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Life with Purpose: Strategies for living life with joy, fulfilment and meaning015 - How to Have a Happy Birthday (Really!) - With Tamar Hurwitz-FlemingSend us a textWhen was the last time you truly enjoyed your birthday?In this uplifting and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming – writer, spiritual teacher, and author of How to Have a Happy Birthday. Tamar shares why birthdays matter more than we think, how they offer a unique opportunity to celebrate ourselves, and how we can reclaim joy in a way that feels authentic (even if you’re not usually a fan of birthdays).We explore everything from birthday blues and self-sabotage to the power of ritual, boundar...2025-05-0635 minLife with Purpose: Strategies for living life with joy, fulfilment and meaning014 - Spines, Surgery & Sheer Determination: How Andrew "Patto" Patterson Redefined ResilienceSend us a textFormer professional cricketer Andrew "Patto" Patterson had a career most athletes dream of, playing for Ireland, Sussex, and Bedfordshire. But in 2013, everything changed when he was diagnosed with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) - a condition that threatened to confine him to a wheelchair for life.Instead of accepting his fate, Patto took on the ultimate challenge. From major spinal surgery in the USA (where two-thirds of his nerves were severed!) to gruelling rehab and an incredible 5K walk in May 2024.Now a motivational speaker, Patto...2025-04-0837 minLife with Purpose: Strategies for living life with joy, fulfilment and meaning013 - Love, Loss & Moving On, with Lindsey Hall - Divorce CoachSend us a textDivorce might be the end of a relationship, but it doesn’t have to be the end of joy, confidence, or pleasure.In this episode, divorce and intimacy coach Lindsey Hall joins me to talk about navigating breakups, co-parenting, and dating after divorce - without losing yourself in guilt, shame, or anger. Lindsey believes in empowered, pleasure-filled healing and helps her clients break free from social conditioning that keeps them stuck in old patterns.We discuss:✅ Why emotional support is just as important as legal and financial help...2025-03-0737 minLife with Purpose: Strategies for living life with joy, fulfilment and meaning012 - The VA Life: Rebecca Gill on Supporting Businesses with HeartSend us a textIn this episode of Life with Purpose, I sit down with Rebecca Gill, founder of RG Virtual, to explore her journey from the corporate world of recruitment to launching her own virtual assistant business. Rebecca shares how her career took her from Ireland to Australia and Bali, the challenges she overcame, and the life-changing experiences that inspired her to embrace entrepreneurship.We discuss what it means to be a virtual assistant, the importance of showing your authentic self in business, and how life’s ups and downs can fuel per...2025-02-0728 minLife with Purpose: Strategies for living life with joy, fulfilment and meaning011 - Six Pillars of Wellness: Angeline Hennessy-ThompsonSend us a textIn this episode of Life With Purpose, I’m joined by the incredible Angeline Hennessy-Thompson.Angeline shares her expertise on the profound impact relationships have on our well-being and how understanding our emotional patterns can lead to healthier connections and greater self-awareness.We explore her transformative journey, including the challenges she’s faced and how adopting the Six Pillars of Wellness - stress reduction, exercise, nutrition, sleep, reducing addictive substances, and fostering healthy relationships - helped her reclaim her health and happiness. Angeline provides practical tips on taking small, mana...2025-01-0636 minLife with Purpose: Strategies for living life with joy, fulfilment and meaning010 - Dr. Adam Dorsay - Super Psyched: The Power of ConnectionSend us a textIn this special episode of Life With Purpose, Mel is joined by Dr. Adam Dorsay, a seasoned psychotherapist, award-winning podcast host, and author of Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the Four Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love. With over 20,000 hours of psychotherapy experience, Adam has worked with everyone from Silicon Valley executives to professional athletes and survivors of extraordinary challenges.Together, Mel and Adam dive discuss the four types of connection outlined in his book - connection with self, others, the world, and something greater. They explore...2024-12-061h 03
Happiness Health Relationships Podcast03 - Discovering Purpose and Living with Intention with Mel Harrowsmith - PART 2Discovering Purpose and Living with Intention with Mel Harrowsmith - PART 2In this 2nd part, we dive into the idea of living a purposeful life with my guest, Mel Harrowsmith, a life coach specialising in helping others find fulfilment and intentionality in their daily lives.Don't forget - you can now leave me a voice message : Speakpipe.com/AngelineFollow Mel Harrowsmith’s work HERE2024-11-2012 minHappiness Health Relationships Podcast02 - Discovering Purpose and Living with Intention with Mel Harrowsmith - PART 1Discovering Purpose and Living with Intention with Mel Harrowsmith - PART 1Welcome back to the Happiness, Health and Relationships podcast! In this episode, we dive into the idea of living a purposeful life with my guest, Mel Harrowsmith, a life coach specialising in helping others find fulfilment and intentionality in their daily lives.Episode Highlights:What It Means to Live Purposefully: Mel explores the unique and personal nature of purpose, explaining how each individual’s sense of purpose is tied to how they feel, not just what they do.Barriers to Purpose: We discuss comm...2024-11-1331 minLife with Purpose: Strategies for living life with joy, fulfilment and meaning009 - Straight Talking Dating Coach - Eimear DraperSend us a textIn this special guest episode, Mel Harrowsmith is joined by Eimear Draper, a straight-talking dating coach and founder of Kindling Dating. Together, they dive into the world of dating, exploring how our closest relationships influence our sense of purpose and fulfilment. Eimear shares insights into the dating challenges of 2024, the impact of gender stereotypes on modern dating, and why it’s essential to stay open and genuine when seeking a meaningful connection.This episode offers practical tips to make dating a positive experience. Eimear’s no-nonsense advice is sure to in...2024-11-0834 minLife with Purpose: Strategies for living life with joy, fulfilment and meaning008 - Hold the Line: How to Keep Your Boundaries FirmSend us a textIn this episode of Life with Purpose, Mel Harrowsmith dives into the tough reality of keeping those hard-earned boundaries in place. You've set your boundaries—yay, go you!—but now comes the challenge of holding firm when others start poking at them. Whether it's subtle nudging or full-on boundary busting, this episode is all about how to stand your ground with confidence.Mel shares why some people might react badly to your new boundaries and gives you the courage to say "No" (and mean it!). You’ll learn key phrases like, “I apprec...2024-10-0405 minLife with Purpose: Strategies for living life with joy, fulfilment and meaning007 - Setting Boundaries: Your First Step to Self-CareSend us a textMel Harrowsmith explores the practical steps for setting healthy boundaries in both your personal and professional life. Setting boundaries can feel daunting, especially if you’ve lived with rigid or porous boundaries for years, but clear limits are essential for your well-being and relationships.Mel shares her personal journey with boundary-setting and offers relatable advice for starting small. Learn how to identify what matters most to you, overcome the fear of rejection, and take that first brave step towards setting boundaries that protect your values and mental health. Ready to...2024-10-0412 minLife with Purpose: Strategies for living life with joy, fulfilment and meaning006 - Fear and Boundaries: Why We Struggle to Set LimitsSend us a textIn this episode of Life with Purpose, Mel Harrowsmith explores the origins of our personal boundaries and why the idea of changing them can feel so terrifying. Whether your boundaries are rigid, porous, or healthy, they are often shaped by childhood experiences, cultural influences, and - most importantly - fear. Fear of rejection, abandonment, or not being good enough often prevents us from setting the boundaries we need to live a more fulfilling life.Mel breaks down why we sometimes fail to uphold our boundaries and how unhealthy boundary patterns develop...2024-10-0405 min