On Episode 34 of our podcast, we welcome the amazing Elisha Emerson, who has set up an incredible wellness community for women in Manchester called Amore Wellness.

Amore Wellness is only 6 months old, but in that time, Elisha has created something truly unique and special for women of Manchester where they can go and improve both their physical and mental wellbeing in a safe, supportive, and encouraging space, surrounded by other women empowering each other to be the best version of themselves.

I really enjoyed this episode – Elisha’s passion for Amore Wellness and for improving opportunities for women to improve their wellbeing shines through. Her long term vision is incredible to behold. I am so glad we were able to give her this platform to showcase what she is doing.

If you’d like to keep up with the activities offered by Amore Wellness, be sure to follow them on Instagram and TikTok - @amorewellness_mcr.

Elisha has asked me to say that if any girl is nervous about attending, to simply message hervia the page and she will ensure you feel welcomed and settled when you come to any event.

If you want to be a participant on our podcast then let us know! Message us via our website -www.happysomedays.co.uk or find us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter/X. Just search for “Happy Somedays”

On Episode 33 of our podcast, it is a pleasure to welcomeRob Schofield.

Rob is a local Wythenshawe lad and personal trainer, withover 17 years experience of working with people in the community on a 1-2-1 or group basis to help them achieve their fitness and wellbeing goals. However, in2024, Rob took a step back and re-assessed his own goals, lifestyle and habits after realising he had fallen foul of not ‘practicing what he preaches’, and decided to implement some changes which led him down a road he never thought he’d go down – Bodybuilding.

In less than a year, Rob got himself into competing shapeand entered a local bodybuilding contest where he was put up in two categories and won them both! This has led to the federation going on to select Rob for the European Championships in November 2025, taking place in Poland.

Rob highlights his journey to this point in this episode,describing what starting felt and looked like for him, how he had to re-assess and made difficult decisions, and also gives some realities of bodybuilding that people may not know. It’s a fascinating insight into an industry which is risingrapidly.
If you’d like to follow Rob and see how he gets on out in Poland, then give his Instagram account a follow @robertschofieldpt and if you want to see more of his personal training profile or even look to work with him yourself, you can follow @strongaf_pt
If you want to be a participant on our podcast then let us know! Message us via our website -www.happysomedays.co.uk or find us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter/X. Just search for “Happy Somedays”

Chapters:

00:00 – 01:32 – Episode Intro

01:32 – 06:00 – Welcome Rob and point of realisation

06:00 – 07:35 – Relationship with food and noticing changes

07:35 – 16:10 - Education around fitness and nutrition

16:10 – 19:20 – Strong AF and the toll setting up a business can have on someone

19:20 – 24:45 – Navigating son’s autism diagnosis

24:45 – 30:20 – Prioritising own wellbeing ready for Poland

30:20 – 32:00 – “The Best Decision I Have Ever Made”

32:00 – 37:20 – Realities of bodybuilding

37:20 – 40:50 – Are you allowed cheat days when bodybuilding?

40:50 – 43:45 – Team GB

43:45 – 47:30 – More info on Rob and Strong AF Studio

47:30 – 47:58 – Thanks and End

Our podcast is back! And what an episode we have to bringyou with another participant story from someone else who has been involved since the very early days of Happy Somedays

Craig Rigby started coming to sessions when we were onlygetting 10-12 people at a time for the men’s football, way before the women’s sessions launched, before the fitness classes, badminton, walks and the social events, too. Here, he talks to us about the growth he has seen and how the people very much make Happy Somedays what it is and what epitomises the incentive.

Craig also touches on his love of Man City and how special it was to be sat on the Kippax during the Maine Road days and going on away days to some long-forgottenFootball League grounds. He also mentions disability awareness as his dad is a disabled supporter and is often left scratching his head at the lack of awareness and support – not just within football but in general. Craig alsohighlights his love for travel and discusses launching a YouTube channel of travel Vlogs alongside his wife Philippa. Be sure to check out The Rigby-Holmes Adventures Channel on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRigbyHolmesAdventuresand follow them on Instagram to see where they’re going next @Rigbyholmesadventures

If you want to be a participant on our podcast then let us know! Message us via our website - www.happysomedays.co.uk or find us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter/X. Just search for “Happy Somedays”

00:00 – 01:40 – Episode Intro

01:40 – 04:48 – Welcome Craig

04:48 – 08:53 - Familiar Surroundings and Faces

08:53 – 13:51 - Passion for Manchester City and MemorableMoments

13:51 – 19:47 - Accessibility and Attending Matches

19:47 – 22:30 - Growing Up with Disabled Parents

22:30 – 26:21 - Accessibility Challenges, Improvements HeWants To See and Travelling With A Disability

26:21 – 31:11 - Staying Active: Sports, Fitness and The Joyof Football and Community

31:11 – 35:14 - Finding a Supportive Environment and TheEnjoyment Of The Fitness Classes

35:14 – 40:10 - Adjusting to a New Community &Maintaining Connections

40:10 – 41:58 - Creating an Inclusive Space

41:58 – 49:21 Travel Adventures and YouTube Channel Vlogs