In this enlightening episode of Control the Flame, we are joined by Kristen Cunliffe a dynamic financial planner, educator, and coach based in the North West of England. Born in Blackpool and proudly Northern, Kristen has a passion for helping people understand and master their finances. She specialises in educating young people, including elite athletes, about money management and financial planning, making complex concepts accessible through her personable approach and knack for injecting humour into her teaching.

With a strong belief in empowering individuals to unlock their money stories, Kristen helps clients improve their financial peace by understanding their attitudes and beliefs about money. Her approach is rooted in trust, honesty, authenticity, and integrity. As a business owner, parent, and advocate for equality, Kristen supports others in her community and champions the rights of women, young people, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Kristen’s clients love her for the genuine care she shows and her dedication to helping them achieve their financial goals and improve their overall wellbeing. She is passionate about enterprise, psychology, and the arts, and brings her creative nature into her coaching and educational work.

Join us as we delve into the intricate relationship between finance and emotions. Discover how effective communication is key to managing financial stress and fostering financial harmony in relationships. Kristen shares valuable strategies for couples and families to discuss finances without conflict and how to approach these conversations with empathy and understanding.

We explore the concept of financial infidelity, the steps to take if you discover it in your relationship, and practical advice on successful budgeting and building an emergency fund. Tune in to learn actionable steps to start improving your financial situation and maintaining a positive mindset through financial challenges.

Join us in this powerful episode of "Resilience Unleashed" as we delve into the inspiring story of Heather Rose, who faced intense online trolling on National Trolling Day several years ago. Heather shares her personal journey of emotional resilience and how she managed to navigate through the negativity with grace and strength.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Heather's firsthand experience of being trolled and its impact on her mental health.
• The strategies Heather employed to manage her emotions and stay grounded during the incident.
• Practical advice on maintaining a healthy balance between online and offline life.
• Effective methods for handling online harassment and building emotional resilience.

Whether you've faced online negativity yourself or want to learn how to support others, this episode offers valuable insights and strategies for fostering emotional well-being in the digital age. Tune in and discover how to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and resilience.

In this powerful episode of our podcast, we welcome Kate Brindley from Kate Brindley Coaching to share her remarkable journey from surviving to thriving. Kate bravely opens up about her own experiences with trauma and the challenges faced by her now adult children. Through her heartfelt story, Kate reveals how she has transformed her personal struggles into a source of strength and inspiration. As a dedicated Thriving through Trauma coach, Kate discusses how she uses her life experiences to empower others on their healing journeys. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, growth, and the incredible power of turning pain into purpose.

In this episode we will be joined by our guest speaker Amy Deards.

Amy is a mindset coach who is an expert in helping women to regain their confidence and gain clarity around what they truly desire in life, whilst navigating sobriety. After years as an active alcoholic, once going into recovery, Amy found that she had spent her whole doing the things that she believed would make her happy, only to constantly feel like there should be more to life. Now after spending the last 5 years working on her own personal growth, she lives her life, her way, finding her joy, passion and purpose in helping others to do the same. Using a variety of CBT techniques and woo woo magic, Amy helps women to take control of their mindset so they can achieve their goals and live a life they love. Amy is happily single, child-free and is often found on trips away across the UK. She has a passion for singing in her local Rock Choir, reading "who done it" books and binge watching psychological thrillers.

In today's episode we will be discussing the connection between anger and addiction. Amy will be sharing her personal experience with anger and alcohol and how anger impacted her addiction and recovery process. We will also discuss strategies for managing anger without turning to alcohol.

You can find Amy at amydeardscoaching.com and Facebook

Today we are diving into the topic that's crucial for anyone dealing with anger issues - how to implement behaviour change around anger not just in the moment of an outburst but as a 24/7 lifestyle.

In this bite size podcast anger management coach Clare Bradley shares tips, techniques, and strategies for managing anger in a healthy and constructive way. Anger can be a normal and healthy emotion, but it can also become problematic if it's too intense or difficult to control. By understanding the different types of anger, such as annoyance, frustration, fury, and rage, individuals can learn to identify and cope with their anger more effectively.