The Breathe Like A Badass Podcast Hannah Jane Thompson - Breathe Like A Badass - Inner Critic Coach

In this episode, I’m overjoyed to say I am talking to Lodro Rinzler, a meditation teacher who has taught Buddhism for 20 years, starting when he was just 18 years old.

Lodro is the author of six meditation books including the bestseller The Buddha Walks into a Bar; and is the co-founder of the MNDFL meditation studios in New York City.

Lodro’s work has also been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Good Morning America, CBS, and NBC.

Not only that, but it’s difficult for me to overstate how much of an impact Lodro has had on my career and understanding of how to apply the principles of mindfulness, meditation & Buddhism to my life.

He has - I hope he won’t mind me saying - become somewhat of a mentor to me, and has been my teacher on 3 separate training courses over the past few years, including on the principles of Buddhism and Buddhist theory - which was totally fascinating and very important to me as someone who originally came at meditation and mindfulness from a very secular, scientific point of view.

He has also been my teacher on 2 meditation teacher training meditation courses I have completed, including shamatha mindfulness meditation, and metta, loving-kindness meditation.

He is also extremely wise, and has managed to maintain a real sense of humour and approachability, despite being extremely learned in the principles of Buddhism and Buddhist theory.

I am totally honoured to have him on the episode today - and it also includes the most Buddhist definition of “being a badass” that I have ever heard, so you do not want to miss it!

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As usual, all the shownotes and resources for this episode - plus how to contact Charlotte, are on my website at BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast
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This week, I’m talking to Charlotte Faure Green, a registered nutritional therapist who specialises in anxiety, stress, life burnout and sleep disorders.

Her approach is science and research-lead. It’s science - but with a cuddle.

As a chronic illness and burnout survivor she has walked the path herself, and intimately understands the challenges of staying well in body and mind in our fast-paced world.

She advocates real-world sustainable changes, focussing on getting the right things into your diet rather than stripping away the things that you love.

In this brilliant conversation, we chatted:


What to eat to ease anxiety and feel happier
Why there is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to eating and health, and how to find out what really works for you
Why demonising any food group or type of food is never the right approach
Why intermittent fasting might not be the best choice for people with anxiety
How to totally reframe your view on food, exercise, healthy eating, and your relationship with your mind and body
The emotional side of eating, and how to navigate it while staying healthy
How to stop seeing exercise or fasting as “punishment” for eating food you love
How to prioritise vitality and health instead of weight loss
And...the perfect breakfast routine and the best time to drink coffee (no, you do not have to give it up unless you want to!) 

We also talked about how none of us are perfect when it comes to food and health, and how Charlotte stays healthy while juggling life as a business owner, mum, partner, night owl, and busy human!

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As usual, all the shownotes and resources for this episode - plus how to contact Charlotte, are on my website at BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast
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This episode was brought to you by my FREE quiz - What’s Your Inner Critic Identity (And How Is She Sabotaging Your Success)? This FREE, 90-second quiz will help you to discover your inner critic identity, and get your personal Results + Video Guide, so you can finally stop sabotaging your business, career & life goals - and achieve the success you deserve!

Take the free quiz and get your result guide here: BreatheLIkeABadass.com/InnerCriticQuiz

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This week, I’m talking to Sofia Latif, founder of Sofia Latif Oils, a “pro-aging”, award-winning vegan skincare and wellbeing company, which gives women the confidence to show off their skin and hair as these change with age.

Sofia’s approach to beauty helps women to build a kinder relationship with themselves, and uses 100% pure plant oils and nothing else that are selected for their nourishing, regenerating, and anti-inflammatory powers.

In this episode, we talked about:

Sofia’s journey from having stress-related eczema on her face and suffering from a real drop in confidence, to transforming her skin and outlook using oils, and starting a business to help others do the same
How to embrace your skin and hair no matter what stage of life you’re at, and how to be “pro-aging” - because frankly, the alternative to aging is a heck of a lot worse, let’s be real
How to create your own, daily mindful skincare ritual using beautiful oils that smell and feel wonderful, and carve out your own de-stressing evening routine
How taking care of your skin and hair can help improve your relationship with yourself

How to look at yourself the way you would a friend - with kindness, and no judgement
And the importance of finding the balance between taking care of your skin and hair and seeing it as a barometer for health - but not getting obsessed or negatively caught up in it

We also talked about the glorious TV trash that is Selling Sunset, our mutual love of houseplants and obsession with home decoration shows.

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As usual, all the shownotes and resources for this episode - plus how to give yourself the best face massage and how to contact Sofia, are on my website at BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast

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This episode was brought to you by my FREE quiz - What’s Your Inner Critic Identity (And How Is She Sabotaging Your Success)? This FREE, 90-second quiz will help you to discover your inner critic identity, and get your personal Results + Video Guide, so you can finally stop sabotaging your business, career & life goals - and achieve the success you deserve!

Take the free quiz and get your result guide here: BreatheLIkeABadass.com/InnerCriticQuiz

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This week, I’m talking to Becki Freeman, founder of Lagom Finance. She offers accountancy services for female led businesses who want control, clarity and peace of mind over their finances.

We also chatted about the glories of trashy Netflix show Selling Sunset, and why talking about money is best served with cheese and wine.....

Oh, and FYI, “lagom” is a Swedish word which loosely translates as “just the right amount”. We talk about why this is such a great way to think about your finances later in the episode!

In this episode, we talked about:

Becki’s journey from working as a full-time accountant - with all the stereotypical images that entails - to setting up Lagom Finance and working in a “female-led” way
What a “female-led” accountancy firm looks like, and what that means for you as a founder and businesswoman
Why understanding and planning your own finances is KEY to running a successful business, no matter what stage of business you’re at, whether you’re side hustling on your kitchen table or looking to scale up your global empire
The most common blocks and mindset struggles female entrepreneurs often have around money, and practical steps on how to change that
Why burying your head in the sand about your debt and taxes is NOT the best business strategy - and what to do instead
What it means to “charge what you’re worth” and how to price your services and products in a way that works for you
Busting myths on money identity and what it even means to be “bad” or “good” with money
And the parallels between building a rock-solid business mindset routine and having a great relationship with money

This conversation was honest, practical, and a total must-listen for anyone at any stage of business (even if you think you're "bad" with money and numbers, like me!)

Grab a glass of wine and a plate of cheese, and get number crunching....you will not regret it! ;)

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As usual, all the shownotes and resources for this episde - plus how to contact Becki and Lagom Finance, are on my website at BreatheLikeABadass.com/Podcast
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This episode was brought to you by my FREE quiz - What’s Your Inner Critic Identity (And How Is She Sabotaging Your Success)? This FREE, 90-second quiz will help you to discover your inner critic identity, and get your personal Results + Video Guide, so you can finally stop sabotaging your business, career & life goals - and achieve the success you deserve!

Take the free quiz and get your result guide here: BreatheLIkeABadass.com/InnerCriticQuiz

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Thanks so much for listening! Hannah xx

This week, I’m talking to Becky Wong, a remote-working digital nomad, business manager, freelance writer, and the founder of digital nomad blog, Project Anywhere.

Becky started Project Anywhere to champion and support others who are on the road to remote work or running remote businesses. 

She encourages you to choose your own “work adventure” and to show the multitude of colourful paths that you could go on – both in your work or in your personal life – that could end up taking you to absolutely anywhere (even in a post-Covid world)!

In this episode, we talked about:

Becky’s journey from long-time Londoner to digital nomad
How to become a digital nomad and/or remote worker - even if you’re still in your 9-to-5 and have no idea where to start
How digital nomadism and remote working is changing post-Covid, and why it can still work for everyone, regardless of job, circumstances, income, age or lifestyle
How to overcome fear of failure when changing your life, and how to get comfortable with uncertainty
What the best co-working communities are and how to find your people, wherever you go and whatever you do
How to make work fit into your life, and not the other way around - and how to navigate the unexpected mindset blocks that come with that
Becky’s own mindset habits that keep her sane and feeling at home no matter where she is

Plus, the joys of mountain views, rescue dogs, and vegan cooking!

This conversation was wide-ranging, funny, and most importantly, in these difficult times, hopeful! May it inspire you to go on your very own career adventure, whether that involves planning a post-Covid trip or simply working from home however suits you!

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Resources + Show Notes

Book: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss
Quote: “Jump, and the net will appear.”
Quote: “You can’t be what you can’t see.”
Book: The Squiggly Career by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis
Online yoga teacher extraordinaire: Yoga by Adriene

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Find out more about Becky and Project Anywhere:

Website: Project Anywhere
Instagram: @projectanywhere.co and @beckywong.co.uk

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This week, I’m talking to Tamsin Williamson, an accredited Transformational Life Coach and mum-of-two, who goes by the name The Parenthood Coach.

Tamsin is passionate about supporting unfulfilled Mums who are stuck in a professional rut and feel confused about who they are and what they want from life since becoming a parent. 

Through 1:1 coaching she helps her clients find more direction, confidence, balance and fulfilment, and empowers them to create a life where career and parenthood work in harmony.

In this episode, we talked about:

Tamsin’s story from finding that her long-time marketing and events job sparked conflict with her new identity as a parent, and how she navigated that difficult realisation
Why having kids doesn’t mean you have to lose your identity as a human or a woman, and how to combine all of those different parts
How to deal with “mum guilt” and shame over not being perfect as a mother or a human - and why there’s no such thing as perfect anyway!
The biggest parenthood myths that need to be busted, like, right now
How to ask for help, and why it’s so important to find time for yourself - even if only for a few minutes a day

This conversation was warm, open and honest - and I hope that it will offer some real food for thought, whether you’re already a parent, about to become one, thinking about it, or maybe simply have friends who have kids, and want a little insight into their lives and how you might support them better through the struggles and triumphs that come from such a life-changing experience as having children.

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Resources + Show Notes

Book: Untamed: Stop Pleasing, Start Living by Glennon Doyle
Brene Brown and the "pieces of paper with names of people whose opinion I care about" exercise

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Find out more about Tamsin:

Instagram: @theparenthoodcoach
Facebook Page: The Parenthood Coach
Free Facebook group: The Parenthood Retreat
Join her mailing list and get her free guide: '8 WAYS TO BAG 30 MINUTES OF DAILY HEADSPACE, MINUS THE MUM GUILT'

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