This week on Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are diving into the topic of grit.

As Angela Duckworth explains in her TED Talk and book, grit requires a combination of passion and perseverance to achieve long-term goals.

We’ll explore why grit is such a vital ingredient for success and share how we both need lots of it to grow our businesses!

We also give some practical tips on how to cultivate more of it in your life.

We hope you find something inspiring and useful in this episode!

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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In this episode, I’m joined by my very good friend and talented designer Gabby Blackman, best known for her incredible work on BBC One’s DIY SOS.

As well as talking about her experience and brilliant work on DIY SOS, Gabby also shares her deeply personal story, including the devastating loss of her son and how this life-altering experience continues to shape her perspective on both life and work.

I'm deeply grateful for her honesty and vulnerability and hope that this conversation might offer some comfort and insight to anyone who has faced the loss of a child or a miscarriage.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:

• The profound impact of losing a child and navigating grief
• How loss has informed Gabby’s outlook and creative drive
• The power of design in creating sanctuary-like spaces for families in crisis
• Coping with and recovering from stress
• Practical tips for designing functional, stress-free spaces for all homes
• Finding joy and self-acceptance in the aging process

This episode is a heartfelt blend of vulnerability, practical advice, and uplifting encouragement. Gabby’s story and insights remind us of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of creating spaces—both physical and emotional—that nurture healing, joy, and connection.💕

If you'd like to submit a design 'challenge' for Gabby to give her expert advice on, send a photo and brief message outlining the challenges to @msgabrielleblackman on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/msgabrielleblackman/
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On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about routines and accountability.

The science shows that when we get accountability in place, we are 96% more likely to do the goddam thing. NINETY SIX PERCENT!!!

In this conversation, Lucy and I share a little about our own experiences of accountability, including how I’ve had - for several years now - an accountability buddy who I phone (or who phones me!) every morning at 5am. Without that, I would likely never have got into the habit of getting up early and cultivating a morning routine.

I talks about how I used accountability when I ran a marathon; I also talks about how we can use self-accountability as a way of implementing a new routine into our lives.

We also talk a bit about habit stacking, and how this can be a great way of getting daily routines in place.

We really hope that you’ll find something useful in here!

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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This week, I’m delighted to welcome Tania Dalton—health coach, certified personal trainer, and meditation teacher—to MENOMORPHOSIS! Together, we explore how midlife can be a golden opportunity to redefine ourselves, let go of societal expectations, and embrace the freedom and vitality this transformative phase brings.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:

• How midlife challenges can become empowering opportunities.
• Tanya’s inspiring story of completing an Ironman during a pandemic.
• Redefining beauty as vibrant energy and vitality beyond appearances.
• The surprising power of midlife “invisibility” to reshape identity and purpose.
• Practical tips for nurturing health: nutrition, movement, sleep, and mindfulness.
• The joy of embracing curiosity over judgment and creating a life you love.

Tanya shares her personal journey, including navigating grief, menopause, and self-acceptance, offering actionable strategies for thriving in midlife.

From crafting a lifestyle that prioritises well-being to celebrating our evolving selves, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration to help you stress less, shine more, and unleash your inner brilliance!

To find out more about Tania:

tania@beautifulmidlife.com
https://beautifulmidlife.com/
https://www.instagram.com/taniadalton/?hl=en

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In this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the theme of embracing winter.

We’re exploring how our mindset shapes how we experience this time of year.

Yes, we could spend the cold, dark months of January and February moaning and complaining—which, let’s be honest, only makes us feel worse…

OR we can choose to embrace this season, making the most of the shorter days, the cosiness, and the crisp, cold weather.

We’ll also be sharing some of our favourite tips and strategies for staying positive during winter.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Love Polly & Lucy x

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After a 9-month break, I’m thrilled to announce that Menomorphosis is back with weekly episodes! To kick things off, I invited my friend Lucy to interview me—yes, on my own podcast! It felt a little strange, but it turned out to be so much fun, and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording.

In this episode, I share what I’ve been up to during my time away, the clarity and inspiration the break brought me, and my exciting plans for the future of Menomorphosis.

Here’s what we talk about:

🌟 Why I decided to step back from Menomorphosis and how the pause helped me realign my focus.

🌟 The transformative power of breathwork for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional health.

🌟 How balancing your autonomic nervous system can lead to greater resilience, calm, and well-being.

🌟 Tips for staying calm, boosting resilience, and expanding your "window of tolerance."

🌟 The importance of challenging outdated narratives about midlife women and celebrating reinvention.

🌟 What’s next for Menomorphosis and what you can expect in future episodes.

I’m so excited to reconnect with you all and dive into these inspiring conversations again.

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On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are asking the question: Who do you want to be?

As we begin 2025, rather than focusing on our goals for the year ahead, or the actions we want to take, it can help enormously to think about who we actually want to be.

So ask yourself: "What would the future version of me do right now?" "How would the version of me who is successful, healthy, wealthy be showing up today?" If we can aim to embody that future version of ourselves, then we will naturally hit some of our goals along the way.

We hope you'll find something useful in here.

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the topic of rest.

Adequate rest and sleep have incredible benefits for cognition, disease prevention, and overall well-being, yet so many of us aren’t getting enough.

We explore why rest can feel so challenging for some of us, share different ways to recharge, and offer practical tips to help improve your sleep.

We hope you find something helpful or inspiring in our conversation!

With love,
Polly & Lucy x

To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspace

Email me at: info@pollywarren.com
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