In this soul-nourishing episode I welcome the wonderful Monica Bazzani whose passion for sound healing and authentic joy shines through every word. Monica shares her journey from a childhood love of music to discovering the transformative power of gongs and energy work, including a magical story of playing gongs on a lake with Lilo floats (yes, really!)

Together, we explore how joy doesn’t have to look one way - it can be found in laughter, in tears and in those beautifully messy, real moments of life. Expect rich conversation about embracing all your emotions, reclaiming your natural energy and finding small pockets of joy in nature, creativity and play.

This episode is a gentle, powerful invitation to let go of judgement, express yourself freely and find your own unique rhythm - one breath, one laugh and one moment at a time.

Monica Bazzani is a Gong Master Practitioner, Usui & Karuna Reiki Master, and Qi Gong teacher, with additional training in Reiki drumming, Tibetan and Crystal singing bowls, and Aura & Chakra balancing.

Her love of this work is rooted in her own journey, she has spent many years exploring tools to help soothe and regulate the nervous system and believes that sound is truly transformative, with the power to ease anxiety, insomnia, depression, and the stresses of everyday life, while opening the door to greater harmony of mind, body, and soul.

She is passionate about weaving sound and energy practices together to create deeply restorative experiences and spaces that support calm, clarity, and inner balance.

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In this episode of Live Your Best Laugh, I welcome Sarah Ridge - founder of The Sisterhood Networking Group - for a radiant conversation about the real power of community, connection and woman-to-woman support.

Sarah shares her inspiring journey from performer and radio presenter to leading a nationwide sisterhood and reveals how a simple need for connection blossomed into a movement supporting women across the UK and beyond.

Together, we explore the magic of serendipity, the dance of balancing relationships and business, and why it’s essential to curate your inner circle for joy and growth. Expect honest talk about resilience, the spiritual side of self-care and how small rituals (and a lot of laughter) create ripples of well-being even on challenging days.

If you’re longing for connection, inspiration, or permission to walk your own joyful path, this episode will remind you that true sisterhood is always within reach.

Sarah Ridge is a multi passionate entrepreneur and a huge supporter of women in business. As well as being the founder of The Sisterhood Networking Group, she is also the host of The Sisterhood....In Session Podcast and works as a podcast trainer and business coach.

She lives in beautiful Leigh-on-sea in Essex with her family and when she’s not working, she loves yoga, walking her dog Daisy and spending time with her friends.

An ex-performer and radio presenter, she also loves to dance and sing when she has the time!

Networking has been a huge part of her life for fifteen years. She has taken part in and hosted many styles of groups in that time.​ She is proud to have launched The Sisterhood Networking Group providing relaxed and informal networking for women across the UK.

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In this juicy episode I catch up with Kayleigh Provins for a deep and nourishing conversation about what it really means to create success from the inside out. Kayleigh shares her journey of reconnecting with her authentic self and why true wealth and fulfilment come from holistic alignment, not just chasing money or accolades.

Together, we unpack the myths of overnight success, the art of celebrating small wins and the importance of self-leadership, self-love, and embracing all emotions along the way. Expect honest talk about gratitude, the wisdom found in regrets and practical ways to find joy in the messiness of life, plus laughter, music and reminders that your enoughness isn’t up for debate.

If you’re ready to realign with your desires and embody abundance in every sense, this episode is your invitation to step fully into your own joy and power.

Kayleigh Provins is a Mindset and Leadership Coach who helps female founders reconnect with their authentic selves, realign with their true desires, and reclaim the confidence to create lives of joy, purpose, and holistic wealth. Kayleigh is not focused on surface-level mindset hacks; instead, she goes deeper into energetic alignment, subconscious healing, and activating total self-trust.

Her mission is to empower women to embody success in a way that feels natural, aligned, and abundant in every form, believing that true wealth isn’t something to chase, but something to become.

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Having one of those frantic, full-to-the-brim days? Then you’re in the right place! This episode is all about what it takes to come back to joy when life is moving at lightning speed. I share my own challenges with time, energy and stress, plus the quick-fire tools I use to ground myself and reset when things feel overwhelming.

You’ll hear why present-moment awareness and self-compassion are at the top of my toolkit and how I remind myself (and you!) that whatever the day throws at you taking 5 minutes to reset is a gamechanger.

Expect practical ideas for managing stress, the magic of laughter and small-but-mighty rituals to help you reconnect with your needs, soothe your nervous system and find those little pockets of joy even on the busiest days. If you need a nudge to prioritise self-care and let yourself off the hook for being human, this episode is your gentle permission slip.

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So wonderful to catch up with the fabulous Tamsin Williamson! In this episode Tamsin shares her own journey of embracing growth in motherhood - not just racing to the next milestone, but savouring every delicious moment along the way.

Together, we dive into the power of rebuilding self-trust, the magic of small daily joys and why it’s never too late to claim more for yourself. Expect honest reflections, laughter and practical tips for managing stress (think: yoga, cycling, and tiny gratitude rituals) and a reminder that play isn’t just for children. If you’re ready to reclaim your spark and make joy a non-negotiable, this one’s for you.

Tamsin is a holistic Life & Mindset Coach & Mentor who supports Mums to reconnect with their passion, purpose, and potential after having kids, arming them with the clarity, confidence, and conviction to reclaim ownership over who they are and where they’re heading in their lives and careers – WHILE maintaining their integrity as a parent.

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In this episode of Live Your Best Laugh, I welcome storytelling alchemist Sarah Lloyd for a soulful, laughter-filled conversation about the power of story and the everyday magic of joy. Sarah shares her journey from global PR roles to energy work and holistic healing, revealing how a women’s retreat and the courage to start over led her to serve changemakers, rebels, and spiritual entrepreneurs.

Together, we explore the importance of giving yourself permission to feel, the healing ripple created by sharing our true stories and how joy isn’t just found in the big moments, but in simple rituals, boundaries and the rediscovery of childhood passions.

If you’ve ever felt like joy was something you had to chase, this episode is your reminder to look for it in the small, shamelessly authentic moments of daily life.

Sarah Lloyd is a storytelling alchemist, PR witch and host of the Shame-less Stories podcast. She is an award winning PR expert, energy healer, space holder, author, writer, speaker, podcast host and mum of two. In the media and PR business for 27 years, Sarah quit her global corporate PR role in 2017, in a bid to be a master of her own destiny, follow her passions and to bring balance to her life.

Passionate about using her voice, and giving confidence to others to do the same, ISPR was created and now serves changemakers, rebels, female entrepreneurs & authors, mind, body & spirit brands, innovative technology and health & wellbeing businesses in sharing their stories from a place of power. Past and present clients include The Unbound Press, 7 figure female coaches, energy workers, mystics, shamans, Neurodiverse geniuses plus the Mind Body Spirit Festival, The Awakening Festival, Mindful Living Show and The Common at Glastonbury Festival.

Sarah has been featured in a multitude of publications over the years including as a columnist in Soul & Spirit magazine; Grazia, Prima, Daily Mail, SmallBusiness.co.uk, Entrepreneur and The Independent. She has spoken at The Women Thrive Summit, The PR Fest, The Awakening Festival, The Mindful Living Show, The Mind Body Spirit Show and this year made the Top 40 over 40 Women in PR list!

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In this episode I catch up with Holly Matthews - former TV actress, best-selling author and founder of The Happy Me Project - for a rich and honest conversation about what it really means to find joy in the messiness of life.

Holly shares her inspiring journey from child actress to confidence coach and how losing her husband to brain cancer became a catalyst for helping others embrace their authentic selves. Together we explore the power of laughter, creativity and daily rituals as tools for healing and resilience.

Expect real talk about neurodiversity, overcoming “too-much-ness” and finding moments of joy even in grief. Whether you’re navigating loss or simply want to show up more fully as yourself, this episode is a reminder that embracing your weird is not just okay - it’s your superpower.

Holly Matthews is a former TV actress (Byker Grove, Waterloo Road, Casualty) and singer (Signed to Sony at 18, appeared on TOTP’S, MTV, Disney) who learnt how to use her ‘weird’ to stand out from the crowd.

After the death of her husband to brain cancer in 2017, when she was just 32, the Mum of 2 began her mission to help others to embrace their own ‘weird’, build their confidence and feel ‘more happy and less crappy’.

The Happy Me Project runs events across the UK, is an online coaching membership, podcast and has seen Holly asked to speak and create workshops for Aldi, SEND prison, Sainsburys and wellbeing festivals across the UK.

Her TED Talk has been watched by over half a million people and she is the go to ‘no-nonsense’, confidence expert at the BBC, where producers call her their ‘motivator in chief’.

Holly’s books The Happy Me Project & Find Your Confidence are best sellers and award winning (Find Your Confidence just won best wellbeing book of 2025 by Health & Wellbeing Magazine) with her bite size and actionable style appealing to our busy and distractible lives.

Holly recently opened up about being neurodivergent and has since been an advocate for this community, working alongside ADHD 360, appearing on ADHD Chatter, ADHD Beyond The Label (Bloomberg TV) and being nominated for a National Diversity Award.

Holly’s relatable and lighthearted approach to self development has seen her amass a large online following and become a regular contributor to UK publications such as Psychologies Magazine, Closer, Hello, Daily Mail, Metro, The Mirror and chatting on the sofa with Lorraine.

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Woo hoo welcome to Season 3 of Live Your Best Laugh! Excited to be back with another season full of rich and honest conversations about what feeling Joy-FULL really means.

In this episode I invite you to pause and reflect on what really matters when it comes to living with purpose and joy. I explore the urgency of making meaningful choices in the present because time is precious and fulfilment isn’t something to put off for “one day.” And how stepping out of your comfort zone, taking intentional action, and surrounding yourself with the right people can spark ripples of good far beyond yourself.

You’ll also get a sneak peek at the inspiring conversations coming up this season, including stories of resilience, hope and radical self-leadership. If you’re ready for a gentle nudge to choose joy, embrace your uniqueness and create a life that feels rich with meaning - this episode is your invitation to start right now.

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