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Gretchen Rubin | From the Vault Dec 18, 2020

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Gretchen Rubin is a bestselling author and podcaster whose area of expertise is happiness and she joins me on the podcast to unpick how to navigate a path towards happiness.

This episode was recorded in December 2017 and I had time with Gretchen to discuss her book The Four Tendencies, which gives insight into four personality types based on how we react to internal and external expectations.

Not only is it an interesting way to understand oneself, it also offers valuable insight into how other people process the world.

In this conversation, @gretchenrubin and I discuss:

Why she’s a ‘happiness bully’ but how that has helped her find her own happiness and help others find theirs.
How we can better our personality by interrogating how we react to inner and outer expectations, as explored in her book The Four Tendencies.
How to know if your tendency is one of a questioner, obliger, rebel or upholder.
Why, when our basic needs are met, we can then explore what happiness means to us.
How times of stress, change and anxiety can affect our happiness.
Why 50% of our happiness is genetic (and what the other 50% is made of).
How meeting Oprah impacted her and her work.

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Bullet Points | Giving back this Christmas Dec 16, 2020

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If you're looking for ways to give back to your wider community this Christmas then these charities and resources can help you direct your time, money and/or skills to services that really need them:

www.do-it.org is a great resource for finding and advertising volunteering opportunities in your local area.
Trussell Trust are always looking for volunteers to help them provide food to those locked in poverty.
Centrepoint launched their Christmas 2020 Appeal in anticipation of the worst homelessness crisis in the UK as a result of Covid-19.
To become a call-companion for someone struggling with loneliness visit Reengage.
Visit Refuge to donate an emergency parcel to a family fleeing domestic violence.
Head to Crisis to find out how you can support them this Christmas.
Visit Beauty Banks to donate and help end hygiene poverty.

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Jen Sincero | From the Vault Dec 15, 2020

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Jen Sincero is a bestselling author, success coach and motivational speaker who, after transforming her own life, turned her attention to to helping others transform theirs.

I first read Jen’s books about four years ago and they lit a fire under me at a time when I was feeling as though the world was against me - and the world was winning.

Unlike other self-help books Jen’s tone is no-nonsense mixed with tough love - there’s a directness to her books that make their wisdom impossible to ignore.

In this conversation, which was originally published in June 2017, @jensincero and I discuss:

Why we all have the ability within us to create what we desire.
Why it’s important to evaluate and understand your relationship with money.
Why it’s not uncommon for women to subconsciously shy away from making money.
You don’t have to act like a man in order to be financially wealthy.
The importance of getting outside of your comfort zone.
Why taking responsibility for your situation is the best starting point for effecting change.
Why listening to others doubts and fears can be damaging and how vital it is to surround yourself with the people who’ll cheer you on.
Why the word ‘realistically’ is so ridiculous.
The power of visualisation and going to your ‘spiritual gym’.
Why rejection is proof that you’re trying.

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Feel Good Habits | Melissa Hemsley Dec 14, 2020

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Melissa Hemsley joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.

During our conversation @melissahemsley reveals:

The joy, comfort and nourishment to be found in making and eating soup.
How she practices gratitude to help her keep perspective.
The benefits of long walks in the fresh air for mental clarity and physical health.
Why practising saying ‘no’ has become a vital feel-good habit.
The importance of playing a role within, giving back, to you community.
The value she find in tech-free meals and ‘unplugging’ from online life.

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As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know.

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Marisa Peer | From the Vault Dec 13, 2020

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Marisa Peer is a world-renowned speaker, rapid transformational therapy trainer and best-selling author who joined me on the podcast in January 2017 to discuss the power to change that's within us all - even if you have to go looking for it.

My conversation with Marisa had a really profound impact on me personally and I know, from the feedback I've received in the nearly four years the show has been live, that it's one that has really resonated with you, my most-excellent listeners, too, which is why I wanted to revisit it in this series.

Marisa has over thirty years experience, has worked with CEOs, rock stars and Hollywood A-listers, given talks with millions of views online and, as you'll hear, specialises in making rapid, sustainable changes.

In this episode @marisapeertherapy and I discuss:

The power of telling yourself 'you are enough'.
Why we're never taught self-esteem and how to achieve it.
Why self-worth is such a vital building block to emotional wellbeing.
Why solid self-worth can help you avoid falling into the comparison trap.
Why we fear rejection.
How she has been able to 'hack' the brain to achieve long-lasting positive change.
Why it's important not to make something that isn't good for you familiar.
What's different about the brains of the successful, multi-millionaires she works with.
How to overcome the issues you may have with food.
How our body image can be linked to much more than how we look, our weight or our clothes size.
The tools to use to attract love into your life.

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Bianca del Rio | From the Vault Dec 11, 2020

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From the Vault

Bianca del Rio - September 2018.

Bianca del Rio is a comedian, drag queen and entrepreneur who came on the show in 2018 to discuss fame, work ethic and staying on track when the world may be trying to push you off course.

This conversation has really stayed with me and Bianca, real name Roy Haylock, gives really excellent motivational advice in this episode. I remember leaving the hotel after this recording and feeling wired and inspired. Seriously, I enjoy Tony Robbins as much as the next person, but Bianca del Rio can be my guru any day.

I come back to his words time and time again, which is why I wanted to revisit this conversation. Also, the advice and perspective within this show is timeless and when I went back to re-listen I realised that much of it what Roy shares is the kind of thing it’s useful to be reminded of.

In the two years since this conversation happened Bianca starred in the sequel to the hugely popular film Hurricane Bianca, performed on the West End in Everybody’s Talking about Jamie and was the first drag queen in history* to headline, and sell-out, Wembley Arena on the It’s Jester Joke stand-up comedy tour.

I’ve bookmarked this episode with a note that says, ‘when you’re on the brink of wallowing, listen to this’…

In this conversation @biancedelrio and I discuss:

Being true to who you are, understanding that some people aren’t going to like you for it, but moving on with purpose regardless.
Why an opportunity is only as good as what you do with it.
Why the ‘hustle’ is far harder than you can imagine, but what consistency and perseverance pay off in the long-term.
The importance of taking responsibility for what you say and your actions.
Building coping mechanisms that don’t include complaining to someone else/a social media platform.
Why it’s so important to get out of your own head and much more…

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Lisa Rinna | Top tips to Become an Entrepreneur. Dec 09, 2020

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Lisa Rinna is an entrepreneur, actress and author who joins me on the podcast to talk about launching her eponymous beauty brand Rinna Beauty.

Lisa Rinna is already a global household name with her work as an actress, author and as part of the cast of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills but Lisa is also an incredibly savvy and successful businesswoman who has created a hugely successful lifestyle brand.

In this episode, @lisarinna and I discuss:

How the path to Rinna Beauty wasn't always easy or smooth.
How the challenges she faced along the way actually made the final product a lot stronger.
The way her career achievements in fashion, acting and brand-building helped shape her beauty line.
Why being hands-on and working 24/7 is vital to her success and who she is to her core.
Why being authentic to yourself and listening to your gut is crucial, both in business and in life.
Her tips for staying positive when life might be getting you down.
And why @rupaul has all the knowledge when it comes to making your dreams a reality.

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Rochelle Humes | From the Vault Dec 08, 2020

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From the Vault

Originally published in July 2019 this conversation with Rochelle Humes is one so many listeners emailed me about; enjoying Rochelle's positivity, resilience and perspective.

Rochelle Humes is a TV Presenter, Author and Entrepreneur who joined me on the podcast to talk about how she has navigated a career in the entertainment industry since the age of 10.

From a childhood spent on the stage in the West End to years spent topping the charts, first in SClub Juniors and then The Saturdays, Rochelle is now one of the UK’s famous faces.

In this conversation @rochellehumes and I discuss:

Working and being in entertainment industry from the age of 10.
Having a hunger for a career and why being strong-willed helped her achieve her goals even at a young age.
Why it’s okay to have more than one passion in life.
Why it’s important to set goals and how not to lose momentum when you reach them.
How she has followed her gut instinct even when it went against the prevailing advice.
Why doing what you ‘should’ be doing can be a step in the wrong direction.
How knowing what your priorities are and setting boundaries make life a lot easier.
Applying ’The Secret’ and using visualisation to know what you want in life.
Why it’s so important to be your authentic self to channel your inner confidence.

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Feel-Good Habits | Cher Webb Dec 07, 2020

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Cher Webb joins me on the podcast to share her feel-good habits, the strategies she uses and recommends to make sure every day is a good day.

During our conversation @cherwebbmakeup reveals:

How music plays a really important role in how she feels and why creating playlists help he set a tone/mood.
The joy to be found in a fresh flower delivery and why the blooms from @auctiondirectflowers put her in a good mood over lockdown.
How turning 40 in lockdown felt and how she made the celebrations even more special.
Why a past life (as a General?) may have influenced her love of routine and regime, especially when exercising, to boost her mood.
Why disconnecting from her phone and spending time in nature is something she’s had the time to lean into during lockdown and will continue to make a priority.
How notebooks and making lists play an important role in staying organised.

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Amelia Freer | The Joy of Food Dec 06, 2020

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Amelia Freer is one of the UK's most respected Nutritional Therapists and healthy eating experts. Through her best-selling books, social media and courses, Amelia has helped thousands to people to achieve a healthier, happier life. She is passionate about 'making healthy simple, for as many people as possible, without losing any of the joy to be found in cooking, eating and sharing good food.

In this episode of the podcast Amelia and I discuss:

Why so much conflicting information about what is and isn't 'healthy' has made enjoying food, which should be one of life's most simple pleasures, so confusing.
Why the fundamental rules of eating well are actually very simple.
Why our emotional relationship with food can often be the first step in nutrition.
How beautiful food starts with a prepared kitchen.
Why knowing how to create a well-balanced, nutritious plate of food should be a skill we all have.
How her positive nutrition pyramid can be your daily check list for eating healthily.
Why it's so easy to become disconnected from the food you eat and how you feel.
The cult of wellness and the woeful effect it had one what we understand as 'nutrition'.
Where healthy eating, weight loss and diet do and don't crossover.

Amelia's books are available below:

Eat, Nourish Glow: 10 Easy Steps for Losing Weight, Looking Younger and Feeling Healthier.

The 10 Day Plan to Nourish and Glow: Lose Weight, Feel Great and Transform Your Relationship with Food.

Cook, Nourish Glow: 120 Recipes to Help Lose Weight, Look Younger and Feel Healthier.

Nourish & Glow: The 10 Day Plan.

Simply Good for You: 100 Quick & Easy Recipes, Bursting with Goodness.

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