

5 Minutes to Change Your Life
Joanne Mallon
Author and coach Joanne Mallon (plus guests) shares effective, quick and easy ways to change your life for the better. Each episode lasts around 5 minutes and is designed to help move your life in a more positive direction.
“A brilliant way to make changes one step at a time.” - Woman magazine (recommended as one of its ‘riveting podcasts to enjoy during me-time’.)
“Useful bite-sized episodes” - Woman and Home magazine
Get in touch on social media @joannemallon or support the show by buying Joanne a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/joannemallon
“A brilliant way to make changes one step at a time.” - Woman magazine (recommended as one of its ‘riveting podcasts to enjoy during me-time’.)
“Useful bite-sized episodes” - Woman and Home magazine
Get in touch on social media @joannemallon or support the show by buying Joanne a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/joannemallon
Episodes
Mentioned books

Dec 25, 2025 • 3min
Happy Christmas and a joyful New Year
A quick Christmas message from Joanne on a very windy Brighton beach. Thank you for listening and see you in the New Year!Joanne's new book, How to De-Stress in Five Minutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day, will be published on 8 January 2026. Find out more here: https://amzn.to/4s6lJaRJoanne Mallon is a wellbeing author of books including How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches. If you find this podcast helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying Joanne a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her website here: https://joannemallon.com/

Dec 16, 2025 • 8min
Unlocking your inner courage: the science of bravery
A big confession from Joanne today - what is the very very brave thing she has been doing? And what can we all learn from this to unlock our inner courage and feel braver?How to De-Stress in Five MInutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day is published on 8 January 2026 and can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/4obWm4Cand How to Find Joy in Five Minutes a Day is available now at Boots https://www.boots.com/how-to-find-joy-in-5-minutes-everyday-10315383If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her website here: https://joannemallon.com/

Dec 9, 2025 • 4min
How does this nurture me?
Today we're asking a simple but powerful question - how does this nurture me? What will you do to nurture yourself today?How to De-Stress in Five MInutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day is published on 8 January 2026 and can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/4obWm4Cand How to Find Joy in Five Minutes a Day is available now at Boots https://www.boots.com/how-to-find-joy-in-5-minutes-everyday-10315383If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her website here: https://joannemallon.com/

Dec 2, 2025 • 4min
Absolutely the easiest way to meditate
Today we're talking about the easiest way to meditate - simply by gazing up at the sky. Will you try it?How to De-Stress in Five MInutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day by Joanne Mallon is published on 8 January 2026 and can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/4obWm4CIf you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her website here: https://joannemallon.com/

Nov 25, 2025 • 4min
A micro-action to aid mental clarity
Will you let go of just one thing to help you find more mental clarity today?How to De-Stress in Five MInutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day is published on 8 January 2026 and can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/4obWm4Cand How to Find Joy in Five Minutes a Day is available now at Boots https://www.boots.com/how-to-find-joy-in-5-minutes-everyday-10315383If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her website here: https://joannemallon.com/

Nov 18, 2025 • 4min
The problem with 'If it's not a Hell Yes, it's a No.'
The decision-making approach 'If it's not a Hell Yes, it's a No' has been credited with helping people find clarity and create boundaries. But is it always as simple as that? That's what we're talking about today.How to De-Stress in Five MInutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day is published on 8 January 2026 and can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/4obWm4Cand How to Find Joy in Five Minutes a Day is available now at Boots https://www.boots.com/how-to-find-joy-in-5-minutes-everyday-10315383If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her website here: https://joannemallon.com/

Nov 11, 2025 • 4min
How to improve your memory, attention and focus all at once
Today we're looking at something simple we can all do which will improve our attention span, memory and focus all at once. Will you give it a try?How to De-Stress in Five MInutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day by Joanne Mallon is published on 8 January 2026 and can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/4obWm4Cand How to Find Joy in Five Minutes a Day is available now at Boots https://www.boots.com/how-to-find-joy-in-5-minutes-everyday-10315383If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her website here: https://joannemallon.com/

Nov 4, 2025 • 5min
Six easy ways to help you deal with stress today | for National Stress Awareness Day
It's National Stress Awareness Day this week, and since Joanne has a book coming out soon about how to de-stress, here are six easy ways to do just that.How to De-Stress in Five MInutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day is published on 8 January 2026 and can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/4obWm4Cand How to Find Joy in Five Minutes a Day is available now at Boots https://www.boots.com/how-to-find-joy-in-5-minutes-everyday-10315383If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her website here: https://joannemallon.com/

Oct 28, 2025 • 5min
The single best way to raise your self esteem
Today we're talking about the one easy, simple thing you can do right now that is guaranteed to raise your self esteem. Also a bit of chat about hair.If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her website here: https://joannemallon.com/

Oct 21, 2025 • 5min
How arts and culture can improve your wellbeing
Today we look at new research that shows how enjoying arts and culture is great for wellbeing.If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her website here: https://joannemallon.com/


