Episode 121 : Joy Is An Inside Job with Cat Googe The Joy Queen

Joy has been marketed as something you get once life is perfectly arranged, but we’re not buying that anymore. We sit down with Cat Good, the Joy Queen, to talk about why joy is an inside job, how identity shapes what we think we’re “allowed” to claim, and why so many of us quietly shrink back even after we’ve done the hard thing.

Cat shares her path from primary school teacher to laughter yoga leader, including the lightning-bolt moment that made her realise she’d found her work. We unpack what laughter yoga actually is (spoiler: it’s not laughing in downward dog), why breath is essential for grounding, and how intentional laughter can support nervous system regulation. We also explore the science in plain English: lowering stress hormones, boosting endorphins, and the powerful social bonding that happens when a room starts laughing together.

The bigger thread running through it all is “living your 365”. We talk about the trap of waiting for weekends, holidays, or Christmas to feel alive, and how a simple daily practice of noticing can change your relationship with gratitude, resilience, and wellbeing. Cat also gets real about self-belief, making bold asks, and refusing to turn a “no” or silence into a story about your worth, plus where you can find her free monthly Joy Reset and her Juicy Joy hacks.

If this conversation gives you even a tiny spark, please subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a lift, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. What’s one small moment of joy you’re choosing today?

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Episode 120

Cold plunges in winter seas, “Miracle Morning” pressure, supplement stacks that cost a fortune, and trackers that tell you how you slept before you even know how you feel… wellness trends are everywhere, and they can be equal parts helpful and ridiculous. We get honest about what we actually like, what we secretly side-eye, and how to stop trends turning into yet another to-do list.

We talk cold water therapy and why it can feel brilliant (and why some of us still cannot face it), plus the difference between a quick cold shower and the full sea dip experience. From there we unpack realistic morning routines, especially when you have kids and a busy schedule, and why a calm 10 to 15 minutes can beat a forced 5am overhaul.

Then we get feisty about massive supplement stacks and “longevity” bundles, what targeted supplements should look like, and why quality matters. We also dig into tracking, hormone hacks, protein obsession, fibre, fasting, matcha, green powders, nervous system regulation, and exercise trends like HIIT and reformer Pilates, always coming back to the same point: foundations first, tools second, and your body gets a vote.

If you’ve ever felt pulled between curiosity and overwhelm, this chat will help you choose what’s worth keeping and what’s safe to ignore. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave us a review, then come tell us what trend you love or hate in our free Facebook group.

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Episode 119: To Snack Or Not To Snack ~ That Is The Question!?

Snacking used to be an occasional treat. Now it’s a full-blown industry, and for many of us it has quietly become constant grazing. We dig into the deceptively simple question “to snack or not to snack?” and why the answer depends on your energy, your routines, your hormones, and what you’re actually eating at meals.
We talk through how modern ultra-processed snacks can slip into the day without “counting” in our minds, while still pushing up calories and sending blood sugar and insulin on repeat spikes. We also unpack the hidden cost of frequent eating: digestion takes real energy, and when you’re stressed you’re not in rest-and-digest mode, so constant snacking can leave you feeling more tired and more crave-y. If you’re chasing better weight management, steadier energy, fewer cravings, or improved gut comfort, we share why focusing on three satisfying meals with enough protein can make snacking fade naturally.
There are caveats too. We cover when small, frequent eating can be supportive, including chronic fatigue, very fast metabolisms, young children, and certain hormonal phases where night-time blood sugar drops can disrupt sleep. You’ll also get practical tools you can try immediately: checking hydration before you raid the cupboard, using peppermint tea or brushing your teeth as a palate reset, and choosing smarter snack options when you genuinely need them.
If this sparks a rethink, subscribe, leave us a review, and share the episode with someone who always “just fancies something” with their cuppa. What’s the one time of day your snacking habit is hardest to break?

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