Heart Full, Mind Heavy

Alex and Debs
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Two working mums sharing conversational and current topics from mental health, self employment, infertility, neurodivergence and more!

  1. 2D AGO

    Style, Confidence & Becoming You Again | Victoria Hamilton

    This week, we’re joined by Victoria Hamilton Personal Style Coach, Confidence Cheerleader, and the kind of woman who feels like your best friend from the very first conversation. But this episode goes far beyond clothes and fashion. We talk about the pressure women face to fit into society’s boxes — age, motherhood, weight, relationships, expectations — and what happens when you wake up one day feeling disconnected from yourself. Victoria shares her own journey of losing and rediscovering who she was, how style became a tool for confidence and self-worth, and why dressing for you instead of everyone else can be completely life changing. This is an honest, uplifting conversation about identity, imposter syndrome, confidence, and learning to finally take up space as yourself. Expect warmth, vulnerability, laughs, and plenty of moments that will make you think:  “I needed to hear that.” Links to Victoria's guides and how to work with her: Power of 10 Style System - https://bit.ly/PowerOf10VHL Members ONLY Bonus Denim Guide: https://hueandstripe.com/catalog/2341H-SW7FpFrP2 Website - www.victoriahamiltonlifestyle.co.uk IG - https://www.instagram.com/victoriahamilton_lifestyle LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriahamiltonlifestyle SubStack - https://substack.com/@victoriahamiltonlifestyle FREE CALL - https://tidycal.com/victoria-hamilton-lifestyle/free-tea-and-talk Link to 10 Ways to Create Calm Systems in your Diary & Inbox: Direct link: https://subscribepage.io/idVQge?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnOpmYdj8USMybnCxccyaPRW-X2fTKSFKNpWFHnG5nZVUTKa_qEc4IDT7VUrA_aem_iFdTCsW_OT-4xnDt8t6BFQ&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3_a1denngpuaf7kd DSVA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dsva_virtualassistant/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/ Email us at: info@heartfullmindheavy.co.uk Thanks for listening!

    1h 11m

  2. APR 27

    Born at 25 Weeks: Grace & Storms story

    In the opening episode of Season 3, we sit down with Grace to share her deeply personal and emotional journey into premature labour at just 25 weeks. What begins as a seemingly normal pregnancy quickly turns into a terrifying race against time, set against the isolating backdrop of COVID restrictions. Grace takes us through the moment everything changed, the fear and uncertainty of early birth, and the surreal reality of meeting her baby surrounded by machines in the NICU. We explore the hidden world of neonatal care; the long days, small wins, crushing setbacks, and the emotional toll that few truly understand. This episode doesn’t shy away from the hard parts: guilt, isolation, and redefining what it means to be a parent in the most unexpected circumstances. But it’s also a story of resilience, hope, and the strength found in the smallest milestones. A powerful, honest conversation that will stay with you long after it ends. 💛 Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/ Email us at: info@heartfullmindheavy.co.uk Thanks for listening!

    1h 11m

  3. MAR 30

    The High, Highs & the Low, Lows

    In this episode, we ride the emotional rollercoaster of life’s highest highs and lowest lows. We celebrate the moments that filled our cups. From Alex’s unforgettable 40th birthday, complete with a magical trip to New York and a surprise meal that she’ll never forget, to Debs stepping into a new chapter by starting HRT and embracing change with courage and honesty. But alongside the joy, we sit with the harder moments too. We open up about both losing a client and the impact that has, as well as the sadness of hearing about the passing of two women in our wider circles. Alex shares what it’s been like to feel overwhelmed lately. Those heavy, all-consuming moments that so many of us quietly carry. This episode is a real, unfiltered conversation about contrast and how life can hold celebration and grief, excitement and exhaustion, all at once. If you’ve been feeling the highs and the lows lately, this one’s for you. Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/ Email us at: info@heartfullmindheavy.co.uk Thanks for listening!

    49 min

  4. MAR 3

    When Your Body Interrupts Your Life

    In this episode, we talk honestly about the emotional toll of women’s health uncertainty. Alex shares her journey through suspected endometriosis and adenomyosis, the decision to go private in search of answers, and the whirlwind of fast-tracked appointments only for her long-awaited operation to be cancelled. Alongside that, Debs shares her experience of being recalled for a mammogram. Although everything turned out to be fine, the fear and vulnerability shook her deeply. It became the catalyst for finally addressing the escalating menopause symptoms she'd been trying to push through - the hot flushes, the brain fog, and the moments of forgetting meetings that made me realise something had to change. This is a conversation about advocating for yourself, navigating the system, and listening when your body whispers… before it starts to shout. Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/ Email us at: info@heartfullmindheavy.co.uk Thanks for listening!

    56 min

  5. FEB 8

    From Trying to Surviving: Fertility, Birth, and Mental Health

    In this episode, we talk openly about the parts of motherhood that are rarely said out loud. From navigating fertility struggles and living with PCOS, to not enjoying pregnancy, to the quiet shock of postnatal depression. We share what it’s like when something you wanted for so long doesn’t bring the instant happiness you were told to expect. We talk about guilt, grief, relief, resentment, and love all existing at the same time. About feeling broken when your body doesn’t cooperate. About wondering what’s “wrong” with you when motherhood doesn’t feel magical. And about how surviving can sometimes come before enjoying. This is not a neat, inspiring story with a bow on it.  It’s a real conversation for anyone who has ever felt ungrateful, overwhelmed, or alone in their experience of becoming a mum. If you’ve struggled with fertility, pregnancy, postnatal mental health or the gap between expectation and reality, this episode is for you. You’re not failing. You’re not alone. And it’s okay if happiness came later. Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/ Email us at: info@heartfullmindheavy.co.uk Thanks for listening!

    57 min

  6. JAN 25

    No More Survival Mode: Our 2026 Intentions

    No More Survival Mode: Our 2026 Intentions 2025 pushed us into survival mode.  Juggling work, motherhood, mental load, shifting priorities, and the quiet exhaustion that comes from always holding it together. In this episode, we’re reflecting honestly on what 2025 taught us - the burnout, the boundaries, the unexpected plot twists and how we’re choosing to move into 2026 with more intention, softness, and self-trust. This is a real, unfiltered conversation for working mums who are tired of coping and ready to live with a little more ease. This episode isn’t about hustle, fixing yourself, or setting impossible goals. It’s about leaving survival mode behind and choosing a kinder way forward. ✨ If 2025 felt heavy, you’re not alone. ✨ If 2026 needs to feel calmer, this conversation is for you. We’d love to hear from you. DM us your biggest lesson from 2025 or what you’re doing differently this year, and we’ll share some of your reflections on a future episode. You’re allowed to rest. You’re allowed to reset. You’re allowed to choose ease. Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/ Email us at: info@heartfullmindheavy.co.uk Thanks for listening!

    1h 8m

  7. 12/19/2025

    Christmas Special 2025

    Christmas is meant to be magical… but for many mums, it’s also exhausting, emotional, and quietly overwhelming. In this Christmas special episode, we’re lowering the bar, naming the chaos, and having the conversations that usually happen in the kitchen at midnight when the house is finally quiet and the feelings catch up. We talk honestly about the mental load of Christmas, the invisible planning, the pressure to make everyone else happy, and how easy it is to lose yourself in the process. We share what we’ve loved this season, what’s been hard, the moments we nearly lost it (or fully did), and the boundaries we’re learning to set imperfectly. There’s laughter too. Funny fails, expectation-vs-reality moments, and reminders that you are very much not alone in any of this. Most of all, this episode is about redefining what a good Christmas actually means, letting go of perfection, choosing connection, and modelling emotional honesty for our kids. Whether you’re wrapping presents at midnight, hiding in the loo, feeling flat, grieving, or just trying to get through December this one’s for you. ✨ No fixing. No pressure. Just real talk, warmth, and permission to be human. “However this Christmas looks for you, you are doing enough.” Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/ Email us at: info@heartfullmindheavy.co.uk Thanks for listening!

    59 min

  8. 12/07/2025

    Running the Show: A Day in the Life of Two Women in Business

    It’s not glamorous, it’s real.  Join Debs and Alex for a gentle, honest walkthrough of their daily rhythms: the moments that ground them, the tasks that stretch them and the rituals that keep them going. A calming, connected episode that celebrates everyday resilience.  Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfull_mindheavy/ Email us at: info@heartfullmindheavy.co.uk Thanks for listening!

    1h 6m
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Two working mums sharing conversational and current topics from mental health, self employment, infertility, neurodivergence and more!

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  • Creator
    Alex and Debs
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Heart Full, Mind Heavy
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