Cathy MacDonald - Communicate - Connect - Understand

Welcome back, listeners! You're in for a treat with this episode - it's an absolute belter! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bobby and his incredible team of coaches to chat about how they're helping women overcome emotional eating, low self-esteem, and in some cases, even finding love. In this episode, we dive deep into why we find ourselves repeating negative patterns, the power of self-awareness (even if it can sometimes make you feel shite), the struggles of parenting and worrying about repeating the mistakes of our past, and why Bobby loves it when his clients tell him they just can't do this anymore! Trust me, you won't want to miss a second of this conversation. And if you want to learn more and chat with Bobby, you can find him HERE on Instagram. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode - and sharing with your social media followers would be absolutely epic if you would be so kind! Thanks for tuning in, and much love from Tanya.

This is a looooong one this week gang - but I urge you to listen to it in chunks if you need to! My guest on this episode is Andrew Tracey - Mens Health UK Fitness Editor, affectionately known as AT and is one of the most prolific and profound content creators in this industry.  I asked AT to be a guest because I wanted to dive into the reasons behind his journey into fitness, what the community is like from the PR and Media perspective and to of course chat about how messaging can alter our perceptions of what fitness is/should be. We discuss: AT's journey into the fitness industry Why training in a car park at 11pm was good for him Gatekeeping Fitness  Joe Wicks and why online coaches need to be more like him Accessibility  Why 30something men sometimes need to not say anything at all in the fitness industry.... I absolutely loved this chat and I hope that you take something away from the conversation. You can connect with AT on IG HERE  Please like, share and tag us on IG and please subscribe to the YOUTUBE CHANNEL where the podcast video complete with subtitles is uploaded. 

Welcome to SEASON 2!! Dan Osman is my guest on this episode and he is a coach that I met through social media several years ago,  and I can now count him a genuine friend.  This episode I thoroughly enjoyed because it covers some topics that I find uncomfortable, but as Dan is a friend the discussion was respectful and I hope insightful. TW - there are some small discussions around r**e and SA from 45mins to 52mins - please skip if these might distress you Topics we cover are: Our biases and how they may impact our experience of health and fitness and therefore the solutions we seek Social pressure and why social media skews our perception of others as well as self Obesity and Health - the middle ground What we love and dislike in the fitness industry Unhelpful labels and uncomfortable conversations  Fitness events - valuable or just a pissing contest  Resources mentioned are :  Michaela Coel - I MAY DESTROY YOU  Richard Schwartz-  No Bad Parts  You can connect with Dan Osman on IG HERE to find out more about how he helps people or to discuss any of the ideas and concepts on this podcast.  Thanks for listening - please share, subscribe to the YOUTUBE and tag me on IG with your thoughts. I am @tanyafiler_coach  

Today's guest is the absolute firecracker that is Jo Kearney, a confidence, empowerment & mindset coach for women. Jo has been coaching for the past 8 years and started out as a PT, moving to online fat loss coaching before coming to the stark realisation last year that this wasn't what she was born to do. She had so much more to offer the world and has created her unique program called Take Over The World You, teaching women how to not just love themselves, but to HONOUR and BELIEVE in themselves. We discuss: The bullshit stories that we tell ourselves and how they damage us How pursuing "happiness" is actually making us miserable Her transition from fat loss coach to female empowerment coach - and the stumbling blocks  THAT viral video and how it altered her life forever The moment she realised she had given her power away  And tons more. As ever here are the resources and links to books and where you can find Jo: The Happiness Trap - Russ Harris HERE  You are a Badass - Jen Sincero HERE  Message or connect with Jo on IG HERE  You can watch the video of the podcast with subtitles over on YouTube  If you have enjoyed this episode PLEASE follow,share and tag me on IG  SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW if you are on Apple or Spotify because when you do that it helps me reach more people and let's me know I am helping you.  Thank you - much love 

This week I am joined by Ella Whitcomb Khan - otherwise known as The Fitness Psych. Ella is a lecturer in Psychology at Bolton Uni - specifically working with Masters students on exercise and behaviour change, and also consults with fitness companies to help them educate their coaches. Recently Ella has created her own company helping online fitness coaches understand their clients through her coaching development academy. In this episode we talk about : Why Ella chose psychology and specifically why within the fitness sphere What is meant by behaviour change and why it's so important Problematic social media messaging in the fitness industry Inclusivity, morals and ethics when coaching ADHD, Neurodivergence and our experiences with coaching How core values and strengths impact goal setting from a psychological point of view How understanding psychology can make us better parents and/or coaches Our relationship with self acceptance and our own mental health AND TONS MORE!! You can follow Ella on Instagram HERE and access her email list, her podcast and information about her academy. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE the podcast and you can watch the episodes on YouTube HERE

Nicola Joyce is a freelance copywriter, a bloody good one.. and also my business partner and valued friend. On this episode we dive into: Being a freelancer and Nic's journey to being a Copywriter  What copywriting is and how important it is to brands and businesses  Creative expression and how understanding our emotions help us communicate better  Finding communities that support you  Dealing with the b'stards who steal your content  Nic's work with The Samaritan's and Dogs Trust Active listening that helps you to become a better writer  3 tips to make you a better writer And lots more ! You can connect with Nicola HERE to ask about her Copywriting masterclasses, her coaching and of course if you'd like to ire her to write your important words! If you enjoyed this episode please share on your social media, DM me on INSTA or drop me an email [email protected] RESOURCES  The Samaritan's Listening Wheel PDF Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey FRAMEWORK Brene Brown Atlas of the Heart BOOK Steven Pressfield  You can watch this episode over on the YouTube Channel 

Ruth Coates is a practicing counsellor and psychotherapist with a focus on the Person-Centered approach.  That's the official credentials out of the way.. Ruth is warm, open, honest and her work brings out so much of the goodness in the world that we can forget exists.  In this episode Ruth talks about her approach to therapy, and how we can cultivate self compassion within ourselves to enable us to truly thrive and connect back to what matters - our core selves. We also discuss the importance of childhood stories and memories and how they can deeply affect us later in life if we don't consciously acknowledge & heal that inner child part of ourselves.  If you have ever wondered what therapy might feel like - this is a great episode to dig into. I hope that you find value in this conversation Ruth Coates can be found on INSTAGRAM  Check out Ruth's WEBSITE Watch the full episode with subtitles on YOUTUBE Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW below if you enjoyed the episode  Much Love - Tanya 

My Guest Vicki Shevlin is now a senior social worker within the safeguarding team, but formerly spent time working in  Frontline Child Protection. On this podcast we cover some really difficult topics and hopefully give you a new perspective on the importance of Social Workers in our communities. We cover:  Why our communities need Social workers What does a social worker on the frontline of child protection do? What makes someone a good social worker? The impact of the cost of living crisis on our communities Post Pandemic Social Work Dealing with families in a highly emotive container must be intensely hard, how do Social Workers cope with that? Mental Health within Public Services  The difference between UK/US social workers  Vicki Shevlin runs Social Work Sorted - an online resource and education platform for Social Workers. Started during the pandemic to help new social workers upskill, it's now developing to help social workers in all departments across the globe. You can find Vicki on Instagram HERE  Check out her resources on her website HERE Listen to her Podcast on Spotify HERE Thank you for listening - don't forget to subscribe and check out the podcast videos on YOUTUBE  

Great communication is at the heart of every long lasting relationship, and a skill that we can all improve upon. I wanted to share with you the valuable lessons I have learned from my first guest on the podcast. Being curious and wanting to connect and communicate in a better way I sought out Cathy and her work to enable me to be a better coach, parent and connector. Cathy Macdonald is an ex Police Scotland Hostage and Crisis negotiator , and now runs a very successful consulting  and coaching company that teaches us how to be better communicators in our careers and our personal lives.  Visit Art of Communication for details of Cathy's Communication Masterclass (starting Nov '22) that we mention throughout the episode ( quote Conversations with a Coach for your discount!) In this episode we answer: What are the fundamental principles of good communication? How can we improve our online communications? ( where are the biggest mistakes you see) How can we practice BETTER communication in our relationships? Is it true that communication is mainly non verbal? PLUS Cathy gives us an insight into the world of hostage and crisis negotiation and why she chose that career pathway. And why stickers of flies meant less cleaning of the men's urinals at Schipol airport! Resources mentioned in the episode: Psychology Today  Dan Ariely Bella DePaulo Nudge by Richard Thaler The Chimp Paradox Switch - How to change things when things are hard  Watch the Episode on YouTube HERE

So, what's this podcast about then? Have a listen and I shall tell you. If you are curious about how our minds work,love connecting to interesting people , love a good chat and want to become a better human.. then I hope that you will stick around and listen in!  Tanya Filer on INSTAGRAM  YOUTUBE Channel