Shrinking Ourselves

Anthea is joined by Anne Hellgren, a certified coach and relationship expert, as well as board member of Tavistock Relationships, and the host of the hit podcast The Love You Want.Anne joins Anthea to discuss her own experiences with domestic abuse and how she escaped the terrifying cycle of abuse she suffered at the hands of her partners, as well as her work and how she helps others to gain and maintain meaningful, empowering relationships.KEY TAKEAWAYSPeople sometimes suffer domestic abuse in silence because they are afraid to talk about the things that matter. If we don't vocalise, then we cannot hope to heal effectively.Escaping domestic abuse is not an easy thing. Often we are so conditioned by the time it begins that our initial reaction to its appearance is a loss of hope and a feeling of being trapped.Cultures often dictate that women are meant to be subservient to their spouses. Submission is taught, and normalised. This needs to change.Change has to begin within ourselves if we want it to take root. Start by loving yourself, which will make abuse a crime against someone we come to care for.BEST MOMENTS 'Unless we have these conversations, these things keep happening behind closed doors''I was experiencing a mix of horror, shock and pain''There's a whole complexity of issues going on around it''I am worth more, and I will not accept this kind of behaviour'VALUABLE RESOURCESTavistock Relationships - https://tavistockrelationships.orgAnne Hellgren LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-hellgren-82284413/?originalSubdomain=ukMEET YOUR HOSTAnthea McCourtieAnthea McCourtie is a transformation coach, a registered nutritional therapist, personal trainer, yoga teacher, action movie lover, keen climber and trail runner, with a particular love of pole fitness and staying active!WHERE TO FIND ANTHEAWebsite – https://youbyanthea.co.ukEmail – [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/you.by.anthea/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/You.By.AntheaThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her work as a transformational coach and nutritional therapist, Anthea specialises in helping women to gain more energy. But it's also vital to make sure that we keep that energy once we have it, and avoid energy drains that can sap the vitality from us. In this episode, Anthea discusses the many factors that can rob us of energy and what we can do to avoid them.KEY TAKEAWAYSClutter can lead to a loss of focus. It's nice to make areas personalised, but too much can dilute the attention we give to things that matter.Emails flood in all day long, especially if our work mails are linked with the personal. Try to have designated email times, or you might waste too much time.Social media is a great tool, but you have to use it in the correct measure. Be aware when you're falling down a rabbit hole, and don't get too caught up in negative opinions that can derail your mood.BEST MOMENTS 'I hate being in clutter. It's not only time consuming but a major distraction''My phone is constantly in my hand and I am trying to minimise that''We've created a culture where we feel the need to be accessible constantly'MEET YOUR HOSTAnthea McCourtieAnthea McCourtie is a transformation coach, a registered nutritional therapist, personal trainer, yoga teacher, action movie lover, keen climber and trail runner, with a particular love of pole fitness and staying active!WHERE TO FIND ANTHEAWebsite – https://youbyanthea.co.ukEmail – [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/you.by.anthea/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/You.By.AntheaThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Miller is a renowned businesswoman, entrepreneur, politician and activist, best known for acting as the defender of our representative parliamentary democracy, having twice defeated the Conservative government in its unlawful attempts to bypass Parliament to implement Brexit.Gina joins Anthea to talk about what it means to take real action in the hopes of creating lasting impact and change, the most effective means of communicating ideas to the world, and the fascinating story of how she came to be where she is today.KEY TAKEAWAYSWe must live life to the fullest each and every day. The worst tragedy would be to reach our final day on earth holding onto regrets for not having tasted all that life has to offer.Society dictates what we’re meant not to do, but it rarely instils a sense of what we can achieve if we work hard enough.It’s fine to act on things that we’re passionate about, but we should always endeavour to get our point across with grace and dignity.Academic pursuits are necessary for many aspects of life, but they’re not all that matters. Creativity, emotion and artistic expression are vital in creating fully rounded human beings.BEST MOMENTS ‘My family say I’m an accident waiting to happen – you never know where I’m going to explode next’‘I don’t want to get old and regret what I didn’t do’‘Always try and act with grace and dignity’‘There are things you have to learn, but it’s not all about academia’VALUABLE RESOURCESGina Miller - https://www.trueandfairparty.uk/gina-millerMEET YOUR HOSTAnthea McCourtieAnthea McCourtie is a transformation coach, a registered nutritional therapist, personal trainer, yoga teacher, action movie lover, keen climber and trail runner, with a particular love of pole fitness and staying active!WHERE TO FIND ANTHEAWebsite – https://youbyanthea.co.ukEmail – [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/you.by.anthea/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/You.By.AntheaThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthea talks about how we shrink ourselves metaphorically in our day to day lives - how it impacts us and what we can do to address this common phenomenon.KEY TAKEAWAYSFirst we need to answer the question: are we diminishing our achievements? When someone offers praise, do we downplay it or focus purely on the flaws?If we allow ourselves to acknowledge a compliment, no matter how uncomfortable we may feel at the time, it can act as a fantastic motivation tool.The act of diminishing ourselves and shrinking isn't exclusive to women - men suffer from it too. The ones who tend to succeed in their goals often have a great support network.BEST MOMENTS 'Building confidence and a sense of empowerment is at the very heart of what I do''The next time you receive praise, limit yourself to a smile and say thank you''Are you justifying yourself unnecessarily?'MEET YOUR HOSTAnthea McCourtieAnthea McCourtie is a transformation coach, a registered nutritional therapist, personal trainer, yoga teacher, action movie lover, keen climber and trail runner, with a particular love of pole fitness and staying active!WHERE TO FIND ANTHEAWebsite – https://youbyanthea.co.ukEmail – [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/you.by.anthea/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/You.By.AntheaThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthea is joined by Sakshi Chhabra Mittal, the founder and CEO of Foodhak, a revolutionary new food subscription delivery start-up where the emphasis is on healthy medicinal vegan meals.Sakshi talks to Anthea about how she took action to create one of the world's most exciting new brands, the story of how she set herself on the road to success, and how she developed her personal mission to change the world's views about food.KEY TAKEAWAYSPeople sometimes discount the effect that our diet has upon our physicality. Changes can lead to extraordinarily positive outcomes. Always consult a specialist, and look for ways to improve.Governments spend an astonishing amount of money upon healing those with chronic illnesses brought about by poor dietary habits. Instead, we should focus spending upon prevention and education so as to change attitudes towards the things we eat.We may think that the way we eat is specialised to us, but as Sakshi has discovered, there are many people out there who require a specialist diet. Building a business upon a niche can help you to tap into a hardcore, loyal following.Working out the work life balance is as simple as figuring out what you want to achieve in your career, and then figure out a life and balance around it.BEST MOMENTS 'I found myself quite attracted on the business side of things''People seem to be very sticky on topics like this''I didn't take no for an answer'‘Create a plan to execute on the things you are passionate about’ABOUT THE GUESTSakshi is the Founder and CEO of FoodHak, a revolutionary new food subscription delivery start-up where the emphasis is on healthy medicinal vegan meals.The mother-of-two comes with a biotech background, having earned a Biotechnology degree from the University of Birmingham and an MBA from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She began her career with a four year sting at Pfizer - moving from clinical trials and regulatory affairs to manufacturing.Following that, she relocated to India where she saw a gap in the market for a domestic brand of textiles targeted towards the emerging middle class. She subsequently launched a domestic textiles unit for her father’s export business. The business runs profitably today.After turning to investment, she was poached by SoftBank in California to help manage their early stage funds in Asia and focus on healthcare growth equity investments. Sakshi led the $1billion equity investment into Roivant Sciences and has served on its board for the last five years.She has worked across a range of sectors but boasts particular experience in healthcare and the life sciences and says her focus is on the huge opportunities presented through the intersection of computation and biology and the role that the genomic revolution can play in addressing some of the largest issues facing society. Most of her investments are now public and have paved the way for new science/innovation in their respective fields.Sakshi sees businesses from both a corporate and entrepreneurial perspective. After suffering from an illness during her first pregnancy, she transformed her diet and turned flexi vegan with positive health results. She then conceived the idea to create clinically-backed meals delivered via subscription to those who wish to similarly improve their health.In 2021, she founded FoodHak which is seeing strong early [email protected]@thefoodhakMEET YOUR HOSTAnthea McCourtieAnthea McCourtie is a transformation coach, a registered nutritional therapist, personal trainer, yoga teacher, action movie lover, keen climber and trail runner, with a particular love of pole fitness and staying active!WHERE TO FIND ANTHEAWebsite – https://youbyanthea.co.ukEmail – [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/you.by.anthea/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/You.By.AntheaThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthea discusses the relationship between you and your potential coach, examining the question: just how coachable are you in the first place? As she explains, it isn't always enough to seek out a coach - there's also a level pf self-preparation that must take place beforehand.KEY TAKEAWAYSIf you are serious about any type of goal, no matter what form it takes, it's likely that you'll end up investing in some type of support in order to get you there more quickly.If you are not actually coachable, then it may be a waste of time and money to hire a coach. It could also lead to a loss of trust within yourself when it comes to improvement.There can be a natural, subconscious desire to deflect guidance or advice when it is given to us, in the vain hope that we are self-reliant and do not need guidance. This can be misguided and can block development.Asking questions is always a positive thing. never be afraid to do so as it leads to rapid growth. Remember that you cannot possibly know everything, so it's okay to askBEST MOMENTS 'Ask yourself how good you are at taking advice''Take a little bit of ownership and self awareness''Once I give myself that time to reflect, I've thought yes, that's a really good idea''It's okay to keep asking questions'MEET YOUR HOSTAnthea McCourtieAnthea McCourtie is a transformation coach, a registered nutritional therapist, personal trainer, yoga teacher, action movie lover, keen climber and trail runner, with a particular love of pole fitness and staying active!WHERE TO FIND ANTHEAWebsite – https://youbyanthea.co.ukEmail – [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/you.by.anthea/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/You.By.AntheaThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Anthea is joined by Confidence Cheerleader, Angela Poole, who dedicates her life to motivating others and encouraging them to step outside their comfort zone in order to take real action.Angela talks about how she attained this unique title, why everyone should be treated in a unique way, and how she's spreading her positive message to others through enthusiasm, spirit and joy.KEY TAKEAWAYSWe may face experiences that challenge us from time to time, but we can use these things to inspire and motivate others.Society loves fitting people into boxes in order to make them easier to deal with. But people are endlessly varied and do not always fit the labels they're given.Comfort zones are unique to you. What feels safe for you might not for someone else. Everyone has a different way of stepping into discomfort.Companies are scaling back their advertising budgets to focus in not so much on celebrities with large, scattershot followings, but people with smaller, more focussed followings.BEST MOMENTS 'People can take on new challenges and go in directions they never thought were possible''Character is made up of so many different traits''Not everyone has to tackle things the same way''Always focus on the small wins'VALUABLE RESOURCESAngela Poole Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/angela.poole/reels/MEET YOUR HOSTAnthea McCourtieAnthea McCourtie is a transformation coach, a registered nutritional therapist, personal trainer, yoga teacher, action movie lover, keen climber and trail runner, with a particular love of pole fitness and staying active!WHERE TO FIND ANTHEAWebsite – https://youbyanthea.co.ukEmail – [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/you.by.anthea/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/You.By.AntheaThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a nutritional therapist, Anthea works with many clients on making them feel as empowered as possible, so that they're best placed to take action when it matters, but with a universe of information out there, who is the best source? In this episode, Anthea discusses the ways in which we can best plan out our own nutritional roadmap, and set ourselves on the route to success.KEY TAKEAWAYS Nutrition impacts the way we feel about ourselves, which has a knock-on effect when it comes to achieving more, and reaching those goals we're striving for.Diets should be seen differently to nutrition. Nutritional intake is about seeing that our bodies get the best input, and the health benefits that come with differing foods.When it comes to nutrition, it might be best to experiment with certain forms, but it's best not to go too drastic towards any certain type.BEST MOMENTS 'Nutrition really is a key factor to consider''You always want to make sure that someone has the insurance to work with you - to make recommendations''Finding a middle ground can be very beneficial'MEET YOUR HOSTAnthea McCourtieAnthea McCourtie is a transformation coach, a registered nutritional therapist, personal trainer, yoga teacher, action movie lover, keen climber and trail runner, with a particular love of pole fitness and staying active!WHERE TO FIND ANTHEAWebsite – https://youbyanthea.co.ukEmail – [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/you.by.anthea/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/You.By.AntheaThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrea Simson is a renowned sex therapist, and joins Andrea this week to discuss this vital and prominent element of life - why we should not be afraid to discuss the subject more openly, the importance of self-exploration, and how living a fulfilled sex life can lead to a more gratifying life in general.KEY TAKEAWAYS  Sex is such a large part of our existence, and yet we don't feel comfortable in talking about it openly. It is healthy to discuss sex, even in a professional capacity, with a counsellor or mentor.The best way of relaxing a client when it comes to talking about sex, is to have a confident professional driving the conversation, normalising the terminology until it becomes second nature.Many parents believe that if they discuss sex, it will encourage them to do it from an early age. Studies have shown that this isn't the case, though.There is nothing wrong with exploring yourself in order to best discover the things you like and dislike. We are all unique, and we all have different needs. Communicate this to your partner. Sex is a two way experience.BEST MOMENTS 'Sex is a big part of life''Why is it so taboo? Why do people not talk about it?''We work with you to find out what your needs are''Bring some fun and fantasy into the room'VALUABLE RESOURCESWebsite - https://andreasimsoncounselling.co.uk/Email - [email protected] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100062971132390 (Andrea Simson Counselling/ Psychotherapy)MEET YOUR HOSTAnthea McCourtieAnthea McCourtie is a transformation coach, a registered nutritional therapist, personal trainer, yoga teacher, action movie lover, keen climber and trail runner, with a particular love of pole fitness and staying active!WHERE TO FIND ANTHEAWebsite – https://youbyanthea.co.ukEmail – [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/you.by.anthea/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/You.By.AntheaThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthea discusses the power we find when we not just make connections, but nurture them towards meaningful outcomes, and create life-changing, positive networks.KEY TAKEAWAYS When we have a hard time, we sometimes feel the urge to close ourselves off rather than inflict our moods upon others. This does lead to more negativity, thereby proving that when we share we show care to ourselves.Social isolation and loneliness have been linked to a 29% greater chance of dev eloping coronary heart disease, and a 32% increased risk of stroke.Never be afraid to admit when connections aren't working for you. If they are removing you from what's important, then find the strength to step away and find connections that nourish you.When you are making an effort to join a network, be yourself and be authentic. Make sure you contribute. You're there to connect, not subtract.BEST MOMENTS '2020 made us stop and think about how we connect with other people''It's been well-studied that we need social connection for our own health''I've made a lot more effort to become involved with local networking groups''You do need to go about this authentically'MEET YOUR HOSTAnthea McCourtieAnthea McCourtie is a transformation coach, a registered nutritional therapist, personal trainer, yoga teacher, action movie lover, keen climber and trail runner, with a particular love of pole fitness and staying active!WHERE TO FIND ANTHEAWebsite – https://youbyanthea.co.ukEmail – [email protected] - https://www.instagram.com/you.by.anthea/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/You.By.AntheaThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.