The Beautifully Balanced Podcast

A special guest episode with Kat Chu, a fourth generation practitioner of Chinese medicine  and highly advanced energy worker and channel. Kat, helps spiritual explorers to reawaken their divine blueprint, in order to remember who they truly are and reclaim their spiritual gifts. In this conversation discover: - What led Kat to change paths from running the highly successful Tiger Boe practice in...

I spent everyday in discomfort. From around the age of 16 to around 30 years old, I had digestive problems every single day. Whilst the physical symptoms grated away at me mentally, it was the mental aspects of trying to hide my symptoms and feeling lonely, mis-understood and living a life I couldn’t see an end to that was probably the worst. Eventually, I started to piece together my digestive sy...

I am no menstruation expert, but I wanted to share my experience with you since I have become more in-tune with my cycle and have embraced my periods much more fully. I have gone from avoiding my periods, feeling drained and achy to feeling empowered, more vibrant and in flow with my natural rhythms. If you don't have a menstrual cycle you could choose to tune into the moon cycle instead. I h...

A special guest episode with Vicky O’Donoghue; Personal Development facilitator, Wellbeing Coach & Mindfulness Teacher, on a path of awakening. Join us for this warming and heart centred conversation around showing ourselves loving kindness and non judgement, helping to bring balance to today's lifestyle and societal norms. In this episode we talk about: - Vicky's story and why she i...

Each seasons brings a change of environment and this impacts our body and mind. The autumn wind can sweep us up and spin us around if we aren't careful! Perhaps you have noticed: - dry skin - cracking joints - an anxious mind - coldness - feeling unsteady - your routines are messy If so, this episode will give you 7 top tips to help you to feel warmer, more grounded, lubricated and calm, base...

When we raise our own vibration, we help to uplift the consciousness of the whole world. So if you are feeling a bit helpless when you see the news, know that this is something you can be doing that not only benefits yourself but the bigger picture also. Understanding about energetic frquencies really helps me to lift myself up out of a 'funk' and get myself back to feeling more lighter,...

Listen to this insightful episode with nervous system expert, Irene Lyon. Irene  teaches people around the world how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal body and mind, and live full, creative lives. Whilst this could be a heavy subject, Irene's understanding and compassion shines through. In this episode discover: - Irene's story and what led her to this transformat...

I used to feel so unfit! This episode is for you if you would like to move your body more but are struggling to feel inspired! In this episode Sam share's her story from feeling unfit and recovering from a foot operation to finding exercise that she enjoys and feeling the fittest she has in years! If she can do it, so can you! You are invited to: ~Reflect on your why, so you can feel more mot...

Quick update for my valued community about the podcast over the summer. As mentioned, 5 popular episodes you could listen to... #1 Welcome! My Holistic Health Story #2 Stress Part 1: Intro to the Stress Response #9 Yoga On And Off The Mat #15 Change Your Environment, Change Your Life #23 Consistency Is Key! See you in the Autumn! Beautifully Balanced Helping stressed people with busy minds to find...

We have so many different roles, it can be hard to keep up with everything! Do you find that the day can easily pass by and you feel like you’ve been super busy but haven’t managed to fit in those things you really wanted to do, or find some time for yourself or to work towards things that give your life more meaning and purpose? Imagine that you have a glass jar, such as a jam or mayonnaise jar....

With special guest Daniel Mangena, Founder of Dream with Dan; helping people really find an alignment with their dream life of abundance, joy and purpose. Dan has already helped thousands of people and his prolific work recently earned him a spot in the Wall Street Journal as a “Master of Success”. In this episode: - Discover Dan's story from adversity and contemplations of suicide to creatin...

Once I understood more about the spine and the key movements of the back through my yoga trainings, it was a lightbulb moment and my back health significantly improved.  I know what poses to go to when I feel the niggles coming on before my back starts shouting at me!  So in this episode I share with you... Info about the spine, this amazing spring, that helps us move about day to day The 6 key mo...

There are many benefits to meditation, which help to deeply up-level our cells, mindset and vibration supporting optimal health and wellbeing from the inside out. I wanted to grow these benefits on a consistent basis, therefore a daily 21 day meditation challenge was ideal to give me some structure and accountability. In this episode I share with you my experience, offering a real life insight int...

Marma point therapy is an energy healing practice that emerged within the 5000-year-old system of Ayurveda. It is powerful because it connects the subtle energy system with the physical tangible body. Ayurvedic massage and its benefits are becoming more widely recognised in the West, and marma points can be activated during massage to aid healing and wellbeing. In this episode discover: - The numb...

Sunita Passi,  is highly regarded in the holistic wellness space as an Ayurvedic and massage expert. She’s a TedX speaker, author and BBC radio host and has been featured in well-known magazines. Sunita is founder of Ayurvedic training academy and award winning skincare brand, called Tri-Dosha, based in Nottingham, UK. Join us for this interview to hear Sunita's perspective on inner and outer...

Sleep is the most undervalued pillar of health, however we cannot survive without it! As someone who struggled with sleep since I was a child, I used to dread going to bed, it’s only in the past couple of years I would say I have started to feel good about my sleep! We have 24 hours in the day and a chunk of these are dedicated to sleep, so let’s have a look at why sleep is so important and how we...

In today’s western world and marketing, we are often lead to believe that having a new fancy car, big house, being in a long term relationship, probably married with kids, a high status well paid job and the achievements of being busy and the ability to buy new things or go on flashy holidays can often be seen as successful milestones in todays society. However, not everyone fits into these boxes,...

Have you ever seen a photo of something or somewhere, and then seen it in real life and released that it wasn’t what you were expecting? It could be better than you expected which is amazing, but what about if it isn’t - how do you feel? Perhaps, disappointed, lied to, annoyed…even angry that you made so much effort and this is it!! By creating some awareness around our expectations, it can also h...

Today's special guest is Mark Blyton, from Mind Evolution Company based in Nottingham, who is passionate about helping people to transform and move beyond their perceived potential, working specifically in Mindset Performance. Discover Mark's fascinating story and what has led him to work with people using techniques such as time line therapy, hypnotherapy and neuro-linguistic programmin...

As 2021 evolves, I truly hope it helps us move forward in a more mindful way, rather than mindlessly going back to the same pre-covid patterns, which may not have served us well. 2021 I feel is a time to awaken, to be aware, and place time and energy on things that we choose. So many of us feel there is not enough time in the day to get everything done, let alone have time for ourselves and the th...

In winter, for those that have the 4 seasons like here in the UK, winter time is cold, crisp and can be rather wet! When we follow the patterns of nature, winter is a time for slowing down, for hibernation and reflection. Join Sam for discussions about tuning into the qualities of the winter season; from yoga inspiration to self-enquiry and bringing in some warmth and light if you are prone to the...

When we are uncomfortably cold it’s easy to recognise that we need to give ourselves the opposite, some warmth. When we feel tight in the body, perhaps from sitting too much or going for a run, most of us can recognise that we need to stretch and release. There are many other opposites available to us all of the time, to help keep us in balance. Join Sam as she discusses a range of opposites from...

A short message to say thank you and wrap up 2020, as we move into 2021!  Take this opportunity to catch up on episodes and join Sam for the first 2021 episode that will be out on Wednesday 13th January, can't wait to continue this journey together! 🎥 Get instant access to my FREE Training - How to Sustainably Succeed in Your High Pressure Career - Without Sacrificing Your Health In this FRE...

Today’s special guest is Nat Skinner, from Wild Oak Holistics in Derbyshire, who shares with us her passion for nature and her story behind becoming vegan. A down to earth, truthful conversation about the benefits she has gained since becoming vegan, along with some of the challenges she’s faced too. Find out some amazing top tips to bring more vegan options into your life if you feel inspired to!...

In todays world I feel like there is a lot of emphasis on the result, the end goal, the final destination of where we want to be. There is such a rush to have things or achieve things now. This could be in relation to a particular task or life goal and anything in between. I question, what is more important - the journey, the on-going experience as we move through life or is it the actual end resu...