Balance Life Well with Emily

Alignment and purpose

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

This week is a short solo episode with me (Emily) where I am talking about 2 key components to living an intentional and fulfilling life.

How to connect with me:

Instagram: @balancelifewell
Website: www.balancelifewell.co.uk

Getting to know yourself with Meagan Mansfield

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0100

In this episode we are joined by Meagan Mansfield who is an NLP Practitioner, Yoga Teacher and Wellbeing Coach.

Meagan discusses:
- How we can get to know ourselves better
- How our physiology is connected to our state
- Tips on how we can supercharge our power pack

How to connect with Meagan:
Instagram: @mawellnessuk
Website: www.mawellness.co.uk

How to connect with me:
Instagram: @balancelifewell
Website: www.balancelifewell.co.uk

Self-love with Lydia McCartney

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0100

This week we are joined by self-love coach, Lydia McCartney.

Lydia shares her passion and knowledge on:
- Self-love
- Self-worth
- The impact trauma can have on our self love
- Tips to start your self love journey

How to connect with Lydia:
Instagram: @selflove.lydia
Website: www.lydiamccartney.com

Connect with me:
Instagram: @balancelifewell
Website: www.balancelifewell.co.uk

Childhood trauma with The Miseducated Therapist

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we are joined by The Miseducated Therapist, Ioana Rotaru.

Ioana is a therapist with a specific interest in childhood trauma. She shares her knowledge on:

- Childhood trauma
- The different types of childhood trauma
- Emotional neglect
- The impact of childhood trauma
- Recovery steps for childhood trauma

How to connect with Ioana:
Instagram: @themiseducatedtherapist

Connect with me:
Instagram: @balancelifewell
Website: www.balancelifewell.co.uk

Binge eating disorder with Krista Couch

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0100

This week we are joined by binge eating coach Krista.

Krista shares her knowledge on:
- Binge eating
- Binge eating disorder
- The impact of binge eating disorder on someone's life
- Symptoms of binge eating
- The link between food and uncomfortable emotions
- Recovery from binge eating disorder

How to connect with Krista:
Instagram: @bingeeatingcoach
Website: www.kristacouchcoaching.com

Connect with me:
Instagram: @balancelifewell
Website: www.balancelifewell.co.uk

Fulfilment and self-compassion with Emily Harris

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we discuss fulfilment and compassion with lifestyle coach and mindset mentor, Emily Harris.

Emily shares her knowledge on:
- Fulfilment
- Purpose
- Growth mindset vs scarcity mindset
- Bringing joy back into our lives
- Self-compassion

How to connect with Emily Harris:
Instagram: @_emilyanneharris
Website: www.emilyanneharris.com

Connect with me:
Instagram: @balancelifewell
Website: www.balancelifewell.co.uk

Childhood family violence with Susannah Birch

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100

This week we are joined by mental health and domestic abuse advocate Susannah Birch.

Susannah kindly shares her story of a traumatic event that took place when her mother had a psychotic episode, whilst sharing her knowledge around mental illness and abuse.

How to connect with Susannah:
Instagram: @susannah_birch
Website: www.susannahbirch.com

If you are feeling trapped in your mind, lacking purpose and wanting to escape that cycle of negativity, then the Self Discovery Method is for you. If you would like to work with Emily and learn more about The Self Discovery Method, head to https://www.balancelifewell.co.uk/the-self-discovery-method

The power of your belief system with Adam Lind

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we are joined by the passionate mindset expert, Adam Lind.

We discuss a range of topics, including:
- Intrusive thoughts
- The benefits of visualisation
- Your belief system
- State of flow
- Synchronicity

How to connect with Adam:
Instagram: @adam.floatinghome

If you are feeling trapped in your mind, lacking purpose and wanting to escape that cycle of negativity, then the Self Discovery Method is for you. If you would like to work with Emily and learn more about The Self Discovery Method, head to https://www.balancelifewell.co.uk/the-self-discovery-method

Perfectionism and procrastination with Catri Barrett

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100

This week we are joined by life coach and mindset expert, Catri Barrett.

Catri shares her expertise on perfectionism and procrastination. I learnt so much from this conversation, we discuss:

- Perfectionism and what it means
- Different types of perfectionism personality traits
- The role that self-doubt, self-worth, fear and comparison plays in perfectionism
- Procrastination
- The impact of perfectionism on our mental wellbeing
- Tips on how to move away from perfectionism

How to connect with Catri:
Instagram: @catribarrett
Website: www.catribarrett.com

If you are feeling trapped in your mind, lacking purpose and wanting to escape that cycle of negativity, then the Self Discovery Method is for you. If you would like to work with Emily and learn more about The Self Discovery Method, head to https://www.balancelifewell.co.uk/the-self-discovery-method

Spiritual intuition with Julie of Soul Focus

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we are joined by a Psychic Medium, Tarot Reader and Spiritual Living Coach, Julie.

This episode was so insightful, we covered:
- What psychic mediums are and what they do
- What tarot reading is
- Tips on how to use tarot cards
- Moon cycles and how they work
- Spirituality and spiritual intuition
- How spiritual intuition positively impacts our mental health

How to connect with Julie:
Instagram: @soul_focusuk
Website: www.soul-focus.co.uk

Join my FREE Cultivating Clarity Masterclass on Wednesday 25th August to tap into a new energy of motivation and a big shift in your emotions. Reserve your place below!
https://www.balancelifewell.co.uk/free-masterclass

Morning routines and inspired action

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100

This week we are joined by mindset and health coach, Georgia Rex.

We discuss:
- Tips on how to improve your wellbeing
- The importance and benefits of a morning routine
- The benefits of a morning routine on your mental health
- Inspired action and what that is
- The benefits of inspired action
- Plus, Georgia’s favourite personal development book

I am so excited to announce that I am about to launch 1:1 coaching to help people break free from negative patterns and find their purpose. Drop me a DM on Instagram if you want more information - @balancelifewell

The importance of mindset with Charlotte Jane

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100

In this episode we are joined by mindset coach, Charlotte Jane.

We discuss:
- What CBT is
- How CBT works (before 3mins)
- How she used CBT as a prison and probation officer
- The benefits of exercise on our mental health
- The importance of mindset
- The benefits of journaling when it comes to mindset
- Tips for people feeling anxious to go to the gym

How to connect with Charlotte:
Instagram: @charlottejanemindsetcoach

If you want to reach out for help, there are many charities and helplines that will be happy to support you for free. You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources.

Sexuality and self-expression with Isla McLachlan

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100

This week, we are joined by sexuality and love coach, Isla McLachlan.

This conversation was so interesting and covered so many important topics. You will hear about:

- Sexuality and what that means
- Sexual expression
- Embarrassment and awkwardness around speaking about your sexuality and sexual expression
- Self-pleasure
- Shame and stigma around sexuality and sexual expression
- Porn culture
- Sexual consent
- Intimacy in relationships

How to connect with Isla:
Instagram - @isla.mclachlan
Website - www.islamclachlan.com

If you want to reach out for help, there are many charities and helplines that will be happy to support you for free. You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources.

How to build a healthy mindset with Katie Forbes

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100

This week we are joined by mindset and success coach Katie Forbes. Katie shares how we can begin to develop a healthy mindset and silence our inner critic.

We discuss:
- Creating a healthy mindset
- Celebrating our milestones and wins through journaling
- How our inner critic and underlying fears holds us back
- Stepping out of our comfort zone and reaching your full potential
- How we can begin to stop our self-sabotaging behaviour
- Tips on how we can improve our confidence and self-worth

How to connect with Katie:
Instagram - @katiesarahforbes
Website - www.katiesarahforbes.com

If you want to reach out for help, there are many charities and helplines that will be happy to support you for free. You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources.

Our inner child with Jenna O'Keefe

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we are joined by confidence and mindset coach, Jenna O'Keefe.

We explore a variety of topics, from our inner child through to tips on how we can improve our confidence.

You will learn about:
- Our inner child and what that means
- The benefits of inner child work
- Shadow work and what that is
- Why shadow work is helpful for us to explore
- How our inner child and environment impacts our confidence
- Other factors that can impact our confidence
- Tips on how we can step out of a self-limiting mindset
- Tips on how to start your journey to building your confidence
- The societal conditioning and expectations around women’s success
- Spiritually and law of attraction

How to connect with Jenna:
Instagram: @jennaokeefe.co
Website: www.jennaokeefe.co

If you want to reach out for help, there are a lot of free charities and helplines that will be happy to support you.

You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources.

Men's mental health and the impact of depression with Mel Bradley

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 03:00:00 +0100

This week, we are talking to Melanie Bradley who runs support groups for people struggling with their mental health, with a specific focus on men.

Mel creates a community and encouragement for like minded people to have real, open and raw conversations.

This conversation covers a broad range of mental health struggles, we discuss:
- Mel’s personal experience of depression
- Unhelpful coping strategies to ease symptoms of depression
- Abusive relationships and the impact of this on your mental health
- Chronic pain and the impact of this on your mental health
- Suicide idealisation
- Male suicide
- Generational stigma to men's mental health
- How women can better support men’s mental health

How to connect with Mel:
Instagram: menagainstmountains

If you want to reach out for help, there are a lot of free charities and helplines that will be happy to support you.

You can find a list of helplines and free resources over on my website, under resources.

Body image with Kim Stacey

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0100

In this episode, you will hear from body image coach Kim Stacey.

We discuss a range of topics such as:

- The belief that our self-worth is based on our body image
- The impact of yo-yo dieting on our physical and mental health
- Societal pressures and expectations
- Toxic diet culture
- The impact negative body image has on our mental health
- How mindset and perception influences your view of your body image
- The impact of social media and comparison
- Toxic fitness professionals
- Tips on how we can begin to rebuild our relationship with our body image

How to connect with Kim:
Instagram: @kim.resilience.training
Website: www.kimresiliencetraining.co.uk

If you want to reach out for help, there are a lot of free charities and helplines that will be happy to support you.

You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources.

Get your FREE Mental Wellness Warrior Workbook, which guides you through laying the foundations for improved mental health. You will find this on my website, under free resources.

Addiction with Lauren White

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100

This week, you will hear from the inspiring motivational speaker, addiction counsellor and life coach, Lauren White.

We discuss addiction, stigma around addiction and dual-diagnosis'.

You will hear about:
- The progressive disease of addiction
- Stigma around addiction
- Substances being used as a coping mechanism for trauma and mental health issues
- The link between eating disorders and addiction
- Dual-diagnosis
- Lauren’s personal experience of addiction to alcohol and drugs
- Recovery from addiction
- Finding your purpose and authentic self

How to connect with Lauren:
Instagram: @iamlaurenwhite
Podcast: Between The Ears

If you want to reach out for help, there are a lot of free charities and helplines that will be happy to support you.

You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources.

Get your FREE Mental Wellness Warrior Workbook, which guides you through laying the foundations for improved mental health. You will find this on my website, under free resources.

Positive Psychology with Laura Holland

Mon, 24 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100

In this episode, you will hear from Positive Psychological Life Coach, Laura Holland.

Laura explains exactly what Positive Psychology is and how we can begin to bring positive psychology into our life to reap the benefits.

You will hear:
- What Positive Psychology is and how it works
- The benefits of Positive Psychology
- Healing from the inside out
- Mindset
- Our inner-critic
- Tools that can help us rewire our mindset to achieve positive psychology

How to connect with Laura:
Instagram: @livewell.withlaura
Website: www.livewellwithlaura.co.uk

If you want to reach out for help, there are a lot of free charities and helplines that will be happy to support you.

You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources.

Get your FREE Mental Wellness Warrior Workbook, which guides you through laying the foundations for improved mental health. You will find this on my website, under free resources.

Mental health treatments with Kristi DeName

Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100

In our fifth episode, you will hear from mental health counsellor and psychotherapist, Kristi DeName.

Kristi talks us through different types of therapy for people struggling with their mental health and specific mental illnesses. Particularly focusing on EMDR, DBT and BCB.

You will hear about:
- The common reasons people of all age ranges come to Kristi for support
- What Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is and the symptoms that may accompany that disorder
- What biofeedback treatment is, why it is beneficial and how it works
- Defining what Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is and how it works
- The benefits of EMDR for trauma and what it looks like in therapy

How to connect with Kristi:
Instagram: @creativetherapy.withkristi

The at home device Kristi shared with us in this episode is called emWave, which you can find online. I found it on a website called HeartMath but it is on a few websites so it may be worth looking around to find the best offer.

Kristi also recommend Psychology Today which is a fantastic tool to finding different types of treatments and therapists. The website is: www.psychologytoday.com

If you want to reach out for help, there are a lot of free charities and helplines that will be happy to support you.

You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources.

Get your FREE Mental Wellness Warrior Workbook, which guides you through laying the foundations for improved mental health. You will find this on my website, under free resources.

Stigma of mental illness with Dr Rachel Evans

Mon, 10 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100

In our second episode, we are talking to Dr Rachel Evans who is a psychologist and hypnotherapist specialist in eating disorder recovery.

We discuss reducing stigma around mental illnesses, eating disorders, eating disorder recovery and hypnotherapy.

This episode provides fascinating information on where stigma around mental illnesses stem from. You'll discover:

- the different types of mental health specialists and how they differ
- stigma around mental illnesses
- how we can reduce stigma
- Information about the gut-bran interaction
- eating disorders
- eating disorder recovery
- hypnotherapy

How to connect with Rachel:

Instagram: @rachel.evans.phd
Website: www.eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk

The book Rachel mentioned in this episode is called Gut Feelings by Douglas Drossman and Johanna Ruddy. If you would like to buy this book, here is a direct link: https://theromefoundation.org/gut-feelings-presale/

If you want to reach out for help, there are a lot of free charities and helplines that will be happy to support you.

You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources.

Get your FREE Mental Wellness Warrior Workbook, which guides you through laying the foundations for improved mental health. You will find this on my website, under free resources.

How trauma impacts our mental health with Rebecca Kimberley

Mon, 10 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100

In our first episode, we are talking to award-winning psychological life coach and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Rebecca Kimberley.

We discuss trauma, the impact it has on us and how we can begin to recover from trauma.

This conversation is packed full of practical tips to start your recovery journey and improve your mental health. You’ll find out:

•What trauma is
•The difference between a traumatic event and trauma
•The impact trauma has on our life and our mental health
•The difference between trauma and PTSD
•Support and treatment for trauma
•Sexual trauma
•Suicidal thoughts
•Practical tips for recovery from trauma and improving your mental health.

How to connect with Rebecca:
Instagram: @rebecca_kimberley
Website: www.rebeccakimberley.com

If you want to reach out for help, there are a lot of free charities and helplines that will be happy to support you.

You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources.

Get your FREE Mental Wellness Warrior Workbook, which guides you through laying the foundations for improved mental health. You will find this on my website, under free resources.

How to overcome a quarter-life crisis with Hannah Allsop

Mon, 10 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100

In this episode we speak to Hannah Allsop who is a quarter-life crisis coach.

We explore why we can often feel stuck and lost in our 20s and 30s, how we can begin to identify our purpose and create the life of our dreams.

This conversation discusses the societal expectations that are placed on us in our 20's and 30's and actionable tips to figuring out what you want for your life and what success looks like to you.

We will discuss:
- limiting beliefs
- inner critic
- societal expectations
- conditions of worth
- confidence
- values
- identity and purpose

How to connect with Hannah:
Instagram: @hannah.allsop.coach
Website: www.hannahallsop.com

If you want to reach out for help, there are a lot of free charities and helplines that will be happy to support you.

You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources.

Get your FREE Mental Wellness Warrior Workbook, which guides you through laying the foundations for improved mental health. You will find this on my website, under free resources.

Trailer - Balance Life Well with Emily

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100

Welcome to Balance Life Well with Emily.

Emily is a mental health coach, training counsellor and the founder of Balance Life Well.

In this trailer episode, you will learn about Emily's story, her experience of mental illness and why she created this podcast.