It is an honour to have Nicky on today’s show, she is my first returning guest on the Not Perfect Podcast. For those that are yet to listen to the previous episode with Nicky, I can’t wait to introduce you to her. She is a maturation facilitator, teacher and coach, integrative holistic counsellor, breath-work facilitator and author. It is with great pleasure I welcome her back today to talk about her new book, Surrender. The idea of surrendering and letting go can be really challenging at times. Perhaps you're feeling a bit stuck in an area of your life and looking to take a step forward. Surrendering isn't easy and while it can be scary...wow is it liberating! I couldn't wait to have this conversation with Nicky and explore this powerful tool which is available to all of us as we move through life. We discuss what surrender means, how to do it and why it's so important.Find Nicky: Instagram: @nicky_clinch Website: https://nickyclinch.com/Read Nicky’s book: https://nickyclinch.com/book/Listen to my first episode with Nicky on why self-compassion will change your life:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/4-self-compassion-will-change-your-life/id1482765009?i=1000455808813 https://open.spotify.com/episode/75aJzjzEkWmZDwxV9hcaqn?si=GHXrmvYxTAa3aXRSSaMnWw ***The Not Perfect Podcast is proud to be sponsored by one of the world’s highest quality CBD brands, Platinum from Columbia Care. Their mission is to improve lives by setting the standard for professionalism, quality, care, compassion, and innovation in cannabis-derived products.Platinum CBD from Columbia Care are plant-based to be gentle on your body, and use only the highest quality broad spectrum CBD. The products are also organic, non-GMO, THC-free and tested by independent laboratories to ensure quality and safety. Head to their website https://col-care.uk/ and take advantage of the mega 20% discount they have given us by using the code NOTPERFECT20 ???? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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90: Why learning to let go and surrender could be just what you need with Nicky Clinch

Today’s guest is an incredibly inspiring woman and one of the most profound and provocative thought leaders in this world. Her name is Regena Thomashauer A.K.A Mama Gena. Pussy power has been redefined by this woman and she has changed the way I view and use my ‘pussy’. Yes I said that and you’ll understand why after listening to this episode. She is an icon, teacher, author, mother, founder and CEO of the school of womanly arts in New York City that heals thousands of woman and recharges them back into their alignment. Mama Gena believes that woman are the greatest untapped natural resource on the planet and she teaches them to turn on their innate feminine power to maximise their power and enthusiasm and creativity. Get ready, buckle up and listen to this interview with Mama Gena as we dive deep into her bestselling book, Pussy: A Reclamation. Find Regena: Instagram @mamagena View all Mamagena's classes on her website: mamagenas.com Find her book here: https://mamagenas.com/books/***The Not Perfect Podcast is proud to be sponsored by one of the world’s highest quality CBD brands, Platinum from Columbia Care. Their mission is to improve lives by setting the standard for professionalism, quality, care, compassion, and innovation in cannabis-derived products.Platinum CBD from Columbia Care are plant-based to be gentle on your body, and use only the highest quality broad spectrum CBD. The products are also organic, non-GMO, THC-free and tested by independent laboratories to ensure quality and safety. Head to their website https://col-care.uk/ and take advantage of the mega 20% discount they have given us by using the code NOTPERFECT20 ???? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

89: Reclaim your pussy and the power of pleasure with Regena Thomashauer

I have been so looking forward to interviewing a woman who has been pioneering deep healing for nearly thirty years. Fiona Arrigo is a senior biodynamic psychotherapist who has spent a lifetime studying ancient teachings from many cultures and created the well known Arrigo Programme which has helped thousands of people on their journey to healing and becoming whole.Fiona Arrigo and The Arrigo Programme have become the epitome of deep therapeutic care. Launching Britain’s first alternative health retreat, Stop the World, back in 1990, Fiona’s approach to healing modalities has never been more relevant or needed than today. Fiona has the ability to draw people together, allowing them to express and understand themselves. She helps pave the way for others to experience a deeper connection with their inner essence, wisdom and the joy which is always there if only we can access it. Her mentoring and guidance are transformative for those who are intent on reaching a place of greater peace. Fiona hosts both individual and group retreats in the UK and globally which we speak about in more detail in this episode.Her podcast throughout lockdown was so reassuring and I eagerly listen to it each week to hear Fiona’s guidance and wisdom. Her meditations are also wonderful so I recommend you try those out too. It is a true honour to have such an experienced healer with us today on the Not Perfect Podcast. Find more information on The Arrigo Programme and retreats: The Arrigo Programme Website - https://www.thearrigoprogramme.com/Individual Retreats - Somerset, UK - https://www.thearrigoprogramme.com/about-programmesGroup Retreats UK - Somerset, UK - https://www.thearrigoprogramme.com/group-retreats-ukGroup Retreats Abroad - India and Spain https://www.thearrigoprogramme.com/group-retreats-abroadFind Fiona on instagram:@fiona_arrigo***The Not Perfect Podcast is proud to be sponsored by one of the world’s highest quality CBD brands, Platinum from Columbia Care. Their mission is to improve lives by setting the standard for professionalism, quality, care, compassion, and innovation in cannabis-derived products.Platinum CBD from Columbia Care are plant-based to be gentle on your body, and use only the highest quality broad spectrum CBD. The products are also organic, non-GMO, THC-free and tested by independent laboratories to ensure quality and safety. Head to their website https://col-care.uk/ and take advantage of the mega 20% discount they have given us by using the code NOTPERFECT20 ???? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

88: How to stop, reset and deeply connect with Fiona Arrigo

In today’s podcast I am joined by Natasha Lunn, the features director at RED magazine and the creator of a popular and acclaimed email newsletter, Conversations on Love. Her first book, Conversations on Love, was published in July and went straight into the Sunday Times top ten bestseller list.Natasha Lunn’s work is some of the most important work being done and it is all centred around teaching us about LOVE. I opened her book and on the first page in black and white, Natasha explains that none of us talk about love and yet still expect to be an expert at it. I don’t think I realised how complicated my relationship with love had become over years of bruising and I’m sure many of you might relate. After years of feeling that love was always out of reach, journalist Natasha Lunn set out to understand how relationships work and evolve over a lifetime. She turned to authors and experts to learn about their experiences as well as drawing on her own asking: ‘How do we find love?’, ‘How do we survive when we lose it?’. It is an honour to have Natasha, the author of the Sunday Times bestselling book, Conversations on Love on today’s podcast.Follow Natasha:@conversations_on_love / @natashachloelunnOrder Natasha's book:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Conversations-Love-Natasha-Lunn-ebook/dp/B08W9F2KP4/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=conversations+on+love&qid=1612954145&sr=8-3https://www.waterstones.com/book/conversations-on-love/natasha-lunn/9780241448731***The Not Perfect Podcast is proud to be sponsored by one of the world’s highest quality CBD brands, Platinum from Columbia Care. Their mission is to improve lives by setting the standard for professionalism, quality, care, compassion, and innovation in cannabis-derived products.Platinum CBD from Columbia Care are plant-based to be gentle on your body, and use only the highest quality broad spectrum CBD. The products are also organic, non-GMO, THC-free and tested by independent laboratories to ensure quality and safety. Take advantage of the mega 20% discount they have given us!!! Use code, ‘notperfect’ ????Visit their website: https://col-care.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

87: Redefining the meaning of love with Natasha Lunn

Welcome to Season 9 of the Not Perfect Podcast! It is a total honour to kick off the series with one of the most successful motivational speakers of all time on today’s podcast. Mel Robbins has been a go to for me in some of my lowest and highest moments. Mel coaches more than 60 million people online every month and her videos have had over a billion views. Her groundbreaking work on behaviour change has been translated into 36 languages. Today we are going to be discussing her newest book, The High Five Habit which will be released later this month. The book is packed full of quotes that give you that ‘aha’ feeling. It’s full of research backed tools for you to change your mind, change your life and live your highest, most empowered, full of love existence. Mel explains that everyone should wake up in the morning and give themselves a high five as it stimulates the nervous system, giving you a jilt of energy and your brain a drip of dopamine which can lift your mood. Mel explains it in the simplest and most relatable way so it's a real honour to have such a world leader on today’s podcast. *Trigger Warning* - sensitive topics are discussed in this episode like sexual assault at the beginning of the podcast. Follow Mel Robbins:Website: https://melrobbins.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/melrobbinsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbinsJoin the High Five Channel: https://www.high5challenge.com/ Pre-order Mel’s new book, The High 5 Habit: https://www.high5habit.com/ ***The Not Perfect Podcast is proud to be sponsored by one of the world’s highest quality CBD brands, Platinum from Columbia Care. Their mission is to improve lives by setting the standard for professionalism, quality, care, compassion, and innovation in cannabis-derived products.Platinum CBD from Columbia Care are plant-based to be gentle on your body, and use only the highest quality broad spectrum CBD. The products are also organic, non-GMO, THC-free and tested by independent laboratories to ensure quality and safety. Visit their website: https://col-care.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

86: A simple trick to unlock total self appreciation with Mel Robbins

I am joined today by a long term friend of mine, Genelle Aldred. Genelle is a former ITV and BBC journalist and the founder of communications consultancy GAC. She is now a published author and has written a book we all need to read. It’s called Communicate for Change: Creating justice in a world of bias and it explores the missing nuisance to our conversation in the public arena at this moment in time. It’s a thought provoking book that unpacks the tribalism we see in our culture and presents a new way forward, a far more harmonious way, a way that appreciates all individuals and is a guide book to how we get there.If we want to make a positive difference, we have to know how to recognise our own biases and blind spots - only then can we understand how to be part of the solution and start having meaningful conversations. Genelle offers suggestions to help us be better listeners, readers, watchers and talkers. She breaks down the barriers to effective conversation so that we can disagree in a more nuanced and thoughtful way and stop singular narratives driving our conversation.This was such a fascinating conversation and I'm thrilled she's shone a light on a topic that is so relevant. I can't wait for you all to hear it!Find Genelle: Instagram: @genellealdredWebsite: https://www.genellealdred.com/ Buy her book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/communicate-for-change/genelle-aldred/9780281085576You can now buy my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or US listeners can head to - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

85: Learn how to disagree with Genelle Aldred

My guest this week is Dan Murray-Serter. Dan is a serial entrepreneur, the co-founder of a brain care company called Heights and the host of the UK’s number one business podcast, Secret Leaders.Dan’s journey actually began from his own struggles with mental health: trying to solve his chronic anxiety and six-month-long insomnia. He tried everything from self-medicating with alcohol, without alcohol, saw a therapist, a doctor but to no avail. But when a friend asked whether he had considered his brain’s nutrition as a cause, he decided to see a dietitian. He found out that he didn’t have key nutrients needed for his brain and she recommended high quality supplements. His sleep dramatically improved.Dan’s life is now focused on how he can improve brain care and he has created the ‘Smart Supplement’ to help others on the same journey and teach them about how to feed the brain for it to thrive. More information:@yourheightsBraincare Heights podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/braincare/id1533960100 The book Dan referenced called Rest: When You Get More Done When You Work Less: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rest-More-Done-When-Work/dp/0465074871 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Braincare: How to feed your brain and thrive with Dan Murray-Serter

This week my guest is someone who is totally extraordinary and her energy fills an entire space with such positivity and empowerment. Tai Beauchamp is a motivational speaker, media personality, meditation leader, writer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and soon to be author. In the past year she set up morning mindset with Tai and has thousands tuning in several times a week to upgrade their minds in the mornings and it is honestly so refreshing. Today we dive into her wisdom and Tai explains why a morning routine is so important. She discusses the tools you need to create a great morning and what thoughts to consciously bring into your mind. She explains that so many of us are jumping up into our day and not preparing our heart and spirit to expect, desire and design great things. She believes that the way you start and the way you begin is half the win. It's all about being in the right headspace to get what we want and clear as to what actions we want to take.I also wanted to let you all know that I'm taking a short summer break from the podcast but I will be back with some more fantastic guests in September!Find Tai:Instagram:@taibeau@morningmindsetwithtai @isbrowngirljaneWebsites: http://www.taibeauchamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/itsbrowngirljane/?hl=enThis episode is sponsored by Good Hemp. Their products are not only delicious but the health benefits of hemp are phenomenal and growing hemp is safe for the planet too. Currently over a quarter of greenhouse emissions come from food, Good Hemp are on a mission to reverse this though because they believe all food and drink should be fully sustainable. They like to say sow and grow more hemp for the planet, eat and drink more hemp for you because they believe you shouldn't have to compromise on either taste or health. Their products include plant based hemp milks, protein powders, oils and CBD which you can order from their website at goodhemp.comYou can now buy my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or US listeners can head to - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. 

83: Morning routine with spiritual leader Tai Beauchamp

Today’s interview is with a pioneering thinker who is on a huge mission to make 1 billion people happier. Mo Gawdat is the international bestselling author of the book, Solve for Happy and the host of the extremely popular podcast Slo Mo. Mo started his working life as an engineer and then took on the role of Chief Business Officer at Google X. I love the way Mo’s mind works because he marries the science and the logic with the spiritual. Mo does this excellently and with so much ease and harmony that after hearing him speak or reading his work, you leave with a sense of order and calm within. Mo’s latest book, Scary Smart, is another hit in the making. I’m not sure if you know much about artificial intelligence and the world of robots but this book explores what is waiting for us in the future. Mo explains its 100% fact that robots are in our future but explores how this will affect us, our mental health and the way we live. And asks the question - what can we do about it now? This book is a wake up call, a call to action, a mirror to the way we live now and an invitation to raise our game as humans to ensure that the AI algorithms that are learning from our behaviour start to prioritise kindness. So I hope you enjoy this insightful, fascinating conversation about robots, AI, our mental health, kindness, compassion and where our responsibility lies. Scary Smart is out in September, please pre-order your copy now as you can enter a really exciting competition. Find Mo: Instagram: @mo_gawdatWebsite: https://www.mogawdat.com/Buy Solve For Happy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9781509809950Pre-order Scary Smart here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9781529077186You can now buy my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or US listeners can head to - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

82: How we can save our world with Mo Gawdat

My guest on the show today is Robert Mack, an Ivy-league-educated Positive Psychology Expert, Celebrity Happiness Coach, Executive Coach, and author of the brilliant book Happiness From The Inside Out. Rob has been teaching people how to be happier before most of the world was even speaking about wellness and is one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between happiness and success. He truly has pioneered a movement and changed the lives of millions worldwide.In this episode, we talk about why the brain is good at survival but not so great at happiness. We discuss how to find peace and harmony from the inside out and why we need to start living in the present rather than fixating on the future. Rob also shares the simple actions we can take each day to get on the path to happiness including his favourite micro-meditations. His instagram is also worth a follow for constantly thought provoking content that helps you feel aligned in the best way. Find Rob:Website: www.coachrobmack.comInstagram: @robmackofficialBook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happiness-Inside-Out-Science-Fulfillment/dp/1577316584 You can now buy my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or US listeners can head to - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

81: How to find happiness from the inside out with Robert Mack

Today’s guest is a huge inspiration of mine and her research has been incredibly influential for my work. I mention her throughout my book so to have Kristen Neff as a guest on the show is a true honour.Kristen Neff has pioneered the field of self-compassion research for almost 20 years. She has developed a training program called Mindful Self-Compassion and authored best-selling books such as Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. Her work has changed millions of lives and has proven that being kind to ourselves can improve our health, relationships and set us up for a truly successful life. In today’s interview, we dive in to her latest book, Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive and unlock Kirsten’s learnings around the power behind self-compassion. We talk about the benefits of self-compassion and how we need to develop both its fierce and tender side. We discuss how women have been discouraged from developing their fierceness as part of their true nature and how Kristen’s encourages women to reclaim the powerful side of kindness in order to find lasting happiness and bring about social change. I know it can be the hardest thing to be kind to ourselves, and we can get easily caught up in our inner critic telling us all the things we should be worried about but Kristen’s work shows us how dialling down that voice and turning up the volume of compassionate thoughts can be truly life-changing. It’s a skill we all need to learn and Kristen shows us how. Find Kristen Neff: Website   Twitter      FacebookCentre for Mindful Self-Compassion WebsiteBuy her brand new book here: Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Use Self-Compassion to Stand Up, Claim their Power, and Speak the TruthThis episode is sponsored by Good Hemp. Their products are not only delicious but the health benefits of hemp are phenomenal and growing hemp is safe for the planet too. Currently over a quarter of greenhouse emissions come from food, Good Hemp are on a mission to reverse this though because they believe all food and drink should be fully sustainable. They like to say sow and grow more hemp for the planet, eat and drink more hemp for you because they believe you shouldn't have to compromise on either taste or health. Their products include plant based hemp milks, protein powders, oils and CBD which you can order from their website at goodhemp.comYou can now buy my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or US listeners can head to - 

80: The life-changing power of being kind to yourself with Kristen Neff

Today’s guest is Dr Andrew Morrice. Dr Andrew has spent decades as a GP doctor working for the NHS in England but 15 years ago he decided to start learning about the Human Givens approach alongside his clinical practice. Human Givens approach is a therapy that takes a truly bio-psycho-social approach towards emotional and mental wellbeing. I first learnt about Human Givens from my mother who studied the approach too and I honestly think it’s one of the best frameworks to understanding our emotional needs as humans. In this episode we dive into the brain and body connection and we discuss why physical factors can create emotional and mental challenges and why a lot of advice about health is contradictory and distorted by vested interests. Dr Andrew sifts the sense from the nonsense making it easier to think clearly about how our brain and body work together. He runs fascinating day courses which are jam packed full of learning and I couldn’t recommend them more. As Maya Angelou said - “when you know better, do better” and I don’t think you could find a more inspirational teacher than Andrew. I hope you enjoy this episode! Find the Humans Given Course here: https://www.hgi.org.uk/about-instituteFind more on Andrew Morrice here: https://www.hgi.org.uk/find-therapist/therapist/andrew-morriceThis episode is sponsored by Good Hemp. Their products are not only delicious but the health benefits of hemp are phenomenal and growing hemp is safe for the planet too. Currently over a quarter of greenhouse emissions come from food, Good Hemp are on a mission to reverse this though because they believe all food and drink should be fully sustainable. They like to say sow and grow more hemp for the planet, eat and drink more hemp for you because they believe you shouldn't have to compromise on either taste or health. Their products include plant based hemp milks, protein powders, oils and CBD which you can order from their website at goodhemp.comYou can now buy my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or US listeners can head to - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

79: Are your human needs being met with Dr Andrew Morrice

Hi Everyone! Firstly, thank you so much for tuning into this podcast, I don't thank you all enough and my gratitude is endless. You allow me to carry this podcast on and it's been truly life changing to record these conversations for you all so thank you. As you may know, my very first book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety is coming out in 3 days!! I am equal parts terrified and excited. If you've enjoyed the show then I would appreciate any pre-orders.Please pre-order (Amazon UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Not-Perfect-Challenge-Thoughts/dp/1529339162Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Not-Perfect-Challenge-Thoughts-ebook/dp/B089S7JGFHSigned copy: (Waterstones) https://www.waterstones.com/book/happy-not-perfect/poppy-jamie//9781529373905?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5PGFBhC2ARIsAIFIMNc8B8Pbb1_QagUfv4PNyC51cjeFACmE4nBN0AcMI8FCMwb7oQqBCX8aArQvEALw_wcB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5PGFBhC2ARIsAIFIMNc8B8Pbb1_QagUfv4PNyC51cjeFACmE4nBN0AcMI8FCMwb7oQqBCX8aArQvEALw_wcBOr more book retailers here: www.poppyjamie.comIn light of my book launch, I wanted to record a special episode about the book and turn the microphone the other way. This week I will be interviewed by a wonderful old friend of mine (who is also an author), Genelle Aldred. Genelle Aldred is a former newsreader and journalist for BBC, ITN and ITV, she now runs GAC a communications consultancy helping people, brands and organisations with their communications.Her book, Communication and Social Justice is out in September.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

78. (Special episode) Exploring neural reprogramming with Poppy Jamie

Do you ever have turning points in the month where you feel ready to conquer the world on one day, but the very next day you feel like you can’t achieve anything? If the answer is yes, then you will be fascinated by my guest today. Amy Thomson is a tech founder, entrepreneur, author and all round wonder woman and expert on all things hormones. It always amazes me how much we don’t know about the fundamental mechanisms that go on inside our bodies every day, especially when they affect our mood, health and wellbeing so significantly. Amy has dedicated her life to helping us understand our hormones better, she has built an app Moody and just released her new brilliant book of the same name, Moody: a woman’s 21st century hormone guide. In this episode, Amy shares the research and science behind how our hormones work for twenty-first-century survival, how understanding them can help you build better and healthier routines, and why the systems and cycles inside us are an invisible but powerful force.We discuss why we need to start thinking about health and wellbeing from the perspective of a female experience because women’s bodies are different to men’s, what happens to our hormones when we fall in love and the impact that the contraceptive pill can have on our bodies. Follow Amy:Instagram: @amytstory Book: https://www.bookdepository.com/Moody-Amy-Thomson/9781529110333?ref=grid-view&qid=1613851794504&sr=1-2App: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/moody-month/id1414905792This episode is sponsored by Good Hemp. Their products are not only delicious but the health benefits of hemp are phenomenal and growing hemp is safe for the planet too. Currently over a quarter of greenhouse emissions come from food, Good Hemp are on a mission to reverse this though because they believe all food and drink should be fully sustainable. They like to say sow and grow more hemp for the planet, eat and drink more hemp for you because they believe you shouldn't have to compromise on either taste or health. Their products include plant based hemp milks, protein powders, oils and CBD which you can order from their website at goodhemp.comYou can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

77: Harness the power of your hormones for happiness and more sex with Amy Thomson

This week I am speaking to Jeff Kahn, one of the world’s leading sleep specialists. He is the co-founder and CEO at Rise Science and was one of the first to publish research on technology enabled sleep behaviour modification over a decade ago. He has recently completed the largest known study on sleep and real world job performance which I find deeply fascinating and something that is not spoken about enough. Jeff’s research and work has been read by millions and he continues to empower people to live healthier and more successful lives through better sleep and circadian health.His incredible company could not be more relevant today. The app essentially helps you make behaviour modifications all-around sleep. Jeff believes lack of quality sleep may be the most under appreciated health concern in society, and his company is working to change that through sleep behaviour modification. In this episode, we discuss how sleep is the fibre of what it means to be human and how it has the power to affect our diet, our emotional health, our ability to exercise and even our vocal tone! Jeff explains that the two things you should care about are sleep debt and circadian rhythm. He encourages us to monitor our total sleep debt over time to get an accurate picture of your sleep need. He also suggests we strategise our day around the day’s dips and peaks - scheduling tasks that require more concentration around our peaks and more passive tasks around our dips. His app Rise Science helps you track sleep, know your energy schedule, measure your sleep debt - allowing people to keep their circadian rhythms and sleep debt at the forefront of their minds. I learnt so much from this conversation and it is definitely worth a listen if you struggle with sleep or if you’re in need of a bedtime routine. Sweet dreams! Website: https://www.risescience.com/ Rise Science Sleep Guide: https://www.risescience.com/improve-sleep-hygieneTwitter: https://twitter.com/jfkahn?lang=en You can now pre-order my book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety by clicking here. (UK)Or USA pre-orders - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/652047/happy-not-perfect-by-poppy-jamie/Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

76: How to sleep better and become your best self with Jeff Kahn

The Not Perfect podcast explores what it is to be human. From mental health to money matters, happiness to heartbreak, science to sadness - Poppy Jamie, Founder of Happy Not Pefect, tackles real life issues with real World thought leaders. So what are you waiting for? Join us and press play, hit pause on life and enjoy this time to reflect, learn and peace out.

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