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The Mind Body Life Podcast

28 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -

A podcast to help you create a happier, healthier mind, body and life. Join Coach Emily Brinnand, as they share practical tips, tools, thoughts to help you improve how you feel, live and move.

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Episodes

How to manage your energy better

May 30, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this episode of Mind, Body, Life, I offer you guidance on how you could be managing your energy better. As a Mind and Movement Coach I support people to really honour their energy, tune into what their body wants and needs so they can feel more energised and rested too!  Managing our energy is no easy task in today's fast paced world. There are many elements to it. The tips, thoughts and tools I share here will help get you started. If you're looking for extra 1-2-1 support get in touch...

The Guiding Principles to Intuitive Movement

May 16, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this episode I take you through the guiding principles of intuitive movement, so you can better understand what it is and how it can help you. For anyone looking to reframe their relationship to movement and exercise this one's for you!  I believe we can all find movement that brings us joy. That's what I'm passionate about helping people with.  If you're looking for a Coach I work with people 1-2-1 online and in person, Manchester UK.  Connect with me on instagram @emilybrinnand Wor...

5 Ways to Wellbeing to help you check in

May 09, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

In today's episode I talk about the 5 ways to wellbeing; Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give. I find this framework so helpful to check in. To consider what I'm not incorporating into my life at any given time and a reminder to think what I could do to feel happier and healthier.  I also explain what you can expect from future episodes of The Mind Body Life podcast, formerly Matter of Mindset.  Come say hi on instagram @emilybrinnand Or email me at matterofmindcoaching...

My flexible morning and evening routines to help you

May 01, 2022 08:32 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

In this episode I talk through my evening and morning routines to help give you some inspiration. I believe how we start and end are days is fundamental to the our wellbeing. It's important to say finding a routine that works for you is what counts. Take what you need, leave what you don't. I take you through my morning and evening routines and share what's non negotiable and what's flexible for me. It's important to say I include movement within my day and try to get outside more than onc...

The importance of flexible routines

April 25, 2022 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MB

Are you hard on yourself for not having a successful morning routine? In this episode I talk about the importance of flexibility when it comes to what we do in the morning and evening.

Why I trained to be a PT

April 18, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

TW: Disordered eating and obsessive exercise. In this episode of the podcast I talk about why I decided to become a PT. I share what my approach and philosophy is when it comes to movement and exercise and explain why I'm so passionate to help people improve their mental and physical health.

You can change

April 11, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

You can change - how you feel, behave and live, if that's what you truly desire. I know because I've done it myself. And yes it's not easy, there are sacrifices along the way but it is possible for you. Take a listen to hear more about the changes I've and what helped me to keep believing and to keep going!

Values - knowing yours and living in line with them

April 04, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

On today’s episode I’m talking about values; what they are, why they matter and how to discover yours. I'm talking about values because I believe knowing them and living by them is fundamental to feeling happier and healthier in your mind and in your life. I share tips on how to discover yours and check in on whether you are living in line with them or not.

Springtime and overwhelm - what is now and next?

March 26, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

In today's episode I'm helping you to think about what is happening now and next for you. With it being Springtime there's a new energy in the air; one of excitement, hope and joy. At the same time there's a sense of overwhelm that comes with this, especially after living through the pandemic. Today's episode helps you to slowly and mindfully think about what you want to focus on now and next and how you can deal with that overwhelm you might be feeling too.

Growth or Fixed Mindset - which one are you?

March 21, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MB

In this episode I take you through what having a fixed vs a growth mindset means, how it shows up in your life and language and what you can do to change it.

Sleep - why it's important and what you can do to improve it

March 14, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

In this episode I talk about sleep, why it's so important for our wellbeing and what you can do to improve the quality of it. I'm talking about sleep because it's Sleep Awareness Week (13th-19th March 2022). Listen to this episode for practical things you can do to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep right from when you wake up in the morning!

Boundaries - how to set and communicate them - Part 2

March 07, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Leading on from last week - I'm talking about boundaries again! This time exploring how to communicate them, which is the most important and often hardest part. Boundaries can't be set silently. To really feel the benefit of them we have to communicate them. I give you guidance and a framework to work with to communicate the boundaries you need to feel better in your relationships.

Boundaries - what are they and why do we need them? Part 1

February 28, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

In today's episode I talk about boundaries; what they even are and why we need them. This episode will help you understand more about what boundaries are and maybe help you realise that you need to set some. This is a 2 parter. Next week's episode will take you through how to set and communicate boundaries. In the meantime listen to this as the introduction!

The power of kindness to improve mindset and mental health

February 21, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

This episode is all about kindness and the power it can have on our mental health and mindset. I talk through what kindness is, the psychological benefits it has on us, when giving and receiving it and share some ideas of what you could do for Random Acts of Kindness week, which started last Thursday 17th Feb and runs till 24th February.

How to change your relationship to fear

February 14, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

In today's episode I take you through how you can change your relationship to fear so you can feel less stuck and more brave! I run through what fear is, how to recognise it, why it's important to face it and how you can start to overcome it bit by bit.

How to have a mindful and happy year in 2022

February 07, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

In this episode I'm taking you through how to have a mindful and happy new year in 2022, especially after the last 2 we've had! You may want to make some changes this year or you've already tried but you're struggling and/or being hard on yourself. I'm here to help shift your mindset encourage you to have a mindful approach to 2022. One with intention, awareness and curiosity. A year where you'll judge yourself less and support yourself more. So here we are in February easing ourselves int...

Episode 012: Navigating the festive season to prioritise your wellbeing

December 16, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Guidance and tips to help you navigate Christmas and the festive season. How to deal with family dynamics, the pressure of the perfect Christmas and making sure you still take care of yourself and your wellbeing. It can be a stressful time of year with lots to do, people to please and societal norms to feel pressured by. Oh and we have Covid on top of it all. Take what you need from this and leave what you don't.

Episode 011: What 'Self Care' is and how to start taking care of yourself

November 28, 2021 19:15 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

On today’s episode I’m talking about self care. The deliberate and purposeful actions we take to care for ourselves. I’m going to take you through what self care is and isn’t, why it’s so important and most importantly how you can start to prioritise it and build it into your life.

Episode 010: A technique to help you respond to stress

October 12, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MB

Today's podcast takes you through a 5 step process to respond to stress. It is called the S.O.B.E.R. Stress Interruption Technique. A tool that will help you to grow your awareness to our reaction to stress and begin to respond differently to it, in time.

Episode 009: How to build more confidence

October 05, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this episode I take you through 4 practical ways you can build more confidence in your life. As always I'm here to help you shift your mindset, prioritise your wellbeing and feel better about who you are and what you do.

Episode 008: Things to think about over summer

July 24, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

This is a shorter episode of Matter of Mindset. An interval between one series and the next! A chance for me to tell you that I’m taking a break from the podcast over the summer and get you thinking what you could do or reflect on over the summer months. I'll be back with a brand new series in September time. Helping you to create a happier, healthier mindset. It'll be shorter, more personal and continue to help you build a more supportive mindset. Remember to listen back to episodes 1-7 ...

Episode 007: What Mindfulness is versus what you might think it is

June 27, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

In this episode of Matter of Mindset I’m going to talk about Mindfulness and what it is versus what you might think it is. Because mindfulness is integral to the work I do as a Coach and it's integral to the way I move through my days. So it’s really important to me that those who follow my work understand what mindfulness actually is. In this episode I’ll take you through: what mindfulness actually means, the classic myths people have about mindfulness that may put you off and how you can ...

Episode 006: How training your mind can change your life

June 20, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

In today's episode of Matter of Mindset I talk about how training the mind can change your life. I take you through some key principles I use with my 1-2-1 clients to give you more insight into what I do as a coach and how I could help you too! You'll get to understand more about the mind and it's ability to change, why it’s important to train our mind and how NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) can help improve your thinking and your life. I also share some really helpful ways of thinki...

Episode 005: Pride - what it means to be proud and my coming out story

June 06, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

This is a special episode of Matter of Mindset all about Pride - because this month (June) is Pride Month. A month to celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities around the world and continue to protest for the community equal rights. I wanted to use my platform to talk about pride, what it is, what it means to me and share parts of my coming out story with you. In the hope it will help you, whoever you are. This podcast is for ALL humans, however you identify. I know for sure that anyone will find it...

Episode 004: What does success mean to you?

May 30, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

In this episode I explore the question - what does success mean to you? It’s a question I ask all of my clients and a question I’ve asked myself many times before when reflecting on what I want out of my life, my relationships, myself. 'Success' is something we're constantly pressured to get and achieve in our lives without even stopping to think what that success looks like to us. In this episode I’m not going to tell you what success should mean to you! But what I am here to do is help y...

Episode 003: How to start making positive change

May 23, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

In this episode I'll help you to start making positive change in your life. Providing step by step guidance and sharing what I believe you need to consider before and during making changes in your life. I share tips and techniques to help you reassess your morning routine, your social media consumption, your relationships, your boundaries and why you want to make the change in the first place. This episode will help you feel calmer, more confident and raise you self awareness to what's impor...

Episode 002: How to cope with change post lockdown

May 15, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

In this episode I'll help you to start dealing with the changes you may be going through post lockdown. By helping you to; process what's been happening over the past 12 plus months, reflect on the lesson you've learned and raise your awareness to what you want now and next. This is the first episode of my new series - Matter of Mindset. A podcast to help you shift your mindset so you can make better choices and make positive changes to your life.

Changes I made to be happier and what this podcast is about (#1)

February 16, 2021 22:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

The first episode of Matter of Mind is here! A podcast all about change and how making positive change in our lives - big or small - can help us to feel happier and healthier and take better care of ourselves. Insightful, honest and open conversations with people who have been brave enough to put themselves first and make change for the better. I’m Emily - Personal Development Coach and Content Producer and every month I'll help you feel braver and more motivated to make changes in your own...