In The Moment with Alex Manzi: Recent Episodes

Alex Manzi

Inspiring you to find more clarity and happiness in life by getting more out of every day, with life coach and author Alex Manzi.

Each week we dive deep to hear stories and tips from some of the most inspirational people in the world to help inspire you to make a positive change in your life.

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How To Prioritize Health When You're Too Busy. How To Prioritize Health When You're Too Busy. Hello and welcome, I'm Alex Manzi, I'm a coach and in this episode of the "In The Moment" podcast, I'm going to dive into how you can prioritize your health even when life feels too busy. Especially if you're an entrepreneur and an high achiever.

My journey started from my experience working at the BBC and Spotify. Neglecting my health has led me to physical injuries and mental burnout. This is why now I work with my clients to make sure that that doesn't happen for them. So I have here 5 tips that helped me in my journey, and I regularly use with my clients.

00:00 Intro
04:06 The 5 steps
04:50 Step 1
05:21 Step 2
06:33 Step 3
08:12 Step 4
09:01 Step 5
09:58 Conclusions

Remember, you can start prioritizing your health now, and it doesn't have to be difficult. Step by step I can help you doing this. Don't let the overwhelming feelings stop you from taking care of yourself.

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How To Achieve Work-Life Balance Without Sacrificing Success. Hello and welcome to the "In The Moment" podcast with me, Alex Manzi. I'm a coach who has transformed his life from depression to fulfillment, and I then helped hundreds of people doing the same (and more!).

Today I'm going to explore the topic of work-life balance, which is often a sticking point among entrepreneurs and high achievers. It's hard to balance successfully work and personal life. It's been my experience as well, while working at the BBC Radio 1Xtra and Spotify. From those years I understood really how to keep achieving in your career without neglecting your own health, your relationships, your happiness.

00:00 Intro
02:23 What ends up happening
05:00 Define your priorities
05:43 Set clear boundaries
06:50 Incorporate Self Care
08:45 Start small
09:42 It's an ongoing process

Here there's a clear step by step strategy for you to start assessing and improving your own work-life balance. But please, recognize that achieving work-life balance is an ongoing process. Regularly reassess and tweak your routine to ensure it works for you.

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Transform Your Intentions Into Reality (In 3 Easy Steps).

Hello and welcome to the "In The Moment" podcast with me, Alex Manzi. I'm a coach who has transformed his life from depression to fulfillment and today I explore a powerful framework to transform your intentions into reality using three simple steps.

This approach has been a game-changer for me and many others I've coached, including the attendees to my recent retreat in the south of France.

Through identifying your intentions, turning them into commitments, and picking systems to get the result desired, you can actually turn an intention you've had forever into an actual reality in your life. But first, we need to understand what an intention is, what a commitment is, and the difference between a hard system and a soft system. Here's a few timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:25 What is an intention?
02:35 Step 1
03:07 Step 2
04:03 Step 3
04:19 What a system does
05:35 Hard systems
06:35 Soft systems
07:51 Example no. 1
09:15 Example no. 2
11:45 Example no. 3
12:35 Recap and conclusions
14:00 Join the community!

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The Self Improvement Paradox: When Growth Makes You Feel Worse. Hello and welcome to the "In The Moment" podcast with me, Alex Manzi. I'm a coach who has transformed his life from depression to fulfillment and today I'm going to talk about one of my favorite topics... the paradox of self-improvement.

How can you feel worse if you started your growth journey, and if you're actually making the changes that you need in order to change your life?

This is more common than it seems and... yes, it happened to myself as well. That's why we talked about this in depth at my recent retreat "Free Your Mind" in France, with my clients there. And from that discussion here's my reflection for the podcast and all of you here.

I'm talking about the "when-then" mindset (e.g., "When I have more money, then I'll be happier"), and the frustration that goes along with it. I talk about settling into a phase where they you may feel complete. While this brings contentment, it can also lead to complacency and a lack of further progress.

In general, I've found there are 3 main stages of this process to overcome the self-improvement paradox. Here's some timestamps for you.

00:00 Intro
01.40 Stage 1 - Are you falling into this trap?
04:35 Stage 2 - Where most people settle
07:32 Stage 3 - Overcoming the Paradox
10:39 Join the community!

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Rick Rubin 6 Key Secrets To Unlock Your Creativity. Hello and welcome, I'm Alex Manzi, coach and podcaster, and in this episode of the "In The Moment" podcast I'm going deep into the 6 key lessons on creativity inspired by the legendary music producer Rick Rubin.

Drawing from Rick Rubin’s recent interviews and his book "The Creative Act: A Way of Being," I'm going to share with you my insights to help you unleash your creative potential... and make your work and life better.

I'm going to talk about embrace new experiences, the audience's expectations, the pressure of external validation. And then also: learning and grow from errors, and the trap of the external achievements.

00:00 Intro
01:13 Secret no. 1 - Do you have a creative block?
04:34 Secret no. 2 - The audiences' expectations
07:01 Secret no. 3 - What to do with uncertainty
09:37 Secret no. 4 - The key step to learning
12:49 Secret no. 5 - The question you should ask yourself
15:30 Secret no. 6 - The truth about success

By understanding these 6 key secrets, you can unlock and nurture, take care of your own creativity and joy, while living a fulfilling and positive life.

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Transform Your Self-Image: 4 Proven Steps To Change Your Life. One of the things my clients tell me more often is this: "I don't like myself". Or: "I don't like who I've become".

In this episode I will take you through a transformative journey to improve your self-image. If you've ever felt stuck with a negative self-view, this video will give you the perfect actionable steps to shift that perspective to one of positivity and self-love.

Through my years of depression - and then getting my dream job at the BBC and then working for Spotify... and then leaving everything behind to build my coaching practice to help other people in their lives - I've found what I think are the Key Steps to Improve Your Self-Image. Here's some timestamps for you:

00:00 Intro
03:24 Who do I want to be?
05:53 2nd step to change your self-image
09:02 3rd step to change your self-image
12:11 4th step to change your self-image
17:22 When you take the action you change
19:39 Conclusions and Recap

By following these steps, you can transform your self-image from one that holds you back to one that empowers you to live a fulfilling and positive life.

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Mindset Of Elite Athletes: Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Marcus Mariota | Quarterback Documentary. Hello and welcome to the "In The Moment" podcast, with me Alex Manzi, your coach, podcaster, and friendly neighborhood mind sherpa!

In this episode I'm going to explore with you the inspiring stories of NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), and Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons). This is a deep dive of the Netflix Documentary series "Quarterback" tells the inspiring stories about these 3 elite American athletes in their 2022/2023 season.

In particular, I've identified 5 key lessons he learned from these elite athletes, focusing on their mindset, motivation, and practices - not just for football but especially for life, career, relationships, and performance. In this deep dive I will talk about the value of staying focused on the present, focusing on 1% gains, the concept of being anti-fragile, prioritizing what's important, and being part of something bigger than yourself.

00:00 Intro
01:22 A Quarterback's Focus
04:14 The 1% Rule
09:14 Understanding What Makes You Stronger
13:18 What Do You Prioritize?
16:17 Being Part Of Something Bigger Than Yourself

Watch the full video to see how you can apply these powerful lessons to enhance your own life and achieve greater fulfillment.

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Hello and welcome to the "In The Moment" podcast, with me Alex Manzi, your coach podcaster, and your friendly neighborhood mind sherpa! In this episode I want to explore the difference between self-care and self-love. This is something that comes directly from my journey from depression to finding inner peace and fulfillment, working with athletes, artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs along the way.

What i realized is... self-care is about doing things that make you feel good, like going to the gym, going to the Spa, or to the cinema. While self-love is a deeper mindset of accepting and loving yourself, even through challenging times. It's something I am, more than something I do.

If this sounds interesting, see how you can move from self-care to self-love and how embracing a state of self-love can transform your life and relationships. I'm going to do what I do for my coaching clients: dig into some practical advice on incorporating self-love into your daily routine, and start living a more fulfilling life.

00:00 Intro
00:56 The distinction between Self Care and Self Love
01:24 What is Self Care
03:02 What is Self Love
05:58 The big difference
09:03 There's an overlap
10:04 Conclusions

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I've Spent $50K On Self Development... WAS IT WORTH IT? Welcome back to "In The Moment"with Alex Manzi... and yes, as you've read in the title I have in fact spent about 50.000 pounds (about 60.000 in US dollars) in self development in the last 3 years, and in this episode I'm going to tell you all about it. There's a lot of wrong information and misconceptions out about coaches and self development... my experience has been truly life changing. I've started with one coach, the I aded others, and groups and mentors and retreats, to transform my financial situation, but then also my relationship goals, my mental wellbeing, my emotional status. 3 years later... I'm happy to say that I'm exactly where I hoped I would be, I'm living a dream. And I started my own coaching career. So, let me tell you how it works.

00:00 Intro
00:40 I've spent $50K on self development.
03:13 What if they told you...
04:42 Identifying goals.
06:15 What are you lacking?
07:33 Spectating VS Participating.
10:35 Where are you at in life?
11:28 Level of commitment.
13:45 When I started with my 1st coach...
15:14 I've become more... me.
17:07 before all this, I was hiding.
19:19 Conclusions.

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What I Learned From Interviewing 100+ Artists. Welcome to In The Moment with me, Alex Manzi, your friendly neighborhood mind sherpa. This is a special episode of the podcast for me. We're closing soon on 300 episode and I wanted to reflect an all the interviews that I made from 2017 until now. I've interviewed for this pod (that was initially called "The Dreamers' Disease") 100+ artists and creatives and I learned a lot from it. I've had known musicians like Wretch 32, Gabrielle Aplin, Sinead Harnett, Tom Grennan, Sam Tompkins. We've talked about depression, adhd, mindfulness routines, what we pass on to our sons. I've talked to the famous podcaster Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and he remembered the pain of losing his father and how that changed his life. I've even had the pleasure to speak even to Jerome Flynn, which famously portrayed Bronn in the TV show Game Of Thrones, and with him we had a deep chat about acting, art and the struggle of many people living in today's world. I feel grateful to have had all these amazing interviews here. In this episode I try to recap everything I learned from it.

00:00 Intro
00:49 I started in 2017.
02:33 Everyone has a story.
05:46 Experience of pain.
10:04 Everyone wants the same thing.
14:07 We can bring our dreams to reality.
17:34 People give up.
18:56 Recap and DM me!

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The TRUTH Behind Extraordinary Results. Hello dear listeners, welcome to another episode of In The Moment with Alex Manzi! I'm your friendly neighborhood mind sherpa. I was thinking recently that... most people see some extraordinary results, achievements, and think that they're something supernatural. Out of this world. In fact, extraordinary. I had the same feeling with a friend of mine that recently ran a marathon. To me it seemed impossible. But... is it true? Because I've found out... these extraordinary results are often a result of... very ordinary actions, repeated consistently. Let me explain.

00:00 Intro

00:55 Extraordinary results

01:47 Example no. 1 (marathon)

02:35 Example no. 2 (famous coaches)

04:12 Example no. 3 (clothing business)

05:00 Example no. 4 (relationships)

06:06 Example no. 5 (health)

07:10 My book. "The Search For Clarity"

09:03 ten actions every day

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WAITING VS CREATING: How Embracing Action Has Changed My Life. There's a substantial difference between living while waiting and living with creating. I spent many years of my life waiting. Waiting for something to happen, for my business to grow, for myself to change in someone better. And I was frustrated. Then I understood how creating, action, that is the key to actually changing your life. In this video I'll address different real life examples of what I mean by that.

00:00 Intro

00:55 Waiting Vs Creating

02:08 I spent years waiting

06:29 My business grew from nothing

07:05 The line between waiting and creating

08:20 Frustration Vs Excitement

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From Burnout To Breakthrough: The Power Of Taking A Break. Are you sure you're taking the quality Time Out that you need? I, for one, was convinced that was resting when actually... what happened was: I was spending all my free time thinking about the tasks I needed to do during my Time In. But we need real rest to achieve what we want. Maybe, sometimes, it's as easy as deciding to take a nap, and listen to our inner wisdom...

00:00 Intro

01:09 "Free Your Mind" retreat

02:33 Quality Time In + Out

04:45 What Does It Mean?

06:52 Client example no. 1

08:38 Client example no. 2

11:57 Keith Blevins

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It Changed My Life: Shifting Your Self Perception For Personal Growth. Welcome back to In The Moment with me Alex Manzi, your friendly neighborhood life coach! This time I want to tell you a story that may be useful to change your life, like it did mine. A few years ago I was pivoting towards coaching - from being a social media producer at the BBC - and I was really struggling... it was in a trip to South America to something click in my approach to the perception I had of myself... and that changed everything.

00.00 Intro

00:52 My story

03:55 What are you passionate about?

06:07 When I made the shift...

07:17 Perception of yourself

08:50 I am enough

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Hello everyone, in this episode of In The Moment I'd like to give all of you some tools to get out of anxiety and depression, and I want to start from my own life story. I can't believe it was 10 years ago when I was living constantly in depression. Like a fish in the sea, I didn't know what water is... I was just living in it, in my depression, believing it was the norm. Only after a breakdown I realized that I needed to change. In particular, I want to explore 3 key principles that have been useful to me: Recognizing, Accept, Growth. I want you to know that all of this is available to you too, if you feel like you're struggling.

00:00 Intro
01:30 Ten years ago I had a breakdown
03:29 Three key principles
04:28 No. 1 Recognizing
05:41 The tale of the fish
10:23 No. 2 Accept
12:15 Jiddhu Krishnamurti's quote
15:21 No. 3 Growth
19:31 Allowing yourself space
22:08 This is available to you

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The Truth About Communication In A Relationship: Unlocking One Key Secret. People often say that you need to "communicate more" in a relationship, either a romantic one or with friends, a relative or at work. Is it true though? I actually don't believe it is. Let me explain... it all depends to where you're coming from.

00:00 Intro
01:10 From the inside out
04:56 Why is this important?
05:34 Scenario no. 1
06:21 Scenario no. 2
08:43 How

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How 1.000 Pieces Of Lego Taught Me To Love The Creative Process. And here we go dreamers, this is Alex, back with a new episode and... here I want to tell the story of how I fell in love with the creative process. Believe it or not, Lego, and in particular building a pirate ship of 909 pieces (yes, not really 1.000 but that looks better in the title LOL) made me realize that the end goal we often have in mind when we want something... it's just not as good as enjoying the process of building it, of doing it, of being it.

00:00 Intro
02:07 It was frustrating
04:04 What Lego taught me
09:07 Learning to love the process
11:49 The end destination

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Hello everyone, I'm back after a bit of a pause after years of this podcast. It's been a moment of change for me, my career and life as a life coach is giving me a lot that I'd been searching for all my life and... I've decided now that I want to give you guys some of the lessons I learned all these years. For starters a hot take: I recently stopped doing meditation after years of daily practice. Let me stop you there before you say anything: meditation is actually good. But the reason why I stopped is... well, just listen to this new episode, and hear what I have to say. 00:00 Intro02:33 How I started meditation06:59 Practice and State Of Meditation10:12 Being aware13:17 Peace of mindPlease come say hi, maybe send a DM on Instagram and TikTok at @iamalexmanzi, and please subscribe to my YouTube channel!

On this week's episode I chat with the amazing Trist Taylor: he's a successful Business & Branding Consultant, but more importantly he's a friend who recently changed his life and his business after a difficult moment earlier this year. Together, we chat about our biggest learnings of 2022, about our difficulties, about the need to change and to always question who you are being in the world. And adjust accordingly. I wish you all a happy new year!

In this episode we discuss:

A life changing year
How we live behind masks
What success is
Wanting it now
Who are you being?
The "self" is made up

If you enjoyed this session and think there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing it then please make sure you share it with them :)

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On this week's episode I chat with the great Jon Prince, who is a Mindset Coach and Mentor. Jon recently got 100K followers on Instagram and has an interesting past as a poker player, along with a MSc in Psychology. He has coached CEOs, athletes and also volunteers to help people with depression. Together we talk about the self, about changing your life and the Law Of Attraction.

In this episode we discuss:

Letting go of who we think we are
Reaching 100K followers
Look at who you’re not
Be true to yourself
The Law Of Attraction
About giving
Expectations

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss how the Self can often seem like two separate things: the spiritual side, infinite and connected to everything, and the personal side, which is finite and more connected to our wants and life purposes. Even if these two may seem separated, they're actually one thing appearing as two, and this gives us the freedom to be able to change and redirect our life and our "self".

On this episode I discuss:

The separation of self
How to use the unlimited source
My experience with depression wasn't fixed
3 questions you should always ask yourself

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This week's episode is a bit different from the usual. This episode comes from an interview that I did for someone else’s podcast that didn’t go out... but there was so much value here that I needed to put this out myself. I talk about my story, my journey from depression to being a coach, and what interviewing 200 plus guests in my podcast in the last 5 years has taught me about how we all have rock bottom moments that can spark a change in our life, if we’re open to it.

On this episode I discuss:

1. My breakdown at 25 years old

2. From the BBC to being a Life Coach

3. The Rock Bottom moment

4. What’s being happy?

5. The struggle of being open

6. Lack of motivation

7. Be where you are

8. Poem “The Dash” by Linda Ellis

9. Nature doesn’t mind

The concept of Zero Plus
My game changing moment
My work as a coach

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss how we often need to clear out our mental loft, in order to create new things. Clearing out means making room in our minds to allow us to see the opportunities around us. When we get stuck on some ideas, some stories that we believe about ourselves, that we consider permanent in our life... these can often turn into limitations. Even when we perceive these as strengths. Because they stop us from changing.

On this episode I discuss:

Clear out your mental loft
The pressure that comes from the need
Even a strength can be a limitation

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On this week's episode I chat with the amazing Andrew Murnane, which you may know from his TikTok account (where he reached 1 million followers), or as the author of the Dualistic Unity podcast. With Andrew we discuss about happiness, the labels that limit our reality, being in the moment and finding your freedom in life.

In this episode we've discussed:

Andrew's story
How he got 1 million followers on TikTok
Suffering and control
You are the present
More, different, better don't exist

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss how to create the "easy" in your life. If you want to do new things, or change something in your life that isn't working, or create more opportunities for yourself... you've got to stop making it harder than it is. A thing is harder -or easier- than something else only because we believe it is, because our mind has labeled it as such. If you want to change start creating the easy for yourself.

On this episode I discuss: * You can create the easy in your life * A few examples from my own life: going to the gym, walking, reading * The commitment to doing something is key

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On this week's episode I'm happy to share this amazing conversation with author, podcaster and entrepreneur Daniel DiPiazza. Daniel has his own podcast "The New Wave Podcast". He has an eclectic mind and together we discuss opening our minds to different levels of consciousness, in particular through our experiences with mushrooms and psychedelics, the discoveries we've made, and how we have integrated these into our daily lives.

In this episode we've discussed:

Daniel's story
Psychedelics and mushrooms
What to expect from a psychedelic journey
The implications of these discoveries in our daily life
The idea of no separation

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss how we experience the world around us, our life, through the lens of our thoughts. It's like everyone is constantly going around wearing a pair of "VR Goggles of Thought", seeing in front of us what's only in our heads. Only, often we don't even realise that this is happening.

On this episode I discuss: * You're only ever experiencing your own thoughts * Your experience is always created from the inside-out * We're living with the VR goggles of thoughts on * We don't need to do anything with 99% of thoughts in our head * Your thinking about what's happened annoyed you, not the reality of what happened

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On this week's episode I'm delighted to bring you this amazing conversation with Dr. Amy Johnson. She's a Life Coach, a psychologist, and she's the author of several incredible books that I've read more than once recently, like: 'Just a Thought: A No-Willpower Approach to Win Self-Doubt and Make Peace with Your Mind' and 'Being Human'. She's also a public speaker and in 2017 Amy opened The Little School of Big Change, an online school that has helped thousands of people to find freedom from anxiety and live a peaceful life.

There are so many gems in this discussion:

How she started her journey into psychology and coaching
The story we tell about ourselves
The conditioning of our mind
Where does our suffering come from
The idea of self
Formless energy
Changing your past

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss about how to forgive yourself and live free from the past and the judgment.

In this episode I read some extracts from Syd Banks writings, something that I've already done in other In Focus sessions. Particularly I read about "Forgiveness And The Power Of Thought", in which Banks explains how not forgiving yourself means living forever as a prisoner of your past. Of your traumas, of your judgments, of your negative feelings. I've seen this in my own life: for years I lived having misconceptions about myself and judging my past actions in the heaviest possible way. I was a prisoner of my own past, of my own thoughts. But what I've now realised is that forgiveness is freeing.

On this episode I discuss: * Forgiveness and love * How to forgive yourself * We are prisoners of our own past * What are we judging ourselves for? * Forgiveness is freeing

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On this week's episode I chat with Olivia Wynne, international Life Coach and founder of OA Coaching. Olivia is a good friend of mine, and has made her life's goal to live fearlessly. She has worked very hard to put the traumas of her past behind her, realise her full potential and is now helping other people to do the same.

On this episode we discuss:

How she started her career as a Life Coach
Bringing value to other people
How trauma can limit our beliefs
A 'no' can be a blessing in disguise
The mistake of buying into our past

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Produced by Michele Azzu

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss about how abundance is everywhere, and how our mind creates limitations.

This episode is the third that comes from the insights that I've had in this past month of coaching retreats. This time, I'm talking about abundance and opportunities being around us, and how our mind creates limitations that don't allow us to see this. What happens is: we have a thought that creates a feeling. This feeling is neutral, but the mind will interpret it, label it, and create a story around it that doesn't have to be true. A certain energy can be intepreted by the mind -and by us- as bad tension or good excitement, in a different context. This means that we don't have to buy the story that our mind is telling us is true. And if we do this, we become open to the abundance that is everywhere.

On this episode I discuss: * Abundance is everywhere * Who do I need to be for miracles to show up * We don't have to buy the stories that our mind creates for us * Thoughts and feelings are two sides of the same coin * How the mind labels our feelings

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss how we often suffer needlessly.

This episode is the second that comes from the insights that I've had in this past month of coaching retreats. This time, I'm talking about how we create our own suffering, and how this suffering doesn't have to be. Because It's our thinking that separates our feelings in good and bad ones. That creates the conflict we live in: we experience something but we want a different experience based on our judgment of that feeling. Are you aware of the suffering that you're creating for yourself? And, are you gonna do something about it?

On this episode I discuss: * Mental suffering is us suffering needlessly * How I thought I wasn't good enough * How we create our suffering * Bad versus good feelings * How to be aware of the suffering that we're creating

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss how to adjust the speed of your life.

This episode comes from the amazing insights that I've had in this past month of coaching retreats. In particular, here I'm discussing the need that we have to adjust the speed of our lives. We can't drive in gear 5 all the time. Sometimes we have to accept the fact that if we're in gear 5 in one area of our life, other areas may have to stay in gear 2 or 3 for a while. Some other times we just need to just stop and ask ourselves: at what speed am I going through this? And, am I ok with it?

On this episode I discuss: * What limitations are we creating for ourselves? * You can't drive in Gear 5 all the time * Adjusting the speed of your life * The conflict is caused by our thinking * I discuss the story of one of my clients

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On this week's episode I am joined by my friend and coach Sachin Sharma in the second of a series of podcasts in which we will be sharing our insights and experiences through our day-to-day lives.

In this episode we are breaking down the notes we made while sitting in on a private 1:1 coaching session from our mentor, Dr Keith Blevens PHD.

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss who is the 'self' you're trying to develop?

In a lot of the personal development world, we talk about developing the 'self' but when we take a deeper look at who this 'self' is, it makes less and less sense to focus on developing it. I believe this world of growth is a subtractive process, yet when we are looking at developing a 'self'. it can be the opposite.

On this episode I discuss: * Being bigger than what we think we are * The 'self' is an identity we have made up through old beliefs * Is personality fixed or changeable? * and more

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Sundance Robson who is a men’s coach and ceremonial leader as well as being a good friend of mine.

I first connected with Sundance at the men's immersion I attended in November and was drawn in by his aura and story. In his life Sundance has overcome a lot in his life; from addiction to abuse to systemic discrimination because of his Indigenous Canadian heritage and more.

Sundance now walks a beautiful path of growth and dedicating his life to helping other men, as well as sharing the traditional teachings from his Indigenous culture.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Doing the work is really about removing stuff * Labels not needing to define you * Biggest traditional values to live by * And much more

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On this week's In Focus session I am breaking down Syd Bank's 3 Principles lecture from a Conference in Hawaii in the early 90's.

Syd Banks, was an ordinary working man, not searching for truth or wisdom or even aware of much beyond his day-to-day life. At the age of 43 he had a profound spiritual experience that revealed to him three, long-lost, divine principles that are a foundation to all of human experience.

In his 'Hawaii Lecture', Syd, talks about these three divine principles and the implications of them. It's a really powerful talk and, like most of his work, is pretty hard to come by. In this episode, I want to share my deep learnings and insights from this particular audio.

On this episode I discuss: * Being one thought away from perfect mental health * Why you don't need to 'heal' your past * The role of free will * Forgiving and forgetting in relationships

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Morgan who is a 22-year-old singer/songwriter and someone whose career started from a very early age when she was touring the world with Rudimental as a teenager.

Now she’s stepping out into her own lane and releasing great music in her own style.

We had a very interesting conversation around balancing mental health and success and Morgan shares very openly about her experiences

During this conversation, we spoke about: * The connections between thinking and feeling * Putting your happiness before success * Why the pandemic was good for growth

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss the difference between application and implication.

In a lot of the personal development world, people are offering 'How To' or steps to achieve things. While I don't see this as a bad thing, I do think there is something bigger at play.

That, is understanding the implications of your personal learnings rather than looking at how to apply them.

On this episode I discuss: * The difference between application and implications * Having less to do * What happens when your perspective shifts * and more

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On this week's episode I am joined by my friend and coach Sachin Sharma in the first of a series of podcasts in which we will be sharing our insights and experiences through our day-to-day lives.

In this episode we are exploring the idea of everything in life coming from nothing, it all comes from zero. As humans ‘zero’ is our natural state. It’s one of inner peace, unconditional love and clarity.

Everything else is additional; it’s ‘plus’.

When you worry

When you overthink

When you stress

When you’re angry

When you’re annoyed

It’s all ‘plus’.

All thought and feelings come from zero, they’re all ‘plus’.

This means we don’t have to react to them and when we do, it always takes us away from zero and into ‘plus’.

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On this week's In Focus session I am breaking down a talk from one of my greatest teachers in life, Syd Banks.

Syd Banks, was an ordinary working man, not searching for truth or wisdom or even aware of much beyond his day-to-day life. Over 35 years ago, he had a profound spiritual experience that revealed to him three, long-lost, divine principles that are a foundation to all of human experience.

In his talk 'Beyond The Word', Syd, talks about these three divine principles. It's one of my favourite talks from him and, like most of his work, is pretty hard to come by. In this episode, I want to share my deep learnings and insights from this particular audio.

On this episode I discuss: * Finding the 'now' * Past only existing as memory * All conflict coming from thought * Finding your inner self

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On this week's episode I am joined by my good friend and amazing photographer Adam Brazier. Adam is also the co-host of the Creative Rebels podcast so regular listeners will already be aware of his incredible work.

Adam is someone who I really admire because he's very much creating the life he wants to live by doing the things that ultimately he gets pleasure from.

During this conversation we speak about:

Mastering the art of living
The importance of reflection
Sharing your learnings to help others
and much more

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On this week's In Focus session I am breaking down a talk from one of my greatest teachers in life, Syd Banks.

Syd Banks, was an ordinary working man, not searching for truth or wisdom or even aware of much beyond his day-to-day life. Over 35 years ago, he had a profound spiritual experience that revealed to him three, long-lost, divine principles that are a foundation to all of human experience.

In his talk 'Beyond Psychology', Syd, talks about these three divine principles. It's one of my favourite talks from him and, like most of his work, is pretty hard to come by. In this episode, I want to share my deep learnings and insights form this particular audio.

On this episode I discuss: * The search for a quiet mind * The experience of life coming from the inside, out * The illusion of the dream-state * The deep truth of life and how it can only be experienced

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Lawrence Choto who is 19 year old content creator with over 320,000 followers on Tik Tok and he is someone who is undoubtedly wise beyond his years

I first came across Lawrence during 2020 when this young man was sharing such hard hitting spiritual truths and really looking like he walked the walk of what he was talking about and wasn't just reciting some quotes that he read in a book.

He fascinated me so much, as I was so intrigued how someone so young could be so wise and knowledgeable, so I knew I had to reach out and ask him to join me for a conversation.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Finding wisdom in silence * Understanding the depth of consciousness we share * What happens when we die * and more

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Jamal Edwards, the founder of the media platform SBTV, which helped to launch grime and a new wave of artists to a global audience, died on Sunday morning at the age of 31.

Jamal is someone who I knew through my time spent in the music industry and saw as a real inspirational character. So it hit me really hard to hear that he had passed away at such a tender age.

Edwards was also a director, novelist, DJ, entrepreneur, and designer, and he received an MBE for his work in music in 2014, when he was only 24 years old.

Some of the world's most successful performers – including Ed Sheeran, Dave, and Jessie J, Skepta to name a few - began their careers on SBTV, Edwards' platform, which started as a YouTube channel, before being signed to major labels.

Edwards began SBTV "on a £20 phone" while still in high school and turned it into a renowned online youth broadcaster, according to Edwards. His YouTube channel, which he started in 2006, now has 1.2 million subscribers and nearly 1 billion views.

Stormzy, Rita Ora, Krept & Konan, Bugzy Malone, and others were among the musicians featured on the channel, which was called after Edwards' rap moniker SmokeyBarz.

In a 2017 interview with the Guardian, Edwards said, "I always looked at grime like the punk movement, in terms of lyrics and defiant attitude."

SBTV's F64 – a fresh 64 bars of new and unique lyrics – was a signature format that featured everyone from renowned artists like Wiley to novices and up-and-comers.

Edwards grew raised in Acton, west London, and was born in Luton in 1990. To support himself while developing SBTV, he earned a BTec diploma in media moving image from Ealing College and worked at retail chain Topman.

When he became wealthy, Edwards invested heavily in philanthropy, especially mental health and youth centre support. He sought to break down stigmas around men's mental health by speaking openly about his personal anxieties, and in 2021 he initiated an initiative to renovate and reopen youth centres.

People from the music industry, politics, athletics, and other fields paid tribute to Edwards on social media.

Edwards also served as an ambassador for the Prince of Wales's charitable organisation, the Prince's Trust.

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On this week's In Focus session I am discussing how how to upgrade your money mindset and some of the shifts that I have had recently when it comes to money and my thinking around it.

And whilst I continue to learn and upgrade my mindset - I've just started reading a new book which I'm super excited to see what I get out of it - these learnings in this video have massively helped me with my finances throughout my life.

My relationship with money has been up and down to say the least, but in the past 18 months I've seen some interesting shifts and I wanted to share some of my learnings with you.

On this episode I discuss: * Money doesn't equal happiness * Looking at the value of something vs the cost of it * Importance of budgeting your finances * Avoiding the credit card trap! * The power of a quiet mind

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Julie McCammon who is a trained physiotherapist and specialises in myofascial release (MFR). This is a treatment which focuses directly on the fascia in the body (the connective tissue that runs throughout the body) and helps deal with chronic pain.

What fascinates me most about MFR is that it has been proven to help release stored emotions which the body has held onto through previous emotional and physical traumas.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Benefits of Myofascial Release * How the muscles in the body store emotions * The relationship between pain and thought * and more

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On this week’s episode I am joined by my friend, artist and co-host of the Creative Rebels Podcast, David Speed.

I wanted to do something special for episode 250, so me and David jumped on Instagram live to answer your questions on personal growth, mindset, productivity and more.

A special thank you to YOU for listening to this podcast because without your continued support, I would never have made it to 250 episodes. My heart is full of gratitude <3

During this conversation we discuss:

Dealing with a lack of motivation
The lost art of building relationships
Building momentum
Believing in yourself

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On this week’s episode I am joined by singer/songwriter Elli Ingram whose single ‘Strange How Good Things Change’ has been blowing up online.

After what has been a difficult couple of years for everyone involved in the music industry Elli joins me to talk about:

Having to take part time job as her music career stalled during the pandemic
Why she feels its important to share her experiences through music
The power of letting go to make room for the new
And more

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On this week's In Focus session I am discussing the best life-changing mindset habits you can create to smash your goals in 2022.

With a new year ahead of us, it's an important time to question what goals you have and how you would like your year to plan out. Most of this comes down to the daily habits and routines you put in place in your life.

On this episode I discuss: * Do you need to have motivation? * Creating commitments in your life * The importance of movement in your body * The power of a quiet mind

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On this week's podcast I am joined by my friend and coach, Sachin Sharma, to talk about the biggest self development learnings I have made in the past 12 months.

2021 has been a huge year for me. I have invested in myself in ways I had never done before and so much of my internal world has shifted, which I want to share with you today.

In this episode we discuss: * The biggest change I've experienced this year * What is created change? * The shifts I've seen in my personal relationships * Favourite lesson of the year * And more

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On this week’s episode I am joined by singer/songwriter Shakka, to break down some of the topics and themes in his debut album 'Road Trip to Venus'

During this conversation, we spoke about: * The role of the masculine & feminine in life * Importance of expressing your emotions * Why we should all be talking about our mental health * And much much more

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On this week's In Focus session I am discussing some of the biggest learnings I made whilst on Ankush Jain's 'Powerful Men's Immersion' retreat. We spent 7 days taking a deep dive into self development and personal growth. It was one of the most intense but loving events I've ever been a part of.

In this episode I discuss: * The importance of giving your learnings space to soak in * Dealing with adversity * Commitments vs intentions * Dropping self judgment and inner conflict

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Sam Qurashi for the follow up to our conversation from a few weeks ago. In this episode we dive in deeper on some of the topics we discussed in part 1 and we also answer a few questions sent in to us from both of our audiences.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Healing emotional wounds * Supression & expression of emotions * The difference between loneliness and being alone * And much much more

Listen to part 1 of this conversation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Z1Pg8houloLek0cFPOSgd?si=3e0a6e3e429b4b2f

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On this week's In Focus session I am discussing how dropping your ego allows you to experience life through more clarity and abundance.

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Ankush Jain who is a coach and author, who coaches through the psychological understanding of The 3 Principles, which points to the truth that we experience life through our thinking and the feeling that is created through our thoughts.

The 3 Principles are something that I have been understanding more for myself over the past few years and have broadly been introducing you to via this podcast. This episode is a brilliant introduction to what the The 3 Principles are and how they have been life-changing for myself, Ankush and the many clients he has worked with.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * What the 3 principles are * How personalities aren’t fixed * Being more present * Overcoming negative thoughts * And much much more

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On this week's In Focus session I am discussing how change is the constant in life. Often we see transition periods in life as being something negative, but if we look towards nature at this time of year, we can learn something else.

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Dr. Sam Qurashi is a Writer, Entrepreneur, Instagrammer, and Youtuber. He worked as a Psychiatric Resident in an Addiction Hospital. Throughout that time, he had the opportunity to help over 10,000 patients. After seven years, he walked away from his medical career believing that there must be a more effective way to help people and he now spreads his message through his amazing work and content

This is Sam’s second time on the podcast (link below) and we will actually be recording a follow-up to this episode in the coming weeks. So be sure to listen out at the end of this recording for how you can get involved with that one.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Acceptance & attachments * The illusion of comfort * Healing emotional wounds * Fastest way to learn anything * And much much more

Previous episode with Sam: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZjeutlY4A1SAKQOBrvuQA?si=c243361a9a924d18

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On this week's In Focus session I am discussing why you should stop believing the thinking you have about yourself because they are only holding you back from being your true self.

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On this week’s episode I am joined by one of my favourite guests from last year, Gracey, who is a singer/songwriter and someone who really speaks her emotions through her music. This is a really powerful episode where Gracey opens up about some of the trolling and abuse she’s received online and how it's inspired her to check in with her mates as well as spark her own self love journey.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Inspiration behind her writing * Being ok feeling sad * Checking in with your mates * Having gratitude for lived experience * And much more

Previous episode with Gracey: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZjeutlY4A1SAKQOBrvuQA?si=c243361a9a924d18

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On this week's In Focus session I am discussing why it's powerful to use the information you consume to create transformation. There's only one way this happens; by applying the learnings you've made to your life. Without the application, the information just remains as information.

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Kelechi Okafor for something a little bit different. During out first recording over two years ago (link below), Kelechi, pulled out some Tarot cards and gave me a live reading. So I asked Kelechi if she'd like to come back on the podcast and do an episode totally in the hands of her Tarot cards, pulling them from the pack and seeing what comes up in conversation.

So that's exactly what we did.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Being the hero of your own story * Being preset with your decisions to not make them difficult * Leaping into what you don't know * Deeply connecting with yourself and the others around you * And much more

Previous episode with Kelechi: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Mr635ZGcn5ULkwPqAluCg?si=3560cc133b7d468e

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On this week's In Focus session I am discussing why it is incredibly powerful to show up empty in your life; how it can help to improve all of your existing relationships and help you to create the future you want for yourself.

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Selina Barker who is a coach and author of 'Burnt Out: The Exhausted Person's Six-Step Guide to Thriving in a Fast-Paced World'. This is a really timely conversation because burn out is becoming a more and more regular occurrence in this modern world, so it was a real pleasure to dive in deep into this subject, especially having just experienced my own burn out!

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Different types of burnout * The one thing you should be prioritising to avoid burnout * Learning to say 'no' * And much more

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On this week's In Focus session I answer your questions during an Instagram live I did a few weeks ago. There's a huge range of topics we discuss from relationships, having goals, judgement, unlearnings and more.

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Jason Goldberg who is a coach, TEDx speaker and author of the best-selling book Prison Break. Jason has a unique style with his coaching which really comes across in this conversation, he’s full of energy and good humour and what I love about Jason is how he uses his own learnings and lessons in life to help others.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * The moment he decided to make a dramatic change in his life * Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable * The illusion of life * And more

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On this week's In Focus session we discuss how to unleash your full potential in life. This is something that has really shifted for me in the past couple of months and I want to share my learnings with you.

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Josh Hash is a mobility & movement expert and founder of The Strength Side on YouTube. His countless videos have helped me so much over the past year or so. But one thing that’s super interesting about Josh is that he’s very tapped into his sense of self and lives a very conscious lifestyle, so we discuss way beyond movement and mobility.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Taking on challenges * Returning to a balanced life * Learnings from a minimal lifestyle * Prioritising fun & more

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WOW! What a break that was but I am super excited to be back here with you :) I've missed you so much!

On this week's In Focus session I want to share some of the biggest learnings I've made in the past months through taking a break from content and also in my life in general.

On this episode I discuss: * What I learnt from taking a break * Understanding your level of commitment * Treating all relationships like being part of a team * Consuming content with a high level of consciousness

If you enjoyed this session and think there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing it then please make sure you share it with them :)

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On this week's In Focus session I want to discuss the importance of going back to basics and why I'll be taking a short break from the podcast.

If you enjoyed this session and think there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing it then please make sure you share it with them :)

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Alex Holmes is an author, emotional resilience coach and podcast host. Above all he is my friend and has has his debut book 'Time To Talk' out now, which gives a real insight into the way Men think about love, connection and belonging.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Why men struggle to share their emotions * Why you shouldn’t be ashamed of having emotions * Speaking out to friends * Educating future generations * And more

PLUS some exciting news! My self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is now available as an Audiobook!

The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too.

To get your copy on Audible, head to: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Search-for-Clarity-Audiobook/B08RLFCXBW

To buy a physical copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On This week's In Focus session I want to discuss the difference between reacting and responding to the world around you.

As Viktor Frankl says: "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."

If you enjoyed this session and there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing it then please make sure you share it with them :)

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Becky Morrison is a fellow coach and author of the Happiness Recipe, in which she explores the themes and ideas of what happiness truly means.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * How to let go * Working out your priorities * Body/mind connection

PLUS some exciting news! My self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is now available as an Audiobook!

The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too.

To get your copy on Audible, head to: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Search-for-Clarity-Audiobook/B08RLFCXBW

To buy a physical copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On This week's In Focus session I want to discuss how you don't need to label your thoughts and feelings, and how there is no 'good' or 'bad'.

If you enjoyed this session and there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing it then please make sure you share it with them :)

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Jake Isaac is a singer/songwriter with his brilliant new album 'Honesty' out now and available on all platforms. The album sees Jake realigning himself with his identity as a black British man, something that he feels he has downplayed in the past.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * How to prioritise time for yourself * Time being your best investment * How to find value in yourself

PLUS some exciting news! My self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is now available as an Audiobook!

The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too.

To get your copy on Audible, head to: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Search-for-Clarity-Audiobook/B08RLFCXBW

To buy a physical copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On This week's In Focus session I want to discuss how everything comes from love and how love is our natural state of being.

If you enjoyed this session and there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing it then please make sure you share it with them :)

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Chris Malinchak who is a producer and songwriter best known for his huge hit ‘So Good To Me’ and with a new album on the way, I had the pleasure to sit down with someone who is a bit of an enigma.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Being authentic and not forcing things * Expressing your pure feelings * Everything comes from love

PLUS some exciting news! My self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is now available as an Audiobook!

The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too.

To get your copy on Audible, head to: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Search-for-Clarity-Audiobook/B08RLFCXBW

To buy a physical copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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Dilly Carter is a professional organiser and author of 'Create Space' a book about decluttering your home to help clear your mind. As a child Dilly's life was full of chaos and she found peace through organising. When her mum was diagnosed with Bi-polar, Dilly realised that decluttering your living space helped to have a clear mind.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Why we have a resistance to decluttering * Finding the balance of what to keep and sell * How decluttering is good for your mind * Loads of helpful decluttering tips

PLUS some exciting news! My self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is now available as an Audiobook!

The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too.

To get your copy on Audible, head to: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Search-for-Clarity-Audiobook/B08RLFCXBW

To buy a physical copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On This week's In Focus session I want to discuss with you the idea of leaning into your fears and how facing up to your fears helps reduce the constraint they have on you.

If you enjoyed this session and there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing it then please make sure you share it with them :)

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Millie Gooch is an author, speaker and founder of the Sober Girl Society - an online platform for women who don’t drink alcohol. After years of partying and hangovers Millie, decided to quit drinking after it was taking it’s toll on her mental health, and she’s now dedicated to sharing the amazing benefits she’s got from this life-changing decision.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * University drinking culture * Getting comfortable with your emotions * The benefit on her relationships * and more

PLUS some exciting news! My self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is now available as an Audiobook!

The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too.

To get your copy on Audible, head to: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Search-for-Clarity-Audiobook/B08RLFCXBW

To buy a physical copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On This week's In Focus session I want to discuss with you the idea of decluttering your space to clear your mind, which is a process I have really been going through (again!) this past week.

If you enjoyed this session and there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing it then please make sure you share it with them :)

Podcasts to listen to:

The Minimalists with Rich Roll: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CELFl4wyJXXEoyV4PIjbs?si=gLEwufXcRcie6Embn4lZdw

Decade of Less - The Minimalists: https://open.spotify.com/episode/75Wo9EjfmXWCcpxri2mZrq?si=yxN7D9B5SkO3xVlNnwGOMg

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In the last 18 years Michael Brody-Waite has gone from being a homeless drug addict on the verge of death to the founder of an Inc 500 company, 3X CEO, author and recently gave a TEDx Talk that has over 2,000,000 views.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * How we are all addicted to something * Being authentic * Facing up to fear * Doing the uncomfortable work

PLUS some exciting news! My self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is now available as an Audiobook!

The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too.

To get your copy on Audible, head to: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Search-for-Clarity-Audiobook/B08RLFCXBW

To buy a physical copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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This week I wanted to discuss why being selfish with your time and energy isn't a bad thing, because it allows you to be the best you can be for other people.

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Ryan Nile and Alex Holmes are back on the podcast for another roundtable discussion.

This week we are talking about: * the power of authenticity * why we struggle with acceptance * slowing down in life * & more

PLUS some exciting news! My self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is now available as an Audiobook!

The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too.

To get your copy on Audible, head to: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Search-for-Clarity-Audiobook/B08RLFCXBW

To buy a physical copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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This week I wanted to discuss the idea of being content in life and what it means. Because we often confuse contentment for settling for second best, but it is a lot more than that.

If you enjoyed this session and there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing it then please make sure you share it with them :)

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Dr Rangan Chatterjee is the host of the number 1 Health podcast in Europe ‘Feel Better Live More’ and author of 4 best-selling books, with his latest ‘Feel Great Lose Weight’ out now.

Rangan has been working in as a doctor for over 20 years, but along his journey he started to question how he could do more to help his patients, which lead him on a path of self discovery and personal growth. I’m big fan of Rangan’s work and am really excited to bring this episode to you.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * The best way to create new habits * Taking a compassionate approach to change * The power of Self discovery

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

PLUS some exciting news! My self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is now available as an Audiobook!

The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too.

To get your copy on Audible, head to: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Search-for-Clarity-Audiobook/B08RLFCXBW

To buy a physical copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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Inspired by the new Disney Pixar movie, 'Soul' on this week's In Focus session I discuss how to find your purpose in life and whether you have been looking in the wrong place the whole time.

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I wanted to start the year with a powerful interview, so this week I am joined by Zach Dereniowski (@mdmotivator) who is a medical student, mental health advocate and podcaster who has blown up on Tik Tok and Instagram through sharing his own struggles and vulnerabilities. What I love about Zach is his pure passion to empower others and let them know that is ok not to feel ok. During this conversation, we spoke about: * Being relatable through vulnerability * Discovering your true self * Show yourself love

Hang around until the very end of the episode to hear a challenge that me and Zach throw down to anyone who wants to join us.

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session, I discuss a few life-changing habits that can help you create inner transformation in 2021.

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Jada Sezer who is a model and activist to discuss our learnings from the crazy year that has been 2020.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * The power of manifestation * Growth mindset * Consciousness through meditation * and more

Listen to my previous chat with Jada on episode 134: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HhMQPd9wdjqdkrR1YMyfk?si=oFqVOrsFRsCIsgJDMTJ9Kw

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session, I discuss understanding your thoughts and how to free up your mind from too much thinking.

If you enjoyed this session and there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing it then please make sure you share it with them :)

Here's a couple of recent blogs you should also check out:

Who are you without your thoughts?

http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/who-are-you-without-your-thoughts-blog

Who is the voice in your head?

http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/who-is-the-voice-in-your-head-blog

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I am joined by Sam Tompkins who is a singer/songwriter that I really admire for the openness and emotional honesty that he puts into his songs. And on top of that Sam is just an all round great guy!

Sam speaks with a lot of heart and energy and we are very blessed that towards the end of this conversation he tells us a very personal story about a record deal he was trapped in, something he’s never spoken about publicly before. During this conversation, we spoke about: * The impact of laziness on your mental health * Tapping into your emotions * Getting yourself out of a slump

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session, I discuss my recent lack of motivation and what has changed for me in order to get beyond it.

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This week I am joined by Ben Bidwell aka the Naked Professor who is mindset & purpose coach, writer & public speaker. He’s dedicated to stripping back the conversation to help change the stigma about mental health and masculinity. I really love the openness and vulnerability that Ben brings to his work and to this conversation. During this conversation, we spoke about: * Being with your feelings on good days and bad days * The power of opening up your heart * How to live more in the present moment

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session, I dive into understanding your emotions and share my own personal learnings.

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Mark Watson is an award winning comedian, TV personality and author. He is someone who provides a lot of joy in people’s lives but he has faced his own battles with Mental Health and from that he has written and released a brand new novel ‘Contacts’ which documents one man’s downward spiral and tells the story of how those closest to him have to pull together to try and help him out.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * The importance of the relationships you have * Pressures of social media * How parenting has shifted his perspectives

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session, I discuss 3 key learnings I've made from doing over 200 podcast episodes and how I've applied those learnings to my life.

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Wow episode 200! I can't believe it! It doesn't feel real in some ways. I appreciate everyone who has been on this journey with me, whether this is your first time listening or your 100th time. This podcast wouldn't exist without you <3

On this episode I am joined by my good friend David Speed, who is one half of the Creative Rebels podcast, to talk about our learnings over the past year.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Prioritising happiness in your life * Talking about the things you are passionate about * The difference between pleasure and happiness * The role listening to podcasts have played in our lives

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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Creative Rebels Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3i2m3onjPGxAA2P8bzKu7G?si=HpeOaycvTa6xX-AzelzBuQ

On this week's In Focus session, join me for a 15 minute meditation for focus and energy. In this session we connect to the breath and energy centres within the body.

If you enjoyed this session and there is someone you feel would benefit from doing this meditation then please make sure you share it with them :)

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Tim Gray who is a dedicated health optimising biohacker, a psychology specialist and entrepreneur. He’s known as the UK’s leading bio-hacker. This episode is essentially an introduction to bio-hacking and all of it’s benefits, I’d recommend having a one and paper handy because you are going to want to take note of a lot of Tim’s tips and recommendations (see below for my notes!). During this conversation, we spoke about: * How to optimise sleep, hydration and grounding * Affordable bio-hacking tips

My Notes...

Blue Blocking Glasses: * True Dark * BluBlox * Ra Optics

For Tracking Sleep: * Oura Ring

Water filters: * Berkey * Aqua True

Grounding equipment: * Earthing Bed sheets * Grounding Mat * Earthing Pillow case

Book reccomendation: * The Circadium Code by Satchin Panda

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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On this week's In Focus session, I discuss some of the learnings I made during my week off work and disconnecting from a 'busy' life.

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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Ryan Evans is a holistic health coach, gut health specialist and bio hacker. Ryan’s way of living is to hack his way back to a natural habitat through the environment around him. This is such a fascinating and honest episode in which we discuss:

During this conversation, we spoke about: * The importance of small acts of self love * How Gut Health relates to our mental health * Fundamentals of reconnecting to nature * Body image issues with men

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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On this week's In Focus session, I discuss the importance of creating play time in our lives. Something we only used to do when we were kids.

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Sachin Sharma is not only my friend, but an incredible coach and has recently become my coach too. Sachin is all about spiritual wisdom and self development and I love his direct style and the way he explains things in such a simple way.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * The difference between being vs doing * What it means to have no thoughts * How the journey inwards can be the most fulfilling

Hear more of Sachin's story on episode 102: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/sachin-sharma-shaking-up-your-life-ep-102

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session, we take a look at how you can build self awareness and why it is so important.

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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Rhiannon Lambert is one of the UK’s leading Registered Nutritionists. Founder of Rhitrition, host of the Food For Thought podcast and best-selling author. I’m really excited to bring you this conversation because our relationship with food is really important when it comes to our mental wellbeing and Rhiannon has such a brilliant way of articulating it all. During this conversation, we spoke about: * How the food you eat affects your mood * Not living up to labels * And breaking down a few myths around food such as “are carbs bad for you”

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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Can self-improvement fail you? On this In Focus session, I take a look at the idea that constant self-improvement can take you away from actually facing up to how you feel and self-acceptance.

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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Bobby Temps is a podcaster and mental health campaigner, and with World Mental Health day happening this Saturday I thought it would be the perfect chance to have an important discussion with Bobby about all things mental health but particularly around what are schools can be doing more of and the campaign he's been working on to have Mental Health taught on the school curriculum. During this conversation, we spoke about: * Importance of feeling all of your emotions * Why being selfish isn’t only about you * Mental health education in schools

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss being open to opportunities after I recently finished reading 'Yes Man' by Danny Wallace and what I learnt from it.

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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Bijan Pousti is content creator who focuses on mindfulness and personal growth and I’m pretty sure he’s going to be a huge voice on the world of spirituality in the years to come. I discovered Bijan on Tik Tok where he has over 280,000 followers and is inspiring people everyday, including myself, with his words of wisdom During this conversation, we spoke about: * Stepping into the present moment * Detaching from your Ego * What happens when you are open to the messages of the universe

Recommended books to spark your Spiritual Awakening: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/must-read-books-for-your-spiritual-journey-blog

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss a few tips on how you can improve your sleep and a few of the things I do every night to help.

PLUS I’m really excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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Marvyn Harrison is the founder of Dope Black Dads, a community which has been put together to help support dads worldwide. We spoke a lot about the identity of self vs the identity of wider society and finding the balance between the two - as we all strive to be part of the bigger picture but ultimately the focus lies on ourselves

During this conversation, we spoke about: * The importance of valuing yourself * How his mindset shifted when he became a dad * Changing narratives for the future generations

PLUS my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss why you should never stop learning if you want to continue to experience growth in your life.

PLUS I’m really excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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Max Klymenko is the self-proclaimed 'Brain of Tik Tok' after many of his videos have gone viral on the platform, leading him to get millions of views and followers.

During this chat, we spoke about: * The cycle of change * The crisis of self-esteem * Tips for motivation

PLUS I’m super excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss what it means to take ownership of your life vs feeling like a victim and how the shift between the two helped me to get through depression.

PLUS I’m really excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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Chanel Harris is a cycle blogger and content creator, who I discovered through a friend and was instantly taken in by her energy, so I knew that I had to get her on for a chat! Chanel has a background in Law and Marketing but decided to leave her full-time City job to follow her cycling passions.

During this chat, we spoke about: * Body image * Defining success * Feeling like a failure * Lockdown relationship learnings

PLUS I’m super excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session I revisit the 1% rule. After first introducing the 1% rule back on episode 59 and since writing about it in my book & coaching it as a principle - I wanted to give some more context around it, as it's the one thing I get the most positive feedback on.

PLUS I’m really excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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Flora Beverley is a food and fitness blogger, sustainability writer and mental health advocate.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Creating boundaries on social media * Creating time to rest * Learning to let go of control

PLUS I’m super excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss the importance of rest, after I decided to give myself a week off to recharge my energy. So I wanted to share some of my learnings with you.

PLUS I’m super excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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Emile Heskey is a former football player who had an illustrious career playing for Leicester City, Liverpool, England and more. He’s played on the biggest stage of the Champions League and at World Cups.

It was great to speak with Emile and get a real insight into what goes on behind the scenes in football, particularly with his experiences of dealing with pressure and mental health. Particularly after the past weekend’s FA Cup Final was renamed as the Heads Up FA Cup Final in aid to raise awareness of mental health During this conversation, we spoke about: * The importance of spending time with yourself * Handling pressure in life * The commercialisation of sport

PLUS I’m super excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session I walk you through a guided meditation, with a focus on the breath. It's a great way to just be present and step away from the busy mind and our hectic days.

PLUS I’m super excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week’s episode we have something a little different. As part of the release of my book ‘The Search For Clarity’ last Friday, I jumped on instagram live and hosted a book release party, where I broke down the inspiration behind my book, some of my life lessons and understandings while writing the book and also answered questions from those who got involved in the live stream.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Difficulties I faced during the writing process * The importance of self love * Having non-negotiable for yourself * Wanting to make a change for yourself

To buy my book or find out more information; head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss the importance of asking 'why?' and how it opens you up to new wisdom and learnings in life.

PLUS I’m super excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is out now. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going from living with a negative mindset to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. To buy a copy or for more information head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Ben Woodward who is a personal transformation strategist and author of The Empowerment Paradox, who I knew I had to get Ben on the podcast as soon as I read the introduction for the book as his journey resonated so much with my own, so I’m really excited to share his learnings and the 7 virtues in his book.

PLUS I’m super excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is now available for pre-order. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going through depression to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. The book will be released on Friday 24th July but you can pre-order a copy right now by simply heading to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Why you need to let go of your past to move forward * How facing adversity leads to hope * Why you should want your dreams more than your fears

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss being where you are in life. We spend a lot of our lives trying to reach the next stage or next goal, but we should focus and be happy with where we are on our journeys.

PLUS I’m super excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is now available for pre-order. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going through depression to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. The book will be released on Friday 24th July but you can pre-order a copy right now by simply heading to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Tom Grennan who is a singer/songwriter and we dive in deep into life in lockdown and the learnings we’ve both made, plus Tom shares the learnings behind his upcoming album and even has an amazing moment of realisation halfway through the recording, where his energy totally shifts.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Facing up to your true colours * Learning to forgive yourself * Experiencing a shift in life

PLUS I’m super excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is now available for pre-order. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going through depression to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. The book will be released on Friday 24th July but you can pre-order a copy right now by simply heading to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss taking life one step at a time and the importance of doing so.

PLUS I’m super excited to announce that my self-published book ‘The Search For Clarity’ is now available for pre-order. The book shares my experiences and biggest learnings of going through depression to now living from a place of clarity and happiness - and how you can too. The book will be released on Friday 24th July but you can pre-order a copy right now by simply heading to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/clarity

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Emma Mumford, who is an award-winning life coach and mentor, best-selling author, speaker, Law of Attraction YouTuber, and podcast host of the popular podcast 'Spiritual Queen's Badass Podcast'.

Emma's work helps people step into who they truly are and fearlessly turn their dream life into an abundant reality using the Law of Attraction and spirituality.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * How you can get the law of attraction to work for you * Why forgiveness is an important part of personal growth * What it means to do the inner work

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss 3 principles that changed my life; Recognise, Accept, Grow.

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Stonebwoy is recording artist from Ghana androse to international stardom after winning the BET Award for ‘Best International Act’ in 2015 and has worked along side artists such as Sean Paul, Trey Songs and Chris Martin.

He’s recently released his 'Anloga Junction' album and joined me to talk about some of the themes from the record.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Staying connected to cultural roots * Turning feelings into songs * Getting through tough moments

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss what I learnt from completing 100 days of consecutive meditation, for the second time.

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This week’s episode I am joined by Grace Victory who is one of my favourite people ever. Grace is a blogger, writer, TA therapist in training and is all about multidimensional wellbeing.

Back in September Grace joined me for a live recording of the podcast and since then we’ve stayed in touch via text but hadn’t really had a catch up face-to-face since so this was a great excuse for a recording with her. And we all know so much has changed within the world with the cover pandemic and uprising of Black Lives Matter movement, which have effected us all emotionally and mentally.

So it was great to get Grace back on the podcast to discuss what she’s been up to and her learnings in lockdown. What I always love is Grace’s honesty with herself and her emotions, particularly when she shared a really vulnerable moment towards the end of this episode which she hasn’t mention publicly before.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Dealing with feelings of guilt * Life going back to normal after lockdown * Developing romantic relationships in lockdown * Healing from deep trauma

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I am joined by Emma Foster-Geering who is the head of sustainability at Vivo Barefoot, where she is leading the charge with a passion on the topical pursuit of our time: the ecological crisis.

For me it’s really important to bring these conversations to the podcast as I am also really passionate about the state of our environment and what we can do to help.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Ways we can live more sustainably day to day * The problem with words like ‘Vegan’ and ‘Sustainable’ * Making change from the ground up

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Gracey is a singer/songwriter from Brighton, who’s current single ‘Don’t Need Love’ with 220 Kid is at No 13 in the UK charts.

I loved this conversation with Gracey for how brutally honest she is with herself and her emotions and how she relays that into her music.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Dealing with Imposter syndrome * Keeping mental health in check * Her feeling of responsibility to share her feelings through music * And the power of being authentic with yourself

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss and share some thoughts on what it means to be content in life.

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This week’s episode I am joined by Alex Reads and Ryan Nile who are two incredible content creators - Alex is the host of the podcast 'Time To Talk with Alex Reads' and Ryan host the 'Ryan Nile Show' podcast and IG lives.

I got together with the boys for an important discussion about race and the experience of growing up as a black man in London. I hope that this conversation can provide some inspiration to start making the change we want to see. Emotionally there’s a lot going on right now in the world and we are really living in unprecedented times. But through all of this, we need to start seeing action and part of that comes from a position of educate ourselves and understanding. And that is the purpose of this conversation During this conversation, we spoke about: * How having tough conversations are a good thing * The multi layers of racism * The impact of small actions * How we can start creating change

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss oneness and racism. There has been a lot going on in the past few days and weeks, and I want to share some of my thoughts and experiences around racism.

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Donae’o is a producer, songwriter & vocalist and has played a pretty prominent role in the UK music scene over a 20 year career. To put it short, he’s a bit of a legend.

Donae’o is a guy who’s music I’ve grown up listening to so it was my pleasure to sit down and have a chat and discuss some of the deeper things in life.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * The insecurities he’s faced through out his career * Why emotions are addictive * Saying no to people * And the power of self awareness

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This week’s episode I am joined by my friend Momo who gave me a live numerology reading. Over the past few years, I’ve been exploring more and more spirituality and since getting to know Momo, she’s definitely helped me along that journey.

So I thought it would be interesting to do my numerology reading live on the podcast and see what came up. And it was quite interesting because there’s a few subject and insecurities that came up during the reading, which I don’t usually share out loud in public but also some great personal learnings.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Learning from everybody you meet in life * My guilty relationship with money * What happens to your should when you die

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Richie Bostock, is also known as The Breath Guy. He is a Breathwork coach, author and speaker and it is his mission to spread the life changing possibilities of Breathwork to the world.

Richie is doing some amazing work with helping people connect to the breath and discover all of the wonderful things that the breath can do for us.

And as you know, I’m a big practitioner in meditation and all round wellness, so this was a really fascinating conversation for me, as well as hearing about Richie’s journey, which has been very similar to my own.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * What happens when you connect to the breath * Living with a child-like playfulness * Learning to become comfortable with uncertainty * Living with love and compassion

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On this In Focus session, I discuss kindness, which was this year's theme of Mental Health Awareness Week.

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This week’s episode means a lot to me because not only do we cover some amazing topics but it is with my two best mates Moz and Joe.

We’ve witnessed each other grow, we’ve travelled together, we’ve laughed together, cried together, we’ve loved each other and hated each other, we’ve worked on various projects together and we’ve supported each other through the highest of highs and lowest of lows, so this really is a special episode for me.

And right now Joe is taking part in a fundraiser which is close to both of our hearts in which he is doing and indoor cycle, covering the distance from Wimbledon to Saint Tropez, all in support and aid of our friend and mentor Ben Chatfield, a wonderful man who has played a pivotal role in both of our lives - which we discuss later on in the episode.

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During this conversation, we spoke about: * The magic that happens when you just do something * Being at peace with letting go * How facing up to adversary breeds excellence * And there’s even a load of books which we discuss, which I have written up in the show notes for you

Our Book list:

Joe: In Praise of Idleness - Russel Bertrand How To Think Like A White Man Destruction of Black Civilisation Decolonising the African Mind Ijeshas and Nigerians Mediterranean Homesick Blues - Ben Chatfield Standing In Line - Ben Chatfield Moz: 50th Law Creativity Inc That Will Never Work (Netflix) The Barcelona Way Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race Black and British Natives

Alex:

Raptholgy - Wretch 32 Rise Up - Stormzy Tao of Physics Dream of Reason

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Lucy Sheridan who is the first and only Comparison Coach. She helps people all over the world go comparison free in their life and business.

Lucy’s work is great because comparison is something most of us face in our lives and she’s helping people to understand why that is and how they can break free from it.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * The roots of comparison * Cleaning up your social media feeds to make them more positive * Learning to listen to your inner voice * Dealing with other people’s expectations of you

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On this In Focus session, I discuss dealing with anxious feelings and the techniques that have helped me to live more comfortably with them.

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On this week’s episode I am joined by Mollie King who is a singer, model and presenter for BBC Radio 1. As part of the Saturday’s Mollie has had 13 top 10 singles in the UK.

When the band went on their break in 2014 Mollie found herself a little lost, until she was given an opportunity which turned her life and career around.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Living with self doubt * The importance of the first 90 minutes of your day * What we can learn from children * And taking opportunities

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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Darius Charles is a professional football player for Wycombe Wanderers FC, but 18 months ago he was faced with a career-threatening injury and having his lifelong dreams taken away from him.

In this period Darius had to go on a long soul-searching mission to discover exactly who he was without the identity of being a footballer and what kind of human being he was. Through these learnings, Darius, is planning on becoming a life coach after his football career is over.

In this chat we discuss:

facing up to and becoming comfortable with emotions
the important role the people around you play
learnings through adversity

and more

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On this week’s episode I am joined by author and speaker Julia Hobsbawm to talk about finding simplicity in life.

After reading her book ‘The Simplicity Principle’, I just knew that this would make a fascinating conversation, particularly because I feel like the learnings in the book are so relevant to what we are experiencing now.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * 6 steps to simplicity * Importance of focussing on small steps in life * Hitting the reset button * Understanding happiness

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Episode 150 is here and I can't quite believe it. A huge THANK YOU for keeping this podcast going. Without you it really wouldn't be anything.

So, to thank you, this episode is all about YOU. I jumped on Instagram Live and recorded a live episode while answering your questions because I often find that no matter what I am dealing with in life, someone else is probably going through the same thing. So I want you to be able to have your questions heard and to give some advice based on my learnings and understandings.

During this conversation, we spoke about:

Acceptance
Learning to deal with feelings of anxiety and a lack of control
Understanding what patience is
Balancing emotion, mental, spiritual and physical health
Understanding the temporary nature of life

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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Jehnny Beth is a musician, writer, actress and radio presenter on Apple’s Beats 1.

In this fascinating conversation Jehnny discusses what she has learnt through the journey of creating her first solo album and all of the emotional highs and lows that go into such an intense process.

We also speak about:

Learning to live with love
The difference between thoughts and feelings
Retracing your past to understand who you are
Living with self doubt

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On this episode I’m joined by Ciara London and Sinead Harnett who are not only two amazing women but also best friends.

I’ve really loved seeing both of their growth over the years, Ciara with building her business and inspiring women every day through her workouts, she recently featured in women health magazine and Sinead with her incredible music and connection she has with fans all across the world.

It was really special to have this conversation because not only have both girls featured on the podcast in separate episodes but we all grew up in the same area of north London

During this conversation, we spoke about:

Learnings and growth they’ve experienced in recent weeks
Dealing with the emotional highs and lows of lockdown
Becoming comfortable with uncertainty
Body image and learning to love yourself

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On this episode I’m joined by Sophie Hellyer who is a surfer, cold water swimmer, yoga teacher and environmental & feminist activist.

What I love about Sophie is that she perfectly encapsulates the world we are living in now where she doesn’t just do one thing. And she lets her passions in surfing and swimming lead the way for the topics she’s passionate about such as the environment and equality for women.

During this conversation, we spoke about:

Lifestyle changes we can all make to help better the environment
Negative effect of Self judgement
Benefits of cold water swimming
A shocking discovery about tampons

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"If you let cloudy water settle, it will become clear. If you let your busy mind settle, your course will also become clear" - Buddha

On this In Focus session I discuss finding stillness and how you can create it in order to find clarity in life.

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Tony Riddle is back on the podcast after popular demand! And has plenty more wisdom to help you get through lockdown.

I love these conversations with Tony so much, because he's always full of such good vibes and energy, as well as deep fundamental knowledge on how to improve all areas of your life.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Refining your lifestyle to suit working and living from home * Finding your emotional and physical balance * Understanding the temporary nature of life * Optimising your 24 day * The benefits of releasing energy

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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On this episode I’m joined by Clemmie Telford who the host of the Honestly podcast, creative strategist and curator of the Mother Of All Lists.

Me and Clemmie both used to work with each other back in our advertising days so it was great to see all of the amazing work she is doing in the world of mental health and wellbeing.

During this conversation, we spoke about: * Home parenting * Flipping the gender roles in her house * Why she’s given up drinking * Dealing with negative comments online

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New Beginnings.

After 3 years, 143 episodes and nearly 250,000 downloads, I am excited to announce that from today my podcast will be called ‘In The Moment with Alex Manzi’

My mission is to help inspire you to find more happiness and clarity in life and I believe this comes from being present and living in the moment.

After battling through depression and anxiety, I wanted to create a platform that would inspire change in the listener.

Each episode of the podcast hears the story of an inspirational guest or my own personal experiences, challenging you to open your mind and think about different perspectives in life.

I’ve been very blessed to have put out 143 incredible podcast episodes and tomorrow the new chapter begins. All previous episodes will remain in the feed, everything will just be under the new name.

Thank you for continuing to join me on this journey and for choosing to spend your time listening to me and every guest.

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On this episode I’m joined by Vicki Psarias, who is an award-winning filmmaker, blogger (Honest Mum) and author of 'Mum Boss'.

Vicki's journey has been very inspirational; using the darkest moment in her life - the traumatic birth of her son - into something powerful in the shape of her blog and built an amazing career around it.

During this conversation, we spoke about: - adapting to the change of being in self-isolation

reshaping culture as we know it
setting boundaries for yourself
why it always comes back to self-love

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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On this In Focus session I share some thoughts on how we can all deal with being in isolation. With such tough times affecting us all, I wanted to share some of the ways we can use isolation positively.

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On this episode I’m joined by Vanessa Vanderpuye who is an actress and model. Most recently known for starring alongside Noel Clarke and Ashley Walters in Sky’s Bulletproof season 2.

Vanessa has had a very interesting career as she’s balanced modelling and acting but also suffers from Endometriosis or the 'hidden disease' as it’s called.

During this conversation, we spoke about: - How she’s been coping in isolation - Filming her first ever sex scene - Why it’s important to treat your body with kindness - Gaining confidence by having your voice heard

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On this episode I am joined remotely by two awesome podcasters and content creators; Alex Reads & Ryan Nile to discuss what we've been getting up to since the UK implemented strict self isolation to help battle against the outbreak of COVID-19.

Despite the outbreaks and the lockdowns, we are looking for the positives in the whole situation and trying to figure out what we can all learn.

In this episode we discuss: - Dealing with being in self isolation

How I've adapted to being back from my travels
How we are creating routines to help us through our days
The global effect of COVID-19
What the positives are to being locked down in quarantine

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The final part of my travel diaries from two months in South America. Wow, Colombia what a place! This was my first solo travelling experience so I was super excited to get going and check out the country.

Things I did in Medellin:

-Do the Real City Free Walking Tour to understand more about the city (Highly recommended!)

-Do the Exotic Fruit tour

-Do a day trip to Guatape and see if you can include a tour of a coffee farm

-Check out a football match

-Check out the nightlife in El Poblado

-Eat traditional dishes like Arepas and Bandeja Paisa

Things I didn’t get to do but are recommended:

-Tour of Comuna 13

-Ride the cable cars above the city

-Go paragliding

Other places I visited in Colombia:

-Cartagena (not my favourite place but worth the visit)

-Isla Grande (part of the islands off the coast of Cartagena. Highly recommended!! Make sure you stay for at least a night)

-Head to the Minca area for good hiking and being in nature

-Costeno beach near Santa Marta for a good party scene

-Barranquilla for Carnaval in February!

Some useful tips:

-Get a metro card, it makes travelling super cheap

-Eat all of the fruit! There’s so much amazing fruit there

-Practice your Spanish with the locals, they are really friendly

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Dreamer's Disease Short is a new feature in the podcast where I will share a short clip from a previous interview. This will either be some food for thought or a moment of inspiration.

On this Short we hear from Shocka Artist of episode 82. Shocka is a rapper who uses his past experiences of depression and being housed in a mental health hospital to spread a message of self love through his music. In this clip we discuss the game of life and importance of raising your own self image through self love.

Listen to the full conversation: https://audioboom.com/posts/7188269-shocka-self-love-mental-health-episode-82

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On this episode I’m joined by the Murkage Dave who is a singer/songwriter from London. When we recorded this chat, Dave had just got back from his European tour so we had a very interesting discussion about:

What he learns from different cultures when he’s abroad
The power in being a voice for those who feel they can’t speak up
The importance of showing your vulnerable side
Stepping out of your comfort zone
And more

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On this week's In Focus session, I do some reflecting on my recent travels and the impact the people you meet can have on your life.

During my two months travelling around South America, I was meeting people from all over the world. I love discussing and hearing the different experiences and perspectives each person has.

So I wanted to share some of my own thoughts after having a number of amazing and inspiring conversations whilst on my travels.

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Part 3 of my Travel Diaries from two months in South America. In this episode I discuss what I got up to in 9 days in Bariloche and El Bolson in the Northern part of Patagonia.

This was the first part of my trip where I was travelling solo so I was a little nervous but very excited at the same time.

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I hope to give you a little insight of the amazing countries and places we visit as well as some of the incredible people we meet along the way.

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Things I did in Bariloche:

-Stayed in the Moving Travel Hostel

-Walked the Llao Llao trail

-Visited Lago Gutierrez and hiked to Playa Munoz

-Hiked Cerro Campanario for the best views of the region

-Drank cheap beer at all of the Happy Hour bars

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Things I did in El Bolson

-Ate at the Artesan Fair

-Hiked the walking trails of Wharton

-Camped at Casa Del Campo Refugio (a paradise in the sky!)

-Swam in the ice cold waters of Rio Azul

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On this episode I’m joined by Jada Sezer, who is a plus-size model, activist and has an MA in child psychology. We spoke a lot about how to own your own path in life and step into your own confidence during the process.

So it was such a huge pleasure to sit down and chat with her

During this conversation, we spoke about:

How to be confident
Finding value in the process
Why we shouldn’t look at health as just a physical thing
Dealing with overthinking And more

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Part 2 of my Travel Diaries from 2 months in South America with my two friends Adam and Christian. In this episode we discuss what we got up to in Montevideo and Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay and Buenos Aires and Mar Del Plata in Argentina.

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I hope to give you a little insight of the amazing countries and places we visit as well as some of the incredible people we meet along the way.

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Things we did in Montevideo, Uruguay:

Stayed in Viajero hostel

Free walking tour to get an idea of the city

Hired some bikes to cylce along the coast line

Tour of the Estadio Centenario

Watched the sunset every day on the beach front

Mercado Ferrando for Food

Went to MLH Bar for Drinks and amazing Korean food - Martin’s bar!

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Things we did in Colonia del Sacramento:

Got the bus from Montevideo

Stayed in Viajero hostel

Walk around town and UNESCO world heritage site Ate at Colonia sandwich coffee shop Walked along the beach front --

Things we did in Buenos Aires:

Got the ferry from Colonia

Stayed in Millhouse Hipo Hostel

Walking tour of La Boca & La Bombanero stadium tour

Went to the Konex Cultural Centre to watch La Bomba De Tiempo on a Monday night

Went to Mercado San Telmo and walked around the surrounding area

Checked out Berliner Bunker - with a skate ramp inside!

Went to La Catedral for Tango lessons

Pizza at Guerrin

Dinner at Don Julio - famous steak restaurant

Went for drinks in Palermo area

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Things we did in Mar Del Plata:

Got the bus from Buenos Aires

Dinner at Alarde micro-brewery

Drink La Paloma pub

Drink at the Clue bar

Manolo for Churros

Torombolo for burgers

Bruto club for dancing and watching the sunrise

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Dreamer's Disease Short is a new feature in the podcast where I will share a short clip from a previous interview. This will either be some food for thought or a moment of inspiration.

On this Short we hear from Samantha Maria of episode 96. Sammi is a Youtuber, content creator and young mum. In this clip we discuss how she balances her working life with her family and social life.

Listen to the full conversation: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/samantha-maria-balancing-life-online-vs-life-offline-ep-96

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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Tony Riddle is natural life-stylist and is all about studying how you can use nature to help your body get to full physical and emotional health. He’s also a big advocate or barefoot running, having recently ran 30 miles in 30 days barefoot.

When I first came across Tony’s work, I was blown away and became totally obsessed with some of the methods he talks about, implementing them into my life and feeling the huge benefits, so I just knew I had to get him on the podcast to have a chat.

During this conversation, we spoke about: - Why burnout is such a common thing - How to avoid back pain - Why he removed all the chairs from his house - Why most trainers and shoes are bad for your feet - And much much more

Honestly, this is one of the most powerful conversations I’ve had on the podcast and full of gems for you to apply for your life. In the chat Tony mentions quite a few of his resources which I have linked up in the show notes for you to check out for yourself

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My first Travel Diary from my two month journey around South America. My first stop was Rio De Janeiro for NYE with my two friends Adam and Christian.

I hope to give you a little insight of the amazing countries and places we visit as well as some of the incredible people we meet along the way.

Things we did in Rio:

We stayed at Aquarela hostel in Leme favela

Watched the fireworks on Copacabana beach on NYE

Walked along Copacabana and Ipanema beaches

We did the Two brothers (Dos Irmaos) hike for the best view of Rio; it's an alternative to Sugarloaf mountain

Visited the famous steps in Lapa

Did a tour of Rochina favela with Obi (Favela Brothers tour)

Samba party in Lapa (Samba Independente)

Stayed in Selina hostel

Things we did in Paraty:

Satyed in Che Lagarto hostel

Did a waterfall tour with Jango Tours

Things we did in Ilha Grande:

Stayed in MPB hostel

Got the boat to Lopes Mendes beach

Hiked to Crena beach

Top Tips!

Don't drink tap water or too much ice in drinks

Eat at the per kilo restaurants

Use a bit of Portuguese - the locals appreciate it

Get around with Uber, it's super cheap

Buy a Flamengo shirt to make friends!

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On this week's In Focus session, I discuss something that I often struggle with which is navigating between thoughts vs reality. For me, I can often get so caught up in my own thinking that it can be difficult to recognise the reality in any situation. So I want to share with you some of my thoughts and experiences with you.

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On this episode I’m joined by the amazing singer/songwriter Gabrielle Aplin, who has a brand new album ‘Dear Happy’ on the way but made her name on Youtube with a series of incredible covers and then provided the soundtrack to the infamous John Lewis Christmas advert in 2012.

Gabrielle has a truly amazing story as she’s struggled with ADHD through her life so we had a very deep chat about:

How she manages and keeps on top of her ADHD
What her mental health toolbox is
How medication helps her
The benefits of not having a plan
And more

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On this episode I’m joined by the Creative Rebels, David & Adam, from the live show I put on back in November.

I've held onto this episode because it's full of gems and inspiration and knew it would be the perfect way to kick start 2020!

During this conversation, we spoke about:

Learning to say no
Why success shouldn't be defined by finances
Dealing with a lull
Designing your own life

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At the beginning of December, I went over to Reykjavik in Iceland with my friends Adam, Tamer and Anton. This episode is about what we got up to, what we loved and our top tips if you plan in visiting the city!

More details below:

We booked flights and accommodation through Lucky Trip

We stayed at Thor Guesthouse - the staff were incredible and very friendly

Things we did:

Free walking tour, which happens every day at 11am

Hired a car to drive the Golden Circle (Thingvellier national park, Gullfoss Falls, Geysir)

Visited a geo-thermal swimming pool (Sundhöllin)

Went to the Secret Cellar Comedy Club

Booked a Northern Lights tour

Visited the Grotta lighthouse

Food and drink:

Iceland Street Food does amazing refillable soups

Hi Noodle for great Ramen

Joylato for amazing ice cream

Baejarins Beztu Pylsur for a world famous hot dog

Olverk for nice pizza (on the Golden Circle)

Iceland Craft Bar for lots of local beers & to try the fermented shark

Kaffi Mokka for nice coffee

Babalu coffee for the Star Wars toilet!

Koffinn bar for great Latin music

Top tips!

Hire a car to do the Golden Circle (we used rentalcar.com to get a good deal and insured through icarhireinsurance)

Use Aurora app to track Northern Lights

The walking tour is a great way to learn about the city

Check out Nomadic Matt's s website for more amazing tips, we did a lot of research on there

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On this episode of the corner I am joined by two of my good friends Nish and Joe, who have both gone through big changes in their lives this year so I wanted to get together with them and share our learnings from 2019.

This is a brand new feature within the podcast called ‘The Corner’ because this is the corner of the podcast where I’ll sit down with two other guests and have a open and honest discussion about a variety of topics.

During this conversation, we spoke about:

Setting yourself small achievable goals
Why things change when you pursue good emotions
Finding clarity
And Why your learnings are always bigger than any regret

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On this episode I’m joined by Jerome Flynn who is best known for his role in Game of Thrones as Bronn of the Blackwater and as one half of the musical group Robson & Jerome from the 90s.

But Jerome is also involved in a lot of environmental activism which is a huge part of the reason I wanted to get him on the podcast - one of the campaigns he’s currently working on is called ‘Farms Not Factories’ and is helping to educate us about the awful things that happen in the factory farming industry.

And although I would have loved to sit and talk about Game of Thrones for an hour, we actually had an incredible discussion about compassion and opening up your heart to the oneness of life as it’s very much a journey I’m going on right now in trying to figure out what more I can do to help with our environmental problems.

During this conversation, we spoke about:

Why he took a 10 year break from showbiz
The routine he starts the day with
Changes we want to see in society
Comparisons between GOT and the environmental crisis
Prioritising health & wellbeing and more

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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On this episode I’m joined by a very good friend of mine and amazing singer/songwriter Sinead Harnett.

Sinead is one of my favourite people as were grew up in the same area of North London and I’ve been lucky enough to witness the growth through her career to where she is today. I love how she always brings such good open energy to her music.

During this conversation, we spoke about: - Her experience on tour in America - Building up your own confidence - Both of our lessons in love - Why self love is so important

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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Dreamer's Disease Short is a new feature in the podcast where I will share a short clip from a previous interview. This will either be some food for thought or a moment of inspiration.

On this week's Short we hear from Zach Washington Young of episode 46. Zach was involved in a horrific accident which left him paralysed from the hips down and told by medical experts that he’d never walk again. But Zach pushed through with determination and began taking small steps with the help of intense physiotherapy. In April 2018, Zach became the first person to finish the London marathon on foot after having suffered from a severed spinal cord. In the clip, Zach discusses his accident and injury in depth and explains how he pushed himself to defy the odds.

Listen to the full conversation: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/zach-washington-young-making-impossible-possible-episode-46

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss some of the lifestyle changes I've made in the past 12 months. As well as my regular exercise and meditation routines I'm constantly trying out new things to help improve my overall physical and mental wellbeing.

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This is a brand new feature within the podcast called ‘The Corner’ because this is the corner of the podcast where I’ll sit down with two other guests and have an open and honest discussion about a variety of topics.

On this episode of The Corner I am joined by two awesome podcasters and content creators; Alex Reads & Ryan Nile to discuss:

Dealing with Emotions
Discussing whether everyone should go to therapy
How to find a therapist
Love languages
Creating boundaries for yourself

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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Podcasts: Time To Talk & Mostly Lit

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Podcasts: For The Creators & The Ryan Nile Show

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss motivation and some of the struggles I've faced recently.

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Dreamer's Disease Short is a new feature in the podcast where I will share a short clip from a previous interview. This will either be some food for thought or a moment of inspiration.

On this week's Short we hear from Paul McGregor of episode 64. Paul lost his father to suicide when he was just 18 and after that went into his own spiral of depression and has since dedicated his work to making conversations around mental health the norm. In this clip we discuss the problem with chasing status and the false reality of happiness.

Listen to the full conversation: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/paul-mcgregor-live-with-purpose-episode-64

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This is a brand new feature within the podcast called ‘The Corner’ because this is the corner of the podcast where I’ll sit down with two other guests and have a open and honest discussion about a variety of topics.

On this episode of The Corner I am joined by Sachin Sharma who is a life coach and business mentor (featured on episode 102 of the podcast) and Anton Savva who is first and foremost my friend but also helps me with a lot of the content for this podcast, and his own company producing podcasts.

During this conversation, we spoke about:

Masculinity & vulnerability
Nature vs Nurture
The balance of living in the present vs planning for the future
Our biggest Fears
And The importance of doing

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss the power of living your truth.

This is something that I've really been focussing on this year, so I want to share with you some of my experience and understanding of how you can step into your truth.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

GOOD NEWS!

I’m, very excited to announce that on the 13th Nov I’m teaming up with Fiverr, the freelancing platform, and will be hosting a live show with my good friends the Creative Rebels as my guests. It’s a FREE event which is taking place at the General Assembly in Whitechapel, London and is sure to be full of gems and plenty of amazing creative advice as I know David and Adam always come with the heavy inspirational ammunition. To grab a ticket, simply head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/tickets

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Having met Grace at the beginning of the year, we’ve been trying to make this recording happen for a while, so I am glad we got it done in front of a live audience at the London Podcast Festival. Grace’s energy is amazing! She’s a blogger, podcaster, influencer, social activist, fashionista and many other amazing things. Her presence and message is so powerful, that she’s affectionately known as the internet’s big sister and she champions all thing body positivity During this conversation, we spoke about: - Finding balance in an online life and not always wanting to post - Grace shares her lessons and experiences with therapy - She breaks down the difference in your inner child, ego and adult self - Her passion for spirituality and crystals - And why she is so in love right now and what it feels like

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

GOOD NEWS!

I’m, very excited to announce that on the 13th Nov I’m teaming up with Fiverr, the freelancing platform, and will be hosting a live show with my good friends the Creative Rebels as my guests. It’s a FREE event which is taking place at the General Assembly in Whitechapel, London and is sure to be full of gems and plenty of amazing creative advice as I know David and Adam always come with the heavy inspirational ammunition. To grab a ticket, simply head to thedreamersdisease.co.uk/tickets

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss non-attachment and how I am bringing the idea of it into my life.

After looking into and reading up on Eastern beliefs and mysticism, I began to realise that a lot of their teachings are about being truly present and understanding that most things in our lives are temporary.

So I wanted to share my understanding and ways I have brought non-attachment into my life, with you.

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I recently took a solo trip to Montréal in Canada to visit a couple of friends who I met whilst travelling earlier this year. So I wanted to share my experience with you as Montréal is a great city with lots going on and somewhere I'd love to visit for a longer period of time, for sure.

Places for coffee and breakfast: Croissant Croissant

Cafe Sao

Cardynal

Paquebot

Cafe Sfouf

Places I ate and drank:

Momo Sushi

Ohana Sushi

Otto Japanese

Chez Chen Chinese

Darling bar

Bily Kun bar

Bruno Sports Bar

Things to do: Check out the amazing parks; Mont Royal, La Fontaine, Parc Laurier

Walk around the Mile End

Head to the Old Port

Walk around the Old Town

Skate at Van Horne

Check out the dinosaurs at the Redpath Museum

Check out some live music in the multiple music venues

Head to an art show

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On this week's episode I’m excited to be joined by Wretch 32.

Wretch is known for hit singles such as 'Traktor' & '6 Words' as well as his legendary freestyles, but there’s much more to him than just music. He is one of the greatest thinkers and wordsmiths of his generation and during this chat he’s talking about creating a legacy beyond music. With a book soon to be released about his creative process and a brand new album on the way, this episode is full of gems!

During this conversation, we spoke about:

The artists mindset
Meditation and creating calmness
The problem with words like anxious
Being in tune with your emotions
Being a victim of your own success
The power of choice and much more

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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On this week's In Focus session, I discuss the benefits and importance of alone time. There are many benefits and new habits I have formed over the past few months which I want to share with you.

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On this episode I’m joined by Steph Elswood, formerly known as @healthychefsteph on instagram.

Steph is one of my favourite people to follow online. Having faced growing up in a highly pressurised environment in dance school, to battling an eating disorder, Steph has managed to change her life around and create something positive. She is now using her platform to help inspire women just like her.

During this conversation, we spoke about:

The pressures of growing up through dance school
How she overcame a eating disorder
Learning to take time for herself
Rediscovering her ‘why’
And why she’s recently given up drinking alcohol

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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On this week's In Focus session I am reflecting on a year since I left my full time job at BBC Radio 1Xtra to go freelance and work on my personal projects.

In this episode I share some of the things I've learnt over the past 12 months, both good and bad. I've tried to be as honest and open as possible here to hopefully inspire you to make a start on your own projects or to take a leap of faith.

Things I discuss; working with freedom, ownership of time, having confidence in your work, dealing with taxes, managing money and more!

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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On this episode I’m joined by Sam Qurashi who is a writer, instagrammer and unorthodox psychologist who previously worked at a psychiatric resident in an addiction hospital.

What I love about Sam is his thirst for understanding psychology and different elements to it. When he left his job in the hospital, he went on a journey of interviewing some of the most fascinating people he could find.

During this conversation, we spoke about:

The make up of fear
Dealing with rejection
The relationship between fears and the things you want
What we can learn from emotional pain
And how focus can help you overcome anything

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

GOOD NEWS! I will be back at the London Podcast Festival on Sat 14th Sept with a very special guest… Grace Victory. Tickets are a real bargain at less that £10 and can be bought from here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/dreamers-disease-2/

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On this week's episode of the podcast, I got together with my good friends Adam and David of the Creative Rebels podcast to answer some of your questions.

This is a really powerful episode where we discuss dealing with haters, what do do when you feel a lack of motivation, coping with stress, recommended books and more.

This episode is all about sharing, so if there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with them and spread the love :)

If you have any further questions you’d like to answer, then send them over to info@thedreamersdisease.co.uk or DM on instagram @IAmAlexManzi

GOOD NEWS! I will be back at the London Podcast Festival on Sat 14th Sept with a very special guest… Grace Victory. Tickets are a real bargain at less that £10 and can be bought from here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/dreamers-disease-2/

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On this episode I’m joined by Estée Lalonde who is a content creator, YouTuber and Podcaster.

After moving to London from Canada, she started her own YouTube channel and has built up a huge following online through her content in beauty, fashion and vlogging. However this has come with it’s fair share of ups and downs, dealing with things like Anxiety and Depression and I really admire the video’s she has put out openly talking about her anxiety.

During this conversation, we went pretty deep, speaking about:

Coping Mechanisms when times are tough
The benefits of CBD
Her love of Yoga
Stetting boundaries between work and life
And why dancing in public is such a big deal

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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I’ve been back on my travels and this time to Tallinn in Estonia. Me and my friend Adam booked a last minute trip a few weeks before flying out and had a great time. In this travel diary we discuss some of the things we got up to (mainly eating) , the people we met and some of the recommendations we didn’t quite get around to doing.

Places to eat and drink: Kaja Pizza Kook Cafeine Coffee Surf Club Coffee Kompressor Kivi Paber Kaarid

F-Hoone

Things to do: Free walking tour at 12pm each day

Walk around Telliskivi Do the culture mile in Kalamaja Check out the abandoned prison Hire electric scooters to explore the city Get lost in the Old Town Hire a car and go on a day trip; to Laheema National Park, Hara or Rummu

Bars to check out: Bunker Bar Sigmund Freud Noku Klubi (need a secret code to get in)

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Dumi Oburota is a man who knows a thing or two about success; he discovered and started working with Tinie Tempah when the rapper was just a teenager and together they have built their Disturbing London empire. Dumi has gone on to work with huge talents such as Jessie J, Wizkid and Yxng Bane as well as branching into fashion and events

But the thing that struck me most was Dumi’s calm and attentive energy. He came across very humble and grounded and has a genuine interest in people.

In this conversation we spoke about; how Dumi identifies an artist’s talent, why he always looks to appreciate the moment, learning from setbacks and why he believes success is the journey.

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss some of my favourite self-development/self help books. I'm always getting people asking me and DM'ing me about what my recommended books are, so I thought I would record this session for you to listen to!

In this episode I break down 6 of my favourite books, but there are a few extra s that get a mention.

Books mentioned:

Mindset - Dr Carol Dweck

Tools of Titans - Tim Ferriss

Freedom From The Known - Jiddu Krishnamurti

The Path of No Resistance - Garret Kramer

Miracle Morning - Hal Elrod

The Celestine Prophecy - James Redfield

Other mentions:

Tribe of Mentors - Tim Ferriss

The Awakening of Intelligence - Jiddu Krishnamurti

The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho

The Way of the Peaceful Warrior - Dan Millman

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On this episode I’m joined by Sachin Sharma who is a fellow life coach and podcaster.

Sachin is one of my favourite people to chat with so I’m really happy to officially sit down and record with him. In this conversation we speak about the effects of a past toxic relationship, living the power of now, our thoughts around the law of attraction and why you should never stop asking why.

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss the relationship between Pleasure and Pain, and how chasing one will always leave you open to experience the other. They co-exist, one cannot exist without the other.

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I genuinely can’t quite believe I am saying this but this is episode 100, yes ONE HUNDRED! So I just want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for continuing to listen and share the podcast, it really means the world to me. I started this journey for my own growth and development and am so overly happy to have so many of you on board with me and come back to listen every week. What I’d love for you to do is take a screenshot of you listening to this right now and post it to your instagram story, tagging me @IAmAlexManzi so that I can connect with and thank as many of you as possible On this week’s episode I invited my friend Anton back onto the podcast to have a conversation about my learnings over two years and 100 episodes - if you remember back to episode 50 where I shared my story, this is building on that episode with what I have truly learnt and how my perspective has changed over the years In this episode we spoke about: * The real reason I started the podcast * How I've learnt to do things for myself * Why I believe happiness and health are all that matter * Finding moments of clarity in life * Learning to go with the flow * The relationship between pleasure and pain

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

Once again THANK YOU for your support, I love you all.

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On this week's In Focus session I discuss Life Hacks and the little things that I do each day to help improve the quality of my life.

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This week I welcome Haydn Elliott back onto the podcast, he is the co-owner of the F45 gym in Oxford Circus and I thought it would be super helpful to have him join me for a conversation focussed around exercise and the benefit it has on a healthy body, mind and soul.

In this chat we discuss the huge number of ways you can be active plus our own personal experiences with how exercise has helped us through some tough times, plus Haydn shares some incredible stories of people who have passed through his gym doors and seemingly completely transformed themselves through exercise.

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you.

‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experiences, tips and practices to help you build and maintain a more positive mindset.

To get it simply go to: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/ebook

I love an early morning start, so on this week's In Focus session I discuss the benefits I find from my early mornings and why I do it.

"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise" - Benjamin Franklin

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This week I am joined by Samantha Maria, who is a lifestyle YouTuber and blogger who has an incredible 2.5 million followers online. In this chat we discussed the realities of creating and making online content vs finding balance in the offline world and all of the struggles that come with it.

Sammi spoke very openly about her journey and the ups and downs that come with being an online creator, young mum, wife and everything in between. If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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Topics we discussed:

Managing mental health online
Benefits of therapy
Being expressive online
Importance of slowing down in life
Growing up online
What she's learnt from being a parent
Adapting to her audience over time

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Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you.

‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experiences, tips and practices to help you build and maintain a more positive mindset.

To get it simply go to: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/ebook

I've always had a bit of a funny relationship with money, so on this In Focus session I delve into how my relationship with money has changed over time - particularly in the past 9 months since leaving my full time job at BBC Radio 1Xtra in Social Media.

What I have come to realise over time is that money is a means to live and not a meaning to live.

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Life is all about taking ownership of your life. So in this week's In Focus session I discuss my own journey on taking more ownership in my life and how I went about doing it.

Without taking ownership and standing up to your past experiences, you will never be able to grow and move forward.

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On this week's In Focus session I am discussing burnout as it's something we all have to deal with from time to time and certainly something that I have been dealing with over the past few weeks.

For me burnout isn't just something that can physically affect us, but mentally too. So I wanted to share some of my experiences with you.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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Those of you who have listened to my travel diaries will remember I travelled around Japan for 3 weeks with my friends Adam & Tamer so I wanted to get them back on the podcast to discuss travel blues and dealing with reverse culture shock.

During this chat we discuss how we’ve each dealt with coming back home and getting back to reality, what we’ve all struggled with, dealing with fomo, feedback we’ve had from the travel diary and some funny experiences with reverse culture shock.

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you.

‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experiences, tips and practices to help you build and maintain a more positive mindset.

To get it simply go to: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/ebook

I'm constantly being asked about productivity and how I manage to get so much done and make so much content.

So this week's In Focus session is about my productivity when it comes to making this very podcast. I break down everything from the planning, booking guests, editing etc.

Although this is very specific to the podcast, most of the productive tips and tricks I use are applicable to most areas of your life.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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This week I am joined by David Speed who is the host of the Creative Rebels podcast and co-founder of Graffiti Life. In this chat we talk through David's journey of turning his hobby into a business, why he's decided to help creatives with his podcast and why he believes life is all about happiness.

There's so many nuggets in this episode that I know you are going to enjoy it!

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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Topics we discussed:

Why he quit his job as a primary school teacher
The struggles of entrepreneurship
Why he limits his social media use to certain times of the day
The importance of sleep and a night time routine
How he launched his podcast and debuted at No.1 in the iTunes Business chart
Why being a rebel can lead you to happiness

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Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creative-rebels/id1448695774?mt=2

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Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you.

‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experiences, tips and practices to help you build and maintain a more positive mindset.

To get it simply go to: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/ebook

"When you allow your ego to control your thoughts, everything becomes an illusion"

On this week's In Focus session I discuss Ego, how you can learn to understand it, why you can't trust it and how you can deal better with your ego.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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Michelle Elman is a body confidence coach, author of 'Am I Ugly?' and creator of the ‘Scarred Not Scared’ movement. When she launched the campaign, Michelle used an image of herself in a bikini to showcase all of her scars and promote body positivity.

During this conversation we discuss her 15 surgeries from age 1 up until aged 19, her journey of body confidence, her experience of dying in a hospital bed and then coming back to life, the process of writing her book, the abuse she suffered at the hands of a teacher and why laughter has always been a medicine for her.

It’s a really powerful episode that I know you are going to enjoy!

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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Topics we discussed:

The role ego plays in your life
Using past experiences to build up your confidence
Challenging negative thought patterns
Dealing with trauma as a child
The moment she died in a hospital bed
Dealing with rejection
Facing up to fear

Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you.

‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experiences, tips and practices to help you build and maintain a more positive mindset.

To get it simply go to: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/ebook

AM I UGLY

I'm back from my travels in Japan and back to normal business. In this In Focus session I share my thoughts on understanding happiness and why I believe we've got happiness the wrong way round. To me no one thing can make us happy, as our happiness can only come from within.

"The truth is that the journey is the destination. The journey is where happiness lives"

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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It's the final part of my travel diary from 3 weeks in Japan, as I am joined by Adam and Tamer to discuss what we got up to in our final week.

On this episode, we discuss what we got up to in Hiroshima, an incredible day trip to Miyajima Island, a nightmare in Lake Hakone and our final couple of nights in Tokyo. There's even a little twist at the very end!

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Continuing with part 3 of my travel diary from 3 weeks in Japan, I am joined by Adam and Tamer as we discuss what we've experienced, who we've met and what we've learnt.

In this episode we discuss what we got up to in Osaka and Kyoto with a few hilarious stories thrown in the mix. We absolutely loved exploring Osaka and the nearby towns, with plenty of eating and drinking in the food capital of Japan.

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Continuing my travel diary from 3 weeks in Japan, I am joined by Adam and Tamer as we discuss what we've experienced, who we've met and what we've learnt.

In this episode we discuss our final big night out in Tokyo, a local rap battle we went to, finding Snow Monkeys, our Onsen experience and there's a twist in the tale as we end up going skiing.

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Taking a short break from usual proceedings as I am currently spending 3 weeks in Japan with Adam and Tamer, so I am recording a travel diary as we go to discus what we've experienced, who we've met and what we've learnt.

In this episode we discuss our first few days in Tokyo and what we plan on getting up to over the rest of the trip.

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A conversation with Shocka who is a recording artist and all round sharer of positive vibes. He’s been talking a lot about mental health and the importance of self-love after finding himself sectioned in a mental health hospital on 3 separate occasions.

Shocka experienced an extreme high when his rap group, Marvel, were offered a record deal, touring the country and more. Only to have it all taken away in an instant, which sent him on a downward spiral, which ended him up in a mental health hospital. He’s now using his experience to share a message of self-love through his music.

This is a very open and honest conversation about dealing with mental health issues and how you can start finding the positives in your life through showing yourself more self love. Shocka’s story is an inspiration to so many and I’m so excited for you to hear this episode!

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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Topics we discussed:

His connection through his music
The time he met Drake
His experience of being in hospital and how he dealt with it
Me and Shocka also discuss how depression feels when you are in it
He shares his key principles to living a fulfilling life
And even drops a positivity freestyle exclusively for the podcast
The importance of self love in raising your self image

Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you. ‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experiences, tips and practices to help you build and maintain a more positive mindset. To get it simply go to: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/ebook

Back in December, I tried a 48 hour water fast for the first time, where I only consumed plain water for 2 days. So, on this week’s In Focus session, I share my experience of the fast, what I learnt and the breakdown of how I felt before, during and after the fast, as well as explaining some of the benefits of fasting.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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I'm so excited for you to hear this episode, it's a very powerful one! I'm joined by Ben Hurst to break down Masculinity.

This is a topic very close to my heart and something I've wanted to bring to the podcast for a while. I believe that discussions around male identity and masculinity should be the norm in our lives but unfortunately they're not. And this causes a lot of men harm as we are unable to deal with our emotions, which has knock on effects for the people in our lives.

Ben works for The Good Lad Initiative facilitating conversations and workshops with young men to help them open up and discover what masculinity really means. Following on from his incredible, recent TEDx Talk, I knew he was the perfect guy to have this conversation with.

If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :)

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Topics we discussed:

Ben's journey from Religion into male identity
Recent Gilette advert
Differences between masculinity and toxic masculinity
Why guys find it hard to open up and talk
Unpacking masculinity
The impact of Ben's recent TEDx Talk

Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you.

‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experiences, tips and practices to help you build and maintain a more positive mindset.

To get it simply go to: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/ebook

"Meditation practice is essentially training your focus on your breath"

On this week's In Focus session I discuss my experience of having recently completed 100 days of consecutive meditation and the main learnings I took from it.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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On this week's episode I am joined by the hosts of my favourite podcast, The Receipts! Milena, Tolly and Audrey have taken the podcast world by storm and have recently been snapped up by the BBC.

Their open, honest conversations and hilarious stories make for some seriously good listening, as well as their 'Your Receipts' feature where they help listeners with their dilemmas.

During this chat we talk about how they balance podcasting with their full time work, bouncing back from low confidence, we shared some hilarious childhood stories and, of course, I had to ask the girls about some dating advice. Honestly, I had so much fun on this episode!

If you like the episode then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjouy listening :)

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Topics we discussed:

How their podcast started
How they've adapted to relative fame
First date etiquette
Pressure of having a well-listened to podcast
A guys point of view on dating
Ideal first three dates

Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you.

‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experiences, tips and practices to help you build and maintain a more positive mindset.

To get it simply go to: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/ebook

"Thinking is just another one of the trillions of processes that are constantly going on in your body"

In the final part of our mini-series of In Focus sessions I am joined by experienced Life Coach and my mentor, John Dashfield, to discuss trusting the process.

John and I talk through how you can trust in the process and that you're supposed to be exactly where you are in life. This is something I find really hard at times, so it was amazing to hear John's wisdom on this.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you.

‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experiences, tips and practices to help you build and maintain a more positive mindset.

To get it simply go to: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/ebook

A very very quick message to say an overwhelming thank you, as the podcast has just reached an incredible 100,000 downloads!

Honestly, every minute you have spent listening to this podcast means so much to me!

I want you to help share this message and grow the community, by sending your favourite episode to a friend who you think will really take something from it.

Let's spread the love and the positivity together.

Peace and love,

Alex

On this week’s episode I am joined by Haydn Elliott, who is the co-owner of F45 Oxford Circus Gym and host of the Inspiration Space Podcast.

We sat down for a monster conversation about our individual battles with depression, getting projects started and what actions we both took to improve our mindsets.

If you like the episode then please make sure you share it with a friend :) And be sure to leave a review on the podcast too!

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Topics we discussed:

Similarities of Exhaustion vs Depression
Haydn’s breakdown moment in front of parents
Our morning routines
Life-changing books
Importance of sleep
Overcoming a negative mindset
Daily failures at the gym
Learning from failure
Being authentic

Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you.

‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experiences, tips and practices to help you build and maintain a more positive mindset.

To get it simply go to: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/ebook

"There isn't a purpose floating around somewhere and you've just got to find it. It just doesn't work in that way"

On this week’s In Focus session I am joined by experienced Life Coach and my mentor, John Dashfield, to discuss finding your purpose, in part 3 of our 4-part mini-series. We breakdown how the feeling of a lack of purpose can be a barrier to us becoming the best version of ourselves and if it's even possible to 'find' your purpose.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you.

‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experiences, tips and practices to help you build and maintain a more positive mindset.

To get it simply go to: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/ebook

Happy New Year everyone! In this week’s episode I am joined by the amazing Kelechi Okafor, who has a long list of things she does including; actress, director, pole dance instructor, presenter, activist, writer and more.

For the first part of this chat, me and Kelechi, go into a conversation about the spiritual energies at play in the universe and she even gives me a live Tarot card reading! We then discuss more about Kelechi’s own journey through sexual abuse as a kid and the benefits of therapy.

It’s a very deep conversation but I love the energy that Kelechi brought to the conversation and am very thankful to her for being so open about her story.

If you like the episode then please make sure you share it with a friend :) And be sure to leave a review on the podcast too!

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Topics we discussed:

Benefits of Therapy
Dealing with a backlash online
Overcoming past trauma
Horoscopes
The negative effects of social media
The importance of protecting your energy
Religious beliefs vs Spiritual beliefs
Morning routine

Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you.

‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experiences, tips and practices to help you build and maintain a more positive mindset.

To get it simply go to: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/ebook

“Overthinking is a misunderstanding of where our experience is coming from”

On this week’s In Focus session I am joined by experienced Life Coach and my mentor, John Dashfield, to discuss Overthinking, in part 2 of our 4-part mini-series. We breakdown what causes overthinking and causes it to feel like a barrier to help us becoming our best selves.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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On this week’s episode I am joined by two friends, David Speed and Anton Savva, to review 2018 and our biggest learnings of the year.

This episode is for you to hear our main learnings, wins and also our toughest lessons of the year. This process is really helpful and I would encourage you to do the same with your friends, by having a really open, honest conversation.

If you like this idea of a group format on the podcast, then let me know @IAmAlexManzi as I want to start incorporating more of them into the feed.

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Topics we discussed:

Our favourite books
Importance of consistency
Imposter syndrome
Working out what happiness is
Why it’s good to take a step back and review
Taking a leap of faith
How smiling more can change your mood

“The present is the only moment we have. The past is a memory and the future is a construct of the mind”

On this week’s In Focus session I am joined by experienced Life Coach and my mentor, John Dashfield, to discuss Time, in the first of a 4-part mini-series. We breakdown whether not having enough time can really be a barrier to becoming your best self or achieving your dreams.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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On this week’s episode I’m doing something a little different by sharing with you part of an interview I did with the awesome ‘For The Creators’ podcast. I wanted to share this with you as I feel there is so much value in the chat for you to apply to your own lives.

In this conversation Ryan (the host) and I discuss the importance of the language you use in your own head and in your everyday chatter, why you should look to learn from your losses, why you shouldn’t focus on external factors to make you happy and how I had to break myself down to build myself back up again after I had a breakdown.

If you like the episode then please make sure you share it with a friend :) And be sure to leave a review on the podcast too!

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Topics we discuss:

My daily routine
What I learnt from my ‘breakdown’ moment
Importance of enjoying the journey
How I had to relearn everything I thought I knew
Learning from your losses
Advice to my younger self
My future plans

"Self-awareness is like a constant, personal self-assessment"

On this week's In Focus session I discuss why Self-Awareness is the KEY to becoming your best-self. It’s kind of like the entry point. The door that opens you up to a whole world of wonder.

I share some of the tips and techniques that have help me become more self-aware and the benefits of each one.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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This episode is a real treat. Honestly, it is the interview I am most proud of to date. Kenny Allstar is a DJ, music producer and radio presenter. During this conversation we discussed his incredible journey, all of the highs and lows. We laughed, we cried and connected on the deepest level.

Kenny spoke honestly about growing up on the streets with no money, having self-esteem issues as a kid, hustling his way to the top, being bullied as a youth, getting stabbed, changes he'd like to see with policing, his advice to anyone who is trying to make it as a creative and more!

If you like the episode then please make sure you share it with a friend :) And be sure to leave a review on the podcast too!

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Topics we discuss:

breaking into the music industry as a young black man
his relationship with his mum
being bullied as a youth
feeling awkward with the attention around his recent success
growing up with self-esteem issues
changes he'd like to see with policing in our communities
the moment he found out he was getting his own show on BBC Radio 1Xtra
Kenny's message to the youth
the influence music has on young people
young people growing up just trying to be accepted

On the latest In Focus session, I thought I would do things a little differently.

Regular listeners will know that I talk about meditation quite a lot on the podcast, so this episode is a very handy and practical meditation exercise that you can do over and over again.

I have found so many benefits to regular meditation that I seriously cannot recommend it highly enough. Give this a go, see how you feel and let me know at @IAmAlexManzi

I would strongly encourage you to repeat this exercise a few times before passing complete judgement on it.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend or family member who you think could benefit from it .

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On this episode I am joined by DJ, presenter and all round creative, DamnShaq, discussing everything from the pressures of being a young creative, finding his voice in the industry, how to turn things around when they don’t go your way, the importance of having a good support network and loads more

I’ve had the pleasure of being part of and seeing Shaq’s story up close and personal, from taking him under my wing at the BBC as his ‘boss’, to giving each other advice, to gassing each other up about what the future holds. This chat was personal, honest and eye-opening.

If you like the episode then please make sure you share it with a friend :) And be sure to leave a review on the podcast too!

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Topics we discuss:

Breaking into the creative industry
Finding his voice
His fall out with Kyra TV
What he did when he found himself in a bad place
How he turned things around for himself
Growing up in South London
The biggest lesson he’s learnt
Realising he had a good set of friends around him

“Thoughts become things. If you can see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand”

The Law of Attraction is something I never ever believed in, in fact I would dismiss anyone who spoke about it. But since I opened up my mind to the endless possibilities in this world, I have found the true power in the wonderful ways the universe works.

On this In Focus session I discuss some of the experiences I’ve had through the Law of Attraction and the exact moment when I started to believe in it, thanks to my friend Joe.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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On this week's episode I am joined by Paul McGregor who is a mental health speaker and author.

Having lost his Dad to suicide 9 years ago, Paul has begun to dedicate his life to helping spread awareness of mental health issues and suicide rates in the UK.

He has just recently released his book 'Man Up, Man Down' which shares his story in full, with all of the details left in.

This is one of the most open conversations I have had on the podcast with a really strong message so please make sure you share it with a friend :) And be sure to leave a review on the podcast too!

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Topics we discuss:

the effect his Dad's suicide had on him and his family
the moment he fully opened up about his own struggles
his own battles with suicidal thoughts
why we need to stop chasing status
the false reality of happiness
the problem with asking 'How are you?'
why asking for help means you are not being a burden on anyone
his bigger purpose in life

“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath”

Stress is something we all have to deal with so on this week’s In Focus session I wanted to discuss the importance of relieving stress, as well as some of the health-related issues that stress may cause.

I also share my experiences dealing with stress and what I have found useful to help me relieve stress over the years.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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This week's episode is very special as it's the live interview I did with my good friend Chidera Eggerue aka The Slumflower at the London Podcast festival.

And it's a really powerful one as we discussed her two incredible books 'What A Time To Be Alone' & 'Scribble Yourself Feminist' and the processes that went into writing them, plus Chidera shared some amazing thoughts on mental health, imposter syndrome, parenting and what she's learnt through recently starting therapy.

There's so many gems in this episode so make sure you share it with a friend :) And please be sure to leave a review on the podcast too!

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Topics we discuss:

the process of writing her books
what she has learnt through therapy
how her relationship with her parents has changed
how she deals with relapses
the value of being liked vs being respected
the importance of self-care
dealing with imposter syndrome
advice she'd give to her 12 year old self
not forcing her message & knowing her audience

“Positive self-talk can make you feel good about yourself and what you have in your life”

On this week’s In Focus session, I discuss self-talk and the role it plays in our lives. I’ve spent a lot of time working on my own self-talk and flipping it from being overly negative into something that is positive and helpful. So I also share some of my experiences and the 3 key techniques I used to make this shift.

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Do you want to learn the keys to discovering your inner greatness?

On this week’s episode I wanted to do something really special to celebrate International Podcast Day. So I’ve compiled some of the best gems from the most popular episodes of the podcast so far. Each nugget will open up some insight on how you can begin to unlock your inner greatness and continue your journey to become your best version.

On this special mashup episode we’ll hear some great tips from Ciara London, Chuckie Online, The Slumflower, Jeremiah Emmanuel and Sian Anderson on everything from relationships, mental health, dealing with rejection, self belief and looking to inspire others.

There’s so much to be taken from this episode.

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“The man who moves a mountain, begins by carrying away small stones” - Confucious

The 1% rule is the theory that small, incremental changes can breed huge results. And is something that I have really implemented in my life over the past few years.

So if you want to improve yourself, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, financially or physically then I highly recommend this as a listen for you!

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On this week's episode I am joined by the super talented Director, Rohan Blair-Mangat, who is a good friend of mine of over 10 years and someone's whose journey I have had the pleasure of watching grow and grow.

I fully appreciated Rohan's time for this chat as he doesn't do a lot of interviews, as his work really does speak for itself! From shooting, videos at football matches, to working with some of the biggest names in music, football and beyond. Rohan has directed projects with the likes of Lionel Messi, Adidas, Wretch 32, 6lack, Bryson Tiller, Nike and even Jay Z himself.

There's so much to learn from Rohan and his humble persona, as well as the untold amount of experience and knowledge he's gained over his career. So get your notepad ready for this one!

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Topics we discuss:

his journey of directing
the impact his family have had on him
best advice he's ever been given
his first big shoot being with Lionel Messi
being grateful for the advice he received early in his career
the importance of mentors in his life
wanting to work with Colin Kaepernick
importance of having a strong message to his work

"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity, the optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty"

I love engaging in the power of positive thinking, it's a complete game changer when it comes to improving your mindset. In this In Focus episode I talk through some of the tools I've used over the years to implement positive thinking in my life and the benefits I've found.

I hope you find this one helpful and if you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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On this episode I am joined by Joshua Coombes who is a trained hairdresser that uses his spare time to give free haircuts to the homeless.

We discussed his upbringing, finding his purpose, the similarities between hairdressing and therapy, some of the untold wisdom from those he meets on the streets and his very important #DoSomethingForNothing movement.

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Topics we discuss:

The first time he cut hair for a homeless person
The importance of human connection
Leaving school as a perceived ‘failure’
Being interviewed by Morgan Freeman
The value in giving your time to others
Discovering his Purpose
How his friend helped him through a real bad time
Wisdom from people he meets
The power in showing love to another person

“I am not a product of my circumstances, I am a product of my decisions” - Stephen Covey

Those of you who have been following my journey and listening to the podcast will know that I made a pretty big decision in my life recently. So on the latest In Focus session, I wanted to break down some of the things that I found useful and share some of my experiences with you.

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This week’s episode is very special, as the interview comes from the very first Dreamer’s Disease live show. At the event last month, I was joined by Meggan Roxanne who is not only a friend but a huge inspiration on my work as the founder of thegoodquote, who have over 30 million followers online.

Meggan’s work spreading inspiration and positivity is second to none, but what I love most about her is how humbly she talks about her work and what she’s achieved. In this episode we spoke about creating the very first picture quote, the importance of self-discipline, steering clear of negativity, believing in the greater good and Meggan’s own personal transformation through the whole process.

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Some topics we discuss:

Dealing with the loss of her friend
Creating the first picture quote
Founding thegoodquote
Meggan's favourite ever quote
Going through personal transformation
The effect of her mum falling ill
The rapid growth of the platforms
Connecting with inspirational peers
and more

“Regular exercise doesn’t only help you lose weight but also improves sleep quality, self-confidence, energy levels and more”

How often do you exercise? I tend to go for 4-5 times a week from going to the gym, doing yoga and playing football. We all know exercise is good for us, so in the latest In Focus session I wanted to delve a little deeper into the not-so-obvious benefits of exercise and also some of my experiences.

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King CookDaily is someone whose journey I have been following for a while and have been massively inspired by having seen his journey from opening his hugely popular CookDaily Vegan restaurant, to building a real sense of community around the brand, and sharing his positive message online.

Having worked in Michelin star restaurants and fine dining venues, King is now a full Vegan and figurehead for the scene. We spoke about his journey through his career as a chef, how his family and roots gave him self-belief, how getting stabbed and being left fighting for his life gave him the motivation to succeed.

King's journey has been truly inspiring and I was super chuffed to sit down with him for a chat.

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Some topics we discuss:

his family upbringing
first cooking experience
biggest lessons learnt from his childhood
moving abroad to gain cooking experience
how getting stabbed helped turn his life around
his struggles trying to fit in
working 100 days straight when he opened CookDaily
praciticing Buddhism
what he's learnt from being a father

"These are moments of growth and the moments where we truly learn the most about ourselves"

In this week's In Focus session I discuss the impact and opportunities that transition periods present us. For those who listened to Ep 50, you'll know that I'm currently going through the biggest transition period in my life, so I wanted to share some of my thoughts and why it's best to see these periods as opportunities to grow and start becoming our best selves.

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Can’t believe I made it to episode 50! And to mark the occasion, I decided to share my story and journey so far. This moment in time is quite pivotal in my life as I am currently going through a real transition period so the timing of Ep 50 seemed right.

For this episode, I invited my friend Anton (from the Wriinkle podcast) to help me break down my life journey, experiences, what has shaped me and how I got myself through some dark times. We also discussed why right now is such a transition period and how I see Dreamer’s Disease shaping up in the near future.

Hope you guys enjoy hearing a bit more about me :)

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Some topics we discuss:

My experiences during school

Starting a working life from an early age

Why I didn’t go to university

How a passion for music and blogging landed me a dream job

The darkest time in my life

Starting Dreamers Disease

Having a passion for helping others

Going through a transition phase

Learning from every experience

Importance of having a positive mindset

"Self-Discipline is about finding reasons to do something and committing to see the task through to the end"

In this week's In Focus session I discuss Self-Discipline. This is something that I have really worked on over the past year or so as I have found that the more discipline I have, the more productive and creative I become. So in this episode I share some of my thoughts and experiences, with a few tips on how you can improve your own self-discipline.

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On this week’s episode I sit down with Annika Allen who has been hugely influential in helping to promote and inspire young black females and creatives in setting up The Black Magic Awards Network.

As someone who has lived life both within a corporate environment and working for herself, Annika has a huge amount of knowledge and wisdom to share; from creating her own platforms, to growing up and dealing with Sickle Cell, to being shaped and supported by her close group of friends.

There’s so many gems in this one! Hope you guys enjoy.

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Some topics we discuss:

Growing up not seeing many black people working in creative industries
Building up her own platforms
Hurdles she faced in her 20s
Facing Sickle Cell crises
Having affirmations written out on her wall
Being fed up of looking to America for inspiration
Why your vibe attracts your tribe
Recognising energy suckers
Why your friendship group defines you
Importance of Networking
Being Fearless

“When setting goals, focus on your personal performance, not the outcome”

In this week’s In Focus session, I discuss goal-setting. Recently I’ve been trying to be better at setting goals for myself, to push my performance in both my work and life so I wanted to explore the benefits of doing so and share some of the experiences I’ve had so far.

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On this week’s episode I am joined by the hugely inspiring Zach Washington-Young who was involved in a horrific crash in 2012 and was left paralysed from his hips down and told that he’d never walk again. Fast forward to April 2018 and he completed the full 26-mile London Marathon on foot, making medical history as the first person to suffer from a severance of the spinal cord to do so.

In this chat, we talk through Zach’s journey and the work he has done with Prime Physio to get through his rehabilitation, what went into training for the marathon, the exact moment he regained feeling in his thigh and why keeping a crowd of positive people around him is key to his recovery & loads more.

Honestly, I think you guys are going to love this episode as it’s so powerful!

Zach and his team are currently working on a documentary to show his journey from hospital bed to marathon finishing line and I can’t wait to see the finished product.

To contribute to Zach’s fundraising campaign, go here: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ZachWashingtonYoung

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Some topics we discuss:

The feelings and emotions he went through during and after the crash
Being a spinal injury ambassador
What his life was like before the injury
The moment his mindset changed and realised he might walk again
Detailing his first steps during rehabilitation
What went into training for the London Marathon
His need to thrive and see each challenge as an adventure
The toughest moment he experienced during the marathon
Successes he’s seen in swimming
Absorbing himself with positive people
Why his ultimate goal is to be satisfied and content
Wanting to give back and to benefit a greater cause

“The first 90 minutes of your day has a big impact on the rest of your day”

In this week’s In Focus session I discuss the importance of a good morning routine, something that I have found hugely beneficial for me over the past couple of years.

I wanted to share with you some of my experiences and thoughts, as well as a break down of my exact routine to show you how easily you can incorporate a routine into your mornings.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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On this week's episode I'm joined by the incredibly talented photographer Holly-Marie Cato. We hear about how she turned her hobby into a full time job, experiences working with brands, how her huge family has influenced her, having a passion for storytelling, documenting the London riots and plenty more.

The chat is full of so many gems and Holly's calming yet assured manner was a real pleasure to be around.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment!

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Some topics we discuss:

falling into photography
documenting the London riots
the education system failing her
how her huge family influenced her
where her passion for storytelling comes from
believing that God has her back
working with big name brands
what she's had to learn on the job

"It's an amazing feeling to spend a few minutes each day unplugged from the outside world and just be"

In this week's In Focus session I wanted to discuss with you a tool that I find very helpful and powerful in my life; meditation. It's something that I incorporate into my daily routine and find the benefits seriously huge. Finding the time each day to sit and reflect and become comfortable with my thoughts is invaluable.

So I wanted to share some of my experiences with meditation and a little bit of research to let you know why it can be so beneficial.

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On this episode I’m super excited to sit down with BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter, Reece Parkinson, someone who I have had the pleasure of watching grow and evolve over the past couple of years. Reece is someone who I regularly turn to to bounce ideas around about this very podcast and also the projects he’s working on. And someone I’d consider a good friend, so it was great to be able to sit down and discuss his story and dig a little deeper inside his head.

In the episode we hear Reece’s journey from community radio to Radio 1 & 1Xtra intern to getting his very own show on 1Xtra. We also speak about the importance of a strict daily routine to keep you focussed, why he likes to keep himself prepared like an athlete and why he doesn’t want to let his dreams slip away from him.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment!

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Some topics we discuss:

How he got started in radio
What he learnt from being an intern at BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra
Going from intern to presenter at 1Xtra
His biggest inspiration
Why he believes making content for online is so vital
Preparing himself like an athlete
Why he carries a copy of his goals in his wallet
Letting one dream slip and not wanting to let another go
How he focuses on his goals with a strict daily routine
Studying the patterns of those he looks up to
Why he believes in the power of manifestation

“Use affirmations to create positive habits in the way that you think”

In this week's In Focus episode I discuss the power of affirmations on creating positive thinking, my experiences with reading and writing affirmations, how you can use them to set up your day, my morning ritual and more.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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On this episode I am joined by Paula Akpan, co-founder of the I’m Tired Project and also the UK’s first Black Girl Festival.

We discuss her career path and journey from university, the exact moment she realised that she’d made her mum proud, the importance and influence of Black Panther, her biggest inspirations, why she’s following her passions rather than a specific career path and more.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment!

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Some topics we discuss:

the idea and creation of Black Girl Festival
the inspiration behind the I'm Tired project
the exact moment she realised that she had made her mum proud
dealing with negative comments online
what feminism means to her
the importance of not changing yourself to try and avoid stereotypes
not letting your opinions affect others wellbeing
the influence of Black Panther

"If you're waiting for someone to come and help you or save you, you're just wasting time"

After some incredible In Focus sessions over the past weeks, I'm back with a solo round and discussing why you shouldn't let you past struggles and experiences hold you back. I know I've certainly done it myself, but now is the time to take ownership and control of your life.

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On this episode I am joined by poet Hussain Manawer to hear about the amazing work he does in spreading awareness of mental health issues.

Hussain has dedicated his artistry to sharing stories and experiences with Mental Health. Having recently lost his mother, he has an EP on the way dedicated to the learnings she passed onto him. He also holds the Guiness World Record for the largest Mental Health lesson, when he got over 500 students in a room to educate them on depression, suicide and more.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment!

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Some topics we discuss:

why mental health is so important to him
his passion for music
becoming a poet
dealing with his mother's death
setting up the largest ever mental health lesson
keeping a group of close friends
best advice he's ever been given
signing a record deal
his interpretation of the Dreamer's Disease

"Stop using 'how do I start' as an excuse for putting in the work"

On this very special In Focus session I am joined by none other than Gary Vaynerchuk. I was very grateful to get the opportunity and some time to record with such a huge inspiration on me.

And it's even more exciting to be able to provide you guys with some of his incredible no-nonsense advice. On this session I pick his brains on the best methods to start implementing your ideas and goals, what his struggles are and what platform he would recommend you to start building your own brand on.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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On this episode I am joined by Vicky Grout - the UK music photographer of the moment - to hear about her journey so far.

For someone who is just 21, Vicky has already achieved a lot in a short period of time so we take it right back to hear how she first got into photography, why you are better off not being a perfectionist, being a woman in a male-dominated industry, wanting to help educate the youth, dealing with online trolls, advice for budding photographers and more!

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Some topics we discuss:

When she first picked up a camera

Preferring film over digital photography

How social media has helped build her career

Being a woman in a male dominated industry

Her fear of the state of our society today

Why she believes in the butterfly effect

Dealing with haters online

Wanting to break out from solely music photography

Wanting to help educate the youth

Making sure she’s the right person for the job and not being exploitative

"I think it's really important to set goals and write them down"

Ciara returns for the 4th and final part of her In Focus takeover and we're discussing all aspects of building your own business and the steps she took to set up her fitness classes and brand. Plus she has some tips for anyone who is looking to start their own company.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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Some topics we discuss:

Why timing was important when deciding to leave her City job
Finding others to help out where needed
Goals to building up her own team
Working hard and opportunities presenting themselves
Her tips for anyone who wants to start their own business

Andy Leek is the man behind @notestostrangers page on Instagram - an incredible idea where he leaves positive & inspirational notes around the UK for people to discover and post on their own Instagram accounts.

With a history in Advertising and experiencing some mental health issues, Andy talks us through his journey and his biggest learnings and why he's so passionate about sharing love and inspiration in the world. There's also an amazing story involving a ebay, a blank canvas, a flight to Vegas, Llamas and painting a dog, but you'll have to listen to the full episode to find out the details.

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Some topics we discuss:

Experience working in the Advertising industry
Dealing with mental health issues
Working on various creative ideas
The idea behind Notes To Strangers
Andy's biggest influence
Wanting to be the Conor McGregor of the artwork
Getting caught by police
Why you should listen to your instincts
Importance of taking risks
Turning negative moments in his life into something positive

"It's important for women to support other women"

Ciara returns for part 3 of her In Focus co-host and this week we discuss all things female empowerment and why 2018 is due to be the year of the woman!

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment. And be sure to share it with a friend who needs to hear this!

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Some topics we discuss:

The sexualisation of women
Hope we break the 'lad' mentality
Seeing women as equals
How women can lift up other women
The #metoo movement
Oprah's incredible speech
What women in power can do to empower other women
Choosing to work with only women

A very open conversation with Natasha Benjamin, founder of Free Your Mind - an organisation to help support children who have experienced domestic violence. She's also a self care coach, mental health expert and has written and released two books, so she's a pretty busy lady!

Natasha speaks about her experiences dealing with Anxiety, discovering she had experienced domestic violence as a child and even gets me to open up about my own experiences with anxiety - something I've not touched on on the podcast before.

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Some topics we discuss:

The blog that started everything off for Natasha
Realising she'd experienced domestic violence as a child
Discovering her own mental health issues
How she deals with anxiety and what triggers her
Natasha's top tips for self-care
Being a Reiki healer and what it's all about
What we need to do to open up the conversation about mental health
How we can improve our daily habit
The feelings she experiences when having a panic attack

"If you're relationships are as tight as they are meant to be, if you win, they win"

Ciara is back for part 2 of her In Focus co-host and this week we have a very juicy chat about relationships & love and why you should pick your relationships wisely - both friendships and lovers.

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A real in-depth chat with Kojo Anim aka Kojo The Comedian - someone who has helped break down so many doors and put on so many comedians throughout his career. He shares stories on touring with and being mentored from the likes of Chris Rock, Kevin Hart & Dave Chappelle, to growing up with his parents in jail, to script-writing, to advising up-coming comics.

There are so many gems in this conversation with Kojo discussing why he's starting to be more open within his life and his work and passing on some advice on how to build and maintain meaningful relationships.

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Some topics we discuss:

What impact the relationships he has with Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock & Kevin Hart have had on his career
How the comedy game has changed over the years
Discovering his father wasn't really his father at the age of 19
Why his aunty is his biggest hero
Why his true purpose is to help others
The relationship between Hip Hop and comedy
Having trust in the decisions you make
The roles he's played on stage, TV and in theatre
Being more open to his audience - documenting vs creating
Why he's focussing on his comedy again to become relevant in stand-up

"Embrace who you are and how you look to make yourself the best version of you and stop comparing yourself to others"

In the first of a 4-part series, I invite Personal Trainer & Fitness Expert Ciara London back to the podcast to share some thoughts in the latest In Focus session. The interview we did way back in episode 7 had some amazing feedback, so I wanted Ciara to come back and delve into some of the topics she's most passionate about. In this session we discuss all things Health & Fitness with some amazing insights from Ciara on mental health, diet, body shaming, positive effects & more.

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Catching up with Chuckie Online to discuss his career as a freelance DJ, Broadcaster, Podcaster and how he has dealt with endless amounts of rejection along the way. This is a very powerful conversation talking about how kids these days have lost the art of conversation, why we're living in a world full of online outrage & fake outrage and why happiness is his main focus moving forward.

Chuckie also discusses how and why he started his own podcast after an accidental and long conversation with Grime legend Wiley and he speaks for the very first time on the impact and outrage around an episode of his own podcast featuring Reggie Yates.

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Podcast: soundcloud.com/chuckieonline

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"A quitter never wins and a winner never quits"

On this In Focus session we discuss the fear of failure and why you should't let it hold you back from doing what you want to do. Ultimately making mistakes is the best way to learn and by constantly building on failures, it can only lead you on to more success. More often than not I find that the fear of failure is my gut telling me how much I actually want to do something. So it's time to start listening to your gut and start facing up to the fear.

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Striving for greatness is something we all want for ourselves and DJ Semtex is the embodiment of that. A legend and pioneer in the UK music scene, I sit down with Semtex to discuss everything from discusses growing up in Manchester and dealing with racism from an early age, his earliest influences and having to overcome adversity as a teenager when he lost his right arm to a medical condition Lymphangioma.

Delving into his career in music we touched on everything from working and touring the world with Dizzee Rascal, the art of making good music, adapting to changes in the music industry and how artists are becoming more and more business savvy.

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“I think it's very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone and not be defined by another person.” - Oscar Wilde

On this In Focus session I discuss the benefits of Space. It is becoming increasingly hard to create space for ourselves in our lives. We are constantly glued to the online world, TV, etc. Every now and then it is important to unplug from the Matrix and take some time out to reflect and give our brains the opportunity to just be present.

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In episode 24 I sit down with the multi-talented Mim Shaikh to talk about his work as a Broadcaster, Actor and Poet. We discus his journey from Uni student radio to community radio to BBC Radio 1Xtra & Asian Network and how he's recently found giving more value through his work has helped to feel like he's fulfilling a bigger purpose.

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Twitter: @MimShaikh_

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"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right either way" - Henry Ford

On this In Focus session I discuss the power of your mindset and having a positive outlook. So much of our approach to each day or our work or our tasks is dependant on the mindset we have. We have to learn how to recognise and understand our mindset to allow us to be the best versions of ourselves and achieve all the success we have ever wanted. A lot of it starts from the language we use to talk to ourselves!

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To round-off what has been an incredible year for me personally, through launching this podcast, I sat down with my good friend Liam Klimek to discuss the top 5 things I've learnt and that have helped me in 2017 and the goals I set myself at the start of the year. We go quite in-depth on how having more self-belief and showing myself more self-love has helped me to have more clarity and focus on my vision. We also touched on how creating and writing out our vision can help you to put your dreams into action by applying to right focus and commitment to them. I hope this episode can help you in some way to better yourself, your career, your relationships going into 2018.

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"Give up being perfect and start being authentic"

In the second 'In Focus' session - where we'll be exploring and breaking down one topic at a time - I discuss why you should be your authentic self. We often spend a lot of time trying to cater towards other people and rarely lower our guard to show our true selves and as a result, don't feel comfortable showing our vulnerabilities and authentic side.

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On episode 20 I am joined by Ra'ed Khan who does various bits of work within the UK music industry and set up his own charity 2 years ago, Road To Freedom, in aid of helping Refugees across Europe. He has an incredible drive and passion for what he does, with his story being really compelling. There's so much to learn from this episode and I hope you can take something from hearing it.

"If you're not passionate about what you're doing then it's never going to work"

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For more information on Road To Freedom: roadtofreedom.org.uk

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Welcome to the brand new mini-series 'In Focus' where we'll be exploring and breaking down one topic at a time. On this episode we look into the importance of investing in yourself as a priority. We all want to make improvements in our life and it all starts with the self and how making the smallest of changes can have a huge impact later down the line.

"Invest in yourself as a priority, you're the greatest project that you'll ever work on"

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On Episode 18 I am joined by the wonderful Annie Drea to discuss how she built a brand for herself as a YouTuber, why she has transitioned into the podcast world and I dig deep to find out how she separates 'Annie' the brand and Annie the person. She also managed to flip the conversation and start interviewing me!

"Knowing that there was something I was good at, it validated me"

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In Episode 17 I catch up with Ayaz Hussain who is a Social Media coach. What I really love about his work is that he's combined his two main passions in music & social media and has created a platform for himself. You can expect to hear some killer tips to up your social media game and help elevate your brand message, how to get the right balance of online time, the pros and cons of social media, as well as Yaz explaining why he has an innate passion to help others.

"Don't gas things up until they are done, dusted and tangible. Never in advance."

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Follow Yaz: IG: @yazbeatz Twitter: @yazbeatz allabouthelping.net

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In Episode 16 Ben Anderson, co-founder of Musicalize - a live music concert promotions company, breaks down the company's journey from putting on small live music nights, to helping some of the biggest artists in the UK & America put on and promote their shows. We also discuss how he finds the perfect work/life balance with his wife and business partner, how he reacts to adversity and offers some valuable advice for anyone looking to start their own events.

"If there's something that interests you, obsess over it. The more knowledge you have, the better"

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Follow Ben & Musicalize: IG: @iambenanderson/@musicalizeuk Twitter: @iambenanderson/@musicalizeuk

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In Episode 15 I am joined by Jeremiah Emmanuel BEM who is an Entrepreneur Youth Activist and all-round supporter of young people & their futures. In this chat Jeremiah discusses how he started on his path when he was just 4 years old, how growing up in a rough area of London inspired him to do good, the work he's done with BBC Radio 1, Nandos, Disturbing London, Rolls Royce & more. He even tells us the story of how he got awarded by the Royal family, which is an incredible feat considering he's only just turned 18.

"Change is a word but we need it to become an action"

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In Episode 14 I am joined by the amazing Sian Anderson, who is best known as a Presenter and DJ on BBC Radio 1Xtra. We have a very deep chat about how Sian has navigated her way through her career, built businesses, helped artists, mentored, set up a music academy and more! She also talks us through her goals over the next few years and how she balances her work life with mothering a 2-year-old child. Sian is an all-round huge inspiration with a big heart and even bigger work rate. I loved this chat and hope you guys can take some gems to apply to your own lives.

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In Episode 13 I am joined by the incredible Caroline SM who breaks down her career path in-depth; from competition winner to work experience to blogger to A&R at XL Records and one of the head honchos at GRM Daily. We also discuss the important role mentors have played during Caroline's journey, habits she has enforced in her life to help make her more efficient and why she is concentrating on happiness above her work.

Contains strong language

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In Episode 12 I sit down with the amazing Slumflower to discuss self-love and the importance it can have in helping you to achieve the best version of yourself. Slumflower is an award-winning blogger and presenter who uses her voice to help empower women. During our chat we discuss her #SaggyBoobsMatter campaign as well as her #BlockHimParty, we also touch on the positive & negative impact social media can have on your mental health and what role the school system can play to educate children on this. And, of course, she also gives us her top tips on how you can show yourself self-love & loads more.

If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review or comment!

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In Episode 11 I am joined by Tara Adlestone, the 24-year-old co-founder of MissFits Nutrition - a protein supplement brand for women. We chat about how just over 12 months hard work has already started to pay off big time, how they've tailored their products specifically for the female market, how a simple idea turned into reality, how they source influencers to help promote their brand, the importance of community building, biggest inspiration and Tara also gives us her tips on how to stay connected and present in your every day life. There's some great nuggets in this one - particularly if you're looking to have a go at your own start-up and the kind of mentality you need to pull through with it. Hope you guys enjoy!

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In Episode 10 I'm joined by the very inspirational Meggan Roxanne, who is the co-founder of thegoodquote. During the conversation we discuss how she built her platform to over 20m followers on Instagram, selling £250k worth of merchandise, how she dealt with depression, the importance of self-love, her mother's battle with Cancer and why she feels mentorships are so vital.

Hope you guys enjoy this one!

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Follow Meggan: IG: @thegoodquote / @roxannesvibe

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In Episode 09 I am joined by Joivan Wade who is an actor, writer and CEO of The Wall of Comedy. During the chat we talk about his education at the BRIT school, why he follows his gut instinct most of the time, how he started his own YouTube channel and platform gaining Billions of views, how he got acting roles in two of the UK's most loved TV shows, transitioning into movie roles, why he is now using his platform to help bring through upcoming comedians & actors and more.

Joivan is a very positive person who carries around a real buzz and energy with him. It's great to see someone who is not only focussed on his own career but on helping the career of others in the process. There's loads of great nuggets of information in this one, I hope you guys enjoy.

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Follow Joivan: IG: @joivan_wade / @thewallofcomedy Twitter: @JoivanWade

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In Episode 08, I am joined by Context aka Dr George Musgrave who is not only a Rapper but also a University Lecturer in Cultural Sociology & Entrepreneurship. In the conversation we spoke about how Context got into music, how he got signed to a major label, the financial restraints he lived with whilst balancing his music career with studying, his relentless work rate and also the amazing research paper he did around the links between working in the music industry and mental health issues.

Context is a very knowledgeable guy who has experienced massive highs and lows throughout his career. His refreshingly open and honest outlook on his experiences was a real pleasure to listen to and I hope you guys can take as much from this chat as I did.

Follow Context: Twitter: @Context_ Research paper: Can Music Make You Sick?

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In Episode 07, I chat with Ciara London who is a Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor. We discuss why she decided to leave her job in the city after 6 years to pursue a career in the fitness industry, how she built up a client base using Instagram, why her friends are her biggest inspiration, being true to herself & her values, why she stresses the importance of living a fun life, her 12 week workout plan & how she structured it and more.

Ciara's message of being true to yourself and having strong values is a very important one as too much of the time we go with the flow of our work and day to day lives without questioning what it is we really want to be doing. There's a lot of really great nuggets of information in this one. Also, we recorded the episode at the gym she works out of and there was a loud Zumba class in the room next door so apologies for any background noise! Hope you enjoy.

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In Episode 06 I sat down with the don Ralph Hardy to talk about everything he does from, broadcasting on radio, to curating albums, to working with music artists, to running his own club night, to producing his own music, DJing & more.

Ralph is a very special character who carries himself in a cloud of positivity and energy, living his life with the message of "existing in the presence" - which is a very refreshing outlook on life. Hopefully you guys can get a sense of the passion and energy Ralph talks about his work and can channel some of his words into your own lives.

Follow Ralph: Twitter/IG: @RalphHardy

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Listen to Growing Pains: soundcloud.com/thatsnanger/sets/growing-pains-2

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In Episode 05 I am joined by Alya Mooro who talks about how she got into and defined herself within Journalism. She has written for publications such as the New York Post, Grazia & The Debrief amongst others.

Alya discusses how she started out as a blogger and intern, importance of the 10,000 hour rule, quality over quantity, pitching etiquette, learning not to limit her skills, tips for networking on social media, how she monetised her writing ability and more.

Follow Alya: IG/Twitter @MoorizZLA Blog: moorizzla.com

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In Episode 04 I am joined by Moz, who apart from being my best mate and a business partner, runs his own artist management and record label. Having left his full time job in the record industry, Moz took a leap of faith to set up his own company and take on management of his artist Jay Prince in a full time capacity.

During the chat we speak about hustling to get his first job in the record industry, his experiences in different working environments, how a life-threatening operation changed his outlook, what he learnt from being on tour with Chance The Rapper and loads more. Hope you enjoy this one!

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In Episode 03 I caught up with Parris OH about how she went from intern to creating her own role as Sony Music's Urban Promotions Manager in the UK.

We touched on her early days as a blogger, how she started up her own PR company whilst still at University, the importance of internships and the experience she got from them, building relationships online, meditation and more.

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In Episode 02 I sit down with Courtney Francis aka CourtneyFPhoto to discuss how he finds the balance between working full time and chasing his photography dream.

We speak about everything from his first big break with photography, the feeling of having his work on a billboard, spending nights sleeping in his car after a gig, how he has started to expand his work into music journalism and more

Follow Courtney on IG/Twitter/Soundcloud: @courtneyfphoto

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So here it is! In episode 01 I sit down with Bejay Mulenga - a 21 year old entrepreneur - who has featured on GQ's 'Most Connected Men in 2016' list. We spoke about the first business he set up at the age of just 15, having 5000 students working with him by the age of 18, how he steps away from a busy working life to find time for himself and some of his tips on how you can set up your own business. Hope you guys enjoy!

Books recommended: E Myth Lean Start Up Ego Is The Enemy

Follow Bejay: @supabeej

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So what is the Dreamer's Disease?

In this short introduction episode I break down and explain what the podcast will be about and the type of conversations I will be having. Essentially each forthcoming episode will feature a guest who will spend the time breaking down their story and what they do, looking to draw inspiration from their story and hoping to learn a few things on the way.

"It's our peers and the people around us that we should look to, and get inspiration from, as well as the people we want to aspire to be"

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