Take A Breath

Today, Lucy and I are diving into some of our favourite non-fiction personal development books — the ones that have genuinely shifted how we think, feel, and show up in the world.

If you’re craving a change for the better, want to keep growing, and you’re naturally curious, these books will give you a nudge in the right direction.

Have you read any of our favourites?

And tell us — what would you add to the list? We love discovering new ones.

Love,
Polly & Lucy xx

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As we move deeper into winter, it’s easy to start feeling just a bit... off.

Tired. Foggy. A little more emotional than usual. Maybe like you’re running on empty — even when you're technically doing “all the right things.”

If that’s you, you’re not alone — and this week’s podcast episode is here to help.

I’m joined by the brilliant Amanda Ryder, a registered nutritional therapist who specialises in women’s health over 40 — and we’re diving into one of the biggest keys to your energy, immunity, mood and overall resilience this season:

👉 Your gut.

In this conversation, Amanda shares calm, clear, practical tips for supporting your microbiome this winter — including how to start with fermented foods (even if you’ve never tried), how to spot when your gut needs some love, and how to stay well through the colder months without overcomplicating things.

We also talk about:

• the connection between gut health and stress
• how your immune system really works in winter
• easy changes you can make today to feel better tomorrow

This episode is packed with gold — especially if you’re someone who’s navigating the juggle of midlife and just wants to feel like yourself again.

For more about Amanda go to:

Amanda's Website

Amanda's book 

Amanda's Instagram

Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.

Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.

Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.

To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspace

Email me at:  [email protected]
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In this episode of Thursday Thoughts,  Lucy and I are talking about releasing and letting go as we move towards 2026.

We cover releasing through breathwork, letting go of the judgement of others, as well as how perfectionism can sometimes be procrastination in disguise.

We hope you’ll find something useful in here!

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.

Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.

Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.

To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspace

Email me at:  [email protected]
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On this week’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about how it doesn’t matter how much personal development work we do if we don’t actually do the thing.

You can learn and reflect endlessly, but real change only happens when insight becomes action.

We dive into how growth takes time and consistent practice. It asks for patience, repetition and putting in the reps, even when progress feels slow or subtle.

We also challenge the belief of “I don’t have time”. Because often, it’s not time we’re lacking… it’s prioritisation. And when something truly matters, we do find a way to make space for it.

This episode is a reminder that only you can create the changes you’re longing for — and yes, there’s a little tough love in there, but only because we know action is what works.

We hope there’s something in here that supports you this week.

Love,

Polly & Lucy x

Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.

Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.

Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.

To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspace

Email me at:  [email protected]
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How do we actually age well?
Not just living longer, but feeling strong, clear-headed and energised into our 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond…

My guest is Dr Nathalie Beauchamp (Dr Nat). She’s been a practising chiropractor for almost 30 years, she’s certified in functional medicine, and she’s written six books. She’s a master at taking all the complex health information out there and turning it into something simple, doable, and actually realistic for your life.

In this episode we talk about:

✨ What optimal health really looks like

✨ What biohacking actually is and what it looks like for women in midlife

✨ The difference between healthspan and lifespan

✨ Why strength training is the ultimate longevity tool

✨ Tracking tools: when it’s useful and when it messes with your head

✨ Toxic load and how to reduce it without losing your mind

✨ Why you do not need a 3-hour morning routine

This episode is packed with simple, doable shifts that make a huge difference over time.

For more on Dr Nat:

Website - https://drnathaliebeauchamp.com/#

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

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

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drnathalieb

Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.

Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.

Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.

To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspace

Email me at:  [email protected]
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On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the difference between thoughts and thinking, thanks to a book that I have been reading called Don’t Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen.

We all have thoughts - between 60,000 and 70,000 each day - but we get to choose which of those thoughts we want to entertain into actual thinking, and which of those we don’t.

Lucy and I talk about how we’ve both worked hard on our own thinking over the last few years. We also discuss some of the practical steps you can take in order to become more aware of what’s going on between your ears, including getting into a wonderful ‘flow state’ that gets us out of our thinking brain and into the present moment, and moving your body to shift your energetic state.

We really hope you’ll enjoy this conversation.

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.

Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.

Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.

To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspace

Email me at:  [email protected]
https://www.pollywarren.com/
https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about not waiting for the wake-up call before you begin living in a way that truly supports your wellbeing.

We discuss how the simple choices you make every day shape your health, your energy and your sense of aliveness.

And how change doesn’t have to be dramatic - it can start with one small choice at a time.

This is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to reach burnout, a crisis or rock bottom to choose differently. You can start right now. 

We really hope you'll find something useful in here.

Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.

Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.

Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.

To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspace

Email me at:  [email protected]
https://www.pollywarren.com/
https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

When you’re ambitious, responsible, and constantly holding space for others —
 your own needs, goals, and joy can slowly slip to the bottom of the list.

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Danielle McGeough — professor, speaker, mum, and self-leadership coach for high-achieving women. Danielle blends research, lived experience, and playful experimentation to help women reclaim their time and reimagine how they approach planning and productivity.

Together, we explore what becomes possible when you stop chasing discipline and start leading with clarity, curiosity, and nervous system safety.

We talk about staying organised without burning out, reconnecting with what actually matters, and why planning starts with self-trust - not pressure.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why most traditional planning systems fail working mums - and what actually helps
• How to build structure that supports your nervous system, not overloads it
• What it looks like to set goals from a place of calm, not cortisol
• The power of mini rituals and micro-moments to anchor your day
• Ways to return to your goals when life gets messy

To get in touch with Danielle go to:

https://www.plangoalplan.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-%F0%9F%97%93%EF%B8%8F-b673334/

Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.

Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.

Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.

To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspace

Email me at:  [email protected]
https://www.pollywarren.com/
https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how long we allow ourselves to dwell on things that aren’t serving us; in other words, where we’re placing our attention.

How often do you actually notice where your mind is at any given moment? And how often do you find yourself ruminating on something that isn’t making you feel good? Perhaps you had an argument with a friend, or maybe you’re worried about an email from your boss. Are you still thinking about it three days later?

Lucy and I talk about why it’s so incredibly important to bring more awareness to our thoughts, and to consciously choose to shift our focus onto something else, rather than obsess over things that are completely out of our control.

Of course we need to feel our feelings - and of course some things are much bigger and more serious than others - but in the day to day of life, how long do you tend to dwell on a conversation, event, or incident that is making you feel bad?

We hope you’ll find something useful in here.

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.

Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.

Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.

To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspace

Email me at:  [email protected]
https://www.pollywarren.com/
https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

Wondering where your confidence has gone?

You’re definitely not alone. So many of us in midlife have spent years proving, pleasing, supporting everyone else… and somewhere along the way, we quietly lose touch with who we are at our core.

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Sarah Snape, a midlife confidence coach who has truly walked this path herself. For years, Sarah said no to things she secretly wanted. She stayed small, stayed safe, stayed on the sidelines — not because she lacked ability, but because her self-belief had slowly worn away.

Eventually, she realised she didn’t want to blend in anymore. She wanted to live. So she started saying YES — gently, bravely, one small choice at a time. And that’s where her confidence began to rebuild: from the inside out.

In this conversation, Sarah shares how you can do the same.

You’ll hear:

•  Why confidence often fades in midlife — and how to reconnect to it
•  The mindset shifts that make the biggest difference
•  How to stop waiting to feel “ready” and take aligned action now
•  Simple ways to stretch your comfort zone without overwhelming your nervous system
•  Why confidence isn’t about being loud, extroverted, or polished — it’s about being you

If confidence feels like something you’ve lost or never fully owned, this episode will remind you how to find it again.

For more about Sarah go to:  https://www.sarahjsnape.com/

Or https://www.instagram.com/sarahjsnape/

Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.

Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.

Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.

To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspace

Email me at:  [email protected]
https://www.pollywarren.com/
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