The Wiki Mama Takeover

Decluttering your home for Mental Clarity, with Declutter Dollie Rachel Caesar

In this fabulous episode, we chat with Rachel Caesar, a professional declutterer and organiser from the amazing show Sort Your Life Out, where she works with Declutter Dollies. Rachel shares her expert tips on how to streamline our day-to-day lives, making our living spaces simpler and more enjoyable. 🧹 **What You’ll Learn in This Episode:** - How to keep your home tidy and organised for better mental well-being. - Practical steps you can take today to declutter and reclaim your space. - Why we find it so hard to part with things and how to be less sentimental about our belongings. Rachel helps us shift our mindset and let go of unnecessary items more easily. - Strategies for clearing out those Halloween decorations and how to prepare for putting up your Christmas décor the right way—without the stress! **Bonus Tip:** How to quickly get unwanted clothes collected for charity directly from your home—completely free! Rachel walks us through simple ways to donate clothes, making it easier to declutter while giving back. **Time & Stress Savings:** Rachel explains how decluttering now will actually save you time in the long run. By organising your space and having fewer unnecessary items, you’ll spend less time looking for things, cleaning, and feeling overwhelmed. The mental clarity and reduced stress that comes from a tidy environment will give you more time to focus on what truly matters in life. Rachel’s advice is not just practical but also helps us understand the emotional attachment we often have to our possessions, offering tools to overcome it. These easy-to-implement tips will transform your home into a lighter, calmer, and clutter-free space giving you more time and energy for the things that truly make you happy. Get in touch with Rachel here [http://instagram.com/rachel_declutterdollies] Services Mentioned: https://www.icollectclothes.co.uk/ [https://www.icollectclothes.co.uk/] https://anglodoorstepcollections.co.uk/ [https://anglodoorstepcollections.co.uk/]

How Learning to Breathe Properly Can Transform Your Health, Mindset, Cognitive Function, and Wellbeing with Breathwork and Yoga Expert Kelly Hopkinson

Looking for some easy, no-nonsense tips to help you unwind, sleep better, and reduce stress? This episode is *just* what you need! Whether you’re in your 40s and feeling the weight of mental load, burnout, or like you’re constantly in “fight or flight” mode with those high cortisol levels, this one’s for you. Kelly Hopkinson, founder of Be Well Club, joins me ahead of our **EmpowHERed Menopause event** this Friday to share some brilliant, practical advice that you can start using straight away! Here’s why you should tune in: - Learn how simple breathing techniques can transform your sleep and stress levels. - Discover why Kelly had me recording barefoot—and how rolling a massage ball under your feet can boost your body’s functions (including liver health!). - Pick up fab sleep tips like a calming hand massage, removing your phone from your bedroom (yes, really!), and a game-changing breathing exercise. What We Get Into: Nose vs. Mouth Breathing: Kelly breaks down why breathing through your nose is so much better for your sleep and overall health. Plus, she explains how to breathe into your ribs, not just your chest, to improve relaxation and reduce stress. - The Magic of the Massage Ball: Ever thought a little ball could make such a difference? Kelly introduced me to the wonders of rolling a massage ball under my bare feet. It doesn’t just feel good—it can help your body’s key functions, including your liver. And there’s a reason I had to go barefoot for this episode! - Better Sleep Tips: If you’re struggling with poor sleep, Kelly’s got you covered. From a hand massage to removing your phone from the bedroom (yes, it's tough but worth it), to a brilliant breathing exercise, Kelly’s techniques are all about getting you to unwind and sleep better. This is a fun and practical chat full of helpful tips for anyone feeling the pressure of modern life. Listen in and start implementing these simple techniques to feel more grounded, relaxed, and ready to take on whatever life throws your way! Get in touch with Kelly via http://instagram.com/kelly_bewellclub [http://instagram.com/kelly_bewellclub] and http://kellyhopkinsonyoga.co.uk [http://kellyhopkinsonyoga.co.uk]

A masterclass in Menopause EmpowHERment with Functional Medicine Practitioner and Womens Performance Specialist, Liz Sergeant

In this insightful episode, we sit down with functional medicine practitioner Liz Sergeant, who specialises in women’s performance and enhancement. Liz shares her expert knowledge on how to navigate the challenges of perimenopause and menopause through proper nutrition, hormone therapy, and lifestyle changes. Key Takeaways: * Nutrition for Menopause and Perimenopause: Liz explains what we should and shouldn’t be eating to support our bodies during this important time. * Myth-Busting Perimenopause: Liz debunks common misconceptions about the perimenopausal stage, including when it’s appropriate to consider hormone replacement therapy (HRT). * Improving Sleep: Learn about the root causes of poor sleep, how to address them, and the impact of lifestyle choices like alcohol on your sleep cycle. * Alcohol and Your Cycle: Discover the best times to avoid alcohol during your cycle to minimise its negative effects on your sleep and hormonal balance. * Blood Glucose Levels and Food Sensitivities: Liz explains how tracking your blood glucose with a monitor can help you identify foods that may be negatively impacting your health, including some surprising ones! Upcoming Event: Next week, we are hosting a brilliant event at X+Why, Unity Place in Milton Keynes called EmpowHered Menopause. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet Liz Sergeant in person, along with Kelly Hopkinson, a Breathwork Specialist and founder of Be Well. Join us to learn more about supporting your menopause journey with expert advice and wellness techniques! Why You Should Listen: Whether you're navigating the transition through menopause or looking to optimise your health, Liz Sergeant provides valuable insights that can help you feel empowered and in control of your body. From nutrition to hormone therapy and managing sleep, this episode is packed with practical tips to enhance your well-being. Listen now to learn: * Which foods to embrace or avoid during perimenopause * When and why to consider HRT * How to fix sleep issues * The surprising role blood glucose monitoring plays in your overall health Connect with Liz Sergeant: * [wellnourishedclub.com] [https://wellnourishedclub.com/] * [https://www.instagram.com/wellnourishedclub/] [https://www.instagram.com/wellnourishedclub/] Stay Connected: Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you found this episode helpful! Event Details: 📍 EmpowHered Menopause at X+Why, Unity Place, Milton Keynes 📅 Next week 🔗 [Register Here] [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-mingle-october-empowhered-menopause-tickets-807613522787?aff=oddtdtcreator]

A quick bite with Sophie etc! We learn all about her fabulous Street Feast event, her passion for social and her secrets to success. And she's only just getting started.

I LOVED spending lunch time today with the lovely Sophie Neal. Famous for her Sophie Etc Blog [https://www.sophieetc.com/⁠] and award winning social channels, Sophie has built a strong brand in Milton Keynes for being a trusted food and restaurant blogger and content creator and a huge champion for our local independent companies. And oh how we love her! In this episode Sophie shares her journey from school, through uni, how she navigated the lock down, to creating and building the business she has today. Sophies is a fabulous story, one that inspires and challenges us all to rethink our approach to our businesses, as she shares her secrets to creating a work life balance, to managing anxiety and keeping a check on her mental health. She reminds us that the value of time and freedom often outweighs a financial reward, and what we should be chasing as our life and business goals. I loved hearing about this weekends Street Feast event [https://www.instagram.com/p/C_-Oz31qjJJ/] - 11am at The MK Discovery Centre, in collaboration with Toy Box and YMCA charities. For more information on Sophie's Street Feast, for fab reviews and recommendations and to contact Sophie, pop along to @sophieetc [http://instagram.com/sophieetc] on instagram.

September is the biggest month of change. How to understand what you and your kids are going through and why we feel unstable right now.

This was the exact tonic we all needed for the first full week back to school. Thank you Susie Robbins for joining me and helping me undertand whats happening for our little people and for us parents during this crazy, stressful week back to school. In the last four days back to school its been whack a mole! In that each day one of my kids has kicked off, or been super teary and emotional before school. Emotions are high, tensions are strong, everyones exhausted and we are all snapping to some extent. Today I had really stressful and upsetting drop off. I had to send Lily to school in tears following a terrible morning where I lost my temper with her, and then felt all the guilt and emotions that follow. Susie lets me talk this though, she explains whats actually going on for us all through the summer, then how the transition into school effects us. If you're struggling with kids who don't want to go to school, with strong emotions and battles before the school run, this episode will make you understand and feel so much better. Most importantly, you are not alone! I'm here and I totally get it. We're in it together! Susie Robbins is a Behaviour Consultant, she hosts workshops, Q&A's, 121 consultations, and lots more. You can find her at @resolvetoplay on Instagram [http://instagram.com/resolvetoplay]