This podcast is to motivate and inspire you to use your life compass to find your north. If you’ve ever stood outside on a clear night, you know there’s something grounding about looking up and finding the North Star. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t move. It simply is—steady, constant, quietly guiding anyone who chooses to look for it. But here’s the thing: every one of us has a North Star too. A personal compass. The challenge is that most of us spend more time navigating the noise of life than listening for the direction that’s already inside us. I want you to find your compass. Listen on to find out how you can follow your compass with confidence using these 6 points.

Why this podcast? because it is incredibly difficult to recognise toxic people and harder to leave if you are in a toxic relationship. This first episode is about recognising toxic individuals - what are the 'red flags'? I offer tips on how to deal with toxic individuals. As this is a vast topic, further episodes will cover toxic relationships and more.

I am here to uplift your spirits and share 4 heartfelt tips for February. Think of this moment as something quietly powerful. January often gets all the attention — the resolutions, the big promises, the fresh-start energy. But think of February being where the real story begins. January was the spark. February is the follow‑through. It can be a month where many people slow down, drift off track, or lose momentum. But it’s also the month where those who keep going — even imperfectly — begin to separate themselves. February is the month of the second wind. Think about runners. The first mile is full of adrenaline. But it’s the second mile — when the excitement fades and the work begins — that reveals who they are becoming. That’s where discipline grows. That’s where resilience forms. That’s where progress becomes real. Listen to find out my 4 heartfelt tips. And remember to smile and laugh, they cost you nothing.

Christmas is not easy for everyone. For many this time of year brings a mix of joy and pressure, excitement and exhaustion, celebration and reflection. You may imagine Christmas as a picture-perfect scene - smiling families, beautifully wrapped gifts, tables overflowing with food, but real life is more complicated. Some carry the weight of a difficult year, some are missing loved ones who should be here. Some are navigating financial pressures, family tensions, or simply the fatigue of trying to keep everything together. And yet, here we are, together, still standing, still hoping and still showing up. Listen for my 3 simple possibilities strength, new connections, new joy. Listen and act on my 'call to action'. A heartfelt thanks to you all and may you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

I'm here to uplift your spirits and share some heartfelt tips on how to cope with December or should I say - see December differently. December is more than just the final page of the calendar. It's a bridge between what you've accomplished and what you're preparing to achieve next. I remind you, you are still standing, still moving forward - that's resilience! November teaches you that even in the darker days, there is light to be found. December is not the end of the year but the beginning of your next chapter so step innto it boldly, step into it gratefully and step into it with the belief that the best is yet to come. Listen to get my gentle, but powerful tips to guide you onwards. Rembmber to smile and laugh they cost you nothing. Virtual hugs to you all.

I'm here to uplift your spirits and share some heartfelt tips on how to rediscover yourself. It's about reconnecting with who you truly are. It's a deeply personal subject but on that touches everyone. You may feel lost in the chaos, disconnected from your inner spark. So this is my invitation to you: Come home to yourself. Rediscover the real you. Listen for my 5 tips, the first about daily practicing my ABC method, a proven psychological strategy, simple but powerful and transformative. Of course, don't forget to smile and laugh, they cost you nothing. Thanks to all my listeners across the world. Virtual hugs to you all. Check out my books on my website and amazon.

This is the final and 4th episode in a series of 4 on dealing with toxic or narcissistic individuals. I call this episode Toxic Ties: Co-parenting with a manipulative ex partner and Protecting your Peace. I recommend that you listen to the previous 3 episodes where my quick tip when dealing with toxic peope is to RUN, RUN, RUN. However, this is not always possible if in a co-parenting situation where my best advice is to dis-engage. I talk about the patterns you might notice and share 6 strategies when you are in a toxic situation, such as co-parenting (learn what parallel parenting means). Your goal is to free yourself from the toxic person's emotional grip and build a life where your child or children see what healthy love and boundaries look like. Thank you for listening. Remember to smile and laugh, they cost you nothing. Virtual hugs to you all.

This is Episode 3 in a series of 4 on dealing with toxic or narcissistic individuals In this episode I share reasons why sharing or talking is not enough when dealing with narcissistic abuse. Sharing or talking does not always lead to relief or resolution. A quick tip is RUN, RUN, RUN but as this is not always possible, I recommend disengaging. Watch out for my next and final episode on dealing with toxic people in a co-parenting situation. Meawhile use my ABC method to improve and maintain your confidence, self-esteem and resilience - all much needed when dealing with toxic people.