A term that just rolls of the tongue AND infuriates me when people call people a 'Psycho' ex. In this episode I explore how to deal with it but also remind you that it is okay to lose your temper sometimes. You are only human, however this does not make you a psycho. 

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It's one of the worse things you can hear when you are missing your ex so much. Something I found so so hard to deal with because I couldn't understand why he didn't. I go through how I felt & how I would have dealt with it knowing what I have learnt during my breakup. 

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If you are anything like me you would have probably started the year by setting some big goals and some new year resolutions. The thing is we forget to check back in, re focus and re adjust so our goals are still motivating us. I go through a journaling technique in this episode which you can use to help you focus on your goals for the next 6 months of the year. 

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 I like to call these sorts of episodes an LG ramble (LG being my initials) But In this episode I cover you deserving to be happy, you deserving to move on, complimenting yourself & being the most valuable person in the room. I love talking on mindset so hopefully this episode makes you feel good about yourself. 

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 I read an article this week in the Women's Health magazine and it was on micro cheating. A term I had never heard about until I saw it on their Instagram. In this episode I explore what micro cheating is, my experiences & my thoughts. I would love to know your thoughts on this topic too!   

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These are just a few things that I have mastered over my healing journey & some things I am trying to implement now into my life. I had a therapy session this week which was very reflective so I thought I would share some valuable things that you could introduce into your life to help you on your healing journey. 

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This is a what I call a reactive episode as the 3 topics I cover in this were all things that came into my head this week. Which isn't something I usually do. But I had a situation to deal with this week involving my ex so I talk though how I coped with that. I also talk about not making your life shorter than it needs to be and then finally I talk about living in land Delulu. A light hearted episode following a heavy episode last week. 

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In this episode I talk about mental health & mental illnesses. I talk about abandonment trauma and PTSD. I go into detail about my therapy & how grateful I am for my therapist. It wasn't just a silly breakup, please do not ever think that about any situation you are going through. Your feelings matter and how your feeling is valid. 

If you are suffering or struggling with a mental illness or fell like your becoming overwhelmed please reach out to a professional for help. Do not suffer in silence. 

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I talk a lot about my past, with my break up and wanted to do an episode that I hope would make everyone listening who is going through a hard time know that when people say 'It does get better' it really does. Hopefully this episode brings you some peace. 

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When a relationship or a friendship ends you have to deal with the painful reality that you have the memories of happier times. These can haunt you *& making healing incredibly difficult. I talk this through on this weeks episode. 

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I am a self confessed wine lover & party enthusiast so when I decided to go sober I was faced with a lot of laughs. However, I did it & learnt a hell of a lot. I go into it all in this episode. I was able to reflect on how I depended on alcohol during in my break up but also how going sober impacted my training for the Manchester Marathon. 

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So if you didn't know I ran the Manchester marathon with tonsilitis so I go through the course, my advice, my motivation and how I basically got through the hardest marathon I have ever ran. 

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If this was an Olympic sport my god I would take gold. I am the worst person for doing this and did this a lot during my relationship & I did it even worse in my breakup. It is nothing to be ashamed of but this episode might just have a few reminders that you need to hear. 

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You might be at the stage where you have thought about meeting someone new, you might not be. However I cover a few things that you do not have to worry about when you are ready to open yourself to the idea of dating when you have come out of a relationship or gone through a huge breakup.

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I didn't realise how much of what I was focusing on was blocking me starting on my healing journey. I think they are easy things to fall into and sometimes you don't realise you are doing them. I explore the things I did which blocked my healing in this episode.

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Self compassion was something I didn't know about until I started therapy. You can build self compassion and apply it to every area of your life. I feel like was such an important part of my healing journey so thought I would share it with you. 

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I think this mindset shift can be applied to every area of your life, in this episode I apply it to my work, my break up and my friends. Along with a catch up and usual tangents.

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A full 75 hard break down and all the lessons I have learnt. I would fully recommend doing this challenge to everyone. I have learnt so much about myself & will take so many things away and implement them into my routine now they have become a habit. STILL not drinking - 5 weeks to the DAY that I will be though! 

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I spoke about this briefly on my Instagram but I go into more detail as to why I don't like people telling me I've changed in relation to running and healing. I go through why I prefer to say I've grown rather than changed. Along with the standard catch up and usual tangents.   

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The two most common questions I get asked are 'How do you run marathons' & 'How did you heal?' My answer - TIME. Yes it takes a while but it is so worth it. At the half marathon race I ran last Sunday the finish line made me realise how important time is. 

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This question left mine and my families mouths more times than I care to remember & it CRUCIFIED me! Eventually over time and with some help from my therapist I understood why I couldn't understand what they did. In this episode I go through how I found some closure when asking myself this question. 

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WE ARE HALF WAY THROUGH MARATHON TRAINING. BOSH. Oh my god I am LOVING this training block. I feel so strong. I do a little catch up and then go through how to 8 weeks has gone. I finish with going through how I am currently dealing with a bit of a tough week and just share some things I am doing to take the heat off a bit. Sending love always x

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Congratulations for getting through the longest month of your life. January can be a tough month to get through and its also a month you can out a lot of pressure on yourself to achieve new goals. If your January has been hard, your not alone. In this episode I go through just how you can reset the month and smash Feb.. are you with me?   

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It is HARD, that's what it is. I only scratch the surface in this episode but there are books and so much information online. I found it so difficult to actually to this work because no one likes talking about the traits in themselves that they don't like. HOWEVER, It is beneficial and helped with my healing so I thought I would share it with you all.

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A little update on how all my training is going. I think 75 Hard is going to be the best thing I have ever done, its hard but its not called 75 easy is it. Marathon training is also going so well too. I also include all the details about my Patreon in this episode too. 

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I had a thought in the shower the other day after coming home from a run, I thought about how I can compare training for a marathon to recovering from my break up. I had never realised just how much of the strength I have shown in all my training, I had also shown in my healing journey. Warning - this episode might make you want to run a marathon...

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In this episode I talk about when a situation becomes over whelming, it is so easy to loose all perspective and this is how you spiral. I give some straight forward advice on how I prevent spiralling & how the 75 hard challenge can relate to so much more than a fitness and mindset challenge, it can relate to any hard situation you may be facing. 

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In this episode I talk about how I implement a new routine into my life and how i stay consistent. This does not have to be a new fitness or diet routine it can be any routine at all however I find that a lot of people at this time of the year are trying to start a healthy new habit and in order to do so it might me a shake up of your existing routine. 

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HAPPY NEW YEAR. Welcome to 2024. I know starting a new year can be overwhelming however, you do not have to start with saying the classic 'New Year New Me' especially if you are going into the new year a little deflated. In this episode I give you some easy practical tips on how to bring a little positively into your New Year without applying too much pressure. 

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HAPPY NEW YEAR. Firstly thank you so much for following me & my journey I can't wait to level up in 2024 & bring you so much more content. In this episode I reflect on the year & let you into a few of the exciting projects I have lined up for next year. However you celebrate the New Year I hope it is a good one & I will see you in 2024. 

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Obviously I am joking, however, after last weekend, I feel like I have gone through absolutely everything now that you go through when going through a break up. I also get quite emotional in this episode reflecting on the last year. Along with the usual laughs and chats. Merry Christmas to all my lovely listeners, I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it. 

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I remember saying 'I need to run this half marathon because I signed up to do it whilst I was still in a relationship..' What I didn't realise is I had started channelling all my emotion into running & the reason why I continued was because it was an outlet for me to deal with the trauma I went through. In this episode I go into how running filled the hole my ex left in my life. I also talk about running at Christmas & why & how I do it. 

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In this episode I talk about the confidence I have in my everyday life because of being a solo runner. I talk about how to conquer the challenges your might face & the rewards it will bring. I also talk about how I overcome nerves at all the races I have completed on my own. 

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This is hard but inevitable. It sounds harsh but one day you will too. However if they moved on first, its always going to be tough on you. I go through what I faced & how I dealt with it. No one wants to see someone they thought would never move on, move on so please reach out should you need some more support. You are not on your own.

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I talk about how much I lost my routine when my ex left and my days all merged into one. These little habits made sure that I felt a little bit more in control of my day. They aren't big things & everyone can do them. Just 10 minutes out of your day will have a huge impact when everything is weighing so heavy on you. 

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I think everyone at some stage in their life deals with imposter syndrome. I have broken this episode down into two halves, imposter syndrome with running and then healing. I explore how I dealt with it & give you coping strategies that will empower you to embrace your true self, unburdened by the weight of imposter syndrome.

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I recorded this episode on my birthday so I could bring all the positive vibes. I talk about all the lessons I have learnt in the last year surrounding my life and my personal life. I also spend the second half of the episode going through the lessons I have learnt being single at 30. I am sure there will be so much more to add in the next few years. 

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After everything they did you would think that unloving them was easy. Wrong. Unloving someone is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. No one around you can understand why you don’t hate them & why you are still defending them. The truth is, its so tough however in this episode I talk you through some things that might help you start accepting that this will be the best thing that you do. 

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In this episode I talk about how I get back into running after time off or an injury. I also talk about the mental and physical benefits of running & why I think you should fall in love with it too. I also have some BIG news to announce & I hope you want to be a part of it all. 

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I get asked a lot by people who's breakup is fresh, how did you cope what did you do? In all honesty, I didn't. I lost myself however I learnt what I should of done overtime & now I am sharing that with you. I also have some exciting news to grow this community, together with the usual Loula catch up & chats. 

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When I was having days throughout my breakup where I just needed someone to validate my feelings I didn't know where to turn. When I felt like I wanted to reach out to my ex I didn't have anyone telling me not to. Therefore, I have made an episode that you can listen to on the days you aren't feeling your strongest. 

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If you are currently going through a breakup and feel overwhelmed by everything you have read online then this might be the episode for you. I go through how I navigated my way through no contact with my ex. I went against everything I read online to ensure that I wasn't inflicting more pain into my already painful situation. I also touch on social media and some practical tips on how I stopped contacting my ex. Together with the usual catch up and chats.

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We are the worlds worst for comparing our lives to someone else's, especially when you are going through a hard time. I made this episode so you can have some reassurance that you need to trust the timings of your life. The sooner you realise you are exactly where you need to be, the more enjoyable your life will become.

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In this episode I explore the topic of growth & fixed mindsets & apply it to running, however, you can have different mindsets for different situations in your life. I got through what both mindsets are and how you can potentially change having a fixed mindset. Together with a catch up & general chit chat.

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We all have that little voice on our shoulder when we are out running. No matter what sort of runner you are, those limiting beliefs will creep in from time to time. In this episode I explore how I combat them & turn them into positive thoughts. Together with the usual tangents and catch up chats.

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I think it is so easy to say I can't and believe you cant. This episode can relate to any aspects of your life, not just if you are going through a break up. I hopefully will change your mindset when you start hearing yourself tell yourself that you can't and realise that you can.  

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It is extremely hard to come to terms with a new start especially when it wasn't your decision. I go through 5 questions that helped me accept that my break up had to happen in order for me to live the life I am living now. Never forget that being single is a gift. As per usual I go off on numerous tangents & fill you in on my hectic but amazing new life.

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I am back from America & more inspired than ever. I talk about my trip & talk through some advice my brother in law gave me which I absolutely loved so I had to come and share it with you. Along with the normal chit chat & potentially getting my mum Elaine on the Podcast in the future... 

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Forgiveness can come in many forms. I find forgiving people really hard, however, I have spent time with my therapist & taken time to understand what forgiveness for me, really means. Hopefully this episode will help you find closure on a situation. Along with my usual catch up & general rambling.

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I think there is a lot online about healing through hard times however I believe that there is a missing element of how to practically deal with seeing pictures of ex's, or seeing them on social media etc. Its very easy to SAY just block them but in reality its not that easy. Yes you need to learn to love yourself however I have learnt a way of dealing with the practical steps in healing after a break up. I hope they too help you or someone you might know that is going through a tough time. Coupled with the usual Loula catch up, general distractions and the fear that my office desk was going to collapse...

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