I’m Done! Now What?

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  • Episode 229: Help, I’m Feeling Really Anxious—How Do I Calm Down?

    Are you feeling overwhelmed, constantly on edge, and like anxiety is taking over your life? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m talking about how anxiety can make us feel stuck, and today, we’re diving into Emma’s story.

     

    Emma, at 50, has always managed stress well, but recently, her anxiety has become unmanageable. It’s affecting her sleep, mood, and daily life. She’s heard that exercise can help, but even the thought of starting a new routine adds to her anxiety—sound familiar?

     

    I’m going to walk Emma (and you!) through practical ways to ease anxiety and build healthy habits that won’t add more stress. Together, we’ll explore how to calm your mind, create routines that work, and stop feeling overwhelmed by trying to do it all at once.

     

    We’ll cover:

    • Why Anxiety Feels Overwhelming: And how it affects more than just your thoughts.
  • Taking Control with Small Steps: Simple, effective ways to reduce anxiety without adding to your stress.
  • Building Routines that Stick: How to start slow, feel calmer, and take back control.
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    Grab a cup of tea and hit play—it’s time to break free from the grip of anxiety and start feeling strong and in control again!

    28 min
  • Episode 228: Help! I’m Stuck in the Dieting Cycle

    In this episode, we’re addressing Rachel’s struggle with the relentless cycle of dieting.

    At 43, Rachel has tried every diet from keto to intermittent fasting, only to find herself stuck in a loop of weight loss and gain, leaving her feeling like a failure. As a busy mum of two teenagers, balancing work and home life, Rachel feels overwhelmed by the constant pressure to follow restrictive diets and is yearning for a healthier, more sustainable approach to well-being.

    I’ll be guiding Rachel through a process of self-discovery to uncover the reasons behind her dieting habits and what a truly healthy lifestyle means to her. 

    We’ll discuss practical tips and key areas to focus on to break free from the diet mindset and embrace a more balanced, enjoyable way of living.

    Join us as we explore:

    • Understanding Dieting: Why Rachel has been caught in the cycle and how to shift away from it.
  • Redefining Health: What does being healthy mean for Rachel beyond food restrictions?
  • Sustainable Changes: Practical tips and key focus areas to help let go of the dieting mindset for good.
  • Click play and let’s dive in!

    25 min
  • Episode 227: Help! My Body Image Is Still Holding Me Back

    In this episode, I’m helping Siobhán with a personal struggle that many of us can relate to: body image. 

    Siobhán has worked hard for years on accepting herself and has made impressive progress in her fitness journey. 

    Despite this, she continues to feel disappointed with her appearance in photographs and mirrors, struggling with frequent body-checking and self-doubt.

    I’ll be guiding Siobhán through understanding what body acceptance truly means and offering practical tips to overcome the inner critic that often holds us back. I’ll explore effective strategies to shift focus from appearance to overall well-being and progress.

    Tune in as we dive into:

    • The true meaning of body acceptance and its importance for a healthy mindset.
  • Practical steps to challenge and silence the negative self-talk.
  • Tips to foster a positive relationship with your body and appreciate your progress.
  • Join me as I work through these challenges and share insights that could help you on your own journey to self-love and acceptance.

    Click play and let’s dive in!

    28 min
  • Episode 226: Fear and exhaustion are getting in the way of me becoming fit and healthy.

    Do you often feel exhaustion gets in the way of you becoming fit and healthy? 

    Do you feel this holds you back from making any progress and finding a healthy routine?

    Karen is 48 and feeling the challenges of menopause, balancing a busy job, raising an autistic teenager, and managing a thyroid issue. Though she wants to stay active and healthy, exhaustion and fear hold her back from starting. 

    Join me in today’s podcast episode, where I’ll be helping Karen work through this.

    29 min
  • Episode 225: I can’t get out of bed in the morning.

    Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to get out of bed in the morning? 

    You’re not alone! 

    Meet Claire, a 43-year-old full-time worker and mum of two, who’s facing the same challenges. Her mornings are chaotic and she’s caught in a cycle of stress, poor self-care, and feeling stuck.

    In today’s episode, I dive into Claire’s story and explore practical steps to help her—and others like her—reclaim their mornings and start the day on a positive note. 

    Tune in to find out how Claire can turn her mornings around and find the energy and joy she’s been missing. If you're struggling with your own morning routine, this episode is for you!

    26 min
  • Episode 224: Help! I have a real fear of failure. I've tried before but it never lasts.

    Do you find it tough to pick yourself back up after a setback or when a challenge comes your way? Do you often feel like you’re failing at something and just want to quit?

    Michelle, a 41-year-old married Mum of two (her daughter is 10 and her son is 6), is scared to start her fitness and health journey because of intense feelings of failure from past experiences. 

    She knows she needs to shift her mindset from being skinny to being healthy and to appreciate the changes she sees in her health, not just what the scale says. 

    But that deep fear of failure is stopping her from even starting.

    Michelle does the occasional workout at home and goes for walks, but she’s so far from where she wants to be that she’s finding it terrifying.

    Join me in today’s podcast episode, where I’ll be helping Michelle work through this.

    29 min
  • Episode 221: You Will Keep Failing Unless You Master THIS!

    I’m so excited about today’s episode because we’re tackling something HUGE—something that could be the missing piece in your fitness journey.

     

    We’ve all been there, trying our best to stay on track, but somehow, we keep slipping up. What if I told you there’s one key thing you need to master to stop this cycle? That’s right—one thing that can make or break your success, and it’s probably not what you think!

     

    In this episode, I’m going to;

    reveal the crucial mindset shift you need to finally stick to your fitness and health goals;

    how to stop self-sabotage;

    how to stay consistent, and actually enjoy the process—

    …no more starting over every Monday!

     

    If you’re tired of feeling stuck and ready to break free from the endless cycle of setbacks, this episode is for you. Don’t miss this one—it could be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.

     

    Click play and let’s dive in!

    29 min
  • Episode 220: How to Get Back on Track After Falling Off Your Fitness Routine

    Falling off track with your fitness routine can be frustrating, but it's never too late to get back on track.

    In today’s episode, "How to Get Back on Track After Falling Off Your Fitness Routine," I’m sharing

    1. Effective Strategies for Rebuilding Momentum: 
  • How to Set Realistic and Achievable Goals:
  • The Power of Self-Compassion and Accountability
  • Whether you’re getting back on track after a short break or a long hiatus, this episode is packed with tips to help you reignite your motivation and achieve your fitness goals. 🌟

    Click play and let’s dive in.

    21 min

About I’m Done! Now What?

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