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The Empressive Channel

The Empressive Channel

By Hayley Chatterton

I am here to talk everything from mum life, fitness and how to boss the self employed life.
I will share all aspects of my life- the good, the bad and the funny.
This is a place where you can laugh at the chaos I call my life. I want you to realise you are not alone. Being a mum and a business owner is very challenging. But let's come together and talk about it and laugh at my lessons.

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C-section, What They Don't Tell You

The Empressive ChannelFeb 18, 2024

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C-section, What They Don't Tell You

C-section, What They Don't Tell You

Let's face it, there is little to no care post C-Section. You get cut in half, have a quick 2 week check up, off you go...

Almost a year later and I still notice some new niggles and symptoms. So I wanted to share my experiences so far in hope it will help you!

Feb 18, 202422:26
How To Improve Your Family's Diet

How To Improve Your Family's Diet

Lauren talks about the common traits we endure as a family when it comes to nutrition.

She helps simplify healthy diets for your and your kids.

Jan 17, 202431:13
How Support You Mental Well Being

How Support You Mental Well Being

I have the absolute pleasure of having a guest on today's episode.

James the Mental Health PT.

He talks about his experiences of depression, anxiety and having eating disorders.

We discuss how to acknowledge what you are battling. And How to overcome it.

Jan 08, 202454:33
New Year, New Goals

New Year, New Goals

How to actually achieve a successful and fulfilling new year.


No more fads, just success in your health and well being

Jan 04, 202415:49
Channelling your energy and prioritisation

Channelling your energy and prioritisation

Are you frequently feeling low? Sad? Unmotivated? Continually hitting block/ unfollow?

Have a listen ❤️

Sep 29, 202324:52
Stress and self care

Stress and self care

The importance of recognising you are stressed and how to take action. I talk about my experience with chronic stress and anxiety and how I over come it.

Sep 07, 202325:16
How are your guts? 💩🥴

How are your guts? 💩🥴

I am very excited to bring you this episode on all things about gut health. It is a necessity that we take care of our internal health and that includes our gut health.

For this episode I have guest speaker Lauren Morley talking about how gut health impacts our behaviour, mental health, underlying medical conditions and hormonal health.

We even talk about calorie counting and new research unfolding.

Sep 04, 202341:38
She's back with a brand new track 😎

She's back with a brand new track 😎

Here she is!

It is time I finally returned to to podcasting and boy have I missed it!

Sep 04, 202319:30
Motherhood and importance of self care ❤️

Motherhood and importance of self care ❤️

With guest Emiliee Palmer. We talk about life as a working mum. We discuss the challenges and how to tackle them. We then go into the importance of self care.
Apr 28, 202352:40
C Section Symptoms I Wish I Knew Before

C Section Symptoms I Wish I Knew Before

Giving you my honest post surgery experience. There were symptoms I was not prepared for and wish somebody would have told me!
Apr 12, 202331:35
Starting up your fitness journey

Starting up your fitness journey

Top tips to get started in the gym, with a PT. I also quickly go over how to get started postpartum.
Mar 22, 202328:51
My second pregnancy and birth experience

My second pregnancy and birth experience

All things about the 3rd trimester, my c-section and the change from 1 child to 2 so far.
Mar 17, 202341:40
Benefits of having a PT/ Coach and what to look out for

Benefits of having a PT/ Coach and what to look out for

Happy New Year!

New year, better me right? You want to invest in your health- but you just don't know what to look for! I give you the ins and outs of both online and 1-2-1 personal training and what to look out for. I also give you the pros and cons for both

Jan 12, 202338:26
Keeping on track in December

Keeping on track in December

How to find that balance during the festive month

Dec 05, 202216:16
Sleep Hygiene

Sleep Hygiene

How to create good sleeping habits

Nov 30, 202222:40
My Battle With Body Image

My Battle With Body Image

How peoples words can cut deep and create body image problems. I share my experiences and thoughts. I hope this could help you if you battling with similar

Nov 09, 202221:45
Why You Should Make Your Bed In The Morning

Why You Should Make Your Bed In The Morning

The importance of morning routines

Nov 07, 202212:02
Goal Setting

Goal Setting

How to set realistic goals, long term, mid term and short term. I also talk about how they all link together 


Oct 21, 202212:13
Take Action, Take Responsibility

Take Action, Take Responsibility

Putting things off? Blaming lots of external factors? Need a kick up the ass? Have a listen 

Oct 12, 202216:60
It's Cosy Season

It's Cosy Season

Hello Autumn!

This episode will hopefully give youth drive to push on during the colder darker months ahead

Oct 03, 202224:36
How to keep fit and healthy during the financial crisis

How to keep fit and healthy during the financial crisis

This is a recording from the Instagram Live I hosted on 28/9/22. 

I give you tips and advice on how to take better care of yourself whilst money is scarce. 

Sep 29, 202254:43
Pregnant Again!

Pregnant Again!

Eek! We are going to have another baby!

I talk about my experiences so far and how it has been so different from the last. Hopefully this will help a lot of mums and dads out there!

Trigger warning- mental health and antenatal depression discussed

Sep 22, 202232:10
Cabin Crew Memories

Cabin Crew Memories

Bringing back some funny and random memories I have from working at the airline. 

Please note these are my stories and no ex colleagues have been mentioned in this episode. The views are of my own and not from my former employer. 

Sep 15, 202240:40
What I have learn't so far being self-employed

What I have learn't so far being self-employed

All the lessons I have learn't since going full time self-employed 2 years ago.

Jul 27, 202233:22
Attention All Crew

Attention All Crew

This episode is a big announcement for all cabin crew and flight crew. I also talk about a cookie hints and tips for crew which gives you a little idea of what it is I will be discussing in the portal. 

Jun 27, 202222:42
Jake Whiting

Jake Whiting

Everybody, meet Jake. He has been on the team for 16 months now and boy has he changed his life around. We talked about his weight loss, fitness journey, building self-esteem and what its like to be a gay man involved in fitness. This is an episode you do not want to miss!

Jun 15, 202239:09
The 3 Peaks Challenge

The 3 Peaks Challenge

My experiences of the 3 peaks challenge 🤟🏽

May 31, 202238:38
How to get it done with a toddler

How to get it done with a toddler

My top tips for parents trying to fit in workouts and improve their nutrition

May 24, 202219:39
Is Being Competitive Healthy?

Is Being Competitive Healthy?

Is being competitive healthy? I discuss when it is healthy, and how we can remove or change negative competitive streaks

May 23, 202220:26
Fitness and mental health

Fitness and mental health

The links with fitness and mental health. I discuss the pros and cons on certain subjects. 

May 20, 202230:50
It's Not Supposed To Be Easy!

It's Not Supposed To Be Easy!

Getting bogged down by slow and not so linear progress? Have a listen! 🤟🏽

Feb 02, 202216:54
Mum life and it's challenges

Mum life and it's challenges

How to deal with sleep deprivation and kids catching bugs. I talk about my personal experiences and how I can still train and run my business.

Jan 04, 202226:10
New Year New Me Train

New Year New Me Train

Choo Choo! How many of you are on the New Years resolution train? Let's talk about how we can make the most of our 2022 in a happy, healthy and sustainable way.

Jan 01, 202227:13
Merry Liftmas

Merry Liftmas

Enjoy the Christmas holidays. Train within your means. And eat the dam mince pie!

Dec 08, 202114:15
Fitness Extremism

Fitness Extremism

Has the fitness industry been made too extreme for the everyday folk?

Nov 30, 202131:05
Mind over matter

Mind over matter

My build up to my first ever 10km race. My results shocked me!

Nov 22, 202121:15
How to organise your workouts

How to organise your workouts

How to prioritise your sessions each week. I also discuss why you should prioritise big muscle groups or compound exercises first. 

Nov 16, 202116:08
Winters Coming

Winters Coming

Are you using the colder months as an excuse for not being as active or making unhealthy habits? 

Nov 08, 202116:29
Covid Hit Me Hard

Covid Hit Me Hard

My experience after having Covid - 19

Oct 31, 202117:53
Before and After Pictures

Before and After Pictures

The reasons coaches display before and after pictures. And why there is a real divide on social media about them. 

Oct 28, 202126:44
Focusing The Energy

Focusing The Energy

How to transition negative energy into something positive. How you can better yourself through self evaluation as well as self care

Oct 12, 202121:29
We are all busy

We are all busy

Ever feel overwhelmed with how much you need to do? How can you fit in your workout?! Perhaps this podcast can inspire or motivate you to install healthier habits to help you with this

Oct 04, 202123:38
Clockwise Hypnotherapy

Clockwise Hypnotherapy

Introducing you all to my guest Suzy Bryson, founder and owner of Clockwise Hypnotherpy. We talk about the benefits of hypnotherapy for mental and physical well being. 

You can find out more details on their services at www.clockwisehypnotherapy.com

Sep 21, 202134:36
Plant Based Goals Smashed

Plant Based Goals Smashed

How to achieve your protein goals on a plant based diet.

Sep 09, 202116:19
Why I Love Carbs

Why I Love Carbs

A short discussion why carbs are not the energy and why it should be included inner diet

Sep 02, 202121:52
Resistance Vs Cardio

Resistance Vs Cardio

I discuss the pros of both, what they both hep achieve and why neither should be neglected.

Aug 31, 202120:32
Exercise The Best Kinda Medicine

Exercise The Best Kinda Medicine

Why I feel medicine is the best cure for mental and physical health. I talk about my experiences of my own physical and mental health af also my team members'. 

Aug 16, 202127:27
Ed Sheehan Got Me Thinking...

Ed Sheehan Got Me Thinking...

How to stop some bad habits progressively worsen. And how to implement some simple good habits.

Aug 09, 202119:42
Gains Bro!

Gains Bro!

I talk all things about 'toning up', the target areas on the body we all wish to shred and why protein is so important. 

Aug 02, 202120:07
My Post Natal Recovery Story

My Post Natal Recovery Story

I talk about my recovery, workouts and mistakes I have made!

Jul 14, 202127:48