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How do we take control of our libido? Women's Wellbeing and Menopause Doctor; Dr Shahzadi Harper, joins me to share her wisdom on libido-boosting. Shahzadi says "It's not just about sex. It's a life force. It's the joy of living. It's an energy." Listen in for actionable steps to connect and strengthen your libido.

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What does it take to be an Olympian? In this week's episode STRIDE, Michelle Griffith-Robinson former Olympic athlete shares how she finds focus, builds inner strength and goes after what she wants in life. Listen to this powerful and uplifting conversation on resilience and how the Olympic values impact her approach to life.

WHAT WE COVER

• Michelle's Olympic journey

• What it is REALLY like to be a high performer and elite athlete

• Danusia shares why she didn't (!) let her daughter go to dancing lessons

• Michelle shares how she teaches her children to become the best version of themselves

• The power of having different "teams" for different events

• Tips on building inner strength & resilience

• Wisdom on how to build resilience in children

About Michelle Griffith-Robinson

Michelle Griffith-Robinson is a former Olympic athlete, speaker and mother of three. She represented Great Britain for over two decades in the Triple jump. Michelle was the first woman to have jumped over 14 metres in the Commonwealth and joins only a handful of women in the UK to have done this. Michelle naturally followed her passion for helping others by setting up a successful personal training company in 1999. She has trained many celebrities including Mel B and Gail Porter to name a few.

Michelle is also one of the lead mentors for the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust – which helps young people get their 'lives back on track'. In 2016, Michelle appeared on a BBC lifeline appeal alongside Dame Kelly Holmes and was one of the guest speakers alongside Dame Kelly Holmes at the Institute of Directors Conference at the Royal Albert Hall. Michelle regularly speaks in schools and corporate companies about high performance and 'winning at life'

KEY QUOTES:

• "Don't give me half, because half doesn't do anyone any favours" Michelle

• "Don't leave any stone unturned because your options are there" Michelle

• "I teach my children life is not fair. The fact is, we don't start from the same place in life" Danusia

RESOURCES

Connect with Michelle:

Website

Michelle's Facebook

Michelle's Instagram

Michelle's Twitter

Michelle's Youtube channel

The Olympic values video

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This week I'm exploring ambition and motherhood with Anna Paula Tediosi, author of Ambition Factor: Rewriting the story of working mothers. I question what ambition for mothers looks like across different cultures. We talk working motherhood, different types of ambition, and how we can increase (not decrease) our ambition whilst raising kids.

Read my book, NOISE: A Manifesto Modernising Modernhood

About my guest, Ana Paula Tediosi:

Swiss Brazilian working mother, Ana lives in Zurich with her husband and two children. She plays an active role in Zurich's community of working women, blogs about working mothers life's since 2018, founded her own

publishing house Birdhaus Writing& Publishing, has published two books, and works as a lifescience professional since over 20 years. Her book, Ambition Factor: Rewriting the story of working mothers (2021) is a discovery journey about the reality of ambitious professional mothers today.

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Is a glass of wine the escape that mothers really need? My guests today are Kate Baily and Mandy Manners, authors of Love Yourself Sober: A Self-Care Guide to Alcohol-Free Living for Busy Mothers. We explore the role of alcohol in relationships, motherhood + "mummy-wine" and the marketing of alcohol. If you're wondering whether alcohol has a place in your life anymore or you're already sober, this conversation explores the many joys of a sober life.

Read my book, NOISE: A Manifesto Modernising Modernhood

About my guests, Kate Baily and Mandy Manners:

Kate Baily and Mandy Manners - Sobriety & wellbeing coaches, authors, speakers, coach trainers. Founders of Love Sober - which provides support for women to get, stay and LOVE Sober through courses, connection and the Love Sober podcast.

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Every menopause has its own story - and here's mine. In this episode I share a part of my own journey - which was included in Kaye Adams and Vicky Allan's book STILL HOT! As Kaye and Vicky say "Let's rejoice as we step free of the menopausal closet. The menopause is not one story, but many and diverse . . . and, whatever your experience, you are not alone." My story was included alongside household names like Lorraine Kelly, Baroness Warsi, Anthea Turner, Michelle Heaton and Trinny Woodall and many more.

Buy Kaye Adams & Vicky Allan's book STILL HOT!

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Listen to Kaye Adams' SFM episode here

Listen to Vicky Allan's SFM episode here

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"Life is undulating". My guest this week is illustrator Alessandra Olanow and we're exploring all things PLAN, or rather when things don't quite go as planned. Alessandra shares how she pivoted in the wake of her divorce and the death of her mother. We also explore how going off-piste from plans is opportunity for growth, healing and magic.

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About my guest, Alessandra Olanow:

Alessandra Olanow is an illustrator whose clients include major brands such as Bergdorf Goodman, Clinique, Yahoo, Urban Outfitters, West Elm, and Uniqlo, as well as major print and online publications including the Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, Vogue, Goop, Cherry Bombe, A Cup of Jo, Variety, Shape Magazine, Parents magazine, Rachael Ray magazine, and Bon Appétit. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her daughter Coco. This is her first book. She lives with her daughter in Brooklyn, NYC.

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Play is a powerful thing - but how do we bring more of it into busy (and stressful!) lives? That's exactly what this Sunday Supplement with Emma Worrollo is answering. We explore the power of play, why it's important for kids and adults, and how we can become more playful in our daily lives. From playful decorating tips to playful philosophy - this ep is chock full of playful advice!

Read my book, NOISE: A Manifesto Modernising Modernhood

About my guest, Emma Worrollo:

Emma is an expert in play and kid-culture and committed to empowering people to #liveplayfully. She's founded an international insight agency advising the world's largest brands on how to connect with emerging generations. Emma has also grown an Instagram community sharing philosophies on modern motherhood and the role of play in mental health. She has 3 kids, sort of built a skate park in the garden, and swims all year round in the sea.

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Unpacking the evolutionary pressure of being a woman. My guest this week is Dr. Anna Smajdor and we're exploring the pressure on women to reproduce and become mothers - and what that means in reality for us as individuals and a collective. We question whether men are put under pressure in the same way, the ethics of the motherhood experience, and the ways that motherhood *hasn't* progressed or innovated like the rest of society. Join us for this chunky episode packed full of thought-provoking and myth-busting ideas.

Read my book, NOISE: A Manifesto Modernising Modernhood

About my guest, Dr. Anna Smajdor:

Anna is an associate professor of practical philosophy at the University of Oslo - working in the field of reproductive ethics. Anna has written extensively on questions about reproductive technology and particularly interested in the relationship between the needs of society for new citizens, and the interests of women, as those who are tasked with gestating and giving birth to these new citizens.

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Raising teen girls - does it have to be hard...?! Lorraine Candy joins me to talk about the realities of raising teen girls - the subject of her new Sunday Times Bestselling book, 'Mum, What's Wrong with You?': 101 Things Only Mothers of Teenage Girls Know. I question whether the teen years really have to be so hard and what's the best way forward for mothers. Join us for this refreshingly honest convo on what Lorraine calls "the most challenging years of parenthood".

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About my guest, Lorraine Candy:

Lorraine Candy is a mother of four and an award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience writing about parenting in national newspapers and magazines, including columns with the Sunday Times Magazine and Daily Mail. She is also the co-host of the chart-topping lifestyle podcast Postcards from Midlife, which features the stories of spirited midlife women and tackles parenting adolescents. Formerly the editor-in-chief of Sunday Times Style, ELLE and Cosmopolitan, she is now focusing full-time on writing. Lorraine is a keen open-water swimmer and dog lover and grew up in Cornwall.

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What does it take to keep fanning the flames of our own ambition whilst raising kids? Entrepreneur and Wellness Business Coach, Kirsty Kianifard joins me for an episode exploring how we can set ourselves and our families up for success, whatever that may look like for each of us. We talk raising children with special needs, embedding our achievements and unpacking what ambition *really* is.

Read my book, NOISE: A Manifesto Modernising Modernhood

About my guest, Kirsty Kianifard:

Kirsty is a Wellness Business Coach supporting impact-driven, female wellness entrepreneurs master their message and uplevel their income whilst creating more freedom in their life and business. Her own award-winning wellness business is based in Brighton and Hove.

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