E158: The Power of Pause & do your best forget the rest with Anji Gopalt

What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with but something you build, moment by moment?In this episode of The School Run Podcast, Jane is joined by the warm, wise and wonderfully grounded Angie Gopalt — osteopath, yoga teacher, speaker and co-host of Too Young For This, Too Old For That.This is a deep, honest conversation about:​What school never taught us about confidence, reflection and self-belief​Why confidence is a skill, not a personality trait​The power of pausing — even for a single breath — to change how we respond to life​How yoga, breath and awareness support both physical and emotional health​Career paths, pressure, and why “doing your best” really is enough​The importance of reflection — especially in a world that never stops movingAngie shares her journey from corporate banking to yoga teaching and osteopathy, offering practical, compassionate wisdom for people of all ages — whether you’re navigating school, work, parenthood, pain, or change.This episode is part two of Jane’s conversation with the brilliant women behind Too Young For This, Too Old For That (following last week’s chat with Annie) — but it also stands powerfully on its own.✨ If you’ve ever felt like you’re “not confident enough”…✨ If life feels busy, loud, or overwhelming…✨ If you’re curious about how a simple pause could change everything…This one’s for you.🎧 Listen now — and take a breath. Anji Gopal - Anji Gopal - The BackCare BossFull details of classes, clinics, retreats and more: Website: backcarefoundation.com020 3633 2320Podcast: 2Young for this, 2Old for that- find it where you get your podcastsWebsite: 2young2old.comIG: www.instagram.com/2young2old.podPodcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to.We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea /coffee when we are planning them out please click here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun\Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials \@‌theschoolrun_official / \@‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at [email protected]: For information on Jane’s company Little Voices head to http://www.littlevoices.org.uk⁠⁠@littlevoiceslimitedYou will often hear references to The Olive Jar to find out more follow @theolivejarcoursewww.theolivejar.online‌Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.This episode is edited by Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real