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Happy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp 27 How to Be a Positive Role Model for Your Kids: Parenting, Healthy Habits, and Leading by ExampleAre you setting the right example for your kids? In this episode, Amanda dives into what it really means to be a positive role model as a parent — from building healthy habits to showing up with the kind of energy, kindness, and balance we hope our children will carry into their own lives.Amanda shares honest reflections, simple shifts that make a big difference, and realistic ways to lead by example—even on the days that feel messy and far from perfect.Whether you’re navigating tantrums, self-care, or just t...2025-05-0621 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodInterview Episode with Helen Munro from Cultivating Creative, Mum of 4 and Marketing expertIn this episode I talk with Helen Munro.Helen is the Founder of Cultivating Creative. Within her business, Helen provides marketing support to small businesses and charities working closely with clients, to uncover the challenges they face. She then provides bespoke solutions to help them achieve the success they desire.Within this conversation we talk about:The challenges Helen faces being a mum of four children and running a business.The definition of ‘success’, and how we should take time to discover what it really mean...2025-04-2935 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp 26 Nutrition Myths: Debunking Common Beliefs That Hold Mums Back from Feeling Their BestThere is a lot of nutrition info out there about what you should and shouldn’t eat. In this episode, Amanda debunks 5 nutrition myths to help you make informed choices about what you eat to feel at your best and take on the world.The 5 myths debunked in this episode:1. Natural means healthy2. Carbs are bad for you3. I ate like this in my 20s and should be able to do the same now4. Fats are bad for you5. If you have a 'bad da...2025-04-2225 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp 25 Exercise for Happiness: The mental health benefits of physical activity | Incorporating movement into your daily life easily as a mumIn this episode, Amanda talks about the importance of maintaining your mental health as a mum. We all know the term ‘Mental Health’ but knowing what it actually means and how we can do our best to protect it is so important. We all have moments in our lives that can feel a bit overwhelming and stressful. Today’s episode dives into simple things we can do which can be a game changer for our mental health and therefore, have positive implications for how we show up as a mum and in our daily lives...2025-04-1518 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodInterview Episode with Rebecca Woollam | Kinder Coaching. Parent Empowerment Coach, Health Visitor, Early Years & Parenting ExpertThis Episode is with Rebecca Woollam. Rebecca has so many strings to her bow! She is a former NHS Health Visitor turned Nursery Owner and Parent Empowerment Coach. She also helps families book travel as an independent travel agent whilst empowering and mentoring others to the same!Rebecca’s experience and passion lies in supporting and educating parents to be the best version of themselves. Empowering them to have the belief to live the life of their dreams and reminding them that they are the EXPERT on their family an...2025-04-0830 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp 24 The Three Ingredients to be a Happy Thriving Mum ( Exercise + Nutrition + More Fun!)Before you became a mum what did you think it would be like? Sometimes in life the expectations don't quite match the reality! As a mum we know there are lovely times and there are also challenges. Being proactive in looking after our own well being, health and fitness is key in navigating all areas of being a parent. In this episode, Amanda discusses:How the expectations of motherhood versus the reality of motherhood often don’t quite match up. How important it is to consider the impact of what we...2025-04-0121 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp 23 The Power of the Mum: The top 5 Super Powers that all Mums have | Mother’s Day specialIn this episode, Amanda talks about how mums have super powers to rival that of any super heroes! In fact they have a whole array of super powers, many of which they do amazing things with every single day. Whether it’s navigating a tantrum, multitasking or just trying to get through a day of parenting without mum guilt whilst drinking a hot cup of tea, this episode celebrates the gravitas that mums have.Amanda discusses:If you could choose your own super power, what would it be?The 5 super powers all mums po...2025-03-2526 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodInterview Episode with Dr Cristina Cavezza | Valued Living - Psychologist and Coach for (peri)menopausal women aged 35+This interview episode is with Dr Cristina Cavezza. Cristina is a clinical psychologist and coach with over 15 years’ experience helping women manage their emotions better so that they are less likely to turn to food for comfort. She runs an online group coaching program for women in the (peri)menopausal years (aged 35+) who want help managing their eating habits. As a mother of twins and a business owner, she understands first-hand the struggle of juggling work, family and other life commitments with one’s own health. W...2025-03-1832 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp22 Eating for mental clarity and mood boostsIn this episode, Amanda talks about how what we eat can affect our mood and mental clarity. Being a mum can be hard and if the day isn’t going quite as planned there can be the opportunity to be a bit snappy and find things a bit of a struggle. By making some simple adjustments to our diets or just by refocussing on key things to help us eat a bit better, we can help give our mood a boost and help us think more clearly again.Ideas discussed include:Not fo...2025-03-1118 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodInterview Episode with Mary Maguire from BrasathomeIn this episode I talk with Mary Maguire. Mary is the founder of the company Brasathome. A bra fitting service that comes to your door (or your place of choosing) to help you find your perfect bra.Mary is an award winning expert with 18 years experience who guarantees that finding the perfect bra will give you confidence, improve your posture, make you look slimmer and even enhance your photos! In this brilliant interview, Mary explains: How she set up her business around her f...2025-03-0641 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp 21 Who Runs The World? Girls | International Women's Day SpecialIn this special episode for International Women's Day, Amanda talks about finding her inner Beyonce and celebrating just how amazing women are. As a mum it can be easy to forget all that we do and have achieved. Let alone actually celebrating this! This episode is all about thinking about your future self and what you can do to be the best version of you, as well as the importance of celebrating and being the cheerleaders of all women.Amanda discusses: A questionable 1950s school textbook on...2025-03-0423 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodInterview Episode with Sarah Collins from Sarah Collins CoachingIn this episode I talk with Sarah Collins. Sarah is a Communication Coach and Consultant, and former Senior Producer for ITV & ITN, specialising in helping business owners' step into the spotlight through coaching and media training. She is a communication expert who is on a mission to help ambitious female entrepreneurs break through the noise, find their authentic voice and confidently say 'yes' to media interviews — enabling them to scale their impact and business.In this wonderful conversation, we talk about:The importance of having role models in your prof...2025-02-2735 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp.20 The Power of ProteinIn this episode, Amanda talks about the POWER OF PROTEIN! And why protein is such an important nutrient to have in our diet. This amazing nutrient is one that women need to be taking seriously in a bid to stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible.Amanda discusses:How much protein we need in the diet.Why we need it and what it does.Which foods are best as a protein source.And three ways for you to try and get adequate protein into your diet....2025-02-2517 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp 19 Fun Fitness? Making Exercise Enjoyable and not a chore.In this episode, Amanda talks about fitness- can it ever be fun? Or will it always feel like a chore? She talks about three ways to try to make it an enjoyable endeavour.
Discover how:
Friends
Creativity
Looking to the future
can help unlock the potential of making fitness and exercising fun and something to look forward to rather than dread.
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2025-02-1823 min
Mornings with Graeme GoodingsMornings with Graeme Goodings - 13 February 2025Chris Moy, Pip Kiernan, Norm Schueler, Liam Mendes, Joseph Mitchell, Tim Downie, Caitlin Wilkington, Amanda Slinger, Penny Reidy and your calls. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-131h 49Happy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp. 18 Birthday like a Mum!In this episode- you guessed it, it’s Amanda’s birthday! How do you feel about birthdays now you are a parent? Amanda talks about getting older, birthday parties and how she is going to celebrate being another year older. There will be cake.
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2025-02-1119 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodInterview Episode with Lanre Bianeyin from LanRetroWelcome to the second of the Happy Thriving Mum interview episodes! In this episode Amanda had the pleasure of speaking with Lanre Bianeyin the owner of business LanRetro. Lanre creates beautiful handmade hair/neck scarves and customised lifestyle accessories featuring unique artwork.
In this conversation Amanda and Lanre discuss how Lanre started her business alongside her young family, how doing what you love can make work not really feel like work and Lanre shares her tips on being a Happy Thriving Mum.
Click Follow to never miss an episode!2025-02-0621 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp. 17 Self Care isn't selfish. It's essentialIn this episode Amanda talks about her feelings (past and present) towards the concept of Self Care. She discusses why now she actually believes that it is essential in order for us to thrive in the chaotic world of motherhood and gives three ways that you can choose help to integrate self care a little more in to your life.
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In this conversation Amanda and Issy discuss the challenges in balancing how you want to show up as a mum against running a business, looking after everyone in the house and then also...2025-01-3026 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp. 16 I need a biscuit: What to eat for all day energyIn this episode Amanda talks about the importance of energy as a mum and her jealousy of her kids having an infinite amount! She questions if it is just the case that we have a finite amount of energy that we just use up over time and discusses the importance of good nutrition to maintain our energy levels for as much of the day as possible.
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This episode does contain some discussion on the symptoms of SAD syndrome and depression. If you think you have symptoms of SAD syndrome, depression and/ or are struggling to cope you should see your GP as soon as possible as there are lots of things they can suggest to help you get through this time.
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If...2025-01-2118 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp. 14 You. Can. Do. It: Why New Year’s Resolutions fail and how to make yours stick.In this episode Amanda talks about why New Year’s Resolutions fail and how to make yours stick. She also suggests three ways (and a couple of bonus ideas 🌟) that you can really set yourself up for success.
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Want a more personalised approach? Sign up for The Happy Thriving Mums Programme: To help you prioritise your happiness, health and fitness so you...2025-01-1423 minHappy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodWelcome to Happy Thriving MumsWelcome to Happy Thriving Mums!
This is the first episode under the new name!
I hope you love it! 💖
In this episode Amanda talks about her mission to help as many mothers as possible to be Happy Thriving Mums and a bit on her journey to where she is today!
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Happy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp. 12 Merry Christmas and here’s to Happy Thriving Mums!The podcast has had a rebrand! From January 2025 it is now the Happy Thriving Mums podcast. This episode was recorded in it's original format of the Radiate Fitness Podcast! Enjoy!
In this episode Amanda talks about Christmas chaos and expectations and how we need to lean into the fact really things never go as expected!
Amanda is also REALLY EXCITED to announce the podcast is rebranding! From January it will be the:
Happy Thriving Mums Podcast!
Yay!
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Happy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp.11 Let's Talk About SleepThe podcast has had a rebrand! From January 2025 it is now the Happy Thriving Mums podcast. This episode was recorded in it's original format of the Radiate Fitness Podcast! Enjoy!
In this episode Amanda talks about the contentious issue of sleep! As a parent, sleep is probably one of the things you talk about the most, especially in the early stages. But as children get older, sleep patterns change for everyone for numerous reasons. This episode discusses the importance of sleep, how you can improve your chances of getting some quality sleep and how...2024-12-1730 min
Happy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp. 10 Find Your SparkleThe podcast has had a rebrand! From January 2025 it is now the Happy Thriving Mums podcast. This episode was recorded in it's original format of the Radiate Fitness Podcast! Enjoy!
In this episode Amanda talks about how Christmas can be the most wonderful time of the year but with so much going on, it can be overwhelming. She reminisces about Christmas traditions and suggests three ways that you can keep your sparkle throughout the festive season.
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Happy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp. 9 My Weekly Exercise RoutineThe podcast has had a rebrand! From January 2025 it is now the Happy Thriving Mums podcast. This episode was recorded in it's original format of the Radiate Fitness Podcast! Enjoy!
In this episode Amanda talks about her weekly exercise routine. How she structures her week and why she uses these particular workouts to help her feel strong mentally and physically. She also invites you to think about your relationship with exercise.
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2024-12-0330 min
Happy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp. 8 Find Your HappyThe podcast has had a rebrand! From January 2025 it is now the Happy Thriving Mums podcast. This episode was recorded in it's original format of the Radiate Fitness Podcast! Enjoy!
In this episode Amanda talks about happiness. What is it? What makes us happy and how can we have more happiness in our lives. She also talks about a rather questionable dance move that she threw herself into on a night out in Clapham!
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Happy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp.7 The Problem With DietsThe podcast has had a rebrand! From January 2025 it is now the Happy Thriving Mums podcast. This episode was recorded in it's original format of the Radiate Fitness Podcast! Enjoy!
In this episode Amanda talks about the problem with ‘diets’ and how nourishing our bodies effectively is hugely important to our health. She discusses what we actually need versus what we often eat and the contributing factors to the complexities of family meal times.
Amanda’s free Healthy Snack Swap Cheatsheet can be downloaded here: https://happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/sna...2024-11-1944 min
Happy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp.6 I'm going early on 'New Year's Resolutions'...The podcast has had a rebrand! From January 2025 it is now the Happy Thriving Mums podcast. This episode was recorded in it's original format of the Radiate Fitness Podcast! Enjoy!
In this episode Amanda talks about New Year’s resolutions. Yes, in November! She asks, are they worth it? Do we really adhere to them? Are there better things we can do to achieve goals and help improve our health and happiness? Spoiler alert- don’t wait until January, each day is a new start, make those changes now! Listen to find out how!
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Happy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp.5 The best exercise for busy mums.The podcast has had a rebrand! From January 2025 it is now the Happy Thriving Mums podcast. This episode was recorded in it's original format of the Radiate Fitness Podcast! Enjoy!
In this episode Amanda talks about several different types of training that you can do to help improve your fitness. She gives a whistlestop tour of each type and highlights the different benefits as well as discussing what the guidance is in relation to what we all should be doing to maintain good general health. Really, the most important thing to consider is what...2024-11-0531 min
Find Your Flow by Highland YogaYin Mentality, Boundaries, Physical Manifestations, and Self Care with Amanda RubinThis episode of the podcast, Reidy sits down with Highland Yoga teacher Amanda Rubin to explore her transformative journey through yoga that has been by difficult job and relationship transitions.Amanda shares how her introduction to yoga catalyzed her path of self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and effective communication. They dive into strategies for navigating newfound mental space, learning to rest, and how Amanda incorporates these principles into her vinyasa and yin classes. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on growth, mindfulness, and the power of self-care.Got questions or feedback? We'd love...2024-11-0442 min
Happy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp.4 Where do I begin?!The podcast has had a rebrand! From January 2025 it is now the Happy Thriving Mums podcast. This episode was recorded in it's original format of the Radiate Fitness Podcast! Enjoy!
In this episode…
Amanda talks about how challenging it can be when either returning to exercise after having children (or a break) or just beginning in the first place. She gives her take on the three things she would start with now and how difficult it can be to navigate the plethora of information available about what we ‘should’ be doing to improve our health and fit...2024-10-2931 min
Happy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp. 3 All the small thingsThe podcast has had a rebrand! From January 2025 it is now the Happy Thriving Mums podcast. This episode was recorded in it's original format of the Radiate Fitness Podcast! Enjoy!
In this episode Amanda talks through the idea that small changes can really help improve our health and happiness. Things don’t have to be complicated, time consuming or boring to have a huge impact on our mental and physical health. Amanda suggests different ways that you can make a difference and encourages you to reclaim 1% of your day, to help you thrive.
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Happy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp. 2 My five happiness essentialsThe podcast has had a rebrand! From January 2025 it is now the Happy Thriving Mums podcast. This episode was recorded in it's original format of the Radiate Fitness Podcast! Enjoy!
In this episode, Amanda talks about the five essential areas that underpin her work to help mums prioritise their own fitness, health and happiness and their importance to mental and physical health.
Her five essentials are: Physical activity, nutrition, habits, social connections and sources of happiness. This week Amanda considers their importance in our lives and over the coming weeks w...2024-10-1623 min
Happy Thriving Mums | Self Care tips and Inspiration for Health, Happiness and Fitness in MotherhoodEp. 1 Welcome to The Radiate Fitness PodcastThe podcast has had a rebrand! From January 2025 it is now the Happy Thriving Mums podcast. This episode was recorded in it's original format of the Radiate Fitness Podcast! Enjoy!
Welcome to episode 1!
Here Amanda introduces herself and why she is so passionate about trying to help as many women as possible improve their health and happiness. She talks about her background and the story of how she got to this point in her career.
As a busy mum herself, she knows only too well the cha...2024-10-1620 min
In The NorthIn The North - Episode 5Round 5 of the NBL1 North season is upon us, and Jon Guarna and Briana Goodchild are back to break down all the action in Episode 5 of the 'In The North' podcast. It's an all American guest line-up this week, as our hosts are joined by USC Rip City'sEric McAlister, and South West Metro Pirates' Amanda Johnson. The pair share their experiences playing in Europe, and how it compares to the US and Australia. Eric chats about his health issues, and the terrifying experience of collapsing on the court, while Amanda speaks about the demands of p...2021-06-1150 min
Ears Have EarsEHE 18.01.18 The NOW now Festival - MixtapeThe NOW now 2018 Mixtape by festival curator Clayton Thomas
For more information on the Now NOW festival head to nownow.net
Tracklist:
00:00 One Pitch: Birds for Distortion and Mouth Synthesiser; Sofia Jernberg
02:08 Hattifnattene; Propan, Ina Sagstuen/vokal, Natali Abrahamsen Garner/vokal
03:11 Live in Philadelphia; Mette Rasmussen solo saxophone
04:50 Sun il; Simon Barker solo percussion
06:58 Survivor; Sass Hound
09:51 Black is beautiful; Divide and Dissolve
14:35 Jacanda; Sten Sandell & Paal Nilssen-Love
18:17 Of Course; Jon Rose & Julia Reidy
21:53 (I x It)2; Amanda Stewart, voices and tape
22:39 Paroysm; NADIR, Ben Byrne & Alex White2018-01-3025 min