Happy Thistle
Episodes
28 episodes
Never too old, never too late. Phil Morris chats 10 Ironmen, Big Businesses & a Life of Adventure.
PHIL MORRIS — From Boardrooms to Ironman: A Life Built on Adventure, Ambition & Never Giving Up.So this episode is one I have been wanting to record since I started ..not just because he's my hubbie!! 😂 because I love his story! ...
Award-Winning. CrossFitting & Living Proof That Age Is Just a Number - Meet Rona Munro
Today I'm joined by someone who inspires me every single week—not just because she's an award-winning playwright with an incredible career spanning stage, television and film, but because she's also one of my CrossFit buddies!Rona Munro...
Politics, Plunges & Purpose - Woody chats to MSP Rachael Hamilton
Rachael Hamilton MSP has never been one to shy away from rolling up her sleeves…she’s built her career around championing Scotland's farming communities, small businesses and the people who call the countryside home.Since first being el...
The Happiness of Connection: From Facebook Group to Female Movement: Kylie Reid’s Story
Today on the Happy Thistle Podcast, I’m delighted to welcome the incredible Kylie Reid.Kylie is the founder of egg, one of Scotland’s most vibrant communities for women, connecting and inspiring thousands through powerful content, events...
A Wee Blether with The Batch Lady: Food, Family & Her Recipe for a Happier Life!💜
This week on Happy Thistle, I’m joined by fabby Suzanne Mulholland – better known to millions as The Batch Lady!From her home in the Scottish Borders, Suzanne has built an incredible global following by helping busy families save time, c...
Beyond the Prescription: Health, Happiness and Real Life with Dr Victoria McBride💜
This week on The Happy Thistle Podcast, I'm delighted to welcome Dr Victoria McBride — GP, occupational health doctor, business owner, mum of two teenagers, and proud Edinburgh lass with a passion for helping people live healthi...
A Life of Kindness, Courage, Connection and Changing lives - the Caroline McFarlan Story 💜
Welcome to Happy Thistle.Today, I'm joined by the wonderful Caroline McFarlan.Caroline joined the health and wellness brand Arbonne in 2007 and has built an extraordinary business that has helped her inspire, mentor and support th...
Woody's Happy Thistle Guide to Everyday Happiness💜
Welcome back to Happy Thistle! In this episode, Woody shares her personal morning routine and some simple daily habits that help her feel energised and genuinely happy. From meditation and gratitude practices to dancing aro...
Think Happy Dolphins. Think Scotty ~ Remembering the warmth, kindness & positivity of Scott Hastings
The outpouring of love and tributes for the universally loved former Scotland rugby star Scott Hastings who passed away last week has been immense ..no surprise.. he was indeed one of the kindest, fun, mischievous and caring people. Every...
From Bedroom Startup to Mortgage Powerhouse: The Dom Taddei Story
Find your financial footing with Mortgage Advice Bureau. In a market of shifting interest rates and complex options, the "mental load" of finding the right mortgage can be exhausting. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to remortgage b...
Colour, Confidence & the Courage to stand out. Woody chats to The Colourful Edit Founder Lauren Jamieson💜
Today’s guest is someone who truly lives and breathes what she teaches—confidence, creativity, and the transformative power of colour.I’m joined by Lauren Kate Jamieson, founder of The Colourful Edit, a personal stylist, creative thinker...
Crazy Dancing and Waterfalls: Raising the Vibe with the Braid Sisters💜
In this uplifting episode of Happy Thistle, we welcome the fabulous duo Amanda and Martine Braid — sisters, coaches, and the co-founders of Ignite Your Fire Within and the Raise the Vibe Sisterhood.After losing both of their parents to c...
Building Confident, Courageous & Happy Girls: The Happy Thoughts Squad Story💜
After 23 years as a primary school teacher, Cheryl Lessels began noticing something deeply concerning — more and more young girls were struggling with anxiety, low confidence, and a quiet belief that they simply were not good enough.When...
Painfree and purpose lead - learn how to move your body back to Happy with Somatic Coach Bron Armstrong
I’m chatting with Bron Armstrong, a Somatic practitioner based in Kelso in the beautiful Scottish Borders. Bron has always been active but over time, her body started telling a different story. She was diagnosed with mild scoliosis, a functiona...
Be More Dog: Grief, Gratitude & the Happiness They Teach Us
Today’s episode is a very personal one. I’m talking about the loss of my beautiful, loyal dog, Mowgli.If you’ve ever loved a dog, you’ll know they’re never just a dog. They’re family. They’re constant companions. They’re there i...
Life, Death and a Walk in the Woods💜
Today’s episode is a tender one.I’m speaking with an incredible lady who has only recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. But this isn’t a conversation about endings in the way you might expect. It’s about walks in the ...
Mindset & Meaning - The Happiness Formula💜
Is Happiness a choice or a mindset? Just one of the topics Woody delves into with the fabulous personal development and mindset coach Jill Clowes.With over 20 years of experience supporting people to be the best version of themselves Jil...
2 Livers and a Lust for Life - with Lisa Woodcock
Woody chats to 2023’s woman of the year Lisa Woodcock who’s survived not just one but two liver transplants.Hugely passionate about organ donation, living life full out and her two doggies and hubbie!She's also mad for fizzsticks,...
All good things come to those who wait! - with Viki Mendelssohn
Woody chats to her long term Buddie and Lifelong optimist Viki Mendelssohn about her sunny outlook on life, getting married in her 50’s and what it takes to be an entrepreneur. All good things come to those who wait! If you loved this e...
How having a morning routine can be life changing - with Be Well founder Sarah Dunning
After a wee summer break Happy Thistle is back with Woody chatting to her gorgeous friend and mentor Sarah Dunning. Sarah was a professional dancer but after suffering a horrendous neck injury was forced to retire in her 20’s from the o...
Live life, love hard & never ever give up - with Jane Macdonell
Today’s episode of Happy Thistle covers a hugely sensitive topic. Teenage suicide. I met Jane Macdonell last year and was struck by her incredible resilience, strength, unbelievable courage, lust for life and attempt to still try and be happy.&...
This one’s for those who never stop dreaming!
Woody chats to Maison Mirabeau co-founder Jeany Cronk about what it took to follow the dream of moving from London to Provence with her hubbie Stephen and three young children to make wine. 14 years later they are consistently rated amongst the...
Woody chats to world record holder Mark Beaumont
Woody chats to her friend, world record holder, adventurer, broadcaster & all round inspirational good guy Mark Beaumont about what drives him to do all his crazy stuff and of course what makes him happy.If you loved this episode, t...
Happiness is travelling the world with your family with Tessa Hawes
Woody chats to one of her besties Tessa Hawes about how she visualised a year travelling the world with her family & how that dream became reality💜If you loved this episode, take a screenshot and tag me over on Instagram
Woody chats to Scott Campbell - fun & fabulous best friend to everyone!
Woody chats to Scott Campbell - fun & fabulous best friend to everyone! Scott shared his top tips for happiness & why a morning routine is non negotiable if you want a happy & successful life 💜If you loved this episode, take...