Best Wrorklifebalance Podcasts (2024)

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Co-working and Body Doubling | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 15:54

4h ago15:54

15:54

Welcome to episode 81. In this episode we’re exploring the productivity methods of co-working and body doubling. Packed with valuable strategies and examples of how working alongside others can make those challenging or mundane tasks easier and even enjoyable, the importance of understanding and accepting our own needs, including the need for socia…

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The Creative Brain | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:27

9d ago17:27

17:27

Welcome to episode 80. In this episode we’re exploring the concept of the "creative brain". Whether that’s ADHD, autism or any other neurodiversity, it’s time for us to put the productivity rulebook in the bin, and instead build the confidence to tune in to our unique flow of energy. Let’s challenge societal norms and nurture a deeper understanding…

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Cyclical, Not Consistent | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 18:04

29d ago18:04

18:04

Welcome to episode 79. Are you tired of trying to force daily consistency when your body and energy levels have other plans? If you’re ready to embrace your cyclical nature and learn how to work with rather than against your fluctuating hormones to achieve better productivity and well-being, then this episode is for you. Let’s dive in! In this epis…

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Help, I’ve Lost My Mojo! | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:51

1M ago16:51

16:51

Welcome to episode 78. Lost your mojo? Motivation at an all time low? Scary and frustrating as this might be, this is your body and your mind sending you an important message. In this episode I highlight the importance of acknowledging the voice of your self-worth and how you can start to address the issues that are causing your stress, making you …

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How to Plan Your Year | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:04

2M ago17:04

17:04

Welcome to episode 77. It’s important to consider how we want to feel at the end of the year, what experiences we hope to have, and what we can do to make those aspirations a reality. By understanding our unique yearly patterns, planning for personal and seasonal energy shifts and setting realistic goals, we can set ourselves up for a year filled w…

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How to Plan Your Month | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:29

2M ago17:29

17:29

Welcome to episode 76. In this episode, we talk about the power of planning your month around your natural cycle, understanding your changing energy levels and focusing on self-care. We dive into the importance of tracking our moods, mindful event planning, and creating a balance between obligations and desires. Join us as we delve into practical s…

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How to Plan Your Week | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:07

3M ago17:07

17:07

Welcome to episode 75. Finding balance in your week is crucial to a happier and more fulfilled life, but we so often neglect to make room for the activities that bring us joy and nurture our souls. I this episode we take a detailed look at how you can plan your week so there’s time for work, play and all the other aspects of life that keep us busy.…

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What Goes on Today’s List | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:11

3M ago17:11

17:11

Welcome to episode 74. Getting productive and taking control of your day is a fast track to overwhelm for most of us. Why? Because we either give ourselves too much to do or we focus on the wrong things. In today’s episode, I recap the foundations we need to have in place to be productive, and I share my simple rule to help you stay in control, be …

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Why We Struggle With Motivation | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:59

4M ago17:59

17:59

Welcome to episode 73. What’s really going on when we struggle to get through our to-do list? In this episode I want to get under the skin of your procrastination and address the root cause of why you’re not being productive. If you keep pushing yourself or beat yourself up when you struggle this episode is for you. By observing and understanding o…

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Time and Headspace | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:10

4M ago17:10

17:10

Welcome to episode 72. There are two very distinct brain types when it comes to our perception of time and headspace. Neither are right or wrong but both will hinder our productivity if we don’t exercise some good foundations in our daily task planning. Which are you? In this episode we explore the practical strategies that can help us to overcome …

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How to Manage the List | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:01

5M ago17:01

17:01

Welcome to episode 71. If you’re juggling a million different tasks and haven’t got a system for managing them, then there’s every chance you’re feeling overwhelmed and pretty stressed out. It's time to take control and get sh*t done! Today we talk about the importance of writing everything down. From those quick distractions to long-term plans, ke…

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What Goes On The List? | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 18:07

5M ago18:07

18:07

Welcome to episode 70. Do you often find yourself overwhelmed when by your to-do list? It’s time for a re-think! In this episode I’m sharing one of the fundamentals of productivity - understanding the difference between a project and a task. How can they both be recorded and managed effectively to make us more efficient? And how we can use our to-d…

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Why Get Shit Done | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:43

6M ago16:43

16:43

Welcome to episode 69 and the first episode of series 4. Having a healthy approach to your to-do list can mean the difference between achieving your goals or letting them fade. It’s no surprise – achieving your goals and moving closer to the things you want to achieve creates a smooth path, ultimately, to a happier life. So HOW can we make sure we’…

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Celebrating Ourselves | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:16

7M ago16:16

16:16

Welcome to episode 68. We’ve put in a lot of work exploring our relationship with ourselves this series, so it seems fitting to end on this episode. Let’s reflect on how far we’ve come and the amazing work we have done. Today I am talking about how we can nurture ourselves by celebrating the big life stuff, but more importantly the small wins in li…

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Healing Ourselves | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:39

8M ago17:39

17:39

Welcome to episode 67. Imagine a life where you are unburdened by the pain of your past. Would there be space to fill with freedom and joy? How would you feel to release the shackles of past experiences and allow yourself the opportunity to heal? In today’s episode I explore the freedom and relief that can come from doing the work to release the he…

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Promoting Ourselves | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:32

8M ago16:32

16:32

Welcome to episode 66. We all know the feeling of awkwardness that comes with self-promotion – that awful ick from within. But fear not! In this episode I will help you understand why you feel this way (believe me you’re not alone) and how to move past those uncomfortable feelings so you can confidently communicate your skills, talents, and abiliti…

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Spending Money on Ourselves | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:18

8M ago17:18

17:18

Welcome to episode 65. In this episode we dive into the often controversial topic of money. Does your mindset around money clash with or compliment those who are closest to you? Balanced finances are key to making sure the needs of you (and your family, if you have one) are met, so let’s take a closer look at how we can distribute the household con…

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Focusing on what we can control | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:09

9M ago17:09

17:09

Welcome to episode 64. Having a healthy relationship with ourselves is essential for the present, and crucial for our future. In this episode we deep-dive into the problems that arise when we try to control other people’s reactions and behaviour, often by sacrificing our own boundaries, values and needs. Spoiler alert, the result is rarely good! Sh…

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Protecting our Health | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:57

9M ago17:57

17:57

Welcome to episode 63. When it comes to women's health, the focus is often on restriction and deprivation - cutting out certain foods and striving for smaller sizes. This episode is my rallying call for a shift in perspective: instead of less, let's focus on MORE. More strength, more self-care, and most importantly, more fun! If you’re interested i…

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Protecting our Input | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:07

10M ago17:07

17:07

Welcome to episode 62. Our digital world means we are exposed to insanely high levels of information – way more than is healthy for most of us. But how often do you take stock of what you consume and how it might be affecting your mental wellbeing? By protecting our input and being aware of what we watch, read or listen to, we can take back control…

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Unhealthy Relationships | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:14

10M ago17:14

17:14

Welcome to episode 61. Today we dive into the complex topic of unhealthy relationships and how we can take action to protect ourselves and/or make proactive change for good. What barriers stand in the way of your needs being met? Identifying this can be the first step to taking action, but as always, there’s a sliding scale of severity that needs t…

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Healthy Relationships | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:47

11M ago16:47

16:47

Welcome to episode 60. True fact - relationships with others start with the relationship we have with ourselves. We’ve looked closely at how we can accept, respect and love ourselves for who we really are, but how and why does that translate into our relationships with others? In today’s episode I’m highlighting the big rewards on offer once we ste…

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I Allow You | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:52

11M ago17:52

17:52

Welcome to episode 59. Trust can be the biggest factor holding us back from doing the things we really want to do. Do you trust your own judgements on what’s ‘allowed’? Who makes those rules? Where do they come from? In today’s episode I’m encouraging you to give yourself permission to be who you really are and explore all the opportunities life ha…

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I Accept You | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:47

12M ago17:47

17:47

Welcome to episode 58 of the podcast! Self-discovery takes many forms, and today I’m looking at the tricky art of self-acceptance. It plays a huge part in our journey to knowing ourselves better but, surprise surprise, it takes practice and patience. In this episode I confront the fears around true self-acceptance; the opportunities for growth that…

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I Feel You | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 18:18

1y ago18:18

18:18

Welcome to episode 57. Today we take a deep-dive into our feelings. How we can understand them better and use them as a guide to nourish ourselves of a need that we may not have identified? In this episode I share the importance of allowing ourselves to feel without judgement, and some of the tools that might help you to name your emotions and proc…

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I Hear You | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 14:30

1y ago14:30

14:30

Welcome to episode 56. Our relationship with ourselves will deepen when we are ready to listen to our innermost thoughts and interpret them as the messengers for what we need to feel safe and content, rather than defining us as people at their face value. 'I hear you' - easier said than done? It takes trust and time to open up and truly listen to o…

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I See You | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:25

1y ago17:25

17:25

Welcome to episode 55. What happens when we shift the focus away from the usual negative body image rhetoric, to a more positive place that acknowledges and celebrates the amazing, unique things we can do? Today I’m calling out the bullsh*t around the standards we uphold in ourselves to look or perform a certain way; the misconception that changing…

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I Love You | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 15:47

1y ago15:47

15:47

Welcome to episode 54. Putting yourself at the centre of your life, knowing yourself better and living by your own rules will always be the gateway to a happier life. Today I’m taking a moment to check in on the areas we have covered this series and consolidate the thinking around having a healthy, balanced relationships with ourselves. And why say…

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Our Self-Talk | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:53

1y ago16:53

16:53

Welcome to episode 53. Our self-talk is the backbone to our relationship with ourselves and the effect it can have on our lives is huge. What is your inner voice saying right now? Is it critical or judgemental, or kind and compassionate? The latter can take practice over time, especially if you’ve been subjected to criticism or judgement in your ea…

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Our Boundaries | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:29

1y ago16:29

16:29

Welcome to episode 52. What does the phrase "upholding your boundaries" bring up for you? In this episode, I talk about how our boundaries are intrinsically linked to our foundational values, wishes and needs yet we can still struggle to uphold them, often opting for people pleasing over the feeling of discomfort. How does this work for you? Join m…

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Our Goals and Wishes | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 15:50

1y ago15:50

15:50

Welcome to episode 51. Helping people get what they want out of life is my passion, so I’m excited to be talking about goals and wishes today and the important, but very different roles they play in our self-development journey. If you’ve struggled to set or achieve your goals in the past and you’re looking for clarity on how to clear the unhelpful…

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Our Values | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:39

1+ y ago16:39

16:39

Welcome to episode 50. Understanding ourselves better is the key to a happier, more connected and fulfilling life, but how do we drill down to the core values we hold to gain this deeper understanding, and why is it so important? In today’s episode I explore how and why we should dig deep into our belief system; the benefits that will come from thi…

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Being Your Own Boss | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:01

1+ y ago16:01

16:01

Welcome to episode 49. If you’re self-employed you’ll be only too aware of the responsibility that comes with being your own boss, but do you feel comfortable with the level of authority you hold over yourself as a business owner? Do you feel the need to follow a set of prescribed rules in order to be ‘good’ or have you thrown the rule book out of …

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Being Your Own Lover | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 15:52

1+ y ago15:52

15:52

Welcome to episode 48. This week I’m talking about sex, intimacy and the awakening that can come from being your own lover. What stories have you told yourself since you became an adult? What messages were you given growing up? Shame, embarrassment and a sense of being un-entitled to our own sensual pleasure has plagued many of us from an early age…

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Being Your Own Parent | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 15:45

1+ y ago15:45

15:45

Welcome to episode 47. Our relationship with ourselves can be looked at from many angles. In this episode I’m exploring the benefits that can come from consciously deciding to parent ourselves in a way that nurtures our wellbeing and supports us wholly as the people we are. Let’s take a closer look at our experiences as a child, good or bad, and ho…

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Being Your Own Best Friend | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 15:27

1+ y ago15:27

15:27

Welcome to the episode 46! ‘’I choose me as my friend and I am enough’’. This level of self-acceptance can take a lifetime to achieve, but I believe that with the right amount of positive self-talk, kindness and encouragement we can all become our own best friend. And what a great place to start when we decide to open our hearts to others! In this …

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Pleased to meet you | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 15:47

1+ y ago15:47

15:47

Welcome to episode 45 of The No Bullshit Guide to a Happier Life podcast! Season three is promising to be a journey of self-discovery, so hold on tight and let’s get stuck in! Taking time to stop and hold our own gaze long enough for our true feelings to rise up is no easy task, and something I bet many of us (myself included) would avoid whenever …

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What’s next? | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 14:09

1+ y ago14:09

14:09

Welcome to episode 44 and the final episode of series 2. Today I reflect on the themes and topics of the past two series – the ground we have covered so far and the key lessons we have learned along the way. I then set the scene for the focus of series three: The relationship we have with ourselves. This is going to be a juicy one, so make sure you…

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Hygge | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 15:56

1+ y ago15:56

15:56

Welcome to episode 43. Today I am talking about the wonderful Scandinavian concept of Hygge. For the winter months (with the welcome addition of cosy blankets, socks and candles) we often embrace Hygge a physical feeling of warmth and comfort, but it goes a bit deeper than that. In this episode I explore the positive benefits of creating this cosy …

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Plant Based Diet | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:22

1+ y ago16:22

16:22

Welcome to episode 42. The benefits of adopting a plant-based diet are promoted all around us these days, so how can we incorporate these changes into our toolkit for a happier life and what difference can they really make? In today’s episode I’m highlighting the many benefits of reducing our intake of meat and animal products – both for our health…

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Social Connection | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 14:51

1+ y ago14:51

14:51

Welcome to episode 41. Today I am talking all about social connection and why it takes up such an important space in our happier life toolkit. Do we take it for granted? If you were to suddenly loose your ability to connect with your friends or community, how would you feel? Having and maintaining regular contact with the right people floods our br…

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Gratitude Practice | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:09

1+ y ago16:09

16:09

Welcome to episode 40. What is gratitude practice and how can it contribute to a happier life? My opinions on gratitude have changed over the years, so I’m especially excited to share my perspective with you in this episode. Here I explore the different ways we can view and record gratitude, and how we can use the observations to find balance in ou…

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Going Deeper | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:43

1+ y ago17:43

17:43

Welcome to episode 39. Are you ready to go a bit deeper? This week I’m exploring three specific activities that can help you to dive deep below the surface of your busy mind, to help quieten the racing thoughts and find a deeper level of relaxation and release. These activities are Yoga Nidra, Floating and hypnosis. In this episode I explore my exp…

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Pleasure | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:34

2y ago16:34

16:34

Welcome to episode 38. Today I’m talking about how pleasure, both sexual and non-sexual, fits into your toolkit for a happier life - and there’s a lot to dismantle, especially when it comes to sex. Ideas around pleasure being something we should all be entitled to is something I strongly uphold, but indulging ourselves to numb pain and ignore the b…

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Being in Nature | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 17:23

2y ago17:23

17:23

Welcome to episode 37. Are you getting out into nature enough? We can often overlook the importance of spending time outdoors, but by taking the time to spend ‘quality’ time in nature we give ourselves time to slow down and appreciate the world around us. In this episode I share my experiences of a week spent walking and running to get my outdoor f…

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Cooking | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:45

2y ago16:45

16:45

Welcome to episode 36. What feelings arise for you around the subject of cooking? I’ve found it to be one of those very polarising topics, and I am at the uncomfortable end of the spectrum for sure! The value judgements we put upon ourselves around food and feeding our loved ones can be so ingrained that we miss out on the rich opportunities cookin…

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Yoga | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 15:49

2y ago15:49

15:49

Welcome to episode 35. In today’s episode I’m talking about yoga. I have never committed to a weekly class, BUT it is an activity that I partake in frequently on my own terms and at my own pace, and this works really well for me. In this episode I illustrate how beneficial yoga can be to release tension, strengthen your body and give you the headsp…

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Creativity | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:26

2y ago16:26

16:26

Welcome to episode 34. In today’s episode I’m exploring the ideas and beliefs around creativity. What does creativity mean to you? For many people, taking part in a creative activity gives us an opportunity to let go of negative emotions and release tension that can build up in our minds and bodies. By throwing out the idea you need to be good at s…

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The 5AM Club | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 16:44

2y ago16:44

16:44

Welcome to episode 33. We could all do with a few extra hours each day, so what happens when you claim that time intentionally and make a commitment to starting your day at 5am? For this episode I spent a week in the 5am club to test out the impact of getting up early each day on my wellbeing, my productivity and my mindset. Listen in for my honest…

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Why do we need a toolkit? | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a Happier Life 15:12

2y ago15:12

15:12

Welcome to episode 32. It’s easy to lose sight of how important our own well-being is, especially with life as hectic as it is, so in this episode I’m rounding up a quick reminder of why these tools are so important, and how they benefit not only ourselves but the people closest to us. In this episode: Practical advice on how to plan your time to a…

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