
5 Minutes to Change Your Life
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
Latest episodes

May 5, 2025 • 5min
A (slightly stupid) way to feel better in an instant
Here's a quick and simple science-backed way to feel more positive - but what's the catch?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/

Apr 28, 2025 • 5min
How birdsong helps our mental health
Why is it that birdsong helps us feel calmer and less stressed? Today we're talking about how natural sounds can help our mental health.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/

Apr 21, 2025 • 6min
A superfood for mind and body
Today we're talking about a guaranteed way to feel calmer and less stressed, by accessing the restorative powers of nature (with a little help from Keanu Reeves).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/

Apr 14, 2025 • 7min
The most important thing to tell yourself when you're feeling anxious
Today we're looking at why we might feel anxious in certain situation, and what's the easiest way to deal with that.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/

Apr 7, 2025 • 6min
How to move away from joint pain with Dr Sarah Mottram
Today we're joined by physiotherapist and movement mentor Dr Sarah Mottram to talk about what to do if you're experiencing joint and muscle pain. Sarah is founder of The Movement Works and you can find out more and access lots of free resources here https://www.themovementworks.co.uk/ Say hello to Sarah on Instagram @the_movementworksYour host Joanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including most recently How to Find Calm in Five Minutes a Day https://amzn.to/47nET0R If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying Joanne a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallon

Mar 31, 2025 • 7min
Dealing with changes you didn't choose
Today we're talking about those life changes that you might not have chosen, but something's happened and it's up to you to deal with it. What makes these type of changes so difficult, and where do we go from there?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/

Mar 24, 2025 • 5min
How to make life changes that stick
Ever tried to change your life or adopt a new habit and find that it just doesn't stick? Today, Joanne's got a simple question you can ask yourself which will help you make lifestyle changes that last.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/

Mar 17, 2025 • 5min
Becoming the architect of your life
Happy St Patrick's Day! Joanne is back for a new series of episodes. Today we're talking about the empowering shift that happens when you move from being victim to architect of your life. With thanks to Dr Rangan Chatterjee and a big recommendation that you go and see his Thrive tour if you can, currently on tour in the UK https://drchatterjee.com/live/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/

Jan 31, 2025 • 4min
Beyond joy
Today we round off Joyful January and think about why February could be even better.
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/joannemallon
Joanne 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/3D0rn6Z
Get 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/

Jan 29, 2025 • 12min
This brings me joy - Julia Raeside, writer & broadcaster
In today's extended episode we're collecting joy points in the world of stand up comedy, books and a cold, dry martini with writer and broadcaster Julia Raeside.
And we're celebrating the forthcoming release of Julia's new novel, Don't Make Me Laugh https://amzn.to/3CnyAjX
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9726/9781835011850
Say hello to Julia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliaraesidewriter/
The exhibition mentioned in this episode is Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious https://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/2024/november/tirzah-garwood-beyond-ravilious/
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/joannemallon
Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6Z
Joanne Mallon is the author of several self help 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.
Get 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/