Full Circle: Finding Your Way Home: Recent Episodes
Gillian McMichael
Hosted by ICF Master Coach, Mentor, Meditation & Ayurveda Teacher, Gillian McMichael, this podcast will inspire you to unlock your true purpose and ignite your infinite potential.
Discover real, honest stories from those who have overcome challenges and found peace in their lives. There is an inner strength in every one of us, and this is explored through a series of topics, from trust and forgiveness to confidence and self-love.
These stories will help to lighten the load you may be carrying so that you can connect with your mind, body and spirit.
It’s time to grow, flourish and thrive as you find your way home, back to your true self.
In this episode of the Full Circle Podcast, I am joined by Megan Cooper, a Holistic Health Coach, EFT practitioner and space-holder based in Brighton, UK. In 2015, Megan made the brave decision to leave her corporate career in London and moved to Australia to teach yoga. While there, away from her family and friends, Megan was diagnosed with a hormone imbalance which prompted her to begin healing her body naturally, the success of which led her to study Holistic Health and Nutrition to help others do the same.
Megan continues to deepen the way she works with clients, using EFT and Matrix Reimprinting to transform subconscious beliefs, trauma, and the way we see and experience the world: healing the past to interrupt the present and change possibility for the future.
Megan joins me in studio to discuss the importance of identifying the root cause of trauma and illness, the impact of trusting your internal compass, and how you can live a fulfilling life that is true to who you are.
Quotes
“I felt this deadening inside myself, and it wasn’t really about the job because lots of people worked in that industry and were perfectly happy. But it was just about me and it not being my authentic place in the world.” - 09:12
“I decided to treat myself holistically and naturally… I did a bit of inventory of the past decade of my life…I basically spent the last 10 years of my life drinking, smoking, taking drugs, partying, not getting much sleep, working in a job that I didn’t like… I wonder what would happen if I just did all of the opposite things…” - 22:57
“I went to go and have rescans, and about 18 months later they said ‘You have completely reversed your condition’ which is pretty unbelievable.” - 26:19
“I understood the success I had of doing what I was doing, but I didn’t understand HOW I’d done it. So that inspired me to go and study holistic health and nutrition.” - 26:56
“I only go wrong when I ignore my own internal compass” - 31:00
“That’s where the real liberation lies…as soon as we can bring things back to the root cause rather than chipping away at the edges.” - 37:25
Time stamps
00:00 - About this episode
01:55 - An introduction to Megan
04:40 - Megan’s journey in the corporate world
07:18 - The beginning of Megan’s self-discovery
09:48 - How Megan decided to break away from her job
14:12 - What is EFT
19:47 - Megan’s health struggles
23:40 - How Megan taught herself to treat herself naturally
24:40 - The importance of self-acceptance and positive self-talk
26:19 - The discovery that Megan had reversed her condition naturally
27:49 - What inspired Megan to become a coach
29:16 - How Megan handles triggers
30:45 - The internal knowing
32:52 - Megan’s advice for changing your life
40:27 - The importance of self-trust
42:19 - How to contact Megan
Megan Socials
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In this episode of the Full Circle Podcast, I am joined by Julia Nicholson Harig. With a career spanning 25+ years and 6 countries, Julia is an ICF-certified Executive and Leadership Coach who works with leaders to own their voice and amplify their impact. She helps her clients develop the behaviours, relationships, and cognitive skills needed to identify their unique leadership style, overcome limiting beliefs, own their voice, build resilience and adaptability, and ultimately maximise their impact.
Julia joins me to discuss the importance of communication, why understanding your values and emotions is essential to knowing yourself, and how you can make the choice to discover who you truly are.
Quotes
“It’s just incredible how you can grow up to be so emotionally intelligent when you started with tools, and you communicated from day one” - 09:00
“Leadership IS communication. It’s communication with your team and it’s communication with yourself.” - 09:28
“If everything is anger, you’re going to react the same way every time. If it’s disillusionment or skepticism, which are both in the anger family, those are very different. So, you’re going to act differently.” - 16:40
“The most effective leaders are the ones who are in the self-authoring mind.” - 27:43
Time stamps
00:00 - About this episode
00:24 - An introduction to Julia
02:19 - Julia’s professional journey
05:55 - The combination of communications and coaching
07:05 - Julia’s journey with Full Circle Global
08:15 - The importance of communication
09:28 - Leadership and communication
09:55 - The impact of a lack of communication in Julia’s childhood
11:40 - The effect of different languages on communication
16:15 - The feelings wheel and the importance of understanding what you feel
17:25 - Why leaders need to understand themselves
20:13 - Core values and what drives you to make a decision
22:10 - The combination of leadership coaching and personal coaching
23:06 - The four columns of self-worth
24:30 - Why self-worth might be lacking
26:37 - Theory of Adult Development
29:50 - Why the comfort zone isn’t actually that comfortable
35:00 - What lessons Julia has learned
39:33 - The most important components of finding your voice
45:10 - How to contact Julia
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In this episode of the Full Circle Podcast, I am joined by Angela Wilkins-Green who, at the age of 42, felt her world begin to crumble when she confronted the unexpected onset of perimenopause. But what she thought was going to be the end of her life as she knew it, became the beginning of a transformative journey that uncovered her purpose.
Now, as a fully accredited ICF ACTP Personal Transformation Coach, Angela joins me to discuss how she overcame the challenges she faced and how she uses her lessons to empower her clients to embrace menopause and unlock a world of liberation and a vibrant new chapter.
Quotes
“My extent of knowing what menopause was, was that your period stopped, you’ll probably get some hot flushes, and you were probably going to be in your 50s” - 08:37
“All my doubts that I had throughout my 20’s and 30’s, perimenopause was just exacerbating.” - 10:55
“At one point I honestly thought, ‘Am I getting dementia?’ … because my brain fog - my memory function - just disappeared.” - 11:11
“When you’re trying to hold down a big corporate job, you can’t show that weakness.” - 12:52
“Our bodies are trying to help us. Lots of people think our bodies are trying to punish us… but it’s trying to help us recognise that something isn’t right and we need to do something about it.” - 18:03
“A lot of women that are doing the research for themselves might know more than their GP does.” - 19:36
Time stamps
00:00 - An introduction to Angela
02:55 - Angela’s journey to becoming a coach
05:22 - How Covid impacted Angela’s path
08:14 - The start of perimenopause for Angela
09:17 - The symptoms that Angela recognised
10:20 - Confusion and lack of knowledge about menopause
11:36 - The physical symptoms people don’t talk about
12:52 - The challenges of menopause at work
13:54 - Menopause being a taboo and the evolution of treatment
14:44 - Angela’s experience with HRT
17:19 - Anxiety as a symptom of menopause
19:00 - The lack of hormone testing available.
20:03 - Why Angela decided to focus on becoming a menopause champion.
21:10 - Who are the Menopause Experts Group.
22:10 - How organisations are missing critical support for women going through menopause.
24:23 - Angela’s biggest lessons
27:05 - Overcoming the embarrassment of menopause
27:40 - Hidden symptoms of menopause
30:13 - Anti depressants being given as menopause treatment
33:00 - The impact of menopause on your partner
34:50 - Feeling confident through menopause
36:40 - Angela’s tips for getting through menopause
38:50 - Connecting with Angela
Angela Socials
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Order my book, “Coming Home: A Guide To Being Your True Self”
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Welcome back to Season 7 of the Full Circle podcast. This season I'm joined by a remarkable group of 8 guests, each with their own story of growth and self-discovery. Together, we'll explore the essence of learning, appreciation, and self-expression - uncovering the paths that led them to their true selves.
You can expect honest, heartfelt discussions, as we delve into the transformative moments that have shaped my guests' lives.
Along the way, we'll unravel new perspectives, foster understanding, and embrace the beauty of truth.
Join me every Monday for an inspiring journey of self-exploration, helping you rediscover the way back home to your true self.
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In this episode of the Full Circle Podcast, I welcome Anne-Louise Harbutt, an Intuitive Spiritual Mentor and host of The Soul Living Podcast. Anne-Louise specialises in improving the lives of women by guiding them to connect with their true and higher selves. She has a profound connection with The Universe and she uses this to help her clients release emotions from their past and consciously create the life they have always wanted.
Anne-Louise joins me to discuss the transformational journey she took to discover and live her purpose, how she uses her gift to teach others to do the same, and how you can start trusting your intuition and opening the doorway to your own purpose.
Quotes
“I felt like I had been split in two. I felt raw, vulnerable… someone was seeing me – I was seeing me – for the very first time.” – 05:46
“Our intuition doesn’t always give us things that are easy to do. It will often guide us to do things that are totally out of our comfort zone. But it’s always right.” – 07:52
“We’re living a human existence. That has fear and emotions and vulnerability.” – 17:52
“All the time you’re waiting for that external validation, you’re giving your power away.” – 20:08
“One of the biggest shifts was putting myself first… When I started doing things for me, my relationships completely changed.” – 23:00
“Draw a line and say – yes that’s happened to me, but this is me moving forward. What relationship do I want with myself and who is the truest version of me?” – 26:10
Time stamps
01:40 – Introduction to Anne-Louise
02:14 – How Anne-Louise helps women connect with their true selves
04:06 – How Anne-Louise became an Intuitive Spiritual Mentor
05:30 – Anne-Louise’s first encounter with her lack of self-love
07:00 – How to begin listening to your intuition
08:39 – The difficulty in taking action
09:42 – Anne-Louise’s experience receiving Universal Guidance
11:13 – How Anne-Louise receives and understands messages from The Universe
12:30 – The journey of building self-trust
13:40 – Addressing shame and fear
15:44 – Anne-Louise’s routines for maintaining her connection with The Universe
18:29 – What stops us from living in a higher vibration
19:54 – The problem with external validation
20:47 – Anne-Louise’s process to silence her inner-critic
25:16 – How to ask for what you want
28:22 – Coaching methods used by Anne-Louise
31:24 – The concept of the souls purpose
36:24 – How to connect with your purpose
41:00 – Connecting with Anne-Louise
Anne-Louise Socials
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What is your purpose? Have you ever thought about it before? For most of my adult life, I hadn't. As I grew older a few questions would pop up again and again: Who am I? What do I want? What is my purpose? In this episode, we explore those questions, and how you can answer them for yourself. This episode focuses on how we can connect with our purpose, and why it’s important to do so. I share how I discovered my purpose and I'll guide you through a short meditation to help you connect with your higher self to determine your very own purpose statement.
Be prepared to answer these questions:
- Who am I?
- What do I want?
- What is my purpose?
Once you have declared what your purpose is and begin to walk your path, you'll find the worry, frustration, and inner conflict that you've been experiencing will drift away.
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So many of us are lost, in one way or another. Part of what I do in my work as a Master Coach and Transformational Wellness expert is discuss identity, and how important it is for individuals to explore who they are. One of the most common questions I get is "How can I feel like me again?" and it’s a tough question to answer. That because when you've lost sight of who you really are, it can often feel impossible to find your way back. In this episode, I propose another question – which, when answered honestly - will serve as the foundation for finding your way back to your authentic self. Tune in and let me guide you to finding the TRUE answer. Once you have the answer, then you can move onto step 2.
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When we experience inner conflict, it’s important to understand what the root cause of that conflict is. In my professional experience, the biggest roadblocks to being our true selves are people-pleasing and the need to fit in – but it’s important to understand exactly what is preventing YOU from being your most authentic self, as the answer is unique to each person. In this episode, we touch on the three conditions of being your true self: understanding your truth, speaking your truth and living your truth. There are four questions that I urge you to answer out loud to understand and speak your truth:
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Being true to myself will mean ________
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If I am true to myself, I could ________
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If I were true to myself, I would let go of ________
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How would being true to myself change my life?
In order to LIVE your truth you need to come back to these questions, read the answers out loud every day, and make sure your actions are aligned to them. Once you have completed this step, you can move onto step 3.
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To come home to your true self you must be willing to release the past and ditch old habits and old patterns of living.To do that, we must “let go to let come.” It’s not simple to do this. For true transformation to take place, you need to lose your cynicism and open your mind, and open your heart. In this episode, I help you achieve the openness which is critical for this next step be successful. I also invite you to imagine the emotional backpack you’ve been carrying, and share tips for choosing what is important to keep inside of it, and what can be thrown away. I end the episode by reading a personal letter I wrote to my past self, and guide you on taking part in this cathartic experience yourself.
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In the last three episodes, I've asked you to look within. In this episode I’ll help you connect with your passions by encouraging you to look outwards. This is an important part of finding your purpose as it helps you understand what brings you joy, satisfaction and fulfillment. As we move through step 4, I ask you: “what would you do if you could do anything?” This is a very powerful question and if you were to ask yourself this question it will give you a very clear indication or idea of what brings you the most joy in your life, what gives your life meaning. To answer this question, iI encourage you to consider these questions:
- What makes you feel good?
- What makes you laugh?
- What excites you?
- What would you regret not trying?
- What would you like to do if you could do anything?
Now that there is space in your backpack, it’s time to fill it up with the things that bring a smile to your face. Once you a reminded of what brings you joy, you can move onto step 5.
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Hello and welcome back to season five of the Full Circle podcast! This season is different from the previous four, as I am flying solo for the first time! You won’t be hearing conversations with guests this season; instead, you’ll be taken on a guided journey back home to your true, authentic self.
This 7-part series is inspired by my favourite lessons from my book, “Coming Home: A Guide To Being Your True Self.” In each episode, you will be given practical tips that will help you live a life that is true to yourself. As you listen to each episode, I encourage you to have real, honest and purposeful conversations with yourself. This journey requires commitment and determination, so I invite you to connect with me on Instagram (@the.master.coach) or on LinkedIn and share feedback on your personal journey - I would be delighted to hear from you. My hope for this season is that you walk away knowing that anything is possible when you connect with the whole of you: mind, body and spirit.
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Buy “Coming Home: A Guide To Being Your True Self”
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If you've made it through the previous 4 episodes with me, then I think you are ready for this next step in your journey home to your true self. This episode is all about radical self-care, healing, and the four cornerstones of wellness: the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. That's because honouring your body, mind, and soul is the secret to taking care of the whole of you. If you can master the four cornerstones of wellness you can move from a place of ‘doing’ to a place of ‘being’. In this episode, we explore the four cornerstones of wellness, the importance of implementing a wellness strategy and the universal law of giving and receiving. I also share how I developed my own routine in line with each of the four cornerstones of wellness and invite you to reflect on what you need to do or change to have greater balance, a joyful energetic body, a compassionate, loving heart, and a lightness of being.
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This is the final episode of our 7-part, self-discovery series. Each week, we've taken a journey inward, going as far into our consciousness as possible, and looking at all the obstacles that stand between us and our true selves. In this episode, we reflect upon our journey over the past six episodes, review the lessons and insights and look at what’s next for you and your future. The purpose of reflecting is not to gain a sense of arrogance about how far you’ve come, but to simply acknowledge that we're always evolving—and there's no better reminder than thinking about where you were at the beginning of this series. If you’d like to continue your personal journey to reconnect, rediscover and reaffirm who you are, I invite you to explore one of my personal development retreats happening in Majorca, Spain in May and June 2023. There are more details at www.fullcircle.com.
Until then, stay well and invite joy and curiosity into your life.
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Host Gillian McMichael reflects on the fourth season of the Full Circle: Finding Your Way Home podcast, focused entirely on the theme of discovery. Gillian shares the importance of doing the inner work to live your life on purpose and the meaningful lessons she learned from each of this season’s guests. Gillian reads an excerpt from her book, “Coming Home: A Guide To Being Your True Self” which is available now on Amazon. Season five of the podcast is coming soon. Until then, stay well and invite joy and curiosity into your life.
Notes
• Gillian shares her own journey of discovery [00:58]
• Gillian reads an excerpt from her book [02:34]
• Gillian shares memorable takeaways from Season 4 [04:03]
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Does managing money fill you with dread? Unsure how to budget, or how to tackle your debt? Well, you’re not alone – many people fall into traps that hinder their chances of achieving financial freedom.
Today I am joined by Carol Glynn - a brilliant Dubai-based Finance Coach & Mentor who specializes in helping her clients become financially independent. As an Irish Chartered Accountant, she spentmany years helping corporations thrive, but today she uses her knowledge and passion to empower women to take control of their personal and business finances, remove fear around money, and lead a financially abundant life.
No matter what your financial situation is, this conversation promises to help you manage your money effectively, so you can live a fulfilling, wealthy and conscious life.
Quotes
“Men are encouraged to earn… it’s an expectation… money is power.” [7:12]
“Wealth is feeling secure in your money and living in your values and having the freedom of choice.” [10:12]
“Women don’t ask for what they want, they ask for what they need.” [16:27]
“Enough is enough for today, but what about tomorrow?” [19:12]
“Money loves clarity and clarity is power.” [27:20]
Notes
- Carol’s background [2:00]
- How Carol became interested in numbers [5:20]
- Why people are nervous about money [6:30]
- The power of money [10:00]
- Relationship with money and the language we use [13:20]
- Abundance in money [19:58]
- Advice for managing money [26:26]
- Mindset and money [32:00]
- What to do after debts are paid [35:00]
- Does money manifestation work? [37:40]
- Closing thoughts & final advice [46:33]
- Gillian’s reflections [51:40]
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If you want to connect with the forces inside of you, today’s episode is for you, as we deep dive into chakras - the energy centers of the body. My guest, Thimela Garcia, is a Kundalini yoga teacher and the author of ‘Chakras: The Guide To Principles, Practices And More’. Thimela also has a popular Instagram account called ‘Chakra Mama Healing’, where she educates her following on how chakras affect our bodies and how they can help facilitate our spiritual healing.
In this conversation, we discuss the common resistance toward spirituality, the seven primary chakras, ways of unblocking the chakras, and the powers of reiki healing – all in a bid to optimize the flow of energy and boost your wellness.
Quotes
“I was surrounded by incense sticks, tarot cards, meditation, mantras, mudras, reiki healing…and in a way, I tried to block it. I was just a teenager, and I was embarrassed that my mom was doing things differently than other people.” [03:12]
“I was seeking. I was incomplete. There was something internal, pulling me toward a calling. I was looking for something to make me feel alive and complete…” [05:31]
“There is a divine timing when you are where you are supposed to be, at the place you are supposed to be.” [08:10]
“You’re able to see the chakras, but not with your two eyes – only with the third eye.” [34:28]
“We are not here to save the world; we are here to save ourselves.” [41:30]
Notes
- Thimela’s spiritual background [02:25]
- The significance of yoga and meditation [05:15]
- Overcoming resistance toward spirituality [07:44]
- The process of healing chakras [10:35]
- How Reiki healing unblocks chakras [12:55]
- Energetic bodies [16:07]
- The seven primary chakras and associated colours [18:05]
- Method’s Thimela uses to unblock chakras [25:24]
- Partnership in healing [26:30]
- Discovering more about yourself through your chakras [28:40]
- Thimela’s book and the key learnings [30:55]
- Energy healing is not a quick fix [36:00]
- Allowing others to awaken at their own time [38:40]
- Connecting with Thimela [42:30]
- Gillian’s reflections [43:40]
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In childhood, our lives are centered around playing and being creative, but as we age, we forget the importance of play. But as my next guest demonstrates, it is possible to enhance our lives by learning to tap into playfulness as an adult.
Leila Rezaiguia is a vibrant Executive & Systemic Team Coach and Coach Supervisor, renowned for her high energy, enthusiasm, and fun-loving nature. She works with leading organisations and individuals to enhance productivity, maximise performance, and accelerate growth – and also delivers coach training programmes in the UAE. Leila is a free-spirit, driven by a desire to express her creativity, unleash her playful spirit and nurture her creativity in as many ways as possible. In this episode, she shares how she channels her creative spirit, how she injects playfulness into her coaching practice, and how you can invite more colour into your daily life.
Quotes
“We sometimes forget to even bring the simple things like joy, laughing and lightness into our relationships, with ourselves, our work…” [10:28]
“Human nature is being playful and laughing, and not taking ourselves too seriously.” [11:14]
“Tune into those things that make you feel yummy, and really make you feel happy inside.” [11:57]
“I buy creative journals wherever I go. I surround myself with creative calendars, and my laptop cover is always colourful, my jewelry, my nail colour. It’s the whole ecosystem.” [13:50]
“My medicine name is Butterfly. It is creative for me. It’s the whole energy behind the butterfly that helps me source that inner playfulness.” [18:19]
Notes
• Leila’s background [3:15]
• What allowed Leila to introduce creativity into her life [5:18]
• Why it’s important to connect with your inner child [07:56]
• The difference Leila has noticed since prioritizing playfulness [12:18]
• The ways Leila demonstrates playfulness [13:26]
• Advice for inviting colour into your life [15:00]
• The connection between creativity and the mind and body [17:50]
• How Leila injects nature into her coaching practice [22:55]
• Art therapy in coaching sessions [25:20]
• Why adults don’t make time for play [27:30]
• Advice for injecting more playfulness into your life [30:35]
• How to contact Leila [33:57]
• Gillian’s reflections on playfulness [34:39]
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For some people, coming out as LGBTQ is easy – they’re comfortable with their identity and sexuality, and may have a supportive network. And sometimes it’s downright messy – they’re older, married with kids, or simply unable to accept their truth. Whatever the case may be - coming out can be difficult, confusing and painful.
My next guest is Melisa Raney - a mother and advocate for coming out. At 36, Melisa slowly began to question her sexuality. The problem was, she was in a heterosexual marriage, raising their two young children. Today, she is making, what she calls, her ‘mess’ her message: sharing her experience to guide others through the difficult process of coming out later in life.
It is no easy feat, but as Melisa teaches us: when you live your life authentically, you begin to live your life unapologetically.
Quotes
“I was following what was expected of me: go to school, go to college, meet the boy and get married…” [3:50]
“I had misread my own sexuality.” [4:20]
“It made me feel so validated; what I was feeling was real” [10:00]
“I was trying to fit in this box that society had created for me…” [11:22]
“I was happy in my marriage but I wasn’t fulfilled.” [24:30]
Notes
• Melisa’s background [2:40]
• Melisa’s experience of coming out [5:20]
• How Melisa’s family took her news [7:40]
• How Melisa handled her new life and her children [13:20]
• Melisa’s work [18:56]
• Why people don’t own their sexuality [23:30]
• How Melisa has changed [25:25]
• Lessons learned [28:12]
• Closing thoughts [31:40]
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In this week’s episode, we are exploring the healing practices of Ayahuasca and other plant-based medicines that allow us to heal from within and discover our authentic selves. I am joined by Sara Verre, a Transpersonal Psychologist, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Breath-work Facilitator and Energy Practitioner. She is also a Plant Ritual Facilitator at ‘Behold Retreats’, where she helps individuals heal trauma and find purpose. During our chat, we discuss the benefits of plant-based medicine, Sara’s experiences with Ayahuasca and the odyssey one can expect from trying this psychedelic.
Quotes
“Things are easy when you are on the right path. When you are resisting, you’re probably doing not what you should be doing.” [11:29]
“Everyone’s healing looks different.” [14:40]
“Ayahuasca shows you the path and you have to walk it.” [28:02]
Notes
• Sara’s background & career [2:10]
• Sara’s journey with plant-based medicine [7:10]
• Changing careers [11:02]
• Working at the retreat and plant-based medicine [12:50]
• Types of clients and the process [18:15]
• Concerns about plant-based medicine [22:26]
• Sara’s own healing journey [29:38]
• Lessons learned [38:22]
• Vision quests [39:45]
• Advice and closing thoughts [44:48]
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What happens when the life you imagined for yourself is suddenly out of reach? This week’s guest is Joe Powell-Main, Wales’ first professional ballet dancer with a disability. An injury early on in his dance career changed the way he would perform ballet forever. But being in a wheelchair didn’t change his love for dance and he has used his disability to enable and inspire others in the ballet and dance world.
What I learned in this episode is that no matter where life takes you, there is joy in embracing a life that is unexpected. And that when curveballs hit, it’s normal to feel anger, fear, or sadness - but with the right mindset, facing your new circumstances can bring you one step closer to discovering your purpose.
Quotes
“It’s dancing but just in another way… because I hadn’t really seen dancers using wheelchairs.” [16:58]
“Even though I had a disability, I had differing abilities to a standing dancer and they are just as valid and should be celebrated just as much.” [27:11]
“The biggest setback can also be the greatest strength.” [33:40]
Notes
• Joe’s background & dancing [2:33]
• Injury & recovery [8:40]
• A journey into a new way of dance [15:00]
• A new lease on the future [19:20]
• Joe’s dance opportunities [23:30]
• Differently abled dancer [27:38]
• Inclusions in dancing [29:56]
• Lessons learned [33:40]
• Closing thoughts [36:19]
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The saying ‘I’m losing my mind’ couldn’t be truer for my next guest. This week I am speaking with Barbara K. Lipska, a Neuroscientist who was diagnosed in 2015 with metastatic melanoma in her brain’s frontal lobe. As the cancer progressed and was treated, she experienced behavioural and cognitive symptoms connected to a range of mental disorders, including dementia and her professional specialty, schizophrenia. Gradually, after a course of immunotherapy, Barbara returned to normal functioning and amazingly recalled her experience – even writing a memoir entitled ‘The Neuroscientist who Lost her Mind: My Tale of Madness And Recovery’.
A tale like no other— I am honoured to speak with Barbara about returning home to her true self after her brush with insanity.
Quotes
“100% of people die with this illness when this spreads to the brain— so it’s tragic as you can imagine.” [4:41]
“I’m alive and that’s the most important thing.” [18:34]
“Live in the moment because you don’t know what will happen to you.” [26:12]
Notes
- Barbara’s background [2:15]
- Barbara’s illness [3:50]
- The impact of her illness [10:05]
- The journey of healing [15:48]
- How to approach mental illness and its effects [20:45]
- Key lessons learnt [23:47]
- The future and moving on [28:15]
- Closing thoughts [34:40]
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Why do we dream? And do our dreams have hidden meaning? These are some of the common questions that I am happy to have answered on this week’s episode of the Full Circle podcast. I am joined by Ian Wallace, a dream psychologist and best-selling author, who answers the most asked questions about dreaming and shares what recurring dreams and nightmares truly mean in our waking lives. By understanding why we create unique dream content, we invariably discover who we really are, what we really need, and what we really believe.
Quotes
"One of the things dreams show us is human life is very complex and often it’s of high consequence.” [2:53]
“The misconception is that dreams happen to you but you happen to the dreams; you create everything you experience in the dream.” [11:34]
“A dream is just a dream until you put it into action.” [19:38]
Notes
• Ian’s background and career [2:15]
• When do we start dreaming [4:20]
• Human life & high consequence [8:33]
• How dreams work [11:30]
• Dreams & emotions [12:51]
• Ian’s expertise and who would seek him out [15:05]
• The meaning of common dreams [16:15]
• Visions & dreams [21:28]
• Questions from listeners [25:53]
• Dreams used in our waking lives [30:40]
• Night terrors and recurring dreams [36:26]
• Advice for dreaming [37:60]
• Closing thoughts [44:55]
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Speaking openly about sex and desire is easier said than done for most. But what happens when you are unable to communicate with your partner about what excites you in the bedroom? Miriam Solis is a certified Sex Coach and Clinical Sexologist. She helps couples bring playfulness into the bedroom along with a new-found appreciation for meaningful sex again. She now helps individuals change their sexual environment and encourages them to speak up about what they want in a relationship and help make sex a little less ‘meh’! Whether your libido needs awakening, or you want to confidently communicate your desires in a relationship, this episode is for you.
Quotes
“Our sexuality is like a fingerprint; it’s unique to us.” [8:03]
“Desire comes after arousal.” [9:00]
“Your desires are perfectly healthy and perfectly fine… there’s nothing wrong with you… even if your desires are unconventional.” [36:38]
“Be brave, have courage and validate your desires.” [37:45]
Notes
• Miriam’s background and career [1:35]
• Growing up [4:05]
• Reasons individuals come to Miriam for sex therapy [7:03]
• Sexual Myths [10:40]
• ‘Sexpressions’ [13:40]
• Benefits of having regular sexual activity [22:15]
• Why we have difficulty expressing our desires [25:37]
• Advice on sexual empowerment [35:45]
• Closing thoughts [38:30]
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To kick off the new season of the podcast – all around the theme of ‘discovery’ - I am joined by a gentleman who has experienced the kind of thing you only read about in books and see in movies. David Ditchfield survived a horrific freak accident and woke up in hospital to discover he had acquired astonishing new abilities beyond his wildest dreams.
I am happy to have David join me to discuss his near-death experience, the new talents he awoke with after his accident, and what he’s learned about himself since that terrible day.
Quotes
“The train edged out of the station at great speed, and you don’t realise how fast they go until you are attached to the outside of one. I was thrown around relentlessly and I was still alive and conscious throughout the whole ordeal.” [4:58]
“Every molecule in my body was just vibrating with love…an unconditional love” [13:32]
“This energy of love had been turned up like a huge dial…I looked and there was this tunnel of white light" [19:50]
Notes
• Introduction to David [3:00]
• David’s accident and near-death experience [4:11]
• The sense of belonging [18:30]
• Physical and spiritual healing [22:00]
• David’s new abilities [24:30]
• Finding purpose after his near-death experience [29:35]
• Lessons Learned [35:13]
• David’s advice to others [39:15]
• Closing thoughts [42:00]
Gillian Socials
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Host Gillian McMichael reflects on the third season of the Full Circle: Finding Your Way Home podcast, focused entirely on the theme of love. Gillian shares some of the meaningful lessons she learned this season, and shares a reading from her brand new book “Coming Home: A Guide To Being Your True Self” that touches on her own need to practise self-love. Season Four will be released in May and will be centred around the theme of "Discovery". Until then, stay well and invite joy and curiosity into your life.
Notes
• Gillian shares memorable takeaways from Season 3 [1:20]
• Gillian reads from her new book; “Coming Home: A Guide To Being Your True Self” [3:23]
• Closing thoughts on self-love [13:04]
To order your copy of Coming Home, head to Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coming-Home-Guide-Being-Your/dp/1784529702/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KZMDCKQJ34HC&keywords=gillian+mcmichael&qid=1650636339&sprefix=gillian+mcmichael%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1
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In this episode, you'll meet Virginia Oman – a woman who is no stranger to adversity. When she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, she lost all hope. But rather than accepting the "limited life" that doctors predicted, she took matters into her own hands. She realised that no one was going to help her unless she helped herself first…and by changing her mindset, she changed her life and broke free from the limitations of the disease.
Virginia, who is also a therapist and Life Coach, shares how she found happiness in the face of adversity, healed herself from within, and offers advice for those wanting to find more joy in their lives. This episode will inspire you to live a life of possibility…because we are all capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for!
Quotes
“I listened to what my body was saying and not the medical professionals.” [8:35]
“Although I didn’t see results right away, I never gave up.” [9:55]
“What I am is unstoppable.” [17:43]
“Any form of change involves discomfort.” [19:13]
“I have more joy and passion and gratitude for life then ever before…something happens when you lose your life” [21:30]
Notes
• Virginia introduces herself [3:40]
• How Virginia coped with her MS diagnosis [10:25]
• The importance of mindset [13:40]
• How to track success [16:12]
• How Virginia shared her success [20:37]
• How compassion got Virginia through [23:55]
• Advice for others [25:28]
• How Virginia helps her clients connect [28:15]
• Virginia’s thoughts on falling in love with your life again [34:20]
• Closing thoughts & advice [40:00]
Virginia Socials
https://virginiaoman.com
Gillian Socials
https://fullcircleglobal.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.master.coach/
https://www.facebook.com/GillianMcMichaelMasterCoach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-mcmichael/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-circle-development-consultancy/
https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleglobal/
One of the hardest things you'll ever do is live your life without a loved one. When you've lost someone so close, it’s often hard to know what to do with yourself, and how to keep going. In this episode, I am joined by Sasha Bates, who shares her personal story about the sudden loss of her husband, Bill. Although tragic, Sasha has found a meaningful way to live her life through writing various bestselling books, her work as psychotherapist and practising yoga. In this episode, we discuss the stages of grief she went through, her advice for others experiencing a painful loss, and how she continues to celebrate Bill’s life in memorable ways.
Quotes
“I hadn’t understood how life-changing and life-upending [the loss of a loved one] could be. A part of you dies alongside your loved one.” [07:25]
“Grief is so individual and unique. The universal advice is that you will need to be very compassionate toward yourself and very forgiving of the fact that you might not recognise yourself.” [19:26]
“I’m not afraid of death. I feel Bill’s presence so intensely, so I have a deeper sense of spirituality.” [29:54]
Notes
• Sasha’s background and career [2:60]
• How Sasha changed the way she approached her work [7:22]
• The stages of Sasha’s grief [10:46]
• Tools that Sasha used to overcome her grief [14:50]
• Advice to others experiencing the loss of a loved one [19:17]
• How Sasha uses the memory of her husband today [22:30]
• What Sasha has learned about herself [28:10]
• Sasha ‘s future plans [30:55]
Sasha Socials
https://sashabates.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/sashbates/?hl=en
The Bill Cashmore Award: https://lyric.co.uk/young-lyric/next-generation/the-bill-cashmore-award/
Gillian Socials
https://fullcircleglobal.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.master.coach/
https://www.facebook.com/GillianMcMichaelMasterCoach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-mcmichael/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-circle-development-consultancy/
https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleglobal/
Arranged marriages have been common practice for many centuries but there are fewer of them as society becomes more and more influenced by the west. My next guest is Mimi - a 29-year-old Content Creator based in New York City, known to her audience as Mimi Moments. Since the age of 15, Mimi felt pressure to find a suitor, but pushed against it for many years. Eventually she married. Still, an arranged marriage, but in her own time and on her own terms. She joins me to share her experience of finding love in an arranged marriage, common misconceptions, pressures she faced, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
Quotes
“After our first date, this was my husband.” [8:11]
“There’s no teenager; the teenager is a western idea. You’re a child and then you’re a woman.” [16:20]
“Love is a choice.” [27:53]
“Even if you don’t have love in that moment for the person, you should be compassionate.” [29:43]
Notes
• Mimi’s background [2:21]
• Mimi’s arranged marriage and why she kept it secret [4:50]
• How Mimi’s arranged marriage was set up [6:37]
• Forced marriages versus setups [8:48]
• The pressures of an arranged marriage [13:40]
• Modern dating checklist [17:20]
• How Mimi felt meeting her future husband [18:10]
• Falling in love in an arranged marriage [21:50]
• Learning about her husband after their marriage [28:58]
• The ways Mimi has changed through the marriage [30:19]
• Misconceptions of arranged marriages [35:31]
• How arranged marriages will be viewed in the future [39:11]
• Lessons learned [42:39]
Mimi Socials
https://www.instagram.com/mimi_moments/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@mimimoments_?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/c/mimimoments
Gillian Socials
https://fullcircleglobal.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.master.coach/
https://www.facebook.com/GillianMcMichaelMasterCoach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-mcmichael/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-circle-development-consultancy/
https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleglobal/
Making peace with your body may seem like an impossible task in a world that tells us to be better, to work harder, and to be thinner. In this episode, Claire Vogeli joins me to discuss the body neutrality movement and improving your body image. Claireis a Confidence Coach, a photographer, and an advocate for self-love so she is perfectly placed to discuss ways of enhancing your relationship with your body. In our conversation we discuss the difference between body positivity and body neutrality, the importance of self-acceptance, and the conversations we should all be having with ourselves to make peace with our appearance.
Quotes
"We don’t talk to the people we love in the way we talk to ourselves." [16:50]
“A large part of our identity is how we show up in the world.” [30:20]
“At everyone’s core there is magic and beauty; there is alchemy.” [37:35]
Notes
• Claire’s background [3:00]
• Portrayal of women in modern society [5:10]
• Body Neutrality [8:25]
• Who Claire helps and how [13:50]
• Visual detox and auditing [19:20]
• Claire’s photography & coaching [25:47]
• Challenges with the self [31:18]
• The conversations we should be having with ourselves [35:28]
• Claire’s mission [36:60]
• Closing thoughts and lessons learned [38:55)
Claire Socials
https://clairevogeli.com
https://www.instagram.com/clairevogeli/
Gillian Socials
https://fullcircleglobal.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.master.coach/
https://www.facebook.com/GillianMcMichaelMasterCoach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-mcmichael/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-circle-development-consultancy/
https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleglobal/
When we think of love within the context of marriage, we often envision two people devoted and committed to each other. But the reality for many couples is that love fades, people stray, and reigniting that spark can be a challenge. Here to share her story is award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Marcia DeSanctis. When Marcia was 47 years old – married with children and leading a very happy life – she longed for an affair. What followed was a journey to understanding herself and what she desired to find the fulfillment she craved from marriage. This episode explores her excitement at meeting a younger man, how she coped with changing emotions, and the journey to restoring the passion and love with her husband.
Quotes
“I felt alive with a capital ‘A’ again.” [11:10]
“I was re-discovering the real me. The me that I had kind of forgotten about – buried, I guess.” [12:14]
“The forties are really tough. You start thinking that there is more time behind you than there is ahead of you. That was a really disruptive thought for me.” [14:25]
“I would say that it was a strengthening event for our marriage, rather than a weakening one.” [18:54]
“The individuals need to be strong and the partnership has to be strong.” [29:36]
Notes
• Marcia introduces herself [2:34]
• Changes in Marcia’s life to contributed to a loss of identity [3:45]
• How the ‘spark’ was the catalyst of greater thoughts [7:00]
• Mid-life realisations and identity loss [14:28]
• How Marcia felt in her marriage [17:18]
• How Marcia coped with her changing feelings [19:58]
• Practicalities of choices [23:24]
• Why people stay in their marriages [24:25]
• Views on the different types of love [26:06]
• Biggest lessons learned [27:30]
• Marcia’s new book, A Hard Place to Leave: Stories from a Restless Life [35:36]
Marcia’s Socials
http://marciadesanctis.com
https://www.instagram.com/marciadesanctis1/?hl=en
Pre-order Marcia’s book of essays, A Hard Place to Leave: Stories from a Restless Life: https://bookshop.org/books/a-hard-place-to-leave-stories-from-a-restless-life/9781609522063?__cf_chl_managed_tk__=lOiL0sPVv08_Bu96DqcEqX.HrvPQWoz6CmUAyg3c0r0-1639143258-0-gaNycGzNCJE
Gillian's Socials
https://fullcircleglobal.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.master.coach/
https://www.facebook.com/GillianMcMichaelMasterCoach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-mcmichael/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-circle-development-consultancy/
https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleglobal/
When expecting a new child, our hearts and minds can be overrun with thoughts of boundless love – but what happens when postpartum disorders interfere with that perfect love we imagined? For today’s guest, her unexpected struggle with multiple postpartum mood disorders forced her to reexamine everything she thought she knew about becoming a mother. Emily Phelps, a Prenatal, Birth & Postpartum Doula, joins me to discuss her personal struggle following the birth of her son, the loss of identity that new mothers experience, and why we need to normalize the wide range of responses we have after childbirth.
Quotes
“I had postpartum depression, anxiety, postpartum onset OCD, and birth trauma so I would joke that I had the trail mix of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders because I had all of them.” [04:25]
“I had a healthy baby, and I was fine…but in the months following his birth, I didn’t feel really connected to him.” [07:45]
“I felt emotionally evaporated. There was nothing left.” [10:38]
“If I had a good day, I felt like I imagined the whole thing. On my good days, I would gaslight my reality with the bad days.” [13:30]
“The village that surrounds us is a huge piece of what allows us to find our way back home.” [18:04]
“We are not good about honouring that an immense experience has happened that has a hugely acceptable range of emotional responses. It does not have to be all happy.” [18:12]
“People feel like they are defective. [They think] “What am I doing wrong? I’m not a good parent, I’m not a good mom, or dad, or partner. I’m not able to do it right. It’s me.” And it is not true. [20:36]
Notes
- Emily’s role as a Prenatal, Birth & Postpartum Doula [2:08]
- Why Emily became a Duola [04:15]
- The pregnancy struggles Emily experienced [05:58]
- The emotions that Emily felt after giving birth [09:53]
- Postpartum OCD is explained [11:06]
- The limitations of diagnosing mental health and perinatal disorders [13:00]
- The feelings Emily had for her son initially [14:28]
- Developing love for a child after postpartum [17:10]
- Loss of identity with motherhood [19:18]
- Learning to be compassionate with ourselves [21:40]
- Having a baby during the pandemic [23:00]
- Biggest lessons Emily learned through two pregnancies [27:05]
- Advice for postpartum women [29:08]
Emily’s Socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-meade-phelps-mld-296157127/
https://www.matrescenceproject.com
https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_phelps_more_than_just_depression_a_postpartum_mental_health_journey
Gillian Socials:
https://fullcircleglobal.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.master.coach/
https://www.facebook.com/GillianMcMichaelMasterCoach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-mcmichael/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-circle-development-consultancy/
https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleglobal/
Finding true love is something that many people spend years – sometimes decades - looking for. And that's because finding your match amidst the messy world of online dating, ghosting, bad dates, incompatibility and so much more has made modern dating very difficult. Whether you feel exhausted by dating, are struggling to forget your ex, or simply want to increase your chances of meeting someone incredible, then this episode is for you. Today I am joined by Matchmaker & Dating Coach Abi Blears, who she shares the do’s and don’t’s of a first date, red flags and blind spots in dating, how to channel your true desires, and why you need to listen to your inner when a relationship doesn’t feel quite right. Our discussion is all about taking control of your dating life to help you find your perfect match, so sit back and enjoy the conversation.
Quotes
“You have to be picky about how a person makes you feel; there is somebody for everyone.” [19:34]
“If they’re not bothered, is that your person?” [31:00]
“Fall in love with somebody who you don’t expect.” [36:00]
Notes
- How Abi began her career [2:27]
- How Abi coaches her clients [5:18]
- Advice for finding your match [6:47]
- They ways dating has changed [8:24]
- The benefits of engaging a matchmaker [9:51]
- Who would use a matchmaker [10:57]
- The difference between matchmaking and coaching [12:56]
- How to have a successful first date [16:20]
- Recognising red flags and blind spots of dating [17:37]
- What drives us to have romance in our lives [26:12]
- Self-love in dating [28:30]
- Advice when you get hooked on one person [29:50]
- Cautions on dating advice through the decades [32:31]
- Top tips for dating [34:52]
- What Abi has learned in her love journey [36:34]
Abi Socials
https://abiblears.com
https://www.instagram.com/abiblears/?hl=en
For matchmaking enquiries, visit: www.littleblackbooklondon.co.uk
Gillian Socials
https://fullcircleglobal.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.master.coach/
https://www.facebook.com/GillianMcMichaelMasterCoach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-mcmichael/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-circle-development-consultancy/
https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleglobal/
Death is as much a part of life as birth. And, just like a birth, it is smoother when we are prepared for it. Not that we can control the dying process, but there is a lot we can do to make the final stages of life more meaningful and peaceful. To discuss the end-of-life process, I am speaking with Janie Rakow, the co-founder of Farewell Doula. As an End of Life Doula, she journeys with the dying person and their loved ones through the end-of-life process. She fills the gaps in hospice care and helps create legacies, memories, conduct rituals, plan vigils and create guided visualizations. In this episode, we discuss how to bring more meaning and less suffering to the end of life, and ways of bringing dignity and care to death.
Quotes
“We should be saying all these wonderful, intimate things before they die so they can know and hear it.” [16:44]
"When someone is dying, hearing is the last sense to go; so they can hear you and your stories.” [18:44]
“People are going to be born and people are going to die; we need to normalise and not make it this big hidden secret." [24:07]
“Do the things and say the things right now because we never know how much time any of us have.” [30:01]
“Our body is designed to die so we know how to die; it is a peaceful process.” [31:57]
Notes
• What is an End of Life Doula? [2:41]
• Janie’s journey to becoming an End of Life Doula [6:29]
• The ways an End of Life Doula assists in the death process [14:50]
• When someone passes in an institution versus at home [20:49]
• How children deal with the passing of a loved one [23:29]
• Why death is taboo [24:00]
• The dying process [29:29]
• Advice for others who have lost a loved one [32:35]
Janie’s Socials:
https://farewelldoula.com
https://www.instagram.com/janierakow/?hl=en
Gillian Socials:
https://fullcircleglobal.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.master.coach/
https://www.facebook.com/GillianMcMichaelMasterCoach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-mcmichael/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-circle-development-consultancy/
https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleglobal/
Sexual intimacy can be the ultimate physical expression of passionate love, though many people struggle to express their sexual desires with their partner, or avoid engaging in self-pleasure. To help us explore intimacy, self-pleasure and self-love, I am speaking with Sex Therapist and Certified Somatic Sex Educator Stella Anna Sonnenbaum. She helps couples and individuals find more intimacy, connection and pleasure in their lives and relationships. In this episode we discuss the importance of self-pleasure, how to bring more of yourself to your relationship and how to keep a long-term relationship alive and thriving.
Quotes
“The more familiar we get with each other, the less tension erotism provides.” [25:13]
“We think we know our partner, but do we really even know ourselves?” [30:20]
“Sexuality doesn’t take well to goals or to agendas - sexuality is a creative force.” [38:27]
Notes
• How Stella began her career in sex therapy [3:00]
• Stella explains what Tantra is and how she uses it in her practice [6:06]
• Who Stella works with and coaches [9:50]
• Why somatic coaching is important [11:23]
• The fear of sex and sexuality [13:12]
• How to overcome fear and embarrassment [18:30]
• How to engage in self-love [19:35]
• Exploring self-pleasure [21:26]
• Managing the loss of excitement in a relationship [25:00]
• Stella’s advice for greater self-love [29:45]
• Young women and their bodies [33:55]
• Sex in a long-term relationship [37:35]
• Breath work in sex therapy [39:50]
• The biggest lesson Stella has learnt [42:03]
Stella Socials
https://www.instagram.com/stella_with_love/channel/?hl=en
https://stellawithlove.com/media/
https://www.facebook.com/stella.anna.s
Gillian Socials
https://fullcircleglobal.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.master.coach/
https://www.facebook.com/GillianMcMichaelMasterCoach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-mcmichael/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-circle-development-consultancy/
https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleglobal/
Love; undoubtedly the most powerful force in the world. Revealing a new theme, in this season I am exploring the topic of love and how it manifests in our lives. When it comes to love, we all believe in different things – but if you’re anything like me, you may wonder if love is in the ‘stars’ and whether your star sign can impact who you fall in love with. To answer these questions, I am joined by a magnificent Astrologer, Natalie Holbrook, who fuses her knowledge of science, the stars and spirituality to decode the blueprint of her client’s life paths. Natalie shares meaningful insights into how your birth chart impacts your purpose in life, the partner you choose and how you combat feelings of loneliness and trauma.
Quotes
• Cultivating love with yourself is the most important thing in the world. [40.52]
• Before the up level comes an initiation, and usually that initiation can be very painful and dark. [12:23]
• I don’t think that we came here to live a hard life. We came here to be supported. We have our dreams for a reason. [34:30]
Notes
• Natalie details her journey into astrology [2:50]
• How Natalie uses astrology with her clients [07:00]
• Natalie discusses the search for purpose [9:50]
• How to navigate through trauma [14:55]
• The ways your birth chart impacts how you handle negativity [16:34]
• The connection between love and astrology [18:33]
• An introduction the Seventh House and why it’s relevant in love [20:40]
• How Natalie works with her clients [23:24]
• How to support people through loneliness [24:07]
• The importance of self-work and why you must ‘do you’ [29:10]
• Natalie’s biggest learnings about her work and herself [30:20]
• Why everyone deserves magic and to achieve their dreams [34:21]
• Natalie’s plan for the future [35:16]
• Embracing the art of detachment from a desired outcome [36:55]
• Final words of wisdom [40:26]
Natalie Socials
https://natalieholbrookwellness.com/
https://www.instagram.com/risewithnatalie/
Gillian Socials
https://fullcircleglobal.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.master.coach/
https://www.facebook.com/GillianMcMichaelMasterCoach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-mcmichael/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-circle-development-consultancy/
https://www.facebook.com/fullcircleglobal/
Host Gillian McMichael reflects on the second season of the Full Circle: Finding Your Way Home podcast, focused entirely on the theme of transformation. Gillian shares her personal transformation story and her most memorable lessons from each episode. Season Three will be released in February 2022 and will focus on the theme of "love". Until then, stay well and invite joy and curiosity into your life.
Episode notes
- Gillian shares the key lessons from each episode this season. [1:29]
- Our host reflects on her own personal journey of transformation. [6:38]
- Start your own transformation by joining Gillian on one of her upcoming retreats. [12:00]
Today we are exploring the idea of transformation through the lens of body-image and acceptance. Many of us embark on a journey to change our physical selves, with the promise of happiness, but true transformation is as much about changing a physical aspect of ourselves, as it is about accepting ourselves.
In this episode, Sarah McDonald shares how carrying extra weight impacted her sense of self, and what losing 150 pounds meant for her health and wellbeing. She details what life was like before her weight loss, the catalyst for embarking on a health journey, and the inner healing that she experienced. Sarah offers her advice to listeners whose relationship with food is defined by negative thought patterns, and highlights that the mental transformation is as important as the physical transformation.
Episode notes
- Sarah introduces herself to the listeners by detailing a little bit about herself. [2:28]
- Body awareness, weight and acceptance while growing up is discussed. [6:26]
- Lifestyle choices Sarah made before losing weight are detailed. [9:58]
- The catalyst for Sarah’s weight-loss was a health issue – she explains how this happened. [17:34]
- Unhealthy eating patterns are reflected on. [22:33]
- Sarah’s vision for her body and life with weight-loss are detailed. 23:20]
- The internal healing Sarah experienced when she lost weight is described. [25:09]
- Sarah’s process for losing weight is explained. [26:09]
- Along with her physical change, Sarah experienced massive internal changes – she shares those changes with the listeners. [36:37]
- Sarah shares what she believes her purpose to be. [44:38]
- Three tips for listeners facing a transformative journey are given. [48:36]
- Where to find Sarah and follow her journey is explained. [51:33]
Highlights
“It’s hard to really pin-point what led to what – did the bullying lead to weight gain, or did the weight gain lead to bullying? Probably it’s a little bit of both.” [4:43-4:52]
“It’s a huge relief not having to always think about your weight and whether your body is going to fit in the situation that you are putting yourself in.” [7:31- 7:44]
“My journey has really been shaped by that concept of mindfulness, and just thinking more about what it is your consuming, what it is you’re doing and how you’re treating your body on a daily basis.” [21:33-21:45]
“I wanted to be normal, I wanted my body to be normalized.” [23:37-23:40]
The popular understanding of sexuality is that it develops from a young age and solidifies as a person grows older. “Gay” and “straight” are treated as the default categories, with labels like “bisexual” or “asexual” often entirely forgotten. Although in recent years, more space has been made for people who identify with being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer later in life.
Living our truth requires being with the people we love – and for some, this requires the courage to pursue a life they never imagined they would have. In this episode, I am joined by Ashleigh MacDonald – a professional dancer who identifies as lesbian having previously been in heterosexual relationships. Today, she shares how she met her current partner Rosie, what inspired her to live her truth, and how she overcame hardship along the way.
Episode notes
- Ashleigh introduces herself to listeners by describing her childhood. [3:02]
- The point at which Ashleigh began to question her sexuality is discussed. [4:26]
- Navigating the stigma around being bisexual or lesbian while growing up is reflected on. [6:17]
- Ashleigh discusses her life during her marriage to her ex-husband. [9:50]
- Ashleigh touches on meeting her current partner, Rosie. [12:54]
- Letting go of constraints and living a life true to what you want is discussed. [16:08]
- Coming out to her family is explained. [17:45]
- The challenges Ashleigh has faced in her new life and relationship are detailed. [19:23]
- Ashleigh shares the major lessons she has learned through her life. [21:14]
- Recently disabled, Ashleigh explains what happened to her and how she is handling the change to her life. [24:52]
- Ashleigh reflects on what she believes her purpose to be. [30:07]
- The strength of Ashleigh’s relationship with Rosie amidst her recent health struggles is discussed. [32:07]
- The insights that Ashleigh gained through her transformations are explained. [33:05]
- Advice for others struggling to be true to themselves is given. [34:08]
- Ashleigh explains how to follow her journey on social media. [36:06]
Highlights
“I didn’t really know that bisexuality was a thing, I didn’t know that that existed.” [4:33-4:36]
“What’s bisexual? So, I went home and googled it and was like oh, that’s what I am. So, I had decided really early on that’s what I was.” [5:36-5:41]
“Humans don’t like change. So, I think that when you identify as something, even though you’re okay with the change and you’re okay with where you’re going, everyone else is like ‘woah’. [8:42-8:52]
“We were talking about, you know, goals and aspirations and life dreams and I really realized actually the path I’m on isn’t really honouring who I am.” [13:47-13:58]
In 1999, Flight Lieutenant Caroline Paige made the choice to undergo a gender transition, making her the first transgender officer to serve openly in the British Armed Forces. What followed after a nearly 20-year career with the Royal Air Force were immediate calls for her dismissal. However, Caroline moved forward as the person she was meant to be, becoming an LGBT+ advocate inside and outside of the armed forces.
Today, Caroline is the joint CEO of the newly formed charity Fighting With Pride - The LGBT+ Military Charity. The charity is leading the health and wellbeing support of LGBT+ veterans, serving personnel and families. She joins me on the show to discuss her transition, life in the military and the advocacy work she does within the LGBT+ community.
Episode notes
- LGBT+ participation in the remembrance service’s is discussed. [3:04]
- Caroline describes her childhood to the listeners. [5:40]
- The moment that Caroline began to question her gender identity is reflected on. [8:28]
- Joining the air force and being LGBT+ in a hostile environment is touched on. [11:07]
- The consequences of being LGBT+ in the 1980’s is detailed. [17:28]
- How Caroline found the courage to transition is explained. [20:02]
- Bullying that Caroline faced after transitioning is touched on. [24:58]
- Caroline touches on the work that brought her recognition and commendation for excellent service. [27:47]
- The differences between Caroline’s life before and after she transitioned is detailed. [31:36]
- Caroline’s relationship with her family and her their reactions to her transition is reflected on. [33:29]
- The charity Caroline founded and her advocacy for LGBT+ people is touched on. [37:09]
- Caroline explains what she believes her purpose to be now. [40:17]
- The biggest learnings in Caroline’s journeys are detailed. [41:29]
- Advice for people looking to transition is given. [43:02]
- How to contact Caroline and learn more about her. [45:07]
Highlights
“The LGBT+ Veterans community has been isolated from the military family for 21+ years and so this was the first occasion, and people say well why do you need to have that visibility? But if you don’t have that visibility how do people know you’re there, how do they know that the LGBT+ community has always been part of the armed forces?” [4:18-4:37]
“I was very aware, from the age of five that my gender identity conflicted with who I was.” [6:30-6:38]
“You can’t switch off your identity, you can’t switch off who you are, its there all the time.” [7:12-7:16]
“You stand to lose everything you love, so you put so much effort into hiding it but you can’t, as I say earlier, you’ve still got to try and take those risks to be yourself and I did take those risks.” [15:42-15:54]
“You only get one shot at life, its only there once. And so, you need to do something about it.” [20:36-20:4]
In this episode, I am joined by Sumi Mukherjee to discuss childhood bullying, and how those experiences can have longstanding effects into adulthood. Sumi was a victim of intense bullying as a child which triggered severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. To regain control, Sumi embarked on a transformative healing journey which he details in our conversation. Today, Sumi is an author, anti-bullying advocate and public speaker, who uses his own experience to help others. In doing this, Sumi found his calling – standing up for those who cannot. His story is an inspiration to those on their own healing journey after a traumatic childhood.
As a victim of prolonged bullying myself, this is a conversation I was looking forward to recording, so I hope you find the episode as cathartic as I did.
Episode Notes
- Sumi discusses bullying from childhood into adulthood. [3:00]
- The bullying that Sumi experienced is discussed. [4:31]
- The mental health impacts of the bullying Sumi experienced is touched on. [15:28]
- Navigating OCD and the journey toward change is reflected on. [19:03]
- After completing his healing journey, Sumi explains how he became the advocate he is today. [25:04]
- The reasons people bully is discussed. [27:48]
- Acceptance is reflected on. [29:47]
- The biggest learnings Sumi gained on his transformative journey is explained. [32:41]
- Tactics Sumi uses for mental wellbeing are touched on. [35:14]
- Sumi gives advice for those going through bullying. [39:04]
- How to get in touch with Sumi. [42:52]
Highlights
“You can always look for a specific cause of why a certain person is bullied or singled out but really the core reason is people bully, and people like to bully.” [4:37-4:49]
“Being different, you know as adults we tell kids its okay to be different because truly it should be okay, but in certain phases of your life it’s really not okay – that’s the reality. That’s the reality we aspire to that it’s okay to be different, but it’s not.” [8:38- 8:57]
“It’s like the bullying and the OCD joined forces, very strongly in my life and really tore my life completely apart.” [16:53-16:55]
“You can get through it, and the other side, when you get out, is a wonderful, wonderful life” [24:25-24:29]
“We cannot and should not compare trauma from one person to another; everyone’s trauma is their own.” [31:40-31:45]
Many of us will change our careers multiple times in our lives – but as we age, the idea of a career change begins to look not only scary, but impossible. In a time when our lives are so wrapped up in our careers, sometimes the only way to find our most authentic and happy selves is to change our jobs.
My guest today is Laura Sheehan, a career coach and speaker. Laura was a U.S lawyer when she followed her husband overseas to support his career. What followed was life in 8 different countries and on four continents. With each move, Laura changed her professional identity. Today, Laura joins the show to discuss her career transformation and shares advice for those on their own journey, no matter what age they are.
Episode Notes:
- Laura discusses becoming a lawyer. [2:37]
- Leaving her role as a lawyer is detailed [5:59]
- Laura’s first few months as a diplomat’s wife is reflected on. [6:53]
- Travelling abroad and adding value to life is discussed [8:55]
- Moments that made Laura recognize her new career path are explained. [12:52]
- The transformation stage in Laura’s journey is detailed. [17:57]
- Challenges Laura faced and overcame is touched on. [20:20]
- Laura’s approach to her new career path as a coach is reflected on. [21:54]
- How Laura has come ‘full circle’ is explained. [24:25]
- Laura’s professional expertise about mid-life career and job changes is given. [27:49]
- Tips and advice for people considering a change is given. [33:56]
- Ways you can get in contact with Laura. [40:28]
Highlights
“I had the choice of staying with the law firm in D.C. by myself, or accompanying my husband overseas to his first assignment – and so I chose the latter.” [5:31-5:42]
“I started to kind of get into a rhythm and knew generally what to expect on a day-to-day basis and really then, that’s when it started to sink in, that’s when I started to feel as though I had left something behind and that I had potentially sacrificed my career and my professional identity to follow my husband overseas.” [7:22-7:40]
“A lot of us who move around as often as I have begin to view our careers as almost like patchworks of seemingly unrelated experiences” [10:58-11:12]
“One of the women looked at me, and just stopped me in my track and said ‘well, Laura, if you could do anything what would it be?’ and the questions blew my mind.” [15:27-15:38]
“The greatest gift I think I’ve received from this part of the journey is exactly what I wanted it to be – helping other people recognize their inherent value, see that all the things that they have been doing mean something and have been moving them forward.” [22:17-22:34]
Check out Laura's TEDx talk about Career Change
When we experience a life-changing event, we are often left to pick up the pieces of who we were and use them to create a new version of ourselves. I am speaking with Tulsi Vagjiani, an airplane crash survivor whose parents and brother perished, along with 89 others, after their plane crashed in Bangalore in 1990. At just 10 years old, Tulsi was flown home to England where she was treated for second and third-degree burns to 45% of her body. Today, Tulsi is an influential speaker, a Reiki Grand Master, Pilates Rehabilitation Specialist and an ambassador for Changing Faces. In this episode, she shares highlights of her healing journey and the moments that led her home to her authentic self.
Episode Notes:
- Tulsi explains the beginning of her life journey and the plane crash she survived at 10-years-old. [2:37]
- Survivors of the plane crash are discussed. [9:02]
- The moment Tulsi realized her grief and loss is detailed. [10:51]
- Tulsi’s recovery experiences and the bullying she faced is reflected on. [12:59]
- The unhealthy coping mechanisms Tulsi adopted to navigate and her need to heal is detailed. [16:07]
- Key learnings Tulsi developed during her healing process are touched on. [24:01]
- Tulsi details how she learned to overcome her negative habits. [33:39]
- The advocacy work Tulsi does and her purpose in life is reflected on. [36:35]
- Gillian invites Tulsi to explain her philosophy for the future. [42:25]
- Tulsi explains what she has learned about coming home to our true selves. [44:39]
- Tulsi shares how she can be reached. [47:44]
Highlights
“I held the mirror up and I actually thought someone had drawn the face on because that’s not me.” [6:20-6:27]
“I did deny a lot of all this happening.” [11:12-11:15]
“It’s never about changing the external that’s going to bring happiness, its working from the inside out.” [20:15-20:21]
“My scars never stopped me from achieving anything - it was my mindset, the negative connotations that I take on, the narratives - it was that that was stopping me.” [25:57-26;09]
“Everything’s steppingstones towards a bigger picture.” [29:21-29:24]
“Resilience is learning how to use your emotions better.” [32:23-32:31]
“Beauty is your own version of it. Look at your own beauty, your own way, it’s not anyone else’s opinion.” [34:48–35:04]
When battling addiction, many individuals make the brave choice to embark on a transformative healing journey. This is a challenging and scary path to navigate but taking your life into your own hands is essential for leading a fulfilling and healthy life. Today’s guest is Natasha Blunt – a woman who reached professional and personal burnout after facing mental health and addiction struggles throughout her life. In this episode she shares her story of overcoming addiction, the lessons she has learned during her recovery, and tips for staying on track.
Episode notes:
- Natasha discusses her addiction. [3:32]
- The impact of recognising her addiction is discussed. [5:46]
- The moment Natasha noticed her addiction was getting out of control is described. [8:04]
- Factors that contributed to Natasha’s addiction are reflected on. [9:35]
- The pivotal moment Natasha knew she needed help is detailed. [15:35]
- Tools to maintain recovery and keep addiction under control are explained. [21:19]
- The biggest transformation Natasha has seen in herself is reflected on. [29:16]
- Natasha discusses how she is helping other individuals who are struggling. [33:08]
- The purpose in Natasha’s life is touched on. [34:59]
- Natasha shares how individuals can connect with her. [35:57]
Highlights:
“Once I entered the programme of recovery, I realized I had actually been in active addiction for multiple decades.” [3:53-4:02]
“The best thing about recovery is you get your feelings back, and the worst thing about recovery is you get your feelings back.” [7:26-7:32]
“I began to seek my validation in the external and you can’t control people, places or things.” [12:58-13:05]
Transformation is often about finding your way home; but what does that mean when you have never had a real home? How do you find your way there?
My guest on the show had to answer these questions on her own, after spending her childhood in and out of the US Foster Care System. Instead of letting her circumstances define her, Cordelia Cranshaw used her experiences as fuel to transform her life and the lives of those around her. After aging out of Foster Care, she went on to earn a Masters of Social Work degree at age 22 and was named Miss District of Columbia USA 2019. Today, she is a social worker and child welfare advocate, and runs her own organization “Acts of Random Kindness” with a mission of helping individuals in similar situations experience their own life transformations.
In this episode, she shares her honest and true story.
Show notes:
- Cordelia introduces herself to the listeners. [2:49]
- The experience of entering foster care at 5 years old and 14 years old is discussed. [5:35]
- Emotions Cordelia felt during her time in the different homes are touched on. [9:47]
- At 14, Cordelia had to re-enter foster care. She discusses this experience. [13:34]
- Her journey after being made a ward of court is explained. [17:45]
- Cordelia was Miss District of Columbia 2019. Her discovery of pageants and the power they had in her life is touched on. [20:41]
- Cordelia discusses the work she is doing as a social worker. [26:37]
- Advocacy work and the organization Cordelia founded, ‘Acts of Random Kindness’ is explored. [28:32]
- Advice Cordelia would give to her young self is given. [31:07]
- Cordelia’s purpose and work as a social worker is described. [32:29]
- The biggest transformation Cordelia has seen within herself is expressed. [36:33]
- Advice for those in the foster system or those who were once in the foster system is given. [41:09]
- Cordelia tells us where we can connect with her and her organizations. [42:42]
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Welcome back to the Full Circle Podcast, where each episode of Season 2 explores the theme of transformation.
Perfectionism is often viewed as a positive trait – but for those who identify as ‘perfectionists’ - it is far from a positive experience; high levels of stress, fear of failure and unrealistic expectations are just some of the signs of perfectionism, and if left unchecked, these traits can consume the life of the perfectionist.
My guest today is Natalie Orr, a Life Coach and professional dancer based in Madrid. Natalie has spoken openly about life as a self-confessed perfectionist, how she’s overcome some of her behaviours, and how she’s living a far more calm and balanced life as a result. In our conversation, she shares what this journey looked like for her and the advice she has for listeners who would like to put perfectionist tendencies behind them, too.
Show Notes:
- Natalie describes what perfectionism is and how it manifests in her life. [3:11]
- The time Natalie’s perfectionism was at its worst is reflected on. [6:21]
- Impacts of ballet and dance on perfection are discussed. [10:50]
- Natalie discusses her journey to healing. [17:49]
- Bumps along Natalie’s healing journey are touched on. [24:27]
- The key learning’s of Natalie’s journey are detailed. [28:24]
- Advice for other perfectionists is given. [31:13]
- The resources Natalie used to overcome perfectionism are explained, including the book, “Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender” by David R. Hawkins. [33:30]
- Natalie shares where people can contact and engage with her. [35:55]
Quotes:
‘The line that you cross into perfectionism - it’s when you start to not be able to tolerate mistakes.” [4:17-4:23]
“You’re like: let me just be as perfect as possible to protect myself, to feel safe from other people’s judgements.” [9:13 - 9:24]
“Can I give myself permission to enjoy the process more? And then the question becomes: 'when I’m aligning with the process and not the goals, what does that look like?'” [20:06-20:19]
“Accepting that you’re not perfect but you’re enough…well, I have everything that I need.” [22:36-22:42]
“I’m allowed to not be perfect in my relationship.” [28:58-29:00]
Host Gillian McMichael reflects on the first season of the Full Circle: Finding Your Way Home podcast, focused entirely on the theme of trust. Gillian shares her personal journey with trust and her most memorable lessons from each episode.
Season Two will be released in October 2021 and will be centred around the theme of "transformation". Until then, stay well and invite joy and curiosity into your life.
- Gillian begins with asking Jo to share how motherhood is going for her. [2:43]
- Jo explains how she found her routine as a mum during a pandemic. [3:31]
- Jo explains how she and her husband handled Covid-19 struggles and getting to know their new baby. [5:04]
- Jo discusses building trust within herself as a new mom. [6:50]
- Being in the moment as a mother is touched on. [8:16]
- The importance of intuition and trust when navigating motherhood on your own is discussed. [10:01]
- The challenges of managing a business and being a new mother during a pandemic is explained. [12:50]
- Bodily changes that happen after a baby can be difficult; Jo reflects on how this has impacted her. [15:20]
- Jo discusses how she now listens to herself more and has learned how to say no. [18:39]
- Balancing a business with motherhood is touched on. [20:54]
- The ways Jo has changed her approach to life since becoming a mother is described. [24:41]
- Jo shares her guiding principles for life. [25:26]
- The biggest lesson Jo has learned about trust is touched on. [28:39]
- Jo’s best advice for handling wobbles is described. [31:22]
- Jo suggests steps for those who have lost trust in themselves and their intuition. [32:42]
- Rahaf speaks about how she lost her father. [1:44]
- The first time Rahaf felts her father’s presence is described. [5:30]
- Signs that Rahaf uses to recognise her father’s presence is described. [8:29]
- Healing and the importance of these moments with her father are described. [11:17]
- Rahaf explains how she supports men’s mental health through coaching. [14:54]
- Rahaf discusses the signs that help her believe she has found her life’s mission. [18:48]
- Rahaf discusses ways for individuals to feel connected to those who have passed. [20:58]
- The change of Rahaf’s definition of success is described. [25:13]
- Steps Rahaf takes when having a bad day is discussed. [26:28]
- Advice for those who feel they have lost their trust is given. [28:56]
- Stacey discusses the link between self-trust and emotional integrity in her life. [3:07]
- Knowing how to navigate your emotions through life is discussed. [6:00]
- Stacey tells the story about how she began to develop her emotional integrity. [8:27]
- Stacey reflects on the changes to her mentality since beginning therapy. [13:19]
- The challenges Stacey has faced on her journey are described. [17:58]
- RAIN as an acronym to help create time to pause before reacting is discussed. [20:49]
- Learning how to retrain our brains and subconscious is discussed. [24:01]
- Stacey reflects on the human experience of feeling emotions. [28:25]
- Using journaling as a tool for healing is described. [33:28]
- Stacey discusses her new definition of success. [38:40]
- Advice for those who are nervous about beginning their journey towards emotional integrity is touched on. [42:00]
- Kerry shares information about mediumship and the work she does. [ 2:45]
- The path Kerry took to take on this work is described. [4:28]
- Grief is a difficult process; Kerry reflects on how she helps individuals through this process. [6:52]
- Having a reading is a unique experience, Kerry explains this process. [10:01]
- Kerry discusses the emotions individuals have after receiving evidence in a reading. [12:34]
- An example of evidence during a reading is given. [15:22]
- People often look for signs; Kerry discusses how to navigate these signs. [20:39]
- The journey of developing trust in the spirit world is reflected on. [23:10]
- Kerry explains how she had to develop trust in herself and the work she does. [26:32]
- The principles that Kerry lives her life by are touched on. [32:06]
- Having the courage to follow your own path is discussed. [36:24]
- Kerry explains how she copes with a wobble. [40:14]
- Advice Kerry has for those looking for guidance is described. [42:01]
- Jen Waite joins the show by discussing what trust means to her and how she restored it after her experience. [3:06]
- Jen explains how her childhood left her naïve in life and unable to identify red flags. [7:48]
- The first red flag that was in Jen’s relationship and marriage is touched on. [13:07]
- Jen describes issues to look for in a relationship. [18:48]
- The strategies and therapy that Jen undertook to heal is described. [24:42]
- Jen explains how she wrote her book as a therapeutic tool. [31:36]
- Advice Jen’s mother gave her after the infidelity is touched on. [34:38]
- Jen reflects on the tools she has learned to use in everyday life to maintain her sense of self worth. [38:02]
- The importance of learning to love yourself before you love someone else is discussed. [40:51]
- Jen explains how she handles difficult days. [41:49]
- Jen closes by giving her advice for listeners who have lost their ability to trust. [42:47]
- Vish shares his story and discusses how trust in the universe can be learned. [3:33]
- During Vish’s life in corporate America, he discusses the lack of trust he had in himself. [6:28]
- Vish reflects back on the pivotal moments of his journey towards trusting the universe and the impacts it had on his life. [9:13]
- The moment Vish realised coaching and yoga training was his path is discussed. [18:48]
- Being open to seeing synchronicities and signs is discussed. [25:56]
- Advice for people who do not yet fully trust the universe is given. [27:38]
- Vish’s new idea of success is described. [32:04]
- The biggest thing Vish has learned on his journey is touched on. [35:25]
- Vish offers his advice for aligning your life and building trust in the universe. [38:04]
- Deborah joins the podcast by discussing her marriage and how she learned of her husband’s infidelity. [2:42]
- The four separate lives her husband was living are discussed. [5:43]
- Deborah explains the impacts and her feelings regarding her husband’s confession. [6:42]
- How Deborah’s lack of trust in herself materialized in her life is touched on. [8:14]
- The impact of betrayal is discussed. [8:53]
- Deborah tells the journey of how she pieced together her husbands lies. [11:21]
- Moving forwards is difficult; Deborah discusses how she began to rebuild her trust in herself and move forward. [15:59]
- Deborah discusses the factors that made her decide to write her book. [20:23]
- The steps that Deborah took to begin feeling like herself again are explained. [22:46]
- Moments of self-doubt during the writing process are touched on. [23:51]
- Learning to trust again is discussed. [25:37]
- Deborah tells us the biggest lesson she has learned and the advice she has for others. [27:20]
- Deborah talks about her next book “Ghost of a Stranger”. [31:09]
- Cayla joins the show and introduces herself. [2:56]
- The lack of trust Cayla had in her parents growing up is discussed. [3:29]
- Physical and sexual abuse has devastating impacts on childhood; Cayla describes the impacts that the abuse she suffered had on her. [6:24]
- Coping mechanisms and therapy to handle abuse and the impacts are touched on. [8:24]
- Cayla’s stages of healing are discussed. [11:01]
- The role of familiarity after trauma is discussed. [12:34]
- Cayla discusses using safe groups and communities to heal. [15:00]
- The journey of Cayla’s life led her to realize her purpose helping people; she touches on how this manifested in her life. [19:49]
- The benefits of exercise for healing are explained. [23:56]
- Learning to trust yourself is difficult; Cayla shares the lessons she has learned. [24:36]
- Cayla discusses how she handles difficult days. [29:58]
- Cayla shares her advice for those who experience conflicting emotions toward their parents. [33:12]
- Tye explains what Rapid Transformational Therapy entails. [3:14]
- The importance of reconnecting with your inner child is explored. [8:54]
- Tye talks about how hypnotherapy has changed her life. [12:54]
- Tye shares her experience of identifying her needs and tending to them. [13:59]
- Discovering one’s self-worth and true power is discussed. [18:30]
- Tye talks about learning to trust herself. [25:13]
- Learning to forgive is touched on. [34:06]
- Gillian invites Louise to talk about the experience that led her to trusting her intuition and listening to her body, even after doctors had told her that there was nothing to worry about. [03:45]
- Louise touches on her determination to keep returning to the doctors’ surgery to push for further clarification on her health, which required her to be true to herself and her intuition. [06:00]
- The importance of finding your own voice and being heard is touched on. [07:30]
- Louise talks about how she implemented ‘radical self-care’ into her daily life. [08:45]
- Many people emotionally declutter their lives when they’re trying to move forward in a positive direction. Louise shares her own experience of doing this. [13:50]
- Louise touches on what it means for her to let go and surrender. [19:47]
- Difficult times often teach us something about ourselves and our lives. Louise reflects on what she has learnt from her experience of fighting cancer. [21:46]
- Louise talks about the books that have influenced her. [23:45]
- Louise’s future plans for her business are discussed. [27:56]
- Jeannie touches on the times when intuition has showed up in her life. [3:56]
- Jeannie talks about her upbringing and where she has come from. [6:42]
- The time at which Jeannie’s life plans and dreams came crumbling down is discussed. [9:34]
- The point that Jeannie’s life took a positive turn is talked about. [14:05]
- Jeannie talks about letting go of expectations in her life. [18:10]
- Jeannie reflects on how intuition has played a role in her career success. [24:14]
- An explanation of what intuition feels like is shared by Jeannie. [30:19]
- Jeannie talks about overcoming times where she’s experienced doubt or uncertainty. [36:20]
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