The Positive Habits Podcast

Kat Thorne
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We are facing the greatest global pandemic of all time. Burnout, anxiety, stress is at an all time high. People are the greatest asset of an organisation. The better people look after themselves, the better they perform in all areas of life - both at work and home. Every single tiny choice we make during the day is shaping our lives, directly impacting how we feel and experience life. After getting the biggest wake up call of losing everything in my life in 2016 I had no choice but to face my habits and make a change. The changes at first seemed so insignificant that I didn't believe they would make a difference. BUT they did. The Positive Habits Podcast is for people who want to live a better life, with higher energy levels, less stress, better relationships and ultimately to supercharge their performance in all areas of life. I'm on a mission to help people improve their wellbeing with one small habit change.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    What's the best that could happen?

    In this honest and reflective solo episode, Kat Thorne talks about fear, doubt, anxiety and the invisible beliefs that stop so many of us from building the life we truly want. From relationships and career changes to confidence, identity and starting something new - Kat shares why fear often feels so convincing, and why pushing through it can completely change your life. This episode explores: Why many of us are living according to other people’s expectationsThe hidden limiting beliefs that shape our decisionsThe power of asking: “What’s the best that could happen?”Why growth often begins in uncomfortable momentsHow courage is built through small actionsWhat the Women Who PLNGE community has taught Kat about bravery, connection and transformationWhy life is made up of chapters and you’re allowed to change If you’ve been holding yourself back, questioning your next step, or feeling trapped between fear and possibility - this episode is your reminder that you only get one life. And maybe the better question isn’t: “What’s the worst that could happen?” Maybe it’s: “What’s the best that could happen?” 🎧 The Positive Habits Podcast is available weekly on all major podcast platforms.

    9 min

  2. 1 MAY

    When Life Gets Hard, Come Back to This

    If you’re going through a difficult time right now, this episode is for you. In this honest and grounding solo episode, Kat shares a powerful realisation from her own recent challenges: when life feels overwhelming, it’s about coming back to the basics. We often search for big solutions to complex problems. But the truth? The foundations of being human - sleep, movement, fuel, and mindset - are what help us navigate the hardest moments. This episode is your reminder that you don’t need to fix everything today. You just need to take control of what you can control. When life feels out of control, focus on what you can control: your habits, energy, and timeWe often turn to short-term coping mechanisms (like alcohol), but they can make things harder long-termThe “101 of being human” is what keeps you grounded during tough timesYou don’t need to solve the whole problem - just stabilise yourself firstSmall, consistent habits create structure, clarity, and resilience ABOUT THE HOST Kat started her career as a teacher, before moving into Tech where she worked in different executive roles within teaching and consulting working across the globe, both in the public and private sector. Despite appearing 'successful' on the outside, she paid a heavy ‘life’ price. In 2016, her whole world collapsed. The reason? The compound effect of years of unhealthy and toxic habits that destroyed her health, relationship, and career. She rebuilt herself by changing just one small habit and built a series of positive habits which has transformed her professional and personal performance, resulting in becoming the healthiest and happiest version of herself. She is a positive habits international keynote speaker and teacher, giving talks and delivering high impact programmes to organisations across the globe. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katthorne  https://www.instagram.com/the_morning_gamechanger

    10 min

  3. 21 APR

    Can Food Help Bring a City Back to Life?

    In this episode of The Positive Habits Podcast, Kat sits down with James, the face behind Portsmouth Food Guide, to talk about far more than great places to eat. James shares his passion for Portsmouth, why protecting local high streets and pub culture matters so deeply to him, and how food, hospitality and community are all connected. The conversation explores the challenges facing independent businesses, the power of customer experience, and why helping people discover local gems can have a much bigger ripple effect than we realise. Kat and James also talk honestly about what it takes to juggle purpose-driven work, family life, a growing platform, and personal wellbeing. From consistency and time management to learning how to say no, this episode is a real and refreshing conversation about building something meaningful while trying to stay grounded. If you care about community, connection, local business, and the habits that help us manage modern life, you’ll love this one. Highlights Why James believes Portsmouth deserves a brighter futureThe changing habits on high streets and hospitalityWhy pubs still matter as places of connection and communityHow local food culture can help revitalise a cityThe role of consistency, passion and boundaries when building something from scratchWhy enjoying the journey matters just as much as achieving the goal Local businesses need more than customers - they need champions. James’ mission goes beyond food reviews. He wants to keep Portsmouth’s high streets alive, support independent businesses, and encourage people to explore more of what their city has to offer. Experience matters just as much as the product. Whether it’s a coffee shop, a pub or a restaurant, people remember how they were made to feel. Great service, warmth and personality create loyalty. Community spaces still matter deeply. Pubs, cafés and local venues can be places of real connection, especially in a time when loneliness and isolation are rising. ABOUT THE GUEST James is a Portsmouth-based community worker who works for a local charity called Enable Ability and also Founder of the Portsmouth FoodGuide, a combination of food, tourism and social impact; championing independent businesses whilst creating inclusive opportunities for young people with additional needs through a project called the Portsmouth Teenage Project. With more than 18,000 engaged followers on multiple social media platforms and ambitious plans for electric vehicle food tours tied in with the city’s newly-developed cruise industry, he connects local produce from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to a global market of visitors. James is driven by a belief that Portsmouth has the ability to thrive when everyone has a seat at a table talking about the city’s rich history and when the city acts as the epicentre for delivering local produce in historic settings. www.portsmouthfoodguide.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Kat is a positive habits international keynote speaker and teacher, giving talks and delivering high impact programmes to organisations across the globe. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katthorne

    50 min

  4. 14 APR

    Your limitations are an illusion

    In this inspiring episode of The Positive Habits Podcast, Kat Thorne is joined by motivational speaker Winston B. Clements for a powerful conversation about mindset, community, disability, self-belief and the habits that help us move beyond limitation. Winston shares the story behind his mantra, “your limitations are an illusion,” and reflects on how living with osteogenesis imperfecta shaped his perspective on resilience, possibility and personal growth. Together, Kat and Winston explore the role of community, the hidden impact of negative messaging, the importance of working on yourself first, and why small steps can create extraordinary change over time. They also discuss the darker side of modern life from constant bad news and digital overload to disconnection and self-doubt and share practical ways to protect your mindset and build a life aligned with who you truly want to become. This is a thoughtful, honest and uplifting conversation about what it really takes to overcome limiting beliefs and create a bigger life. Highlights Growing up with osteogenesis imperfecta and learning to navigate adversityWhy community can help us borrow belief when our own belief is lowThe role of journaling in difficult seasonsHow technology, bad news and disconnection are affecting our wellbeingWhy your environment matters when you’re trying to growThe importance of making goals feel fun, not just scaryWhy visualisation is Winston’s number one positive habit Key Takeaway Winston reminds us that even when a dream feels far away, that does not mean it is impossible. Often the first step is not having everything figured out - it is simply committing to the desire and taking one small action. About the guest Winston Clements is a keynote speaker and disability Inclusion Strategist who helps leaders and organisations rethink inclusion, accessibility, and resilience in the workplace. Drawing from his lived experience with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and his background in tech, he speaks on growth mindset, disability inclusion, and building cultures where people can thrive. His clients include organisations such as Google, Accenture, HubSpot, and Disney. https://winstonclements.com About the host Kat started her career as a teacher, before moving into Tech where she worked in different executive roles within teaching and consulting working across the globe, both in the public and private sector. Despite appearing 'successful' on the outside, she paid a heavy ‘life’ price. In 2016, her whole world collapsed. The reason? The compound effect of years of unhealthy and toxic habits that destroyed her health, relationship, and career. She rebuilt herself by changing just one small habit and built a series of positive habits which has transformed her professional and personal performance, resulting in becoming the healthiest and happiest version of herself. She is a positive habits international keynote speaker and teacher, giving talks and delivering high impact programmes to organisations across the globe. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katthorne  https://www.instagram.com/the_morning_gamechanger

    40 min

  5. 7 APR

    The Scent Reset: The Habit That Reduces Stress Instantly

    What if one small habit could pull you out of burnout… and completely change the direction of your life? In this episode, Kat Thorne sits down with Carol Mead, a corporate HR professional turned botanical wellness creator and founder of Elyse. What started as a personal journey through stress, anxiety, and burnout became a powerful discovery - and ultimately, a brand designed to help others reset, rebalance, and perform at their best. From 3am wake-ups and emotional exhaustion to creating natural scent-based tools used by colleagues in high-pressure environments, Carol shares how she turned her lowest point into something meaningful. This is a conversation about courage, intuition, and the power of small, simple habits - especially the ones we often overlook. Burnout doesn’t happen overnight Stress → anxiety → exhaustion → emotional overwhelm and often we don’t intervene early enough.One small habit can create a breakthrough For Carol, it was something simple: inhaling essential oils to regulate stress in the moment she needed it.Your lowest point can become your purpose What started as survival became a tool to help others - and eventually, a brand that she is now scaling.Experience creates belief Carol’s colleagues didn’t need convincing - they felt the impact immediately and kept coming back.We’re overlooking simple performance tools Breath, scent, pauses - the basics that can transform how we feel and perform. “My husband said: I feel like we’re losing you and that was my wake-up call.”The moment Carol realised her oils weren’t just helping her… but everyone around her ABOUT THE GUEST Carol Mead is the founder of Elyse, a botanical fragrance brand born from her own journey through burnout and anxiety while working in the corporate world. Blending neuroscience, scent, and ritual, she creates plant based fragrances designed to calm the nervous system and shift emotional states. Her work explores how small sensory habits can transform how we feel, think, and show up in the world. ABOUT THE HOST Kat started her career as a teacher, before moving into Tech where she worked in different executive roles within teaching and consulting working across the globe, both in the public and private sector. Despite appearing 'successful' on the outside, she paid a heavy ‘life’ price. In 2016, her whole world collapsed. The reason? The compound effect of years of unhealthy and toxic habits that destroyed her health, relationship, and career. She rebuilt herself by changing just one small habit and built a series of positive habits which has transformed her professional and personal performance, resulting in becoming the healthiest and happiest version of herself. She is a positive habits international keynote speaker and teacher, giving talks and delivering high impact programmes to organisations across the globe. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katthorne  https://www.instagram.com/the_morning_gamechanger

    32 min

  6. 31 MAR

    The good stuff is outside your comfort zone

    In this 10-minute solo episode, Kat explores why stepping outside your comfort zone is one of the most powerful things you can do for your personal and professional growth. From early morning sea dips to speaking on international stages, Kat shares real-life examples of how doing uncomfortable things - consistently - builds confidence, resilience, and momentum. Because the truth is… 👉 Growth doesn’t happen where things feel easy. Kat dives into: Why your brain is wired to keep you safe (and stuck)How small, uncomfortable actions build real confidenceThe power of community when doing hard thingsWhy you don’t have to “feel like it” to take actionHow one small habit can stretch your comfort zone over time She also shares insights from her experience growing the Women Who PLNGE community - from 4 people to over 60 weekly participants - and what it teaches us about human potential. Kat started her career as a teacher, before moving into Tech where she worked in different executive roles within teaching and consulting working across the globe, both in the public and private sector. Despite appearing 'successful' on the outside, she paid a heavy ‘life’ price. In 2016, her whole world collapsed. The reason? The compound effect of years of unhealthy and toxic habits that destroyed her health, relationship, and career. She rebuilt herself by changing just one small habit and built a series of positive habits which has transformed her professional and personal performance, resulting in becoming the healthiest and happiest version of herself. She is a positive habits international keynote speaker and teacher, giving talks and delivering high impact programmes to organisations across the globe. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katthorne  https://www.instagram.com/the_morning_gamechanger

    10 min

  7. 24 MAR

    Building the Future of Fashion at 21

    In this episode of The Positive Habits Podcast, Kat sits down with the brilliant Izzy, founder of Uforma, to talk about the future of fashion, the hidden cost of fast fashion, and why finding clothes that truly fit can completely change how we feel. After meeting at a recent event hosted by Melinda Palomino, with special guest Roxie Nafousi, Kat knew she had to bring Izzy onto the podcast. At just 21, Izzy is already building a startup with a powerful mission: to make online shopping more accurate, more confident, and far less wasteful. Together, Kat and Izzy explore the real problem with online fashion today - not just overconsumption, but the fact that so many people are forced to guess their size, order multiple options, and send items back. Izzy shares how Uforma is using AI to help solve that problem by creating a more personalised shopping experience, giving customers a better idea of how clothes will actually fit their body before they buy. They also unpack the wider conversation around Shein, Temu, TikTok shopping, returns culture, rental fashion, and what needs to change if we want a more sustainable fashion industry. And of course the conversation ends with habits. Izzy shares the one practice she keeps coming back to in order to manage stress and avoid burnout while building a business: journaling - or as Kat prefers to call it, a good old-fashioned brain dump. This is a fascinating conversation about confidence, consumer habits, startup life, sustainability, and building something meaningful at a young age. ABOUT THE GUEST Izzy Mintus is the Founder of Euforma. Her mission is to reduce online returns and increase conversions for fashion brands by giving their shoppers confidence in the fit of clothing before they buy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelmintus?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app ABOUT THE HOST Kat started her career as a teacher, before moving into Tech where she worked in different executive roles within teaching and consulting working across the globe, both in the public and private sector. Despite appearing 'successful' on the outside, she paid a heavy ‘life’ price. In 2016, her whole world collapsed. The reason? The compound effect of years of unhealthy and toxic habits that destroyed her health, relationship, and career. She rebuilt herself by changing just one small habit and built a series of positive habits which has transformed her professional and personal performance, resulting in becoming the healthiest and happiest version of herself. She is a positive habits international keynote speaker and teacher, giving talks and delivering high impact programmes to organisations across the globe. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katthorne  https://www.instagram.com/the_morning_gamechanger

    42 min

  8. 17 MAR

    Overthinking? Try This One Simple Habit

    Overthinking is becoming a global challenge and it’s only getting worse in a world full of noise, information, and constant distraction. In this short 10 minute solo episode, Kat shares one of the most powerful (and underused) positive habits to combat overthinking, reduce anxiety, and improve performance: journaling - reframed as “brain dumping.” This simple, low-cost habit can help you regain control of your thoughts, build clarity, and take meaningful action in both your work and personal life. What You’ll Learn: Why overthinking is increasing How your thoughts shape beliefs, behaviours, and habitsWhy “journaling” might be putting you offand what to do insteadThe power of “brain dumping” to calm your mind and nervous systemHow writing helps you challenge unhelpful or untrue thoughtsHow this habit creates clarity, confidence, and better decision-making Through writing regularly, she gained clarity on her career, lifestyle, and relationships leading to meaningful change that she couldn’t access just by thinking or talking. Key Takeaway: You don’t need to solve everything in your head. Get it out of your head and onto paper. Clarity comes from creating space - not more thinking. Your Action Step (Start Today): Grab a plain notebook and penSpend 5–10 minutes writing down everything on your mindNo structure. No rules. No pressure.Just write. Final Thought: This is one of the most underutilised habits available to you. It costs nothing but can change everything. Connect with Kat: If you’re curious about bringing simple, high-impact habits into your team or organisation, book a 20-minute virtual coffee with Kat.

    10 min
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We are facing the greatest global pandemic of all time. Burnout, anxiety, stress is at an all time high. People are the greatest asset of an organisation. The better people look after themselves, the better they perform in all areas of life - both at work and home. Every single tiny choice we make during the day is shaping our lives, directly impacting how we feel and experience life. After getting the biggest wake up call of losing everything in my life in 2016 I had no choice but to face my habits and make a change. The changes at first seemed so insignificant that I didn't believe they would make a difference. BUT they did. The Positive Habits Podcast is for people who want to live a better life, with higher energy levels, less stress, better relationships and ultimately to supercharge their performance in all areas of life. I'm on a mission to help people improve their wellbeing with one small habit change.

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