Selfie Development: The Podcast about doing Wellness, Well

Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating chronic pain, migraines, depression, anxiety and insomnia among many other uses, but how does it work?In the final episode of season two, Katie and Annabel discuss the topic of acupuncture with guest Joe Jennings, an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner who runs Holistic Health Oxford and the Community Acupuncture Team, which aims to make acupuncture accessible to everyone. (0:31) Introduction(2:26) Joe joins the conversation(4:06) How does acupuncture work?(7:31) Supporting evidence(12:43) Integrating acupuncture into the NHS(13:40) The importance of community clinics(21:06) What is chi?(23:59) Moving away from the self(27:50) Closing discussion(33:09) End of the seasonAbout the guest:Joe Jennings has been practising acupuncture and Chinese medicine for over a decade and takes pride in being able to make his work as accessible as possible.He runs Holistic Health Oxford and the community acupuncture team. His clinic is the first carbon-negative clinic and he takes interns and he also sits on the board of the Association of Community and Multi-Bed Acupuncture Clinics.Learn more about Holistic Health OxfordThe wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie Development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

Parental rage is something that every parent experiences at one point or another. Despite this, the topic is rarely discussed openly due to the societal and personal expectations around parenting.In this week's episode, Katie and Annabel are joined by Dr. Katy Hill, a clinical psychologist with a specialisation in parental stress and burnout, to explain the concept of parental burnout and rage, the societal pressures on parents, the importance of self-care and self-compassion, and strategies for managing stress and anger as a parent.(0:31) Introduction(11:09) Katy joins the conversation(12:34) Parental burnout(18:26) Parental rage(28:20) How and when to seek help(31:36) Regulating rage(41:14) Closing discussionThis episode discusses sensitive issues around parental rage and burnout. If you have any concerns about your safety or the safety of others, you can always contact NHS111 or the Samaritans on 116 123 who are able to provide assistance for those in need.Alternatively, Family Lives is a charity operating email, live chat and phone support lines for parents who are struggling. Find out more here. About the guest:Dr. Katy Hill is a clinical psychologist with 20 years experience of working across a variety of different NHS and university psychology departments.Since having her three children, Katy has chosen to work in private practice focusing on her specialist interest of parental stress and burnout. Katy supports parents to reduce their stress levels, manage difficult emotions, and improve relationships with their children and themselves. You can find her at drkatyhill.com or the Parental Stress Psychologist on Instagram.Learn more about KatyFollow Katy on InstagramThe wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie Development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

With productivity culture and optimisation seemingly permeating every aspect of our lives, does it actually help us do more, or are we more inclined to keep scrolling on our feeds? Moreover, how does productivity culture affect our approach to wellness, and can we find a balance?This week Annabel and Katie explore the world of productivity and wellness with guest Catri Barrett, a coach specialising in productivity and procrastination. (0:31) Introduction(5:32) Catri joins the conversation(10:35) Productivity and Wellness(20:35) Positive procrastination(23:56) Productivity "hacks"(33:34) Finding a balance(38:05) Procrastination and neurodivergence(43:45) Closing discussionAbout the guest:Catri Barrett is a coach who specialises in productivity and procrastination. She's a certified holistic life coach, ADHD, and mental health advocate, speaker, facilitator, and founder of the Curiosity Club and works with overthinkers and overdoers to help them become the most successful versions of themselves.Learn more about The Curiosity Club Follow Catri on InstagramThe wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie Development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

This week Annabel and Katie are exploring what actually is gut health? With talk of probiotics, prebiotics, the microbiome and even faecal transplants cropping up online, what does it all mean? And is it just an excuse to sell us more? Joined by Rosie Hogg, a specialist gastroenterology dietitian, Annabel and Katie dive into gut health and the microbiome, to uncover how it affects our immune system, and both mental and physical health.(0:31) Introduction(5:06) Rosie joins the discussion(5:59) The microbiome(8:57) Antibiotics and Probiotics (14:25) Gut health and the immune system(22:49) Supplement advice(29:26) What is a prebiotic?(38:01) Closing discussionAbout the guest:Rosie is a specialist gastroenterology dietitian, with 7 years' experience both with NHS and private practices. She specialises in helping clients with dietary and lifestyle advice for gut health, coeliac disease, IBS, FODMAP dietary advice, ‘functional’ symptoms such as bloating, wind, reflux, loose stools and constipation.Learn more about Oxford Gastro Dietitians Follow Oxford Gastro Dietitians on InstagramResources discussed in the episode:The US Probiotic GuideThe British Dietetic Association Food Facts SheetThe wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie Development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

This week Annabel and Katie are unpacking the difference between movement and exercise, why movement is often discussed less and if too much exercise can be a problem.They are joined by Wendy Welpton, founder of Reclaim Movement, to discuss the benefits of natural movement, the effects of modern sedentary lifestyles on our bodies and the importance of being a generalist when it comes to movement. (0:39) Exercise and movement(2:30) Wendy joins the conversation(7:27) Gym-content online(9:30) How we view movement(25:49) Coaching movement(32:48) Closing discussionAbout the guest:Wendy Welpton is the founder of Reclaim Movement. She coaches natural movement to individuals and small groups, in person and online, offering sessions aimed at improving mobility and strength by helping clients find the gaps in their current movement patterns and giving them ways to help fill those gaps.Learn more about Reclaim MovementFollow Reclaim Movement on InstagramWatch Reclaim Movement on YoutubeThe wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie Development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

This week Katie and Annabel are joined by guest Yasmin Spark, the founder of Align Events, a UK-based mobile bar service that specialises in non-alcoholic options to discuss the rise of the sober curious movement and the societal pressures surrounding drinking culture. (0:31) Sober curiosity(8:33) Yasmin joins the conversation(15:43) The evolution of drinking culture(20:21) Drinking and mental health(25:40) Sober representation(29:55) Yasmin's recommendations(36:33) Closing discussionAbout the guest:Yasmin Spark is the founder of Align Events, the UK's first fully non-alcoholic, vegan mobile cocktail bar and drinks catering provider. Align Events offers a range of options to suit all budgets, runs inclusive cocktail masterclasses throughout Oxford and the South East and works with local suppliers to create a sustainable circular economy that benefits all. Learn more about Align EventsFollow Align Events on InstagramThe wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

This week Katie and Annabel are joined by Dr Valerie Bonelle, Chief Scientific Officer at The Beckley Foundation, to discuss their research and clinical trials into psychoactive drug use to explore how such substances act upon the human brain to explore new avenues for treatment and well-being(0:32) Introduction(9:43) Valerie joins the conversation(11:46) Microdosing(17:42) Potential shortcomings(19:16) The therapeutic benefits of psilocybin(24:24) Ensuring safe use(26:44) Closing discussionAbout the guest:Dr Valerie Bonelle joined the Beckley Foundation in 2017 to contribute actively towards the scientific investigation into the effects of psychoactive substances on the brain and consciousness in order to harness their potential benefits and minimise their potential harms; learn more about consciousness and brain function; and discover and explore new avenues for the treatment of illnesses.Learn more about The Beckley FoundationThe wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

A survey conducted in the United States suggested that wearable tech was the number one trend within health and fitness for 2023. With watches, heart rate monitors and even glucose monitoring growing in popularity, is all this equipment actually helpful?This week Katie and Annabel are joined by fitness and nutrition expert Arj Thiruchelvam to share his thoughts, help explain the jargon and unpack whether we actually need wellness tech.(1:51) Introduction to wearable tech(13:55) Arj joins the conversation(15:11) The growing popularity of wearable tech(19:33) Where to start(27:07) The power of monitoring(33:22) Other wellness tech(42:16) Closing discussionAbout the guest:Arj Thiruchelvam has been coaching people from novices to olympians for 17 years. He is the head coach and founder of Performance Physique, with the goal to bring the proven scientific methods used in elite sport and nutrition to anyone wanting to make progress.Follow Arj on InstagramVisit his websiteLearn more about Performance PhysiqueThe wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

Wellness is as confusing as ever. What is the microbiome? Should I be micro-dosing? Is all this stuff really important or just a way to keep us working hard and buying new stuff? Join us for the new season of Selfie Development where we unpack the trillion-dollar wellness and self-development industry to try and figure out how to do wellness well-ish. This season Katie and Annabel will be joined by experts about the science and reality behind some of this stuff to figure out what's good, what's bad, and what's just weird. The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

This week, a quick update from Katie and Annabel wrapping up Season One of Selfie Development. Thank you for listening and see you in 2023 for Season Two!The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

With Life and Wellness Coaches seemingly dominating social media, how do you find the one that's right for you, and how do you avoid those just looking to make a quick buck? In the final episode of this season, Katie and Annabel explore coaching, what to look out for and how you can get the most out of a coach.(0:54) Introduction to Coaching(5:13) The Problem with Life Coaching(11:20) Coaching and Social Media Influencers(20:12) What is a Wellness Coach?(22:23) What to Watch Out For in a Coach(33:28) Identifying What You Want From Coaching.Resources Discussed on the Episode:Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell These Women Paid An Instagram Influencer To Help Them Manifest Money. Now They're Not Happy.The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

How can sound help with wellness? Are sound bowls able to heal or do they just provide a calm environment? This week Katie and Annabel explore sound therapies and primal screaming.(0:52) Introduction to Sound Healing(9:12) The Science of Sound Therapies(19:57) Can Sound Baths heal?(32:33) Primal ScreamingResources Discussed on the Episode:The Primal Scream by Arthur Janov Rage rooms and primal screams: how stressed-out workers are letting off steamCarry on screaming: why letting it all out, especially for women, can make you calmer and happierThe wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

To achieve our goals of maximising our productivity, can small daily improvements have a big impact? This week, Katie and Annabel explore Atomic Habits, the problems that can arise from over-productivity and optimisation culture.(0:42) Introduction to Atomic Habits(6:28) Discussion of James Clear(11:54) The Four Laws of Atomic Habits(23:40) The issue of relentless productivity(27:38) Optimisation Culture(32:57) Cognitive Dissonance(39:58) Selfish Development?Resources Discussed on the Episode: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James ClearLaziness Does Not Exist by Devon PriceHow to do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny OdellBig Magic: How to Live a Creative Life and Let Go of Your Fear by Elizabeth GilbertUntamed by Glennon DoyleThe Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart TolleThe Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan SingerWorking Hard, Hardly Working: How to Achieve More, Stress Less and Feel Fulfilled by Grace BeverleyThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark MansonThe Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k by Sarah KnightTrick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion by Jia TolentinoSelf-Help Culture is a Lie - But Its Opposite Is Just As Bogus by Daisy SchofieldTedcore: the self-help books that have changed the way we live, speak and think by Steven Phillips-HorstThe Pomodoro TechniqueThe Ivy Lee MethodThe wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

As our lives become busier, particularly in a post-pandemic Britain, even small pleasures can help you to feel mentally and physically refreshed. This week Annabel and Katie explore the little things we do to make ourselves feel better, looking at self-care and wellness practices.(01:00) Katie and Annabel's Small Pleasures(3:30) The Power of Touch(9:37) The Effect of Capitalism on Enjoyment(15:37) Exercising Regularly in a Post-Pandemic Britain(25:31) The Issue of Monetising Your HobbiesThe wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

As EFT continues to grow a following online, Katie and Annabel explore WTF EFT (also know as tapping) is and whether these techniques actually help as advertised.(0:55) What is Tapping and EFT?(9:47) The Founder of Tapping(20:23) Questioning the Effectiveness of EFT(27:28) The Other EFTThe wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

This week, Katie and Annabel discuss ethics and boundaries within the wellness industry, helping you to navigate the wellness world to find therapists, trainers and teachers that will best suit your needs.(1:49) What are Ethics Within Wellness?(9:41) Working Within the Scope of Practice.(15:51) Nutritionist vs Dietician(20:36) Power Dynamics Within Wellness(24:37) What is Transference?(32:39) What to look for in a Wellness Instructor.The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

Women’s circles are having a comeback – but are they legit or just for a certain type of woman? Annabel’s been to a couple, but Katie’s not sure. In this episode, they unpack women’s circles and divine femininity to explore how they might help and what to watch out for.(1:51) What is divine femininity?(3:59) Women's Circles and Reconnecting with Ancestral Sisterhood(11:51) Cult Concerns(15:31) Empathy and Speaking Out(19:37) Circular Spirituality vs Secular Cynicism (24:43) Divine Femininity Reinforcing Traditional Gender Roles?The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

Can your outlook on life affect your future? Does the law of attraction really work or are things that happen to us beyond our control? This week, Katie and Annabell are looking at The Secret by Rhonda Byrne and the concept of manifestation.(3:01) The Secret by Rhonda Byrne (6:28) Manifestation and Personal Outlook(14:03) The Rationale Behind the Law of Attraction (17:43) Manifestation and the Subconscious (21:01) The Effect of Cynicism on Manifestation The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap.Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat.Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective on Instagram.Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness.Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers.See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.

We love wellness, but it can be weird - and despite the claims of love and light, there are a lot of questionable claims and behaviour. We want to get better. But are we actually broken in the first place? Or did we just get convinced that we need all this stuff?The wellness industry is booming, but with all these new classes, experts and ways to heal, how do we know what's fact and what's just good marketing?People are craving community, connection and meaning - adrift from religion, traditional structures, and even the office. We're a generation of searchers. We want purpose, ritual and a place to belong. But where are we getting it, and is it leaving us exposed?Welcome to Selfie development with Katie, a yoga teacher and coach, and Annabel, a writer about wellness. In each episode, we'll explore something from the world of wellness and self-improvement, from manifestation to EFT, soundbars to productivity hacks. What does this stuff really mean? Will it help? Or are there any red flags to watch out for?Come and join us as we explore how to do wellness, well.Follow us on Instagram @selfiedevelopmentpodMeet the hosts:Katie Gordon - Katie is a yoga teacher, coach, parent and founder of Every Body Studio. She used to work in publishing but now gets to read books for fun. She loves yoga and some forms of wellness, but is admittedly pretty cynical about most of it. However, she is willing to put aside her scepticism for anything that involves lying down, or that could end in a nap. Katie's work focuses is on psychology and mental health support, and she uses an evidence-based approach to yoga, mindfulness and breath-work. She likes coffee, red wine and almost anything to eat. Check out her work @everybody_studio and @helm.collective. Annabel Lee - Annabel is a writer, communications consultant, speaker and professional over-thinker. She loves all things wellness and is up for trying (almost anything) but often wonders if it’s really working, or if it's just nice to wear some yoga pants. She used to work for PR agencies but quit after having a couple of babies. Annabel trained as a yoga teacher in 2017 but had to quit that too because of a hip injury, although she has remained fascinated by the world of wellness. Annabel has written for publications including Red, Stylist, Metro and Glamour with a focus on health, wellbeing and work. She loves oat milk lattes, Selling Sunset, dog walks without her children and white wine spritzers. See more from her @annabellee.co on Instagram.