In this episode of How to Belong, I sit down with Suzy Reading, a psychologist, yoga teacher, and self-care expert who has helped thousands navigate change, grief, and stress with more kindness and resilience.

Suzy is an Instagram superstar in the wellbeing space, known for her gentle wisdom and practical tools that make self-care accessible to everyone. But her journey hasn’t been without challenges. She shares her experience of moving from Australia to the UK, becoming a mother, and facing profound loss. Through it all, she discovered that self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

We talk about the power of small daily rituals that help us feel grounded in times of uncertainty, how to nurture ourselves through grief, and the deep connection we can still have with our loved ones even after they’ve gone. Suzy’s insights remind us that self-care is essential because it’s how we come home to ourselves, no matter what life throws our way.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt lost in transition, struggled to put themselves first, or wondered how to find belonging after loss.

It’s no exaggeration to say that Suzy Reading will get you through the hellscape that is this UK winter. She’s written 9 books and counting, including the magical new Self-Care For Winter. Suzy, a chartered psychologist, weaves her special expertise as a yoga teacher and personal trainer through her approach to REAL self-care. And we at WAM are feverishly hopping aboard!

Next stop SPRING!!

Welcome to episode 5 of the ‘I Don’t Think We Talk Enough About’ podcast.

Today I’m having the most nourishing conversation with Suzy Reading about debunking self-care as selfish but with a twist of let’s see the good in being selfish and the necessity and benefits for others in us being selfish. This episode will hopefully leave you full of insight as well as feelings of empowerment to find ways to meet your own needs, too. 

Suzy is a mother of two, an author, Chartered Psychologist and Coach. She specialises in self-care, helping people manage their stress, emotions, and energetic bank balance. It was her life experience of motherhood colliding with the terminal illness of her father that sparked her passion for self-care which she now teaches to her clients, young and old, to cope during periods of stress, loss and change and to boost their resilience in the face of future challenges. Her first book ‘The Self-Care Revolution’ came out in 2017, and she has since written an abundance of  books on self-care for both adults and children. 

Suzy truly is an expert in self-care and a much needed resource for so many who may struggle to meet their needs in this ever demanding world. Maybe now is the time to say yes to you. 

This episode is full of insight and tools to help you find a way back home to yourself and a way to maybe be a little more selfish. Delve in for some deep self-care moments and a gentle reminder that you matter too. This episode feels like a deep act of self-care in itself. I hope you enjoy.