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In post-war Italy, torn by poverty and lack of opportunities, many Italians left their shelters and emigrated to Latin America, the USA or Australia. Salvatore Forcina was one of them. Leaving his small town in Lazio, he and his family moved to Argentina where he eventually trained to become a medical doctor. Overcoming one obstacle after the other, Salvatore then moved to the USA, learned English...

Guess what, it's not written in stone that most of us will all have dementia when we age. In fact, this condition can be largely prevented and even reversed to a point in advanced stages, by changing our lifestyle. In this episode brimming with tips from Dr. Dale Bredesen's book, 'The first survivors of Alzheimers', I will share his wisdom and his research about preventing cognitive decline by opt...

Do you ever hypentilate, gasp for air when worrying about some future event, or realise that you are breathing with an open mouth? In this interview with Chris Davies, an expert in breathwork, hypnosis, NLP and a host of disciplines, we are going to discuss the importance of breathing well to maintain good mental, emotional and physical health. Chris is an ex royal marines commando of ten years an...

Every year millions of us diligently set up incredibly worthy and noble goals that we generously support throughout the first few weeks of January. Come February, some of the shiny future has lost its allure and by June we can't list any of our goals. Are we doomed for failure? The answer is no. By following three basic steps we can not only implement new ways of getting where we want, but also el...

Did you know that there are more than 40 peer-reviewed studies on the impact of dance on Parkinson's? Something changes in our brain when we dance and the improvements envelop many areas of our life. In this episode I will explore the discoveries of David Leventhal , who started introducing dance to a group of six PD suffererers and ended up creating a global program that is benefiting not only pa...

Oliver cannot sit still at school. He disturbs everyone, pushes other kids and refuses to listen to those trying to help him. Doctors say there is nothing physically wrong with him. Yet he is verbally aggressive, has no self confidence and gets warned, then isolated, then punished, and finally excluded from high school. He joins an armed gang, and talks about revenge. His future looks bleak and hi...

We often make assumptions on why children and teen behave in disruptive ways. In many cases, they are unable to understand, regulate and express their emotions. Professor Ramirez's outstanding work in a refugee camp shows how creative activities, self expression and connection to the community are the key behind healing from trauma. Talk therapies help to clarify what's going on, but it's when the...

It's December: dark, often gloomy during daytime, and cold (at least in my emisphere!). So...are you feeling sleepy, sluggish, depressed, slow or not quite all there, but you are overall well and healthy? It could be the effect of the lack of exposure to daylight. In this episode I will share the findings from a university study conducted on rats and a psychatrist's explanation on why daylight is...

Our daily activities are surrounded by colours. What we eat, wear, touch, see, draw, drink, detest or admire has colour. So how does colour influence our perception on what is good, pleasant and healthy for us and what is not? Could colour hinder our performance or even boost it, make us relax or energise us? In this episode we shall see if it's possible that our perception and mood can be altered...

When are you ready to work with a therapist? Is it when your parents make you go to the psychologist? Or when tragic events trigger a deep depression and your doctor recommends you seek for therapy? Or is it better to go when you are desperate for relief? In this episode I will share the three main elements that must be present so that you can start the healing process. If you are a regular listen...

You are not alone: most people do procrastinate one or two tasks they don't like. It's human. Procrastinating doing the washing up is one thing...putting off living our dreams is another thing. Losing our health is also a serious issue.... When procrastination starts affecting our quality of life, things change. We change! And unless we put off taking the action we need to take....we can truly suc...

From guide dogs to petting farms - there is such a wide choice for those who want to learn about animals and maybe have one as a pet. Studies show that individuals who have pets tend to show lower stress during tests. But how does a pet help a person to feel safe, secure, and calmer? We are going to talk just about that in this short and sweet episode. Do you have a pet? What do you like doing wit...

How many opportunities do we miss because we lack self confidence? expressing our needs or opinion appropriately being assertive advancing in our career creating/improving relationships creating the life we want following our dream to work in a specific field standing up against abuse and walking out of toxic relationships helping others when they are in need If you are ready for a change I am sha...

Is it a good idea to be always busy or in a rush ? To run from task to task without taking time to enjoy the moment? Maybe not so much and certainly not 24/7. This episode is an introduction to what it means to be mindful in all we do and how being stressed versus calm affects all the layers of our existence, relationships included. Find out why cardiologists are worried about the pace of some of...

If you find it difficult to sleep at night, join the club. Insomnia affects many people. If you want to read some recent data and statistics you can check out https://www.helsestart.no/news/global-insomnia-statistics . However, if you are looking for tips to use now, and there isn't a medical reason for your issue, just listen to my guest Onnie Michalsky , who is CBT trained to deal with insomnia....

In this episode I clarify what actually happens during the initial consultation and then during your session, whether we decide to tackle your issues with RTT, NLP, CBT, hypnosis or coaching.  At times we might choose one modality and other times we will need all four! The work I do is designed to fit your needs and aims to resolve your biggest issues within four weeks or less. Feel free to ask an...

In this episode I look back at 6 amazing clients who had issues with: - Weight loss not happening despite good efforts - Lack of self confidence in relationships, at work, and at University - Anger or inability to express themselves healthily  - Need to smoke when under pressure - Procrastination and self sabotage - .....And much more! All six of these clients had experienced situations in the pas...

If you or a loved one are suffering from an insistent bad habit that is ruining your life, an addiction to porn, alchol, smoking/chemical substances, too much work/stress or failing health despite good intentions/good diet... there is hope. Data published from the CDC shows a strong correlation between Adverse Childhood Events (ACE) and many conditions including diabetes, depression and addiction....

In this episode I interview Dr Kelly Cox , an Illinois based E.R. physician. He shares how he helps patients by preventing illness instead of just treating its final consequences. We discuss how we should learn about our mind and how it works, how every thought we have affects how we live, eat, drink, become addicted, lose sleep etc. and finally, Dr COx shares some valuable lessons on living a mor...

Do you enjoy public speaking? From keynotes, to presentations, workshops, talks and lessons, some of you might face the requirement to talk to an audience. If this sounds daunting or frightening, check out this episode for some tips to optimise you preparation. Avoid anxiety and a racing heart No jelly legs No lost notes and blank stares Enjoy: Calm and confidence Excitement Clarity  Enjoyment of...

A common thread among many of my clients is the fact that they don't see love, success, happiness as avaiable to them. They think that because when they were younger they didn't get enough love, attention, support - or even worse, because they got cold shoulders, criticism etc they have one main duty in life: to shut down to anyone who might threaten their peace. They retreat like a snail in its s...

Have you ever wondered why... - your confidence is so low? - you seem to attract partners who can't show affection?  - you feel that relationships are not for you and you announced you are going to stay single? - you find it a bit uncomfortable to give affection or praise to others? - when you witness families of friends displaying affection/praise, you feel they must be faking it? In this episode...

When I worked as a stained glass designer I learned many interesting aspects about the actions that culminate in a stunning and vibrant window or glass object. Not surprisingly, many of these steps have striking parallels with our life and with how, looking back at what belongs to our past, we can treasure those moments of learning so we can look forward with gratefulness and intention. We may eve...

Are you stressed at work? Are you running the whole time in a corporate role? Then this episode is for you. Meet fellow hypnotherapist and coach Edmund Ellison, who has coached & hypnotised hundreds of people so they could let go of stress and anxiety. He helps his clients to live life on their terms and achieve their goals using his C.L.E.A.R Impact model. In our interview we discuss the causes a...

Did you know that 60-80% of people are estimated to suffer from low self esteem? In this episode I will share 8 signs that your confidence is low, and 10 actionable tips you can use right away to create and increase a healthy self esteem. Some typical behaviours that show there is an issue might even surprise you, but psychology studies have consistently shown that whatever the reason that has cau...