This episode I talk about the traditions my family held, the pattern that caused meltdowns in my first employed job, the kid hating his first Christmas dinner, and how I'm breaking the traditions this year.

Because this year has been different in many ways, may as well finish it off differently!

As a nod to Men's Mental Health and International Men's Day (19th) I chatted to guest Aaron Solly about his movement to help others who feel stuck, as he has extensive lived experience of mental health struggles, which he overcame taking the lessons with him as he went along.

Aaron SollyMental Wellness Coach | Author | Founder of Engage Coaching GroupFor many years, Aaron struggled with low self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence. He felt like an underdog in life, battling depression and searching for answers to why he felt so stuck..

It wasn’t until he shifted his mindset, began asking new questions, and embraced personal growth that he discovered the path to healing.

Today, his mission is to help men—particularly those in sales or high-pressure careers—who feel trapped by stress, depression, or life’s challenges. He has walked that path, and now he guides others through it.Through his company, Engage Coaching Group, he helps his clients with Amazon best selling book, “Engage, Connect, Grow”, a supportive community and 1 on 1 coaching services.

His ultimate vision is to contribute to healing men & their families around the world from depression through natural healing methods.

https://engagecoachinggroup.com/lessons

It's Men's Mental Health Awareness Month this month, so ahead of my guest, I'm talking about mental health in my family.

When I met Dr G he was always the calm one against my stress!

we're a lot more balanced now, and I've learnt a lot along the way, and we're able to communicate more efficiently about mental health (both ways)

But Men's Mental Health is still very much stigmatised in society, so I'm contributing to the need to talk more (with Dr G's permission for his insights)

This month's guest is Hali Jafari, a multi passionate creative, who flits between things, but found success in multiple outlets before settling into what she does now.

Hali Jafari is a Creative Business Strategist who helps multi-passionate entrepreneurs build businesses that align creativity, purpose, and profit.

It's World Mental Health Day today, which marks exactly 3 years since this podcast began!

But what I uncovered last month, were the stubborn bits of anxiety that were hiding in my subconscious and blocking my mindset..

Explore with me, and don't forget to check in on your friends <3

This month I'm talking to guest Angela Hodgson about how her experiences led her to helping business owners find their purpose and passion. How she came from burnout to brilliance. And how she manages a balance being mum to two neurodivergent kids! Free quiz here: https://igniteimprovement.co.uk/quizConnect with her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelahodgson/

This month's topic is spinning plates!

How many times has someone asked how you manage to spin all the plates? Or warned you not to try spinning all the plates?

I've been asked/told many times over the years, but it only stopped me while I was anxious.

When I found my confidence, I realised that it's ok to want to do all the things, as long as it's not simultaneously obviously!

I like balance, a bit of this, a bit of that. Focus yields results. Find out more in this episode!

This month's guest was Laura Teare-Jones.

Laura Teare-Jones is a hormone and mindset coach and business mentor. Laura's journey into this space has been deeply influenced by her own experiences and challenges. For the past decade, she has dedicated her work to supporting women with their wellbeing, helping them to be kinder to themselves and to prioritise their own needs, and over the last year, her role has evolved and she now works with brilliant business owners who, as amazing as they are, sometimes let their minds get in the way of their success.Laura lives with a hormone condition called PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), a cyclical mood disorder, and since getting her diagnosis, she says she has had to do a lot of learning and unlearning about herself, her health and the world around her. This personal journey has shaped much of her work.

NB at 11:53 there's an edit as there was a drop in connection. No actual content is missing.