Alive and Loving It

In this beautiful closing episode of Season 2, Karen and Rosy welcome circle sister and Rising Connected facilitator Amy Mullery — the very first Scottish voice on the podcast and a woman whose journey with circle work has touched both of our hearts deeply.  Together, we explore why Women's Circles are transforming lives , how the Rising Connected framework, and especially the 8 Agreements, c...

This week’s episode is one that so many listeners have been waiting for . After receiving multiple requests from our Alive & Loving It community , Karen and Dr. Rosy welcome the extraordinary Joey Walters , founder of Rising Connected — a woman whose teachings have profoundly shaped Karen’s personal and professional path.  In this powerful, intimate conversation, Joey shares her journey from b...

In this conversation, Karen and Rosy explore the new discoveries about the profound impact of being part of communities on our health and well-being. They discuss the importance of belonging, and feeling recognised and values, and the need for safe spaces where individuals can connect authentically. They explore how in previous times communities may have stifled our creative and rebellious natures...

In this episode, Emma Chapman shares her transformative journey from hitting a wall of burnout after a hugely successful career in theatre and film PR in London, to packing up her life and heading off to India. After a re-balancing yoga retreat she journeyed through the length of India to find the craftsmen to help her create her jewellery designs based on the patterns and scared geometry of India...

In this deeply moving conversation, Karen, Rosy, and guest Clare Palmer explore what it means to live well within chronic illness. Clare shares her 20-year journey with pain, headaches, tiredness and frustration with the medical system, to discovering the life-changing power of self-connection, nervous system regulation, and emotional sovereignty.  Through creative self-care practices like Heart R...

In this fascinating conversation, Rosy welcomes her old friend and colleague Dr Alan Watkins , a physician and neuroscientist whose pioneering work bridges medicine, psychology, and emotional intelligence. Together they explore how our heart rate variability (HRV) reveals the story of our inner state — and how learning to regulate our emotions is the single most powerful thing we can do to improve...

In this episode, Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel delve into the complex topic of stress, exploring its definition, impact on health, and the importance of recognizing and managing it. They discuss the difference between external stress, which is harder to control, and self-stressing, which we can take charge of by changing our beliefs, assumptions, and behaviour patterns. The conversation explor...

Jo Dall is a “soul sister” of Karen’s, having shared years of friendship, work, and personal growth together. Jo also worked with Rosy at Weleda and trained to become a Health Creation Mentor. Everything changed for Jo with the shock of her breast cancer diagnosis. This challenge pushed her to apply everything she had learned to herself and go deep inside to find her healing path. The deeper she w...

In this powerful conversation, Karen and Rosy talk with Amanda Brooks —an energy transformation practitioner, chiropractor, and kinesiologist—to explore her profound healing work as part of our Spiritual Connection theme. Together, they unpack what it means to live and work in alignment with the higher self, how to release energies that don’t belong to us, and the importance of spiritual hygiene i...

In this episode, Karen and Rosy delve into the profound theme of spiritual connection. They explore what we mean by spirit, both in terms of our personal spirit and the universal or divine Spirit. Next, they examine the impact of spiritual malaise when our spiritual needs are unmet. They discuss ways to nurture our spirit through love, joy, beauty, soul food, living with purpose, and by visiting s...

In this deeply personal episode, Karen steps into the guest seat to share her own health journey, marked by resilience, transformation, and the discovery of holistic healing. Diagnosed with severe scoliosis as a teenager and given a bleak prognosis, Karen chose not to be a victim. Instead, she navigated years of medical interventions, limiting beliefs, and emotional challenges to build a life root...

In this very special episode, Karen reunites with her dear friend and long-time Pilates coach, Louise Collinson . This is the story of Karen’s transformation, through the limiting beliefs imposed by her medical team when diagnosed with scoliosis to the new energy, strength and fitness she now enjoys following the building of her confidence and release of long-held pain and emotion through movement...

In this episode, Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel explore full spectrum of our physical needs, way beyond just exercise. From our needs for oxygen and light to touch and sensuality, our bodies need a great deal more than fitness to come fully alive. The body also reflects exactly our state of mind, and we explore how to decipher the messages of our bodies, and work with the mind-body connection....

In this special bonus episode of Alive and Loving It , Karen and Dr. Rosy Daniel welcome Helen Drake, Clinical Education Manager at Cytoplan — our very first podcast sponsor to share with us their great ethics, mission and nutritional excellence. This episode is both a celebration and a deep dive into the science, passion, and integrity behind Cytoplan. We’re so grateful for the sponsorship of thi...

In this episode, Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel celebrate a very significant milestone in Rosy’s career and for health coaching, announcing the publication of an international academic article that highlights the importance of health coaching in oncology.  ‘The Case for Integration of Health Coaching within Integrative Oncology’ has been published in Current Oncology Reports, putting the case a...

In this deeply moving finale to Season 1, Karen and Rosy are joined by the radiant and courageous Kit Stapeley, a woman who has survived multiple cancer diagnoses and turned her healing journey into a life of laughter, purpose, and inspiration. Kit opens up about her decades-long experience with cancer, beginning in 1992, and the powerful decision to become the "captain of her own ship."...

In this energising episode, Karen and Rosy are joined by nutritional therapist and wellness coach Sandra Miskimmin to explore the powerful role food plays in health, healing, and happiness. Sandra shares her personal transformation from living with chronic pain, allergies, asthma and exhaustion in her 30s, to becoming the vibrant, energetic woman she is today. The turning point? Real food, deep li...

In this episode, Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel delve into the intricate relationship between food, nutrition, and health. They explore the confusion surrounding dietary advice, the emotional connections we have with food, and the importance of nourishing our bodies rather than merely focusing on weight loss. The conversation highlights the role of the microbiome in our overall well-being, the...

In this week’s special storytelling episode, we welcome Joanna Farrell — a courageous and radiant woman navigating a stage four cancer diagnosis with remarkable emotional depth and grace. Joanna opens up about the emotional turmoil she experienced at the time of her diagnosis, the impact of others’ emotions on her own clarity, and the pressure of making quick treatment decisions in a medical setti...

In this heart-opening episode, Karen and Rosy welcome healer and energy psychology practitioner Rowena Beaumont to explore the life-changing technique of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) — also known as “tapping.” Together they dive into how emotional energy gets stuck in the body, how EFT releases grief, trauma, fear, and anxiety, and incredible healing stories from Rosy and Rowena’s clients, in...

In this episode, Karen and Rosy delve into the profound impact of emotions on our health and well-being. As an emotional resilience coach, Karen explores why emotions are essential, how they affect our bodies, and the importance of expressing them. Rosy, a holistic doctor, shares insights into the mind-body connection and the emotional needs that are as vital as food and oxygen. Together, they dis...

In this episode of the Alive and Loving It podcast, hosts Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel engage with Helen Patterson, exploring the profound connection between nature, health and education. They discuss personal experiences with nature, the importance of outdoor learning for children, and how these experiences foster resilience and personal growth. The conversation delves into the spiritual asp...

In this episode of 'Alive and Loving It', hosts Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel engage with Claire, a passionate gardener and biodynamic practitioner, exploring her deep connection with nature. Claire shares her journey from a childhood influenced by her gardening family to her extensive experience managing  the Weleda Garden for 30 years, emphasizing the importance of building relatio...

In this conversation, Karen Mellers and Dr. Rosy Daniel explore the profound connection between nature and health. They discuss how our environment impacts our well-being, the importance of reconnecting with nature, and the benefits of local food. The conversation also touches on mental health, eco therapy, and the spiritual relationship we have with the natural world. They emphasize the need for...

In this deeply moving episode, we welcome our first ever guest, legendary actress Hayley Mills now ready to share her powerful story of healing, identity, and the courageous journey of becoming true to herself 17 years post diagnosis with breast cancer.  Hosts Dr. Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers explore the Health Creation Principle of Being True to Yourself through Hayley’s personal cancer journey,...