In this episode of P.S I Love Me, Lynda is joined by Sally Orange MBE: mental health campaigner, endurance athlete (85 marathons and counting), and former British Army Major who spent 22 years serving in the Royal Army Medical Corps before being medically discharged due to depression and chronic anxiety. Sally shares what it was like going from “Major Sally Orange” to “just Sally” overnight, and how losing her career forced her to rebuild her identity from the ground up.

They explore the stigma that still surrounds mental health, why so many high-achieving people are brilliant at supporting others, but struggle to receive help themselves, and why speaking up is one of the bravest things you can do. Sally also explains how movement became her lifeline from a place of darkness, and how running marathons dressed as fruit became a powerful conversation starter that made mental health more visible, accessible, and less scary to talk about.

The conversation also covers Sally’s experience of breast cancer, the strange invisibility of illness, and what resilience actually looks like when life hits hard. If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding it together on the outside while falling apart on the inside, this one is for you.

To learn more about Lynda and her transformative coaching check out: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/home

Connect with Lynda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndawilliamscoach/

Follow Lynda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndajw/

Join her Evolved Woman Program: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/lwc-evolved-woman-program

Check out Sally via her website: https://www.sallyorange.com/

If you are struggling with your mental health, please explore the following resources:

Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/

Stay Safe: https://stayingsafe.net/

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/what-can-i-do-to-help-myself-cope/

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You Will Hear:

• What it’s like losing your identity overnight after leaving the military

• Depression and chronic anxiety vs the common PTSD assumption

• Why we wait for crisis with mental health (the “learn to swim in a storm” analogy)

• “Movement is medicine”: starting with tiny steps and building momentum

• Resilience without toxic positivity: honesty, recovery, and bouncing back

• Cancer and mental illness as “invisible” experiences, and why appearances deceive

• Suicide prevention, asking for help, and why speaking up matters

Key Moments:

00:00 – Coming Up

01:10 – Lynda introduces Sally Orange MBE and her story

03:09 – 22 years in the Army, discharge, and the PTSD misconception

04:08 – The Army as identity, purpose, and community: “Major Sally Orange to Sally”

05:28 – Why hiding struggles blocks support: “how can people help if they don’t know?”

07:35 – “You wouldn’t learn to swim in a storm”: build tools before crisis hits

10:10 – How marathons began: movement, tiny steps, then big goals

11:14 – Fruit costumes, world records, and why humour opens real conversations

18:49 – Cancer and mental illness are often invisible: don’t judge the cover

19:44 – Running an ultramarathon through chemo dressed as a giant boob

24:11 – MID-ROLL AD: The Evolved Woman programme

30:02 – “I’d never speak to others the way my head speaks to me”

35:17 – Cancer as an “Ironman”: break it down into stages, not a whole year

42:01 – “Time of my life”: removing pressure from running and performance

47:43 – Gratitude journalling and rewiring perspective without toxic positivity

52:11 – Where to find Sally online

52:34 – Lynda’s closing reminder: it’s okay not to be okay

In this solo episode of P.S I Love Me, Lynda gets personal about the one thing that can shape how we find real love on our level: self-worth. Not confidence. Not self-esteem. The deeper, often subconscious belief about what you deserve, what you tolerate, and what you accept as “normal”.

Lynda shares how early experiences, bullying, a grief planted a belief that she “wasn’t quite worth showing up for”, and how that belief went on to influence the relationships she chose, the way she over-gave, tolerated what wasn’t right, and the kind of love she thought she had to earn.

You’ll hear why low self-worth can lead you towards emotionally unavailable partners, why calm can feel “boring” when your nervous system is used to chaos, and the three foundations that actually shift self-worth at the root.

To learn more about Lynda and her transformative coaching check out: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/home

Connect with Lynda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndawilliamscoach/

Follow Lynda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndajw/

Join her Evolved Woman Program: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/lwc-evolved-woman-program

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The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health concerns or before making changes to your wellness routine.

You Will Hear:

• Why self-worth affects results, not just feelings

• The difference between confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth (and why it matters)

• How early rejection and bullying can create “I’m unlovable” beliefs

• A personal story about grief, loss, and the belief “I wasn’t worth showing up for”

• How low self-worth shows up in friendships: over-giving, rescuing, and hiding your own needs

• How low self-worth shows up in business: undercharging, overdelivering, and fear-based yeses

• Why “chaos feels like chemistry” when your nervous system is wired for anxiety

• The pattern: being indispensable feels safer than simply being wanted

• The three shifts that move the needle: nervous system regulation, self-trust, boundaries

• A practical prompt to use this week: “What would I do if I genuinely believed I was enough?”

Key Moments:

00:00 – Teaser: the self-worth belief that nearly made Lynda miss real love

00:54 – Intro: what PS I Love Me is and who it’s for

01:36 – Today’s topic: self-worth (not confidence, not self-esteem)

02:33 – Growing up on a farm, school bullying, and the early “mate zone” imprint

03:48 – The “glow up” effect and confusing other people’s reactions with your worth

04:35 – Trigger warning and a personal story about suicide and grief

06:08 – The success chapter: travel, PR career, and still carrying the old belief

06:59 – Marriage and choosing a partner that confirmed the belief

08:00 – Divorce and repeating the same emotionally unavailable pattern in dating

09:13 – Defining confidence vs self-esteem vs self-worth

10:31 – Self-worth as your operating system: when it’s faulty, nothing runs right

11:07 – MID-ROLL AD: The Evolved Woman programme

11:30 – How low self-worth shows up in friendships (over-giver patterns)

12:51 – How low self-worth shows up in business (undercharging, overdelivering)

14:23 – How low self-worth shows up in love: earning love, minimising needs, chasing

15:41 – Calm feels suspicious: when safety gets mistaken for boredom

17:25 – Research and the gender self-worth gap

19:09 – What actually shifts self-worth (not affirmations): real rewiring work

20:23 – The three foundations: nervous system regulation, self-trust, boundaries

24:15 – Weekly practice: notice where you override yourself, then ask the “enough” question

25:16 – Closing message: you are already enough, right now

Welcome to 'PS I Love Me,' the podcast for high-flying women who are navigating the wild world of having it all – career success, personal fulfilment, and even love. Lynda Williams discusses how to balance life in the boardroom with self-care, self-worth, and finding love. Laugh, learn, and maybe shed a tear as we explore how to embrace our full, fabulous selves. We'll tackle the tough questions: Can we really have it all? How do we find time for love when we're conquering the world? We’re also here to remind you that you are more than enough, just the way you are.

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The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health concerns or before making changes to your wellness routine.

To learn more about Lynda and her transformative coaching check out: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/home

Connect with Lynda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndawilliamscoach/

Follow Lynda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndajw/

Join her Evolved Woman Program: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/lwc-evolved-woman-program

In this episode of P.S. I Love Me, Lynda is joined by Mairéad Molloy Doyle — a relationship strategist and human‑behaviour expert with more than thirty years of experience helping people find meaningful connection.

After two decades leading one of the world’s foremost international matchmaking agencies, Mairéad has seen firsthand how real relationships are built — and why intentional introductions are thriving more than ever.

Together, they explore what people are truly searching for in a partner, and why curated, human‑led matchmaking is creating space for deeper, more compatible connections in our fast‑swipe world.

Mairéad shares how the landscape of dating is changing in powerful ways — from conscious compatibility to the growing desire for authenticity, emotional intelligence, and genuine, lasting connection.

This conversation is a hopeful reframe for anyone ready to move beyond dating fatigue and rediscover what’s possible when love is approached with purpose and care.

It’s about shifting the focus from algorithms to awareness, from “sofa swiping” to showing up — because, as Mairéad reminds us, real love still begins with real connection.

To learn more about Lynda and her transformative coaching check out: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/home

Connect with Lynda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndawilliamscoach/

Follow Lynda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndajw/

Join her Evolved Woman Program: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/lwc-evolved-woman-program

FollowMairéad on LinkedIn: https://fr.linkedin.com/in/maireadmolloydoyle

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You Will Hear:

• What people have always wanted in love: feeling safe, seen, and connected

• How dating apps changed expectations and wrecked patience

• Why “too much choice” makes commitment harder (and decisions worse)

• The danger zone: sliding from “single” into “desperate” thinking

• Why some people lose their identity trying to find a relationship

• Confidence, self-worth, and the pressure women put on themselves to “keep up”

• Repetition patterns: dating the same type again and again because it feels familiar

• Why you should stop dating 3 to 5 people at once and let something develop

• Real-life dating strategy: clubs, gym, pub, wine bars, weekends away, getting off the sofa

• Inside a matchmaking agency: vetting, psychology-based matching, and support through the process

00:00 – Dating hasn’t changed: people still want the same fundamentals

01:11 – Lynda sets the scene: why real connection feels harder now

02:21 – Who Mairéad is: 30+ years in behaviour, 20+ years in matchmaking

03:05 – What people want in a partner: love, reliability, laughter

08:37 – The pressure cooker: timelines, comparison, weddings, fear of being single

12:49 – Repeating patterns: why you keep dating what feels familiar

17:28 – “Take a breath”: stop the swipe spiral and let emotions settle

21:25 – “Sofa swiping is not an option”: real life action beats scrolling

23:07 – MID-ROLL AD: Join Lynda’s Evolved Woman programme

28:06 – Chemistry vs compatibility: why steady beats intense

32:35 – Location limits and being open to travel

35:13 – Why people stay chatting for months and never meet

39:20 – Why looks fool you: “your George Clooney” and real-world charisma

40:08 – Pre-date strategy: phone call or video call before meeting

45:17 – The future: AI will rise, but human touch stays

47:29 – Nostalgia for the 90s and what we’ve lost in connection

49:41 – Final message: if you’re disheartened, keep going, keep perspective

52:04 – Outro: lighter, brighter, inspired, “you are more than enough”

In this episode of P.S I Love Me, Lynda is joined by Laurel Brennan, founder of RootCauseology, occupational therapist, functional medicine practitioner, TEDx speaker, and host of the Get to the Root of It podcast. Laurel shares how two life-altering experiences, a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2006 and losing her mother to dementia, became the catalyst for her mission: helping people optimise brain health and reduce dementia risk through root-cause solutions.

They unpack why cognitive decline is not just “bad luck” or “your genetics”, and how inflammation, stress, sleep disruption, blood sugar spikes, toxins (including mould exposure), and loneliness can also shape brain health decades before symptoms show up. Laurel also explains why “support” isn’t always supportive, how community can be powerful medicine when it’s the right kind, and why most of us are trying to overhaul everything at once, then burning out.

You’ll also hear Laurel’s refreshingly simple behaviour-change approach: PlusOne MinusOne, adding one supportive habit and removing one harmful one, so your health improves without the overwhelm.

To learn more about Lynda and her transformative coaching check out: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/home

Connect with Lynda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndawilliamscoach/

Follow Lynda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndajw/

Join her Evolved Woman Program: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/evolved-woman-program

Connect with Laurel:

RootCauseology: https://www.rootcauseology.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootcauseology/?hl=en

Get to the Root of It: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-to-the-root-of-it/id1690965858

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The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health concerns or before making changes to your wellness routine.

You Will Hear:

• Laurel’s MS diagnosis story and how fear shaped her early decisions

• The root causes of inflammation: diet, stress, sleep, nervous system dysregulation

• The diet shifts that helped Laurel and her mum’s dementia (gluten, dairy, sugar, whole foods)

• Why loneliness can drive inflammation, how community supports brain health and potentially slow down dementia

• Mould exposure: why it’s common, often invisible, and how it can accelerate disease

• Simple blood tests to ask your GP for (vitamin D, hs-CRP, fasting insulin/glucose, etc.)

• How to keep glucose steadier: fibre + fat + protein, carbs at the end, move after meals

• The PlusOne MinusOne method for change without overwhelm

Key Moments:

01:10 – Lynda frames the big idea: small choices now shape brain health later

03:15 – Laurel’s misdiagnosis story and the fear spiral after “MS”

04:35 – The “pick your drug from DVDs” moment (and what that did to her headspace)

05:51 – The first shift: a nutritionist, a deep history, and real hope

07:10 – Identity shift: not wearing a diagnosis as a “badge”

10:14 – “20 years until disability”: the prognosis that haunted her (2006 to 2026)

15:05 – A turning point: diet change reduced fatigue and possibly slowed decline

17:25 – The mission begins: addressing root causes to slow or reverse cognitive decline

19:53 – The key pillars: connection, stress, diet, exercise, sleep, nutrients

23:28 – Mould and environmental exposure: why it matters more than people realise

28:02 – The simple screening option: dust testing as a first step

31:04 – Glucose hacks: “move after meals” and why a 10-minute walk works

39:16 – PlusOne MinusOne: build habits with finite willpower, not fantasy willpower

44:09 – Brain changes start decades early: why starting in your 30s makes it easier

50:51 – The biggest takeaway: you’re in control, listen to your intuition, get a second opinion

In this episode of P.S I Love Me, Lynda sits down with Jo Mason, founder of the Cherry Dating App, to unpack what is really going on behind modern dating apps and why so many high-achieving women feel drained, guarded, and disappointed by the online dating experience.

Jo shares how years of personal frustration, fake profiles, and mismatched intentions led her to build Cherry differently, with mandatory ID verification, intentional onboarding, and compatibility scoring based on what actually matters: values, interests, and love languages.

They also dig into the hidden mechanics of dating app algorithms, why some platforms rank users by “desirability”, and how that can quietly trap people in low-visibility loops. Plus, Lynda and Jo cover practical dating strategy: profile photos that attract the right person, how to handle ghosting without spiralling, and why self-worth and clarity are the real foundation for finding a healthy relationship.

To learn more about Lynda and her transformative coaching check out: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/home

Connect with Lynda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndawilliamscoach/

Follow Lynda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndajw/

Join her Evolved Woman Program: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/evolved-woman-program

Why not also check out Cherry Dating:

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/cherry-real-connections/id1673810759

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.codeleap.cherry&hl=en_GB

Website: https://cherrydating.co.uk/

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The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health concerns or before making changes to your wellness routine.

You Will Hear:

• Why Jo created Cherry after years of frustration with dating apps

• Mandatory ID verification and why it changes how safe you feel online

• Dating intentions upfront: meaningful vs casual and why it matters

• Love languages, values, interests and compatibility scoring

• How mainstream dating app algorithms rank users by “desirability”

• The “low ranking loop” and why deleting and restarting can reset results

• Photo choices that attract the wrong type of person (and how to fix it)

• Why heavy filtering backfires in real life

• How to manage expectations so dating apps do not destroy your confidence

• Why self-worth and clarity beat any app hack

In this episode of P.S I Love Me, Lynda is joined by Katie Brindle, internationally renowned Chinese medicine practitioner, bestselling author, and founder of the award winning wellness brand The Hayo’u Method. Katie shares her journey from planning to train as an opera singer to discovering Chinese medicine after a life changing accident, and how that moment completely redirected her path.

Together, they explore what Chinese medicine teaches us about modern burnout, why so many of us feel “exhausted yet restless”, and how to meet the body where it is rather than forcing ourselves into “relaxation” when our nervous system is frazzled. Katie shares practical tools you can try immediately, including a simple breathing reset using a phone reminder, nervous system tapping, and movement techniques designed to discharge stress fast.

They also discuss the energy of the Year of the Fire Horse, and why big, bold momentum needs to be balanced with grounding practices to avoid running yourself into the ground.

To learn more about Lynda and her transformative coaching check out: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/home

Connect with Lynda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndawilliamscoach/

Follow Lynda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndajw/

Join her Evolved Woman Program: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/evolved-woman-program

Why not also connect with Katie:

The Hayo’u Method: https://hayoumethod.com/

Website: https://www.katiebrindle.com/

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Share this episode with someone who’s running on fumes but can’t seem to slow down.

The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health concerns or before making changes to your wellness routine.

You Will Hear:

• What Chinese medicine actually is (beyond needles and herbs)
• The Year of the Fire Horse energy and why it can spike burnout risk
• Why burnout often shows up as “exhausted yet restless” and how to spot early signs
• A ridiculously simple nervous system reset: the “gong every 15 minutes” breathing tool
• The “fidget energy” approach: shaking and releasing stress before trying to relax
• Katie’s turning point story and how body gua sha changed everything
• Body gua sha, “coining”, and a DIY option using what’s already in your kitchen
• Tapping techniques for energy, circulation, and that wired-tired feeling
• “Four Pillars of Destiny” and how chart reading can support relationships and life choices
• The meaning behind “The Hayo'u Method” and why self-care has to be doable, not perfect

In this episode of P.S I Love Me, Lynda is joined by Katie Brindle, internationally renowned Chinese medicine practitioner, bestselling author, and founder of the award winning wellness brand The Hayo’u Method. Katie shares her journey from planning to train as an opera singer to discovering Chinese medicine after a life changing accident, and how that moment completely redirected her path.

Together, they explore what Chinese medicine teaches us about modern burnout, why so many of us feel “exhausted yet restless”, and how to meet the body where it is rather than forcing ourselves into “relaxation” when our nervous system is frazzled. Katie shares practical tools you can try immediately, including a simple breathing reset using a phone reminder, nervous system tapping, and movement techniques designed to discharge stress fast.

They also discuss the energy of the Year of the Fire Horse, and why big, bold momentum needs to be balanced with grounding practices to avoid running yourself into the ground.

To learn more about Lynda and her transformative coaching check out: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/home

Connect with Lynda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndawilliamscoach/

Follow Lynda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndajw/

Join her Evolved Woman Program: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/lwc-evolved-woman-program

Connect with Katie:

The Hayo’u Method: https://hayoumethod.com/

Website: https://www.katiebrindle.com/

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Share this episode with someone who’s running on fumes but can’t seem to slow down.

The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health concerns or before making changes to your wellness routine.

You Will Hear:

• ​What Chinese medicine actually is (beyond needles and herbs)
• ​The Year of the Fire Horse energy and why it can spike burnout risk
• ​Why burnout often shows up as “exhausted yet restless” and how to spot early signs
• ​A ridiculously simple nervous system reset: the “gong every 15 minutes” breathing tool
• ​The “fidget energy” approach: shaking and releasing stress before trying to relax
• ​Katie’s turning point story and how body gua sha changed everything
• ​Body gua sha, “coining”, and a DIY option using what’s already in your kitchen
• ​Tapping techniques for energy, circulation, and that wired-tired feeling
• ​“Four Pillars of Destiny” and how chart reading can support relationships and life choices
• ​The meaning behind “The Hayo’u Method” and why self-care has to be doable, not perfect

In this episode of PS I Love Me, I’m joined by Rachel Fearnley, a somatic coach and breathwork facilitator who helps women reconnect with their bodies and emotions. We talk about anger as a tool for empowerment, the science of trauma, and how to heal shame through somatic awareness and nervous system regulation.

Rachel shares her raw journey of becoming a single mother after one Tinder date, navigating societal judgement, and learning to process trauma stored in the body. She explains why traditional talk therapy isn’t always enough and how somatic practices and breathwork can help women create safety, release emotional tension, and build resilience.

To learn more about Lynda and her transformative coaching check out: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/home

Connect with Lynda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndawilliamscoach/

Follow Lynda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndajw/

Join her Evolved Woman Program: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/lwc-evolved-woman-program

🌟 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Share this episode with anyone who could benefit from Rachel’s incredible insights.

The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health concerns or before making changes to your wellness routine.

In this episode of PS I Love Me, I sit down with Stephanie Dixon, sustainability advocate, conscious leadership expert, and founder of Green Is The New Black and Untamed.

Steph opens up about her journey of building businesses, finding love, and navigating motherhood while staying aligned with her values. We talk about manifesting your dream partner, overcoming self-doubt, and learning how to rebuild self-love after burnout and postpartum depression.

She shares her Manifest Your Dream Partner framework, a step-by-step method she created with her holistic-healer mother, that helps women release limiting beliefs, get clear on what they want, and call in the love they truly deserve.

If you’ve ever asked yourself whether you can have a thriving career and a deeply fulfilling relationship, this conversation will shift your perspective on success, love, and balance.

To learn more about Lynda and her transformative coaching check out: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/home

Connect with Lynda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndawilliamscoach/

Follow Lynda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndajw/

Join her Evolved Woman Program: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/lwc-evolved-woman-program

🌟 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Share this episode with anyone who could benefit from Steph’s incredible insights.

The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health concerns or before making changes to your wellness routine.