Mama Mudra - The Joy Movement

Zahirah Marty on Why Expansion Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Wellness Routine

We spend so much time focusing inward. On our routines, our habits, our discipline, our structure... But what if that’s only half the equation? In this episode, we explore something I don’t think gets nearly enough attention in wellness: Expansion. * That feeling you get when you try something new. * Go somewhere different. * Meet someone unexpected. * Step slightly outside of who you’ve been. That’s not just “nice to have”. It’s essential. Zahirah brings a completely different lens to this conversation - one that moves beyond routine and into experience. We talk about: - Why doing the same things over and over can actually limit your growth - The role of novelty in happiness and brain function. - Travel, creativity and curiosity as tools for wellbeing. - How to expand your life without blowing it up completely. - And why joy often lives just outside your comfort zone. This episode will challenge the idea that more discipline is always the answer. Sometimes, the answer is… more life. If you’ve been feeling stuck, flat, or uninspired - don’t skip this one. And when you’re done, send it to someone you want to experience more life with. Subscribe, follow, and stay connected - because this conversation is only getting bigger.

The Discipline of Joy (And Why Some People Just Get It Right)

We all know someone like this. No matter what’s going on… No matter the pressure, the chaos, the workload… They just hold themselves differently. They show up well, stay grounded. And, most of all, they choose joy - consistently. Vincent Manzini is one of those people. So, in this episode with this legend that I love and respect so much, I wanted to understand something deeper: Is that natural… or is it something that he actively works on? What came out of this conversation is a perspective shift I didn’t expect. Because joy, it turns out, isn’t passive. It’s not something you wait for. It’s something you actively practice. In this episode, Vincent and I get into: - What it actually takes to stay consistent in your mindset. - Why discipline and happiness are not opposites. (they’re partners) - How environment, people and energy shape your baseline state. - The power of presence in a world that constantly pulls you out of it. - And why the simplest habits are often the ones that change everything. This is one of those episodes that makes you reflect on how you’re choosing to show up every day. Because that’s what it is. A choice. If you know someone who always seems to “have it together,” send them this and ask them if this resonates, and if you’re trying to build more consistency in your own life, start here. Follow, subscribe, and stay close to this conversation - because this is the work.

Aging, Hormones & Why Getting Older Might Be Your Best Phase Yet with Andrea Back

We’ve been sold a very tired narrative about aging. That everything declines, energy drops, hormones become the enemy, and joy somehow becomes harder to access. I don’t believe that. And, thank goodness, neither does Andrea Back. In this episode, we unpack what’s really happening in our bodies as we move through different life stages - and more importantly, how to work with it instead of resisting it. Because what if aging wasn’t something to manage... But something to optimise? This conversation shifts the lens from fear to empowerment. From “how do I survive this phase?” to “how do I feel my absolute best in this phase?” We talk about: - Why your current approach to wellness might stop working (and what to do about it) - Hormones, stress, and why they’re not the villains we’ve made them out to be - The role of nutrition and lifestyle in how you experience aging - Why “feeling good” needs to become your baseline, not your reward - And how to actually build a version of wellness that evolves with you This is not about anti-aging. It’s about aging well, with energy, clarity, and yes… joy. If you’ve ever felt like your body is changing and no one’s given you a roadmap - this is the episode you need. If this episode shifts how you think about your body even slightly, send it to a friend who needs to hear it. And if you’re not already subscribed - this is your reminder. We’re dropping episodes weekly, and this is just the beginning.

Supplements: What You Actually Need (And What’s Just Hype) with Toni Carroll

Walk into any health store and it feels like you need every-single-thing! Powders. Pills. Adaptogens. Sprays. Tonics. So where do you actually start? In this episode, Kate Thompson-Duwe sits down with Toni Carroll to cut through the noise of the modern supplement industry - and answer the question everyone is asking: Are we actually deficient… or just overwhelmed? They unpack the tension between real nutritional gaps and aggressive wellness marketing, and why more supplements don’t always mean better health. This is a grounded, honest conversation that will save you money, time, and confusion - while helping you make smarter, more intentional choices for your body. In this episode: - Whether we’re truly nutrient deficient today - Why the supplement industry feels so overwhelming - The difference between necessity and marketing hype - How to know what your body actually needs - Why more is not always better (or effective) You don’t need everything. You need what works for you. And understanding that is where real wellness begins.

Rewiring Your Brain for Joy (Even When It Defaults to Stress)

If your brain is wired for survival… how are you ever supposed to feel happy? In this episode, Kate reconnects with Matt Furlonger to unpack one of the most important truths in modern wellness: Your brain is not designed to make you happy. It’s designed to keep you alive. Which means stress, worry, and negativity aren’t personal failures - they’re biological defaults. But here’s the shift: once you understand that, you can start working with your brain instead of against it. This conversation moves beyond theory into practical application - helping you understand how to reshape your neurological patterns, expand your capacity for joy, and actively build your own pathway to happiness. In this episode: - The truth about your brain’s negativity bias - Why you default to stress even when life is “good” - How to stop judging yourself for anxious thoughts - Practical ways to rewire your brain for more joy - How brain health directly impacts your happiness You’re not broken. You’re wired for survival. But you can train your brain to experience more joy - on purpose.