Walking This Way

Welcome to your next Walking This Way Challenge - your fortnightly, gentle nudge to do something small that could make a big difference.January can feel endless. The excitement (or chaos) of Christmas has passed, spring feels miles away and there’s pressure everywhere to suddenly become a “better version” of yourself. But nature hibernates in winter, and we’re allowed to as well.This fortnight’s challenge: protect your energyInstead of overhauling your life or setting big resolutions, this challenge invites you to notice what drains you - and make one tiny change to protect your energy.Over the next week or two, simply pay attention to:Conversations that leave you feeling heavy or tenseSituations where you say yes when you really want to say “I’ll think about it”Tasks you take on without being askedTimes of day when your energy dips the mostThen make one small adjustmentNot a dramatic boundary overhaul, just one gentle shift. That might look like:Resting instead of reaching for sugar when you’re tiredLetting a call go to voicemail and replying laterSaying a clear, unapologetic noBlocking out 15 minutes a day to rechargeDeciding something is good enough rather than perfectWhy this mattersThis isn’t about being selfish. It’s about recognising that your energy is valuable and finite. Midlife women give away so much of it and this challenge is about gently bringing some of it back to yourself.Share your success: Here's how to get in touch...Follow the show and get all the links you need on LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/walking_this_wayEmail us: [email protected] the get in touch form HERE - https://tr.ee/r-ePylKE8HSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/WalkingThisWayProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

Hello again, Rockstars – and happy New Year! Welcome to the very first episode of 2026.In this episode of Walking This Way, I’m joined by one of my favourite humans, longest-standing friends, and the original “move every day” inspiration in my life – the brilliant Robyn Phillips.Robyn is a registered osteopath, movement advocate and fierce challenger of the idea that ageing automatically means slowing down or living in pain. She trained while raising two small children, rebuilt her strength after breast cancer, and lives her message every single day: ability matters more than age.This conversation is honest, funny, deeply practical – and exactly what so many midlife women need as we step into a new year without pressure, perfection or punishing resolutions.Tune in to hear us talking about:Why “move every day” doesn’t mean exercise – and definitely doesn’t mean sufferingHow movement builds confidence, independence and connection as we ageRunning, knees, aches, menopause and the myths that stop women even startingWhy fitness plans fail – and what actually works for lifeAgeing well, fear of falling, and why doing too much for older people can be unhelpfulCreating a personal “movement toolbox” for energy, joy and resilienceAnd because this is Walking This Way, I also share:Christmas reflections, family expectations and learning to let goCold water dips, hot tubs, saunas and why water is my happy placeWhy I don’t do New Year’s resolutions – and what I’m choosing insteadPlus, I answer your brilliant voice notes and messages from listeners around the world, covering:Resetting gently after a tough yearBody acceptance, wobbly bits and self-worthRecovery, resilience and becoming “better than before”Divorce, fresh starts and the importance of kindness to yourselfBe a part of the show: Here's how to get in touch...Follow the show and get all the links you need on LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/walking_this_wayEmail us: [email protected] the get in touch form HERE - https://tr.ee/r-ePylKE8HSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/WalkingThisWayProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

Welcome to your next Walking This Way Challenge - the last of 2025 or the first of 2026, depending on when you’re listening.These fortnightly challenges are gentle, doable invitations to carve out a little space just for you. Nothing extreme. Nothing exhausting. Just something that might quietly make life feel better.This fortnight’s challenge: Stop something!January can feel long, cold and relentless - and yet it’s when we’re told to add more: new habits, new goals, new resolutions. This challenge flips that on its head. Instead of starting something new, you’re invited to stop one thing for a month.What could you stop?A daily or weekly habit that causes stress or anxietySomething you do for others that they could do themselvesA behaviour that no longer serves youGood luck, and don't forget to share how you get on.Share your success: Here's how to get in touch...Follow the show and get all the links you need on LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/walking_this_wayEmail us: [email protected] the get in touch form HERE - https://tr.ee/r-ePylKE8HSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/WalkingThisWayProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

Hello again, Rockstars! In this festive episode, I’m joined by the irrepressible Adrienne d’Souza - queen of Christmas chaos, community champion and one of the funniest, warmest women I know.Adrienne spent her life at the heart of Christmas: growing up in her family’s toy shops, running the iconic Hamleys and Harrods toy departments, and later running one of London’s best-loved party shops for 15 years. She has seen everything - the queues, the meltdowns, the impossible-to-find toys, and the mega celebs who tried to do their shopping on 23 December with no security.But this episode is about much more than retail madness. We talk about: ✨ The emotional weight midlife women carry trying to “make the magic happen” ✨ Christmas after losing a loved one, and how Adrienne rebuilt joy after her mum died ✨ Parenting, empty nest Christmases, new traditions and letting go of perfection ✨ Sensory overwhelm and recognising that magical moments aren’t universal ✨ The small, unexpected acts of kindness that become the heart of the seasonAnd Lise answers some of your festive questions, from present wrapping tips (using tea towels!), to the joys of open water swimming.In this episode you’ll hear:The behind-the-scenes reality of Christmas in Harrods and HamleysAdrienne’s first Christmas without her mum — and how she created new traditionsWhy midlife women often feel crushed by expectationsThoughts on sensory overload, neurodivergent families and seasonal overwhelmPractical ideas for finding calm, connection and joy this ChristmasBe a part of the show: Here's how to get in touch...Follow the show and get all the links you need on LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/walking_this_wayEmail us: [email protected] the get in touch form HERE - https://tr.ee/r-ePylKE8HSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/WalkingThisWayProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

Hello Rockstars! Welcome back to your next Walking This Way Challenge - our fortnightly moment to focus on small, achievable wins that boost your wellbeing. This one has a festive twist, because let’s be honest… the next couple of weeks can feel full on.Christmas parties, school events, family logistics, food prep, shopping, wrapping, travelling, trying to keep the magic alive (and not open the mulled wine too early) - it’s a lot. Which is exactly why this challenge matters.For the next two weeks, I want you to find one small moment of calm just for yourself. A quiet pocket of time where you shut out the noise, pause the to-do list, and simply breathe.It doesn’t have to be long. It doesn’t have to be fancy. But it does have to be for you.Whatever you choose, make sure it isn’t housework or Christmas prep disguised as self-care. This is permission, from me, to be totally selfish for once and prioritise calm over chaos.And I’d love to hear how you get on. In fact, you’ll hear messages in this episode from listeners who smashed the first challenge - from extra dog-walk minutes to early-morning pyjama workouts and rediscovering the joy of walking. Your stories genuinely mean the world to me.So good luck, Rockstars. Find your calm, protect it, savour it - and share it with me. All the links you need are below.Share your success: Here's how to get in touch...Follow the show and get all the links you need on LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/walking_this_wayEmail us: [email protected] the get in touch form HERE - https://tr.ee/r-ePylKE8HSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/WalkingThisWayProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk