The Wellness Scoop

This week Ella is joined by Spencer Matthews for a candid conversation on the pressure to fulfil your potential, avoidance, and the detrimental impact of a life without purpose. They discuss taking responsibility of unhealthy habits, how sobriety transformed Spencer’s life and has enabled him to be the father, husband, friend, and businessman that he always wanted to be. They discuss: Chasing fame in his 20s Feeling a pressure to succeed and live up to your potential Using drinking to numb out boredom and a lack of purpose His catalyst moment for addressing his relationship with alcohol Spencer’s experience of breaking the cycle of excessive drinking Building mental strength through physical fitness Cultivating self-awareness The mindset shift that helped him transform his health Spencer’s outlook towards implementing healthy habits Links: Spencer’s podcast Big Fish For new subscribers, use code podcast20 to get 20% off the Feel Better App Wellness Toolkit for this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest Elizabeth Day discusses societal pressures, finding courage to chase desired life, importance of deep friendships, embracing imperfections, turning physical strength into mental resilience, and non-negotiables for feeling well. Also, explores letting go of expectations, cultivating self-worth, vulnerability, escapism, and balance in relationships.

This week Ella is joined by Jonny Wilkinson for a candid conversation on replacing external validation with self-worth. They discuss the disconnect between Jonny’sexternal accomplishments (becoming one of the world’s greatest rugby players) and his internal struggles, his experience with depression and anxiety, the catalyst for addressing his mental health and the tools that enabled him to transform into the man he is today.  They discuss: Why external achievements and validation don’t bring lasting joy Succeeding professionally while struggling internally The pressure to keep on achieving Jonny’s experiences with anxiety and depression Getting off the hamster wheel of acting out of fear and low self-worth How to reframe your thoughts to accept difficult circumstances and feelings, unconditionally Cultivating self-trust and a supportive inner voice, and releasing the need to control Why nothing will change if you don’t apply what you understand The importance of regulating your nervous system Jonny’s practices for feeling well  Links: Jonny’s podcast I Am… For new subscribers, use code podcast20 to get 20% off the Feel Better App  Wellness Toolkit for this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ella is joined by Jonny Wilkinson for a candid conversation on replacing external validation with self-worth. They discuss the disconnect between Jonny’s external accomplishments (becoming one of the world’s greatest rugby players) and his internal struggles, his experience with depression and anxiety, the catalyst for addressing his mental health and the tools that enabled him to transform into the man he is today.  They discuss: Why external achievements and validation don’t bring lasting joy Succeeding professionally while struggling internally The pressure to keep on achieving Jonny’s experiences with anxiety and depression Getting off the hamster wheel of acting out of fear and low self-worth How to reframe your thoughts to accept difficult circumstances and feelings, unconditionally Cultivating self-trust and a supportive inner voice, and releasing the need to control Why nothing will change if you don’t apply what you understand The importance of regulating your nervous system Jonny’s practices for feeling well  Links: Jonny’s podcast I Am… For new subscribers, use code podcast20 to get 20% off the Feel Better App  Wellness Toolkit for this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ella is joined by television presenter Angela Scanlon. In this conversation, Angela opens up about her experience struggling with her mental health all the while succeeding in her professional life, chasing silver bullets to ‘fix’ how she felt, her catalyst moment for redefining her approach to feeling better, as well as the practices that helped her get to a happier and healthier place. They discuss: Avoiding facing uncomfortable emotions Learning to ask for and accept help from others Chasing silver bullets to ‘fix’ how you feel How to listen to your inner voice Using the mornings to set the tone for the rest of the day Daily gratitude practice  Links: Angela’s book Joyrider: how gratitude can help you get the life you really want Angela’s podcast Thanks A Million For new subscribers, use code podcast20 to get 20% off the Feel Better App  Wellness Toolkit for this episode   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ella is joined by television presenter Angela Scanlon. In this conversation, Angela opens up about her experience struggling with her mental health all the while succeeding in her professional life, chasing silver bullets to ‘fix’ how she felt, her catalyst moment for redefining her approach to feeling better, as well as the practices that helped her get to a happier and healthier place.They discuss: Avoiding facing uncomfortable emotions Learning to ask for and accept help from others Chasing silver bullets to ‘fix’ how you feel How to listen to your inner voice Using the mornings to set the tone for the rest of the day Daily gratitude practice  Links: Angela’s book Joyrider: how gratitude can help you get the life you really want Angela’s podcast Thanks A Million For new subscribers, use code podcast20 to get 20% off the Feel Better App  Wellness Toolkit for this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ella is joined by Jay Shetty. Jay is a #1 Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host of On Purpose, and the Chief Purpose Officer of Calm. Since launching his video channel in 2016, Jay’s wisdom videos have garnered over 10 billion views and gained over 50 million followers across his social media. He is one of the most viewed people on the internet on the planet. In this conversation, Jay and Ella dive into Jay’s extraordinary journey from a rebellious teenager in London, to a business graduate, to then living as a monk in an Ashram in India for 3 years, to then leaving the monk lifestyle and getting to where he is today, sharing his inspiring and motivational messages with millions of people worldwide.  They discuss: External expectation and pressure to lead a conventional life Reconciling two different parts of yourself How to cultivate self-belief to follow your heart and intuition Navigating life-altering decisions How to pursue your purpose Jay’s non-negotiables for feeling his best  Why love is a foundational element of our mental and physical health  Links: Jay’s book 8 Rules of Love Jay’s Love Rules world tour  Jay’s book Think Like A Monk On Purpose Podcast For new subscribers, use code podcast20 to get 20% off the Feel Better App  Wellness Toolkit for this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ella is joined by Jay Shetty. Jay is a #1 Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host of On Purpose, and the Chief Purpose Officer of Calm. Since launching his video channel in 2016, Jay’s wisdom videos have garnered over 10 billion views and gained over 50 million followers across his social media. He is one of the most viewed people on the internet on the planet. In this conversation, Jay and Ella dive into Jay’s extraordinary journey from a rebellious teenager in London, to a business graduate, to then living as a monk in an Ashram in India for 3 years, to then leaving the monk lifestyle and getting to where he is today, sharing his inspiring and motivational messages with millions of people worldwide.  They discuss: External expectation and pressure to lead a conventional life Reconciling two different parts of yourself How to cultivate self-belief to follow your heart and intuition Navigating life-altering decisions How to pursue your purpose Jay’s non-negotiables for feeling his best  Why love is a foundational element of our mental and physical health  Links: Jay’s book 8 Rules of Love Jay’s Love Rules world tour  Jay’s book Think Like A Monk On Purpose Podcast For new subscribers, use code podcast20 to get 20% off the Feel Better App  Wellness Toolkit for this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ella is joined by Caggie Dunlop who openly shares her experiences with perfectionism, low self-esteem and the push and pull between fitting in and being true to herself. They candidly discuss Caggie’s experience with perfectionism, delaying happiness, her relationship with alcohol and her body and the challenges of being in the public eye at a young age. Looking at how Caggie moved through this, transforming her relationship with herself.  They discuss: Being torn between wanting to fit in and to be your authentic self The process to understanding the root behind less healthy behaviours The toxic side of a perfectionist mindset and delaying happiness Feelings of unworthiness and self-sabotage Caggie’s catalyst for change and the next steps forwards Finding what lights you up and the tools that help you  Why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to personal development  Links: Caggie’s book Saturn Returns: Your Cosmic Coming of Age Saturn Returns with Caggie Podcast For new subscribers, use code podcast20 to get 20% off the Feel Better App  Wellness Toolkit from this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ella is joined by Caggie Dunlop who openly shares her experiences with perfectionism, low self-esteem and the push and pull between fitting in and being true to herself. They candidly discuss Caggie’s experience with perfectionism, delaying happiness, her relationship with alcohol and her body and the challenges of being in the public eye at a young age. Looking at how Caggie moved through this, transforming her relationship with herself.  They discuss: Being torn between wanting to fit in and to be your authentic self The process to understanding the root behind less healthy behaviours The toxic side of a perfectionist mindset and delaying happiness Feelings of unworthiness and self-sabotage Caggie’s catalyst for change and the next steps forwards Finding what lights you up and the tools that help you  Why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to personal development  Links: Caggie’s book Saturn Returns: Your Cosmic Coming of Age Saturn Returns with Caggie Podcast For new subscribers, use code podcast20 to get 20% off the Feel Better App  Wellness Toolkit from this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices