Best Life

March Russell: Finding Calm in a Busy World

March Russell, a breathwork teacher, shares how he went from struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, and feeling disconnected, to building a life centred around helping others feel grounded and at ease. This is a practical and honest conversation about stress, the nervous system, and why so many of us feel constantly “on edge” in modern life and which breathwork tools we can use to support us. In this episode: * March’s journey towards breathwork * Why we feel overwhelmed, even when life looks “fine” * How your nervous system shapes how you experience the world * The role of breathwork in reducing stress and anxiety * Simple ways to feel calmer, more present, and more in control * Why slowing down might be the most powerful thing you can do A reminder that sometimes the smallest tools can create the biggest shifts. 🎧 Stay until the end for a 10‑minute closing practice with March to interrupt stress loops and reset your mind — leaving you clearer, lighter, and more relaxed. Coming soon: Moonfables — a sleep podcast by March, creating quiet audio stories and practices that help the body feel safe as you drift into deep, restful sleep Learn more HŌM → studiohom.co [http://studiohom.co/] March Russell → marchrussell.com [http://marchrussell.com/]

Jan Ostle: From Feeling Not Good Enough to Building a Life That Matters

Michelin-star chef Jan Ostle shares the real story behind his success, from growing up feeling “not good enough” and struggling with dyslexia, to finding purpose in the kitchen, overcoming a growing reliance on drugs and alcohol and rebuilding his life from the ground up. This is an honest conversation about pressure, identity, and what it actually takes to create something meaningful, not just professionally, but personally. In this episode: • Jan’s childhood and how that shaped him • Turning self-doubt into drive • The hidden cost of high performance • Addiction, recovery, and starting again • Redefining success on your own terms This isn’t just a story about food or business, it’s about learning to accept who you are, doing the work to change, and redefining what a “best life” actually means.

Welcome to Best Life

What does it look like to truly love what you do? Best Life is a podcast about real people, that are living proof that it's possible. Each episode, join host Shay OBrien, as we sit down with someone who has found their thing — whether they chased it since childhood or it found them when they least expected it — and we talk about the journey, the passion, and what it actually feels like to wake up every day doing what you love. Equal parts inspiring and honest, Best Life is the show for anyone who believes the best chapter might still be ahead. Launching 1st May. Stay tuned by following the show in your podcast app.