Every year, as part of The Retrospective (my annual journalling workshop all about using the joy and energy from the previous year to set intentions for the coming one), I choose a word to guide my year ahead. It's a powerful way to set my intention for the year.

The word you choose can't ever be wrong, as it's the right one for you. As long as you connect to it and are clear on what it means to you, it's the one for you! 

In this episode I explore why you should choose a word and the difference it can make for your year ahead.

If you want to find out more about working with Quiet the Hive in 2025, head to https://quietthehive.com/courses

Have you been more 'human being' than 'human doing' this summer? Have you been having daydreams about what could or needs to be different about your life and how you're experiencing it? Me too!

Listen to this episode as I share a simple trick for not letting real life bombard your day dreams away.

PS Want some help turning those daydreams into reality? Find out more here www.quietthehive.com/courses/awl (CLOSING DATE 30th AUGUST)

Are you sober-curious? This episode might be just for you.

Sarah Williamson is a coach, expert speaker and podcast host. She's also a best-selling author of the book "Drink Less; Live Better".

In this episode we talk about exploring your relationship with alcohol, the stories and narratives we have around alcohol and what exactly Fishfinger Fandangos are!

Trigger Warning: Alcohol and talk about alcoholism

You can find out more about Sarah here:

www.drinklesslivebetter.com
https://www.instagram.com/drinklesslivebetter/
https://www.facebook.com/drinklesslivebetter

Listen to the podcast: https://drinklesslivebetter.captivate.fm/listen

Buy the book here: Drink Less; Live Better The Book

Let's imagine how it would feel to stop dreaming and start realising. Summer is a time for dreaming big, for tapping into what you would love to be different, but the 'back to work' vibe knocks it out of us.

How about if this year was different? Imagine if this year was the year that you moved from daydreams to reality...

That's what we discuss in this episode of From Inside the Hive.

Join Awakening Women's Lives before 30th August - quietthehive.com/courses/awl

Amie Parry-Jones is a ray of sunshine! She's also a nutritionist with some excellent advice for us about nutrition (obvs!), sleep and stress.

With a passion for research, particularly in PCOS, she also has a lot to share about advice for midlife.

Hear us explore exactly that in the latest episode of the From Inside the Hive podcast. We also get excellent recommendations from Amie, advice and even her favourite biscuit....a question she takes very seriously!

Find Amie at:

Instagram: @surreynutrition 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amieparryjones/

Facebook: Surrey Nutrition

In a week where I've been thinking about connections, conversations and the importance they hold, I wanted to share some of my thoughts with you and some tips about how you can think about that too.

How important is it to be selective about who you spend time with? Why can it be exhausting? And what are the benefits of having real conversations?

Join Awakening Women's Lives - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl

Jillian Bybee, M.D. is a Physician Leader, Coach, Podcast Host (Human's Leading) and Recovering Perfectionist!

Join us here as we talk all things burnout, self-prioritisation and self-care. We also touch on why sometimes good enough is done and why 21 year old Jillian would possibly be eye-rolling at today Jillian's advice!

Books we mention:

Tara Mohr - Playing Big

Oliver Burkman - Four Thousand Weeks: Time management for mortals

You can find Jillian at:

Website: Jillian Bybee, MD- Physician Leader, Coach, Speaker (jillianbybeemd.com)LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn
Substack: Humans Leading | Jillian Bybee | Substack
Instagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu) • Instagram photos and videos
X: Jillian Bybee, MD (she/her) (@LifeandPICU) / X

This weekend I was with some of the most incredible, generous, thoughtful, inspiring people. My head is buzzing with ideas and I was totally overwhelmed with all the conversations come Sunday evening.

This podcast holds the 10 lessons I'm taking with me from the wonderful DO: Wales weekend.

To print these ten tips for inspiration - https://quietthehive.substack.com

For more about DO: https://thedolectures.com - you can also access past talks here too.

Leanne Davis is not just a marketing expert and a life coach, but she is also the person responsible for establishing the incredible online community that is run mummy run. As a marketing expert and life coach, she works with female business owners particularly to help them build their confidence and be confident on social media.

Here we talk about community, running and why knowing what matters to you can make all the difference.

There are a couple of tiny expletives here (we're passionate people!), so find the headphone if the Littles are around or you're listening out loud.

You can find out more about Leanne here:

Website: www.leannedaviesmarketing.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leannedaviesmarketing/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/-leanne-davies-/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeanneDaviesMarketing

Find your local Parkrun here: https://www.parkrun.org.uk

This trick is vital if you want to get closer to achieving your goals and dreams.

Not sure what your goals and dreams are any more? I've got you there too, with this short exercise that can unlock some deep desires.

Awakening Women's Lives kicks off again in September and the Early Bird Booking offer is available until the end of June - find out more and grab your place here - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/

Want to join in on the next Retrospective? Book now.