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Everything you need to take care of your wellbeing

Our one-stop-shop of resources to help you eat more healthily, exercise more, drink less, sleep better, manage anxiety, declutter, detox, boost your happiness and create habits that stick.

Bringing personal training into your home

Push back the sofa, get your sweat on. Exercise is hugely important for both our physical and mental health. With lockdowns keeping us at home, now more than ever we need to keep up our exercise regime. Luckily, many trainers and fitness instructors have made their high quality and inspiring workout videos readily accessible on YouTube.

We’ve selected classes from our favourite instructors, all providing free, full length, workout videos. Whatever your fitness level or goal, there’s something for everyone, from yoga to HIIT, Pilates to dance. There are plenty of equipment free options too and all from the comfort of your own home!

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Not all heroes wear capes…

From F1 to cricket and athletics to horse racing, we have selected a number of great podcast conversations with some of the UK’s top sports stars. In revealing and honest conversations they share their stories, touching on the mindset required to reach the top of their sport, what they have learnt from their successes and failures and how they have coped with life after retiring.

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Perfect for the 'Sandwich Generation'

From raising teenagers to dealing with ageing parents, empty nest syndrome and the menopause, this collection has podcasts, videos and articles to help inform, inspire and point you in the right direction.

Recommended recent listens

Hi, Sam here, I thought I’d share a few podcasts that I’ve recently finished and enjoyed.  Some are old, others just released this week, but hopefully you might find something new to listen to within these recommendations.

True Crime isn’t my usual go to genre but I do love great investigative journalism hence why West Cork and Who Killed Emma are on my list, both are gripping but sympathetically told.

For insightful analysis of the news headlines I listen to Today In Focus, their recent Freshwater and The Post Office Scandal episodes have been brilliant.

In 2019 I devoured Season 1 of the fiction podcast Passenger List and have been patiently awaiting the launch of season 2 this week. Will the mystery surrounding Flight 702 be finally resolved…..

Having seen that Philippe Sand’s book The Ratline was Waterstone’s Non-Fiction Book of the Month for May, I thought I’d revisit Intrigue’s The Ratline episodes. I loved their Tunnel 29 series and am a sucker for all things WW2.

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Get your beauty sleep

Sleep is as critical to our well being as food, water or shelter, however over 40% of people suffer from issues with sleep. Fall short on your sleep and research has shown that it can take a serious toll on your daytime energy, productivity, emotional balance and even your weight. Here we look at why we sleep, the importance of sleep and how lifestyle changes can make a world of difference to your sleep quality. Improve your sleep and improve the quality of your life.

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Tips and tricks for mature skin

In this Pod, we have decided to concentrate on makeup for the more mature skin.  The internet is bombarded with wrinkle free teenagers advocating the use of various products, so we are showcasing videos that celebrate experience over youth!

As long as there have been people, there has been makeup.  The Ancient Egyptians would decorate their eyes with dark green, black or blue kohl circles that were supposed to ward off the evil eye and Alexander the Great apparently wore eye makeup for aesthetic and health reasons, as it ‘protected the delicate skin around the eyes and kept off flies’.

During a global crisis, it might feel a bit trivial to pull out your makeup bag and go to town on bronzer.  But experts say it can actually make a huge difference in navigating these unpredictable times.  It can help separate home and work life, your weekend self from your work self and some studies have shown that, for some, wearing make up can even boost productivity.

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Is the state of your house linked to that of your mind

Does decluttering really help relieve stress and bring a sense of calm? Or does it set an impossibly high standard that just makes us feel worse, as we fail to achieve picture perfect tidiness? In this pod, we explore the ideas behind decluttering, the psychology behind how we feel about our possessions, the experts who swear by it and practical tips and ideas for making a few small changes, for those that end up inspired to try.

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Find your colours, body shape and personal style

Learn how to style yourself at home. Find out what colours look best on you, how to determine your body shape, how to declutter and revamp your wardrobe and tips for finding your personal style. A bit of focus and a few simple changes can make a real difference.

You can also work out how to identify your face shape, so you can choose hairstyles, glasses and sunglasses that will suit you best. All from the comfort of your desk or sofa.

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Time to focus on you

If you are stuck in a style rut, fancy pampering yourself or want to kick start a health drive, this collection is for you. Style yourself at home, try our workout and healthy eating videos, dive into our mature makeup videos. Find motivational and confidence inspiration.

Hours of handpicked podcasts

Drama, comedy, true crime, interviews, books, whatever your interest, our endless entertainment bundle will have something for everyone.

Wake up and smell the roses

The  popularity of gardening is positively blooming! Fun, fruitful and family friendly, with well known therapeutic benefits for all.  In recent years, research has shown that millennials now are spending more on their gardens than their parents and garden centre popularity is on the up. The huge number of podcasts devoted to all aspects of gardening is a testament to this.

If you’re new to gardening, gardening podcasts or both, here are a few to chose from.  There is a bit of variety but with a common theme – Get Growing!  We hope that at least one of these will become a regular fixture, but if we’ve missed one of your favourites, please let us know via the Contact section of our website or via our Facebook page.

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An injection of humour

Laughter can often be the best medicine, so take a break and have a good giggle listening to these hilarious podcasts from British comedians.  Not everyone has the same sense of humour, we know that comedy can be very subjective, therefore we’ve selected a wide range of podcasts so hopefully something here will hit your funny bone!

If you like any of the series below, you can find more episodes listed underneath the one we chose in the ‘Play’ window.

For more satirical, weekly comedy check out BBC Radio 4’s Comedy of the Week and Friday Night Comedy podcasts, both will brighten your week. The most recent episodes of both can be found on most streaming platforms. 

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Get away from the everyday

Learning something new keeps your mind sharp, helps you problem solve and stimulates creativity. Stretch your mind and get away from the everyday, with our handpicked selection of fascinating and thought-provoking podcasts. Let us surprise you with something new. The plan includes ten options. Try listening to one a day or spread them out over a couple of weeks or so. We would love to know what you think!

The perfect plan to expand your mind.

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Get caught up in a drama

Radio drama and fiction podcasts are having a renaissance, as artists make television for your ears. With great writing, acting and sound production, there are some amazing serial dramas out there. Some popular podcast series, like Homecoming and Limetown, have even made the transition to TV, whist others like Bright Sessions have become novels.

Here we select a few of our favourite scripted serial drama podcasts, for you to immerse yourself in. We have selected the first episode in each series. If you’re enjoying it and want to continue, then you can find the next episodes listed underneath in the ‘Play’ window.

If you’ve listened to something amazing that you think we should add, please let us know via the members Contact section of our website or via our Facebook page.

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Enhance your book club debate

Providing a rich set of additional resources to help you really get beneath the skin of the book. Providing book reviews, interviews with the author, location insights, debate questions and much more.

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Podfolio is a mobile-enabled website. By adding Podfolio to your Home Screen, you can use us like an app. When on the website, click ‘Share’, then scroll down to ‘Add to Home Screen’. We show you the steps by screen shot in this quick video. It is super easy.

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