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Great to catch up with Nutritionist Michaella to discuss all things nutrition and to learn more about how our diet can affect anxiety and sleep, two areas that I really wanted to focus on. I love Michaella's scientific yet balanced approach, and this episode is a hugely empowering one as it's a real lesson not just in nutrition, but in hormones and the nervous system too. I have no doubt you'll find this conversation impactful and informative, a must listen!

@michaellamazzoninutrition
https://www.michaellamazzoninutrition.com/

Huge thanks to our partners Coulters for sponsoring this episode. If you're based in Edinburgh and looking to sell your home, you won't find better service or a friendlier team. For a valuation email [email protected] or visit

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Jenyfer Beardsley - Back talking about the F Word!

I was blown away by the response when I asked members of the EGG Facebook group how they felt about their savings & pensions and now know that many women, like me, having been putting this stuff off, fearing the unknown, scared about lack of knowledge, the best places to invest, if it's too late to start. It's not! And this episode will go some way into helping you work out the best first steps when it comes to Pensions and Investments specifically.

It's an informative, easy to understand, introduction and I promise you once you listen, and take action, and begin to formulate a plan, you will feel calmer, more empowered, and the F word might even begin to excite you.

Jen B aka Miss Moneyjenny can be found www.jenybeardsley.co.uk

Books recommended by girls in the community;
True Wealth by Diana Chambers
Girls Best Friend is her Money (PB): The Motley Fool Women's Investment Guide by Jasmine Birtles and Jane Mack
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T Harv Eker

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Although we've covered the subject of Fertility several times over the past few years, we've never considered what it's like for those women who come to the end of their journey without a child, and if indeed there's any support out there. I stumbled upon the Instagram account @anotherhood_stories a few weeks ago, a space, and place, for Women without Children, set up by Laura and Kadi. So I dropped them a message!

Our recording coincided with International Childless Week and was enlightening and emotional. We talk about Laura & Kadi's journeys, their old and new friendships, how we can help educate not just each other, but our children too. We talk about why it's time to end the stigma.

We may not have children but we are full of life, we are creative, strong, passionate, wonderful wild women who are more than worthy of what we bring to the world. Indeed they are.

www.anotherhood.org
@anotherhood_stories

Gill Baird MBA - Gill has an awesome story, it's one that I really love. Expelled from school and leaving with no qualifications, Gill entered the business world early and began hustling. Fiercely ambitious, and with great vision and determination, her story is one of highs and lows - I love that Gill talks so openly about her failures. But there haven't been many of those lately. Gaining an MBA and later becoming Scotland's first female owner of a cosmetic surgery company, Gill has gained the respect of Scotland's most successful consultants and next year, will open a self-funded hospital. Gill is a no holds barred Glasgow girl and her open and honest account of her life so far is funny, emotional and inspiring.

https://cosmedicare.uk/

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I was delighted to be joined by Jenny Urquhart for this episode, a fan of the brand for a long time I was keen to hear Jenny's story; taking over as Chairman from her father last year, it sure has been a baptism of fire! But Jenny is cool and calm and a great example of the qualities and values that will serve you, your business and your employees, well in a time of crisis. Championing sustainability long before anyone else, Johnstons are a traditional company making high quality, stylish and innovative garments that will last a lifetime. Jenny has some great tips for leaders running teams and businesses and great insights into the way we will shop in future.

www.johnstonsofelgin.com
@johnstonsofelgin

Dr Laura Williams - An amazing guest, I connected with Laura after she contacted me to tell me about the tragic, and very sudden loss of her husband a couple of years ago. A Clinical Psychologist used to supporting others with traumatic life events, Laura realised that dealing with her own grief was something different entirely. We talk about the ways to cope, the different forms of grief as well as post traumatic growth. I really enjoyed this episode, I hope you find it interesting and helpful.

You can find Dr Laura here: https://drlaurawilliams.com/contact/

For Grief Counselling also http://www.crusescotland.org.uk/

Huge thanks to our Coulters for sponsoring this episode! https://www.coultersproperty.co.uk/

And by F word I mean Finance! A subject I've wanted to talk about for a long time, but simultaneously too scared to shine a light on something that I have been fearfully neglecting. But it's time to educate myself and empower you, I know I'm not alone when it comes to anxiety over pensions and protections and investments. But it's time to make a start, and I'm delighted to welcome Jen Beardsley who's going to help us all. Jen has been in Finance for over 20 years and has helped many women take control and future plan. An ambassador for Insuring Women's Futures, Jen gives advice in a gentle, non-judgmental way, and is very reassuring - it's never too late to start planning, so let's start right now with this Introduction to Finance conversation!

https://www.jenybeardsley.co.uk/

An event we've held live several times in Edinburgh, I was determined to do an on-line event to support all the new and pregnant Mums who were having to go through lockdown, with less emotional and physical support. At a time when you are supposed to be feeling grateful and joyful, it is often the case that this is just not happening. In this event we talk about postnatal depression and anxiety, birth trauma and breast-feeding, about the huge expectations we put on ourselves as new Mums.

We were joined by an amazing panel and I'm including all the signposting and support that we discussed during the event.

1. The booklet Katalin mentioned around Mood disorders and medication; https://www.sign.ac.uk/assets/pat127.pdf

2. Nobody Told Me by Holly NcNish: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=nobody+told+me+hollie+mcnish&adgrpid=58645484088&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6PD3BRDPARIsAN8pHuG0HWHUi5RSXNkwKNjEgodtb3aQjTKiwj4ygQSk1AbKXoB7MA6SivMaAvITEALw_wcB&hvadid=259134841588&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007392&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4501385865232383074&hvtargid=kwd-331533588474&hydadcr=18715_1817511&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_54dcipoxus_e

3. Why Post Natal Depression Matters; https://www.pinterandmartin.com/why-postnatal-depression-matters

4. The Breastfeeding Network: https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets/

5. Perinatal Mental Health Services - A Directory of Support near you, put together by Inspiring Scotland: https://www.inspiringscotland.org.uk/perinatal-mental-health-services/

6. Bliss, for support with babies born premature or sick: https://www.bliss.org.uk/about-us/about-bliss

7. Birth Trauma Association: https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/

8. LATNEM: https://www.facebook.com/letsalltalknortheastmums/

9. EGG Mums - please join and feel free to share your experience: https://www.facebook.com/groups/726329031532286/?epa=SEARCH_BOX

10. Laleche league for breastfeeding support. Free phone consultation around the clock
https://www.laleche.org.uk

11. This is a fabulous book about self-care in the first few weeks after childbirth. This was really vital in my understanding of RESTING after birth the second time round (Katalin)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26240610-the-first-forty-days

Our panel:

Sarah Wheatley - https://birthandbeyond.com/

Lauren Knight & Tricia Murray - https://www.juno.uk.com/ https://www.juno.uk.com/useful-telephone-helplines/

Clare Thompson - https://maternalmentalhealthscotland.org.uk/
and Clare's story: https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/real-life-stories/clares-story/

Katalin Thomann - [email protected]

A conversation that I'd be looking forward to for a long time! Having read a lot about Julie and her journey with the CSC, and having listened to her talk on the first episode of Holly Tucker's brilliant Conversations of Inspiration, I knew that Julie would be a fabulous guest - and she was! Recorded over Zoom during lockdown, Julie was endearing, open, honest and very funny - I warmed to her immediately. Starting the business with her Mum back in 2008, it's been one hell of a ride for Julie, making millions of beautiful bags doesn't come without its challenges. But Julie owns, and talks about, her mistakes, something that we should all do more of. Some brilliant advice for business owners, and just a great conversation, I could have talked to Julie all day. I hope you love listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it!

https://www.cambridgesatchel.com/

@camsatchelco

Ocean Advocate, Activist and Vet, Cal is on a mission to connect people to the natural world and raise awareness of ocean plastic. A world record holder, Cal's Land's End to John O'Groats SUP adventure is recorded in her emotional documentary Vitamin Sea. "The antidote to overwhelm is action" and no-one has inspired me more to take action. This episode is dedicated to Sarah.

@cal_major
calmajor.com