Positively Selfish

Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence - What's NORMAL?? Periods, morning after pill, training & more... [#098]

Dr Frankie is a NHS Junior Doctor, Media Medic and absolutely divine human, dedicating her career to researching cancer, conducting clinical trials within the treatment landscape, diving deep into our immune systems and if that wasn't enough.. she's also educating the masses on getting to know our bodies, demystifying our cycles and helping women to realise what's normal.. and what's not. Why do really healthy people get really awful cancers? How does our environment impact our genes? ...

Nathan Dyke - Inside the Mind, Body and Motivation of a SURVIVOR [#97]

I ask all the questions you're dying to ask.. We get the answers, and I'm still just as much in the dark as you are, but convinced that More Gainz takes home the Survivor win!! Nathan is not only one of the nicest humans on the planet, he looks like a friggin superhero and runs like one too. We chat through his insane schedule, his job(s), how he got into being a Barry's trainer - those selfies aren't just for the gram, guys; his absolute no f**ks given approach to what anyone else think...

Lauren White: From Rock Bottom to Sober.. Her journey so far...

Lauren is a motivational speaker (I challenge you to be in her presence and NOT feel motivated by her insanely warm, supportive energy btw), Addiction Counsellor, and Founder of the Sober Collective (check it out on insta - @sober.collective), working with successful high achievers who struggle to break free from self sabotage and toxic behaviours.   We chatted about how a little girl from a very lovely upbringing and everything seemingly 'perfect' on the outside, experienced pain, feeli...

Emma Wilson - How to turn 30, WITHOUT losing your sh*t [#095]

Stressing about approaching key milestones and not being ‘there yet (or ever)’ – owning a home, career/ earnings goals, getting married, having kids, just actually making new friends..?    Emma is the first and only life coach dedicated to helping those who are turning 30 to feel better at this transitional time. After experiencing her own personal turning 30 struggles, Emma began her mission to help others struggling with the 'thirty pressures', helping her clients to feel more confiden...

Dr Emilia Thompson: Emotional Eating 101 [#094]

Dr Emilia Thompson @dremiliathompsonphd is a disordered eating coach, mentor, podcast host, super honest and authentic human and my long time gym girl crush! Why do we emotionally eat? What do we do about it? How do we stop? This is Emilia's expertise, so listen in... We chat everything from emotional eating, the BS of the fitness industry and I quiz Emilia on who she hangs out with. Listen, share, and tell us who you want next on Positively Selfish 🤩 @itsrobynlee   Find Emilia h...

NFTs, Crypto, Metaverse: WTF?!

You've heard it mentioned, you may or may not have a clue what it is: let these guys clear it up for you! I ask them the questions you feel too silly to ask.. and then some :D Cue the insanely knowledgable Jack: daily learner & Crypto investor who fell down the rabbit hole 5 years a go and never got out. He has a passion for defi, NFTs and the metaverse. And Bradley: serial entrepreneur in the top 1% of his company, mentor, coach and leader, running 'Flight Club', on a mission to impact 50...

Crypto, NFTs, Metaverse: WTF?! [#093]

You've heard it mentioned, you may or may not have a clue what it is: let these guys clear it up for you! I ask them the questions you feel too silly to ask.. and then some :D Cue the insanely knowledgable Jack: daily learner & Crypto investor who fell down the rabbit hole 5 years a go and never got out. He has a passion for defi, NFTs and the metaverse. And Bradley: serial entrepreneur in the top 1% of his company, mentor, coach and leader, running 'Flight Club', on a mission to impact 50...

David Birtwistle - ACTIONS reflect Priorities [#092]

David Birtwistle - what a legend. Founder of online fitness  business - Endeavour Life, Coach, lifestyle junkie and you may have seen him grace your TV screen from time to time as well.   We chat all things life, motivation, mindset, December nutrition and how not to lose it! And there are a definitely a few love punches in there to get your arse into gear if you're sat on the lazy bench! Listen, enjoy and check out DB: @david.birtwistle @endeavourlife The 5 minute rule we discus...

Opt for Mama - Bodies, Bumps, Boobs ... and Pelvic Floors! [#091]

Mama-to-be or mamas, this is one for you! OPT for MAMA is a power duo of Amanda and Rachel: Amanda is a Physical Therapist specialising in perinatal care and the pelvic floor. Rachel is an Occupational Therapist trained in child development and parental education. They created OPT for MAMA to help women navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with increased knowledge and empowerment.   As you can imagine, we shared loads of honesty and I picked their brains on all of the above, in addi...

Gambling, Gaming, Guilt and Girls: The Girl Gambler [#090]

Stacey Goodwin AKA The Girl Gambler is the fairy godmother for female gamers: for those who feel they may be taking it too far, and those who are simply enjoying it all. Stacey shares all about her losing significant amounts in a matter of days, feeling so alone in her journey and everything up to where she's at now: what an honest, empowered, inspiring human and I'm so honoured to have quizzed her on her journey and recovery. Check Stacey out, and all of her recommended links: Tiktok ...

One Corporate Blonde - Brains, Beauty and Badass all in One [#089]

Becky, AKA, One Corporate Blonde, is a Chartered Accountant and Senior Manager at one of the Big 4 worldwide Accountancy firms, living in Manchester. She also dazzles us on a daily basis with fashion tips, new outfits and your absolute faves at a fraction of the price. Hello high-end fashion on a normal human’s budget!   We chat and laugh away about corporate life, fashion faux pas, and generally what it’s like to be a badass woman in a bit of a man’s world.   Check Becky out, your w...

Emma Kirk Odunubi - How Mental Resilience Wins Every Time [#088]

Emma Kirk-Odunubi is a footwear expert and sports scientist with an incredible 10 years in the running industry.  Emma masters a whole host of talents: Coaching group treadmill classes and 121s at Thirdspace, being a running biomechanics nerd and trainer geek: matching the perfect footwear to the individual runner, runner, crossfitter, S&C coach and trainer at Track Life London to name a few.   Emma goes WAY beyond running, she opens up about her toughest challenges, reasons for them a...

Josh White, CanOwater - How Obsession Can Create Success [#87]

Josh White, co-Founder of Canowater, shares the fascinating journey from 3 friends in full time jobs, through a load of twists, turns, rejection and determination to create one of the coolest branded, ethically sourced, infinitely recyclable alternatives to single use plastic bottles I’ve ever seen: CanO Water. If you want to hear how you block out negative Nancy, remain focused and stick to your goals, have a listen. I also think it’s so refreshing to hear it from the guy himself: no fril...

Sarah Welsh, HANX - “Sex, Shame, Stimulation… and Condoms” [#086]

SEX: us Brits are so prude..   Cue: Sarah Welsh for normalising sex, female sexual health, knowing our bodies (gals) and de-prudifying Positively Selfish. Thank you! The lovely gynaecology doctor and co-founder of vegan condom company HANX is doing more than just creating sex-care products that are kinder to us and the planet. She and her oldest school friend, Farah Kabir, are building a badass movement to help us stop being weird about our sex lives. Period.     Enjoy our chats on v...

Michelle Olamide - Do You Know What You Want In Life? [#085]

The beautiful Michelle exudes charisma, chill (even though she sometimes disagrees!) and the most calming aura that you just wanna be around.   Michelle is a trademark attorney, business mentor, health and wellness enthusiast, dancer, owner of Omi Brand Consulting and a total all-rounder. We love an all rounder! Michelle literally takes no BS but does it in the most beautiful, authentic way. Listen to this to guide you on your own journey of life, business, success and trust me you will ...

Olamide Michelle - Do You Know What You Want In Life? [#085]

The beautiful Olamide Michelle exudes charisma, chill (even though she sometimes disagrees!) and the most calming aura that you just wanna be around.   Michelle is a trademark attorney, business mentor, health and wellness enthusiast, dancer, owner of Omi Brand Consulting and a total all-rounder. We love an all rounder! Michelle literally takes no BS but does it in the most beautiful, authentic way. Listen to this to guide you on your own journey of life, business, success and trust me y...

Gary Neville - No Filter on Success. Failure. Lockdown. [#084]

I’ve only had a handful of guests on Positively Selfish who need absolutely no introduction and this is definitely one of them: not only a Manchester hero but a worldwide legend - Mr. Gary Neville.   His whole professional football career was dedicated to our favourite team: Manchester United, now a highly strategic entrepreneur, the best pundit on British TV, and probably one of the most heard voices in our apartment after me and my husband!   We discuss lockdown, life successes and...

Jack Forth, Flow Cognition - How To Unlock YOUR FLOW [#083]

I am gonna assume that right now, most of you would agree with me that bringing out the ‘best you’ and unlocking your flow is pretty high up on the agenda.   So I am buzzing that Jack has founded Flow Cognition and basically helped us do just that.   Flow Cognition is one of my new favourite brands, born in Manchester, my fave City, with a huge amount of love and care being poured into the concepts, product quality and brand vibes. Flow’s first product is an incredible tasting, adapt...

Amy Hughes - “80% Mental, 20% Physical!” [#082]

This podcast is so aptly named after one of my absolute FAVOURITE phrases Amy uses in her incredible - beyond incredible - Barry’s bootcamp classes.  Amy is an absolute hero: her physical (and mental!) feats are insane and the way she pours that motivation, inspiration and love into her clients, friends and quite frankly anyone she supports is WILD.  Not only kicking our asses in the 8:20 crew (if you know, you know), burning our asses in Pilates, and motivating the absolute shit out of ...

Denise Duffield-Thomas - "What A Lucky Bitch!" [#81]

Denise is a total legend, I am SO grateful to have had the pleasure of interviewing her! Do you have money mindset blocks? Well, spoiler alert, we all do!  Denise sheds all the mindblowing light on how our engrained childhood memories can shape our successes, self sabotage and what to do with the information once you realise it. Go and listen with an open mind, and a pen and paper, as you'll be WOW'ed by her words of wisdom, and delightful Aussie accent, of course. Check Denise out, ...

Sarah Knight - “The life changing magic of ACTUALLY not giving a fu*k” [#80]

You could say Sarah Knight was the catalyst that put a rocket up my own personal development journey. She simply an absolutely incredible human: after 15 years as a book editor in NYC, she became a best selling author of the ‘No F**ks given guides’, TedX speaker, and she’s been featured in a whole host of publications including Vogue, The New York Times, Marie Clare, Elle, Cosmo, list goes on...   One of her books, ‘The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k’ literally changed my whole...

Sarah Knight - The life changing magic of ACTUALLY not giving a fu*k [#80]

You could say Sarah Knight was the catalyst that put a rocket up my own personal development journey. She simply an absolutely incredible human: after 15 years as a book editor in NYC, she became a best selling author of the ‘No F**ks given guides’, TedX speaker, and she’s been featured in a whole host of publications including Vogue, The New York Times, Marie Clare, Elle, Cosmo, list goes on...   One of her books, ‘The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k’ literally changed my whole...

Stuart Armfield - What do you LOVE? (In a world filled with uncertainty) [#079]

I’m hugely grateful to have this inspirational superstar Stuart Armfield on the show this week. We discussed the madness of the world right now, how to deal with it in a positive way and how to really truly accept yourself.   Stuart - Executive National Vice President with Arbonne and total friggin badass human - shares his thoughts on being Positively Selfish with his life lessons and foresight that he had all those years ago.   Sit back with a fizz stick, relax, take note and inspi...

Mary Jelkovsky - Ask The Angels and FLY [#078]

Mary Jelkovsky is a truly inspiring, empowering, refreshing INTERNATIONAL WOMAN. So, who better to star on Positively Selfish today than the angel herself.   We discuss guilt, self-love, being an example to your loved ones, giving yourself a break, trusting the universe and social media. Whether you relate, sympathise, feel gratitude, reflect or simply just cry when listening to this - I know you will be grateful for the feelings you discover.   Check Mary out, she’s a TOTAL empoweri...

Rick Stevens - Do You Dare Me? [#77]

Rick Stevens is, quite frankly, a very modest legend. Highly successful in everything he has done and will do: Rick is a father, husband, star (my words not his!) of SAS Who Dares Wins, CrossFitter, charity ambassador, adventurer, barrister and so many more things!   Rick delves into everything from behind the scenes stories that you won’t have seen on SAS Who Dares Wins, social media trolling, how to help your kids if you worry they may be being bullies, and why he’s taking a break from...

Have You Given Them Your Power? - Robyn Lee [#076]

Have You Given Them Your Power?   You have the power over your thoughts, emotions, life decisions and choices. But does it sometimes feel that you don't?   If you find yourself under the watchful eye of other people's opinions, even sometimes changing your decisions as a result, you NEED to listen to this episode.   Are you giving them your power? Have a listen to this short sharp show to find out and then, more importantly, what to do about it?   @itsrobynlee

Patrick Hamilton Walsh - The ONE podcast that will SKY ROCKET your 2020 [#075]

Patrick Hamilton Walsh is here to tell you how to set up your 2020 in a way that will not follow the same patterns of old: if will not find you on the 2nd week of January already giving up hope on your goals and resolutions.  Patrick is a totally inspiring Author, Adventurer, Life Coach and super well-travelled Phoneographer. After training as a Chartered Accountant, in 2007 he filled a backpack with what he needed, sold everything else and set out to explore the seven continents and m...

Jack Dyson - Happiness: The most important KPI to life? [#074]

Totally privileged to have chatted to, been inspired by, taken advice from and laughed a LOT with this awesome human, Jack Dyson.   Jack - Global Brand Manager for Boda Skins and Nadine Merabi - adds another dimension to Positively Selfish with his creativity, vision and focus on doing the right thing. Above all, he’s all in on happiness: his ultimate KPI to life.   So, I want you to ask yourself, what’s yours? Happiness? Freedom? Something else? Have a think as you listen in.   ...

Mark Ross - Have Your Cake, Eat It, And Enjoy It! [#072]

Mark Ross' variety of life is inspiring: from playing semi-pro football to coaching 50 people at a time at Barry's Bootcamp in Manchester, to training his team of Lifestyle Lean dudes online.. repping myprotein, and casually throwing a bit of planning for his wedding abroad in between! Mark Ross is a BUSY man. We chat life, nutrition, fitness, life in the fitness industry, hustling, relaxing and how to manage health around Christmas and ENJOY IT! Check Mark out, he's a legend: Insta: @...

How To Win The Day - Robyn Lee [#071]

6 top tips on how to win the day. And how do you even know if you’ve won?   This is an episode I wanted to for my clients, friends, and really for myself as well.   Sometimes you can go through the motions of the day and not really feel like you’ve achieved much. But you always have, no matter how small.    So how do you know if you’ve won?

10 Turkeys and 20 Vodkas, anyone? - Clare Rafferty [#071]

Could I be anymore obsessed with this gal if I tried?! Along with showing deep rooted love for the Raff, we truly throw some great content out there about December diets and not letting it alllllll go to pot; how to ‘manage the damage’ over the festivities, why you should never feel guilty and other big debates around this illustrious month.   Enjoy my woman crush Wednesday (and other days too): @clare_rafferty_ @nutritionhub_

We Are Feel Good Club - What’s ACTUALLY Making You Feel Good Today? [#070]

So incredible spending the evening with these two wives, who are on a mission to make us feel good and support us in being our best and happiest self.   It’s just the name of their brand, they truly personify it in their social media posts, products and their whole vibe!    You’ll also notice, I went totally raw on this one: no intro, straight in, no edits: following in these gals’ footsteps and throwing ALL the positivity at ya!   Go and check these ladies out, they’ll just make...

Robyn Lee - End of A Triennium (yup, that’s a word) [#069]

I answer your questions, name drop basically everyone I know and just have a few lols to myself about life and get pretty passionate about being Positively Selfish.   Enjoy x   Check me out: Instagram: @itsrobynlee Stay #PositivelySelfish you awesome human.

Bonnie and Danielle - The Absolute Definition of YAS QUEEN! [#068]

These two queens embody what it truly means to when we shout YASS QUEEEENN! Bonnie Lister Parsons created Seen On Screen, with an incredible timetable of pop-inspired dance classes for all levels, taught by the celebrity instructors who work with the stars. Their professional instructors are regularly ​seen on screen​, dancing with Beyoncé, Drake, Kelly Rowland, Rihanna, Little Mix and many more. Of course, they bring their talent and routines back to the studio to teach students the music ...

Jessie Aru-Phillips - “I am amazing because…” [#067]

Today I’m super excited to chat to Jessie, who is a BBC Radio 5 Live video journalist, award winning podcast creator and producer of ‘The Sista Collective’, the BBC's first podcast led by Black British women.    Jessie worked as a reporter for Forces TV, reporting from Kuwait and Afghanistan, and also previously represented Great Britain in athletics. She is a total badass and reminds us that we really are all amazing. Get involved and tell us: “I am amazing because…”   Check Jessie ...

Robyn Lee - Get Over Yourself Mate [#066]

Another short, sharp show about gratitude, learning from others and your ego! I am SO happy to be wrong these days: bye bye ego bitch of old! Where’s your ego at?   I also give you a challenge and I’m so intrigued as to how it goes for you...   Check me out: Instagram: @itsrobynlee Stay #PositivelySelfish you awesome human.

Steven Bartlett - This Guy Needs No Tagline [#065]

Steve has gone from shoplifting pizzas and unable to pay his rent to being the CEO of probably the most influential and creative marketing agency in the world: Social Chain; speaking on the same stage as Barack Obama; Ted talking, taking his company public and living out his dreams.   We chat everything from whether or not to have a plan B, bursting your bubble on visualisations and affirmations.. And everything in between.   Just this week, Steve and his Chief Operating Officer, Dom...

Elise Rose Richmond - What Would You Do If You Had 5 Years To Live? [#064]

Elise you total friggin BADASS, it was an honour to have you on the show. Hard to find a clip without me gasping or wow’ing at your stories of adventures, living life to the absolute max and having a totally Positively Selfish outlook to all of your endeavours.   Listen as we chat adventures, being a boss chick, exploring Mother Nature’s delights, plus the absolute luxury of CrossFit back home. You can’t NOT love Elise, so do enjoy...   Check out Elise, she’s incredible: Instagram: ...

Sophie Malkin - How To Stop Carrying Your Regrets With You and LIVE [#063]

When life gave her lemons, she well and truly made lemonade. Not only lemonade, but a whole load of lemon drizzle cake, lemon cookies, lemon sorbet and everything in between.   Sophie is an incredible friend, with a badass career, she smashes her workouts and TRULY appreciates the gems that life has to offer. She doesn’t take anything for granted and she is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met.   Listen to her story and go try and take a few less things for granted by following Sop...

Leanne Brown - Girl Got Grit, Trust Me [#062]

Leanne Brown: you may know her, you may THINK you know her. Have a listen to this and you’ll get her up, close, personal, gritty, honest and raw.   Leanne is one of the kindest, warmest souls and you can’t help but feel this when you’re around her. She is a fierce protector of her beautiful family and listening to her story, you’ll understand why. We’ve said we’re gonna have to do a part 2 because we couldn’t stop talking and this would’ve gone on for 3 hours otherwise!   Enjoy the...

Carl Greenslade - When The Universe Gives You A Puppy [#061]

I AM SO PROUD OF MY FRIEND Carl Greenslade!!!! This legend picked up his life and moved to Montenegro. He is an incredible online personal trainer, nutrition and performance coach and I’m so honoured to share my Positively Selfish stage with him today.    Carl shares a recent story of the cutest puppy every - Salma. You’re gonna love this one. When the Universe gives you a puppy, you don’t say no.   Go live life, play with puppies and embrace ALL the happiness.   Check Carl out: ...

Robyn Lee - Make Them, Break Them, Just Don’t Let Them Break YOU [#060]

Another short, sharp show about a mystery topic. I want you to know: you can make them, break them, but just don’t let them break you. What am I on about? Listen to find out…   Listen in to find out how to get your own free guide sent to you on my mystery topic today!   Check me out: Instagram: @itsrobynlee Stay #PositivelySelfish you awesome human.

Claire and Annette - Getting Hot And Moody - [#059]

Claire and Annette form 2 different, but equally delightful halves of the duo Hot and Moody. They share a podcast, share their views on women being able to be hot and moody! In all seriousness, this pair tell it like it is. They know that menopause and everything surrounding it can be at best taboo and at worst just not known by anyone. So, they’re here to set us all straight on the highs, lows,  Whether you’re male, female, young or old, you’ll learn something insightful from this hot a...

Manwellness - How Do You Keep Going When It Just Keeps Getting Worse? [#058]

Manuel Benages has had so much crap thrown at him during his time, you couldn’t even imagine it. He remains incredibly positive and THIS is really a lesson in itself.   Manuel’s wild journey of life has taken him from drinking pints of spirits and doing grams of coke, to being the founder of @getfit4mentalwellness changing thousands of lives on the daily, inspiring the masses all over and working with celebrity royalty along the way.   Enjoy the story, take the lessons and appreciate...

Jamie Windust - Being Unapologetically Positively Selfish [#057]

What an absolute breath of fresh air you are: Jamie Windust and I chat everything from their life inspiration as a schoolchild, to the positives of social media (for a change on the show!), to sustainable fashion, workout wear and what being Positively Selfish is all about: being unapologetically YOU, my friend.   What better way to round off an insanely proud celebration of PRIDE in my home city: Manchester, this weekend, than with a deep and meaningful with Jamie on all things relating...

Clare Rafferty - Stop Judging a Book By it's Cover [#056]

Clare Rafferty is an online trainer, group exercise trainer and absolute all round star. But like with many of my guests, please look behind the scenes because she has faced an extraordinary amount of tragedy and life overhauls to get to this point. Clare is a total hottie, honest, REAL and knows her stuff about food, fitness and focus.    We discuss it all from food to car crashes to periods to LinkedIn..   Go and check Clare out, she’s an absolute babe: All platforms: @clare_raff...

Michael Maisey - Armed Robber to Local Hero: The Journey [#055]

Michael Maisey is a true gentleman, a TV star, a picture of health. But please look behind the scenes because it wasn’t always that way: a former heroin addict, served a prison sentence, angry at the world and suffered a childhood filled with abuse. Let this be the precursor before you get stuck into Michael’s incredible book: YOUNG OFFENDER.   We discuss procrastination; obsession; addiction and loss - at a particularly raw and poignant time in Michael’s life right now. Whether you rela...

Robyn Lee - 1 to 100 [#054]

Ben Coomber - 50 Reasons To Upgrade Your Life [#053]

ONE YEAR ON: I’m so excited to be re-joined by my first ever guest, for the 1 year anniversary of Positively Selfish, Ben Coomber - performance nutritionist, coach, international speaker, writer, podcast host, with the UK’s number 1 podcast, educator, owner of Awesome Supplements and BTN Academy, fabulous friend and mentor to me, an amazing human and a straight talking, no BS kinds guy.    We discuss laziness, selfishness, why we want you to have 50 reasons (x3) and we resurrect a one ye...

Robyn Lee - How has It Been A Year? [#052]

A short, sharp show reviewing the Positively Selfish inspiration we’ve had over the last year. And a HUGE THANK YOU to the over 25,000 downloads we’ve had to date. Wow!! Here’s to many more shows, being Positively Selfish and having an AMAZING day :)   Check me out: Instagram: @itsrobynlee #PositivelySelfish