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  • SHORT Series: Let's Talk Turning 50: The Midlife Reset
    2026/01/19

    In this SHORT Series: Let's Talk Turning 50: The Midlife Reset Marie reflects on the intentional steps she’s taking as she celebrates turning 50. She shares how she’s creating a life that truly aligns with who she is today - and the future she wants to actively curate. It’s a story rooted in growth, resilience and embracing midlife with passion and purpose.


    This episode is for you if you’re navigating midlife transitions, preparing for a new chapter or moving through shifts such as an empty nest, relationship changes or a career change.


    If you have resonated with any of the themes in this episode we'd love to hear from thoughts in the comments.


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    UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® ⁠ founded by Marie Shaw, a well-being practitioner, X-HAIL® Instructor and NLP Coach in training. UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® is more than a wellness brand - it’s a movement rooted in holistic mind-body practices, soulful healing and radical self love, created to help women reconnect with their authentic selves and reclaim joy, especially during midlife transitions.

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    You can follow Marie's personal journey to becoming her authentic true self by reading and subscribing to ⁠⁠Growing with Grace. ⁠⁠Where she reflects on life's lessons, blessings and the seasons of change as she enters her unapologetic AF ERA.

    If you would like to show your support for the Podcast and Marie’s work buy a virtual vegan pizza at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help to support Marie, so she can continue creating more content for you.


    DISCLAIMER: the content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of this podcast. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional if you are experiencing difficulties with mental health.

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    11 分
  • Ep: 018 The Importance of Finding Your Tribe: A Conversation with Leanne Sumnall (Maze Counselling Services)
    2026/01/05
    In this episode we’re joined by Leanne Sumnall, Psychodynamic Counsellor, founder of Maze Counselling Services, co founder of Maze & Tonic CIC, and author of two powerful books supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse. Leanne has built a people first, ethical, trauma informed counselling service that’s helping individuals, couples, families and even fellow therapists across the UK.In this powerful and grounding episode, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of what truly safe, person centred counselling looks like, why therapeutic fit matters, and how trauma informed practice can transform the healing journey. Leanne shares the story behind Maze’s people first ethos and offers practical insights and tools that anyone - whether seeking therapy, supporting a loved one or working in the helping professions - can take away and apply.This episode is for anyone who wants to understand therapy more deeply, feel less alone in their struggles or learn what ethical, relational mental health support can look like in practice.Leanne is also a published author, her books Navigating a Narcissist and Leaving a Narcissist: A Survivor’s Workbook & Journal, blend of clinical insight and lived experience supports survivors in rebuilding identity, safety, and self trust.Finally, Leanne shares the heart behind Maze & Tonic CIC, the community interest company she co founded to make wellbeing support more accessible through funded and community led initiatives.You can contact Leanne, via her website and social media channels:www.facebook.com/mazecounsellingservices www.instagram.com/mazecounselling www.mazecounselling.com www.linkedin.com/company/mazecounselling/ If you have resonated with any of the themes in this episode Subscribe, Review and Share. Tag UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® whenever you post on social media so we can continue to share the love.Follow UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.unfunk-yoursoul.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® ⁠ founded by Marie Shaw, a well-being practitioner, X-HAIL® Instructor and NLP Coach in training. UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® is more than a wellness brand - it’s a movement created to help women reconnect with their authentic selves and reclaim joy, especially during midlife transitions. It’s rooted in holistic mind-body practices and designed to support emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation in Staffordshire, UK.Find our next event hereYou can follow Marie's personal journey to becoming her authentic true self by reading and subscribing to ⁠⁠Growing with Grace. ⁠⁠Where she reflects on life's lessons, blessings and the seasons of change as she enters her unapologetic AF ERA.If you would like to show your support for the Podcast and Marie’s work buy a virtual vegan pizza at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help to support Marie, so she can continue creating more content for you. DISCLAIMER: the content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of this podcast. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional if you are experiencing difficulties with mental health.
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    59 分
  • Ep: 017 The Joyful Side of Sobriety: A Conversation with Janine Scarff Your Sober Sidekick
    2025/11/10

    In this episode, Marie's is talking to Janine Scarff a sobriety coach who is helping women rethink their relationship with alcohol whether that means cutting down, taking a break or quitting altogether.With nearly seven years of sobriety under her belt, Janine brings not only professional insight but deep personal experience to her work. Her journey has been transformational and she’s passionate about breaking the stigma around alcohol struggles. Beyond her coaching work, Janine is a home-educating mum to a teenager, step mum to three boys and founder of a home-ed cooking club. She’s also a lover of gardening, spreadsheets, and cake - so yes, we cover a lot of ground!This episode is a heartfelt, honest and hopeful look at what it means to choose a different path with alcohol - and how that choice can ripple out into every part of life.You can contact Janine, via her website and social media channels:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SoberCuriousCoastalWebsite: www.sobercuriouscoastal.co.ukInsta: www.instagram.com/sober_curious_coastal/

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    UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® ⁠ founded by Marie Shaw, a well-being practitioner, X-HAIL® Instructor and NLP Coach in training. UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® is more than a wellness brand - it’s a movement created to help women reconnect with their authentic selves and reclaim joy, especially during midlife transitions. It’s rooted in holistic mind-body practices and designed to support emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation in Staffordshire, UK. Find your next event here


    You can follow Marie's personal journey to becoming herauthentic true self by reading and subscribing to ⁠⁠Growing with Grace. ⁠⁠Where she reflects on life's lessons, blessings and the seasons of change as she enters her unapologetic AF ERA.


    If you would like to show your support for the Podcast andMarie’s work you can buy a virtual vegan pizza at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help to support Marie, so she can continue creating more content for you.


    DISCLAIMER: the content in this podcast is not intended tobe a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of this podcast. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional if you are experiencing difficulties with mental health or alcohol.

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    38 分
  • Ep: 016 Grief in Silence: A Grandparent’s Story of Baby Loss
    2025/10/14

    Trigger Warning: This episode discusses baby loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please take care while listening.


    In this deeply moving episode, Marie opens up about her experience as a bereaved grandparent following the heart-breaking loss of her granddaughter. With raw honesty and compassion, she reflects on the emotional toll of baby loss and the silence that often surrounds it. Marie also shares how Baby Loss Awareness Week offers a vital space for remembrance and community - shining a light on an unimaginable grief that many feel uncomfortable talking about.


    The episode explores the broader context of pregnancy and infant loss where the statistics show that approximately 15 in every 100 pregnancies end in miscarriage and around 13 babies die shortly before, during or shortly after birth each day in the UK. These numbers highlight the urgent need for awareness, support and open conversation.


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    ⁠UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® ⁠ founded by Marie Shaw, a well-being practitioner, X-HAIL® Instructor and NLP Coach in training. UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® is more than a wellness brand - it’s a movement created to help women reconnect with their authentic selves and reclaim joy, especially during midlife transitions. It’s rooted in holistic mind-body practices and designed to support emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation in Staffordshire, UK.

    Find our next event here


    You can follow Marie's personal journey to becoming her authentic true self by reading and subscribing to ⁠⁠Growing with Grace. ⁠⁠Where she reflects on life's lessons, blessings and the seasons of change as she enters her unapologetic AF ERA.

    If you would like to show your support for the Podcast andMarie’s work buy a virtual vegan pizza at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help to support Marie, so she can continue creating more content for you.


    DISCLAIMER: the content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of this podcast. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional if you are experiencing difficulties with mental health.

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    34 分
  • Ep: 015 UNPAUSED: From career changes to empty nests - life doesn’t stop, it evolves.
    2025/09/30

    In this episode Marie explores the liberating power of reclaiming your voice in midlife and to embrace life phases and transitions. From career changes to rediscovering personal passions, we dive into stories of how you can live boldly, unapologetically and on your own terms. Whether you're facing an empty nest, a new beginning or simply craving more, this episode is your reminder: life doesn’t stop, it evolves.


    Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, a career change ora personal reinvention, this conversation is for you.

    Tune in if you’re ready to:

    💬 Say yes to what feels right - and no to what no longer fits

    🌱 Grow through change, not just go through it


    If you have resonated with any of the themes in this episode Subscribe, Review and Share. Tag UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® whenever you post on social media so we can continue to share the love.


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    ⁠UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® ⁠ founded by Marie Shaw, a well-being practitioner, X-HAIL® Instructor and NLP Coach in training. UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® is more than a wellness brand - it’s a movement created to help women reconnect with their authentic selves and reclaim joy, especially during midlife transitions. It’s rooted in holistic mind-body practices and designed to support emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation in Staffordshire, UK. Find our next event here


    You can follow Marie's personal journey to becoming herauthentic true self by reading and subscribing to ⁠⁠Growing with Grace. ⁠⁠Where she reflects on life's lessons, blessings and the seasons of change as she enters her unapologetic AF ERA.


    If you would like to show your support for the Podcast andMarie’s work buy a virtual vegan pizza at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help to support Marie, so she can continue creating more content for you.


    DISCLAIMER: the content in this podcast is not intended tobe a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of this podcast. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional if you are experiencing difficulties with mental health.

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    30 分
  • Ep: 014 Thriving Solo & Sober in Your 40s - Redefining your social life after diching booze
    2025/09/09

    In this episode, Marie shares her refreshing take on being a single, sober woman in her 40s - thriving, self-aware, and unapologetic AF. From navigating misogynistic comments to embracing deeper, more soul-full connections, she opens up about the disillusionment with the traditional social scene and the joy of finding fulfilment beyond the booze.


    Whether you're single, sober, or simply craving more meaningful vibes in your life, this episode is your invitation to rethink what joy and connection really look like. Is it time to trade in local nights out for intentional soul-full experiences and discover the power of living authentically.


    Tune in if you're ready to:

    • - embrace your 40's with confidence and clarity
    • - explore sober living without sacrificing fun
    • - reimagine your social life with intention and depth

    HIGHLIGHTS:

    02:32 - 1000 days sober on a Saturday night

    07:08 - Disillusioned and disappointed by the social scene

    11:19 - Where are my people?


    Listen now, rate & share to empower more women redefining their own path.

    #SingleAndThriving #SoberLife #WomenOver40 #SoulfulLiving #PodcastForWomen #AuthenticConnections #SoberCurious #MidlifeMagic


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    ⁠UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® ⁠ founded by Marie Shaw, a well-being practitioner, X-HAIL® Instructor and NLP Coach in training. UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® is more than a wellness brand - it’s a movement created to help women reconnect with their authentic selves and reclaim joy, especially during midlife transitions. It’s rooted in holistic mind-body practices and designed to support emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation in Staffordshire, UK.

    Find our next event here


    You can follow Marie's personal journey to becoming herauthentic true self by reading and subscribing to ⁠⁠Growing with Grace. ⁠⁠Where she reflects on life's lessons, blessings and the seasons of change as she enters her unapologetic AF ERA.

    If you would like to show your support for the Podcast and Marie’s work buy a virtual vegan pizza at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help to support Marie, so she can continue creating more content for you.


    DISCLAIMER: the content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of this podcast. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional if you are experiencing difficulties with mental health.


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    22 分
  • Ep: 013 Redefining the Next Chapter: Embracing the Empty Nest with Purpose
    2025/06/21

    In this inspiring episode, host Marie opens up about her personal journey through midlife transformation as a soon-to-be empty nester. As a solo parent of twins, she candidly shares what it means to rediscover herself as she approaches 50, navigating life beyond full-time parenting, and starting a vibrant new chapter with intention.

    Whether you're approaching your own empty nest transition or simply seeking motivation to redefine your purpose in midlife, this episode is for you. You’ll hear heartfelt stories, practical strategies, and empowering reflections that will resonate with anyone embracing change.


    🎙️ Tune in for an honest conversation about personal growth, renewal, and the joy of starting over — because midlife isn’t an ending, it’s your most exciting era yet.


    If you have resonated with any of the themes in this episode Subscribe, Review and Share. Tag UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® whenever you post on social media so we can continue to share the love.


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    UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® ⁠ founded by Marie Shaw, a well-being practitioner, X-HAIL® Instructor and NLP Coach in training. UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® is a collective, movement and brand hosting empowerment workshops, women's circles, sober events, wellness retreats & networking in Staffordshire, UK.


    Marie's mission is to create a vibrant community, who thrive and flourish together using mind-body magic to inspire, support and empower – helping women reclaim their power and find joy every day.


    Modern Meditation • Movement • Gut Brain Connection •Vegetarian and Vegan Nutrition • Women's Circles • Online Membership • Book Club • Workshops, Sober Events & Retreat Days in Staffordshire, UK

    Find our next event here


    You can follow Marie's personal journey to becoming her authentic true self by reading and subscribing to ⁠⁠Growing with Grace. ⁠⁠Where she reflects on life's lessons, blessings and the seasons of change as she enters her unapologetic AF ERA.


    If you would like to show your support for the Podcast and Marie’s work you can buy a virtual vegan pizza at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help to support Marie, so she can continue creating more content for you.


    DISCLAIMER: the content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of this podcast. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional if you are experiencing difficulties with mental health.



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    19 分
  • SHORT SERIES: Let's Talk Apologies, Saying Sorry (and meaning it!)
    2025/04/06

    In this SHORT Series: Let's Talk Apologies Marie’s shares how she’s learning to apologise and become a better communicator. She explores the impact of being given the silent treatment as a child and how she’s comfortable with silence. Through the process of unlearning and growing through challenge, Marie feels she’s ready for this next phase of life.


    If you have resonated with any of the themes in thisepisode Subscribe, Review and Share. Tag UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® whenever you post on social media so we can continue to share the love.


    Follow UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    ⁠⁠⁠www.unfunk-yoursoul.com⁠⁠⁠

    UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® ⁠ founded by Marie Shaw,a well-being practitioner, X-HAIL® Instructor and NLP Coach in training. UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® is a collective, movement and brand hosting empowerment workshops, women's circles, sober events, wellness retreats & networking in Staffordshire, UK.


    Marie's mission is to create a vibrant community, who thrive and flourish together using mind-body magic to inspire, support and empower – helping women reclaim their power and find joy every day.


    Modern Meditation • Movement • Gut Brain Connection •Vegetarian and Vegan Nutrition • Women's Circles • Online Membership • Book Club • Workshops, Sober Events & Retreat Days in Staffordshire, UK. Find our next event here


    You can follow Marie's personal journey to becoming herauthentic true self by reading and subscribing to ⁠⁠Growing with Grace. ⁠⁠Where she reflects on life's lessons, blessings and the seasons of change as she enters her unapologetic AF ERA.


    If you would like to show your support for the Podcast andMarie’s work buy a virtual vegan pizza at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help to support Marie, so she can continue creating more content for you.


    DISCLAIMER: the content in this podcast is not intended tobe a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of this podcast. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional if you are experiencing difficulties with mental health.

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    18 分