Happy Thistle
Episodes
19 episodes
From Bedroom Startup to Mortgage Powerhouse: The Dom Taddei Story
What does it really take to build a business from scratch and turn it into one of Scotland’s biggest success stories? In this episode, we’re diving into the journey of Dom Taddei, Founder and CEO of Clear Mortgage Solutions, and trust...
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...
Happiness Hacks with ex Scotland rugby internationalist Scott Hastings
Woody chats to ex Scotland rugby internationalist Scott Hastings about his happiness hacks, why running everyday is his therapy & why it’s important to remember your happy dolphins 😂If you loved this episode, take a screenshot and t...