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Honest to GobBreathwork - what is it and why is it awesome for your health?In this episode Claire & Gemma talk about breath, not only does it keep us alive – no shit Sherlock...Once we are aware of our breath and work with it in different ways, we can begin to explore how it can help us with the following: • Aid positive self-development • Processes emotions • Heals emotional pain and trauma • Develops our levels of self-awareness • Improves relationships • Enhances our confidence and self esteem • Overcoming addiction • Decrease, even eliminate - anger, anxiety, chronic pain, PTSD and more • Oh yeah – Can help...2022-03-0432 minHonest to GobWhat are values, why personal values are so important for mental and physical health and we play Values JamIn this episode, Claire and Gemma talk about Values. Personal, human values and corporate values too. A juicy conversation - What are Values? Do you know what your Values are? Where do they come from? How do we display them? We also explore an amazing tool called ‘Values Jam’ – a set of cards to help you discover and question yours. Lots of laughs, insights and take-aways. Also catch our new regular feature – ‘Gobbing off’ find out what’s boiling our urine. For podcast listeners, Claire promised of 50% discount in this episode for her...2022-02-0441 minHonest to GobREFLECTION, VISION BOARDS, IDENTITY BASED GOALS AND HOW TO ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS IN 2022The power of reflective practice, vision boarding and how to use identity-based goals to achieve your dreams in 2022 is the topic of this Honest to Gob podcast.Claire and Gem talk in this episode about the power of reflection and how to look back over the difficult year that has been 2021, achievements and challenges, vision boarding, boredom, work, books and retreats.Where are you with your reflections and learnings on 2021? What have you learned about yourself?What can you take with you in 2022 that will support you in your goals and dreams?What does the future l...2021-12-2858 minHonest to GobZOË DEW - ARE HARD BOUNDARIES RUDE? ARE VOICE NOTES SELFISH? HOW TO HAVE BETTER BOUNDARIES AT WORKZoë Dew is the operations manager for Lisa Johnson the online business strategist and passive income expert. She left running her own business to become a very happy employee, working in a team she adores. As Lisa's business has grown at an exciting and impressive rate, Zoë finds herself acting as the gatekeeper and gets inundated with voice notes, Facebook messenger messages and Loom videos... which she ignores! She's not rude, she's just setting boundaries. In this episode, she talks about why boundaries are essential for yourself, your clients, your family and friends. Zoë got rea...2021-11-2350 minHonest to GobHOW TO BE YOUR AUTHENTIC SELFIn this episode of Honest to Gob podcast, Claire opens up about having a crap week. Imposter syndrome had crept in and she'd been comparing herself to others. It isn't something she usually does but everyone falls victim to 'mind monkeys' at times.In this episode we discuss authenticity and the masks we wear in our work and our real lives.We also talk about the struggle many entrepreneurs face with loneliness and selling themselves - something they rely on for their livelihood.GOB OFF - This week's gob...2021-11-1934 minHonest to Gob“Can hangovers kill you!?” GEM'S SOBRIETY JOURNEYThis episode is all about sobriety and in particular the issues that people have with the word ‘sober’.No, it doesn’t mean you’re an addict but it does mean you choose to turn your back on substances that you know aren’t helping you live your best life.In this extremely open and honest podcast, Gemma opens up about the reason she became sober curious in the first place “I thought I’d killed my son” and Claire shares her story of going booze-free for 100 days.In this episode, we reference a variety of hel...2021-11-0550 minHonest to GobDANI WALLACE, CELEBRITY PUBLIC SPEAKING COACH AND QUEEN BEEDani Wallace is a powerhouse of positivity and authenticity. She's the self-proclaimed 'Queen Bee' because "When I learned the Queen was born the Queen I was like WTF?" and she teaches other people to show up, wise up and rise up in their lives and business.A former professional vocalist turned corporate leadership trainer, Dan experienced her fair share of heartbreak and low points after being left homeless and a single parent with two young girls. She fell victim to a narcissist but managed to turn her life around with her trademark grit, graft and good outlook o...2021-09-2449 minHonest to GobELLEN MURRAY - LOSING MY BUSINESS IN LOCKDOWN & CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROMEEllen Murray had plan A, B and C boxed off when COVID hit and the pandemic closed the venues she used for her well-renowned boutique female fitness and nutrition business.She pivoted quickly to take her fitness classes online and learned new things about tech, marketing and teaching remotely.Ellen tried to be strong for everyone else; her full team of staff, her husband who also worked full time in her business and her two young children.She knew she was stressed but the impact of working to the point of burnout took...2021-08-2746 minHonest to GobHONEST ABOUT SLEEP, REVENGE BEDTIME PROCRASTINATION & USING THE OURA RINGAre you a good sleeper or are you a revenge bedtime procrastinator like Gem and Claire's husband Mark?In this episode we discuss our relationships with sleep, why we seem to not get enough of it, the impact it can have on our mental state and how we are tracking it to try get more of it!In this episode, we mention Matthew Walker's book Why We Sleep and Gemma chatted about her Oura ring which she's been using to 'gamify' her sleep since early 2020.With ❤️ love Claire & GemTo ke...2021-07-2336 minHonest to GobCAN YOU MANIFEST YOUR GOALS? | JOE DISPENZA BECOMING SUPERNATURAL |In this episode Getting Honest About Manifesting – Claire & Gem talk about all things meditation and manifestation. Both of them are keen on the subjects of the 2 MM’s, they decided to give themselves homework to study, the work of Dr Joe Dispenza –and his book called ‘Becoming Supernatural’Gemma talks about how she manifested a Juice retreat into her universe, whilst Claire joins in to discuss that we all manifest the life that we have today through the thoughts we have.This goes deep, so in Gemma’s word – ‘get your googles on’2021-07-0941 minHonest to GobBEING A CONTROL FREAK WITH MONIQUE SVIENSSON, PERFECT PLANNER COMPANYThis week's episode is dedicated to the life changing magic of PLANNING!This could possibly be one of Gemma's ultimate favourite topics as you'll often see her with her Best Self Co planner and erasable pens, planning out every minute of her life.Claire also loves to plan, she's just not that great at implementing the plans as she admits in this episode.Thankfully, the girls enlisted the expert advice of Monique Sviensson, CEO and founder of The Perfect Planner Company.Monique enjoyed decades working in the theatre, stage managing internationally...2021-06-2553 minHonest to GobSPINNING PLATES, TIME MANAGEMENT & JUGGLING BALLS!Claire & Gem talk about managing life, as a mum, wife, daughter, friend, sister, business woman, puppy nan, motorcross mum and much more.In this episode Claire & Gem share their experiences of how they manage their time or not!! Sometime you just have to let the plastic balls drop and keep the glass ones going.Not everything is a priority so why do we treat it like it is? Why do we not like asking for help?Give this a listen, we hope this inspires you to know that you’re d...2021-06-0444 minHonest to GobHONEST ABOUT TEACHING WITH RACHEL WINSTANLEY | HONEST TO GOBRachel Winstanley is a teacher who wants to see a change in our schools in terms of personal development for children and teens.Working in schools in Merseyside and teaching and mentoring children from all walks of life, Rachel can see major flaws in the way children are supported for life.She’s on a mission to motivate other teachers, policy makers and parents to realise there can be another way.Passionate about personal development and helping children instil self awareness, join us for an honest chat about what is happening in our sc...2021-05-2254 minHonest to GobHONEST ABOUT BOOBS AND BOTOX | HONEST TO GOB PODCASTIn this weeks episode we talk boobs and botox!Gemma and Claire discuss the delights of boob jobs, big boobs and boobs that look like envelopes.They also have a heart to heart on the subject of beauty and what it means to each of them.Why do they feel so happy in their own skin yet conflicted at their love of looking better?In this laugh out loud and honest episode the girls get super honest about their feelings on striving for the perception of accepted beauty.Also...2021-05-1438 minHonest to Gob"MY HUSBAND MARRIED SOMEONE ELSE WHILE MARRIED TO ME | YVE GIBNEY | HONEST TO GOBYve Gibney had been married to her husband for 18 years when she made the shocking discovery on Facebook that he'd married another woman while working abroad. If that wasn't bad enough he falsified documents to get married in the first place and then falsified financial statements that affected Yve's divorce settlement.In a quest for justice, Yve has encountered the unfairness of legal battles between couples and fought to get her ex-husband charged for bigamy. In an effort to get her voice out there and be the voice for other women at the me...2021-04-301h 07Honest to GobHONEST ABOUT FORGIVENESS | HONEST TO GOBDo you find it easy to forgive ? How often do you forgive others? What about forgiving yourself? In this weeks episode Claire and Gemma are chatting honestly about forgiveness, kindness, compassion, confession, shame, guilt and how we as humans either let it go or hold on to it. They share their honest views and stories about this topic as it is their hope that they bring some insight, enlightenment, humour and realism to help you or someone you may know who needs this. Also making reference to an affirmations app c...2021-04-1636 minHonest to GobHONEST ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA WITH JAYMIE MORAN | BODY SMART FITNESS | HONEST TO GOBSocial Media definitely has it pros and cons. In one way it allows us to connect with people from all over the world and in another it can disconnect us from close family and friends. According to stats from 2019 – 4 billion people are using social media. The number of online businesses has grown immensely so people are using it for business and not just the social side. Question is – when does it get too much? When it starts affecting your life – emotionally, mentally, physically and in your relationships with others and yourself. It is our hope...2021-04-0939 minHonest to GobHONEST ABOUT MEDITATION | HONEST TO GOBJoin Claire Morton for the second guided meditation from Honest to Gob podcast.With ❤️ loveClaire & GemTo keep up to date with the latest episodes, please follow Honest to Gob pod:Instagram - @honesttogobpodFacebook - @honesttogobpodIf you'd like to see the video footage of this podcast episode, find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC38kL7g2M3zF_ngoZJdCtoQFor Gemma @gemmadeeray www.gemmaray.comFo...2021-04-0215 minHonest to GobGETTING HONEST ABOUT MONEY | HONEST TO GOBIn this episode Claire and Gemma talk about Money Whats your take on this thing called ..........money, cash, bacon, mula, wonga, bread and honey? Do you see it as an evil energy or do you see it through a positive lens? How were you brought up around the concept of money? Were you lead to believe that you have to work hard for your money? Listen to us talking about ours and others beliefs around this controversial topic - Money. We would love to know your thoughts and fee...2021-03-2634 minHonest to GobGETTING HONEST ABOUT PHYSICAL MOVEMENT AND FITNESSDo you enjoy moving you body?How often do you move to do some type of physical activity?How far do you push yourself ? Or not?Is it stretch, high intensity, group activity, walking, football, yoga or moving from couch to kitchen?Catch Claire and Gemma chatting about moving, physical fitness, climbing mountains, juggling balls and losing toe nails.As well as recommendations of personal development books, activities, tools and tips on how to get yourself into ship shape.Feedback always welcome. Feel free to leave a...2021-03-1940 minHonest to GobGETTING HONEST ABOUT FOOD | HONEST TO GOB2021-03-1239 minHonest to GobHONEST ABOUT MEDITATION | OUR FIRST GUIDED MEDITATIONJoin Claire on this weeks episode for a Guided Meditation.PLEASE NOTE – DO NOT TAKE PART OR LISTEN TO THIS WHEN DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERYMeditation is about training the mind to focus on one thing. Some people think its about clearing the mind so they give up. Its called Dhyana in the practise of Yoga and means One flow Of Perception. In this busy day and age we have a lot of distractions, so its about being able to cultivate the meditation practise so that we can go inside, reconnect and observe our thoughts an...2021-03-0513 minHonest to GobGETTING HONEST ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH | HONEST TO GOBThis week Claire and Gemma get honest about mental health.Feeling that the way we perceive depression and anxiety has to change, the ladies delve into their own thoughts about mental health, their own unique experiences and how they got through it.Gemma shares what she learned in her Mental Health First Aider training and Claire shares her neuroscience knowledge. There’s a lot of laughs along the way. Especially Gemma talking about Claire being a “Hippy for normal people” and giving her a ‘Swell head’.Claire’s still a crank.Gemma’s f...2021-02-2635 minHonest to GobGETTING HONEST ABOUT DEATH | GRACE KYM THORNEIn this week’s episode, Claire and Gemma welcome Grace Kym Thorne. At the time of recording, Grace called herself the ‘Dead Positive Death Doula’ but has since rebranded as the ‘End of Life Concierge’. Go and find her on Instagram here: @endoflifeconcierge.Grace opened up a very important conversation about the only certainty in our lives...death.While you might expect this episode to be morbid, sad and depressing it’s actually the complete opposite.Hear us chat to Grace and learn- how the sudden death of her son’s father shape...2021-02-1934 minHonest to GobHONEST ABOUT OURSELVES | AN INTRO TO THE PODCASTHello! Welcome to Honest to Gob, the podcast for fun where two friends who met via Zoom in the pandemic come together to get honest about all the things that life throws at us.In this pre-recorded series, we will be exploring the truth around many topics including money, death, diets, social media, mental health and more.We also want to bring you something extra special as a gift so every 4th episode will feature a meditation provided by Claire Morton, one half of Honest to Gob and exceptional meditation and yoga teacher. Please do...2021-02-1032 min