The Strong Woman Sisterhood Podcast

Episode 8 with Natasha Lea Mills, was recorded during Black History Month, October 2020. In this episode, we talk about her experiences and views on racism here in the UK. Natasha has worked for over 12 years in the Elite & Professional sporting arena as a physiotherapist, as a Performance Lifestyle Advisor, coaching and mentoring Team GB Judo, Archery and Para-Archery teams. In addition to the above, she has also worked more widely on issues in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in sport, and has experience as the Co-Chair to the BAME Network at University of Warwick and part of the Racial Equality Task Force Group. Having worked alongside people of colour in the sporting arena, including Linford Christie, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Dame Kelly Holmes, Natasha was inspired and has gone on to set up her own Coaching consultancy to empower her clients, transform their thinking and giving them a road map of what it takes to win. CONTENT SCHEDULE 4:00 Getting uncomfortable with Black history 9:25 White privilege - where the term came from and why it’s both positive and negative 12:14 Natasha’s own experience as a Black woman during lockdown 13:55 UK stats regarding Stop & Search, the Black community and systemic racism issues 23:30 Natasha’s perspective into the impact of racism and Black history issues on women in the UK 33:37 The Black Pound Project 36:07 How do we keep the momentum going with conversations around Black Lives Matter, and Black History Month? Where do the conversations need to go? Useful Links Website: https://natashamills.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaMillsMM/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashamillsmm/ Linked In: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/natashaleamills Gov.uk website with Stop & Search figures by ethnic group: https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/crime-justice-and-the-law/policing/stop-and-search/latest Black Pound Day: https://blackpoundday.uk/ ********************************************************************************************* If you enjoyed this episode of The Strong Woman Sisterhood Podcast, please share it with friends, family, co-workers, anyone! You can subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes straight into your podcast player: Apple: http://bit.ly/thestrongwomansisterhoodpodcastapplepodcasts Spotify: http://bit.ly/thestrongwomansisterhoodpodcastspotify Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/thestrongwomansisterhoodpodcastsoundcloud Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thestrongwomansisterhoodpodcastgooglepodcasts ********************************************************************************************* Connect to host Rachael Broderick at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrongwomansisterhood/ Website: www.thereallifefit.com About Rachael Broderick Rachael is an online fitness support coach for the last 2 years and runs an online female members fitness community called The Strong Woman Sisterhood; encouraging women to make themselves a priority through positive mindset work, exercise and good nutrition! Seeing women transform themselves from the inside out is Rachael’s absolute passion, celebrating their scale and non-scale victories. Rachael runs online transformation groups, for women who want to get healthier at home, and live the rest of their life as the best of their life. You can stay in the loop by joining The Strong Woman Sisterhood mailing list here: http://www.thereallifefit.com/stay-in-the-loop

In this episode, I’m chatting with Michelle Kehoe of Leaf Organics. Michelle is a 43 year old married mum of 2 children, who set up Leaf Organics after having an established background in the sports industry as a personal trainer as well as being a respected obstacle race runner and podium finisher including events like Spartan and Tough Mudder. Michelle came across CBD 4 years ago after using it herself for her own wellbeing, and after extensive research wanted to create an authentic, premium quality CBD product line where quality is upheld from start to finish. Her knowledge about CBD is second-to-none, and if you have ever been curious about the benefits of CBD then this episode is well-worth a listen! Website: www.leaforganics.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeafOrganicsuk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbd_leaforganics_uk/ ** DISCOUNT CODE FOR LISTENERS ** Use discount code REALLIFEFIT into the coupon area on the checkout page to get 5% discount on products across the website www.leaforganics.uk CONTENT SCHEDULE 4:44 How Michelle discovered CBD 7:40 The birth of her business Leaf Organics 8:14 CBD & Quality - Where to begin 11:20 How CBD actually works 20:00 How much is the right amount to take 23:20 Will I feel spaced out? Will it make me high? 27:44 How your system processes CBD 30:12 CBD: Uses and how it can support health 33:45 CBD as a complementary option ********************************************************************************************* If you enjoyed this episode of The Strong Woman Sisterhood Podcast, please share it with friends, family, co-workers, anyone! You can subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes straight into your podcast player: Apple: http://bit.ly/thestrongwomansisterhoodpodcastapplepodcasts Spotify: http://bit.ly/thestrongwomansisterhoodpodcastspotify Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/thestrongwomansisterhoodpodcastsoundcloud Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/thestrongwomansisterhoodpodcastgooglepodcasts ********************************************************************************************* Connect to host Rachael Broderick at: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thereallifefit Facebook: www.facebook.com/thereallifefit Website: www.thereallifefit.com About Rachael Broderick, The Real Life Fit Rachael is an online fitness support coach for the last 2 years and runs an online female members fitness community called The Body Positive Bootcamp; encouraging women to make themselves a priority through positive mindset work, exercise and good nutrition! Seeing women transform themselves from the inside out is Rachael’s absolute passion, celebrating their scale and non-scale victories. Rachael runs monthly online fitness bootcamps, with groups of women who want to get healthier at home, and live the rest of their life as the best of their life. You can find details at https://www.thereallifefit.com/virtualbootcamps

In this episode, I’m chatting with Clare Watkins from Clare Watkins Personal Styling. Clare Watkins is one of Manchester’s leading Personal Stylists and a Graduate of London College of Style, after completing the Diploma in Personal Styling. Running her own successful Personal Styling business, Clare is passionate that style has no size and believes that it’s not about what size you wear, but how you wear your size. Clare has been privileged to have worked for Sharon Wauchob and Paul Costelloe at London Fashion Week and has featured on ITV’s Lorraine as part of her guest appearance on The Hot Mess Mum’s Club Podcast. She has an impressive client list and divides her time between Manchester and London, where she is a Tutor at London College of Style. Website: www.clarewatkins.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarewatkins_stylist/ Facebook:​ https://www.facebook.com/StylingbyClare/ CONTENT SCHEDULE 03:50 How Clare became a personal stylist 10:30 The importance of colour and finding the correct colours for you 15:55 Size and body confidence; learning to love where you are at and dressing for confidence. 23:30 Clare’s wardrobe staples - her recommendations for every woman 28:20 Jeans - why quality is super important, what to look for in jeans and her 2 jeans brands recommendations. 34:30 Clare’s favourite high street fashion retailers 37:00 Thoughts on ‘fast fashion’ and choosing where you shop wisely ********************************************************************************************* If you enjoyed this episode of The Strong Woman Sisterhood Podcast, please share it with friends, family, co-workers, anyone! You can subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes straight into your podcast player: Apple | Spotify | Soundcloud ********************************************************************************************* Connect to host Rachael Broderick at: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thereallifefit Facebook: www.facebook.com/thereallifefit Website: www.thereallifefit.com About Rachael Broderick, The Real Life Fit Rachael is an online fitness support coach for the last 2 years and runs an online female members fitness community called The Body Positive Bootcamp; encouraging women to make themselves a priority through positive mindset work, exercise and good nutrition! Seeing women transform themselves from the inside out is Rachael’s absolute passion, celebrating their scale and non-scale victories. Rachael runs monthly online fitness bootcamps, with groups of women who want to get healthier at home, and live the rest of their life as the best of their life. To find out more about getting fit, strong and healthy at home, drop her an email at [email protected] Rachael also hosts a free online community called The Strong Woman Sisterhood currently 350 members strong and growing! It’s a supportive community; no judgement with health inspiration and free fitness challenges and workouts! If you'd like to come and see what it’s about then you can find it at http://bit.ly/thestrongwomansisterhoodcommunity

In this episode, I’m chatting with Samantha Francis. Sam is an award winning parenting and relationship specialist and number 1 best selling author. Her work has been featured across the media including the Channel 4 news, BBC and she has been featured in magazines such as Primary Times and Marie Claire. Her mission to help mums and raise awareness of mental health has been praised by clients, those who have crossed her path and even the actor and best selling author David Walliams has commended her work. Samantha’s passion continues to support mums and children with their wellness, mental health and relationships as this is something that as a mum herself, has been a deep mission for her as she takes great pleasure in seeing happy families. Website: https://samanthafrancispositiveparenting.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samanthafrancisparenting/ https://www.facebook.com/soulholisticswithsam/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthafrancisparenting/ Positive Parenting Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/349847939163267/ CONTENT SCHEDULE 00:50 Intro to Samantha Francis 08:15 How Sam’s relationship with her health and self care has changed over the years. 14:38 The importance of a self-care routine 18:50 Where does the positive parenting journey start? 22:22 Children as a mirror of parental behaviours 25:00 Is it possible to turn things around for a challenging parent/child relationship? 28:08 The gaps in our knowledge - making the connections between the past and now. 30:30 Sam’s advice to her younger self, knowing what she know now. ********************************************************************************************* If you enjoyed this episode of The Strong Woman Sisterhood Podcast, please share it with friends, family, co-workers, anyone! You can subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes straight into your podcast player: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-strong-woman-sisterhood-podcast/id1510450874 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oYvFJmsrtGovzfRtusmLR?si=9iC_9nAqRLuSiOimm_hf1g Soundcloud ****************************************************************************************** Connect to host Rachael Broderick at: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thereallifefit Facebook: www.facebook.com/thereallifefit Website: www.thereallifefit.com About Rachael Broderick, The Real Life Fit Rachael is an online fitness support coach for the last 2 years and runs an online female members fitness community called The Body Positive Bootcamp; encouraging women to make themselves a priority through positive mindset work, exercise and good nutrition! Seeing women transform themselves from the inside out is Rachael’s absolute passion, celebrating their scale and non-scale victories. Rachael runs monthly online fitness bootcamps, with groups of women who want to get healthier at home, and live the rest of their life as the best of their life. Rachael also hosts a free online community called The Strong Woman Sisterhood currently 350 members strong and growing! It’s a supportive community; no judgement with health inspiration and free fitness challenges and workouts! If you'd like to come and see what it’s about then you can find it at http://bit.ly/thestrongwomansisterhoodcommunity