Bernadette Dancy, Health Coach and Stress Management Specialist

Bernadette Dancy, Health Coach and Stress Management Specialist Stress Managemnt coach helping people manage stress and burnout Health Coach specialising in Stress Management using lifestyle interventions.

Onwards! ⬇️I’m delighted to say work is vibrant and busy at the moment. After all, is that the aim of any business owner...
27/02/2026

Onwards! ⬇️

I’m delighted to say work is vibrant and busy at the moment. After all, is that the aim of any business owner?

However - even when we get what we want it can feel overwhelming and if I’m honest, it does feel a bit like this at the minute.

I have to do lists, for to do lists. 😬😴

But, I also have a plan…

I also have a weekend off, a great assistant and a mantra to remind me I don't need to do ALL the things right now - “ONWARDS”!

So, if you’re feeling the same - feel free to borrow my mantra …and focus on taking the next small step.

🧑‍🎨 Credit to for this print which is also a tattoo I have on my arm. 👩‍🎨

I often get asked this question - If I love my job or the work I do, is it possible to not FEEL ‘emotionally’ stressed b...
23/02/2026

I often get asked this question - If I love my job or the work I do, is it possible to not FEEL ‘emotionally’ stressed but still BE physically stressed? ⬇️

Yes. This is possible - here’s why and how to avoid it.

It’s perfectly possible to enjoy a demanding or busy job or lifestyle and not feel psychologically stressed.

This often happens when we feel in control of our demands and our demands match our values and resources.

That said, it is also important to remember that all demands require energy. If we fail to provide that energy we will initiate a stress response.

The stress response helps us get access to stored energy BUT the stress response also requires energy to actually initiate this response.

The key is energy availability and adequate recovery.

So, it you love your job and wish to continue to love your job without burning out - try to be intentional about rest and food intake.

Working through, fuelled by caffeine, without eating something until you hit exhaustion is not a badge of honour. It’s poor management of your resources and it will eventually catch up with you.

When it does, you experience physical symptoms as well as short temper, poor focus, and poor memory. None of which are conducive to job satisfaction.

22/02/2026

Episode 6 is out tomorrow, and it’s our final episode of Series 1 🙌🏻💚⬇️

Yes, that’s right, it’s the last in the series… we’re taking a short, intentional break after this because we’re practising what we preach and not trying to do everything at once.

But don’t miss this episode - it’s all about something people assume about coaches and therapists: That we must have it all together. 🫣 That we’re calm and wise at all times. That stress doesn’t affect us. only🙏…

We talk honestly about what it’s like to show up for our clients when our own lives are messy, tender, chaotic, or just… a lot.

We chat about:
– What “showing up” as a coach actually means when you’re a human first
– Imposter syndrome and the myth of being stress-proof
– Transference and countertransference (and why coaches should know about it)
– Boundaries: sharing from a scar, not an open wound
– How to choose support: coach or therapist? And what to look for and what to avoid

It’s the most behind-the-scenes episode we’ve done, and it feels like a really fitting way to end Series 1: honest, human, and very in this together.

🎧Make sure you tune in tomorrow.

💚 And if you’ve listened to any of this series, shared it, messaged us, or quietly thought “oh thank god, me too”, thank you. Truly, it means so much to both of us.

I’m back!I just had the best week in Ireland for lots of birthdays - my gorgeous adorable cute Granny is 95 years young,...
22/02/2026

I’m back!

I just had the best week in Ireland for lots of birthdays - my gorgeous adorable cute Granny is 95 years young, my Auntie Mary was 21 😉and my gorgeous adorable cute nieces turned 5 and 1!

It was so lovely being home 🇮🇪

But it is also strange having two places to call ‘homes’. I mean, did I go home - or am I home now back in London. 🤷🏻‍♀️😵‍💫😅

I’m thinking both statements and feelings are true.

I haven’t laughed or talked so much in ages. I think I always forget how much us Irish love to sit around and talk. In fact, I barely used my phone or even took many photos. I was just present.

But, I’m back now. Still thinking in a stronger Irish accent than before, as I adjust to hearing so many English accents around me.

Looking foreign to the week ahead, to lighter evenings, to sharing the next episode of my podcast and lots of exciting projects with my work .ed.ig

13/02/2026

Do you monitor or measure stress? ⬇️

Whether you’re a coach or just someone trying to survive a hectic demanding life, monitoring stress is a great way to maintain resilience.

How to measure stress?
Well, you have to consider 2 aspects of stress 1) Exposure & 2) Response.

You then need to choose between objective or subjective measurement.

Objective measurement: Devices, biometric data, blood tests or simply auditing time and demands.

Subjective: Psychometric questionaires, surveys, reflection tasks, visual analogue scales.

Not all of these need to be used - it is a case of matching to the person and situation.

Monitoring stress is a great educational and empowering exercise AND a great way to track progress.

Want to learn more?
Sign up to CPD Training in Stress Management for Health and Wellness Professionals - June Early Bird Registration is open now.

11/02/2026

Are you struggling with the idea or fact that you’re burning out? ⬇️

I get it, I wasn't overly happy about burning out myself when I was in my mid 30s.

It's dark, exhausting, depressing, motivating and scary.

But, it can also be a turning point. An opportunity to learn about ourselves, why this has happened and most importantly how to recover and thrive.

Burnout isn't easy but it isn't a failure nor is it permanent.

If you’re struggling with it - try to see it as a line in the sand and a chance to change things for the better. 💚

08/02/2026

⬇️ Episode 5 is out this Monday!

After a few heavier episodes on burnout and breakdowns, we wanted to talk about something that can feel “lighter”… but is often just as loaded: exercise.

Join us as we talk about our complicated relationship with exercise: the pressure to do it properly, the noise on social media, and how “looking after yourself” can quietly turn into another thing you feel you’re failing at.

In this episode we chat about:
✨ capacity vs motivation
✨ perimenopause, recovery, and changing bodies
✨ why “doing more” isn’t always better
✨ trusting your body over rules, apps, and algorithms
✨ and how movement can support you without tipping you into burnout

If exercise feels like your safe place, your complicated place, or the thing you keep negotiating with…

Come and listen in tomorrow 🎧

05/02/2026

New series with some Reflections from the CPD training course I deliver ⬇️

Today the objective was to go back to basics and really think about the science and psychology of stress but more importantly- to think about the definition of stress as well as HOW stress becomes burnout.

Big news 🎤🙌🏻🗣️I’m now officially signed up with PepTalk , a global platform connecting organisations with expert speake...
05/01/2026

Big news 🎤🙌🏻🗣️

I’m now officially signed up with PepTalk , a global platform connecting organisations with expert speakers who inspire, educate and energise.

You can now book me for keynotes, leadership sessions and team events focused on stress, burnout and sustainable performance, grounded in science and real world experience through my work as a Stress Management Coach and Educator with .ed.ig

👉 View my speaker profile on PepTalk
🔗 www.getapeptalk.com

29/12/2025

🎙️Episode 2 is live 📣

For so many of us, January can feel really loud.

🗣️Loud with expectations.

🗣️Loud with opinions.

🗣️Loud with messages about who we should be by the time the year properly begins - even though it’s still dark outside, we’re tired in our bones, and many of us are only just beginning to come back to ourselves after December.

In this episode of In This Together: Same but Different, we talk about the weird and wobbly in-between space between Christmas and New Year, where time feels strange, routines are all over the place, and the whole ‘New Year, New You’ pressure starts creeping in.

We get curious about why January often feels more like a pause than a launch, why asking ourselves to change everything in the depths of winter can feel so jarring, and what it might look like to meet the new year with a little more honesty and gentleness.

If January feels heavy or emotionally complicated for you, you’re not alone. And if you love the clarity and energy of a new year, there’s space for that too. 💛

Come and listen. Episode 2 is out now.

Want to get in touch?
📧Email is via our new address inthistogetherchat@gmail.com

24/12/2025

Confession: Liz is a Peloton snob, and she’s not apologising for it. 😆

If you’ve got one very specific hill you’re willing to die on, you might want to go and listen to Episode 1 of our podcast, In This Together: Same but Different. We’re two coaches and best pals comparing notes on being human.

The response to Episode 1 has genuinely meant so much to us! We’ve received so many “oh thank god, me too” messages - thank you for listening and sharing your thoughts with us!

🎙️ We’re recording Episode 2 this Saturday!

✨ Dropping in the New Year, we’ll be talking about how we feel about January, fresh starts, and our slightly different takes on New Year’s resolutions 👀

If you like honest chats about the small stuff and the big stuff, you’re in the right place.

Go have a listen to Episode 1.
Episode 2 is on the way.

While you wait, let us know in the comments: what’s the hill you’re willing to die on?

This little guy, Mo the Jackapoo is 6 years old today. He’s a real character who knows his own mind, loves his routine, ...
05/03/2025

This little guy, Mo the Jackapoo is 6 years old today.
He’s a real character who knows his own mind, loves his routine, wants nothing more than a cuddle, a bite to eat & a belly scratch. In return he makes us laugh and gets us out for lots of walks through all kinds of weather. He drives us mad but he also is a huge part of our lives so deserves a square (rectangle 🤪) on IG

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I am a Health and Exercise Coach with a passion to educate, empower, and inspire people towards a healthier way of living. I work with busy, tired, overwhelmed people who don’t need another health kick that will put more pressure on their time. My bespoke coaching helps people to regain control, feel healthier and more energised by applying tailored lifestyle behaviour changes. I coach my clients through each step, offer a firm hand and a supportive shoulder and accountability that will make the changes more achievable.