Episodes 24
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Dormant
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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About This Podcast

Discover the power of glimmers—those tiny, everyday moments that spark joy, calm, and connection. Join hosts Emily McGrorey and Reneé Ballard as they explore the science of nervous system regulation, emotional well-being, and mindfulness through stories, expert interviews, and lived experience. If you're curious about how small moments can make a big impact, this podcast is your weekly reminder to slow down and find the good in life.

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S2E11 The Season 2 Finale: Disco Trees & Rich Inner Lives

Dec 23, 2025 56m

It’s the Season 2 wrap of Glimmer Hunters - and we’re closing out 2025 the only way we know how: laughing through the chaos, obsessing over tiny joys, and celebrating the glimmers that actually…

S2E10 Matrescence, Micro-Joy & the White Flamingo with Dr. Katie Cooper

Dec 17, 2025 54m

In this episode, Emily and Renee are joined by Dr. Katie Cooper - a recovering academic with a PhD in Earth Sciences turned play facilitator, and the creator of The White Flamingo, a community…

S2E9 ADHD Glimmers: The Hidden Superpowers of a Neurodivergent Brain

Dec 10, 2025 41m

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Glimmer Hunters, Emily and Renee dive into the often-overlooked joyful side of ADHD - the glimmers, the magic, the chaos, and the unexpected superpowers of…

S2E8 Complex PTSD, Kintsugi & Glimmers: Nikki Everett on Turning Trauma Into Gold

Dec 02, 2025 34m

In this episode of Glimmer Hunters, Renee and Emily sit down with Nikki Everett - author of Uncomfortably Comfortable, Lifeline ambassador, and passionate advocate for people living with PTSD and…

S2E7 S2 E7. Kitchen storage organisation is giving glimmers

Nov 26, 2025 49m

Normally moving house, unpacking and sorting out what goes where is a pain and something we'd rather avoid doing altogether. Emily has recently moved into her new home and is knee-deep in unpacking…

S2E6 S2, EP6. Anna the Anxiety Coach, author of The Vagus Nerve Reset, on healing stress, trauma and anxiety through a nervous system led approach

Nov 19, 2025 1h 1m

Hosts Renée and Emily chat with Anna Ferguson, a qualified counsellor, coach, integrative nervous system therapist and author of the The Vagus Nerve Reset. Anna opens up about the rollercoaster…

S2E5 S2, EP 5. Emily switches out long-term trigger for a new found glimmer - getting ahead of running late

Nov 13, 2025 39m

Can you ever turn a trigger into a glimmer? In this episode, Renée quizzes Emily about her complicated relationship with time and how she's turned her trigger of running late into a smugelicious…

S2E4 S2, Ep 4. What is a Glimmer Mission? Sarah Shellard, author of Daily Glimmers Gratitude Journal, shares her quest

Nov 05, 2025 47m

Sarah Shellard is a slasher in all the best ways. She’s bilingual, a Speech Pathologist, the founder of the Just Joyful Boutique and the author of Daily Glimmers Gratitude Journal. With a rich and…

S2E3 S2, E3. What gives you a glimmer? The Fabergé Egg Edition

Oct 31, 2025 53m

Renée and Emily unpack why exactly Fabergé eggs are such a glimmer for Renée. Exploring everything from the history of Fabergé eggs to their intricate designs and more, this episode is all about…

S2E2 S2, Ep 2. Bridget McNulty shares her glimmer journey and her new book Daily Glimmers: Finding joy in everyday life

Oct 23, 2025 50m

Hosts Emily and Renée talk to Bridget McNulty, a writer, diabetes advocate and co-founder of Sweet Life, South Africa's largest online diabetes community. Bridget shares the highs and lows that…

S2E1 S2, Ep 1. We’re back! Ready for Glimmer Hunters Season 2

Oct 16, 2025 38m

In the first episode of Season 2, find out what hosts Renée Ballard and Emily McGrorey have been up to since Season 1 wrapped. From fighting with tradies to finishing renovations, car accidents and…

S1E13 Ep 13. Season Recap

Jun 24, 2025 41m

In this final episode of Season 1, Emily and Renee slip into sequins and celebrate wrapping up a project that started with zero agenda—just a shared hunch that tiny moments really matter. Together,…

S1E12 Ep 12. Letting Glimmers Land

Jun 17, 2025 37m

In this episode, Emily and Renee dive into the art of letting glimmers land. From octopus documentaries to unexpected museum moments in LA, they unpack how glimmers can shift from fleeting sparks to…

S1E9 Ep 11. How to use Glimmers as a way-finding tool

Jun 10, 2025 38m

In this episode, Emily and Renee explore how glimmers aren’t just feel-good moments—they’re also signposts for living a life that feels more aligned. Together, they unpack how small moments of calm,…

S1E10 Ep 10. Glimmers Through a Neuroscientific Lens – Part 2 with Professor Selena Bartlett

Jun 03, 2025 43m

In Part 2 of our fascinating chat with Professor Selena Bartlett—neuroscientist, brain and child mental health advocate, and author of Being Seen—we explore the practical science behind stress,…

S1E9 Ep 9. Glimmers through a Neuroscientific Lens with Professor Selena Bartlett (Part 1)

May 27, 2025 34m

In this episode, Emily and Renee are joined by Professor Selena Bartlett—neuroscientist, child mental health advocate, and host of the Thriving Minds and Being Seen podcast—for a fascinating deep…

S1E8 Ep 8. Secondary Glimmers

May 20, 2025 38m

In this warm and curious episode, Emily and Renee dive into the idea of secondary glimmers—those tiny sparks of joy we feel through someone else’s experience. Drawing on the science of emotional…

S1E7 Ep 7. Toxic Positivity with Jacqui Lewis

May 13, 2025 1h 6m

In this episode, Emily and Renee are joined by the wildly wise and wickedly funny Jacqui Lewis—meditation teacher, leadership coach, and founder of The Broadplace—to unravel the murky world of toxic…

S1E6 Ep 6. What is the negativity bias and how do Glimmers challenge it?

May 06, 2025 38m

This week, Emily and Renee sit down with clinical psychologist Tamara Cavenett to explore how negativity bias shapes our thoughts, emotions, and nervous system. Together, they unpack why our brains…

S1E5 Ep 5. Our Personal Glimmer Collections; Weirdest, Brightest and Quietest

Apr 29, 2025 31m

In this episode, Emily and Renee give a heartwarming peek into their personal glimmer collections! Emily bravely shares a bittersweet yet beautiful glimmer connected to her late father, finding…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Glimmer Hunters have?

Glimmer Hunters has published 24 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.

Is Glimmer Hunters still active?

Glimmer Hunters is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 43m.

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