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Big Happy Life

Learning about the habits and skills necessary for better mental health and a happier life.

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Ep 61. Five toxic stories we tell ourselves

Big Happy Life ·

2021/05/12

In this episode, I talk about 5 specific stories that can shape our experience in predictable ways. Do you recognise any of these stories from your experience? I'll be happy when... I am not enough. There's nothing I can do. I have no choice. The other person sucks. Visit www.bighappylife.co.uk to find the show notes and links to other related episodes.

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Ep 60. My daughter lied to me and I'm making it worse

Big Happy Life ·

2021/05/05

This week it's personal. My daughter lied to me despite every effort I made to help her feel safe enough to tell the truth. Because of our history, my mind created a whole host of unhelpful stories and those made it difficult for me to handle the situation well. In this episode, I talk about the stories we tell ourselves and what to do when they're unhelpful and have the potential to cause more damage. NOTE: This episode contains some adult language.

27:24

Ep. 59 Anxiety, Stress, Depression and Your Two Brains

Big Happy Life ·

2021/04/28

In this episode, I talk about "Your Two Brains" and how your experience of reality is constructed. When it comes to anxiety, stress and depression, it's useful to understand these processes in order to gain some distance and begin to observe your experiences and provide yourself with options you previously couldn't see. Although the concepts explored here are relatively simple, the practice can be enormously challenging and often requires the help of a therapist or coach. Show notes at

25:43

Ep.58 Overcoming bulimia - An insight into eating...

Big Happy Life ·

2021/04/14

This week we heard the news about Nicki Graham's passing after she lost her battle with anorexia. Although I have never experienced anorexia, I struggled with bulimia for almost all of my adult life. In this episode, I share of the thought processes and practices that have helped me find freedom from bulimia. I still experience the same pulls and the no day is completely free of triggers for me but I am freer than I have ever been and my relationship with food continues to improve. I hope this

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Ep.57 Are you doing too much self-development?

Big Happy Life ·

2021/04/07

Is there such a thing as too much self-development? In a word, yes. In this episode, I talk about the two sides of development and how to ensure you make the most of the great ideas you learn from the books you read, courses you attend and webinars you join. Visit the show notes page for even more information and tips.

35:28

Ep.56 Healing yourself so you can thrive in business...

Big Happy Life ·

2021/03/31

Natasha Bray is a Success Mastery Coach for High Achievers and Rising Leaders and works with transforming women across 30 countries worldwide. She is the creator of Success Imprinting™️, a unique multi-dimensional approach to transformation that creates rapid and unrivalled permanent change for her clients. She has helped thousands of women transform their lives and businesses. She is an international best-selling author and has been featured in national and local papers as well as in some major

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Ep.55 Money habits - What are you passing on to your...

Big Happy Life ·

2021/03/25

It's fair to say that, for most people, money is one of the biggest stressors. Have you ever wondered whether you'd be better with money if you'd learned great habits early on? If your money habits are a source of stress, have you ever wondered how those habits will shape the way your kids think about money? That's where Will Rainey comes in. Will is the founder of Blue Tree Savings and it's his mission to help parents teach their kids about money. In this episode, he shares some of his key lessons

34:36

Ep.54 Energy and your Wellbeing - Restoring flow with...

Big Happy Life ·

2021/03/18

In this episode I talk to holistic therapist, Sonia Norman, about energy healing, meditation and a really interesting therapy called AcuEnergetics. Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk

12:36

Ep.53 2 Skills for Emotional Agility

Big Happy Life ·

2021/03/11

Inspired by Dr Brené Brown's conversation with Dr Susan David on the Dare to Lead podcast, this episode looks at 2 of the skills required for Emotional Agility - the ability to move through emotions productively. Visit bighappylife.co.uk for show notes.

10:19

Ep.52 Why do habits feel so hard to break?

Big Happy Life ·

2021/03/04

In this episode, I explain Hebb's Law, which is all about how your brain wires itself for efficiency. Hebb's Law explains one of the reasons why habit change is so difficult. Visit the show notes page for links to earlier episodes about habits, including how and why they form.

33:35

Ep. 51 Your outer world is a reflection of your inner...

Big Happy Life ·

2021/02/25

"Our outer world of form and experience is a reflection of our inner world of thought and feelings." - John Randolph Price If your inner world is in turmoil, one of the easiest places to start is by getting your outer world in order. In this podcast episode, best-selling author and professional organiser, Louise Simpson, shares her tips and advice to help us manage our space a bit better so we can manage our lives a bit better. Louise is currently offering 50% off virtual sessions. Visit the show

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Ep.50 The inspiration for Big Happy Life and what to...

Big Happy Life ·

2021/02/15

In this episode, I talk about the inspiration for Big Happy Life. It's a short episode where I share a bit about an exercise we did during our pre-adoption training. It was such a profound exercise that it stayed with me for years and has become the foundation for my business. It's a way to look at life where you see yourself at the centre of everything you're attached to. For some, those attachments are nurturing and rewarding. For others, they're demanding and exhausting - and a whole host of

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Life-changing Books: What the Foot - with Ellie Williams

Big Happy Life ·

2021/02/09

In this episode of the Big Happy Book Club series, I talked to Biomechanics and Injury Movement Specialist, Ellie Williams about her choice of life-changing book, 'What the Foot' by Gary Ward. The fascinating insights she shares - both from the book and from her own experience - will have you questioning many of the things you've come to believe about how the body works. Hear her take on "No pain, no gain" and find out whether it's really a good idea to stabilise your core... Links mentioned in the

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5-Day Happiness Challenge - Day 5: Let Go

Big Happy Life ·

2021/01/08

Sometimes we cost ourselves our happiness by holding onto things we'd do better to let go of. Underneath many of our challenges is the hidden expectation that a happy life is a trouble-free life or that a happy life requires a certain amount of wealth and success. Letting go of these two beliefs can free you to see your life in new ways and find happiness despite its challenges. To comment or ask a question, visit the show notes page or the Big Happy Life Facebook Page.

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5-Day Happiness Challenge - Day 4: Solve your...

Big Happy Life ·

2021/01/07

One of my favourite books (I talk about it quite a lot in this episode) is Solve for Happy by Mo Gawdat. From this book, I learned about the link between expectations and happiness and that's what led to today's tip. When you understand the expectations driving your experiences, you're better able to challenge and question them - and when you do that, you're better able to shape your thinking towards feeling happier. To comment, visit the show notes page or the Big Happy Life Facebook page.

15:21

5-Day Happiness Challenge - Day 3: Get comfortable...

Big Happy Life ·

2021/01/06

We're accustomed to referring to negative and positive emotions but what if they're nothing of the sort? What if they're just comfortable or uncomfortable? Our ability to experience happiness is determined - at least in part - by our ability to make best use of all other emotions in the spectrum. Inspired by Dr Joan Rosenberg's book, "90 Seconds to a life you love", this episode explores 3 steps you can take when you experience uncomfortable emotions so you're able to make best use of the

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5-Day Happiness Challenge - Day 2: Turn down the...

Big Happy Life ·

2021/01/05

Today's tip is all about paying attention to the thoughts that drive your behaviour. When we're playing "shark music" in the background, we end up stressed, make poor choices and end up regretting those choices or judging ourselves harshly - which limits our ability to experience happiness. This episode explores the patterns in 'shark music thoughts' and what to do when we experience them. To comment or ask questions, visit the show notes or the Big Happy Life Facebook page.

20:30

5-Day Happiness Challenge - Day 1: Fatten the Good

Big Happy Life ·

2021/01/04

Happiness can be approached from two perspectives. The first is to 'big up the positive'. That's what fattening the good is all about. The second is remove the things that make you unhappy. During this 5-day challenge, we cover both perspectives and offer tips for achieving happiness via both routes. The Day 1 Tip is to Fatten the Good. It is so easy to become overwhelmed by the stressful events in our lives and the things that are outside our control but, in doing so, we make ourselves feel

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Life changing books - The ONE Thing with Nicke Abraham

Big Happy Life ·

2020/12/11

Looking for your next life-changing read? In this episode, Nicke Abraham - founder of The Winning Attitude Training Consultancy - talks about the book that changed her life: The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. Hear about how she went from being a workaholic to giving equal focus to all areas of her life. Packed with great tips and advice, this episode provides not only a review of a fantastic book but stories of how to apply its lessons and stay on track until you achieve your goals. Visit

21:09

Skills to help manage emotions

Big Happy Life ·

2020/10/23

Taking control of your emotions is difficult. I'm still learning how to do it. In this episode, I share the 5 skills I practice in my efforts to manage emotions, particularly when I feel anxious or overwhelmed. Find show notes at bighappylife.co.uk

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