
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

Dec 11, 2024 • 6min
How to stop ruminating
Ruminating, overthinking, brooding over negative thoughts - whatever you want to call it, here's how to stop it.
Your host 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.
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
Get in touch on Twitter and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com
Check out the podcast YouTube channel here:
www.youtube.com/@JoanneMallon
Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6Z
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 4, 2024 • 5min
Awareness
It's National Grief Awareness Week https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/ngaw/ and we're shining a light on grief and how it shows up in our lives.
Your host 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.
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
Get in touch on Twitter and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com
Check out the podcast YouTube channel here:
www.youtube.com/@JoanneMallon
Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6Z
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 27, 2024 • 4min
Dealing with negative thoughts
Today we learn a new technique for dealing with negative thoughts - Thank your mind and name the story.
Your host 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.
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
Get in touch on Twitter and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com
Check out the podcast YouTube channel here:
www.youtube.com/@JoanneMallon
Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6Z
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 20, 2024 • 5min
Revolutionary rest
Today we're thinking about rest, and the concept of revolutionary rest. What does rest mean to you? Will you take a minute to rest today?
Your host 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.
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
Get in touch on Twitter and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com
Check out the podcast YouTube channel here:
www.youtube.com/@JoanneMallon
Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6Z
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 13, 2024 • 7min
5 ways to get out of a rut with Helen Jane Campbell
This week we solve the mystery of where all the new listeners are coming from. It's all thanks to this feature in Happiful magazine https://happiful.com/10-enriching-wellbeing-recommendations-to-try-this-month
Joanne is joined by coach and author Helen Jane Campbell https://www.coachingbyhelen.com/ Helen's book is Founders, Freelancers and Rebels: How to thrive as an independent creative https://amzn.to/3Z0ScTv and you can find out more about the upcoming retreat for creative people here: https://www.coachingbyhelen.com/workshops-group-coaching-retreats
Your 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
Check out Joanne's new online bookshop, featuring the best self help books she's found: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/joannemallon

Nov 6, 2024 • 6min
How are you doing today? | for National Stress Awareness Day
It's National Stress Awareness Day, and you're invited to check in with yourself by asking - How am I doing today?
Previous episodes on stress you may want to listen to:
5 Ways to Deal With Stress (part one of 5 part series) https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/EMjf1uS53Nb
Two Tips for High Stress Situations https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/SxiQMsZ53Nb
Five Simple Ways to Deal With Chronic Stress https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/v5ktbDZ53Nb
Your host 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.
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
Get in touch on Twitter and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com
Check out the podcast YouTube channel here:
www.youtube.com/@JoanneMallon
Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6Z
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 30, 2024 • 7min
A new way to set goals
You may be used to setting SMART goals, but have you ever tried setting goals based on how you want to feel? And while we're on the subject, how do you want to feel by the end of this year?
Your host 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.
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
Get in touch on Twitter and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com
Check out the podcast YouTube channel here:
www.youtube.com/@JoanneMallon
Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6Z
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 24, 2024 • 5min
What's that really about?
This week we look below the surface of triggers and pushed buttons to ask - what's that really about?
Your host 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.
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
Get in touch on Twitter and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com
Check out the podcast YouTube channel here:
www.youtube.com/@JoanneMallon
Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6Z
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 17, 2024 • 5min
A guaranteed way to feel calmer instantly
This week we try out a technique that is guaranteed to help you feel calmer straight away - the physiological sigh.
The book mentioned in this episode is How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Bring You Peace Every Day https://amzn.to/4dcRA0E
Your host 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 Twitter and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com
Check out the podcast YouTube channel here:
www.youtube.com/@JoanneMallon
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
Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6Z
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 10, 2024 • 7min
5 easy ways to help your mental health today | for World Mental Health Day
On World Mental Health Day we're talking about 5 easy ways you can support your mental health today - which will you do?
1. Go for a walk outside
2. Go to bed half an hour earlier
3. Do something relaxing in the last hour before bed
4. Talk to a friend
5. Learn something
Your 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
Check out Joanne's new online bookshop, featuring the best self help books she's found: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/joannemallon