That's it. It's over. The future begins here (and similar cliche bollocks). Time for Return to Self to really begin. (That's the bit I forgot about 15 minutes in!). Goodbye coaching and hypnotherapy. Hello permaculture.

Has anyone seen my self esteem?

Oct 5th, 2022 27m 48s

Wandering through the corridors of my mind, we examine the evidence of low self esteem. https://anchor.fm/rebellation/subscribe

The mind is a slippery sucker

Sep 29th, 2022 22m 36s

One moment you're on a roll, everything is sweet. The next you're caught in a maelstrom of inadequacy, feeling low and worthless, questioning the meaning of life or the point of anything. Is it wrong? Is it normal? Do other people ever feel thi

Diversity, inclusion and power

Sep 22nd, 2022 18m 10s

If diversity and inclusion matter to you - and if you've ever felt excluded or discriminated in any way, it should - then this episode is for you. Based on a trip to get a car serviced, what (and who) were visible gave an insight to the kind o

The Queen

Sep 15th, 2022 13m 57s

I couldn't let this week go by without saying a few inadequate words about the Queen in the week after her death.Image by

Passion, purpose and a little vulnerability

Sep 8th, 2022 21m 58s

Hogwash, codswallop or real meaning? Let's talk passion, purpose and vulnerability. (I so wish I'd actually said hogwash and codswallop in the episode. Such great words. Very Miranda, if you know what I mean.)For those wondering about permacul

Disillusioned & angry about work, status & hidden rules

Aug 31st, 2022 22m 40s

This is one of those rant episodes...I get cross about glass ceilings, the corporate world, the continued power of male hierarchy and marvel at how suffragettes achieved so much when we now seem to lack the collaborative courage to challenge th

Overthinking - that old chestnut!

Aug 24th, 2022 18m 58s

You've done it, I've done it, we've all done it. Overthinking. Doesn't it drive you crazy?Photo by Ketut Subiyanto: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-black-top-thinking-4584450/

Forgetfulness could become your super power

Aug 18th, 2022 23m 10s

Too many menopausal women leave powerful positions in work because they become convinced they are no longer competent or capable. It just isn't true. Forgetfulness is a key symptom that takes you on that slippery slope of faulty thinking. Here

Vaginal dryness

Aug 10th, 2022 16m 5s

Straying from my normal topics and safe conversation around the way the mind works, I venture into a personal (too personal, probably) story about vaginal dryness. Eek!

She's back in the room!

Jul 27th, 2022 21m 51s

After a break of many months, the Rebellation podcast is back with random musings, pithy observations, rants and more besides. Shirley Billson remains your host. Join us. It's light, it's frothy, but sometimes serious points get made - and occa

Permission to be low

Sep 2nd, 2021 14m 48s

An episode prompted by The Final Curtain. Sad is acceptable. Instead of making it an outcast, compared badly to it's happy counterpart, I'm doing my best to provide a welcome and saving it a safe seat at my table.

Bonus

It's not just about you

Aug 13th, 2021 11m 20s

This is the audio recording of an IGTV video I recorded off the cuff recently. It's about the hidden but very real impact of menopause upon younger people and society in general. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and wider society to make a

Mind, Body, Spirit Show, Cheltenham, 4th July 2021

Jul 6th, 2021 22m 27s

This bonus episode is a recording of a talk I gave at a Mind, Body, Spirit event. To break through the crisis of midlife mayhem and menopause madness, learn how to embrace your Author, your Architect, your Spirit and your Time Traveller.To fin

Final curtain call

Mar 19th, 2021 16m 28s

After much deliberation, this episode is the last. It's undecided whether it's the last ever, the last for now, or the last on this platform, but it's time for a break. Thank you to all my loyal listeners over the past 300 odd episodes. Much lo

Hiding

Mar 18th, 2021 12m 27s

Sometimes you just want to hide, or isolate, and disengage. Me too.Connect with the menopause conversation over on Facebook to access free stuff and other goodies and treats, including additional free training and discounted access to programm

Something else about nothing

Mar 17th, 2021 19m 31s

How do you feel about doing something, or nothing? Connect with the menopause conversation over on Facebook to access free stuff and other goodies and treats, including additional free training and discounted access to programmes for members o

Deactivating social media...gulp!

Mar 16th, 2021 14m 41s

As part of reclaiming my day and my time, I took the step to deactivate a social media platform today. A weight just lifted from my shoulders. Phew!Follow or subscribe and say hello.https://anchor.fm/rebellation/subscribePhoto by Ravi Sharma

Forget the big dreams and goals

Mar 15th, 2021 22m 21s

So many of us focus on the big changes we'd like to make in our lives, that we forget about how we'd like our ordinary day or week to look and how we'd really like to spend our time each day, given the choice.Connect with the menopause convers

Stepping up to the plate

Mar 12th, 2021 19m 59s

Sometimes we just have to step up, be seen, and be heard. I've had enough of being an invisible woman. What about you?Connect with the menopause conversation over on Facebook to access free stuff and other goodies and treats, including additio

International Women's Week revisited

Mar 11th, 2021 12m 55s

Events of the past week in the UK, and a radio interview this morning, have prompted me to revisit this topic. Soap box time.We're also on YouTube and Instagram. Stop by, follow or subscribe and say hello.Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash

Overwhelm and the role of tech

Mar 10th, 2021 13m 22s

Tech is messing with your head. What can you do about it? This episode was first broadcast as a training video.Connect with the menopause conversation in our community to access free stuff and connect with other women like you.We're also on Y

Not International Women's Day

Mar 9th, 2021 16m 20s

I ignored it yesterday for a reason. Here's my take on why we shouldn't have an International Women's Day.Connect with the menopause conversation over on Facebook to access free stuff and other goodies and treats, including additional free tra

The power of single tasking

Mar 8th, 2021 13m 3s

Multi-tasking is a myth that serves no one. A shift to single tasking will allow you to be more productive, calmer, and more in control. Drink out of one straw.Connect with the menopause conversation in our community to access free stuff and c

Nothing of any value here

Mar 7th, 2021 14m 6s

Sometimes you've got to wonder why...Connect with the menopause conversation over on Facebook to access free stuff and other goodies and treats, including additional free training and discounted access to programmes for members of the group.W