From Inside the Hive

Why is it that change and endings feel scary, but when we reframe them to new beginnings and opportunities it feels so much better?

Let's explore it a bit, and how reframing can help

Sarah Norquoy is the author of the wonderful book Salt on My Skin; a book she wrote about a year of wild swimming following the death of a close friend and her Mother's dementia diagnosis.

Sarah and I talk about wild swimming, making brave choices and the lessons we'd wish we'd known when we were younger.

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Buy her book - sarahkennedynorquoy.com/#MyBook

Find out more - sarahkennedynorquoy.com

To get support with dementia - dementiauk.org

I have recently developed and been testing a concept called the guilt free focus day; a chance for you to focus on all the things that get put to the bottom of the to-do list. Let me tell you, it was revolutionary!

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Do you find yourself using qualifying statements or hedges in your conversation? No idea what I'm talking about, or think you do, but want to know more to allow yourself to communicate with impact, tune in to this episode and learn which habits you need to stop to allow yourself to communicate powerfully.

Dr Kat Lederle is the Founder and Sleep Therapist and Body Clock Expert at Somnia, and author of the book Sleep Sense. She works with people, and women in particular, who suffer with problems of sleep to devise a plan that will help them.

She's fascinating to talk to, and I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.

Kat says in our conversation that there are lots of great books about insomnia out there, here are her recommendations.

Get in touch with Kat via LinkedIn or over on instagram on @somniasleepwell.

Trigger warning: Depression and suicide

Shivonne Graham is an absolute marvel. She's just recently left her role as MD for Women for Women International, is ViceChair at Kindfest and a trustee at Khalisa. I was lucky enough to meet her at a RADA development programme and am delighted to share her story with you.

We discuss all sorts, including Shivonne's recent mental health challenges, and what she's learned about sisterhood, mental health and saying yes. Here are some of the links to support that conversation:

https://womenforwomen.org.uk and specifically, sponsor a sister

Team Kind and Kindfest - https://www.teamkind.org.uk (and Susie Hills)

Parkrun

Shrill (the tv programme)

And finally, the amazing Shivonne herself - find her on Instagram (@shivonnegraham) or LinkedIn

(this contains a little bit of 'language' but nothing too hideous!)

During summer holidays we can have revelations and insights about what's important, and where we feel we might be putting our energy and efforts that is no longer deserving. We make big decisions and have big dreams, but they often fade away once September comes around. Rather than waste that 'back to school' energy, make it work for you and see September as a chance to refresh.

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Just a short one this week, but recent experiences got me to thinking about stepping outside of your comfort zone in a tiny way.

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Rupa Ark is an incredible women dealing with an everyday occurrence, but no longer doing it quietly. Hear Rupa share her journey so far through the menopause, how it has impacted her, and the advice she wants to give you.

Reach out to Rupa via LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter.

The book Rupa mentioned is 'Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway' by Susan Jeffers

All too often we put ourselves at the bottom of the to-do list. I wanted to share with you three tools I use to remind me I'm important too and that my goals and dreams count. 

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