Today’s guest is the sparkling, outspoken voice for empowerment that is Abi Adams. Abi is a dynamic speaker, mentor, and movement coach, and is the visionary founder of Project Woman. Her unbridled passion for feminine health and well-being propels her on a mission to embark with individuals and companies on a forward-thinking approach that puts people and health first.

We talk about gut instinct or intuition, what it is, how to cultivate it, what gets in the way and the magic that happens when we can listen and trust our inner voice.

You can find Abi at https://www.abiadams.co.uk/

And Abi is offering a gorgeous retreat at the end of September the The Project Woman Autumn Immersion - https://www.abiadams.co.uk/project-woman-autumn-immersion

Project Woman is here www.weareprojectwoman.com

Please support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington

More information about Kate
Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-library
Instagram @kate_codrington
Second Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshop
Perimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/
Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me (instrumental) by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

We hear from the ridiculously prolific Stella Duffy about loss, endings, mortality, the value of living with a sense of our ageing instead of denying it, and the exquisite possibilities for being ‘more ourselves’ that this brings. Stella is hugely generous with sharing her life experience and there are some beautifully profound moments in this interview.

Stella Duffy has completed a doctorate in Existential Psychotherapy and her research is in the embodied experience of postmenopause. As well as her private psychotherapy practice, she has worked in NHS cancer psychological support and hospice bereavement support.

Alongside her therapy work, Stella is the award-winning writer of seventeen novels, over seventy short stories, and fifteen plays, and worked in theatre for over thirty-five years as an actor, director, facilitator, and improvisor. The co-founder and, for eight years, the co-director of Fun Palaces working with communities and inclusion across the UK, Stella has been active in equalities and diversity work in the arts and LGBTQ+ communities for many decades. In 2016 she was awarded the OBE for Services to the Arts. She is also a yoga teacher, leading regular workshops in yoga for writing.

We also talk about the ubiquity with which HRT is prescribed (wrongly) for all menopause ailments, often without evidence, using misogynistic and ageist language that causes immense harm.

Stella's links

Blog (writing, cancer, in/fertility, politics, life): https://stelladuffy.blog/

Therapy site: https://stelladuffytherapy.co.uk/

Insta: @stellduffy & @stelladuffytherapy

X/Twitter: @stellduffy

Threads: @stellduffy

Perimenopause A Call to Love weekend retreat is 27th-28th April 2024 and you can find more about it here https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-a-call-to-love-weekend-retreat/

Please support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington

More information about Kate
Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-library
Instagram @kate_codrington
Second Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshop
Perimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/
Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me (instrumental) by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

We all know we need rest so why do we find it so hard, especially when we are in a state of fear?

My guest is an expert in this field: Suzy Reading is a mother of two, an author, Chartered Psychologist, and Coach. She specialises in self-care, helping people manage their stress, emotions, and energetic bank balance. Her latest book, Rest to Reset is available now.

Suzy will explain how to build a rest habit in your life, no matter how busy you are.

Suzy’s Wellbeing Community

Instagram: www.instagram.com/suzyreading/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SuzyReadingPsychologyAndYoga/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuzyReading

Website: www.suzyreading.co.uk

Please support Life An Inside Job by buying me a cuppa here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington

More information about Kate
Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-library
Instagram @kate_codrington
Second Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshop
Perimenopause Unwrapped online course: https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/
Perimenopause Starter Kit: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me (instrumental) by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles