Writing with Purpose – Conversations about Creativity, Curiosity, Writing & Outdoor Adventures

Jun 15 2024 36 ep. 37 mins 14
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How do we embrace creativity and curiosity to live a life full of adventure that doesn’t feel like hard work? Writer, journal guide and adventure enthusiast, Anna Woolliscroft, explores imagination, writing and nature connection with fellow creatives and outdoor fans.

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Finding Balance: Slowing Down, Embracing Nature, and Exploring Crime Fiction

Jun 15 2024 19 mins  
Are you struggling to find a sense of balance and peace in your life amidst the constant demands and distractions of modern living? In this episode, I candidly solo chat about the importance of slowing down, listening to our bodies, and carving out space for self-care and mindfulness. I draw on inspiration from recent experiences, such as attending the Capital Crime Writing Festiv

Embracing the Ancestral Health Approach & Debunking Fat Phobia with Dean Palfreyman

Jun 01 2024 57 mins  
Is the mainstream approach to health and fitness not working and you need a new programme? In this Writing with Purpose podcast episode, I chat with Dean Palfreyman, a health and fitness professional with over 20 years’ experience. Dean soon realised the ‘mainstream approach’ to health and fitness of a calorie deficit and exercise overkill didn’t work for most people. Sin

Nutrition Deficiencies, Low-fat Pitfalls, & Appetite & Portion Control with Alix Tomkinson

May 25 2024 50 mins  
Are you a ‘complex’ female over forty who thinks or feels they need more from their food? In this Writing with Purpose podcast episode, I enjoy an insightful conversation with registered nutritional therapist Alix Tomkinson. Alix is passionate about supporting middle-aged women in navigating the complexities of life with a healthy, balanced diet. She believes it’s not about

Protein-rich Breakfasts, High-quality Nutrition & Understanding Our Body Composition with Carol Sinfield

May 18 2024 48 mins  
How much do you know about your body and what it actually needs for optimal day-to-day performance? In this episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I learned such a lot from wellness coach of 26 years, Carol Sinfield. Carol runs Nantwich Nutrition Club in Cheshire, a social breakfast venue that supports people in reaching their wellness goals through nutrition awareness and h

Building Positive Habits & Aligning Nutrition with Hormones, Cycles & Seasons with Jo Bibby

May 11 2024 39 mins  
Do you eat optimally to align your body’s needs with your hormones? In this episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I have an insightful conversation with Jo Bibby, a wellness coach for busy women, about building good habits and self-care. We chat about the importance of self-care, the impact of cycles and hormones on food habits, and the role of gut health. Jo shares tips

Healthy Eating for Mums to Be, New Mums and Peri/Menopausal Women With E-J Lacon

May 04 2024 44 mins  
Do you know the best foods to eat based on your time in life? In this episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I chat with E-J Lacon, certified personal trainer and coach, about the importance of healthy nutrition for women during pregnancy, postnatal, perimenopause and menopause. There’s so much value packed into this conversation as we chat about avoiding processed foods

Finding Healthy Nutrition to Support Positive Mental Health and Avoid Burnout with Rachel Philpotts

Apr 27 2024 46 mins  
Do you know where to find the proper nutrition for burnout prevention and positive mental wellbeing? In this episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I kick off a new nutrition-focused series chatting with Rachel Philpott, founder of the re:Nutrition functional medicine clinic and the author of ‘The Burnout Bible: How to tackle fatigue and emotional overwhelm naturally’.

Solo Chatting: Igniting the Senses, Experiencing Nature's Glory, and Creating Play

Apr 20 2024 34 mins  
How often are you aware of your five main senses, and when was the last time you engaged deeply with a specific sense? In this episode, I solo chat with you about igniting our senses to connect with the world around us in vivid technicolour, 360 or IMAX (of sorts). I consider how noticing the finer details in your environment can bring enriching experiences to everyday life. THIS

Solo Chatting: The 8 Dimensions of Wellness, Immersing in Nature’s History & Choosing Play Over Achievement

Apr 13 2024 41 mins  
Where do you fare on ‘The Eight Dimensions of Wellbeing’ scale and in what ways can you make micro changes to boost positive wellness? How often do you immerse yourself in the dramatic landscapes of nature and play? And can you use this to be more grateful and energised? THIS EPISODE: Writing - Words for Wellness The Eight Dimensions of Wellness Steps to improve wellbein

Solo Chatting: Writing Letters, Forest Cycling & Revisiting Your Word of the Year

Apr 06 2024 36 mins  
What means more to you? Fifty emails in your inbox or a heartfelt letter in the post? April is National Card and Letter Writing Month. What a wonderful feeling to receive a personal letter from a friend, family member or even an organisation if it’s genuine. I love to write and receive cards, and I’m always thankful that someone has gone to the trouble of thinking of me and ca