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Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenHypnobirthing with Georgie YeatesGeorgie is a Norland nanny and Claire was her tutor at college! Georgie has 15 years of childcare experience and is now a mum to two little ones. Georgie has a boy and a girl. She now runs hypnobirthing classes for parents to be. We spoke about: What hypnobirthing is. How Georgie came to train in hypnobirthing. Having a baby in lockdown. How your mind is the biggest inhibitor when it comes to birth and how hypnobirthing helps to still this. The fear, tension, pain cycle. Birth stories, how they can impact and how hypnobirthing can help. The impor...2025-06-1152 min
wo0 podThe Stories No One Tells: Carrie Bower on Exposing Domestic Abuse in Later Life"Older victims of domestic abuse are completely invisible." – Carrie BowerThis episode is a powerful and emotional conversation with Carrie Bower, a campaigner, podcaster and domestic abuse specialist working to raise visibility for older women experiencing abuse. Carrie is the founder of Visible Later Lives and the voice behind the Let’s Get Visible podcast. Together, we unpack the silencing of older women, the reality of abuse in later life, and what it really means to hold space for someone who has never felt safe enough to speak.Carrie’s stories will stop you in your t...2025-05-3045 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenWhy won’t my child listen to me?Do they ever listen?! From toddlers to teens - this episode covers it all! We spoke about: What we mean by truly listening. How it makes us feel when we aren’t listened to. Why it is that children might not listen? The concept of time for toddlers (and for teens!) - it just isn’t something they are aware of and how it needs to be learnt / re-learnt. How all children CAN suddenly listen (usually when you don’t want them to!)! Evolving parenting and how your approach changes along with your communication style as your children g...2025-05-2839 minwo0 podFrom Actuary to Artist: Artist Wendy Kriz Evans on Creative Reinvention and Taking Up Space"When that weight was lifted, I suddenly realised I just have all this energy and time now for myself… I just felt like I could do anything." - Wendy Kriz EvansWelcome back to wo0 pod, the unapologetic space where women refuse to be told what to wear or how to run their businesses. Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million - a movement that empowers women to say no to playing small and yes to showing up as their fullest, most fearless selves.In this episode, Wendy is...2025-05-2333 minwo0 podWhat the F*ck is Funfulness? Amy Polly on Mindfulness That Actually Works"We really need to break the mould of what we see as a mindfulness teacher." – Amy PollyWelcome back to wo0 pod, the unapologetic space where women refuse to be told what to wear or how to run their businesses. Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million—a movement born from rebellion and rooted in realness, to empower women to show up boldly and live without apology.In this episode, Wendy is joined by Amy Polly; mindfulness teacher, TEDx speaker, former firefighter, and proud founder of the Funfulness move...2025-05-1637 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenEmpowering young minds, with Grace OlsonTrigger warning – in today’s episode we discuss suicide, mental health struggles, cancer and depression with Grace. You might not feel up to listening to this episode right now – if not, please take care and come back when you feel ready. Grace is a therapist and best-selling author of children’s books, which are all based on Grace's therapy sheep who inspire her and those she helps. Grace’s aim is to spread messages of hope and positivity to children (aged 5-10) through her books; she wants to help them navigate complex emotions and help them to understand the...2025-05-1432 minwo0 podOn Wednesdays, We Smash the Patriarchy! Unpacking Male Allyship With Jeremy Stockdale"We know we've got to be assertive and tough and confident, but you don't want to be too assertive because it'll be called bossy. And you don't want to be too tough because then you'll be called a bitch." – Jeremy StockdaleWelcome back to wo0 pod, the unapologetic space where women refuse to be told what to wear or how to run their businesses. Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million—a movement designed to smash outdated norms, shift the narrative, and build a future where women own their space with...2025-05-0944 minwo0 podEmbracing Neurodiversity and Writing Like You F*ing Mean It with Vicky Quinn Fraser"You’re like a lemon pip — you hang around until it’s almost too late, and then you shoot out under high pressure." – Vicky Quinn FraserWelcome back to wo0 pod, the unapologetic space where women refuse to be told what to wear or how to run their businesses. Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million—a movement that empowers women to show up as their full, messy, brilliant selves.Today’s guest is the hilarious and unapologetically real Vicky Quinn Fraser: writer, author, book coach, and creative powerhouse b...2025-05-0240 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenJet Lag and Motion Sickness...the joys!The holidays are approaching, and we are talking about jet lag and motion sickness! We spoke about: The challenges of travelling with children. Jet lag / time differences – what jet lag is and how to prepare for it. Flight times / length – what's best? Routines when travelling. What to take that will help. Travel sickness and why we get it. Vehicle motion cues on the iphone / ipad! Check out our reel to set this up for your journey. Signs of motions sickness in children. ...2025-04-3051 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenExam stress! With Will Petty from Bonas MacFarlaneLouisa, our lovely listener, got in touch to ask us to record a podcast on how best to support children and young people who are preparing for exams and so here it is! We spoke with Will Petty from Bonas MacFarlane Education all about this. Will is so easy to listen to and had some fabulous stories and tips to help our young people manage exam stress.Will has been with Bonas MacFarlane since 2009, advising countless families from around the world on gaining places at leading UK independent schools. His expertise has been sought after by...2025-04-1649 minwo0 podBeing Full Of Ourselves: Sophie Lee on The Power of Self-Expression"If I’m not full of myself, then I’m empty. And emptiness is a very sad place to be as a human." – Sophie LeeWelcome back to wo0 pod, the unapologetic space where women refuse to be told what to wear or how to run their businesses. Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million—a movement created to empower women to take control, show up fully, and stop shrinking to make others comfortable.In this electrifying episode, Wendy is joined by the magnetic Sophie Lee—founder of Electric P...2025-04-0439 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenOnly children!Our lovely listener Jacqueline messaged us with the topic of only children as a podcast idea and here we are! We talked about: One and done – why more families are choosing to have just one child or more than one child. Only child stats from Canada - https://www.bbc.co.uk/worklife/article/20230110-only-child-or-siblings-one-and-done Becks and Rich initially just wanting one child (and ending up with twins!). Other reasons families might make the decision to only have 1 child. Claire – the reason everyone should only have 1 child 😉 An article about only children on BBC science - https://www.sc...2025-04-0233 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenAllergy anxieties with Davina SteelWe talked about: Davina’s background and how she came to write her book (details below) Davina’s own interest in allergies and her award-winning baking background! Whether we are seeing an increase in allergies in both adults and children and why this is. Parental anxieties around allergies and how to help with this. How it's important that children learn to advocate for themselves. How knowledge is key to help with parental anxiety around allergies and also to educate your child about their allergies. Allergy awareness when out and about and how trust in the restaurants etc is very import...2025-03-1938 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenNightmares and Night Terrors!We talked about: Whether we remember having any nightmares or night terrors (Becks had quite the pre-sleep routine!) Claire’s dreams (poor James!!) The differences between nightmare and night terrors and what happens Why someone might have a night terror and why you shouldn’t wake them up Nightmares (what these look like and when they happen) and vivid dreams (Claire’s dad calling the cows in for example!!) When you would get night terrors checked by the GP Things you can do to help prevent nightmares / night terrors How nightmares can be caused by trauma When to talk with your...2025-03-0532 minwo0 podHow Women Can Get Promoted and Paid What They Deserve – Career Coach Jo Phillips on Confidence, Pay Gaps, and Leadership"We’ve been told what to wear for hundreds of years. At some point, this has to stop." – Jo PhillipsWelcome to the first-ever episode of the wo0 pod! Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million—a movement dedicated to empowering women to own their space unapologetically, both in business and life.Kicking this epic new podcast off we’re joined by Jo Phillips, coach, speaker, and founder of The Woman Behind The Women. Jo is on a mission to help women break through barriers, demand their worth, and step...2025-02-2842 minwo0 podDressing for Yourself and Using It to Your Advantage with Business Strategist Sara Marshall"I don’t conform to the patriarchy—I challenge it. And I do it in heels." – Sarah MarshallWelcome back to ‘Don’t f**king tell me what to wear or how to run my business’ on the wo0 pod. Hosted by Wendy Gannon (aka wo0), this podcast is part of Female Five Million—a movement dedicated to empowering women to own their space unapologetically, both in business and life.In this episode, Wendy is joined by Sara Marshall, a powerhouse strategy advisor who helps businesses of all sizes build growth strategies that actually work. Sara shares he...2025-02-2831 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenPost-natal Depression with Laura Canty, author of ‘Something to live for’**In this episode we discuss suicide and depression - if these are tricky subjects for you then please do look after yourself and maybe skip today's episode or listen when you feel ready.** This episode with Laura is very emotional and insightful one, with moments of humour - we hope you enjoy it. We spoke with Laura about:Her situation now as a single mum with 2 children, sharing their care with her ex-husband. What happened when Laura became pregnant with Arthur, the birth (by c-section) and coming home. The moment she decided she didn’t want to le...2025-02-1959 min
Psychologically Speaking with Leila AingeWhy Self-Love Isn’t About ‘Bouncing Back’ or ‘Fixing’ Yourself"Transformation stories are everywhere—before-and-afters, glow-ups, success arcs. But what if real self-love isn’t about reinventing yourself—but about being present where you are, without pressure?This episode unpacks how social media, self-help culture, and gendered resilience narratives push us toward self-optimization at the cost of self-acceptance. We explore the psychology of storytelling (McAdams, 2001), the feminist critique of the "bounce-backable woman" (Gill & Orgad, 2018), and why emotional smoothing shapes how we retell our past.If you’re ready to stop waiting for the ‘perfect’ story and start sharing where you are, this one’s for you.Con...2025-02-1412 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenGetting ready for weaning!This episode is for parents and carers who are thinking about starting weaning. We talked about: When you should start weaning and the guidelines for this. What weaning is. The signs to look for to know if your baby is ready to start weaning. The fact that sleep changes and that this is more likely to be a 4 month sleep regression than that they are hungry and need to be weaned. What to start children on (baby rice is not necessarily the right answer!) and the different methods that can be followed to start weaning. Choking and the associ...2025-02-0545 min
The Journal with Lucy SpicerHow Breathwork Transformed My Life with Jamie ClementsIn this deeply raw and honest episode, Lucy sits down with the incredible Jamie, a leading Breathwork expert and Founder of The Breath Space, to explore some of life’s biggest questions: Who are we? Why are we here? What is the meaning of life?Together, we dive into the spiritual realm while demystifying the buzzword that is breathwork. Jamie shares how, when used intentionally, breathwork can be a truly transformative tool to help you find stillness, deepen self-connection, and even access altered states of consciousness.If you've ever been curious about breathwork or wondered ho...2025-01-261h 15Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenTeaching children about money! With Louise Hill, Founder of GoHenryWe started by speaking to Louise all about her background including extensive experience in E-Commerce and the moment GoHenry came to be (she blames her kids who clicked rather alot on iPod downloads!)! We also talked about: GoHenry’s founding aim to increase confidence to use and understand money in what was an increasingly cashless environment. What GoHenry is and how it works. How GoHenry helps with financial education with their ‘money missions’ on the App Where the name GoHenry came from (such a lovely story!). How to help children learn about the concepts of money from a young...2025-01-2241 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenHow to spend quality time with your kids!We chatted about: What spending quality time with your children means (Becks googled it!) The fact that it doesn’t need to be endless amounts of time and that quality not quantity is what counts. How quality time is different for everyone, but that in the main though it is 1:1 interaction and communication, no phones or devices, just being focussed on each other. How quality time doesn't have to be something specific like a board game, it can be just doing something with your children and chatting with them as you do it. You don’t even have to be cre...2025-01-0833 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerCaring for My Husband's Mental Health with Chloe Lloyd, wife of Union J's Josh CuthbertIn this week’s episode of The Journal, Lucy is joined by model, content creator and host of The Muse Podcast, Chloe Lloyd. In light of the recent and heartbreaking passing of Liam Payne, this topic seems even more essential to be open and honest about... 'How Does The Partner Cope?'Chloe bravely opens up about her own experience of supporting her Husband, Josh Cuthbert from boyband Union J, through a period of debilitating mental health challenges, alongside navigating the physical and emotional restrictions of living in lockdown amidst a global pandemic. Ch...2024-12-1551 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenGender, Clothing and individuality with Elizabeth BrunnerElizabeth joined us from San Francisco – she is founder of Stereotype Kids which was set up because her Boy / Girl twins didn’t want to be restricted to wearing their own clothes and wanted to wear each others. We chatted about: Why Elizabeth feels it’s important to challenge traditional views on boys and girls clothing and to allow the children to dress for joy rather than what they ‘should’ be wearing’. Friends and family reactions to the children wearing clothes that they didn’t think they should be. ‘Dressing is expressing’ - how this is where Elizabeth wants...2024-11-2743 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenToo much to do? Here’s how to cope... with Safia Rana-JaswalSafia told us all about her company The Mum Hub which she founded in Lockdown, her family and what else she has done and is doing in her career. We also discussed: Time management for parents and the common things parents experience for example feeling they are having to be in too many places at once! Having a to do list / a priority list and putting things on paper. E.g. what are the top 3 things that I have to focus on? Planning and not feeling like you have to ‘do it all’. Lowering expectations of yourself. Walking pads! Som...2024-11-1346 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenI’m scared!In the week leading of Halloween you might find that your little ones are feeling more scared than usual. But regardless of this, children can be scared of lots of things and this is the subject of this episode!We chatted about:Halloween and how we never really ‘did’ Halloween when we were little and how much it has ramped up in recent years. What we were scared of when we were little (well mainly Becks!). How every child is individual in terms of what they are / aren’t scared of – some children will LOVE being scared by...2024-10-3041 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerHow Two University Friends turned Rixo into a Global Fashion Brand, with co-founder Henrietta RixIn this episode, Henrietta shares an inspiring, uplifting & hilarious insight into how this iconic British brand came to be. From the VERY humble beginnings of a uni flat living room in West London, to the bright lights of NYC. This is a real feel good story of how two best friends from fashion school made their ultimate dreams come true! Henrietta opens up about the brands unique approach to marketing, the importance of community, and how her & co-founder Orlagh's positive approach to challenges has underpinned Rixo's global success. Rixo isn't just a cool girl clothing...2024-10-2742 minwo0 podDon't f**king tell me what to wear or how to run my business - a brand new podcast coming soon!Meet Wendy Gannon, aka 'wo0'— professional photographer and fierce advocate for women’s empowerment. This bold first series, "Don't F**king Tell Me What to Wear or How to Run My Business," was born out of Wendy's viral LinkedIn post calling out sexist comments about how women in business should dress. What started as a powerful response to patriarchy has evolved into a movement featuring a studio shoot celebrating women and what they wear to work, a coffee table book, a 2025 photography exhibition, and now this unapologetic podcast.In this intro episode, Wendy explains how the proj...2024-10-1806 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenLove the skin you are in – with Molly ForbesMolly is founder of The Body Happy Organisation and author of ‘Every Body’ and ‘Body Happy Kids’ We spoke to Molly about: Her background as a journalist and why she decided to focus on researching and promoting Body Confidence for children (and adults). Diet culture around children and becoming aware of all the things they are watching and absorbing all the time. Teaching children to value, respect and give dignity to everyone regardless of what they look like. Body diversity, discrimination and poor body image. Weight stigma and weight bias and how this can affect people throughout their...2024-10-161h 00The Journal with Lucy SpicerHow Pilates Unlocked My Dream Life with Bryony DeeryIn this episode Lucy is joined by renowned UK Pilates trainer, founder of the health and fitness app Pilates by Bryony and all-round wellness entrepreneur, Bryony Deery. Bryony shares the exact tools she used during one of her darkest times to completely turn her life around. Despite now enjoying the viral business and lifestyle of her dreams, these tools & daily rituals are still essential in helping her live her very best life.From Molly Mae attending her retreat in Ibiza this summer, to recently joining the Wellbeing Team at Dior - Bryony is the CEO o...2024-09-2239 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenHugging and showing affectionAre you a hugger? Becks is, Claire isn’t (she just doesn’t feel the need all the time!)! We spoke about: Our own experiences with hugging and showing affection. How to approach situations with children and hugging – should it be an expectation that your child hugs people? If not, what should you do? Having conversations with people about the fact your child can say no they don’t want a hug and when to do it. Kissing little ones and reasons we don’t kiss newborn babies (or you could kiss their feet!). Teaching children l...2024-09-1836 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerPilates by BryonyLucy chats with Bryony Deery of Pilates by Bryony Connect with Lucy on Instagram @lucyspicer_This podcast is produced by Decibelle Creative2024-09-1538 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenBaby wearing, fitness and more! With Vern Hill, CarifitThis episode was so much fun! Vern joined us from Carifit, the original baby wearing fitness programme. Cari stands for Cardio and resistance intervals and when he started the classes for new mums Vern used to wear the babies while the parents worked out - he had a light bulb moment that parents could wear their own babies to work out and it went from there! We talked about: How from small beginnings the Carifit classes grew and then the baby carrier was born. (Shout out to Hannah Lowry who was one of the first mums to...2024-09-041h 05The Journal with Lucy SpicerHow to Confidently Speak Up: From Asking for a Payrise to Setting Boundaries with Amira MansourOn this week’s episode of The Journal, Lucy is joined by Amira - The Communication Expert. Both Lucy and Amira know first-hand from their 1:1 work with clients that communicating confidently in the workplace can be a real challenge.If you are in the corporate world and there are conversations that you're avoiding having out of fear - whether you’re wanting a promotion, a pay rise or to resolve difficulties at work - you need to listen to this episode.Topics:-What the common fears are stopping you from ‘speaking up’ at work2024-09-011h 06Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenBirthdays!July going into August is a month of birthdays and celebrations for us – starting with our business birthday at the end of July, Becks’s dog Olive’s birthday on 1st August (!), then Becks and her twins (all on the same day!), Claire’s birthday exactly a week after and then Becks’s husband at the end of August! So, we thought that this was the ideal time to look at birthdays, presents, parties and everything that goes along with it! We spoke about: Why birthdays are Becks’s very favourite thing! Baby’s first birthdays (they don’t know...2024-08-2142 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerHow I Built NEOM with Co-Founder, Nicola ElliottIn this episode, Lucy is joined by Nicola Elliott, the co-founder of NEOM Organics.Nicola shares her own journey with mental health, and how the anxiety she experienced living such a fast-paced life led to her quitting her job as a high-flying magazine editor to retrain in aromatherapy.Lucy unpacks the full story (not just the highlights) behind the creation of NEOM. From experimenting with products in her bathroom in Islington, to becoming the Co-Founder of one of the leading wellbeing brands in the UKThis episode feels like an exclusive business & mindset...2024-08-1159 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenCo-Parenting - With Sarah Kamoto, Unshakeable Co-ParentingCo-parenting mentor Sarah joined us from Australia for the podcast! She specialises in supporting (mainly) women and their children when relationships break down. We talked about: The importance of putting children first, but how difficult it is when your co-parent isn't on the same page as you in terms of their approach. How Sarah started working in the field having had her own traumatic personal experience and being a co-parent herself. How Sarah coaches parents to regain their confidence and ‘step into their power’. Sarah’s recommendations for effective communication when co-parenting along with what parallel parenting l...2024-08-0741 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerMotherhood, Burnout and The Power of a Positive Mindset with Tessa KellyWe are BACK for Season 2! In this episode Lucy is joined by entrepreneur, author and social media sensation Tessa Kelly formerly known as London Paleo Girl. With 100 thousand followers and a forever-growing online community, Tessa shares the reality (not just the highlights) of motherhood. Lucy deep dives into Tessa's journey through motherhood, her experience of burnout and the defining moment that gave her permission to start prioritising herself - which ultimately turned everything around. Tessa is a source of positive energy and inspiration, during our conversation she shares the tools and strategies that helped her to develop a...2024-07-2849 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenNatural Born Parents? With Janine CoombesJanine is mum of 2 children, who are now 10 and 12. She runs her own business helping coaches and consultants with their marketing and sales. We spoke to Janine about: Whether there is such a thing as a natural born parent and Janine’s feelings on this. The stress of getting children out of the house - mum guilt and shouting at children! How taking an online parenting course when the children were around 2 and 4 changed things for Janine. ‘Feeling maternal’ - the expectation that everything should come naturally to parents and how we haven’t replaced the ‘village’ that he...2024-07-2439 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenGlobal Development Delay with Kelly WestFounder of Onle Networking (an online business network) Kelly West, talked to us about her daughter Kennedy (16) who has global development delay (she has a cognitive age of 2-3) as well as about her business which she founded 5 years ago with her husband and her older daughter. We discussed: How they love people which is why the business was founded (Kelly met her husband at networking!) All about Kennedy the signs the family first saw in her and the challenges the family had and still face especially with the lack of support the family have received. The experie...2024-07-1045 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenSetting up and running a small business (with Children!) with Rebecca NewenhamRebecca started her business when her children were quite young (the youngest was starting school) and she wanted to ‘find her thing’. We chatted about: Rebecca's background – she set up an outsourcing agency ‘Get Ahead’ in 2010 working with companies to provide Virtual Assistants (VAs). Having an open mind and a confidence to see where things go and how setting up a business feels like nurturing another child! Balancing having a family and young children when setting up a business and how Rebecca managed it. The challenges Rebecca faced along the way, how she tackled them and the impact this...2024-06-2636 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerThe Journal is going LIVE & you're invited!To celebrate the HUGE success of Season 1 and to get you warmed up for the incredible guest episodes we have planned for Season two, we are bringing the magic of The Journal with Lucy Spicer podcast to life!If you're feeling dissatisfied with your day to day, stuck in a rut and lacking the motivation to make your dream life a reality, this is the event you've been waiting for.Picture this: an empowering, high vibe evening combining inspiring conversation, wellness and self development in a way you haven't experienced before. The best part? You...2024-06-1702 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenFamily Law and Divorce - with Cate MaguireCate is a Senior Associate at Kingsley Napley and spoke to us about what’s involved when parents divorce. We covered: The 3 strands to a divorce – the divorce itself, the finances, the children. No fault divorce and what it is / what it means. What happens when courts get involved in terms of making an order about how the children spend their time between parents and whether there is any flexibility. Particular patterns of how to share the care of children that Cate would recommend to parents. How long the divorce process can take particularly when children are involved...2024-06-1253 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenWhat is Occupational Therapy? With Laura RuzzanoLaura was born and raised in Southern California and has been in London since 2021. She is the daughter of an Occupational Therapist (OT) and now runs a private practice – Kid Kind Collective and works with children as a Paediatric OT. We spoke about: What an OT actually does (Becks had no idea!) and why they do what they do in terms of outcomes for the children. How OTs help people be adaptive with how they get to the end goal. All about sensory processing – what this means and how an OT can help as a ‘sensory detective’...2024-05-2937 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenEmpty NestingThis is a topic close to Becks’s heart as she starts to prepare for both of her children leaving home for university. One of Becks’s friends asked us to record this episode – so here you are! We spoke about: How it’s a different milestone to going to childcare / school for the first time. The social media phenomenon of making the most of ‘18 summers with your children’...what we think! The feelings and emotions that you have and the stages that you go through when your child/ren leave home. How Claire felt sad for her parents wh...2024-05-1536 min
Psychologically Speaking with Leila AingeUltra Visibility: What it Means for Black Women in Online Spaces with Collette PhilipIn this episode I'm joined by Collette Philip who runs multi award-winning anti-racist brand and strategy consultancy, Brand By Me. Brand by Me help organisations harness the power of brand strategy to embed anti-racism, drive equity and tackle injustice. In the first half of the podcast we hear from Collette about social justice, social responsibility through the work of her consultancy, we discuss what this means for small and micro businesses and Collette leads by example sharing how she's audited her own consultancy which is now in it's eighth year, and how you can do the same. ...2024-05-1155 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenBeing a Surrogate, with Meriel BernalPlease note that Meriel was a surrogate in the US and rules in each country are very different – to find out more about surrogacy rules in the UK you can find them here and more information on surrogacy in the UK here. Meriel is a three times surrogate from the United States. She was blessed to help two families achieve the dream of completing their families through surrogacy. She currently works for an agency as a surrogacy journey coordinator, where she is passionate about helping to create families and supporting other women who wish to embark on the...2024-05-0145 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenDonor Conception with Becky and Hayley from Paths to Parent HubWe spoke to Hayley and Becky from Paths to Parent Hub. We first came across Paths to Parent Hub when we listened to their podcast following a recommendation from a friend. We started with Hayley and Becky sharing their own stories with us. Hayley is a donor conceived person herself and is also a parent of twins through sperm donation. Becky was diagnosed with early menopause at 28 – she and her husband did 5 rounds of IVF and then decided to use an egg donor to have her 3 children. Both Hayley and Becky shared their stories on the internet and...2024-04-1750 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenStay at home dad with Lee LinternLee is Becks’s ‘Boxing trainer’ - (well kind of 😉!) and a personal trainer (to real boxers!). He is also a stay-at-home dad looking after his little girl Beaux which started when she was 3 months old. We talked to Lee about: As a couple how Lee and his wife came to the decision that Lee would be the main carer and how he felt about it. The reaction from friends and family to Lee staying at home with his little one. How he and his wife prepared for parenthood (reading blogs, books, listening to podcasts (ours) and talking t...2024-04-0330 min
Psychologically Speaking with Leila AingeImposter through the lens of Intersectionality with Liana FrickerIntersectionality and the Imposter Experience: Unpacking Identity with Liana FrickerIn this weeks psychologically speaking episode with Liana Fricker we discuss one of the thoughts that sat behind being visible and holding back for my participants 'what if I'm wrong?' I loved having Liana on as a guest, a self-proclaimed imposter atheist, our conversation touches on intersectionality and we use the topic of sustainability to unravel what happens when we start talking about complex stuff. Liana also talks about ADHD, self sabotage, emotional intelligence (EQ), and we explore insecurity, empowerment and attribution...2024-04-0145 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in Between‘Routines and us’ with Susie AmyYou probably already know Susie Amy – perhaps from Footballer’s Wives or maybe from Hollyoaks or as a stage actress (we recently saw her in Fatal Attraction). We do too, but we are also lucky to know Susie via a mutual friend who gave her a gift of some time with Claire when her first baby was born. Susie didn’t feel for a while that she was ready to use this gift straight away – she felt instead that her baby didn’t like / need sleep and was just a bit different! When Claire spent some time with Susie and her fam...2024-03-2036 min
Psychologically Speaking with Leila AingeI miss her, I miss me? imposter in midlife with Menopause Expert Emma ThomasI miss her, I miss me? imposter in midlife with Menopause Expert Emma ThomasIn this episode of psychologically speaking, we get curious about the intersection of imposter experiences and middle age, particularly as they relate to the menopause transition. Emma Thomas, host of the Middling Along podcast and an expert in managing menopause, joins Leila to explore the complexities of this life stage and the poignant sense of loss that can accompany middle age and its impact on self-comparison. Emma also provides clarity on the nuances between perimenopause and menopause. As always, Leila is...2024-03-1645 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenCalling all parents - Have you written a will?If not, you must listen to this podcast! We spoke to Bik-ki Wong and Helen Thompson who are both partners at Myerson solicitors Bik-ki is responsible for wills, trust and probate and Helen heads up the department that looks after contesting wills. We talked to Bik-ki about: What happens if you don’t write a will? Doesn’t it just go to my husband / wife? Not necessarily, Bik-ki explained. And what happens if you aren’t married? How many people we know who don’t have a will and don’t want to think about i...2024-03-061h 12
Psychologically Speaking with Leila AingeCompetition and Comparison with Lucy WernerCompetition & Comparison with Lucy WernerLucy Werner, writer and the self-promotion expert behind Hypeyourself.com, joins Leila from her home in France - avec baby on lap - to share her insights and reflections.Lucy talks about navigating the online world, where the lines between inspiration and imitation blur, and how she counters the pull of negative patterns by focusing on her distinctiveness. She emphasises the power of authenticity and personal brand uniqueness, which reassuringly cannot be quite so easily replicated by others as brand colours and copy often can.Leila and Lucy...2024-03-0337 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenKatherine Ryan – Potty Training and Parenting!Violet (Katherine’s eldest daughter) was fully out of nappies by 10 / 11 months, but how did she do it?! Katherine shares all with us in this funny, insightful and informative episode! Amongst all the talk of poo and pee, we chatted with Katherine about... The potty training approach Katherine has used –often referred to as elimination communication. She told us how she has used this approach with all of her children by having a consistent routine, watching their faces for signs, offering the potty several times a day and gradually transitioning the children out of nappies. The key she...2024-02-2047 min
Psychologically Speaking with Leila AingeOwning Your Authenticity and Making a Splash with Helen HillOwning Your Authenticity and Making a Splash. With Guest Helen Hill You’re going to want to *dive in* to today’s episode of Psychologically Speaking…Leila chats to Helen Hill, the vibrant founder of Unlikely Genius and co-founder of Be the Future. Helen shares her journey from self-conscious business owner to a mermaid on national television (as you do!) Leila and Helen delve into how donning a 13-foot mermaid tail of reclaimed plastic for a BBC News appearance transformed Helen's self-perception and business trajectory, leading to a powerful discussion on the psychological impact of clothin...2024-02-1923 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerBuilding a Successful Business From My Childhood Bedroom with Lucy SpicerIn this exclusive solo episode of The Journal with Lucy Spicer, Lucy shares her very own story of the real and raw experiences, both personally and professionally that got her where she is today. Responding to questions from listeners, this interview offers a rare and intimate look into Lucy's past as she shares her personal struggles with OCD as a child, and the toxic school environment that broke her self-esteem.Lucy recounts the pivotal breakdown that led to her courageous leap from working in the NHS into the uncertain world of entrepreneurship, and how she t...2024-02-181h 03Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenRough and Tumble Play!There are lots of different ways for children to play, but one of the elements of play is rough and tumble – but what is it? We spoke about: What is involved in rough and tumble play? Respecting when your little one wants to stop and establishing rules / boundaries for when children are playing rough and tumble together and how to do this (perhaps have a word - possibly “Flamingo” or maybe even “sausages” 😉!!). Sharing these rules with others who might want to do rough and tumble play with your children. Understanding their own bodies and their own limits (and rec...2024-02-0630 min
Psychologically Speaking with Leila AingeDress for You, Not the Doubt: The Psychology of Fashion. With Guest Samantha HarmanOwn the Digital RoomStyle coach Samantha Harman joins Leila for a candid, empowering discussion on looking good and feeling confident. Samantha shares her experiences of impostor phenomenon, from using fashion as armour in her early journalism career to now helping ambitious women style their way to self-assurance. Leila provides insights from her own fascinating research on how entrepreneurs grapple with feeling like frauds. This episode offers a thoughtful perspective on using clothing as a vehicle to owning your worth and finding your inner confidence. A must-listen for anyone seeking to feel as bold as they look.2024-02-0447 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerGoing Sober and Rediscovering Myself with Steph Elswood**Trigger Warning** This episode references themes including eating disorders.On this episode of The Journal with Lucy Spicer, renowned wellness entrepreneur Steph Elswood opens up about her story of becoming sober, the positive impacts this had on her mental health, and the incredible journey she has been on ever since.From the dark depths of battling with an eating disorder, to becoming an icon in the wellness space and a champion for female empowerment, Steph's story is one of true personal transformation and growth. Steph shares how her decision to go s...2024-02-041h 10Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenHittingHitting (and any of that type of ‘inappropriate’ behaviour) can be difficult whichever side you are on – either the parent of the child who is hitting or the one who has been hit. We chatted about: Why Children (and some adults) do this! Emotions and how they affect children’s behaviour. Cause and effect – ‘if I do this what happens’. How children are attention needing and that this can drive their behaviour. Children laughing when they’ve hit you...and why?? How to respond when a child hits. Looking for triggers and pre-empting when it might happen. Working together...2024-01-2336 min
Psychologically Speaking with Leila AingeDon’t Fake It, Make It Safe. Fostering a Culture of Trust, with Guests Christina Clark & Laura StearnLeila Ainge delves into the digital rooms where women entrepreneurs lurk, to discuss the relationship between impostor phenomenon and psychological safety. With the insight and expertise of Christina Clark and Laura Stearn from Workculturati, this conversation unravels the benefits of lurking behaviour, visibility pressures, comparison traps, and the elusive promise of level playing fields in online communities.Uncover the three core themes identified in Leila's research and join the conversation as Christina and Laura lend their expertise on psychological safety, DEI, and the cultivation of online environments which foster vibrant, equitable communities.This episode is...2024-01-2138 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerHow my trauma became my super power, with Devika Wood**Trigger Warning** This episode references themes including suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault, and eating disorders.For this truly inspiring episode, I was joined by Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneur, face of United Nations campaign against domestic violence, and Founder of women's mental health community platform, I Am Arla, Devika Wood. In her entry, Devika shares how years of trauma ultimately became her superpower, and how, in loving and caring for others she found the strength to survive. Devika's story is a powerful reminder that you never know what is going on behind the s...2024-01-211h 07
Psychologically Speaking with Leila AingeBehind the "Imposter" Label: Unmasking the Systemic Roots of Self-DoubtUnmasking the "Imposter": Why Self-Doubt Isn't Your Fault, It's the System'sForget "syndrome," psychologist Leila Ainge is calling imposter feelings what they truly are: a pervasive phenomenon fueled by the digital age. Leila's groundbreaking research, featuring interviews with successful entrepreneurs, reveals the surprising culprits behind your self-doubt – online comparisons, relentless competition, and the pressure of constant visibility.Dive deep with Leila, as she empowers you to recognize these external forces for what they are: the fuel for your inner critic. This insightful opening episode of Psychologically Speaking is a breath of fresh air for anyone wh...2024-01-1511 minPsychologically Speaking with Leila AingeWho's watching? Imagined audiences and the imposter experienceIn the Age of Visibility, Who's Really Watching? Examining Imagined Audiences and Imposter Feelings in Online Entrepreneurship (Psychologically Speaking)This episode delves into the digital landscape, where imposter feelings aren't mere shadows, but thriving companions for online entrepreneurs, particularly women. Join psychologist Leila Ainge as she unpacks the concept of "context collapse" and its profound impact on their success.Through insightful examples from her research (shared anonymously, of course!), Leila reveals the hidden anxieties and coping strategies used by these online business owners. Explore the powerful role of language in navigating the challenges of visibility...2024-01-1517 minNewborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenGrandparents and childcare...Managing the dynamic and using grandparents for childcare More and more we are using grandparents to help care for our children, but what do we need to think about? This episode goes into it all, the plusses, the minuses and how to approach it. Some stats – ever wondered how many of us use grandparents for childcare? Things to think about when asking grandparents if they can help with childcare – how it can really change the dynamic. “Well I raised you OK didn’t I? You’re OK...”. How to get your own parents up to speed (and on board) with...2024-01-0935 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerHow to Manage Anxiety with Rachael AdamsIn this week's special episode, Lucy is joined by the LSP's very own resident BACP-accredited Psychotherapist, CBT Therapist, and Psychological Coach Rachael Adams.In this entry, they take a deep dive into the topic of anxiety. Rachael explains why, in this day in age, we are more susceptible than ever to experiencing anxious thoughts and feelings.Together, Lucy and Rachael share their clinical insight from working with 1000's of clients with anxiety and real-life session analogies to help you better understand the psych-education behind what anxiety is, how you can spot key signs and symptoms...2023-12-2839 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerHow to Manage Losing Friends with Jess SheppardMost of us grow up thinking that the friends we make when we are younger will remain our friends for life, but what happens when these relationships start to change and we drift apart? Why can friendship ‘break ups’ feel as hard as romantic ones, and how do we find the confidence to make new friends as we get older? This week your ‘internet bestie’, content creator and host of the Good Vibes Club Podcast Jess Sheppard joins Lucy and shares her first-hand experience of navigating the world of losing, making, and maintaining friendships, along with tips and trick...2023-12-1041 minPsychologically Speaking with Leila AingePsychologically Speaking - TrailerWhat's Psychologically Speaking all about?In this captivating trailer for her new podcast Psychologically Speaking, meet psychologist Leila Ainge. Leila provides a tantalising preview of her own ground-breaking research on impostor phenomenon. Drawing on fascinating insights from entrepreneurs, Leila is on a mission to revolutionise our understanding of feeling like a fraud. From busting myths to uncovering surprising upsides, Psychologically Speaking promises jargon-free deep dives into the nuances of Leila's favourite thing: the fascinating world of human behaviour. Follow Psychologically Speaking and join Leila and her guests to learn how you can harness...2023-12-0803 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerHow to Manifest The Life You Want with Becki RabinYour late 20’s and 30’s are a time where engagements, first homes, and pregnancy announcements are cropping up all over your social media. The pressure of what you ‘should’ be doing can leave you feeling behind in life and worried that the things you want are never going to happen for you. In this inspiring (and spicy) episode, Becki shares her journey of being known as ‘single Becki’ for 8 years, to finding the loving partner she desired in the most unexpected way. Becki shares with you the principles of manifestation from her own book, explaining the common mistakes we m...2023-11-261h 09The Journal with Lucy SpicerBecoming Em The Nutritionist with Emily EnglishTrigger Warning: This episode contains references to eating disorders.For this episode Lucy is joined by none other than nutritionist icon Emily English, or as you may know her, Em The Nutritionist. Emily and her infamous recipes have truly taken the social media world by storm! Her renowned strapline, 'food you want to eat, designed by a nutritionist' perfectly encapsulates her approach to nutrition, creatively blending methods rooted in scientific evidence, with all the sexy stuff that makes you feel good!In this episode, Emily shares a very real and raw insight into her own experience with an...2023-11-1251 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerThe Secret to Being Confident with Valetina Marzola'Standing out is the new fitting in'The Secret to Being Confident with Valetina MarzolaIn this episode of The Journal, Lucy welcomes Valentina, a personal development coach, speaker, thought leader, and advocate of limitless living. Valentina delves deep into the theme of unshakable confidence, offering insight into her remarkable journey of self-discovery and reinvention. She shares the life-changing moments, including overcoming her panic disorder, that led her to celebrating her multifaceted identity, creating a life truly authentic to her and free of other people's expectations of who she should be. If you w...2023-10-2947 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerHow Sessions with Lucy Changed My Life with Nadia AnyaOn this episode of The Journal, Lucy is joined by renowned Content Creator and YouTuber Nadia Anya, who shares her story of how 1:1 session with Lucy changed her life.If you have been thinking about working with Lucy, or want to know more about Nadia's journey in a way she's never shared before, this episode is for you! Download the journaling prompts for this episode here or find them via Lucy's website The Journal Podcast — Lucy Spicer Follow Nadia on Instgram @nadianya__ & You Tube https://www.youtube.com/@NadiaAnyaConnect with Lucy...2023-10-1530 minThe Journal with Lucy SpicerThe Journal - Teaser TrailerMeet accredited psychological coach Lucy Spicer, founder of The Lucy Spicer Practice, the home of trusted coaches and therapists helping you to become the master of your mind.Find out what to expect from The Journal, your go-to podcast for empowering conversations, giving you the practical tools, knowledge, and motivation to transform your own lifeLearn from Lucy's inspiring guests - find out how they turned moments of darkness into opportunities for growth, and how you can, too. Come and find Lucy on instagram: @lucyspicer_ and find out more about how you can...2023-08-2104 min
Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenSeparation AnxietyWhat do you do if ‘well meaning’ friends and family tell you that your little one just needs to ‘get on with it’ when all they want to do is be with you? This is the challenge Claire puts to Becks - in response she talks about what it was like when her own children were little and how she might approach this phase differently given what she knows now. They also talk about: How separation anxiety is a normal phase of development Why children have separation anxiety (an explanation of people / object perman...2022-04-1236 min
Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenBiting – Ouch!In ‘Challenge Becks’ Claire asks what Becks would do if she had a child who was biting other children at nursery – but does she know what to do? (Is she really the Karate Kid ;-)?!) They also talk about:Biting being a normal and natural behaviour which is really common in pre-school (and sometimes older) children. What the triggers for biting might be and the fact that children don’t always understand (or even know!) what they are doing. The best way to respond when your child bites another child or adult (...or you!). Ways to support your...2022-03-2929 min
Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenTalking about bereavement with childrenOnce again we start this episode with a ‘Challenge Becks’ - What would she do if she was on a walk with children and came across an animal which had died? They also talk about: How both Claire and Becks’s upbringings were in environments where their parent’s jobs meant they were very open in terms of life and death and how this has influenced their own outlooks on death and bereavement. The importance of being open with children about death and what can happen if we aren’t. The fact that died, dead and dying are tough words to...2022-03-1547 min
Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenEarly Risers!For Challenge Becks in this episode Claire tasks Becks with a scenario where she has a 14 month old that wakes at 5am – Becks has lots of experience of early risers with her own children but 14 years on what would she do now? They also discuss: How early is early?! Why children wake up early including a checklist of things to look for. Whether it’s OK to have a lie in for your little ones at the weekend if they choose to sleep in? If we should expect all children to sleep 7-7 regardless of their age and s...2022-03-0130 min
Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenNanny Life!This episode is for nannies, nanny employers, people thinking about being a nanny or a nanny employer and anyone who is just fascinated by the world of nannying! Claire and Becks discuss: Finding the right job, or the right nanny – it's a bit like dating! How working as a nanny (or employing a nanny) is so different to childcare in a nursery or childminder setting (you may see each other in your PJs for a start!). Whether you really do need to be on the same page as your employer when it comes...2022-02-1548 min
Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenIntroducing a new baby to siblingsIn this episode Claire and Becks cover: Bump to baby – this is a HUGE concept and one which little ones can find very hard to comprehend! They discuss how to help them with this concept and what to do around a child who doesn’t show much interest at all! The questions around bringing a new baby home when you have other little people to consider – should you buy a present from baby? What do you do about the baby’s room? How far in advance do you need to make changes before baby arrives? And more! What happens on t...2022-02-0138 min
Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenParenting teens!There is no challenge Becks for this episode – as a teenage parent of two 15 year olds, there is enough to talk about! Claire and Becks explore: How things change when your children become teenagers in terms of your ‘control’ over their lives – becoming a ‘Consultant’ rather than a ‘Manager’. Why your relationship with a teenager is in some ways very similar to the relationship you had with them as toddlers – this is all about brain development and helping them to learn life skills. What it’s like being a teenager (especially now!) and some of the challenges they face in...2022-01-1854 min
Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenWhy we cry…First of all, how does Becks respond to Claire’s Challenge Becks (and is she a crier..? - still up for debate actually ;-)) They also discuss: Why crying is actually a good thing (for so many reasons!) Why and how we tend to always link crying to something negative, when actually there are so many positive things associated with it (and we also cry happy tears!). How to respond when a child is crying and whether we should show our children that we cry too. What we are teaching our children in the way we respond to their cries...2022-01-0440 min
Unprecedented Womxn009 Leila Ainge: Business Psychology and staying curiousThis is a meaty discussion starting from the beginning of Leila’s career, from her last-minute decision to change her plans of becoming a teacher in favour of a Business and IT course. Wangling her way onto a graduate program in her first job after completing her HND Leila went on to carve out a niche for herself as the go-to person for liaising with staff when workplace culture required a change champion to shake things up.Never content with ‘just sticking with call centres’ or a particular technology, Leila’s career journey has stopped off at vario...2021-12-231h 19
Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenPlay is child’s work!Claire and Becks’s conversation in this episode covers: Challenge Becks - this time it’s all about how to adapt activities when you have children of different ages - see how she does! What it means when we say that play is child’s work and what skills they are learning from it. That it isn’t ‘just play’ - there is soooo much more! What you do if you find playing with your children really hard (and let’s face it sometimes a bit boring!). p.s. (Don’t be alarmed - we didn’t do bomb making...2021-12-2141 min