&be: unfiltered

In this episode we unpack what it really means to 'do the work'. We talk about what that phrase means to us both and how we approach this in terms of our health and wellbeing.We discuss how when you are committed to doing the work and find the right way for you it stops being work and starts being your norm, a formed habit that benefits you without it being work anymore and just simply being part of us.

In this weeks' episode we share our definitions of wellness.We explore what it means to us in terms of both physical and mental health and how that impacts the way that we approach wellbeing.Although we see things a little differently (as always!) we both agree that wellness as a term covers mind, body and spirit.

In this episode we talk about what health means to us and how we approach looking after our health.We discuss whether prevention is better than cure, how to set a baseline of good health to help you to cope with things that come your way and how you can protect your energy.#

Happy New Year! Welcome to the first &be: unfiltered episode of 2026. Today we're talking about the concept of 'New Year, New You' Its something that comes up every January and we discuss why we don't like it as a concept.The pressure around New Year resolutions is real and its exacerbated by social media and the marketing messages that we see around us.Our lesson to everyone is to change the narrative to 'New Year, Be You'.

On the eve of New Years Eve 2025 we're talking about why we shouldn't be setting our goals just yet.We look at why March is a much better time of year to set our goals as we can use the energy of the start of Spring to gain momentum.We share our own ideas on why we think this works and as always cover a range of things from goals linked to core values to the unconscious mind!

This week we are joined by Andrea Baines, who is joining us at our &be:rested event in January to take us through an immersive sound experience.Andrea talks us through the benefits of using sound to release stress, find peace and create balance in our lives.It was enlightening to talk to Andrea and listen to her journey into the world of wellbeing and how she has found her way to the practices that have the most positive impact on her.

This year we're reflecting back on 2025 - the highs, the lows and the lessons learned.We get slightly side tracked with a conversation about time keeping but it has given us both something to work on in 2026!We round off the episode with the questions we will be asking ourselves as we round off 2025 and encourage you to take some time to ask yourself those questions too.

This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Ron Prescott. Ron will be joining us at our &be: rested experience where he will be leading us in the practice of Qigong.Ron talks about how he got into the world of wellbeing and how Qigong helped him through some very tough times with his own health. This chat is really insightful about the things that we can all explore to help us with us with our health including cold bathing!

In this week's episode we're turning our attention to Christmas. With weeks to go until the day itself we talk about the pressure that can be built up around gift giving, who you are going to spend Christmas with and how you make it special.We share some of our own strategies, including Jodie's new strategy this year of buying and wrapping presents before the end of November...the question is did she do it!Christmas can be magical and stressful so our main message to you all is to set some boundaries so that you can do the things that you want to do this festive season.

Today we dive into the topic of Imposter Syndrome and what it means to us.We navigate our thoughts on when this has shown up for us in life, and specifically in the wellness space. We share our experiences, thoughts and ideas on how you can start to overcome it and recognise what you need to do to be the best, most authentic version of you.

In this episode of &be: unfiltered we start looking ahead to our first &be experience in January.&be: rested is all about embracing the cues that the season of winter gives us, those of rest, shedding what we no longer need and looking restoring ourselves ready for Spring.We share with you what we're most looking forward to about the evening of qigong, a sound bath and journaling.We can't wait!Find out more here: https://andberested.eventbrite.co.uk

In this episode we talk about creativity and its impact on our wellbeing.We spend some time reflecting on a recent jewellery workshop went on and how even though we were creating the same thing, they ended up being very different!This episode explores how creativity is in all of us in different ways. It's all about finding the way that allows you to express it, whether its through art, music, cooking or gardening. Once you find what helps you, you will create space in your mind and be able to be in flow.

In the second part of our "Meet the founders" episodesyou will get to learn more about us as individuals, what drives us, and our individual experiences of health and wellbeing.This time around it is Kerry's turn to interview Jodie. Jodie is really honest about how she first turned to the wellness industry when she started to recognise that she was feeling burnt out and what that has led to years later in experimenting with different types of health and wellness treatments.

In the first of our "Meet the founders" episodes you will get to learn more about us as individuals, what drives us, and our individual experiences of health and wellbeing.In this episode Jodie interviews Kerry and even though &be: was born out of years of friendship it doesn't mean we still can't surprise each other with our answers to some of these questions!You will understand how Kerry's experiences with the wellness industry started when she was really young and why this has had an impact on her throughout her life.

Welcome to &be: unfiltered the podcast where we delve into the world of wellness.In our first official episode we share the story of how &be: How the idea started many years ago over dinners in the pub and how it has grown from a conversation about wellness into a business based around wellness, community and finding the path that is right for you.We can't wait for you to get to us know through these podcasts and to learn something along the way.

Welcome to &be: unfiltered with Jodie and Kerry.This is a space for open, honest conversations about wellbeing, spirituality, mindset, and everything in between.Each week we’ll dive into health and wellness with fresh perspectives, share our own experiences, and invite in experts who bring wisdom without the fluffy stuff.If you’re ready to learn, engage, and be enlightened—hit subscribe, and join us for the launch of &be: unfiltered.