What if the life you’re living looks fine on the outside, but doesn’t feel right on the inside?

In this episode, we explore what it really takes to break away from the life you thought you were supposed to live… and start choosing one that actually feels like yours.

Together with Yvonne Hemmings, we dive into her bold decision to sell her home at 59, step into the unknown, and create a life rooted in freedom, simplicity, and self-trust.

From living and working in a campervan to investing in a quinta in Portugal, Yvonne shares what it looks like to rewrite the rules—on your own terms.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that you don’t need permission to change your life. You don’t need to wait for the “right time.” And you don’t have to keep choosing comfort over alignment.

We talk about:

• The hidden cost of staying in a life that no longer fits

• Fear, uncertainty, and stepping outside your comfort zone

• Redefining freedom in midlife (and beyond)

• Letting go of expectations—from others and yourself

• Building a life that feels calm, spacious, and truly yours

If you’ve ever felt the pull for something different, but told yourself it’s too late, too risky, or too unrealistic, this episode might just change the way you see what’s possible.

Yvonne Hemmings works with overwhelmed women to create calm and clarity through a blend of coaching, systems, and grounded support.

After selling her home, she now works remotely from her campervan, using her own lifestyle as a powerful example to inspire others.

Her mission is to empower women to live freer, more intentional lives, and to realise they are entitled to a life beyond the expectations of family, work, and society.

At 59, she is a proud mum of two grown children and grandmother to three young granddaughters. Eighteen months ago, she made the bold decision to sell her house and embrace full-time van life.

While travelling through Europe, she discovered Portugal and fell in love with a small quinta—an olive farm—which she purchased as an investment. She now splits her time between the UK and Portugal, travelling between the two.

She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experiences with others, particularly those who value freedom and are seeking a different way of living.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, she also pushed herself far outside her comfort zone by completing an intensive motorcycle course and passing her full bike licence just before selling her home.

A strong believer in personal growth, she lives by the idea that stepping outside your comfort zone is essential, because without it, real change and growth are hard to achieve.

You can connect with Yvonne online here:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebetweenthewheels

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifebetweenthewheels

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/yvonne-hemmings

Are we overmedicated? The truth about modern healthcare

What if the way we’ve been taught to approach health is only telling part of the story?

In this episode, we explore a question that’s becoming harder to ignore: are we relying too heavily on medication, and missing the bigger picture when it comes to true healing?

Together with our guest, Sarah Dawkins, a former nurse turned holistic health and healing coach and author of Heal Yourself, we dive into her powerful journey from working within the conventional medical system to discovering a very different approach to health.

After years of following the traditional path, Sarah began to question the reliance on pharmaceuticals, and what she discovered changed everything.

Through her own healing journey, she realised that the body is far more capable than we’re often led to believe.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Where modern healthcare works, and where it falls short

• Why so many of us are stuck treating symptoms instead of root causes

• The hidden connection between trauma, lifestyle, and chronic illness

• How small, intentional changes can lead to powerful shifts in health

• What it really means to take ownership of your wellbeing
  

This episode isn’t about rejecting modern medicine, but about expanding the conversation and reconnecting with your body’s innate ability to heal.

If you’ve ever felt like there must be more to your health than prescriptions and quick fixes, this conversation will challenge your perspective, and open the door to a different way of thinking.

Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She’s also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers.

With over 20 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach.

Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.

You can find out more about Sarah here:

• Web: https://www.sarahdawkins.com/
• Email: sarahdawkins@pm.me
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdawkins-holistichealthcoach/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawkinsse
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.dawkins.health
• X: https://x.com/dawkins_sarah
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahDawkinsHealth
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yBLqeIPxkhgymnpGMCcMZ
• and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-body-medicine-for-self-healers/id1670856549

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Becky Shuttleworth to explore a completely different way of understanding your relationship with your pet.

What if your dog’s behaviour isn’t something to fix… but something to learn from?

Becky shares her powerful journey from traditional dog behaviourist to working with what she calls canine consciousness, a perspective that sees animals as emotional and spiritual mirrors, reflecting what’s really going on beneath the surface for you.

We dive into how your pet picks up on your stress, anxiety, and energy (often before you even realise it yourself), and why those “frustrating” behaviours (like stubbornness, barking, or even stealing socks) might actually be messages guiding you towards greater self-awareness and healing.

This conversation goes far beyond dog training. It’s about learning to pause, get curious, and ask: what is this situation showing me about myself?

You’ll hear:

• Why your pet’s behaviour is often a reflection of your internal state

• How animals act as “emotional smoke alarms” for stress and anxiety

• The deeper meaning behind common behaviours (yes, even the annoying ones)

• How slowing down and tuning into your own energy can transform your relationship with your pet

• Why true change starts with you, not your dog
  

Whether you’re a dog lover, cat owner, or simply curious about the deeper connection between humans and animals, this episode will shift the way you see your pet, and yourself.

Becky Shuttleworth is a self-confessed “crazy dog lady” who has shared her life with 33 rescue dogs over the past 20 years.

Through these experiences, she has been guided on a profound journey of healing and self-discovery, learning to connect with divine consciousness and view life from a higher perspective.

Her work centres on helping others create calmer, happier, and more soul-aligned lives by understanding the deeper messages their dogs bring.

By sharing her journey and insights, Becky empowers people to transform their lives—with a little help from their dogs.

Empowering you to create the life you truly desire with the help of your dog 🐾❤️👣

Find out more about Becky and Bellas Beaus online:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becky.shuttleworth.52/
• Website: https://www.bellasbeaus.co.uk/