Take A Breath
Episodes
Thursday Thoughts - Patience
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into something we all need a little more of… patience.In a world where almost everythi...
How Light Is Affecting Your Sleep, Stress & Long-Term Health with Dr Martin Moore-Ede
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Take a Breath, I’m joined by Dr Martin Moore-Ede — one of the world’s leading experts in circadian science and the h...
Thursday Thoughts - Victimhood
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about victimhood.We all know that person who tells the same story over and over again, b...
Step Three to a Regulated Nervious System: Building your Capacity
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m taking you into the third step of regulating your nervous system — and this is where things really begin to shift.We’ve alr...
Thursday Thoughts - Physical & Mental Decluttering
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about decluttering…and not just the cupboards and drawers.Because clutter isn’t always phys...
When Your Tests Are Normal… But Your Symptoms Aren’t with Miguel Bautista
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is for anyone who has been dealing with symptoms that feel very real, very limiting, and yet every test, scan or specialist appo...
Thursday Thoughts - Starting Small with Movement
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about moving your body, and more specifically, starting small when you’ve been injured or ...
Step Two to a Regulated Nervous System: How to Come Back to Calm
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’m continuing our series on how to build a more regulated nervous system. We've already explored Stage One: Awareness — learning to notice w...
Thursday Thoughts - The Amount of Good Things in Your Life Depends on Your Ability to Notice Them
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how the amount of good things in your life depends on your ability to notice them....
Embracing The Benefits of Cold Water Exposure with Wendy Heine
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Take a Breath, I’m joined by Wendy Heine — certified Wim Hof instructor, breathwork coach and yoga teacher.Wendy shares her jou...
Thursday Thoughts - Staying Present While Moving Forwards
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I talk about all manner of things including where we’re at with our goals and habits, the importance...
Step One to a Regulated Nervous System: AWARENESS
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Take a Breath, I’m sharing why awareness is always the first step in nervous system regulation — and why, without it, even the ...
Thursday Thoughts — Breaking The Cycle Of Negativity
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about breaking the cycle of negativity.We explore how easy it is to get caught in those ...
How to Embrace Your Second Spring — and Why Rest Is Part of It with Kate Codrington
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Take a Breath, I’m joined by brilliant Kate Codrington — author, therapist, facilitator, speaker, and guide for women navigating the ...
Thursday Thoughts - The Patriarchy
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all about the patriarchy.This social system that historically centres white men a...
How to Know if Your Nervous System’s Actually Regulated — or Just Coping
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lot of noise right now about calming your nervous system and staying regulated — and for many of us, that creates more pressure than pea...
Thursday Thoughts - Being The Main Character in Your Own Life
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I talk about what it really means to shift out of the background and into the lead role of your...
How to Find What’s Next When You’re Ready for a Career Change with Ashley Jablow
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife can be a season of subtle (or not-so-subtle) shifts. The things that once felt like a perfect fit — a role, a path, a version of you — sta...
Thursday Thoughts - The Power Of Nature In A World Gone Mad
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the power of intentionally tuning into nature during crazy times.Most of us would agree t...
How to Stay Ambitious Without Burning Yourself Out
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us rely on pressure and guilt to keep ourselves moving forwards towards our goals — especially in midlife, when life can feel full and dem...
Thursday Thoughts - How The Hardest Times Become Our Greatest Lessons
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how our hardest times and biggest “failures” often become our greatest lessons.We ta...
Why Birthdays Matter More Than We Realise with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love your birthday… or secretly dread it?Birthdays can bring up all sorts — joy, disappointment, reflection, pressure, even a sense of dr...
Thursday Thoughts - Make Finding Joy a Priority
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about that ‘back to school’ feeling that so many of us feel after Christmas and New Year.If...
5 Ways to Ease The Midlife Emotional Load
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife can feel like a constant juggling act — from perimenopause to parenting, ageing parents to career demands, all while managing the invisible ...
Thursday Thoughts - Maintaining A Positive Attitude When Life Throws A Curveball
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about maintaining a positive mental attitude even when life throws us a curveball.Last week, I ...
How to Feel Less Depleted and More You in Midlife with Margaret De Petro
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Margaret de Petro — a former psychotherapist whose work now spans coaching, NLP, intuition, and energ...
Thursday Thoughts - Getting Intentional About 2026
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are getting intentional about 2026. Because any change you want to make starts with you, and now is t...
Thursday Thoughts - The Power Of Nature In A World Gone Mad
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the power of intentionally tuning into nature during crazy times.Most of us would agree t...
Thursday Thoughts - Enthusiasm
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about one of my favourite topics…enthusiasm!Enthusiasm is one of the highest vibration emotio...
#151: Why do I Keep Doing this with Kati Morton
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Kati Morton — licensed therapist, bestselling author, and one of the very first mental he...
Thursday Thoughts - Christmas
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Lucy and I are diving into Christmas — the bits that feel magical… and the bits that feel a little wobbly.Because for so many of us, t...
Thursday Thoughts - Personal Growth Page-Turners
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Lucy and I are diving into some of our favourite non-fiction personal development books — the ones that have genuinely shifted how we think, ...
#150: How to Stay Well This Winter: Gut Health, Immunity & Fermented Foods — with Amanda Ryder
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we move deeper into winter, it’s easy to start feeling just a bit... off.Tired. Foggy. A little more emotional than usual. Maybe like you’re ru...
Thursday Thoughts - Releasing & Letting Go
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about releasing and letting go as we move towards 2026.We cover releasing through brea...
Thursday Thoughts -You Gotta Do The Goddam Thing
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about how it doesn’t matter how much personal development work we do if we don’t actual...
#149: How to Age Well with Dr Nathalie Beauchamp
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we actually age well? Not just living longer, but feeling strong, clear-headed and energised into our 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond…My guest is Dr...
Thursday Thoughts - Thoughts vs Thinking
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the difference between thoughts and thinking, thanks to a book that I have been re...
Thursday Thoughts - What are you waiting for?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about not waiting for the wake-up call before you begin living in a way that truly s...
#148: Reclaim Your Time & Achieve Your Goals (Without Losing Yourself) with Danielle McGeough
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re ambitious, responsible, and constantly holding space for others — your own needs, goals, and joy can slowly slip to the bottom of the...
Thursday Thoughts - What Are You Dwelling On
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how long we allow ourselves to dwell on things that aren’t serving us; in other words, ...
#147: Reclaiming Confidence in Midlife with Sarah Snape
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering where your confidence has gone?You’re definitely not alone. So many of us in midlife have spent years proving, pleasing, supporting everyo...
Thursday Thoughts - A Beginner's Guide to Meditation
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are sharing our thoughts about meditation.We’re diving into what meditation really is - why it’s not a...
#146: How to Reclaim Your Energy with Hope Pedraza
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder if the version of you who had endless energy… is gone for good?Not because you’re unmotivated.But because you’ve been running...
Thursday Thoughts - The Perils of Social Media
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all about the perils of social media…and screens in general.The global average daily t...
Thursday Thoughts - Stillness
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about stillness.We explore what really happens when you pause — how your nervous s...
#145 - Your Body Can Heal: Understanding Autoimmunity and the Road Back to Health with VJ Hamilton
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined by the brilliant VJ Hamilton — Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and founder of The Autoimmun...
Thursday Thoughts - Fun
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the importance of having fun.Fun is essential for living a good life, especially with ...
#144: When You’re Tired of Snapping But Can’t Seem to Stop
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself snapping at the smallest thing — and then instantly regretting it?In this solo episode, I unpack the real reason irritability spi...
Thursday Thoughts - Making Decisions
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about making decisions.There is nothing worse than the pain of indecision. You go back and f...
#143: Reclaiming Confidence and Visibility in Midlife with Nicky Hambleton-Jones
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by fabulous Nicky Hambleton-Jones, best known as the presenter of the hit TV show 10 Years Younger, but who's wo...
Thursday Thoughts - Taking Up Space
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the idea of taking up space, something so many of us women have been conditioned...
#142: How to Interrupt the Everyday Worry Spiral in Just Two Minutes
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever found yourself spiralling — replaying conversations at 2am, feeling the guilt after snapping at your kids, or feeling overwhelmed with your bre...
Thursday Thoughts - Commitment
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the topic of commitment. We chat about why committing can feel so hard sometimes, espe...
#141: Who Do You Want To Be with Alison Weihe
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of Menomorphosis asks a powerful question:👉 Who do you want to be?For Alison Weihe, the answer wasn’t simple.She’s been a...
#140: Unmasking Midlife - Finding Freedom in Your True Self with Brenda Winkle
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife isn’t just about hormonal changes—it’s also about identity shifts, redefining who you are, and learning how to live with more calm and c...
Thursday Thoughts - The Joy of Early Mornings
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about why we love getting up early, and how those quiet first hours set us up for the day.If yo...
#139: The Healing Power of Walking with Linzi Bell
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I spoke with Linzi Bell — adventurer, speaker, and mental health advocate — just days after she completed the Camino Via Francigena: 1,512 miles i...
Thursday Thoughts - Action Absorbs Anxiety
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about a concept promoted by Dan Harris: Action Absorbs Anxiety.This is the idea that tak...
#138: How to Reclaim your energy, identity, and peace with Dr Natasha Wallace
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m joined by Dr Natasha Wallace, a clinical psychologist, founder of Revive Psychological Services, and creator of The Thrive Method. Natash...
Thursday Thoughts - Your Lens On Life
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are chatting about the filters we use to live our lives.Is your filter clouding your judgement? Is it colou...
#137: From Victim to Victor: Healing Childhood Trauma with Anu Verma
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Anu Verma—certified trauma recovery coach, holistic therapist, and author of Victim to Victor. Anu’s story is on...
Thursday Thoughts - People Pleasing
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about people pleasing.We all do it - particularly women - but is it actually serving us? The ...
#136: Eat for Menopause: Symptom-Led Cooking with Karen Newby
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to suppo...
Thursday Thoughts - It's the Small Things That Change Your Life
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how it’s not the big dramatic changes that transform your life… It’s the small habi...
#135: Your Life Is a Masterpiece - Living Creatively with Pia Mailhot-Leichter
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on MENOMORPHOSIS, I’m joined by the wonderful Pia Mailhot-Leichter — author of Welcome to the Creative Club: Make Life Your Biggest Art ...
Thursday Thoughts - NSDR (Non Sleep Deep Rest)
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about NSDR - Non Sleep Deep Rest.Similar to meditation or breathwork, NSDR can help take...
#134: Why Weight Loss Jabs Don’t Heal the Real Hunger with Rebecca Donoghue
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined by hypnotherapist Rebecca Donoghue for a powerful, honest conversation about one of the most emotionally char...
Thursday Thoughts - Holidays
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all things holidays.I’ve just come back from a wonderful two-week break in Turkey ...
#133: Menopause Myths, Hormones & HRT: Your Questions Answered with Dr Susie Rockwell
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Susie Rockwell — GP, menopause specialist, and founder of The Women’s Hormone Clinic. With near...
Thursday Thoughts - Self Worth
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about self-worth — the importance of which cannot be overstated.As Jamie Kern Lima says in...
#132: The Self Love Revolution (Revisited) with Lou Featherstone
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m sharing a special episode from the MENOMORPHOSIS archives—one that’s very close to my heart. This was actually the first ever int...
Thursday Thoughts - Comfort Zones
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the magic that happens outside your comfort zone.Because when you do somethin...
#131: 5 Ways to Stay Consistent Without Pushing Yourself Harder
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: If you’ve ever said, “I know what to do, I just can’t seem to stick to it” — this one’s for you.In this episode, I’...
Thursday Thoughts - The Haters Gonna Hate
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are discussing a piece that came out recently in The Telegraph, in which Lucy talks about being happily ...
#130:How to Create More Time for What Matters Most with Michelle Niemeyer
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wished for just ten more hours in the day? I know I have! With all the roles we juggle, it’s no wonder so many of us are running on em...
Thursday Thoughts - Writing a Book
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I dive into a juicy conversation all about her brand new book Shiny Happy Singles — or Thrive Solo if you&a...
#129: 7 Essential Habits to Move Through Menopause with More Ease
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife doesn’t have to be a crisis — it can be a genuine metamorphosis.In this episode, I’m not talking about just surviving menopause.I’m ta...
Thursday Thoughts - Perspective
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about perspective.The way we see and feel about life is largely about the lens we’re l...
#128: Thriving Through Menopause Without HRT – with Laura Lambe
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Laura Lambe—Menopause Practitioner, Nutritionist, and founder of Menopause Mastery and The Menopause ...
Thursday Thoughts - Other People
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about three truths about other people (taken from @melrobbins) that can totally transform your ...
#127: Born Superhuman: The Truth About What’s Still Possible with Dan Metcalfe
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you’ve believed about aging is wrong? This conversation with former West End performer Dan Metcalf and author of his book Born Su...
Thursday Thoughts - Glimmers
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about glimmers.We explain what glimmers are (and how they’re the opposite of tr...
#126: Why You Really Can’t Switch Off (Even When You’re Exhausted)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re productive. You’re high-functioning. You get stuff done.But when it’s finally time to rest?You can’t. Your brain is busy, your body’s...
Thursday Thoughts - The words you say matter
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about getting stuck in negativity and how the words we speak out into the world really m...
#125: What No One Teaches Us About Long-Term Love (Until It's Too Late) with Lisa McFarland
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Lisa McFarland — a relationship coach whose honesty, warmth, and deep wisdom will stay with you long...
Thursday Thoughts - Energy Hygiene
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the topic of energy hygiene.Given that we’re 99.9% energy, it’s vital that we’...
#124: Embracing your flaws: How Shyness Became My Superpower
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the parts of you you’ve spent a lifetime hiding, the quietness, the sensitivity, the urge to shrink, were never weaknesses at all?In this ep...
Thursday Thoughts - 8 Ways To Raise Your Vibration
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursdays Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about 8 ways to raise your vibration.Our energy matters. And it is powerful in terms of creati...
#123: Why You Struggle With Food (And How to Set Yourself Free) – with Elizabeth Dall
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does your relationship with food feel more complicated than it probably should? Why does body image feel so fragile—especially in midlife?And why, ...
Thursday Thoughts - Building A Life You Don't Need To Escape From
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how to create a life you don’t feel the need to escape from.Ever catch yourself countin...
#122: How to Find Flow Again When You’ve Lost Your Spark
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like everything you’re doing is just… off? Like you’re showing up, ticking the boxes, but the joy, the ease, the you of it al...
Thursday Thoughts - AI
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about AI.We chat about how we’re both using AI (specifically the free version of ChatG...
#121: The medicine of why, not what, with Functional Medicine Practitioner, Carrie Levine
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your menopausal symptoms aren’t problems to be fixed, but messages from your body guiding you towards a healthier, more empowered version of...
Thursday Thoughts - The Power of Pets
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about pets.We share how our own pets bring us so much joy and explore why animals can be su...
#120: How to Own Your Mornings (and Your Life)
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💫 In this solo episode, I share the real reason mornings matter—and how reclaiming that first hour of the day can transform everything else.No ri...
Thursday Thoughts - Thriving Solo
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, we’re talking all about Lucy! Last week, we delved into my business and offerings, so this week we’re doing th...
#119: Becoming more YOU with Theresa Lear Levine
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Theresa Lear Levine - author, podcast host, EFT Master Practitioner, certified hypnotherapist, and founder of...
Thursday Thoughts - How are YOU breathing?
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I dive into the work I (Polly) do and discuss the topic of breathing.Yes, we are all breathing all...
#118: How to Actually Do the Thing You Keep Putting Off
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all have that thing. The dream we keep shelving. The habit we mean to start. The goal that always seems just out of reach.In this episode, we’re ...
#117: Reclaiming Your Power & Unshakeable Self Worth With Star Monroe
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, I chat to the incredible Star Monroe, a Licensed Psychotherapist, Master Life Coach, and mentor for bold, brilliant women ov...