In this episode Amanda talks about Christmas chaos and expectations and how we need to lean into the fact really things never go as expected!

Amanda is also REALLY EXCITED to announce the podcast is rebranding! From January it will be the:

Happy Thriving Mums Podcast!

Yay!

It will continue to have weekly episodes discussing a range of things linked to fitness, nutrition, habits, routines and happiness amongst the throes of motherhood but with some amazing guests too as well as mini Happy Thriving Mum coaching sessions for you the listener that will be recorded and played out on the podcast too.

If you would like to be considered for a mini coaching session please email: amanda@radiatefitness.co.uk

Want to Conquer the Chaos this Christmas? Download my 10 ways to overcome overwhelm this Christmas free gift:

happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/overwhelm

Want a more personalised approach? Sign up for a Mum.O.T. A personalised 4 week plan to help you get over the overwhelm of motherhood and feel healthier and happier:

happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/mum-o-t

Get in touch! You can find Amanda at:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/radiatefitnessuk

Email: amanda@radiatefitness.co.uk

Website: www.radiatefitness.co.uk

In this episode Amanda talks about the contentious issue of sleep! As a parent, sleep is probably one of the things you talk about the most, especially in the early stages. But as children get older, sleep patterns change for everyone for numerous reasons. This episode discusses the importance of sleep, how you can improve your chances of getting some quality sleep and how the idea of ‘sleep when your baby sleeps’ for Amanda was preposterous!

Try my free Small changes BIG wins, 7 day kickstarter programme:

happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/small-changes

Want a more personalised approach? Sign up for a Mum.O.T. A personalised 4 week plan to help you get over the overwhelm of motherhood and feel healthier and happier:

happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/mum-o-t

Get in touch! You can find Amanda at:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/radiatefitnessuk

Email: amanda@radiatefitness.co.uk

Website: www.radiatefitness.co.uk

NHS Every mind matters- Sleep Problems: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/#hours

NHS Every mind matters- How to fall asleep faster and sleep better: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/how-to-fall-asleep-faster-and-sleep-better/

Loughborough University- Sleep in the city project: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/sleep-in-the-city/about/

The sleep foundation- why do we need sleep?

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/why-do-we-need-sleep

In this episode Amanda talks about how Christmas can be the most wonderful time of the year but with so much going on, it can be overwhelming. She reminisces about Christmas traditions and suggests three ways that you can keep your sparkle throughout the festive season.

Want to Conquer the Chaos?

Find my 10 ways to overcome overwhelm this Christmas, free gift here:

happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/overwhelm

Want a more personalised approach? Sign up for a Mum.O.T. A personalised 4 week plan to help you get over the overwhelm of motherhood and feel healthier and happier:

happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/mum-o-t

Get in touch! You can find Amanda at:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/radiatefitnessuk

Email: amanda@radiatefitness.co.uk

Website: www.radiatefitness

In this episode Amanda talks about her weekly exercise routine. How she structures her week and why she uses these particular workouts to help her feel strong mentally and physically. She also invites you to think about your relationship with exercise.

Try my free Small changes BIG wins, 7 day kickstarter programme:

happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/small-changes

Want a more personalised approach?

Sign up for a Mum.O.T.

A personalised 4 week plan to help you get over the overwhelm of motherhood and feel healthier and happier:

happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/mum-o-t

Get in touch! You can find Amanda at:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/radiatefitnessuk

Email: amanda@radiatefitness.co.uk

Website: www.radiatefitness.co.uk

In this episode Amanda talks about happiness. What is it? What makes us happy and how can we have more happiness in our lives. She also talks about a rather questionable dance move that she threw herself into on a night out in Clapham!

Try my free Small changes BIG wins, 7 day kickstarter programme:

happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/small-changes

Want a more personalised approach? Sign up for a Mum.O.T. A personalised 4 week plan to help you get over the overwhelm of motherhood and feel healthier and happier:

happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/mum-o-t

Get in touch! You can find Amanda at:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/radiatefitnessuk

Email: amanda@radiatefitness.co.uk

Website: www.radiatefitness.co.uk

In this episode Amanda talks about the problem with ‘diets’ and how nourishing our bodies effectively is hugely important to our health. She discusses what we actually need versus what we often eat and the contributing factors to the complexities of family meal times.

Amanda’s free Healthy Snack Swap Cheatsheet can be downloaded here: https://happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/snack-swap

Get in touch! You can find Amanda at:

instagram: www.instagram.com/radiatefitnessuk

email: amanda@radiatefitness.co.uk

Website: www.radiatefitness.co.uk

Try my free Small changes BIG wins, 7 day kickstarter programme:

happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/small-changes

Want a more personalised approach? Sign up for a Mum.O.T. A personalised 4 week plan to help you get over the overwhelm of motherhood and feel healthier and happier:

happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/mum-o-t

In this episode Amanda talks about New Year’s resolutions. Yes, in November! She asks, are they worth it? Do we really adhere to them? Are there better things we can do to achieve goals and help improve our health and happiness? Spoiler alert- don’t wait until January, each day is a new start, make those changes now! Listen to find out how!

As with all fitness and exercise programmes, you need to use your common sense. If you have been told on health or medical grounds that you should not take part in physical activity and sport, have any pre-existing medical conditions or concerns about whether or not you should exercise, you should seek advice from your GP first. If you are returning to exercise after having a baby you should have had your post natal check with your doctor and be ‘signed off’.

Try my free Small changes BIG wins, 7 day kickstarter programme, sign up here:

happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/small-changes

Want a more personalised approach? Sign up for a Mum.O.T. A personalised 4 week plan to help you get over the overwhelm of motherhood and feel healthier and happier: happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/mum-o-t

Get in touch! You can find Amanda at:

instagram: www.instagram.com/radiatefitnessuk

email: amanda@radiatefitness.co.uk

Website: www.radiatefitness.co.uk

In this episode Amanda talks about several different types of training that you can do to help improve your fitness. She gives a whistlestop tour of each type and highlights the different benefits as well as discussing what the guidance is in relation to what we all should be doing to maintain good general health. Really, the most important thing to consider is what you enjoy, as that is the type of exercise you are most likely to stick at.

As with all fitness and exercise programmes, you need to use your common sense. If you have been told on health or medical grounds that you should not take part in physical activity and sport, have any pre-existing medical conditions or concerns about whether or not you should exercise, you should seek advice from your GP first. If you are returning to exercise after having a baby you should have had your post natal check with your doctor and be ‘signed off’.

Get in touch! You can find Amanda at:

instagram: www.instagram.com/radiatefitnessuk

email: amanda@radiatefitness.co.uk

Website: www.radiatefitness.co.uk

Want more help on where to begin? Try the Mum.O.T! Find more info here: https://happiness.radiatefitness.co.uk/mum-o-t

References:

All Our Health (2022) by Public Health England available: ⁠https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/physical-activity-applying-all-our-health/physical-activity-applying-all-our-health⁠

NHS physical activity guidelines: ⁠https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/physical-activity-guidelines-for-adults-aged-19-to-64/#:~:text=do%20at%20least%20150%20minutes,not%20moving%20with%20some%20activity⁠