Catherine Grout is a London-based personal stylist and colour analyst, and the founder of What I Am Wearing Personal Styling. She works with women, particularly those in mid-life, who are navigating change, whether that is around health, confidence, identity or life direction, and helps them reconnect with themselves through colour, clothing and self-expression.

Catherine believes getting dressed is never just about clothes; it is about how we show up in the world, how we feel in ourselves, and how we regain a sense of control and optimism during challenging times. Alongside her client work, she is also a tutor and senior colour educator at the London College of Style, where she teaches advanced colour analysis and mentors the next generation of stylists.

Catherine’s work is grounded in compassion, practicality and emotional wellbeing, which strongly aligns with the values of The Chronicles of Hope. She is passionate about the role colour and personal style can play in lifting mood, restoring confidence and helping people feel seen, especially when life feels uncertain or overwhelming.

On the podcast, Catherine shares her insights into how small, everyday choices, including what we wear, can support resilience, self-belief and hope, offering a gentle reminder that even in difficult seasons, there are ways to reconnect with joy and possibility.

website

whatiamwearing.com

email

catherine@whatiamwearing.com

Socials:

linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-grout/

instagram

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facebook page

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PR

https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/pantones-cloud-dancer-2026-what-the-new-colour-of-the-year-means-for-colour-analysis-and-fashion-and-interiors/

Metro

https://metro.co.uk/2026/02/07/people-pay-style-clothes-charity-shops-26703943/

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Mangala Holland is a Somatic Sex Educator, Trainer and Facilitator with over 13 years’ experience. She has worked with thousands of women worldwide, is the author of the Amazon #1 best-seller, Orgasms Made Easy, and maintains an international client base.

Her work has been featured on UK daytime TV and in Vogue, Grazia UK, Marie Claire, The Daily Telegraph, Metro, Daily Mail and Mail Online. She specialises in midlife sexuality, orgasmic confidence, and trauma-informed embodiment.

She believes that “We have built a world that trains women to override their bodies - then wonder why they burn out, leave leadership and lose their sense of aliveness. Pleasure isn’t a reward; it’s the operating system for sustainable success.”

Website: https://mangalaholland.com/

Free 3-part video series, From Shut Down to Sensual Satisfaction: https://mangalaholland.com/sss

Book: Orgasms Made Easy: The No-Nonsense Guide to Self-Pleasure, Sexual Confidence and Female Orgasms

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mangalaholland/

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Gill M Edwards is known as a stress disruptor. She helps those who feel they’re drowning - she puts her hand into the water and pulls them out. She also teaches on how to prevent getting up that point in the first place.

Gill is also an author and a Reiki practitioner, singer, and runs a ‘Singalong’ group in Staffordshire for those who love to sing in private, or have always been told to be quiet because they can’t sing. She believes that everyone can sing and it is joyful and a brilliant way to relieve stress.

Website: www.gillmedwards.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillmedwards

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgilledwards

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gill-m-edwardssuccess

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Naomi Holbrook is a dynamic speaker, Number 1 bestselling author of ‘Your Weight is Not The Problem’, and women’s health advocate known for her magnetic presence and message that truly lands.

Having created a name for herself as The Unconventional Weightloss Coach, what you’ll come to discover for yourself is Naomi is so much more.

Naomi is the creator of the SMART formula and the SMART business blueprint: empowering entrepreneurs to prioritise their health to maximise their success.

With a unique blend of compassion, bold truth-telling, and lived experience; Naomi battled low self esteem, disordered eating and chronic health issues for nearly 30 years, Naomi has a gift for making every person in the room feel seen, heard, and deeply validated.

Her unconventional, human-first approach to weight and wellbeing goes far beyond diet talk - she invites brave conversations that create real, lasting change.

If you're looking for a coach & mentor who will leave a lasting impact on your life and in the room, Naomi is the one.

Connect with Naomi Here:

https://www.theunconventionalweightlosscoach.com/

https://www.instagram.com/naomiholbrookcoach

https://www.facebook.com/naomi.holbrook

https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-holbrook-14188737/

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Michelle Rigden is a blogger and advocate for widows and widowers navigating life after loss. After losing her husband to pancreatic cancer in 2023, Michelle began walking the path of grief with her children, Holly and Osian, learning to hold hope close and seek joy amid life’s broken pieces.

Through her work, she supports others facing similar heartbreak, helping them find light in the darkness and purpose in the pain.

Michelle is also the founder of a growing community of Joy Seekers — individuals committed to finding meaning, connection, and beauty in a life they didn’t plan for. She shares her story and offers encouragement and practical insights for anyone learning to live again after loss.

Learn more, and contact Michelle at:

https://www.michellerigden.com/

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Dr Claire Vowell is a Clinical Psychologist, speaker, and advocate for compassion-led mental health support. With over 15 years’ experience working across the NHS and private practice, she specialises in helping individuals and families navigate life after trauma, illness, and loss.

Claire’s approach blends professional expertise with genuine empathy — she believes that healing begins when people feel truly seen and heard. Through her work, she’s helped countless individuals rebuild confidence, rediscover purpose, and reconnect with hope during some of life’s hardest chapters.

Beyond her clinical work, Claire is passionate about raising awareness around mental health in caregiving and grief, challenging stigma, and promoting early, accessible psychological support.

Connect with Claire:

https://www.drclairecoaching.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drclairecoaching

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drclairevowell/

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Caroline is an inspirational speaker and leadership coach for women over 30 dedicated to helping others rise, reclaim their voices and build passionate teams. She believes in the transformative power of stepping into your full, unapologetic potential.

In this episode, she opens up about the journey through losing hope, finding it again, and learning how to hold onto it - even in the hardest seasons. Her warm, honest approach inspires listeners to reconnect with their inner strength and step bodly into their next chapter.

Connect with Caroline on Instagram @caroline_i.e.e.coaching and on Facebook @Lead with Confidence, Inspire with Purpose

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Dr Ellie Hambly is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in supporting parent navigate the overwhelm of modern-day parenting. She understands first-hand the pressure to “do it all” and the toll this takes on our nervous systems, relationships, and sense of self.

Ellie has over a decade of experience supporting children and their families, starting in the NHS and then through her private practice which she set up in 2018, after experiencing burnout. She offers individual therapy, workshops and courses.

Ellie’s work blends deep psychological expertise with a heartfelt belief: the way we parent has the power to shape not only our children’s lives, but the world. She supports parents to reconnect with their values, let go of unrealistic expectations, and create a life that feels more balanced, meaningful and sustainable.

She lives in Kent with her husband, their two children, and a very cuddly spaniel. She finds joy in family walks, reading with a cuppa, deep conversations, and ski holidays in the mountains.

Ellie’s list of book recommendations, with a section on grief (one for adults and one for children) https://www.drelliehambly.com/books

Emotion regulation toolkit - https://www.drelliehambly.com/emotionregulationtoolkit

www.drelliehambly.com

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