In this episode of The Journal, Lucy is joined by professional chef and social media sensation Natalia Rudin. With over 2 million followers, a forever-growing online community, and all the signs of a successful thriving business, Natalia's story is one you might not expect...For the very first time, Natalia openly shares how turbulent events in her childhood miss-shaped her perception of the world, and why it took a transformational trip to India to change her outlook on life forever. From starting her business with a single client signed up, to working as a full-time private chef in the Bahamas, Natalia explains how, through the highs and the lows, she ultimately found her purpose. If you are feeling lost in life, stuck comparing your success to others, and desperately trying to find the path that is meant for you, this episode is a must-listen.Links:Follow Natalia on Instagram for daily foodie inspo: @natsnourishmentsCheck out Natalia's YouTube channel ‘Nat’s Nourishments’ for more in-depth content on her love for food and lifestyle: [https://www.youtube.com/@natsnourishments]Connect with Lucy on Instagram for a daily dose of feel-good motivation @lucyspicer_To find out more about working with Lucy visit https://www.lucyspicer.com/work-with-lucyFor any collaboration enquries, please reach out to https://www.instagram.com/goodcityagency/Remember to download today’s journal prompts by heading to https://lucy-spicer.mykajabi.com/Natalia_Ep_Journal_Prompts

In this exclusive solo episode of The Journal with Lucy Spicer, Lucy shares her very own story of the real and raw experiences, both personally and professionally that got her where she is today. Responding to questions from listeners, this interview offers a rare and intimate look into Lucy's past as she shares her personal struggles with OCD as a child, and the toxic school environment that broke her self-esteem.Lucy recounts the pivotal breakdown that led to her courageous leap from working in the NHS into the uncertain world of entrepreneurship, and how she turned her commute daydream into a reality. Lucy shares her secrets to success including how to maintain a strong mindset, the importance of investing in yourself, and the power of unapologetically owning your story. Lucy shares the story behind creating The LSP, and how, influenced by overcoming her own challenges, she now empowers her clients to live a life they truly love. Emotional and motivational, this episode offers a glimpse into Lucy's transformative journey from a young girl with limited self-belief, to a successful Female Founder, Psychological Coach and Podcast Host. For anyone contemplating a bold life change, seeking their purpose, or simply in need of a reminder that our darkest moments often lead to our brightest breakthroughs, this episode is a must-listen.Links:- Find out more about 1:1 sessions with Lucy here: https://www.lucyspicer.com/work-with-lucy-Download the Journal Prompts from this episode here: https://lucy-spicer.mykajabi.com/Lucy_Ep_Journal_Prompts- Connect with Lucy on Instagram for daily motivation: @lucyspicer_This special episode was hosted by Lucy’s podcast producer, Annabelle Buckland - Founder of Decibelle Creative. Learn more about making a podcast with Annabelle at https://www.decibellecreative.com/ and connect on Instagram at @decibelle_creative

**Trigger Warning** This episode references themes including eating disorders.On this episode of The Journal with Lucy Spicer, renowned wellness entrepreneur Steph Elswood opens up about her story of becoming sober, the positive impacts this had on her mental health, and the incredible journey she has been on ever since.From the dark depths of battling with an eating disorder, to becoming an icon in the wellness space and a champion for female empowerment, Steph's story is one of true personal transformation and growth. Steph shares how her decision to go sober unlocked a hidden superpower, allowing her to be consistent and disciplined in creating the life of her dreams, both personally, and as the Founder of her viral businesses, Carouse & Dry Disco. Whether you're sober-curious or seeking to redefine the relationship you have with alcohol, this episode is for you!Links:Lucy:Connect with Lucy on Instagram @lucyspicer_ and explore ways to work with The Lucy Spicer Practice https://www.lucyspicer.com/ Steph:- Connect with Steph Elswood on Instagram @stephelswood- Explore Carouse, Steph's mood-enhancing non-alcoholic spirits brand: https://drinkcarouse.com/ - Get notified about the next Dry Disco event: https://drydisco.com/ This podcast is produced by Decibelle Creative

**Trigger Warning** This episode references themes including suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault, and eating disorders.For this truly inspiring episode, I was joined by Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneur, face of United Nations campaign against domestic violence, and Founder of women's mental health community platform, I Am Arla, Devika Wood. In her entry, Devika shares how years of trauma ultimately became her superpower, and how, in loving and caring for others she found the strength to survive. Devika's story is a powerful reminder that you never know what is going on behind the scenes. To the outside world, she was a young and hugely successful entrepreneur, with international recognition and a host of incredible awards and accolades to her name. The reality of her private life was a totally different story. Devika shares an insight into the complex duality of her life as a successful female founder and domestic abuse survivor, and how, after experiencing a suicidal breakdown, a flight to Ibiza changed her life forever. Links:Access UK Helpline Directory for support and guidance on the themes discussed in this episode - https://lucy-spicer.mykajabi.com/help-line-contactsConnect with Lucy on Instagram @lucyspicer_ and explore opportunities to work with her at https://www.lucyspicer.com/ Connect with Devika on Instagram @devika.wood and learn more about IAMARLA at https://www.iamarla.com/ Read Devika's letter to her younger self, published in The Guardian HEREThis podcast is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative

In this week's special episode, Lucy is joined by the LSP's very own resident BACP-accredited Psychotherapist, CBT Therapist, and Psychological Coach Rachael Adams.In this entry, they take a deep dive into the topic of anxiety. Rachael explains why, in this day in age, we are more susceptible than ever to experiencing anxious thoughts and feelings.Together, Lucy and Rachael share their clinical insight from working with 1000's of clients with anxiety and real-life session analogies to help you better understand the psych-education behind what anxiety is, how you can spot key signs and symptoms, and ultimately the tools you can use to turn things around.Links:Lucy’s IG - https://instagram.com/lucyspicer_Download the exclusive LSP client worksheet for the episode - https://www.lucyspicer.com/the-journal-with-lucy-spicerBook 1:1 sessions with Lucy - https://lucy-spicer.mykajabi.com/opt-in-d565d3a5-c77c-4576-b6b0-c23212828a70 Book 1:1 sessions with Rachael - https://lucy-spicer.mykajabi.com/opt-in-d565d3a5-c77c-4576-b6b0-c23212828a70 Join the waitlist for Lucy’s next live event - https://www.lucyspicer.com/lspevents This podcast is produced by Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative

Most of us grow up thinking that the friends we make when we are younger will remain our friends for life, but what happens when these relationships start to change and we drift apart? Why can friendship ‘break ups’ feel as hard as romantic ones, and how do we find the confidence to make new friends as we get older? This week your ‘internet bestie’, content creator and host of the Good Vibes Club Podcast Jess Sheppard joins Lucy and shares her first-hand experience of navigating the world of losing, making, and maintaining friendships, along with tips and tricks on how you can do the same! This is the ultimate girls' chat, full of laughs and pearls of wisdom to help you on your journey to making new and improved friendships through your 20’s and 30’s. Through her 1:1 client sessions, Lucy recognised there was a growing need to help women meet new, like-minded people with shared values and interests. She hopes that through open and honest discussions, like this one with Jess, along with her selection of pop-up in-person events, she can create a space where women feel empowered to come together and form new friendships.Links:Connect with Lucy on Instagram @lucyspicer_ and to find out more about working with Lucy visit her website: https://www.lucyspicer.com/Download the journal prompts for the episode - https://www.lucyspicer.com/the-journal-with-lucy-spicerBook 1:1 Psychological Life Coaching sessions with Lucy here - https://lucy-spicer.mykajabi.com/opt-in-d565d3a5-c77c-4576-b6b0-c23212828a70Join the LSP live events waitlist here - https://www.lucyspicer.com/lspeventsJess’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/jessmsheppard/Lucy’s episode on The Good Vibe Club Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/30S6MWFH7vYHngjlw6gGu2?si=244b922e1149408bJess’s Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thegoodvibesclub.podcast/Jess’s youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JessmsheppardThis podcast is produced by Decibelle Creative - @decibelle_creative

Your late 20’s and 30’s are a time where engagements, first homes, and pregnancy announcements are cropping up all over your social media. The pressure of what you ‘should’ be doing can leave you feeling behind in life and worried that the things you want are never going to happen for you. In this inspiring (and spicy) episode, Becki shares her journey of being known as ‘single Becki’ for 8 years, to finding the loving partner she desired in the most unexpected way. Becki shares with you the principles of manifestation from her own book, explaining the common mistakes we make when it comes to manifesting, and how to actually do *the work*. Links:Lucy’s IG - https://instagram.com/lucyspicer_Download the journal prompts for the episode - https://www.lucyspicer.com/the-journal-with-lucy-spicerBecki’s IG - https://instagram.com/beckirabinBecki’s book - You Are Powerful Connect with Lucy on Instagram @lucyspicer_ and to find out more about working with Lucy visit her website: https://www.lucyspicer.com/This podcast is produced by Decibelle Creative - @decibelle_creative

Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to eating disorders.For this episode Lucy is joined by none other than nutritionist icon Emily English, or as you may know her, Em The Nutritionist. Emily and her infamous recipes have truly taken the social media world by storm! Her renowned strapline, 'food you want to eat, designed by a nutritionist' perfectly encapsulates her approach to nutrition, creatively blending methods rooted in scientific evidence, with all the sexy stuff that makes you feel good!In this episode, Emily shares a very real and raw insight into her own experience with an eating disorder, and how, by seeking professional help, she was able to break free and re-write the story of who she was and what she was capable of achieving. We learn about Emily’s inspirational route into the world or nutrition, where her deep passion for food comes from, and what tools she used to ultimately become the very best verison of herself. Links:Lucy’s IG - https://instagram.com/lucyspicer_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Download the journal prompts for the episode - https://www.lucyspicer.com/the-journal-with-lucy-spicerEmily’s IG - @emthenutritionistEmily’s website - https://emilyenglish.com/ Connect with Lucy on Instagram @lucyspicer_ and to find out more about working with Lucy visit her website: https://www.lucyspicer.com/This podcast is produced by Decibelle Creative - @decibelle_creative

'Standing out is the new fitting in'The Secret to Being Confident with Valetina MarzolaIn this episode of The Journal, Lucy welcomes Valentina, a personal development coach, speaker, thought leader, and advocate of limitless living. Valentina delves deep into the theme of unshakable confidence, offering insight into her remarkable journey of self-discovery and reinvention. She shares the life-changing moments, including overcoming her panic disorder, that led her to celebrating her multifaceted identity, creating a life truly authentic to her and free of other people's expectations of who she should be. If you want to feel empowered to get to know and embrace your true self, this episode will inspire you to find your confidence.Links:Lucy’s IG - https://instagram.com/lucyspicer_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Download the journal prompts for the episode - https://www.lucyspicer.com/the-journal-with-lucy-spicerValentina’s IG - @valentina_marzolaValentina’s website - https://www.valentinamarzola.com/Connect with Lucy on Instagram @lucyspicer_ and to find out more about working with Lucy visit her website: https://www.lucyspicer.com/This podcast is produced by Decibelle Creative - @decibelle_creative

On this episode of The Journal, Lucy is joined by renowned Content Creator and YouTuber Nadia Anya, who shares her story of how 1:1 session with Lucy changed her life.If you have been thinking about working with Lucy, or want to know more about Nadia's journey in a way she's never shared before, this episode is for you! Download the journaling prompts for this episode here or find them via Lucy's website The Journal Podcast — Lucy Spicer Follow Nadia on Instgram @nadianya__ & You Tube https://www.youtube.com/@NadiaAnyaConnect with Lucy on Instagram @lucyspicer_ and to find out more about working with Lucy visit her website: https://www.lucyspicer.com/ This podcast is produced by Decibelle Creative - @decibelle_creative

Meet accredited psychological coach Lucy Spicer, founder of The Lucy Spicer Practice, the home of trusted coaches and therapists helping you to become the master of your mind.Find out what to expect from The Journal, your go-to podcast for empowering conversations, giving you the practical tools, knowledge, and motivation to transform your own lifeLearn from Lucy's inspiring guests - find out how they turned moments of darkness into opportunities for growth, and how you can, too. Come and find Lucy on instagram: @lucyspicer_ and find out more about how you can work with her and the team at The Lucy Spicer Practice at www.lucyspicer.com The Journal with Lucy Spicer is produced by Decibelle Creative