sits at the intersection of science, spirituality, and deep self-awareness, making this a fascinating and very grounded conversation.Together, we explore what happens when you realise you've lost touch with yourself — that familiar midlife moment of questioning, “Is this it?” — and how intuition, energy, and presence can gently guide you back to clarity and purpose.In this episode, you'll learn:How intuition actually works and practical ways to start trusting and strengthening yoursWhat your energy field is, how it can be measured, and how it responds to thoughts, emotions, and environmentsSimple ways to protect your energetic boundaries without effort or overwhelmWhy the heart's electromagnetic energy plays such a powerful role in authenticity, truth, and connectionGentle, practical tools for navigating grief, emotional overwhelm, and everyday depletion in midlifeThis episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and remember that your inner wisdom hasn't gone anywhere — it's just been waiting for a little space.To connect with Margaret go to:  https://margaretdepetro.vipmembervault.com/To listen to Margaret's podcast go to: https://margaretdepetro.vipmembervault.com/podcastDownload The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

A Reading Bug Adventure with Original Songs An Adventure Encore episode. Full Story - Parts 1 & 2 combined. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the human body with Lauren, the Reading Bug, and the Spelling Bee! In this thrilling and educational adventure, our brave explorers shrink down to explore the amazing systems that keep our bodies alive and thriving. With help from astronaut Elara and a new friend named Hugo, listeners will dive deep into anatomy and learn about the five senses, the circulatory system, the brain, and more – all from the inside out! Perfect for curious kids, young scientists, and future doctors, this episode is packed with fun facts, silly puns, and interactive moments that inspire learning and imagination. It's a whole-body experience!

On this week's Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are getting intentional about 2026.  Because any change you want to make starts with you, and now is the moment to begin living life by design, rather than by default.We chat about why clarity of direction matters, and how real change happens when you start becoming, and embodying, the future version of yourself now.We hope you find something useful in here.Love Polly & LucyDownload The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the power of intentionally tuning into nature during crazy times.Most of us would agree that the state of the world right now is…alot. It can feel overwhelming and scary, to say the least, and it's easy to feel completely out of control.One of the best ways to put things into perspective - not to mention regulate our overstimulated nervous systems - is to remember that we are a part of something much, much greater than ourselves.Sometimes a walk in nature is all we need to feel calmer; a cuddle with our cat can bring us back to joy; and noticing the beauty of the flowers or the birds can make us feel more grounded.So if you're feeling upset, scared, or horrified by what's happening in the world, one of the best things you can do is surround yourself with nature - whether that's a walk along the coast, or just popping into your local city park.We sincerely hope you'll find something helpful or interesting in here.Love,Polly & Lucy xDownload 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time. Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

A Reading Bug Adventure with Original Songs An Adventure Encore episode. Part 2 of 2. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the human body with Lauren, the Reading Bug, and the Spelling Bee! In this thrilling and educational adventure, our brave explorers shrink down to explore the amazing systems that keep our bodies alive and thriving. With help from astronaut Elara and a new friend named Hugo, listeners will dive deep into anatomy and learn about the five senses, the circulatory system, the brain, and more – all from the inside out! Perfect for curious kids, young scientists, and future doctors, this episode is packed with fun facts, silly puns, and interactive moments that inspire learning and imagination. It's a whole-body experience!

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about one of my favourite topics…enthusiasm!Enthusiasm is one of the highest vibration emotions there is; and if we're not feeling enthusiastic about anything in our life, that's a sign that something needs to change.But just like joy and gratitude, enthusiasm is something that we have to choose, to prioritise, to cultivate. And the more we cultivate it, the more things we'll find to be enthusiastic about.We really hope you'll find something of value in this conversation.Love,Polly & Lucy xDownload The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

Let's talk about the patterns we know aren't helping… but keep falling back into anyway. People-pleasing. Perfectionism. Overfunctioning. Ever wondered why you keep doing the things you don't want to do?This week, I'm joined by the incredible Kati Morton — licensed therapist, bestselling author, and one of the very first mental health professionals to step onto YouTube.Together, we dive deep into:✨ Why we cling to control (and what's underneath it)✨ How childhood blueprints shape adult behaviour✨ The emotional red flags we often ignore✨ Managing anxiety, anger + emotional load at midlife✨ Why asking for help feels so hard — and how to shift it ✨ Breaking old patterns, gently and compassionatelyKati's latest book Why Do I Keep Doing This? is a must-read — and this episode is packed with wisdom that'll help you understand yourself more deeply.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in old patterns…This one's for you

A Reading Bug Adventure with Original Songs An Adventure Encore episode. Part 1 of 2. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the human body with Lauren, the Reading Bug, and the Spelling Bee! In this thrilling and educational adventure, our brave explorers shrink down to explore the amazing systems that keep our bodies alive and thriving. With help from astronaut Elara and a new friend named Hugo, listeners will dive deep into anatomy and learn about the five senses, the circulatory system, the brain, and more – all from the inside out! Perfect for curious kids, young scientists, and future doctors, this episode is packed with fun facts, silly puns, and interactive moments that inspire learning and imagination. It's a whole-body experience!

This week, Lucy and I are diving into Christmas — the bits that feel magical… and the bits that feel a little wobbly.Because for so many of us, this season can stir up old stories, tricky family dynamics, or that familiar mix of sadness and joy sitting right next to each other.We hope you find something useful in here.Wishing you a very happy Christmas

Deep House Explorations, vibes for the openminded massive.Recorded live at Dogglounge.comEnjoy the journey within.DJ Channing/Morpheus Tracklist # Artist name Track name 1 Iz & Diz Love Vibe – Pepe Bradockâ??s Confiote De Bits Remix 2 Milton Jackson The Rhythm Track … DJ Channing | Inner Space… .. . Deep House Explorations Read More » The post DJ Channing | Inner Space… .. . Deep House Explorations first appeared on Deep House Radio | Dogglounge Deep House Radio.

Today, Lucy and I are diving into some of our favourite non-fiction personal development books — the ones that have genuinely shifted how we think, feel, and show up in the world.If you're craving a change for the better, want to keep growing, and you're naturally curious, these books will give you a nudge in the right direction.Have you read any of our favourites?And tell us — what would you add to the list? We love discovering new ones.Love,Polly & Lucy xxDownload The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

As we move deeper into winter, it's easy to start feeling just a bit... off.Tired. Foggy. A little more emotional than usual. Maybe like you're running on empty — even when you're technically doing “all the right things.”If that's you, you're not alone — and this week's podcast episode is here to help.I'm joined by the brilliant Amanda Ryder, a registered nutritional therapist who specialises in women's health over 40 — and we're diving into one of the biggest keys to your energy, immunity, mood and overall resilience this season:

In this episode of Thursday Thoughts,  Lucy and I are talking about releasing and letting go as we move towards 2026.We cover releasing through breathwork, letting go of the judgement of others, as well as how perfectionism can sometimes be procrastination in disguise.We hope you'll find something useful in here!Love,Polly & Lucy xDownload The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Jethro and Kat dive deep into the mind-bending story of Michel Siffre, the French researcher who willingly descended into total darkness—twice—to learn what happens when humans are cut off from time itself. With no sunlight, no clocks, and no sense of day or night, Siffre's body drifted into bizarre 30- to 48-hour “days,” entire memories vanished, and even astronauts later admitted they'd felt the same disorienting effects in space. His experiments reshaped our understanding of circadian rhythms, aging, mental endurance, and the mysterious internal clocks that tick inside us all. Then, the show shifts from inner space to inner hauntings with the chilling tale of the Joy Hotel's haunted electric player piano in Pittsburg, Kansas. This wasn't your typical whispered-once urban legend—its eerie late-night melodies were documented in the 1930s by the WPA Folklore Project and confirmed by hotel employees who watched its keys move with no power and no player roll turning. Desk clerks, housekeepers, and even the handyman swore they saw it come alive…sometimes humming along…always cheerful at the worst possible moments. A piano that played only when it wanted to—and stopped the moment someone got too close. It's isolation, time distortion, ghostly ragtime, and the unsettling reminder that the world gets weirdest when nobody's watching. If you love psychological mysteries, paranormal folklore, and the beautifully bizarre, this one's a can't-miss. human circadian rhythm experiment, Michel Siffre cave study, internal clocks, time perception research, astronauts' sleep cycles, haunted player piano, Pittsburg, Kansas ghost stories, Joy Hotel haunting, WPA folklore ghost accounts, paranormal piano story, Box of Oddities episode This Box Contains The following Ingredients: human circadian rhythm experiment, Michel Siffre cave study, internal clocks, time perception research, astronauts' sleep cycles, haunted player piano, Pittsburg, Kansas ghost stories, Joy Hotel haunting, WPA folklore ghost accounts, paranormal piano story, Box of Oddities episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about how it doesn't matter how much personal development work we do if we don't actually do the thing.You can learn and reflect endlessly, but real change only happens when insight becomes action.We dive into how growth takes time and consistent practice. It asks for patience, repetition and putting in the reps, even when progress feels slow or subtle.We also challenge the belief of “I don't have time”. Because often, it's not time we're lacking… it's prioritisation. And when something truly matters, we do find a way to make space for it.This episode is a reminder that only you can create the changes you're longing for — and yes, there's a little tough love in there, but only because we know action is what works.We hope there's something in here that supports you this week.Love,Polly & Lucy xDownload The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

This meditation is adapted from a meditation called "Open Focus." Let whatever comes spontaneously to your awareness to be there as you follow along with the questions, which begin with, "Can you imagine…?" (adapted from Open Focus Meditations led by Les Fehmi, Ph.D.)   Our introduction music is from "Opening" by Adrienne Torf, © 2025 ABT Music

How do we actually age well? Not just living longer, but feeling strong, clear-headed and energised into our 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond…My guest is Dr Nathalie Beauchamp (Dr Nat). She's been a practising chiropractor for almost 30 years, she's certified in functional medicine, and she's written six books. She's a master at taking all the complex health information out there and turning it into something simple, doable, and actually realistic for your life.In this episode we talk about:✨ What optimal health really looks like✨ What biohacking actually is and what it looks like for women in midlife✨ The difference between healthspan and lifespan✨ Why strength training is the ultimate longevity tool✨ Tracking tools: when it's useful and when it messes with your head✨ Toxic load and how to reduce it without losing your mind✨ Why you do not need a 3-hour morning routineThis episode is packed with simple, doable shifts that make a huge difference over time.For more on Dr Nat:Website - https://drnathaliebeauchamp.com/#LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnathaliebeauchamp/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drnathaliebeauchamp/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drnathaliebDownload The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

On today's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the difference between thoughts and thinking, thanks to a book that I have been reading called Don't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen.We all have thoughts - between 60,000 and 70,000 each day - but we get to choose which of those thoughts we want to entertain into actual thinking, and which of those we don't.Lucy and I talk about how we've both worked hard on our own thinking over the last few years. We also discuss some of the practical steps you can take in order to become more aware of what's going on between your ears, including getting into a wonderful ‘flow state' that gets us out of our thinking brain and into the present moment, and moving your body to shift your energetic state.We really hope you'll enjoy this conversation.Love,Polly & Lucy xDownload The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about not waiting for the wake-up call before you begin living in a way that truly supports your wellbeing.We discuss how the simple choices you make every day shape your health, your energy and your sense of aliveness.And how change doesn't have to be dramatic - it can start with one small choice at a time.This is a gentle reminder that you don't have to reach burnout, a crisis or rock bottom to choose differently. You can start right now. We really hope you'll find something useful in here.Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

When you're ambitious, responsible, and constantly holding space for others — your own needs, goals, and joy can slowly slip to the bottom of the list.This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Danielle McGeough — professor, speaker, mum, and self-leadership coach for high-achieving women. Danielle blends research, lived experience, and playful experimentation to help women reclaim their time and reimagine how they approach planning and productivity.Together, we explore what becomes possible when you stop chasing discipline and start leading with clarity, curiosity, and nervous system safety.We talk about staying organised without burning out, reconnecting with what actually matters, and why planning starts with self-trust - not pressure.In this episode, you'll learn:Why most traditional planning systems fail working mums - and what actually helpsHow to build structure that supports your nervous system, not overloads itWhat it looks like to set goals from a place of calm, not cortisolThe power of mini rituals and micro-moments to anchor your dayWays to return to your goals when life gets messyTo get in touch with Danielle go to:https://www.plangoalplan.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-%F0%9F%97%93%EF%B8%8F-b673334/Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how long we allow ourselves to dwell on things that aren't serving us; in other words, where we're placing our attention.How often do you actually notice where your mind is at any given moment? And how often do you find yourself ruminating on something that isn't making you feel good? Perhaps you had an argument with a friend, or maybe you're worried about an email from your boss. Are you still thinking about it three days later?Lucy and I talk about why it's so incredibly important to bring more awareness to our thoughts, and to consciously choose to shift our focus onto something else, rather than obsess over things that are completely out of our control.Of course we need to feel our feelings - and of course some things are much bigger and more serious than others - but in the day to day of life, how long do you tend to dwell on a conversation, event, or incident that is making you feel bad?We hope you'll find something useful in here.Love,Polly & Lucy xDownload The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/