Bridget chats about living a simple life. We believe that simplicity leads to freedom, increased joy, and less stress.
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I'm back. I know, I know. Usual story. Busy. Blah. (I promise I am back for REALS now). Come follow me on instagram @the.simplists --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplists/message
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Caitlin Limmer - 'HRH' - Honesty, Resilience and Hard Work
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I have been longing to interview my friend Caitlin and we found the perfect opportunity whilst in lockdown. Caitlin is the founder of The BearCat Running club, a running club based in a pub. She is the former Race Director of the iconic Cabbage Patch 10 race and someone who has so many stories to tell.Take this episode out on a long walk or run and…
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Leanne Spencer - Health, Hustle, Humility and Happiness.
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Our last lunch date went on for hours, we just talk and talk when we get together. I have wanted to introduce you to Leanne for a while now, the lockdown was the perfect opportunity to get an interview recorded. In this episode: Why Leanne left the corporate world. The route through and out of alcoholism/addiction. The 3 words that describe The Wor…
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Robin Windsor - Strictly, Sequins, Sadness and Success
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I can’t believe how quickly this podcast episode went. It seemed to go by in a flash, I will definitely get Robin back to chat some more at a later date. In this episode: How and why dancing has been a part of his life for so long. The instant fame that Strictly Come Dancing brought him. The special moments from his four SCD seasons. How one text m…
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A comforting chat in the time of Coronavirus lockdown - some suggestions to help you all mentally
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In a slightly different direction from my season 2 format (although still in the same subject area), I wanted to pop on and create an episode for you all seeing as we are now on lockdown. It's an episode that we will all look back on after our lives have changed in so many different ways. It's an unprecedented time, we haven't experienced anything …
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Mental Health Makeover - The social media trap.
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As ever I start with a little catch-up... In my second episode in this series on mental health, I delve into the social media world to find out what steps we can take to stop spiraling into depression and the anxiety comparison trap. I am passionate about mental health and the rise of social media has seen an increase in comparison anxiety. One ver…
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Happy New Year - let's start 2020 with a new mindset over mental health
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I am back with a new mini-series on improving mental health! Tucked up in bed in my PJs and ready to help you in these dark winter months. After a brief update (and excuses) on what I have been up to since the last episode, I get stuck into the topic of depression/anxiety. Some links you may be interested in: Spinning Out - Netlfix series here What…
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I start this episode with a catch-up, sorry I haven't recorded anything for a while. You can fast-forward if you like but some of it is relevant to my podcast episode. I want to include a mini catch up at the start of each episode from now on. Diving into Imposter syndrome, I cover: What Imposter syndrome is. The effect that it has on us. Ten ways …
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Guilty pleasures - why not simply 'pleasures'? Let's ditch the guilt.
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Guilty pleasures get talked about a lot. From TV to food, we feel that we should justify why we choose to do something. I disagree with the principle that a pleasure has guilt attached to it. In this episode I delve a little deeper! Send me your thoughts! Send me a voicemail on the Anchor app or message me on Facebook here or Instagram @mrsbridgeth…
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Raising your self-esteem - how to go from 'not enough' to I AM ENOUGH
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Self-esteem is one of my FAVOURITE topics. Pretty much everyone I coach comes to me with a specific goal and behind that lack of perceived ability to reach for it is low self-esteem. In this episode I share: Some interesting research into self-esteem. How a lack of self-esteem manifests in everyday life. What higher self-esteem could mean for you -…
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Why positive psychology is making us more depressed.
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One of my burning topics right now. I get so many clients coming to me with shame. A shame that they don't feel like they are 'winning at life' and guilt because in spite of having read books, gone on courses, they still haven't got to where they want to be. In this episode: What trying to lie to ourselves does. What happens when we move away from …
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Last week was mental health awareness week and so after a week of reflection on my own mental health history I have tucked myself into bed to chat about why we are suffering, and what we can do about it. In this episode I discuss: Why mental health issues are on the rise. Why a certain age group is having increasing mental health issues. Why the fi…
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How words can be weapons - the stuff we tell ourselves that isn't true
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This is one of my favourite topics.In this episode I give you a couple of examples of how what we tell ourselves, matters.My own battle with depression and anxiety used to be driven by my feeling that I wasn't enough. Due to bullying at school I felt not good enough, not worthy of others time.When we get a negative input from childhood, often a wor…
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Interview with my muse - the incredible Jo Beale
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Everyone needs a muse right? Jo Beale is mine. We first met years ago and through friendship and coaching, we have the most incredible connection. Everything I write, every answer I go and seek is for her. I wouldn't be where I am today without her in my life. In this episode you will discover: How we met. Why she hated other women. How she lost an…
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A Collection of 'truths' I have discovered that make life much happier.
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In this episode, I share with you the 'truths' that form the rules I live by.I discuss fad diets, stupid exercise classes, people who don't like me, chin hair, communication, sweating the small stuff.I would love you to share this episode with anyone who needs to know how great life is in your 40's.For a bit of balance I also mention some of the no…
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Success can happen at any age - here's the secret sauce.
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One topic I am really passionate about is living a life of no regrets. I am not talking about making mistakes as we all make mistakes and learn and grow from them. I am talking about REALLY wanting to do something and not doing it, not taking action and regretting it. We set so many expectations for ourselves by using age as a milestone for achieve…
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People-pleasing doesn't work, here's what does.
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Are you a people-pleaser? I used to really battle with this and still do a little but I am 90% better than I was. I want to write a whole book about people-pleasing and may still do that in a year or so but before then I am going to chat about it in this episode as it is so important. I outline the different people-pleasing signs and some of you mi…
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You don't need motivation - you need an action plan.
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Motivation is so fleeting, as is inspiration. I know so many people who read self-help books or go to big seminars and say "I feel so inspired and motivated", and yet they don't take any action. Then they get into a spiral of needing that new high from a book or course and so it repeats. I believe that we get motivated after we take action on somet…
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Burnout is very real - and dangerous too. Here's how to AVOID it.
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I have suffered with burnout before and I want to help you if you are heading that way. I discuss what burnout is and what it can mean to your body. I share the one question I ask myself to check if I am heading for burnout again. Do you have 'human giver syndrome'? What is it and what it means if you do. My tips for preventing burnout, they work f…
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Fear can paralyse even the most driven people to stop taking action. In this episode I explore: How fear can paralyse us - how the story we tell ourselves often has no evidence behind it. Why do we listen to it? A strategy for lessening fear. How little actions every day lead us to big results.The one trick I use to overcome fear and it works for m…
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In this episode I talk about overcoming procrastination. The reasons we procrastinate and what to do to overcome it. I would love to hear your thoughts! What do you procrastinate about most? You can find me on Facebook - Bridget Baronti-Hunt Or on Instagram - @mrsbridgethunt I can't wait to help you get out of procrastination and into ACTION. P.S. …
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An introduction to my new podcast. Includes a bit about me, a welcome to my world and how I can help YOU.Please let me know if you have any topics that you would like me to talk about. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplists/message
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