This episode is sponsored by Welbeck - providing beyond better healthcare. 

In honour of World Hearing Day on March 3rd, we’re talking about something most of us take completely for granted… until we can’t hear the waiter, the TV suddenly “too quiet,” and everyone starts mumbling.

This week, we’re joined by leading ear surgeon Joseph Manjaly, Consultant Otologist & Auditory Implant Surgeon at OneWelbeck ENT and Clinical Lead at Royal National ENT and UCLH, who spends his days quite literally changing how people experience the world.

We get into the surprising truth about hearing loss — including why it’s not just an “old person thing,” how midlife hearing loss is now the biggest modifiable risk factor for dementia, and the everyday habits that could be quietly damaging your ears.

Joe explains:

• Why hearing loss happens (and why it’s not always about ageing)

• The link between hearing loss, brain health and dementia

• Tinnitus — what that ringing actually is, and what you can do about it

• The biggest myths about hearing (yes, we’re looking at you, cotton buds)

• The incredible technology already restoring hearing — and what’s coming next

Plus, we talk about the emotional side of hearing loss; from isolation and confidence to the life-changing moment when someone hears clearly again. Because hearing isn’t just about sound it’s about connection, memory, and staying engaged with the people you love. And after this episode, you may never put a cotton bud anywhere near your ear again! 

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Welcome to February’s wellness roundup. Expect a jam packed show with the latest tiktok trends, wellness fads, the products we are trying and loving and all our TV, podcast and book recommendations. 

Links below to items mentioned:

TV - How To Get To Heaven From Belfast, Under Salt Marsh, His & Hers, 

Film - Wuthering Heights

Podcasts- Hanging Out With Ant & Dec & The Walkers

Products: 

Daniel Sandler Eyeliners - https://www.danielsandler.com/

Reserved tracksuits - https://www.reserved.com/gb/en/women/modal

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What do you do when you finally know what you want but making a change feels terrifying?

In this episode, Lauren & Nicole talk about how to follow your heart without making impulsive, life-altering decisions you might regret. Because clarity sometimes means making smaller, smarter shifts.

We explore:

• Why big life decisions don’t require dramatic action

• How to handle fear of change 

• The difference between a direction and a decision

• How to make aligned choices without self-sabotage

• The “10% move” that helps you test change safely

• How to listen to your intuition without blowing up your life

We also share practical self-care tools to regulate your nervous system when you’re feeling overwhelmed, restless, or stuck between knowing and acting.

If you’re navigating career change, relationship shifts, personal growth, or simply that midlife feeling of “there must be more”  this episode will help you move forward calmly and intentionally.

Real change doesn’t have to be chaotic. It can be quiet. Sustainable. Thoughtful and it starts with one small move.

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On paper, life might look fine. Good, even.But what if something inside you feels… slightly off?

In today’s episode of Self Care Club, Lauren and Nicole explore what happens when we spend years functioning, coping, and being who we think we should be and slowly lose touch with who we actually are. How do you hear yourself again?

We talk about:

• How and why we lose touch with our own needs and desires

• The difference between impulse, anxiety, and your true inner voice

• Why midlife so often becomes a turning point

• How your body tells the truth before your brain catches up

• A gentle guided reflection to help you reconnect with what you really want

• A simple daily SCC practice to rebuild self-trust

If you’ve ever thought “Nothing is wrong… but something doesn’t feel right”, this episode is for you.

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This episode is sponsored by Welbeck - providing beyond better healthcare 

February is National Heart Month. The campaign raises awareness of heart-related health conditions, and promotes healthy living habits. In the UK someone dies from a heart or circulatory condition every 3 minutes and around 7.6 million people have a heart or circulatory disease. But there are things we can do to improve outcomes.

Today we are delighted to welcome Dr Boon Lim to the show. He is a consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist at Welbeck Heart Health, Dr Lim has a dynamic innovative and holistic approach and has been featured on TV and radio. He is also the author of  "Keeping Your Heart Healthy". His insights and tips are fascinating and it’s a show that you won’t want to miss.

In this episode we discuss

• The 3 best ways to prevent heart attacks

• Why women’s heart symptoms present differently

• If you can die of a broken heart

• What warning signs to look out for

• Why stress matters more than you imagine

• How mindfulness actually impacts your heart health 

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Welcome back to the first Self Care Club’s wellness catch up of 2026. Expect a jam packed show with the latest tiktok trends, wellness fads, the products we are trying and loving and all our TV, podcast and book recommendations. 

Links below to items mentioned:

Energy Healing: https://www.sunkyeong.org.uk/

Neko Scan: https://www.nekohealth.com/gb/en

Products:

Shark multi hair tool:https://sharkclean.co.uk/product/shark-flexstyle-5-in-1-air-styler-hair-dryer-with-storage-case-stone-hd446sluk-zidHD446SLUK

Revitalash: https://www.revitalash.co.uk/

Tatcha lip mask: https://www.tatcha.co.uk/collections/lip-care/products/the-kissu-lip-mask?variant=45510450675936

Detangling Brush: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ninabella%C2%AE-Organic-Professional-Detangling-Detangler/dp/B08HN7JS66/ref=asc_df_B08HN7JS66?mcid=e20070031ca83386b2a2cb33ea4d904e&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697323784940&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18201207880943770884&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045981&hvtargid=pla-1051228284913&hvocijid=18201207880943770884-B08HN7JS66-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1&th=1

Wonderskin: https://eu.wonderskin.com/pages/perfect-lip-set?tw_source=google&tw_adid=728619189285&tw_campaign=22106968287&tw_kwdid=kwd-914769471242&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22106968287&gbraid=0AAAAABS30-NBW3hOfpd14Nrr9brMPNEju&gclid=CjwKCAiA7LzLBhAgEiwAjMWzCCLiLNepVmASn3KXUQVpRXNwbVLQa8fdDRRz6-jVRQalgrExQQLC5BoCGlQQAvD_BwE

Podcasts:

Armchair Expert https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/id1345682353

Pride & Prejudice

https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Pride-and-Prejudice-Audiobook/B0FBS55SLD

Adrift: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/adrift/id1834242268

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Clubbers, it's January, which means it's dark, cold and long! So we decided to gift you a few of our favourite episodes from the archives - to hopefully help brighten your mood and inspire you to look after yourself.

Enjoy x

In this episode, we’re challenging rise and grind culture and the myth of "non-stop productivity" by exploring the impact of toxic motivation on our mental health, relationships, and self-worth. We dive into the pressure to constantly hustle and level up, questioning whether the pursuit of success is really worth sacrificing our well-being.

Are we truly doing better, or are we just exhausted? We’ll examine the harmful effects of the "do more, be more" narrative that’s often perpetuated on social media, in the workplace, and in our inboxes. Is the hustle helping us thrive, or just pushing us toward burnout?

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the need to always be improving, this episode is for you. We’ll discuss how to find a healthier, more sustainable approach to motivation—one that doesn’t leave us drained, disconnected, or disillusioned.

Tune in for practical insights on how to set boundaries, embrace rest, and redefine success on your own terms. If this resonates with you, share it with a friend who might need to hear it too!

In this episode we discuss:

• The myth of "non-stop productivity"
• The dangers of toxic motivation and comparison culture
• How hustle culture impacts mental health and well-being
• Finding a sustainable approach to motivation
• Redefining success without burnout

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Clubbers, it's January, which means it's dark, cold and long! So we decided to gift you a few of our favourite episodes from the archives - to hopefully help brighten your mood and inspire you to look after yourself.

Enjoy x

This week on the show the ladies explore Mel Robbins "Let them" theory mindset hack. With over 20 million views, 1.5 million likes, and tens of thousands of comments - it had to be something we checked out.

Mel Robbins says “So much time and energy is wasted on forcing other people to match our expectations. So instead of attempting to control people or circumstances, you allow things to be as they are, rather than letting this stuff control you” 

Tune in to see how Lauren and Nicole get on with this revolutionary practice.

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Clubbers, it's January, which means it's dark, cold and long! So we decided to gift you a few of our favourite episodes from the archives - to hopefully help brighten your mood and inspire you to look after yourself.

Enjoy x

How are you with having a difficult conversation?? Yes us too... we hate them so of course we had to bring it to the club. We are joined by the wonderful Clemmie Telford (host of the hit podcast But Why) to point us in the right direction.

An episode not to be missed

Thanks to Clemmie Telford for being our expert of the week. You can find more of Clemmie's work at

https://motherofalllists.com

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Internal Gratitude

Welcome to the third and final episode of our gratitude mini-series, where we turn the spotlight inward and explore a practice that feels surprisingly uncomfortable for a lot of us: internal gratitude. This is about learning to appreciate yourself - not just your life. Most of us were never taught how to do this. We’re brilliant at acknowledging everyone else, but not so good when it comes to recognising our own effort, resilience, and growth. 

In this episode, we talk about why internal gratitude matters - especially in midlife - when so many women are quietly holding everything together. We dig into:

• Effort Gratitude (not outcome gratitude): recognising where you showed up, kept going, and didn’t quit - even when no one was watching.

• Body Gratitude : gently acknowledging what your body has carried you through, frustrations and all.

• Younger Self Gratitude: thanking past versions of yourself for surviving, leaving, starting, or setting boundaries.

• Values Gratitude: honouring the values you live by 

• “No One Clapped” Gratitude: naming the invisible labour you do every day that rarely gets acknowledged.

This episode is for anyone who struggles with self-worth, feels quietly exhausted, or needs permission to say: I see what I do. And it matters.

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Gratitude sounds simple… but does it actually work in practise?

In part two of our gratitude mini-series, we move beyond the theory and into real life. 

This week we tried three simple gratitude practices: 

• The Gratitude Walk, 

• The One-Text Challenge, 

• The Gratitude Swap 

To see what genuinely helped, what felt extremely awkward,what surprised us and which ones we just didn't do! 

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