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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.

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.

This episode is a follow-on from June's podcast on the common signs of a toxic person and how vital it is to know these signs. In this episode I talk about the myths surrounding narcissists and provide tips on how to protect your peace. Don't let yourself be fooled by the myths. Focus on rebuilding your self-esteem and trust your instincts - if something feels off aobut someone then trust your gut.

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.

Hope you like my new format. It's been a busy time for me, life just took over and there was definitely uncertainty! This led me to think about how difficult it can be to cope with uncertainty and confusion. This podcast gives you 7 tips on how to cope. Let me know if you enjoy it and what other situations you would like to hear about with tips.

My podcast today is to give you some idea of what has been happening to me over the last few months. Like many, I always have good intentions and then life takes over. I was about to publish my podcast at the end of October on ‘setbacks’ and how to turn them into solutions. But I hit some setbacks, some of my own doing and some outside of my control. I will focus here on the setbacks that were of my own doing. Check out my website mindcircles.co.uk on ‘Owning your setbacks’. I know this podcast will resonate with many as it's about having a ‘CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE’ with tips on how to overcome this crisis. Hope it inspires you be confident in whatever you do. Every success to you all. Thanks for listening.

This is the time of year that students are getting their results from exams and they're at a crossroads. But many people might be at a crossroads so my podcast today is not just for students but for everyone who may find themselves not sure what to do next - so here are some tips on how to move forward and take the next step forward. Just remember no matter the decision, there are no right or wrong answers. If the path you take does not work out as planned treat it as a learning curve. Get out of your comfort zone, you never know where it will lead. Any path you take may lead you to brighter places, and open doors that you perhaps never imagined existed. Listen to my tips and what important questions you have to ask yourself. Remember you only get one life and it is your life to live the way you choose. Enjoy the journey. Remember to smile and laugh they cost you nothing. Virtual hugs to you all

This is a short podcast but still offers 7 tips on how to cope with life in a more fulfilling way. I hope you not only enjoy listening but use the tips and your journal or diary to move forward in a more positive way. It's coming up to the summer months (albeit it's very cold here in Scotland!) but I will try to do a longer podcast in July - until then, remember to smile and laugh they cost you nothing

Here are 5 tips on how to stop beating yourself up – sometimes also called self-bullying. It’s great to have goals. Yes you need to have things in life you want to achieve. But you don’t have to constantly seek perfection in everything and then beat yourself up for everything not being perfect or making mistake or not achieving your goals when you wanted. It’s ok to critique yourself and learn from mistakes because this helps you to be more self-aware and find new ways to improve. However, if you constantly beat yourself up, criticise yourself then instead of helping you reach your goals it erodes your confidence and your peace of mind. Take a moment to think about some questions.....

You might not believe it but when you’ve been through the ringer, in other words, through so many challenges, you might feel defeated but you can rise stronger. You can be like the Phoenix, someone who is ready to rise above the troubles of the past and take on new opportunities. When you change your mindset you find that you have the power to build something better, even spectacular. You probably don’t realise it but you have immense power within you. It’s never too late to turn things around. Don’t be afraid of change, rise above your challenges, learn from them and see them as opportunities. Of course you need tips and my ABC are the go-to for bringing balance into your life and improve your overall wellbeing