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Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health18: 8 Ways To Kick Perfectionism To The Curb For Good!Send us a textPerfectionism might be the most elegant prison we build for ourselves. That voice whispering "not yet, not ready" keeps our dreams locked away – our books unwritten, businesses unlaunched, and creative gifts gathering dust. But what if perfectionism isn't high standards at all? What if it's simply fear wearing a fancy hat?In this soul-stirring exploration, we unpack the science behind why perfectionism leads paradoxically to procrastination, anxiety, and unfulfilled potential. Drawing from Dr. Brené Brown's wisdom that perfectionism is "a 20-ton shield we lug around thinking it will protect us, when it...2025-07-0109 min
BBC Inside ScienceYour science questions answeredWe’ve been rummaging through the Inside Science mailbox to pick out a selection of the intriguing science questions you’ve been sending in, and assembled an expert panel to try to answer them. Marnie Chesterton is joined by Penny Sarchet, managing editor of New Scientist, Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science at University College London, and Catherine Heymans, Astronomer Royal for Scotland and Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Edinburgh, to get to the bottom of your scientific mysteries.Why is the moon sterile when the earth is so full of life? Are...2025-06-2628 minLife is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health17: FATHER'S DAY EDITION -Discovering Your Hidden Gifts. A Coffee Chat with My Dad BurtonSend us a textWhat would happen if you discovered a natural talent you never knew you had? That's exactly what happened to Burton, who found himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of an artist when his sign business's cartoonist suddenly left. This discovery completely transformed his business and his entire approach to work—leading him to realize he "never worked a day in his life beyond that."In this special Father's Day episode, I sit down with my dad Burton to launch our new monthly series "Coffee with Burton," exploring the concept of "show-through ta...2025-06-1834 minLife is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health16: What If This Summer Could Change Everything?Send us a textHave you ever calculated how many summers you might have left? If you're in midlife, the answer might be both sobering and surprisingly motivating. After losing my mother in January, I've been thinking deeply about how mortality illuminates what truly matters in our lives.When we do the math—25 to 35 summers remaining for those of us in our 50s or 60s—we suddenly see time differently. Not as an endless resource to be squandered, but as a precious gift to be savored. How many summers have you already let slip by, lost...2025-06-0714 min
Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health15: Reclaiming Your Hormonal Health with Chelsea McLeodSend us a textWhat if those persistent symptoms you've been struggling with – the stubborn weight gain, disrupted sleep, skin problems, or irregular periods – aren't just "normal aging" but signs your body is desperately trying to communicate with you? In this eye-opening conversation, certified integrative health practitioner Chelsea McLeod reveals why four out of five women battle hormone imbalances and, more importantly, how these issues can be resolved by addressing their root causes.Chelsea shares her personal journey from corporate executive to hormone health expert after discovering that what she thought were inevitable "female problems" were...2025-05-3038 min
Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health14: Why The Word NO Is The Ultimate Act Of Self Love And RespectSend us a textDo you struggle to say those two little letters – N-O? You're not alone. In this deeply personal exploration of boundaries, we dive into why saying "no" feels so difficult—especially for women, mothers, and caregivers—and why it might be the most radical form of self-care you can practice. Drawing from fascinating research by Dr. Vanessa Bonds at Cornell University, we discover that people actually respect our boundaries more than we think they will. The chronic people-pleasing many of us engage in doesn't just drain our energy; it disconnects us from what tr...2025-05-2213 minBBC Inside ScienceAnswers to Your Science QuestionsWe’ve thrown open the airwaves to you. Marnie Chesterton puts your science questions to Penny Sarchet, Managing editor of New Scientist, Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science at University College London and Catherine Heymans, Astronomer Royal for Scotland and Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Edinburgh. So, if you’ve ever wondered why planets are round… or what geese are saying to each other as they fly in groups through the sky, listen in for the latest science and some educated hypothesising.
Presenter: Marnie Chesterton
Producers: Dan Welsh & Debbie Kilbride
Editor: Martin Smith
Production Co-ord...2025-05-1528 minBBC Inside ScienceHow can science help us fight wildfires?In the past few days, UK firefighters have been tackling wildfires across the UK. As global temperatures rise, fires are likely to increase in strength and number. We hear from Rory Hadden, Professor of Fire Science at the University of Edinburgh, and Aidan McGivern, meteorologist and weather presenter from the Met Office.Presenter Marnie Chesterton has been behind the scenes at Cambridge’s Natural History Museum with Assistant Director of the University Museum of Zoology Jack Ashby.Also, the woman who came third in the Brighton marathon in the middle of her hen weekend. We he...2025-05-0835 min
Life is Delicious- Mindset Mastery, Midlife Empowerment, Joy, Purpose, Vitality, Inspiration, Women's Health13: 9 Ways to Dial Up Optimism and Lower Daily Stress with Rachel PosnerSend us a textWhat if the secret to living with more joy isn't trying to eliminate stress, but transforming how your nervous system responds to it? In this illuminating conversation with yoga therapist and mindfulness coach Rachel, we explore the fascinating relationship between our brain's stress response and our ability to experience gratitude, optimism, and resilience.Rachel explains how stress literally narrows our vision, making us see only what's wrong while missing what's right. When we're overwhelmed, our nervous system shifts into fight-flight-freeze mode, making it nearly impossible to access positive emotions or see...2025-05-0834 min