Supporting high-achieving women to thrive in work, life and motherhood. Join me and special guests as we delve into leadership and lifestyle topics for working mothers.
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Turn off the chatter and tune into what matters. Space just for you to connect to the deeper wisdom and truth with you. Christine Arylo, MBA, marries timeless wisdom teachings with modern leadership, success and human consciousness application to expand your perspective, wake up your awareness, and give you practical ways to make choices that empower you to create a design for your life, work, organizations, families and relationships rooted in wholeness, sustainability and wellbeing.
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Are you a busy woman struggling to find time for fitness and wellness in your hectic life? Would you love to create more balance in your life between work, family life and time to focus on your own needs? Are you sick of the fitness and nutrition rollercoaster and would love to get unstuck, escape fad diets and quick fixes, and actually find a routine that works within your busy life? Sick of unrealistic body standards, of workout programmes and diets that ignore ‘real’ women with busy lives ...
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Ready to take what we’ve talked about today and turn it into positive action? Join me over in the brand new, totally free Patreon group just for podcast listeners - www.patreon.com/busywomansguide Safe to say that we all engage in a bit of emotional eating from time to time. But if its something that we start to feel is sabotaging our efforts with …
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The Power of Personal Principles: How to Create a Life of Integrity and Intention
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26:51In a world where we often feel pulled in every direction, personal principles are the key to living with clarity, integrity, and intention. In this episode, we’ll explore how to define and live by principles that align with your values, strengthen your resilience, and guide your decisions in both life and leadership. Whether you’re seeking greater …
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186 Want to Feel More in Control in Your Life? Here’s the Surprising Truth
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32:16Join me over in the brand new, totally FREE Patreon group - especially for podcast listeners - www.patreon.com/busywomansguide We’d all love to feel more in control right - to be able to deal with all the day to day stuff that life throws at us, to be totally organised and to have the time to look after ourselves as well. And in that mythical land …
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261: Keeping Peace in Our Cells - Wisdom for the Year Ahead (#2 of 2)
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54:46Last Feminine Power Time we talked about the "meta" and "collective" - what the themes, energy and patterns are in the larger field as we go into 2025. This gives us wisdom for how to move through this year. Today, we turn to the "personal" - what are the themes, awarenesses, perspectives and ways of looking at our lives and our choices within them…
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The Empathy Dilemma: Balancing People, Performance, and Personal Boundaries with Maria Ross
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47:24Do you ever feel caught between being a compassionate leader and making tough decisions? In this episode of Wisdom for Working Mums, I’m joined by empathy advocate, speaker, and strategist Maria Ross to explore The Empathy Dilemma—the challenge of balancing kindness with boundaries in leadership. We dive into why empathy is a powerful tool, how to …
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185 Confessions of a Personal Trainer: What I’ve Learnt from My Mistakes in the Last 11+ Years
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39:40Book your Unstuck & Unstoppable session - and claim your free follow up session (only available until Wed 5th Feb 2025) - https://chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ I’ve been a personal trainer for well over 11 years now - and in that time I’ve learnt so so much. But what I’ve particularly learnt from are some of those early experiences I had wher…
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184 Feeling Stuck? Here’s How to Break through (and even Embrace) your Fitness Plateaus
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23:15BOOK YOUR UNSTUCK & UNSTOPPABLE SESSION RIGHT HERE >>> https://chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ *And receive a complimentary 45 minute follow up session (for a limited time only) Listen to episode 173: The 3 vital phases you need to know about to create consistency with your fitness - https://pod.fo/e/27d857 Plateaus in fitness (and motivation) …
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260: Wisdom for the Year Ahead: Evolutionary Astrology Insight with Shannon Lei Gill
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1:15:07At the start of every lunar new year or about three weeks into the calendar year, I tune in to this inquiry "What is the wisdom that can guide us forward into the next year cycle?" First I we look at the "meta/macrocosm" bigger cycles and patterns happening that we are all a part of. Then we zone in to the "personal/microcosm" to discern how we set…
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Cooking up Connection: Inspiring Little Chefs with Allegra McEvedy MBE
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43:26The kitchen is more than a place to cook—it’s where connections are made, memories are created, and love is shared through food. In this episode, I’m joined by Allegra McEvedy, MBE—award-winning chef, broadcaster, and author of Chefs Wanted. Together, we explore how cooking with your kids can be a powerful way to nurture relationships, inspire crea…
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183 Body Positivity, Body Neutrality and How to Shift Your Relationship with Your Body in Midlife
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43:19FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE MIDLIFE REBOOT AND SECURE YOUR SPACE AT https://chickfit.co.uk/midlife-reboot/ Listen to Episode 153 - Body Image & Midlife - The NEW Impossible standard? Right here - https://pod.fo/e/248434 Our 40s and 50s can be a huge flashpoint when it comes to our relationship with our bodies. A flashpoint that can feel even harder to …
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182 Stop Blaming Willpower: Why It’s Time to Change Your Approach!
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26:41BOOK YOUR UNSTUCK & UNSTOPPABLE SESSION RIGHT HERE >>> https://chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ *And receive a complimentary 45 minute follow up session (for a limited time only) An honest hands up if you’ve ever blamed a lack of willpower or motivation for why you’re not fitter, or why you can’t seem to eat better, or why you’ve not lost weight…
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Revealing the Next Chapter: Behind the Scenes - Bonus Episode
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29:33In this bonus episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of an exciting new chapter for Wisdom For Working Mums. After nearly 20 years of growth, transformation, and impact, it’s time to unveil the evolution of my mission and my work. Discover the story behind this new era, what it means for you, and why I’m more inspired than ever to support leader…
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181 Five Ways to More Energy in 2025 (in ways you haven’t even considered!)
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28:58BOOK YOUR UNSTUCK & UNSTOPPABLE SESSION RIGHT HERE >>> https://chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ *And receive a complimentary 45 minute follow up session (for a limited time only) One of the biggest complaints I get from women is that they’re knackered - exhausted, fatigued, burnt out - call it what you will, it feels like a bit of an epidemic. A…
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259: Permission to Slow Start Your Year: 5 inquiries to Root Into What Matters Most to You This Year
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1:02:50There are many things you could do this year, many things you think you should do, or maybe this year you have no idea what to do!? Or maybe you are feeling like you'd rather just pull the cover over your head. DON'T: Let the chaos and pressure of the world, or the should's of your self-induced pressure swirl you up or stop you from breaking throug…
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180 The Truth About Self-Control: Why You Struggle and How to Fix It
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31:00Discover how Unstuck & Unstoppable can help you and book your session here - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ Struggling with self-control around food, exercise, and wellness is a common challenge, especially as the new year approaches. So this week we’re taking a deep dive to understanding the nature of self-control, exploring why…
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258 Year End Honoring & Receiving Ritual: Feel Your Invisible Impact, Growth & Progress (rebroadcast)
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54:40In a year where we spend 8,720 hours doing, giving, working, caring, creating, mentoring (and sleeping) … and so much more … to not create space to reflect on all we have done and who we have become, as well as recognize (and honor + receive) our impact, growth & progress, would be just plain crazy :) Plus honoring feels great! And when we pause to…
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The Highs, The Lows, and the Lessons of 2024
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25:42The Highs, The Lows, and the Lessons of 2024 As we close the door on another year join me as I reflect on my life lessons from 2024. In this episode, I’m going to reflect on what my lessons have been and I hope they help you to reflect on what your lessons have been too. So we can carry what we need into the new year and leave behind what we need t…
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179 Redefining Consistency: Your New Approach to Fitness Goals
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16:35Discover how Unstuck & Unstoppable can help you and book your session here - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ Consistency is often touted as the key to achieving our fitness and wellbeing goals, but in truth the rigid ideas we have about what this really means can actually hold us back. Because so many of us get stuck in a cycle of…
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The Hidden Costs of Maternal Stress: What Every Working Mother Needs to Know
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53:43Feeling overwhelmed by the stress of balancing career and motherhood? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Molly Dickens, a stress physiologist and founder of the Maternal Stress Project. Together, we uncover the science behind maternal stress, the societal pressures that compound it, and actionable strategies for relief. Whether you’re a working mot…
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178 When You’re Doing ALL the Things, but Nothing is Changing. How to Get Unstuck.
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35:17Discover how Unstuck & Unstoppable can help you and book your session here - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ Feeling stuck despite your best efforts? Well you’re definitely not alone! Which is why today we're diving into the frustrating reality of doing all the right things but seeing little to no change. This episode is all about…
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257: A Year-End Release to Feel the Peace - 3 Ways to Clear Out Now So You're Set Up for Next Year
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47:46Imagine a world in which in December all humans turned their focus to connect to what matters, and worked with the energy of the season in ways that support their wellbeing in all ways. So come the start of the next linear calendar year, we all felt fresh, radiant, clear and centered ... ready to receive what is to come. We don't have to wait for t…
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256: A December Downshift Practice: Relax to Release. Rest in Place. Replenish to Regenerate.
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1:02:44The December Downshift is a practice we come back to year after year to signal to our internal systems (and the people and projects around us) that it's time to start the slow down vs. get swirled into the year-end or holiday madness, followed by new year start pressure. It's the cyclical co-creation rhythm and structure we practice to mimic the na…
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177 The Power of Authenticity - a Guide to Self-Acceptance
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31:00Discover how Unstuck & Unstoppable can help you and book your session here - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ Today, we explore the journey of rediscovering your authentic self and the challenges many face in a world that often demands conformity. We’ll talk all about the concept of authenticity versus attachment, highlighting how …
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The Confidence Within: How to Stay Grounded and Trust Yourself in the World
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42:35Have you ever felt like life is pulling you in a million directions, leaving you disconnected from yourself? For many of us, especially as women, the demands of work, family, and society's expectations erode something essential: self-trust. It’s that inner knowing that helps us make decisions, set boundaries, and claim the life we deserve. Without …
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176 Redefining Success: Changing Your Perspective to Change Your Fitness and Wellbeing results
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25:03To book your Unstuck & Unstoppable session, check out the details here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable If you have ever felt like you’re never quite reaching your goals, you ever feel frustrated that the things you want never seem to get any closer, or you often feel stuck on your journey to better fitness and wellbeing, then this is the…
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175 “Balancing” Hormones: What Women over 40 should Know
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255: The Power-archy, Polarity & New Possibilities for Peace (#2 of 3 in Genuine Power Series)
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1:04:45When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace - Jimi Hendrix. In our second part of the Genuine Power series, I'm inviting us to explore a different way to look and see the dynamics of power at play on our planet, in people, and how we ourselves can contribute to the kind of power that leads to peace, for all. I love…
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The Power of Your Kitchen Table: The Art of Curating Your Inner Circle
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27:50Join me as we explore the power of curating your ‘kitchen table’— uncover the power of meaningful relationships and why curating our closest connections is essential for resilience, wellbeing and growth. In this episode I dive into building an inner circle that truly supports you. You can listen to the episode here or via itunes or spotify. Or you …
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174 The Power of Self-Compassion: Letting Go of Perfectionism to Reveal Your Amazing Inner Strength
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20:59To find out more about the Midlife Reboot head here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/midlife-reboot To book your Unstuck & Unstoppable session, check out the details here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable This week's podcast dives deep into the essential practice of self-compassion, a crucial element for personal growth and emotional well-being. So …
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173 Three VITAL Phases You Need to Know about to Create Consistency in Your Fitness
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25:51To find out more about the Midlife Reboot head here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/midlife-reboot To book your Unstuck & Unstoppable session, check out the details here - pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable Creating consistent workout routines can often feel like an uphill battle, but understanding the three vital phases of your fitness journey can ma…
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Redefining Leadership: Insights on Work, Life, and Motherhood
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47:57Join me in this conversation with Helen Spencer where shares her unique career journey from People Director to Managing Partner at WR Partners—an unusual move that places her among only a small group of women leading top UK accountancy firms. Helen’s story is not just about professional growth but also about her dedication to leading with compassio…
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172 How Keeping it Simple with Fitness and Wellbeing = Your Best Ever Results
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28:20To find out more about The Midlife Reboot and get your hands on the very limited spaces available right now, head to https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/midlife-reboot/ Do you ever get tempted by all the amazing solutions that are out there these days for your fitness and wellbeing. Whether it’s the latest scientifically proven workout routine that’s goin…
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254: A Call to Honor, Humanity & Sanity (#1 of 3 in Genuine Power Series)
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1:02:09Hello Dear Ones! After a month of being silent mode (and navigating a natural disaster) ... sitting with what words and wisdom wanted to emerge to support and guide us through these intense, transformative times... the inspiration came through for a 3-part series on Power ... specifically what I am calling "Genuine Power" - natural, innate, native …
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171 From Fear to Excitement - How to Turn Your Fear of Failure (or Success) Around
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33:13Fear of failure - we all suffer from it! And whether we know that our inaction, avoidance and inability to embrace growth is about that fear or not - for sure it’s holding us back in at least one, if not many areas of our lives. So today, we’re going to get stuck in and explore: -how can you identify this fear in your life (including procrastinatio…
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Marketing, Motherhood, and Making It Work: Redefining Success as a Working Parent
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37:35In this episode, I welcome Rachel Exton, a seasoned commercial leader and mum of two. Rachel shares her journey from marketing for powerhouse brands like Dyson and Unilever to her current role as Vice President of Global Marketing for Pearson's English Language Learning division. Together we discuss balancing a demanding career with family life, hi…
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170 Why Your Next Diet or Workout Regime WON’T Work!
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32:05LAST CHANCE - Sign up to my VIP wait list for my brand new coaching experience - so you’re first in line for the very limited spaces, and exclusive founder member offers - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/viplist/ I don’t want to be a Debbie Downer, but the truth is that for a lot of us, dieting and working out is something that comes and goes in our l…
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169 Top Strategies for Brain Fog and Feeling Less Sharp in Perimenopause and Menopause
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28:42Sign up to my VIP wait list for my brand new coaching experience - so you’re first in line for the very limited spaces, and exclusive founder member offers - https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/viplist/ Hands up if you’ve experienced changes to your mental capacity lately? Whether it’s brain fog, which is a common symptom of the peri to post menopause yea…
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Pilates For Your Mind: Strengthening Your Psychological Core for Life’s Heavy Lifts
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18:12Just like you can’t lift a heavy weight properly without core strength—you end up injuring yourself or falling out of alignment—the same is true for the mind. 💡 As an executive coach, I’ve realised my work is a lot like Pilates for the mind. I help people build their mental and emotional core strength, so they can handle the weight of life’s challe…
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168 Why the Stress and Overwhelm isn’t Your Fault - BUT Here’s How You Can Do Something About it
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33:44This week, get ready for a bit of a rant. Because one of the things that I really get a bee in my bonnet about is the way society works, or more precisely doesn’t work, particularly for women, and why this is the cause of so much of our stress and overwhelm. So today I want to unpick that. I want to show you that what you’re feeling is the product …
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167 Are You "Shoulding" Yourself Out of a Fitter, Healthier, Calmer Life?
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24:05To get your name on the VIP waiting list, ready to find out more about my unique, new coaching programme coming very soon - head to https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/viplist/ To find out more about UNSTUCK & UNSTOPPABLE - your 90 minute deep dive session, just head to https://pages.chickfit.co.uk/unstuck-unstoppable/ We all have too many shoulds in our …
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253: Power Pause: Reset Imbalances + Refocus Your Energy for Last Part of the Year
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52:06Wise beings know how to use the natural cycles of the earth and universe to support us to grow our work, wealth and relationships, and to support our overall wellbeing, and keep us focused on what matters. Which is why at the quarter point shifts of the year - Solstices and Equinoxes - our personal leadership best practice (and one we can do with o…
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