Things I Wish I’d Known with Rachael Welford

83 | What really happens in a sound bath with Ben Miller AKA Zen with Ben

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0100

What happens when sound bathing meets music theory, acoustics and a healthy dose of myth-busting?

In this episode, Ben Miller explains why sound baths work best when practitioners understand harmony, rhythm, texture and how sound behaves in a room. He shares how a gong’s inharmonic tones can feel anxiety-inducing when they lack a pattern or “home base”, and why pairing instruments thoughtfully can create a more calming experience.

The conversation also explores why intention alone isn’t enough, the nervous system’s response to sustained tones, the need for stronger research, and his belief that the real magic lies in the relationship between notes, rhythm and texture.

From burnout and meditation to evidence, creativity and learning to be yourself, this is a thoughtful look at how sound baths can support relaxation and nervous-system regulation, while challenging the mystical claims and lack of evidence sometimes attached to them that can sometimes make them feel inaccessible.

A must listen episode for anyone who delivers, goes to or is considering going to a sound bath or gong bath.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, a love letter to a younger you. Host Rachael shares knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health, build self-trust and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @rachael_welford or @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

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For more information on Rachael, visit her website www.rachaelwelford.com.

ABOUT BEN:

Ben is a musician, soundbath facilitator and educator. Drawing on a lifelong background in music and audio production, he takes a musical and science-informed approach to soundbaths, exploring how harmony, rhythm and resonance can support relaxation and nervous system regulation. You can connect with Ben on instagram

82 | Surgical Menopause Changed My Life with Victoria Barber

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0100

In this episode, I speak with Victoria Barber about her journey of discovering she carries the BRCA1 breast cancer gene mutation, undergoing preventative surgeries, and navigating surgical menopause. The conversation centres on grief, body changes, the lack of menopause education and support, and the importance of self-trust and small, compassionate wellness practices during major life transitions. This is a must listen for anyone going through BRCA1 testing and treatment and any women who want to learn more about perimenopause and menopause.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health, build self-trust and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @rachael_welford or @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

Join us on Instagram or tiktok

For more information on Rachael, visit her website www.rachaelwelford.com.

ABOUT VICTORIA:

Victoria Barber is the founder of KŌNENKI Wellness, supporting women through perimenopause, menopause and midlife.

After losing both parents, receiving a BRCA1 diagnosis and entering surgical menopause at 43, she left a 20-year career in fashion to focus on women’s health. Drawing on her lived experience and training in yoga, meditation, breathwork and menopause coaching, Victoria helps women understand what’s happening in their bodies and find practical ways to feel more supported.

You can connect with her on Instagram here

81 | Rebuilding After Breakdown with Jo Hooper

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100

In this episode, Jo Hooper shares what happened when relentless ambition and work addiction led to two breakdowns. We talk about the difference between burnout and breakdown, the warning signs Jo missed, and what recovery has looked like for her. We also get into boundaries, self-worth, and how Jo has rethought what success means.

This is a must-listen if you’re the person who keeps saying “I’ll slow down after this...” … then somehow there’s always a next thing to do.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

For more information on Rachael, visit her website www.rachaelwelford.com.

ABOUT JO:

Jo Hooper is a YOLO business coach - you only live once and she helps you live your life, not work it.

After working herself into two breakdowns in corporate, she made her business easy from day one and is on a mission to convince every working person that life is too short to waste it working.

www.getwildlyfree.co.uk

Join Jo's Free workshop

New Season Intro

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:16:39 +0100

I’ve been beavering away behind the scenes to bring Things I Wish I’d Known back!

Since 2021, Long COVID has made it impossible to keep up with my usual schedule… and honestly, I was gutted. But I’m finally ready to say:

I’M BACK, BITCHES!

I didn’t plan a theme for this season because, frankly, I’m not that organised. I simply love giving people the chance to share their stories. But when I listened back, a theme appeared anyway…

Everyone had a plan for how life was meant to go, and then life did what life does and lobbed a massive spanner into the works.

This season, you’ll hear from:

Michelle Obende, who was told she was being made redundant on a Zoom call while on maternity leave, with her baby in her arms.

Jo Hooper, who had two breakdowns before turning 31 because she believed success meant working relentlessly.

Maddy Alexander-Grout, a neurodivergent and disability advocate who went from £60,000 of debt, no job and no business, to helping ND business owners put themselves out there.

Lanre Atijosan, who left corporate life to build something she genuinely wanted. She also runs 100 metres in 12.02 seconds, which is unbelievably impressive. She challenges the whole “rest as resistance” conversation in a way I wasn’t expecting.

Victoria Barber, who discovered she carries the BRCA1 gene, went through surgical menopause without a proper aftercare plan and faced redundancy at the same time.

And Ben Miller, who became a sound practitioner following his partner’s illness. We talk about the actual craft behind gongs and singing bowls, decibel meters, and why poor technique so often gets blamed on “energy”.

These are honest conversations about rebuilding, changing direction and working out who the hell you are when your old life plan no longer fits.

Listen to this short season introduction for a taste of what’s coming… and make sure you follow the podcast so you don’t miss the first episode as I have finally got access to my @thingsiwishidknownpod accounts again! Yay!

I have missed you all and I am so glad to be back.

80 Tamu Thomas | Redefining Success and Breaking Free from Burnout

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

This episode explores how women can break free from burnout, toxic productivity, and traditional expectations around success. Through conversation between Rachael and Tamu, the discussion focuses on redefining what success means personally, finding harmony (not just balance), honouring your needs without guilt, and taking simple, practical steps—like simplifying routines and setting boundaries—to create a more peaceful, self-cherishing life.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released regularly. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @rachael_welford or @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website www.rachaelwelford.com. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

ABOUT TAMU:

Tamu Thomas’s journey is shaped by her honest reflections on work, life, and self-defined success. There were times when she worked too much, pushing herself beyond healthy limits. From these experiences, Tamu learned that life isn’t always about achieving perfect balance but rather finding harmony—accepting that, at times, work may take precedence and, at other times, rest or personal life might take the lead. Now, at 47, Tamu is passionate about helping others redefine success on their own terms, understanding that what fulfills us changes with each stage of life. Through her story, she encourages others to get clear about what success truly means to them in each season of their journey.

79 Abi Adams | Sage Essence: Rethinking Perimenopause for Empowerment

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we're joined by the insightful Abi Adams, a movement specialist, hormone cycle expert, and founder of the House of Human Movement. Together, we delve into the importance of emotional awareness, hormonal intelligence, and physical liberation, and Abi shares her journey from her challenging childhood into a world of self-discovery through yoga and movement. With raw honesty and humour, Abi discusses the dynamics of emotional reactions, the significance of embracing our natural cycles, and the empowering wisdom she has unearthed from understanding her own body. Whether you're seeking to understand your hormonal health better, manage emotional responses, or simply embrace the unique rhythm of your life, this episode is packed with insights to enlighten and inspire. Stay tuned for a conversation that promises to deepen your connection with both body and mind.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

ABOUT ABI ADAMS

Abby Adams is an educator of Intelligent Movement, with a deep understanding of human emotion shaped by her own lived experience. Growing up in a challenging family environment marked by her parents’ difficult separation, she became highly perceptive and sensitive to the emotions around her.

With 25 years of global study across disciplines like kinesiology, bio-movement, hormones, the menstrual cycle, lunar cycles, chakras and archetypes, Abby invites us to move beyond superficial trends and reclaim our personal narrative of wellbeing. Her approach encourages deep self-love, connection and radical choice, wellbeing as it was meant to be experienced emotionally, physically, elementally and uniquely ours.

https://www.abiadams.co.uk/

78 Thriving With Chronic Illness: Jess Bruno on Authenticity, Boundaries, and Growing Your Business

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100

In this episode of "Things I Wish I’d Known," Jess Bruno shares her journey from corporate marketing to running her own business, all while managing life with a chronic illness. She and host Rachael Welford dive into how Jess transformed personal challenges into strengths, the power of authenticity in business, and practical tips for balancing ambition with well-being. The conversation is a candid, inspiring look at embracing imperfection, setting boundaries, and making business (and content creation) genuinely fun, even when life gets tough.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

ABOUT JESS BRUNO:

Jess Bruno stumbled into the world of online business almost by accident. With no formal marketing education, she began her career working for various events companies, where she quickly found herself responsible for attracting attendees. Through hands-on experience, Jess learned the ropes of using social media and email to connect with audiences and drive event participation. This unexpected introduction to digital engagement eventually inspired her to launch her own business, proving that curiosity and real-world experience can be just as valuable as formal training.

https://jessicabruno.co.uk

77 Rachael Welford | Finding Magic in the Mess: Returning with Honest Stories and Inspiration

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:48:06 +0100

This episode is the heartfelt introduction to the new season, where host Rachael Welford opens up about the challenges of living with long Covid and how it has impacted her ability to produce the podcast. She shares honestly about her struggles, lessons learned around rest and pacing, and introduces the inspiring line-up of upcoming guests—focusing on authenticity, healing, and finding magic even in difficult times.

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76 Alisa Connan | Hormone Hacks For Midlife Ladies

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:49:55 +0000

In this episode, we're joined by Alisa, a certified hormone healthcare coach and founder of Nourish and Power, who is redefining wellness for midlife women. Alisa shares insights into the critical importance of pelvic floor health during the transition to menopause and explores how reduced estrogen levels can challenge muscle tone. She reveals how holistic approaches, tailored health assessments, and personalised exercise plans—like Kegels—can restructure our health narratives. Beyond physiological health, Alisa delves into understanding hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause and maintaining holistic well-being through blood sugar regulation, sleep management, and the significance of meaningful connections. Join me and Alisa as we discuss intuitive health practices and the transformative power of building a "village of support" for navigating life's challenges with confidence. Whether you're managing anxiety or intrigued by the subtle art of balancing your hormones, Alisa's journey and expertise offer invaluable takeaways for us all. Let's empower ourselves with knowledge and actionable habits for a resilient, holistic lifestyle.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

ABOUT ALISA CONNAN

Alisa is a certified Hormone Health Coach and Women's Health Practitioner (dipCNM, mANP) with over 10 years experience in holistic healthcare. As the founder of Nourish+Power, she offers science-based, holistic 1:1 programs tailored to clients' individual needs, focusing on hormone balance, gut and immune health, weight management, sleep, stress, and anxiety. An intuitive and compassionate coach, Alisa creates a safe environment for clients to explore the reasons behind their choices while providing empowering education around nutrition and lifestyle. Her mission is to create a village of support for midlife women, helping them reclaim their power through sustainable habit change.

Get your new wholefood recipes for hormone balance ebook for free www.nourishandpower.com

Connect on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/nourishandpower

Book your free 15min clarity call with Alisa here http://calendly.com/nourishandpower

75 Laura Fullerton | Ice Bath Insights

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:57:22 +0100

In this episode, Laura and I explore the fascinating science behind cold water therapy. We’re busting myths, sharing safe practices, and unpacking all the incredible mental and physical health benefits that come with a bit of chill. From boosting your mood to the latest neuroprotective research, you’ll learn why this might be the missing piece in your daily routine.

Laura’s story is inspiring—she went from skeptic to full-on champion of cold exposure after a game-changing workshop. Now, she’s here to share her biohacking journey, packed with practical tips for everyone, whether you're just starting out or already a cold therapy pro. We’ll chat about everything from the right temperatures and timings to the risks, plus how to combine ice baths with sauna sessions for max impact.

We’ll also touch on the power of building a supportive crew around you, tackling social anxiety, and why having mentors and like-minded pals is a game changer. If you’re curious about cold therapy, need some entrepreneurial inspiration, or just love a good deep dive into health and wellness, this episode is for you. Grab your cuppa, tune in, and get ready to take control of your health journey!

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @rachael_welford or @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website www.rachaelwelford.com. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

ABOUT LAURA FULLERTON

Laura Fullerton is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Monk, a health tech start-up that’s taking the vast health benefits of cold water therapy to the masses. Dubbed “The Peloton of the recovery world”, Monk is launching the world’s first smart ice bath and cold water therapy app, which combines data-driven tech and beautiful design.

As someone who’s always “hated being cold” Laura’s passionate about helping people to take control of their mental, physical, and emotional health with cold water therapy. She’s also the host of the Submerge by Monk podcast, which showcases extraordinary humans who’ve found a better way to live – covering topics such as elite performance, mental health and psychedelics, breathwork for performance, and so much more.

As a biohacker, Laura’s lifestyle combined cutting-edge health tech with holistic practices, and she’s been featured in Men’s Fitness, Vogue, The Financial Times, The Telegraph, and more.

https://discovermonk.com/products/monk-smart-ice-bath

74 Gaby Cabrera-Kimchi | Cracking the Hormone Code

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:49:37 +0100

In this episode, Gaby shares her journey through severe burnout and adrenal dysfunction, providing a powerful narrative on how understanding the body's natural rhythms and hormonal cycles can dramatically improve health and well-being. From the intricacies of the menstrual cycle phases to the importance of self-compassion and community, Gaby offers invaluable advice on managing stress, adapting diets, and embracing a holistic lifestyle.

We also explore the differences in how men and women experience stress, the impact of mindset on the body's biochemistry, and the crucial role of community support in achieving lasting change. Gaby's expertise in functional medicine sheds light on everything from the Cortisol Awakening Response to epigenetics, providing listeners with practical tools to navigate life more effectively.

So, whether you're struggling with stress, burnout, or simply looking to understand your body better, this episode is packed with actionable insights and heartfelt wisdom. Stay tuned as we dive deep into "Things I Wish I'd Known" with Gaby Cabrera Kimchi.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

ABOUT GABY CABERA-KIMCHI

Gaby Cabrera-Kimchi is a functional medicine women’s health coach, holistic health advocate, and educator, founder of Wellness with Gaby, and the creator of the Optimal Living Method.

Having suffered and recovered from chronic stress and adrenal dysfunction, she is on a mission to revolutionise women's health by empowering women to understand their bodies and harness their hormones, at any stage of life, using functional medicine.

Wellness with Gaby combines cutting-edge functional medical science with bio-individual health coaching to design highly bespoke plans of action to help clients unearth the root causes that are creating imbalances in their unique female biochemistry, instead of simply band-aiding symptoms, so they can take action and finally enjoy sustained, radiant health.

www.wellnesswithgaby.com

Instagram @wellnesswithgaby

73 Rachael Welford | Navigating Grief: Finding Peace in the Mess

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:32:00 +0100

✨ ANXIETY FREE IN 3 CHALLENGE. 3 days, 1 goal: to help you reduce anxiety and reclaim your inner peace. Starts LIVE on 24th September 2024 - Want in? Click here or head to rachaelwelford.com✨

Trigger warning: Grief

In this deeply personal episode of "Things I Wish I'd Known," host Rachael Welford shares her experiences with grief and the passing of her Dad. She delves into the messy, non-linear nature of grieving, sharing her own journey and the insights she's gained along the way. Rachael candidly discusses the complex emotions and stages of grief, offering practical coping strategies and emphasising the importance of self-compassion and community.

Join her in this raw and heartfelt conversation about loss, healing, and navigating the complexities of grief. If you're navigating your own grief, this episode reminds you that you're not alone and that it's okay to feel everything as you take it one day at a time.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

72 Emma Watkins | Boundaries and Balance

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:30:00 +0100

✨ ANXIETY FREE IN 3 CHALLENGE. 3 days, 1 goal: to help you reduce anxiety and reclaim your inner peace. Starts LIVE on 24th September 2024 - Want in? Click here or head to rachaelwelford.com✨

In today's episode of "Things I Wish I'd Known", our host, Rachael Welford, sits down with the multi-talented entrepreneur, yogi, and advocate for mental and physical health, Emma Watkins. They delve into the importance of community and environment, exploring the impact on personal experiences, the value of human connection and the challenges it presents, and the significance of friendship and relationships. Emma shares her journey of self-discovery and the creation of her "wobble toolkit," designed to address the symptoms of overexertion. Together, they reflect on the power of setting boundaries and the struggle of self-value and approval. The conversation also touches on coping mechanisms, seeking answers inwardly, and embracing a holistic approach to healing. With insights into the importance of addressing painful experiences while infusing lightness and playfulness, this episode offers a deep dive into sustainable well-being and the varied tools needed for emotional and mental health. So grab your headphones and join us as we explore the nuances of self-mastery, healing, and the art of "dancing with life's experiences.

Key Takeaways In This Episode:

Discover the "Wobble Toolkit: Learn how to balance the five dimensions of health—mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual—with practical rituals and actions.
The Power of Boundaries: Understand how self-awareness and self-mastery can help you set boundaries that align with your true self and life goals.
Explore the Impact of Community and Connection: Dive into how your environment and relationships profoundly influence your mental health and personal growth.
Holistic Healing and Coping Strategies: Get introduced to a variety of tools and practices, including yoga, somatic therapies, and EFT, to support your emotional well-being.
Sustainable Well-Being and Joy: Learn how to find joy in difficult times and combat negative thought patterns with fun, playfulness, and a positive playlist.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

ABOUT EMMA WATKINS

Emma Watkins is an entrepreneur, yogi and mother. She pursues deep and extensive learning in the fields of mental and physical health, acknowledging that success in life goes hand in hand with achieving self mastery. She has completed numerous yoga trainings across different disciplines, including trauma, disability, pre + post natal, yin and breathwork. Emma originally launched Agora as a members club in 2017, consolidating the founder network she had started whilst working for a tech start up. She passionately believes in the power of the collective and in the magic of the right connection. After having children, Agora slowly evolved into a consultancy with wellbeing and community at its heart and she now splits her time between yoga teaching and workshops, working with investment opportunities in the med and bio tech spaces, and advising businesses and individuals on how to build resilience, and their own Wobble Toolkits to help them navigate a long term sustainable path to success.

Connect with Emma:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-watkins-38848467/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothefoldwithemma/

Community https://www.into-the-fold.com/

Wobble tool kit https://agora-london.com/wobbletoolkit

71 Rachael Welford | ADHD and Me

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:29:00 +0100

✨ ANXIETY FREE IN 3 CHALLENGE. 3 days, 1 goal: to help you reduce anxiety and reclaim your inner peace. Starts LIVE on 24th September 2024 - Want in? Click here or head to rachaelwelford.com✨

TRIGGER WARNING: ADHD

Rachael Welford is the host of the podcast "Things I Wish I'd Known," where she discusses mental health, healing, and finding joy in the chaos of the world. Rachael's journey with ADHD has been a significant part of her life, and she shares her experience of the challenges of getting diagnosed as a woman in the UK. Despite the difficulties, Rachael has found ways to manage her ADHD in a positive way and hopes to inspire and help others in similar situations. As a child, Rachael always felt different, and her story of overcoming obstacles and embracing her uniqueness is one that resonates with many. Join her on this episode of Things I Wish I'd Known podcast as she navigates the ups and downs of life with ADHD and offers valuable insights and advice.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

70 Beaonca Ward | Trauma, Attachment, and Building Healthy Relationships

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:40:16 +0100

✨ ANXIETY FREE IN 3 CHALLENGE. 3 days, 1 goal: to help you reduce anxiety and reclaim your inner peace. Starts LIVE on 24th September 2024 - Want in? Click here or head to rachaelwelford.com✨

On this episode, Rachael welcomes Beaonca Ward, a passionate relationship therapist who has dedicated her career to helping others build sustainable connections. With a background in anxiety, she understands the challenges that arise in relationships and has made it her mission to share the knowledge and tools she has learned to support others.

Key Takeaways In This Episode:

Attachment styles
The key signs of failing relationships
Dysfunctional relationships and how to identify them
Recognising differences in processing emotions and thoughts
Conflict resolution
Emotional intimacy for safe and supportive relationships.

Tune in for valuable insights from Beaonca Ward, on creating and sustaining healthy, long-term romantic relationships. Let's continue the conversation and empower each other to build sustainable connections!

ABOUT THE SHOW:

ABOUT BEAONCA WARD

Beaonca Ward is a certified life coach with 5 years of experience helping ambitious women use the latest insights from the marriage and family therapy field to build and maintain healthy long term romantic relationships. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University by creating her major and combining studies in Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology and Rehabilitation and Human Services. She is currently in a Master's program studying marriage and family therapy. Her work is designed to support women in reaching their full potential through their significant relationships.

https://www.beaoncaward.com/

https://www.instagram.com/therealbeaonca/

Book a free discovery call https://www.beaoncaward.com/contact

69 - Coping with Chaos: Rachael's Return

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:31:11 +0100

** TRIGGER WARNING** cancer/ grief/ ADHD/ Chronic fatigue

I'm back, baby! After over a year off the radar, I’m finally here to tell you all about my wild ride through 2023. Honestly, it’s been a bit of a mess—think ADHD, chronic fatigue, grief, and just for fun, throw in a couple of car accidents and a family member’s cancer diagnosis. Lovely, right?

But despite the chaos, I found some 'happy habits' that kept me somewhat sane, and I’m here to share those with you, along with a few laughs and probably more than a bit of sarcasm.

I’ll be chatting about the good, the bad, and the utterly ridiculous, and yes, I’ll be giving you a sneak peek into what’s coming up next for the pod —think deep dives with experts on mental health, relationships, ice bathing and nutrition. So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and let’s navigate this thing called life together. Trust me, if I can make it through, you can too—and we might even have a bit of fun along the way.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

68 Anne Marie Zanzal | Breaking Stereotypes to Come Out Later in Life

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:30:59 +0100

**TRIGGER WARNING - SEXUALITY**

On this episode of Things I Wish I'd Known, Rachael welcomes Anne-Marie Zanzal, to delve into the journey of coming out later in life. Together we'll explore Anne-Marie's journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Growing up in a conservative, religious household, she shares how it took her 50 years to find her true self as a later-in-life lesbian. From growing up with strict rules about sex and marriage and the fear of the AIDS epidemic in the 80s to realising her own sexuality, we talk about finding a supportive community, embracing diversity, and the importance of mental health. Rachael also shares a special offer for the celebration of Happy Habits Club's third birthday! This is not to be missed.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links.

Anne-Marie Zanzal is a graduate of Yale Divinity School, an ordained minister, bereavement counselor, coming out and business coach, conversationalist, spiritual wanderer, later-in-life lesbian and change maker.
Anne-Marie Zanzal Coaching offers two programs: Lotus Group Coaching is for cis, trans and nonbinary folks coming out later in life to the LGBTQIA+ community. Purposeful Empowerment is for the beginning online professional looking for clarity, visibility, branding and worth valuing.

anne-marie@annemariezanzal.com

USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help:

Stonewall https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
Black Minds Matter https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/
addaction: https://www.addaction.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Samaritans: Call for free on 116 123, or visit https://www.samaritans.org/
Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

67 Rachael Welford | Trust the Process. Lessons for Coping with Change

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Things I Wish I'd Known, our host dives into the topic of trust and navigating major life changes. Rachael, shares her personal experience with trusting the process and using affirmations to cope with difficult changes, including the challenges of long COVID and her own recent experience of leaving London after 17 years. Listeners will gain valuable insights on building trust in oneself and the universe, as well as how to cultivate patience and reframe setbacks as opportunities.

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ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links.

USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help:

Black Minds Matter https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/
addaction: https://www.addaction.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Samaritans: Call for free on 116 123, or visit https://www.samaritans.org/
Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

66 Michelle Agopsowicz | The Cumulative Effect of Trauma

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Things I Wish I'd Known, host Rachael Welford sits down with trauma expert and Reiki master Michelle Agopsowicz to discuss the often misunderstood nature of trauma. Michelle emphasises that not all trauma is caused by one big event, but can instead be a cumulative effect of different smaller experiences throughout life. The two discuss the different ways in which trauma can manifest in a person's life, from the physical to the emotional. They also delve into the concept of forgiveness and how it can be misunderstood. Michelle shares her unique approach to healing trauma, which combines traditional counselling with mindfulness techniques and other tools she has developed over time. They discuss the various responses to threats, the importance of accepting the body's response, and the need to destigmatise trauma by acknowledging it as something that happened but can be healed.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links.

Michelle Agopsowicz has a Masters in Social Work, a Bachelors in Disability Studies and is a Reiki Master. Michelle offers counselling and education opportunities from a holistic, trauma informed perspective. She aims to create wellness and balance through the integration of traditional counselling and mindfulness techniques. This approach has developed through her own journey of having an autoimmune condition, trauma, and anxiety.

She offers practices and discussions that can guide us to live a more fulfilled and authentic experience with self compassion. She believes strongly that trauma is a universal human experience that affects the body, mind, and spirit. She believes that addressing our suffering leads to a journey that is beautiful, painful and ultimately reconstructs our fundamental meaning of compassion, humanity and our place in the world.

https://linktr.ee/illuminatedpathcounselling

www.illuminatedpathcounselling.com

USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help:

Black Minds Matter https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/
addaction: https://www.addaction.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Samaritans: Call for free on 116 123, or visit https://www.samaritans.org/
Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

65 Lisa McHargue | Digital Decluttering for Better Mental Health

Wed, 31 May 2023 18:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode, Rachael chats with Lisa McHargue, a former teacher and digital organisation expert, about the importance of decluttering and organising your digital life.

Lisa shares practical tips and a step-by-step plan to help you streamline your digital spaces and save time and energy, emphasizing the connection between digital organisation and better mental health, and urging us to value people for who they are, not what they have.

Join us as we uncover the secrets to digital decluttering and, most importantly, staying on top and maintaining that new system. Get ready for a transformative conversation that will inspire you to take control of your downloads folder and digital clutter and enhance your well-being.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links.

Lisa McHargue is a former high school Spanish teacher turned digital organizer. Since 2020 she’s been helping online business owners take control of their digital chaos and create systems to keep the backend of their businesses organized so they can focus their time on doing what they love instead of swearing at Google Drive. When she's not geeking out about digital organization or minimalism, she's probably hanging out with her family or pretending to be a contestant on The Great British Baking Show.

Website: https://lisamch.com IG: https://instagram.com/lisajmch

USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help:

Black Minds Matter https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/
addaction: https://www.addaction.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Samaritans: Call for free on 116 123, or visit https://www.samaritans.org/
Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

64 Anaurada Kawtha | Race and Gender. The importance of open communication.

Wed, 24 May 2023 18:00:00 +0100

In this episode of Things I Wish I'd Known, Rachael talks with Anaurada about the importance of intentional learning and nourishing marginalised communities without replicating colonial structures. We dive into our personal experiences with managing mental health, the challenges of discussing sensitive topics, breaking out of echo chambers, and uncovering unconscious bias. Additionally, we explore how colonialism impacted the world, specifically the dance world, and the importance of centring diverse stories and lineages when we look at race and gender. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on questioning biases and avoiding harmful attitudes when we have open communication.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links.

WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work-with-me-2 1:1 EFT Therapy work https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work Join Happy Habits Club https://www.rachaelwelford.com/happyhabitsclub ABOUT ANURADHA KOWTHA: Anuradha is a neurodivergent, queer, Indian diasporic person who currently lives in greater London with their family. Anuradha's a speaker, catalyst, and the Chief Liberation Strategist at The Kowtha Constellation. Anuradha helps small business owners build ethical, accessible, and inclusive practices into their systems so they can sustainably grow their bottom line, do their work with more boldness, and improve customer and team retention.

https://www.thekowthaconstellation.com/

USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help:

Black Minds Matter https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/
addaction: https://www.addaction.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Samaritans: Call for free on 116 123, or visit https://www.samaritans.org/
Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

63 Ana Velingard | Happiness or Hype The truth About Affirmations

Wed, 17 May 2023 18:00:00 +0100

TRIGGER WARNING eating disorders.

On this episode, Rachael speaks with Ana Velingard, a mindset and manifestation coach, about overcoming her eating disorder, facing self-doubt, and learning to build unwavering belief in yourself. Ana shares her personal journey of discovering self-love and starting a business to help others create unshakable mindsets to achieve their goals. The conversation delves into the power of affirmations and accountability to establish new habits and maintain balance in life. The episode ends with a discussion about the compound effect of small changes for achieving happiness in different areas of life, as well as the importance of creating a morning routine. Tune in for practical tips and insights on how to create the life you want.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @ on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links.

WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work-with-me-2 1:1 EFT Therapy work https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work Join Happy Habits Club https://www.rachaelwelford.com/happyhabitsclub ABOUT ANA: Ana is a mindset & manifestation coach and a co-founder of a peak performance company.
She empowers people by helping them transform self-doubt into self-belief and take consistent action so they can achieve their goals.
Her mission is to give people the tools and support they need to create the life they want. http://anamindsetmanifestor.com/
https://www.instagram.com/anamindsetmanifestor/ Free Gift - Personalized Affirmations Worksheet: https://anamindsetmanifestor.eo.page/affirmations

USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help:

addaction: https://www.addaction.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Samaritans: Call for free on 116 123, or visit https://www.samaritans.org/
Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

62 - Anna Schaffner | The Exhaustion Epidemic: Why Can’t We Keep Up?

Wed, 10 May 2023 18:00:00 +0100

On this episode Rachael dives into the topic of burnout and how it affects our mental and physical health with Anna Schaffner, an academic, author, and coach specialising in the fascinating subject of exhaustion. While new technologies have made our lives more comfortable in many ways, they have also generated new stressors. Email is a significant stressor for many of us, taking away from our actual jobs and creating psychosocial stressors that can lead to a lack of hope for the future. We discuss the various factors that can contribute to burnout and emphasise the importance of rest and self-care, as well as developing kinder self-narratives. Rachael shares her personal experience with burnout and offers advice on how to take small steps towards positive change, using the metaphor of a garden to illustrate the effort needed to improve our mental health. So, sit back, relax, and join us for an informative and inspiring conversation on preventing and overcoming burnout.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @ on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links.

WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout 1:1 EFT Therapy work Join Happy Habits Club ABOUT ANNA: Join me in welcoming Anna Schaffner, an academic, author, and coach specialising in the fascinating subject of exhaustion. As a former Professor of Cultural History, Anna has authored notable works including Exhaustion: A History and The Art of Self-Improvement. Her writing has graced platforms like the Times Literary Supplement, Guardian, and Psychology Today, while her research has been discussed on BBC Radio 4 and featured in Vogue and National Geographic. With a passion for guiding individuals from exhaustion to vitality, Anna combines cutting-edge coaching techniques with ancient wisdom, integrating Stoic philosophy and radical acceptance practices. Don't miss her valuable insights on our podcast episode, as she illuminates our relationship with energy and rest. https://www.annakschaffner.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-katharina-schaffner-7b2119181/

USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help:

addaction: https://www.addaction.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Samaritans: Call for free on 116 123, or visit https://www.samaritans.org/
Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

61 Jonathan Garner | The Dark Side of Tech. Breaking Free from Digital Addiction.

Wed, 03 May 2023 18:00:00 +0100

In this episode, Rachael speaks with the founder of Mind Over Tech, Jonathan Garner, a seasoned web developer and UX designer. They discuss intentional tech use and how companies manipulate algorithms to grab your attention. They explore the negative impact of social media on people's lives, particularly young adults, and how to mitigate these effects. Jonathan shares his personal experience with technology and why he created the Digital Habit Lab, a deck of cards designed to help individuals improve their wellbeing, productivity, and creativity in the digital space. If you're looking for practical tips to develop healthier relationships with your phone, this episode can't be missed!

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @ on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links.

WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout 1:1 EFT Therapy work Join Happy Habits Club ABOUT JONATHAN:

https://www.mindovertech.com/

Get the digital habit lab cards https://shop.mindovertech.com/products/digital-habit-lab/?utm_source=tiwik_podcast

USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help:

addaction: https://www.addaction.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Samaritans: Call for free on 116 123, or visit https://www.samaritans.org/
Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

60 Claire Koryczan | Creative Curiosity

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0100

In this episode, Rachael interviews Claire Koryczan, a coach and strategist who helps leaders and HR professionals think creatively. They discuss the impact of AI on creativity, the power of curiosity, taking radical responsibility, and the importance of small habits. If you want to discover how to tap into your creativity, overcome fear, and achieve your goals, don't miss this inspiring conversation!

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @ on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links.

WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout 1:1 EFT Therapy work Join Happy Habits Club ABOUT CLAIRE:

Connect with Claire on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairekory/ or check out her website https://imagine-beyond.co.uk/

59 Why I’ve been away.

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:07:59 +0100

The Things I Wish I'd Known podcast returns after a long hiatus, and you will not believe why Rachael has been away. You could not make this stuff up!

Rachael reveals that the podcast is returning with new weekly episodes and additional social channels, such as TikTok, Instagram, and a brand new YouTube channel, to create a community around the podcast so you the listeners can share your feedback and suggestions.

57 Liz Joy Hardie | Find Your Joyful Wellbeing

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:46:30 +0100

Welcome to TIWIK- Things I Wish I'd Known, Season 5!

More deep conversations to inspire you to create positive change in your life.

Liz is a Holistic Wellbeing Coach, Yoga Therapist for Stress & Anxiety & Head of Wellness at MoreYoga. After starting her career in the fast-paced world of luxury fashion at Vivienne Westwood & Net-A-Porter, Liz found Yoga after being diagnosed with Malignant Hypertension and Generalised Anxiety and left the Fashion Industry with the goal of helping people feel better holistically. She is a proud advocate for Mental Health Awareness and her writing and commentary has been featured in Time Out, Women’s Health, The Times, The Telegraph, Time & Leisure and more.

https://www.elizabethjoywellbeing.com/

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58 Zoe Elizabeth | Emotions and Transformation

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:59:50 +0100

Welcome to TIWIK- Things I Wish I'd Known, Season 5!

More deep conversations to inspire you to create positive change in your life.

Based in Mexico, Zoë is an Intuitive Therapist and her practice is rooted in her intuition. With over 10 years of experience working as a remote therapist, she combines Psychotherapy & Energy Psychology, bridging the space between spirituality and psychology.

Zoë has supported hundreds of clients to personally, professionally & spiritually develop by freeing themselves from issues like anxiety, addiction, depression, bereavement, unhealthy relationships & unhealed traumas. Clients include CEO's, leading professionals in spirituality & wellness, film, music, sports and creatives.

Zoe's clients have included Soho House, Samphire Festival and Mind Body Bowl and has been featured in publications like Elle Magazine.

https://www.zoeelizabeth.co/

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56 Kavita Golia | Embodied Health

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:48:37 +0100

Welcome to TIWIK- Things I Wish I'd Known, Season 5!

More deep conversations to inspire you to create positive change in your life.

Kavita is a transformation and embodiment coach on a mission to help people to get out of their heads, connect with their bodies and move forward in their lives through embodied decisions. She has a passion for her work because she knows what its like to be stuck. With a background in psychology, she went to Thailand to begin her initial 200 hour yoga teacher training. This process blew her mind and upon her return she immediately embarked on her Masters degree in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology, five further yoga trainings, accredited coaching training, breathwork training, and has just completed her feminine embodiment coaching course. Her own transformational journey has been one of the most powerful aspects of the last seven years.

Key points of this episode:

- How Kavita took an unconventional path to embodiment

- What embodiment is.

- How you can be more embodied for an easier life.

- How to slow the mind down by using the body.

You can find out more about Kavita here www.kavitagolia.com

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55 Tamu Thomas | Trust. Trauma and Truth.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:43:42 +0100

Trigger warning: We discuss trauma, mental health issues & race in this episode.

I have been wanting to speak to Tamu on this podcast for a hot minute and this week it happened! Tamu’s work is informed by her background of sixteen years in social work, somatic coach training, her love of behavioural neuroscience and polyvagal theory, positive psychology, spirituality and joy. Tamu combines these modalities to create a multifaceted body of work that helps her clients begin to tend to their needs, feel safe in their bodies, befriend themselves and begin to enjoy who they are.

Key Points from the interview:

How trauma can be alchemised into fertilizer that supports your growth.
How many are only getting "bar snacks" of growth rather than the "full nutrition-rich version"!
How "Super Positive" messages are not always what they seem and how to discern.
The Truth of Trust, and how to access it.

Reach out to this extraordinary lady here:

https://www.livethreesixty.com/

https://www.instagram.com/livethreesixty/

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54 Josh Connolly | Finding and Following Your Truth

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:30:05 +0100

Welcome to TIWIK- Things I Wish I'd Known, Season 5!

More deep conversations to inspire you to create positive change in your life.

*Trigger warning alcoholism & mental health

As one of the UK’s most influential mental health advocates, he regularly speaks on BBC, ITV & Channel 5 news. Josh has also spoken in the House of Commons, contributed to mental health policy and even advised the scriptwriting team on Hollyoaks. He has run resilience workshops for village schools and global brands alike. Additionally, he is an ambassador for Nacoa – a national charity supporting people affected by a parent’s drinking.

Key points from the interview:

How Josh did not even realise that he had navigated a difficult life hiding behind self-created but unhelpful narratives.
How avoidance is not the key - "Taking yourself out of yourself to stop you being yourself!"
How we create dysfunctional behaviours to avoid feeling what we feel.
Paradoxically, how alcohol was not the (original) problem and saved his life when he was 12.
A new, functional definition of "true growth"
Being comfortable with being uncomfortable.
A true definition of freedom, that does not restrict people and allows people to be who they are in the context of their lives.
How there is no "one" right answer. Many keys for many doors!
How our beliefs need a little editing.

Reach out to Josh here: https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/

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53 Emma Martins - Invisible Illness

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:42:51 +0100

"Oh, you don't look ill"

We have all heard this from time to time, and most of us half know that it's not the thing to say to someone suffering from an illness of some description.

So let's break it down for you here in this fireside chat, and enjoy the uplifting story of Emma's albeit work in progress, amazing recovery and ongoing contribution after a brain injury.

Key Points from the Interview:

The unbelievably complex journey back from a brain injury.
How picking up a cup unaided was a massive victory!
How Rachael believes complete healing is possible! And why.
Emma's delightful philosophy on life.
And the sweet spot of doing enough (and no more) of what is right for you.

Listen to Emma's Inspiring Podcast here: www.thelongestbattle.co.uk

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52 Dr. Peta Stapleton - Tapping the Inner Healer

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:22:38 +0100

EFT.

Emotional Freedom Technique.

Thought Field Therapy was accidentally discovered by Roger Callaghan and it evolved and was developed into EFT by Gary Craig. It looks crazy and off the wall, but practitioners were noticing how it could create almost instant relief and change within clients.

Now, Dr Peta Stapleton takes it to the next level.

Key Points From the Interview.

How EFT has been researched and is looking more miraculous than ever.
How gene expression (the difference between being ill and not being ill) can change dramatically.
How the conservative medical establishment were astonished!
How war veterans have benefited, how symptoms have not returned, and how their genes agree!

Tap her Wisdom here: www.petastapleton.com

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51 Ceri Ashe - Bipolar. The Ups and Downs

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:01:00 +0100

** CONTAINS FRANK DISCUSSION OF BIPOLAR DISORDER, SUICIDE AND RECREATIONAL DRUGS THAT MAY BE TRIGGERING**

Bipolar. Most of us have heard the word, but not all of us have experienced it. Welcome to a frank, spirited and funny discussion with the conditions articulated from personal and present experience - learn more about it, and how to understand someone who suffers from it better. Key points from the interview: How Ceri found freedom and manages her condition. A perversely funny reason that Bipolar is hard to diagnose. How the brain needs love and care, just like any other vital organ. Incredible creativity side by side with this misunderstood condition. How medication is important - some of the time.

Reach out to Ceri here:

https://www.instagram.com/_bipolarme https://www.instagram.com/poptypingproductions https://www.facebook.com/nodramanannies

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50 Shauna Cummins - Wishcraft & mind massaging

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:01:00 +0100

Trigger warning: This podcast has mentions OCD, CPTSD, parental death, childhood illness and hospitalisation, pandemic and mental health.

When you think of hypnosis, what do you think of? People clucking like a chicken on a stage with all their mates laughing at them? Me too! But not after this fascinating chat with Shauna. Oh no, this Woman will teach you how to make your mind work for you, not against you. That when you tap into what you appreciate about yourself and learn the art of the Wishcraft, you really can turn wishes into actions and make them a reality.

We talk about how Shauna went from being burnt out working in the fashion and publishing industry to finding more meaning and purpose in her life through hypnosis and self-directed neuroplasticity. How through tapping into and reclaiming our childlike states we can use fantasy and imagination to transcend difficult experiences and build a better future for us all.

Key points from the conversation:

Suspending disbelief - the difference between having a somatic experience whilst watching a movie (ie: don’t go up those stairs!!) and watching a behind the scenes where you are aware that it’s not real.
How the brain doesn’t know the difference between something we vividly imagine and something that is real.
How you can work through childhood trauma and shame using the medicine of the imagination.
How building compassion can help us embrace more positivity to stop us from getting stuck in negativity bias.
Being a sceptic and how to find balance the spiritual world and being a grounded, present human being.
How water was believed to be sacred and the gods lived in it which is how wishing wells in the UK were created. A way to communicate with the gods.
Can you be too spiritual? Does spirituality give you a judgement and empathy bypass?

Shauna Cummins is a certified Clinical Hypnosis Practitioner with a private practice in New York, author of Wishcraft (2021), holder of ceremonies, multi-disciplinary artist and founder of Divine Feminine School of Hypnosis and Mind Massage Hotline.

She is the resident event hypnotist at The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downton and regularly teaches workshops and conducts ceremonies in NYC and abroad. She also creates hypnotic sound art and installations. Her work has been featured at various wellbeing centres, galleries, events and publications across the globe.

The method she developed and works with is called Wishcraft™. Wishcraft is self-hypnosis that teaches the art of well-wishing as a practice for changing thought patterns and beliefs, turning wishes into action. She currently lives in the woods in a magical healing house with three wishing wells in upstate New York.

Reach out to Shauna here:

https://www.shaunacummins.com/

Grab a copy of Wishcraft here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=shauna+cummins&ref=nb_sb_noss

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49 Gina Atsu - The Divine Feminine

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:17:29 +0100

Trigger warning: This episode discusses being a child/ teenage parent, mental health and sexuality.

Some enlightened teachers say we have male AND female energy within us.

Let's unpick it in a fascinating fireside chat.

Key points from the interview.

The fascinating balance of energies in us all.
How Gina overcame massive challenges and re-created herself into an awesome empowered Being!
Power dynamics and how they play out.
How cultural memes control us and how we can be free.
And if you ever wondered what the text speak bae means...you will be enlightened! (but don't ever call Gina that!)

Reach out to Gina and enjoy her offerings here:

https://www.thegoddesswithin.org/

Weekly Room in Clubhouse - https://fb.me/e/17M4l01eW Weekly Workshop in Zoom - https://fb.me/e/3CTzQIwKt The Goddess Within Divinity Weekend Retreat - https://fb.me/e/1m1sWbaE9

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48 Sue Hunt - Designing a Non Binary World

Tue, 25 May 2021 01:00:00 +0100

Whether we like it or not the current World model is pretty binary. Whether we look at it from the perspective of gender or right and wrong, healthy and unhealthy, healed and unhealed. Everything has a polar opposite, or does it?

In this episode, Rachael speaks with Sue Hunt, author of Transitory Nature. Sue is looking at the World through a new non-binary lens. Maybe things aren't as black and white as they seem, maybe we can live in the grey areas.

Sue Hunt is a radical Buddhist and has been sharing public teachings on spirituality, living ethics, and the intersectionality of being human, for the past 15 years, all over the US and overseas. Sue just released her first book, Transitory Nature: Breaking Binaries for Integrated Being, in April 2021. With her life partner Dan, she is a co-founder of Live Lightly and Live Lightly Supplements. She is also co-author of The Sister Body Oracle Deck. She lives in Taos, New Mexico. Find her at www.suehunt.com.

Key Points From the Interview:

Radical Freedom- what it means, and how the approach needs to be gentle.
Why the WTF moment is a doorway to spirituality! (Maybe WTF could mean "Wow, That's Freedom?!!")
What a Non Binary World view really means and how it is virtually the opposite of what the prevailing worldview is (but we do seem to be edging in the right direction!)

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47 Evelyn Leite - Compassionate Approach to Addiction.

Mon, 24 May 2021 15:11:39 +0100

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK SPECIAL

**Contains references to domestic abuse, alcoholism and suicide that may be triggering**

Welcome to a wild ride, Evelyn's story you could not make up. With more twists and turns than a high octane rollercoaster join us for this incredible conversation.

Key points from this interview:

How she came to the realisation that regardless of what she had been told, that there was nothing wrong at all with her. The "stuff" simply was not hers.....
....and how the soul destroying habit of self blame was finally left behind.
How a spooky incident by the roadside literally saved her life.
No matter what life throws at you it is possible to heal and thrive.

If you want to get in touch with Evelyn...

www.Everlynleite.com

https://www.facebook.com/evelyn.leite2

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46 Arthur Westinghouse - From Trauma to Triumph

Mon, 24 May 2021 15:09:26 +0100

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK SPECIAL SERIES

**Contains references to suicide and violence that may be triggering**

I talk to this incredible gentle man Arthur, who shares a traumatic past, which he has not let define him; he shares his experiences in his chosen profession which is an interventionist, or to give him his full title, "CIP, CADC Intervention Specialist"

He has done incredible work in the community, prisons and mental health establishments.

Here, this incredibly gentle man shares wise words, that you can almost feel the healing buzz emanate from!

You can reach out to him on https://westinghouseintervention.com/

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45 Mark White - An Attitude of Gratitude

Sat, 22 May 2021 21:20:26 +0100

**Contains frank talk of mental health & addiction issues that may be triggering to some people**

Mark White has held many titles over the years: father, husband, son, brother, CEO/founder, ideas man, but above all, he is a firm believer in not attaching himself to any particular label: “I am a human being first and what comes with that is my expectation around how I will be able to take on the different roles life has presented me and where my curiosity will continue to lead me.”

Mark is the founder of a company called Your Town which has live “community up” initiatives/campaigns across various UK towns, including Your Town Runners. In addition to launching Run Grateful, he recently created and founded MEUS, which is a platform to reimagine men’s health in order to support them physically, mentally, and spiritually. In 2019, Mark was voted in the top 15 social entrepreneurs in the UK by Redbull.

To keep things interesting, Mark is a children’s book author, having released Dumbleby Forest - centred around a world where children send their dunnies when they are ready to let them go.

Key points from the interview:

How Mark started a movement for mens health- physical, mental, emotional and spiritual during lockdown, and how fast it has grown. 60 countries!
How gratitude and movement are connected- or if they are weren't they are now.
How gratitude and the positive emotions renew, regenerate and are darn good for you!
How there is science based evidence for this
The funniest definition of "Woo Woo" that you almost definitely will ethically steal and use in conversation!

If you want to find out more about Mark click the links below: https://www.rungrateful.com

https://www.instagram.com/1gratefulrun

https://www.facebook.com/1gratefulrun

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44 Neil Long - Taking Off Mental Health Masks

Sat, 15 May 2021 13:34:59 +0100

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK SPECIAL

**Contains References to Suicide and Mental Illness that may be triggering**

Rachael and her producer, the DJ and radio presenter Neil Long, talk all about mental health, self-care and healing.

Key points from this interview:

That although mental illness seems so isolating, you are far from alone.
The "forest for the trees" syndrome, which creates the idea of isolation, but a very obvious reframe as to how that cannot possibly be true!
How too much of a good thing is not necessarily good even with spirituality "esoteric constipation"!
An incredible serendipitous intervention by Rachael.
A 2 word healing phrase (with a small caveat)

Reach out to Neil here for all things radio related and a touch of psychology! Or perhaps you want to learn how to start your own podcast!

www.neillong.com

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43 Chloe Bisson - End of Depression

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:32:19 +0100

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK SPECIAL

**Contains references to clinical depression & suicide that may be triggering**

Key Points from the interview.

The healing obsession- is too much information a good thing......
...but after much reading and study she realised she just wanted to understand her own brain!
Understanding the chemical make up of emotions and how we can get stuck or even addicted to certain cycles.
How she built a successful business and began to notice old patterns creeping in, and the fear of admitting she may be relapsing. And, more importantly, how she overcame it.

Reach out to Chloe here. www.chloebisson.com

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42 Dawn Stemmer - Hard Experience, Fast Solutions

Wed, 12 May 2021 14:45:50 +0100

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK SPECIAL

**Contains references to grief, alcoholism & suicide that may be triggering**

Grief. Depression. Is there any difference? Is this whole thing more nuanced than we like to think?

Dawn Stemmer thinks so, and shares her wisdom born from an experience of suicide in the family.

Key Points From This Interview:

The importance of facing things in reality in the present moment.
Negative patterns and cycles and how to break them.
Dealing with the seeming enigma that is the grief experience.
How to close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

If you want to find out more about Dawn you can reach her here:

www.bwrtmerseyside.co.uk

Links to Terence Watts Brain working recursive therapies: https://www.benjaminfry.co.uk
Terence Watts Brain Working Recursive Therapies; www.BWRT.org and for Professionals www.BWRT-professionals.com

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41 Chelsea Anyiam - Shedding Pounds of Pain

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:27:13 +0100

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK SPECIAL

**Contains references to death, weight, depression and mental health issues that may be triggering**

Welcome Chelsea to this inspiring episode. After the shock of the untimely death of her mum, and finding out the father of her newborn son had been cheating she fell into a deep depression and used food as comfort.

Now she talks to Rachael about her path back to a healthier and more importantly happier version of herself.

Key points of the episode:

The passion she has to empower other women to help themselves and achieve their own health goals.
Her genuine motivation and drive to get out of depression and her "Home Run" - 7 Happy Days in a row!
The tough decision she had to make balancing her career and childcare.
Her strategy for "getting back on the horse" if she takes a fall -Read: Permission to be human. Progress not perfection is the goal.

You can learn about her boot camp too- if you dare!

Check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/seas_fitness_/

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40 Lily Magill - Eating Empowerment

Mon, 10 May 2021 07:21:53 +0100

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK SPECIAL.

** Contains references to eating disorders and suicide attempts that may be triggering**

In this episode, I chat to Lily all about mental health with a focus on suicide prevention. Nothing truly is off limits as we share the downs, the ups, and most importantly the maintenance of mental health and wellbeing.

Lily is a survivor, a thriver, a certified recovery specialist and loves to support you in finding your Power, Voice and Authentic Self.

Reach out to her on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/recoverywithlily

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39 Janey Lee Grace - Staying Sober.

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:56:10 +0100

To end this season of Things I Wish I'd Known (I know I am sad too!) I'm speaking with Janey Lee Grace. She has done so many things in her life, it's almost difficult to create an intro for her.

During this episode, we discuss the fear of losing control and the pressure on Mum’s when it comes to alcohol. We chat about the need and excitement we both feel for the new alcohol-free alternatives that stop you from drinking diet coke all night and how we will leave a party if it’s sh*t because without alcohol you tend to notice much earlier :-) Janey shares her journey from numbing out uncomfortable emotions with booze, and the shock she felt when she realised the links between anxiety and alcohol, to ditching the booze for more contentment and calm. This is a must-listen for anyone who is sober or sober curious.

Janey's a regular presenter on Radio 2, an author of several books, including her latest one, Look great naturally without the ditching the lipstick. She hosts her own podcast, The alcohol-free life, which I've been lucky enough to guest on (listen here). Runs the Sober Club membership and is a presenter and speaker who is passionate about ditching the booze and living a healthier lifestyle. You can find out more about her here: https://janeyleegrace.com/

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38 Cherub - Sound As Therapy

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:23:29 +0100

I'm really honoured to be introducing one of my teachers who got me into gong, Cherub Sanson. A woman supremely dedicated to sharing the transformational powers of sound, and the benefits of exploring frequency to guide us all into happier, healthier states of mind.

She's a sound artist and teacher based in London. The founder of Cherabella, where she makes the most incredible cost-effective crystal bowls and beautiful tuning forks. And she's also just launched, the sister sound circle where you can join her in mainlining new moon sister, sound energy once a month. She says it's the healthiest addiction she's ever had!

During this episode we talk about heart centred energy, learning the way of gong and sound healing and how it creates community. Cherub is definitley someone who loves to bring people together and all rise up collectively. We talk about choosing instruments, teachers and community and how important that is and how sound is a leveller bringing all types of people together. This episode is a must if you're into sound healing.

For more on Cherub you can check her website here cherabella.co.uk

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37 Sovel Cunningham - Family Trauma, The Truth

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:02:06 +0100

***Listener discretion advised if the topic of family violence is a trigger*** This week I am speaking with Sovel Cunningham about owning your truth, moving out of your outdated stories and finding your voice. Sovel is a poet, a speaker, and an author of Marshalled In Ranks, who uses the spoken and written word in order to help people remove their masks and find their truth. We discuss bringing awareness to and removing family patterns and the trauma which is left from abuse. Sovel's story is moving and will inspire you to find and follow your truth. You can find out more about Sovel on her website: https://www.justbeingme.life/

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36 Madeleine Black -Surviving Sexual Trauma

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 21:45:33 +0100

*** Listener discretion advised - trigger warning for topics of trauma, violence, and rape are covered ***

Madeleine Black, is a survivor. Her story of hope and healing over 40 years is immensely inspiring. She is a public speaker and the author of Unbroken. It's safe to say that Madaleine has experienced more trauma than most well in their lifetime. Surviving a violent gang rape when she was 13 and raped three more times by the age of 18.

Madeline is a patron and supporter of SAY-women, which is a charity in Glasgow that supports young women from 16 to 25 people that have experienced sexual abuse and are facing homelessness and she continues to share her story with the hope of helping other women free themselves of shame and trauma and live again.

For more info on Madeleine, you can check her website www.madeleineblack.co.uk

Link to the blog mentioned: How to find the right therapist blog

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35 Lis Cashin - Living With Undiagnosed PTSD

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:27:45 +0100

*** Listener discretion advised - topics of trauma, death and grief are covered ***

Award-winning author and TEDx global speaker, Lis Cashin is a survivor. Her story is incredibly inspiring and I am so pleased to be able to share this conversation with you all. As a teenager Lis experienced a quite unique and severe trauma. She lived with undiagnosed PTSD for over 30 years which led to her being on a path of self-destruction for a long time. Until a breakthrough moment changed the course of her life forever. She has transformed her trauma into an incredible memoir, THIS IS ME and travels the world speaking and training people on these topics. If you or anyone you know has been affected by severe trauma this episode is dedicated to you.

For more information on Lis, check out her website: www.liscashin.com
TEDx Talk: Mental health awakening: Suffering is Surmountable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOLRGBohTd4

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34 Alexandra Roxo - Sensuality As A Spiritual Path

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:21:33 +0100

*Listener discretion is advised is sexual topics are not your bag. *

In this episode, I chat with Alexandra Roxo an American author, spiritual teacher and artist who helps Women navigate the modern feminine experience.

She has been featured on TV shows such as Slutever on Viceland, Sex/ Life on Epix, youtube shows and international publications and now she joins us for an episode of TIWIK about sensuality. Nothing is off-limits with discussions traversing whether God agrees with threesomes and spanking, anal sex, how Women waste time, money and energy trying to fit in and never feeling good enough and how we should all be asking “how was your orgasm last night?”

We discuss the wild chasm and intersection of cultures which Alexandra grew up in. Splitting her time between her Father's side - Brazilian sensual, open, expressed and her Mothers Georgian, Christian South USA puritan background and how this fed her artistic creation. We consider the term ‘spiritual’ and talk about whether the term is overused and needs a new deeper terminology created.

In her new book, F*ck like a goddess Alexandra says “As women, we need to liberate our voices, step into total security within ourselves, and fully own our raw, sensual power, finally letting go of the shame, guilt, denial, and repression that’s been put upon us.” and I couldn’t agree more. Listen to this to feel empowered about your sensuality.

For more on Alexandra check out: https://www.alexandraroxo.com/

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33 Adele Wang - Feminine Presence As Power

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:59:35 +0100

This week I am talking to Adele Wang, a mentor, speaker, author and energy healer from Atlanta, USA. We discuss how the constant drumbeat of self-development can create a culture of needing to 'fix' yourself and that when the bar keeps moving you can get stuck in a "not good enough" loop which can lead to, or be unhelpful when dealing with depression. We dive into the links between deep connection, receiving and more Feminine presence traits and how when we can experience people in the moment, we can heal. Adele had suffered for many years with depression, anxiety and physical pain before discovering Reiki and starting her own healing journey. She now helps smart, intuitive, perfectionist Women to create happiness and success in their lives.

You can find out more about Adele here: https://linktr.ee/AdeleWang

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32 Tommy Danquah - Men’s Mental Health

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0100

This week I am chatting with Tommy Danquah, one half of Man up! The Men's Mental Health Podcast. We talk self-medicating, chaotic environments, hiding from ourselves and others and what we did to own our depression and begin to heal.

Tommy is a blogger, musician and Dad based in Watford who has been through life-changing depression which affected his young family so adversely he has been through radical change to get back on track. He is keen to help others who are going through the same thing in the best way he can, by talking, so I had to have him on TIWIK.

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You can find out more here: @deadenddadofficial Check out the #365good247GREAT challenges @manup_mensmentalhealth which is the Men's Mental Health Podcast Tommy co-host's with the wonderful Andy Richardson. www.manupuk.com

31 Cate Murden - Wellbeing at Work

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:05:04 +0100

This week I am chatting all things workplace wellbeing with Cate Murden, founder of PUSH Mind and Body. PUSH is working with companies to make them more human and ensure no one dreads going to or feels like they are just existing at work.

We chat all things mental health tools and how you can't out yoga a bad boss and that you should aim for work-life brilliance, not work-life balance.

Cate shares her personal story of burn out and how she has completely realigned her life to her values and whether COVID has changed us.

You can find out more about Cate and PUSH here https://pushmindandbody.com/

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30 Tamara Driessen (a.k.a. Wolf Sister) - Crystal Code

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:47:20 +0100

Wolf Sister, is your spiritual advisor, healer, and support sister to guide back home to yourself using modern mysticism. Which is not as mysterious as you think. She helps you bring out what’s already inside of you. During this episode, we chat all about “witchy stuff”, crystals and the moon, mental health and using your intuition to get your life back on track.

You can find more information at www.wolfsister.com

Read - Luna pre-order ready for release on 20th August 2020 and The Crystal Code

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29 Isik Tlabar - Breathwork

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:38:41 +0100

In this episode, we discuss what transformational coaching is, how to connect to your truth and rule-breaking. We go into our personal experiences with breathwork and how the breath can unlock who we naturally are.

Isik Tlabar is a transformational coach and breathwork facilitator. Her self development journey started young practising yoga and meditation from 8 years old with her Mum. Isik was always fascinated by growth, transformation and learning new things and this infectious curiosity comes across in this episode.

You can find out more about Isik on Instagram or via her Inner Light Membership.

28 Kevin Hempsted - Gaslighting

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:24:37 +0100

This week I am chatting all things gaslighting with Kevin Hempsted. Kevin is a humanistic counsellor, and registered BACP member, with 13 years extensive experience in addiction, childhood sexual abuse and bereavement. During this episode, we discuss the subject of gaslighting and bullying. Speaking from our own experiences and how gaslighting is tied up in shame, manipulation and brainwashing. How to notice if you’re being gaslighted and how to get help.

For more information: https://kevinhempstedcounsellor.com/

25 - Soften (Isolation Station)

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:35:35 +0100

During this episode, inspired by a download I had in meditation, I discuss how rigid we may have become in our lives and our thinking. Are we releasing control or are we becoming gradually more judgemental and tough on others and ourselves?

Can you soften more?

Can you find more space?

Can you release control?

Listen and find out.

EPISODE INFO AND LINKS:

If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:

FREE DOWNLOAD: How to write affirmations - https://mailchi.mp/46e495fc5acc/8hmpovv1kc

USEFUL LINKS:

Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
Anxiety UK - https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
UK Charity for prevention of young suicide Call UK 0800 068 4141. https://papyrus-uk.org/
Mind the mental health charity - https://www.mind.org.uk/
CALM - The campaign against living miserably https://www.thecalmzone.net/ Call their helpline 5pm - midnight UK 0800 58 58 58 | London 0808 802 58 58 or visit their website for webchat

ABOUT THE SHOW

Isolation Station is an offshoot of the Things I Wish I’d Known (TIWIK) podcast. During lockdown, Rachael has been isolated in her flat by her self, so as a passionate podcaster, she thought the best way to cope was to build a kid-style camp from a massage bed and her quilt (read: audio soundproofed booth) and to create a podcast to bring a little bit of wisdom to these times and continue the TIWIK mission of sharing wisdom on how to master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself!

FOLLOW:

Join the conversation by tagging @welfordwellbeing on:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/welfordwellbeing

FB - https://www.facebook.com/welfordwellbeing

using the hashtag #tiwik

JOIN:

Clear Community FB Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ClearCommunity

For more information on Welford Wellbeing check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com

LISTEN:

You can listen, watch and follow on:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzMgUfqLQwGTBBquVH-2vX10Fy8PVflLi

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q3RxJ6fRED4oBoCpwPukV?si=TR-87oDDS9Os-Rern07bGg

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/things-i-wish-id-known/id1479344250

or check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com/thingsiwishidknownpodcast for more information

27 Rachel Kabel - Mindfulness Magic

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:31:48 +0100

This week my guest is Rachael Kable, the vibrant and warm-hearted creator of The Mindful Kind podcast, which has been downloaded more than 5 million times! When I heard her pod I knew I wanted her as a guest.

We discuss the differences between counselling, psychology and coaching and Rachael’s journey with mindfulness and anxiety.

For more information:

Website: www.rachaelkable.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rachaelkable

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rachaelkable

26 Brad Yates - Emotional Freedom

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:06:15 +0100

Brad Yates is known internationally for his creative and often humorous use of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and is also the sole reason that I trained too!

He’s the author of multiple books including the best-selling children's book "The Wizard's Wish," and has been featured as an expert in films, on stage at seminars, on radio and has been viewed more than 28 million times on his youtube channel. We chat all things emotions, bending spoons and how a “grown man, made a living out of tapping on his face”.

Brad has created a special offer for you, click here to claim

Free gift https://www.tapwithbrad.com/gifts/

More info is available at

www.tapwithbrad.com

YouTube: https://youtube.com/tapwithbrad

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/TapWithBrad

InstaGram: http://instagram.com/tapwithbrad

Twitter: http://twitter.com/tapwithbrad

24 Stressed? HALT (Isolation Station)

Wed, 06 May 2020 16:39:00 +0100

During this episode, I discuss the HALT tool for stress and how to use it. HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired. This tool has been a lifesaver for me on my journey and I hope it will help you guys too. I share healthy tools to help process each of these states.

EPISODE INFO AND LINKS:

If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:

How to find the right therapist blog https://www.welfordwellbeing.com/post/how-to-pick-the-right-therapist
FREE DOWNLOAD: How to write affirmations - https://mailchi.mp/46e495fc5acc/8hmpovv1kc

USEFUL LINKS:

Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Website: https://www.samaritans.org/

Anxiety UK - https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
UK Charity for prevention of young suicide Call UK 0800 068 4141. Website: https://papyrus-uk.org/
Mind the mental health charity - https://www.mind.org.uk/
CALM - The campaign against living miserably https://www.thecalmzone.net/ Call their helpline 5pm - midnight UK 0800 58 58 58 | London 0808 802 58 58 or visit their website for webchat

ABOUT THE SHOW

FOLLOW:

Join the conversation by tagging @welfordwellbeing on:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/welfordwellbeing

FB - https://www.facebook.com/welfordwellbeing

using the hashtag #tiwik

JOIN:

Clear Community FB Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ClearCommunity

For more information on Welford Wellbeing check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com

LISTEN:

You can listen, watch and follow on:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzMgUfqLQwGTBBquVH-2vX10Fy8PVflLi

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q3RxJ6fRED4oBoCpwPukV?si=TR-87oDDS9Os-Rern07bGg

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/things-i-wish-id-known/id1479344250

or check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com/thingsiwishidknownpodcast for more information

23 Depression (Isolation Station)

Tue, 05 May 2020 16:06:00 +0100

During this episode, I discuss the concept of the impossible task. A concept which was introduced to me by a good friend Ceri Ashe. When depression comes on, what should we do? I don’t necessarily recommend this but I used to roll off my bed onto the floor and lay there arguing with myself to get up. Eventually, I’d be sitting, then ultimately I’d be standing… aimlessly staring at a wall. If nothing changes unless you do, what can we change in order to beat depression?

EPISODE INFO AND LINKS:

If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:

How to find the right therapist blog https://www.welfordwellbeing.com/post/how-to-pick-the-right-therapist
FREE DOWNLOAD: How to write affirmations - https://mailchi.mp/46e495fc5acc/8hmpovv1kc

USEFUL LINKS:

Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
Anxiety UK - https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
UK Charity for prevention of young suicide Call UK 0800 068 4141. Website: https://papyrus-uk.org/
Mind the mental health charity - https://www.mind.org.uk/
CALM - The campaign against living miserably https://www.thecalmzone.net/ Call their helpline 5pm - midnight UK 0800 58 58 58 | London 0808 802 58 58 or visit their website for webchat

ABOUT THE SHOW

FOLLOW:

Join the conversation by tagging @welfordwellbeing on:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/welfordwellbeing

FB - https://www.facebook.com/welfordwellbeing

using the hashtag #tiwik

JOIN:

Clear Community FB Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ClearCommunity

For more information on Welford Wellbeing check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com

LISTEN:

You can listen, watch and follow on:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzMgUfqLQwGTBBquVH-2vX10Fy8PVflLi

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q3RxJ6fRED4oBoCpwPukV?si=TR-87oDDS9Os-Rern07bGg

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/things-i-wish-id-known/id1479344250

or check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com/thingsiwishidknownpodcast for more information

22 Creation and Destruction (Isolation Station)

Mon, 04 May 2020 15:14:00 +0100

Are you creating or destroying? Are you an active participant in your own life?

What if you were to move into a state of compassion? If we’re to live in a wise way maybe we could live our lives by asking these questions more often. During this episode, I ponder these questions and what happens when we get bored, confused and lose our purpose and talk through how we can learn to tolerate our unhelpful experiences more easily.

EPISODE INFO AND LINKS:

If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:

Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Website: https://www.samaritans.org

FREE DOWNLOAD:

How to write affirmations - https://mailchi.mp/46e495fc5acc/8hmpovv1kc

ABOUT THE SHOW

FOLLOW:

Join the conversation by tagging @welfordwellbeing on:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/welfordwellbeing

FB - https://www.facebook.com/welfordwellbeing

using the hashtag #tiwik

JOIN:

Clear Community FB Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ClearCommunity

For more information on Welford Wellbeing check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com

LISTEN:

You can listen, watch and follow on:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzMgUfqLQwGTBBquVH-2vX10Fy8PVflLi

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q3RxJ6fRED4oBoCpwPukV?si=TR-87oDDS9Os-Rern07bGg

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/things-i-wish-id-known/id1479344250

or check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com/thingsiwishidknownpodcast for more information

21 Limitations (Isolation Station)

Sun, 03 May 2020 17:51:33 +0100

During this episode, I share a reading from Caroline Myss PHD’s Book, Anatomy of the Spirit. I wonder if we can let go of human reasoning and tune into more spiritual connection to help connect the dots and make sense of whats happening with COVID-19? Caroline says “The more we can release our learned tendency to judge, the more we open up to our minds to a quality of understanding that is divine in origin. Human reasoning can never answer the mysteries of our lives.” in the book and I ponder this and whether we will we ever go back to normal.

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20 The Why? Journaling Method (Isolation Station)

Sat, 02 May 2020 11:21:34 +0100

During this episode, I share a very personal account of the “why” journaling method and how to do it. This method of journaling helps you to uncover what is really going on underneath your psyche and is a great soul searching tool and how you can use it alongside EFT Tapping in order to clear root negative beliefs.

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19 Sananga Plant Medicine (Isolation Station)

Sat, 02 May 2020 11:18:26 +0100

During this episode, I recount my experience of working with the plant medicine Sanaga for 30 days. Sananga is often used to help improve night vision for hunting within tribes in the Amazon. More recently it is often used as a precursor to Ayahuasca ceremonies or as a stand-alone treatment for a variety of physical and energetic ailments. I discuss why I did it and how when the message “Stop trying, just receive” came through with the medicine, it changed my life and how I am pondering the question "Where can you allow more in your life? To just receive and what might that look like for you?

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18 A Woman’s Worth (Isolation Station)

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:36:54 +0100

This episode was inspired by the book A Woman’s Worth by Marianne Williamson where she says, “You need not apologise for being brilliant, talented, gorgeous, rich or smart. Your success does not take away from anyone else’s.” During this episode, I ponder the theory of making yourself small to serve others and why that doesn’t work.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Isolation Station is an offshoot of the Things I Wish I’d Known (TIWIK) podcast. During the lockdown, Rachael has been isolated in her flat by her self, so as a passionate podcaster, she thought the best way to cope was to build a kid-style camp from a massage bed and her quilt (read: audio soundproofed booth) and to create a podcast to bring a little bit of wisdom to these times and continue the TIWIK mission of sharing wisdom on how to master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself!

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17 Listen to yourself. (Isolation Station)

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:35:10 +0100

During this episode, I discuss listening to yourself and potentially using this time of isolation as a pause button where you can reevaluate your life. It was inspired by Gary Vee, I was listening to him talk to someone and he said "don’t think - do!" and it made me wonder how much time I have wasted listening to others and waiting for permission....

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16 Loneliness (Isolation Station)

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:54:10 +0100

With loneliness shown to increase our risk of dying early by nearly 45%, now seemed like a really good time to share my thoughts on loneliness during lockdown. I discuss the differences I have felt from living with 18 people to now being isolated in my flat alone. Why we may get lonely and what we can do to combat it.

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Campaign to end loneliness - https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/

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15 Courage And Fear. (Isolation Station)

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:53:28 +0100

Thoughts on courage & fear

Are you defending your limitations?

What are you afraid of?

During this episode of Isolation Station, I discuss my thoughts on limitations, creativity, courage and fear. The inspiration for this episode is sparked from an old diary entry of notes I took whilst listening to Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert.

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14 Season One Summary

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:33:59 +0000

This is the last episode of season 1! I’m so grateful to everyone who has listened and supported this podcast so far and can not wait to come back with season two in 2020.

During this episode I share some of the things I wish I’d known over the last year and also over my lifetime. I want to share with you that no matter how bad you think it is, you can make positive changes in your life and improve your mental health.

I talk about how terrifying it is to lose your mind, how to help yourself if you’ve suffered or are currently suffering from depression or anxiety and the steps I took in order to begin to reprogram my negative mindset and step into a more positive and purposeful life.

How tough it is to start a gratitude practise when you’re in the midst of depression. How to begin to build self awareness and follow your inner voice, sharing the step by step things that I did in order to get myself out of bed and back to living life.

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Review Release Renew - Download your free workbook here -https://www.welfordwellbeing.com/review-release-renew

Yoga and Sound Healing Retreats, Morocco - May and Oct 2020 https://www.welfordwellbeing.com/retreat

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Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Website: https://www.samaritans.org
Mind - Charity for better mental health https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/#.XclfYZL7TOQ

ABOUT THE SHOW

Nothing is off limits. We talk about everything from dating, suicide and mental health through to make up, skin care, magic and spirituality. It's all the things I wish I'd known when I was younger so hopefully me and my guests will save you some heartache, provide some laughs, and inspire you to try something new, helping you to grow from the inside out.

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13 Damien Fogg - Money Matters

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0000

Money is historically a complex subject for most people to discuss. Whether you’ve got it, had it and lost it or never had it, no one seems to want to talk about the m word… this is why I wanted to cover it on TIWIK.

Damien Fogg is the author of The Money Shot - The (Slightly Less Dull) Guide to Personal Finance and Investing alongside being an investor, entrepreneur, mortgage adviser, Chartered Surveyor, day trader, property developer, landlord, entrepreneur... and former financial adviser. Oh and in his spare time he runs the EP Investor. Growing up a bit obsessed with money and finances he managed to organise his personal finances in such a way that he retired at 32, so I thought he would be the perfect person to chat to for TIWIK about money.

During this episode we discuss planning for future you, what to do about debt, how starting early is the best plan and why most people are dick heads with their money (Damiens words not mine). We chat trading and why it’s not always the best way to make money, where you should start if you’re trying to get a handle on your finances and why paying off your debts can be the best return on your money. If you want to learn more about cash this is the episode for you.

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Website https://www.theepinvestor.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theEPinvestor/?eid=ARC0sedJQMfFzz3R1uk1o5rdLEtP2Yg-XsVyQSe8g905ZpxtkhtW40oiLmVBicBt_7AzzX_88LX8vyq4

Buy Damiens book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Money-Shot-Slightly-Personal-Investing-ebook/dp/B07D471F4L

USEFUL LINKS:

Profit first https://profitfirstbook.com/

Rich Dad Poor Dad https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680011

The Naked Trader https://www.nakedtrader.co.uk/agree.htm

If you need help with your mental health or your finances, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:

Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Website: https://www.samaritans.org
Mind - Charity for better mental health https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/#.XclfYZL7TOQ
National Debt helpline https://www.nationaldebtline.org/EW/Pages/default.aspx
Step Change Charity https://www.stepchange.org/how-we-help.aspx

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12 Ryan Lanji - People Pleasing

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 16:30:00 +0000

People pleasing is a big issue for many people and I know that was a huge part of what led to my break down. Feeling like I could never say no to anyone and that I had to keep everyone happy was a real issue so I was over the moon when Ryan said he would love to discuss people pleasing for his episode.

Ryan Lanji is a Fashion & Art Curator, his curatorial direction on shows, PR events, collaborations and launches have led to global recognition in fashion and art alike, bringing together some of the biggest names across the industry, including Nick Knight, Gilbert & George, Vidal Sassoon and Mary Katrantzou. More recently curating 'Conservation Couture: The Animal Ball Collection' at the V&A Museum, it featured over forty fashion houses including Chloe, Burberry, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Thierry Mugler. Alongside his work in fashion and art he is the Cultural Producer of Hungama, East London’s Queer Bollywood hip hop night. Hungama translates to 'chaos' and although Ryan’s music selection may be chaotic, he wanted to create the exact opposite… a safe space allowing queer South Asian people the chance for their culture and sexuality to seamlessly co-exist within a club night.

During this installment of #tiwik we seem to cover a lot! From coming out to parents who at the time didn’t understand, to dropping out of school to follow your dreams. We discuss chance encounters and how they can change the direction of your life and how pleasing our parents can lead to never fully actualising who we are at our core. The conversation drifts through community and music, to juggling multiple projects and skills where you’re expected to be everything to everyone, to working for free to create and build your dream. We chat cancelling your diary to create space, the fear of loss, rejection and hiding from people in the cinema just to get some peace! “Everytime you people please you lose a bit of yourself.” so hopefully through listening to this episode you can gain a bit of yourself back.

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Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/mslanji/

https://www.instagram.com/hungama_ldn/

USEFUL LINKS:

If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:

Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Website: https://www.samaritans.org
Mind - Charity for better mental health https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/#.XclfYZL7TOQ
Switchboard - For over 45 years, Switchboard’s volunteers have been answering millions of UK calls, talking to LGBT+ people who need someone with empathy and insight. https://switchboard.lgbt/
Stonewall - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/

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11 Francesca Oddie - Astrology

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0000

The first time I met Francesca Oddie, I think we talked enthusiastically for about 2 hours about energy, the moon, the stars and planets and everything in between. I LOVE this woman's energy!

Fran is a passionate (she says obsessive) astrologer who really goes into the depths of astrology as a fascinating science. Her quest is to present the subject simply and to enable people to comprehend the reliable roots of astrology and this seems to have been the case since she saw the word Sagittarius at age 5.

During this episode we discuss how Francesca got into astrology, palmistry and numerology, segueing through dating scorpios, how astrology works and how we might be able to use it to guide our lives. We go into using asteroids in charts and whether you can read someone’s chart ‘wrong’ as well as the risk of projecting onto clients and how we use and build our intuition.

EPISODE INFO AND LINKS:
Website: https://www.francescaoddie.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francescaoddieastrology/
Magic Momenti; Natal Charts & Astrology Art: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FrancescaOddie

USEFUL LINKS:
If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:
Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Website: https://www.samaritans.org
Mind - Charity for better mental health https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/#.XclfYZL7TOQ

ABOUT THE SHOW
TIWIK is a love letter to my younger self. A conversation about all the things we were told not to talk about. A sharing of knowledge, emotions and laughs. A potential handbook (or the audio equivalent) on how to master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself!
Nothing is off limits. We talk about everything from dating, suicide and mental health through to make up, skin care, magic and spirituality.
It's all the things I wish I'd known when I was younger so hopefully me and my guests will save you some heartache, provide some laughs, and inspire you to try something new helping you to grow from the inside out.

Join the conversation by tagging @welfordwellbeing on:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/welfordwellbeing
FB - https://www.facebook.com/welfordwellbeing
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10 Darren Springer - Magic Mushrooms

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:34:33 +0000

Darren Springer is a teacher, researcher and qualified organic horticulturist. By day he teaches organic gardening and food enterprise to “so called” hard to reach young people, in particular those who have been temporarily or permanently excluded from mainstream school. Darren is part of the Breaking Convention committee and works closely with Funzing, organising thought provoking talks and workshops around the subjects of Mushroom cultivation, psychedelic experiences and unearthing ancient buried knowledge from African-Caribbean history, culture and spirituality.

During this episode Darren and I discuss how we connected many years ago through a mutual love of art. We discuss seeds as currency, the power of nature as medicine, the potential application of psychedelics and entheogenic plants for mental health treatment and whether these psychoactive substances can help people to access and deal with their emotional baggage. Collectively Darrens work aims to inform and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to cope with social challenges and contribute to community development as well as self-improvement in an innovative, creative, culturally-aware style and I think that really comes through on this episode.

EPISODE LINKS:

Website: https://www.darrenlebaron.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darren_le_baron/

Find his events and talks on Funzing: https://uk.funzing.com/users/158242

USEFUL LINKS:

If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:

Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Website: https://www.samaritans.org
Mind - Charity for better mental health https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/#.XclfYZL7TOQ
The Psychedelic Society https://www.psychedelicsociety.org.uk/
Peer reviewed study: Psilocybin with psychological support for treatment-resistant depression: an open-label feasibility study https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(16)30065-7/fulltext

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09 Mandy Manners - Shame Solutions

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:19:28 +0000

Mandy Manners is a coach, speaker, writer and Mum of two. She has left her party lifestyle behind to embrace a sober life, calmer brain and pursue slow life satisfaction. She is passionate about breaking down the stigma of shame, trauma and mental illness through telling her own story honestly and authentically. You can see why I invited her on the podcast as our missions are completely aligned and she is such an open, kind hearted soul I wanted to help share her knowledge with you.

Mandy is also the co-founder of Love Sober with Kate Baily. Together they work with women to help them feel empowered by their choice to stop drinking. Mandy and Kate work with women to use their choice to go sober to pivot from surviving to thriving in all areas of their lives using a holistic approach to growth change and wellbeing.

In this episode we discuss how Mandy got into sober living and began to unpack and work through the shame and trauma she experienced after a devastating sexual attack in Mexico. We discuss speaking our shame and how to open up conversations with your family.

EPISODE LINKS:

Love Sober hosts the community Love Sober Life on Mighty Networks, offers 1-1 and online coaching programmes, workshops and talks and the Love Sober Podcast. Mandy and Kate are currently writing their first personal development book Love Yourself Sober: A Self Care Guide to Alcohol Free Living for Busy Mothers, to be released in September 2020 by Trigger Publishing, an independent publishers specialising in mental health and wellbeing titles.

Website www.lovesober.com

Community https://love-sober.mn.co/

Podcast https://lovesober.podbean.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lovesoberpodcast

Instagram https://instagram.com/mandy_love.sober

https://instagram.com/love.sober.podcast

https://instagram.com/love.sober.life

Twitter https://twitter.com/lovesoberpod

Shame Booth Project https://shamebooth.org/

She Recovers https://sherecovers.co/

USEFUL LINKS:

If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:

EMDR Association https://emdrassociation.org.uk/
addaction - https://www.addaction.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Website: https://www.samaritans.org
NIA Ending Violence against women http://www.niaendingviolence.org.uk/

ABOUT THE SHOW

It's all the things I wish I'd known when I was younger so hopefully me and my guests will save you some heartache, provide some laughs, and inspire you to try something new helping you to grow from the inside out.

Join the conversation by tagging @welfordwellbeing on:

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using the hashtag #tiwik

For more information on Welford Wellbeing check out www.welfordwellbeing.com

You can listen and follow on:

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Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/things-i-wish-id-known/id1479344250

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08 Scott (The Boy Who Drank Too Much) AKA Proud and Sober

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:02:42 +0000

Scott, also known as AKA Proud and Sober (Was The Boy Who Drank Too Much when this was recorded), is a sober activist and LGBTQI+ advocate and this week I’m talking to him about all things sobriety. At just over one year sober, Scott’s mission is to support others in their journey to sobriety and be of value to the LGBTQI+ community. We discuss everything from self medicating to when drinking gets too much, through to whether sobriety affects friendships and how to deal with your emotions when you get sober. Essentially we let you know what happens when you remove alcohol from your life for good and have to mourn the death of drinking you and embrace the sober you underneath.

EPISODE LINKS:

You can find Scott at the following website https://www.theboywhodranktoomuch.co.uk and follow him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/theboywhodranktoomuch/

USEFUL LINKS:

If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:

addaction - https://www.addaction.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
Anxiety UK - https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

ABOUT THE SHOW

TIWIK is a love letter to my younger self. A conversation about all the things we were told not to talk about. A sharing of knowledge, emotions and laughs.

A potential handbook (or the audio equivalent) on how to master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself! Nothing is off limits. We talk about everything from dating, suicide and mental health through to make up, skin care, magic and spirituality.

Join the conversation by tagging @welfordwellbeing on:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/welfordwellbeing

FB - https://www.facebook.com/welfordwellbeing using the hashtag #tiwik

For more information on Welford Wellbeing check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com

You can listen and follow on:

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Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/things-i-wish-id-known/id1479344250

or check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com/tiwikpodcast for more information

07 Sarah Ross - Burnout

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 17:30:00 +0100

This week I am speaking with Sarah Ross, a burnout recovery expert who helps executives and entrepreneurs reset, recharge and thrive after burnout using the Burnout Freedom Formula. We discuss how an acting coach completely changed the whole direction of her life and how an experience in a children's cancer ward literally saved her life.

This episode gets deep!

We discuss the risks of becoming a corporate junkie which leads to exhaustion and feeling like you can’t cope. Feeling alone and not having anyone to turn too and eventually, setting an expiry date and creating a bucket list to tick off before you go. There’s some real nuggets of wisdom in here not least when she says “The thinking that gets you into a problem, can’t get you out of it.” and we share tools and our shared experience of burnout and our collective recovery.

EPISODE LINKS

If you want to get in touch with Sarah heres where to find her...

Website: http://www.yourreasontobreathe.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/yourreasontobreathe

LI: http://linkedin.com/in/thesarahross

IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourreasontobreathe.com/

Book: http://www.yourreasontobreathe.com/book/

USEFUL LINKS:

If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:

Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
Anxiety UK - https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
UK Charity for prevention of young suicide Call UK 0800 068 4141. Website: https://papyrus-uk.org/
Mind the mental health charity - https://www.mind.org.uk/
CALM - The campaign against living miserably https://www.thecalmzone.net/ Call their helpline 5pm - midnight UK 0800 58 58 58 | London 0808 802 58 58 or visit their website for webchat.

ABOUT THE SHOW

TIWIK is a love letter to my younger self. A conversation about all the things we were told not to talk about. A sharing of knowledge, emotions and laughs. A potential handbook (or the audio equivalent) on how to master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself! Nothing is off limits. We talk about everything from dating, suicide and mental health through to make up, skin care, magic and spirituality. It's all the things I wish I'd known when I was younger so hopefully me and my guests will save you some heartache, provide some laughs, and inspire you to try something new helping you to grow from the inside out.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION:

Like, comment, share, subscribe and follow:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/welfordwellbeing

FB - https://www.facebook.com/welfordwellbeing

using the hashtag #tiwik

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAsuYaAnSicednpzjpAkUkg

For more information on Welford Wellbeing check out www.welfordwellbeing.com

You can listen and follow on:

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q3RxJ6fRED4oBoCpwPukV?si=TR-87oDDS9Os-Rern07bGg

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/things-i-wish-id-known/id1479344250

or check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com/tiwikpodcast for more information

06 Samantha Houghton - Storytelling Is Healing Art

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:32:00 +0100

Samantha Houghton describes herself as a trauma thriver, book lover and coffee drinker. Maybe this is why we had so much to talk about? Samantha is an award winning author having published The Invisible Girl: A Secret Life, Permission To Be Myself and #1 bestseller Courage: Stories of Darkness to Light. She now works to help others with her writing gifts though inspirational book mentoring and intuitive ghostwriting.

In this episode we discuss how storytelling can be super healing and how writing a book allowed Samantha to change her labels and stories around mental health. We discuss her experience with being in psychiatric units whilst suffering the effects of OCD, depression and trauma which resulted in suicide attempts and how Samantha turned her life around through storytelling as a healing art form.

Samantha’s mission is to create a powerful impact on humanity through writing from her heart, using the power of words through books, film and speaking. Hearing the right and profound words have encouraged her massively in her life to free herself of complex trauma, heal and aim to reach the life of her dreams. She uses this to inspire and motivate others in their darkness to choose to rise, transform their lives by seeing how possible it is to go against all the odds, to succeed and to live their purpose.

EPISODE LINKS

Website: www.samanthahoughton.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheInspiringWriter/

Sam’s new book is here: https://amzn.to/2nt66hC and her first book can be found here : https://amzn.to/2oliUrl

USEFUL LINKS:

If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:

Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Website: www.samaritans.org/

Anxiety UK - https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
The national OCD charity, run by and for people with lived experience of OCD https://www.ocduk.org/
UK Charity for prevention of young suicide Call UK 0800 068 4141. Website:

https://papyrus-uk.org/

ABOUT THE SHOW

TIWIK is a love letter to my younger self.

A conversation about all the things we were told not to talk about.

A sharing of knowledge, emotions and laughs.

A potential handbook (or the audio equivalent) on how to master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself!

Nothing is off limits. We talk about everything from dating, suicide and mental health through to make up, skin care, magic and spirituality.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION:

Like, comment, share, subscribe and follow:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/welfordwellbeing

FB - https://www.facebook.com/welfordwellbeing

using the hashtag #tiwik

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAsuYaAnSicednpzjpAkUkg

For more information on Welford Wellbeing check out www.welfordwellbeing.com

You can listen and follow on:

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q3RxJ6fRED4oBoCpwPukV?si=TR-87oDDS9Os-Rern07bGg

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/things-i-wish-id-known/id1479344250

or check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com/tiwikpodcast for more information

05 Ruby Warrington - Sober Curiosity

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 07:58:00 +0100

This week I am talking to the inspiring Ruby Warrington. Ruby is a British writer, author and thought-leader currently located in Brooklyn, NY. Formerly Features Editor on the UK Sunday Times Style supplement, she is Founder of Now Age lifestyle platform The Numinous, and co-founder of “sober curious” events series Club SÖDA NYC. Her two books, Material Girl, Mystical World: The Now Age Guide to a High Vibe Life, and Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Laser Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol, are both published by HarperCollins and if that wasn’t enough, she also launched The Numinous Astro Deck, an astrology learning tool and oracle deck back in June 2019. Ruby is also the host of popular podcasts The Now Age and Sober Curious (the latter of which I cry on when she interviewed me - I had a podcast vulnerability hangover but apparently it was podcast gold :-))

In this episode we discuss:

What was the thinking behind the term “Sober Curious”?
Hangovers
The impact of drinking
Spirituality and Sobriety - what are the links?
Creativity and sobriety
The wilderness of sobriety…. And how to overcome it.

EPISODE LINKS:

You can follow Ruby on instagram https://www.instagram.com/rubywarrington and at The Numinous https://www.instagram.com/the_numinous

Buy her books here http://www.rubywarrington.com/i-am-an-author/

Listen to her podcasts here http://www.rubywarrington.com/podcasts/

My episode is here http://www.rubywarrington.com/podcasts/booze-burnout-and-mental-health-with-rachael-welford/

USEFUL LINKS:

If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:

addaction - https://www.addaction.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. www.samaritans.org/
Anxiety UK - https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/

ABOUT THE SHOW

Nothing is off limits. We talk about everything from dating, suicide and mental health through to make up, skin care, magic and spirituality.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION:

Like, comment, share, subscribe and follow:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/welfordwellbeing

FB - https://www.facebook.com/welfordwellbeing

using the hashtag #tiwik

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAsuYaAnSicednpzjpAkUkg

For more information on Welford Wellbeing check out www.welfordwellbeing.com

You can listen and follow on:

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q3RxJ6fRED4oBoCpwPukV?si=TR-87oDDS9Os-Rern07bGg

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/things-i-wish-id-known/id1479344250

or check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com/tiwikpodcast for more information

04 Alex from NINI Organics - Skincare is an INSULT

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 17:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode Rachael meets Alex the co-founder of NINI Organics. NINI Organics was created by Alex and his Sister Nicole and was designed with one mission in mind, to create the ultimate superfood for your skin, made with 100% Natural and Organic ingredients.

Alex talks about his experience with severe acne from the age of 16 and how that affected his self esteem to why we should choose organic skincare and green beauty. Alex explains how the name NINI came about and introduces his INSULT acronym which will help you when you are looking to buy new skin care products and teaches us why we should stop insulting ourselves with toxic skin care. We discuss why it takes time to heal and how short term and quick fixes aren’t all they cracked to be.

EPISODE LINKS:

Follow NINI Organics on instagram https://www.instagram.com/niniorganics

Web - www.niniorganics.com

USEFUL LINKS:

If you need help with your skin or mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:

- The British Skin Foundation - https://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/acne

- Acne Support - http://www.acnesupport.org.uk/

- Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Website: https://www.samaritans.org/

- Anxiety UK - https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/

ABOUT THE SHOW

TIWIK is a love letter to my younger self. A conversation about all the things we were told not to talk about. A sharing of knowledge, emotions and laughs. A potential handbook (or the audio equivalent) on how to master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself! Nothing is off limits. We talk about everything from dating, suicide and mental health through to make up, skin care, magic and spirituality. All the things I wish I'd known before my mental breakdown and spiritual awakening.

Join the conversation by tagging @welfordwellbeing on:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/welfordwellbeing

FB - https://www.facebook.com/welfordwellbeing

using the hashtag #tiwik

For more information on Welford Wellbeing check out www.welfordwellbeing.com

You can listen and follow on:

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q3RxJ6fRED4oBoCpwPukV?si=qx94skZiQ6aDPxEi17WBtg

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/things-i-wish-id-known/id1479344250

or check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com/tiwikpodcast for more information

03 Millie Gooch founder of Sober Girl Society

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:52:45 +0100

Millie Gooch is a writer, speaker and founder of Sober Girl Society a platform with over 50,000 members world wide who bond and support each other over their sober journeys.

In this episode Rachael talks to Millie about her sobriety journey and how she came to set up Sober Girl Society, a sober babe space connecting independent not gin-dependent women the world over.

We talk about our own experiences with going from party girl to sobriety girl, mental health and the effects of alcohol and how to find fun after sobriety.

EPISODE LINKS:

Follow Sober Girl Society on instagram https://www.instagram.com/sobergirlsociety

All future events can be found here https://www.eventbrite.com/o/sober-girl-society-21728722753

USEFUL LINKS:

If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities where you can find help:

addaction - https://www.addaction.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Samaritans - Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call for free on 116 123 - 24 hours a day 365 days a year. www.samaritans.org/
Anxiety UK - https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

ABOUT THE SHOW

Join the conversation by tagging @welfordwellbeing on:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/welfordwellbeing

FB - https://www.facebook.com/welfordwellbeing

using the hashtag #tiwik

For more information on Welford Wellbeing check out www.welfordwellbeing.com

You can listen and follow on:

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q3RxJ6fRED4oBoCpwPukV?si=TR-87oDDS9Os-Rern07bGg

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/things-i-wish-id-known/id1479344250

or check out https://www.welfordwellbeing.com/tiwikpodcast for more information

02 Gabby Allen - Anxiety

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:31:32 +0100

You may know Gabby from Love Island, but there’s likely a lot you don’t know about this awesome woman. She is a professional dancer, qualified fitness coach and author of Shape up with Gabby Allen and is super passionate about helping others get fit and feel good about themselves and their bodies.

In this episode Gabby talks to Rachael about the pressures of social media and how she manages her anxiety, especially with the pressures of being in the public eye. We talk about our own experiences with anxiety and how to handle it. What anxiety feels like and how it shows up in our lives. The likelihood that rachael has ADHD, meditation, fitness and mental health stigma.

If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to get help. There are amazing charities below where you can access help.

EPISODE LINKS:

Join the conversation on instagram by tagging @rachael_welford

01 Dan Winterbourne - Suicide

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 22:30:43 +0100

Trigger warning: This episode discusses mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and paranoid schizophrenia, as well as suicide ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please seek professional help.

In this episode, Rachael interviews Dan Winterbourne about his journey overcoming multiple mental health diagnoses. Despite struggling with depression, anxiety, and paranoid schizophrenia, Dan managed to turn his life around and find a way to help others heal themselves through mental health hacks. This inspiring conversation offers hope and practical tips for anyone dealing with mental health challenges.