This week I talk to the founders of The Authentic Girls Club about what it means to stop seeking happiness and start becoming a spreader of joy. One practice shines through as a tool we can all use to get out of our own heads and be more intentional about how we show up for those around us. Listen to the end to hear all about The Authentic Girls Cl…

It's my 49th birthday today and I was reflecting on the most useful skills I've learned - and still need to learn - in my efforts to live joyfully.โดย Big Happy Life

This week, I had to re-learn a lesson about not over-complicating things. If you are stuck and going in circles, this episode might offer a new perspective and some simple options to find a way forward. If you have questions or would like to comment, visit nataliebritt.substack.com - you can subscribe there too and receive episodes and show notes d…

In this episode, I share 8 ways to think like an Optimist.โดย Big Happy Life

Why haven't we evolved to be eternally optimistic if optimistic thinking is so much better? The answer, like all things in nature, is that nothing is inherently good or bad, and the trick is to learn balance and have the ability to make best use of these different ways of thinking, depending on the requirements of the situation. This week I explore…

Welcome to another episode of the Big Happy Life podcast where Natalie Britt, your hypnotherapist and host, takes you on an insightful journey of understanding and overcoming a "pessimistic explanatory style". Learn from her personal struggle with negative thought patterns and how she unmasked her pessimistic explanatory style, transforming it into…

Rubber cement is a type of adhesive. It's composed of rubber and is known for its ability to form flexible bonds before the bond becomes permanent. If you're feeling stuck in your efforts to achieve your health, wealth or business goals, this episode is for you. I don't want to give away too much so you'll need to listen to find out more, but durin…

"Joy is not something you quest for. It is something you allow. It is in your nature." - Tess Vergara My guest today is Tess Vergara, a Soul Powered Executive Coach who addresses the conflicts many executives face between mind and heart, soul and ego so they can be more productive, creative, abundant and successful. In this episode, Tess helps expl…

I'm on a bit of a personal quest right now - exploring what it means to live life as an expression of joy rather than in the pursuit of happiness. In this episode, I talk to the wonderful Tanya Hackney, author of "Leaving the Safe Harbor: The risks and rewards of raising a family on a boat". This is one of the deepest, most thought provoking conver…

In this episode, I talk about 4 routes to wellness: 1. Neuroscience 2. Nutrition 3. Habits 4. Healing These form the four routes to wellness that I live by - the same four routes I teach. This is the final episode of the series before the podcast takes a break for the summer. Be sure to listen to the end if these 4 routes to wellness resonate with …

This week I revisit an old episode (25) - originally titled "Happiness and the Brain". Our understanding of both 'happiness' and 'the brain' is expanding all the time and cool new science is constantly emerging on both subjects. I've learned so much in the years since recording the original episode so this week I pull out the old episode, dusted it…

My journey to greater mental wellness required me to focus on 4 key areas. In this episode I share a brief overview of each one. They are: Neuroscience Nutrition Habits Healing During the episode, I make reference to resources I've found helpful. These include - under the heading of Neuroscience - 2 books: "Change your Brain, Change your Life" by D…

This week I had the pleasure of talking to Body Mind Intelligence Therapist, Raj Lehl. Raj works with multiple healing modalities to support individuals suffering with their physical and mental health. She is a Trustee of the Craniosacral Therapy Association and an academic tutor for the Centre for Homeopathic Education. She is also a single mum to…

Do you still have the same fridge you were using in the 80's or 90's? Probably not. You probably replaced it with something you liked more or something that worked better. We do this with products all the time but we don't tend to do it with emotions. Instead, we leave old emotional patterns in place for years, letting them wreak havoc long after t…

If you're someone who judges yourself harshly and says things like, "I just don't have any willpower", or "I can't stick with anything for long enough to make it work" then this episode is for you. There's so much more to behaviour than meets the eye and it's easy to think we're at fault when can't stick with behaviours until they become habit. Wha…

What's more important for a successful business - a good strategy or a powerful mindset? My guest this week is Kirsty Kamarauskas, a mum, 7 Figure CEO, Success Mindset Coach & Law Of Attraction Mentor For Purpose Driven Entrepreneurs. Her work is about helping business owners achieve their biggest goals by releasing negative and limiting beliefs th…

Perimenopause is getting a lot of press lately and more of us are getting to grips with what it means for our health, memory and overall experience of life when our hormones begin to decline. What few people understand, however, is that hormones exist in a sort of symphony - and that symphony is largely conducted by two hormones - insulin and corti…

So many of us pride ourselves on being almost super human. We're mums, business owners, partners, home makers, carers, friends and devoted family members. We show up when and where we're needed, we help out and keep going no matter how exhausted we get - but at what cost - and what can we do when we no longer have the energy to keep paying? This we…

This week I examine what it takes for us to make positive changes that take us outside our comfort zone? The episode is inspired by a conversation that takes place in the first few minutes of The Gavin Sisters Wellness Show (Episode: How to be your own therapist with Owen O'Kane). “Would we be where we are if we hadn’t gone through such challenging…

We all want our children to have happiness, love and success but not many of us know how to create a life that allows us to truly experience joy and fulfilment. In this episode, I focus on 5 things we need to focus upon, learn or cultivate if we're to have lives that go beyond the mere achievement of goals and take us into the territory of happines…

This week I share my answer to the question as to whether or not 'problem drinkers' can ever drink in moderation. DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor or a clinical psychologist. The information I share in this episode and in the MY SOBER SELF course is based on my experience with alcohol and as a coach working with others who struggle to regulate their i…

This week, I had the great pleasure of speaking to Dr Tami Berry, a former surgeon whose experience with burnout led her to change the course of her career and her life. Dr. Tami is now an internationally recognised Resilience Expert & Life Coach, helping purpose-driven people learn how to transform stress into fuel for renewed energy, confidence a…

This week, I had the great pleasure of talking to Jeanette Marie Rogerson. Through a series of life situations, Jeanette found herself homeless with her two children and, just when she thought things might improve, things got worse as she lost her job. She shares the story of how the loss of material things, certainty and security freed her to find…

This week I had the pleasure of talking to fellow coach, Melinda Burkhart about the work she does with her clients to help them parent more intentionally. Melinda works with parents of differently abled children to help them manage everyday life, deal with stress and overwhelm and show up for their kids in ways that nurture, inspire and enhance the…

An episode for The Big Happy Book Club, this week I talk to Mindset Coach, Lisa Archer, about her choice of life-changing book. Lisa chose The Energy Codes by Dr Sue Morter. In this episode we talk about the lessons and insights offered by the book as well as Lisa's and my experiences when we've been able to tap into that world of energy. If you're…

This unplanned and unscripted episode was inspired by a song I heard on the radio this morning - "For those who can't be here" by Tom Watson. I was reminded of the first Christmas my family spent without my dad and how confusing and lonely it felt. I decided to record this episode partly to send a little love to the 15-year-old me who experienced t…

What if it's completely normal to arrive in adulthood carrying beliefs that don't serve you well? And what if it's a normal part of development to go back and rip up the tracks of some of those beliefs so you can replace them with new ones? In this episode, I share a theory about a developmental stage we can only ever reach in adulthood - one with …

In this episode I explore the concepts of identity and personality and how we see these things as enduring when they're merely a collection of stories and experiences. Show notes available at bighappylife.co.ukโดย Big Happy Life

In this episode, I talk to Karen Watkins, Technical Advisor at Mineral Check, about the links between mental and physical health and the way our bodies use and store minerals. This episode is a MUST for anyone who experiences repeated bouts of depression, anyone who regularly drinks more alcohol than the government recommended guidelines, and anyon…

This week, my guest is Isabelle Griffith, an Emotional Wellbeing & Resilience Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and the creator of The Pause Approach™ Isabelle talks about high functioning anxiety and low functioning anxiety and how these present in our day-to-day lives. She offers wonderfully practical tips about when and how to slow down and allow ourselv…

For many of us, the critical voices in our minds can become damaging enough to drive us into a downward spiral that ultimately leaves us feeling depressed and powerless. That's what happened to me recently and is also the reason I haven't recorded a new podcast episode in over 3 months. If you're feeling depressed and you're judging and criticising…

The summer holidays can put enormous stress on us as parents when we're trying to juggle everything and still do our best and be our best. In this episode, I share 5 tips to help you prepare in the lead up to the holidays as well as rebalance, rejuvenate and re-energise yourself when everything is going on around you. This is the final episode in t…

In this episode I talk about how I found out that some of my healthy choices (and of course my unhealthy choices) are actually contributing to my low energy, poor sleep and intermittent bouts of depression. It all came from something called a Hair Tissue Mineral Sample. I explain what that is and share a few of my results. If you feel as though you…

This week, I had the great pleasure of talking to Hannah Richards, owner of The Gut Clinic and author of the supremely fascinating book, "The Best Possible You". Hannah shares her incredible - and often controversial - advice about improving gut health and offers really useful advice about the signs of vitality and the signs of ill health that we s…

When it comes to self-development, there are few practices more powerful than a morning routine that allows you to centre yourself and prepare your mind and body for the day ahead. In this episode I explore why these sorts of routines are so powerful and also share tips on what to do in your morning routine and how to get started or improve consist…

This week, I had the enormous pleasure of talking to Sharon and Lauretta Gavin, owners of the Detox Barn in Suffolk. This was one of my favourite episodes to record as the sisters are also a comedy duo and bring a much needed dose of ease, fun and clarity to the complex world of wellness. You'll find some fantastic, thought-provoking tips and ideas…

When we learn to master our minds, we change our experience of life. In this episode, I explore the links between mind mastery and resilience and I talk about two types of resilience and how to bolster each one. Show notes at bighappylife.co.ukโดย Big Happy Life

This week my guest is Adele Stickland. Adele Stickland, an accredited Coach and owner of ‘Get Gorgeous’ aims to help women over 40 transform their relationship with their body using nourishing food, exercise and positive mindset. In this episode, she shares her knowledge and expertise to help me answer the question, "How good is it possible to feel…

If you're stressed and running in circles, this short episode is for you. There are no show notes with this episode. To comment, visit @bighappylifepage on Facebook or email natalie@bighappylife.co.ukโดย Big Happy Life

This episode forms the start of a new mini-series where I explore what it takes to feel your best - and exactly how good is that? In this episode, I share some of the habits I've invested in that have helped me feel stronger, happier and calmer. In future episodes, I'll delve into the details of habits and practices that allow us to feel our best a…

In this episode, I talk about 5 specific stories that can shape our experience in predictable ways. Do you recognise any of these stories from your experience? I'll be happy when... I am not enough. There's nothing I can do. I have no choice. The other person sucks. Visit www.bighappylife.co.uk to find the show notes and links to other related epis…

This week it's personal. My daughter lied to me despite every effort I made to help her feel safe enough to tell the truth. Because of our history, my mind created a whole host of unhelpful stories and those made it difficult for me to handle the situation well. In this episode, I talk about the stories we tell ourselves and what to do when they're…

In this episode, I talk about "Your Two Brains" and how your experience of reality is constructed. When it comes to anxiety, stress and depression, it's useful to understand these processes in order to gain some distance and begin to observe your experiences and provide yourself with options you previously couldn't see. Although the concepts explor…

This week we heard the news about Nicki Graham's passing after she lost her battle with anorexia. Although I have never experienced anorexia, I struggled with bulimia for almost all of my adult life. In this episode, I share of the thought processes and practices that have helped me find freedom from bulimia. I still experience the same pulls and t…

Is there such a thing as too much self-development? In a word, yes. In this episode, I talk about the two sides of development and how to ensure you make the most of the great ideas you learn from the books you read, courses you attend and webinars you join. Visit the show notes page for even more information and tips.…

Natasha Bray is a Success Mastery Coach for High Achievers and Rising Leaders and works with transforming women across 30 countries worldwide. She is the creator of Success Imprinting™️, a unique multi-dimensional approach to transformation that creates rapid and unrivalled permanent change for her clients. She has helped thousands of women transfo…

It's fair to say that, for most people, money is one of the biggest stressors. Have you ever wondered whether you'd be better with money if you'd learned great habits early on? If your money habits are a source of stress, have you ever wondered how those habits will shape the way your kids think about money? That's where Will Rainey comes in. Will …

In this episode I talk to holistic therapist, Sonia Norman, about energy healing, meditation and a really interesting therapy called AcuEnergetics. Show notes available at bighappylife.co.ukโดย Big Happy Life

Inspired by Dr Brené Brown's conversation with Dr Susan David on the Dare to Lead podcast, this episode looks at 2 of the skills required for Emotional Agility - the ability to move through emotions productively. Visit bighappylife.co.uk for show notes.โดย Big Happy Life

In this episode, I explain Hebb's Law, which is all about how your brain wires itself for efficiency. Hebb's Law explains one of the reasons why habit change is so difficult. Visit the show notes page for links to earlier episodes about habits, including how and why they form.โดย Big Happy Life