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In this episode, I’m delighted to speak with one of Instagram’s most beloved relationship coaches, Jillian Turecki. We discussed the importance of the relationship we have with ourselves and how it influences every other relationship in our lives. It really does start with us.

Jillian and I also talked about her new book, It Begins With You, which provides a powerful roadmap for doing the work to love ourselves and, ultimately, find the love we deserve.

This conversation is especially meaningful because of Jillian’s personal journey. She speaks from the heart, which brings such authenticity and depth to what she shares.

In this episode, she gently guides us to:
•Choose ourselves first.
•Understand how our relationships teach us about our fears, patterns, and beliefs.
•Take responsibility for our role in relationships.
•Navigate partnerships with emotionally unavailable partners.
•Recognize the importance of repair work in relationships.
•Cultivate a healthy relationship with ourselves.
•Quiet the "monkey mind."
•Move beyond solely focusing on attachment theory.
•Make peace with our parents.
•See that it’s us and our partner against the problem—not us versus each other.
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This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to deepen the relationship they have with themselves and improve their connections with others.

Happy listening!

Jillian’s links:

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jillianturecki?igsh=MWRjbnY0OGIxZjMwZA==

Jillian’s book: Book — JILLIAN TURECKI

Helen’s links:

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Helen’s book Choose You:
https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarie

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The choices we make today lay the foundation for our health as we age. In fact, our midlife health is one of the strongest predictors of our long-term well-being. It really matters. Lavina inspires us to take action now, with her contagious optimism and enthusiasm shining through. I absolutely loved our conversation.

Drawing on evidence-based research, Lavina shares that just 11 minutes of movement a day can significantly improve our health. Considering the average person in the UK spends 10 hours a day sitting, Lavina offers practical ways to reduce this sedentary behaviour and prevent the physical decline often associated with ageing.

In this episode, we cover:

How maintaining serotonin and dopamine levels supports mental health as we age.
The critical role of movement during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
Staying motivated and building a personalized movement toolkit.
Reframing how we think about exercise.
Strategies to preserve energy and maintain independence long-term.
Managing brain fog and optimising brain function as we age.
Practical tips and resources for living a healthier, happier life.
This conversation goes far beyond movement. Lavina brings a holistic perspective on how to protect and enhance both our physical and mental health for years to come.

Lavina’s links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelgoodwithlavina?igsh=MW44ZWU2bjJ2Y2dlag==

The Feel Good Fix book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-feel-good-fix/lavina-mehta-mbe/9780241665084

Resources mentioned in show:

British Menopause Society: https://thebms.org.uk/

Menopause Mandate: https://www.menopausemandate.com/

Balance App: https://balanceapp.com/

Helen’s links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==

Choose You: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarie

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Claire Plumbly about burnout. Recent reports state that up to 80% of the UK workforce have experienced or are experiencing burnout, but burnout doesn’t just happen in the workplace. Through this conversation and her brilliant new book, Claire shares with us:

•What burnout actually is
•What burnout isn’t
•What causes it
•The importance of boundaries
•Who gets affected
•How Covid has changed our supportive community
•The loss of community
•The importance of feeling safe in our bodies
•The impact of being ‘on’ all the time
•Where to go to for support

She also provides a game-changing way of understanding our nervous system—how to recognize when it’s in fight, flight, or freeze mode, and how to bring it back to a feeling of safety (which might not be how you imagine!).

We also answer many of your questions.

This episode isn’t just for those experiencing burnout, but for everyone, as Claire introduces tools to help us prevent burnout in our lives. Understanding and listening to our nervous system is key, and this episode promises to equip you with the knowledge you need.

I truly hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed having this conversation!

Claire’s links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drclaireplumbly?igsh=b3JibTF5cTBrZmpy

Her book ‘Burnout: how to manage your nervous system before it manages you’ https://www.drclaireplumbly.com/feel-better

Mental Health UK annual burnout report: Burnout Report: one in five needed to take time off work due to stress in the past year - Mental Health UK

My links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==

My book CHOOSE YOU: Choose You