Zen Footsteps

Send us Fan Mail Pip's love of plants comes in part from over 30 years in the horticulture industry (growing nurseries, a science centre and various garden centres..where he is now). He has always loved foraging and really got into the medicinal uses over the last few years. Around 2020 he began reading more and felt a real pull towards spirituality (around the same time he began breath work...

Send us Fan Mail Jessica Freitas is a biologist and educator who turned her own healing journey into a mission to help women feel at home in their bodies again. After years of studying and teaching biology, nutrition, and human physiology, she began noticing the same pattern, not just in herself, but in friends, students, and even while traveling to other countries. Women everywhere were strugglin...

Send us Fan Mail With over 20 years in the kitchen and the classroom, Georgie trained at Leiths School of Food and Wine, graduating in 2006 and going on to teach there as a senior teacher for more than 12 years. She has also taught at James Martin's cookery school at Chewton Glen and spent time in the Indian Himalayas helping establish kitchens for some of Relais & Châteaux's top ret...

Send us Fan Mail Elizabeth began her career as an actress before realising her dream of owning her very own cafe.  She enjoyed selling coffee and cake to my lovely customers who soon became regulars and friends sharing in life ups and down.  Many people came in for answers to life’s problems and the cafe soon became known as the therapy cafe, a place where people could come to talk about how they...

Send us Fan Mail I would like to welcome my next guest to zen footsteps Nina Flintham. Nina is a trauma-informed wellbeing practitioner based in Crowborough, East Sussex, specialising in nervous system regulation and breath-led healing. A certified TRE® Provider, Conscious Connected Breathwork Practitioner, and Oxygen Advantage® Instructor, she supports people through stress, burnout, trauma, chro...

Send us Fan Mail What if almost everyone you know – including the people who eat salmon every week and take fish oil every day – is still severely omega-3 deficient? In this powerful episode, I sit down with two representatives from Zinzino, the Scandinavian health-tech company that has quietly collected the largest independent database of omega-3 status in the world. Using their simple, at-home d...

Send us Fan Mail Gabrielle Washington, is a spiritual teacher, intuitive guide, and conscious creator. Her work is all about helping people reconnect with who they truly are and live from a place of awareness, alignment, and purpose. She is passionate about helping others break free from old patterns, master their mindset, and embody the highest version of themselves. Her journey has been one of h...

Send us Fan Mail My next guest is Raymond E Foster and he is someone who knows a thing or two about building strong leaders — and strong character. He’s a retired law enforcement executive, a university professor, and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. He’s also spent years in Masonic leadership, helping others turn ancient tools and symbols into practical lessons for life today. He’s been recognized wit...

Send us Fan Mail I’ve always used my passion for lighting and wellness technology to optimise human experience and performance. My background in tech began with the built environment, simplifying complex technology to make it accessible, personalised, fun, seamless part of everyday life. After a successful exit and move to a new country, I began searching for a way to keep learning and evolving, b...

Send us Fan Mail Naomi’s story begins as a St John responder, where she first discovered the power of being there for people in their most vulnerable moments. From there, she answered the call to become a paramedic, working on the frontlines and witnessing both the challenges and rewards of saving lives. But Naomi didn’t stop there. With a passion for sharing knowledge and shaping the next generat...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is Paula Pearce — a mum, foster carer, and proud Fibro Warrior. After years of pain and frustration with the healthcare system, Paula took her healing into her own hands. So now, she’s here today on Zen Footstep’s to share how she turned her life around and found hope, strength, and purpose in the face of fibromyalgia. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Professor Jag Dhanda is an Oral and Maxillofacial/Head and Neck Consultant Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in head and neck oncology and reconstruction and a Professor of Surgery and Professor of Extended Reality in Medicine and Surgery. His NHS practice is limited to free tissue transfer for complex head and neck reconstruction. He has been the successful recipient of three...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is Louise Burgess , a trauma-informed therapist and holistic healer whose work is rooted in deep compassion, embodied wisdom, and lived experience. Louise blends traditional psychotherapy with somatic healing, energy work, and intuitive guidance to help people reconnect with their truth and reclaim their stories. Having walked her own path through trauma, she now hol...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Lydia Johnson, is a Chiropractor with 24 years in healthcare. Inspired by her father’s recovery from a brain haemorrhage, she dedicated her life to healing. After struggling with chronic pain and weight gain, a chance encounter led her to Chiropractic, changing her life. A neurodivergent mother, she’s built a thriving clinic while raising a child with autism. Even after a seve...

Send us Fan Mail Claire Turner is an EFT practitioner, mindset mentor, and author who helps holistic practitioners overcome self-doubt and scarcity to build profitable, soul-aligned businesses. A straight-talking expert in energy work, she’s been through procrastination, imposter syndrome, and fear of visibility herself—so she knows what works. As the founder of Successful Holistic Practitioners,...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Tedd Koren is a chiropractor, educator, and author dedicated to natural healing. After a tragic accident nearly ended his ability to practice, he developed Koren Specific Technique (KST)—a breakthrough method for identifying and correcting stress and imbalances in the body, helping people heal more effectively. Dr. Koren is a sought-after speaker known for his engaging and inf...

Send us Fan Mail Tom Larkin trained at Drama Centre London, graduating in 2010, and has since built a rich and varied career in theatre. He began with national and international tours, honing his craft across a wide range of productions. A defining moment came when he was cast in The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart , where he operated the central puppet character. That role marked the beginning of...

Send us Fan Mail Samantha was an accountant for 30 years.  At the age of 50 she left her job as Head of Tax for KPMG in London to become a comedian.  The last six years for her has been a really steep learning curve.  Her income has dropped through the floor but she has  never been so happy.  Samantha have six kids who are millennials/gen Z and they inspire a lot of my comedy. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is Nigel Hart, a passionate musician whose journey was inspired by the glam rock legends of the ’70s, like Slade, Sweet, and T. Rex. Picking up a guitar at 13, Nigel quickly immersed himself in music, forming bands, writing songs, and even playing his first gigs in the Bahamas as a teenager. Over the years, Nigel has performed with various groups, including his curre...

Send us Fan Mail Charlie Goldsmith discovered his healing gift at 18 and has since dedicated his life to bridging energy medicine and modern medicine. His first scientific study at NYU in 2013, published in 2015, showed significant improvements in patient conditions and pain levels. Featured in Elle Magazine (2015) and TLC’s The Healer (2017), Charlie’s work gained public attention despite skeptic...

Send us Fan Mail Through CMM, Dr. Danny helps chiropractors grow their businesses while maintaining balance and avoiding burnout—a challenge he’s overcome himself. His approach blends business development with personal growth, empowering clients to achieve their professional and personal goals. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail After years of battling chronic health issues—including recurring UTIs, pelvic pain, IBS, and endometriosis—Lana finally reached a stable condition. But just months after undergoing surgery for endometriosis, her world was turned upside down with a new diagnosis: Fibromyalgia . Within weeks, she went from living independently to being completely bedridden, relying on others for ev...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I interview Jazz Straszynski, a remarkable young woman who overcame immense challenges. After enduring bullying during her childhood and battling a dangerous eating disorder that left her at risk of developing diabetes, Jazz completely transformed her life. She became a personal trainer, dedicated to health and fitness, and even embarked on an inspiring journey ac...