Life’s Conversations

In this Episode we talk to my Coach and all round amazing human being Kirsty Waite. Kirsty set up The Ethical Coaching company with a mission to raise the standard in the Coaching Industry and how she supports people in business, big or small. Hear her story in this episode, along with (as usual) so much more......

After experiencing, her own physical and mental health challenges including burnout, todays guest, Amanda Robinson invested in her own health and education to become a Health and Cancer Coach. The talks to us about her own background, challenges and journey towards doing the amazing work that she does today. Here's how she did it...........I wish we had more time as I had many many more questions for her, (we will get back on another episode - I promise) You can find her on Web: https://www.healthsteps.co.uk/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/752582196602820 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-robinson-456632b/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/healthstepsuk/

What an absolute BELTER of an episode. Talking to the legend of the Northern Lass Lounge - Kylie Dixon. In this episode we talk about so many things. Post natal depression, taking a leap into business, creating a community, experiencing menopause and so much more - wait for the story about 'The Waft!' ‘Kylie Dixon founder of The Northern Lass Lounge - THE online female business community for the Northeast UK. Kylie specialises in supporting female business owners in growing their confidence when it comes to managing a business on social media. The Northern Lass Lounge is now a thriving Facebook group where Kylie coaches, mentors and supports lasses with business marketing. She is an expert in creating inspiring online communities for businesses and is a successful children's author and illustrator’. Check out her Magical books for children ages 6-10yrs here - www.magicalworldofmushroommarvellous.com Find events, training and more from The Northern Lass Lounge here  - www.thenorthernlasslounge.com

Wow!!! Another incredibly eye opening episode with business owner and award winning Mediator, Nicola Crowther of Crowther Mediation. You can save yourself a bomb in time and money using mediation as a means of settling all kinds of legal disputes - including divorce. Who knew!!! I wish I had known Nicola and her team 6 years ago!! 🙄 Nicola and I delve into what mediation is, how she moved away from being a solicitor in to mediation and so much more.... A must listen for anyone who is experiencing a legal conflict and would like a quicker, calmer and way more cost effective resolution than battling it out with solicitors and the courts. About Nicola: After a successful career practicing Civil, Commercial and Family Law in the North East for over twelve years, Nicola retrained as a Mediator in 2010. Nicola is an accredited member of the Family Mediation Council and the Civil Mediation Council. She is also a Professional Practice Consultant (PPC) responsible for the training and supervision of other mediators.  She is an accredited Civil/Workplace mediation trainer and delivers mediation training all over the world. In 2014 Nicola established Crowther Mediation, now the largest independent mediation practice in the North of England and the only UK independent mediation practice in Dubai. She is passionate about mediation as alternative form of dispute resolution and this is evident in her work.  Her wealth of experience and knowledge in this field is recognised internationally. Nicola has won numerous awards for her work, including Civil Mediator of the year UK 2022.  In 2018 Nicola was the only UK mediator appointed by the European Union to train mediators in Greece, facing financial crisis. Website LinkedIn

My word!!!! What didn't we talk about in this episode. Clare Wilson VA is a shining example of all the adventures you can have in lockdown and beyond. As well as raising a brand new baby she opened up her own business as a virtual assistant after years of working in the wedding planning industry - all during lockdown. Clare does all this with the added challenge of navigating hearing loss. Hear all about her journey to self employment, how she overcomes her challenges and the amazing support she has developed for other solo business owners in the North East of England. LINKS DISCUSSED: You can find Clare on Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Access to work - to apply for support https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

Have you lost your confidence in the way you look? Do you look in your wardrobe, sigh and feel like you hate everything in there, or despite having some lovely things in your cupboard, feel like you have nothing to wear? Are you (as our guest puts it) a repeat refunder, snapping up a bargain, then regretting in when you get home when and try it on. Well I have just the person in this episode to help with all of that and so much more. Sarah Heron from True Colours by Sarah Herron, Independent Colour Consultant & Style Coach. Sarah is a heart centred, plus size, personal colour & styling coach helping women to fall in love with their clothes again after weight change. This may be due to motherhood, menopause, lockdown legacy or illness. Her approach is empathetic and empowering and helps to restore mojo, rebuild confidence and understand how to flatter your shape, reflect your personality and support your lifestyle - whatever age, stage, size or shape that may be. Her work is delivered 1-2-1 online worldwide or in person if local and through guided group programmes. I learned a boat load of stuff in this episode and I know you will too, so get your notes handy and enjoy..... Where can you find Sarah Website Linked In Facebook Confidence Club

This episode we talk to the joyous Alli Merryweather about the power of the mind and the benefits of some of the amazing therapies she practices. Hypnotherapy, Reflexology and Reiki. To find Alli and her services here are her links Web: https://hypnohealthteesside.co.uk/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/hypnohealthteesside Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hypno_health/ She is based at The House, 283 Acklam RD, Middlesbrough, TS17 5AJ Alli's mission with all her clients is to find their happy, that may be by using hypnotherapy to reframe the subconscious mind and to let go of old unwanted thoughts, feelings and behaviours or using reflexology to balance the bodies systems so everything starts to work as it should and maintain homeostasis. Reiki (life force energy) could be chosen to balance the mind, body, and soul. Whichever holistic therapy you choose all programs are personalised to the individuals needs. 

Lets face it - in todays super stressful and instant world, many of us would love a better nights sleep - right??? If your answer is YES - then this episode if for you. Our special guest this week is Helen McNamara - Occupational therapist specialising in sleep, wellbeing, and behaviour change. Helen works in both the NHS and private sector, combining her professional skills as an occupational therapist, her training and experience working in sleep, and her study of behaviour change to enable individuals to build a better sleep habit. Helen believes that supporting people to apply change in a personalised way, which acknowledges individual circumstances, is key to sustaining healthy habits and routines to improve sleep and wellbeing. Helen has recently launched her own private practice providing CBTi for individuals both online and in person, as well as small group workshops to educate and support better sleep. During this epiosde Helen talks about how she came to occupational therapy later in life after working and volunteering in a range of different areas. She explains what occupational therapy is and how her previous roles led to her choosing sleep as her specialist area. Helen also tries to answer common questions about sleep disorders and where to start when trying to improve sleep. Hear Helens story and her best sleep tips! You can find her stuff at LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-mcnamara-5249294b/ or email [email protected]

Amanda the woman behind specifically designed eco friendly clothing for menopause relief..... Cooling and pretty all at the same time - who doesn't need that??!!!! Amanda talks about her journey to self employment with her business Kavu Clothing, some of the challenges along the way as well as how she worked through her own menopause. Where you can get your hands on her clothing?? ... Web: https://www.kavuclothing.com or follow her on; Insta: @kavuclothing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menopausenights

*Trigger Warning* - Mentions domestic abuse. In this episode we talk to Soma Breath Work practitioner and competitive swimmer, Steffy Cappleman. Check out when she started competitive swimming - so amazing!!. She talks about how she discovered the importance of breath work to help in her athletic performance and also how this method helped her in her horrific experiences of domestic abuse. Steffy wants to give people tools and the power to take control of their lives, be happy, confident, inspire them to believe in themselves and follow their dreams and ambitions - change the mindset from ‘impossible’ to ‘I’m possible’. Check out her links Web: https://home.somabreath.com/instructor-profile/?user_id=40908&fbclid=IwAR1ahJ5OQmlHk2P7w5zuLEOkAGNpn9GX7BjR2wBV6Mz0s_sg-a3CaJ_4meY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteffyLimitless For information on her workshops... Duration: 1 hour£7.50 / session. Website: www.breathwithsteff.co.uk For dates, times and bookings visit: https://bookwhen.com/steffylimitless New to the sessions? Use discount code: FirstTime

Nicky is dedicated to empowering people to conquer stress, prevent burnout, and cultivate a mindful way of living Hear Nicky's own story when she hit burnout in 2018 and what she did to not only to help herself, but to prevent other people getting to that same point. You can find her at Web: My ZenDays Facebook: Nicky Zen Days Insta: @MyZenDays

Have we got an incredible guest to kick off our brand new season!!!! Annie Barr MBE was awarded the MBE in 2018 for her services in healthcare export. She left school with only 1 GSCE, spent over 30 years working in the NHS, got THREE degrees in her 30s and is now running a global Health and Wellbeing Company, training health professionals around the world and treating patients in her private Wellbeing Hubs. Annie puts patient wellbeing at the centre of everything she does and is a global powerhouse in business. She has also being awarded the Inspiring Female Award for Global Business by the North East Chamber of Commerce in 2021. An accolade that is aptly named ass he truly is an inspiring female. Honestly I could have talked to her for many more hours......... Here are all the links we reference during our conversation. Vitamin Patches www.vitaminpatches.uk https://www.abhealthandwellbeing.com

So excited to be back in the world of podcasting to bring you an exciting series of Life's Conversations. We have an incredible line-up of guests who will share their stories with us as well as their incredible knowledge and skills. We will break down, mental health, menopause, trauma and many other subjects along the way. Enjoy listening and learning and with any luck, be a little bit entertained too!! Website - https://www.barbourcoaching.life/ FB Group - Mastering your menopause FB Page - Suzanne Barbour Coaching Insta - @suzanne_menopausementor

Coming up in September........