The Balance Club

Summer Series: Is Now a Good Time to Start Building Strength?

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:30:12 GMT

Welcome back to The Balance Club and our final episode in the Summer Series. This episode with Kirsti, (@itsmekirsti) and Georgia (@ggrantyfitness) focuses on strength building and when/how to start.

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Summer Series: The Comparison Curse - How to be More Self Directed and Less Self Critical

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:15:33 GMT

Welcome back to The Balance Club, Summer Series. This week, our hosts, Kirsti Buick, (@itsmekirsti) and Georgia Grant (@ggrantyfitness) are discussing The Comparison Curse, and both share advice on How to be More Self Directed and Less Self Critical.

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Summer Series: Rebalancing your health after 18 months of lockdown

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:15:00 GMT

Welcome to a Summer Series from The Balance Club. Join our hosts, Kirsti Buick, (@itsmekirsti) and Georgia Grant (@ggrantyfitness) personal trainers and health and fitness experts, over the next three weeks, as they discuss a wide range of important health topics. In the first episode of the series, Kirsti and Georgia, talk about balancing your health after 18 months in lockdown.

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Honesty Box: Just before lockdown I found out that my husband had been messaging multiple women

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:30:00 GMT

The third and final episode in a 3 part mini-series on relationships and how to deal with problems that can arise within them, today's episode discusses the topic of partners messaging other people. With behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings.

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Honesty Box: The pandemic has killed my marriage

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:20:00 GMT

The second episode in a 3 part mini-series on relationships and how to deal with problems that can arise within them, today's episode discusses 'The pandemic has killed my marriage' . With therapist and relationship expert after children, Catherine Topham Sly.

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Honesty Box: How to move on after one partner has cheated

Mon, 24 May 2021 05:30:00 GMT

The first in a 3 part mini-series on relationships and how to deal with problems that can arise within them, today's episode discusses the topic 'How to move on after one partner has cheated' . With psychotherapist and personal coach Emmy Brunner.

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Honesty Box: How can I make the internet safe for my kids to use without banning it completely?

Mon, 17 May 2021 05:20:05 GMT

Today's episode asks the question 'How can I make the internet safe for my kids to use without banning it completely?' As more and more young people live their life online Alex chats to Dr Linda Papadopoulos about some steps you can take to help keep your children safe.

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Honesty Box: As more people are identifying as non-binary and transgender, should gender still be listed on identification?

Mon, 10 May 2021 05:30:00 GMT

Today's episode explores the topic of whether we should continue to define people by their gender. Alex's guest is non-binary artist and speaker Radam Ridwan who shares their first hand experiences on this very important and often misunderstood subject.

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Honesty Box: Am I allowed to be angry at my depressed husband?

Mon, 03 May 2021 05:20:00 GMT

Today's episode asks the question 'Am I allowed to be angry at my depressed husband?'. Discussing this with Alex is Dr Sophie Mort who shares her professional thoughts and experiences.

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Honesty Box: Coping with the menopause

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:20:00 GMT

Today's episode is about Coping with the Menopause. Chatting to Alex about this important topic is Dr Naomi Potter who shares her medical advice and knowledge.

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Honesty Box: How to make friends as an adult

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:15:35 GMT

Today on the podcast Alex is joined by Radhika Sanghani who offers advice on the etiquette of making new friends beyond our playground years and outside of office life.

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Honesty Box: I have a favourite child and I feel so guilty. Is this normal?

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT

We are back! In our Series 2 opener, Alex is joined by Dr Emma Svanberg to discuss our children.... and whether it's ok to prefer one more than another

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Midweek Moment - Comparison

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT

This week Beth examines the two sides of the comparison trap, and offers some tips on how to stop the habit to focus on your own journey.

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Honesty Box: Is a sexless marriage sustainable?

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:20:13 GMT

On this week's podcast Alex talks to Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist Kate Moyle about how often other people have sex, why people stop, and what's really important when it comes to longstanding intimate partnerships.

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Honesty Box: How do I forgive myself for past mistakes?

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:20:00 GMT

This week Alex talks to clinical psychologist and cognitive behavioural therapist Dr Heather Bolton about when to extend yourself grace and when to learn from your mistakes. They also discuss Fixed versus Growth mindsets and Guilt versus Shame in this fascinating conversation.

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Honesty Box: Is it ever ok to have a secret savings account from your significant other?

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:20:00 GMT

On this week's podcast Alex talks to behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings about money in relationships, honesty and how to spot if you're engaging in financial infidelity.

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Honesty Box: How do you stop hating your post-children body?

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:15:00 GMT

This week Alex talks with Jess Jones about post-children body changes and the impact it can have on mental health and wellbeing, plus Jess offers some practical advice on how to start a positive relationship with your new body.

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Midweek Moment - Sleep

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:15:36 GMT

This week Beth reminds us why sleep is so important and gives some easy tips to put yourself to bed on time. Zzzzzz.

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Honesty Box: The Honest Truth about Childbirth and the time after Childbirth.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:15:52 GMT

In this episode, Alex talks to NHS midwife and author Leah Hazard about preparing for birth and the moments, days and first few weeks after having a baby.

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Honesty Box: I love my Fiancee but I find sex boring. Help!

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:20:55 GMT

In this episode, Alex talks to professional sexologist and relationship coach, Marla Renee Stewart about how to make sex good in a partnership and how to ask for what you need.

Contains very Adult Themes, not suitable for children.

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Midweek Moment - Practicing Self Care When You Have No Time

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:15:46 GMT

This week, as critical workers and home workers alike are in full January coping mode, Beth reminds us all to look after ourselves with some short term strategies to get us through to Spring.

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Honesty Box: What Does a Functioning Alcoholic Look Like?

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 05:15:00 GMT

In this episode, Alex talks to GP and broadcaster Dr Radha about alcohol, drinking habits in lockdown, and how to spot cautionary signs in yourself and others.

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Honesty Box: Are People Happier Once They Have Kids?

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:15:48 GMT

In this episode, Alex talks to Becca Maberly of @amotherplace about the multitude of conflicting emotions around parenthood, and when exactly is the right time to have a baby.

Contains some swearing.

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Midweek Moment - Setting Intentions in a Time of Crisis

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:29:17 GMT

Setting Intentions in a Time of Crisis: This week Beth welcomes the new year with some practical advice on setting intentions and achieving your goals, even in the craziness and uncertainty of 2021.

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Midweek Moment - Gratitude

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Gratitude: This week Beth considers what we can be thankful for in 2020 and advises on some tools to use to look ahead to 2021 with positivity and action.

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Midweek Moment - Resilience

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:38:22 GMT

Resilience: This week Beth talks about resilience and how we can find it within ourselves.

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Midweek Moment - Small Actions: Big Change

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Small Actions: Big Change. This week Beth looks at the multiple small actions that you can take in order to make a big, positive difference to your life, health and community.

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Midweek Moment - Take Control of What You CAN Control

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Take a moment to yourself to slow it down, think it through and inspire yourself with some soft motivation and midweek musings with Beth Burns

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