In today's episode, I’m joined by former professional dancer and founder of Dance Box, Illana Gambrill for an inspiring discussion about moving our bodies with acceptance and joy!Illana started Dance Box after experiencing the immense healing power of dance after a challenging childhood and wanting to change the narrative for herself and others.Ill…

My guest on today’s episode is Marjorie Nass, who for two decades has helped thousands of women successfully navigate perimenopause and menopause and to feel healthy, vibrant, and energized.In our conversation today you’ll discover:How Marjorie’s own physical and mental health issues in her mid-late 30s as a feverishly busy corporate executive led …

Hey there, friends, welcome back to The Happiness Habits Transformation podcast, the place to discover the happiness habits that inspiring women have used to transform their daily routines, bringing them clarity, peace and joy. Now, if you’re anything like me, or the thousands of women who struggle with managing their weight, and their relationship…

In today's episode I’m chatting with Lucy Wahl, a professional organiser from LMW Edits, who believes that being organised is a superpower which can help us to shape our environment to support the positive habits we already have and encourage the habits we want to adopt. As someone who is naturally quite organised (ok, I admit it, I’m obsessed with…

Luke DePron, a fitness coach who works with everyday men and women to help them build self confidence through physical exercise, explains that competence is the foundation of confidence. He recommends finding a physical challenge outside of one's current capacity in order to grow and become more confident. Exercise can be transformative mentally be…

We all have habits. Some help us achieve our goals, while others can hold us back. Since 2009 I’ve learned a lot about the activities that boost my everyday happiness and I’ve written about them in my book The Happiness Habits Transformation. But knowing the things we need to do to make us happier and actually DOING them are two very different thin…

Today’s episode has a Hollywood gleam about it as I welcome the wonderful Andromeda Godfrey to the show!Andromeda is an award-winning actor and producer who began forging a career in the entertainment industry in her 40s. Her most recent acting credits include Bridgerton, The Crown and Love At First Site. Her company Makelight Productions (founded …

Adele Spraggon is interviewed by Sal Hatton. Adele explains how to remove unworkable patterns in order to achieve optimal solutions. She suggests a method of subtraction rather than addition, and advocates doubting every belief held in the conscious mind as it knows nothing in reality. The brain is divided into two hemispheres - the left hemisphere…

In today's episode I’m delighted to welcome Nadine Hill, body positive yoga teacher with a passion for joyful movement and cultivating everyday mindfulness. Nadine shares her personal journey of midlife reinvention, how she overcame a very negative self-image and how yoga opened her up to both an inner and outer transformation. It was really lovely…

The podcast episode is about the importance of focusing on love and being light-hearted in order to build self-confidence and take courageous action towards things that matter. Sal Hatton shares a personal theme of "being light-hearted" that emerged during the pandemic, which he believes is important for growth. He also discusses the connection bet…

For today’s in-between interviews episode, I want to talk about radical self-care.Often as women, mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, creators and business owners, so much of our daily routines revolve around everyone but ourselves. We pour our love and attention abundantly over others but leave only a few drops for ourselves. Just one more push, w…

In this episode of Courageous Self Confidence, Samuel Hatton (now going by Sal) talks about how he embraced his identity as Salmon Leaps Waterfall. He explains how believing that we are made in God's image is empowering and can help us to realize our self worth. He also encourages listeners to do hard things like memorizing a long poem or cutting i…

Jonathan Troen is a Life Mastery Coach and self love mentor who has dedicated his life to helping people find joy within themselves. He spent 20 years in the entertainment business, creating the life of his dreams, but he was not always happy inside and had stopped honoring his personal values. Through this journey, he realized that nothing was wro…

In today's episode, I’m joined by journalist and visibility coach Julie Brown. Julie provided two brilliant case studies for the 2nd edition of my book The Happiness Habits Transformation and in conversation today, she shares more about the habits that help her to be more successful as an entrepreneur.Listen in to discover:How Julie went from full-…

Welcome to Courageous Self Confidence, a podcast dedicated to helping you live a fulfilled life. This week, Samuel Hatton shares an exciting update about the direction of the show. He explains how confidence is built by taking courageous action. He also encourages everyone to write down their goals on a piece of paper and commit to doing the hard s…

Welcome to the Courageous Self Confidence podcast, where we help you increase self-esteem and take courageous action. On this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Eliza Rose Wize, a model and entrepreneur, who shares her story of courage with us. Eliza has a long and successful career in the fashion industry, and she shares her insights on…

Let me ask you a question, are you a doodler? I have always loved being creative, whether that’s through painting, sketching, doodling or writing - I always joke that I was born with a notebook and pen in my hands and as a child I was obsessed with the TV art show Take Hart with Tony Hart - so chatting with today’s guest, Karen Light from HowDoodle…

“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” – Zig Ziglar.Even when we know how important it is to make personal growth and development a regular habit, it's easy to let it slip in our schedules. The hustle and bustle of life and work means that maximising our mindset and boosting our …

In today's episode, I'm welcoming back the wonderful Zaz Grumbar, better known as Yoga with Zaz, for an inspirational conversation that's just perfect for the New Year. Zaz is a yoga teacher practising online at yogawithzaz.com and in person with over 20 years experience and over 23,000 followers on Instagram where she inspires people to unfurl bot…

Hey friends, it’s the middle of December as I record this and Christmas is just around the corner. I love this time of year! The kids are off school, the fire is on in the barn and the tree lights are twinkling. it’s the perfect time to snuggle up with my favourite pen, a fluffy blanket and a mug of something yummy, and start making plans for next …

Hey there, friends, welcome back to The Happiness Habits Transformation podcast.In today's very personal episode, I'm delighted to be joined by award-winning photographer, radio presenter and blogger Victoria Welton. Vic shares the incredible challenges that she has had to overcome, from removing herself from an abusive relationship and battling en…

In today's episode, I chat all things Happiness Habits with Lucy Hutchinson, co-owner of Any Little Thing Ltd, a home help service for the elderly, an author, podcast presenter of The Ultimate Mums Club and Mum to four-year-old Sebastian.Lucy is a contributor to the second edition of my book The Happiness Habits Transformation and she and her busin…

Today's episode shares a wonderful conversation I had this Summer with personal trainer and fellow writer, Angela Bailey. Angela is the author of the magical fantasy book Believe, which was a finalist in three categories of the Readers' Choice Awards, (Best Children’s Book, Best Teen Book, & Best Adult Book) & was also awarded the Literary Titan si…

Hey there, friends, welcome back to The Happiness Habits Transformation podcast, the place to discover the happiness habits that inspiring women have used to transform their daily routines, bringing them clarity, peace and joy.In today's episode, my guest Nila Mistry shares how she overcame tremendous challenges in her life and work using a framewo…

Robin Hills, an expert in emotional intelligence, comes on the show to share with us about his journey in the expert space. He allowed his curiousity to lead him down a path that granted him expertise in emotional intelligence. His qualifications might not be in psychology, but he has developed skills that has allowed him to grow and develop around…

In today's very special launch episode, airing on World Menopause Day, I'm delighted to welcome to the show Dr Shashi Prasad.Dr Shashi Prasad is an experienced GP, British Medical Society accredited Advanced Menopause Specialist, a member of the British and International Menopause Societies, and a certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician. She is pass…

Here is a small audio clip for you to come back to again and again. I thought I'd just put it here in this podcast feed. I think you will find it inspires courage and confidence. 💪 Note: This poem is espeically inspiring to men (sounds like an oxymoron ... poem inspiring to men?! Really! Please pass it along to a man you care about. 🤜💗🤛 Warm regard…

Welcome to The Happiness Habits Transformation podcast, the brand new name for The Ideal Life Club podcast! In this introductory episode, I bring you right up to date with everything that's happened since the last episode and give you a flavour of what to expect in the new series. If you have any comments or questions, I'd love to hear from you ove…

Our lives are made up by a series of moments. And at the end of our life, it’s these moments that we think about. It’s these things that we care about. And that is because we think in narrative, we create meaning out of thin air. It’s what moves us and it’s how we make goals concrete. Narrative is how we capture a life in a book. It’s how I tend to…

You’re in for a real treat today with our guest, David Wood. We are talking all about addiction. If you haven’t listened to my previous episode yet, I highly encourage listening because it will give context on this episode, which is sort of a bonus to the last one. David mentions that he is a student of addiction, and I feel the same way. You will …

When faced with a conversation that needs to happen, we can face it or avoid it. David Wood chooses to be courageous about conversations when given the chance. Listen to this interview that features executive life coach, David Wood. He brings his whole self to the interview and shares his story of how he came to where he is today. We can all use a …

Do you feel sleazy when you try to sell in your business?Friends, let's talk about SALES. It's probably the #1 challenge business owners face, particularly heart-centred business owners like us who break out in a hot sweat at the thought of sleazy sales tactics and tacky self-promotion, am I right?But without sales and importantly without a solid P…

Not everyone who struggles to have more self-confidence has a history of low self-confidence. What happens when you let someone into your life and they become the closest person in the world, but then they tear you down? Toxic relationships hurt. And the biggest hits are usually to self-confidence. This is a story of a woman who pushed through to r…

Brian Hilliard is my guest on today's show for a conversation about how we can all be more successful - and who doesn’t want that!Brian left corporate life after stress began affecting his health. He’s now a popular speaker, author of seven books including Networking Like a Pro and How to Overachieve Without Overcommitting and host of the podcasts …

Hey, there friends, Michelle here and welcome back to The Ideal Life Club podcast!Recently I was invited to join Ros and Mike on the wonderful Coaches & Mentors Unwrapped podcast to talk about self-doubt. In our conversation, we discuss the relationship between expectation, fear, comparing ourselves with others, self-doubt and not meeting our big d…

Learn about Diego Cassina’s story of courage – how he turned his side hustle into a full-time adventure by starting small and playing big. Diego helps consultants and coaches to become world-recognized brands through the use of social media. He has been published in Success Magazine and has millions of YouTube views. References Website: https://die…

Failure. What happens when I say that word, friends? I'm guessing you feel it waaaay deep down in your gut, because it's something that everyone who's a business owner has experienced from one time to another. Can you relate? I know I can. But how we come BACK from failure is what separates the most successful entrepreneurs. And today's guest on th…

Recently I joined best-selling author Mark Stinson on The Unlocking Your World of Creativity podcast, where people in publishing, film, animation, music, restaurants, medical research, and more share their inspiration, tools and exercises to organize your ideas and get them out into the world.In this episode, I chat with Mark about tools and models…

Andrew Fitzgerald shares his story of courage about taking a leap of faith. He overcomes fears and takes courageous action with confidence. He has listened to the Courageous Self-Confidence podcast for years and still finds inspiration from it. Born and raised to in County Cork, Ireland, Andrew dreamed of living in America to pursue his amateur pro…

My guest today is an old friend and all-round powerhouse of a woman! There are so many powerful lessons in this episode friends, I can't wait to share it with you!Zaz Grumbar from Yoga with Zaz, grew up in Trinidad and Tobago, and came to the UK in her early teens, settling in London, after moving around A LOT with her family. She discovered yoga d…

If you've ever wondered about my backstory then today's episode is for you! Recently I was invited to join Morgane Roos-Carreira on her show, The Way of Living podcast and we dove deep into my personal story, friends.In my chat with Morgane, we talk about my personal journey, wearing lots of hats and how personal development came into my life at a …

As I'm sitting here recording this episode, we are still in the throws of the Covid-19 pandemic. So many of us have had to deal with uncertainty and challenge in our businesses, figuring out how to pivot to keep serving our customers and clients while responding to everything that's going on around us... if that resonates with you, you are definite…

If you’re a coach who has struggled with building and growing your business then this is the episode for you! But if you’re a service-based business owner then don’t switch off because you’ll likely still get a ton of value out of this episode.At the end of last year, I was absolutely delighted to join Brian Hilliard on the Brand and Grow Your Coac…

Hey there, Michelle here, welcome back to The Ideal Life Club Podcast and welcome to a shiny new year and a brand new season of episodes!Wow what a difference a year makes, hey? This time last year I remember mentioning that we’d had the whole family over to The Barn, which was so much fun, and that everyone hung out in the kitchen while we cooked …

If you’ve ever wondered how to move from content creation to making bank with enough money to support your lifestyle, I think you’ll really enjoy the lesson’s that my guest today learned on her journey. Nikki Webster is an award-winning vegan food blogger and now two-time author who has transformed her passion for vegan food into a successful busin…

Today’s show is full of sparkle and love thanks to my fabulous guest, The Gorgeousness Coach Tristan Lee.Tristan is a health and wellness coach on a mission to help us all look good, feel great and regain our sparkle, no matter what our age - and let’s face it who doesn’t want to feel more gorgeous, right friends?!Tristan is an incredible advert fo…

Today's show is for you if you’re anything like me and you’ve been dealing with a ton of emotions over the months we’ve been living with the Covid 19 pandemic.Having the tools to manage our emotions in a healthy way is important for all of us and my guest today, Nadia O’Boye, has brought along a toolbox of tips to help us become more conscious of o…

Have you heard about the power of storytelling in business but wonder how to use it successfully? If so you’ll love this episode as my guest today shares her tips and waaaaay more.Now, if I was going to bake something with today’s guest as the ingredients, the recipe would be pretty impressive! From discovering her passion for storytelling and pres…

Today I want to talk about drivers. Not the guy behind the wheel of that gorgeous convertible you wish you had in your garage, but three common psychological drivers that can stop you from hitting your biggest goals in your life and work, how to recognize them AND how to stop them from stopping you.When I was first starting out in my coaching busin…

Do you ever feel less than confident about creating videos? If so this episode is for you as my guest today shares EVERYTHING you need to know to get started with video for your business.Screen queen XayLi Barclay is in the house today! She is a visual content creation coach & Thinkific expert for online course creators, specializing in helping ent…