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I totally lost track of what day it was last weekend with the bank holiday so I forgot to shout out the new episode of L...
01/06/2025

I totally lost track of what day it was last weekend with the bank holiday so I forgot to shout out the new episode of Laugh More Live Well.

In this episode, I take you through some practical exercises around the 5 pillars of BLISS

Bravery
Laughter
Inspiration
Spark
Success

All sound tracked with my favourite 90s indie tracks šŸ™ŒšŸ»

Tune in at 2pm on your smart speaker (Enable Wirral Wave) or through the website.

It was great to get back to recording the next series of the podcast today with the fantastic Jude Lennon  We talked abo...
21/03/2025

It was great to get back to recording the next series of the podcast today with the fantastic Jude Lennon

We talked about her transition from teacher to published author and her mission to inspire the next generation to read and put pen to paper.

I’ll be recording the rest of the episodes soon so watch this space for the Series 4 release šŸ™ŒšŸ»

Two years ago today I recorded my first ever podcast with the wonderful  I didn’t really know what I was doing, I’d cobb...
01/03/2025

Two years ago today I recorded my first ever podcast with the wonderful

I didn’t really know what I was doing, I’d cobbled together a variety of equipment and we just hit record and see what happened!

It would take me another 11 months to launch the podcast but it’s still one of the best things I’ve ever done.

I can’t wait to get some new episodes recorded and released!!

I was recommended a book called Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert by , the tagline of which is creative living beyond fear....
20/02/2025

I was recommended a book called Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert by , the tagline of which is creative living beyond fear.

I’ve started listening to the audio book (read by Elizabeth herself who has a lovely voice) and the first section is on the topic of courage.

She quotes this statement from American poet Jack Gilbert (no relation) and it really struck a chord with me.

Any creative endeavour, well any endeavour that puts yourself out there, takes courage but the rewards are well worth the taking of that first courageous step.

Have you had to deploy some courage to do something different?

If you missed them, Episodes 1 and 2 of Laugh More Live Well are now available to listen again on the   website.šŸ“» Episod...
13/02/2025

If you missed them, Episodes 1 and 2 of Laugh More Live Well are now available to listen again on the website.

šŸ“» Episode 1 - Intentions v Resolutions

šŸ“» Episode 2 - Meditation

Celebrate World Radio Day by tuning in and supporting community radio.

I’m so excited to finally announce that I’ve joined  as the presenter of a new wellbeing show Laugh More, Live Well whic...
14/01/2025

I’m so excited to finally announce that I’ve joined as the presenter of a new wellbeing show Laugh More, Live Well which is centred on how laughter and humour can improve our mental health and wellbeing.

It will be a mix of chat and uplifting music and I’ll also be having some fantastic guests along the way.

The first episode is going out on Sunday at 2pm looking at New Years Resolutions v Setting Intentions.

You can listen through the web app or just ask your smart speaker to play Wirral Wave Radio šŸ“»

It’s the final day of the 8 days of BLISSMAS…And today S is for SATISFACTION!Satisfaction isn’t always found in the gran...
03/01/2025

It’s the final day of the 8 days of BLISSMAS…

And today S is for SATISFACTION!

Satisfaction isn’t always found in the grand milestones or the loudest victories. Often, it’s in the quiet moments, the smallest joys - a perfecf cup of coffee, the rustle of leaves in the wind, or the smile of someone you love.

When we pause to notice these tiny glimmers of joy, we discover the essence of contentment. True satisfaction isn’t about having it all, it’s about appreciating what we already have.

Take a moment today to soak in the simplicity around you. Gratitude for these little things nurtures a deeper connection to life, where satisfaction and contentment become one and the same.

What’s one small thing that brought you satisfaction today?

Day 7 in the 8 days of BLISSMAS…And today A is for AWARENESS!I believe that self-awareness is the foundation of personal...
02/01/2025

Day 7 in the 8 days of BLISSMAS…

And today A is for AWARENESS!

I believe that self-awareness is the foundation of personal growth and meaningful connections.

When you truly understand yourself - your emotions, triggers, strengths, and areas for growth - you gain the power to make intentional choices.

Instead of being reactive, you become proactive, creating a life aligned with your values and goals.

Self-awareness isn’t about perfection; it’s about curiosity and honesty with yourself.

Meditation is great tool for improving self-awareness as we have to sit with our thoughts rather than distracting ourselves to avoid that reflection. It also creates the mental space to choose our reaction to any given situation.

Take a moment today to reflect. Ask yourself:

šŸ’­ What am I feeling right now?
šŸ’­ How do my actions align with my intentions?
šŸ’­ What lessons can I learn from my experiences?

Day No.6 in the 8 days of BLISSMAS…And today M is for MOTIVATION!It’s New Year’s Day so your social media feeds are prob...
01/01/2025

Day No.6 in the 8 days of BLISSMAS…

And today M is for MOTIVATION!

It’s New Year’s Day so your social media feeds are probably awash with all the ā€˜New Year, New You’ malarkey.

Only 16% of people succeed with maintaining a New Year’s Resolution throughout the year and that’s because the nature of resolutions doesn’t align with how our brains work.

This year I intend to focus on what motivates me in all aspects of life and I’m hoping this broader view will be the path to achieving my goals.

What’s your motivation for 2025?

Day No.5 in the 8 days of BLISSMAS ...And today S is for STRENGTH!Bob Marley once said, ā€œYou never know how strong you a...
31/12/2024

Day No.5 in the 8 days of BLISSMAS ...

And today S is for STRENGTH!

Bob Marley once said, ā€œYou never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.ā€ And boy, has that been true for me this year!

Sometimes, strength is simply about digging deep and pushing through turbulent times. But it’s also about recognising that even when the storm passes, those challenges leave their mark—and that’s okay.

I’ll be honest, I’m not the biggest fan of the whole ā€œwhat doesn’t kill you makes you strongerā€ saying. No one wants to go through tough times just to build resilience. But life has a way of throwing curveballs, and strength is what helps us navigate them, even when the waters aren’t smooth.

What has been your biggest moment of strength in 2024?

I’m just about coming up for air after the recent passing and funeral of my mum.Like every unexpected challenge in life,...
15/09/2024

I’m just about coming up for air after the recent passing and funeral of my mum.

Like every unexpected challenge in life, there have been good days and bad days but it has been really interesting from a personal perspective to sit with the feelings as they have arisen and notice how different this feels to the passing of my dad 16 years ago, before I had done all the work I have on myself.

I didn’t know it was possible to have so many thoughts and emotions going on at once but I’ve tried to give myself the grace to go with the flow of these feelings.

The most overriding sense I have at the moment is that my heart feels wide open, acutely aware of the pain there can be in the world. I’ve read many spiritual texts about opening your heart but until know I think I only understood these from an intellectual perspective, not an experiential one.

This creates its own energy and I have been bolstered by the overwhelming sense of love I’ve felt from friends and strangers alike.

Yesterday, I walked the dog to the coffee shop with my daughter and at least 10 different people I’ve never met before stopped to chat which gave me an immense sense of connection to the world.

I am curious to see how this influences the next chapter of my life as I get to grips with both my parents having now gone.

I’ve posted before about the highest highs of life often being accompanied by the lowest of the lows but I don’t think I...
05/09/2024

I’ve posted before about the highest highs of life often being accompanied by the lowest of the lows but I don’t think I ever experienced a more startling example of that than I have in the past couple of weeks.

The last time I posted I was coming to the end of my week performing in the Edinburgh Fringe and was preparing to go home to find out my daughter’s GCSE results and celebrate my birthday.

My daughter smashed it out of the park with her results and I had a small gathering of friends to celebrate my birthday early but I wasn’t my usual bubbly self as I knew my mum’s health had deteriorated again.

I visited her on the bank holiday and knew deep down that it would probably be the last time I would see her so I made sure I said goodbye and said everything that needed to be said.

Two days later, on my birthday, I got the call that she had passed away.

The last few days have been a blur of arrangements, juggling work and an inordinate amount of sleeping as I have felt absolutely exhausted.

There are lots of emotions at present, particularly having lost my dad 16 years, as this feels very different. I’m definitely in a different place mentally and spiritually than I was then but there is a sense of destabilisation from knowing that I have lost both parents.

I’ll probably document a lot of it on here as I know grief in its many forms in something we all unfortunately have to face in life.

I have lots to look forward to so for now the focus is on looking after myself mentally and physically and taking one day at a time.

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