Self Care Club

While Christmas is a time for celebrating and joy, for many among us the stress and isolation the festive season brings does NOT spark joy. Especially this year, with COVID disrupting our yearly traditions. But fear not, for Nicole and Lauren are here to give you the tools to survive - and maybe even THRIVE - during this time of year.


If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SelfCareClubPod. If you've tried out any of the practices mentioned on the show or want to get in contact with us, send us an email! Via [email protected] **** Be sure to tune in this Friday for the Epilogue Show! ****


Kate Medlin is a Psychodynamic Therapist and Supervisor who runs a thriving private practice in North London. She also works for the Counselling and Mental Health Service at Middlesex University and is the Agony Aunt for Bella Magazine. She is passionate about her work and feels privileged to be invited into the most confidential aspects of her clients lives. You can get in contact with her at [email protected].
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It's the Epilogue Show! Nicole and Lauren are back in the studio to reflect on Tuesday's practice, and read your emails! Does conscious joy really work? Or was it just another blip on the wellness radar? With more wisdom from our resident Chief Happiness Officer, Gaynor Murphy, as well as chat about Nicole's ADORABLE puppy Miley - you won't want to miss this one!


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A special thank you to Gaynor Murphy, Happiness Expert and founder of Habits to Happiness Kids. Find out more about her and her mission at https://habitstohappinesskids.co.uk/ or contact her at [email protected]
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This week, Nicole and Lauren practiced JOY! This practice is all about making a conscious effort to find little kernels of joy in their day to day lives.


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A special thank you to Gaynor Murphy, Happiness Expert and founder of Habits to Happiness Kids. Find out more about her and her mission at https://habitstohappinesskids.co.uk/ or contact her at [email protected]
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SURPRISE! Welcome to our brand new Epilogue Show!


From now on, Nicole and Lauren will be back in the studio every Friday to explore more of the world of wellness, with the latest news, interviews, emails from our wonderful listeners, and the Self Care Book Club. This week, we update you on whether CBD has continued to be a part of their daily self care and read out some of your views and experiences with the stuff. Oh, and we also take some time to rage over the appalling reception of Maisie Smith on Strictly Come Dancing. Join us!


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Special thanks once again to Fouzhan Shadidi for helping us out and gifting us the CBD! If you’d like to try out the products we used on the show or find out more about CBD, you can find Hustle of Health online at https://www.hustleofhealth.com/
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For the first time ever on the show, Nicole and Lauren have spent a whole month (yes, a MONTH) trying out this latest wellness trend: CBD! Derived from hemp or marijuana, CBD is a supplement that’s all the rage of late. CBD boasts all sorts of benefits, from helping your skin to easing chronic pain and soothing anxiety. But, despite its popularity, CBD is still relatively under researched by scientists. So, with all this in mind, the ladies gave the stuff a good shake and are now back in the studio today to catch you up to speed. Join Us!


If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SelfCareClubPod. If you've tried out any of the practices mentioned on the show or want to get in contact with us, send us an email! Via [email protected] **** ALSO, keep an eye on the Self Care Club podcast feed for a special surprise coming this Friday! ****


A special thank you to Fouzhan Shadidi for helping us out and gifting us the CBD! If you’d like to try out the products we used on the show or find out more about CBD, you can find Hustle of Health online at https://www.hustleofhealth.com/
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This week, Lauren and Nicole tried to find the stillness within... That's right! From enhancing your inner peace to its anti-ageing properties, today we discuss all things meditation.


If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, why not follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SelfCareClubPod. If you've tried out any of the practices mentioned on the show or want to get in contact with us, send us an email! Via [email protected] **** ALSO, keep an eye on the Self Care Club podcast feed for a special surprise coming this Friday! ****


A special thank you to Michelle for helping us out! If you’d like to reach out to her you can get in touch via Instagram @michellejlanger where she has many guided meditations or her website www.michellelanger.com
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Yes. You read the title correctly. This week, Lauren and Nicole went there - and 'there' smelled rather nice actually! All in an attempt to figure out if our friend Gwyneth's claims are legitimate - or just a load of hot air.


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Special thanks to the lovely Gem, who gifted us with the herb packets we used on the show. If you're interested in learning more about her work with menstrual monitoring and herbal remedies - you can find her via her website thewellwomanproject.com or on instagram @well_woman_project
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Over the past week, Lauren and Nicole have been DECLUTTERING! Can going through and carefully organizing your space help improve your mental wellbeing? The ladies are at odds. Nicole's got a big job ahead of her, while Lauren spent the week on cloud nine surrounded (in orderly fashion) by her rainbow sorted cookbooks, special wrapping container, and organized linen closet. It's a major toss up today - join us!


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This week to help quell the loneliness of a second lockdown, Nicole and Lauren ventured into the great outdoors to wrap their arms around some trees! Did you know that hugging trees can be immensely soothing to your mind? If you're feeling touch starved and miss hugging your friends, could hugging a tree help? The ladies investigate!


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This week, Lauren and Nicole try the unthinkable: standing in their truth and saying "NO". As women, we're taught from birth that to be a 'good girl' is to be compliant and self-sacrificing, and that we should always say 'yes' to everything - even if we really don't want to. On today's episode, the ladies talk all about their relationship with the word no and how to be true to yourself without being defensive or guilty. Do you struggle with setting boundaries with yourself and others? Then don't give this one a miss.


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