On this episode of the Quiet Life Michael talks to Suzy Reading, a Psychologist, Mother and well-being expert about the important of self-care during every stage of life. She shares her moving story of how she was forced to create a self-care toolkit during a turbulent time in her life, and takes Michael through a unique self-care technique for all ages. A powerful episode showing how being pushed to your absolute limits can help you to realise what's really important to you. 

Suzy is a mother of two, an author, Chartered Psychologist and Coach. She specialises in self-care, helping people manage their stress, emotions, and energetic bank balance.  Suzy is on the editorial board for Motherdom Magazine, the Psychology Expert for wellbeing brand Neom Organics and is a founding member of the ‘Nourish’ app. She figure-skated her way through her childhood, growing up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, and now makes her home in hills of Hertfordshire, UK. Her first book ‘The Self-Care Revolution’ published by Aster came out in 2017, 'Stand Tall Like a Mountain: Mindfulness & Self-Care for Children and Parents' and 'The Little Book of Self-Care’ are both hot off the press. You can follow her on Instagram @suzyreading and find out more about her on her website suzyreading.co.uk

On this episode of the Quiet Life Michael talks to fitness extraordinaire Faisal Abdalla about how maintaining a positive mental attitude is the key to a healthy body and mind. Full of energy and determination, this episode is a great pick me up if you need a little motivation. 

Faisal Abdalla, also known as Mr PMA, has been working in the fitness industry for over 7 years. During this time he has become a trainer to the stars with clients including Ellie Goulding and Ella Eyre. This 'Positive Mental Attitude' is the mantra he applies to absolutely everything in life and something he believes in passionately as the key to successful training. 

Follow Faisal on Instagram @faisalpmafitness, or find his book 'The PMA Method' at book stores now.

On this episode of the Quiet Life Michael talks to Jasmine Hemsley about how she discovered Ayurveda and what it means in the modern world, as well as sharing a simple practice to reset the mind and body from the comfort of your own home. Jasmine Hemsley is a three-time best-selling author, the Founder of Hemsley + Hemsley and East by West,  a TV presenter with a show broadcast in over 25 countries, chef, food and health writer, restaurateur and nutrition and wellness expert. 

With a passion for eating well to feel happier, healthier and more energised, Jasmine believes in conscious, healthy and joyful living drawing from the depth of Eastern wisdom and holistic philosophies of health, and marrying that with the latest cutting-edge technology and developments in Western wellbeing. You can follow Jasmine on Instagram @jasminehemsley or visit  jasminehemsley.com 

This podcast was launched during the international Covid-19 pandemic, during these troubling and uncertain times we knew that it was important to find a way to offer some guidance and support in our communities. So, we invited a host of experts and inspiring voices to discuss home practices for their mind and mental health - all of which could be easily practiced at home. We couldn't be more grateful to be a part of such a caring community willing to give up their time to support people in need. So if you're looking for ideas, support and advice on creating or surviving a simpler and slower way of life join Michael James Wong and some amazing guests on The Quiet Life. 

This is a Just Breathe ® Podcast hosted by Just Breathe Founder Michael James Wong,  the music is from the incredibly talented @ioramusic and it was produced by Niki Priest. To find out more about Just Breathe visit justbreatheproject.com and follow along @justbreathe