Writing with Purpose – Inspiring Journallers, Writers, Readers and Nature Lovers

In episode 40 of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I share my chosen word for 2025 and discuss the importance of creating a nurturing environment for personal growth.

I use the metaphor of repotting plants to illustrate the need forchange and growth in our lives. I also provide six practical tips for establishing an ideal journalling space to enhance creativity and productivity.

In this episode:

• 2024 was a whirlwind year filled with achievements
• Choosing a word for the year to guide intentions
• Repotting plants serves as a metaphor for personal growth
• Reflecting on areas of life where you feel constrained
• Creating a nurturing environment for creativity and productivity

 Chapters

• 00:00 Reflecting on 2024 and Setting Intentions for 2025
• 04:07 The Metaphor of Repotting Plants
• 07:53 Creating Your Ideal Journaling Space

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• Please connect with me on your preferred platform by ⁠visiting my links page
• Access a free journal planner
• Join my bi-weekly Writing and Nature Connection newsletter
• Visit my shop for journals, notebooks, diaries and apparel

In this solo chatting episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I reflect on the past year, discussing the importance of journaling, self-awareness, and celebrating achievements. I also talk about the Festival of Winter Walking, emphasising the benefits of outdoor activities during the winter months and the concept of 'wintering' as a time for reflection and personal growth.

I share my personal achievements from 2024 and invite you to consider your own reflections from 2024.

In this episode:

• Journalling to enhance cognitive processing and self-awareness
• Celebrating achievements to boost self-esteem and self-compassion
• Winter walking to gain numerous mental health benefits
• Wintering as a symbol for rest and reflection
• Using photographs to serve as accomplishment reminders and foodfor reflection
• Creative workshops to help personal and professional growth.

Journalling helps us to make sense of our thoughts and improve cognitive processing. Why not start a helpful habit and make 2025 your best year yet?

Chapters

• 00:00 Reflections in 2024: A Year in Review
• 12:04 The Festival of Winter Walking: Embracing the Outdoors
• 15:10 Understanding Wintering: A Time for Reflection
• 17:48 Celebrating Achievements: Personal Reflections and Growth
• 24:43 Looking Ahead: Goals and New Beginnings

As mentioned in this podcast

• The Rambler’s Festival of Winter Walking
• ‘Wild Hope’ by Donna Ashworth ‘Wintering’ by Katherine May
• Writing With Purpose Podcast Episode #12 for more reflection ideas.

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• Access a free journal planner
• Join my bi-weekly Writing and Nature Connection newsletter
• Visit my shop for journals, notebooks, diaries and apparel

In this episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I welcome Rebecca Banks, director of Community Forest Services, to discuss her journey in connecting people with nature through various courses and activities.

Rebecca shares her background in community management and environmental education, highlighting the importance of nature in personal wellbeing and community engagement.

The conversation explores the evolution of nature-based courses, the significance of seasonal creativity, and the personal connections individuals can foster with the natural world. Rebecca also emphasises the accessibility of nature activities for all demographics, encouraging listeners to find their own ways to engage with the environment.

The conversation also touches on mindfulness and self-care through nature, highlighting the numerous benefits it offers for mental and physical wellbeing.

In this episode:

• Enhancing community engagement through nature connection
• Seasonal creativity
• Accessibility and sharing with like-minded connections    
• Mindfulness and micro visits to nature

Please connect with Rebecca on her social media channels to learn more about the courses on offer.

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• ⁠Email Rebecca

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• Visit my shop for journals, notebooks, diaries and apparel!

In this episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I welcome Joanna Lambe, director of Reflect Clinic Cosmetic Surgery and author of 'Womanhooded' to discuss her writing journey, the challenges faced, and the importance of empowering women through actionable plans.

Joanna describes herself as a social entrepreneur, dancer, talker, drinker (of the fizzy variety!), author, child, partner, mother, visionary, traveller, friend, collaborator and co-founder of Reflect Clinic.

As a teenager at a convent school for girls, she realised the world outside wasn't quite right, and she has tried to change it ever since.

In her words: ‘Women are Wonderful! We grow baby humans inside of us, we birth them, and we nurture them to be outstanding humans. We are also intelligent, high achievers, emotionally intelligent, hardworking, determined and resilient. Yet, we forget all this as we travel the path to womanhood, and I am on a mission to help us get back in touch with our true identity and reach our TRUE POTENTIAL!’

In this episode:

• Inspiring women to take charge of their lives
• The impact of cosmetic surgery on self-confidence
• The writing journey – from idea to book
• The importance of accountability and support
• Discovering hidden talents and skills

Joanna shares her experiences in business, the significance of community support, and the need for self-care. The conversation also touches on the thrill of pushing personal boundaries and the importance of sharing knowledge about women's health issues, including menopause. Joanna announces her upcoming workshops designed to help women connect and grow together.

Please connect with Joanna on her social media channels to learn more about her book and Womanhooded journey. 

• Website
• Instagram

Look out for Womanhooded Workshops coming out in January 2025.

Join the campaign, and let's do this together!

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In this episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I chat with Áine Harkin, an intuitive eating counsellor and wellbeing coach.

Áine shares her journey of over thirteen years fromyo-yo dieting to discovering intuitive eating, emphasising the importance of body awareness and the concept of set point weight.

Áine explains how intuitive eating promotes a positive relationship with food and the body, and how consuming the foods we love should be a fluid experience, not a rigid diet. Enjoying food is easier when responding to hunger cues, whereas deprivation can lead to overeating and emotional distress.

In this episode:

• The ‘hunger scale’ and natural body weight
• Navigating food choices during the festive season
• Emotional connections to food
• Intuitive eating and enjoying foods without guilt
• Trusting our body and breaking the diet cycle

Áine’s journey from being trapped in the yo-yo dieting cycle to being free to eat and live more intuitively has fuelled her passion for helping others do the same. Specifically, she focuses on empowering individuals to break free from dieting, rediscover the joy in eating, and build a supportive relationship with their bodies.

Please visit Áine’s website for thought-provoking content and practical solutions to common food-related challenges or connect with her to book a free discover call to explore how she can support you in one-to-one sessions, group training and workshops.

• Website⁠
• Email

Learn about practical strategies for maintaining a healthy relationship with food during festive seasons and the resources available for those looking to embrace intuitive eating.

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Please remember to subscribe, share and leave your thoughts as a review. This generous act helps other listeners find the podcast on their chosen platform and allows me to continue providing valuable insight and resources for you to gain from.

• Please connect with me on your preferred platform by ⁠visiting my links page

• Access a free journal planner
• Join my bi-weekly Writing and Nature Connection newsletter

Are you struggling to find a sense of balance and peace in your life amidst the constant demands and distractions of modern living?

In this episode, I candidly solo chat about the importance of slowing down, listening to our bodies, and carving out space for self-care and mindfulness. I draw on inspiration from recent experiences, such as attending the Capital Crime Writing Festival in London and celebrating International Nature Journalling Week.

As usual, I share helpful prompts to help you cultivate a more balanced and fulfilling life.

THIS EPISODE:

Slowing Down 

Nature Journalling

National Crime Month

Thank you for tuning in to the Writing with Purpose podcast.

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Is the mainstream approach to health and fitness not working and you need a new programme?

In this Writing with Purpose podcast episode, I chat with Dean Palfreyman, a health and fitness professional with over 20 years’ experience. Dean soon realised the ‘mainstream approach’ to health and fitness of a calorie deficit and exercise overkill didn’t work for most people. Since stumbling across the ancestral approach to health, he’s never looked back. Dean believes that as ancient beings in a modern world, our physiology has not caught up, and therefore, we are seeing the negative impact on our health.

In this episode, we deep dive into:

Dean’s health and fitness journey began as a gym instructor. His career morphed into becoming a personal trainer, class instructor, and gym manager before launching his business, Primal Nutrition and Fitness, in 2018. His approach to individual wellbeing centres on our instinctual hunt and gather origins, and using the natural environment for movement, strength and wellness.

Please connect with Dean on his social media channels and contact him to schedule a free consultation and access his nutritional assessment.

** Apologies for the intermittent background echo on this episode.

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EPISODE CLAUSE

This episode discusses general nutrition principles and healthy lifestyle tips. It's important to remember that nutrition and wellness recommendations will vary based on individual factors like age, gender, medical history, and specific health goals. If you have any personal health questions or concerns, please seek guidance from a licensed medical professional or registered nutritionist. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or self-treat any health issues based solely on the content of this podcast.

Are you a ‘complex’ female over forty who thinks or feels they need more from their food?

In this Writing with Purpose podcast episode, I enjoy an insightful conversation with registered nutritional therapist Alix Tomkinson. Alix is passionate about supporting middle-aged women in navigating the complexities of life with a healthy, balanced diet. She believes it’s not about eliminating foods but understanding how they impact our bodies, internal processes and behaviour.

In this episode, we shine a light on:

As a registered nutritional therapist, Alix has helped many women lose weight successfully, even when they thought they never would. She is trained to understand our body processes at the deepest level and how to rebalance them for optimal health. Any imbalance in the body needs to be identified and rebalanced before weight loss or desired change happens.

Please connect with Alix on her social media channels to learn more about her health programmes and nutrition deficiency testing procedures.

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A new episode is released every Saturday at 8 am.

Please remember to subscribe, share and leave your thoughts as a review. This generous act helps other listeners find the podcast on their chosen platform and allows me to continue providing valuable insight and resources for you to gain from.

EPISODE CLAUSE

This episode discusses general nutrition principles and healthy lifestyle tips. It's important to remember that nutrition and wellness recommendations will vary based on individual factors like age, gender, medical history, and specific health goals. If you have any personal health questions or concerns, please seek guidance from a licensed medical professional or registered nutritionist. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or self-treat any health issues based solely on the content of this podcast.

NB: At around 5 minutes into the episode, Alix mentions that the NHS recommends an individual to consume around 10 milligrams of Vitamin D per day. At the end of the episode, she realised the amount should have been quoted using micrograms. According to the NHS, ‘Children from the age of 1 year and adults need 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day. This includes pregnant and breastfeeding women, and people at risk of vitamin D deficiency.’

How much do you know about your body and what it actually needs for optimal day-to-day performance?

In this episode, we delve into:

Carol has always had health, fitness and wellbeing running through her veins. She’s a former GB athlete who competed on the GB rifle shooting team and was a prior British record holder. In her twenties, Carol decided to leave the NHS Radiology department and focus on her wellness journey before helping others. She dropped a dress size, boosted her energy, and is now fitter and healthier than ever after maintaining excellent results for over 25 years!

"To me, coaching others through the wellness journey is a vocation, not a job. I absolutely LOVE what I do, and I always get results!"

Please connect with Carol on her social media channels or email her to learn more about her approach to wellness.

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A new episode is released every Saturday at 8 am.

Please remember to subscribe, share and leave your thoughts as a review. This generous act helps other listeners find the podcast on their chosen platform and allows me to continue providing valuable insight and resources for you to gain from.

EPISODE CLAUSE

This episode discusses general nutrition principles and healthy lifestyle tips. It's important to remember that nutrition and wellness recommendations will vary based on individual factors like age, gender, medical history, and specific health goals. If you have any personal health questions or concerns, please seek guidance from a licensed medical professional or registered nutritionist. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or self-treat any health issues based solely on the content of this podcast.

Do you eat optimally to align your body’s needs with your hormones?

In this episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I have an insightful conversation with Jo Bibby, a wellness coach for busy women, about building good habits and self-care. We chat about the importance of self-care, the impact of cycles and hormones on food habits, and the role of gut health. Jo shares tips on nutrition, including the importance of variety and balance and the connection between gut health and mental wellbeing.

In this episode, we unpack:

Jo runs her own company, Live Life Well, and hosts The Live Life Well Podcast for Busy Women, which is available wherever you listen. She believes that when women flourish, the world is a better place. Jo supports people with gut health, nutrition and mindset through one-to-one coaching, online courses, and in-person wellbeing courses and retreats.

Please connect with Jo on her social media channels, visit her website to learn more, or book one of her wellness events.

Events and Courses

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A new episode is released every Saturday at 8 am.

Please remember to subscribe, share and leave your thoughts as a review. This generous act helps other listeners find the podcast on their chosen platform and allows me to continue providing valuable insight and resources for you to gain from.

EPISODE CLAUSE

This episode discusses general nutrition principles and healthy lifestyle tips. It's important to remember that nutrition and wellness recommendations will vary based on individual factors like age, gender, medical history, and specific health goals. If you have any personal health questions or concerns, please seek guidance from a licensed medical professional or registered nutritionist. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or self-treat any health issues based solely on the content of this podcast.