How To Be A Boss At Ageing Anniki Sommerville

In this episode Anniki interviews Rebecca Schiller about her new book - Earthed and they talk about writing, rural life (and the myths around how idyllic it is) and mental health. Rebecca was diagnosed with ADHD there’s also an ad for Anniki’s book - please do buy if you haven’t already!

Resources

https://uk.bookshop.org/books/earthed-a-memoir/9781783965496?aid=482 

https://www.you.co.uk/this-was-the-good-life-so-why-did-i-want-to-smash-it-to-pieces/

https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/motherswhowrite/?hl=en

Follow Anniki on Instagram - @annikisommerville

Anniki's new book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Be-Boss-Ageing-navigate-ebook/dp/B08RZ8W8VK

Produced and Edited by Alex Graham

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In this episode Anniki interviews coach Mandy Manners about how our relationship with alcohol shifted during lockdown and many of us upped the ante. This doesn't have to represent a problem necessarily but if you feel that now rules are relaxing, your relationship with booze has become problematic then this episode is for you. They discuss why drinking is so much part of the British culture, how to socialise sober and when it might be a good opportunity to kick drinking altogether.

Resources:

https://www.lovesober.com- for more on Mandy's (with Kate Baily) coaching services

For Mandy and Kate's book: https://www.lovesober.com/love-yourself-sober-book

For meditation that really works- https://www.tarabrach.com

Follow Anniki on Instagram - @annikisommerville

Anniki's new book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Be-Boss-Ageing-navigate-ebook/dp/B08RZ8W8VK

Produced and Edited by Alex Graham

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In this episode Anniki talks to Emma Worrollo about how we can be more playful. As we get older there can be a tendency to be a bit rigid in our mindset and to tell ourselves that we aren't playful or that it's silly. It's also common for many mums to feel out of control and anxious when play gets 'out of hand'. So how can we cut loose sometimes and be less regimented in our parenting style?

https://www.theplayfulden.com - Emma's website

@the_playful_den - Emma's IG

Anniki's new book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Be-Boss-Ageing-navigate-ebook/dp/B08RZ8W8VK

Produced and Edited by Alex Graham

In this episode Anniki talks about breathing and breath work with Jessica Harrod who is an expert in this area. They discuss why we often pant and hold our breathe when we're busy and distracted and how this leads to anxiety/anger and a feeling of being out of control. Jess also does a quick and easy breathing technique that you can integrate into your day if you're feeling on edge and not quite yourself. At the end of the day breathing is something that we don't really think about but it plays a pivotal role in how we feel emotionally so creating more awareness can be really helpful - whether you suffer with anxiety or whether you just want to feel stronger and better equipped to deal with whatever life throws in your direction.

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Follow Anniki on Instagram - @annikisommerville

Anniki's new book! - https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Be-Boss-Ageing-navigate-ebook/dp/B08RZ8W8VK

Resources:

Instagram @breathe_out_with_jess

Facebook @BreatheOutCoachingBreathwork

Website http://www.breathe-out.com/

Book that Jess mentions by James Nestor - to find out more about the science of breathing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breath-Lost-Science-Misunderstood-Function/dp/0241289084

In this episode Anniki interviews Maisie Hill who has written a brilliant book all about perimenopause. The thing is it’s a subject that really needs demystifying as so many women don’t really understand what the difference is between menopause and perimenopause, don’t really know how to navigate the world of supplements/HRT and therefore suffer in silence or go to their GP on the back foot and not aware of what the next step might be. One of the key things Maisie advises is tracking your periods so you become more aware of your cycle, how you feel on different days and whether there are fluctuations as you approach menopause. They also discuss Maisie’s early days living in New York and how Anniki has always dreamed about living there but sadly seems to have missed the boat.

Maisie’s book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Perimenopause-Power-Navigating-hormones-menopause/dp/1472978862

And for Anniki’s book about ageing (which includes chapters on the MENOPAUSE) – do pre-order here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Be-Boss-Ageing-navigate-ebook/dp/B08RZ8W8VK

In this episode Anniki speaks to Gayle Haddock about her role helping women feel more confident so they can develop their business ideas. The thing is starting your own business is really hard work and it pays to be cautious when you look at social media and it looks like a breeze. They also chat about the terrible term ‘side hustle’ and why we need to be mindful that not everyone has to have one especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed. They also chat about how buying dungarees is an addiction and how that comes at a cost.

Resources:

Gail’s business: https://www.hustleandfox.com/