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On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about learning and growth mindset.Having a growth mindset means that we understand that our abilities can be developed, and that we can actually get smarter. Unlike a fixed mindset that keeps us stuck, believing that our level of intelligence and capability is set in stone from birth, and determines what we can or cannot do.Mor

This week I chat to Caroline Kopp, a master Pilates trainer and health coach, about her personal story of overcoming chronic fatigue and pain through Pilates. Pilates literally changed Caroline’s life as it allowed her to move in a way that maintained and and even increased her energy levels without the burnout associated with high-intensity workouts. It also helped her to become

On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about strength training.It’s important as we age that we’re incorporating some strength training into our exercise routines, not least to protect ourselves against osteoporosis.Polly and I talk about our own strength training routines, and Polly shares some useful tips on how we can add it into our every day lives.We hope y

Have you ever considered how something as automatic as breathing can hold the key to a healthier, happier you? In this episode, we'll continue to dive deep into the world of optimal and efficient breathing, revealing the secrets to transforming your relationship with your breath.I unveil 4 simple techniques you can easily integrate into your daily routine. By the end of this e

On this week’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about why investing both time and money in yourself is so powerful.We also discuss how often the transformation is in the transaction, and how investing in ourselves has created amazing new friendships.Enjoy!Love Polly & Lucy xxSupport the Show.To find out more about Just Breathe and to join the Just Breathe community g

Have you ever stopped to think about how you breathe? It's something we do unconsciously, around 23,000 times a day! But what if you're not doing it right?It's thought that over 50% of us are breathing dysfunctionally and studies suggest that up to 75% of people with anxiety also have dysfunctional breathing patterns. And the truth is, even without a diagnosis, most

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about complaining.We all love a good moan, but there’s a difference between getting something off your chest, and constantly complaining.We all have a choice as to whether we want to be a ‘drain’ or a ‘radiator’; whether we set the thermostat in the room, or shift our state of being to the temperature of those aroun

We all have those things we want to do, but fear often holds us back. Maybe it's a trip you've always dreamed of taking alone, a new skill you've been wanting to learn, or simply striking up a conversation with someone new.In this episode, I explore the idea of stepping outside your comfort zone and taking on challenges even when they feel scary. You'll hear abo

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about social media.We discuss how it influences our lives (both positively and negatively), how much time we spend on it, and how to prevent it from taking over our lives.We hope you’ll find something useful in here!Love,Polly & Lucy xSupport the Show.To find out more about Just Breathe and to join the Just Breathe commun

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death globally with more women being affected than men? In the UK, one in eight men and one in 14 women die from coronary heart disease, with more women dying from it than breast cancer. Falling estrogen levels at menopause, weight gain, high cholesterol, and increased blood pressure can all affect our heart health but the goo