This month I'm talking to Jolanda about being childless.

This is a topic that still has a lot of stigma about it, so it's important to cover it. It was also interesting because myself and Jolanda have completely opposite life experiences!

Jolanda is a certified coach and the founder of ThrivingWithout Kids, a community for childless women. She knows about the pressureof ‘having to make a choice’ and ‘whenthere is no choice’. She has lived this and here is how she found her way tojoy and confidence:

*Feeling ashamed and silenced, to... embracing my story andspeaking with confidence.

*Seeking constant validation, to... standing strong in myown worthiness.

*Emotionalexhaustion, to... setting boundaries that protect my peace.

Her coaching is rooted in Dialectical Behaviour Coaching,Core Renewal Therapy and Breathwork, offering structure and compassionatesupport to help women live with purpose, clarity, self-trust and joy. Through1:1 coaching, a growing online community, and accessible tools like herEmotional Trigger Guidebook, Jolanda is redefining what it means to live a fulllife without children.

Her message is simple but powerful:

“Childlessness is not the end of your story, and you do getto live a life full of joy and fulfilment”

More info: www.thrivingwithoutkids.com

Join the community www.thrivingwithoutkids.com/community

In this episode I talk about "not" choosing to become a mum.

But also choosing it.

The plight of being anxious about being pregnant, and how I was originally incapable of making big life choices... how I got through the pregnancy, and how for this part of my life, CBT did actually work.

This month I'm talking to Heather Palfreyman.

Heather was one of my main influences who helped me in the early days of my self development journey, I love seeing her journey too!

We met in lockdown at a virtual networking event.

Heather is a Home Educating Mum of two, owner of More Than Just Mum and a Leader with UW. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and dreams through mindset work, coaching and teamwork.

https://www.morethanjustmum.com/

Guidance: There is the odd bit of swearing in this episode.

This month I'm talking about my word of the year, over the years, and what they've meant to me (or not in some cases!)

And why this year's word is FUN! (and a culmination of all the past ones too)

https://tropicpianistgamer.co.uk

This month I'm talking to Jackie Hall about her memories of Christmas in Germany, and how it differs to the way Christmas works in the UK.

Jackie is a Holistic therapist, wellbeing mentor, crafter & best-selling author—supporting others to live with balance, clarity, and care through natural, heart-led routines.

This episode I talk about the traditions my family held, the pattern that caused meltdowns in my first employed job, the kid hating his first Christmas dinner, and how I'm breaking the traditions this year.

Because this year has been different in many ways, may as well finish it off differently!

As a nod to Men's Mental Health and International Men's Day (19th) I chatted to guest Aaron Solly about his movement to help others who feel stuck, as he has extensive lived experience of mental health struggles, which he overcame taking the lessons with him as he went along.

Aaron SollyMental Wellness Coach | Author | Founder of Engage Coaching GroupFor many years, Aaron struggled with low self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence. He felt like an underdog in life, battling depression and searching for answers to why he felt so stuck..

It wasn’t until he shifted his mindset, began asking new questions, and embraced personal growth that he discovered the path to healing.

Today, his mission is to help men—particularly those in sales or high-pressure careers—who feel trapped by stress, depression, or life’s challenges. He has walked that path, and now he guides others through it.Through his company, Engage Coaching Group, he helps his clients with Amazon best selling book, “Engage, Connect, Grow”, a supportive community and 1 on 1 coaching services.

His ultimate vision is to contribute to healing men & their families around the world from depression through natural healing methods.

https://engagecoachinggroup.com/lessons

It's Men's Mental Health Awareness Month this month, so ahead of my guest, I'm talking about mental health in my family.

When I met Dr G he was always the calm one against my stress!

we're a lot more balanced now, and I've learnt a lot along the way, and we're able to communicate more efficiently about mental health (both ways)

But Men's Mental Health is still very much stigmatised in society, so I'm contributing to the need to talk more (with Dr G's permission for his insights)