On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about not waiting for the wake-up call before you begin living in a way that truly supports your wellbeing.

We discuss how the simple choices you make every day shape your health, your energy and your sense of aliveness.

And how change doesn’t have to be dramatic - it can start with one small choice at a time.

This is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to reach burnout, a crisis or rock bottom to choose differently. You can start right now.

We really hope you'll find something useful in here.

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When you’re ambitious, responsible, and constantly holding space for others —
your own needs, goals, and joy can slowly slip to the bottom of the list.

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Danielle McGeough — professor, speaker, mum, and self-leadership coach for high-achieving women. Danielle blends research, lived experience, and playful experimentation to help women reclaim their time and reimagine how they approach planning and productivity.

Together, we explore what becomes possible when you stop chasing discipline and start leading with clarity, curiosity, and nervous system safety.

We talk about staying organised without burning out, reconnecting with what actually matters, and why planning starts with self-trust - not pressure.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why most traditional planning systems fail working mums - and what actually helps
• How to build structure that supports your nervous system, not overloads it
• What it looks like to set goals from a place of calm, not cortisol
• The power of mini rituals and micro-moments to anchor your day
• Ways to return to your goals when life gets messy

To get in touch with Danielle go to:

https://www.plangoalplan.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-%F0%9F%97%93%EF%B8%8F-b673334/

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On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how long we allow ourselves to dwell on things that aren’t serving us; in other words, where we’re placing our attention.

How often do you actually notice where your mind is at any given moment? And how often do you find yourself ruminating on something that isn’t making you feel good? Perhaps you had an argument with a friend, or maybe you’re worried about an email from your boss. Are you still thinking about it three days later?

Lucy and I talk about why it’s so incredibly important to bring more awareness to our thoughts, and to consciously choose to shift our focus onto something else, rather than obsess over things that are completely out of our control.

Of course we need to feel our feelings - and of course some things are much bigger and more serious than others - but in the day to day of life, how long do you tend to dwell on a conversation, event, or incident that is making you feel bad?

We hope you’ll find something useful in here.

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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Wondering where your confidence has gone?

You’re definitely not alone. So many of us in midlife have spent years proving, pleasing, supporting everyone else… and somewhere along the way, we quietly lose touch with who we are at our core.

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Sarah Snape, a midlife confidence coach who has truly walked this path herself. For years, Sarah said no to things she secretly wanted. She stayed small, stayed safe, stayed on the sidelines — not because she lacked ability, but because her self-belief had slowly worn away.

Eventually, she realised she didn’t want to blend in anymore. She wanted to live. So she started saying YES — gently, bravely, one small choice at a time. And that’s where her confidence began to rebuild: from the inside out.

In this conversation, Sarah shares how you can do the same.

You’ll hear:

• Why confidence often fades in midlife — and how to reconnect to it
• The mindset shifts that make the biggest difference
• How to stop waiting to feel “ready” and take aligned action now
• Simple ways to stretch your comfort zone without overwhelming your nervous system
• Why confidence isn’t about being loud, extroverted, or polished — it’s about being you

If confidence feels like something you’ve lost or never fully owned, this episode will remind you how to find it again.

For more about Sarah go to: https://www.sarahjsnape.com/

Or https://www.instagram.com/sarahjsnape/

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On this weeks Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are sharing our thoughts about meditation.

We’re diving into what meditation really is - why it’s not about ‘switching off your mind’, and why meditation has been such a game changer for both of us.

We also share some simple ways to start your own practice. Because meditation is a practice - the benefits feel subtle at first, but over time, they’re absolutely life-changing.

We hope you find something useful in here.

Love Polly & Lucy xx

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Do you ever wonder if the version of you who had endless energy… is gone for good?

Not because you’re unmotivated.
But because you’ve been running on empty, in ways you’ve learned to normalise.

If your mind rarely slows down, your body never fully relaxes, and even doing “all the right things” still leaves you depleted, this episode is for you.

This week, I’m joined by Hope Pedraza — Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Holistic Nutritionist, and Pilates studio owner — whose work supports high-performing women in healing their hormones, calming their nervous systems, and finally feeling like themselves again.

💡 We talk about:

• Why you’re still tired, even when you’re doing “all the right things”
• How productivity often becomes protection, and why slowing down can feel unsafe
• What your body’s been trying to tell you, and why you've been overriding it
• The nervous system’s role in real energy (not just alertness)
• How to stop leaking energy through outdated patterns of over-giving, over-pleasing, and overriding yourself
• Small, tangible shifts to rebuild safety, clarity, and sustainable energy from the inside out

This isn’t about more routines or rules.
It’s about learning how to feel your energy again — and create rhythms that support it long-term.

🎧 Listen now — and take one small step toward feeling energised from the inside out.

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On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all about the perils of social media…and screens in general.

The global average daily time spent on social media is approximately 2.5 hours - shocking when you really think about it. And as we doom scroll through our feeds, it’s worth noting that we aren’t actually living our lives during that time - we’re watching the lives of others.

The truth is that social media is highly addictive, and it’s up to us to bring awareness to our own consumption. So ask yourself: how much of your time and attention are you giving away to it? And how does a 60 minute scroll actually make you feel?

We hope you’ll find this conversation useful.

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about stillness.

We explore what really happens when you pause — how your nervous system softens, your clarity returns, and life begins to feel a little more spacious again.

But stillness isn’t just about sitting cross-legged in silence. Sometimes it’s a quiet walk without your headphones, where your mind finally gets a moment to be still.

We also chat about how meditation doesn’t just calm your mind — it’s scientifically proven to boost your health and spark moments of real inspiration.

The truth is, we only perceive a tiny slice of reality… and stillness helps us sense that there’s so much more available to us — beyond what we can see, do, or measure.

We hope you find something useful in here.

Love Polly & Lucy xx

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