Have you ever spent time with someone and come away feeling completely energised? Or the opposite, where an hour with someone leaves you feeling absolutely drained?

In this episode, I’m talking about “radiators” and “drains” - The people who can have a huge impact on how we feel, think and work. We’ll look at what makes someone a radiator or a drain, how to recognise the people around you who affect your energy, and why it matters in both your business and personal life.

I’ll also turn the question back onto you and me: What kind of person are we for the people around us?

We’ll finish with a short visualisation to help us think about the people in our own lives, how they make us feel, and where we might want to protect our energy a little more.

Don't forget to share with a radiator in your life! :D

We are back! Thanks for joining us once again on The Pursuit of Abundance - So glad you are taking time with me today.

We’re constantly encouraged to want more. More money, more clients, more work, more followers, more growth.

But what if more isn’t actually what we need?

In this episode, I’m thinking about quality over quantity and why I’m becoming much more interested in having better things in my life rather than simply more of them. Better clients. Better work. Better use of my time. Better conversations. Better experiences.

And this doesn’t mean giving up on ambition or wanting to grow. It’s about getting clearer on what “better” actually means to you, and whether the things you’re chasing are really the things you want.

We finish with a short visualisation to help you picture what a 'better' day could be for you.

We live in a world that constantly tells us to keep going, push harder, and stay productive - even when our bodies and minds are asking us to slow down.

In this episode of The Pursuit of Abundance, I talk about the guilt so many of us feel around resting, especially as parents, business owners, and people trying to juggle everything at once. After feeling completely run down myself, I was reminded that sometimes rest isn’t lazy at all - it’s exactly what allows us to come back clearer, calmer, and more productive.

Drawing on research around rest, burnout, stress, and performance, this episode explores why recovery matters, how chronic pressure affects us mentally and physically, and why slowing down can actually help us move forward more sustainably.

A gentle reminder that you don’t have to earn rest - you need it.

It’s easy to spend life chasing the next thing. The next goal, the next milestone, the next version of ourselves - while missing the small moments that already make life meaningful.

In this episode of The Pursuit of Abundance, we explore how gratitude can shift the way we experience everyday life. From quiet moments at home to simple routines, laughter, connection, and small pockets of calm, happiness is often found in places we overlook when we’re rushing through life or constantly striving for more.

Drawing on research around gratitude and wellbeing, this episode looks at why intentionally noticing the good around us can improve our mood, reduce stress, and help us feel more grounded and content; Even during busy or challenging seasons of life.

This is your gentle reminder that there can still be magic in ordinary days.

One of the most surprising parts of running a business is realising who actually supports you.

We often assume it’ll be family and friends cheering the loudest, sharing our work, buying from us, and encouraging us every step of the way. Sometimes they are, but often the people who understand and support you most are other business owners who know exactly what it takes to put yourself out there.

In this episode of The Pursuit of Abundance, I talk about the importance of finding your crowd, surrounding yourself with like-minded people, and building connections with others who genuinely understand the highs, lows, pressure, and vulnerability that can come with running a business.

I also share a few small, free ways we can support the businesses and people around us - because sometimes a simple comment, share, recommendation, or kind message can mean more than we realise.

Working from home can sound like the ideal setup - more flexibility, no commute, and the ability to fit work around family life. But after 11 years of working remotely myself, I’ve realised it’s not always as straightforward as it looks.

In this episode of The Pursuit of Abundance, I share the pros and cons of both working from home and being office-based, from flexibility and freedom to blurred boundaries, mental load, visibility, and career progression. We explore how different working environments can affect focus, wellbeing, ambition, and the balance between work and home life - especially as parents trying to juggle both.

If you’ve ever questioned whether working from home is really working for you, this episode might help you reflect on what you need most in this season of life.

Many parents carry more than just the visible tasks of family life - They carry the mental load. The constant remembering, planning, organising, and anticipating that often happens in the background, without anyone else noticing.

In this episode of The Pursuit of Abundance, I explore what the mental load actually is, why it so often falls more heavily on mums, and what research tells us about how it affects stress, energy, and wellbeing.

We also look at why it can feel so hard to switch off, even when nothing is actively happening, and simple ways to start easing that pressure - from getting thoughts out of your head, to sharing responsibilities more clearly, to creating small moments of mental rest in everyday life.

If your mind often feels full before the day has even begun, this episode is here to help you feel a bit more seen, understood, and lighter.

It’s easy to look at someone working for themselves and think it’s luck - flexible hours, freedom, doing things on their own terms.

But the reality is often very different.

In this episode of The Pursuit of Abundance, I talk honestly about what it really takes to run a business alongside parenting and everyday life - and why it’s not something that just happens by chance.

This isn’t about comparison. It’s about showing a more honest side of freelancing and entrepreneurship that often isn’t seen, and reminding anyone in the same position that they’re not alone in it.

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We often think happiness is something we’ll feel when life finally slows down or falls into place - but what if that’s not really how it works?

In this episode of The Pursuit of Abundance, I explore what actually contributes to a happier life, drawing on research from positive psychology and long-term studies on wellbeing.

We look at the things that matter most - like relationships, small everyday moments, meaning, and engagement, and how these show up in real life as a parent and business owner.

This isn’t about chasing constant happiness or getting everything right. It’s about learning how to notice and create more of the things that already make life feel good, even in the middle of busy, imperfect days.

When life gets busy, the things we do just for ourselves are often the first to go.

In this episode of The Pursuit of Abundance, I explore why hobbies and small moments of enjoyment matter more than we might think - especially as parents balancing work, family, and everything in between.

We look at the idea that having something that’s just yours can help rebuild confidence, improve wellbeing, and reconnect you with who you are outside of your roles and responsibilities.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost a part of yourself in the busyness of life, this episode is a reminder that it doesn’t have to be big - even small moments of joy can make a difference.