This week we're exploring why your facts are probably fiction and how knowing the difference can make or break your ability to achieve your goals. I cover:What are thoughts and how they're madeHow to tell the difference between a fact and a tho

Toxic Positivity

Jun 12th, 2022 15m 52s

This week we're talking about toxic positivity. You didn't know that positivity could be toxic did you? Neither did I until I learned all about it. I cover:Why thinking positive is so rarely the answer to finding inner peace and happinessThe pu

Self Care vs Self Love

Jun 5th, 2022 14m 36s

This week we're talking about what real self care is and why it matters so much that we get it right. I cover:The difference between self care and self love (and yes there is a huge difference)How to recognise if you're self caring properlyThe

Dealing With Difficult People

May 29th, 2022 17m 52s

This week we're talking about dealing with difficult people. I cover:How to understand your triggersWhat to do when you're stuck in a space with people who annoy youMore about boundaries: https://open.spotify.com/episode/003zF8JOyaJ8i8HcJwnO6D?

How To Feel Less Crappy About Dating

May 22nd, 2022 11m 31s

In this episode, I share how I went from hating dating to being just about fine with it. I tell you how to get curious with yourself so you can too. As always, send in your dilemmas and share feedback with me at [email protected]. If anything that

The Myths of Failure & Forever

May 15th, 2022 19m 58s

In this week's episode, we'll cover:What failure actually isWhy "forever" is a mythWhat you can actually do if a fear of failure is holding you backAnd we have a brand new site where we can all convene - https://www.lumes.me. I'm beyond excited

Overcoming a Scarcity Mindset

May 8th, 2022 47m 3s

If you care about tech, pop culture, science, and/or health then this week's episode is for you! I started a podcast called Avocado Proust with my dear friend Jivan and every week we share interesting bits that caught our eye that week before d

Turning Bias Into A Superpower (& Other Elder Millennial Lessons)

May 1st, 2022 19m 26s

Season 2! We're back, you're here, and I'm chuffed to bits! Let's get into it. In this week's episode, I'm getting older and hopefully wiser so here are 3 things that are on my mind as I advance through my elder millennial years. I talk about:S

How To Be Creative Even When You Think You're Not

Mar 27th, 2022 16m 47s

In this season finale, we're exploring what it means to be creative. Science says humans are all born creative but if that's the the case then why can't I draw? In this episode, I talk about:The ways creativity can manifestWhy you're probably m

The Unexpected Power of Self Talk

Mar 20th, 2022 14m 21s

Learning how to be more intentional about my thoughts has started to transform the way that I am able to show up in the world. This week I want to share with you what I've learned so far in the hopes that there'll be something you can use too t

The Great Resignation

Mar 13th, 2022 29m 52s

This week I wanted to go a bit deeper on the topic of overcoming limiting beliefs so I brought along my first ever special guest! Jivan is a health and science nerd, product guru, writer, full time Londoner, and all round legend. Last month she

One Easy Way To Do Hard Things

Mar 6th, 2022 14m 55s

Ever since our smooth-brained early human ancestors roamed the earth hundreds of thousands of years ago, the human nervous system has had one unwavering persistent goal - reduce surprise and optimize actions. This week we discuss how this singu

How To Talk To Single Women

Feb 27th, 2022 18m 23s

Many of us were raised to believe that if you're single, you must exist in one of 3 states: actively looking for a partner (begrudgingly single)not interested in looking for a partner (intentionally single)somewhere in between the two constantl

A Loose Guide to Dating At Work

Feb 20th, 2022 16m 39s

This Valentine's week, lovers will frantically try to paper the cracks with delicious consumerism and eager promises that if we’re honest really only tackle the symptoms but do not address the cause (IFYKYK). Whether you’re smashing single life

Motivation is a f*ckboy

Feb 13th, 2022 13m 42s

It’s 7:34am. I sat down about an hour ago to write this week’s post on motivation (LOL) and in that hour, I’ve customised a PAX wardrobe on the IKEA website (that I have no intention of buying) with painstaking attention to detail. Motivation w

Hacking My Morning Routine

Feb 6th, 2022 17m 36s

The internet is obsessed with creating the perfect morning routine. YouTube is full of “productivity influencers” filming stylized videos full of gentle awakenings at 4am, eye crust-free journaling, 12 step skin care, quiet contemplative coffee

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Lumes&Me Trailer

Jan 30th, 2022 49s

Lumes & Me is a podcast where I share my most effective hacks on adulting because growth is hard and I’d love to have you all on this journey with me. Who am I? I’m Lumes! I’m a marketer, a life coach, and a creative. Each week I cover a self-b

How to Set Goals You Can Actually Achieve

Jan 23rd, 2022 11m 25s

How are you getting on with the promises you made for 2022 last week? I hope you’re smashing through them like you hoped you would. If you are, that’s awesome but if you’re not then I hope this week’s post will help. Honestly, as I typed out my