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Just For Today#102 Tuning into collateral beauty if you desire.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey! In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, delve into the transformative power of reframing life's most challenging moments. Join me as I share my personal journey of discovering collateral beauty amidst heartbreak, and how these experiences have fueled my passion to help women see the potential for beauty in their own lives. Together, we'll explore the concept of regret and its crucial role in personal growth. Learn how...
2024-11-0417 minJust For Today#101 There is so much power in regret.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey! In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, dive into the empowering concept of living without regrets. I explore the idea of collateral beauty and how every decision, whether it turned out as expected or not, shapes the woman we are today. Join me as I discuss the importance of self-awareness and self-development in accepting our past choices. Discover how embracing our experiences as learning opportunities can position us...
2024-10-2816 minJust For Today#99 The body keeps score even when experiencing secondary gain.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey! In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, delve into the profound connection between our bodies and the unconscious mind.Join me as I explore the concept of secondary gain—where the unconscious mind finds more to gain from not healing than from healing. I discuss how the body holds onto tension and pain, both emotional and physical, and how this manifests in our daily lives. Discover how...
2024-10-0716 minJust For Today#98 The power of listening and not rushing in to find solutions.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey! In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, discuss the delicate balance between wanting to help and allowing others to find their own solutions.I delve into the common mistake of jumping in too quickly to solve problems for our loved ones, which can inadvertently lead to them feeling more helpless. I share insights on the power of holding space and the importance of letting others sit w...
2024-09-3018 minJust For Today#97 Intimacy and the Inner ChildSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, delve into the nuanced and often uncomfortable subject of intimacy.We explore the many forms intimacy can take—beyond just sex, encompassing touch, hugs, kisses, and holding hands. I discuss how early experiences of rejection in these areas can shape our beliefs and behaviours around intimacy for a lifetime. Drawing parallels to the way we download apps on our ph...
2024-09-2316 minJust For Today#96 Is it just a case of feel the fear and do it anyway?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, explore the intricate dance between fear and personal growth.I delve into the role of our inner protector, the unconscious mind, and how it sometimes misinterprets new opportunities as threats. Through gentle self-dialogue and understanding, I share strategies to transform fear into excitement and purpose. This episode is a heartfelt journey into embracing our true potential, fostering development, and...
2024-09-1617 minJust For Today#95 The Art of Communication: How to Send Clear Messages & Handle Unexpected ResponsesSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, delve into the art of effective communication and the importance of understanding the responses we receive.I discuss the responsibility we have in ensuring our message is clear and how to handle unexpected reactions. Highlighting the significance of mutual effort in communication, I share insights on recognising when to persist and when to accept that some conversations may never...
2024-09-0919 minJust For Today#94 How to find strength and self-compassion in tough timesSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey! In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, delve into the raw and real experiences of navigating life's unexpected challenges. From the comfort of my day PJs, I share the emotional journey of dealing with my father's incurable lung cancer diagnosis. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of authenticity, self-compassion, and the importance of allowing oneself to feel deeply amidst life's turbulence.Through candid reflections and personal a...
2024-09-0218 minJust For Today#93 Olympics 2024: Lessons from Elite Athletes and the collateral beauty of successSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey! In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, draw inspiration from the recent Paris Olympics to delve into the theme of overcoming adversity. I share the compelling stories of three athletes—Simone Biles, Adam Peaty, and Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix—who have faced significant challenges and emerged stronger. Their journeys resonate deeply with the concept of "collateral beauty," highlighting how life's hurdles can build the foundations of our success.T...
2024-08-2617 minJust For Today#92 Are you communicating like a child, a parent or an adult?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey! In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, delve into the fascinating world of transactional analysis and its connection to inner child healing. Fresh from a recent training course, I explore how our communication styles—whether from a child, parent, or adult perspective—affect our interactions and relationships.Sharing a personal anecdote about a WhatsApp conversation with a former friend, I illustrate how these different states...
2024-08-1914 minJust For Today#91 Recognising I was seeking external validation changed the game!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, delve into the profound journey of inner child healing. Drawing from my recent experiences and ongoing training, I share the transformative realisation of seeking external validation and how it has impacted my life and those of my clients.Through heartfelt anecdotes and practical insights, I discuss the importance of connecting with our inner child, building a relationship based on...
2024-08-1217 minJust For Today#90 How to get out of a catastrophising nose dive!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey! In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, delve into the concept of "pulling up" from catastrophising and anxious states.Drawing from personal experiences, including my father's illness and my own MRI ordeal, I explore how our unconscious mind often tries to protect us by preparing for the worst. However, this can lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety. I share practical tools and visualisations, like im...
2024-08-0515 minJust For Today#88 Resilience, Raw Emotions, and Recharging after a cancer diagnosis.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey! In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, return after a brief hiatus to share the emotional and mental challenges I've faced recently. With raw honesty, I discuss my father's lung cancer diagnosis and the impact it has had on my life, alongside the lingering effects of my son's battle with testicular cancer.I delve into the absolute necessity of allowing ourselves to feel emotions deeply, but a...
2024-07-2219 minJust For Today#87 How to harness the Power of Intention, and ultimately transform your reality.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey! In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, delve into the profound power of intention. I explore how setting clear intentions can transform your reality, drawing insights from the teachings of Wayne Dyer and the fascinating effects of placebo and nocebo. I share my personal reflections on intention, how it interlinks with the law of attraction, and offer three actionable steps to harness its power effectively in you...
2024-07-0121 minJust For Today#86 How to Explore Uncomfortable EmotionsSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey! In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, Therapeutic Mentor, delve into the significance of experiencing uncomfortable emotions. Why should all the feelings we experience be comfortable, and are the uncomfortable ones, emotions that we shouldn't explore or experience? I discuss the unconscious mind's role in our fight, flight, or freeze responses and how these reactions are deeply rooted in our primal instincts.Drawing from personal exp...
2024-06-2420 minJust For Today#84 How to accept the childhood you had, even when it maybe isn't how you wanted it to be.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, explore the life changing journey of accepting the childhood you didn't have. Inspired by a request from my WhatsApp group, we delve into the complexities of grieving the childhood you wished for and finding peace with the one you had.I share personal reflections on my own childhood, the lessons learned, and how these experiences shaped the woman I...
2024-06-1017 minJust For Today#83 How to let go of regret, and embrace the past for a better futureSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, delve into the complex and often overwhelming emotion of regret. Drawing from personal insights and professional experiences, I explore how we can transform regret from a paralysing feeling into a powerful tool for self-growth and awareness.This episode, titled "How to let go of regret, and embrace the past for a better future" unpacks my belief that regret, when...
2024-06-0316 minJust For Today#82 How to manifest authentic relationships.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!In this week's episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, invite you to explore the intricacies of cultivating authentic relationships and finding that special romantic partner. With a blend of personal anecdotes and advice, we delve into the art of recognising red flags, understanding what you truly want, and the importance of not compromising your true self for the sake of companionship.Titled "How to manifest authentic relationships" this...
2024-05-2019 minJust For Today#81 Finding Your Tribe: The Journey to Self-Acceptance.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!In this weeks episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, invite you on an intimate journey to discover the absolute d importance of finding your tribe. Dive into personal reflections and the transformative experience of aligning with those who truly understand and accept you, just as you are.I share my own story of feeling like a square peg in a round hole, navigating the social situations of my...
2024-05-1317 minJust For Today#80 The danger of Toxic PositivitySend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!In this weeks episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, delve into the often-misunderstood concept of toxic positivity. We've all heard the mantras: stay positive, keep smiling, and look on the bright side. But what happens when this relentless pursuit of positivity becomes a mask for genuine human emotion?Join me as I explore the dangerous edge where positivity tips into toxicity, dismissing the full spectrum of our feelings...
2024-05-0617 minJust For Today#79 Let's stop blaming our hormones for our feelings.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!On this week's episode of Just For Today, join me, Steph Grainger, as we venture into the often misunderstood waters of our emotional tides and the role hormones play in them. In an episode I've fittingly titled "Let's Stop Blaming Our Hormones for Our Feelings," I take a stand against the age-old narrative that women's moods are at the mercy of their hormonal cycles.As I navigate the perimenopausal seas myself, I...
2024-04-2916 minJust For Today#78 It's time to take ownership of our feelings and behaviours.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!This week on the Just For Today podcast, I, Steph Grainger takes you on an insightful expedition into the realm of personal responsibility and emotional reactions. In a society where it's all too common to hear phrases like "You made me feel this way," I want to challenge you to reclaim your power by acknowledging that we are the masters of our own feelings and reactions.Join me as I deep dive...
2024-04-2218 minJust For Today#77 Money! Where do my beliefs about money come from!?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!In this week’s episode of Just For Today, join me, Steph Grainger, as we delve into the intricate world of money mindset. I explore the deeply ingrained beliefs about wealth that shape our lives, often passed down through generations. From the fear of scarcity to the anxiety of abundance, I dissect the narratives that hold us back from financial freedom and fulfilment.I share insights from my own journey of overcoming th...
2024-04-1520 minJust For Today#76 Menopause! What I wish someone had told me 20 years ago.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!In this profoundly personal episode of Just For Today, I, Steph Grainger, therapeutic mentor, invite you into a candid exploration of the emotional landscape that accompanies the transition into menopause. As I share my own experiences with the onset of perimenopausal changes, we delve into the complexities of bidding farewell to a cycle that's been a constant companion and a symbol of our womanhood.This week's conversation may resonate particularly with women...
2024-04-0818 minJust For Today#75 Why I think failure is absolutely essential.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!In this week's episode of Just For Today, join me, Steph Grainger, as we navigate the choppy waters of self-doubt and the fear of failure. With my own inner Negative Nancy whispering thoughts of uncertainty, I take you on a journey to explore why failure is not only inevitable but necessary for personal growth. We'll discuss how our darkest fears often surface in moments of vulnerability and how to transform them into powerful lessons.
2024-04-0118 minJust For Today#73 What I did when I realised my inner child was driving the car.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!I had the privilege to spend 6 nights in Dubai recently, at Shelley Bosworth's incredible retreat, and I had quite the unexpected unveiling, when it came to my future plans and whether it was grown up me chasing them or was it in fact little Steph.I had an idea that my inner child was driving the car at times, but I didn't realise just how much, until I gifted myself time to...
2024-03-1819 minJust For Today#71 How to stop taking others behaviours, actions and words so personally.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey HeyWelcome to a new week and a new episode of my podcast 'Just for today'This week I revisit a topic that is very important for me and something I regularly share with my clients, as having this awareness really changed the game for me. It allowed me to see that others may not see things in the same way as me, but most importantly, I learned to not take other peoples...
2024-03-0416 minJust For Today#70 Listen to this if you want to make change in your life, but think you are too old or it's too late.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!I am delighted to be bringing another episode of my 'Women Who Thrive' series, and this week I am joined in conversation with the extremely lovely Katy Hankin,Katy, 42 retired from the Corporate world at 39 and began her own business, even though she has been a coach and mentor her whole career.She is a NLP practitioner and performance coach helping busy corporate women and business owners with anxiety manage...
2024-02-2653 minJust For TodayHow to move away from Mum guilt during school holidays.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!I am taking a wee break from recording this week, so I thought it may be useful to share some of my previous episodes with you, especially as it is the half term holidays here in the UK this week, and I remember oh so well, how that use to play out for me when my boys were younger and on school holidays!A huge fear I had was that I was...
2024-02-1919 minJust For TodayHow to navigate the feelings of 'could've, would've, should've'.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! HeyWelcome to another episode of my podcast, this weeks episode has been inspired by a member of my WhatsApp group, as she came into the group experiencing feelings of 'could've , would've, should've' following a recent loss of a loved one. These feelings were consuming her alongside the grief she was experiencing, and she was seeking support in order to move through them.So this week I share my own experiences with the 'could've, w...
2024-02-1214 minJust For TodayHow to ride the waves of your monthly hormones.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!I don't know about you, but for me, there are days where the hormones are just too much and I have to stop trying to swim against the waves, and instead learn to ride them. In this weeks episode I share my personal experiences of learning the hard way, why I track my cycle and what I do when it all gets too much! I would love to hear what you think t...
2024-02-0517 minJust For TodayHow I transitioned through the phases of motherhoodSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey HeyWelcome to this weeks episode in which I delve into motherhood, and more specifically the difficulties that come with the different transitions we experience alongside our children. Each time they reach and move through a milestone I.E going to school, leaving school etc, we as mothers have to evolve too (whether we like it or not!) and in this weeks episode I share my experiences (so far), how I have moved through them...
2024-01-2917 minJust For TodayAnxiety! How I work with it as appose to fighting it.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! HeyAnxiety is a tricky one isn't it! It can show up completely unexpected as well in ways that don't always make sense to us. It can be a hurdle at anytime in your life, so understanding it and working with it rather than against it, can only be a good thing.In this weeks episode I share how it has shown up in my life as well as other women I have around...
2024-01-2220 minJust For TodayI feel so angry and don't know what to do with that!?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey HeyIn this weeks episode of my podcast, I delve into the emotion anger, because it is one of the emotions that the majority of us struggle to work with, express and experience. In my client work and in my own personal healing journey, I have felt and been asked.... "Why is it showing up?" "How do I process it?" and "Why won't it leave!!!???"I would love to hear what you t...
2024-01-1517 minJust For TodayHow to heal your inner child.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey hey!Welcome to another episode of my podcast, I am grateful you are here. This week I am sharing my own healing journey with my inner child and how you can begin to be more aware of when your inner child is showing up and how you can nurture and heal her as well as play with her.I would love to hear what you think to my musings in this episode as...
2024-01-0819 minJust For TodayListen to this if you are making New Years Resolutions.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!If you are listening to this on the day it is released, Happy New Year.In this weeks episode I share my musings around new years resolutions and how I choose to 'set them' now as apposed to NY in the past. I would love to hear what you think to my musings in this episode as well as any topics you would like me to cover.In this episode...
2024-01-0120 minJust For TodayListen to this if you ever wonder why you don't feel good enough.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey!Have you ever wondered how the limiting beliefs you hold, first took root and why they can be so tricky to overcome?In this weeks episode of the Just For Today podcast, I share (with permission) an experience that I had with a client recently, which involved us working together on the the feeling of not being good enough and ultimately the fear of rejection.Being able to understand how that fe...
2023-12-1817 minJust For TodayWe can face hard things!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey Hey! This week I delve into the difficult and uncomfortable emotions that we can try to run away and hide from (because the feel so uncomfortable and restricting), and the collateral beauty that may come when we allow ourselves to lean into them.Uncomfortable doesn't always mean something is wrong, unless its a pair of shoes! It can also mean you are ready to shed and move forwards (this reference will make sense if...
2023-10-1617 minJust For TodayIs the fear of what others may think, holding you back?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello Hello and welcome back! Something that comes up a lot with my clients is the fear of what others may be thinking, and how that keeps them from pursuing their hopes and dreams.They become immersed in so many emotions encapsulating fear, that they stay frozen in time and can't seem to find a way forwards.So in this weeks episode, I share my own experiences with this as well as...
2023-07-0316 minJust For TodayWomen who thrive - Shelley BosworthSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Welcome to series 4!!!In this weeks episode, I am in conversation with the fabulous Shelley Bosworth, as part of my 'Women who thrive' seriesShelley is a Business & Mindset Coach, supporting women to achieve their goals, and in this episode we look at her lifetime experiences that lead to her doing the work she now does, so brilliantly (she is my business coach 😉) but also dig into the tough lessons that have become her gre...
2023-06-2649 minJust For TodayWhat is your superpower and how do you sabotage that!?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello, Hello.If I was to ask you what is your superpower, how easy would you be able to answer me?I believe we all have at least one, but more often than not, we will be able to tell you what we don't like about ourselves as apposed to what we do....and dare I say it, something that we love about ourselves!In this weeks episode I share my thoughts on...
2023-06-0517 minJust For TodayHow do I notice all my strengths as opposed to the opposite!?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello and welcome back!Have you ever noticed that you are able to easily recall all the things in your life that you are less than happy with (beliefs/behaviours/phobias etc) but if someone was to ask you to tell them something you like about yourself, you may not find it quite as easy!?In this episode I share first and foremost why we have a negative bias, and how we can override...
2023-05-2917 minJust For TodayCollateral beauty is a choice we get to make.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello HelloAnd welcome back to this weeks episode of my podcast, 'Just For Today' I am so delighted you are here.This week I revisit a subject that is very important to me, and that is finding the collateral beauty in all areas of your life, and how we can we go from feeling angry and resentful of our lifetimes experiences to seeing them as a gift and showing them gratitude....
2023-05-2216 minJust For TodayWhy the uncomfortable feelings need to be felt.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello HelloWelcome back, delighted to have you here.I work with a lot of ladies and the one thing that they all share, is the uncomfortableness they experience with feelings that are less than comfortable. But then lets be honest here, I don't particularly like the uncomfortable feelings either.However what I do know and understand, is the value in all of the feelings we experience, EVEN those that do not...
2023-05-1517 minJust For TodayHow do I set healthy boundaries with people that I care about?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello HelloI am so delighted to welcome you back to my podcast 'Just For Today', and this week I am talking about boundaries, and more specifically 'How do I set healthy boundaries with people that I care about'. This is a question I get asked a lot in my work, and I have to be honest, it can be tricky, because the people that we may need to set healthy boundaries with, can be those...
2023-05-0820 minJust For TodayWomen who thrive - Lauren DerrettSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello helloWelcome to this weeks episode of my podcast, and this week is the first in my 'Women who thrive' series. In this series, I will be chatting to women who are thriving in the face of their lifetimes experiences, and I couldn't think of a better woman to start with than one of my most favourite people and around badass woman, Lauren Derrett.Lauren is founder of Wear Em Out, a...
2023-05-0142 minJust For TodayGrief comes in many formsSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello helloWelcome back to my podcast 'Just For Today', I am delighted that you are hereThis weeks episode is centred around grief and how it can show up in our lives.Grief comes in many forms and isn’t only experienced when someone dies. It can come at the ending of something that we maybe weren’t ready or prepared for, or even something that we chose to walk away from...
2023-04-2417 minJust For TodayComfort zones are called that for a reason.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello HelloThere's a very common saying, that I am sure you will have heard at some point, or at least words to the same effect, and that is. feel the fear and do it anyway. And whilst I very much agree that stepping out of our comfort zone can lead to development, both professionally and personally, as well as new experiences that we may not have seen before, but I...
2023-04-1718 minJust For TodayHow do I not pass my fears onto my kids!!!?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello Hello!I had such a great response to last weeks podcast episode 'why can't you just see it my way' and one of the biggest questions I was asked of the back of that was 'Once I understand my map of the world, and why I function in the way I do, how can I prevent myself from passing my fears on to my kids' 'how do I not mess my kids up!'
2023-04-1019 minJust For TodayWhy can't you just see it my way!?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello HelloWell here we are, Series 3, Episode 1, and as always, I am super grateful you are here. I am delighted to be back here sharing my insights, experiences and knowledge with you.In this weeks episode, I am talking about the way each and everyone of us moves through the world differently, and why it can be so hard at times to see another’s perspective, or why someone else may struggle to see...
2023-04-0317 minJust For TodayWhy does sorry seem to be the hardest word?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello Hello Welcome back!Have you ever wondered why it can be so hard to say the word 'Sorry'?Language and the way we use it, interpret it and the meaning we give to it, is my absolute passion, so in this weeks episode I dive into the word sorry, and why it can be so hard to say, for so many of us.If you do want to chat t...
2023-03-1316 minJust For TodayWant to avoid the tipping point!?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello Hello!Welcome back, I am delighted you are here.Have you ever experienced a moment where you just lost your sh*t, and it can be over (what can appear to be) something pretty trivial, that a few days earlier, you wouldn't have bat an eyelid at?I call this the tipping point, something I have got very used to seeing (in myself at times) and supporting my clients to understand...
2023-03-0616 minJust For TodayGratitude turns what we have into our superpower.Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello HelloWelcome to this weeks episode, I am overjoyed and grateful you are here.In my WhatsApp community this week, we have been talking about gratitude, and more specifically the power of practicing gratitude daily. Which inspired me to record this episode for you.“The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see.” – Mary DavisI practice gratitude, in one way or a bother, daily and I would love to sha...
2023-02-2718 minJust For TodayDecisions, decisions, decisions!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello Hello!Welcome back, I am delighted you are here.This weeks episode was inspired by my youngest son and a recent experience I shared with him whilst he was struggling over a decision.So let me ask you, have you ever wondered why it can be so difficult to make decisions, and whilst it may make complete sense 'on paper', actually committing to that decision one way or another, can be...
2023-02-2018 minJust For Todaylet's get to know your values 🤩Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello HelloWelcome back, I am so grateful that you are here ❤️As promised in last weeks episode, this weeks I am talking all things 'Values' related, and this episode, unexpectedly took a mini workshop turn.So grab your journal and a pen, and let's dig in! If you do want to chat to me more about changes you want to create in your life in 2023, click the link HERE to bo...
2023-02-1320 minJust For Today⭐ Intention creates our reality ⭐Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello HelloWelcome Welcome back!This weeks episode follows on (kind of) from last weeks episode, but don't worry you don't have to have listened in order for this one to make sense.Intention creates our reality, and I am a firm believer in moving through the world in an intentional way. So this week I am sharing my beliefs around this and how I apply it in my life “Yo...
2023-02-0618 minJust For TodayAsk and you shall receive, simple right!?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello HelloWelcome back! So this weeks episode is a slightly different flavour from me, and I had a very different subject I was going to record, but literally moments before I hit the record button my intuition gave me a very different idea and I felt compelled to share.So, the Law of attraction...this is a subject I get into A LOT with my clients, colleagues and friendships, and it...
2023-01-3017 minJust For TodayAre you playing small!?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello Hello!Welcome back, delighted you are here.This week I dive into the area of women playing small due to conditioning and more specifically how women should behave as per society beliefs. This is a juicy one, as we have been exposed to so many unhelpful and limiting beliefs that many of us have carried with us, meaning we don't necessarily stand in our powerIn this episode I also mention R...
2023-01-2314 minJust For TodayWhat others think is none of your business!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello HelloWouldn't life be that much easier if we gave less of a sh*t what people may be (or not!) thinking of us!? In this weeks episode I begin the discussion around how other people see the world, and how none of us see it in the same way, which means how they think and feel, is highly likely, very different to us, therefore why do we really give it that much co...
2023-01-1618 minJust For TodayThe body keep score, and it always wins!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Happy Happy New Year! Welcome to 2023, I have taken some time away to recharge my batteries and I am back, raring to take on another year. And it is because of that that it felt apt this week, to dig into our bodies cues to slow down, and share my knowledge and personal experiences of ignoring what our bodies need and the result of that.How often are you listening and responding to what...
2023-01-0922 minJust For TodayWill you be making New Years resolutions this year?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello Hello!This is my last podcast of 2022, and as I wont be back until Monday 9th January 2023, I decided to dedicate this weeks episode to New years resolutions and why most of us wont have stuck to them by the end of January!Why can we really want to create change in our lives, and then go on to self sabotage that each and every time!?Most of us rely on...
2022-12-1915 minJust For TodayIs self care a selfish act?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello Hello!Self care, well isn't this an interesting subject. So many of my clients consider self care to be a selfish act, and really struggle to make themselves a priority.How many times do you place your own wellbeing at the bottom of the list of priorities, especially at this time of year when we are doing doing doing, and not so much being being being!I believe self care is...
2022-12-1220 minJust For TodayWhat is your inner child trying to tell you?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello Hello!Welcome back, this week I am talking about a subject that has had a profound effect on my life and something I am very passionate about.Understanding and reconnecting to your inner child can truly change the way you move through your day as it gives you a deeper understanding of who you are and why you do the things you do.Are you ready to start the process of re...
2022-12-0519 minJust For TodayConflict! No problem or run for the hills?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello Hello!Welcome back, I am delighted you are here.This week I am digging into the word Conflict and the fears so many of us have around engaging in it! In the last 10 years I have learned to see it in a different light and I wanted to share this with you.During this conversation, I reference a tool called 'Tipping Point Tool' that I share with my clients, which I a...
2022-11-2814 minJust For TodayCan you see the collateral beauty?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Welcome Back!This week I share my insights on the two words 'Collateral Beauty' and how I use them in my own life and with my clients.I would love to hear how this episode lands with you, as I know that if I had listened to this around 10 years ago, I would have challenged this.If you would like a copy of the visual exercise 'Platform of Success' that my lovely...
2022-11-2114 minJust For TodayBoundaries! Boundaries! Boundaries!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Welcome back!If you have worked with or listened to me for a while, you will know that boundaries is a subject I speak lots on, so of course, one of my early episodes has to be on this subject.I would love to hear from you, and if you have an awareness of boundaries in your life, or maybe yours are flapping in the wind?You can connect with me on...
2022-11-1416 minJust For TodayJust for today, Let's get curiousSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! HeyI am back, and first and foremost I felt it appropriate to introduce myself to you and the tools I use before I share my musings on beliefs and how they are formed in our lives. This is an area of real curiosity for me, so I hope you enjoy listeningI would love to hear from you, and you can connect with me on the socials, HERE on Instagram, and HERE on Fa...
2022-11-0717 minJust For TodayLaunch day, and this gets emotional!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hey, I still can't believe I am solo podcasting! A big warm welcome to Episode One of my very first series, and I couldn't be more excited and nervous in equal measure.This one gets a tad emosh for me, as I share with you my reasons for launching today as well as why I have named the podcast 'Just For Today'I would love to hear from you, and you can...
2022-10-3116 minJust For TodayHere's a taster of what's to comeSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! A big hello from me, Steph Grainger, and welcome to my podcast 'Just For Today'You may be a listener from the 'Life Unpacked' podcast, or brand new, but either way I am delighted you are here and sincerely hope you enjoy the content I am going to be sharing weekly with you.Be sure to follow, so you get my very first episode, which is a tear jerker (on my part) when it...
2022-10-2401 minJust For TodayBig changes coming to the pod......Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello! It has been a while.So here we are, to share changes to the pod that are coming with immediate effect......no spoilers here, you will have to listen in to hear our news.In this episode we share:Lions Mane, and the producers of DIRTEA - More info can be found HEREFor more of this you can follow Steph on Insta HERE and Lauren HEREEnjoy
2022-10-0435 minJust For TodayCo-Parenting, nightdresses & TOWIE!!!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! It's that time again, Series 3 Episode 10 is now live and kicking!We start out with some harsh realities of life involving co-parenting when you are divorced, and other events happing in the world that can cause anxiety. We lighten the mood with our experience of TOWIE and Amy Childs and how that worked out for us!As always, we love to hear from you and constructive feedback is very much welcome.Enjoy!
2022-09-0845 minJust For TodayMusic festivals, brain fog and money mindsets!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! It's that time again! Series 3, Episode 8 is now live and kicking!We discuss life with kids that attend music festivals (and the stuff that involves!), our money story and how it is impacting our lives daily and perv massively over Ted Lasso (again, soz!) We mentionThe book 'Rich As F**k! by Amanda FrancesThe 5 Love Languages - Free quiz HEREAs always, we love to hear from you...
2022-09-0145 minJust For TodayPMT, Freedom of speech & misogyny!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! We are back after a weeks break, on the bed together again, for Episode 8 of series 3!Be prepared for this one as Steph has PMT and Lauren opens up some pretty deep conversations that includes misogyny and should everyone have freedom of speech!? We would love to hear your feedback on what we discuss in this episode.You can message us via Instagram HEREHave a great weekSteph & Lauren...
2022-08-2536 minJust For TodayFearne Cotton, Ted Lasso & Swishing!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Series Three, Episode 7....join us as we unpack life!It is that time again, and this week we discuss everything from Lauren's weekend at Fearn Cottons 'The Happy Place' festival, the challenges through to the success's and everything in between. How Steph is finally done with teenagers, and the 'quirky shit' she does as a therapist....and so much more! We mention:Fern Cottons book for children 'Your Mood Journal' - Link HERE
2022-08-1141 minJust For TodayHouse moves, happy vaginas & whiplashSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Series Two, Episode 6....join us as we unpack life!It is that time again, and this week we discuss everything from happy vaginas to making a sh*t ton of money, and of course we delight at The Lionesses and their historical win over the weekend. Let us know how you find this weeks episodeSteph & laurenxxIf this conversation resonates with you, please share i...
2022-08-0445 minJust For TodayTherapy, Turkey Teeth & Britney Baby!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Series Two, Episode 5....join us as we unpack life!It is that time again, and this week we discuss so many topics in a short space of time! Our ageing bodies and how we are working with them rather than against them, Britney Spears and that ongoing saga and the incredible Africa Brooke on Steve's podcast We also mentionSteph's services - more deets HERELauren's reusable period pads - HERE
2022-07-2838 minJust For TodayBoob jobs, spray tans & Lady shaves!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Series Two, Episode 4....join us as we unpack life!It is that time again, thank you for continuing to join us, we are truly gratefulThis week we discuss the weather (Obvs!) Lauren going into Therapy with Steph (hold your breathe people!) and how Frankie Boyle wont let you pee!!! We hope you enjoy!Lauren & Steph xxIf this conversation resonates with you, please share i...
2022-07-2139 minJust For TodayBig words, Burnout and Mum Guilt!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Series Two, Episode 3....join us as we unpack life! This week Lauren shares her deeply personal experience of burnout, the flags that she missed on the run up to it, and ways she is supporting herself to come out of 'the well' , we also dive into Mum guilt, and caffeine withdrawal (OMG that is a BITCH!) This week we mention:Marie Frost, Nutricore - Nutrition & Health CoachEmma Riedo, Restore your core
2022-07-1450 minJust For TodayBelching, farting and bra smuggling!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Series 3, Episode 2.....Let's unpack LifeJoin us as we share our week and delve in everyday events, from creating healthy habits, if yoga is like marmite, whether you burp and fart in front of your partner, to concealing things in your bra! This week we mention:Sophie Campbell-Sinclair 'The Hypyoga Therapist'Rebecca CampbellJames Clear - Atomic HabitsDon't forget to come over and see us making a dick of...
2022-07-0730 minJust For TodayFreeloading Kids, the USA & orgasms!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! We are back with SERIES THREE lovely people. We have missed you all and are delighted to be back.This week is a mixed bag of seriousness with a small amount of LOLs in the mix, as we bring you up to date of what we have been up to during our short break, and dig into our sadness of what's happening for female autonomy in the USA and the fears that brings.This w...
2022-06-3042 minJust For TodayPetticoats, chub rub shorts & itchy vulva's!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! It is the last time in this series, that we unpack life! This week we dig into sensory overload, the feeling of being 'touched out' by life, and the value in staying present in your own life each and every day. We have a deep discussion about our own experiences with motherhood, the pressures placed on females to reproduce and how the upcoming generations are making choices that are right for them and what t...
2022-06-0244 minJust For Today‘I can't have any negative thoughts, for the fear of what might happen if I do!'Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! It is time to unpack life once again! This week we dig into the law of attraction, the book of Mormon (the stage show!) and the impact that ongoing price increases, is having on so many, in day to day life......and true to form, we mention muffs, Minnie's, foo foo's, lady gardens and bits & bobs! In this episode we mention:The Book Of Mormon stage show Taming Twins - Fuss Free f...
2022-05-2643 minJust For Today‘someone I’d show my vagina to'Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! It's time to unpack life once again, and by golly this is quite the episode (if the title didn't already give you a clue!) but here is a brief synopsis to entice you further......The challenges of parenting a child with ADHD and Autism, PMT in this ever changing world, putting boundaries in place and sex in a long term relationship.....oh and Lauren's vag may be mentioned a few times! Hold tight! In t...
2022-05-1943 minJust For Today“the worlds on fire right now, let her eat her f*cking tomatoes, move on"Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! It is that time again, to unpack what has been what has been happening for us this week, and as usual, we go deep and personal, with many swears along the way, and share our lives as well as what we have been inspired by, listening to and/or reading this weekThis may include, Depp vs Heard, Kim Kardashian and THAT dress (if you know, you know!) and being accountable for how we feel, and...
2022-05-1241 minJust For Today“my midwife ghosted me”Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Lauren has been ghosted by her midwife and Steph is tired from a night in A&E, so you lucky listeners are in for a right treat......so let's get into the show ⬇️This episode very much looks at unhelpful beliefs we have imposed on us and keeps us small as women, and the lack of education, when it comes to period health, the real importance of females understanding their bodies and the best way they can...
2022-04-2849 minJust For Today‘why is it so hard to be human?'Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! As per usual, we bring quality content from the get go, so brace yourself people as Easter Eggs and nipple worms...is your starter for ten! SO, let's get into the show.We discuss alcohol - when are we are drinking too much and when is it time to ask for some help. We delve into human behaviour and the positive intentions that lie behind our actions, and how easy it is to dismiss...
2022-04-2142 minJust For TodayHot cars, midlife nutrition and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham’s weddingSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Today's episode comes from inside Laurens brand new snazzy electric car! When both our houses are full, we have to improvise, and we are pretty happy with the sound to be honest!So let's get into the show....... Therapy (shocking I know!) comes up again this week, with Steph sharing her personal journal with her visit to her therapist, and the revelations she had during her session. And Lauren shares her vulnerability surrounding the fears surrounding...
2022-04-1440 minJust For TodayAutism, Toxic Positivity and is ignorance really bliss!?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! School holidays and a podcast, means this weeks episode comes to you via zoom - with Steph using her 'Britney baby' headset (which is a bit crap! Not gonna lie!)Lauren opens up about her recent Instagram stories in respect of her son and his diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, and the vulnerability of sharing that news publicly, which takes us back into the area of fear of using our words and the potential for attack...
2022-04-0740 minJust For TodayWill Smith, Mediumship and Louis TherouxSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! And we are baaaaack! Welcome to Series Two, Episode One.......we are delighted you are still eager to listen to our ramblings! We have missed you all.This series we start as we mean to carry on and head straight into lumpy boobs, psychics and the 'Will Smith' sitch, all whilst we reflect on the stages of womanhood, the transformations we go through and how exhausting our brains are these days, whilst we desire to create a...
2022-03-3147 minJust For TodayLive Recording - 'It takes a village! Women in Business Q&ASend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Hello!Well this was a different experience for us! We recorded this episode Live, in front of a real audience of women in business, on International Women's Day 2022!!! The lovely ladies that created 'The Village Networking Group' held their first face to face meeting today, and invited us to come along and record the episode, and naturally we jumped at the chance. (tap HERE for more info on...
2022-03-1040 minJust For TodaySupporting friends through breakups, mum guilt & our mate SteveSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Episode 10 baby! We are so grateful that so many of you are still here, enjoying the podcast and LOL'ing along with us (IYKYK 😉)In this episode we answer some of you lovely listeners questions, based on our knowledge, experience and beliefs, and we sincerely hope our words helps in some way, and of course would love to hear your feedback.In this episode we of course share our experience of 'Steve' live, as well as...
2022-03-0347 minJust For TodayYour relationships - Are they charging you up or depleting you of energy?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Fasten your seatbelt people, we go surprisingly deep on this episode! LOL, PMSL, ROFL and LMAO!😉 As we eagerly await our date with the legend that is 'Steve' Bartlett, we share our musings on being part of a women centric business community and the beauty of collaborating vs competing, which leads us to talk about our friendship circles and their absolute importance as we grow and transform as women.Boundaries come up again in thi...
2022-02-2448 minJust For TodayPandemic fatigue and how to begin to process itSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Episode 8! How did that even happen!?It's Valentines day (when we recorded) and in-line with that, we look at how we love and honour ourselves as well as all the emotions we feel, honestly and completely, in this episode The last two years have taken it's toll on us all in one way or another, and we both share our truths in relation to that. We dig into the 'science' behind change, the feeling t...
2022-02-1738 minJust For TodayTechnically challenged, on the guest list and boycotting SpotifySend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! Welcome back to another episode of Two Old Birds Podcast, which comes to you from Steph's bed and Laurens hotel bedroom, thanks to the beauty of zoom, although we do go in hard on technology and why it gets so much harder to use as we get older! What's that all about!!!???Once again we talk about Steven Bartlett (seriously I think he gets a mention every week) and his live show, which Lauren is now...
2022-02-1046 minJust For TodayMilk floats, viagra for valentines and the many guises of griefSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! We are on location in Steph's teenage sons bedroom this week sharing our 'wisdom' for you once again, with Lauren arriving in her new electric car AKA 'The Milk Float' As per usual, we cover a whole array of subjects which includes ASMR (yay or nay) , self love and the marketing around valentines, because it's February obvs! Grief is our main topic of discussion this week, as we have both experienced the many guises...
2022-02-0345 minJust For TodayTo booze or not to booze, connecting with a faith (insert your own faith) and allowing your kids to growSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! In this episode we share our fears of embracing electric cars and living in a 'back to the future' reality (#showingourage) and dive deep into the many perceptions of alcohol! We share our personal relationships with booze, how others see us as a result of that as well as the general acceptance of the 'wine o'clock' culture we now live in.We share our love for Wayne Dyer 'The Father of Motivation, who...
2022-01-2753 minJust For TodayAcronyms, crystal cleansing, how to say 'sorry' and the importance of a High 5Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! *Apologies for a slightly 'echoy' (is that a word?) episode this week, we recored in a new location, needless to say, we won't be recording there again*In this episode we chat about how Lauren went on strike from 'serving' her family, why women have all the emotional load and why we HAVE to stop being martyrs in own our lives. Steph also talks about why it can hard to say 'sorry' (yep it's...
2022-01-2044 minJust For TodayCovid, Molly Mae and how to not fu*k up your kids!Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! In this episode we go deeeeep.....maybe it's the covid, maybe it is our shared, old bird wisdom!!!!??? We reflect on the recent Molly Mae saga and the fear we both share for the younger generation in this social media world. How we both avoid the news like the plague, take regular trips to see our therapist, all whilst doing our best to not F*ck our kids up in the mix! We mention the amazing S...
2022-01-1050 minJust For TodayNew Years resolutions (or not?), Step-parenting and Mindset shiftsSend me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! In this episode we dissect good old New Years resolutions, and wonder if they are inspiring and uplifting or setting us up to fail.....is it New Year, New You, or just keep calm and carry on (as per 2021?) We go deep on Adele and the latest album, which poked both our divorce wounds, alongside answering our 'Listeners Question' on step-Parenting, blended families and how to navigate the many challenges as well as the triumphsThe...
2022-01-0645 minJust For TodayChristmas, boundaries and beds, spoon or sleep alone?Send me a text message, if you have enjoyed this weeks episode, I would love to hear from you! This episode contains all the guilts from the pressure of creating a magical Christmas (and why no guilt need be applied), to enforcing boundaries for the sake of personal sanity, and we answer our 'Listeners Question' with the chat about 'is it really OK to want to sleep in a separate bed, when in a relationship???'If you want us to answer your 'Listeners Questions', or have a topic you'd like us to cover come a...
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