Weekly Recharge was the name of an audio series aimed at high-achieving women who want to be happier. It mixed podcasts, stories and practical tools.

Featured episodes

Deep breathing for stress and willpower. A simple two-minute exercise said to lower stress and anxiety. The archive claims research links it to increased willpower. It costs nothing and can be done anywhere.

Interview with Laura Putnam. A short talk with the founder and chief executive of Motion Infusion on what stops us improving our health, why sugar and alcohol are hard to avoid, how to build intrinsic motivation, and practical strategies for eating better and getting fit.

Declutter your life. Why it helps to clear out what no longer serves you, from piles of paper on a desk to the home project you never start, and two tips to raise your energy in under an hour.

Speak with confidence. A 13-minute podcast on preparing to speak to a group, whether presenting, running a meeting or addressing a large audience.

Guided practices

• Loving Kindness, a five-minute exercise for opening the heart.
• An Intro to Grounding, a technique for feeling centred and calm.
• Grounding Level II, about releasing objects and energy you no longer need.

These belong to a wider set of audios for the Mindfulness Based Achievement curriculum. Return to the free resources or the home page. The audio is general wellness material, not medical advice.