In today's episode, I chat with the wonderful Leah Evans, a 'joy coach' who helps people discover the extraordinary power contained within ordinary moments. Leah shares her inspiring journey from teaching, through burnout, and ultimately to finding a deeper understanding of what it means to live life ‘with the lid off.’

Her personal story takes us from her university days in Cambridge through to a rewarding career in teaching, where she found immense fulfilment not just working with reception-age children, but in immersing herself in creating pantomimes and performances.

As a mother of three, Leah candidly discusses how the all-encompassing nature of teaching - especially for those of us who feel compelled to get everything ‘done’ - combined with the demands of motherhood, eventually led to burnout. Her story will resonate with anyone who has felt overwhelmed by trying to juggle multiple demanding roles.

Throughout our conversation, we explore Leah's beautiful concept of seeking 'ordinary joy' rather than chasing extraordinary highs—a gentle reminder that whilst happiness can be fleeting and circumstance-dependent, joy runs so much deeper. This deeper joy, as she reveals, can actually serve as a powerful antidote to stress, offering us a more sustainable way to navigate life's challenges.

We also delve into the inspiration behind Leah's philosophy of 'living life with the lid off'—embracing freedom and removing the constraints we often place on ourselves. This naturally leads us to examine how our inner critical voice becomes one of our most frequent dialogues, and the practical techniques available for transforming that self-talk into something more positive and nurturing.

So whether you're feeling burnt out, struggling with your inner critic, or simply wanting to rediscover joy in your everyday life, Leah's compassionate wisdom and practical approach offer a roadmap to living more freely and joyfully.

Enjoy the show!

Connect with Leah:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Leah-Evans-Find-Your-Joy-61561355334277/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah.evans.find_your_joy/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/leah-evans-findyourjoy

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In today's episode, I chat with the highly talented Imogen Partridge, an artist and interior designer who shares her inspiring journey from working with architects to discovering her true calling through art and calligraphy.

Imogen opens up about how her artistic career took an unexpected leap forward when she began experimenting with calligraphy and started using Instagram as an accountability tool for her painting practice. She honestly discusses the internal struggle many creatives face—the fear that turning your passion into work might destroy the very joy that drew you to it in the first place.

As a mother, Imogen shares the profound realisation that even just half an hour of creative time here and there during early motherhood helped her 'feel just a little bit like me' and gave her a sense of purpose whilst experiencing the joy that comes from being able to do what you love for a living.

We explore some really important themes around creativity and modern life, including Imogen's belief that anyone can be creative—it's often simply a shift in mindset that's needed. She makes a compelling case for why having a creative outlet as an adult is so important, especially when we tend to let these things slip away from our lives.

So whether you're looking to reconnect with your creative side, juggling motherhood with personal passions, or simply seeking a more balanced approach to life, Imogen's thoughtful perspective offers both inspiration and practical wisdom.

Enjoy the show!

Connect with Imogen:
https://imogenpartridge.com

Insta: Imogen.Partridge

Today’s sponsor:

‘Content Confidence’ 4 day audio series from The Consultancy Consultancy: https://thecontentconsultancy.com/content-confidence-audio/

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In today's episode, I chat with Kate Llewellyn, a professional content writer who has built her business around helping others find their voice and communicate with clarity. Kate shares her journey from the world of publishing into entrepreneurship, driven by her love of words and the unexpected opportunity that came with voluntary redundancy.

Kate opens up about how becoming a mother reshaped her career trajectory, and how the challenges of COVID-19 further influenced her business evolution. She reveals the insightful decision-making processes that have guided her path, including the crucial step of networking before she had fully defined her business direction—a move that proved instrumental in shaping her future.

We explore Kate's positioning as a professional content writer through her online membership programme, and her observations about the lack of visibility for female business owners, discussing how we often fall prey to the ‘self-doubt tax.’

I was intrigued by Kate's insights on social media and mental health, especially how business owners are particularly susceptible to imposter syndrome and negative comparison; she makes a particularly astute comparison between modern marketing and the simplicity of the pre-internet era's local village notice board.

So whether you're struggling with content confidence, looking to network more authentically, or simply want to find your voice in your business, Kate's practical wisdom and honest reflections offer invaluable guidance for building a business that truly reflects who you are.

Enjoy the show!

Connect with Kate:

Mailing list sign up: www.thecontentconsultancy.com

LinkedIn: /katellewellyn

Facebook @thecontentconsultancy

Mental health conference: https://thecontentconsultancy.com/mental-health-small-business/

Today’s sponsor:

‘Content Confidence’ 4 day audio series from The Consultancy Consultancy: https://thecontentconsultancy.com/content-confidence-audio/

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In today's solo episode, I'm stepping back behind the mic on my own to share some insights that struck me while re-reading Napoleon Hill's ‘Think and Grow Rich.’

I explore the fascinating concept that success and failure actually have something quite profound in common - they're both largely the results of habit. It's such a simple yet powerful realisation that different types of habits will lead us toward success, while others can quietly steer us toward failure.

Throughout the episode, I share practical examples of small habit changes that can create big shifts - from ditching the snooze button (including Hal Elrod's clever alarm clock trick!) to being more mindful about our phone habits and adding more movement to our day; these seemingly small changes can compound over time to create significant results.

I'll be honest - I feel a bit awkward sharing habit advice because I certainly don't have everything figured out! But that's exactly why regular reflection is so important, and why I also mention some free resources on my website including a simple habit tracker.

So whether you're looking to make gentle shifts in your daily routine, or you're ready to be braver about changing habits that aren't serving you, this episode offers compassionate guidance for taking it one small step at a time.

Enjoy the show!

Connect with Jo:

HDSDI Free Stuff (including the habit tracker and networking top tips): https://howdoesshedoit.life/free-stuff/

HDSDI Networking: https://howdoesshedoit.life/networking/

HDSDI Membership: https://howdoesshedoit.life/membership/

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Email me to book a 1:1 Discovery call:
jo@howdoesshedoit.life

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In today's episode, I chat with Juliet Goodwin, a nutritional therapist who brings a unique perspective to health and wellbeing, combining her background as an NHS nurse with her expertise in holistic nutrition and emotional healing techniques.

Juliet shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from nursing into nutritional therapy, all while juggling the demands of working and bringing up a young family. What sets Juliet apart is her 'whole person' approach to identifying the causes of illness and stress - describing herself as 'a health detective,' looking at aspects such as her clients' life timeline, the body's systems and the kinds of psychological elements that can impact wellbeing.

One of the fascinating aspects of Juliet's practice is her integration of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping into her offerings. She explains what it is, how it works, and why it's so effective as a means of de-stressing – and even how it helped her pass her driving test!

We explore the concept of 'midlife awakening'—a particularly relevant topic for women who have often spent years putting everyone else first by default. This was particularly interesting in the context of menopause and perimenopause, and how these transitions can be conveyed as wholly negative experiences; yet she presents them as powerful opportunities—a perspective that feels both refreshing and empowering.

So whether you're navigating midlife transitions, looking to take a more holistic approach to your health, or simply ready to make yourself more of a priority, Juliet's compassionate insights and practical wisdom offer a roadmap to reclaiming your identity and wellbeing.

Enjoy the show!

Connect with Juliet:

Instagram: @NaturalNutritionalHealth

Website: www.NaturalNutritionalHealth.co.uk

Connect with Jo:

HDSDI Networking: https://howdoesshedoit.life/networking/

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Email me to book a 1:1 Discovery call:
jo@howdoesshedoit.life

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In today's episode, I chat with the wonderful Feola McCandlish, who shares her inspiring journey as a Daisy First Aid franchisee. Feola opens up about her transition from a demanding career in graphic design and marketing to finding a business model that allowed her to balance work with family life.

In our conversation, Feola explains how she struggled to return to a traditional workplace after having her first child, feeling torn between her career and desire to be present for her children; an all too familiar dilemma for so many of us! After investigating various options, she discovered Daisy First Aid—a franchise teaching life-saving first aid skills to parents, schools, and businesses—which and this proved to be a perfect fit for her circumstances.

Perhaps what struck me most in our conversation, was Feola's profound personal transformation. She reveals how stepping far outside her comfort zone—particularly in overcoming her fear of public speaking—has built her confidence in ways she could never have imagined.

We also explore the benefits of the franchise model, and how it can provide autonomy of business ownership alongside the support of an established community, as well as the flexibility that allows being fully present as a mother.

So whether you're considering a career change, looking for flexible work options, or simply interested in the franchising model, Feola's journey story offers valuable insights about finding fulfilment through purposeful work that truly accommodates your personal priorities too.

Enjoy the show!

Connect with Feola:

Insta: @daisyfirstaidGuildford_Horsham

www.Daisyfirstaid.com/Guildford

Connect with Jo:

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In today's episode, I’m thrilled to present my conversation with psychotherapist, author and speaker Anna Mathur. I’ve had the pleasure to know Anna since I wrote a poem for her book The Uncomfortable Truth and she asked me to read it at her book signing event, so I’m overjoyed to welcome her to the podcast to discuss her journey, her learnings, and that wonderful book ‘The Uncomfortable Truth.’

Over the course of this episode, we cover everything from her uni days, to her journey into psychotherapy, her refreshingly fluid approach to career planning, as well as exploring how we can apply the notion that what really matters is living in alignment with the things that set our hearts on fire. I’m SO on board!

I was truly honoured that Anna reflected with incredible honesty about her experience of motherhood, and amongst other things, how making a difference to others became a source of positivity at a time when she was otherwise struggling, giving her a sense of identity and purpose that was all too elusive at the time.

In discussing ‘The Uncomfortable Truth,’ I particularly enjoy her take on failure, and the premise that it is so vital a process for all of us, making it so important that we learn to embrace it; we explore why failure feels so personal, and how much the fear of failure is actually about what other people think, yet we also discuss techniques and mindsets to help channel and overcome it.

If you’re looking for something to inspire you this week, I urge you to pop this episode on, and immersed yourself in Anna’s wisdom. You’ll be so greatful that you did!

Enjoy the show!

Connect with Anna:

Website: https://www.annamathur.com

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/annamathur

Anna’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Anna-Mathur/author/B00KMCNT8G?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1746955902&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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HDSDI Networking: https://howdoesshedoit.life/networking/

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jo@howdoesshedoit.life

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In today's episode, I chat with the inspirational Julie Smith, a highly sought-after executive coach, the founder of Talent Sprout, and author of the award-winning book "Coach Yourself Confident."

Julie shares her fascinating journey from a corporate career in HR, to becoming an expert in the field of self-confidence. She opens up about her own personal confidence journey with all of its ups and downs, as well as sharing that confidence isn't a constant state but rather contextual to specific situations - a realization that can help us all be kinder to ourselves.

We delve into Julie's powerful concept of a "self-doubt tax" - the hidden costs we pay when a lack of confidence leads to missed opportunities or exhaustion from overcompensating with impossibly high standards. She reveals how setting reasonable goals and expectations for ourselves can be transformative, and identifies the "confidence saboteurs" that can erode our self-belief when we least expect it.

I was particularly struck by Julie's approach to understanding our ‘inner critic’ as a sort of well-intentioned but overly cautious protection mechanism; She shares practical strategies, to help create distance between ourselves and those self-doubting thoughts.

So whether you're navigating a career transition, facing new challenges, or simply want to quiet that nagging voice of self-doubt, Julie's practical wisdom and compassionate approach provide a roadmap to authentic confidence that works in real-world situations.

Enjoy the show!

Connect with Julie:

www.talentsprout.co.uk
Email: julie@talentsprout.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-smith-talent-sprout/

Julie’s book ‘Coach Yourself Confident’ via Waterstones:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/coach-yourself-confident/julie-smith/9781788605175

Connect with Jo:

HDSDI Networking: https://howdoesshedoit.life/networking/

HDSDI Membership: https://howdoesshedoit.life/membership/

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Email me to book a 1:1 Discovery call:
jo@howdoesshedoit.life

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