The author and journalist discusses her concept of alonement

Francesca Specter is a journalist and author of <a href="https://g.co/kgs/ZWsRLb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'Alonement: How to be Alone and Absolutely Own it'</a>. She came up with the concept of alonement, which essentially means spending time alone and actually enjoying it - which is a something a lot of us find difficult! In this episode, Francesca discusses how she deals with loneliness, how she's come to enjoy time alone, and whether the nerves of eating out alone ever *really* go away. Francesca Specter: chezspecter<a href="https://g.co/kgs/ZWsRLb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alonement: How to be Alone and Absolutely Own it</a><a href="https://www.alonement.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alonement podcast</a> Podcast host: molly.raycraft

Episode 152: Francesca Specter on enjoying time alone

The Last Kingdom actor chats about new beginnings and international wellness

Eliza Butterworth has been playing Lady Aelswith in The Last Kingdom since she was 21-years-old. After eight years, the series is finally coming to an end and she's now leaving the character behind. In this episode, Eliza discusses what's next, how she deals with rejection in her career, and how she maintains her health and wellbeing while working internationally. Eliza Butterworth: elizabutterworth Podcast host: molly.raycraft

Episode 151: Eliza Butterworth on health away from home

The Bridgerton actor discusses how he maintains his wellbeing amid the pressures of acting

Martins Imhangbe has been on the acting scene since he left school, but Bridgerton was his first TV experience. His role as bare-knuckle boxer, Will Mondrich, put him in the spotlight. In this episode, Martins explains how he's staying grounded, why he's taking on a plant-based diet, and whether he'd step into the boxing ring in real life. Martins Imhangbe: martins_imhangbe_ Podcast host: molly.raycraft

Episode 150: Martins Imhangbe on boxing and Bridgerton

Jess Joy, Cherrelle Skeete, and Stephanie Daniels on breaking the bias

In this special International Women's Day episode, we speak to Jess Joy, co-founder of I Am Paying Attention, Cherrelle Skeete, actress and co-founder of Blacktress, and Stephanie Daniels, a menopause coach. They share their insights on three overlooked areas of gender equality (ADHD/Autism diagnoses, being black and female/non-binary, and menopause in the workplace) and what more can be done to #BreakTheBias. I Am Paying Attention:<a href="https://www.iampayingattention.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.iampayingattention.co.uk/</a>@iampayingattention Blacktress:<a href="https://www.blacktress.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.blacktress.co.uk/</a>@blacktress_ukAuthors recommended by Cherrelle: Bell Hooks, Audre Lourd, Alice Walker Stefanie Daniels, menopause coach:<a href="https://stefjdaniels.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stefjdaniels.com/</a>@life_begins_at_menopauseThe book recommended by Stefanie: The Hormone Cure, Dr. Sara Gottfried Podcast host: @molly.raycraft

Episode 149: International Women's Day Special

The singer and songwriter reveals how she looks after her wellbeing amid a busy schedule

It’s been eight years since Ella Henderson released her debut album ‘Chapter One’, after appearing on The X-Factor. Since then, she’s suffered from anxiety attacks, focused on her wellbeing, and found love. In this episode, Ella shares how she manages her anxiety, what life is like living in a church, and how she’s used her experiences of mental health to produce her new album: ‘Everything I Didn’t Say’. The book Ella recommends: <a href="https://g.co/kgs/HCEnyr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'Lost Connections' by Johann Hari</a>

Episode 148: Ella Henderson on overcoming anxiety

Lilly Sabri is the founder of LEAN, an online workout organisation and global community - and now the author of amazing cookbooks

<blockquote>In this episode we talk about the reality of being a rising star in the world of fitness influencing, and hear how Lily turned 30,000 followers to 3 million in lockdown. A woman driven by passion, Lily’s cookery books are inspired by the Mediterranean. Lily has kept a balanced life through practising what she preaches, hard work and a great relationship.</blockquote><blockquote> </blockquote><blockquote><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTsM1dSAiXqiV5oZjuNw_Bg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join 3.22 million other users and follow Lily on You tube&nbsp;</a>and check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leanwithlilly.com/products/the-anti-inflammatory-cook-book/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Anti-Inflammatory &amp; Immunity Boosting Cookbook</a>.</blockquote><blockquote> </blockquote>

Episode 147: Lilly Sabri the physio turned fitness influencer with a 3 million plus following

Mark Livings is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and brains behind a wonderful new range of alcohol-free sprits. He talks candidly about burnout, business and of course healthier drinking choices.

Mark Livings is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and brains behind a wonderful new range of alcohol-free spirits. He talks candidly about burnout, business and of course healthier drinking choices.To find out more about Lyre's and their free mixology classes, visit <a href="https://lyres.co.uk/range/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Balance&amp;utm_id=Balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lyres.co.uk</a> and follow them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LyresSpiritCo/?ref=bookmarks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lyresspiritco/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram </a>

Episode 146: Mark Livings, founder and brains behind Lyre’s a tasteful range of booze-free spirits

Actor, model, and body positive activist Hayley Hasselhoff is known for being one of the world’s leading Curve models. Hayley (whose dad happens to be David Hasselhoff) is currently contributing fashion and wellbeing editor at Marie Claire UK.

Actor, model, and body positive activist Hayley Hasselhoff is known for being one of the world’s leading Curve models.Hayley (whose dad happens to be David Hasselhoff) is currently contributing fashion and wellbeing editor at Marie Claire UK. She’s also a fashion stylist who’s worked on This Morning and Good Morning America – and she’s had leading acting roles, including as Amber in ABC’s Huge, where she played a girl with body dysmorphia. Today we talk about her new podcast, about her experience of mental health, her role as a plus size ambassador – as well as exploring the importance of acceptance, and staying grounded. Follow her on Instagram @hhasslehoff

Episode 145: Hayley Hasselhoff on exploring the importance of acceptance, and staying grounded.

Kat&nbsp;Pither is the 31-year-old founder of Yogi Bare, 500-hour certified yoga teacher and wellness journalist&nbsp;and writer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Kat says with Yogi Bare she has created as a brand for rebels and misfits. It’s the...

Kat&nbsp;Pither is the 31-year-old founder of Yogi Bare, 500-hour certified yoga teacher and wellness journalist&nbsp;and writer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kat says with Yogi Bare she has created as a brand for rebels and misfits. It’s the physical manifestation of the concept of yoga being for everybody and everybody.&nbsp;From humble beginnings, Kat envisioned a way&nbsp;of&nbsp;channelling&nbsp;her creativity to find her own way of managing acute anxiety and PTSD through yoga and wellbeing.&nbsp;As we chat she explains that it wasn’t a straightforward love affair with yoga – her first classes took her well out of her comfort zone. She didn’t feel she fitted in – but she kept going back.&nbsp;Kat found that ‘yoga land’ could sometimes be&nbsp;alien and hard to connect with so set out to create a brand that could inspire all.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kat has created an accessible range of innovative, eco-centric products that are designed to galvanize creativity, movement, and play.&nbsp;She has organically built a loyal community of Yogi Bare ‘cubs' who support and follow the brand online and off-line.&nbsp;&nbsp;She’s playful, creative, and so much more than a maker of mats. When we speak Kat has landed in America with a plan to connect with Californians and tell them about her brand.&nbsp;<a href="http://yogi-bare.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">yogi-bare.co.uk</a>&nbsp;Follow her on Instagram @yogi.bare

Episode 144: Kat Pither on managing anxiety and PTSD through yoga and wellbeing

Welcome to the BALANCE podcast, from the team behind the award-winning wellness and lifestyle media brand, BALANCE.


In each episode, we chat with luminaries from entertainment, wellness, sport, business and beyond about how to optimise health, happin...

Welcome to the BALANCE podcast, from the team behind the award-winning wellness and lifestyle media brand, BALANCE. In each episode, we chat with luminaries from entertainment, wellness, sport, business and beyond about how to optimise health, happiness and performance.&nbsp;

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