What Healthy Relationships Really Look Like with PJ Livett
How do you build strong, loving relationships without losing yourself? In this insightful conversation, Nicola O’Donoghue sits down with PJ Livett, a Sex and Relationship Educator who works with teens to lay the foundation for healthy relationships early on. But her lessons are just as relevant for adults, especially high-achieving, emotionally intelligent women navigating modern love.PJ breaks down the true pillars of a healthy relationship: open communication, mutual respect, and self-worth. She shares how to argue effectively (spoiler: it’s all about active listening and explaining, not blaming), and why building self-esteem is the key to walking away from unhealthy dynamics.You’ll also learn:- How do you get clear on what you value in love and connection?- Why understanding love languages changes everything.- What does emotional intimacy look like when you're thriving on your terms?Whether you’re single, dating, or in a relationship, this conversation is packed with powerful tools to help you feel more seen, respected, and fulfilled.💡 Sponsored by Intogreat – a personalised well-being platform designed for ambitious women who want to reduce stress, reclaim energy, and deepen their relationships without adding another thing to their to-do list.👉 Start today at www.intogreat.netFollow Intogreat:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/📍 YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...📍 LinkedIn: / 89635344
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Lorna Lewis on Overcoming Postnatal Depression & Perfectionism
Becoming a mother changes everything, but for Lorna Lewis, the Founder of Funked Up Fitness, it also brought unexpected struggles with postpartum depression, identity loss, and the pressure to be the "perfect" mum. In this candid conversation, Lorna shares how fear, anxiety, and comparison shaped her early motherhood experience until she decided to take control of her happiness. Through self-awareness, coaching, and a commitment to personal responsibility, Lorna learned to quiet the negative stories holding her back. She opens up about the pivotal shift that came when she stopped seeking external validation and started trusting herself. From setting boundaries and saying “no” to prioritising her well-being, she explains how she reclaimed her confidence, compartmentalised her mental load, and ultimately found joy in both motherhood and her own identity.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by expectations, whether as a parent or simply as a person, this episode is a must-listen. Follow Intogreat for more insights: www.intogreat.net📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/📍 YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...📍 LinkedIn: / 89635344Follow Lorna at Funked Up Fitness:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkedupfitness/📍 Website: www.funkedup.co.uk
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Leading with Energy: How Peta Stewart Found Fulfilment, Meaning, and Success
In this inspiring episode of Great Conversations, Nicola O'Donoghue sits down with Peta Stewart to explore the powerful role of energy management in building a fulfilling life and thriving business. Peta opens up about the sacrifices she's made to become a successful entrepreneur, including her conscious decision not to have children — a choice rooted in her deep understanding of where her energy could be best invested.Drawing from her journey as a foster child, a national cyclist, and a business leader, Peta shares how mastering her energy transformed her leadership style and unlocked true success. She reveals her powerful three-part model for success — balancing meaning, monetary value, and fulfilment — and highlights the importance of defining self-worth to achieve balance in all areas of life.From nurturing her team to practicing presence with clients, Peta’s insights will inspire you to rethink success and make intentional choices about where your energy goes. At Intogreat, we believe well-being starts with empowerment. Get the tools to strengthen your mind, challenge norms, and live on your terms. Start today: www.intogreat.netFollow Intogreat for more insights:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/📍 YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...📍 LinkedIn: / 89635344Follow Peta for more insights:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petastewartconveyancing/📍 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7RV6JL0oSUppAF8We-T9_g📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petastewartcpc📍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peta-stewart-36538326/
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Amy Watson: How We Change the Culture of Harassment for Good
Why is women’s safety still seen as their responsibility?In this powerful episode, Nicola sits down with Amy Watson, founder of HASSL, to discuss the overlooked power of rest, resilience, and societal change. Amy is tackling one of society’s biggest blind spots: how misogyny is baked into our culture. Through HASSL, she’s not giving women “safety tools”—she’s working to change mindsets. From catcalling, and drink spiking to stalking, she exposes how everyday behaviours contribute to a culture of harassment and why safety should be a societal obligation, not a women’s burden.In this conversation, we explore:🔹 Why rest isn’t a luxury; it’s a game-changer for success and connection.🔹 The mental toll of “harmless” harassment and how we unconsciously tolerate it.🔹 How to start tough but necessary conversations to shift outdated beliefs and create real change.🔹 Why safety should be a shared societal obligation, not just a “women’s issue.”If you've ever felt frustrated by how women are expected to just “deal with” harassment, this episode will give you new ways to push for real cultural change.If you or someone you know is in a domestically abusive relationship, this episode of Great Conversations with Sam Butler provides a wealth of inspiration and advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjZjQlxpmDg&t=12sListen now and be part of the movement for change.🔹 Support the work of HASSL: https://hassl.uk👉 At Intogreat, we believe well-being starts with empowerment. Get the tools to strengthen your mind, challenge norms, and live on your terms. Start today: www.intogreat.netFollow Intogreat for more insights:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/📍 YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...📍 LinkedIn: / 89635344
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John Young: The Secret to Lasting Happiness (It’s Not What You Think)
What if everything you’ve been told about happiness is wrong?For years, we’ve been sold the idea that more success, more money, and more achievements will bring us joy. But what if the real key to happiness is something much simpler?In this thought-provoking conversation, Nicola sits down with John Young, CEO & Co-Founder of Cognomie Coaching, to challenge the conventional wisdom around success and fulfilment.John shares how losing his business became his biggest breakthrough—helping him step away from the endless chase of more and towards a life built on presence, purpose, and deep connection.If you've ever felt like you're "doing it all" yet still searching for something more, this episode will help you reframe happiness in a way that truly serves you.Listen now and start redefining what happiness means for you.🔹 Feeling stretched thin, even when life looks great on the outside? Intogreat offers personalised tools to help high-achievers like you reclaim balance, energy, and fulfilment without adding more to your plate. Start your journey today: www.intogreat.netFollow Intogreat for more insights:📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/📍 YouTube: / channelucil0hwgiyfxrzni5nyox0jq📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...📍 LinkedIn: / 89635344
Great Conversations is more than a podcast; it’s a space for real stories that inspire real change. Through honest, relatable conversations, Nicola O'Donoghue and her guests help you see yourself in others, feel less alone, and gain insights, wisdom and motivation to take action toward a life that truly fulfils you.
Sponsored by Intogreat, a personalised well-being platform, that provides practical tools to help you reduce stress, build resilience, and regain control because transformation should fit into your busy life, not overwhelm it. Start your journey today: www.intogreat.net
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