Stress and burnout - Smile and the science of smiling

Stress and burnout, SMILE and the science of smiling, I talk about the impact stress is having on you, each person as well as companies and some not so great statistics on stress that 75-90 percent of GP visits are stress related according to the world health organisation, but we CAN do something about this, it's not rocket science as my sister Julie would say, in this episode we delve into what I've been up to as well as a positive affirmation of the week for you, includes a de-stress meditation and all about the science of smiling, SMILE into your weekend

Listen to the podcast here

Feel stronger, happy and calm

Bev

🤯 Helping you with Headaches with Chiropractor Rob Spratley 🤯

In this weeks podcast I talk about ways to help headaches with Rebalance Chiropractic & Advance Biostructural Correction’s Rob Spratley.

Find out all about good and bad posture, how chiropractic techniques help and Rob’s 3 top tips; including a breathing counting meditation to de-stress and relax.

In this weeks podcast, we talk about ways to help headaches with Rebalance Chiropractic & Advance Biostructural Correction’s Rob Spratley.

We discuss different causes of headaches and the red flags to look out for. All about good and bad posture, how chiropractic techniques help and Rob’s 3 top tips; including a breathing counting meditation to de-stress and relax.

Plus a positive affirmation card message for the week. 

More about Rob

Rob started his working life in the IT industry. Sitting for long hours initially didn’t bother him. He was young and back pain wasn’t a thing in your 20s – right?! Then in his late 20s Rob injured his back carrying a piano. Although he didn’t have any pain immediately, over the coming days and weeks his back started to hurt and he was getting pain down my right leg.

Rob saw a physiotherapist on his GP’s referral and although it helped it didn’t resolve the pain for long. A friend of Rob’s suggested seeing a chiropractor. This did help – and ignited an interest in how and why it helped as well as why he was in pain. 

Subsequently, Rob training qualified as a Chiropractor in 2013.

The goal of ABC (Advance Biostructural Correction)  is to have an ‘unawareness’ of your body. Most of us, if we stand still for a moment and focus on our body will realise that something hurts or doesn’t feel right. This is because it isn’t right. Pain often becomes like a background noise you get accustomed to and forget what silence sounds like.

You can find out more about Robs work here

Feel stronger, happy and calm

Bev

We have innate power within us, if we only believe and learn how to unlock it.

In my latest podcast episode I welcome guest Heather Ashley - Mum, Health Coach, Nutritional Therapist + Healthy Habit creator.

In this episode we unlock the power of the cold, delve into the Wim Hof Method and answer the question…

Why on earth would you go in the cold sea, ice baths and have hot and cold showers.

We also explore the benefits, enjoyment and community that can bring.

One of my favourite hobbies is plunging in the sea and I’ve even attended one of Heathers ice bath Wim Hof workshops.

I hope that Heather sharing her journey will inspire you too.

Bev x

Listen to the podcast here:


Heathers purpose is to improve the health and happiness of others, so they can live a long, strong, healthy + happy life. Connect with Heather on her website and of course social media.

Physical fitness can neither be achieved by wishful thinking nor outright purchase.

My latest podcast episode is out now! 🎧

Inspired by a quote by Joseph Pilates: "Physical fitness can neither be achieved by wishful thinking nor outright purchase."

In this episode, I answer 'What is Pilates?"

✨ The benefits

✨ The 8 Principles of Pilates

I also talk about what's been going on personally and all of the book launches for the Stress to Calm series and how it's all going, including my latest radio interviews.

There is also a 5-minute beach relaxation for you all about how to feel happier and more positive with breathing and positive affirmations 🥰

✨ Feel stronger, happy and calm ✨

This episode is out on Wednesday 21st February

Feel stronger, happy and calm

Bev

Burnout to inspiration - I can do sit ups for the first time in my life.

In this weeks podcast, I welcome Ann Girling a former Nurse and Health visitor who shares her story of burnout to inspiration.

Ann worked in the NHS for 30 years and left feeling totally disillusioned and burnt out. She then trained as a coach and became the Author of “Journey to Chocolate”.

Also known as the Unlikely Guru, Ann is on a mission to empower women with knowledge and inspire them to action so that they can become a healthier and more vibrant versions of themselves.

She does this through her Arbonne business, by recommending products and business opportunities that have been key to her own personal transformation from 50 year old burnt out health visitor to 73 year old business woman loving life.

This episode also includes a lavender relaxation to calm the body and mind.

Listen to the podcast here

Break the vicious cycle of pain & enjoy your passions more


Todays podcast interview is with guest Julie New, talking about her past vicious cycle of back pain and how she broke it over the Christmas and New Year holidays by practicing her stretches, good posture, core strength and back strength regularly. 

Also talk about stress, anxiety, panic on the roads in Paris cycling on an electric bike and how Bev calmed herself down to feeling ok and good again by using a particular breathing technique which share on this weeks podcast, very calming on the nervous system and can take you out of the fight, flight stress response. (no more tears, panic, stress, high anxiety, back ot calm)

Includes a sleep soundly meditation

Julie is a personal recovery coach and Author. 

Julie New:

Julie is an experienced personal recovery coach specialising in helping people after difficult and sometimes traumatic life change. Prior to starting her coaching Julie spent 20 years in the NHS as a senior nurse and midwife, she also worked on various pioneering NHS community projects.

Since becoming a professional coach in 2006 she has developed a unique recovery program which has helped many people to reach new fulfilling phases in their lives, which they hadn’t thought possible.

Julie is an author of popular unique personal growth gift books and is a well-known inspirational and motivational wellbeing conference speaker.

 
Website – www.julienew.co.uk

you can book a Discovery call - contact | Julie New | Personal Recovery Coach on her website

Better Mental Health for the holidays

This weeks podcast talks about mental health and give you 3 tips to help with your mental health during Christmas and the holidays, includes a meditation and positive affirmation card message of the week.

Talking about panic attacks, anxiety, a bit about my brother Rich who suffered from bipolar and how you can journal, meditate & choose happiness if you want to.

may this episode help & inspire

Please rate, review & gift this episode to a friend, family or colleague or business friend

Love Bev

Stress to Calm in 7 Minutes for Lawyers

My latest podcast episode is out now!

In this episode I’m joined by Anna Illingworth of Rowberry Morris, a solicitor with 30 years + experience specialising in Employment Law and Contentious Probate

We talk about how stress manifests itself; affecting sleep, ruminating on work and overwhelm. Discussing the different tools that Anna has found help to overcome and manage stress and build resilience, productivity. Choosing happiness and solutions over staying stressed.

Anna was the inspiration behind my latest book Stress to Calm in 7 Minutes for Lawyers.

Stress takes its toll and having tools to help manage it is invaluable – thank you Anna both for joining me on the podcast and for the inspiration.

Episode is out on 29th November

Chronic fatigue management

During this episode, Bev shares her chronic fatigue journey and where she's at now, what the causes have been (multiple), what's helped her and she did a Q&A answering several of your questions that came in on instagram, thank you for those. 

This episode includes a 3 minute movement meditation to calm the mind and boost your energy and mood.

This episode was inspired by Anna Marsh, after being interviewed on the Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast, Anna asked me the question: Do you have specific Mindfulness Pilates classes for chronic fatigue recovery? At the time I didn't but said was open to it, although regularly teach clients who have an ME or chronic fatigue or long covid diagnosis, but good news, thanks to this question, there are now free taster classes on zoom for Chronic fatigue management Mindfulness Pilates classes, regular classes and 121 programmes.

Thank you Anna for this inspiration. 

There are maximum 5 clients in the beginners and taster classes, maximum 10 clients in classes so that they are high quality, tailored to you, there is individual attention and you can work at both the right level for you personally as well as work in a good alignment and technique. 

Let me know if you tune in and how it helps you

Love Bev

Pain & operation to maintenance interview with Susie Sprigg

Pain & operation to maintenance interview with Susie Sprigg, season 5 of the mindfulness Pilates podcast, I’m Beverley Densham Pilates Teacher of over 25 years & Author. I really look forward to bringing you tips to reduce back pain and feel good, relaxation, positive affirmations, and inspiration every week to inspire you in body and mind for more relaxation, stretching, core stability, back strength and happiness. 

About Susie Sprigg:
As an accomplished business professional and people specialist, Susie brings a wide variety of expertise and energy to all that she does. Whether that is 1-2-1, or in her coaching programmes.  Using her decades of experience, Susie transforms individuals and businesses by helping them to solve the biggest mystery of them all – people!
With her energetic and fresh approach to business and life, Susie helps heart-centred women to feel confident and communicate effectively with the people around them.
Both at work and at home.

Www.showthelight.ltd  
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-sprigg/
https://www.facebook.com/showthelightltd/ 
TikTok  @showthelightltd


Enjoy, rate & review, share with your friends

You’re invited to the mindfulness pilates taster class.Try your first class for free (in exchange for a testimonial) more details here https://www.pilatestofeelgood.com/mindfulness-pilates-taster-class

Email me bev@mindfulnesspilates.com to book in

Love Bev
Beverley Densham


Mindfulness Pilates teacher & Author

& www.mindfulnesspilates.com

Ps Always consult a doctor & practitioner such as a Physiotherapist when you’re experiencing aches & pains 

Welcome back & stress to calm

Welcome to season 5 of the mindfulness Pilates podcast, I’m Beverley Densham Pilates Teacher of over 25 years & Author. I really look forward to bringing you tips to reduce back pain and feel good, relaxation, positive affirmations, and inspiration every week to inspire you in body and mind for more relaxation, stretching, core stability, back strength and happiness.

This weeks episode is welcome back & stress to calm episode includes talking honestly about mental health. anxiety, panic attacks, feeling low, back pain as well as the exciting Mindfulness & Author book news

Enjoy, rate & review, share with your friends



Love Bev 
Beverley Densham 

Beat back pain

Welcome to season 4 of the mindfulness Pilates podcast, I’m Beverley Densham Pilates Teacher of over 24 years. I really look forward to bringing you tips to reduce back pain and feel good, relaxation, positive affirmations, and inspiration every week to inspire you in body and mind for more relaxation, stretching, core stability, back strength and happiness.

This weeks episode is beat back pain

Enjoy, rate & review, share with your friends

Always consult a doctor & practitioner such as a Physiotherapist when you’re experiencing aches & pains

Listen on Apple podcasts

Listen on Spotify

Watch on YouTube

Love Bev
Beverley Densham


Mindfulness Pilates teacher & Author

https://beverleydensham.carrd.co/

& www.Beverleydensham.com

Winner of the Janey Loves Platinum Awards 2022, practitioner category as Mindfulness Pilates teacher

Inspiration style & networking with Sarah Van Dort

A brand new season 4 of the mindfulness Pilates podcast launches today with special guest Sarah Van Dort, tune in for the inspiration, style & networking interview.

Listen here;

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Watch on YouTube

Feel stronger, happy & calm

Did you tune in?

All about Sarah:
Sarah van Dort is passionate about both of her businesses, one having lead to the other. She started her personal styling business 8 years ago and joined a networking group straight away and loved the support, education and bottom-line business that it brought to her and her styling enterprise.

Eight years on and she is now a networking franchisee in her own right and has built her networking business to 6 groups and over 80 members in less than 2 years. Sarah now has the opportunity to help other women experience the amazing opportunities that networking has brought her way and combines both of her businesses to help women to grow in confidence and to achieve their personal and business goals.

Sarah van Dort – Franchisee & stylist 

Thames Valley | Wokingham | Caversham | Maidenhead  | Marlow & High Wycombe  |  National Nightingale  (on zoom!)| National (on zoom) Pankhurst

Email: sarahvandort@wibn.co.uk 

 

The happy me project with Holly Matthews



Happy Me Project with Holly Matthews Podcast is out, may it help & inspire you in your life. Loved chatting to Holly about her her no nonsense guide to self development, from grief & limiting beliefs, BS excuses, nature not Netflix!, tips of different types of meditation (you don’t have to stay still), find out Hollys latest morning ritual to set your day up well, this approach may be like having an extra best friend in your life.

Let us know if you tune in and how you enjoy it

A caution for this episode. Contains swearing

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Who is Holly Matthews?

Holly Matthews is a former TV actress, Ted X speaker, Life Coach, NLP practitioner and founder of The Happy Me Project & Author of the bestselling book the Happy Me Project.

Holly has established a strong social media following of engaged fans, has over 40,000 followers across her social platforms and over 3 million views on her award-winning You Tube Channel.

In 2017, Holly’s husband Ross died of brain cancer and she vlogged about her experience. The lead up to his death, his death and aftermath was featured extensively in the UK media both in print, radio and television, opening a brand new audience to Holly.

Holly launched her flagship brand The Happy Me Project in 2017 just months after the death of her husband and has watched hundreds go through its virtual doors and many more to the in-person workshops of the same name. Holly boasts eight sell-out tour dates across the UK with more planned & bestselling Author of the happy me project.

Holly is a Mum to two daughters, Brooke (nine) and Texas (seven), who worked with her on The Happy Me Project KIDS online visualisations course and in-person workshop

Hollys great book

Love Bev

Beverley Densham

Art wellbeing for mental health

Thank you to Emma Mills for being a guest on todays podcast, talking about her life journey, Pilates & how psychotherapy, art therapy & art wellbeing help mental wellbeing & much more

Listen here on Apple podcasts

After graduating with a BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art in 1988, Emma trained as a teacher in London and have worked in educational settings for 30 years. In 1993 she went to Botswana, Africa where she lived for 10 years, teaching and exhibiting as an artist. Emma returned to the UK in 2003 and trained as an Art Psychotherapist at Goldsmiths College, London University. The training lasted 3 years and resulted in a Master's Degree in Art Psychotherapy.

Emma has been working as an Art Psychotherapist (Art Therapist) for the last 16 years in Child and Adolescent Mental Health teams (CAMH's) within the NHS, Women's Aid (refuges and outreach centres), community projects, local authority teams, schools and as a private practitioner. Her clients include children, adults and families who have lived with the following: adoption, fostering, self-harm, drug abuse, addiction, domestic violence, sexual emotional and physical abuse, trauma, loss and bereavement and relationship problems. She has also worked with Autistic and Asperger children and adults.

Emma has published articles and papers in the British Association of Art Therapy's 'News Briefing' and 'Inscape-The International journal of Art Therapy' about her work in Botswana and with children who have witnessed domestic violence. She also delivers lectures on the MA Art Psychotherapy and the MA Domestic Violence at Goldsmiths College.

Emma uses psychoeducation to inform clients about the effects of trauma and how best to recover.

 Emma Mills ART PSYCHOTHERAPIST

  

Emma runs this project for the local council as well as seeing clients privately

NetPark - Wellbeing Project - Metal (metalculture.com)

Is there a link between emotional and physical pain

Ever since being interviewed by Janey Lee Grace on her alcohol free life podcast, I’ve been thinking a lot about the emotional, pain link and hope you find this podcast interesting & helpful

Created a new Journalling Meditation to gain answers from your inner wisdom for more pain relief, strength, happiness & calm

Bring a pen & notebook or journal

Love Bev

Mindfulness Pilates Teacher & Author

6 minutes morning routine

6 minutes morning routine to feel stronger, happy & calm every single day, here’s how in the latest podcast, really hope you enjoy tuning in, listen here

Did you tune in? Really hope you enjoyed today’s episode, and that it helps and inspires in some way. If you did please rate review and share with your friends. Thank you.

Love Bev

Mindfulness Pilates teacher & Author

Www.beverleydensham.com

Be gentle with yourself with April J Harris

I was lucky to meet April at networking & we’ve been business friends ever since so delighted to chat with April on the podcast all about ‘Be gentle with yourself’ and much more:

🎧 the reason April started Pilates

🎧 how keeping active, walking & meditation are part of a daily practice

🎧 April’s morning routine secrets

🎧 shares a very personal rock bottom

🎧 Losing her parents 6 weeks apart in 2007/2008

🎧 Blogging & the fascinating reason April started blogging & now has over 30,000 readers a month

🎧 all about the  blog, and how does it helps and inspire. Talking food, exercise, travel & even coeliac disease, gluten free & even exercise tips when out & about or travelling

🎧 goal setting

🎧 talking perfection & ‘there’s no such thing as having the perfect life’

🎧 April’s top tips:

🎧 ‘it’s more important to just enjoy where you are’ April J Harris

🎧 ‘be kind to yourself’ April J Harris

🎧 ‘be gentle with yourself’ April J Harris

Listen on Apple podcasts here , this podcast is out on Wednesday 25th may. Get ready to tune in

Listen on Spotify

April J Harris is an award winning lifestyle blogger living in the south of England, who launched her first website in 2002. One of the UK’s first lifestyle bloggers, April helps her followers get the most out of life at home and away with delicious recipes, ideas to help them make the most of their homes, travel stories and tips, and inspiration to help them embrace their own unique style.

April and her husband live on the edge of the beautiful Berkshire countryside in the south of England. She is a Pilates and fitness enthusiast, a keen reader and a huge fan of all things motoring.

April J Harris website -  www.apriljharris.com

@apriljharris on Instagram

@apriljharris on Pinterest

April J Harris on Facebook

Beverley Densham is the host of the mindfulness Pilates podcast, Pilates Teacher of over 24 years to bring you tips to reduce back pain and feel good, relaxation, positive affirmations, and inspiration every week to inspire you in body and mind for more relaxation, stretching, core stability, back strength and happiness.

Enjoy, rate & review, share with your friends. Thank you.

Love Bev

Beverley Densham

Mindfulness Pilates teacher & Author