Practical Positivity

Episode 354: The psychology of confidence (and why we struggle with it)

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence: what is it, why is it important, and why do we struggle with it? That's what I'm unpacking in today's episode, as well as sharing some tip...

Episode 353: The paradox of choice (and how it's getting in the way of joy)

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm delving into a juicy topic: choice paralysis and how it gets in the way of joy. We explore what psychology can tell us about t...

Episode 352: Catching up & my burnout recovery plan

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back from my unplanned break! In this episode I'm sharing a little bit more about why I've been gone and how I'm navigating burnout recovery. C...

Episode 351: A joyful to-do list for March

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best months of the year is here, and I'm sharing some ideas about how to squeeze as much joy out of it as possible. Find Your Shine - ...

Episode 350: Everything I'm doing to glow up in 2026

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I've decided that 2026 is my year for a glow up, and in today's episode I'm sharing everything I'm doing to get back to my sparkliest self. Find ...

Episode 349: Redefining ambition

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I'm exploring ambition, and why we've thought about it as a purely professional trait for so long. I'm also sharing some of the thi...

Episode 348: 3 things I'm letting go of in 2026

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing some things I'm letting go of before the new season arrives - and how releasing them is impacting my energy! CONTACT SOPHIE: Coac...

Episode 347: A joyful to-do list for February

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm sharing some lovely things you can do this month to make February feel extra joyful! CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out mo...

Episode 346: Why "good girls" struggle to prioritise joy

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I've been coaching brilliant women for 7 years now, and there's a pattern I've noticed - in today's episode I'm breaking it down and sharing some tips...

Episode 345: The art of wintering well - some tips on how to find more joy in winter

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Spring still feels far away, so it's time to dig into winter and find the joy in this season. In today's episode I'm sharing some tips on how to do ju...

Episode 344: 6 permission slips I'm giving myself for 2026

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I'm sharing 6 permission slips I'm giving myself for 2026 - I hope it inspires you to write your own permission slips for the year ...

Episode 343: Some things I'm doing to make January feel joyful

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone and happy new year! I hope you've had a lovely start to 2026. In today's episode I'm sharing some things I'm doing to make January feel...

Episode 342: Reflecting on 2025

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final podcast episode of the year, and in it I'm reflecting on 2025 - the highs, the lows and the lessons! Join the More GREAT Days Club ...

Episode 341: A few reminders you might need this week

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Silly season has well and truly arrived, and chances are you're feeling the festive overwhelm. This week's episode offers up some reminders you might ...

Episode 340: Listen to this if you want to have a great 2026

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What we do now can make a big difference to how we experience 2026, so in today's episode I'm sharing some ideas to help you get set up for a great ne...

Episode 339: Some things to do this week to set yourself up for a joyful festive period

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are just two weeks until December arrives, so today I'm sharing some things you can do this week to prepare for a joyful festive period - a comb...

Episode 338: 6 things I've learned about joy in 6 years of being The Joyful Coach

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks my 6th business anniversary, so I thought I'd share 6 things I've learned about joy in 6 years of being The Joyful Coach - enjoy! J...

Episode 337: Two tools that have the potential to change your life

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus episode to celebrate the launch of the More Great Days Club! Deep diving reflection and intention, and how these two tools have the potential to...

Episode 336: Sharing my biggest business announcement ever…

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a very special episode because I'm launching something I've been working on for MONTHS! Introducing… the More GREAT Days Club! Listen to he...

Episode 335: The one change that has made the biggest difference to my happiness

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I'm sharing the one change that has made the biggest difference to my happiness, along with some tools that might help you find mor...

Episode 334: The 5 daily habits that have helped me to find more joy and prioritise my goals this year

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This year has been the hardest of my life, and yet also the most joyful and productive. Today I'm sharing the 5 daily habits that have helped me to fi...

Episode 333: What most coaches won't tell you about happiness

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I'm talking about happiness - and why the route to it might be different than most coaches would have you believe. CONTACT SOP...

Episode 332: Busting some career change myths

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our last bonus episode for this week, I'm talking about some of the biggest career change myths and offering up some new perspectives. Plus, Find Y...

Episode 331: Exploring your career fears

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I'm sharing some of the biggest career fears and the actions you can take to move past them. Plus, Find Your Thing is officially op...

Episode 330: The lessons I learned from changing my career

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I'm sharing my career change story and sharing some of the lessons I learned from changing my career. Plus, Find Your Thing is offi...

Episode 329: What to do if work is stealing your joy

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Work stealing your joy? This episode is for you. I'm sharing some practical tips to help you get clear on what will help work to feel more joyful agai...

Episode 328: Make this your more joyful autumn yet

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today is officially the first day of autumn here in the northern hemisphere, so today I'm sharing some things you can do to make this season a very jo...

Episode 327: What to do when life doesn't feel joyful

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Life doesn't always feel joyful - in fact, it can often feel pretty hard. In today's episode, I'm sharing some things to do when life doesn't feel joy...

Episode 326: How to reset your goals for the rest of 2025

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are less than 4 months of 2025 left, and in today's episode, I'm sharing some tips on how to reset your goals so that you can make the rest of t...

Episode 325: An end of year visualisation

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I'm sharing an end of year visualisation. It will help you to get clear on how you want to feel by the end of 2025, as well as the ...

Episode 324: 5 tips to help you build new habits that stick

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

September is a perfect time to reset your habits, so today I'm sharing 5 tips to help you build new habits that stick. Enjoy! Enrol in The Joyful R...

Episode 323: How to plan your fall curriculum

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 323: How to plan your fall curriculum In today's episode I'm diving deep on the latest TikTok trend - creating a fall curriculum. Talking y...

Episode 322: How I'm harnessing the September energy

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My favourite month is here and in today's episode, I'm sharing all the ways that I'm going to be harnessing the September energy. Enrol in The Jo...

Episode 321: 5 things to do this weekend to reset for September

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are just a few more days before September arrives, so today I'm sharing 5 things you can do this weekend to set yourself up for a great month ah...

Episode 320: 5 questions to help you get unstuck

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stuck? In this episode, I'm sharing 5 coaching questions to help you get unstuck and relocate your motivation. CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - F...

Episode 319: Things I've been doing to uplevel my mindset

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello! I'm back from my hiatus and I'm sharing all of the things I've been doing to embrace a positive mindset in the last few months. Join the waitin...