Heart Full, Mind Heavy

Sometimes life doesn’t change one thing at a time. It all seems to land together.In this episode, we talk about the in-between: the exhaustion of juggling so much, the sadness of watching your children struggle and face big changes, and the excitement of wondering what might come next.From school worries and friendship ups and downs to husband applying for jobs, Debbie not drinking, Alex and the possibility of selling the family home and moving, and the messy middle of business growth, there’s a lot in the air.We haven’t got it all neatly figured out. This is an honest conversation about holding hope and sadness at the same time, and keeping going when so much is still uncertain.Have you ever felt exhausted by change, even when some of it is good?Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/Email us at: [email protected] for listening!

What starts as a challenge to hit 5K Instagram followers before the World Cup somehow turns into a mission for 10K before 40… but what happens when Max actually gets there?This week, we’re chatting to Max about his accidental Instagram career, the memes that unexpectedly took off and the real life behind the posts.We get into the reality of being a single dad - juggling parenting, work, friendships, dating and somehow finding a bit of time for yourself as well as men’s mental health.We also talk about Instagram becoming an unexpected outlet and community, why humour can sometimes make the harder stuff easier to say, and how padel has become Max’s escape from everyday life.10K before 40 — is he actually going to do it? You can help Max get there by following him at:https://www.instagram.com/maxwelljfenton/?hl=en Connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwellfenton/Website for Boys Get Sad Too:https://boysgetsadtoo.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4UMcVzXlEc6qR8BWC7_Pv2_ZAVMk8sTx3s7vuWsCmw7vJLNqg9fFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/Email us at: [email protected] for listening!

Welcome back to Heart Full Mind Heavy, season 4.Alex & Debs catch us up on how their summers have been, give the news that's been happening in their worlds before diving into this weeks topic - Anxiety in a Backpack: When School Feels Too Much.This links to episode 7 of season 1 when they spoke with Sara Donnelly about school avoidance and anxiety - if you've not heard that one then go and check it out.From struggling with the move from Infants to Juniors for Alex's son and the anxiety Debs daughter continues to struggle with going into Year 8 - it's been a tough back to school start.This is one for all parents who have had difficult starts to the new term.If you want to get in touch with Sara Donnelly who is the font of all knowledge around this topic, here are her details again:Instagram - @saradonnelly_3lsTikTok - @sensupportwithsaraWebsite - https://saradonnelly.com/meet-saraFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/Email us at: [email protected] for listening!

We wrap up our season of guest with Carly Singer. Expert in Complex Multi-Destination Travel, Helping busy professionals travel with clarity, confidence & ease.12+ years’ experience in Luxury Leisure & Business Travel Carly knows all there is to know about booking luxury trips.We chat to Carly about her life in the travel industry and how booking with a travel concierge can help you plan with confidence.To get in touch with Carly, please contact her at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlysingertravelconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/carlysingertravelconcierge/https://www.dialaflight.com/concierge/carly_singerFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/Email us at: [email protected] for listening!

On this episode, Alex & Debs chat with This Midlands Mum - Natalie Croxford.Running a successful Network Marketing business whilst juggling family life - How does Natalie fit it all in.We talk about days out and how they don't have to cost the earth, how her business has helped carve out a better balance and the priorities that have shifted since becoming a mum.A definite listen for parents as we start the 6 week summer holidays.You can get in tough with Natalie via:https://www.instagram.com/thismidlandsmum/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/Email us at: [email protected] for listening!

This week on Heart Full Mind Heavy, we're joined by Cormac Dorian, a campaigner working to end violence against women and girls.For years, the responsibility has sat with girls and women - dress a certain way, walk a certain route, watch your drink, don't walk home alone. But real change doesn't come from women managing risk better. It comes from raising boys who understand consent, respect, and accountability from the start and who are willing to challenge it when they see it in their friends, not just stay silent.In this episode, we talk honestly with Cormac about:Why the conversation has to start at home, and start earlyWhat it actually looks like for men to step up, not just speak upHow silence and "banter" can quietly protect harmful behaviourWhat parents, especially those raising sons, can do differentlyThis isn't a comfortable conversation, but it's a necessary one.🔗 Follow Cormac's work: https://www.instagram.com/cormacdorrian?igsh=MXJ3OXRtM2ozajdmcQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@cormacdorrian?_r=1&_t=ZN-988Lce0ePnKFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/Email us at: [email protected] for listening!

Confidence isn't something you're born with, it's something you build.In this episode of Heart Full, Mind Heavy, we sit down with confidence coach and founder of Small Steps Big Vision, Emily McGuirk, to explore what it really means to find your voice, overcome self-doubt, and take action before you feel ready.Emily shares her own journey through anxiety, rebuilding her confidence, and the small, consistent steps that helped her create a life and business with purpose. Together, we talk about why so many of us hold ourselves back, how fear shows up in everyday life, and the practical ways we can start believing in ourselves again.Whether you're facing a difficult conversation, stepping outside your comfort zone, or simply trying to rediscover who you are, this episode is a reminder that lasting confidence isn't built in giant leaps, it's built one small step at a time.Because sometimes the smallest step is the one that changes everything.Contact Emily:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-mcguirk-helping-people-build-confidence-presence-impact/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emily_mcguirk/Website - https://smallstepsbigvision.com/Email - [email protected] us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/Email us at: [email protected] for listening!

Heartbreak doesn't always arrive with divorce papers. Sometimes it comes quietly through loss, resentment, people-pleasing, or waking up one day and realising you've forgotten who you are.This week we're joined by relationship and communication coach Gemma Hall, who helps women navigate some of life's hardest chapters with honesty, practical tools and compassion. Together we explore why so many women lose themselves while trying to keep everyone else happy, the conversations we avoid, and what it really takes to rebuild after life's biggest emotional setbacks.Whether you're navigating a relationship, recovering from one, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, this conversation is a reminder that healing isn't about becoming someone new, it's about finding your way back to yourself.For any more information on what Gemma does please contact her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmateamyoucoaching/https://www.instagram.com/gemmateamyou/https://www.teamyoucoaching.com/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/Email us at: [email protected] for listening!

We are back for the second half of season 3 and have some great guests lined up for you.For now, a quick update on what we've been up to and launching our first ever in person event - The Room She Needs.This will be held in London on Wednesday 23rd September and is for any women who feels they need to find that connection and who they are in themselves again.This isn't a business networking event.  It's a chance to come and meet other women who are juggling it all in whatever way that looks for them and of course you get to meet us in person.For more details on this contact us at:[email protected] us at https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/Email us at: [email protected] for listening!

In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Carr for an honest and deeply moving conversation about motherhood, survival, women’s health, and rediscovering who you are beyond the roles life gives you.Michelle shares the moments that changed everything, the challenges she faced, the strength she didn’t know she had, and how survival can reshape not only your life, but your identity. We talk openly about rebuilding, navigating the realities of women’s health, and the journey of finding yourself again later in life.This is a conversation about resilience, self-discovery, and learning that it’s never too late to reconnect with the woman underneath it all.A heartfelt episode full of honesty, vulnerability, and hope.Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/Email us at: [email protected] for listening!