The Platespinning Academy Podcast
Welcome to The Platespinning Academy Podcast - your go-to for real-life insights, practical tips, and a hefty dose of motivation to help you spin all of life's plates and work out which ones you have to keep spinning, and which ones you can allow to fall to the floor.
I'll be sharing the strategies that have kept me going through life's curveballs, from running multiple businesses to staying resilient when the pressure's on. I'll dive into the practicalities on the topics of:
- Organisation and rotas
- Goal setting and accountability
- Systems, strategies and motivation
- The all-important self-care
Whether you're a business owner juggling home and work, or just feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, this podcast is packed with relatable stories, actionable advice, and plenty of encouragement to help you find your perfect work/life balance and blend.
Because let's be honest - We all need a little extra help to keep things spinning!
Episodes
23 episodes
The Sky Won't Fall In If You Take A Break
After what was only supposed to be a weeks break, the Platespinning Academy Podcast is back after eight months.This raw and humble episode shows the reality of living life after burnout and simply not being able to spin all of the plates...
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9:42
Motivation And Cheer Leading For Business - Why It's Important And Where To Find It
Building and running a business is often a lonely activity if you're a Solopreneur. Unless you are highly self-motivated, laser focused and super committed, it can be demoralising when curveballs hit, or when sales aren’t coming in quickly enou...
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19:14
Building A Legacy Alongside And Within Your Business
Many people have an overwhelming desire to contribute and make the world a better place, and some choose to do that work by building a business that supports that purpose. Building a legacy is more than just running a business however. Whilst w...
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14:14
Looking After Your Wellbeing While The World Is Feeling Heavy
Managing and prioritising our own wellbeing whilst already feeling overwhelmed and at capacity can be a tough one to manage alongside our general day to day stresses. Add in the current weight of the world on our shoulders which is unbearably h...
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18:53
World Book Day And Other Additional Stressors For Parents
With annual World Book Day celebrations upon us again, many schools will be participating in one way or another. The pressure for kids to dress up can often be too much for already overwhelmed parents and caregivers, and if we don’t make it hap...
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22:47
Building Your Burnout Safety Net
Many Entrepreneurs find themselves more prone to burnout than the average person. There is always work to do, and being natural high achievers, we always want to do our best and succeed. But at what cost to our physical, mental and emotional he...
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23:31
Juggling Business And School Holidays Together
As a parent/carer, running a business during the half term and end of term school holidays can feel impossible at times. With so many distractions going on, is it any wonder a lot of entrepreneur parents feel disillusioned at the thought of kee...
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21:35
Redefining success, joy, and balance with Dawn Baxter
This episode is a special one, I’m joined by the brilliant Dawn Baxter, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, single mother, and someone who truly understands the highs and lows of carving out a life on your own terms.We get into the big conv...
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56:35
The Village - Building Your Support Network in Self-Employment
They say, “It takes a village,” but what happens when your village doesn’t quite understand your self-employment journey? I explore what “the village” looks like when you’re your own boss and why finding the right support system is absolutely v...
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10:49
Mastering Your Schedule: The Power of Time Blocking
Time blocking - it’s a productivity tool that can transform your day, but only if it’s done right. I share how time blocking has shaped my approach to balancing business and life, and how it can do the same for you.I compare it to the st...
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12:56
Your 5 Step Housework System
Keeping up with housework can feel like an endless battle, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I share my 5-step system for organising household chores - designed to make life easier, not more stressful. Inspired by the structu...
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17:04
Clocking Off
When you work from home, the line between work and life can blur into one big, messy tangle. In this episode, I talk about the concept of “clocking off” and how it’s so much harder to achieve when your office is also your living room, kitchen, ...
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8:23
Carving Out Your Creative Time
Creativity isn’t just a hobby - it’s a lifeline. In this episode, I share my journey of carving out creative time and why it’s so essential, especially when life feels overwhelming. From my days as an eBay reseller to discovering furniture pain...
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13:31
The Concept of a Village
We often hear the saying, “It takes a village,” but what happens when that village just isn’t there? In this episode, I reflect on the idea of “the village” and what it means when you’re building a business or raising a family without that cruc...
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9:30
Getting your Housework on Autopilot
Let’s talk about housework—the real kind, not the picture-perfect version we see on social media. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the unrealistic pressure to keep a “perfect” home and why it’s time to ditch the guilt and embrace realist...
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10:34
The Mental Load
The mental load - it’s that constant, invisible juggling act of thinking, planning, and managing that keeps life running smoothly, yet it often goes unnoticed and unappreciated. In this episode, I dive into what the mental load really is, why i...
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10:01
Understanding and Preventing Burnout
Burnout isn’t just about feeling tired—it’s your body’s way of saying “enough is enough.”From chronic fatigue in 2002 to Fibromyalgia in 2018 and even a heart attack at 45, I know firsthand how burnout can creep up like a frog in b...
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10:27
Meal Planning Made Simple
Meal planning for a family can feel like a never-ending challenge—deciding what to eat, managing dietary needs, and keeping meals both healthy and interesting. In this episode, I share my personal experience of cooking for a large family, tackl...
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11:51
Becoming Your Own Boss
Stepping into self-employment can feel like freedom, but here’s the catch - you might end up being your own worst boss. In this episode, I’m talking about how to avoid that trap by adopting a CEO mindset and creating your own employment contrac...
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9:09
Time Tracking: The Truth About Where Your Time Really Goes
Have you ever wondered where all your time actually goes? I’m diving into the game-changing practice of time tracking - a crucial first step before you can master time blocking or effective scheduling.Time tracking is about more than jus...
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7:11
Is Self Employment a Choice?
Is self-employment really a choice, or is it sometimes a necessity? This is something I’ve thought about a lot, and in this episode, I’m sharing my own journey to unpack it.For me, the idea of self-employment started to take shape out of...
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9:48