In this week’s episode, Pam takes us deeper into her incredible journey from the knicker factory to the hospital wards. She shares what nursing training looked like in the 70s — walking miles with heavy baskets of books, earning just £24 a month, and learning everything hands‑on, bed by bed.

We talk about the old‑school wards, the realities of women’s health back then, the lack of screening, and the courage it took for patients to seek help. There are laughs too what is the steriliser??, the legendary “donkin” , and the sister who collected everyone’s sugar.

This episode is a heartfelt conversation between Lisa and her mam, tracing her journey from leaving school at 15 with no qualifications to beginning her path in nursing.

1. Growing up without academic confidence and leaving school early because of the system at the time.
2. Starting work at kayser bondor, the local knicker factory, where she learned about people, resilience, humour, and herself.
3. The vivid, funny stories of factory life — from learning to smoke for extra breaks to jamming knickers in machines
4. Realising she wanted more, and bravely applying to nursing despite dyslexia she didn’t yet know she had.
5. Becoming a pre‑nursing “daffodil”, working 9–5 on the wards, learning hands‑on skills, and discovering she was a practical learner.
6. Entering SEN training at 18, supported by mentors who recognised her strengths.
7. Rotating through wards across Merthyr General and St. Tydfil’s, building the foundation for the nurse she would become.

The episode is warm, funny, nostalgic, and deeply human — a mother sharing her story, and a daughter discovering the roots of her own positivity.

In this heartfelt follow‑up episode of The Power of Positivity Podcast, Lisa welcomes Joy back to continue their conversation—this time diving deeper into womanhood, emotional load, boundaries, and the realities of modern life. They begin by celebrating Joy’s beautifully illustrated children’s book The Day I Met Someone New, exploring why the story centres Chloe’s perspective and avoids defining the “new person” with a face—making the book universally relatable for any child navigating change.

From there, the conversation opens into an honest, funny, and deeply relatable discussion about the pressures women carry: the invisible mental load, cultural expectations, comparison culture, and the juggling act of careers, creativity, parenting, friendships, and self‑care. They reflect on burnout, perfectionism, and the myth that women must “do it all,” sharing personal stories about stress, boundaries, communication, and learning to let go of what can’t be controlled.

The episode ends with Joy’s advice to her younger self—have fun, be kind, see the world, and set healthy boundaries—and a shared reminder that women thrive when they support, uplift, and celebrate one another.

Lisa sits down with her friend Joy to talk about the journey behind her debut children’s book The Day I Met Someone New. What begins as a nostalgic catch‑up about their carefree teenage summers quickly becomes a heartfelt conversation about motherhood, healing, and starting over.

Joy shares how writing became her lifeline during the loneliness of COVID—late‑night journaling, emotional letters to her daughter Chloe, and the moment she realised there were no books to help children navigate meeting a new partner . So she wrote one herself, first as a love letter to Chloe, and later as a story she hoped could help other children in blended families feel seen and supported.

The episode explores the courage it took to publish something so personal, the four‑year journey to bring the book to life, and the strength Joy found in returning to her parents’ home—a place filled with love, culture, and the “village” that helped her rebuild.

A warm, honest, uplifting conversation about change, family, and the power of creating something meaningful from a difficult chapter.

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In this episode, Lisa shares a funny start to her week—living without a lamp and relying on the TV for light—before diving into a powerful reminder of what it truly means to be rich. She reflects on how our real wealth comes from time, love, and the people who choose to share their lives with us.

A vivid dream about her beloved Nan brings emotion and nostalgia, reminding her that memories, connection, and the love we carry are the richest treasures we have. Lisa closes with an uplifting message: you are important, you are loved, and you are already rich in all the ways that matter.

This week on Miss Brightside – The Power of Positivity, we’re doing something a little different… we’re having a good old-fashioned rant. Because yes, I’m all about optimism — but sometimes the most positive thing you can do is let the frustration out of your system.

From snoring husbands during night feeds, to unsolicited parenting advice, LED headlights that could perform laser eye surgery, sun‑bed hoggers, toilet‑roll offenders, and Kevin breathing down your neck in the supermarket queue… we cover the everyday irritations that unite us all.

It’s funny, it’s relatable, and honestly? It’s cathartic.

This episode is your reminder to release the pressure valve, have a rant, have a rave, and feel lighter for it. Deep breath… and go.

In today’s episode, we kick things off with a quick reminder about Clare’s Law—the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme in England and Wales. It’s there to help you stay safe by letting you request information from the police if you’re worried about a partner’s past. A simple search for “Clare’s Law DVDS” will give you everything you need.

Then we switch gears and dive into the fun stuff: my legendary dating nicknames. From Thermal Curtains to Seven Foot Man, my friends and I had a name for everyone. Today’s story? Barry Island—my first-ever date at 19

in future episodes, you get to choose the story: Seven Foot Man, Thermal Curtains, Robo‑Arm, Bob the Car Man, or The Rock Climber.

And don’t worry — the Catfish story is coming later in the year. Trust me, it’s worth the wait.

In this episode of Miss Brightside – Power of Positivity, Lisa dives into the pressures surrounding Valentine’s Day and reminds us that love isn’t limited to romance. She explores the idea of platonic soulmates.

Lisa opens up about her own journey — years of being single, learning who she was, refusing to settle, and discovering the power of self-love. She talks honestly about the emotional ups and downs, the temptation to accept less than you deserve, and the empowerment that comes from setting boundaries and enjoying your own company.

This episode encourages listeners to release the pressure to be in a relationship, to value the friendships and family bonds that shape us, and to prioritise healing and loving ourselves first. Romance is wonderful, but it isn’t everything — and love in all its forms deserves to be celebrated.