This week I am thrilled to be joined by Andrea McLean, the former queen of Loose Women, award-winning TV broadcaster, journalist, radio presenter, a best-selling author and the CEO of the female empowerment site, This Girl is On Fire. In this episode, we talk about her impulsive decision to quit her TV career in lockdown and to start an online space supporting women in mind, body and business. We also speak about her struggles with anxiety and how she overcame a nervous breakdown. She explains that she now knows when to prioritise herself, how to identify her triggers and has finally learnt how important it is to ask for help. Andrea is one of the realest people I know and I’m so glad her online platform is such a success as it’s truly deserved! *** Life and Soul is hosted by Emma Forbes, produced by Georgie Rutherford and edited by Steve Campen. If you’re looking for more content by Emma, please take a look at her new website which is a curation of everything she loves in life - from fashion and food to health & wellbeing:  https://www.byemma.co/ Follow us: @byemma.forbes @emmaforbeslifestyle Follow Andrea: @andreamclean1 Buy Andrea's brilliant book here. Join the waiting list for Andrea’s This Girl is On Fire Membership here   We would also love to hear from you so feel free to send us an email if you enjoyed this episode to hello@byemma.co