Life never does run smoothly does it? In this episode, I talk about what we can do when we face setbacks, including small, inconvenient things that throw a spanner in the works through to larger more devastating setbacks that can be harder to bounce back from. I cover three key tips that can help you recover from setbacks that focus on self-talk, resilience, and being prepared.If you would like to learn more about building resilience, join our first ever donation only workshop we’ll go throug...

Spring has sprung and for many, it’s the perfect time to Spring clean our homes… But what about our minds? In this episode, I look at how we can use a typical Spring-cleaning ritual that we’d use on our homes and turn this into something we can use for our mental wellbeing. I walk through each of the steps you can take to declutter your mind to create more clarity and calm. We will also, be covering some of these things in more detail during April’s theme Overcoming Fear and Anxiety over on T...

In last week’s episode I spoke about the barrier of time when it comes to our wellbeing, and this week I want to look at motivation. Why is it so hard to get motivated to look after ourselves even when we know how good it will be for us?We’re constantly told that moving our bodies, eating better and mindfulness or meditation is SO good for us, so we should be naturally motivated to do it right? Especially when we’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, or when we need self-care most. But actually...

One of the biggest problems most of us face when it comes to wellbeing is, “When do I have the time?!” I know that for some people, there really is zero extra time in the day to fit in a yoga class or even have 10 minutes of peace and quiet. For others, there is some spare time in the day lurking somewhere, but where is it? In the latest podcast episode, I explore how we can go about identifying spaces in our day for wellbeing, picking activities that would make the most difference for w...

In this episode, I will be going through different ways you can use mindfulness in times when you are feeling anxious. These are the very techniques I use when I’m feeling anxious and the ones I will be using this week to get me out of my own anxiety cycle, as I am set to do my first ever TedX talk at the University of Warick!These five techniques explore different ways that you can use mindfulness to help to disrupt your anxiety before you start to spiral. Topics:Symptoms of anxietyMind...

Gemma Curtis is an Integrative Counsellor at the Anti-Burnout Club, as well as running her own private practice in Cheltenham. She uses a combination of a psychodynamic and person-centred approach to therapy which focuses on how the past affects the present and, working with feelings in the here and now.In this episode, Gemma shares her own struggles with mindfulness and how, by reframing what mindfulness is, she has been able to build a practice that works for her. Join us as we try to make ...

This week I am joined by Anna Mapson one of the nutritional therapists here at The Anti-Burnout Club, and the founder of Goodness Me Nutrition. Anna specialises in digestive health issues such as IBS, SIBO and reflux, helping people to get back to living life rather than managing symptoms.In this episode, Anna addresses some of the most common nutrition myths about why January is the worst time for detox, dieting, quick fixes, and how we can keep nutrition simpler for ourselves. I also ask An...

In this episode we’re going to be digging deep into Happy Habits – habits that are based on positive psychology principles, proven to make us happier. I love positive psychology because instead of focusing on the absence of illness (like normal psychology), it looks at promoting wellness and human flourishing. How can we go from just feeling okay to feeling amazing?So, join me as we look at what 5 habits can make you happier according to science, and how you can implement them to improve your...

Happy New Year! A New Year is always an exciting time, filled with anticipation of what’s to come and goals for our future selves in the form of New Year’s Resolutions. Anyone who knows me or who has been with The ABC since last January will know I’m not a huge fan of the ‘New Year, New Me’ message. After all, there’s nothing wrong with the old you in the first place! So, before you make those big “transformational” resolutions (that science says only 8% succeed in seeing through), join ...