The Calmer You Podcast
232 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -Help for anxiety, with Chloe Brotheridge, expert hypnotherapist, coach and author of The Anxiety Solution and The Confidence Solution. Use the code PODCAST15 to save 15% in my shop www.calmer-you.com/shop or get your FREE High Functioning Anxiety Workbook at www.calmer-you.com/workbook .
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Ep 127. Overcoming Perfectionism with Amanda Byram
October 26, 2020 01:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBToday I speak with TV presenter and author of The Switch Amanda Byram. We discuss: How Amanda made 'The Switch’ in her own life How to end the battle with the voice in your head How her relationship with caffeine and alcohol has changed (and yours can too!) Getting off the perfection treadmill Don't forget to grab your FREE anxiety-busting tool kit at https://www.calmer-you.com/free and you'll also be the first to hear about the latest news, freebies and podcasts. Come and find me on...
Ep 126. Conscious make up and beauty with Sjaniel Turrell
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBI'm joined by Sjaniel Turrell, holistic beauty expert and makeup artist. What makes something a conscious beauty product? How to deal with our used beauty packaging Can natural beauty products be as good (or better?) as the bigger high tech brands Sjaniel shares her favourite (inexpensive!) beauty ritual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 125. Anxiety, depression and Confidence with Katie Thistleton
October 12, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBKatie Thistleton is the author of 'Dear Katie; real advice on real life problems', training to be a counsellor, CBBC presenter and she presents Life Hacks on Radio 1. We discuss: Her own journey with anxiety and depression and what helps her What it was like being on TV every day for 6 years Katie's experience on anti-depressants How to feel more confident and be yourself in front of others Get free resources and join the waiting list for The Calmer You Collective at www.calmer-you.com...
Ep 124. Self-Care for Life in the City with Francesca Blechner
October 05, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, I speak to author, holistic lifestyle coach and transformational breathwork facilitator Francesca Blechner. We discuss: -Why getting clear on what'self-cares Important to us is key when it comes to self care -Fran’s favourite self-care practices (even for the super busy) -How to define success for ourselves. Get free resources at www.calmer-you.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 123 Autumn Anxiety
September 28, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBI'm talking about my top tips for managing anxiety and feeling good this autumn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 122. Advice from a monk with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
September 22, 2020 11:23 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOn the podcast today I have Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, Buddhist Monk and author of 'From a Mountain In Tibet: A Monk’s Journey' We discuss: -His story of how we escaped Tibet -Why we rely too much on ‘plans' -How we can let go of our problems forever -His advice for people who find meditation difficult Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 121. How to be hopeful with Bernadette Russell
September 07, 2020 07:07 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBActs of kindness and how it transformed Bernadette's life How to be hopefully in today's world The importance of our support network Positivity bias and how we can cultivate it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 120. Knowing you're enough
September 03, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode I'm talking about: -The thing that makes me saddest about our lack of confidence -Why everyone benefits when you're your most confident self -How to know that you're enough -Shift your mindset to beat fear of failure and give things a try To find out more about my group coaching programme Brave New You visit https://www.calmer-you.com/confidence-course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 119. Asking for help + why happiness is an inside job with Emma Gunavardhana
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBHer feel good habits (and the deeper self work she’s doing that makes the biggest difference) The story of how she finally got help for her anxiety and depression Getting out of victim mode and learning that you CAN change Why confidence is not always what it seems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 118. FOMO, failure and doing it right with Pandora Sykes
August 10, 2020 06:23 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBJournalist, writer and podcaster, The High Low, and her new series to support the book 'Doing it right’-How do we know we’re doing it right? FOMO and the need to be productive all the time Is self-care still valid or it's another industry profiting from our misery! Why so many of us feel like a failure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 117 Break free from overworking
August 03, 2020 08:15 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIn this solo episode I speak about: Why you don’t have to earn your time off Where our addiction to busyness comes from How to make the most of your time working Why the 9-5 way of working is outdated and just plain wrong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 116 The Mind Medic with Dr. Sarah Vohra
July 27, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBThe Mind Medic with Sarah Vohra Dealing with comparison A powerful technique to deal with worries Using the senses to calm anxiety How to say 'no' more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 115. Wellness, anxiety and dealing with criticism with Ella Mills - Deliciously Ella
July 20, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBWe chat about: - What wellness means to her and why it gets a bad rap Her experiences of anxiety around her business and motherhood Dealing with criticism Ella’s advice for those thinking of starting a business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 115. Wellness, anxiety and dealing with criticism with Ella Mills
July 20, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBWe chat about: - What wellness means to her and why it gets a bad rap Her experiences of anxiety around her business and motherhood Dealing with criticism Ella’s advice for those thinking of starting a business
Ep 114. Making new friends as an adult
July 13, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBWhy there’s nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to wanting more friend My favourite strategy for talking to anyone How to deal with ‘rejection’ or worrying that you’re ‘boring’ Plus - I share experiences from friends on how they made friends as an adult Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 113 Find Happiness at Work (or leave it!) with Samantha Clarke
July 06, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBHappiness coach and author of Love It or Leave it, Samantha Clarke, joins me on the Calmer You podcast. We get into topics such as: Leaving your work and trying something new; How to figure out what you want to do and what you're good at; The job market and moving jobs in a time of COVID-19; How to handle the inner critic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 113. Can our diet make us happier? With Dr Rupy Aujla The Doctor's Kitchen
June 29, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBWe chat about: The controversial aspects of talking about diet and illness (and one topic that makes Rupy angry!); Can what we eat really make us happier?; Rupy shares how he looks after his mental health and what he’s struggling with right now
Ep 112. Can our diet make us happier? With Dr Rupy Aujla The Doctor's Kitchen
June 29, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBWe chat about: The controversial aspects of talking about diet and illness (and one topic that makes Rupy angry!); Can what we eat really make us happier?; Rupy shares how he looks after his mental health and what he’s struggling with right now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 111. Ayurveda and Wellbeing with Jasmine Hemsley
June 22, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBOn today's episode we chat about: How to make Ayurveda work for you and your mental wellbeing; Jasmine shares about her intriguing and mysterious tongue tingler; Why the time of day that you do things is so important Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 110. Self-love, Imposter Syndrome, Therapy and the F word (failure!) with Dr. Sophie Mort
June 15, 2020 01:00 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBClinical Psychologist and Yoga Teacher Dr. Sophie Mort joins me on the podcast this week. Taking psychology out of the therapy room, she wants to help you overcome your insecurities, experience self-love and live the life you deserve. She's a registered Clinical Psychologist and Yoga Teacher. We discuss: One of the most helpful approaches to self-love I’ve ever heard The incredibly common struggles that you probably believe only affect you Imposter syndrome and how to stop it from...
Ep 109 Anxiety and food and self-kindness with Shahroo Izadi
June 08, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBWe chat about: An amazing technique for shifting your attention from what your body looks like to what it allows you to do; The links between how we eat and anxiety; Shahroo shares about how she handles anxiety and takes care of her mental health; and Why we find it so hard to be kind to ourselves and how we can remember to do it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 108. Procrastination (don't listen to this later!)
June 03, 2020 11:16 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this solo episode, I’m sharing about a topic very close to my heart. I discuss: -Why we procrastinate (hint: it’s not because you’re lazy) -My own procrastination struggle -My most powerful tips for getting stuff done Check out my 12-week anxiety programme at www.calmer-you.com/programme Don't forget to grab your FREE anxiety-busting tool kit at www.calmer-you.com/free and you'll also be the first to hear about the latest news, freebies and podcasts. Please subscribe to 'The Calmer...
Ep 107. Mindfulness, inner wisdom and success anxiety with Ali Roff Farrar
June 01, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBIn this week's podcast we chat about: Ali shares her experience of anxiety and panic attacks and how she handles it; Why mindfulness is so much more than just ‘being in the moment’; How we’re replacing our inner wisdom (and how to get it back) Ali Roff Farrar has written and spoken about mindfulness and inner wisdom and is Wellness Director at Psychologies magazine, where she has interviewed world-renowned spiritual gurus, psychologists, doctors, and wise women and men including Deepak Ch...
Ep. 106 How to handle the inner critic
May 27, 2020 06:26 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBThis week on the podcast I’m talking about the number one issue I see in my clients. The inner critic. It’s big. Huge. It’s that fault finding, nit-picking, brain-niggling, mean-ass inner critic. AKA ‘The shitty committee’. The inner mean girl (or boy). Judgey McJudgerson. You get the picture. It’s the internal monologue that’s pissing on your parade. Present every time you speak up in your family, try something new with your hair or attempt to write your bio on a dating app. There ...
Ep 105. Meditation, Community and The Quiet Life with Micheal James Wong
May 25, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBMichael is a leading voice in the global movement for modern mindfulness, a community activist, yoga and meditation teacher, speaker and author. We discuss: How to overcome the challenges we have with meditation The importance of community Men and mental health Practical things you can do at home to help your mental health Get free resources from me to help you to regain control and become your calmest self, head to www.calmer-you.com/free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Ep 104. Bend, don’t break (how to be more resilient)
May 20, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBAre we all snowflakes? Or is life just more complex and pressurised? In this episode I’m giving advice for feeling calmer and in control, handling challenges and feeling more resourceful. How to bend, don’t break and be more resilient. Check out my online course for resilience at www.calmer-you.com/benddontbreak Don’t forget to grab your FREE anxiety-busting tool kit at www.calmer-you.com/free and you’ll also be the first to hear about the latest news, freebies and podcasts. Please subs...
Ep 103. Kindness, self-love and healing the body with the mind with David Hamilton PhD
May 18, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBDavid has a PhD in organic chemistry and spent 4 years in the pharmaceutical industry, developing drugs for cardiovascular disease and cancer. Inspired by the placebo effect, he left the industry to write books (my favourite’s about kindness and self-love) and educate people in how they can harness their mind and emotions to improve their health. He is now author of 10 books, including, ‘The Little Book of Kindness’, ‘How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body’, ‘I Heart Me’ and the Amazon best...
Ep 102. When you feel like you’re never doing enough
May 13, 2020 02:14 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBToday is a solo episode where I'm sharing about when you feel like you're never doing enough. Whether you procrastinate, beat yourself up or just never feel good enough, I'm sharing how to unhook yourself from FOMO, comparison and giving yourself a hard time, and instead get into flow, appreciate all that you do and feel happier and more satisfied with yourself each day. Please subscribe to ‘The Calmer you Podcast' in the podcast app in iTunes or on Spotify to get the latest episodes strai...
Ep 101. Stress and anxiety at work with Dr Ellie Cannon
May 11, 2020 01:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBIt was such a pleasure to have a GP on the Podcast talking about stress and anxiety at work. Dr. Ellie Cannon joined me for such an informative conversation. We chat about: * Just how common it is for GP’s to see patients with stress and anxiety * At what point you should see your GP if you’re struggling mentally * Taking medication for anxiety * How to talk to your manager about how you’re feeling* Medication for anxiety and depression Sponsors Betterhelp – Is an online counselling...
Ep 100. Ayahuasca and the jungle
May 04, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBI'm welcoming you to the hundredth episode of this podcast! In this episode, I finally get around to talking about my experience that I had a few months ago, where I went on two different retreats to experience Ayahuasca medicine in South America. I can't quite believe I've carried on for so long. It's been an amazing experience for me to do this podcast. I started this podcast because it was actually a bit of a mission for me to overcome those last little bits of social anxiety and fears a...
Ep 99. Knowing you’re enough with Zoe Blaskey
April 27, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBZoe Blaskey of Motherkind joins me on the Calmer You podcast. Her message: knowing you're enough. We chat about: * Not feeling good enough – why it happens and how we can overcome it* Zoe’s experience of perfectionism and how she’s not letting it hold her back anymore * Healing intergenerational trauma – healing the past for ourselves and our kids Betterhelp is an online counseling service ready to support you. Special offer for calmer you listeners get 10% off your first month at this li...
Ep.98 Flow, money and how to be electric with Jody Shield
April 20, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBJody Shield is a performance coach, author of best-selling self-help book “Self-Care For The Soul”, inspirational speaker, TEDx speaker and host of the “Be Electric” podcast. I hope you can be inspired by Jody’s infectious positivity and confidence. We chat about: * What it means to be ‘in flow’* Why we’re so scared to talk about money and how to face your money demons * Consciousness hacking (this is fascinating!)* Jody’s experience of plant medicine Podcast sponsors Betterhelp – Onl...
Ep 97. How to be the change you want to see in the world with Nova Reid
April 13, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBNova Reid is an advocate for equality and was recently nominated as a Positive Role Model for race equality at the National Diversity Awards for the third year running. She is a certified NLP Life Coach, with an extensive professional background in mental well-being and is a frequent mentor at the Women of the World Festival London. She is regularly invited to provide expert media commentary for BBC and Sky News on race and diversity matters. I am taking her Anti-racism course and I highl...
Ep 96. Creating a Natural Lifestyle with Tony Riddle
April 06, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBTony Riddle, otherwise known as the natural lifestylist, joined me on the Calmer You Podcast for a very in-depth and inspiring conversation. I think you are going to really find this episode quite fascinating and mind-blowing. We chat about: * The link between being disconnected from nature and depression and anxiety.* Re-wilding ourselves – what can we do at work, home and on daily life to re-wild. * Practical tips on everything from the plants to have in your house to clean the air to ho...
Ep 95. Busting myths and calming anxiety around COVID-19 with Dr. Frankie Jackson-Spence
March 30, 2020 02:51 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this episode I am joined by Dr. Frankie Jackson-Spence, we discuss: * Why social distancing is so important * Dr. Frankie Jackson-Spence shares her COVID-19 anxiety tips * Busting some myths * The good things that can come out of this crisis Listen at: * iTunes: https://apple.co/2mhhwoG* Spotify:https://spoti.fi/2nIETYt* Website: https://bit.ly/2HuaZAk Podcast sponsors Sweaty Betty – Pop into one of their stores with your old leggings to grab that voucher towards a new pair. Hea...
Ep 94. Working from Home in a time of Corona Virus with Toni Jones
March 23, 2020 01:09 - 33 minutes - 46 MBAnxious about working from home? Partner driving you to despair because you're together 24/7? In this episode of The Calmer You Podcast I chat with journalist and Shelf Help Bookclub founder Toni Jones about how to handle coronanxiety and thrive at home in a time of Covid-19. We discuss: * WFH tips for introverts and extroverts * How to still be social (but also not overwhelm yourself with video calls and WhatsApp messages)* The importance of routine* Working at home with your partner o...
Ep 93. Dial-Up Your Self Worth with Becki Rabin
March 16, 2020 01:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBThis week on the Calmer You Podcast I speak with Becki Rabin. She is THE business coach, brand consultant, speaker, presenter and entrepreneur. Wow! We chat about: * How can we shine more brightly without fears of what people think* Becki shares her own story of transformation * Practical tools for dialing-up your self-worth * How to move outside of your comfort zone Podcast sponsors Betterhelp – Online counselling service. Special offer for calmer you listeners get 10% off your first ...
Ep 92. Healing Trauma with Nicky Clinch
March 09, 2020 08:32 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBNicky Clinch is a Maturation Coach & Facilitator. Maturation is a process of growing out of who you thought you were into who you were born to be. Her mission in life is for you to break free of the confines of your past traumas, self-defeating patterns and suffering so that you can realise and come home to who you truly are. We chat about: * Nicky shares her tag on anxiety (it’s not your usual perspective and I love it)* How we can heal trauma* Nicky shares her powerful story of transfo...
Ep 91 Find your voice and get out of your head with Caroline Goyder
March 02, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week on the Calmer You podcast I speak with voice coach and author of Find Your Voice, Caroline Goyder. She knows a thing or two about how to find your voice and get out of your head. We chat about: * What is confidence?* Why nerves are good* How to overcome blushing or shaking when you’re speaking* How to improve your confidence when it comes to speaking* Phone phobia * And lots more! Transcript Introduction Chloe: Hello and welcome to the Calmer You Podcast. This is your host C...
Ep. 90 This Too Shall Pass with Julia Samuel
February 24, 2020 01:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBThis week on the Calmer You Podcast I speak with Julia Samuel, Author of Grief Works and her new book This Too Shall Pass. We chat about: * What is the ‘fertile void’?* How busyness stops us from healing * How to handle changes in your life * What to say to someone who is grieving* The particular struggles that millennials face Transcript Chloe: Hello, and welcome to the Calmer You Podcast. This is your host Chloe Brotheridge. Welcome. I am a coach, a hypnotherapist, and I'm the author ...
Ep 89. Owning It with Caroline Foran
February 17, 2020 01:12 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBCaroline Foran is the number 1 bestselling author of Owning It and The Confidence Kit. She is currently working on her third title. She's the host of the ‘Owning it' anxiety podcast. We chat about: * Her experience with anxiety* Why so many of us are anxious* Practical ways to deal with anxiety* How to support a friend or ask for support from others Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 88. Being Mentally Fit with Shona Vertue
February 08, 2020 09:27 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBThis week I speak to personal trainer and yoga teacher Shona Vertue. We discuss: * Her experience of therapy and SAD * Attachment theory and why there's nothing to be ashamed of if you are needy or codependent in relationships * The pressures and boundaries of social media * And of course, ask her the question – how are you really? Transcript Mentally fit with Shona Vertue Chloe Brotheridge: Hello and welcome to the ‘Calmer You’ podcast. This is your host Chloe Brotheridge. I am a...
Ep 87. Ice cream for Breakfast, mental health and play with Laura Jane Williams
February 03, 2020 01:00 - 53 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode I speak to author Laura Jane Williams. We chat about: * The ups and downs of work* Her experiences with anxiety and mental health * Giving yourself the recognition you deserve * When your life is “amazing” on the outside but inside you’re struggling* The complexities of adulthood Transcript Chloe: Hello, and welcome to the comedy podcast. This is your host Chloe Brotheridge. I am a coach. I'm a therapist and the author of the Anxiety Solution and Bra...
Ep 86. More Confidence in 8 Steps
January 27, 2020 01:00 - 18 minutes - 6.23 MBIn this solo episode, I discuss: * The thing I teach all my 1 on 1 clients about confidence* The most important belief you must develop in order to transform * How to get to the root of your issues with confidence in order to change it* Simple steps to boost your confidence and self-esteem My confidence challenge is coming up at the end of Feb: 5 days to become more confident, connect with others on the same path and have fun. It’s one of my favourite offers and totally free. Join at www....
Ep 85. Help Me! (Like a virtual hug) with Marianne Power
January 20, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 15 MBOn today's Calmer You Podcast I speak with Marianne Power the Author of Help Me! We chat about: * Facing your fears (Marianne has done some incredible things!)* How Marianne upgraded her identity to be a more confident person * The things that Marianne has found most (and least) helpful on her self help journey * How to overcome a fear of public speaking * Powerful and Reassuring advice for those with anxiety and depression. My confidence challenge is coming up at the end of Feb: 5 day...
Ep 84 Lift Yourself with Laura Hoggins
January 13, 2020 01:00 - 44 minutes - 15.4 MBOn this week's Calmer You Podcast, I really enjoyed speaking with Laura ‘biceps' Hoggins, PT & Head of Brand @foundryfit. She has introduced a form of fitness that celebrates effort over results and empowerment over appearance. We chat about: * How to overcome gymtimidation * The mental and physical benefits of lifting weights (some of these will surprise you)* Getting back into exercise after a break * Weight lifting for anxiety and confidence My confidence challenge is coming up at the...
Ep 83. Listening to your intuition with Jess Lively
January 06, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 21.6 MBOn this week's podcast, I speak with Jess Lively. She helps people experience more joy, fulfillment, and presence through flow and the power of their subconscious. We chat about: * The story of her changing consciousness * Why allowing things to be easy is an option* How to listen to the inner voice, the intuition * What is manifesting My confidence challenge is coming up at the end of Feb – 5 days to become more confident, connect with others of the same path and have fun – it’s one of...
Reupload: Escaping the Myth of the Perfect Life with Professor Paul Dolan
December 12, 2019 21:53 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBI'm reuploading this popular episode as the podcast takes a break in December. The podcast will be back on 6th Jan 2020! In ‘Happy Ever After: Escaping the Myth of the Perfect Life' bestselling happiness expert Professor Paul Dolan draws on a variety of studies covering issues such as wellbeing, inequality and discrimination to bust the common myths about our sources of happiness. He shows that there can be many unexpected paths to lasting fulfilment. Some of these might involve not going i...
Ep 82. Plant Power: Mental and Physical Health with Dr Gemma Newman
December 02, 2019 01:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBWe chat about: * Links between physical health, diet and mental health* How your sense of purpose impacts your mental and physical health* How environmental issues relate to our mental and physical health* Practical steps we can take to be happier and healthier You can find Gemma on Instagram @plantpowerdoctor and find out more on her website: [email protected] This episode is sponsored by Kloris CBD. BY Get 10% off Kloris CBD oil when you enter the code ‘calmeryou' at www.kloriscb...
Ep 81. Moon Magic with Kirsty Gallagher
November 25, 2019 01:00 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBWe discuss: * Why we should be paying attention to the moon and it's cycles* Kirsty's amazing techniques for getting life to slow down (perfect for you if like me you can't believe it's December already)* How to live life in tune with nature and how that could help those of us with anxiety* Plus Kirsty shares openly about what she's been struggling with lately and the inspiring story of how she's overcoming it You can find Kirsty on Instagram @kirsty_gallagher_ and at kirstygallagheryoga@g...