If you're a CEO, founder or in any leadership position, you know the entrepreneurial journey is a wild ride. Some days everything just clicks: you're in the zone, decisions come easily and you're ticking things off your list. Other days? Even the simplest tasks feel like dragging yourself up a mountain. The difference isn't just about how busy you are. It's about your mental and emotional bandwidth, and it might just be the most underrated tool in your leadership arsenal. Today we're exploring what mental bandwidth actually is, why it fluctuates and how it impacts everything from your decision making to your team's morale.

We’ll discuss how high bandwidth creates clarity, calm and quick thinking, while low bandwidth clouds judgment and makes every bump feel like a crisis. I share my own experience getting trapped in worry spirals when setting up my online business, thinking all that stress meant I was dedicated when really I was just burning through my bandwidth. We explore why stress doesn't actually come from external challenges but from our internal reactions, and how low bandwidth days make stress feel completely overwhelming even though we're generating it ourselves.

This is the real bottleneck in business: mental chatter, overthinking and catastrophising that drains bandwidth instead of solving problems. I share practical steps to tune into your bandwidth levels, recognise what supports your high bandwidth days and break the cycle of negativity. Mental bandwidth is one of the most powerful tools you have as a leader, and when you understand it and work with it, everything changes.

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The internet is flooded with conflicting dietary advice. Keto? Carnivore? Low carb? Fasting? If you're a busy, successful woman who's found herself googling nutrition advice at midnight feeling more stressed than reassured, this episode is for you. Today we're cutting through the noise to talk about what your body actually needs right now. If you're constantly stressed and exhausted, jumping straight into the latest diet trend might be making things worse. We explore why stress disrupts everything from digestion to hormones and why certain popular protocols might be pouring petrol on a fire when you're already running on empty.

We’ll talk about the surprising role carbohydrates play in managing stress and why they've been unfairly villainised. I share why you need to calm your nervous system before diving into fasting or restrictive plans, and the foundational work that has to happen first before any advanced protocol will actually work. We discuss gut health, liver detoxification and why skipping these steps sets you up for failure. We also cover when fasting, keto and carnivore diets might be useful, and more importantly, when they're not.

There's no one-size-fits-all approach here. What works for someone else might completely backfire for you. Your body has its own story, stress load and healing timeline. When you apply dietary strategies in the right order, everything shifts. More energy, better sleep, clearer thinking. That's when real transformation happens.

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Most advice we’re given for stress management is to get more sleep, take supplements or meditate. While these methods are beneficial, they only address stress after it's already taken its toll.

What if there were two unconventional antidotes that could combat stress before it becomes overwhelming?

Understanding the Nature of Thought

Most of us associate stress with external challenges or overwhelming workloads. But at its core, stress stems from our thoughts and perceptions. Stress doesn’t come from life's challenges but from our anticipation of what might be ahead. This anticipatory stress triggers tension and anxiety in the body, regardless of whether those outcomes actually materialise.

One new thought can interrupt the entire stress cycle, allowing your mind to access the intelligence that's always available when you're not trapped in old patterns. That single shift in perspective can be the difference between staying stuck in stress and stepping into clarity and resilience.

Cultivating Trust in Yourself

The second antidote to stress is trust—trust in yourself and your ability to navigate challenges. True resilience lies in the confidence that you have the resources to overcome any obstacle.

Think about a challenging event you faced in the past. Maybe it was a health scare, a professional setback or a relationship breakdown. Each time you emerged stronger, you reinforced your capacity to handle future challenges. Business is inherently unpredictable, but having faith in your capacity to adapt and solve problems is an antidote to stress.

Have you recognised how your thoughts drive your experiences?

Do you trust your ability to navigate life's ups and downs? I’d love to hear from you.

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It's a peculiar contradiction that working towards better health can bring discomfort and heavy emotions. You set out on a healing journey, make changes to your diet or lifestyle, only to find yourself dealing with unexpected physical or emotional pain. If you're nodding along to this paradox, today we're unpacking why healing hurts and why pain isn't always a signal that something is amiss.

We explore why positive changes can bring negative feelings, looking at those pivotal moments like relationship breakups or detox program that initially feel laden with heavy emotions and puzzling symptoms. I discuss common detox experiences like headaches, fatigue and getting unusually emotional when you realise food was hiding your emotions all along. Plus gut health repair and why that initial bloating and gas are totally normal signs your microbiome is making significant adjustments. Expecting to feel fantastic from day one? You're setting yourself up for disappointment.

We dive into healing's emotional landscape and why it's definitely not a straight line. You might feel fantastic for a stretch, only to hit a lull and feel like you've lost ground. But don't lose heart; these cycles of upswings and setbacks aren't evidence of missteps but testament to your inherent resilience. Remember, heavy emotions and physical discomfort aren't always indicators something's amiss; they're simply part of resetting your system.

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Life has a way of throwing curveballs when you least expect them. Right now, I'm living one of my worst nightmares—and I'm finding myself in a period of unanticipated reflection. This is the story of how I recently ended up in hospital with a significantly broken ankle and what is coming up for me as I navigate 12 weeks of forced rest.

I find it really fascinating that as humans, we can’t help but add meaning to situations. Maybe I needed to slow down, maybe I wasn’t meant to go to the US. Or maybe it was simply an accident and my job now is to accept the reality and move on from there.

Either way, whatever meaning I add to this situation will dictate how I feel about it.

If you've been facing some hurdles lately, I want to encourage you not to give up, but also take this as an opportunity to reflect. What is coming up for you? What insights have your own setbacks revealed?

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Everything feels like too much lately. A slight change to your morning routine sends you into a tizzy. A new health supplement makes your body feel like it's on high alert. Small things that never bothered you before now feel overwhelming, and your tolerance for change has shrunk to almost nothing. This isn't weakness or being dramatic. It's your nervous system working overtime. When we've been running on stress for too long, our internal alarm system gets stuck in the "on" position, treating minor disruptions like major threats. The good news is that this hypersensitive state isn't permanent.

Today we're exploring why our bodies get jittery and how your nervous system acts like a smoke alarm that's reacting to the slightest whiff of toast instead of real danger. I share from personal experience navigating these rocky patches during my burnout days, when everything felt like a challenge. We discuss how this oversensitivity makes everyday things feel threatening when your system is stuck in high-alert mode and what's really at play when you're in overdrive.

We dive into how to break free by layering soothing signals that help your brain calm down; not just ignoring stress, but actively creating an environment that tells your brain it's safe to relax. We explore the power of changing scenery through short getaways to places you associate with peace, establishing routines focused on stability and predictability, and simple activities like slow meals, restorative exercise and mindfulness practices.

Being in overdrive now doesn't define your future. It's an opportunity to recalibrate and reclaim your energy. I'd love to hear from you. What here resonates with you, and how do you manage your highs and lows?

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Same problems showing up in your business? Same relationship patterns on repeat? Same energy levels dragging you down? The issue may not be your willpower or motivation—it could be your environment. And changing it might be the breakthrough you've been looking for.

Most of us follow the same routine from the moment we wake up. Bathroom, phone check, coffee, work prep. This daily sameness feels comforting but it's actually reinforcing our stagnation.

Engaging in change doesn't just alter your routine—it serves as a mental reset. Shaking up your routine can lead to breakthrough moments, leaving you inspired, energised, remotivated and able to look at things with a whole new perspective.

So here's my question: when was the last time you intentionally disrupted your own patterns? If you're still getting the same results, feeling the same stuck energy, facing the same challenges, it's time to shake things up. Your environment isn't just shaping your days—it's shaping your future.

What's one small change you could make today that your future self will thank you for?

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Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Am I depressed? What's wrong with me?" As someone who's spent over two decades working with women navigating these very questions, I know how isolating and confusing it can feel. Depression isn't just a word or a diagnosis—it's a deeply personal experience, and often, it's a message from within.

Today we're exploring what might really be causing depression and why it's so much more than a simple chemical imbalance. We're moving beyond the debunked chemical imbalance theory, referencing Dr Kelly Brogan's work, and discussing how depression can be a signal (like a smoke alarm) alerting us that something in our body or life needs attention.

In this episode, we’re looking into the gut-brain connection and how closely our gut health is linked to our mood. We explore how nutritional psychology, restoring gut health, balancing blood glucose and removing processed foods can make a world of difference. We also discuss how chronic stress, hormonal imbalances and environmental toxins contribute to persistent low moods, and why a holistic approach looking at diet, lifestyle, and emotional wellbeing is so important.

Here's a perspective that might surprise you: depression isn't always pathological. Sometimes it's a natural, introspective withdrawal—a way to turn inward and find our own answers. We explore how low moods are normal parts of the human experience, like changing seasons. Drawing from Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, we discuss how depression can sometimes signal we're being called to make changes in our lives, and how answering that call can lead to renewed energy and purpose.

I’d love to hear from you. What would shift if you started viewing your low moods as information rather than something to fix?

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