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Midlife IlluminatedRehumanising the world - one conversation at a timeDid you know that simply chatting to a stranger improves our wellbeing (and the state of humanity)?
In this life-affirming, re-released conversation, I chat with veteran journalist Joe Keohane, author of "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World".
At a time when we are increasingly isolated on our screens and “othering” is on the rise, this conversation is a timely reminder of the power of human connection.
You'll hear Joe explaining what we have to gain by starting up a conversation with a stranger - and practical, joyful, simp...2025-07-011h 12Midlife IlluminatedWhy volunteering is a gift to yourself (as well as others)What if volunteering not only helps others...but is also one of the kindest things you can do for yourself?
In this episode, I chat through the powerful ways that volunteering lifts us up. I also share personal stories of how my own life has been transformed through giving my time to help others.
Whether you’re already a volunteer or are toying with the idea, you'll hear that volunteering is far more than a good deed — it’s also a wellness practice in its own right. Discover how it can improve your health...2025-06-1716 minMidlife IlluminatedWhy swopping perfectionism for self-compassion is the path to vitalityIn this moving and inspiring episode, I chat to a wise, gentle mid-lifer called Karen Villet. Karen is a cancer survivor, mother and (since we recorded this conversation) now a functional medicine health coach.
You'll hear about:
The importance of releasing self-criticism to make space for self-compassion and growth.The difference between surviving and thriving.Chronic disease as a teacher (and then inviting it to leave).Why health information (and even a life-threatening illness) isn’t always enough to help us stick to healthy habits
Please note: this conversation is in NO WAY intended as me...2025-06-0434 minMidlife IlluminatedHow to navigate exam season (re-release)We're in the midst of exam season - and that can be a huge source of stress. So I thought I'd re-share my top tips on how you can help your kids to cope with exams.
As a former managing director, I also give you an insight into what helps young people to thrive in the workplace - and it's definitely not all about exam results!
You can find my Calm Kit here:
https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/the-calm-kit/
My website:
https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/
Contact me at...2025-05-2020 minMidlife IlluminatedNovel remedies: read your way to wellness!Do you love novels - but struggle to justify reading for pleasure? That used to be me too. But I've come to see how reading fiction is hugely beneficial for our wellbeing.
In this episode, you'll learn how reading a novel can lower your stress levels, help your sleep...and even improve your relationships. Plus, I share my tips for books I've loved.
I hope this inspires you to curl up with a good book. If so, drop me a note and let me know.
My website:
https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/2025-05-0610 minMidlife IlluminatedFrom burnt-out to lit up: a story of rediscovering balance, joy and creativityThis is a soulful, thought-provoking conversation with Georgie Stewart, an award-winning illustrator artist who I had the privilege of coaching recently.
Georgie went from being totally overwhelmed by work (and a sugar addiction) to feeling radiant, joyful and fulfilled.
We explore:
How it feels to treat your body like a machine that exists to work.Why many of us use overwork as a distraction from uncomfortable feelings.How reconnecting with your inner child is key to thriving.The power of creativity in restoring your energy and balance.
This episode is...2025-04-2253 minMidlife IlluminatedHow to train your brain for blessings!In this episode, I’m sharing something profoundly life-changing.
It's the simple daily practice that helps me build my resilience, boost my mood and shift into a mindset of abundance — even in life’s hardest moments.
Yes, we’re talking about gratitude.
Tune in to hear me share:
Why a daily gratitude practice is the ultimate way to shift out of a negative, scarcity mindset and increase your level of happinessThe reason why so many people who buy a gratitude journal don't actually write in it.How to get over the "gratitude gap": tha...2025-04-0811 minMidlife IlluminatedHarnessing the magic of Spring: new beginnings and an energy cleanse for your homeAs we launch into spring, it felt the perfect time to re-share an uplifting conversation about the role of nature's cycles in our life.
You'll love listening to the wisdom of Sadie Pickering - a woman who is truly in harmony with nature and someone who is a personal inspiration to me.
Sadie is the founder of Soul Beauty Rituals and runs the Cosmic Cycling Club. She helps people to come home to themselves as cyclical beings, discover their own unique gifts and live a soul-fulfilled life.
In this episode, you'll learn how...2025-03-2535 minMidlife IlluminatedA simple, free way to sort your head outWouldn't it be great to have a simple, effective way to sort your head out quickly whenever you're stuck in emotional turmoil?
That's exactly what journalling can give you. And it's not only proven to be powerfully effective - it's also free!
In this episode, I share how I use daily journalling to break out of anxious thinking and access clarity, calm and focus.
I hope this episode inspires you to give journalling a go.
My website:
https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/
Contact me at: suzy@peppermintwellness.co...2025-03-1116 minMidlife IlluminatedGuess what? Your body has something to tell you!I understand how it feels to put your own body's needs last...because that used to be me too.
As you'll hear in this episode, I used to be dismissive (and even contemptuous) of even the most basic bodily needs.
I hope that this episode encourages you to listen to your precious body - and start to give it the care it craves.
To access my free self-compassion video, just sign up via the pop-up on my website:
https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/
You can drop me a message at...2024-12-1614 minMidlife IlluminatedHow to combat stress eatingWhen life feels overwhelming, it's tempting to make ourselves feel better by turning to food (and most likely food that is not good for us).
In this episode, I share a few tips on tackling stress eating - starting with being kind to ourselves.
PLEASE NOTE: the information in this podcast is not designed to address eating disorders, which need specialist support.
Join my Freshly Minted membership for women here: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/
Read about the editor of Top Sante's experience of my group coaching here:
https...2024-10-1018 minMidlife IlluminatedYou CAN end this year feeling more positive about yourself! Here's how.However challenging this year has been for you, please know that you really can end it feeling calmer, more energised and more positive about yourself.
No matter how many times you've not managed to stick to healthy habits in the past, I believe that you can change your mindset and start to care for your own wellbeing.
Have a listen to my chat with Abigail Best - one of the ladies who has turned her wellbeing around through group coaching.
Abigail is managing director of a travel PR agency and a mum of...2024-09-2722 minMidlife IlluminatedWhy parents need to put their own wellbeing first (re-release)With the frenetic, back-to-school period about to kick in, I thought I'd re-share with you some guidance on how to stay grounded in the face of so much stress.
This chat with Terri Creeden will make you think differently about what it means to lead your family. She shares how essential it is that we engage in self-care so that we have the capacity to help our family members to fulfill their own potential in life.
Terri is a certified executive coach, trainer and facilitator. She believes in embracing slowness in our lives and leading...2024-09-0357 minMidlife IlluminatedThe antidote to feeling frazzled (and why I'm going quiet)In this (the final episode in this season of Midlife Illuminated) I share something that every woman needs. Particularly in midlife, when we are overwhelmed by the needs of others.
It's the need to return to ourselves. In the classic book Women Who Run With The Wolves, this is described as "homing".
With thanks to Clarissa Pinkola Estes - author of Women Who Run With The Wolves - for enlightening me on the need for homing.
I hope this episode gives you the permission you need to do your own homing.
...2023-07-2717 minMidlife IlluminatedWomen and burnout: why we can't go on like thisThere's a crisis amongst women at work. Burnout is the no. 1 reason why women are leaving (or planning to leave) their job.
I've been there myself. My mental and physical health suffered when I tried to juggle a high-stress PR job with caring for very young children.
I talk through why we're at breaking point - and what you can do to protect yourself from burnout.
If this episode strikes a chord and you have your own story to share, drop me a note.
Access my free 5 Days to Calm programme...2023-06-0125 minMidlife IlluminatedWhat I learnt in Greece - and why we've misunderstood "diet"I'm just back from a sailing holiday in Greece. It rained a lot...but at least the food was fabulous. I thought I'd share with you what I've learnt about the fabled "Mediterranean diet".
As you'll hear, food is SO much more than fuel - and the Mediterranean diet is SO much more than what's on our plate.
I hope this episode gives you practical, simple tips on adopting a health-boosting Mediterranean lifestyle...wherever you live.
Discover my Freshly Minted Membership: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2023-05-1820 minMidlife IlluminatedHow to help your kids to cope with examsExams are a source of huge stress and anxiety - both for kids and parents.
As a health coach and mum of three, I share my top tips on how you can help your kids to cope with exam season. As a former managing director, I also give you an insight into what helps young people to thrive in the workplace - and it's not all about exam results.
You can find my Calm Kit programme here:
https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/the-calm-kit/
Discover my Freshly Minted Membership: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk...2023-05-0418 minMidlife IlluminatedI'm launching my community - and you're invited!My Freshly Minted membership is launching next week - and I couldn't be more excited to welcome you into it!
Tune in to hear one of my former coachees describing what it feels like to be "freshly minted".
Here's where you can find details on my Freshly Minted membership (and a little video from me):
https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/
If you'd like to put a toe in the water by trying out just one of the monthly sessions, you can join me for Peppermint Pause (my monthly sanctuary for stressed-out...2023-04-1407 min
Mind VoxNatural Ways to Improve Self-Care and Self-Compassion to Reduce Burnouts: Interview with Functional Medicine Health Coach, Suzy Glaskie.Suzy Glaskie is a Functional Medicine Health Coach and Founder of Peppermint Wellness.
During her career as a PR boss, Suzy became underweight, exhausted and constantly burnt-out.
Suzy believes her previous career created toxic stress hormones that led to a constant flood of inflammation in her body.
These health conditions and death of her father led Suzy to retrain as a health coach, where she learnt various ways to help reduce burnouts and improve wellbeing.
Suzy wants to share ways the body can heal itself and prevent future burnouts, using self-care and self-compassion tools.
This episode explores:
-What burnout can...2023-03-2059 minMidlife IlluminatedWhy we need to press PAUSEDo you feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? That you don't have a minute for yourself? That you just don't have the time to look after yourself?
I know that feeling well. In fact, I share an excruciatingly embarrasingly incident in this episode that illustrates this (very graphically)!
You'll also hear me giving you pointers on how you can find your own pause to restore calm and balance to your life.
I hope this episode gives you permission to press the pause button. If you'd like help with that, I...2023-01-2618 minMidlife IlluminatedThe life-changing magic of decluttering my kitchenHave you ever thought about how clutter is draining your energy and affecting your self-esteem?
I've struggled with clutter for as long as I can remember. And I've frequently found myself feeling bad when I look at stuff that I've bought and have never actually used.
Have a listen to what happened when I enlisted the help of Christal - a fabulous professional declutterer who I now consider to be something of a fairy godmother!
I hope this episode inspires you to let go of stuff that is dragging you down.
...2023-01-1218 minMidlife IlluminatedI saw the light! Here's how.Welcome to my first episode of Midlife Illuminated, in which I share a deeply personal and profound experience I had recently.
I've learnt a lot this year about the magic that happens when we grant outselves space to listen to our own inner wisdom.
I hope that listening to me gives you licence to trust your own voice - and to discover your own happy place.
Alongside listening to me on this podcast, you also have the opportunity to be supported by me in person. I invite you to join me live at...2022-12-2919 minMidlife IlluminatedMidlife Illuminated: the trailerWelcome to Midlife Illuminated!
Here's a little introduction from me on the theme of uncovering your light - and sharing it with others.
I look forward to sharing lots of lightbulbs moments with you.!
Alongside listening to me on this podcast, you also have the opportunity to be supported by me in person. I invite you to join me live at Midlife Monthly - a sanctuary in the month for stressed-out midlife women to feel calmer and more positive. You can find all the details and book your place here - I hope...2022-12-2911 minMidlife IlluminatedGoodbye Wellness Unwrapped - hello Midlife Illuminated!Hello again!
I'm back after an extended break from podcasting. Thank you for bearing with me!
Creating some distance from the podcast and going quiet gave me space to think. Tune in to this episode to discover where that thinking time took me.
I'm excited to share that a change is on its way. This podcast will have a new name and a new direction from the next episode. Have a listen to find out more!
As always, you can find me here:
https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/
...2022-12-1508 min
Midlife IlluminatedWhy I'm saying...No!In this final (very mini) episode of this season of Wellness Unwrapped, I share a few thoughts on cutting myself some slack and giving myself some space. I hope it inspires you to do the same!
I look forward to rejoining you here at some point in the Autumn. In the meantime, I wish you a wonderful summer and hope you enjoy listening (or re-listening) to previous episodes of Wellness Unwrapped.
Also, you can find my Wellness Unwrapped app by searching for it on the App Store or Google Play (for an Android phone). Sign...2022-07-1108 min
Midlife IlluminatedWhat we need to know about the menopause and foodIt's not news to most women that their bodies can be ruled by their hormones!
But what is less well known is that food can help balance out our hormones and keep us on an even keel.
My guest on this episode, Charlotte Hunter, has been a registered and qualified Nutritional Therapist since 2010. Since then, she has helped many men, women and children to eat well and be healthy. Her firm belief is that food can be healthy and delicious, and can support a number of medical conditions and issues.
Having gone through an...2022-06-2056 min
Midlife IlluminatedAre you being sabotaged by limiting beliefs?This is a big, big subject...and one which affects ALL of us.
As you'll hear Gwyneth Moss explain, we all picked up limiting beliefs when we were very young children. These limiting beliefs (also known as "false truths") are often what are sabotaging us as adults.
In this exceptionally eye-opening conversation, you'll learn how false truths dictate our thoughts, behaviours and life choices...without us even being aware of them.
I can wholeheartedly say that this conversation might just change your life.
I've been fortunate to have trained in EFT...2022-06-071h 01
Midlife IlluminatedThe healing power of colourThis is a gorgeous, sparkling conversation with someone who really does radiate vitality and joy. It's all about the fascinating topic of colour. Have you ever stopped to think that colour has the power to heal us and to affect our behaviour?
Dr Deanna Minich is someone who has devoted much of her career to studying this phenomenon. She is a nutrition researcher, educator and functional medicine-trained clinician. She has a unique approach to nutrition: one that combines physiology and psychology.
I loved chatting to her and really think this conversation will encourage you to t...2022-05-2353 min
Midlife IlluminatedWhy we need to put our own wellbeing first!I found this conversation so deeply thought-provoking that I've been playing Lucy Barnwell's words in my head to remind myself of what's important in life.
Lucy is someone who truly lives by what she believes.
And yet, Lucy is no wellness "guru". In fact, until recently, she dismissed everything to do with wellbeing as "a load of hooey" (if you're not familiar with the word, it means nonsense!).
Lucy is simply a normal person who came to a crossroads in life. Following an illness, she decided to do something radical. While still pursuing...2022-05-091h 10
Midlife IlluminatedThe transformational power of dancingThis episode is a total joy. It's a conversation with my dear friend Debbie Hilton and it's all about something which comes naturally to all of us - but which most of us don't often do as adults. Dancing!
It's beyond question that dancing is medicine. And it's medicine that we all have a right to benefit from.
I feel truly privileged to be able to experience the joy of dancing in Debbie's classes. As I'm not a natural dancer and even struggle with my left/right, I'd feel really intimidated going to most classes...2022-04-181h 08
Midlife IlluminatedFind your inner harmony with nature's cyclesAs we launch ourselves into spring, it felt the perfect time to share an uplifting conversation about the role of nature's cycles in our life.
My guest is Sadie Pickering - truly someone who is in harmony with nature and who has been a personal inspiration to me for several years. I've learnt so many life-enhancing self-care rituals from Sadie and it's a real pleasure to share them with you too.
Sadie is the founder of Soul Beauty Rituals, which is a unique combination of healing modalities (body/emotional/energy/soul work) that centre around...2022-04-041h 07
Midlife IlluminatedThe medicine of miraclesIn the first part of this episode, I share a deeply personal and very emotional story.
It's the story of my younger son, Louis, and what happened to him as a small child when he was put on medication following a (wrong) diagnosis of a chronic bowel condition. He suffered for years because of a misguided attempt to fix a symptom whilst ignoring the cause. It’s a story of not only physical suffering but also of emotional trauma - and it very much drives my mission now as a Functional Medicine Health Coach.
The se...2022-03-2150 min
Midlife IlluminatedWhy we need to ditch diet cultureI feel that this conversation is one of the most important I've had so far on the podcast. As my guest Susan Hyatt lays bare, diet culture is trapping girls and women in a cycle of suffering. (And I know from my work as a health coach that men are affected in exactly the same way).
It horrifies me that children are being caught in this toxic culture and led down the route to eating disorders. Susan shares how she first started dieting at the age of 11, and how yo-yo dieting affected her life for decades.
2022-03-071h 15
Everyday Burnout ConversationsSuzy Glaskie | The health and home life cost of burning out in a toxic work cultureIn today's episode, I chat with Suzy Glaskie, a Functional Medicine Health Coach and founder of Peppermint Wellness – a practice dedicated to helping people regain their emotional, mental and physical health. At the age of 40, Suzy walked away from the successful PR agency she'd founded, turning her back on a 22-year career in marketing. She'd been buckling under the unrelenting stress of juggling the role of managing director with her family of three kids.After getting mired in grief on losing her Dad, she trained in Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT or tapping, as...2022-03-041h 27
Midlife IlluminatedNatural remedies for balance, calm and vibrancyI really loved this conversation with the incredibly upbeat, sunny Nikki Hill.
Nikki shares lots of gentle, accessible inspiration for you to care for your own wellbeing - using simple, natural, joyful methods that require little money, time or energy.
We chat about how you can tap into the healing, hormone-balancing, restorative power of herbs - and introduce self-nurturing rituals into your life that will help you to better manage stress.
Nikki is the founder of Nikki Hill Apothecary. She is a fully qualified Naturopath, Clinical Nutritionist and Medical Herbalist.
Nikki...2022-02-211h 09
Midlife IlluminatedWhy gratitude builds fortitudeIf I could persuade everyone to adopt just one habit, it would be a daily gratitude practice. It's no exaggeration to say that this is a practice that transforms people lives on every level.
This week's episode is a deeply uplifting conversation with the inspirational Holly Bertone. Holly lives and breathes gratitude. She discovered its power after she was hit by a double whammy of chronic diseases which took her from over-achieving high-performer to bed-ridden and unable to function.
Whatever challenges you are currently facing in life, this conversation will empower you to start reaping...2022-02-071h 07
Midlife IlluminatedI took a psychedelic drug. Here's why.This episode will come as a real shock to people who know me – because I’ve always been staunchly against drugs.
So what persuaded me to change my mind and volunteer for my first ever experience of a psychedelic drug?
You may have read about new research showing the remarkable effects of magic mushrooms in treating a host of mental disorders, such as depression, addictions and PTSD.
There's a lot of hype around this ground-breaking area of “plant medicine” and - after careful thought - I decided that I would experience this for myself a...2022-01-241h 21
Midlife IlluminatedWhy forgiveness is the greatest healer[Warning: this episode contains an account of a violent attack.]
It has long been known that forgiveness is the path to inner peace and happiness. And there are further, immense benefits from being able to let go of resentment and anger towards those who have wronged us: forgiveness has been shown to lead to remarkable physical healing from all sorts of long-term conditions.
It was my huge privilege to sit down with someone who genuinely epitomizes the quality of forgiveness. Dr Nasser Kurdy is an orthopedic surgeon who, in 2017, was stabbed in the neck while...2022-01-101h 17
Midlife IlluminatedThe story of how I fell apartMany people assume that I've always been an upbeat health coach with a picture-perfect, healthy lifestyle. But that is very, very far from the truth and I really feel it's important for my listeners to know that I have previously sunk very low.
In this special, end-of-year episode, I swop roles and am interviewed by my friend Kate Moryoussef. Kate first met me when I was an overstretched mother of two very young children and was managing a small PR consultancy which somehow grew into a very large, all-consuming business.
In our deeply frank conversation...2021-12-271h 09
Midlife IlluminatedWhy feeding your soul is key to your healthThis episode cuts right to the heart of what healthcare can (and should!) look like. It's so much more than simply treating disease - it's about helping people to live their fullest life.
Dr Kristi Hughes is one of the truly visionary doctors I was privileged to learn from as part of my studies to become a functional medicine health coach. I know that you will be as inspired by Kristi as I was: it's impossible not to be positively affected by her enthusiasm.
In this episode, you'll learn how past events may have impacted...2021-12-1355 min
Midlife IlluminatedWhy your lymph is the secret to vibrant health and glowing skinWe all want vibrant health, glowing skin, a healthy immune system and to feel emotionally well...but did you know that your lymphatic system is key to all of that? And that you can give yourself a simple self-massage to transform your wellbeing?
I feel very privileged to have had my eyes opened to the remarkable role of our lymphatic system – and how we can actively care for it. And that is all thanks to the amazingly passionate Lisa Levitt Gainsley, who is my guest on this episode of Wellness Unwrapped.
Lisa is a Certified Ly...2021-11-2955 min
Midlife IlluminatedWhy I'm trying not to be ruled by fearAs I hit my 50th episode, I’m taking the opportunity to share with you my inner self-critic - and my fear around sparking other people’s anger and outrage.
This solo episode is definitely one of the most candid ones I’ve shared with you. I really hope it helps you to move through your own fears - and our tendency to compare ourselves (unfavourably!) to others. If it touches a chord with you, let me know!
You can find me here and email me via my website:
https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/
F...2021-11-1517 min
Midlife IlluminatedWhy talking to strangers is good for us!We've always been told to beware of strangers...but it turns out that talking to strangers is a proven way to make us happier and healthier.
In this life-affirming conversation, I chat with veteran journalist Joe Keohane, author of the brilliant new book "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World".
At a time when many of us are retreating into our phone screens and human beings are becoming more detached from each other, Joe's message is more important than ever. Loneliness has been described as "one of the greatest public...2021-11-011h 15
Midlife IlluminatedWhy REST and PLEASURE are core to being a womanI learnt so much about what it means to be a woman in this conversation with Sally Beaton. I just wish I'd learnt this when I was 15 rather than 50!
Have a listen to Sally's wisdom on the meaning and power of the monthly cycles in a woman's life; why we are programmed to have regular rest; why we are NOT hormonal messes; why we are our own best doctors...and so much more. I promise that you'll think very differently about your right to everyday pleasures after listening to this!
This really is one of...2021-10-181h 23
Midlife IlluminatedLessons from a spider in my bedWelcome to a brand new season of Wellness Unwrapped!
To kick off season 3, I'm sharing some reflections I've had while on a break from the podcast and social media over the summer. You'll also hear how my reaction to finding a big, dead spider in my bed has inspired me! I hope it will inspire you too - and reassure you that you are making more progress than you might give yourself credit for.
You can find me here and email me via my website:
https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/
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2021-10-0420 min
Midlife IlluminatedThe mantra I'm trying to live byIn this solo episode, I share my thoughts on my time with someone who - having faced her own mortality - lives by a mantra that I'm also trying to adopt.
Here's a link to an earlier episode (no. 25) "What I Learnt from a Stranger by the Sea", where I describe first meeting this wonderful lady:
https://pod.co/wellness-unwrapped/what-i-learnt-from-a-stranger-by-the-sea
This is the final episode in this season of Wellness Unwrapped as I'll be taking a break from recording over the summer.
It's a great opportunity to catch up on...2021-07-2612 min
Midlife IlluminatedLife, love and laughter in the shadow of AuschwitzThis conversation is one which is engraved on my heart. It's with 92-year-old Eva Neumann, known to everyone as Bobby.
Bobby is a survivor of Auschwitz. Her story is one you'll never forget. It's impossible not to be moved and inspired by her remarkable resilience, humour and lack of bitterness.
Bobby was sent to Auschwitz as a 15-year-old. Her parents and two younger brothers were selected for the gas chambers, while she was put to work.
In this episode, you'll hear the miraculous story of how she came to survive the Holocaust, having...2021-07-1247 min
Midlife IlluminatedBITESIZE episode: When there's just too much to juggleAs many of us find ourselves buckling under the weight of our responsibilities and struggling to keep up with the pace, I thought I'd share a bitesized episode to help us find our balance.
Have a listen to a nugget of wisdom from my conversation with Terri Creeden. I chatted to Terri on episode 32 of Wellness Unwrapped which was called "Why we need to put ourselves first". Since then, I've reminded myself many times of her wise insight into juggling our many responsibilities.
Terri is a certified executive coach, trainer and facilitator. Her most passionate...2021-06-2809 min
The Ambitious Mum PodcastAligning with your heart over your headThis week's episode is a special one as Kate chats to her good friend and former boss, Suzy Glaskie. After knowing each other for 16 years, this conversation is all about their shared experience of starting afresh when your previous career doesn't align with your heart anymore.
Despite her lifelong interest in holistic practices, after graduating from university Suzy became sidetracked from this with a long career in PR, which on the surface went from strength to strength. After having her children, Suzy even started her own PR company, alongside her husband, which grew rapidly and successfully yet when s...2021-06-221h 08
Midlife IlluminatedPast lives...and why nobody dies aloneBrace yourself for a thoroughly eye-opening conversation!!
My chat with Julie Ryan has transformed my view on many things. I found her explanation of what happens to us as we die to be particularly comforting. It has totally altered how I felt about people I knew who died of Covid in hospital, with nobody from their family with them.
Julie is a psychic and medical intuitive. She can sense what medical conditions and illnesses a person has and facilitate energetic healings. She can communicate with spirits and can scan animals. She can access people’s pas...2021-06-141h 07
Midlife IlluminatedHow to attract positive energy into your homeAfter many years of thinking about it, I've finally taken steps to sort my home's energy out!
I was recently privileged to have Elizabeth Wells visit my house for a Feng Shui consultation. Elizabeth is an internationally accredited practitioner of the Feng Shui Society and an advanced practitioner of the Feng Shui Academy, having practised in the UK, France and the US.
I'm so excited to bring you this conversation with her because, as you'll hear, the whole experience has been very eye-opening for me!
I love Elizabeth's straight-talking honesty. She pointed out ma...2021-05-311h 15
Midlife IlluminatedBITESIZE episode: How to get more joyIntroducing Wellness Unwrapped bitesized! I'm always so happy to receive feedback about the podcast and have been asked by listeners to release mini-clips from guests on previous episodes. So here goes!
As the world starts to open up to us again, I thought this was the perfect time to revisit a small slice of wisdom from Gillian Elizabeth.
Gillian urges us to ditch our to-do-lists and our inhibitions...and allow ourselves to experience joy. Her words have been going around my head ever since I recorded this chat with her in February 2020 - and I...2021-05-1610 min