The Energised Woman Podcast

How on earth do we find work/life balance as busy women? Is it even possible? Listen as I chat to no BS business coach, best selling author and fellow podcaster Libby Langley about how we can find that elusive balance and it just might not be how you expect! While we do talk a lot about finding balance as business owners in this episode I really believe that you will find value as an employee, mum or whatever stage of life you are in. Libby talks about how the first step to finding balance is figuring out what you want your life to look like and making conscious choices to help us move towards that. We talk about comparison, purpose and pursuing joy in helping us choose how to order our days and focus our time, and I think you will find some great food for thought from our discussion, especially if you are thinking of making changes in your life or career. I can't wait to hear what your takeaways are! You can stay in touch with Libby here: Book: https://amzn.eu/d/e4I4EF4 Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/5091475-life-in-business Website: https://libbylangley.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/libbylangley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbylangley/ I'd love to stay in community with you here: Website - find out about my coaching courses, workshops and retreats:Women's Wellness Coach | Live Life Well (livelifewellness.co.uk) Instagram:⁠https://instagram.com/jo_livelifewell Remember to share and subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on future episodes!

Welcome back to the Live Life Well podcast! We're thrilled to be back after a summer break with our guest embodiment coach Amy Davies. Amy leads us through her journey going from burnt out business manager to self-connected coach and teacher, and how she has got to a place of 'finding her no' without guilt! Amy and I discuss how as women we are often conditioned to feel like we are not enough, and that something is wrong with is. Join us as we talk about how we can come back to a place of radical self-compassion where we can find peace amidst the ups and downs of life. We also delve in to why we often to say 'yes' when we mean 'no' and how to start making decisions that truly benefit ourselves and others. I loved our conversation and I know you will get some great takeaways! You can stay in touch with Amy here: Website: https://amydavies.co.uk   Upcoming 3 Week Online Course (starts 13th September) – Saying No and Feeling Good About It https://amydavies.co.uk/saying-no-and-feeling-good-about-it/   Find me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/amydaviesembodiment?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amydaviesembodiment And I'd love to chat more here: Website - find out about my coaching courses, workshops and retreats: Women's Wellness Coach | Live Life Well (livelifewellness.co.uk) Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/jo_livelifewell Remember to subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on future episodes!

How do we heal our brains? And how do they get broken in the first place? We can all pick up scars throughout our lives through our past experiences, disappointments and trauma. These all leave an impression on our brain and can affect our thoughts and nervous system. Join me as I chat to Energy Expert, Author and Alexander Technique Teacher about how, with the right environment and community we can move out of cycles of shame and survival mode and start to heal the scars and find health and hope for the future. Lucy also explains how the language we use for ourselves or others can heal or harm us, and how connection is key to holistic health. Lucy has a wealth of experience and knowledge in helping people find body, mind and soul health and I found our chat fascinating - I know you will too! You can find out more about Lucy here: Home - Lucy Ascham And connect on social media at 'lucyascham' You can find out more about Lucy's teacher Sarah Peyton here: www.SarahPeyton.com who has developed Resonant Healing Language.  https://sarahpeyton.com/event/resonant-healing-101-language-that-reconnects/   I'd love to stay in community with you here: Website - find out about my coaching courses, workshops and retreats:Women's Wellness Coach | Live Life Well (livelifewellness.co.uk)Instagram:⁠https://instagram.com/jo_livelifewell Remember to share and subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on future episodes!

As busy women our relationship with alcohol can be a complicated one. We are living lives that our bodies and minds weren't designed to cope with and alcohol can provide a short term relief to the pressure and overwhelm but what is the cost to our long term wellbeing? Join me as I dig in to all of this and more with wellbeing and sobriety coach Christine Coulson who gave up alcohol after noticing her consumption creep up over lockdown. Christine now uses her journey to help other women on their journey to reducing or cutting out alcohol. Hear how stress and hormones can play a part in how much we drink, and how we can experience life in a whole knew way when we choose to do it sober. Please know that this is a safe place to explore topics like this without shame and judgement, we are all on a journey but with the right information we can make the best decisions to live a long and healthy life! Here's where you can stay in touch with Christine: www.yoursoberpath.co.uk Instagram: @yoursoberpath And here are the links to some of the books Christine mentioned:Drink?  By Prof David Nutt - https://amzn.eu/d/8IwTAP7The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray - https://amzn.eu/d/7YgMrmIBee Sober:  https://www.beesoberofficial.com/The Sober Club:  https://www.thesoberclub.com/ If you would like to work with me to improve your habits, gut health and wellbeing for life you can find out more about my 30 Days to Healthy Habits Coaching course for busy women at my website; www.livelifewellness.co.uk and hang out with me on Insta at jo_livelifewell Or come away with me for the day at our Summer Bloom Day Retreat with myself and therapist Maddie for a day of wellbeing workshops, aromatherapy, relaxation and gorgeous plant based treats and lunch at Holy Cow Yoga in Derbyshire: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bloom-summer-day-retreat-tickets-632092364277?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=up&utm-term=user-profile

Join me as I chat to yoga teacher and movement educator Clare Makin about breaking the taboo of pelvic health and how when we take care of one aspect of our health it positively impacts every area! I loved our conversation around taking care of ourselves as we get older as our responsibilities increase and our free time decreases, and how we can feel well in to our forties and beyond. Clare also shares her top tips for looking after our pelvic health and they may not be what you think! It's not all about giving our kegel muscles the odd squeeze, but actually how general self care and healthy habits are the best thing we can adopt for our pelvic health and overall wellbeing. Isn't it amazing how are bodies are so interconnected?! You can stay in touch with Clare here: https://claremakin.co.uk And you can find out more about my 30 Days to Healthy Habits Coaching Course for Busy Women and how we can work together here: www.livelifewellness.co.uk And let's connect on Insta: Joanne Bibby (@jo_livelifewell) • Instagram photos and videos

Join me as I chat to health & productivity coach Sarah-Jane Ladums from the Fit Productive Mum podcast as we discuss some important issues we face as busy women. Sarah-Jane shares her journey from burnt out teacher to building healthy habits which allow her to be a fit, productive mum herself. We also dig in to the topic of cycle tracking - something like me you might have heard about or be interested in but don't know lots about. Sarah-Jane talks us through the different stages and seasons of our 4 week menstrual cycle, how each phase affects us and how we can take care of ourselves in each stage. Listen to how you can eat and move and rest to give your body what it needs to feel its best, and to notice if something isn't normal. Our hormones play such an important role in our physical and mental health and we need to be having these conversations to know that we are not alone in what we experience and how we can advocate for our needs as women, You can stay in touch with Sarah-Jane here: About (podia.com) and listen to her podcast here:FIT PRODUCTIVE MUM | Fitness, Weight Loss & Time management for moms | Quick home fitness, Simple nutrition, metabolism boost on Apple Podcasts I would love to stay connected! You can check out how we can work together over at my new website and find out about my coaching, workshops and retreats: www.livelifewellness.co.uk and find daily wellbeing inspiration over at Joanne Bibby (@jo_livelifewell) • Instagram photos and videos

How have we not talked about movement and fitness on the Live Life Well podcast yet?! Join me as I put that right with wellness practitioner and fitness and life coach Kerry Riley. Kerry is so full of passion for women to thrive through fitness, you won't be able to help but be inspired as you listen! Kerry shares the mental and physical benefits of fitness, how she fits it in to her busy schedule and gets her whole family involved and makes it fun, and how she has had to pivot and overcome set backs through periods of illness and use those times of change for good. You can keep up with Kerry on social at Kerry Riley Wellness and at www.kerryrileywellness.co.uk Here's the link to the Simple Elephant Planner that Kerry mentions: Papercode Daily Planner and Diary 2022-2023 - Undated Day Planner and Appointment Diary w/ Gratitude Stickers - Leatherette Weekly Journal, Academic Study Planner - Blue : Papercode: Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies I also wanted to let you know about my new coaching course - 30 Days to Healthy Habits for Busy Women. You can grab a spot to work 1-2-1 with me to boost your mindset, energy, gut health and habits for just £55 instead of £95 through February and March - check out my pinned post, and you can join in with the Live Life Well Community at http://instagram.com/jo_livelifewell or join my Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/771574420404466 You can also come along to my new Therapeutic Wellbeing Course in Derbyshire in March: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/slice-of-pie-therapeutic-wellbeing-course-tickets-529778189827?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=up&utm-term=user-profile Or our Spring Emerge Day Retreat: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/emerge-spring-day-retreat-tickets-531087947347?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=up&utm-term=user-profile It would be great to see you in person!

Livia Barreira, otherwise known as Living in Sheffield, is a ray of sunshine and a force for good. I loved getting to sit down together and hear her journey as a migrant woman and how she has used her challenges and voice to lead the way for others. We can only truly succeed when others have the same opportunities as us and Livia wants to make sure that no women are left behind. Join us to hear Livia share her story and how she has turned that in to a fabulous book, and how she uses her passion for community and connection to give other women a platform to go after their dreams. Livia is a fantastic example of how we make a way for others when we pursue our own purpose. I know that you won't be able to help feeling inspired and empowered once you've listened to this episode! You can connect with Livia over at her website: www.livinginsheffield.co.uk and over at Instagram at livinginsheffield - definitely worth a follow if you're a local! I also wanted to let you know about my new coaching course - 30 Days to Healthy Habits for Busy Women. You can grab a spot to work 1-2-1 with me to boost your mindset, energy, gut health and habits for just £45 instead of £95 through January and February - check out my pinned post and join in with the Live Life Well Community at http://instagram.com/jo_livelifewell or join my Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/771574420404466

Join me as I chat to actress Ashley Andrew about the importance of retreat and creating safe spaces of calm in our busy lives. If like me you are a busy women or mother you will know how relentless the demands and to-do lists can be. Ashley shares how creating space and quiet, and connecting with nature has benefited her own wellbeing and gives us her top tips on how we can make space in our own lives regardless of how busy our diaries are. I know you'll love hearing Ashley's storiy about how she has pivoted her career and overcome challenges in her life. You can connect with Ashley in Insta at ashleyaandrew. I'd love to carry on this conversation with you so stay in touch at the Live Life Well Community on Instagram: http://instagram.com/jo_livelifewell or join my Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/771574420404466 You can also get in touch to find out more about the 30 Days to Healthy Habits Coaching Course for busy women who want to improve their wellbeing.

I coudn't wait to have Life Coach for Women in STEM, Natalie-Claire Luwisha, on the podcast to quiz her about her secrets to organising her time and managing her busy schedule. Natalie-Claire helps ambitious women in STEM achieve their goals so that they can be happy and successful alongside building a successful career in STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) herself. Time management is a tool that we can all harness as busy women so I loved hearing Natalie-Claire's wisdom and tips on how she does this so well as builds her career and business, as well as giving attention to her relationships and wellbeing. Hear how you can put systems and routines in place that allow you to manage your to-do lists while pursuing your purpose with courage, and I know that you'll be inpsired to listen to how Natalie-Claire is thriving as a woman in a predominantly male world while building a successful side business. You can find out more about Natalie-Claire's work here: https://natalieclairelifecoach.com/ or find her as Hi Natalie Claire on socials. I'd love to carry on this conversation with you so stay in touch at the Live Life Well Community on Instagram: http://instagram.com/jo_livelifewell or join my Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/771574420404466 You can also get in touch to find out more about the 30 Days to Healthy Habits Coaching Course for busy women who want to improve their wellbeing.

What would it look like if we worked for just four days a week instead of 5 or more?  A healthier planet? Stronger communities? Better wellbeing? I explore all of this and more with artist, activist and theatre maker Lora Krasteva in our fascinating conversation about clever flexibility and making space for creativity. I know that you will be equally challenged and inspired, we might even get a bit political! Lora is an artist, cultural producer and activist. She is part of Global Voices Theatre, a female, non-binary and immigrant-led company introducing international work by historically marginalised creatives in the UK.  Lora creates devised, socially engaged work with professionals and other community members alike and has worked with Arts & Homelessness International advocating for a place for creativity in homelessness provision. Lora is a steering group member of What Next?  and a founding member of Migrants in Theatre, the movement advocating for a better representation of 1st generation immigrants. Lora currently lives in Sheffield. Her latest project, Becoming [...], was a series of creative residencies in four different countries interrogating national identities from the perspective of local migrant artists and communities. For more info about Lora´s work visit www.lorakrasteva.com and follow on @lorakrasteva I'd love to connect - stay in touch at the Live Life Well Community on Instagram: http://instagram.com/jo_livelifewell or join my Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/771574420404466 You can also get in touch to find out more about the 30 Days to Healthy Habits Coaching Course for busy women who want to improve their wellbeing.

Join me and my guest, life coach Rebecca Norton, for this Christmas bonus episode of the Live Life Well Podcast! I'm delighted to welcome back Rebecca who was our first ever guest on the podcast this year to share her top tips for having a stress free Christmas. I found this conversation with Rebecca so helpful in thinking about and planning for the kind of Christmas that I want to have - it's so useful to take a moment to think about that now before we get swept up in the busy-ness and commercialism of the season, and get our loved ones on board so that we can all have a Christmas time that brings us peace and joy. I'd love to hear about how you are preparing for Christmas. You can connect with me at the Live Life Well Community on Instagram: http://instagram.com/jo_livelifewell or join my Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/771574420404466 You can also get in touch to grab a spot for my 30 Days to Healthy Habits Coaching Course kicking off in January. Find Rebecca at her website and on social to chat to her about her one-to-one coaching, retreats and Starter for 10 Course: https://www.senseofdirection.life/

I love this conversation with my friend and story coach Claire Tomkins from Five Rubies. As women we can forget how powerful and healing it can be to own and share our stories. We can bury the parts of our story that feels too painful, or believe that our story isn't important or significant enough to share, but as we understand our journey and find the courage to share it, it gives others the strength to share theirs. And we all love a good story!  Claire also helps entrepreneurs and leaders find the right words to share with the world what’s in their hearts, and whether you run your own business or not I know you will be inspired by this episode, and discover how storytelling can support our businesses and wellbeing. Join us to learn: - the importance of living from your values - how all our stories matter, are valuable and powerful - the benefit of storytelling for the teller - the power of storytelling in the context of leadership and business - AND some practical tips to help you get started and share your stories well. You can find out more about the work Claire does here: https://www.fiverubies.co.uk/ Or find her at Claire Tomkins or Five Rubies on social. I'd love to connect with you in Live Life Well Community on Instagram: http://instagram.com/jo_livelifewell or join my Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/771574420404466

Connection. Our lives have become more fragmented than ever through world events, isolation and personal trauma. What impact does this have on our well-being, resilience and nervous system? Join me as I wrestle with the idea of reconnection with Mind Body Expert Carrie Ekins. Carrie is passionate about helping women live glorious lives by letting go of old beliefs and experiences and allowing our bodies and minds to reconnect. She is also a beautiful human being and super fun too! In this episode we talk through the things that can cause us to disconnect from our emotions, bodies and communities, and how powerful it can be when we allow those areas of our lives to come back together. I feel this is such an important and timely topic. I loved my conversation with Carrie and I know you will too! Stay in touch with Carrie on Instagram and at her website: Live Your Glorious Life (carrieekins.co.uk) Carry on the conversation with the Live Life Well Community on Instagram: http://instagram.com/jo_livelifewell or join my Facebook community here: (1) The SoulFull Community | Facebook Sign up for my six-week Therapeutic Wellbeing Course here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-slice-of-pie-therapeutic-workshops-tickets-439613143747?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

How does a therapist take care of her own mental health and how would she encourage others to do the same? I explore this question and more with my friend, psychotherapist and wellbeing practitioner Michelle Leeder on this episode of the Live Life Well Podcast. We happened to record this episode on World Mental Health Day so it was only right that I ask Michelle all the hard questions about how we take care of our minds and health as busy women, even when we can't afford therapy. Hint - it includes starting with our own needs first, spending time with those who know more than us, and lots of coffee. I love Michelle's take on slow living - what it is and how we can incorporate it into our lifestyles, having intentional downtime and how doing nothing is always productive. Most of all I love Michelle's heart and humor, and I know you will too! I hope you can take these 30 minutes to slow down and take time for you, because you deserve to take care of yourself as well as you do those around you.

On today's episode we talk about all things money with Financial Planner Frances Ford from Major Oak Wealth Management. As busy women I know how easy it can be to bury our heads in the sand about money matters but it can also be incredibly empowering to look at our financial circumstances and take back control. It can also be of massive benefit to our mental health to share the burden of money worries with someone who can help us take steps to improve our situation. I loved chatting to Frances about how she looks after herself as a busy mum, how we need to push back on the gender pay gap and tax on working mums, and how planning for the future now can save us 20-40% in retirement. Frances gives us some really practical tips on how we can save and make the most of our money now and in the future, and most of all I hope that you hear that whatever your situation is that you are not alone and there is always hope. Get in touch with Frances here: Major Oak Wealth Management - Financial Adviser - Nottinghamshire (sjp.co.uk) Stay in touch with the Live Life Well Community here: http://instagram.com/jo_livelifewell or join my Instagram Community here: (1) The SoulFull Community | Facebook Sign up for my six-week Therapeutic Wellbeing Course here: A Slice of Pie Therapeutic Workshops Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

If like me you are fascinated by the benefits of essential oils but don't know where to start, you will love listening to the Oil Lady, Cynthia Straw, as she shares her knowledge of this wonderful, natural resource. Find out how Cynthia uses oils to: - support her well-being and recovery from arthritis - boost her energy, mood and hormonal health - have a natural first aid kit on hand for herself and her family - provide a toxin-free alternative to household chemicals and how essential oils are just one part of her well-being tool kit. I love how Cynthia helps us understand how to incorporate essential oils into our lives with simplicity and passion and I'm sure you will too! Stay in touch with Cynthia at https://instagram.com/cynthiatheoillady or visit her website at mydoterra.com/cynthiatheoildlady Find me at https://instagram.com/jo_livelifewell or join my Facebook Community at (1) The SoulFull Community | Facebook

Thanks so much for coming on this new adventure with me and coming to the end of my first mini-series! I thought I would do something a bit different in this episode - introduce myself as well as the first in our series of Healthy Habits Bitesize shows. In this first bitesize episode I share my journey from exhausted new mum to imperfectly thriving coach and entrepreneur, and how you can implement a simple wellbeing check-in to your monthly rhythm to keep your healthy habits on track.   I'd love to stay in touch - find me at https://instagram.com/jo_livelifewell Joanne Bibby, Live Life Well | Facebook See you soon for a new mini-series and some fantastic new guests!

I couldn't get to the end of my first series without talking about my favourite topics - food and nutrition! I'm delighted to introduce my friend and nutritional therapist Claire Thomas from Nourished to Soar. We both share a huge passion for the ability of the food we eat to heal and nourish our bodies, and that health is a mind, body and soul affair. I know you'll love hearing Claire's journey from struggling with chronic fatigue when she worked in the NHS to flourishing and setting up her own nutritional therapy practice, and her practical and simple tips to boost your energy levels and avoid sugar crashes, developing healthy habits and mindsets rather than fads and deprivation. Most of all I hope that you hear our heart that you are wonderful and worthy of taking care of as you pursue health and happiness. Connect with me on Instagram at jo_livelifewell Find Claire at Nourish to Soar

With neurodivergent conditions affecting 20% of the population and the average age of diagnosis for conditions such as ADHD in women being around 39 this feels like a really important topic to be talking about.  Join me as I chat to the wonderful Neurodivergent Coach Sue Murphy about her journey to diagnosis at the age of 62 and how she now uses her knowledge to support neurodivergent people. We cover: - how the neurodivergent spectrum affects us directly and indirectly - what conditions come under the umbrella of neurodiversity - how women have had to fight to have these conditions recognised and access support - how to seek out diagnosis and support - how to celebrate our uniqueness and strengths - the link between neurodiversity, mental health and shame - how to thrive regardless of diagnosis As a woman in my 40's exploring a diagnosis of ADHD I found this conversation priceless and I know that whether you are neurotypical or neurodivergent it will inspire you to take better care of yourself and those around you.