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The Growth InvitationWhy Running On Empty Stunts Your Growth with Yvonne BignallWhat if taking care of yourself wasn’t selfish, but the key to everything you want?In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E8), Janette talks with Yvonne Bignall, a Self-Care Coach who helps women rebuild their most important relationship — the one with themselves.Together, they explore why self-care isn’t a luxury but a necessity, how small, sustainable steps can create lasting change, and why prioritizing yourself leads to greater energy, confidence, and joy. If you’ve been pouring into everyone else while running on empty, this conversation is your reminder to fill your own cup firs...
2025-07-2637 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Doreen Thompson-AddoThe Hard Truths About Women’s Health & The Emotional Pain of Miscarrying Doreen Thompson-Addo, Miscarriage Support & Awareness Advocate, Founder The Miscarriage Life. What is miscarriage? How frequently do they occur? And what is the impact on parents? Doreen provides a backdrop to her current life, work and personal, weaving in her own experience of multiple miscarriages. With some eye-opening statistics on what is often seen as a taboo topic, Doreen explains what miscarriage is, how it affects women, and black women in particular and their family unit. She also shares how she implements self...
2022-05-1332 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Hannah SwierstraBut I Haven’t Got The Time! Hannah Swierstra, Virtual Assistant & Founder of Balance VA Services.The ever-elusive time, a constant named barrier to many things we wish to do. In fact, in a recent poll of 50 women 48 cited time as the barrier to their self-care. Hannah shares her journey from employee to business owner and discovering how she could transfer her skills to help women in business protect their time, grow their businesses and get more done (with a couple of case studies to back it up). As always, the conversation turns to s...
2022-05-0623 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Robyn HarrisAre You Ready To Embrace Your W-I-L-D Wellbeing? Robyn Harris, Soul Alignment Mentor and founder of Equenergy: W·I·L·D Wellbeing.Robyn's work involves supporting people and animals in reconnecting with their innermost heart and soul in order for them to live a life that feels true to them, and that lights them up and brings them joy. Robyn shares her own journey into personal development and how it helped shape the 4 pillars she now uses to help others reconnect with their soul. And of course, we talk about the importance of self-care with some...
2022-04-2930 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Dr Martina TopicWorkplace, Women’s Rights and Wellbeing… Connecting The Dots Dr Martina Topic, Reader at Leeds Beckett University. What goes on in the modern day office environment? Have we successfully moved away from the demeaning banter and social constructs that were used to devalue and undermine women, damaging their confidence and health? Martina shares her journey into academia and her passion for feminism. Together, we discuss the modern workplace and what women experience, in particular in the field of journalism, PR & media. We take a look at how damaging these environments can be on women’s health a...
2022-04-2232 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Ashley CostelloResilience; The Way Forward For All… Ashley Costello, Psychotherapist, Resilient Kids.Resilience; the ability to adapt and grow following adversity. And yet, it is so much more than this definition. Ashley shares her own journey to starting her business, our broken education system, the meaning and power of building resilience with a case study to back it up. We also discuss the importance of self-care as busy professional women, mum’s, daughters and the many other roles we manage.Join Us!
2022-04-1539 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Margaret Ward-MartinBearing Witness to the Narcissistically Abused… Margaret Ward-Martin, Psychotherapist & Founder of The Grace Project. There is no form of abuse that is okay, that can be left undiscussed or unconfronted. FULL STOP. Margaret introduces herself and her journey to starting the Grace Project and then we get under the hood of narcissism, what it is, how it shows up and how to get help if you find yourself in the midst of such a relationship. Margaret also shares a ‘self-care kit’ of ideas we can implement to safeguard our wellbeing.Join Us!
2022-04-0835 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Michaela JohnsonThe Only Way Is Up! Michaela Johnson, Founder of Mental Health Charity, HSO.Michaela shares her very candid story around homelessness and finding her way out of it to pursue her heartfelt vision, to ensure other young people had the help, support & resources required to stay safe. A heart-warming story blended with all the life-changing work being carried out by HSO, as well as the challenges faced along the way. We talk about the importance of self-care and making time to be with loved ones.Join Us!
2022-04-0131 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Cathryn RemmingtonPress Reset! Cathryn Remmington, Founder of Full Focus Clinic & Personal Development Coach, driving success in conscious professionals.Cathryn shares her personal story & successful business journey that led to starting the Full Focus Clinic. We discuss how she serves her clients and some of the terminology she uses as key elements of her work. And, of course, we take a close look at self-care and its important role in all areas of our lives.Join Us!
2022-03-2532 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Dot ZachariasSleep Is The Cure... Dot Zacharias, Sleep Coach & Co-Founder of The Nourish App.Dot shares her personal experience of sleep deprivation, the impact it had on her health and how she turned it around. We look at why sleep is often missed out in the discussion around health like the 'ugly sister' of wellbeing. We go on to talk about the benefits of quality sleep, how we can develop better sleep habits and how it feeds into self-care.Join Us!
2022-03-1827 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Vanessa Awong Eya'aMix It Up! Vanessa Awong Eya'a, Junior Doctor, Creative Writer & Producer.Vanessa shares her professional journey from finance into medicine and how she combines this meaningful work with her passion for creative writing & producing that has led to her developing an online show focused on sustainability. We delve into self-care, and the impact of challenging work environments on it, such as medical field and ensuring time is made for it along with family time.Join Us!
2022-03-0434 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Hala SabbahStand Up For What You Believe In! Hala Sabbah, Founder of The Healthy Feminist.Hala had some health issues that led to her deep diving into women's health. What she realised was the information she was gaining access to needed to be shared as many women were suffering in silence. Along with her drive for equality, diversity & inclusion, Hala combined her health knowledge and kick-started the Healthy Feminist with a message of the importance of taking care of self regardless of the causes you are fighting for.Join Us!
2022-02-2521 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Rae BrightAge Ain't Nothing But A Number! Rae Bright, Founder of Live Yourself Young, The Rae Way.A lifetime health & fitness enthusiast, Rae shares her journey into fitness, finding her life partner and at the age of 53 becoming a successful bodybuilding competitor. Rae now helps other women over 50 build strong bodies for life and live themselves young.Join Us!
2022-02-1836 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Sara CampinCalling All Busy, Stressed Out Mum's - Help Is On The Way! Meet Sara Campin, Founder & CEO of Nourish App. Sara generously shares her own self-care story that led to her desire to help other mum’s bring self-care into their busy schedules with the help of her innovative app. Sara is passionate about giving mum’s the support they need to flourish. The Nourish App content is created by mum's for mum's, helping them build out their own personalised self-care plans to fit with whatever time they have.Join Us!
2022-02-1127 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Katie StickleyWho Wants A Values Driven Career? Meet Katie Stickley, Co-Founder of Did Teach and the T.I.M.E platform. Katie shares her own 19-year journey in the teaching sector and how leaving it has opened up her entrepreneurial skills to not only build her own values driven life, but to help other teachers do the same, opening their eyes to the possibilities their plethora of skills feed into. We discuss the importance of working from a value centred space in order to live a happier life and the importance of creating those pockets of ti...
2022-02-0425 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Lorraine AdamsPutting The Love Into Self-Care with the trailblazer Lorraine Adams, Founder and CEO of Gorgeous Networks Ltd. Having launched the speed-dating concept in 2000, Lorraine has gone on to operate a number of successful matchmaking brands. And as part of our conversation, we discuss her journey into the dating world, the safety implications in an online world and how relationships impact on self-care. With some wonderful insightful thoughts and stories, Lorraine shares how she trailblazed into the dating scene, how to stay safe in an online dating world, the red flags to look out for, the im...
2022-01-2841 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Stamena MilushevaRefilling Your Body For A Healthy Life Stamena Milusheva, & her co-founder daughter, Leny, owners of Refillable Refillable is a zero waste, family-run shop in Bath, shortlisted in the prestigious Bath Life Awards 2021 for the Environmental category. “This is an incredible boost for us at Refillable,” says founder Stamena Milusheva. “We only started business in October 2020 and have been fast expanding our product lines and clientele ever since. We’re focusing on making sustainable, locally produced and zero waste options available to all.” This female-led shop opened during the pandemic and is going from strength to s...
2022-01-2134 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Liane KatzI'm In Tech Heaven! Liane Katz, Founder of MAMA.codes Liane started her career in a Start-up, briefly, before going into journalism and then moving into the tech space. As her passion for technology grew, she became curious as to why so many people outside of the tech industry found coding scary and seeing the pace of its growth, realised the generations to come would need to embrace it. And MAMA.codes was born! Liane shares how her career path led to technology and setting up her own business and how through her own experience of...
2022-01-1443 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Lucy BuxtonHelping Frontline Workers Get The Support They Need! Lucy Buxton, Coach & Consultant Lucy started LjB Coach Consultancy Limited, providing support & guidance to those in the health and care related services with the purpose of improving care quality outcomes. Lucy shares parts of her personal story, experiences and insights gained on the topic of self-care in an ever-demanding world. We also look at: 1. The demands of the care industry2. The importance of valuing self, enough to implement self-careJoin Us!
2022-01-0724 min
Women Prioritising Self-CareWomen Prioritising Self-Care - Yvonne Bignall with Pippa SawyerBringing The Airwaves To Life with... Pippa Sawyer, Radio Station Founder Pippa is the Founder of Bucks Breakfast and all-round sound woman! She has a wealth of experience in the world of media as well as Director/Co-founder of an award-winning radio station. Pippa made a life-changing decision in 2020 that has won her back the gift of time and the freedom to live life on her terms. How did she do it?Find out here!
2021-12-3141 min