Thrive Co

Nikki Hyden
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The Thrive Co Podcast explores the inner side of success — the ambition, pressure and wellbeing behind building a meaningful life and career. Hosted by Nikki Hyden, this podcast explores nervous system regulation, sustainable performance, mindset and the personal side of ambition. Through solo episodes and conversations with inspiring guests, we explore ambition, stress, personal growth and sustainable success. Previously known as Hello Sunday.

  1. Aug 10

    When Peace Feels Boring

    In this episode, we're exploring something I never expected to feel after leaving my business: a sense of numbness when it came to setting goals. For years, so much of my identity was wrapped up in building, striving and chasing the next milestone. Then, almost overnight, I found myself in a place that felt calmer, safer and... strangely unfamiliar. We talk about why that can happen after a big life change, how our nervous systems can become so used to operating in survival mode that peace feels boring, and why the absence of chaos doesn't mean the absence of purpose. I also share why it reminded me of coming out of a toxic relationship. When you've spent so long navigating uncertainty, pressure or constant emotional highs and lows, stability can feel almost unsettling at first. But that doesn't mean something's missing. It might just mean you're finally safe. If you've ever found yourself questioning your motivation after a major life change, wondering why you don't feel the need to constantly strive anymore or worrying that contentment means you've become complacent, this episode is for you. Because maybe you're not lacking ambition. Maybe you're just learning what it feels like to live without constantly having to survive. I am always so happy to hear from you with any feedback or requests for future episodes. You can contact me using the below links: Instagram: @nikkki_thrive_co TikTok: Thrive Co  Email: nikki@thriveco.uk Symprove 50% discount Nikki xx NB: No advice given on this podcast regarding sobriety or cutting out alcohol  should be taken without seeking the advice of a medical professional.

  2. Jul 27

    The Questions That Will Change Your Life

    The questions we ask ourselves shape the way we think, the choices we make and ultimately the lives we create. But what if we've become so focused on finding answers that we've stopped asking the questions that really matter? In this episode, we're exploring the difference between problem-solving questions and what my coach recently described as living questions – the questions that don't need an immediate answer but instead invite curiosity, reflection and growth. We talk about why our brains are wired to search for certainty, how that can keep us stuck, and how asking ourselves better questions can open up possibilities we never considered. Rather than rushing to fix, control or figure everything out, this episode is an invitation to get curious. Because sometimes the biggest shifts don't come from having all the answers – they come from asking ourselves a different question. If you've ever felt like you're overthinking, searching for the "right" answer or trying to force clarity, this episode is for you. I am always so happy to hear from you with any feedback or requests for future episodes. You can contact me using the below links: Instagram: @nikkki_thrive_co TikTok: Thrive Co  Email: nikki@thriveco.uk Symprove 50% discount Nikki xx NB: No advice given on this podcast regarding sobriety or cutting out alcohol  should be taken without seeking the advice of a medical professional.

  3. Jul 21

    Most Of Life Is Made Up Of Tuesdays

    What if we're spending too much of our lives waiting? Waiting for the holiday, the promotion, the weekend, the house move, the next milestone... all while overlooking the life that's happening right in front of us. In this episode, we're talking about why most of our lives are made up of ordinary days, and why learning to appreciate them might be one of the biggest shifts we can make. We explore how social media has made life feel more performative, why we're conditioned to chase the next big thing, and how easy it is to fall into the trap of believing happiness is always just around the corner. We also reflect on what happens when we slow down enough to notice the small moments that make up our everyday lives. The morning coffee, the walk with the dog, the conversations around the dinner table, the quiet moments that rarely make it onto Instagram but are often the moments we'll remember most. Because if we only allow ourselves to feel fulfilled on the big occasions, we'll spend most of our lives waiting for them. Maybe the goal isn't to have more extraordinary moments. Maybe it's to become better at noticing the ordinary ones. I am always so happy to hear from you with any feedback or requests for future episodes. You can contact me using the below links: Instagram: @nikkki_thrive_co TikTok: Thrive Co  Email: nikki@thriveco.uk Symprove 50% discount Nikki xx NB: No advice given on this podcast regarding sobriety or cutting out alcohol  should be taken without seeking the advice of a medical professional.

  4. Jul 6

    Half Year Reset

    In this episode, we're pressing pause and taking the opportunity to reflect on the first half of the year before rushing into the second. It's so easy to keep moving from one goal to the next without stopping to acknowledge how far we've come, what we've learnt or whether we're even still heading in the direction we want to go. We explore why regular check-ins with ourselves are so important, how to let go of the pressure that comes from feeling "behind" and why a reset doesn't have to wait until January or the start of a new week. Whether this year has gone exactly to plan or looked nothing like you expected, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect and reset. Because you don't need a new year to create a new direction. Sometimes all you need is a moment to stop, check in and decide what comes next. I am always so happy to hear from you with any feedback or requests for future episodes. You can contact me using the below links: Instagram: @nikkki_thrive_co TikTok: Thrive Co  Email: nikki@thriveco.uk Symprove 50% discount Nikki xx NB: No advice given on this podcast regarding sobriety or cutting out alcohol  should be taken without seeking the advice of a medical professional.

  5. Jun 29

    Getting Out Of Your Head

    In this episode, we're exploring what happens when we spend so much time in our heads that we lose touch with what's happening in our bodies and in turn ourselves.  It's easy to live on autopilot, constantly thinking, planning and analysing, without ever stopping to check in with ourselves. But the more disconnected we become from our bodies, the harder it can be to understand what we actually need. We explore the importance of rebuilding the mind-body connection and why taking just a few moments to pause can completely change how you respond to your day. We also chat through some simple ways to reconnect with your body, including breathwork, body scans and grounding exercises using your senses. Not as another task to tick off, but as practical tools to help you slow down, regulate your nervous system and become more aware of how you're really feeling. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, caught up in your thoughts or like you're constantly running on autopilot, this episode is an invitation to step out of your head, reconnect with your body and start responding to what you need, rather than just pushing through. I am always so happy to hear from you with any feedback or requests for future episodes. You can contact me using the below links: Instagram: @nikkki_thrive_co TikTok: Thrive Co  Email: nikki@thriveco.uk Symprove 50% discount Nikki xx NB: No advice given on this podcast regarding sobriety or cutting out alcohol  should be taken without seeking the advice of a medical professional.

  6. Jun 22

    Talks With My Ego

    In this episode, we're getting personal. We explore some of the conversations that have been going on in my head as I've navigated the decision to step away from running my business full-time and move into a permanent role. A decision that has brought up excitement, relief, fear, doubt and more than a few opinions from my ego along the way. We talk about identity, attachment to plans, what happens when life doesn't unfold quite how you expected, and the challenge of trusting the process when you can't yet see the full picture. This isn't really an episode about business or careers. It's about change, letting go, uncertainty and learning to separate the voice of fear from the voice of intuition. If you've ever found yourself clinging to a plan, questioning a big decision or feeling torn between what you thought you should do and what actually feels right, this episode will probably resonate. Because sometimes the hardest part isn't making the decision, it's quietening the commentary that comes afterwards. I am always so happy to hear from you with any feedback or requests for future episodes. You can contact me using the below links: Instagram: @nikkki_thrive_co TikTok: Thrive Co  Email: nikki@thriveco.uk Symprove 50% discount Nikki xx NB: No advice given on this podcast regarding sobriety or cutting out alcohol  should be taken without seeking the advice of a medical professional.

  7. Jun 7

    Maybe The Problem Isn’t The Problem

    In this episode, we’re exploring why trying to solve a problem from the same mindset, habits and way of thinking that created it usually just keeps us going round in circles. Whether it’s overthinking, repeating patterns, struggling to move forward or constantly searching for the “right” answer, sometimes the issue isn’t a lack of effort, it’s the lens we’re looking through. This is a conversation around self awareness, perspective and mindset, and the uncomfortable reality that growth often requires us to think, act and see ourselves differently before our external circumstances can really change. There are also a few personal reflections throughout the episode around perspective shifts, recognising old patterns and the moments where we realise we might actually need a different approach, not just more thinking. If you’ve ever felt like you just don' t know the answer or keep ending up in the same place despite trying hard to change things, this episode will probably resonate. I am always so happy to hear from you with any feedback or requests for future episodes. You can contact me using the below links: Instagram: @nikkki_thrive_co TikTok: Thrive Co  Email: nikki@thriveco.uk Symprove 50% discount Nikki xx NB: No advice given on this podcast regarding sobriety or cutting out alcohol  should be taken without seeking the advice of a medical professional.

  8. May 31

    Why Change Never Seems To Last

    In this episode, we’re exploring why change can feel so uncomfortable, even when it’s something we say we want. So often, we reach new levels in life, relationships, business or personal growth… only to find ourselves slipping back into old habits, old ways of thinking or familiar patterns that no longer serve us. We get into why our minds and nervous systems are wired towards what feels familiar, not necessarily what’s best for us, and how that can quietly shape the decisions we make, the opportunities we accept and the way we show up in our lives. This episode is a conversation around growth, identity, energetic set points and the strange pull back towards what feels “normal”, even when we’ve outgrown it. If you’ve ever felt like you keep ending up back in the same place, struggle to hold onto change or notice yourself pulling away from the very things you thought you wanted, this one will probably resonate. I am always so happy to hear from you with any feedback or requests for future episodes. You can contact me using the below links: Instagram: @nikkki_thrive_co TikTok: Thrive Co  Email: nikki@thriveco.uk Symprove 50% discount Nikki xx NB: No advice given on this podcast regarding sobriety or cutting out alcohol  should be taken without seeking the advice of a medical professional.

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The Thrive Co Podcast explores the inner side of success — the ambition, pressure and wellbeing behind building a meaningful life and career. Hosted by Nikki Hyden, this podcast explores nervous system regulation, sustainable performance, mindset and the personal side of ambition. Through solo episodes and conversations with inspiring guests, we explore ambition, stress, personal growth and sustainable success. Previously known as Hello Sunday.

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  • Creator
    Nikki Hyden
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Thrive Co
  • Show Website
    Thrive Co

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