In this episode, Celeste Gardner dives into the fascinating bridge between neuroscience and spirituality through the lens of the Reticular Activating System (RAS), the brain’s internal filter that decides what we notice and what we ignore.
She unpacks how attention, emotion, and physiology shape what we manifest, explores her own blend of scepticism and belief, and shares how the RAS connects beautifully to her ECCG Method: Energy, Clarity, Connection, and Growth.
Whether you’re curious about manifestation, looking to understand your brain better, or simply wanting to refocus your energy with intention, this one’s for you.

Manifestation, Neuroscience, Reticular Activating System, Awareness, Clarity, Energy, Growth, Spirituality, Mindfulness, Self-Development, ECCG Method, Healthy High Performance

In this episode of the Health People's Club podcast, Celeste Gardner and Naomi Heffernan discuss the transformative power of self-love, the importance of community, and the journey of personal growth. Naomi shares her experiences with change, the significance of relationships, and how embracing love can lead to a fulfilling life. They explore the challenges of letting go of control, following one's heart in career choices, and the role of sport in building confidence. The conversation emphasises the need for supportive communities and the courage to seek new connections as adults.

"Self-love is ripping off the bandaid."

Takeaways

• Change is a natural part of life and can lead to growth.
• Self-love is about making choices that serve your well-being.
• Surrounding yourself with the right people is crucial for personal development.
• Embracing love and relationships is essential for happiness.
• Letting go of control can lead to more fluidity in life.
• Following your heart in career choices can bring joy and fulfillment.
• Community plays a vital role in mental health and well-being.
• Making new friends as adults is important for growth.
• Sport can build confidence and leadership skills in young girls.
• You never regret the things you didn't try.

In this episode, Celeste shares her expertise and thoughts on mental health and mental illness. She shares the theory behind them and how they interlink, along with helping us understand the most critical element of conversations relating to them.

Contact Celeste via

Instagram @_celeste_gardner

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/celeste-gardner-thehealthypeoplesclub/

Ex-GB hurdler and coach Lucy Hatton joins Celeste to talk identity, motherhood, ADHD, and running smarter with strength.

Season 5 continues with a powerful conversation on life beyond medals. Lucy Hatton—European silver medallist and 3rd fastest Brit in the 60m hurdles—opens up about the identity crash after sport, navigating a C-section and postnatal depression, and her recent ADHD diagnosis. She and Celeste dig into resilience, body image, and why realistic performance matters more than perfection. Lucy also shares her “Method Series” coaching approach for everyday runners and lifters who want results without breaking.

If you’ve ever tied your worth to results, struggled with transition, or wondered how to run without injury, this one’s for you.

• The hidden cost of tying self-worth to medals, results, or job titles

• Injury, resilience, and the turning point: splitting her foot in two and “rehab around the world”

• Motherhood: identity shifts, C-section recovery, and body image honesty

• ADHD diagnosis: recognising patterns, trying medication, and building workable structure

• Why everyday runners need strength + plyometrics alongside miles

• Lucy’s Method Series: Baseline (start), Next Gear (progress), Burn & Build (strength without pressure to run)

• Boundaries, routines, and how kids (and adults) thrive on consistency

• The importance of openness: sharing struggles so others feel less alone

Follow Lucy: Instagram @lucyelizabethhatton
Connect with Celeste: IG @_celestegardner | LinkedIn: Celeste Gardner | celestegardner.com

Content note: This episode includes discussion of injury, postnatal depression, and ADHD. Please listen with care and seek support if you need it (e.g., your GP, therapist, or local services).

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Takeaways

Teacher, runner and yoga coach Sophie B joins Celeste to talk RED-S, injury, sobriety, anxiety, and swapping PB-chasing for longevity, intuition, and yin-led recovery.

Season 5 is back and we’re diving straight into the messy, honest middle of performance and wellbeing. Celeste is joined by her friend Sophie B (teacher by trade, runner, and yoga teacher) for a candid conversation about disordered eating and RED-S, exercise addiction, injuries, sobriety, and why slowing down with yin and breathwork can actually make you stronger. They unpack therapy as a turning point, intuitive training without the metrics, and how boundaries and communication reshape dating and healthy relationships. If you’re navigating healing, craving balance, or just want to run and lift well into your 40s, 50s and beyond, this one’s for you.

• The RED-S cycle: restriction, bingeing, and finding enough fuel for life and sport

• Exercise addiction → injuries → recovery: lessons from stress fractures and “doing less”

• Why yin, mobility and breathwork boost running performance & strength training

• Anxiety, presence, and the nervous system: how yoga helps Sophie feel safe in her body

• Ditching the watch: moving from data-driven to body-led training

• Boundaries & dating: self-worth, communication, and building healthier relationships

• How partners and friends can support someone healing from disordered eating or overtraining

• Follow Sophie on Instagram: @myveganbod (classes, events, newsletter)

• Connect with Celeste: IG @_celestegardner | LinkedIn: Celeste Gardner | celestegardner.com

This episode discusses disordered eating and RED-S. Please listen with care and seek professional support if you need it (e.g., your GP, therapist, or local services).

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In this Season 5 conversation, Celeste sits down with Lucy Dartford — founder of London PR & communications agency We Are Lucy, solo mum, and fitness devotee — to talk honestly about rebuilding from rock bottom, asking for help, and making fitness a non-negotiable.
They explore: navigating single motherhood while running a business, calling in your “village,” learning boundaries the hard way, and how movement, community and tiny daily reps create healthy high performance that lasts.

You’ll learn:

• Why “winging it, but better” is sometimes the most honest strategy

• How to ask for (and accept) help without guilt

• Practical boundary starters for work, friendships and dating

• Why movement fuels energy, creativity and leadership — even 10 minutes

• How to spot red flags sooner and choose spaces that make you stronger

  
  

Guest:
Lucy Dartford is the founder of We Are Lucy, a London-based PR & comms agency working across wellness, fitness, longevity and women’s advocacy. A solo mother and former party-scene survivor turned athlete, Lucy champions community, resilience and purposeful storytelling.
IG: @lucydartford • Agency: @wearelucy / wearelucy.com

Host:
Celeste Gardner — Founder, The Healthy People’s Club. Employee wellbeing specialist, Healthy High Performance coach & speaker.
www.celestegardner.com • IG @_celestegardner • LinkedIn: Celeste Gardner

Thinking about signing up for a HYROX? Or maybe you’ve already got one on the calendar and you’re wondering how best to train? In this episode, Celeste sits down with George Edwards – HYROX coach, athlete, and founder of The Hybrid Project. Often called the “OG HYROX guru,” George brings years of experience on the race floor and in coaching athletes of all levels, from first-timers to podium contenders.

Together, they dive into:

• George’s journey from Spartan races and adventure racing to HYROX.

• Why specificity in training (and knowing your baseline) is key.

• The biggest mistakes athletes make in preparing for race day.

• How to balance running, strength, and conditioning in effective training blocks.

• What excites George about the future of HYROX and the hybrid fitness space.

• The mindset and resilience lessons sport teaches that apply to everyday life.

Whether you’re eyeing your first HYROX, chasing a PB, or just curious about the hybrid fitness movement, this episode is packed with practical advice and motivating insights.

Learn more about George and The Hybrid Project: https://www.instagram.com/ge_training/?hl=en

https://www.georgeedwardstraining.com/

In this episode of The Healthy People’s Club Podcast, host Celeste Gardner speaks with Sarah Michelle, a fitness enthusiast and founder of the Island Games, a global fitness festival held in Malta.

Sarah shares her remarkable journey from a corporate career in film production to creating one of the most inclusive and inspiring fitness events in the world. The conversation explores the role of community, preparation, and organisation in turning bold ideas into reality — and the courage it takes to overcome fear and embrace personal growth along the way.

Together, Celeste and Sarah unpack the power of fitness to bring people together, the importance of wellness and body positivity, and why building trust within a community is the key to participation at every level.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How Sarah transitioned from the film industry into fitness

• Why overcoming fear is the first step toward your biggest goals

• The preparation and organisation needed to run major events

• Why inclusivity matters in fitness festivals like the Island Games

• How calmness and leadership shape the atmosphere of a community

• The ongoing journey of self-acceptance and body confidence

This episode is packed with inspiration, practical wisdom, and behind-the-scenes insights into building a movement that goes beyond fitness and into life itself.

https://www.theislandgames.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/sarahmich_fit90?igsh=MXdkcjN3cTJhbnRwMw==

In this episode of The Healthy People’s Club Podcast, host Celeste Gardner sits down with professional boxer Niall Brown to explore the journey from Muay Thai to boxing, and the discipline it takes to thrive in combat sports and in life.

Niall opens up about the realities behind being a fighter, from handling wins and losses to breaking down misconceptions about athletes. Together, they dive into how health goes beyond the physical, why mindset matters most, and the role of family, solitude, and discipline in personal growth.

This conversation isn’t just about boxing — it’s about resilience, balance, and the life lessons that apply far beyond the ring.

👉 What you’ll take away:

• Why discipline is the foundation for success (in sport and life)

• How to view failure as a powerful teacher

• The importance of family, grounding, and community support

• Practical life skills we should all be learning earlier

• Why health is as much mindset as it is body

Whether you’re into combat sports or simply curious about what it takes to perform at the highest level, this episode will inspire you to build discipline through small daily actions and keep pushing toward your future self.

https://www.instagram.com/brown_niall/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/@Brown_Niall

In this heartfelt episode, Sarah and Celeste reunite with Jane, Celeste's mum. They catch up on life since their last conversation in 2023, including Jane’s time in Australia visiting family. She shares her journey of healing, forgiveness, and practicing non-judgment—both towards herself and those around her. A deep and meaningful discussion you won’t want to miss.

Janes first chat below

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3daU5N2poHTQSJ4otLXTkA?si=SP-2odJERDydy-uIy_AaFQ