1% Happier & Healthier

From Surviving to Thriving: Rewiring Your MindYour brain believes what you tell itIn this deeply moving and empowering episode, we sit down with Clare Youssouf, member of Time Seekers and a passionate advocate for women’s wellbeing.Clare shares her incredible journey from feeling passively suicidal and being diagnosed with bipolar disorder… to completely transforming her life through mindfulness and nervous system regulation.Her story is proof that change doesn’t come from one giant leap — but from one small, consistent step.🌱 Clare’s Turning PointClare began with something beautifully simple.Every day, she walked around her local field repeating:“I can see…”That was it.For 8 weeks, she kept going.And slowly, something shifted.Her thoughts began to slowShe felt more presentThe noise in her mind softenedThat one small practice became the foundation for a completely new way of living.🔥 What We Talk AboutHow mindfulness can transform even the darkest mental statesThe power of small, consistent actions over timeUnderstanding the inner critic — and why it’s not always telling the truthNeuroplasticity: how your brain can change and adapt at any stage of lifeWhy “your brain believes what you tell it”The link between mental wellbeing and the menopauseHow Clare simplifies complex topics like polyvagal theory so anyone can understand them🧠 Nervous System 101 (Made Simple)Clare explains that your body is constantly asking one key question:👉 “Am I safe?”Your nervous system is always scanning your environment, your thoughts, and your internal state.And here’s the powerful part:Just because you think something… doesn’t make it realYour body reacts to perceived danger — not just actual dangerYou can learn to signal safety to your system🌬️ The Power of BreathOne of the most practical tools Clare shares is breathwork.Why it matters:It directly regulates your nervous systemIt sends a signal of safety to your bodyIt helps bring you out of overwhelm and back into the present momentSimple. Accessible. Powerful.💡 Key TakeawaysSmall steps, repeated daily, create profound changeYou are not your thoughts — you can observe themYour brain is adaptable (at any age or stage)Safety is something you can create, not just something you wait forRegulating your nervous system is the foundation for feeling better🔁 A Question to Reflect On👉 What’s one small step you could take today… and repeat tomorrow?Because transformation doesn’t come from doing everything.It comes from doing something — consistently.Join the 1% Happier & Healthier CommunityOn a similar journey? Want to share your story and connect withothers making positive changes? Join our private 1% Happier & Healthier Facebook and follow us on Facebook 1% Happier and HealthierCommunity for encouragement, tips, and real talk.📩 Email us at hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk to request an invite!🎧 Thanks for Listening!If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review – it helps others discover the show and join the 1% movement!A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outromusic, "Inspirational Background" by AudioCoffee.Ann & SallyxxStay Connected with UsFollow us on Instagram: @happierandhealthier__Have questions or want to join our Facebook community? Reach outto us at hello@1percenthappierandhealthier.co.ukConnect with ClareInstagram - clareyoussouf and timeseekers_womenswellbeing

Is Alcohol Your Magic or Your Medicine? with Sarah Rusbatch✨ Episode OverviewIn this powerful and eye-opening conversation, we’re joined by Sarah Rusbatch, a qualified Grey Area Drinking Coach who has helped over 10,000 women reclaim their energy, confidence, and joy.Sarah shares her personal journey and the work she now does supporting women who feel stuck in the “in-between” with alcohol — not rock bottom, but not feeling their best either.We explore how alcohol may be quietly impacting your mood, anxiety, sleep, and overall spark for life… and why so many women are starting to question their relationship with it.🔥 What We Talk AboutWhat grey area drinking really is (and why it’s more common than you think)The subtle signs alcohol might be affecting your:AnxietyEnergy levelsBloatingSense of joy and fulfilmentHow alcohol can slowly dim your “spark” without you even realisingThe powerful question: “Is alcohol your magic… or your medicine?”The shift in alcohol marketing — and how brands are increasingly targeting womenWhy “everything in your life is better without alcohol” (and what that actually looks like in real life)💡 The 30-Day ExperimentSarah introduces her 30-day alcohol-free experiment — a supportive, eye-opening reset designed specifically for women.This isn’t about restriction or labels. It’s about curiosity.Inside the experiment:Daily supportive videosEncouraging messagesA community of women on the same journeySpace to reconnect with how you really feel without alcoholBecause sometimes the most powerful thing you can do… is pause.🌱 Key TakeawaysYou don’t need to hit rock bottom to question your drinkingAlcohol may be masking what actually needs your attentionSmall changes can create massive shifts in mood, clarity, and confidenceYou deserve to feel calm, energised, and fully yourself — without relying on a drink🔁 A Question to Reflect On👉 Is alcohol adding to your life… or taking away from it?Or as Sarah puts it:Is it your magic, or is it your medicine? Join the 1% Happier & Healthier CommunityOn a similar journey? Want to share your story and connect withothers making positive changes? Join our private 1% Happier & Healthier Facebook and follow us on Facebook 1% Happier and HealthierCommunity for encouragement, tips, and real talk.📩 Email us at hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk to request an invite!🎧 Thanks for Listening!If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review – it helps others discover the show and join the 1% movement!A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outromusic, "Inspirational Background" by AudioCoffee.Ann & SallyxxStay Connected with UsFollow us on Instagram: @happierandhealthier__Have questions or want to join our Facebook community? Reach outto us at hello@1percenthappierandhealthier.co.ukConnect with Sarah RusbatchBook - Beyond BoozeInstagram Sarahrusbatch

Are Your Beliefs About Yourself Affecting Your Health? The Hidden Power of the Self-Fulfilling ProphecyIn this powerful episode of Happier & Healthier, we’re joined by Miki, who shares insights from her university dissertation on the self-fulfilling prophecy — and how the labels we’re given, especially in childhood, can quietly shape the direction of our lives.Have you ever been told you’re … “not academic”… “the sporty one”… “the shy one”… “bad with money”… ?What if those words weren’t truths — just suggestions you unknowingly accepted?Miki explains how identity can be formed by repeated messages from parents, doctors, teachers, peers, and society — and how those early narratives can become internalised beliefs that guide our decisions for decades.But here’s the empowering part:What’s learned can be unlearned.What We Explore✨ What the self-fulfilling prophecy actually is — and how it plays out in everyday life✨ How childhood labels can become adult limitations✨ Why your inner voice might not actually be your voice✨ How identity drives action (and inaction)✨ Small steps to begin rewriting your narrativeWe talk about how women in midlife often find themselves saying:“I’ve never been confident.”“I’m just not disciplined.”“I’ve always struggled with my weight.”“I’m not the type of person who exercises.”“I’m not academic.”“I’m too old to change.”But where did those beliefs start?And are they actually true?Why This MattersIf you believe you’re “someone who never sticks to things”…You’ll unconsciously prove it.If you believe you’re “bad with boundaries”…You’ll keep over-giving.If you believe you’re “not strong”…You won’t try to lift.Identity becomes behaviour.Behaviour reinforces identity.And the cycle continues.Until you interrupt it.The Small StepThis episode invites you to gently notice:What does your inner voice sound like?Is it kind? Or critical?Is it fact? Or repetition?Because you are not your old labels.You are not your past report card.You are not the throwaway comment someone made when you were 12.You are allowed to choose who you become — one small step at a time.A Question To Reflect OnIf you stopped telling yourself “That’s just the way I am”…Who might you become?Join the 1% Happier & Healthier CommunityOn a similar journey? Want to share your story and connect withothers making positive changes? Join our private 1% Happier & Healthier Facebook and follow us on Facebook 1% Happier and HealthierCommunity for encouragement, tips, and real talk.📩 Email us at hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk to request an invite!🎧 Thanks for Listening!If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review – it helps others discover the show and join the 1% movement!A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outromusic, "Inspirational Background" by AudioCoffee.Ann & SallyxxStay Connected with UsFollow us on Instagram: @happierandhealthier__Have questions or want to join our Facebook community? Reach outto us at hello@1percenthappierandhealthier.co.uk

Finding Yourself Again After a Controlling RelationshipHow Lindsey Turned Recovery into a Mission to Help OthersIn this deeply honest and empowering episode of Happier & Healthier, Sally and Ann are joined by Lindsey Turner, an empowerment coach who helps women heal, rebuild, and reclaim their lives after narcissistic relationships and betrayal.Lindsey shares her own powerful journey of transformation following a toxic relationship that left her disconnected from herself. She opens up about the wake-up moments that led her to choose herself, step away from alcohol, and begin the inner work of healing, self-worth, and identity rebuilding.What unfolds is a compassionate and inspiring conversation about what it really takes to move forward after emotional trauma — not by rushing the process, but by taking small, intentional steps back to yourself.We explore:How narcissistic relationships impact confidence, identity, and self-trustWhy betrayal can be a catalyst for deep personal transformationLindsey’s journey to sobriety and how it supported her healingThe power of boundaries, self-awareness, and self-compassionHow becoming certified through Jay Shetty helped Lindsey step into her purpose and support other womenWhy healing isn’t about fixing yourself — it’s about remembering who you areThis episode is a reminder that you are not broken, behind, or weak — and that even after the most painful chapters, it’s possible to rebuild a life rooted in clarity, strength, and self-respect.A must-listen for anyone navigating healing after a difficult relationship, questioning their worth, or ready to take that first step toward empowerment.Join the 1% Happier & Healthier CommunityOn a similar journey? Want to share your story and connect withothers making positive changes? Join our private 1% Happier & Healthier Facebook and follow us on Facebook 1% Happier and HealthierCommunity for encouragement, tips, and real talk.📩 Email us at hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk to request an invite!🎧 Thanks for Listening!If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review – it helps others discover the show and join the 1% movement!A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outromusic, "Inspirational Background" by AudioCoffee.Ann & SallyxxStay Connected with UsFollow us on Instagram: @happierandhealthier__Have questions or want to join our Facebook community? Reach outto us at hello@1percenthappierandhealthier.co.ukGet in touch with Lindsey TurnerInstagram serenity_4_women

What Is Your Gut Trying to Tell You?Why gut health affects your brain, skin, hormones, and moreIn this episode of Happier & Healthier, Sally and Ann are joined by Dr Leke Asong, the gut health doctor known for breaking down complex science into practical, real-life understanding.Together, we explore why gut health is about so much more than digestion — and how symptoms you might never associate with your gut could actually start there.Dr Leke explains how analysing a simple poo sample can provide powerful insights into what’s really going on inside your body, helping to uncover root causes behind a wide range of physical and mental health issues. Rather than guessing or masking symptoms, he shares why personalised gut testing can be a game-changer for long-term health.We dive into:The gut–brain connection and how gut imbalances can affect mood, anxiety, stress, and mental clarityThe gut–skin connection, including links to acne, eczema, inflammation, and chronic skin conditionsWhy persistent symptoms are often signals, not something you should “just live with”How gut health influences hormones, immunity, energy levels, and overall wellbeingWhy understanding your gut is key — not one-size-fits-all adviceThis conversation is reassuring, eye-opening, and empowering — especially if you’ve ever felt frustrated by unexplained symptoms or wanted clearer answers about your health.A high-value episode for anyone curious about what their body is really communicating, and how small, informed steps can lead to meaningful change.Join the 1% Happier & Healthier CommunityOn a similar journey? Want to share your story and connect withothers making positive changes? Join our private 1% Happier & Healthier FacebookCommunity for encouragement, tips, and real talk.📩 Email us at hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk to request an invite!🎧 Thanks for Listening!If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review – it helps others discover the show and join the 1% movement!A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outromusic, "Inspirational Background" by AudioCoffee.Ann & SallyxxStay Connected with UsFollow us on Instagram: @happierandhealthier__Have questions or want to join our Facebook community? Reach outto us at hello@1percenthappierandhealthier.co.ukGet in touch with Dr Leke Asong MD MRCGPInstagram guthealthmedic

Are You Scared of Carbs — and Is It Affecting Your Performance?Fueling Your Body for Better TrainingGuest: Darryl Corley - That Nutrition GuyUK Nutrition Ambassador for HYROXAre you training hard, showing up consistently — but still feeling flat, under-fuelled, or not recovering the way you expect?In this episode of the 1% Happier & Healthier podcast, Ann & Sal are joined by Darryl, the UK HYROX Nutrition Ambassador, to unpack one of the most common (and misunderstood) issues in training and wellbeing: fear of carbs.Darryl shares how discovering nutrition became his passion, starting with curiosity, experimentation, and sharing what he was learning on Instagram — before being approached to become the HYROX Nutrition Ambassador. Today, he travels the UK, speaking at HYROX-affiliated gyms and helping people understand how food can support training, performance, and recovery.This conversation strips away food fear and brings the focus back to fuel — what your body actually needs to perform well, recover properly, and feel stronger.🥗 In This Episode, We Explore:Why so many people are scared of carbohydrates — and where that fear comes fromHow under-fuelling can quietly affect energy, performance, and recoveryWhy carbs are essential fuel for trainingThe importance of protein for muscle repair and recoveryHow to fuel for performance without overcomplicating nutritionSimple, effective food choices to support training, including:oatsquinoabulgur wheatsweet potatoHow to build meals that are nourishing, satisfying, and sustainable🔥 Key TakeawayFuel isn’t the enemy —fear is.When you fuel your body properly, everything works better.🎧 Listen If You:Train regularly but feel low on energyStruggle with food fear or carb avoidanceWant to improve performance without extremesAre curious about HYROX or functional trainingBelieve food should support your life, not control itJoin the 1% Happier & Healthier CommunityOn a similar journey? Want to share your story and connect withothers making positive changes? Join our private 1% Happier & Healthier FacebookCommunity for encouragement, tips, and real talk.📩 Email us at hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk to request an invite!🎧 Thanks for Listening!If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review – it helps others discover the show and join the 1% movement!A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outromusic, "Inspirational Background" by AudioCoffee.Ann & SallyxxStay Connected with UsFollow us on Instagram: @happierandhealthier__Have questions or want to join our Facebook community? Reach outto us at hello@1percenthappierandhealthier.co.ukGet in touch with Darryl Corley Instagram That_NutritionGuyDarryl

Boozer to Boxer - finding purpose in the ringGuest: Jordan Barker PorterPro Boxer | Gym Owner | Channel 4 SAS: Who Dares Wins ContestantWhat if one honest realisation could change the entire direction of your life?In this inspiring episode of the 1% Happier & Healthier podcast, Ann & Sal sit down with Jordan Barker Porter, a professional boxer, gym owner, and former contestant on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins — to talk about transformation, identity, and finding purpose in unexpected places.Seven years ago, Jordan realised her relationship with alcohol was no longer serving her life. A friend suggested something simple: go to a local boxing gym. That one decision became the turning point. Jordan fell in love with boxing, discovered discipline and self-belief, and ultimately found a sense of purpose that changed everything.Today, Jordan uses boxing not just as a sport, but as a tool for growth — mentally, physically, and emotionally — helping others realise what’s possible when they take responsibility for their choices and back themselves.This is a conversation about courage, honesty, and the power of taking one small step that leads to a completely new life.🥊 In This Episode, We Explore:The moment Jordan realised something had to changeHow boxing became the anchor that helped her rebuild her lifeThe role of discipline in overcoming unhealthy habitsWhat SAS: Who Dares Wins taught herIdentity shifts — from who you were to who you choose to becomeWhy purpose is often found through discomfortHow small daily actions create lasting transformation🌱 Key TakeawayYou don’t need a perfect plan —you need one honest decision, followed by another.🎧 Listen If You:Are questioning habits that no longer serve youWant proof that it’s never too late to change directionAre curious about how sport can transform mindset and identityBelieve small steps can lead to big life shiftsJoin the 1% Happier & Healthier CommunityOn a similar journey? Want to share your story and connect withothers making positive changes? Join our private 1% Happier & Healthier FacebookCommunity for encouragement, tips, and real talk.📩 Email us at hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk to request an invite!🎧 Thanks for Listening!If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review – it helps others discover the show and join the 1% movement!A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outromusic, "Inspirational Background" by AudioCoffee.Ann & SallyxxStay Connected with UsFollow us on Instagram: @happierandhealthier__Have questions or want to join our Facebook community? Reach outto us at hello@1percenthappierandhealthier.co.ukGet in touch with JordanInstagram jordanbarkerporter

Who Would You Be If You Stopped Saying ‘I Can’t’? - How One Woman Reclaimed Her Life by Changing Her Inner StoryIn this deeply inspiring episode of the 1% Happier and Healthier Podcast, we’re joined by Sara, The Mindset Model who shares her powerful journey of rebuilding confidence after years of self-doubt and a life-changing accident.Sara opens up about growing up without confidence at school, how a serious accident became a turning point in her life, and the gentle yet courageous steps she took to reclaim her sense of self. Rather than chasing overnight change, Sara shows us how small, intentional shifts in mindset can completely transform how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible.Through volunteering in her community, spending time in nature, reading mindset-shifting books, and challenging deeply rooted limiting beliefs, Sara began to rewrite her internal narrative — moving from “I’ll never be able to” to the far more empowering “What if I could?”This episode is a reminder that confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build, one thought, one choice, and one small step at a time.🌱 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow early experiences can shape (but don’t define) our confidenceWhy small steps are more powerful than big leaps when rebuilding self-beliefHow to recognise and challenge limiting beliefsThe role of volunteering and community in healing and growthWhy getting out into nature can shift perspective and mindsetHow reading and learning can help you change your internal dialogueThe power of changing your language from “I can’t” to “What if I could?”💭 Key TakeawayConfidence isn’t about being fearless — it’s about being willing to question the stories you’ve been telling yourself and gently choosing a new one.🎧 Perfect For You If…You’ve ever struggled with confidence or self-beliefYou feel stuck in an “I can’t” mindsetYou’re recovering from a setback, accident, or major life changeYou’re curious about how mindset shifts can improve your happiness and healthYou believe change happens 1% at a time🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with someone who might need this message today.And remember — you don’t have to change everything at once. Just start with 1% 💛Join the 1% Happier & Healthier CommunityOn a similar journey? Want to share your story and connect withothers making positive changes? Join our private 1% Happier & Healthier FacebookCommunity for encouragement, tips, and real talk.📩 Email us at hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk to request an invite!🎧 Thanks for Listening!If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review – it helps others discover the show and join the 1% movement!A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outromusic, "Inspirational Background" by AudioCoffee.Ann & SallyxxStay Connected with UsFollow us on Instagram: @happierandhealthier__Have questions or want to join our Facebook community? Reach outto us at hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk. Connect with Sara The Mindset Modelwww.themindsetmodel.co.uke mail: hello@themindsetmodel.co.ukInstagram: themindsetmodel_

Can Movement Really Change Your Life at Any Age?Featuring Bob, Host of the “Pain-Free Living” PodcastIn this episode, Ann and Sally sit down with Bob — the curious mind and big heart behind the Pain-Free Living Podcast.Bob has always been fascinated by how things work… especially the human body. But it wasn’t until mid-career that he had the chance to completely change direction. A single visit to watch an osteopath at work opened the door to a new passion — and ultimately a new life.Fast forward to today, and Bob is an osteopath who believes one thing above all else:👉 Movement is medicine — for every body, at every age.From working with people living with disabilities to helping clients in their 70s, 80s, and 90s regain strength, confidence, and mobility, Bob has dedicated his career to helping people experience what’s possible when they start moving again.🌟 In This Episode, We Explore:How a mid-career moment of curiosity changed Bob’s entire life pathWhy understanding the body’s mechanics leads to better healthThe powerful link between movement, longevity, and living pain-freeReal stories of clients (including over-70s!) who transformed their mobilityWhy disability should never mean the end of movementHow to start moving more — even if you feel stuck, scared, or unsure where to beginThe shared belief between Bob, Ann, and Sally that small steps create big change💬 Key Takeaways:It’s never too late to change your career — or your health.Consistent gentle movement is often more powerful than intense workouts.The body is designed to adapt — at 20, 40, 70, or 90 years old.Curiosity can lead you to the next chapter of your life.Movement is not just physical; it improves confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing.🎙 About BobBob is the host of the Pain-Free Living Podcast and a practicing osteopath who works extensively with:People aged 70+People with disabilitiesAnyone wanting to improve their movement, reduce pain, and live more freelyHis philosophy is simple and powerful:Movement is Medicine✨ Connect With UsFollow the journey & join the 1% movement:Instagram: @1percenthappierandhealthierHosts: @sallyhadfield_ & @annie_brebs✨ Connect With BobInstagram: bob_painfreeliving