This week on the You Look Happier Podcast, I’m joined by Ria Burgoine, founder of Mamas Mindfulness. 🤍

Ria runs a range of luxury parenting groups, including stay and play sessions, baby massage, music and movement classes, and supportive spaces for mums to connect and feel less alone in motherhood.

In this honest and inspiring conversation, Ria shares her experience of being diagnosed with both ADHD and autism at the age of 40. We talk about what led her to seek a diagnosis, how it has helped her better understand herself, the challenges she faces day-to-day, and how ADHD and autism impact her life, relationships, parenting, and business.

Ria also opens up about the medication she has been prescribed, her experience of navigating treatment, and what life looks like now with a greater understanding of how her brain works.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/mamasmindfulness/

https://www.problemshared.net/

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about cancer, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, illness, and the emotional impact of a life-changing diagnosis.

At just 31 years old, Niamh's world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with cancer. As a mum to two young children, she suddenly found herself facing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, losing her hair, and navigating the uncertainty that comes with a diagnosis no one ever expects to hear.

In this powerful and emotional episode of You Look Happier, Niamh shares the reality of life during treatment, the fears she faced, the impact cancer had on her family, and how she found the strength to keep moving forward during the darkest moments of her life.

Niamh's honesty and determination will inspire anyone facing their own challenges and remind us all of the importance of appreciating the life we have.

Links:

https://breastcancernow.org - The UK's leading breast cancer charity, funding research and providing support services, helplines, groups, and information for patients and families.

https://coppafeel.org – A breast cancer awareness charity focused on encouraging people, especially younger adults, to check their chests regularly and spot symptoms early.

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In this powerful returning episode, Rachael Carroll opens up about hitting rock bottom, battling addiction, losing herself completely and the moment she realised something had to change.

Since first appearing on the podcast, Rachael’s life has transformed. She is now sober, has lost 8 stone, rebuilt her confidence and completed her very first full marathon!

Trigger warning: this episode contains conversations around addiction, mental health and difficult life experiences.

This episode of You Look Happier is sponsored by La Pooch Parlour Dog Grooming. https://www.instagram.com/lapoochparlour_coventry/

Links:

Go Fund Me Page: https://gofund.me/fcd8fac07

https://www.instagram.com/rachealcarroll?igsh=ZHJlMDhuejI2MTNi&utm_source=qr

https://www.tiktok.com/@rachealrebuilt?_r=1&_t=ZN-96TJjbHwS18

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In this episode of You Look Happier, Ellie is joined by professional boxer Brad Goldsmith for a raw and honest conversation about sacrifice, pressure, and what it really takes to chase a dream.

Brad opens up about making the life-changing decision to walk away from his apprenticeship to give boxing absolutely everything, despite the uncertainty that came with it. We talk about the fear of taking risks, the mindset needed to keep going when things get tough, and the reality behind life as a fighter outside of the ring.

This episode is proudly sponsored by The Boxing Lab - Coventry

https://www.instagram.com/the_boxing_lab_/

https://www.theboxinglab.uk/

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⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions around prison, trauma, mental health, and difficult life experiences that some listeners may find distressing.

In this powerful episode of You Look Happier, I’m joined by Danneka Fivey, who opens up about her time in prison and the reality of what that experience was truly like.

Danneka shares the moments that led her there, the emotional impact it had on her, and what it feels like to hit rock bottom. This isn’t just a story about prison, it’s about what happened to Danneka afterwards.

We talk about how she made the decision to change, how she got her head down, educated herself, and rebuilt her life from the inside out. From prison to becoming a qualified personal trainer, her story is one of resilience, discipline, and transformation.

This is a raw, honest conversation about accountability, growth, and proving that your past doesn’t have to define your future!

If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you’ve gone too far to come back from — this episode is for you.

Links - https://www.instagram.com/fivestarfitness2/

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In this episode of You Look Happier, Saffron Baker opens up about the parts of her life she’s never been able to talk about before.

From navigating a difficult childhood to becoming a young mum, Saffron shares the reality behind her journey...including the heartbreak of losing her own mum, becoming a young mum to two boys, this included raising a son with additional needs, and the strength it’s taken to fight for the support he deserves! Saff is now a content creator with a bunch of loyal followers dedicated to her, and she is learning that it is OK to talk!! Her journey learning how to open up, has helped her in understanding who she is, so her coming onto the podcast was a real milestone for her.

This is a raw and honest conversation about grief, resilience, and what it really means to keep going when life doesn’t get easier.

For the first time, Saffron shares her story...and why she’s finally ready to speak about it.

Links:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@itssaffb?_r=1&_t=ZN-95X7K4sTZry

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itssaffb?igsh=MWN4MjVmMW9kaTF6Zw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Youtube - https://youtube.com/@itssaffb?si=_yC7oM038rOGY5lp

Website - www.itssaffb.co.uk

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions around grief, trauma, neurodivergent parenting and emotional distress which some viewers may find upsetting. Please listen with care.

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In this deeply moving episode, Jordan Black reduces Ellie to tears by opening up about his not only his traumatic childhood, but his time in the army, and the unimaginable loss of his beautiful baby daughter, Aurora.

Through heartbreak and grief, he has found a way to turn his pain into purpose, running for charity and keeping her memory alive with every step. He shares about some of his darkest times, and the strength he has somehow found to carry on.

A true inspiration, and an honour to have on the podcast.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Face Therapy - https://www.instagram.com/facetherapy_

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions around grief, trauma, domestic violence, baby loss, and emotional distress which some viewers may find upsetting. Please listen with care.

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This week on You Look Happier, Ellie is joined by the incredible team behind Operation Neptune — four ex-military lads taking on an extraordinary challenge: rowing from Southampton to France in a four-man boat!!!!

Driven by grit, camaraderie, and a powerful sense of purpose, they’re pushing their limits on open water to raise awareness and funds for Hallie’s Hideaway Charity.

In this episode, they share what inspired the mission, the realities of preparing for such a demanding journey, and the mental resilience it takes to face the unknown miles ahead.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/operationneptune2/

https://www.justgiving.com/page/operation-neptune-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

https://www.hallieshideaway.co.uk/

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