Calmer You Podcast: Anxiety & Confidence

Ali Roff Farrar has written and spoken about mindfulness and inner wisdom and is Wellness Director at Psychologies magazine, where she has interviewed world-renowned spiritual gurus, psychologists, doctors, and wise women and men including Deepak Chopra, Gabrielle Bernstein, Byron Katie, Jon Kabat Zinn and Mastin Kipp. In this week’s podcast we chat about: Ali shares her experience of anxiety […] The post Ep 107. Mindfulness, inner wisdom and success anxiety with Ali Roff Farrar appeared first on Calmer You.

This week on the podcast I’m talking about the number one issue I see in my clients. The inner critic. It’s big. Huge. It’s that fault finding, nit-picking, brain-niggling, mean-ass inner critic. AKA ‘The shitty committee’. The inner mean girl (or boy). Judgey McJudgerson. You get the picture. It’s the internal monologue that’s pissing on your parade. […] The post Ep. 106 How to handle the inner critic appeared first on Calmer You.

Michael is a leading voice in the global movement for modern mindfulness, a community activist, yoga and meditation teacher, speaker and author. We discuss: How to overcome the challenges we have with meditation The importance of community Men and mental health Practical things you can do at home to help your mental health Podcast sponsor […] The post Ep 105. Meditation, Community and The Quiet Life with Micheal James Wong appeared first on Calmer You.

Are we all snowflakes? Or is life just more complex and pressurised? In this episode I’m giving advice for feeling calmer and in control, handling challenges and feeling more resourceful. How to bend, don’t break and be more reslient. Check out my online course for resilience at www.calmer-you.com/benddontbreak Don’t forget to grab your FREE anxiety-busting […] The post Ep 104. Bend, don’t break (how to be more resilient) appeared first on Calmer You.

David has a PhD in organic chemistry and spent 4 years in the pharmaceutical industry, developing drugs for cardiovascular disease and cancer. Inspired by the placebo effect, he left the industry to write books (my favourite’s about kindness and self-love) and educate people in how they can harness their mind and emotions to improve their […] The post Ep 103. Kindness, self-love and healing the body with the mind with David Hamilton PhD appeared first on Calmer You.

Today is a solo episode where I’m sharing about when you feel like you’re never doing enough. Whether you procrastinate, beat yourself up or just never feel good enough, I hope this episode helps. I’m sharing how to unhook yourself from FOMO, comparison and giving yourself a hard time. Instead, you can get into flow, […] The post Ep 102. When you feel like you’re never doing enough appeared first on Calmer You.

It was such a pleasure to have a GP on the Podcast talking about stress and anxiety at work. Dr. Ellie Cannon joined me for such an informative conversation. We chat about: Just how common it is for GP’s to see patients with stress and anxiety  At what point you should see your GP if […] The post Ep 101. Stress and anxiety at work with Dr Ellie Cannon appeared first on Calmer You.

I’m welcoming you to the hundredth episode of this podcast! In this episode, I finally get around to talking about my experience that I had a few months ago, where I went on two different retreats to experience Ayahuasca medicine in South America. I can’t quite believe I’ve carried on for so long. It’s been […] The post Ep 100. Ayahuasca and the jungle appeared first on Calmer You.

Zoe Blaskey of Motherkind joins me on the Calmer You podcast. Her message: knowing you’re enough. We chat about: Not feeling good enough – why it happens and how we can overcome it Zoe’s experience of perfectionism and how she’s not letting it hold her back anymore  Healing intergenerational trauma – healing the past for […] The post Ep 99. Knowing you’re enough with Zoe Blaskey appeared first on Calmer You.

Jody Shield is a performance coach, author of best-selling self-help book “Self-Care For The Soul”, inspirational speaker, TEDx speaker and host of the “Be Electric” podcast. She likes to talk about money. I hope you can be inspired by Jody’s infectious positivity and confidence. We chat about: What it means to be ‘in flow’ Why […] The post Ep.98 Flow and how to talk about money and how to be electric with Jody Shield appeared first on Calmer You.

Nova Reid is an advocate for equality and was recently nominated as a Positive Role Model for race equality at the National Diversity Awards for the third year running. She is a certified NLP Life Coach, with an extensive professional background in mental well-being and is a frequent mentor at the Women of the World […] The post Ep 97. How to be the change you want to see in the world with Nova Reid appeared first on Calmer You.

Tony Riddle, otherwise known as the natural lifestylist, joined me on the Calmer You Podcast for a very in-depth and inspiring conversation. I think you are going to really find this episode quite fascinating and mind-blowing. We chat about: The link between being disconnected from nature and depression and anxiety. Re-wilding ourselves – what can […] The post Ep 96. Creating a Natural Lifestyle with Tony Riddle appeared first on Calmer You.

In this episode I am joined by Dr. Frankie Jackson-Spence, we discuss: Why social distancing is so important  Dr. Frankie Jackson-Spence shares her COVID-19 anxiety tips  Busting some myths  The good things that can come out of this crisis  Listen at: iTunes: https://apple.co/2mhhwoG Spotify:https://spoti.fi/2nIETYt Website: https://bit.ly/2HuaZAk Podcast sponsors Sweaty Betty – Pop into one of their stores […] The post Ep 95. Busting myths and calming anxiety around COVID-19 with Dr. Frankie Jackson-Spence appeared first on Calmer You.

Anxious about working from home? Partner driving you to despair because you’re together 24/7? In this episode of The Calmer You Podcast I chat with journalist and Shelf Help Bookclub founder Toni Jones about how to handle coronanxiety and thrive at home in a time of Covid-19. We discuss: WFH tips for introverts and extroverts  […] The post Ep 94. Working from Home in a time of Corona Virus with Toni Jones appeared first on Calmer You.

This week on the Calmer You Podcast I speak with Becki Rabin. She is THE business coach, brand consultant, speaker, presenter and entrepreneur. Wow! We chat about: How can we shine more brightly without fears of what people think Becki shares her own story of transformation  Practical tools for dialing-up your self-worth  How to move […] The post Ep 93. Dial-Up Your Self Worth with Becki Rabin appeared first on Calmer You.

Nicky Clinch is a Maturation Coach &  Facilitator. Maturation is a process of growing out of who you thought you were into who you were born to be. Her mission in life is for you to break free of the confines of your past traumas, self-defeating patterns and suffering so that you can realise and come […] The post Ep 92. Healing Trauma with Nicky Clinch appeared first on Calmer You.

This week on the Calmer You podcast I speak with voice coach and author of Find Your Voice, Caroline Goyder. She knows a thing or two about how to find your voice and get out of your head. We chat about: What is confidence? Why nerves are good How to overcome blushing or shaking when […] The post Ep 91 Find your voice and get out of your head with Caroline Goyder appeared first on Calmer You.

This week on the Calmer You Podcast I speak with Julia Samuel, Author of Grief Works and her new book This Too Shall Pass. We chat about: What is the ‘fertile void’? How busyness stops us from healing  How to handle changes in your life  What to say to someone who is grieving The particular […] The post Ep. 90 This Too Shall Pass with Julia Samuel appeared first on Calmer You.

Caroline Foran is the number 1 bestselling author of Owning It and The Confidence Kit. She is currently working on her third title. She’s the host of the ‘Owning it’ anxiety podcast.  We chat about: Her experience with anxiety Why so many of us are anxious Practical ways to deal with anxiety How to support […] The post Ep 89. Owning It with Caroline Foran appeared first on Calmer You.

This week I speak to personal trainer and yoga teacher Shona Vertue. We discuss: Her experience of therapy and SAD Attachment theory and why there’s nothing to be ashamed of if you are needy or codependent in relationships  The pressures and boundaries of social media  And of course, ask her the question – how are […] The post Ep 88. Being Mentally Fit with Shona Vertue appeared first on Calmer You.

In this episode I speak to author Laura Jane Williams. We chat about: The ups and downs of work Her experiences with anxiety and mental health  Giving yourself the recognition you deserve  When your life is “amazing” on the outside but inside you’re struggling The complexities of adulthood Transcript Chloe:                        Hello, and welcome to the […] The post Ep 87. Ice cream for Breakfast, mental health and play with Laura Jane Williams appeared first on Calmer You.

In this solo episode, I discuss: The thing I teach all my 1 on 1 clients about confidence The most important belief you must develop in order to transform  How to get to the root of your issues with confidence in order to change it Simple steps to boost your confidence and self-esteem My confidence […] The post Ep 86. More Confidence in 8 Steps appeared first on Calmer You.

On today’s Calmer You Podcast I speak with Marianne Power the Author of Help Me!  We chat about: Facing your fears (Marianne has done some incredible things!) How Marianne upgraded her identity to be a more confident person  The things that Marianne has found most (and least) helpful on her self help journey  How to […] The post Ep 85. Help Me! (Like a virtual hug) with Marianne Power appeared first on Calmer You.

On this week’s Calmer You Podcast, I really enjoyed speaking with Laura ‘biceps’ Hoggins, PT & Head of Brand @foundryfit. She has introduced a form of fitness that celebrates effort over results and empowerment over appearance. We chat about: How to overcome gymtimidation  The mental and physical benefits of lifting weights (some of these will surprise […] The post Ep 84 Lift Yourself with Laura Hoggins appeared first on Calmer You.

On this week’s podcast, I speak with Jess Lively. She helps people experience more joy, fulfillment, and presence through flow and the power of their subconscious. We chat about: The story of her changing consciousness  Why allowing things to be easy is an option How to listen to the inner voice, the intuition  What is […] The post Ep 83. Listening to your intuition with Jess Lively appeared first on Calmer You.

We chat about: Links between physical health, diet and mental health How your sense of purpose impacts your mental and physical health How environmental issues relate to our mental and physical health Practical steps we can take to be happier and healthier You can find Gemma on Instagram @plantpowerdoctor and find out more on her […] The post Ep 82. Plant Power: Mental and Physical Health with Dr Gemma Newman appeared first on Calmer You.

We discuss: Why we should be paying attention to the moon and it’s cycles Kirsty’s amazing techniques for getting life to slow down (perfect for you if like me you can’t believe it’s December already) How to live life in tune with nature and how that could help those of us with anxiety Plus Kirsty […] The post Ep 81. Moon Magic with Kirsty Gallagher appeared first on Calmer You.

The Art of Making Memories, is on the importance of happy memories on our health and wellbeing and how we can create more happy moments in the future. Meik Wiking is one of today’s most influential happiness researchers. He is the author of several books, including the New York Times Bestsellers: The Little Book of […] The post Ep 80. How to be Happier with Meik Wiking appeared first on Calmer You.

                                                                                                                                          This is a solo episode where I’m answering your top questions that you sent in on Instagram. I discuss: How to set healthy boundaries How to boost your self-worth How to switch off and sleep well Finding your purpose This episode is sponsored by Kloris CBD. Get 10% off Kloris CBD oil when you enter […] The post Ep 79. Q+A: Boundaries, Self-worth and Finding Your Purpose appeared first on Calmer You.

Dr Emily Lines is a Lecturer in environmental science at Queen Mary University in London (she’s also one of my best friends!). In today’s podcast we discuss: What we can do to make things better when it comes to the planet Why we shouldn’t beat ourselves up or take on board too much responsibility  (and what […] The post Ep 78. Climate Change, the Environment and What We Can Do W/ Dr Emily Lines appeared first on Calmer You.

Dr Megan Rossi is a dietitian with a PHD, and the author of the new Sunday Times bestselling book Eat Yourself Healthy. She is THE expert on gut health. We chat about: How our gut health impacts our mental health The BEST thing you can do in your diet to feed your healthy bacteria Supplements […] The post Ep 77. Eat Yourself Healthy w/ Dr. Megan Rossi appeared first on Calmer You.

‘Sandy is the guru of modern-day meditations’ – Red Magazine Sandy C. Newbigging is a mind detox expert, meditation teacher, monk, mentor, speaker, multi-bestselling author and creator of Calmology. In this episode we chat about: Sandy’s experiences with anxiety and how he overcame them How to find the root cause reason for your issues Why […] The post Ep 76. The guru of modern-day meditation w/Sandy Newbigging appeared first on Calmer You.

Harri Rose is a coach, author and speaker who helps people to lose their diet mentality and live lives of more body confidence and freedom. We chat about: What ‘diet culture’ is and why it’s such a problem Harri’s most powerful tools for body confidence Why getting curious is the antidote to your anxiety How […] The post Ep 75. You Are Enough w/ Harri Rose appeared first on Calmer You.

Jo Webber is an herbalist, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Pukka’s Head of Herbal Education. This Podcast is full of useful advice. We chat about: Can herbal remedy really work? What Ayurveda is and how it can support anxiety The BEST herbal supplement for keeping you calm Plus Jo’s top practical tips for creating calm and balance […] The post Ep 74. Herbal Remedies for Anxiety with Jo Webber from Pukka Herbs appeared first on Calmer You.

Marianne Cantwell is a multi-faceted woman, self-identified highly sensitive person (HSP) and for the last 8+ years has run an online business, creating courses (and global online events) for thousands of people around the topic of her Tedx talk and book Free-Range Humans. We chat about: The pressure to find your passion What to do […] The post Ep 73. Anxiety, Fitting in and Living Free Range with Marianne Cantwell appeared first on Calmer You.

Kate Taylor is a lover of disco balls, a bright red lip and more leopard print than is necessary; she isn’t your average coach. She’s a leading life design and empowerment coach, creative business coach & mentor, Master NLP practitioner & clinical hypnotherapist, Qoya teacher, writer, speaker and creator of the Practical Magic Activation Deck — […] The post Ep 72. Practical Magic, the subconscious and getting into the body with Kate Taylor appeared first on Calmer You.

Sarah Rose Bright is a leading certified Sex, Pleasure & Intimacy Coach empowering women and couples to discover and express their true sexual nature. A pioneer as the UK’s first certified sex coach, founder of Ignite the Erotic and V-Life she has worked with hundreds of people to ignite their sexuality and live their full […] The post Ep 71. Sex, anxiety and Confidence with Sarah Rose Bright appeared first on Calmer You.

Ben Bidwell, aka The Naked Professor (check out his Insta to see just now naked) is a purpose and mindset coach, speaker and blogger. I think you’ll love this extremely open and vulnerable conversation. We chat about:-Ben shares his experience of anxiety and how it led him on a path of healing -Why it’s actually […] The post Ep 70. Mental Health, Masculinity and taking off the Mask with Ben Bidwell appeared first on Calmer You.

Natasha Devon MBE is a writer, speaker & activist. She tours schools and colleges throughout the UK, delivering talks as well as conducting research on mental health, body image, gender and social equality. She campaigns both on and offline to make the world a fairer place. She’s pretty fucking cool in my opinion! We discuss: […] The post Ep 69. The Beginners Guide to Being Mental with Natasha Devon appeared first on Calmer You.

Natasha Devon MBE is a writer, speaker & activist. She tours schools and colleges throughout the UK, delivering talks as well as conducting research on mental health, body image, gender and social equality. She campaigns both on and offline to make the world a fairer place. She’s pretty fucking cool in my opinion! We discuss: […] The post Ep 69. The Beginners Guide to Being Mental with Natasha Devon appeared first on Calmer you.

Danielle North is an Author and founder of Pause – retreats, workshops and coaching for busy people on the brink of burnout. We discuss: -What is burnout? -Signs that you need to slow down -What gets in the way of us slowing down -Simple, practical ways to pause and bring more presence into our lives […] The post Ep 68. Burning out? Here’s how to Press Pause with Danielle North appeared first on Calmer You.

Adria DeCorte, M.S., is a Message Clarity Coach, helping women leaders tap into the message that moves them then clearly & courageously share it so they can call in their people and their next level of impact. She is a TEDx speaker, creator of the Messenger Archetypes Quiz, host of the Unforgettable Podcast, and leads […] The post Ep 67. Using your Voice and Speaking your Message with Adria DeCorte appeared first on Calmer You.

Alice Stapleton is a Career Change Coach for those in their 20s and 30s who want to change career but aren’t sure what they want to do instead. Through a comprehensive coaching process exploring values, purpose, interests, and strengths, Alice helps clients identify what careers would suit them best, and how to make the shift […] The post Ep 66. Changing Careers with Alice Stapleton appeared first on Calmer You.

Sarah Powell is a speaker, celebrant and the founder of Celebrate Yourself, a framework which encourages people to celebrate who they are. She is an accredited wedding celebrant, writing and conducting bespoke ceremonies. She developed the wellbeing and self-help tool, self-celebration, which she speaks about in classrooms, workshops and live events. Sarah is a columnist […] The post Ep 65. Celebrate Yourself with Sarah Powell appeared first on Calmer You.

This week I’m talking about well-being on a budget; because wellness is for everyone. I’m sharing simple, free or low-cost ways to boost your health and wellbeing including: -The brain tingling phenomena you need to know about -The next best thing to having therapy -How to get a lifetime of someone’s wellbeing wisdom in your […] The post Ep 64. Well-being on a Budget in 9 Steps appeared first on Calmer You.

This week I’m answering your top questions when it comes to staying calm and confident over the summer months. I chat about: -How to handle the pressure to be ‘beach body ready’ and how to truly be body confident this summer -Anxiety linked to drinking alcohol (because let’s face it, summer = more rosé) -The […] The post Ep 63. Summer: how to stay calm and confident appeared first on Calmer You.

Karen Marie Johnston is a sober coach, social worker & yoga teacher for addiction & mental health. She organises beautiful retreats and brings together a unique blend of personal development & spiritual practice to marginalised women. She has worked exclusively with women in the sex industry for the last 2 decades and has managed award-winning […] The post Ep 62. Healing from Trauma and Addiction; insights from working with sex workers with Karen Johnston appeared first on Calmer You.

Mandy Lehto PhD is a brilliant coach, speaker, writer, and champion of high achievers eager to trade the hustle for something more sane – and satisfying. Her work blends academic research with intuitive, heartfelt guidance. We discuss:-How we use achievement to buy enoughness -Overcoming over-achieving  -Why perfectionism can be used as an ‘escape’ from anxiety […] The post Ep 61. Overachieving, perfectionism and living life juicy with Mandy Lehto appeared first on Calmer You.

Poorna Bell is an award-winning journalist of 15 years and a digital editorial expert, having worked as UK Executive Editor and Global Lifestyle Head for HuffPost. She’s the author of two books, Chase the Rainbow and her latest ‘In Search of Silence’. I love her work and her latest book is moving, inspiring and evocative. […] The post Ep 60. Burnout, resilience and redefining success with Poorna Bell appeared first on Calmer You.

Grace Victory is an award-winning creator, and trainee counsellor. She’s a TEDX speaker and has been awarded ‘Most Inspiring Role Model’ for InStyle Magazine’s Project 13. Over the last few years Grace has presented multiple TV shows, including “Clean Eating’s Dirty Secrets” – one of the most watched documentaries on BBC3, achieving over 1.5 million views across […] The post Ep 59. Trauma, healing and high functioning anxiety with Grace Victory appeared first on Calmer You.

I loved chatting to Madeleine Shaw, nutritional therapist, author and mother about: -The pressure to always do MORE -Top foods to eat and avoid for anxiety  -The daily practise that GIVES you more time  -IBS – how common it is and how to start managing it  Find Madeleine on her website here or Instagram Don’t […] The post Ep 58. Eating and Living Well with Madeleine Shaw appeared first on Calmer You.

This is a solo episode where I’m sharing about how to grow your confidence and courage. I’m also inviting you to join me in a challenge and I’d love to hear how you get on! Don’t forget to grab your FREE anxiety-busting tool kit at www.calmer-you.com/free and you’ll also be the first to hear about […] The post Ep 57. How to be a Brave New You + grow your confidence appeared first on Calmer You.

Extinction rebellion and David Attenborough have made climate change more and more in our minds, and alongside that, eco-anxiety is on the rise.  This episode is about being brave enough to face things, to speak up about what we believe in (even in the face of criticism) and choosing action over anxiety.  If you’re struggling […] The post Ep 56. Having the courage to speak up and make a change with Zanna Van Dijk appeared first on Calmer You.

Alice Liveing is a Sunday Times bestselling author and pint-sized personal trainer, podcaster and influencer with a passion for health and fitness. I LOVED this conversation and how open and honest Alice is – it was a great reminder that we’re all in this together, we all struggle and doubt ourselves at times and there […] The post Ep 55. Confidence, fear of failure and handling criticism with Alice Liveing appeared first on Calmer You.

Philippa Perry is a psychotherapist and author. Her most recent book is the number one Sunday Times Bestseller ‘The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read’. She has appeared on TV recently on Celebs Go Dating for E4 as well as on programmes for Channel 4 and BBC 4.  Whether you’re a parent yourself, a […] The post Ep 54. The things you wish your parents had known with Philippa Perry appeared first on Calmer You.

This week it’s a solo episode where I talk about imposter syndrome. I share: -My experience with imposter syndrome and how I overcame it -Why it’s so common -Four simple, practical steps to overcoming it Get 20% off Sweaty Betty at http://www.sweatybetty.com/podcast and enter the code calmeryou at checkout. Don’t forget to grab your FREE […] The post Ep 53. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome appeared first on Calmer You.

Natalia Bojanic is a qualified meditation teacher with wide-ranging training, from time in a monastery in Nepal to currently being trained by Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, a programme developed at Google and based on Neuroscience, Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness. She is also a certified yoga teacher. We discuss: -What is mindfulness? -Natalia shares some […] The post Ep 52. Meditation + Mindfulness with Natalia Bojanic appeared first on Calmer You.

Kristina Karlsson is the Founder and Creative Director of global Swedish design and stationery business, kikki.K, with 102 kikki.K stores, stocked in another 250, and sold online to stationery and design lovers in over 147 countries worldwide. She’s also a sought-after international speaker, a passionate learner, self-improver and the proud mother of two children, Axel […] The post Ep 51. Living Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson appeared first on Calmer You.

Laura is a Registered Nutritionist and the author of ‘Just Eat it’ (her book is very good and very funny) specialising in Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size & Non-Diet Nutrition. She’s based in London, where she’s cutting through the nutrition BS, and telling people what they really need to know to stay on top […] The post Episode 50. Intuitive Eating with Laura Thomas Phd appeared first on Calmer You.

Merilyn Keskula is the founder of Mylky Moon Lab – an incubator for the next generation of leaders. She teaches about cyclical living and offers individual coaching & workshops + bi-monthly Moon Letter We discuss: Why we’re so out of balance How to live in accordance with your cycle Managing the symptoms of PMS How […] The post Episode 49. Living in accordance with your cycle and the moon appeared first on Calmer You.

Daisy Buchanan is an award winning journalist and the author of the critically acclaimed book How To Be A Grown Up and her brilliant new book The Sisterhood. Daisy is smart and hilarious and I have stalked her on Twitter for a number of years so it was amazing to speak to her for this […] The post Ep 48. The Sisterhood, anxiety + being a grown up with Daisy Buchanan appeared first on Calmer You.

Toni Jones is a journalist and founder of the book club Shelf Help book Club. I loved hearing her story from under-sharer to founder of this brilliant and supportive community of like-minded people. We discuss: -Why self help can be so powerful -Brilliant book clubs -The changes (big and small) that Toni has made as […] The post Ep 47. The Best of Self Help with Toni Jones appeared first on Calmer You.

Your subconscious mind is incredibly powerful; it’s thought that 95% of our thoughts, feelings and habits originate in the subconscious. In this episode – you’ll learn about how to get your subconscious mind on board so that you can be your calmest self. Plus I share some details about my online programme ‘Your Calmest Self’ […] The post The Power of the Subconscious Mind + a FREE Hypnotherapy Session (reupload) appeared first on Calmer You.

This week, I speak to Rebecca Dennis, coach, author of ‘And Breathe’. She is a coach, a transformational breathwork teacher and workshop leader. I recently went to one of her classes to experience it first hand and discover the power of breath-work. It was an INCREDIBLE experience and I share all in this episode while […] The post Ep 46. The Transformational Power of Breath for Anxiety and Depression with Rebecca Dennis appeared first on Calmer You.

This week, I’m talking to ‘mega-monk’ Haemin Sunim. His first book The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to be Calm in a Busy World was published last year and sold over 4 million copies worldwide.  His second book, Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving […] The post Ep 45. Love for Imperfect Things with Haemin Sunim appeared first on Calmer You.

Shockingly, ‘Am I ugly’ is googled 10,000 times a month. Michelle Elman is a five-board accredited Body Confidence Coach and an award-winning body positive activist. Her  TEDX talk moved me to tears. She is most known for her campaign Scarred Not Scared and the active presence within the body positive community with over 190k followers […] The post Ep 44. Body Positivity with Michelle Elman appeared first on Calmer You.

This week I speak to Gemma Brady. Gemma is a documentary maker, creative mentor and founder of Sister Stories. She is a trained coach and is currently training in Narrative Therapy. She recently contributed several essays to ‘As You Are’, a book from Department Store for the Mind which celebrates our individual uniqueness and the importance of listening to the stories of […] The post Ep 43. The Healing Power of Storytelling with Gemma Brady appeared first on Calmer You.

In ‘Happy Ever After: Escaping the Myth of the Perfect Life’ bestselling happiness expert Professor Paul Dolan draws on a variety of studies covering issues such as wellbeing, inequality and discrimination to bust the common myths about our sources of happiness. He shows that there can be many unexpected paths to lasting fulfilment. Some of […] The post Ep 42. Escaping the Myth of the Perfect Life with Professor Paul Dolan appeared first on Calmer You.

Dr. Heather McKee is the UK’s leading weight loss and behaviour change psychology specialist.  Her research has been featured in: TIME, Washington post, Women’s Health and the Huffington post. She’s incredibly knowledgable and has a great knack for making the latest scientific evidence easy to understand and apply. We talk about: -How habits work and […] The post Ep 41. Creating Healthy Habits with Dr. Heather McKee appeared first on Calmer You.

This week I’m answering questions that have been sent in. here’s what I cover: -How to stop ruminating -How meditation works and what it does -How to manage fears about getting pregnant and starting a family -How to stop worrying about money Don’t forget to grab your FREE anxiety-busting tool kit at www.calmer-you.com/free and you’ll […] The post Ep 40. Q + A – Rumination, Meditation, Money and Starting a Family appeared first on Calmer You.

Kimberley Wilson is a Chartered Psychologist with a post-graduate diploma in Nutrition. We discuss: -How your body effects your mental health -The link between diet and depression -Why serotonin is so important -Inflammation and mental health -Plus Kimberly shares her best advice for a calmer mind Find out more about Kimberly at www.monumentalhealth.co.uk Find her […] The post Ep 39. Food and Mental Health with Kimberley Wilson appeared first on Calmer You.

Melissa Ambrosini is the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, host of ‘The Melissa Ambrosini Show’ podcast, a motivational speaker, an entrepreneur and self-love teacher. We talk about: -What is the ‘mean girl’? How can we start to master her? -What does it mean to ‘open wide?’ -What the ‘crazy 8’ is – and […] The post Ep 38. Mastering your mean girl with Melissa Ambrosini appeared first on Calmer You.

A quick daily practise for more self love and positivity (especially on cold winter mornings!) I know what it’s like to wake up with a torrent of anxiety and negative thoughts – so I created this easy daily habit to help you to have a great day. This is a short and sweet (but hopefully […] The post Ep 37. A quick daily practise for self love and positivity appeared first on Calmer You.

Chatted to the incredibly warm and lovely Melissa Hemsley, author of the brilliant book ‘Eat Happy’ this week for #TheCalmerYouPodcast – I loved her insights into how we can be calmer and happier. We discuss: -Dogs and mental health -How to ‘eat happy’ -How Melissa copes when she feels rubbish -Her advice for anyone who […] The post Ep 36. Eat Happy with Melissa Hemsley appeared first on Calmer You.

Alice and Phanella are career experts for modern women – they are my go to when it comes to things like confidence and success at work and I’m thrilled to be featuring them this week. They are authors of the brilliant book ‘Step Up: Confidence, success and your stellar career in 10 minutes a day’. […] The post Ep 35. Confidence and Success with Step Up Club appeared first on Calmer You.

I’m doing a solo episode this week – talking about my top tips for managing anxiety and feeling good this autumn. Don’t forget to grab your FREE guided relaxation MP3 at www.calmer-you.com/free and you’ll also be the first to hear about the latest news, freebies and podcasts. Please subscribe to ‘The Calmer you Podcast‘ in the […] The post Ep 34. Autumn Anxiety Tips appeared first on Calmer You.

This week I talk to nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert, author of the brilliant book ‘Re-Nourish: A Simple Way To Eat Well’ where she shares her food philosophy that is grounded in scientific evidence. We discuss: -Her work with eating disorders and food anxiety -Her simplest nutrition tips -The biggest nutrition mistakes we make -She shares her […] The post Ep 33. Nourish Your Mind and Body with Rhiannon Lambert appeared first on Calmer You.

I loved this fascinating conversation with Dr Antia Mitra aka @Gynaegeek. We’re talking about all the things you every wondered about gynaecology and busting a few myths in the process. Anita helps to take the anxiety out of this topic with her caring, relaxed and clued up approach. We discuss: – Vulvas and how everybody […] The post Ep 32. Gynaecology Myth Busting with Dr Anita Mitra the Gynae Geek appeared first on Calmer You.

Helen Burke-Smith, having suffered from anorexia for most of her early twenties, being hospitalised on a number of occasions over those dark years, has made an incredible recovery, (with huge amount of self work and the help of a team of highly qualified and inspirational psychotherapists). Helen has a BA in Philosophy and has embarked […] The post Ep 31. Eating Disorders, Therapy & More with Helen Burke-Smith appeared first on Calmer You.

Amy Rushworth (aka Wellness With Amy) is Life Coach, Health Coach and one of the UK’s leading wellness speakers. She merges coaching, integrative nutrition and psychology to help women uncover the deep roots of their well-being issues and ditch the self-doubt and habits that hold them back. – Her experience with anxiety and how she overcame […] The post Ep 30. Breakup with Stress and Connect with Confidence with Amy Rushworth appeared first on Calmer You.

Jane Evans has worked with children and families for 25 years. She is an internationally renowned childhood anxiety and parenting coach, an inspirational speaker on early childhood trauma, best-selling author and an in-demand media expert. We discuss: -What is trauma? -What can we do about our own trauma or our childrens trauma? – Jane shares […] The post Ep 29. Early Childhood Trauma and Anxiety with Jane Evans appeared first on Calmer You.

This week I chat to my friend and amazing coach and sound therapist, Joanne Bradford. Since it’s ‘Go Sober for October’ and I get so many messages about how anxiety is affected by alcohol, I thought this would be a great conversation to have. We chat about: -How alcohol negatively affects us and our anxiety […] The post Ep 28. Living Alcohol Free with Motherheart appeared first on Calmer You.

Shahroo is Behavioural Change Specialist in private practice. She openly shares how the same evidence-based tools she used effectively with her clients in active addiction helped her to lose 8 stone in weight, increase her self-esteem and help her self-manage a range of unwanted habits. We talk about: – Why habits are so hard to […] The post Ep 27. Shahroo Izadi Changing Habits with The Kindness Method appeared first on Calmer You.

Jada Sezer is a model, mental health advocate and cheerleader for people’s confidence and body image. I loved chatting to her about: The power of being vulnerable How to feel positive about your body What Jada wants young people to know about how to look after their mental health Plus she shares how she deals […] The post Ep 26. Fearless Confidence with Jada Sezer appeared first on Calmer You.

This week I talk about how your subconscious mind could be at the root of all your problems and how to start to make powerful changes to your subconscious. Plus I bust a few myths about hypnotherapy and at the end I have a FREE hypnotherapy session which you can listen to. Get the details […] The post Ep 25. The Power of The Subconscious Mind (+ a free hypnotherapy session) appeared first on Calmer You.

Nicky Clinch is a transformational life coach, Macrobiotic Nutritionist, chef and teacher. We talk about: Getting out of your head and into your body How to realise your worth Nicky shares her 3 Pillars for well-being Find out more about Nicky and her online coaching programme ‘Homecoming’ https://nickyclinch.com Follow Nicky on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicky_clinch Don’t forget […] The post Ep 24. Self Worth and Well-being with Nicky Clinch appeared first on Calmer You.

Lucy Sheridan, The Comparison Coach is one of my favourite people in this space and someone I’m always looking to for great insights and advice. The Times named her one of the UK’s most successful coaches, she’s a Hay House author, she’s been featured on Forbes, in Grazia and Stella to name but a few […] The post Ep. 23 Living Comparison Free with Lucy Sheridan appeared first on Calmer You.

I chat to fertility expert and master acupuncturist and author of 5 books including her newest ‘Fertile’ Emma Cannon. We discuss why we have problems conceiving, strategies for becoming more fertile, how the wellness industry has evolved and her incredible crystal bed! Her 90 days fertile course can be found here https://emmacannon.co.uk/shop/90-days-fertile/  You can get […] The post Ep. 22 Becoming More Fertile with Emma Cannon appeared first on Calmer You.

I finally got a chance to sit down with yoga teacher, BBC presenter of the Royal Wedding, mother of 4 and all round wonder woman Julie Montagu to talk about her unique take on self-care, why yoga is incredible for us if we suffer from anxiety and how to get things done and stay calm […] The post Ep 21. How to Recharge with Julie Montagu appeared first on Calmer You.

This week I spoke to Vicki and Selina from Project Love-a coaching duo on a mission: to help busy women create lives, careers and relationships they love. We have such a rich and interesting conversation on everything from: -Finding romance in the modern world -How to design a life you adore -Making new friends -How […] The post Ep 20. Lives, Careers and Relationships You Love with Project Love appeared first on Calmer You.

Anna Percy Davis is a life coach and positive psychology expert – she works with individuals as a coach and in businesses delivering training  and wellness programmes.  In this chat we explore the confidence issues that hold us back at work, how to shift our mindsets to become more positive and how we can better […] The post Ep 19. Confidence and Communication at Work with Anna Percy Davis appeared first on Calmer You.

This week I chatted to mindfulness and meditation teacher Holiday Phillips. We talk about: – What to do when meditation feels boring -How to find the time when you’re busy af -A simple way to show yourself some more love Find Holiday here http://www.holidayphillips.com Also check out her Youtube channel – 30 days of meditation […] The post Ep 18. Meditation Made Simple with Holiday Phillips appeared first on Calmer You.

I chat to Jayne Hardy the founder of The Blurt Foundation and author of The Self Care Project about depression and self care. Why we find self care so difficult, how to support someone with depression and why it’s a-ok to be an introvert! We mention this free guide > https://www.blurtitout.org/blurts-guide-supporting-someone-depression/ Follow Jayne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayneHardy_ Follow […] The post Ep 17. Jayne Hardy from Blurt Foundation on Depression and Self Care appeared first on Calmer You.

I chat to Jayne Hardy the founder of The Blurt Foundation and author of The Self Care Project about depression and self care. Why we find self care so difficult, how to support someone with depression and why it’s a-ok to be an introvert! We mention this free guide > https://www.blurtitout.org/blurts-guide-supporting-someone-depression/ Follow Jayne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayneHardy_ Follow […] The post Ep 17. Jayne Hardy from Blurt Foundation on Depression and Self Care appeared first on Calmer you.

ROOTED LONDON was Founded by Pandora Paloma, a Holistic Nutritionist and Life Coach She specialises in Intuitive Eating and Living, Self-love Empowerment and Body Positivity. I loved chatting to her about intuitive eating, body positivity and why we’re so damn disconnected. Find Pandora here: http://www.rootedlondon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rootedlondon/ Don’t forget to grab your FREE guided relaxation MP3 […] The post Ep 16. Intuitive Eating and Body Positivity with Pandora Paloma of Rooted London appeared first on Calmer You.

Dr Hazel Wallace AKA The Food Medic is a doctor and author of two books, the newest of which is The Food Medic for Life: Easy Recipes to help you live well Everyday We talk about: -Her journey with her relationship with food (it wasn’t always smooth sailing) -Her tips on eating well and maintaining […] The post Ep 15. The Food Medic – Eating Well Even If You’re Busy appeared first on Calmer You.

Claire Eastham is the author of the bestselling book We’re All Mad Here and the founder of the brilliant blog We’re All Mad Here We chat about social anxiety, panic attacks, how to tell your employee about your mental health issues and public speaking – plus loads more. Find more about Claire on social media: […] The post Ep 14. Social Anxiety with Claire Eastham appeared first on Calmer You.

This week I talk to love coach Persia Lawson about: -How to start attracting your soul mate -Working through the anxiety of being single or newly in a relationship -Why dating apps might NOT be the best way to meet someone Find Persia in Instagram https://www.instagram.com/persialawson Get the free training ‘3 Qualities You Must Posses […] The post Ep. 14 Looking for Love with Persia Lawson appeared first on Calmer You.

Angelique Panagos is a nutritional therapist based in London. Her book The Balance Plan is a guide to optimal hormonal health. Angelique is on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/angeliquepanagos We chat about: -How diet, stress and sleep can impact our hormones -The impact of sugar and whether we need to quit it all together -Simple foods to […] The post Ep 13. Balancing Hormones Through Diet with Angelique Panagos appeared first on Calmer You.

Shame is a root cause of so much of our mental distress. In this episode I share: – A LOT of my own story around shame – Why we experience shame and what it is – How you can start to overcome it Please subscribe to ‘The Calmer you Podcast’ in the podcast app or […] The post Ep 12. Is Shame the Root of Anxiety and Depression? appeared first on Calmer You.

Hey! This week I’m doing another Q and A – talking about: Social anxiety – why we get it and how to overcome it The books and podcasts I rate How to cope with feeling out of control And more! Here are the things I mention: https://www.instagram.com/lucysheridan/ The Tim Ferris Show The Lively SHow It’s […] The post Ep 11. Q + A Part 2 – Social Anxiety, Books, Losing Control appeared first on Calmer You.

This one is for all the Mums, Mums to be and Mums of the future… Zoe Blaskey is the founder of Motherkind and hosts events, workshops and talks all aimed at helping mums reconnect to themselves in the madness of modern mum life. Zoe offers 121 coaching, teaches meditation and is the host of the […] The post Ep 10. Zoe Blaskey from Motherkind appeared first on Calmer You.

This weeks episode I’m answering some of your burning questions that you sent in about anxiety. I talk about: Healthy anxiety How to get out of a negative cycle of anxiety and depression What ‘good points’ there are about anxiety And lots more! Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/chloebrotheridge and be sure to get your free […] The post Ep. 9 Q + A – Health Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety in kids and more appeared first on Calmer You.

This week I’m joined by eating psychology coach and author of The Goddess Revolution Mel Wells. This is the episode for you if you’ve ever experienced anxiety about your body and about food or if you’re still on the diet rollercoaster and you’re ready to get off. She shares her amazing story, why we need […] The post Ep. 8 Mel Wells: Heal your Relationship with Food appeared first on Calmer You.

This week I spoke to happiness coach Susanna Halonen. We chatted about: – The happiness mistakes we often make – How to train yourself to be optimistic – Why we have more control over our happiness than we think – Loads more! She is the author of Happiness is Here . You can find her online […] The post Ep 7. Happiness is Here with Susanna Halonen appeared first on Calmer You.

It was a pleasure speaking to my friend and nutritional therapist Rosie Millen https://www.missnutritionist.com/ about her experience of burnout and her work now helping others to get their energy levels back on track. We chat about: What burn out is and how to prevent it Foods to avoid The thing that is 100x worse than […] The post Ep. 6 Avoiding Burning Out with Rosie Millen appeared first on Calmer You.

This was a requested topic and it’s just for the women today, sorry fellas. Hormones and anxiety are often linked so in this podcast I talk about: – Some embarassing personal struggles! – Why our hormones can make us anxious – What you can do to manage your hormones and calm premenstrual anxiety – What […] The post Ep 5. PMS, Hormones + Anxiety appeared first on Calmer You.

Alcohol can affect us in surprising ways when it comes to our mental health. In this episode I talk about: – Why alcohol gives us anxiety – How we can reduce the effects of hangxiety – My experience of giving up alcohol for a year and a half – How to reduce your drinking if […] The post Ep. 4 Alcohol and Anxiety appeared first on Calmer You.

We all love our phones, but could yours be making you anxious? Here I give tips on: Why our phones trigger our anxiety Simple ways to use your phone less How to stop social media from triggering your anxiety Please subscribe to ‘The Calmer you Podcast’ in the podcast app or in iTunes to get […] The post Ep. 3 – Mobile Phone Anxiety appeared first on Calmer You.

Even if you don’t consider yourself a perfectionist (your messy desk is a dead giveaway) I think there will still be LOADS that you’ll relate to in this episode. In this episode I talk about: My experiences with perfectionism Why we become perfectionists How to overcome it Why we’re so afraid of failing How to […] The post Ep 2. Perfectionism and Fear of Failure appeared first on Calmer You.

Welcome to the first episode of the Calmer You Podcast. In this episode I talk about: The difference between self love and arrogance The main reasons we don’t love ourselves Some practical steps towards loving yourself more   Don’t forget to grab your FREE anxiety-busting tool kit at www.calmer-you.com/free and you’ll also be the first […] The post Ep. 1 – How to Love Yourself appeared first on Calmer You.