In this episode, we talk honestly about the emotional toll of women’s health uncertainty. Alex shares her journey through suspected endometriosis and adenomyosis, the decision to go private in search of answers, and the whirlwind of fast-tracked appointments only for her long-awaited operation to be cancelled.

Alongside that, Debs shares her experience of being recalled for a mammogram. Although everything turned out to be fine, the fear and vulnerability shook her deeply. It became the catalyst for finally addressing the escalating menopause symptoms she'd been trying to push through - the hot flushes, the brain fog, and the moments of forgetting meetings that made me realise something had to change.

This is a conversation about advocating for yourself, navigating the system, and listening when your body whispers… before it starts to shout.

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In this episode, we talk openly about the parts of motherhood that are rarely said out loud.

From navigating fertility struggles and living with PCOS, to not enjoying pregnancy, to the quiet shock of postnatal depression. We share what it’s like when something you wanted for so long doesn’t bring the instant happiness you were told to expect.

We talk about guilt, grief, relief, resentment, and love all existing at the same time. About feeling broken when your body doesn’t cooperate. About wondering what’s “wrong” with you when motherhood doesn’t feel magical. And about how surviving can sometimes come before enjoying.

This is not a neat, inspiring story with a bow on it.
 It’s a real conversation for anyone who has ever felt ungrateful, overwhelmed, or alone in their experience of becoming a mum.

If you’ve struggled with fertility, pregnancy, postnatal mental health or the gap between expectation and reality, this episode is for you.

You’re not failing.
You’re not alone.
And it’s okay if happiness came later.

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No More Survival Mode: Our 2026 Intentions

2025 pushed us into survival mode.  Juggling work, motherhood, mental load, shifting priorities, and the quiet exhaustion that comes from always holding it together.

In this episode, we’re reflecting honestly on what 2025 taught us - the burnout, the boundaries, the unexpected plot twists and how we’re choosing to move into 2026 with more intention, softness, and self-trust.

This is a real, unfiltered conversation for working mums who are tired of coping and ready to live with a little more ease.

This episode isn’t about hustle, fixing yourself, or setting impossible goals.
It’s about leaving survival mode behind and choosing a kinder way forward.

✨ If 2025 felt heavy, you’re not alone.
✨ If 2026 needs to feel calmer, this conversation is for you.

We’d love to hear from you. DM us your biggest lesson from 2025 or what you’re doing differently this year, and we’ll share some of your reflections on a future episode.

You’re allowed to rest.
You’re allowed to reset.
You’re allowed to choose ease.

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Christmas is meant to be magical… but for many mums, it’s also exhausting, emotional, and quietly overwhelming.

In this Christmas special episode, we’re lowering the bar, naming the chaos, and having the conversations that usually happen in the kitchen at midnight when the house is finally quiet and the feelings catch up.

We talk honestly about the mental load of Christmas, the invisible planning, the pressure to make everyone else happy, and how easy it is to lose yourself in the process. We share what we’ve loved this season, what’s been hard, the moments we nearly lost it (or fully did), and the boundaries we’re learning to set imperfectly.

There’s laughter too. Funny fails, expectation-vs-reality moments, and reminders that you are very much not alone in any of this.

Most of all, this episode is about redefining what a good Christmas actually means, letting go of perfection, choosing connection, and modelling emotional honesty for our kids.

Whether you’re wrapping presents at midnight, hiding in the loo, feeling flat, grieving, or just trying to get through December this one’s for you.

✨ No fixing. No pressure. Just real talk, warmth, and permission to be human.

“However this Christmas looks for you, you are doing enough.”

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It’s not glamorous, it’s real. 

Join Debs and Alex for a gentle, honest walkthrough of their daily rhythms: the moments that ground them, the tasks that stretch them and the rituals that keep them going. A calming, connected episode that celebrates everyday resilience. 

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Christmas is four weeks away which is both loads of time and absolutely no time at all. 

We’re chatting slow starts, over-ambitious lists, mini panics, early school events, and that feeling of “I really should start shopping.” 

A relatable warm-up to the season ahead. 

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When Alex’s husband Ryan decided to take on The Knowledge, the famously gruelling test required to become a licensed London black cab driver, he had no idea how deeply it would test his patience, focus, and resilience. 

In this honest conversation, Alex and Debs sit down with Ryan to explore why he chose this unique path, what it took to get through years of studying every street in London, and how the process affected his mental health, family life, and sense of purpose.

We’ll hear about the challenges, the breakthroughs, and what life looks like now that Ryan’s officially behind the wheel of a black cab. 

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In this episode, we chat with Jessie Laute about the transformative power of breathwork. How it changed her own life and how she’s now using it to support others. Jesse shares her inspiring journey and her work with School Breathe, a project dedicated to bringing mindfulness and breath awareness into schools.

Her mission? To create a grounded, mindful, and empowered generation equipped to thrive through life’s challenges.

Join us as we explore how something as simple as the breath can become a powerful tool for calm, focus, and emotional wellbeing.

To get in touch and work with Jessie you can contact her at:

Website - https://www.jessielaute.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessielaute/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessielaute/

School Breathe - https://www.schoolbreathe.org/

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This week, we’re joined by the amazing Laura Brunton founder & CEO of Laura Brunton Coaching. Laura shares her journey from the fast-paced world of corporate life to building a successful coaching business built on one powerful message: no woman left behind.

We talk about the leap from security to self-employment, what it’s really like working with your husband, and the lessons she’s learned helping women step into their confidence and purpose.

It’s a chat full of honesty, laughs, and empowerment the perfect reminder that it’s never too late to rewrite your story and create a life that actually fits.

Find Laura on:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-brunton-ignited/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurabruntoncoaching/

Link tr.ee - https://linktr.ee/laurabruntoncoaching

Ways to work with Laura:

Super Connector - Free monthly online networking group

Ignited Accelerator - Group coaching programme

Vibrant - 1:1 coaching

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In this episode of Heart Full, Mind Heavy Alex & Debs chat with guest & author Paul Glazebrook. Paul wrote the book Been Nowhere, Done Nothing, which tells the story of his life in the army - the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

Paul opens up about his experiences in service, the reality of male mental health, and what pushed him to put his story down on paper. We’ll also chat about why sharing our stories matters, and how Paul hopes to inspire and empower others to find their own voice too.

It’s raw, honest, and inspiring so let’s dive in.

Been Nowhere, Done Nothing is available to purchase through Amazon, Kindle Unlimited and available on audible from Monday 29th September.

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