In this episode, I’m joined once more by Dr Rebecca Williams, retired GP with nearly 25 years of experience in the Scottish Borders, and the founder of Williams Stress Management. Rebecca works with individuals and organisations to reduce the impact of stress on health, life, and work with science-backed strategies and real-world wisdom.

Through workshops, webinars, and 1-to-1 sessions, Rebecca offers personalised, practical support rooted in both her medical background and a deep understanding of the human side of stress.

In our second conversation, she shares why stress isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a biological response that can be better understood, managed, and even used to spark change.

We also explore:

• The signs many people miss when stress is building up
• How employers can create a culture of care — not crisis response
• Why small changes, done consistently, build long-term resilience

💬 Please note: No individual medical advice is given in this episode. This conversation is for general information and awareness purposes only.

Dr Williams speaks with clarity, kindness, and authority — the kind that only comes from years of helping people through both personal and professional storms.

This is a must-listen for anyone wanting to better understand stress and take back some control.

I wholeheartedly thank Dr Williams for coming back to the podcast to share insight to this very important topic.

My own take away: Stress is real and important to understand.

Link to paperback:-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dealing-Stress-Mind-Body-Spirit/dp/1497493668
Link to audiobook:-
https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Dealing-with-Stress-Audiobook/B0DWZ4KQ2Y

Website: https://williamsstressmanagement.co.uk
Email: rw@williamsstressmanagement.co.uk
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This is the first in our new Midweek Mini series – shorter episodes with returning guests sharing honest insights and updates from the entrepreneurial front line.

In this bite-sized chat, I’m joined again by Kate Bodrova, co-founder of Amazy UK – a platform supporting educators to build, share, and track interactive learning content.

We talk about:

• The reality of starting a business in a new country
• Cultural challenges (and how AI helps decode politeness!)
• Why progress often takes years – and that’s okay
• Kate’s no-nonsense advice for anyone thinking about starting up

Real talk, real encouragement – and a YouTube deep-dive is on the way soon.

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🎧 A Conversation with Sami Azem about Saving Smarter at Home

In this episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur Sami Azem, whose mission is simple but ambitious: to help UK households save money – not through gimmicks, but with smart, actionable solutions you’ve probably never heard of.

Sami is the founder of Luminiera, a new savings platform currently in alpha testing. His goal? For it it become the go-to app for household savings - guiding you to everything from shower-flow regulators to tax tips, transport hacks, and energy-saving products that could shave £800–900 a year off the average family’s bills.

We talk about:

• How the idea evolved from a giant Excel spreadsheet into a sleek app
• Why "saving money" isn't just common sense – it’s an overlooked industry
• What carpooling, radiator panels, and inexpensive tech upgrades can actually save
• Building trust, testing ideas, and why personal content beats paid ads

Sami also shares solid advice for entrepreneurs, especially those bootstrapped with limited funds. His mantra? "Just start. Get it out there. "

Why now’s the time to build your idea, even if it's not perfect yet

👉 Please note: Luminiera is currently free to test, and no financial data is collected. Links to the platform and savings tips are in the show notes.

Once again a guest delivers a practical, passionate, and packed with value episode, especially if you’re looking to cut costs or build something meaningful from scratch.

Thank you Sami Azem!

You can reach Sami here

And straight to the app here at Luminiera

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