Beth accepts that there is no single way to approach Christmas but reminds us how important it is to look after both our body and our mind in amongst the festive frenzy.

Nothing prepared me for the shock of bereavement or the feeling of falling down the waterfall into the mix of grief emotions that is the metaphorical whirlpool.

It was a lightbulb moment for us both. I told her that we all need kindness and it is not just about being kind to each other, kindness needs to start with us being kind to ourselves… 

During the traverse they have to stop and hang by their hands from the rope then "regain" themselves, using only their strength and determination so that they can once again traverse along the top of the rope to safety.

I have met lots of inspiring and committed military spouses, partners and other-halves who have been more of a support to me than they can imagine.

The service was attended by Her Majesty The Queen and although she is our Monarch, the Queen is now a widow.

On this podcast the guests have one thing in common… they live as adventurously as possible, irrespective of where they are.

Enticing you away from the frenetic pre-Christmas build up, Beth invites you to pause to explore what a more meaningful Christmas means to you.

Join me on my October Self Care social media Challenge. It’s fun and free. Click here to find out more.

In a life full of change, stress and anxiety sometimes we live everyone else’s lives and forget our own

I felt run down, emotionally drained and I was lacking my spark for life. When a family emergency hit I realised that I was in no place to be able to look after others.

Dr Emma Hepburn has a unique way of getting to the heart of issues that we all face in day-to-day life and normalising those niggles that we all have inside us.

Have your tissues handy, it’s an emotional listen with references to death, dying and cancer, but one I hope will help many by normalising the experience of becoming a widow.

The reality behind the smiling summer holiday photos and why September is the perfect time to re-focus your life!

How I have realised that asking for help is a strength not a weakness

My inspiration to get those trainers on again after the summer holidays!

The most precious jewels you will have around your neck are the arms of your children – make sure you provide for them if you are not here.

Becoming an Ambassador is a privilege and Emma hopes she can help to spread the word about the important support this charity gives, particularly amongst the military community.

Joe Wicks’ interviews are rays of sunshine… his guests share stories of how people keep themselves feeling mentally and physically strong in the face of life’s challenges.

Listen to my podcast with WAY, a charity that offers support to anyone whose partner died when they were under the age of 50 years old.