Her Wisdom podcast

What if the key to feeling well wasn’t another diet or wellness trend — but simply learning to listen to your body again?In this week’s episode, Karen is joined by Ags Gallard, a metabolic nutritionist and coach helping women cut through the confusion around food, hormones, and health.Together they explore:What metabolic health really means (and why it’s not just about weight)How perimenopause impacts your body’s ability to cope with stress, sleep, and even alcoholThe myth of “one-size-fits-all” nutritionWhy unlearning old diet rules might be the most freeing thing you’ll ever doThe power of curiosity and self-trust in building a realistic, healthy routineThis episode is all about simplifying your approach to wellness — and finding sustainable ways to feel stronger, calmer, and more connected to your body.Connect with Ags on Instagram here.Find out more about Ags work and coaching services on her website here.Agata (Ags) Galland is a BANT registered nutritionist and ICF-accredited PCC coach who helps busy adults steady their blood sugar, energy, and metabolism, without turning their life into a health project. With a background in corporate life and an MSc in personalised nutrition, her approach blends straight-talk nutrition with genuine compassion and practical habit strategy, so clients finally build systems that stick and actually work in real life.

When life throws you the unthinkable, how do you rebuild?In this week’s episode, I speak with fashion lover, writer and HR professional Jess Soothill, who shares her deeply personal story of being diagnosed with breast cancer at 45, navigating treatment while raising teenage twins, and learning how to slow down and prioritise herself for the first time.We talk about:How to cope with a cancer diagnosis as a mumThe invisible side of recovery and the pressure to “bounce back”What it means to redefine confidence, beauty, and work in midlifeThe quiet power of boundaries and self-kindnessThis honest, moving conversation is a reminder that healing isn’t linear — and that midlife can be a new beginning, even after the hardest of times.Connect with Jess on Instagram here.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Marketing doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time-consuming. In this episode of Her Wisdom, host Karen Cannon speaks with Hannah Isted, marketing coach, author of The Best 90 Days Ever, and founder of HI Communications. Hannah is known for helping women simplify their marketing and find visibility in just ten minutes a day.We explore:How ten minutes can transform your marketing and your mindsetWhy being visible matters for growth, confidence, and opportunitySetting boundaries so you can show up online without oversharingThe importance of choosing goals that truly resonate with youHannah’s real-life wisdom on confidence, consistency, and actionThis conversation is packed with practical advice and inspiring insights for women who feel stuck, want to grow their business, or simply want to show up more authentically in their lives.Connect with Hannah on Instagram here.Find out more about The Best 90 Days Ever here.

In this inspiring conversation, host Karen Cannon is joined by youth wellbeing coach and counsellor Cathy Parsley. With over 16 years’ experience in the mental health sector, Cathy shares her journey from juggling motherhood, study, and work to finding balance through therapy, boundaries, and new ways of caring for herself in midlife.We talk about the power of therapy (even when you’re not in crisis), what turning 40 really feels like, the underrated benefits of walking, why strength training matters for women, and how curiosity can transform relationships.This episode is a must-listen for women navigating change, feeling stuck, or looking for practical ways to take back their wellbeing.Connect with Cathy on Instagram here.

In this honest and insightful episode, award winning journalist Rosie Taylor talks to host Karen Cannon about health and wellness reporting in the digital word, her career as a freelance journalist and shares her personal experiences of childbirth, recovery, and the power of storytelling in women's health. From getting real about health wellness information in social media to exposing the lack of postnatal care knowledge, Rosie explains why how we share lived experiences is vital — not just for new mums, but for generations of women. We explore how honest conversations can inform, support, and even transform lives. This is a must-listen for all of us wanting to feel more empowered and confident about how we consume information online and anyone who’s ever felt in the dark about what really happens after birth.Connect with Rosie on Instagram here.Read Rosie's Substack here.

Kim Palmer is the founder of Clementine — a digital wellbeing platform for women who are done with burnout, bad sleep, and the pressure to “do it all.” She’s a mum, entrepreneur, and recovering people-pleaser on a mission to help women feel more like themselves again - calm, confident, and fully human.In todays episode Kim shares her story about how a mental breakdown forced her to rethink her work life and inspired her to create a hypnotherapy app for people who suffer with anxiety. She also talks about how she crafted her business, the journey to becoming a founder and tips on how others can get started with their own business idea too. Kim also talks candidly about self worth, how she feels about self care and what she's doing now to juggle her work/family life.You can now try out the new digital library on the Clementine app using the code: HWFIVERYou can also connect with Kim on Instagram and on the Clementine Website.

On this episode I chat with Rukayat Moibi, the founder of Rukai Botanicals—a wellness brand rooted in West African herbal traditions and crafted for modern, sensitive skin. Her line of gentle, plant-based skincare and nourishing teas is designed especially for those with eczema-prone or dry, sensitive bodies—featuring formulas made with over 98% plant-derived ingredients. Beyond her beautiful product range, Rukayat brings her herbalism knowledge to life through wellness events and workshops, which she’s hosted for organizations like The Shard, Pernod Ricard, and Age UK. We’re excited to dive into her journey, her philosophy, and the healing power of plants.We talk about what it was like for her to grow up with eczema and how she navigated the impact on her self confidence. She shares how she grew her business and what it means to develop purposeful products, and gives advice on what parents, carers and families can do to support children living with a chronic skin condition - tune in now to catch this healing conversation.Connect with Rukayat on Instagram here.

On todays episode - Tia Talula a London-based content creator, photographer, and founder of Tia Talula Media. Known for her soulful yet strategic approach to branding, she helps women-led businesses elevate their online presence through intentional storytelling, visual content, and personal style. Tia also shares her journey as a midlife creative navigating business, self-worth, and soft living—encouraging others to lead empowered, authentic lives.In todays episode we chat about Tia's childhood and growing up in a Turkish/Cypriot family in London, her career journey, how she learnt to run a business early and how a short time living in Canada lead to starting her photography business. Her feelings on imposter syndrome and her self belief in herself, what motivates her to keep following her dreams and how supports other women to do the same. Her personal approach to Instagram and how she built her community and the ups and downs of parenting teens.Find Tia on Instagram here.

On todays episode Sarah Robertson talks about how creativity has shaped her, working seasonally within her business, the value of connecting to community and her motherhood journey.Sarah is the brand designer and creative mentor behind These Are The Days, where she collaborates with clients to define their vision, craft beautiful visuals and discover their voices.She also writes the Brand Seasons publication on Substack and hosts the podcast of the same name. More recently, she launched the Brand Seasons® Playdeck, a pocket-sized source of wisdom designed to guide you through crafting a brand strategy, style and story with substance.Originally from Edinburgh, Sarah now lives in the Scottish Borders. When she’s not in her studio, she’s writing, reading or exploring with the littlest members of her team: a colour-loving lass, happy-natured lad and curious cat!Trigger Warning: In this episode we talk about we talk about baby loss, infertility and IVF, the time stamps for this conversation is between 18:10 and 32:20 if you'd like to skip through this part.Link to the episode with Sarah as guest host is here.