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Mamas Flight PathRedundancy After Maternity Leave? Why Not Having a Plan Might Be the Best ThingFeeling lost after redundancy or returning from maternity leave? In this powerful episode, Jools sits down with author, change coach, and mum Eleanor Tweddell to explore how unexpected career detours—like losing your job—can actually open new doors. Together they unpack Eleanor’s five-step framework from her upcoming book Another Door Opens, starting with the radical permission to pause.You’ll hear why rushing into “what’s next” doesn’t work, how to sit with messy emotions, and why capacity matters more than capability when you're a mum figuring out your next move. If you’re navigating identit...2025-07-241h 04
Mamas Flight Path24 Mama, I'm too busy to figure it ALL out!In this episode of Jools Tools, host Jools explores a powerful mindset reset for busy mums navigating career uncertainty especially after redundancy or maternity leave. Inspired by her conversation with Eleanor Tweddell landing on Thursday, founder of Another Door and author of Why Losing Your Job Could Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You, Jools unpacks why pausing rather than pushing can create space for real clarity.You'll learn a simple, neuroscience-backed tool to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom, even when your to-do list feels endless. Whether you're questioning your return to work...2025-07-2207 minMamas Flight Path23 You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup: The Hidden Cost of Doing It AllWhat happens when the pressure to “have it all” quietly empties your cup?In this powerful episode of Mama’s Flight Path, I sit down with systemic coach and mum of three, Felicia, for an honest conversation about burnout, identity, and the unspoken expectations placed on modern mothers. From returning to work too soon, juggling a coaching qualification, and raising twins — to the breaking point that forced her to finally stop — Felicia shares what it really costs to keep pushing.We explore:🦩Why rest feels wrong for so many high-achieving mums🦩How systemic coa...2025-07-1757 min
Mamas Flight Path22 Jools Tools How to Stop Doing It All: A Mindset Reset for Working Mums Returning to WorkIn this short but powerful Jools Tools episode, we dive into one of the biggest mindset struggles working mums face after maternity leave: the pressure to be constantly productive.If you're overwhelmed by the return to work, juggling home life, career expectations, and the invisible mental load of motherhood — this episode is your permission slip to pause and reassess.You’ll learn:🦩Why productivity pressure hits differently after becoming a mum🦩How to uncover the real beliefs driving your burnout🦩A practical coaching tool (The Drop or Delegate Map) to help you g...2025-07-1509 minMamas Flight Path21 Returning to Work? Rewrite the Rules First!Thinking about returning to work after maternity leave—but the old rules just don’t fit anymore? In this episode, we explore what happens when you’ve changed, but work hasn’t. Join Jools and flexible working advocate Emma Harvey as they unpack the emotional and practical shifts working mums face when stepping back into the workplace. From the power of the 5-hour workday to redefining success after baby, this episode is for any mother ready to do it her way.Get more from Five hour club on insta Five Hour Club and on Insta 2025-07-1054 min
Mamas Flight Path20 Jools Tool: How to Ask for the Flexibility You Really Need🎧 Jools Tools is back—by popular demand!Every Tuesday (well… if mum-life allows!), I’ll be dropping mini mindset episodes designed to give you a boost before you give your energy to everyone else, because that’s what we do as mums, right?Think of these bite-sized episodes as your personal mama mind gym or a WhatsApp voice note from me, packed with tools, reflections, and truth bombs I wish I’d had on my own return-to-work rollercoaster.Each week, I’ll also share a sneak peek of who’s joining me on Thursday’s main e...2025-07-0811 min
Mamas Flight Path19 Becoming You. The Motherhood Shift No One Talks AboutEach week Jools shares real working mamas stories who have done it, expert insights, and mindset-shifting tools.Whether you're back at work, questioning if it still fits, or craving clarity on your next step—this is your space to reset, realign, and return to yourself.Because going back isn’t just a professional move. It’s a whole identity shift.🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday💛 Returning to work after becoming a mum can stir up more than logistics—it can unravel your sense of identity. In this episode of Mama’s Flightpath, Jools is joined by...2025-07-011h 01
Mamas Flight Path18 Manifest a Career You Love After MotherhoodFeeling stuck after maternity leave? In this empowering episode of Mama’s Flightpath, Spiritual mentor and best selling author, Anna Anderson joins Jools to explore how clarity and alignment can transform your return-to-work journey.Anna shares how true manifestation isn't just about vision boards, it's about directing your energy and creating your reality by reconnecting with your truth. If you're navigating the messy middle between motherhood and ambition, this conversation will help you shift from feeling uncertain to standing in your power.Whether you're back at work or still figuring out what’s next, this epis...2025-06-2459 min
Mamas Flight Path17 Why Being a Single Mum Doesn’t Mean You Stop Dreaming – Hayley Steele on Love, Confidence & Channel 4’s First DatesThere’s something pretty special about your friends trusting you enough to be interviewed! So when Hayley said yes, I knew we were in for a brilliant chat. And of course, I had to ask the question we all want to know… since meeting Glenn on Channel 4’s First Dates — are they still together?!When motherhood crashes into ambition, identity can get lost in the chaos and Hayley has bucket loads of ambition.In this powerful episode, Jools sits down with First Dates performer and solo mum Hayley Steele, a woman who’s danced across global stages and...2025-06-1750 minMamas Flight Path10 Kitchen Secrets for Energising our Return to Work with WillPowder's Chef, Dan Kirkham.In this episode of Mama's Flight Path, host Jools Tyrer engages in a heartfelt conversation with chef Dan Kirkham Resident Chef from Will Powers and the popular Insta Oh Great Another Foodie, exploring his culinary journey, the importance of nutrition for mothers, and the transformative power of gratitude and mindfulness. Dan shares his experiences as a private chef, the challenges he faced in his career, and how he overcame mental health struggles through self-care practices. The discussion emphasizes the significance of taking control of one's emotions and the role of magnesium in overall well-being, providing valuable insights for listeners...2025-04-2957 minMamas Flight Path9 Jools Tools: Ignite Your Mama Confidence for Returning to Work After Maternity LeaveIn this mini episode of Mama's Flightpath, Jools Tyrer shares science-backed tools to help individuals regain confidence after maternity. She discusses the importance of mindset and physical presence, introducing techniques like power poses and the Circle of Excellence to empower you. The conversation emphasizes overcoming self-doubt and the significance of small, actionable steps in building confidence.New episodes every TUESDAY sharing real stories, expert insights and honest conversations. Come and say hi at Mama's Flightpath.In this episode you will hear:🦩You don't have to feel confident to be confident.🦩Faking it...2025-04-2212 minMamas Flight Path8 Mama Behind the Flames: From Fast & Furious Live Shows to Keeping the Fire Alive in MotherhoodJools catches up with Naomi French, who has followed her passion for fire and led her to be Pyro-technician on Strictly Come Dancing, The Voice, Top Gear Live and the creative magic of Fast & Furious Live. Naomi share how motherhood doesn't mean extinguishing the things that light her up. Jools and Naomi explore the challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood with a demanding career she loves. They discuss the importance of redefining success. Naomi shares her journey of maintaining her passion for her career in pyrotechnics while navigating the complexities of motherhood. Jools Tyrer and Naomi French explore the...2025-04-1554 minMamas Flight Path7 Jools Tools: The Power of Small Habits for a Smooth (er!) Transition to work after maternityIn this episode of Mama's Flight Path, Jools Tyrer discusses the challenges faced by mothers returning to work, particularly the anxiety that many experience. She highlights the importance of understanding the brain's response to stress and offers practical tools and techniques to manage anxiety and improve well-being. The conversation emphasizes the power of small habits to create positive change in daily life.New episodes every TUESDAY sharing real stories, expert insights and honest conversations. Come and say hi at Mama's Flightpath.In this episode you will hear:🦩Understandi...2025-04-0812 minMamas Flight Path6 Navigating Stress When Returning Work : The Fight or Flight Response with Jo BrittonIn this conversation, Jo Britton discusses the concept of neurosculpting and its application in supporting your retrun to work, to retrain and repattern their brains. The discussion covers the significant changes that occur in the female brain during pregnancy and postpartum, the impact of stress and the fight-or-flight response, and practical tools for emotional regulation. Jo emphasizes the importance of creating comfort, support, and predictability in daily life to aid in the transition back to work, and highlights the role of curiosity and novelty in engaging the brain. In this conversation, Jo Britton and Jools Tyrer explore the intricacies...2025-04-011h 01Mamas Flight Path5 Jools Tools; Reduce Overwhelm When Returning to Work After MaternityIn this episode of Mama's Flight Path, Jools Tyrer discusses the transformative power of journaling as a coaching tool for personal growth, especially for mothers returning to work. She explores various journaling techniques, including free writing, creative journaling, and guided prompts, emphasizing their role in emotional clarity and self-discovery. The episode also includes a giveaway announcement for a journaling product, encouraging listeners to engage with their inner selves through writing.✨New episodes every TUESDAY sharing real stories, expert insights and honest conversations. Come and say hi at Mama's Flightpath.In this ep...2025-03-2510 minMamas Flight Path4 Redefining Success in Motherhood and Career: Ally's JourneyIn this conversation, Jools and Ally Murphy discuss the intricate balance between motherhood and career, particularly focusing on Ally's journey from cabin crew to an award winning voice actress. They explore themes of self-esteem, mental health, and the importance of finding joy in everyday moments. Ally shares her experiences with postnatal challenges and the pressures of being a 'perfect' mother, emphasizing the need for self-care and personal growth. Ally discusses the challenges faced by mothers in the workplaceNew episodes every TUESDAY sharing real stories, expert insights and honest conversations. Come and say hi...2025-03-181h 03Mamas Flight Path3 Jools Tools Rewiring the Inner Critic: Name It, Reframe It, OwnIn this episode, Jools discusses the challenges of returning to work after having a baby, emphasizing the importance of rediscovering one's identity and skills. She introduces her coaching tool, 'Name It, Reframe It, and Own It,' aimed at helping listeners combat their inner critic. Jools explains the science behind the inner critic and provides actionable steps to rewire negative self-talk, encouraging listeners to embrace their inner mentor and share their experiences.New episodes every TUESDAY sharing real stories, expert insights and honest conversations. Come and say hi and connect with the community chat...2025-02-2406 minMamas Flight Path2 Motherhood, Identity & the Return to Work: Jo Reeves on Trusting YourselfIn the FIRST EVER full length episode of Mama's Flightpath, Jools speaks with transformational change coach Jo Reeves about the complexities of motherhood, work-life balance, and personal empowerment. Jo shares her journey of becoming a mother, the challenges of navigating her identity as a single working parent, and the importance of trusting one's intuition. The conversation emphasizes the need for support, the reality of not being able to 'have it all,' and the significance of role modeling for children. Jo also discusses her coaching approach, focusing on the whole person and the importance of self-worth and empowerment. ⚠️This epis...2025-02-2147 minMamas Flight Path1 Welcome aboardIn this first mini episode of Mama's Flightpath , Jools welcomes you aboard, shares what the podcast is all about and how Mama's Flightpath will empower mamas returning to work to navigate the journey with confidence, clarity. 🦩You'll get a glimpse of what to expect - real stories from mamas who are one step ahead, expert insights, and coaching tools all designed to help you reclaim your career with purpose because it's not about going back, its about taking off. If you are a working mama returning from maternity leave wondering how are you going to jug...2025-02-2103 minMamas Flight Path0 Teaser to Mama's FlightpathGet ready to take flight with Mama's Flightpath . An uplifting and empowering podcast for mothers navigating the thrills, turbulence and sometimes WTF journey returning to work . After having your baby, this is probably the next biggest transition you've been through but you don't have to do it alone, Mama's Flightpath is here. Hosted by Jools, a professional coach and mum, this is your space to rebuild confidence, redefine success and fly.Join us for real stories, expert insights and honest conversations because this isn't just about going back, it's about taking off! 2025-02-1600 min
Adventures In CoffeeThe Last Pour - Thanks and Goodbye!It’s with a heavy heart that we - Jools, James, and Scott - have decided to bring The Adventures in Coffee podcast to an end. It’s been a wonderful four seasons! In this final epsiode, we have a conversation about the high points in making this podcast and share lots and lots of thanks.Thank you for listening and coming on the journey with us!If you want to follow us on our solo adventures, check out the links below:JoolsInstagram - https://bit...2023-02-0713 minAdventures In CoffeeJools and Scott’s Coffee Cocktail CelebrationDear Listeners, How can this be the last episode of Series 4? We cannot believe the diversity and range of Series 4 and we owe so much of it to your fantastic input. Not to mention the lovely James, Jack, and Mijon! Thank you listeners and thanks guys! We are so grateful that we decided to celebrate the season and gift you with a deep dive into making the most delicious coffee cocktail that you’ve ever had! Recipes included! How is this possible? We reached out to two coffee cocktail mixologists: Dave Jameson, 2-t...2022-12-1338 minAdventures In CoffeeWomen’s Underappreciated Role on Coffee FarmsWhen you picture a coffee farmer, who do you have in mind? For many people, it will be Juan Valdez, the symbol of Colombia’s National Federation of Coffee Growers, with his thick moustache, sack of beans and trusty donkey.But women play a crucial role on coffee farms which often gets overlooked. This week, Jools is diving into the responsibilities they take on, some of the struggles they face and how we can hope to overcome them.She will speak to three women about their stories and experiences: Ana María Donneys and Paula De Ros...2022-11-2930 minAdventures In CoffeeEthiopia's Gift to the WorldIn Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee, Ethiopians spend hours roasting and brewing coffee in their living rooms. But, have you ever heard of the Ethiopian coffee ceremony? If not, you are not alone. Get ready, dear listeners, because James is going to take you, Scott, and Jools out of your regular coffee routine to see how coffee can be drunk quite differently. First, we travel to Italy as James roasts coffee beans with his family’s long-time friend and family helper, a lovely Ethiopian woman named Elisa. Then, Jools and Scott ge...2022-11-1538 minAdventures In CoffeeOpening a Coffee Shop: Fantasy vs RealityThe exquisite latte art. The warm, smiling baristas. The deep, inviting armchairs… If you’ve ever taken a look around your favourite cafe and thought ‘What a wonderful place to spend a day, maybe I should open somewhere like this’, you’re not alone. But is this fantasyland?With guest co-host Chris Deferio (Keys to the Shop Podcast), we dive into the three key aspects of running a coffee shop, to help you better understand the realities behind the dream. The Money - Chris speaks to Michael Idov, author of the legendary Slate article ‘My Coffeehouse Nightmare’...2022-10-1834 min
Power Up Your Insanely Awesome LifeInterpreting Your Dreams with Sheila BalgobinIn this episode I talk with Sheila Balgobin, a dream coach and dream interpreter. Sheila Balgobin, also known as The Dream Decipherer helps her clients to crack the code of their sleep and dreams, so they can create their best lives. For over 25 years Sheila has helped clients around the world to decipher the code of their sleepless minds and wild dreams – in order to make the best decisions for their lives and businesses. Sheila is a fifth generation “Dreamer” gifted with the ability to interpret dreams. Sh...2022-10-1049 minAdventures In CoffeeThe Oat Debate: Scott’s Milk QuestHave you ever noticed that there always seems to be a new plant-based milk? For about 20 years, Scott’s wife Rachel has always been able to enjoy soy milk with her coffee while other plant-based milks have fallen in and out of favor.However, lately, soy milk seems to be disappearing and is being replaced by the “new kid in town”: oat. And, when Rachel asks questions in coffee shops about the move away from soy, she frequently gets told that she should not be drinking soy milk because its bad for the environment. But, is that actually true...2022-10-0338 minPower Up Your Insanely Awesome LifeFrom Stress To Wellness! With Wellness and Nutrition Coach, Paula FeneganIn this episode I talk with wellness and nutritional coach Paula Fenegan about all things wellness and how to thrive in midlife. We talk about fatigue, stress, menopause, fibromyalgia, coeliac disease, diabetes, reflexology and much more! I even manage to squeeze in The Never Ending Story!Paula also tells us how supressing our emotions affects your body, which was a surprise to me just how much it does!We mention adrenal fatigue too, and here is the link to the hypnosis track I promise you alladrenal fatigue hypnosis trackIt i...2022-10-0341 minPower Up Your Insanely Awesome LifeRunning On Empty - from surviving to thriving with Jools RiddellHello gorgeous people! Welcome back to the Power Up Your Insanely Awesome Life podcast! Today’s episode is a solo, a topic has been on my mind for a while now and it includes some of my personal story from about 20 years ago where simply surviving 'til the end of the day was my only goal and trying to think of a future scared me shitless! I talk about how we sometimes run on empty, putting others needs first and stay in pain because it's what we have learned to live with. This is all about going fro...2022-09-2617 minAdventures In CoffeeJools’ Rocket Espresso Home Barista JourneyJools' dream of owning an espresso machine has come true, but can she become a champion-level barista at home? The stars have aligned dear listeners! Jools has never been shy about the joy she feels when remembering past episodes 'Home Espresso - The God Shot In Your Kitchen' and 'The Beginner's Guide To Pouring Perfect Latte Art'. And, even before Adventures in Coffee, Jools has been dreaming of one day having an espresso machine at home. Thanks to our new sponsor, Rocket Espresso, Jools’ dream has come true. So, we thought it would be great to ha...2022-09-2030 minPower Up Your Insanely Awesome LifeDealing with griefIn this very special episode going out on the day of our Queen's funeral, I talk openly about grief with grief coach Cindy Judd Burns. Many of us have been shocked by the unexpected level of their emotions with the Queen's death, myself included, and we talk about that, and how it can trigger old grief responses in us. We also talk about the journey through grief at personal loss and how different it is for everyone.Cindy Judd Burns became a widow herself on August 2, 2011.She became a life purpose coach and a h...2022-09-1934 minPower Up Your Insanely Awesome LifeCombining manifesting and human design with business for exponential results, with Jolanda BoyarinHello gorgeous people! Today, on the Power Up Your Insanely Awesome Life podcast, I am bringing you Yolanda Boyarin, a Human Design expert and coach with a 7 figure brand herself. This episode was so exciting to make. Yolanda and I talk about... Yolanda's own story (wait 'til you hear about her Uncle manifesting a BIG lottery win!) Money Mindset and how it affects your businessConsciously manifesting money and salesThe energetics of Human Design combined with you and your business... and so much moreIf you or someone you know has ben...2022-09-1236 minAdventures In CoffeeBusting Coffee Myths: Round Two!We surveyed you. You asked us for myth-busting (again). So myth-busting you shall get! But, this time, we are not just busting up confusing coffee conundrums; we are introducing a framework (“Ah-Key!”) that will help you bust coffee myths (and all the other misinformation that you will encounter). Now, let’s get to kicking the nuts of those misleading myths.Did you perhaps have too many bevvies last Friday? Did someone offer you coffee to sober you up? If so, you may have indulged in a myth! Jools brings back friend-of-the-show research scientist and profes...2022-09-0636 minPower Up Your Insanely Awesome LifeLearning to Love Yourself, The Good Girl Concept & Getting Cycle Smart with Joanne WuIn this episode I talk with Joanne Wu, an intimacy coach and creator of Intimately You. Joanne helps women understand their true selves so they can connect more deeply to their own lives and the people in it. She talks about her own story, how she suffered a rock bottom that could have destroyed her – the end of her ‘high-school-sweetheart’ marriage after infidelity and the loss of a long teaching career – and how she came back stronger and deeply curious about how to do things differently – better and how she became passionate about coaching women who want to show up in the f...2022-09-0551 minPower Up Your Insanely Awesome LifeComing Out Of Our Spiritual Closets with Jelena Šebešćen LucićIn this episode I talk with Jelena, an ex-corporate lawyer from Croatia turned intuitive artist openly about coming out of our spiritual closet and learning to hear and trust our intuitions. We talk about embracing our spiritual side, rather than hiding it, and finding our inner strength. Jelena explains how she developed the alter boxes she creates for people, how her intuition is used when painting them so that they are personalised to each persons deep, authentic self.Jelena is an ex corporate lawyer from Croatia, turned by sacred birth and motherhood into an intuitive ar...2022-08-2947 minPower Up Your Insanely Awesome LifeHow To Make Life Not Just Good, But Totally Awesome And Fulfilling, With Shauna HullIn this episode I talk with Shauna Hull, an energy and self=love coach about aligning your energy so you can focus on doing the the things you actually love and bring out the best version of you and how to be in a job that genuinely lights up your soul. We chat about topics such asShauna's own story of finding herself, what actually lights her up, finding a job that fitted her soul and energy, and having a life she wanted rather than what the world was telling her to have.Man...2022-08-2248 minPower Up Your Insanely Awesome LifeSmashing Limiting Beliefs And Removing Blockages Holding You Back With Lydia GarrowayIn this episode I talk Lydia Garroway, from Rhodes To Freedom, about our limiting beliefs and blockages and how to reprogram our minds to get rid of them. We looked at -Trauma-The subconscious mind -Limiting Beliefs-Power of the mind-Conscious Parentingamongst many other things, one of my favourite being... 'Don't let the world tell you how to dance, dance how your soul wants to dance'Lydia is a Qualified Belief Coding® Facilitator, Life Coach and Mindfulness Practitioner. Her...2022-08-1535 minPower Up Your Insanely Awesome LifeReframing Menopause as a Positive Transformation and Opportunity for Growth with Susan Rodway-HallIn this episode I am talking with Susan Rodway-Hall about understanding menopause - what is it and how does it effect women and how to reframe menopause as a positive transformation and opportunity for growth Susan is a registered yoga therapist, Thai yoga massage practitioner and Dru yoga teacher. She believes that simple, therapeutic yoga techniques can help people to live their lives with more ease. She has a special interest in adapting yoga for women's health, and in particular how it can help women who are navigating the physical and mental challenges of the m...2022-08-0840 minPower Up Your Insanely Awesome LifeHuman Design For Deep Self Acceptance And Empowerment With Karen JacksonIn this episode I talk with Karen Jackson about Human Design for deep self acceptance and empowerment. How knowing your design can help you heal from the shadows and limiting beliefs you may have, and get you tuning in to your own unique power.Karen is an eternal student, lover of life, and now, after understanding her human design, chaser of joy and mistress of the pivot in life and business.Following 2 cases of breast cancer in her 30's, Karen has dedicated her life to living deeply, to unbinding herself from limits, and stepping fully into...2022-07-2934 min