Seedling Ep 21. How to tell someone you’re struggling with your mental health
This week’s podcast is all about telling someone you’re struggling with your mental health. This can be a tricky subject to broach, whether you live with a mental health condition or you’re starting to struggle with something for the first time. In the episode I share a couple of thoughts that can get in our way of telling someone, how to overcome them and then a range of ways you…
Seedling Ep 20. It’s OK to go slow
In this episode I want to talk about feeling as if you’re wading through treacle when everyone else seems to be running past you effortlessly. I want to encourage you to get to know your brands of treacle and, if you can’t change them – accept them – and if you can change them, wash it off. So if you find you’re constantly comparing yourself to others and feel like…
Seedling Ep 19. How to get out of a negative thought cycle
On the podcast this week I wanted to talk about negative thought cycles – you know, when you find yourself staring at the wall thinking one negative thought after another and feel utterly paralysed. I recorded this a couple of weeks ago, before the coronavirus pandemic started, so it honestly wasn’t planned but I do feel like it’s good timing. I’m sharing an example of when I found myself in…
Seedling Ep 18. Building emotional resilience
This week I wanted to talk about how we can build our emotional resilience and essentially be better at handling stress and rolling with the punches. I know some people see resilience as a need to ‘be strong’ all the time, but that’s not how I see emotional resilience. To me it’s more about our ability to bounce back and navigate the waves of life when things get stormy. I’m…
Seedling Ep 17. How to be OK with not being the best
This week on the podcast we’re tackling perfectionism and how to be OK with not being the best at something. This is something (as you’ll hear) I’ve always struggled with. But more recently I’ve felt better able to lower my insanely high expectations of myself. In this episode I’m sharing five steps that can help you be more comfortable with being a beginner at something. I hope it helps. You…
Seedling Ep 16. How to get out of a funk
This week I want to talk about what we can do to pull ourselves out of a funk. You know the feeling – when you have zero motivation, you’re stuck in a rut and you really just want to stay under a duvet. I experienced this pretty badly in autumn last year so I wanted to share my experience and the steps that really helped lift my mood and make…
Seedling Ep 15. How to build self-belief
Season 2 of Seedling is officially here! I wanted to kick this season off with a look at self-belief and confidence, and how we can build it. I share my own self-belief journey (including my years as a frustrated ‘musician’) and share some tools that can help you build self-belief. I really only scratch the surface here, but I hope it gives you some food for thought if you’re looking…
Seedling Ep 14. How to start a podcast
This week’s episode is the season finale! The first season of Seedling is officially finished and I’ve loved every minute. In this week’s episode I’m reflecting on some lessons I’ve learnt, how I’ve felt the first season has gone and I’m sharing some tips for you if you’re thinking about launching your own podcast. I also wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who listens, and those who…
Seedling Ep 13. Coaching – a year in business
This week I’m taking you behind the scenes of my business over the last year. I talk about why I decided to become a coach in the first place, what happened after I launched, where I am a year in (including how much money I’ve made) and my hopes for 2020. My intention with this episode is to help you realise that slow progress is still progress and not to…
Seedling Ep 12. Pancakes
This week I’m sharing something short and sweet for you to get your teeth into… a short story about pancakes. Christmas can be stressful at times, so I hope this slice of fiction helps you feel a little calmer. This story is also dedicated to anyone out there living with an eating disorder. I hope it can give you hope that things can get better. Sending all my love. I’d…