From Inside the Hive
By Quiet the Hive
Listen in to thoughts, reflections and conversations with Jane, Founder and Director of Quiet the Hive, to craft a life and career that you love.
From Inside the HiveNov 13, 2020
Shake off the Funk... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Feeling a bit 'meh'? Not sure how to shift it? Here are 20 ways that you can shake of the funk and begin to move from meh to marvellous!
Want to print off the list for your fridge? Find them here - https://quietthehive.substack.com/p/a-prescription-for-meh
Keen to listen to the episode about how clothes can change how you feel? Go find the one with Abbey Booth - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/from-inside-the-hive/id1502993742
Abbey Booth... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Abbey Booth, aka Stories With Clothes, is a personal stylist and body shape expert, but so much more than that she is a pop of inspiration and joy. I am delighted that she agreed to come on the podcast and explore the power of clothes together.
We talk about the impact of clothes, including colour and texture, how you don't need to feel invisible, the power of tiny tweaks and why carrot cake icing and neon underwear are the codes you need to know!
You can find Abbey at:
Website - https://www.storieswithclothes.com/
Instagram - @storieswithclothes
Beat the Bullies... Conversations From Inside the Hive
There is a super powerful message in here that I want you to keep and quote whenever it feels useful to you and whenever people say mean or undermining things to you that threaten to upend your day.
Link to the Substack article - or head to quietthehive.substack.com for more
Gabrielle Treanor... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Gabrielle Treanor is a Calm Coach, host of the brilliant Pressing Pause podcast and author of the 1% Wellness Experiment, released in the UK in December. She is also a rather lovely human! She speaks to us today from her home in the Brecon Beacons, getting ready for the US launch of her book.
The 1% Wellness Experiment is a genius idea of a book which shows how with just 1% of your waking hours (around 10 mins a day) you can create big shifts for yourself.
Here we explore some of those tiny changes, why they work and the secret technique with a kettle that you can take up too!
Find Gabrielle and all her work at:
Website: gabrielletreanor.com
Substack: https://gabrielletreanor.substack.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pressing-pause/id1347545786
Instagram: instagram.com/gabrielletreanor
Find and buy the book: gabrielletreanor.com/book/
Who holds your story?... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Do you ever have a moment when someone casually tosses a sentence into a conversation and you just know it's going to stick with you forever? I had one of those moments this morning, and I want to share it with you as I know it will be important for you too.
Want to know more about Awakening Women's Lives? Find out more https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl
Claire Campbell & Amy Butterworth... Conversations from Inside the Hive
I worked closely with each of them both in my days as the Deputy Director of the London Leadership Academy and as Head of Flexible Working for the NHS. What I love about them is their depth of knowledge of and drive of working for flexible working across the UK.
Here we talk about why flexible working matters, how you can approach it as a individual and as a manager, and the impact it can have for all involved.
If you want to know more about the work of Timewise, you can do so here - timewise.co.uk/
If you are ready to make your own brave choices this year, you can find out more and apply for Awakening Women's Lives here - quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
Carrie-Ann Wade... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Carrie-Ann Wade is a Communications Director and Founder of Cat's Pajamas Communications. Today we are exploring how powerful it can be to work alongside others when it comes to your own development.
Exploring your own growth and development with a group of other women can be so supportive, powerful and transformative to what you achieve. It's the reason we both run group programmes.
There are a couple of tiny swear words in here, (and if you're really lucky you might hear Mr Carrie-Ann singing!) so you may want headphones if you have Littles about.
Find out more about Carrie-Ann, Cat's Pajamas and the Thrive Programme here:
Website - https://www.cats-pajamas.co.uk/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catspjs_uk/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-ann-wade-12b86912/
Join the Thrive Programme - https://www.cats-pajamas.co.uk/thrive
Join Awakening Women's Lives - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
Sign up for The Compass - https://quietthehive.thinkific.com/courses/the-compass
Get in touch for 1:1 Coaching - hello@quietthehive.com
Caroline Beardall... Conversations from Inside the Hive
Caroline has always been a 'people person', from her early career as a nurse to her current incarnation as The HEAD Gardener. She talks here about what that means to her, and how she's created a model based on the language of gardening to help all of us talk about how we can grow and flourish where we are planted (or choose where to replant ourselves!).
You can find Caroline here: Home - The Head Gardener
And buy her books here: Products - The Head Gardener
PS There are one or two pieces of 'language' here - my fault! - so you might want to use headphones if the Littles are nearby.
Give Yourself Time... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Let me introduce you to one of the fundamental tools we use in Awakening Women's Lives. It is so simple, and yet can be absolutely eye-opening. This tool was the one that helped me to realise that my job was no longer the place I should be (not this one. I LOVE this one!).
None of us can expect to make transformational change if we don't give ourselves the time and space to slow down and reflect, so here is my gift to you to kick start that process.
For more about:
Awakening Women's Lives - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
Quiet the Hive on Substack - https://quietthehive.substack.com
The Wheel of Life download - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6085438699645e35fed48580
And the supporting article - https://quietthehive.com/springclean/
Join the Compass - https://quietthehive.thinkific.com/courses/the-compass
Jess Harvey... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Jess Harvey is a transformation coach and founder of the Female Mentoring Alliance. Having undergone her own career transformation, she now works with women to support them through their own career confusion and into clarity.
Join us as we explore why mentors can be game changers, the power of women and the advice she'd give her 21 year old self.
Find Jess at:
www.thefemalementoringalliance.com
and over on Instagram
Change the Narrative... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Do we have to keep the narratives we are given?
Welcome to series 11 of From Inside the Hive
Sign up to substack - https://quietthehive.substack.com/
Find out more and sign up to Awakening Women's Lives - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
Find the Calm in the Chaos...Conversations From Inside the Hive
Here I share with you 10 things for 10 days that can help you slow down, appreciate the good, navigate the challenges and remind you that perfection doesn't need to appear in your vocabulary this Christmas!
If you want to take this work further in the new year, don't forget about my online, self-led programme The Compass
https://quietthehive.thinkific.com/courses/the-compass
and that you can reach out to find out more about 1:1 coaching with me - drop me a line at hello@quietthehive.com
Annie Scott... Conversations from Inside the Hive
Annie Scott is a writer and approacher of midlife from the perspective of making our 40s a decade of self-discovery, confidence and joy.
Join us in this bonus episode as we talk what three things you can do to avoid festive burnout, how to make shame lose it's power over you, and why trauma can lead to good stuff.
There are a couple of sweary bits in here, so stick in the headphones if there are littles around!
Hang out with Annie at:
Substack: https://anniescott.substack.com
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/island_annie_/?hl=en
Website: https://www.anniescott.co.uk
Season Finale... Conversations From Inside the Hive
The very last episode in Series 10, but I'll be back with a couple of bonus episodes closer to Christmas and the New Year. Thank you so much to all of you who have liked, subscribed and shared the podcast this year; your endorsement means the world!
Join me for The Retrospective here - https://quietthehive.com/product/the-retrospective-2023/
Get tickets for my in person 'Calm amongst the Chaos' session at Well & Good in Godalming, here - https://bewellgood.co.uk/events/2023/11/24/coffee-amp-connection-december
Find me on substack @quietthehive
Making time for you... Conversations from Inside the Hive
Carving time out for you is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Let me tell you more...
To take advantage of the amazing sign up offer for Awakening Women's Lives running until end of November 2023, find more here - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
To sign up for a Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender, or to find out more, head here - https://yourlifelessordinary.co.uk/
Drop me a line to find out more about 1:1 coaching. Hello@quietthehive.com
Jennifer Tibbits... Conversations from Inside the Hive
Jen is your Business BFF. With her education and career background in marketing, she brings her wisdom and knowledge to bear through supporting small business owners to rock their marketing.
In this conversation we explore what gives people the 'ick' about marketing, why it's not just for businesses and Jen gives you three great questions to think about in this context.
Follow Jen, grab one of her Happy Hour slots and get in the know for when her group programme is launched:
Instagram: @the.businessbff https://www.instagram.com/the.businessbff/
LinkedIn: Jen Tibbits www.linkedin.com/in/jen-tibbits
Website: https://www.businessbff.co.uk/
Autumn Shedding...Conversations from Inside the Hive
Many people don't like the autumn. Dark, wet and cold. But I'm here to let you know that (as a massive fan of autumn!) it's okay to give into it and take advantage of the need to hibernate and get introspective!
Katy Walton... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Katy is a PR expert, Energy Worker and parent to two sets of twin boys. We connected recently over LinkedIn after she lost a freelance role due to childcare challenges. We talked about all sorts including and beyond why the system is broken when it comes to 'working like you don't parent and parenting like you don't work'. We also talk about Katy's experience of Women's Aid, and an awakening she experienced with a tribe deep in the Amazon.
Find Katy at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-walton-7058a814a
Instagram: @katyannwalton
See the work of Women's Aid
Buy The Land of the Belching Bog - https://amzn.eu/d/b1b3NGv
Corporately Speaking... Conversations From Inside the Hive
In the latest episode of the From Inside the Hive podcast, I'll share with you why I speak at corporate events, why it matters to me so much, and why I'm on a mission to help us all make brave choices. I wonder what this episode will prompt you to think about in terms of making brave choices to find your work/ life harmony and seek the joy on even the most difficult days.
If you'd like to have me come and talk to your team, organisation, or at your event, drop me a line at hello@quietthehive.com
Steph Caswell... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Steph Caswell is an author, writing coach and developmental editor. She supports female entrepreneurs to write unforgettable books that enhance their profiles, showcase their expertise, and elevate their businesses to the next level. She has written six books, the latest of which was a finalist in the 2023 Business Book Awards, and is the host of the Creating Happy Writers podcast. She is also, like me, a self-confessed stationery lover!
Here we explore the brave choice that led Steph to a career in writing and supporting other budding writers, how the shitty first draft is always the place to start and how you should always choose the things that make you happy.
There are a couple of swear words in this episode, so find your headphones if there are Littles around!
Go hang out with Steph:
Instagram - @creatinghappywriters
LinkedIn - Steph CaswellWebsite - stephcaswell.com
Free PDF - 5 Steps for Planning a Best-Selling Book in Your Niche
Steph's amazing book - Dare to Write: How to Confidently Write a Non-Fiction Book to Grow Your Business
We mention all sorts of things here including:
Feel Better live More - Bronnie Ware
And these three past podcast episodes:
Lucy Werner and
When is Enough Enough?... Conversations From Inside the Hive
It's a Me & My Musings episode today. A few thoughts on knowing when enough is enough, materialistically or in terms of where we are in our lives. From someone who has had a bit of an epiphany recently, and a lot of chats where a similar theme is occuring...
Reach out via hello@quietthehive.com and head to the website to keep in touch www.quietthehive.com
Kendall Platt... Conversations from Inside the Hive
*there are a couple of f-bombs in this episode, so don your headphones if there are littles in the room!*
Kendall Platt is The Mindful Gardening Coach. She helps women take time out of their busy lives to quieten their minds whilst creating a garden that sets their heart on fire and creating with the flowers that they grow. She does this through her Cultivate your Wellbeing programme, helping women to create their green haven, garden their way to calm and banish their anxiety in just 5 minutes a day.
She is the founder of The Mindful Gardening Club the UK’s only online gardening and floristry for wellbeing course and community for women who want to take their garden from bland to brightly coloured and feel fabulous as they do it! Designed to give you a simple month by month plan to get you gardening for your wellbeing without adding to the mental load.
Kendall has been featured on This Morning, BBC radio and in multiple publications such as The Independent, The Telegraph’s Stella Magazine and Happiful magazine.
Listen in as we talk about why gardening isn't actually all that much to do with gardening, why we celebrate little girls doing what they want to, and how my cosmos turned out this year!
Come and hang out with Kendall at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendallmarieplatt/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventureswithflowers
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-marie-platt/
Website: https://www.adventureswithflowers.com/
Substack: Come and read the Seed my publication on Substack.
Nerves and Excitement... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Just me this episode, here to share some short thoughts with you about what nerves can tell you - even when you're excited!
Also, a reminder that I'm running an Autumn Series of masterclasses starting with Finding Your Energy on 26/09. Find out more here - www.quietthehive.com/shop
Finding Your Energy - 26/09/2023 5:30pm
Making Brave Choices - 30/10/2023 5:30pm
Living with Your Inner Critic - 30/11/2023 10am
The Retrospective - 19/12/2023 7pm
Lucy Werner... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Lucy Werner is an author, PR expert, teacher and all round energy radiator! I was lucky enough to have a mentoring session with Lucy shortly before the summer (when she headed off on maternity leave) and I was buzzing after speaking to her. I needed to bring some of that energy to you.
Here we talk about making brave choices, how we can hype ourselves, what Lucy and Colin Firth have in common and why we should all be making our children embrace improv! It's a conversation of sheer joy.
Hang out with Lucy on all the socials @lucywernerpr (especially on Instagram where she loves to hang out and hand out really practical, translatable hints and tips.
Buy Brand Yourself - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/brand-yourself-a-no-nonsense-brand-toolkit-for-small-businesses-lucy-werner/5014578?ean=9781788602730
Buy Hype Yourself - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hype-yourself-a-no-nonsense-pr-toolkit-for-small-businesses-lucy-werner/3876593?ean=9781788601238
Get the online learning with Domestika - https://www.domestika.org/en/lucywernerpr
PS It's a 'clean' episodes but there are a couple of uses of the word 'crap' - forewarned is forearmed!
Reignite Your Autumn... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Welcome to SERIES TEN of From Inside the Hive! I know, I can't believe it either!
To kick us off, I want to reflect on some of the four steps you can take to think about how to reignite your autumn. As the nights start to get longer, and we become a little more inward facing, here are some of the things you might want to think about.
Want to join a masterclass - do it here - https://quietthehive.com/shop/
Up for Refinding You with the Compass? This is where you want to head - https://quietthehive.thinkific.com/courses/the-compass
The next cohort of Awakening Women's Lives Starts on September 22nd - find out more and grab your place here - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
One small thing you can do as a role model... Conversations From Inside the Hive
This musing was inspired by the final session of the Career Confidence programme. I'd love to hear what action you take as a result!
Jane x
Sara Dalrymple...Conversations From Inside the Hive
Sara Dalrymple is a sales trainer and mentor, helping show you how to promote your products and services without being "salesy" so that you book more clients and grow your business while keeping your integrity intact.
I'm lucky enough to have been on one of Sara's programmes and love the driving force behind why she does what she does. Hear more about that, and her excellent advice to us all in this episode. This was a dream of a conversation and I know it will get you thinking...
Find out more about Sara and her programmes at https://saradalrymple.co.uk/
Connect and follow here https://www.instagram.com/saleswithsara/
Owning & Celebrating Achievements
Why do we find it so hard to talk about and celebrate our achievements? Let's explore this here.
Charlie Holt... Conversations from Inside the Hive
Charlie is co-founder of the epic studio and co-working space, Well and Good. Situated in Godalming, Charlie and her co-founder Anna have created a space which is welcoming, warm and fun, building a community and a vibe that is unique.
Here we explore the challenges and joys of running your own business, why you should always do what you love and love what you do, and why asking questions is key.
Find out more about Well & Good here - https://bewellgood.co.uk/
Go and become part of the instagram community - @bewellgood.co.uk
Leaving... Conversations from Inside the Hive
This one contains some BIG news.
If you chose to act on any of the ways you could help, THANK YOU. I'm beyond grateful.
Jane x
Thoughts from Love Her Wild... Conversations from Inside the Hive
I was at the Love Her Wild South Weekender on Saturday delivering a session all about Making Brave Choices. Here are some of the things I shared and the thoughts that were inspired!
Find out more about Love Her Wild - https://www.loveherwild.com/
Interested in a Making Brave Choices session for your group or team? Get in touch - hello@quietthehive.com
Chelley Wild (The Business Whisperer)... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Chelley Wild is one of those people that you're just drawn to, and on meeting her I knew we needed to hear more from her on the podcast! Chelley works as a business strategist through The Business Whisperer helping passionate service providers, coaches, consultants, therapists and artists to build thriving, peacefully profitable businesses that are a joy to run.
Find out more or connect with Chelley here (and grab one of her free downloads that we talked about too...):
- Website (in particular check out her blog)
- Instagram (where she hangs out most)
- Visionboard Template
- Mental Health Masterclass
- CEO Self Care Playbook
Planning & Dreaming... Conversations From Inside the Hive
Anyone else starting to get a bit daydream-y? A bit 'what if' or 'if only'ish? I find it always hits me when I take time out over the summer months. If you're starting to feel like something has to change, but you're not sure what, here's my process...
Grab your spot on Awakening Women's Lives - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
Get in touch - hello@quietthehive.com
Sarah Boyd...Conversations from Inside the Hive
Head's Up! This episode talks about death, so if you're not feeling in the right place for that right now, feel free to head into the back catalogue and find yourself something to suit you.
Sarah Boyd has completed her training as a Death Doula and I was so keen to talk to her about her training, why she chose to pursue it, and what she's learned along the way. Sarah's conversation feels uplifting and life-affirming. It's so important that we start and continue the conversation about death. Listening to this is a great place to start (and don't forget to go and listen to the episode with Beth Nascé if you're interested in this).
We mention:
Living Well Dying Well - https://livingwelldyingwell.org/
We can do hard things podcast - How to live so we can die peacefully - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/we-can-do-hard-things-with-glennon-doyle/id1564530722?i=1000563434679
National End of Life Register - https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/topics/end-life
Passionate Communities
Find a Death Doula - https://eol-doula.uk/
(We didn't mention this, but Sarah has been in touch to recommend it and I'll be adding it to my 'to read' list! Listen – How to find the words for tender conversations - Kathryn Mannix)
To get in touch with Sarah, you can email me and I will pass it on (hello@quietthehive.com) or head to twitter to find Sarah - https://twitter.com/SarahBoydH
And So What?... Conversations from Inside the Hive
Just me today, and I'm using this short episode to share with you a big tip to help you not fall at the first hurdle! When that inner voice gives you all the reasons why you should just give up now as it's bound to lead to failure/ embarrassment/ humiliation, here's what you can say to move past it.
You're welcome!
Jane x
The book I mention is Playing Big by Tara Mohr
Toni Jones... Conversations from Inside the Hive
A fab episode with Toni Jones, Founder of the Shelf Help Group; the world’s first self-help book club and platform. Through the community, Toni is dedicated to celebrating, inspiring and supporting personal development and self-discovery.
I normally leave a bigger gap between podcast series, but this episode was too good to make you wait for! It comes in perfect time as we enter Mental Health Awareness week from 15-21 May. In this episode we discuss where Toni's love of self help books came from, why she thinks we should all love ourselves a little bit more, and how we can all take what we need to from the incredibly broad range of self help books. It's a lush conversation, and I encourage you to spread the word in support of mental health week.
Things Toni mentions:
Paul McKenna - Change Your Life in Seven Days
Hal Elrod - Miracle Morning
Sharon Izadi - The Kindness Method
Kristen Neff - https://self-compassion.org/about-kristin-neff/
Follow Toni and join the Shelf Help Club:
https://www.instagram.com/shelfhelp.club/
Join the community - https://the-shelf-help-club.mn.co/share/6iBgKnmtQRWxAIX_
Beth Nascè...Conversations from Inside the Hive
Beth Nascè is a writer, teacher, celebrant and lover of the Archers - and that's just scratching the surface! Beth is a self-described Multi-hyphanate and thrives on creating a range of different opportunities and outlets.
Books we mention:
The Artist's Way - Julia Cameron
One Day - David Nicholls
The Multi-hyphante Method - Emma Gannon
Books I ended up buying all of after Beth's workshop..!
The Power of Ritual - Casper Tea Kuile
The Self-Care Year: Reflect and Recharge with Simple Seasonal Rituals - Alison Davies
The Wheel of the Year: A nurturing guide to rediscovering nature's seasons and cycles - Rebecca Beattie
Rituals for Every Day - Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips
Find out more about:
Death Cafés - deathcafe.com
Coffin Club - coffinclub.co.uk
Career Questions...Conversations from Inside the Hive
Careers and development are on my mind at the moment as I start the brand new Career Confidence programme. Here are some of the questions that have come into conversations recently. I hope they help you think about your career and the path you may want to take.
The books I mention are:
Squiggly Careers - Sarah Ellis & Helen Tupper
You Coach You - Sarah Ellis & Helen Tupper
You can listen to their podcast at - https://www.amazingif.com/listen/
Carrie-Ann Wade & Lee Griffith... Conversations from Inside the Hive
Previous guests individually, together Carrie-Ann and Lee host brilliant leadership podcast How to Take the Lead. Today we talk leadership challenges, friendship, Lee-isms and try not to get teary!
Find out more and get in touch through:
Website: www.howtotakethelead.com
Insta: @howtotakethelead
Twitter: @how2takethelead
Substack: https://howtotakethelead.substack.com
Grab the leadership booklist over on the website, and you can listen to the podcast on your favourite platform, just type in How to Take the Lead.
Imposter Syndrome... Conversations from Inside the Hive
It's a short one this week. Listen as I share a few hints and tips on moving past the imposter syndrome. If you'd like me to run a session for your network, team or group on this, drop me a line att hello@quietthehive.com
A tiny little swear word appears - so listen with headphones if there are sensitive ears around!
Jo Lee...Conversations From Inside the Hive
You may know Jo as my co-collaborator in joy through our joint venture, Your Life Less Ordinary. You may know her through her writing, or her coaching or her facilitation... If you don't know her, you need to! Jo is a constant source of inspiration and appreciation for me, and I know she will be for you too.
Here we talk about adventure, the importance of ritual, tribe and making brave choices.
Book your place on the Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender - www.yourlifelessordinary.co.uk
Find out more and contact Jo:
Insta: @infinite.pathways
Website: infinitepathways.co.uk
Who are you?... Conversations from Inside the Hive
I have some questions for you...
They're big, but they will really help you start to get to the bottom of who are you, and who you might want to be. I try and weave some big questions into all my programmes and as I develop my career confidence sessions, they're coming up again for me. Helping answer some of these questions and getting to know yourself better can help you know how to prioritise, say no more often, shift outside your comfort zone, and hold your boundaries.
Grab the download, and work through the questions over time. Let me know how you get on.
Want to explore these questions, and others like them, with some more time and support?
Join us for a Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender - yourlifelessordinary.co.uk
Find out more about Awakening Women's Lives - quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
Find out more about the Career Confidence Programme - quietthehive.com/courses/career-confidence/
Lizzy Maskey... Conversations from Inside the Hive
An Ode to Female Friendships... Conversations from Inside the Hive
Happy IWD 2023 listeners! That's when this episode was recorded. I have been thinking a lot about female friendships recently, as I always do on the run up to IWD. Here are my thoughts and reflections.
If you'd like to read the blog in full and find 12 inspirations for how to invest in your friendships, you can do so here - quietthehive.com/an-ode-to-female-friendships/
Stacey Grant-Canham... Conversations from Inside the Hive
Stacey is the founder and creative force behind Black and Beech. Through Black and Beech she champions feminism and supports a range of charities, including the Abortion Support Network (www.asn.org.uk) who we mention in the podcast. I am delighted to bring this conversation to you at the start of a new chapter for her.
I'm totally in love with Stacey's knitwear, and she has gifted you all 15% off at the Black and Beech store (blackandbeech.com) (woohoo!) - simply fill up your basket and check out using QUIETTHEHIVE15 (I can personally recommend the 'Take No Harm, Do No Shit' cardie and the 'Sororité jumper, and I might have to treat myself to a necklace now..!).
Sign up for the Black and Beech Newsletter - https://blackandbeech.com/pages/be-first-to-know
The artists mentioned are: Philip Morgan @pmillustration, Layla Holzer @laylaholzerillustration, and Rebecca Strickson, @rebecca_strickson_illustration
We also talk about our obsession with Elizabeth Day podcast 'How To Fail'.
HEADS UP: We mention abortion and we also use the odd swear word, so you might want headphones if you're in a public space or there are Littles around!
Feeling Antsy, and what I learned... Conversations From Inside the Hive
In mid-February I took a few days out to be away from the everyday and focus on writing and strategy for Quiet the Hive. I was free of both wifi and phone signal, and was very surprised how long it took me to settle... here's what I learned.
PS the Book I mention is Four Thousand Weeks: Time management for mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Jenny Legg... Conversations from Inside the Hive
If you only listen to one episode of From Inside the Hive, make it this one. I am so proud to introduce the Director of Training Legs First Aid to you. Jenny Legg is a trainer, co-founder of the first aid Facilitator Forum, a mental health first aider, has been recognised by f:entrepreneur and is the Head Ambassador for the Bra Off Debif On campaign. Here we talk about her new campaign based on a truly shocking statistic, and invite you to be part of it.
Book Jenny for her exclusive defibrillator or first aid training, and find out more at www.traininglegsfirstaid.co.uk
Connect with Jenny on Instagram @traininglegsfirst, and remember to use #titsoutforthepads #braoffdefibon
The book we mention is Invisible Women: data bias in a world designed by men by Caroline Cried Perez
Find out more about the Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Act (2015) at bills.parliament.uk/bills/1406
What's stopping you?... Conversations from Inside the Hive
If you want to understand a bit more about what might be getting in the way of making brave choices, and why sometimes our choices come from a place of fear, here's what you need to know...
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Reconnect with You... Conversations from Inside the Hive
I am hearing from people at the moment about how disconnected they are feeling from themselves. Not sure what drives them or what their dreams are. Here I'm sharing three simple things you can do TODAY to reconnect with you.
Links I promised to share:
For the Wheel of Life - https://quietthehive.com/podcast/ - head to the Spring Clean Your Life Resource
Join the Awakening Women's Lives Programme - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/
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High Vibe Year... Conversations from Inside the Hive
I'm all in for a High Vibe Year, how about you? Not sure what that is? Listen here to find out more. If you want to see the scale in full along with some ideas of how to use it, head to the latest blog post - quietthehive.com/high-vibe-new-year/.
Other things I mention in this podcast:
1) Blog post about how gratitude journalling helped me find the joy in the toughest day so far - quietthehive.com/reframing-2/
2) Book recommendation - Brené Brown Atlas of the Heart